identifier: White, J. (2012). Mortuary practices at Cotocotuyoc, Peru (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4750

title: Mortuary practices at Cotocotuyoc, Peru

format:
xv, 447 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 347-371

abstract: Drawing upon original excavation data as well as collaborative research and published anthropological sources, this thesis examines mortuary practices at the site of Cotocotuyoc over a period of time starting with the Middle Horizon (A.O. 550 -1000) and continuing into the Late Intermediate Period/Late Horizon (A.O. I 000 -1452). The site data are used to test existing models for the earlier Middle Horizon as well as present general trends for less well studied more recent periods in the Southern Highlands. The changes in mortuary practices over time at Cotocotuyoc are compared within the site as well as against other sites to contextualize the discussion.  The dominant typological model for mortuary practices from the Central Highlands suggests that Wari socio-political hierarchies could be reflected in mortuary patterns of construction, human remains, and associated grave goods (Isbell, W. H. 2004; Milliken 2006; Tung 2003; Tung and Cook 2006). This inference is mainly based on data from the Central Highlands, but should also incorporate evidence from other Andean regions. Located in the Huaro Valley of the Southern Highlands region, excavations at Cotocotuyoc in 2005 and 2006 provide comparative material with respect to Middle Horizon mortuary feature construction, human osteological remains, and Wari-affiliated grave goods. After the disappearance of Wari influence in the Southern Highlands by the end of the Middle Horizon (around A.O. 1000), the site continues to be used for burials by the local population but shows significant changes in mortuary traditions in contrast with the earlier Middle Horizon patterns at Cotocotuyoc. The mortuary variation at Cotocotuyoc appears to tie into broader changing mortuary and socio-political patterns in the Central Andes during these periods.


identifier: Keats, S. M. (1980). A study of voluntary group action: the Whitton affair (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16519

publisher:
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
x, 103 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

rights: University of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.

subject:
HV 745 A7 K42 1980 Microfiche
Child welfare - Alberta
Social service - Alberta
Voluntarism - Alberta

abstract: Bibliography: p. 93-100.


identifier: Zhang, C. (2016). In-situ Variable Temperature Ellipsometry of Nafion Thin Films (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26559

publisher:
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

subject:
Engineering--Chemical
Materials Science

abstract:
ABSTRACT
This work presents the study of thermal behaviour in thin Nafion films. The experiments have been carried out with variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometry (VASE), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and goniometer. The results from this investigation focused on thin films between 10 and 700 nm thick on different substrates. The thermal behaviour of thin films was studied by analyzing the thermal expansion coefficients (α) and glass transition temperature (Tg). Moreover, the influence of different substrates on the thin films’ thermal behaviour was investigated. It was found that Nafion thin films did not show clear glass transition behaviour between 25 and 200°C. The α values of thin films showed clear deviation from that of Nafion membrane. Moreover, the thin films on hydrophilic substrates (Au and Pt). showed decrease in α compared to membrane, while intermediate substrates (SiO2, graphene) showed increase.  There is a strong correlation between water contact angle and α values.


identifier: Zaman, S. N. (2007). Dual acylation and lipid raft association of src-family kinases are required for sdf-1/cxcl12 mediated chemotaxis in human t cells (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1201

format:
xi, 96 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract:
Bibliography: p. 89-96
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Komaran, M. A. (1972). Alcoholism and social work: attitudes of practioners in direct contact (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24530

format:
ix, 147 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HV 5276 K64 1972
Alcoholism - Treatment
Social workers - Attitudes
Social work with alcoholics

abstract: Bibliography: p. 128-133.


identifier: Cherry, L. M. (2002). Perceptions and interpretations of changes in the not for profit sector (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17524

format:
ix, 122 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2002 C45A

subject: Additional copy: AC1 .T484 2002 C45 (Business)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 109-118


identifier: Scott, J. R. (2010). Figure and ground: considerations on the metaphysics and logics of time (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3665

format:
x, 211 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 205-211


identifier: Meyers, M. O. (1976). Logical thought and sexual knowledge as dimensions in unwanted pregnancy (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14165

format:
xii, 106 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

relation: Additional Copy: WQ 200 M48 1976a WQ 200 M48 1976 Medical

subject:
RG 560 M48 1976 Microfiche
Pregnancy - Psychological aspects
Thought and thinking
Pregnancy, Unwanted

abstract: Bibliography: p. 82-88.


identifier: Owusu-Yaw, V. (1990). Local and systemic control of rod precursor proliferation: a role for the terminal nerve efferent fibers and humoral growth factors (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/341

format:
xi, 127 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: Terminal nerve - Research

abstract: Bibliography: p. 109-127.


identifier: Ross-Molyneux, S. (2021). Symphony No. 1 "Terra" (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: Symphony No. 1 "Terra"

publisher:
Arts
University of Calgary

contributor:
Bell, Allan
Bell, Allan
Radford, Laurie
Migotti, Mark

subject:
Climate Change
Education--Music

abstract: Symphony No. 1 is an orchestral work with a duration of twenty-seven minutes. It is inspired by the climate crisis and it evokes the relationship between humanity and nature. The piece features an optimistic conclusion that suggests musically how humankind can become a steward of the natural world. The musical ideas of the work are inspired by birdsong transcriptions, construction noise, and weather sounds. The instrumentation is double winds, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, two percussionists, harp, and strings. Research into the genre of the symphony and the relationship of other composers to the natural world as well as personal observations inspired the musical thinking. This thesis includes an introductory essay that describes the context, research, program, form, harmony, melody, rhythm, leitmotivs, timbre, and texture, as well as a bibliography and an appendix with a complete performance score of Symphony No. 1.


identifier: Williams, T. R. (2003). Evoattack - testing operating systems by learning harmful system call sequences (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19743

format:
ix, 110 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 101-105.


identifier: AuCoin, D. (1992). A Second space for ATP (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19381

title: A Second space for ATP

publisher:
Environmental Design
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
v, 109 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: NA 6840 A5 A83 1992

subject: Theaters - Alberta - Calgary - Designs and plans

subject: Alberta Theatre Projects

abstract: Bibliography: p. 109.


identifier: Fathi, M. M. (2011). Comparative upgrading of arab light vacuum residuum via aquaprocessing and thermal cracking (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4384

format:
xix, 178 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 124-133.

abstract: Many pages are in colour.

abstract:
Petroleum residua upgrading via thermal processes is restricted to low conversions due to asphaltene stability limitations. The high cost of hydroprocessing that requires high hydrogen flow and pressure affects the economics of upgrading residual oils. New economic means for upgrading these heavy oils are thus becoming increasingly important. In this work, a novel method, referred to as Aquaprocessing, for upgrading Arabian Light vacuum residue under asphaltenes stability limits by steam catalytic cracking using unsupported Ultra-Dispersed (UD) alkali and a non-noble transition metal catalyst is proposed and investigated in a continuous open tubular reactor pilot plant. Aquaprocessing advantageously dissociates steam over the catalyst into oxygen and hydrogen radicals and promotes their addition to the simultaneously cracked residual oil radicals produced near visbreaking temperatures. The Aquaprocessing experiments are conducted with K/Ni UD catalyst under 260 psig at process temperatures of 430-445 °C and LHSV of 5-10.5 hr⁻¹.  Experimental results showed a significant relative increase in the residual oil conversion of 13% by Aquaprocessing at the minimum asphaltenes stability limit when compared to conventional thermal cracking. Using 018 labeled water it is shown that the UD catalyst under high temperatures is capable of dissociating water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen radicals of which oxygen radicals are retrieved in the CO2 of the produced gases. Furthermore, a kinetic model for the upgrading of Arab Light vacuum residue (ALVR) by Aquaprocessing is proposed and investigated in this work. The proposed model is based on five cascaded lumps, which are 540 °C+ residue, VGO (455-540 °C), distillates (204-455 °C), naphtha (IBP-204 °C), and gases. The model fits the experimental values for all components with a mean absolute percentage error of less than 5.5%.
Removal of asphaltenes by means of adsorption over low cost adsorbents is also considered an economic way to further upgrade residual oils processed via either thermal cracking or Aquaprocessing. In the final part of this thesis a study of adsorption kinetics and uptake of produced asphaltenes from thermal cracking and Aquaprocessing of Arabian Light vacuum residue (ALVR) over macroporous Ca-kaolin and Ba-Ca-kaolin is performed. Obtained results are compared with adsorption results reported for Athabasca vacuum residue (ATVR) and model molecules over the same modified kaolin. Results show faster adsorption from ALVR at increased conversion severities but lower uptake over C-kaolin. AL YR C7 asphaltenes shows highest adsorption kinetics and uptake when compared to model molecules and ATVR C7 asphaltenes. An upgrading integrated process that combines Aquaprocessing and adsorption is suggested for an improved residua upgrading and conversion based on the experimental findings from this research.


identifier: Wright, P. B. (1974). A study of the ecological effects of municipal sewage effluent on a swampland stream at Hay River, Northwest Territories (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11079

subject: TD 763 W75 1974 Microfiche

subject: Water - Pollution - Hay River - Northwest Territories

subject: Sewage disposal - Northwest Territories - Hay River

subject: Stream self-purification

subject: Marine ecology

abstract: Bibliography: p. 101-105.


identifier: Tsang, A. R. (2010). Characterization of human telomerase reverse transcriptase mutations associated with adult-onset idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/5103

format:
xv, 121 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 108-118
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Rieger, M. K. (1996). A cognitive analysis of map users' understanding of geographic information systems' images (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21985

format:
x, 283 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
G 70.215 C2 R54 1996
Geographic information systems - Canada
Map reading - Canada

abstract: Bibliography: p. 188-195.


identifier: Malogajski, T. (2011). El marco comun europeo de referencia (mcer): la correlacion entre los niveles de referencia para el espanol y los cursos de espanol en la Universidad de Calgary (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4304

format:
viii, 136 leaves ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 103-106

abstract: The main objective of this project is to analyze the possibility of implementing and adapting the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) into the Canadian context and apply it to the Spanish program at the University of Calgary. The methodology includes comparing the levels of the Spanish courses taught at this university with the "Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes: Niveles de referencia para el espaiiol" by the Cervantes Institute in 2006. The Reference Level Descriptors (RLD) will be compared with the individual levels of courses at the Spanish Department (levels 200, 300, 400 and 500) in order to determine where within the individual courses, Reference Levels begin and end. The last part of the thesis will explore the suggestions and steps to be taken towards the integration of the CEFR into the program in order to optimize the program and gain further recognition within and outside of the country.


identifier: Yuen, K. W.-C. (2020). Finite Element Analysis of Dapped-Ended Concrete Girders Reinforced with Steel Headed Studs (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary

contributor:
El-Badry, Mamdouh
El-Badry, Mamdouh
Dann, Markus R.
Duncan, Neil J.

subject:
finite element analysis
headed studs
dapped ended
concrete
Engineering
Engineering--Civil

abstract: The application of dapped-ended girders in concrete construction arises in situations where it is desired to maintain continuity between adjacent members. Dapping involves recessing the end of a girder such that it can be placed on to supporting components. Due to the sudden decrease in cross sectional area, significant shear strength in the member is lost and the introduction of a re-entrant corner makes the girder prone to shear cracking. Careful shear reinforcement must therefore be provided at the re-entrant corner. Using headed studs in place of conventional reinforcement was first proposed by Herzinger and El-Badry (2007) at the University of Calgary. They performed experiments which showed that headed studs were effective in maintaining the strength and ductility of girders reinforced using a combination of horizontal, vertical, and inclined configurations. The experimental data was compared with the shear friction and diagonal bending methods of analysis. Overall, the experiments and analytical methods showed good agreement, but the accuracy of the methods varied in certain situations depending on the layout of the headed studs. The current study is a finite element analysis (FEA) of seven of the specimens tested by Herzinger and El-Badry (2007) using software ABAQUS. Results show that the diagonal bending method is more suited for specimens with inclined reinforcement while shear friction best predicts members with only horizontal and vertical reinforcement. As well, in analyzing dapped-ended concrete girders, a variety of parameters can impact the results of the model, but proper calibration can lead to the models’ suitability in being used for future parametric studies.


identifier: Wang, L. (2007). Decision feedback equalizer for multiple-input multiple-output wireless systems (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1036

format:
ix, 67 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 61-67


identifier: Sprecher, D. (2000). Village-based tourism: monitoring tourism change on the Mekong River (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19464

format:
vi, 141 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2000 S67

abstract: Bibliography: p. 129-133.


identifier: Pashak, L. B. (1971). The Populist characteristics of the early Social Credit movement in Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18844

format:
v, 63 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
JL 499 A5 S6 1971
Social Credit Party
Alberta - Social conditions
Alberta - Politics and government

abstract: Bibliography: p. 62-63.


identifier: Gangal, M. K. (1975). Some problems in channel flow (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22614

title: Some problems in channel flow

format:
xv, 155 leaves : ill. ; 30 cmm.
application/pdf

subject:
QA 929 G35 1974 Microfiche
Fluid dynamics
Laminar flow
Viscosity

abstract: Bibliography: p. 139-145.


identifier: Lester, W. B. (1971). Fatigue of reinforced concrete T-beams designed to fail in shear (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11361

publisher:
Engineering
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
xiv, <116> leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
TA 683.5 B3 L46 1971 Microfilm
Concrete beams
Reinforced concrete construction

abstract: Bibliography: p. 73-75.


identifier: Burles, C. F. (2018). Disambiguating the Role of the Retrosplenial Complex in Human Navigation (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/32007

publisher:
Arts
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Iaria, Giuseppe
Protzner, Andrea B.
MacMaster, Frank P.

subject: Spatial Orientation

subject: Posterior Cingulate

subject: Getting Lost

subject: fMRI

subject: Neuroscience

subject: Psychology--Cognitive

abstract: The role of the human retrosplenial cortex in spatial orientation and navigation has been obscured by a long history of ambiguous localization, beginning as early as Brodmann’s original depiction which intentionally overrepresented it’s extent. While some modern atlases of the brain exclude this region, many include a surprisingly generous delineation; this has resulted in a very large area of the medial parietal cortex implicitly viewed as being equipotentially involved in spatial orientation and navigation. In this thesis, I provide novel evidence of a more precise paradigm by which we can understand the role of the ‘retrosplenial cortex’, i.e. the posterior cingulate, in spatial orientation and navigation. First, from fMRI activity evoked in a novel spatial task, but subsequently from a meta-analysis of the literature more generally, we have identified that ventral portions of the posterior cingulate are relatively more engaged in encoding spatial information, whereas dorsal portions are more involved in recalling and computing spatial information or representations. Not simply descriptive, this delineation proved valuable in characterizing the neural correlates of a lifelong developmental condition in which individuals get lost on a daily basis in very familiar surroundings, a condition known as Developmental Topographical Disorientation (DTD). In fact, we identified that the dorsal posterior cingulate displays far greater differences then the ventral posterior cingulate in functional connectivity between individuals with DTD and healthy controls; these findings would not have been uncovered with traditional delineations of the retrosplenial cortex. Other studies will undoubtedly benefit from appreciating these functional subregions when analyzing or interpreting activity within the posterior cingulate evoked by spatial orientation tasks. A clear understanding of the neural correlates of spatial orientation and navigation in humans will benefit greatly from future research validating this posterior cingulate delineation, as well as extending increasingly meticulous attention to the location of activity evoked in the posterior cingulate and other brain regions.


identifier: Kryski, A. J. (1985). Regulation of endogenous lipolysis in rat heart myocytes (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21211

format:
xiii, 150 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QP 601 K79 1985
Lipolysis
Heart - Muscle
Rats - Physiology

abstract: Bibliography: p. 135-150.


identifier: Telitchev, I. (2005). Quasi-static atomistic method for simulation of fracture in imperfect crystal (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2397

format:
xvii, 200 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 154-166
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: AL MUTLAQ, MAHDI. (2013). Surface-consistent matching filters for time-lapse processing (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27940

subject: Geophysics Surface-consistent Filter time-lapse match

abstract: The problem of mismatch between repeated time-lapse seismic surveys remains a challenge, particularly for land acquisition. In this dissertation, we present a new algorithm, which is an extension of the surface-consistent model, and which minimizes the mismatch between surveys, hence improving repeatability. We introduce the concept of surface-consistent matching filters (SCMF) for processing time-lapse seismic data, where matching filters are convolutional filters that minimize the sum-squared error between two signals. Since in the Fourier domain, a matching filter is the spectral ratio of the two signals, we extend the well known surface-consistent hypothesis such that the data term is a trace-by-trace spectral ratio of two datasets instead of only one (i.e. surface-consistent deconvolution). To avoid unstable division of spectra, we compute the spectral ratios in the time domain by first designing trace-sequential, least-squares matching filters, then Fourier transforming them. A subsequent least-squares solution then factors the trace-sequential matching filters into four operators: two surface-consistent (source and receiver), and two subsurface-consistent (offset and midpoint). We apply the algorithm to two datasets: a synthetic time-lapse model and field data from a CO2 monitoring site in Northern Alberta. In addition, two common time-lapse processing schemes (independent processing and simultaneous processing) are compared. We present a modification of the simultaneous processing scheme as a direct result of applying the new SCMF algorithm. The results of applying the SCMF together with the new modified simultaneous processing flow reveal the potential benefit of the method, however some challenges remain, specifically in the presence of random noise.


identifier: Dhalwala, M. (2022). Analysis of a vertical-axis tidal turbine using the variational multiscale formulation (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: Analysis of a Vertical-Axis Tidal Turbine Using the Variational Multiscale Formulation

contributor:
Korobenko, Artem
Gavrilova, Marina
Wood, David

subject:
Engineering--Marine and Ocean
Engineering--Mechanical

abstract: This thesis first investigates the performance and near-wake characteristics of a full-scale vertical-axis tidal turbine under a uniform inflow and turbulent inflow with a 5% and 10% turbulence intensity. The governing equations of the flow field are the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations. As the turbine rotates throughout the simulation, these equations are expressed in a slightly different form referred to as the arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) framework. The purpose of the ALE framework is to allow the mesh to move arbitrarily while the fluid moves independently of the mesh motion. From the available large eddy simulation (LES) formulations in the literature, the variational multiscale (VMS) formulation is used to discretize the system of equations. Unlike classical LES, the VMS formulation does not have any problems with specifying an appropriate filter for different flows. To study the effect of a turbulent inflow, a turbulence generation method referred to as Smirnov's random flow generation (RFG) is used. From the numerous turbulence generation methods available, Smirnov’s RFG was chosen as it can generate a turbulent velocity field that is divergence-free. A divergence-free velocity field ensures compatibility with the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations that govern the flow field and results in good numerical stability. While the performance of the turbine slightly reduced under a turbulent inflow compared to a uniform inflow, there was a negligible difference in its performance between the two turbulent inflow conditions. A turbulent inflow also resulted in large fluctuations of the instantaneous power coefficient. Lastly, the wake recovery was notably improved under a turbulent inflow. Next, the effect of a free surface on the performance and flow field of the turbine with different blade-strut configurations is studied. There was a negligible effect of the free surface on turbine performance and the flow field during deep immersion. Moreover, the tip-struts configuration was 15% more efficient than the quarter-struts configuration under deep immersion. Under shallow immersion, the performance of both blade-strut configurations reduced.


identifier: Horsley, K. (2022). The role of orexin in non-photic phase shifting (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: The Role of Orexin in Non-Photic Phase Shifting

contributor:
Antle, Michael
Dyck, Richard
Sargin, Derya
Patrick, Whelan

subject:
Circadian Rhythms
Non-Photic
Orexin
Sleep Deprivation
Lateral Hypothalamus
Intergeniculate Leaflet
Neuropeptide-Y
Neuroscience
Psychology--Behavioral

abstract: The intergeniculate leaflet (IGL), a primarily visual structure, and its principal neuropeptide, neuropeptide Y (NPY), are essential for non-photic phase shifting. This creates a paradox: why is an inherently visual structure necessary for a non-visual process? Converging evidence suggests that the lateral hypothalamus and its orexin (OX) cells communicate and electrically activate IGL cells in vitro during non-photic manipulations. The most compelling evidence, however, comes from studying the diurnal grass rat – an animal model that has not been characterized in terms of basic non-photic behaviour and anatomy. Within the diurnal grass rat, active NPY cells have close appositions with OX fibers during sleep deprivation. Taken together, this thesis hypothesized that OX is one of the arousal signals that can activate the IGL and its NPYergic cells during non-photic phase shifting. To test this hypothesis, 2 experiments were conducted on male and female animals. Firstly, we tested whether an in vivo infusion of OX into the IGL activated a significant number of cells in Syrian hamsters. Our results indicate that OX activates a significant number of IGL cells. Experiment 2 evaluated whether c-Fos expression was induced in a significant number of IGL NPY-IR cells and if a significant proportion of active NPY cells have appositions with OX fibers in response to sleep deprivation in NPY-GFP mice. Our findings not only establish mice as a model organism in studying the effects of sleep deprivation, but we further corroborated the findings within the grass rat. Additional studies are needed to establish a cause-effect relationship between OX fibers and NPY cells during non-photic phase shifting.


identifier: Drakeford, D. R. (1984). Some short term responses of Helianthus annuus to the environmental cues initiated by flooding (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23464

format:
xiv, 159 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QK 754.7 F6 D72 1985
Plants, Effect of floods on
Roots (Botany)
Sunflowers

abstract: Bibliography: p. 147-158.


identifier: White, E. A. (1981). Hydrometric and climatic data analyses of ice break-up events of the Red Deer River (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22788

format:
xiii, 199 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: GB 1398.5 C3 W53 1983

subject: Ice on rivers, Lakes, Etc. - Alberta - Red Deer River

abstract: Bibliography: p. 184-194.


identifier: Plosz, J. A. (2019). Cultivating the Growth of Mathematical Images (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Werklund School of Education
University of Calgary

contributor:
Towers, Jo
Francis, Krista
Metz, Martina L.

subject:
visualization
images
embodied cognition
learning disabilities
dyslexia
mathematics education
Education--Curriculum and Instruction
Education--Elementary
Education--Mathematics
Neuroscience

abstract: In this document, I present some of the findings of the study, Cultivating the Growth of Mathematical Images, in which I explore the role that spatial reasoning plays in the growth of mathematical images. This study involved Grade Five students labelled with learning disabilities and their teacher. This study was a microanalysis of a participatory action research study, as it looked at the beginning stages of exploration with students and the impact that a more spatial approach to fractions might have on their growth. Information was gathered from students’ psychoeducational assessment, an informal assessment of spatial reasoning ability, and a pre-assessment task that looked at their understanding of basic number and fractions. There were many layers of complexity surrounding each student’s psychoeducational profile, their performance in the classroom, and the pre-assessment task offered to the students. Certain aspects of these experiences seemed consistent with each other, others contradictory, and still others contained much variability, such as in the area of working memory. During the second week of the study, video data were collected while students engaged with a task that created an interplay between visualizing and building fractions. In analysis of the data, close attention was paid to what sort of offerings the students were given such as signitive (written and oral), imaginative (visualizing), and perceptual (sensory), which are somewhat modified from Husserl (1970). During this task, a pattern of growth began to emerge which is discussed and connected to the Pirie-Kieren (1994) Dynamical Theory for the Growth of Mathematical Understanding. Generally, with the introduction of the signitive only, there was No appearance of movement. Then as the student began either producing or receiving perceptual experiences they progressed into the Image Making phase. The continued engagement with perceptual experiences appeared to create the beginnings of the imaginative, Image Making emergent Image Having phase, and some students were even able to reach the point of being predominately in the Image Having phase. Each participant went through the various phases at varying speeds. Within these various phases, there was found to be much complexity in terms of contributing factors towards growth. The fact that some participants built more than others and therefore had more perceptual offerings seemed a strong contributing factor but other aspects such as their own personal commitment to sense-making as they built, their social interactions, and their own self-belief seemed to also impact growth.


identifier: Semaka, S. D. (1977). Studies on DNA fragments generated by restriction nucleases (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13378

format:
xviii, 178 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

relation: Additional Copy: QU 58 S44 1977a, QU 58 S44 1977 Medical

subject:
QP 624 S45 1977 Microfiche
Deoxyribonucleic acid synthesis

abstract: Bibliography: p. 172-178.


identifier: Bawazeer, S. (2019). Lattice Boltzmann Method with Improved Radial Basis Function Method (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Mohamad, A. A.
Kwok, D.
Johansen, Craig T.

subject:
Radial Basis Function
Lattice Boltzmann Method
Partition of Unity
Hermite
Meshless
RBF
LBM
PUM
Applied Mechanics
Energy
Engineering--Mechanical

abstract: The Lattice Botlzmann method is an alternative numerical method of resolving problems relating to flow and heat transfer (i.e. Navier Stokes equations). This method consists of two steps, collision as well as streaming. In turn, streaming is non-local and functions on square or cubic grids. In general, the streaming process is undertaken by shifting the distribution function to the exact adjacent node (perfect shift). It is notable that this process does not entail interpolation, which makes lends a sense of precision to the advection process. On the other hand, the prefect shift in the streaming step impacts the applicability of LBM for problems with complex geometry. In literature, several works have been proposed to resolve this issue. Conventional methods (finite volume, finite difference, and finite element methods) are employed to solve the streaming step in the lattice Boltzmann method. Unlike the perfect shift, these methods tend to suffer from a dissipation error because they utilize a lower order approximation of the derivative. This dissipation error significantly impacts the accuracy of lattice Boltzmann method, thus making it comparable or even inferior to the accuracy of the conventional method of Navier Stokes solvers.  This might render lattice Boltzmann method unfeasible because it has the same accuracy as that of the conventional methods and need a greater number of variables (distribution functions) to solve for. In order to resolve the problem, the meshless method has been used in literature to enhance the accuracy of the streaming. In this regard, Shu et al. proposed a meshless lattice Boltzmann method based on the least-square formulation of the Taylor series.  Although the accuracy of this approach is good, it significantly depends on the mesh structure. To overcome this problem, Musavi and Ashrafizaadeh proposed the radial basis function based on the weak formulation of the advection equation. Against this backdrop, the present work proposes the usage of radial basis function interpolation in order to improve the accuracy.  In general, the accuracy of radial basis function based methods depends on the shape parameter. Two algorithms have been proposed in the present work to solve this issue. The second algorithm is superior since its accuracy is independent of any parameter, including the shape parameter. The second approach is used to solve the streaming step in the lattice Boltzmann method. The combined approach is validated using simple problems. According to the findings, the proposed approach is reliable and consistent, whereas its high accuracy can be compared to the prefect shift.


identifier: Gibb, S. A. (2007). The effects of vegetative filter strips on remediation of feedlot runoff (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/934

format:
xiv, 122 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 68-72
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Hudy, M. (2013). Modulation of Human Rhinovirus-Induced Epithelial Responses by Cigarette Smoke (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26978

subject:
Biology--Cell
Biology--Molecular
Immunology
Human rhinovirus
Cigarette Smoke
Airway epithelium
Innate immunity
Chemokines
Asthma
COPD

abstract:
Human rhinovirus (HRV) is the major viral pathogen associated with exacerbations of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Cigarette smoke is the predominant risk factor for the development of COPD and approximately 25% of asthmatics smoke. Moreover, smokers experience longer and more severe respiratory tract infections compared to non-smokers, but the mechanisms responsible have not been delineated. Since the airway epithelial cell is the only cell type shown to be infected with HRV in vivo, and is one of the first cells in contact with cigarette smoke, the aim of this thesis was to investigate if and how cigarette smoke modulates epithelial responses to HRV infection using an in vitro tissue culture model system in conjunction with HRV and cigarette smoke extract (CSE).
HRV-induced expression of CXCL10, a chemokine linked to antiviral immunity, was potently inhibited by CSE via multiple mechanisms. CSE suppressed HRV-induced transcription of CXCL10 via inhibition of nuclear factor-ĸB (NF-ĸB), interferon regulatory factor (IRF)-1 and signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT)-1 pathways. CSE also suppressed HRV-induced expression of the viral sensors melanoma differentiation-associated protein 5 (MDA5) and retinoic acid-inducible gene-I (RIG-I), but only MDA5 was shown to be directly involved in HRV-induced CXCL10 production. CSE also suppressed HRV-induced chromatin accessibility around the CXCL10 transcriptional start site.
By contrast, epithelial production of the neutrophil chemoattractant CXCL8, was induced by CSE or HRV infection alone, and was further enhanced by the combination of these stimuli. This enhancement was mediated via mRNA stabilization and involved the mRNA stabilizing protein human antigen R (HuR).
This study provides the first demonstration that CSE differentially modulates HRV-induced chemokine responses in airway epithelial cells and provides insights into the underlying mechanisms of altered chemokine production. HRV-induced CXCL10 was suppressed by CSE via a combination of multiple mechanisms, while CXCL8 enhancement was mediated via mRNA stabilization. These results provide potential insights into how cigarette smoke alters HRV-induced inflammatory responses in vivo and how this could lead to more severe clinical outcomes in COPD patients and asthmatics who smoke during HRV-induced disease exacerbations.

abstract: A complete paper copy of this thesis is available in the University Archives, http://archives.ucalgary.ca/contact.


identifier: Hickman, L. K. (2010). Reclamation Outcomes on Energy Disturbances in Silver Sagebrush Communities (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/10969

publisher:
Environmental Design
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
xxi, 378 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 255-272
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Zamanidehkordi, P. (2017). Data Analytics in Competitive Electricity Markets to Uncover the Impact of Emerging Technologies (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25516

contributor:
Zareipour, Hamid
Rakai, Logan
Karki, Rajesh
Far, Behrouz
Knight, Andrew
Nowicki, Edwin
Hollis, Aidan

subject:
Engineering--Electronics and Electrical
Electricity Market
Data mining
Renewable Energy
Energy Storage

abstract:
The electrical power industry has entered a transition towards sustainable, reliable and clean solutions. It is a continuous revolution trending to a large-scale expansion of renewables in power systems. There have been, however, serious concerns over reliable and secure operation of power systems. Energy storage facilities are increasingly being used to help integrate renewable energy resources into the grid. While understanding the environmental benefits of these emerging technologies
is straightforward, the economic impacts of their integration in a competitive market is more complicated. These emerging technologies are likely to have an economically-important effect on the dynamics of electricity prices. This is a concern to different sections of electricity markets including power suppliers, policy makers, and end users.
This thesis focuses on applying data mining tools to competitive electricity markets in order to uncover the impact of emerging technologies such as wind power and storage systems on the dynamics of electricity prices. Data-driven approaches are developed to explore the impact on wholesale prices of individual wind farms and independently-operated large-scale energy storage systems. Additionally, this thesis proposes a data-driven methodology to determine a justified support scheme for upcoming wind farms by incorporating their estimated revenue and levelized cost of energy. Moreover, an operation-inspired electricity price prediction scheme is developed to improve the economic profit obtained from operation of storage facilities in competitive markets.
Numerical simulations are provided for the electricity markets of Alberta and Ontario. The results prove the efficiency and accuracy of proposed methodologies in estimating the impact on wholesale prices of emerging technologies. In addition, the obtained results from both competitive markets indicate that the presented methodology in this thesis is able to estimate the revenue of an upcoming wind farm with reasonable accuracy, which successively determines the support scheme awarded to the project. Moreover, the performed analyses manifest the effectiveness of the proposed price prediction scheme in improving the economic performance of storage systems.


identifier: DeGusti, B. (2008). Work to family and work to parent conflict: a study of male and female lawyers' demands and resources (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2682

format:
viii, 120 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 99-116

abstract: In this study, a model that draws upon the Resource-Demand perspective, Karasek' s Job Demands-Control theory and Role theory was developed to understand the determinants of work-to-family and work-to-parent conflict. Hypotheses about the effects of work and family demands and resources and gender, were tested using secondary data from 646 Alberta lawyers. Results suggest that work domain variables are important for understanding work-to-family conflict. While family demands did not significantly contribute to work-to-family conflict, family resources such as paid help with childcare and housework, were important in moderating the harmful effects of work and family demands on work-to-family conflict. The model was less successful in explaining work-to-parent conflict and it was proposed that work-to-parent conflict may be better understood as an outcome of work-to-family conflict. More research is needed to investigate this possibility, as well as to understand why women experience more work-to-family and work-to-parent conflict than men.


identifier: Asuaje, R. (2016). Sensitivity of interval Vp/Vs analysis of seismic data (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27753

contributor:
Lawton, Don
Lines, Larry
Clarkson, Chris

subject: Geology Geophysics Vp/Vs Sensitivity Uncertainty

abstract:
Three studies were conducted to evaluate the behavior of Vp/Vs ratio error in beds with different thickness. In the first study, a synthetic model was created to understand how the interval time would affect the calculation of the interval Vp/Vs and an equation was derived to estimate the percent error in the uncertainty of the ratio calculation.
In a second study, the seismic data at Hussar, Alberta showed that Vp/Vs error increased as the analysis time window interval decreased. In addition, the percent error of the Vp/Vs values due to uncertainty was examined and it is suggested to use isochron intervals greater than 150 ms in PP time for robust results. Interval Vp/Vs analysis for data with intervals greater than this isochron have low uncertainty.
In the third study, at Spring Coulee, Alberta, results showed that horizon pick adjustments can reduce error uncertainty by a small factor. In this and the previous studies, it was confirmed that beds with small thickness can have a significant impact on interval Vp/Vs uncertainties, which could lead to erroneous results. Additionally, all studies indicated that interpreters should work with bed intervals greater than 150 ms in PP times and perform horizon adjustments for more precise results.


identifier: Malcolm, N. (1991). Group writer: a word processor for collaborative document preparation (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15096

format:
viii, 102 leaves; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: Z 52.4 M34 1991

subject: Written communication - Computer programs

subject: Word processing - Computer programs

abstract: Bibliography: p. 89-97.


identifier: Morgante, R. (2018). The Role of Plant-soil Feedbacks in Climate Change-Induced Range Expansion (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Science
University of Calgary

contributor:
Fox, Jeremy
Vamosi, Steven
Harder, Lawrence

subject: Ecology

abstract: Climate change-induced range shift often results in novel interactions between species that did not previously exist in the same environment. Differences in dispersal rates among species can cause asynchronous migration that benefits species expanding their range if they escape from specialist enemies from their home range. In plants, specialist, soil-borne enemies build up in areas inhabited by conspecifics, ultimately reducing conspecific success. By out-dispersing these soil enemies during range shifts, plants may experience enemy release. I grew three high elevation, perennial forbs in soil containing soil biota from the rhizosphere of either conspecifics or potential future competitors from beyond the upper range limit of the focal species to determine whether the change in soil-microbial community affects plant success. Aboveground competition has been shown to modulate the responses of plants to soil microbes, so I also examined whether the presence of interspecific competition with the potential future competitors impacted response to soil biota. For Erigeron glacialis and Antennaria lanata, neither growth nor survival differed between soil containing conspecific versus heterospecific microbes. In contrast, Penstemon procerus had higher survival with heterospecific soil microbes. Interspecific competition had no effect on growth for any of the species, and did not alter responses to soil biota. The results suggest that E. glacialis and A. lanata will not experience enemy release, even if they out-disperse their associated soil microbes. Penstemon procerus may benefit from escaping soil-borne enemies in conspecific soil biota.


identifier: MacLeod, K. J. (2001). Moved by the tides of technology: celebration and lamentation for pedagogy in virtual grade school (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21730

publisher:
Education
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
ix, 183 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: LC5803 .C65 M33 2001

subject: Distance education - Computer-assisted instruction

subject: Internet in education

subject: Educational technology

abstract: Bibliography: p. 148-153.


identifier: Penney, N. (2022). The meaningful experiences of young Indigenous filmmakers while learning filmmaking techniques and creating and sharing films (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: The Meaningful Experiences of Young Indigenous Filmmakers While Learning Filmmaking Techniques and Creating and Sharing Films

contributor:
Field, James Colin
Spencer, Brenda
Hanson, Aubrey

subject:
filmmaking
Dene
Indigenous
Northern Canada
Northwest Territories
junior high
middle school
Education--Curriculum and Instruction

abstract: Although there has been some research involving Indigenous youth and digital media, there is a gap in the literature involving filmmaking as pedagogy with Indigenous youth. This qualitative research study employed a broad interpretive approach to investigate the meaningful experiences of young Indigenous filmmakers while learning filmmaking techniques and creating a sharing film. Data were generated through semistructured interviews with 6 participants from a multiage class of Grade 6–9 students in their school in a small community in the Northwest Territories of Canada, a reflective journal kept by the researcher, researcher observations of the participants, and informal conversations. This study contributes to practical pedagogical knowledge about filmmaking, and depicts the successful and meaningful experiences of the Indigenous students who participated.


identifier: Serebrennikova, I. (1999). Electrochemical and structural studies of sol-gel formed ni-co oxide films (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22638

format:
xviii, 225 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QD553 .S47 1999
Electrochemistry
Metallic oxides
Metallic films

abstract: Bibliography: p. 214-225.


identifier: McBride, B. J. (1980). Respiratory effects of flow sensitive upper airway receptors (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23982

format:
x, 81 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

relation: Additional Copy: WF 102 M155 1980 Medical WF 102 M155 1980a

abstract: Bibliography: p. 77-80.


identifier: Hawkes, G. (2019). The Argument from Logical Principles Against Materialism: A Version of the Argument from Reason (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Latham, Noa
Wyatt, Nicole
Baker, John

subject: Argument from Reason, Reppert, Popper, Nagel, Logic, Logical Principles, Reason, Materialism, philosophy of mind

subject: Philosophy

abstract: The argument from reason is the name given to a family of arguments against naturalism, materialism, or determinism, and often for theism or dualism. One version of the argument from reason is what Victor Reppert calls “the argument from the psychological relevance of logical laws,” or what I call “the argument from logical principles.” This argument has received little attention in the literature, despite being advanced by Victor Reppert, Karl Popper, and Thomas Nagel. The versions of it that exist are more outlines than fully-developed arguments. My aim in this thesis is (i) to clarify the argument, especially with regard to what issues are at stake; (ii) to develop the argument beyond Popper and Reppert’s initial versions of it; and (iii) to evaluate it as an anti-materialist argument. I have isolated five key premises in the argument: (1) the laws of logic are objectively real, (2) the laws of logic are abstract entities, (3) materialism entails that we cannot have knowledge of abstract entities, (4) knowledge of logical principles is essential for justified rational inferences, and (5) we have knowledge of logical principles. I break down each premise in detail, evaluating each in light of materialist responses. The goal of this thesis, then, is to fill in the gaps, so to speak, in an argument that merits more attention than it has received up until now.


identifier: Moiseev, E. (2020). Practical schemes for quantum memories (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: Practical schemes for quantum memories

contributor:
Sanders, Barry C.
Simon, Christoph
Barclay, Paul E.
Oblak, Daniel
Sipe, John E.

subject:
Quantum memory
Delay line
Cavity
Physics
Optics

abstract: This dissertation is devoted to the development of quantum memories for light. Quantum memory is an important part of future long-distance quantum fiber networks and quantum processing. Quantum memory is required to be efficient, multimode, noise free, scalable, and should be able to provide long storage times for practical applications in quantum communications and beyond. Here I concentrate on solving particular problems of different quantum protocols and find ways for extending the performance of memories and adding new capabilities. I theoretically show that an array of whispering-gallery resonators is capable of being an efficient and noise-free optical memory with an adjustable storage time. The potential for on-chip realization at room temperature makes the scheme attractive for easy implementation. The effect of Raman scattering in echo memory was evaluated experimentally and theoretically. The noise performance of gradient echo memory in Λ configuration proves, that the developed theory is in a good agreement with an experiment. I proposed a mechanism for extending the bandwidth of impedance-matched memories via a white-light cavity effect. The introduced additional dispersion compensates a bandwidth decrease induced by the cavity and hence increases the spectral zone of impedance matching. Theoretically the scheme allows to increase the bandwidth of high efficient storage (>90%) several times without adding extra noise. Finally, I have proposed an architecture of quantum random-access memory for time-bin photons. The architecture consists from a memory unit and a strongly coupled three-level atom. Both of them are placed in their own cavities, which are coupled to each other. The protocol allows to achieve quantum addressing of quantum information stored in the memory with only a single control unit. This is useful for numerous tasks in quantum machine learning.


identifier: McMillian, J. L. (2009). cell morphology and gap junction communication in the annulus fibrosus (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2814

format:
xi, 118 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 107-115
Some pages are in colour


identifier: Pattison, J. (2013). A Just and Trusting Culture: Identification of Enhancers and Hindrances via a Policy-Capturing Study (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24764

subject:
Nursing
Psychology--Industrial
trust
justice
organizational culture
healthcare

abstract: Recognition of the importance of a just and trusting culture has been a focal point in enhancing patient safety; as it stands however, healthcare organizations are impeded by a culture of blame. In the present study, 12 subject matter experts were interviewed regarding behaviors that would create or hinder the development of a just and trusting culture. An additional 29 participants took part in a policy-capturing study that allowed for the direct assessment of identified factors that were seen as important to the development of a just and trusting culture. Violation type, explanation, blame by manager, and blame by organization were all significant predictors of perceptions of trust. The present findings can be useful in terms of developing training systems for managers and organizational executive teams for managing medical error events and ultimately improving patient safety. Research implications and directions for future research are also presented.


identifier: de Leeuw, J. J. (2006). The lived experience of the musically gifted adolescent (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/284

format:
vii, 202 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 146-158


identifier: Abdollahnejad, E. (2020). Online and Offline Examinations of Constituent Order in Persian Ditransitives (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Storoshenko, Dennis Ryan
Carroll, Susanne
Ritter, Elizabeth
Pexman, Penny M.
Ghomeshi, Jila

subject: Linguistics

abstract: The present dissertation is an empirical investigation of ordering variation of objects in Persian ditransitive through the use of a judgement survey (offline) and two online psycholinguistic techniques: self-paced reading (Just et al., 1982) and cross-modal lexical priming (Swinney et al., 1979). Leaning on the well-established literature on the active filler-gap dependency processing, the present work is an attempt to tackle the issue of the relative orderings of the direct object (DO) and the indirect object (IO) in Persian ditransitive structures, in which the specificity (specific in the discourse) of the DO determines its surface position relative to the IO, i.e. DO[+Specific]-IO, IO-DO[-Specific]. There are two existing analyses of the sources of this object ordering variation in Persian ditransitives; (i) it is caused by two distinct processes (two separate Merge operations), (ii) it is caused by a single process with two possible stages (a Merge and a Move operation). This syntactic question provides a good case study to achieve the main goal of the dissertation: showing that some well-established online techniques extend to Persian and can be used to shed light on a controversial syntactic structure for which the syntactic accounts have not been able to provide a conclusive analysis. The survey is designed to provide systematic acceptability judgements of some commonly discussed syntactic diagnostics used in arguments for either of the two existing analyses of Persian ditransitives. The unclear results of the survey are used as an argument for motivating online methods to investigate the case of ordering variation in Persian ditransitives. The results of both online studies show evidence of a copy/trace of the DO after the IO in DO[+Specific]-IO structures indicating its movement. The cross-modal lexical priming study also indicates that this movement is an A-movement operation. According to the results of this dissertation, these online techniques extend to Persian and, therefore, can be utilized to tackle theoretical questions in the language. The overall results also show that a convincing argument for a single theoretical analysis can be made using the results of a planned series of studies that approach an issue using different methodologies.


identifier: Husband, J. M. (1977). Citizen participation in the planning process at the neighbourhood level: a case study (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20614

format:
x, 165 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: HT 169 C392 1977 Microfiche

subject: Calgary (Alta.) - City planning - Citizen participation

subject: Neighborhood

abstract: Bibliography: p. 148-150.


identifier: Ali Khan, M. (1969). Inflow of foreign capital into Canada (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17312

title: Inflow of foreign capital into Canada

format:
xi, 105 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HG 5152 A43 1969 Microfilm
Investments, Foreign - Canada
Capital investments - Canada

abstract: Bibliography: p. 92-95.


identifier: D'Mello, C. (2011). Liver-brain inflammation axis: immune cell driven sickness behavior regulation (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3765

format:
xix, 204 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 177-204.

abstract: Includes copies of copyright permission and animal protocal approval.  Original copies with original copy of Partial Copyright Licence.


identifier: Baumslag, D. J. (1997). A goal-oriented theory of science (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/10790

title: A goal-oriented theory of science

format:
v, 220 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
Q175 .B38 1997
Science - Philosophy
Science - Methodology

abstract: Bibliography: p. 211-220.


identifier: Hazard, R. (2020). English for 21st-Century Global Citizenship: An Investigation of an Introductory Online Professional Development Course (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Eaton, Sarah Elaine
Dressler, Roswita
Tweedie, M. Gregory
Guo-Brennan, Linyuan
Oddone-Paolucci, Elizabeth

subject:
EAL/TESOL
Teacher Professional Development
Global Citizenship Education
PCK
Education--Bilingual and Multicultural
Education--Curriculum and Instruction
Education--Language and Literature
Education--Teacher Training

abstract: The purpose of this research is to build understanding of professional development for twenty-first century Global Citizenship Education (GCED) for international English as an Additional Language (EAL) teachers. The research is significant because a variety of international education organizations, policy experts, and researchers in the field of EAL have noted that Global Citizenship Education should be embedded into all subject areas, and because such implementation is enabled by teacher training relating to the content and pedagogies involved. A group of (N=12) international English language professionals were recruited for a two-week online professional development course. The participants were surveyed for pre-existing knowledge and attitudes toward GCED. The research used qualitative analysis of discussion boards, post-course questionnaires, and post-course interviews. Participants noted high congruence between GCED themes and the needs of their content-based programs. Explicit teaching of GCED frameworks and sub-initiatives was noted as a valuable linguistic and cognitive strategy. Active, learner-centered, and some transformative workflows were developed and supported by visible thinking and thinking routines for efficient language production and formative assessment. Project Based Learning linking the classroom to the real world was noted as a valuable teaching approach. EAL research and experience in teaching for intercultural communicative competence, analogue and digital rhetoric and media awareness, and Critical Language Awareness were noted as areas of Pedagogical Content Knowledge to be aware of.


identifier: Poole, J. (2016). Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Depression: Resilience as a Moderator (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24729

contributor:
Dobson, Keith
Yeates, Keith
Tough, Suzanne
Letourneau, Nicole

subject:
Education--Early Childhood
Psychology--Clinical
Psychology--Developmental
adverse childhood experiences
childhood trauma
consequences of maltreatment
resilience
Depression
primary care

abstract: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as childhood abuse and neglect, have been identified as salient risk factors for adult depression. However, not all individuals who experience ACEs go on to develop depression. To assess the extent to which resilience- or the ability to demonstrate stable levels of functioning despite adversity- moderates the association between ACEs and depression, 4,006 adult primary care patients completed self-report questionnaires on their childhood experiences and current depressive symptoms and resilience. Results indicated that resilience moderated the association between ACEs and depression, F(10, 3039) = 174.36, p < .001, R2 = .365. Specifically, the association between ACEs and depression was stronger among individuals with low resilience relative to those with high resilience. Findings have the potential to inform the development of a treatment program aimed to reduce symptoms of depression among primary care patients with a history of childhood adversity.


identifier: Verghese, S. (1978). A Microprocessor based voltage regulator (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20967

format:
xv, 132 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
TK 2851 V45 1978 Microfiche
Voltage regulators
Microprocessors
Electronic instruments, Digital

abstract: Bibliography: p. 108-114.


identifier: de Queiroz, C. A. A. (2020). The application of deep amplicon sequencing to the diagnostics and molecular epidemiology of anthelmintic resistance in sheep gastrointestinal nematodes (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Veterinary Medicine
University of Calgary

contributor:
Gilleard, John S.
Levy, Michel
Johannes van der Meer, Franciscus
Wasmuth, James
Yeaman, Samuel J
Michael Vamosi, Steven
Brewer, Matt

subject:
nemabiome metabarcoding
ovine nematodes
drug resistance
Haemonchus contortus
parasite control
Agriculture--Animal Pathology

abstract: Gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) are a major challenge for sheep producers worldwide. They cause a variety of clinical signs and large economic impact. Anthelmintics are commonly used in control, however, indiscriminate use of these drugs over many years has led to the problem of anthelmintic resistance. The lack of accurate resistance diagnostic methods increases the challenge of parasite control. This thesis investigates the problem of anthelmintic resistance in Western Canadian sheep for the first time. This region has been believed unsuitable for GIN due to suboptimal weather and low treatment selection pressure. Chapter 2 presents a large-scale survey of anthelmintic efficacy. The precision of the Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test (FECRT) diagnostic method was also investigated. Results revealed high GIN infection intensity and anthelmintic resistance against benzimidazoles and ivermectin, highlighting the urgent need for better diagnostic tools. Chapter 3 validates the recently developed nemabiome metabarcoding approach for the relative quantitation of GIN species in ovine fecal samples. Chapter 4 applies the validated approach integrated to FECRT to a large-scale study in Western Canada and revealed widespread resistance of H. contortus to benzimidazoles and ivermectin. Resistance to closantel was absent, but this drug was often ineffective due to its narrow spectrum activity.Chapter 5 applies deep amplicon sequencing to screen for benzimidazole resistance mutations in the isotype-1 b-tubulin gene of the main GIN in Western Canada and United States of America (USA). Codon F200Y(TTC>TAC) mutation was found at high frequency in H. contortus and at lower frequencies in other species. The relative frequencies of resistance mutations were similar between Western Canada and USA, although generally higher in USA, consistent with greater selection pressure. A pilot study also identified resistance mutations in the isotype-2 b-tubulin gene of H. contortus, suggesting this locus warrants further investigation regarding its role in benzimidazole resistance. Phylogenetic network analysis revealed that the most common resistance haplotypes were shared between Western Canada and USA, supporting a hypothesis of common origins of resistance. Given the more advanced resistance in the USA, a likely scenario is that anthelmintic resistant parasites were introduced to Western Canada from sheep imported from the USA.


identifier: Robinson, J. (2012). The role of pannexin1 channels in seizure activity in vivo and in vitro (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4889

contributor:
Teskey, G. Campbell
Thompson, Roger John

format:
85 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 77-85

abstract: Some pages are in colour.

abstract: Pannexinl (Panx 1) is a large-pore channel present in the post-synaptic site that has been implicated in an in vitro model of seizure-like burst firing. However, the precise contribution of Panxl to seizure activity remains controversial, with many inconsistent findings. Furthermore, the contribution of Panxl to the development of ictogenic nervous tissue ('epileptogenesis') has not been investigated. The present experiments pursue three lines of research in an attempt to further characterize the role of Panxl in seizure and epileptogenesis.  The contributions of Panxl to susceptibility to seizure, seizure severity and seizure duration were studied in vivo using both the pilocarpine model of seizure and status epilepticus, and the electrical kindling model of seizure and epileptogenesis. Further, the effect of Panx 1 block on the process of epileptogenesis itself in the electrical kindling model was examined. Finally, the role of Panxl in local excitability and short-term potentiation following epileptogenesis were studied using acute hippocampal slices obtained from kindled and sham kindled rats.  A single early central infusion of Panxl blocker was sufficient to chronically attenuate epileptogenesis. Furthermore, Panxl block acutely decreased seizure severity and afterdischarge threshold in fully kindled animals in the electrical kindling model. Panxl block was also found to acutely decrease seizure severity and increase seizure latency, but not seizure duration in the pilocarpine model.  Finally, Panxl block was also found to increase paired-pulse facilitation but not differentially between kindled and non-kindled tissue.


identifier: Brewster, C. W. (1967). Observations on a highly anisotropic wave impedance for the telluric field near the Rocky Mountains of Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11932

format:
xvi, 172 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QC 801 B74 1967
Geophysics
Earth currents

abstract: Bibliography: p. 169-172.


identifier: Shirley, D. (2006). Black like me, white like you: the making of a Canadian "Oreo" - an autoethnography (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/775

format:
xii, 202 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 170-180


identifier: Perez Claro, Y. A. (2019). Phase Behaviour of Mixtures of Heavy Oil and n-Butane (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Yarranton, Harvey W.
Svrcek, William Y.
Ponnurangam, Sathish

subject:
Phase Behaviour
Heavy Oil
n-Butane
Equation of State
Engineering--Petroleum

abstract: Solvent-based methods are a potential alternative to thermal methods for the recovery of heavy oils because they are less water and energy intensive. n-Butane is a solvent of interest for these processes because it has a saturation pressure that is close to the operating (reservoir) pressure of many heavy oil reservoirs. Operating at a pressure near the saturation pressure maximizes the solubility of the solvent in the oil while avoiding the formation of a second liquid phase. To design these processes, it is first necessary to predict the phase behaviour but there are few data available in the literature upon which to base a prediction. The phase behaviour of heavy oil and n-butane mixtures was examined at temperatures up to 230°C and pressures up to 10 MPa. Both vapour-liquid and liquid-liquid regions were observed. The amount of the heavy pitch phase was measured at temperatures from 20 to 180°C and pressures up to 10 MPa. The liquid phase composition (in terms of C5-asphaltene, maltenes, and n-butane) were measured at 130°C and 10 MPa. A ternary diagram was constructed for the liquid-liquid region and equilibrium ratios (K) were determined and used to confirm the consistency of the data. The phase behaviour data for mixtures of n-butane and bitumen were consistent with the trends in the phase boundaries and masses versus carbon number observed with propane (Mancilla-Polanco et al., 2018) and n-pentane diluted bitumen (Johnston et al., 2017b). The Peng-Robinson Equation of State was used to match the data by adjusting the binary interaction parameters with two approaches: 1) temperature-dependent parameters (TDvdW model); 2) composition-dependent parameters (CDvdW model). The TDvdW model matched both the vapour-liquid and liquid-liquid boundaries to within the uncertainty of the measurement but significantly under-predicted the heavy phase masses. The CDvdW model matched not only the phase boundaries but also the phase masses and compositions generally to within the experimental error. The model deviations increased above the critical temperature of n-butane.


identifier: Townshend, I. J. (1992). Calgary community associations: social and functional differentiation (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18710

format:
xvii, 240 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: HN 110 C3 T68 1992

subject: Community development - Alberta - Calgary

subject: Calgary (Alta.) - Social conditions

subject: Community power

subject: Planned communities - Alberta - Calgary

subject: Pressure groups

abstract: Bibliography: p. 204-217.


identifier: Bisson, M. A. (2005). Exploring the effect of mood on the interpretation of ambiguity: with and without negative mood induction (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15688

format:
ix, 147 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 44-52


identifier: Longmore, M. (1996). Language awareness: an efficient strategy in acquiring a second language? (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19675

format:
xi, 226 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: Additional Copy: 370 EDC 1996 LON

subject: Second language acquisition

subject: Language and languages - Study and teaching

subject: French language - Study and teaching as a second language

abstract: Bibliography: p. 150-174.


identifier: Carlyle, P. L. (1983). Buried viable seeds in five subarctic woodland communities (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15929

format:
xi, 159 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QK 661 C35 1986
Seeds - Viability
Seeds - Dormancy

abstract: Bibliography: p. 138-159.


identifier: Eliot, S. N. (1996). An evaluation of the benchmarking incentive regulation scheme (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16994

format:
xvii, 212 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HD 62.15 E65 1996
Benchmarking (Management)
Energy industries
Trade regulation
Incentives in industry

abstract: Bibliography: p. 140-144.


identifier: Douglas, M. G. (1993). Dual diversity antennas for hand-held radio (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22636

format:
xvi, 122 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
TK 6545 A6 D68 1993
Radio - Antennas
Cellular radio
Mobile communication systems

abstract: Bibliography: p. 111-115.


identifier: Samaan, C. D. (2010). Biomechanical assessment following gender-specific female total knee replacement (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3436

format:
xi, 160 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 150-160
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: May, J. E. (1964). Delphinium alkaloids (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22243

title: Delphinium alkaloids

format:
43 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QD 421 M38 1964
Alkaloids
Diterpenes
Biosynthesis

abstract: Bibliography: p. 40-43.


identifier: Huner, E. E. (2009). Toward a new 'republic': the visionary practice of urban planning (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3306

format:
71 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 68-71

abstract: Missing the partial copyright licence form.


identifier: Klaassen, P. D. (2004). Characterization of the outflow of W28A2 (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12228

format:
x, 146 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 103-109

abstract: Some pages are in colour.

abstract: The formation of high mass stars is less well understood than that of lower mass stars due to the shorter time scales and larger distances involved. One of the earliest stages of high mass star formation consists of a period of outflow which can be studied through its impact on its environment. We present observations of W28A2, a shell like Ultracompact HII region associated with one of the youngest and most energetic outflows in the Galaxy (05 star). Using the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, we have observed the outflow in a number of transitions and have derived the age, mass, extent, and velocity of the outflow. In order to better constrain the driving mechanism of the outflow, we have conducted magneto-hydrodynamic simulations (using Zeus-MP and Jetget) of a high-velocity jet impacting on a surrounding molecular envelope.


identifier: Lyons, G. F. (1980). Plan evaluation and the High River central business area (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22110

format:
101 leaves : ill., maps ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: HT 169 C26 H549 1980 Fiche

subject: Central business districts - Alberta - High River

subject: City planning - Alberta

subject: High River (Alta.) - City planning

abstract: Bibliography: p. 100-101.


identifier: Doig, C. J. (1996). Intestinal permeability and multiple organ dysfunction in critically ill patients (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22096

format:
xv, 93 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: RB 150 M84 D65 1996

subject: Multiple organ failure - Pathophysiology

subject: Gastrointestinal system - Pathophysiology

subject: Intestines - Microbiology

subject: Critically ill

abstract: Bibliography: p.83-89.


identifier: Parsons, A. A. (2002). Making it work: increasing community use of existing school facilities (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21113

format:
v, 151 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
LB2820 .P37 2002
School facilities - Extended use
Community and school

abstract: Bibliography: p. 142-148.


identifier: Fager, D. S. (1980). Effect of preoccupation on age differences in reaction time (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11269

subject:
BF 317 F33 1980 Fiche
Reaction-time - Testing
Attention
Ability, Influence of age on

abstract: Bibliography: p. 103-107.


identifier: Jacso, F. (2007). Development and evaluation of an ultrasound-guided tracking and gating system for radiotherapy of liver metastases (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1325

format:
xiii, 81 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 74-80
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Smith, D. R. (1975). Adventitious root initiation in Pinus radiata D. Don: developmental and physiological studies in hypocotyl cuttings (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23506

format:
xiii, [240] leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QK 495 P66 S63 1974 Microfiche
Pine
Roots (Botany)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 230-237.


identifier: Giles, B. G. (2007). Programming with a quantum stack (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/973

title: Programming with a quantum stack

format:
xiv, 178 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 115-118


identifier: Alzate Restrepo, V. (2007). Coke formation on ni/ysz working anodes (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/231

title: Coke formation on ni/ysz working anodes

format:
xvi, 121 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 103-109


identifier: Hampton, L. (2006). The development of positive sexual identity in transsexual women (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1044

format:
viii, 194 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 165-178


identifier: Willis, P. M. (1999). Musculoskeletal injury prevention in the workplace: A program for developing the role of managers (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13915

format:
vii, 171 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: HD30.4 .W55 1999

subject: Management--study and teaching

subject: Executives--training of

subject: Musculoskeletal system--wounds and injuries

subject: Industrial safety

subject: Accidents--prevention

abstract: Bibliography: p. 144-147


identifier: Price, S. (2013). Student Engagement and Institutional Type at Canadian Universities (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27907

subject:
Education--Administration
Education--Higher
NSSE
student engagement

abstract:
Despite the widespread use of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) for measuring the engagement of undergraduate university students in Canada, there is very little research exploring the survey or its use. The NSSE is a powerful tool built upon the vast post-secondary education research in the United States, which brings together the work and theories of the leading scholars of higher education. Building on the research of Astin, Pace and Chickering & Gamson, the NSSE has the potential to be a positive change-agent for faculty, administrators and staff seeking to improve post-secondary education in Canada.
This study adds to the literature by exploring the effectiveness of the NSSE benchmarks for measuring engagement of first-year students in the Faculties of Biological Sciences and Arts & Humanities. Specifically, the differences in engagement among the three institutional types (primarily undergraduate, comprehensive, and medical-doctoral) in Canada are explored.
This study uses ANCOVAs to identify significant differences in benchmark scores due to Faculty and institutional type. Multiple regression analyses are used to build and test models of prediction for the student outcome of grades.
The analysis determined that there are statistically significant differences among the three institutional types for the Faculties of Biological Sciences and Arts & Humanities. Students attending primarily undergraduate universities reported higher levels of engagement in both Faculties. Although significant, the differences have small, and in some cases, negligible, effects.
The multiple regression analyses determined that the benchmarks are poor predictors of the student outcome of grades. For each of the Faculties of Biological Sciences and Arts & Humanities, a stronger model of prediction for the student outcome of self-reported grade explains approximately 20% of the variance.
The most important implications of this research are that faculty, administrators, and staff who seek to improve the undergraduate experience for first-year students in Canada should use program- or Faculty- level analyses of engagement for both measuring engagement and for targeting areas for improvement. The findings indicate that the NSSE, when used with specific groups, is a powerful change-agent that will aid improvement of the undergraduate experience and contribute to increased student learning.


identifier: Parker, E. N. (2009). Stratigraphy, structure and metamorphism of the Esplanade Range, southeastern British Columbia (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13250

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Science
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Ghent, Edward D.
Simony, Philip

format:
xiv, 134 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 129-133
Some pages are in colour
Oversized colour maps at back
Appendix in CD format


identifier: Kinsey, D. C. (2002). Negotiating Englishness: discourse and agency in the stylization of Victoria as "Empress of India", circa 1877 (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20848

format:
ix, 138 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2002 K567

abstract: Bibliography: p. 129-136


identifier: Thusoo, A. K. (1973). On-line multivariable computer control of an azeotropic distillation column (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16240

format:
xxi, 196 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: TP 156 D5 T46 1973 Microfiche

subject: Distillation

subject: Chemical process control

subject: Chemical engineering - Electronic data processing

subject: Automatic control

abstract: Bibliography: p. 176-180.


identifier: Khajehpour, M. (2014). Nanofiller Modification and Incorporation into Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites and the Properties thereof (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27053

subject:
Engineering--Chemical
Nanocomposite
Polymer
Elastomer
Nanoclay
Graphene Nanoribbon
Carbon Nanotube
Polymer nanocomposite

abstract:
Polymer nanocomposites (PNC) are of great interest owing to the many potential property enhancements possible via introducing different types of nanofillers in polymer matrices. In recent decades, increasing attention has being paid to PNCs due to their light weight, low cost, and ease of processability compared to metal alternatives and due to their novel capability to tune properties. Depending on the end-use application, certain PNCs properties are targeted and the PNC formulation and processing can be manipulated to achieve the desired properties.
In this PhD thesis, different PNC properties have been improved by employing different strategies: (1) modification of nanofillers, (2) synthesis of novel nanofillers, (3) implementation of hybrid fillers, and (4) amendment of PNC production methods. For nanofiller modification, chemical treatment of nanoclay, multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) and graphene nanoribbon (GNR) were performed. For the second strategy, GNR was synthesized from parent MWCNT to benefit from higher surface area and interaction of the novel nanofillers with the polymer chains. The main objective of these two strategies is to improve the affinity and dispersion of nanofillers in the host polymer to enhance PNC properties. Utilizing a secondary filler to further enhance the desired properties was the third strategy and was accomplished via a hybrid filler PNC consisting of MWCNT and nanoclay. Finally, the fourth strategy was to develop optimized PNC production methods. The aim of the last two strategies was to obtain an improved morphology for the nanocomposite and it is well known that nanocomposite structure can be used to control the final PNC properties.


identifier: Hasubek, J. (1998). Poroelastic analysis in tunnell and well testing (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16662

format:
xvii, 170 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
TA357.5 .F58 H37 1998
Fluid dynamics
Fluid-structure interaction.
Clay--Moisture.
Oil wells - Testing
Swelling soils.

abstract: Bibliography: p. 125-129


identifier: Azad, N. F. (2022). Spillovers to emerging market economies (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: Spillovers to Emerging Market Economies

contributor:
Serletis, Apostolos
Gordon, Daniel
Tanaka, Atsuko

subject:
Emerging economies
GARCH-in-Mean
Uncertainty
Economics

abstract: This dissertation consists of three essays investigating the impact of macroeconomic shocks in emerging markets. The  first chapter explores for spillovers from monetary policy in the United States to a number of emerging market economies. The chapter starts with estimating a bivariate structural GARCH-in-Mean VAR in the U.S. monetary policy rate and the policy rate of each of six emerging economies that target the inflation rate - Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Romania, Serbia, and South Africa. We also estimate the same model in the U.S. monetary policy rate and the exchange rate (against the U.S. dollar) of each of six emerging economies that target the exchange rate - Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Comoros, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Montenegro. The primary conclusion of this chapter is that positive (negative) U.S. monetary policy shocks tend to appreciate (depreciate) the currencies of the exchange rate targeting emerging economies, but have an ambiguous effect on the policy rates of the inflation-targeting emerging economies. The second chapter presents a comprehensive examination of the effects of oil price shocks on real economic activity in the EM7 economies in the context of two classes of empirical models. The chapter provides evidence that, in general, oil price uncertainty has statistically signi cant effects on the real output of the EM7 economies and that the relationship between oil prices and economic activity is in general symmetric. The chapter also  finds that oil price uncertainty has in general a negative effect on world crude oil production. The fi nal chapter investigates for spillovers from monetary policy uncertainty in the United States to the policy rates of seven inflation targeting emerging economies - Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico, Poland, and South Africa. The chapter uses monthly data, with the start of the sample period being dictated by the start of the inflation targeting regime, and a multivariate GARCH-in-Mean vector autoregression (VAR), controlling for the traditional Taylor rule type variables. The chapter also employs a multivariate structural VAR and a different measure of U.S. monetary policy uncertainty, achieving identi cation by a combination of short-run and long-run restrictions. The chapter concludes that U.S. monetary policy uncertainty, irrespective of how it is measured, has negative effects on the macroeconomic and  financial fundamentals of emerging economies.


identifier: Ferguson, J. N. (1998). A home for the transglobal family (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23380

title: A home for the transglobal family

format:
80 leaves ; ill. 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
Commuters - Dwelling
Architecture, Domestic - Canada
Home

abstract: Bibliography: p. 77-80


identifier: Liu, X. (1998). An artificial neural network approach to assess project cost and time risks at the front end of projects (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23290

format:
x, 155 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HD61 .L58 1998
Risk management
Decision-making

abstract: Bibliography: p. 124-129


identifier: Taghvakish, S. (2012). Refined Freeman-Durden for harvest detection using POLSAR data (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27570

subject:
Engineering--Agricultural
Remote Sensing
Synthetic Aperture Radar
Soybean
Corn
Freeman-Durden Algorithm
H/A/α
Harvest detection

abstract:
To keep up with an ever increasing human population, providing food is one of the main challenges of the current century. Harvest detection, as an input for decision making, is an important task for food management. Traditional harvest detection methods that rely on field observations need intensive labor, time and money. Therefore, since their introduction in early 60s, optical remote sensing enhanced the process dramatically. But having weaknesses such as cloud cover and temporal resolution, alternative methods were always welcomed. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) on the other hand, with its ability to penetrate cloud cover with the addition of full polarimetric observations could be a good source of data for exploration in agricultural studies. SAR has been used successfully for harvest detection in rice paddy fields. However, harvest detection for other crops without a smooth underlying water surface is much more difficult. The objective of this project is to find a fully-automated algorithm to perform harvest detection using POLSAR image data for soybean and corn.

The proposed method is a fusion of Freeman-Durden and H/A/α decompositions. The Freeman-Durden algorithm is a decomposition based on three-component physical scattering model. On the other hand, the H/A/α parameters are mathematical parameters used to define a three-dimensional space that may be subdivided with scattering mechanism interpretations. The Freeman-Durden model has a symmetric formulation for two of its three scattering mechanisms. On the other hand the surface scattering component used by Freeman-Durden model is only applicable to Bragg surface scattering fields which are not the dominant case in agricultural fields. H/A/α can contribute to both of these issues. Based on the RADARSAT-2 images incidence angle, our field based refined Freeman-Durden model and a proposed roughness measure aims to discriminate harvested from senesced crops. We achieved 99.08 percent overall accuracy for cropped corn and 78.76 percent overall accuracy for soybean detection in a two step decision tree. The final conclusion was that C-band SAR was more than adequate for corn discrimination but soybean needs additional source of data.


identifier: Persic, A. M. (1993). An exploration of bulimia and coping (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14676

title: An exploration of bulimia and coping

publisher:
Social Work
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
ix, 136 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
RC 552 B84 P47 1993
Bulimia - Psychological aspects
Bulimia - Social aspects
Adjustment (Psychology)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 120-133.


identifier: Fenyvesi, C. M. (1963). Error correcting codes for asymmetric paths (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23412

format:
iii, 85 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: QA 268 F44 1971

subject: Error-correcting codes (Information theory)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 72-80.


identifier: Allen, G. D. (2002). In vitro expression of human insulin in HEP-3B, HEP-G2, and HEP-G2 (C3A) cell lines (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16386

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Medicine
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
xiii, 161 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2002 A456

abstract: Bibliography: p. 155-161


identifier: McGee, J. A. (2007). Reimagining India: communal politics and the Hindu right (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/692

format:
vii, 123 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 118-121


identifier: Zhang, G. (1995). A low-cost integrated INS/GPS system (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23280

title: A low-cost integrated INS/GPS system

format:
xiv, 98 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
TL 3252 Z48 1995
Inertial navigation systems
Global positioning system

abstract: Bibliography: p. 91-98.


identifier: Jakymiw, A. G. (2002). Identification and characterization of a novel target of Src tyrosine kinase (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24592

format:
xxi, 213 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2002 J357

abstract: Bibliography: p. 177-207


identifier: Hume, V. (1985). M.F.A. graduating paper: an accompaniment to the thesis exhibition (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14432

format:
v, 63 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
NX 600 V5 H84 1986
Video art
Television
Hume, Vern, 1956-

abstract: Bibliography: p. 55-58.


identifier: Tolsma, R. (1985). Negation in T. S. Eliot's Four quartets (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20127

title: Negation in T. S. Eliot's Four quartets

format:
vii, 136 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: PR 6009 L76 F688 1986

subject: Eliot, T. S. (Thomas Stearns), 1888-1965. Four Quartets

subject: Negation (Logic) in literature

abstract: Bibliography: p. 132-136.


identifier: Simonson, J. T. (2002). A systematic description of vegetation pattern change in the forest-grassland region of southern Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19812

format:
vii, 55 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2002 S56

abstract: Bibliography: 47-55.


identifier: Wang, L. (1996). Developmental changes in potassium currents in mouse heart (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24494

format:
xv, 173 leaves
application/pdf

subject:
QP 112 W36 1996
Heart - Physiology
Electrophysiology
Potassium channels

abstract: Bibliography: p. 142-173.


identifier: Hickley, M. (2003). The grounds for citizen engagement and the roles of planners (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20582

format:
iii, 143 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 139-143