identifier: Kavanagh, M. A. (1986). The Use of stable carbon isotope analysis to investigate the diet of Tipula commiscibilis (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17186

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

subject:
QL 537 T6 K38 1987
Crane-flies
Larvae - Insects
Carbon - Isotopes
Crane-flies - Feeding and feeds

abstract: Bibliography: p. 139-150.


identifier: Gerami, S. (2007). Predictive and production analysis models for the unconventional gas reservoirs (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1065

publisher:
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
xx, 325 leaves : ill. ; 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.

abstract: Bibliography: p. 221-234

abstract: With the decline of oil production and increase in demand of energy, worldwide reserves of natural gas play significant role in filling the gap between the demand and supply. This growing demand stimulates the development of the unconventional gas resources which are available in enormous quantities around the world. Two specific kinds of unconventional gas reservoirs are (i) hydrate reservoirs and (ii) coal bed methane (CBM) reservoirs. Whereas gas production from hydrate reservoirs is governed by a combination of heat transfer, fluid flow, and kinetic decomposition of hydrates, gas production from CBM reservoirs is governed by fluid flow, desorption and diffusion mechanisms. Efficient development and operation of any natural gas reservo1r depend on understanding of the reservoir characteristics and well performance. Developing accurate predictive models incorporating appropriate recovery mechanisms is an essential element in the study of any contemplated scheme for gas production from unconventional gas reservoirs. In this work, analytical models are developed to perform production analysis and performance predictions from (i) hydrate reservoirs in contact with an underlying free gas zone and (ii) CBM reservoirs with immobile initial water saturation. In the first part of this work, the predictive and production analysis models for transient and boundary-dominated flow regimes in a hydrate-capped gas reservoir are developed. Using a comprehensive numerical simulator, an extensive simulation study indicates that in some cases some of the non-linear processes involved in gas production from hydrate reservoirs have a negligible effect on the overall physics of the process. This significantly reduces the complexity of the heat and fluid flow equations and allows construction of the analytical transient and boundary-dominated models. The success of these models relies on coupling of the energy and mass balance equations, where the energy equation accounts for the endothermic nature of hydrate decomposition. Verification of the method is obtained by comparing results with those of a hydrate reservoir numerical simulator. In its "forward solution" mode, the models developed here are used as an engineering tool for evaluating the role of hydrates in improving the productivity and extending life of hydrate-capped gas reservoirs. In addition, in its "backward solution" or inverse approach mode, the applications of these new models provide an estimate of initial free gas-in-place and reservoir permeability from production data. In the second part of this work, it is shown that how the traditional type curve analysis models which were originally developed for conventional oil and gas reservoirs can be treated in a manner to analyze dry CBM reservoirs data. The methodology developed here is validated by CMG-GEM (a commercial numerical simulator) for two production scenarios including constant rate and constant pressure production over a wide range of reservoir parameters. The simple model developed here can therefore be used to analyze the dry CBM production data by the methods available for analyzing the production data of conventional gas reservoirs.


identifier: Zamani, S. (2020). Hyper-parameter Tuning for Search-based Test Case Generation (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary

contributor:
Hemmati, Hadi
Ruhe, Guenther
Baeck, Thomas

subject:
software testing
search-based software engineering
hyper-parameter optimization
software test generation
Computer Science

abstract: There are different techniques used to automatically generate adequate test cases for a software program. Among all, search-based test case generation, which is the application of meta-heuristic search for generating test cases, has been studied a lot in the literature, lately. Since, in theory, the performance of meta-heuristic search methods is highly dependent on their hyper-parameters, there is a need to study hyper-parameter tuning in this domain. In this study, we first studied the effectiveness of hyper-parameter tuning for search-based test generation exhaustively analyze 1,200 hyper-parameter configurations of a well-known search-based test generation tool for Java (EvoSuite). Finding out that some Java classes do not respond to changing hyper-parameters in terms of coverage, we were motivated to allocate tuning budget to a subset of classes rather than the entire set. We proposed a new metric (``Tuning Gain''), which estimates how cost-effective tuning a particular class is. We then predict ``Tuning Gain'' using static features of source code classes. Finally, we prioritize classes for tuning, based on the estimated ``Tuning Gains'' and spend the tuning budget only on the highly-ranked classes. To evaluate our approach, we analyzed 250 classes of 19 projects from benchmarks such as SF110 and SBST 2018 tool competition. We used a tuning approach called Meta-GA and compared the tuning results with and without the proposed class prioritization. The results show that for a low tuning budget, prioritizing classes outperforms the alternatives in terms of extra covered branches (10 times more than a traditional global tuning). Moreover, we tried different approaches like changing subset size, shrinking search space size and giving high tuning budgets to examine the potentials of our tuning method.


identifier: Moradi Fard, S. (2016). The Roles of the Smc5/6 Complex in Heterochromatin Maintenance at Telomeres (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28371

publisher:
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Cobb, Jennifer
Riabowol, Karl
Zaremberg, Vanina
Beattie, Tara

subject:
Biology--Cell
Genetics
Biology--Molecular
Biochemistry
S. cerevisiae
Telomere
Sir4
Smc5/6
Rif2
Silencing
Heterochromatin

abstract:
SMC proteins constitute the core members of the Smc5/6, cohesin and condensin complexes. I demonstrate that Smc5/6 is present at telomeres throughout the cell cycle and its association with chromosome ends is dependent on Nse3, a subcomponent of the complex. Cells harboring a temperature sensitive mutant, nse3-1, are defective in Smc5/6 localization to telomeres and have slightly shorter telomeres. Shorter telomeres in nse3-1 cells correlate with a loss of Est2 association to telomeres. Nse3 interacts physically and genetically with two Rap1-binding factors, Rif2 and Sir4. When nse3-1 is combined with rif2Δ, there is a partial reversion in telomere elongation resulting from the loss of RIF2 that is independent of homologous recombination (HR). Shortening of telomeres by nse3-1 appears to be specific to rif2Δ and not a general function towards long telomeres as telomere length of nse3-1/rif1Δ cells is indistinguishable from telomere length in rif1Δ cells. Using genetic approaches, I also find that nse3-1 epistatically relates to positive regulators of telomerase, Tel1 and YKu70.
Reduction in telomere-associated Smc5/6 leads to defects in telomere clustering, dispersion of the silencing factor, Sir4, and a loss in transcriptional repression for sub-telomeric genes and noncoding telomeric repeat-containing RNA (TERRA). SIR4 recovery at telomeres is reduced in cells lacking Smc5/6 functionality and vice versa. However, nse3-1/sir4Δ double mutants show additive defects for telomere shortening and TERRA regulation indicating the contribution of Smc5/6 to telomere homeostasis is only in partial overlap with SIR factor silencing. These findings support a role for Smc5/6 in telomere maintenance that go beyond its canonical role(s) in HR-mediated events during replication and telomere elongation.


identifier: Beaulieu, A. J. (2011). Wideband mems-based impedance tuner for source-pull noise-measurement (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3963

contributor:
Belostotski, Leonid
Haslett, James W.

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 153-167.
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Markin, A. (1981). George Eliot and education (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21272

title: George Eliot and education

format:
viii, 428 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: PR 4688 M35 1983

subject: Eliot, George, 1819-1880 - Criticism and interpretation

subject: Education in literature

abstract: Bibliography: p. 411-428.


identifier: Gillespie, R. M. (1998). Health at the north coast site of Puemape during the Peruvian formative period (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20115

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

subject: F3429.3 .H43 G55 1998

subject: Indians of South America--Peru--Health and hygiene.

subject: Indians of South America--Peru--Social conditions.

subject: Peru--History--To 1548.

abstract: Bibliography: p. 136-152


identifier: Salehi, E. (2011). Bio-oil and hydrogen from biomass (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4420

title: Bio-oil and hydrogen from biomass

contributor:
Abedi, Jalal
Harding, Thomas

format:
xv, 186 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 136-151
Many pages are in colour.


identifier: Leong, M. M. (2004). LearningByDesign: an evaluation of technology-supported curriculum decision-making for teachers of English as a second language (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11380

publisher:
Education
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 128-136
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Chung, B. T. (2006). The effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in the treatment of previously untreated lateral epicondylitis and validation of the patient-rated forearm evaluation questionnaire (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/837

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 118-133


identifier: Cooper, G. (2015). The Luck Objection (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28240

title: The Luck Objection

subject:
Education--Philosophy of
Libertarian Freedom

abstract: Libertarians propose that if agents are to act freely they must have alternative possibilities open to them and control over which possibility becomes actual. To secure alternative possibilities, libertarians must accept that our free actions are undetermined events. Proponents of the “luck objection” to libertarianism argue that undetermined events are not the sorts of things over which agents can have control. In what follows, I defend the luck objection against three of the more promising libertarian rejoinders.


identifier: Rosenberg, A. A. (2006). Oil price volatility and the Canadian macroeconomy (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1003

format:
viii, 87 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 63-66


identifier: Wik, B. S. (1988). Privatization: concept and implementation. The Federal experience : 1984-1988 (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19288

format:
vi, 185 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HD 3850 W54 1988
Privatization - Canada

abstract: Bibliography: p. 151-175.


identifier: Grayson, C. L. (2007). The journey to a sacred geometry: architecture as a form of cultural healing (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1136

publisher:
Environmental Design
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 118-119


identifier: Ambler, C. (2012). Evaluating collection disposal: life cycle perspectives for integrated library collection management (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25968

publisher:
Environmental Design
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Assefa, Getachew
Samek, Toni

subject: Environmental Sciences

subject: collection disposal

subject: collection management

subject: decision-making

subject: deselection

subject: evidence based library and information practice

subject: libraries

subject: Life Cycle Assessment

subject: sustainable collection management

abstract:
This Master’s thesis investigates collection management from a life cycle sustainability perspective. The final aim of this research is to support the integration of disposal within collection management decision-making through the design of an evaluative framework and supportive tool.

Deselection is recognized as an important management tool for collection sustainability. Due to impacts inherent to any disposal activity, collection disposal falls under professional responsibilities of responsible resource management. How deselected material is then handled is an important component of the sustainable library. A history of libraries and collection management, from acquisition to disposal, is examined. This is supported by a qualitative analysis of current collection disposal experiences in Alberta and a quantitative analysis of collection deselection in Canada. A life cycle assessment method is proposed and disposal impacts are identified and assessed. Viewing collections from a life cycle perspective, including disposal, provides additional insight to further promote sustainable collection management.


identifier: Vejdaniamiri, M. (2014). Signal Processing Techniques for Power Efficiency and Signal Quality Enhancement of SISO and MIMO Radio Systems (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27782

subject:
Engineering--Electronics and Electrical
Signal processing
Nonlinear Systems
Linearization
Efficiency Enhancement
Communications

abstract:
Communications has tremendously evolved during last 30 years period with the goal to realize real-time communications wirelessly. As the communication is targeted to be real-time, there is always a need to achieve the maximum possible data rate. Moreover, link reliability should always be guaranteed to receive a reliable version of the transmitted signal.
RF front-ends as the physical layer of the communication systems, suffer from non-ideal behaviour of most of the actual electronic components which causes a nonlinear dynamics. Such systems introduce some amount of distortions to the signal.
The other issue which has attracted much attention is the power efficiency which mainly deals with the cost and reliability as well as recently environmental impacts of the communication systems. This dissertation proposes a couple of novel signal processing techniques to overcome the problems associated with the single input single output (SISO) and multiple input multiple output (MIMO) radio systems.
The first topic of this research is devoted to efficiently partition the linearization scheme between the base station and mobile terminal. Phase distortions are compensated at the base station transmitter and the compensation of amplitude distortions is devoted to the mobile terminal receiver. This technique improves the power efficiency of communication link and in particular the transmitter.
Then, the above technique is extended to base stations to improve the efficiency while meeting the standard spectral requirements. This work employs a soft clipping technique coupled with digital predistortion such that the overall transmitter output spectrum passes the mask. The distortion in the signal amplitude is then compensated at the receiver side.The other major topic of the present research thesis is the dimensionality problem in digital-predistorter design. The information criteria have been employed to consider error along with model complexity to estimate the optimum order.
The last research topic carried on in this thesis is related to mitigating numerical instability during system identification of the nonlinear MIMO radio systems suffering from cross-talk. The numerical problem in fixed point processors is resolved using orthogonal memory polynomials. Moreover, a new identification procedure is proposed to reduce computational cost during MIMO digital predistortion identification.

abstract: 2 years


identifier: Boyle, T. (2003). Gesture drawing as communication (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22033

title: Gesture drawing as communication

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 181-191


identifier: Hossack, S. (2017). Intelligence Systems Failures in Responding to Threats from Afghanistan (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26591

contributor:
Ferris, John R.
Cameron, Gavin
Spangler, Jewel

subject: Economics--History

subject: History--Middle Eastern

subject: History--Military

subject: History--Russian and Soviet

subject: History--United States

subject: Military Studies

subject: Political Science

subject: Political Science--International Law and Relations

subject: Intelligence Systems

subject: Afghanistan

subject: Soviet Union

subject: United States

subject: Military History

subject: Intelligence Production

subject: Intelligence Consumption

subject: Military Strategy

abstract: The Soviet Union and United States wars in Afghanistan are widely considered disastrous affairs. The involvement of both states in Afghanistan resulted from intelligence systems failures, characterized by issues related to trust that caused a power imbalance between the intelligence community and the decision maker. In this thesis, I examine both the Soviet and American intelligence systems, testing the effectiveness of intelligence production and intelligence consumption. I further analyze the character traits of key members of the intelligence systems, the levels of bureaucracy, and the relationship between the intelligence community and decision makers, emphasizing an analysis of the levels of trust. I conclude that these two case studies represent instances when intelligence systems failed because decision makers placed too much or too little trust in the intelligence community.


identifier: Brassard, T. (1994). Women with disabilities: a phenomenological study of their personal and relational experiences (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18703

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

subject:
HV 1569.3 W65 B73 1994
Handicapped women
Handicapped women - Psychology
Interpersonal relations
Adaptability (Psychology)
Self

abstract: Bibliography: p. 193-204.


identifier: Boyd, D. P. (2003). Conservation of North American bison: status and recommendations (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22701

format:
xiii, 222 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 117-141


identifier: Gomez, J. D. (1998). Pulse timings for binary black hole-pulsar systems (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21892

format:
xi, 96 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QB843 .P8 G66 1998
Pulsars
X-ray astronomy

abstract: Bibliography: p. 81-82


identifier: Matthews, S. L. (2001). "Bound to improve": Canadian women's prairie memoirs and intersections of culture, history and identity (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24485

format:
viii, 353 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2001 M38

abstract: Bibliography: p. 328-353.


identifier: Akbar, T. A. (2013). Development and Application of Water Quality Classification Models (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25634

contributor:
Achari, Gopal
Hassan, Quazi K.

subject:
Environmental
Principal component analysis
Clustering
Geographic Information System
Pattern Recognition
River water quality
Alberta River
Alberta Lakes
Remote sensing modeling
Surface water quality

abstract: Though surface water quality is a dynamic quantity; factors, such as increase in population, changes in climate, and anthropogenic activities impose more variability in recent times. The main objectives of this thesis were to: (i) develop models for classification of raw surface water quality, (ii) analyze the spatial patterns and temporal trends of surface water quality, (iii) obtain exceedances of parameters in each class; and (iv) develop remote sensing based models for Canadian Water Quality Index (CWQI) and turbidity. A methodology was developed using principal component analysis (PCA) and clustering techniques on the basis of 19 water quality parameters for 18 lakes of Alberta. Three principal components (PCs) were indicators of hardness, salinity and biological activities for lakes. The surface water quality showed deterioration as the cluster number increased from 1 to 5. The most deteriorated quality of water was found in Cardinal Lake, Moonshine Lake, Winagami Lake, Miquelon Lake and Saskatoon Lake. A total exceedance model was developed for clusterization of surface water quality for 12 major rivers of Alberta. The PCs were the indicators of watershed geology, mineralization and anthropogenic activities related to land use/cover for rivers. The clusters showed a strong relationship with CWQI classes. Snow melting deteriorated the surface water quality of rivers due to anthropogenic activities from different land uses/covers. There was increasing trend for the mean exceedance of the parameters as the cluster number increased from low to high. Empirical models were developed for Canadian Water Quality Index and turbidity using 31 scenes of Landsat-5 TM satellite data for the Bow River. The significant models were 14 for CWQI and 12 for turbidity. 100% matching was found for 72% and 83% of data in best-fit models for CWQI and turbidity respectively. The variation in the Bow River water quality was due to climatic changes and irrigation.


identifier: Banerjee, A. (1984). Treatment of oil sands industry waste water using reverse osmosis membranes (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13414

format:
xvii, 153 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: TD 899 P4 B37 1986

subject: Petroleum waste

subject: Oil sands industry

subject: Water - Purification - Reverse osmosis process

subject: Reverse osmosis

abstract: Bibliography: p. 141-143.


identifier: Roulson, D. (2000). Listening with a heightened awareness: expressions of conflict and tension between and among adolescent girls (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22407

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

subject: HQ798 .R68 2000

subject: Teenage girls - Alberta - Calgary - Attitudes - Case studies

subject: Teenage girls - Alberta - Calgary - Psychology - Case studies

subject: Conflict (Psychology) in adolescence

abstract: Bibliography: p. 161-168.


identifier: Greene, D. F. (1983). Permafrost, fire, and the regeneration of white spruce at arctic treeline near Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21659

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

subject:
QK 494.5 P66 G72 1986
White spruce
Plants, Effect of cold on
Trees - Fire damage
Regeneration (Botany)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 126-138.


identifier: Richert, D. M. (2010). Robust control design for teleoperation systems with haptic feedback using neural-adaptive backstepping (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3509

contributor:
Macnab, Chris
Pieper, Jeff K.

format:
x, 111 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 98-105


identifier: Qi, M. (2015). Application of a STATCOM with a Novel Topology to the Power Sub Grid (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24957

subject:
Engineering--Electronics and Electrical
STATCOM
Multilevel Converter
Multi-pulse Converter
Multi-stage Converter
Power Sub Grid

abstract: This thesis introduces a recently developed Multistage Converter (MSC) and applies it as a STATCOM to Power Sub Grid systems. Through discussions about harmonics reduction, voltage regulation, mathematical modeling and system simulation on the MATLAB/SIMULINK plaform, it illustrates how the MSC is applied to the Power Sub Grid. Based on the simulation of the single phase MSC as well as the three-phase MSC, it is shown that the introduced topology has the output waveform closer to sinusoidal. Moreover, it has simpler structure.  Comparing the topology of the Multilevel Converter (MLC) and the Multipulse Converter (MPC) that is popular for high power applications currently, the MSC has the advantages of smaller total harmonic distortion and lower cost, and is easier for voltage control.


identifier: Chabot, D. (1992). The relationship between heart rate and metabolic rate in Wapiti (Cervux elaphus canadensis) (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19781

format:
xxv, 297 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QL 737 U55 C43 1992
Elk - Metabolism
Heart beat

abstract: Bibliography: p. 245-261.


identifier: Platt, R. S. (1993). Spectral analysis of respiratory muscle electromyograms (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13982

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

subject:
QP 121 P495 1993
Respiratory muscles
Electromyography

abstract: Bibliography: p. 94-104.


identifier: Seminowich, S. L. (2012). Digital image processing techniques for analysis of images of renal biopsy samples (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4935

contributor:
Rangayyan, Rangaraj M.
Yilmaz, Serdar

format:
xv, 113 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 103-113

abstract: A few pages are in colour.

abstract: Diagnosis and monitoring of kidney transplant allografts is supported by microscopic analysis of renal biopsy samples. Visual analysis by pathologists allows for inconsistencies, bias, and inaccuracies; image analysis via digital processing can address these concerns, reduce effort, and potentially provide a second opinion. In this thesis, digital image analysis methods for automatic segmentation of structures in images of renal biopsy samples are presented. 1\/Iethods for accurate segmentation of the effective biopsy area include opening by reconstruction, morphological closing, and erosion. The re ults were compared to contours drawn by an experienced pathologist; the mean distance to the closest point was 5.46 ± 3.92 µm (6 ± 4.31 pixels) and the true-positive fraction was 98.25 ± 1.77%. Methods for automatic segmentation of cell nuclei are also presented, including, automatic thresholding, adaptive thresholding, and morphological granulometry. The results were verified against pathologist annotations; true-positive ratios were in the range of 0.80 to 0.93.


identifier: Mahil, S. (2004). Rational function based compensation of high power amplifier nonlinearities (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18937

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 85-90


identifier: El Metwally, A. S. (1998). Prestressed composite girders with corrugated steel webs (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16081

format:
xvii, 195 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
TA683.5 .P59 E55 1998
Girders
Plates (Engineering)
Steel, Structural

abstract: Bibliography: 122-130.


identifier: Hudson, C. (2007). Age differences in web navigation: is memory for web content facilitated by naviagational aids? (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/861

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 70-75


identifier: Cai, T. (2011). A conceptual framework for value creation management in the lean product development process (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4026

format:
xii, 189 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 155-162.

abstract: The dynamic environment of technology advancement, market change, and global competition give emphasis to value as a strategic asset. As a concept focusing on value, lean can be applied to Product Development Processes (PDP) to improve value creation management. In this research, lean principles are examined for their fit with PDP. Value specification is discussed by decomposing general value concepts into categories. Value drivers and waste drivers in a value stream are redefined to clarify how value is created directly. A review of the issues of risk and motivation management, inventory, and variability reveals how, when properly managed, value is created in lean PDP. Further, it is concluded that a combination of pull and push systems are the best option to control product development projects. Value centric knowledge management and a holistic view are defined as two pillars in pursuing perfection. A "core value creation management actions model" is proposed to reveal how value is created at a fundamental level, and point out the most important management actions and their relationships for value creation in lean PDP. It is concluded that by enhancing the core value creation actions at a fundamental level, development teams can be managed to build stronger and leaner value flow in complicated product development systems. A "value creation cell" model is proposed as a conceptual approach to describe an atomic value creation mechanism, providing a quantified lean approach to help allocate resources and properly control lean product development systems. A proposal is made for how the value creation cell concepts can be integrated into a design game for validating the cell model. This thesis develops ideas for lean value creation management actions in PDP, and a to-be-validated conceptual framework of lean value creation cell so as to give insights about how designers by taking proper management actions can optimize the development process and realize continuous creation of value in lean product design.


identifier: Curtis, C. (2010). Estimation of Three-Dimensional Breast Features from Standard Two View Mammograms (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12151

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Fear, Elise
Frayne, Richard

format:
xi, 108 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 91-96
Many pages are in colour.


identifier: Osman, M. E. (1978). Comparison of some gas-liquid pipeline design method with field data (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23859

publisher:
Engineering
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
xvii, 152 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
TN 880.5 O85 1977 Microfiche
Gas - Pipe lines
Gas, Natural - Pipe lines
Two-phase flow

abstract: Bibliography: p. 92-97.


identifier: Johnson, L. S. (1992). Tests of alternative hypotheses for the occurence of teritorial polygyny in birds using the house wren (troglodytes aedon) (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16642

format:
xvi, 154 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QL 696 P287 J64 1992
Wrens - Wyoming
Territoriality (Zoology)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 132-144.


identifier: De Alwis, H. P. (2009). Methanol energy upgrading by middle-temperature solar energy and utilizing in tri-generation cycle (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2961

contributor:
Mohamad, Abdulmajeed A.
Mehrotra, Anil Kumar

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 107-114


identifier: Fang, R. (1989). Purification, characterization and localization of an endogenous lectin from quail intestine (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23813

format:
xii, 104 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QP 552 L42 F36 1989
Lectins - Research

abstract: Bibliography: p. 94-104.

abstract: Soluble extracts of quail intestinal mucosa contain a lectin activity specific for chicken and rabbit, trypsinized?? glutaraldehyde-fixed erythrocytes. This lectin activity could be totally inhibited by lactose and mucin. Quail lectin was first purified by affinity chromatography on either asialofetuin-Sepharose or mucin-Sepharose, followed by DEAE-Sepharose chromatography. Silver stains of SOS-PAGE revealed a single 14.5 kDaprotein. Gel filtration on Sephadex G-200 also yielded an apparent molecular weight of 14.5 kDa. suggesting the lectin is in a monomeric form. Isoelectric focusing of purified quail gut lectin resulted in its separation into a major band at pl 6.2 and four trace bands at 6.25, 6.27, 6.38 and 6.45. Immunochemical localization of quail gut lectin in the intestine was carried out with polyclonal antibody raised in rabbits and tested for specificity on Western blots. Immunohistochemical staining showed that the lectin is present in the secretion coating the mucosal surface of the small bowel and in goblet cells. Lectin could be purified from all sections of intestine and localized to goblet cells in all cases.


identifier: Morgan, D. R. (1969). The Effects of admixtures on sorption and creep properties of cement pastes (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12792

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

subject:
TA 435 M65 1969 Microfilm
Cement
Creep of materials

abstract: Bibliography: p. 157-164.


identifier: Mansfield, B. E. (2018). Teacher as Environment: The Embodiment of Heartfulness in Teaching Practice (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/31984

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Werklund School of Education
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Bohac Clarke, Veronika
Davis, Brent Eric
Tapp, Dianne M.

subject:
teacher well-being
social and emotional learning
student-teacher relationships
classroom climate
heart rate variability
physiological coherence
Psychobiology

abstract: This research is an attempt to expand the topic of “heart in pedagogy” by exploring how the cultivation of positive emotional states may affect the pedagogical relationality between teacher and student and, ultimately, classroom climate. After all, “we never educate directly, but indirectly through means of the environment” (Dewey, 1944, p. 19). A heartfulness approach in education complements the contemporary practice of mindfulness, which has been incorporated into various curricula as a component of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives (Schonert-Reichl & Hymel, 2007; Schonert-Reichl, 2017; Zakrzewski, 2014). This paper focuses on the possibility that connecting the concept of heart in pedagogy to its physiological, social and emotional, and contemplative roots may offer new insights into heartfulness in teaching practice. Teachers participated in a series of heartfulness workshops, which included contemplative practices such as loving-kindness, appreciation, and compassion meditations. In addition, a heart-based biofeedback stress-management program was implemented to help teachers learn to deliberately shift into positive emotional states, thereby complementing the contemplative aspect of the program with an embodied awareness of heartfulness. Although a contemporary appreciation of the heart’s intelligence has been achieved through the natural sciences, the interpretive approaches drawn upon for this research study go beyond the natural science perspective and return the question of the role of the heart to its roots in lived experience. There are many in-depth studies on mindfulness in education, but the subject of heartfulness has not yet been given a detailed phenomenological exploration on par with the depth of study of mindfulness research. With the hope of developing a new understanding of heartfulness in teaching practice, I posed the following questions: • How do teachers who practice HRV biofeedback understand heartfulness?• How might the embodiment of heartfulness practice influence teaching practice? This interdisciplinary study may provide new insight into the ways heartfulness informs mindfulness in pedagogy. Supporting teachers’ well-being is one way to foster positive teacher-student relationships, improve career satisfaction and longevity, and contribute to building healthy communities.


identifier: Ogunyemi, D. A. (2019). The Right to Be Cold: Examining the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Climate Change (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Law
University of Calgary

contributor:
Lucas, Alastair R.
Oshionebo, Evaristus
Ingelson, Allan

subject:
The Right to be Cold
Climate Change
The Inuit
Indigenous Peoples
Global Warming
The Arctic Region
Fundamental human rights
Environmental rights
The Right to a Healthy Environment
International human rights system
Regional human rights system
Indigenous Peoples’ Rights
Emissions of greenhouse gases
The Kyoto Protocol
The Paris Agreement
The United Nations Human Rights System
The Inter-American Human Rights System
The Inuit Petition
The Athabaskan Petition
The Inuit’s Case
Law

abstract: The reality of climate change and its adverse implication on the human and environmental rights of the Inuit is no longer in doubt. The observed impacts of climate change in the Arctic region confirm that the change in climate has violated the fundamental human rights of the Inuit inhabiting the Arctic region, the integrity of the Arctic ecosystem, and also the environmental “right to be cold”. Emissions of greenhouse gases primarily due to human activities have contributed monumentally to climate change, and these emissions have, over the years, been encouraged by the actions or inactions of States. The principle that “where there is a right, there is a remedy” prompts the search for legal remedies within the international human rights system to address the impacts of climate change on the Inuit and the Arctic region. This thesis addresses the legal and regulatory framework that can be adopted to address the impact of climate change on Northern Indigenous peoples. The question of whether current global regimes on climate change provide an effective mechanism for the Peoples of the Arctic to seek redress to defend their culture and way of life is also addressed. This thesis argues that the Inuit may find an effective mechanism to seek redress within the existing United Nations and Inter-American human rights systems.


identifier: Zhang, Z. (2020). Investigation of Ca-doped Yttrium Iron Garnet for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Science
University of Calgary

contributor:
Thangadurai, Venkataraman
Trudel, Simon
Sutherland, Todd C.

subject: Materials Science

abstract: Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are among the next-generation electrochemical energy conversion devices with higher energy efficiency. A major drawback hindering the mass commercialization of SOFCs is the slow oxygen reduction reaction kinetics at the cathode when the operating temperature is lowered from a high temperature (~1000 °C) to an intermediate temperature (500–750 °C). While many perovskite materials have been considered for use in novel SOFC cathodes, there remains a number of issues, such as large thermal expansion coefficient of Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-δ due to the presence of Co and chemical instability under humidity and CO2- containing atmosphere of various perovskites. Therefore, the search, characterization and optimization of new cathode materials is of vital importance to the development of SOFCs. In this work, garnet-type Y3-xCaxFe5O12-δ was investigated as a promising candidate for a novel SOFC cathode. Structural variations from Ca-substitution in the parent phase Y3Fe5O12 was studied using powder X-ray diffraction. Different charge compensation mechanisms because of aliovalent doping of Ca were studied and validated through iodometric titration and X-ray absorption spectroscopy. It was suggested that formation of oxide ion vacancy and electron-hole co-exist in Ca-doped garnet samples. The maximum electrical conductivity was found in the x = 0.1 garnet composition, whose ionic transport number was revealed to be about 1.82×10-5 at 750 °C. Symmetrical cells with garnet and La0.8Sr0.2Ga0.8Mg0.2O3-δ composite electrode were fabricated and evaluated for their electrochemical properties at 600–900 °C in air and at 750 °C in various oxygen partial pressures. At 750 °C, the lowest area-specific resistance in air was obtained by x = 0.3 garnet composition, with dissociation and partial reduction of adsorbed oxygen identified as rate-limiting steps.


identifier: Begoray, J. (1993). Connectionist network models of attention in human learning (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21914

format:
ix, 149 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
Q 325.5 B44 1993
Machine learning
Cognition
Connectionism
Attention
Learning
Neural computers

abstract: Bibliography: p. 144-149.


identifier: Lazcano Mancisidor, I. (2011). Inttergenerational externalities, economic growth and the environment (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4445

contributor:
Gonzalez, Francisco M.
Smulders, Sjak

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 80-90


identifier: Zhu, H. (2016). Bayesian Option Pricing with Asymmetric Variance Processes (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25097

contributor:
Badescu, Alexandru
Scollnik, David
Lee, Ryan
Qiu, Chao

subject:
Statistics
NGARCH
Risk Neutral
Bayesian

abstract: Empirical studies have shown that financial time series exhibit negative skewness and excess kurtosis. GARCH models can be successfully used to model security returns. This thesis utilizes NGARCH and Normal Mixture NGARCH models to price options. The Gibbs sampling method is explained and implemented for parametric inference, and Bayesian inference results are compared with those obtained with Maximum Likelihood Estimates. Pricing option contracts requires the derivation of risk neutral return dynamics of the underlying asset. There is an infinite number of risk neutral measures under the incomplete market GARCH framework. In this thesis, we study the conditional Esscher transform and the Extended Girsanov Principle as the martingale measure candidates. We use the Radon Nikodym derivatives from both risk neutral measures to derive and compare the option prices for GARCH models based on Gaussian and Mixture of Gaussian innovations.


identifier: Mackie, S. J. (2022). Relationship between hydrogen sulphide (H2S) distribution and regional burial/uplift history in the Lower Triassic Montney Formation, northeastern British Columbia, Canada (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Pedersen, Per K.
Ardakani, Omid H.
Euzen, Tristan

subject:
H2S
Montney
Hydrogen Sulphide
Burial
Uplift
Stratigraphy
Facies
Geology

abstract: Understanding a basin’s thermal history is essential when examining past and current fluid distributions. Knowledge of the origin of non-hydrocarbon gases, including hydrogen sulphide (H2S), aids in understanding the complex organic-inorganic interactions that control basin evolution. This study provides a preliminary workflow to estimate the regional burial and uplift/erosion history of the Lower Triassic Montney Formation using a Lower Cretaceous Mannville Group vitrinite reflectance dataset. The calculated maximum burial is a first-order thermal maturity proxy. Results show variations in regional Montney burial and uplift. Specifically, increased uplift/erosion in the central area of the Montney and relatively less uplift and erosion toward the southern extent of the play. To better understand controls on the highly variable H2S distribution, identified facies are constrained within a detailed stratigraphic framework in northeastern British Columbia, highlighting the vertical and lateral facies heterogeneity (Township 79-81 and Ranges 18-14). Additionally, local structural lineaments may have influenced fluid migration. Sulphate-rich fluids migrating through fractures may preferentially enter laterally permeable units. Due to regional burial history variations, fracture cementation is likely non-uniform, meaning not all fractures are fluid conduits. Depending on the location within the basin, a once permeable unit may now have diagenetic cementation, creating lateral permeability variations for sulphate-rich fluid migration. The current Montney Formation H2S content predominantly results from in situ thermochemical sulphate reduction (TSR). The regional burial variations result in thermal differences, implying that TSR should also be non-uniform across the Montney. Upper Montney H2S concentration increases eastward within the study area, likely due to up-dip migration through permeable coarser-grained siltstones and trapping due to stratigraphic pinch out. Additionally, the elevated H2S is likely influenced by extraformational factors, including eastward thinning of the Middle Triassic succession, bringing the evaporite-rich Charlie Lake Formation into proximity with the Montney. Moreover, the Sunset Prairie Formation directly overlies the Montney and has an erosional edge that correlates to elevated Upper Montney H2S. Both relationships may lead to more significant amounts of sulphate minerals in the east supplying the sulphate required to generate H2S via TSR.


identifier: Reid, V. M. (1972). Perceptions of the small town in Canadian fiction (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18589

format:
146 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: PS 8063 R45 1972 Microfilm

subject: Canadian literature - History and criticism

subject: Cities and towns in literature

abstract: Bibliography: p. 140-146.


identifier: Clandinin, T. R. (1992). Genetic studies of the switch from meiosis to mitosis during Caenorhabditis elegans embryogenesis (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16965

format:
ix, 79 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QL 391 N4 C525 1992
Caenorhabditis elegans - Genetics
Nematoda - Genetics
Meiosis
Mitosis
Embryology

abstract: Bibliography: p. 74-79.


identifier: Roberts, J. (2014). Physical Activity, Smoking, and Other Health-Related Behaviours in Canadians with Epilepsy: Are Behaviours Changing Over Time? (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27345

contributor:
Jetté, Nathalie
Patten, Scott

subject:
Epidemiology
Public Health
Epilepsy
Health Related Behaviors

abstract: Previous studies have indicated that people with epilepsy (PWE) are more likely to smoke cigarettes and less likely to engage in physical activity or consume fruits and vegetables. It is unknown whether improvements have occurred following updated guidelines and public health interventions. This project aimed to explore patterns of health related behaviors (HRBs) such as smoking and physical activity in Canadians with epilepsy and examine whether behaviors have changed over time using data from a series of five national population-based surveys spanning from 2001 to 2011. In total, 522,722 Canadians were included in the dataset, including 3,220 PWE. The proportion of PWE who did not participate in any physical activity decreased over time (2001=17.2%, 2010/2011=8.5%), as did the proportion of PWE who currently smoked (2001=32.3%, 2010/2011=18.0%). However, fruit and vegetable consumption was consistently inadequate among PWE. Physicians should continue to counsel epilepsy patients on the importance of healthy lifestyle choices.

abstract: indefinite


identifier: Leskiw, C. (2015). Using Long Kasami Sequences for Acoustic Scatterer Identification and Object Imaging (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28618

subject:
Engineering--Electronics and Electrical
Acoustics
Imaging
Kasami
sequences
pseudo-random

abstract:
Acoustic image acquisition is a trade off between many factors including available signal power, allowable signal power, medium bandwidth and image frame rate.  Excitation signals derived from short codes or modulated pulses is an area of much research to improve performance.  This thesis focuses on the use of long Kasami transmit sequences to identify scatterer parameters and locate heterogeneities.  The use of long sequences provides a means of increasing signal-to-noise ratio despite a fixed amount of transmit power.

This thesis makes a contribution in a few areas related to the acoustic imaging problem.  The core innovation of the work develops and verifies the use of a continuous illuminating acoustic beam in contrast to short high energy pulses for the recovery of the locations of scatterers normally undetectable with shorter excitations of the same amplitude.  Secondary to the main proposal, concurrent transmitting and receiving of multiple scanlines in the same environment is achieved by employing pseudo-random sequences with optimal orthogonality from the Kasami set such that multiple independent scanlines are decorrelated and recovered.  Another auxiliary benefit is parameter identification from demodulated in-phase and quadrature versions of the recovered sequences. These provide linearly independent information related to velocity and density parameters of scatteres. The core concept and its accessories are implemented with a low cost, commercially available architecture.

The approach used in this thesis starts with the development of an analytical model that relates the cross-correlation result of long pseudo-random sequences and recovered information to locations and physical parameter values.  The concept is demonstrated with Kasami sequences in simulation and with laboratory experiments. Results show that long Kasami transmit sequences, even if sustained indefinitely, recover the density and wave velocity values of scatterers, and detect internal interfaces of objects despite interference from foreign, concurrent imaging beams.

abstract: 3 years


identifier: Smith, C. (2004). William John Birkbeck and anglo-Russian relations, 1790-1916 (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13881

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 178-191


identifier: Orsten, J. H. (1998). Adult perceptions of the reform mathematics classroom (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22598

format:
ix, 152 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: QA11 .077 1998

subject: Additional Copy: 370 EDC 1998 ORS in the Doucette Education Library

subject: Mathematics - Study and teaching

subject: Curriculum change

abstract: Bibliography: p. 103-112


identifier: Dattner, Y. (2012). Dual Extension CMOS Imager and Peripherals for Biomedical Applications (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25751

subject:
Engineering--Electronics and Electrical
CMOS Imager

abstract: A dual extension CMOS imager, also known as a High and Low Light Imager (HALLI), and peripherals for biomedical applications is presented in this thesis. The HALLI utilizes a single column parallel partitioned pixel amplifier with variable topology for the detection of both high and low light levels in the same frame. For fluorescence detection the fabrication of a low cost poly-acrylic acid (PAA) based emission filter integrated with the CMOS contact imager is introduced. An additional peripheral proposed in this research is a rail-to-rail differential difference amplifier which can be integrated as part of the imager architecture and will allow for high resolution analog-to-digital conversion using a newly developed expanding technique. The HALLI and peripherals are key components towards achieving a lab-on-a-chip device for biomedical applications.


identifier: Chen, H. (2019). QDA Classification for Two-Component Mixture with Data of Rare and Weak Signal (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: QDA Classiﬁcation for Two-Component Mixture with Data of Rare and Weak Signal

contributor:
Wu, Jingjing
Shen, Hua
de Leon, Alexander R.
Liu, Shawn X.

subject:
high dimensional data
quadratic discriminant analysis (QDA)
higher criticism
classification
Education--Sciences

abstract: This thesis deals with the two-class classification problem for data with rare and weak signals, under the modern setup of p >> n (large p small n). Considering the two-component mixture of Gaussian features with different random mean vector of rare and weak signals but common covariance matrix (homoscedastic Gaussian), Fan et al. (2013) discussed the optimality of linear discriminant analysis (LDA) and proposed an efficient variable selection and classification procedure. This thesis is an extension of their work in the sense that we assume the two components have different random covariance matrix (heterogenous Gaussian) of rare and weak signals. As a start of this research, for simplicity we assume the two population mean vectors are the same in order to assess the pure effect of different covariance matrix. In this thesis, we propose intuitively to use quadratic discriminant analysis (QDA) for the classification of data with rare and weak signals. In theoretical aspect, we first derive the detection boundary of QDA at population level, which separates the region of successful classification from the region of unsuccessful classification under the ideal case that the covariance matrix is known. When the covariance matrix is unknown, we then obtain a subregion where successful classification is impossible (for all classifiers) which also forms a subregion of unsuccessful classification region of QDA. For data of rare signals, variable selection will mostly improve the performance of statistical procedures. Thus in implementation aspect, we propose a variable selection procedure for QDA based on the Higher Criticism Thresholding (HCT) that was proved to be efficient for LDA in Fan et al. (2013). Finally, we conduct extensive simulation studies in order to demonstrate and explore the successful and unsuccessful classification regions of QDA and examine the effectiveness of the proposed HCT procedure.


identifier: Shahid, R. (2014). Integrating Spatial Analysis and System Dynamics to Model Childhood Overweight and Obesity Prevalence (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26580

subject:
Geography
Public Health
GWR
System Dynamics
GIS

abstract: Weight is an important indicator of current and future health and it is more crucial in children who are tomorrow’s adults. This research analyzes physical activity, food environment and socioeconomic factors but recognizes that there may be other factors, not included in the analyses that are influencing overweight and obesity. Contrary to the conventional thinking of global analysis, this research suggests localized analysis and need-based interventions. The one-size-fit-all strategy may not be effective in controlling obesity rates since each neighbourhood or set of neighbourhoods has unique characteristics that need to be addressed individually. This thesis offers an innovative framework combining local analysis with simulation modeling to analyze childhood overweight and obesity for children 4.5 to 6 years old. Spatial models generally do not deal with simulation over time, making it cumbersome for health planners and policy makers to effectively design and implement interventions and to quantify their impact over time. This research fills this gap by combining geographically weighted regression (GWR) to identify vulnerable neighbourhoods and critical factors for childhood overweight and obesity, and simulation modeling to evaluate the impact of suggested interventions on the targeted neighbourhoods. Walkability was chosen as a potential intervention to test the framework. Simulation results suggest that some walkability interventions would achieve measurable declines in childhood obesity rates. The result appears encouraging, and the improvement will likely compound over time. Moreover, the significant association between obesity and walkability decreases over time, exposing other factors that can be targeted at a later stage. The research further addresses an outstanding issue in the emerging GWR method, local multicollinearity, by proposing a novel solution. Another contribution in the GWR and cartography literature is the introduction of an innovative way of mapping t-values and R2. Overall, the results demonstrate that the integration of GWR and simulation modeling is cost effective, flexible and general in nature that can be applied to different areas and to address other health issues. The innovative framework has great potential for health professionals and policy makers to design obesity control and prevention programs that meet the unique characteristics of each neighbourhood.


identifier: McPherson, H. J. (1963). The Glacial geomorphology of the Upper Red Deer River Valley, Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19094

format:
x, 41 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QE 697 M24 1963 Microfilm
Glaciers
Geomorphology
Geology, Stratigraphic - Pleistocene
Geology - Alberta - Red Deer Valley

abstract: Bibliography: p. 38-40.

abstract:
The major purpose of this study was to describe and interpret in terms of process the landforms created during the deglaciation of the mountainous upper Red Deer river valley.
A review of the literature suggested two possible ways in which ice may have retreated during deglaciation. The ice may have retreated in a series of stillstands with recessional positions of the ice marked by end or recessional moraines and associated outwash deposits. Or alternatively, the ice may have stagnated and retreated mainly by melting and lowering in place. This latter idea, first suggested by the Scandinavian school of geomorphologists has been applied to the interpretation of the landforms of the Canadian prairies. Until the present study, however, its possible applicability to alpine landforms in Alberta had not been investigated.
The procedure in this study was to map various kinds of drift in the upper Red Deer valley and to interpret the deposits from the standpoint of deglacial process. In addition, detailed studies in the Red Deer river channel were begun. Stakes were placed by plane tabling at a number of localities in the channel with a view to measuring rates of channel erosion and deposition, and the factors controlling these, over a period of several years. Observations reveal differences in the textural and structural character of the deposits, in and around the stream channel in front of the Drummond Glacier and similar deposits located farther downstream. The material close to the ice contains much more poorly sorted and stratified material. Downstream in places, wide alluvial flats occur, and these are composed predominantly of subrounded to rounded stratified and sorted gravels and fines. The presence of poorly stratified and poorly sorted material close to the ice indicates that material of outwash type is not forming in quantity in front of the ice today. This, in turn, suggests that the braided alluvial flats located farther downstream may not be outwash, when the term outwash means proglacial deposits washed out from the ice. Rather the alluvial flats located farther downstream may have been formed by fluvial erosion and deposition some time after ice retreat and some appreciable distance from the ice. Measurements of contemporary erosion and deposition on the alluvial flats, will permit estimations to be made of present day rates of change, and will serve as one kind of check on the idea of "Postglacial" creation of the flats.
Mapping of surficial deposits in the valley reveal the predominance of depositional material considered to have been laid down close to melting ice. This ice proximus material gives rise to either hummocky topography or to a non-paired series of benches which parallel the river in places.
Throughout the valley there exists a paucity of landforms which can be identified as recessional or end moraines, and also of outwash deposits associated with these. This, combined with the predominance of ice proximus material, indicates that the ice retreated not by a series of stillstands during deglaciation, but rather by stagnation and lowering in place.


identifier: Hoeppner, K. (1973). Character and John Fowles's "The French Lieutenant's Woman" (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20098

format:
114 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: PR 6056 O84 F76 1972 Microfilm

subject: Fowles, John, 1926- The French Lieutenant's Woman

subject: Characters and characteristics in literature

abstract: Bibliography: p. 110-114.

abstract: This thesis demonstrates that Fowles's traditional view of the nature and function of characters in the novel, as revealed through his creation of characters in The French Lieutenant's Woman, results in a novel in which the reader's emotional response and his aesthetic response are united in his response to the characters. He responds emotionally because the characters are interesting in their variety and their representativeness of their age while several of the major figures are also individualized and revealed through emotionally intense situations. He responds aesthetically because the interactions of these characters constitute a basis of the form of the novel. Both responses are united in the reaction to the narrator as a character who shares several of his qualities with the other personages but who also gives form and substance to the others and to the novel. Although it is beyond the scope of this thesis to argue that Fowles's success in creating characters through traditional methods marks a return to belief in the significance of the individual character generally upheld in nineteenth century fiction, it is suggested that because of Fowles's success it is not possible to regard the expunging of the individual as one of the inexorable tendencies of modem fiction.


identifier: Denysenko, M. (1980). Les figures spatiales du moi chez Montaigne (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14942

format:
v, 70 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: PQ 1643 D92 1980 Fiche

subject: Montaigne, Michel de, 1533-1592. Essais

subject: Montaigne, Michel de, 1533-1592 - Criticism and interpretation

abstract: Bibliography: p. 67-70.


identifier: Ross, D. (2008). Plasticity of zincergic synapses: an ultrastructural analysis (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3706

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 56-63
A few pages are in colour.


identifier: Oliver, M. J. (1982). The Role of desiccation in the control of transcription and translation in the moss Tortula ruralis (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18852

format:
xiii, 169 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QK 539 T66 O63 1982
Tortulaceae
Mosses
Biochemical genetics

abstract: Bibliography: p. 155-164.


identifier: Zou, Y. (2005). Integration of seismic methods with reservoir simulation, Pikes Peak Heavy Oil Field, Saskatchewan (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15279

contributor:
Bentley, Laurence R.
Lines, Laurence R.

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 111-114
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: MacDonald, M. (2001). An ecosystem approach to integrate sustainability into ecotourism experiences (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20888

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

subject:
G156.5 .E26 M33 2001
Ecotourism - Alberta
Ecotourism - Montana
Biosphere reserves
Conservation of natural resources
Sustainable development
Waterton Lakes National Park (Alta.)
Glacier National Park (Mont.)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 146-156.


identifier: Russell, M. L. (1989). Contraceptive prescribing and discontinuance: an expectancy-value analysis (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13708

format:
xvi, 235 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: HQ 763.5 R88 1989

subject: Birth control

subject: Physicians (General practice) - Attitudes

abstract: Bibliography: p. 191-198.


identifier: Barrie, D. P. (1980). Canadian political culture: integration and fragmentation (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22548

format:
vii, 130 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
FC 164 B35 1980 Fiche
Canada - Politics and government
Political science - Canada

abstract: Bibliography: p. 121-126.

abstract: The literature on Canadian political culture is sparse and unsatisfactory. None of the work done in this field identifies the components of political culture and as a result, no one has examined the subject in a holistic manner. There are two distinct streams in the literature on Canadian political culture, the qualitative and the quantitative, and these have developed in parallel lines with no attempt to synthesize findings. Recent literature based on survey material reaches conclusions which are based on slim evidence. This thesis is an attempt to construct a model of political culture based on four components. These are values/attitudes, political institutions, myths/symbols and political socialization. These components encompass the entire realm of political culture, covering all the important elements isolated by scholars in this field. As Canada's political culture is said to be fragmented on provincial lines partly as a result of the federal system, it was felt that it should be measured against the political culture of another federal state. The United States was chosen as a model for it has a federal form of government as well as an integrated political culture. As a result of the investigation, it was found that Canada's political culture is fragmented in that the four components do not mesh. However, it was also found that there is little evidence of fragmentation along provincial lines. In other words, there is some evidence that Canada possess the rudiments of a nation political culture. There are some weak links, but nevertheless, there is a core of values and attitudes that is subscribed to from sea to sea.


identifier: Alves, M. M. (2019). Investigation and modeling of shock wave propagation in a shock tube with a partially opened diaphragm (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Bauwens, Luc
Johansen, Craig T.
Azaiez, Jalel
Brinkerhoff, Joshua R.
Morton, Chris R.
Korobenko, Artem

subject:
shock wave
discharge coefficient
orifice plate
sonic nozzle
Engineering
Engineering--Aerospace
Engineering--Mechanical

abstract: Numerical simulations of high-pressure air, helium, and hydrogen discharging into a low-pressure air section through an orifice, representing a partially opened diaphragm in a shock tube, are performed using OpenFOAM. Synthetic schlieren images are used to visualize the development of shock waves, expansion waves, and mixing layers as the initial pressure ratio, area ratio, jet Reynolds number, and gas driver type are varied. Insight from the simulations are used to develop and assess theoretical shock strength models, based on discharge coefficients for orifice plates in compressible pipe flow and sonic nozzles. Model predictions are compared to an empirical model from the literature to assess performance. Limitations of the models are examined, and simple corrections are proposed to increase the range of applicability. The proposed shock strength models can be used to predict jet-ignition associated with an accidental hydrogen explosion.


identifier: Nasrolahpour, E. (2017). Operation and Sizing of Storage Facilities in Competitive Electricity Markets (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27203

contributor:
Zareipour, Hamidreza
Rosehart, William Daniel
Knight, Andrew Michael
Messier, Geoffrey
Zinchenko, Yuriy
Venkatesh, Bala

subject:
Energy
Engineering--Electronics and Electrical
Operation and Sizing
Energy Storage Systems
Electricity Markets
Renewable Energy

abstract:
This thesis focuses on sizing and operation of energy storage systems in competitive electricity markets. In the electricity markets, energy storage systems can make a profit by shifting energy over time. If an energy storage system is large enough that its actions can influence market outcomes and clearing prices, the energy storage system is referred to as a price-maker facility. In such a case, the interactions between the energy storage system’s operation and sizing decisions and the market clearing process need to be considered. This thesis studies the sizing and operation
strategy of price-maker energy storage systems whose aim are to maximize their profit.
In this study, at first, a model is proposed to assist a price-maker energy storage system in making its optimal operation decisions in the energy market such that it makes more profit. Next, this model is extended to determine the optimal size for a price-maker energy storage system. Then, the proposed operation model for a  price-maker energy storage system is extended to determine its most beneficial trading actions in the energy and ancillary service markets. Finally, the proposed
model is developed to make investment decisions for energy storage systems owned by a pricemaker wind producer.


identifier: Hoshivar, E. (2011). Indomethacin and the regulation of epithelial permeability: obeservation from an in vitro model (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4371

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 111-124


identifier: Aseniero, B. (2020). An Autobiographical Reflection on Designing Visualizations for Personal Contexts (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Science
University of Calgary

contributor:
Carpendale, Sheelagh
Tang, Anthony
Willett, Wesley
Neustaedter, Carman
Liang, Hung-Ling (Steve)
Vande Moere, Andrew

subject: Information Visualization

subject: Human-Computer Interaction

subject: Design of Nonconventional Data Representations

subject: Personal Visualizations

subject: Data Visualization

subject: Information Design

subject: Design Journals

subject: Sketching

subject: Ideation

subject: Public Engagement

subject: Information Science

subject: Computer Science

abstract: Understanding personally relevant data can help us reflect upon ourselves or learn something new. Research in information visualization has shown that the use of interactive, graphical representations of data (data visualizations) enhance our ability to process information and learn. However, most of our current understanding of designing these representations stem from task-oriented professional/work contexts. In contrast, recently, the Infovis community has been interested in designing visualizations for more personal contexts. This knowledge can be applied to emergent research on data visualization usage in broader perspectives such as casual and personal visualizations, and visualizations for public engagement, where end-users tend to be non-experts, and where aesthetics and engagement may take precedence over task efficiency. In this thesis, I take an autobiographical approach in which I analyzed eight years’ worth of archived data (through design journals) on my work in designing and implementing data visualizations. These visualizations’ use cases range from individuals logging their activities, to several people (both novices and experts) convening in public engagement settings. Central to my body of work is an emphasis on the intentional use of visual aesthetics in designing data representations. Reflecting upon this body of work and experiences, I give a case-by-case, narrative reconstruction of my design process. In these narratives, I explore the prioritization of the aesthetic look-and-feel of visual encodings on the same level as people’s data exploration tasks. With this longitudinal insight, my thesis outlines a process of how a data visualization designer can design nonconventional data representations for personal contexts from sketches to working prototypes.


identifier: Nausheen, S. (2013). Effects of Sleeve Gastrectomy and Ileal Transposition, Alone and in Combination, on Food Intake, Body Weight, Gut Hormones and Glucose Metabolism in Rats (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25832

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Veterinary Medicine
University of Calgary
Calgary

subject:
Physiology
Body Weight
Glucose Metabolism
Food Intake

abstract: Gastric bypass surgeries for obesity are hypothesized to produce weight loss and improve diabetes by multiple mechanisms including gastric restriction and lower gut stimulation. The surgeries typically involve rearrangement of the fore-gut, hind-gut or both. We compared the effects of foregut (Sleeve Gastrectomy, SG), hindgut (Ileal Transposition; IT), both (SG+IT), or sham manipulations, on food intake, body weight and glucose tolerance in male SD rats. SG, IT and SGIT surgeries produced transient reduction in food intake and weight gain but improvements in glucose tolerance. SG, IT and SGIT surgeries increased plasma GLP-1 concentrations; IT and SGIT increased PYY concentrations. The protein abundance of key markers of glucose metabolism (e.g. GLUT4, AMPK, PKA, IRS-1) in muscle and adipose tissue were increased following SG, IT, or SGIT. Improvement in glycemic control following these surgeries appears to be independent of changes in weight and is likely due to enhanced lower gut stimulation.


identifier: Kurupati, R. (1971). Studies on some stable ions (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14333

title: Studies on some stable ions

format:
xviii, 257 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QD 305 C3 K85 1971
Carbonium ions

abstract: Bibliography: p. 8-11, 126-128, 186-187, 257.


identifier: Tran, C. H. (2012). Signaling Mechanisms to Physiological Function: Electrical and Second Messenger Communication in Resistance Arteries (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27781

format: application/pdf video/quicktime

subject:
Physiology
Electrical Communication
Second Messenger Communication
Calcium Transients
Myoendothelial Feedback
Conducted Responses
Ion Channels
Gap Junctions
Electrical Modeling
Microcirculation
Endothelial Cells
Smooth Muscle Cells

abstract:
The goal of this thesis was to develop a deeper understanding of electrical and second messenger communication in small resistance arteries, and how these key biological processes influence vascular contractility and blood flow control. To achieve this goal, we pursued three defined objectives. First, we determined why electrical responses initiated in smooth muscle fail to spread to neighboring cells like their endothelial counterparts. A functional assessment complemented by computational modeling revealed that the structural and connectivity properties of vascular cells play a key role in determining how charge moves asymmetrically among vascular cells. As such, certain cell-specific responses will conduct robustly from cell-to-cell while others will not. Second, we examined the nature of electrical communication in arterial networks and how this key biological process impacts on blood flow control. Once again, using a combination of functional experimentation and computational modeling, we observed that vessel length and branching play a role in determining how electrical phenomenon conduct within a network and influence blood flow control. Further, this work re-emphasizes the essential role of the endothelium in electrical communication and how a modest change in this layer’s coupling, due to disease, can compromise network perfusion. Lastly, using an integrated experimental approach, we explored whether second messengers could cross myoendothelial gap junctions and elicit a feedback response that limits constriction. This pathway begins with agonists inducing smooth muscle cell depolarization and a rise in second messenger concentration. Next, IP3 fluxes across myoendothelial gap junctions and elicits inducible Ca2+ wavelets, an event that in turn activates endothelial IK channels. The resulting hyperpolarization then moderates
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the initial depolarization of smooth muscle. Overall, the findings arising from the three objectives shed new light onto the basis of vasomotor and blood flow control in the resistance vasculature.


identifier: Davis, L. A. (1998). Teaching grade one story composition: a comparison of developmental and process approaches (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22431

format:
xvii, 243 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: LB1528 .D38 1998

subject: English language - Study and teaching (Elementary)

subject: Language arts (Primary)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 221-232


identifier: Mehrotra, R. (1998). Air fuel ratio control of spark-ignition engines using sliding modes (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20791

format:
xv, 139 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
TL214 .C64 M44 1998
Automobiles--Motors--Contro systems.
Automobiles--Electronic equipment.

abstract: Bibliography: p. 135-139


identifier: Ireland, S. (1997). L'interdiscursivite flaubertienne chez Hubert Aquin (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21855

format:
vi, 130 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: PS9551 .Q54 Z685 1997

subject: Aquin, Hubert, 1929-1977 - Criticism and interpretation

subject: Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880--Criticism and interpretation

subject: Intertextuality

subject: Discourse analysis, Literary

abstract: Bibliography: p. 120-129.


identifier: Levett, B. M. (1996). Form and content in Sophocles: a study of dramatic sequence, audience awareness and theme in Trachiniae and Philoctetes (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12154

format:
vi, 117 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
PA 4413 T7 L48 1996
Sophocles. Trachiniae
Sophocles. Philoctetes
Heracles (Greek mythology) - Drama
Philoctetes (Greek mythology) - Drama
Theatre audiences - Greece - History

abstract: Bibliography: p. 111-117.


identifier: Fong, J. T. (1979). Nonsurvey methods for regional input-output analysis (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17673

format:
viii, 86 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HB 142 F64 1979 Microfiche
Interindustry economics
Economics, Mathematical
Regional economics

abstract: Bibliography: p. 83-86.


identifier: McMillan, P. J. (1995). Victim reactions to apologies in a role-play situation (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18464

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

subject:
BF 575 A75 M38 1995
Apologizing
Victims - Psychology
Feedback (Psychology)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 65-70.


identifier: Whitesell, T. R. (2018). Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Development in Zebrafish (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/33205

publisher:
Cumming School of Medicine
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Childs, Sarah Jane
Grewal, Savraj S.
Biernaskie, Jeff A.

subject:
Zebrafish
vascular smooth muscle cells
vascular mural cells
Biology--Cell
Biology--Molecular
Biochemistry

abstract: During the formation of blood vessels, the endothelium becomes progressively covered by vascular smooth muscle cells and pericytes, known collectively as vascular mural cells. The vascular mural cells of the head arise from migratory neural crest and lateral mesodermal populations, and differentiate into mural cells which surround the endothelium of blood vessels, providing support and contraction. Using zebrafish as a model, we created transgenic reporter lines for acta2/αsma (α-smooth muscle actin) that label mature vascular and visceral smooth muscle. Using these reporters, we study the cellular dynamics of mature vascular smooth cells along the ventral aorta and in the brain. These reporter lines only begin robust expression of vascular mural cells at 4 days post fertilization (dpf); however, there are peri-vascular cells present around the endothelium by 2 dpf. Therefore, there is a need to identify an earlier marker of the vascular mural cell lineage. One such marker is the forkhead box transcription factor foxc1b. Utilizing a foxc1b:EGFP reporter line, foxc1b labels groups of mesenchymal cells which undergo a morphological change to associate with the endothelium, and then later co-express the mature smooth muscle marker acta2. These vascular smooth muscle cells on the ventral aorta are the earliest identified smooth muscle cells in the zebrafish embryo. foxc1b:EGFP continues to label smooth muscle cells through the lifespan of zebrafish, but is not co-expressed with pdgfrβ (platelet derived growth factor β) and therefore likely does not label pericytes. Thus, foxc1b is an early smooth muscle marker, but not a pericyte marker. To assess if there are transcriptomic differences between mural cell populations, fluorescence-activated cell sorting and RNA Sequencing were used to identify differentially expressed genes. Further examination of genes from the RNA Sequencing datasets reveals novel vascular mural cell markers. One highly differentially expressed gene was Ras-like family protein member 12, rasl12. rasl12 is expressed in both smooth muscle cells and pericytes. rasl12 knockout mutants were created, but there were large phenotypic differences between two mutant alleles, requiring further study. Overall, this thesis addresses the development of vascular smooth muscle cells, by labelling and visualizing cellular behaviors in zebrafish.


identifier: Singh, S. (2019). A Grounded Theory of South Asian Older Men Who Have Hypertension (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/36778

publisher:
Nursing
University of Calgary

contributor:
Hirst, Sandra
Raffin Bouchal, Shelley
Mather, Charles
Venturato, Lorrraine
Hunter, Kathleen

subject:
People of South Asia
ethnicity
self-care
self-protection
making sense
awakening
hypertension
hypertension management
grounded theory
qualitative research
nursing
nursing theory
Nursing

abstract: Hypertension is a widespread but rarely symptomatic chronic condition characterized by raised blood pressure over a lengthy period of time that causes serious vascular damage. South Asians are nearly three times more susceptible to hypertension than European Whites. As compared to South Asian women, men are more prone to hypertension risk factors such as alcohol and tobacco consumption, remain less compliant with antihypertensive medications, and experience more cardiovascular events and mortality. Age is also a known risk factor of hypertension. How South Asian older men managed their hypertension was a knowledge gap. The current grounded theory revealed the four-stage processes of Savvy the Self for hypertension management in South Asian men aged 55 years and older in a Canadian context: (1) self-care, (2) self-protection, (3) making sense, and (4) equipping self. Findings exposed the links between South Asian men’s masculine identity, cultural beliefs, and disequilibrium in their self-care and developmental needs that emerged with a diagnosis of hypertension. The disequilibrium eventually evoked awakening for South Asian men that mobilized the processes of Savvy the Self leading to their hypertension management. This grounded theory provided insights into South Asian culture and revealed new nursing knowledge to assess, plan, and deliver nursing care for older South Asian men with hypertension. Findings may be useful for health education and services, cultural and faith-based community organizational services, and future research related to professionals’ cultural competency for serving a diverse group of people.


identifier: Faraguna, A. M. (2011). Determining mountain pine beetle susceptibility using remote sensing datasets (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4571

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 95-106


identifier: Johnston, K. J. (2008). Paleoenvironmental and stratigraphic significance of a Burgess Shale-type biota from the Middle Cambrian, middle chancellor formation (vermilion sub-unit, duchesnay unit), southeastern British Coloumbia (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2121

format:
xvi, 217 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 200-215
some pages are in colour


identifier: McKean, S. H. (2017). Geomechanical Properties of the Montney and Sulphur Mountain Formations (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26288

contributor:
Priest, Jeffrey A.
Wong, Ron Chik-Kwong
Clarkson, Christopher R.

subject:
Geology
Applied Mechanics
Energy
Engineering--Civil
hydraulic fracturing
triaxial testing
ultrasonic pulse transmission
heterogeneity
Anisotropy
Failure
Brazilian testing

abstract: Accurate modelling of hydraulic fracturing is critical for improving the cost efficiency and societal acceptance of unconventional hydrocarbon exploitation. This thesis investigates the geomechanical inputs required to improve hydraulic fracturing using X-Ray fluorescence, helium pyncnometry, microhardness, point load strength testing, unconfined compressive strength testing, Brazilian testing, multi-stage triaxial testing, and ultrasonic pulse transmission. The Montney Formation and its outcrop equivalent, the Sulphur Mountain Formation, are studied. Static and dynamic experimental results are interpreted and compared using a transversely isotropic framework. The Sulphur Mountain samples were more brittle and heterogeneous than Montney samples, which were harder and failed in a more stable fashion. Heterogeneity was a stronger control on failure, strength, and elastic constants than anisotropy caused by layering. Complex failure mechanisms were observed in Brazilian and triaxial tests and yielded insights into fracture propagation processes, inhomogeneity, and stress concentrations.


identifier: Hodder, A. (2022). Impact on feeding behavior of beef calves during preconditioning on ranch and commingling on arrival at the feedlot (Unpublished master thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Veterinary Medicine
University of Calgary

contributor:
Orsel, Karin
Pajor, Ed
van der Meer, Frank

subject: feeding behaviour

subject: animal welfare

subject: calf health

subject: weaning

subject: rumination

subject: activity

subject: Agriculture--Animal Culture and Nutrition

subject: Biology--Veterinary Science

abstract: Preconditioning refers to management practices implemented at the ranch to promote an easier transition to the feedlot; it is known to improve the health and welfare of beef calves. For this thesis, feeding behaviour and activity of preconditioned calves was studied from the ranch to feedlot and compared to other sources of calves, with a specific focus on the impact of bunk exposure on feeding behaviour at the feedlot. Behavioural observations were used to determine bunk attendance and CowManager® technology for time spent “eating”, “ruminating”, and “activity” (active and not active) of preconditioned, ranch-sourced, and auction-derived calves. At the ranch, bunk attendance was significantly improved for preconditioned calves between all consecutive days except days 4 and 5. Furthermore, preconditioned calves had increased bunk attendance and time spent eating at the feedlot compared to other calf sources. Preconditioned calves spent less time active, and there was no significant difference between calf sources in time spent ruminating. These results were similar when comparing preconditioned and auction-derived calves within commingled pens, providing evidence that preconditioned calves outperformed auction-derived calves during the first week after arrival at the feedlot.


identifier: Weaver, A. R. (2003). Matrix metalloproteinases in an animal model of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/287

format:
xvi, 133 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 114-133
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Sadownyk, L. (2022). Optimizing Diagnostic Fracture Injection Test (DFIT) interpretation using Machine Learning (ML) methods (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Innanen, Kristopher
Trad, Daniel
Clarkson, Christopher

subject:
Machine Learning
DFIT
Clustering
Supervised Learning
Time series
Event Classification
DNN
Unsupervised Learning
Geology
Geophysics
Artificial Intelligence
Engineering

abstract: Diagnostic Fracture Injection Tests (DFIT), are commonly used to derive key parameters for hydraulic fracture design and modeling. Although this process can identify properties needed for well optimization, it is also time intensive, affected by interpretation bias, and incomplete data. In this thesis, I address these adversities by applying unsupervised clustering methods: K-Means, DB-Scan, Hierarchical modeling, and Gaussian mixture models to identify point density variation that correlates to key parameters on a DFIT pressure decline. Deep Neural networks (DNN) trained using labeled DFITs are further tested for event prediction. To test these methods a variety of platforms are tested such as R-Studio Shiny Web App® to create user-friendly testing platforms and Python® for its computational ability when faced with supervised learning methods. Collectively unsupervised and supervised learning methods show significant promise in the DFIT interpretation realm.


identifier: Nettleton Marinucci, S. (2001). And women shall bring forth monsters: hermeneutic hope for teaching and the classroom (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22686

format:
xvi, 117 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
AC1 .T484 2001 N48
Teaching - Philosophy
Hermeneutics

abstract: Bibliography: p.115-117.


title: Win, lose, or draw : a study of the public benefits and the social costs of legalized gaming in British Columbia

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subject:
Charitable gaming in British Columbia
Gambling Literature

abstract: The purpose of this paper is to review the rationale for government intervention in and to analyze the operation of, charitable gaming in the province of British Columbia.


identifier: Khalil, D. A. (1978). Transportation systems level of service indices: a behavioural approach (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11423

format:
xiii, <154> leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: HE 311 C22 C24 1978 Microfiche

subject: Urban transportation - Alberta - Calgary

subject: Local transit - Alberta - Calgary

subject: Transportation and State - Alberta - Calgary

abstract: Bibliography: p. 126-131.


identifier: Bryce, L. H. (1997). W.B. Yeats and the visual arts (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18111

title: W.B. Yeats and the visual arts

format:
vi, 115 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: PR5908. A75 B79 1998

subject: Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939--Knowledge--Art.

subject: Art in literature

abstract: Bibliography: p. 109-115


identifier: Cornish, S. (2009). The effect of nitrate injection on microbial community composition in oil fields (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3048

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 123-130


identifier: Gallant, J. (2014). Characterization and Applications of a Water Stationary Phase in Capillary Gas Chromatography (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25257

subject: Chemistry--Analytical Chromatography

abstract: New stationary phases in gas chromatography (GC) are constantly being investigated. In particular, new polar stationary phases are of interest due the limited number of different ones available versus the abundance of different non-polar phases available. Water is a very polar compound which also possesses other benefits such as its environmentally compatibility, abundance and low retail cost. Water has previously been investigated as a stationary phase in packed column GC. This resulted in an inefficient stationary phase that largely evaporated during operation. This thesis details an investigation of how to form and maintain a water stationary phase in a capillary column GC setting without any significant evaporation. This novel capillary stationary phase yielded separations with almost two full orders of magnitude greater efficiency than the packed column GC water phase. Furthermore, it also possessed an analyte selectivity trend which is totally unique in capillary column GC and the interesting ability to significantly alter/reverse analytes selectivity with oven temperature. The major operating parameters are presented and discussed, and the system is applied to the analysis of several samples to better characterize its performance.


identifier: Kinney, A. (2013). Sacred Placemaking: A Design Response to the Changing Face of Religion in Canada (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27699

subject:
Architecture
Religious
Urban and Regional Planning
Space
Place
Sacred Place
Place-Making
Sacred Experience
Sacred Architecture
Shared Sacred Place
Religion
Spirituality
Religious Diversity
Secularization Theory
Economic Market Model
Individualization Theory
Canada

abstract: This thesis examines sacred place and the potential these places hold as catalysts for positive change in the lives of spiritual individuals and religious communities throughout Canada. In order to better understand sacred place and the demand these places will continue to have, this thesis explores religious and spiritual trends within Canada. A number of sacred places--shared sacred places--were identified as useful examples based on the religious and spiritual context in Canada. Site visits were conducted, including site analysis and key-informant interviews, to better understand the effectiveness of these particular types of sacred places. A framework for designing sacred places, termed “sacred placemaking,” is developed to assist decision makers—architects, designers, Chaplains, planners, and administrators—with the design and facilitation of sacred place. A toolkit is developed as an accompaniment to this thesis, and is intended as a  refined booklet of considerations for the design of sacred places.


identifier: Endeshaw, Y. (2003). A legal regime for the Nile basin: the relationship between the principles of equitable utilization and no significant harm (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20195

publisher:
Law
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
viii, 156 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2003 E535A

subject: Additional copy: AC1 .T484 2003 E535 (Law)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 138-156


identifier: Walker, W. (1994). The study of a grief support programme and its effects on the coping abilities of grieving clients (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16331

publisher:
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
ix, 182 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
BF 575 G7 W35 1994
Grief
Adjustment (Psychology)
Group counseling

abstract: Bibliography: p. 146-152.


identifier: Weerakone, W. M. (2010). Dnapl-water two-phase flow in rock fractures (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3630

format:
xxix, 407 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 282-302