identifier: Schultz, L. E. (2012). The lived experience of parental suicide bereavement for emerging adults (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/5040

format:
xiii, 294 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 253-282

abstract: Over the past decade, research on suicide bereavement has grown. However, there remains a paucity ofresearch focused on adolescents' and emerging adults' responses to parental suicide. This existential phenomenological study was undertaken to enrich understandings of the lived experience of bereavement for young survivors of parental suicide in adolescence. Nine emerging adults, aged 20 to 27, who experienced the suicide death of a mother or father during adolescence, participated in interviews. Five overarching metathemes reveal the related elements that emerge and re-emerge to constitute the essence of parental suicide bereavement as lived by these participants: Context, Thrust into Loss, Encountering the Landscape of Suicide Bereavement, Navigating Meaning, and Bridging Loss and Adjustment. Together, these storied experiences collectively illuminate the long-term effects of parental suicide as well as factors relevant to adjustment, as these emerging adults encountered individual and relational grief processes in a landscape of life changed and shadowed by suicide bereavement. These findings are located in the context of current understandings related to grief after suicide. New and deepened insights into elements of parental suicide bereavement that are significant to survivors in the developmental phases of adolescence and emerging adulthood are discussed. Consideratiori'is given to the implications of these findings for the further development of bereavement theory;· future research endeavours, and counselling practice.


identifier: Richard, R. (2014). Consumer Life History and Demography in Dynamic Environments (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25433

publisher:
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
McCauley, Edward
Rogers, Sean

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

subject:
Ecology
Population dynamics
life history
physiological ecology
individual energetics
natural selection
fluctuating environments
consumer-resource interactions

abstract:
Individual demographic performance is the outcome of a complex interaction between a set of physiological rules predetermined at a genetic level, the individual, and a particular context, the environment. Both are highly dynamical entities. The environment varies in response to many deterministic and stochastic forces, and individuals respond to their environment as a function of their own internal conditions. My thesis combines empirical and theoretical works on consumer-resource systems in order to study how genetic and environmental factors interact to generate patterns of phenotypic expression and assess their effects on resulting ecological and evolutionary dynamics.
I first present methods for carrying out sensitivity analysis of dynamic energy budget models. These techniques are then used to study how the feedback loop between consumer and resource dynamics affects individual life-history and emerging demographical patterns. Thirdly, I present the results of large manipulative experiments on Daphnia-algae systems aiming at characterizing how the combined effect of genetic variation and environmental fluctuations affect the population demographic patterns and their underlying energetic basis. The genomic response of individuals was further characterized through microarray experiments. Finally, I integrate some of these results within a simplified model framework to draw general implications for the dynamics of ecological systems.
Sensitivity analysis reveals that including the effect of the environmental feedback drastically alters the predictions that are made on the patterns of expression in individual life history, and tends to buffer genotypic variation. Experimentations decouple this environmental feedback to reveal that the demography of the different clones is impacted in a different way by environmental food fluctuations. This result arises because the relation between individual energetics and food density is qualitatively affected by dynamic variation in the food environment. The genomic analysis supports these results and also emphasizes the importance of consumer-resource interactions for the functioning of biological organisms, as up to 84% of the Daphnia genome was found to respond to variation in food conditions.
All the results of this thesis converge to highlight the fact that dynamical aspects in the environment significantly affect patterns of genetic expression at both the individual and population level.


identifier: Lewis, J. A. (1992). A computational model of task acquisition from instruction (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22808

publisher:
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject:
Q 325 L485 1992
Machine learning - Mathematical models
Information retrieval
Learning - Mathematical models

abstract: Bibliography: p. 126-130.


identifier: Ranjan, V. (1991). Thinning of 3-D binary patterns (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12653

title: Thinning of 3-D binary patterns

format:
ix, 73 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QA 76.9 A43 R36 1991
Computer algorithms

abstract: Bibliography: p. 71-73.


identifier: Chakrabarti, S. (2006). Signaling kinases in neutrophil extravasation (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/838

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 147-178


identifier: Van der Voet, A. F. (1992). Finite element modelling of load transfer through articular cartilage (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17726

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

subject:
TA 347 F5 V36 1992
Shear (Mechanics)
Finite element method
Articular cartilage - Diseases

abstract: Bibliography: p. 200-209.

abstract: Articular cartilage is a hydrated connective tissue lining apposing bones in synovial joints. Articular cartilage is essential for load transmission of joint forces and joint lubrication. Mechanical factors are implicated in joint diseases, such as osteoarthritis, therefore knowledge of mechanical function and properties is necessary in prevention and treatment of joint diseases. Indentation testing of intact cartilage is one method of evaluating the mechanical function and properties of articular cartilage. The first hypothesis is that indentation stiffness is affected by structural heterogeneity and mechanical anisotropy. Numerical finite element models revealed that indentation stiffness was insensitive to variations of anisotropy in the plane of the surface layer of articular cartilage. Cartilage was modelled as a poroelastic material, consisting of separate fluid and solid phases, to simulate viscoelastic mechanical behaviours due to expression of water from the matrix upon loading. A poroelastic finite element model successfully replicated mechanical behaviours of cartilage in confined compression and indentation. Also demonstrated was sensitivity of indentation stiffness to indentor roughness and permeability, cartilage layer geometry and the displacement rate of the indentor. A plane strain poroelastic finite element model of a typical whole joint tested the hypothesis that whole joints are affected by hydraulic boundary conditions which exist along the contact surface. This model simulated a displacement controlled relaxation test Results showed that hydraulically sealed boundaries at the contacting interface of apposing cartilages are a mechanically admissible condition for transmission of joint forces developed during stress relaxation. Observation of transient tensile stresses in cartilage revealed that collagen appears to function as tissue reinforcement. Vertical stress distribution in the cartilage layer was similar in shape and behaviour to that found in numerical simulations of idealized indentation tests. This suggests that indentation testing is a valid means to simulate cartilage compression behaviours in vivo. The full joint model was modified to model joint articulation. Tensile stresses, developed near the contacting interface, demonstrated that superficial collagen has a function in joint articulation. The methods used in this dissertation show promise in further investigations of mechanical behaviours of joints and mechanisms of joint disease and repair.


identifier: Wilson, C. A. (2001). Home as a conversational nexus to life as a real teen: "how are things at home?" (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15097

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Nursing
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject: AC1 .T484 2001 W555

abstract: Bibliography: p. 112-117.


identifier: Pouranbarani, E. (2021). Approaches to the Calibration of Single-Cell Cardiac Models Based on Determinants of Multi-Cellular Electrical Interactions (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary

contributor:
Nygren, Anders
Rose, Robert
Behjat, Laleh
Di Martino, Elena
Dubljevic, Stevan

subject:
Cardiac
Computational Modeling
Cellular Modeling
Tissue Modeling
Membrane Resistance
Optimization
Machine Learning
Computer Science
Engineering--Biomedical
Engineering--Electronics and Electrical

abstract: Cardiac single-cell models are often used as building blocks for tissue simulation. Cellular models can successfully reproduce the expected behaviour at the tissue scale, providing that a single cell is accurately modeled. One of the imprecisions of conventional cellular modeling, evident mainly when the models are used at the tissue level, stems from only considering some cellular properties (e.g., action potential (AP) shape) and ignoring properties that reflect interconnections of the cells in the calibration/optimization process. This can result in inaccurate modeling of intercellular electrical communications. Computational models are used in a well-known Safety Pharmacology paradigm (i.e., the Comprehensive in Vitro Proarrhythmia Assay), the goal of which is to evaluate drug effects on the occurrence of proarrhythmia. So, accurate characterization of cellular models’ properties is of great importance. In this thesis, a cellular multi-objective optimization framework is proposed to consider the fitness of membrane resistance (Rm) (i.e., an indicator of cellular interconnection) in addition to AP as an additional optimization objective. As Rm depends on the transmembrane voltage (Vm) and exhibits singularities for some specific values of Vm, analyses are conducted to carefully select the regions of interest for the proper characterization of Rm. To verify the efficacy of the proposed problem formulation, case studies and comparisons are carried out using human cardiac ventricular models. Afterward, the performance of the framework proposed in the previous step is analyzed at the tissue-level using various tissue configurations: source-sink configuration, Purkinje-myocardium configuration, and transmural APD heterogeneity configuration. The comprehensive statistical analyses suggest that considering Rm in the calibration procedure results in a significant reduction of errors in cardiac tissue simulations. In the subsequent step, due to the variations among tissue simulations, it is proposed to include more essential properties to constrain the calibration problem. To achieve this, a machine learning-based approach is presented. The numerical results show that the proposed method efficiently estimates the base model’s parameters. Therefore, using a calibrated model as building blocks of tissue simulation yields accurate replication of reference behaviour at the tissue scale.


identifier: Chan, A. (2003). The effects of activating the PAR-2 and serotonin receptors upon the contractility of guinea pig mesenteric lymphatic vessels (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12708

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

subject: AC1 .T484 2003 C4756

abstract: Bibliography: p. 107-131.


identifier: Foreman, W. E. (1988). Provincial government decentralization in Alberta: a case study of office relocation 1971-85 (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16256

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 232-243.

abstract: This study deals with the effects of the Alberta Government's office decentralization policy, for the period 1971 to 1985. A review of the controls and policies used by other governments throughout the world who have tried to influence office location, provides the background to the case study of Alberta. The focus of the empirical study is upon the timing of government policy to decentralize its own staff, the offices affected, and the impact upon local employment and population growth. It will be shown that a policy of "scatter" has been employed m Alberta. Yet the concentration of government employment in the Alberta urban system has only been marginally affected, although some individual communities have gained substantially. Few efforts seem to have been made by the government to determine which types of offices are suitable for relocation, and which communities are appropriate as reception centres, so as to maximize the benefits from this policy initiative.


identifier: Schulz, J. H. (1978). Chromyl chloride oxidations or cis- and trans-decalins (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19647

format:
xi, 95 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QD 281 O9 S38 1978 Microfiche
Oxidation
Chemistry, Organic

abstract: Bibliography: p. 90-95.


identifier: Herrera, M. S. (2010). From arrival to the microphone: a journey of empowerment (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3311

publisher:
Environmental Design
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 97-99
Some pages are in colour.
Includes oversized pages.


identifier: Siedlecki, J. B. (2004). Telehealth in rural/remote Yukon communities: five case studies (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/240

format:
xii, 366 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 318-334


identifier: Escobar, L. F. (2009). Unbundling stakeholder engagement: a look at three subsidiaries of a leading oil and gas multinational company (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3282

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 205-224


identifier: Bischoff, C. E. (1996). A population-based case-control study of environmental tobacco smoke and middle ear disease in pre-schoolers (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14431

format:
xvii, 296 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: RF220 .B57 1997

subject: Ear--Diseases

subject: Tobacco smoke pollution -- health aspects

subject: Passive smoking in infants -- health aspects

abstract: Bibliography: p. 222-250.


identifier: Green, K. W. (1989). Pariahs and proliferation: Israel and South Africa (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23133

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

subject:
JX 1974.74 I75 G73 1989
Nuclear arms control - Israel
Nuclear arms control - South Africa

abstract: Bibliography: p. 182-189.


identifier: Carnew, F. I. (1985). Intervention for cognitive processing: furthering the development of cognitive functions in academically underachieving native adolescent students (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21852

creator: Carnew, Frederick I. (Frederick Irwin), 1940-

format:
xviii, 251 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: E 96.2 C353 1986

subject: Indians of North America - Canada - Education

subject: Cognition and culture - Canada

subject: Underachievers

subject: Academic achievement

subject: Teachers - Canada - Attitudes

abstract: Bibliography: p. 219-238.


identifier: Howlett, J. (1998). A hostel in the mountains: Contemporary construction in the Canadian Rockies (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23457

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 77-80


identifier: Malik, F. (2022). Characterization of embryonic microglia in the developing hypothalamus of germ-free mice (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: Characterization of Embryonic Microglia in the Developing Hypothalamus of Germ-Free Mice

publisher:
Cumming School of Medicine
University of Calgary

contributor:
Kurrasch, Deborah
Trang, Tuan
Reimer, Raylene
McCoy, Kathy

subject:
brain
development
gut microbiome
germ-free
microglia
morphometrics
germ-free
fractal analysis
embryonic brain development
microglia morphology
Neuroscience

abstract: Emerging evidence suggests that the maternal microbiome may influence the colonization, development, and function of microglia during embryonic brain development. Our objective was to conduct an unbiased and comprehensive morphometric evaluation of microglia morphology over several embryonic timepoints in the germ-free (GF) and specific pathogen free (SPF) tuberal hypothalamus. We hypothesized that hypothalamic microglia exhibit subtle differences in colonization, morphology, and/or dynamics in the embryonic brain of germ-free mice. This investigation was performed using two primary imaging modalities including histological, and acute organotypic slice time-series, imaging. Few morphological disturbances were observed between GF and SPF microglia across all embryonic timepoints analyzed. However, the changes we did observe, were robust and striking. GF microglia along the ventricular zone of the E14.5 tuberal hypothalamus exhibited several significant differences indicative of excess ramification. This finding was corroborated by the marked absence of an ameboid and highly phagocytic population of microglia in GF acute organotypic brain slices, otherwise present in the SPF condition. Furthermore, we observed a global decrease in CD68 expression among microglia in the tuberal hypothalamus. Interestingly, microglia in the parenchyma appeared unaffected by the absence of the microbiome. Together this data suggests that the maternal microbiome may discriminately influence discrete subpopulations of microglia in the tuberal hypothalamus at developmentally relevant time-points.


identifier: Dahl, J. M. (2012). Adoptees' experiences of attachment, sense of belonging, and close relationships (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4732

format:
x, 232 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 189-202

abstract: This mixed-methods study explored the experiences of ten individuals who were adopted near birth in relation to attachment, belonging, and the impact on close relationships. Participants completed three questionnaires (a questionnaire with demographic information, a measure of attachment within the family of origin, and a measure of attachment within adult relationships) and a semi-structured interview. Participants responses from the interview and the questionnaires were the main sources of data in addition to researcher journals. Data analysis was guided by hermeneutic phenomenology. The themes that were identified include: "Having Knowledge of Adoption Context," "Thinking and Talking about Adoption," "Attitudes on Adoption," "Searching and Reuniting," "Experiencing a Sense of Belonging and Identity," "Attitudes and Beliefs on Being in Close Relationships," "Experiences in Close Relationships are Varied," and "Adoption as a Paradox." These themes are discussed in light of research on attachment, adoption, and belonging. Future recommendations and implications for counselling are discussed.


identifier: Holden, D. J. (1992). Parent-child perceptions of career planning (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22048

format:
ix, 119 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HF 5381 H55 1992
Vocational guidance
Career development
Student aspirations
Parent and child

abstract: Bibliography: p. 106-112.


identifier: Griffiths, F. J. (1985). Compressibility of stiff cemented soils (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13793

title: Compressibility of stiff cemented soils

creator: Griffiths, Fred J. (Frederick John), 1958-

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

subject:
TA 455 C55 G69 1986
Clay soils
Soil consolidation test
Soils - Testing

abstract: Bibliography: p. 145-152.


identifier: Spiteri, R. R. (1991). Modelling the deformation of the Alberta Foreland Basin using finite elements (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/10841

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

subject:
QE 604 S64 1991a
Additional Copy: QE 604 S64 1991
Geology, Structural - Alberta
Geology, Structural - Saskatchewan
Thrust faults (Geology) - Alberta
Thrust faults (Geology) - Saskatchewan
Formations (Geology) - Alberta
Formations (Geology) - Saskatchewan

abstract: Bibliography: p. 102-105.


identifier: Tamtum, A. (2008). Probabilistic optimal power flow enhancements and applications (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1619

contributor:
Rosehart, William Daniel
Schellenberg, Antony

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 97-105


identifier: Orosi, G. (2009). Applications of splines to s & p 500 index options (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3156

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 105-110


identifier: Vaccaro, J. F. (2005). Cross-country evidence on the demand for money (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2533

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 95-103


identifier: Tanchak, S. L. (2002). Revolving door: young offender activity and adolescents with fetal alcohol syndrome/fetal alcohol effect (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15829

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Social Work
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
x, 216 leaves : il. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2002 T366

abstract: Bibliography: p. 132-153

abstract: This descriptive study explores the criminal activity amongst 86 adolescents in care of the Alberta Child Welfare system. In the sample, 53% of the records (child welfare and young offender) originate from adolescents with disability (excluding FAS/FAE), 7% from adolescents with FAS/FAE, 28% from adolescents with FAS/FAE and other disabilities, and 12% from adolescents with no identified disability. A profile for the sample was created by identifying frequencies in prevalence of disability, nature of criminal activity type (property, person, or other), nature of disposition, and disposition outcomes, and recidivistic activity. The Chi-Square Test yielded significant associations between disability and the dependent variables. Further statistical analysis showed significant variability between adolescents with FAS/FAE and other disabilities and adolescents with disabilities (excluding FAS/FAE) in nature of criminal activity and nature of disposition and insignificant variability between adolescents with FAS/FAE and other disabilities and adolescents with disabilities (excluding FAS/FAE) in disposition outcome and recidivistic activity.


identifier: Schalk, K. (2006). The experience of coping with marital infidelity (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/391

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 102-109


identifier: Grochmal, J. (2015). Development and Utility of a Spectral-based Approach to Peripheral Nerve Myelin Analysis (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25647

subject:
Neuroscience
Myelin
Peripheral Nervous System
Spectroscopy
Stem Cells

abstract: The overall aim of this thesis is to fill a specific methodological gap for the study of neurobiology. Our goal is to develop and apply a spectroscopic technique that can be used to study the living myelin of the peripheral nervous system. Just as modern scientists can appreciate the composition of a distant galaxy by the emission properties of the light that we receive from it, we likewise aim to glean information about living myelin biochemistry using quantifiable light principles. We suggest that the photophysical properties of myelin-incorporated solvatochromic dyes can be exploited to probe the biochemical composition of living myelin. To this end we analyze several potential dye candidates for maximum efficacy and consistency (Chapter 3). After demonstrating the superiority of Nile Red in these regards, we use this dye to probe the biochemical environment of early remyelination, both in-vitro and in-vivo, using high-resolution spectral confocal microscopy (Chapter 6). This combined work required the adaptation of a focal demyelination injury model to be amenable to cell graft therapy (Chapter 4), and also the development of a novel method of intravital imaging of the peripheral nervous system (Chapter 5). Our results demonstrate a consistent bi-phasic evolution of myelin spectra during early regeneration, both in-vitro and in-vivo. In total, this thesis presents a novel technique for probing the chemistry of PNS myelin with light, and is applicable to scenarios unworkable by existing methods of lipid chemical analysis, namely in the study of living nervous system.


identifier: Jain, N. (2001). Connection between spirituality and sustainable development (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21837

publisher:
Environmental Design
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
xi, 116 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HC79 .E5 J35 2001
Sustainable development
Spirituality
Architecture and religion
Feng shui

abstract: Bibliography: p. 109-113.


identifier: Strudensky, A. L. (2003). Fatal light: poetry, theory and the holocaust (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/10909

format:
vi, 107 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 106-107


identifier: Jones, A. L. (1997). Burkholderia pseudomallei: host interactions (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16014

format:
xviii, 192 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
RC168 .M45 J66 1997
Melioidosis

abstract: Bibliography: p. 177-192.


identifier: Lu, D. (2004). Word-level data structures for logic circuit design (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18959

contributor:
Yanushkevich, Svetlana N.
Shmerko, V.

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 107-113


identifier: Johannson, M. A. (1994). An evaluation of an after-treatment group approach with abusive couples (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14172

publisher:
Social Work
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject:
HV 6626 J64 1994
Conjugal violence
Wife abuse
Family psychotherapy

abstract: Bibliography: p. 113-119.


identifier: Wu, E. (2017). Quantifying Energy Storage Considerations in a Weak Grid-Connected Ocean Wave Energy System (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27498

contributor:
Knight, Andy
Nowicki, Ed
Wood, David

subject:
Engineering
Engineering--Electronics and Electrical
Engineering--Marine and Ocean

abstract: Wave Energy Converters (WECs) convert the oscillations of ocean waves into electricity. In wave energy systems, the sinusoidal nature of ocean waves produces intermittent power flow at the Point of Common Coupling (PCC) unsuitable for weak grids. To adequately smooth the aggregated power injected into a weak grid, energy storage is needed for capacity firming. The storage size will vary based on the quantity of WECs, the location of storage, the type of storage, the time-shifts between the torque inputs of WECs and the amount of smoothing desired. The impacts of these factors on storage size and on output power quality are quantified in this thesis by modeling four wave energy systems operating under these conditions. According to the results, as the quantity of WECs and the smoothing requirement increases, the storage requirements at the PCC and at the system DC Link become nearly identical.


identifier: Khoo, T. (2008). System architecture modeling using UML and real time process algebra (RTPA) (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2175

format:
xiii, 242 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 227-236


identifier: Oetelaar, T. (2013). An Innovative Investigation of the Thermal Environment inside the Reconstructed Caldaria of Two Ancient Roman Baths Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24900

contributor:
Wood, David
Johnston, Clifton

subject:
History--Ancient
History--Ancient
Computational fluid dynamics
Roman baths
thermal environment
reconstruction
caldarium (room with hot baths)

abstract:
The overarching premise of this dissertation is to use engineering principles and classical archaeological data to create knowledge that benefits both disciplines: transdisciplinary research. Specifically, this project uses computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to analyze the thermal environment inside one room of two Roman bath buildings. By doing so, this research reveals the temperature distribution and velocity profiles inside the room of interest.

One of the first preliminary necessities was an accurate measure of the heat input into the room from the radiant heating system. The best way to do this was experimentally. The results showed no dependence on the plenum temperature. The measured convective heat transfer coefficient was between 6.2 and 7.6W/m2.oC, with an average of 7.0W/m2.oC.

The CFD analyses begin with a 2-D assessment of the relationship between the windows and doorways of the rooms of interest and their heat retention. The former reinforced the standpoint that the windows had to have glazing to maintain an adequate bathing temperature. The latter suggested that the reason why many doorways were narrow was thermal.

The first of two 3-D case studies is a replica small bath for the television series NOVA. The results illustrated that the vault traps the hottest air leaving the region inhabited by the patrons cooler than the average of 35̊C. The data also showed that the open doorway heavily influenced the environment of the room. This influence seemed misleading and the best way to test this was to add the adjoining room and observe the flow patterns. The results of this revealed that the exchange between rooms decreased and the temperature in the room of interest rose to 44̊C. The addition of a cloth door increased the temperature to 49̊C.

The second case study—the Baths of Caracalla in Rome—is significantly larger making the simulation of the entire volume impossible. The results showed a greater transitory phase which is due to the self-contained nature of the model. The data also demonstrated a minimal response to the change of season but a dramatic shift with a change to the representation of the sun.


identifier: Stephen, A. (1978). Computer managed distance learning (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17460

title: Computer managed distance learning

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

subject: LB 1028.46 S83 1978 Microfiche

subject: Computer-assisted instruction

subject: Ambulance service - Alberta - Computer-assisted instruction

subject: Adult education - Alberta

abstract: Bibliography: p. 86-92.


identifier: Antony, J. M. (2006). Neuropathogenic effects of synctin-1 in multiple sclerosis (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/637

format:
xxii, 253 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 227-253
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Greenberg, S. (1984). User modeling in interactive computer systems (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18209

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

subject:
QA 76.9 I58 G72 1986
Interactive computer systems
Man - Machine systems

abstract: Bibliography: p. 102-105.


identifier: Lang, W. A. (1979). The development of an instrument to assess behavioral predispostions in group situations (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14100

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

subject:
HM 133 L34 1979 Microfiche
Small groups - Psychology
Human behavior - Testing
Interpersonal relations
Social psychology

abstract: Bibliography: p. 133-138.


identifier: Wiens, J. (2001). The Kootenay school of writing: history, community, poetics (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15983

format:
viii, 262 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
PS8037 .K6 W54 2001
Kootenay School of Writing
Canadian poetry - 20th century
British Columbia - Poetry

abstract: Bibliography: p. 248-262.


identifier: Edwards, P. J. (1985). Self-efficacy and smoking outcome in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18219

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

subject:
HV 5732 E39 1986
Smoking - Psychological aspects
Tobacco - Physiological effect
Control (Psychology)
Lungs - Diseases, Obstructive

abstract: Bibliography: p. 82-91.


identifier: Chang, D. (2013). Essays on Applied Econometrics (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25940

title: Essays on Applied Econometrics

subject:
General
Econometrics
Energy Economics
Monetary Economics

abstract:
This dissertation consists of three essays on applied econometrics. An abstract for
each of the three essays follows.
Essay 1 (Chapter 1) investigates the demand for gasoline in Canada using annual household survey data from 1997 to 2009 and three of the widely used flexible functional forms. I find that the demand for gasoline is inelastic in Canada. Given that none of the studies in the existing literature checks if their estimates are consistent with economic theory, this essay addresses the importance of the theoretical consistency in the empirical work of demand analysis and is the  first study in the literature that provides the elasticity estimates for the demand for gasoline that is consistent with the theory.
Essay 2 (Chapter 2) examines the effect of oil price uncertainty on gasoline prices
and investigates the relationship between gasoline and crude oil prices. The empirical
model is based on a structural vector autoregression model that is modified to accommodate multivariate GARCH-in-Mean errors. I use monthly data for the United
States from January 1976 to January 2013. I  find that oil price uncertainty has positive effects on gasoline price changes and that there is an asymmetric relationship between crude oil and gasoline prices. My results are robust to alternative measures of oil prices and alternative model specifications.
Essay 3 (Chapter 3) investigates the demand for money and the degree of substitutability among monetary assets in the United States from 1967 to 2013 using four commonly used  flexible functional forms, on three monetary subaggregates: M1, savings deposits, and time deposits. As in Essay 1, I pay explicit attention to economic regularity in order to produce inference consistent with neoclassical microeconomic theory. Moreover, I incorporate financial econometrics in the empirical flexible functional forms approach to money demand analysis by using a BEKK GARCH(1,1) specification to model the covariance matrix of the errors in the demand equations. I  find significant evidence of ARCH effects in the estimations under the homoscedasticity assumption and that the demand for money is inelastic and that the three monetary assets taken as a whole are Morishima substitutes.


identifier: Sameti, S. (2019). Distributed Video Transcoding for Live and Interactive Multimedia Applications (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Krishnamurthy, Diwakar
Wang, Mea
Hemmati, Hadi
Alim, Usman R.

subject:
Distributed Computing
Video Transcoding
Computer Science
Engineering--Electronics and Electrical

abstract: One of the major challenges of video service providers is offering high Quality of Experience (QoE). Satisfying high QoE is a challenging problem given the diversity in end-device characteristics and network conditions as well as the increased popularity of live and interactive streaming applications. For a user to have acceptable QoE, the streaming services need to adapt video quality to device specifications and network quality at runtime. Runtime adaptation, i.e., transcoding, is a challenging problem due to the computationally intensive nature of the transcoding process. In particular, novel techniques are needed for maintaining the real-time property of a video stream in spite of this high computational demand. This thesis proposes Stride and Contrast, two different distributed transcoding approaches that address this challenge. We outline the design and performance optimization of these approaches. Results show that our approaches outperform other similar techniques used in practice and proposed by other researchers.


identifier: Crooks, K. H. (2007). Where everyone knows your name: an ethnographic exploration of rural nursing (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1011

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 184-201


identifier: Goto, S. K. (2014). Assessing water use in energy systems: Towards a definition of a water-equivalent footprint (H2Of) (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25024

subject:
Ecology
Environmental Sciences

abstract: Efforts to transform energy systems have focused on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, yet the energy systems technologies may also have major impacts on water resources. This thesis reports on a meta-analysis of life cycle assessment studies for both GHG emissions and water uses associated with the production of electricity and transportation fuels. The water use of various energy pathways were classified by type and assigned an impact factor (IF) to ‘weigh’ the environmental cost or benefit of water use assuming regional differences in water availability. This allowed the calculation of a ‘water equivalent’ footprint (H2Of) associated with energy pathways that could be used with CO2 equivalents (CO2e) to assess the larger environmental footprint implications of energy systems choices to include both GHG and water use perspectives. With stakeholder input on IF values for a given region, calculations of H2Of should provide a useful tool for informing energy systems choices.


identifier: Kelly, I. W. (1978). A Critical examination of B. F. Skinner's philosophy and science of mind (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22965

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

subject: BF 109 S55 K44 1978 Microfiche

subject: Skinner, B. F. (Burrhus Frederic), 1904-

subject: Behaviorism (Psychology)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 145-161.


identifier: Osis, S. T. (2010). Upper extremity proprioception in the golf swing (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3689

publisher:
Kinesiology
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 87-98
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Bouvier, V. (2016). Re-storying Métis Spirit: Honouring lived experiences (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27656

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

contributor:
Field, James
Poitras Pratt, Yvonne
Srivastava, Aruna

subject:
Canadian Studies
Native American Studies
Metis
Identity
ways of knowing

abstract: The discussions that surround Métis identity are full of great complexities and conundrums as one begins to look at the diversity within the Métis population. These complexities can not only be understood on a macro societal scale, but also on a micro individual scale. In order to explore the nuances of Métis ways of knowing, this thesis specifically focuses on the personal narratives of four Métis individuals in order to find connections to, and evidence of Métis ways of knowing. Alongside the stories of the participants, I lace my own reflections and stories and create a narrative that ignites, reaffirms, and celebrates the Métis spirit.


identifier: Young, L. J. (2006). Dominant by demand: an historical investigation of the role for the party leader in Canada's federal political parties (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/349

format:
vi, 119 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 115-119

abstract: Canada's federal party leaders enjoy a place of pre-eminence in the country's current day politics. No other politicians are better recognized, their words more listened to or their influence more substantial than those who claim this job description for their own. But why do party leaders enjoy such pre-eminence? And why, despite differences in persons, parties, and periods, is this pre-eminence so constant, characterized always by a dominance in elections, policy, and Parliament. The following is an historical investigation of the dominant role for the party leader from its origins to the present, with emphasis both on the continuity of the role and on the fate of parties that have tried to defy the norm. The results reveal a role motivated by Canada's institutions of responsible parliamentary government; a response by Canada's political parties to what these institutions require in order that parties achieve their greatest political success.


identifier: Hanna, K. I. (1996). Implementing a municipal growth management strategy: a case study of Canmore, Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21443

format:
181 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: HT 169 C22 H36 1996

subject: City planning - Alberta - Canmore

subject: Community development, Urban - Alberta - Canmore


identifier: Hobbs, M. G. (2011). Tuning the electronic properties of n-heterocyclic carbenes (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4355

format:
xxix, 298 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 274-292.


identifier: Chen, Q. (2019). Mode I and Mode II Fracture Toughness of Montney Shale under Confining Pressure (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Wong, Ron C. K.
Shrive, Nigel
Wan, Richard
Lines, Laurence R.
Martin, Charles Derek

subject: Montney shale, Mode I fracture toughness, Mode II fracture toughness, Fracture energy, Confining pressure, SNDB, Double shear

subject: Geology

subject: Applied Mechanics

subject: Engineering--Civil

abstract: This thesis investigated the geomechanical properties of Montney shale using uniaxial compression, triaxial compression, Brazilian, semi-circular bending (SCB), straight-notched disk-bending (SNDB) and double shear (DS) tests. The volumetric strain method (VSM), crack volumetric strain method (CVSM), axial strain response method (ASR), and lateral strain response method (LSR) along with the crack axial and lateral strain method (CALSM) were employed to determine the crack closure and crack initiation stresses under uniaxial and triaxial compression. The LSR and ASR methods depend heavily on the initial portion of the stress-strain curve. Thus, at least two or three methods should be used when determining the crack stress thresholds. The Mode I fracture toughness under confining pressure was measured using SNDB samples with crack length to thickness ratios of about 0.2 and 0.4, respectively. The application of confining stress might induce tensile crack at the top of the SNDB sample with crack length to thickness ratio around 0.4. The tensile stresses achieved around the crack tip in confined SNDB tests under crack initiation load are close to the tensile strength of the sample and not affected by confining pressure. The Mode I fracture toughness of Montney shale is independent of confining pressure. The Mode II fracture toughness and shear fracture energy of Montney shale were measured using DS tests. The shear fracture energy values determined from post-peak portion of the axial force-displacement curve are always higher than those converted from the Mode II fracture toughness. However, with increasing confining pressure, the amount of difference decreases. Under confining pressures ranging from 0 MPa to 30 MPa, the Mode II fracture toughness and shear fracture energy increase with confining pressure. For confining pressure greater than 30 MPa, the double shear sample tends to behave ductile, evidenced by the multiple shear fractures branched out from the main shear fracture. Consequently, the double shear test is only suitable for determination of the Mode II fracture toughness of rock with confining pressure below 30 MPa.


identifier: Sivagnanam, M. (2014). PDC Drill Bit Redesign and Simulation for Optimized Performance (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27280

contributor:
Martinuzzi, Robert
Hareland, Geir

subject:
Engineering--Mechanical
Engineering--Petroleum
PDC drill bit
Optimization methodology
Bit hydraulics
Computational fluid dynamics
Design of experiment

abstract:
Polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) drill bit design influences the bit hydraulics and hence the drilling performance. To improve the hydraulics, the fluid flow pattern across the drill bit should be optimized for low pressure drop, low recirculation flow and high velocity. Design of Experiments (DOE) was used to study the effect of various design parameters. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) was used to simulate the fluid flow in the complex geometry of the drill bit. Response Surface Methodology was applied to optimize the design parameters for improved bit hydraulics.
Preliminary simulations were conducted by increasing the complexity to meet the real time operation. Simulations based on fractional factorial experiment were used to identify the significant factors from the 15 design parameters. The optimum limits of the most significant five factors were identified from simulations based on central composite design (CCD). The optimization procedure was assessed by comparing the optimum design with the original design for Newtonian and Non-Newtonian conditions.


identifier: Zhang, D. (2013). Studies in IT: Capacity Utilization and Option Market Information (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27910

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Haskayne School of Business
University of Calgary
Calgary

subject:
Education--Business
Information Systmes

abstract: As Information Technology (IT) continues to be a major driving force for innovation, productivity, and economic growth, it is still crucial to understand how IT affects and transforms firms and industries - the benefits it creates as well as the risks it causes. This dissertation consists of three essays, and explores the nature and value of IT, as a production input, as an event that may contain informational content, and as an investment decision that can change firms' risk profiles. The first essay discusses IT's contribution to productive capacity - the maximum sustainable level of output that a production unit may achieve by increasing its short-run inputs to a limit. The second essay examines the informational nature of IT investment announcements - whether they provide new information to investors. The third essay investigates the risky nature of IT investment announcements - how they affect firm risk perceived by investors.


identifier: Holem, K. (2010). Arena architecture: a professional sports and entertainment facility for the City of Calgary (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4246

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 120-125
Thesis is in colour.


identifier: Qian, L. (2001). Planar dielectrophoreticc (DEP) levitator (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21889

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

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 93-98.


identifier: Ayo-Bello, O. (2013). Jacobi-SVD Channel Estimation for Amplify and Forward MIMO Relay (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26690

subject: Engineering--Electronics and Electrical

abstract:
In this thesis we present a least squares based channel estimation scheme for amplify and forward relaying systems. Firstly, a composite channel estimate is obtained at the destination by least squares method. This is followed by a sequence of least squares minimizations and Jacobi rotation to obtain individual channel estimates of source-relay and relay-destination channels.
Theoretical method of obtaining singular value decomposition by computing the Eigen decomposition of gram matrix have proven to be very difficult and impractical to implement due to associated numerical difficulties. Therefore Jacobi Singular Value Decomposition parallel algorithm for channel decomposition is proposed. Performance evaluation is carried out to determine the accuracy of individual channel estimates using normalized mean square error (NMSE). It was also shown that using the channel state information (CSI) of source-relay channel to determine the relay gain improves the BER performance of the system.


identifier: Nance, M. M. (1992). Ethnicity in conversation (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13156

title: Ethnicity in conversation

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

subject:
HM 238 N36 1992
Intercultural communication
Conversation
Ethnicity

abstract: Bibliography: p. 105-124.


identifier: Blades, K. (2012). Dwelling Together: Aesthetic Practice in the Family Home (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25753

subject:
Anthropology--Cultural
Individual and Family Studies
Urban and Regional Planning
Family
Home
Decorating
Aesthetic Practice
Ethnography
Visual Studies
Institutional Ethnography

abstract:
Home design and decoration have risen to prominence in popular culture and as areas of professional expertise, but furnishing one’s abode is an ancient practice which invites not only aesthetic analysis, but also warrants serious sociological attention. This study provides such attention in the context of family life, revealing how designing, decorating, and living at home are so intimately interwoven with family relationships that they are in fact constitutive of family as a lived social form. Family members produce the idea and experience of family, in part, with and through material activities like decorating.

Through in-depth interviews with sixteen individuals and ethnographic analysis of their home decorating activities, this study reveals the diversity of ways in which people accomplish this work in practice, and furnishes also the theoretical and ontological foundation necessary to understand how an experienced ideological form like “the family” depends upon material and aesthetic practices.


identifier: Pon, S. (2008). Seismic depth imaging sensitivity analysis of complex foothills structures (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1641

contributor:
Lines, Laurence R.
Lawton, Donald Caleb

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 106-109
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Kuipers, P. J. (2010). Estimating nitrate contributions from a raspberry field managed under beneficial management practices to groundwater nitrate in a shallow unconfined aquifer (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3653

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 101-108
Some pages are in colour.
Includes CD with appendices.


identifier: Gourley, S. (1990). Le Cliche et la poesie: autour du Portrait d'un inconnu de Nathalie Sarraute (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13557

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

subject: PN 98 S46 G68 1990

subject: Semiotics and literature

subject: Sarraute, Nathalie. Portrait d'un inconnu

abstract: Bibliography: p. 119-122.


identifier: Lincoln, D. (2016). Development and Characterization of an LED-Based Light Source for High-Speed Schlieren Imaging (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25637

contributor:
Johansen, Craig
Murari, Kartikeya
De Visscher, Alex
Morton, Chris
Wood, David

subject:
Optics
Engineering--Aerospace
Schlieren imaging
Cylindrical shock waves
Light-emitting diode (LED)
High-intensity discharge (HID) lamp

abstract: This work investigates the viability of using a cost effective, 623 nm light emitting diode (LED) based light source for high-speed schlieren imaging. The pulser circuit used to drive the LED was characterized on the basis of input response, pulse train characteristics, and pulse energies. Relative brightness data was measured with a photodiode and further examined within a schlieren system. Flow images of decaying, cylindrical shocks were obtained with the LED system and benchmarked against a high intensity discharge (HID) lamp. It was found that the LED could be overdriven up to 20 times the rated current while generating down to 100 ns pulses at up to a 1 MHz repetition rate. Moreover, although the LED system produced higher signals and reduced exposure times, similar image detail was observed for each light source. However, the LED exhibited a distinct advantage over the HID lamp in terms of image blur.


identifier: Wang, Y. (1991). Splanchnic vascular capitance, heart failure and the cardiac vagal reflex (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15524

format:
xviii, 176 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QP 110 V38 W36 1991
Splanchnic nerves
Heart failure
Cardio-vascular system

abstract: Bibliography: p. 151-176.


identifier: Milligan, P. R. (1992). Efficient data passing in distributed systems (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20623

format:
xiii, 116 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: QA 76.76 O63 M554 1992

subject: Distributed operating systems (Computers)

subject: Data transmission systems

abstract: Bibliography: p. 111-116.


identifier: Gupta, K. (2000). The status and future of the east Calcutta sewage fisheries (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13950

contributor:
Ross, Grant A.
Edwards, Peter

format:
x, 124 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
TD604 .C35 G87 2000
Sewage disposal - India - Calcutta
Fisheries - India - Calcutta
Aquaculture - India - Calcutta
Recycling (Waste, etc.)
Calcutta (India)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 107-112.


identifier: Blumes, B. E. (1992). Adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a group intervention program (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22813

format:
ix, 124 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: QP 360 B595 1992

subject: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

subject: Cognitive therapy

subject: Hyperkinesia

subject: Group psychotherapy

abstract: Bibliography: p. 107-109.


identifier: Koch, J. A. (2005). The efficacy of asset based community development in the educational context (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/5198

format:
viii, 198 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 180-194


identifier: Bourdon, D. A. (1985). Militarism, sport and social control in Alberta: 1900-20 (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17064

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

subject: GV 225 A5 B68 1986

subject: Strathcona trust program of physical training and military drill

subject: Physical education and training - Alberta

subject: Physical education and training, Military

abstract: Bibliography: p. 154-160.


identifier: Wilson, T. A. (2021). Patient preferences and individualized risk prediction for management of acute coronary syndrome in chronic kidney disease (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
James, Matthew
Sajobi, Tolulope
Wilton, Stephen
Hazlewood, Glen

subject:
Risk Prediction
Discrete Choice Experiment
Shared Decision Making
Chronic Kidney Disease
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Competing Risks
Epidemiology

abstract:
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects over 10% of adult Canadians and is associated with high risks of morbidity and mortality following non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (ACS). ACS is managed invasively or conservatively with medication, however, people with CKD are 20-50% less likely to receive invasive management than patients without CKD. There are important knowledge gaps to support shared decision-making for ACS in this patient population related to risk prediction of clinical outcomes and patient preferences for treatment options. This thesis’ objectives are to: 1) understand patient preferences towards invasive versus conservative management of ACS, 2) develop tools for predicting long-term adverse outcomes following ACS, and 3) estimate net effects of invasive management based on trade-offs in reducing risks of mortality or readmission for myocardial infarction (MI) versus increasing risk of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). To achieve these objectives, we conducted a discrete choice experiment (DCE) to quantify patient preferences toward treatment decisions for ACS and developed risk prediction models for mortality, readmission for MI, the composite of mortality and readmission for MI, and ESKD.  Further, we synthesized patient preference and absolute risk estimates, while incorporating treatment effects from randomized control trials, to conduct a net effect analysis.
The DCE found most patients preferred treatment options that lowered their risk of mortality; however, a subgroup of patients was identified with strong preferences toward conservative treatment for ACS. Risk prediction model performance varied. Model calibration was very good; however, discrimination ranged from excellent for predicting ESKD to poor for predicting readmission for MI. The net effect analysis estimated 87% of all patients with CKD were expected to experience net benefit from invasive management with reductions in risks of mortality or readmission for MI outweighing increases in risk of progression to ESKD. This work has addressed knowledge gaps for understanding preferences of patients with CKD toward key attributes of treatment options for ACS and for providing individualized estimates of long-term outcomes according to treatment strategy for ACS for patients with CKD.  This work provides knowledge to individualize benefit-harm information and support shared decision-making approaches for ACS treatment for patients with CKD.


identifier: Sciarretta, C. (2000). The role of SERCA3 in lymphocyte calcium signaling and activation (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12372

format:
xiii, 119 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QP 517 C45 S39 2000
Cellular signal transducation
Lymphocytes
Calcium - Physiological effect
endoplasmic reticulum

abstract: Bibliography: p. 98-119


identifier: Fischer, M. (2008). The Prostitute and Her Headdress: the Mitra, Sakkos and Kekryphalos in Attic Red-figure Vase-painting ca. 550-450 BCE (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13403

format:
xxiii, 511 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: Greek and Roman Studies

abstract: Bibliography: p. 246-263

abstract:
The original hard copy including images can be viewed in the University of Calgary Library or the University of Calgary Archives. Please contact the University of Calgary Archives for further information.
E-mail: uarc@ucalgary.ca
Telephone: (403) 220-7271
Website: http://archives.ucalgary.ca/


identifier: Chang, S. (1986). Irony and paradox in Katherine Anne Porter's short fiction (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18510

format:
vii, 177 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: PS 3531 O752 Z54 1987

subject: Porter, Katherine Anne, 1894-1980 - Criticism and interpretation

subject: Irony in literature

subject: Paradox in literature

abstract: Bibliography: p. 170-177.


identifier: Edwards, M. (1998). Disturbing virtue: representations of the submissive woman (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16448

subject:
PN56.5 .W64 E39 1998
Women in literature
Sex role in literature
Patriarchy in literature.

abstract: Bibliography: p. 115-122


identifier: Cook, N. (2005). A regional seismic reflection cross section from the foreland basin to the Rocky Mountain Trench trough Pine Pass, east-central British Columbia (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14274

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 76-81
Some pages are in colour
Includes Maps
Copyright under Nadine Emberley


identifier: Moghaddam, E. (2015). Sketch-Based Dance Choreography (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27796

title: Sketch-Based Dance Choreography

contributor:
Levy, Richard
Samavati, Faramarz

format: application/pdf video/quicktime

subject:
Dance
Education--Technology
Computer Science
Dance
Choreography
Ballet
Sketch Recognition
Animation Synthesis

abstract:
Sketching and doodling are two techniques commonly used by choreographers to design a dance sequence. These sketches usually represent the trajectory of the dancer in the scene. A set of annotations can be used to differentiate the various dance movements. In order to have more control over the choreographed dance, a 3D animation is preferable. During the past decade, evolution of sketch-based interfaces has provided 3D interaction techniques for modelling and animation. Long traditions of mouse-keyboard-menu-based techniques are now taking more intuitive forms. However, there is no significant effort on creating a sketch-based solution for dance choreography.

This thesis presents a novel sketch-based approach to assist dance choreographers authoring dance motions in a 3D environment. The proposed approach allows a choreographer to storyboard a dance using stick figure sketches of a dancer. It also helps to draw the trace of a 3D avatar to direct it in the same way choreographer intends. Inspired by traditional choreography, a set of simple annotations is introduced for ballet. These annotations help to retrieve and blend ballet `mini-motions' in order to create a synthesized dance. To build the mini-motions, several ballet movements in a MoCap database are analyzed and processed.

The proposed approach is unique in its use of captured motions, an intuitive method for motion control and its ease of use for non-experts. It allows choreographers to convey their ideas using an animation sequence. The ability of watching dance motions from different angles helps to exactly plan the scene. This approach has the potential to revolutionize the way choreographers create dance patterns.


identifier: Dai, L. (1995). Analysis and computer simulation of linear and nonlinear mechanical vibratory systems subjected to continuous and piecewise constant forces (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21240

format:
xxvi, 279 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QA 614 D35 1995
Differentiable dynamical systems
Dynamic testing
Vibration tests

abstract: Bibliography: p. 258-269.


identifier: Smythe, J. W. (1990). Hippocampal formation theta field and cell activities are controlled by cholinergic and GABAergic (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12863

format:
xiii, 270 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QP 383.25 S59 1990
Theta rhythm
Hippocampus (Brain)

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 253-270.
offsite


identifier: Aduagyei, F. (2008). Optimization of resources in construction work area through effective process planning (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1990

format:
xiii, 208 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 192-197


identifier: Petoyan, A. (2016). In Silico Studies of Peptide-Peptide Interactions: Relevance to Amyloid Beta Peptide Aggregation in Alzheimer’s Disease (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26552

contributor:
Rauk, Arvi
Tieleman, Peter
Kusalik, Peter
Noskov, Sergei

subject:
Chemistry
Alzheimer's Disease
Abeta Aggregation
Peptide-Peptide Interactions
Oligomerization

abstract: Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, chronic fatal disease of the brain where the amyloid beta (Aβ) peptide appears in its oligomeric forms, which are known to be neurotoxic.  One way to stop this neurotoxicity is to prevent self-oligomerization of Aβ peptide. In the literature, it was shown that Aβ binds to itself in the region of Aβ (13-23) referred as the self-recognition site (Rec). In our lab, several pseudopeptides (referred as Ligands) were designed to bind with Aβ (13-23). Computational chemistry techniques such as Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Umbrella Sampling have been utilized to characterize the Ligands that are intended to bind selectively to the Rec. It has been observed that the Ligands bind to Rec, Aβ (13-23), and they are competitive with it, suggesting that these Ligands can compete with the full length of Aβ as well. Thus, they could be considered as “drug” candidates to stop Aβ oligomerization.


identifier: Keshavarzian, P. (2018). An Active-Loaded Phase-Conjugating Rotman Lens for Intelligent Transportation System Backscattering Applications (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Okoniewski, Michal M.
Nielsen, Jorgen
Fear, Elise C.
Belostotski, Leonid
Knight, A. M.

subject: Education--Sciences

subject: Education--Technology

subject: Engineering--Electronics and Electrical

abstract: Retro-directive backscattering is useful for improving link-budget in communication systems, localization and radar cross-section enhancement. Many existing technologies have limitations in terms of overall gain and scalability to higher frequencies. This thesis presents a new active retro-directive array architecture for Intelligent Transportation System applications such as automotive radar. The topology involves designing a phase-conjugating Rotman lens with reflection amplifiers for increased gain. Components of this architecture can be scaled to mm-wave. A reflection amplifier is prototyped and tested to have a maximum gain of 17.1 dB at 5.3 GHz. The circuit is then augmented onto a phase-conjugating Rotman lens. The amplifiers are tuned to ~ 6.5 dB gain at 5.15 GHz and the overall phase-conjugating performance is assessed. The active eleven element lens has a calculated backscattering gain of 19.2-25.4 dB across the scanning range of ±32 ˚ . Keywords: rotman lens, retro-directivity, phase-conjugation, ITS


identifier: Li, W. (2015). Hot Blogging: Exploring English Writing Experiences of Undergraduate Students in China (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26382

subject:
Education--Language and Literature
English
Writing
Blogging
EFL

abstract: Little investigation has been conducted in the field of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) regarding writing experiences through blogs. This study explores students’ perceptions and experiences of using blogs in EFL writing in China. It draws upon Vygotsky’s constructivist theory and sociocultural theory in language learning. Thirty-one undergraduate students with English majors from a Chinese university participated in the study. Data for the study were collected from students’ blog and microblog entries, two questionnaires administered at the beginning and the end of the blog project, individual interviews, and informal conversations. Results indicate students reported that even though they were aware that English writing is an important component in the English exams and it is one of their weakest skills, they did not spend enough time on it. They found that the exam-oriented nature of the writing tasks on the blog designed by the researcher were not stimulating. They preferred to write about their personal feelings and post comments about current events on their microblogs rather than academic writing on their blogs. They created a new concept of “Anywhere, anytime English learning.” This means they preferred to share their personal comments on microblogs on their smart phones. Pedagogical implications of using blogs and microblogs to practice writing outside the classroom are discussed.


identifier: Tawiah, P. (2021). CO2 Injectivity Under Varying Thermal Conditions in Deep Saline Geologic CO2 Storage Reservoir Systems (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Science
University of Calgary

contributor:
Larter, Stephen R
Dong, Mingzhe
Bryant, Steven L
Huang, Haiping
Lawton, Donald C
Clarkson, Christopher
Meckel, Tip

subject:
CO2 Storage
Carbon Capture and Storage
CCS
CO2 Injectivity
Non-isothermal injectivity
thermal effects
CO2 phase mobility
thermal stimulation
Geology

abstract: CO2 injectivity is critical to achieving the rapidly-scaled and significant rates of CO2 injection into subsurface geologic reservoirs for Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) as an important greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction technology. In this research, the influence of injected CO2 bottomhole temperature (BHT) variability on CO2 injectivity has been investigated at the field-scale using field performance observations and data analysis of a large-scale (>1Mtpa injected CO2) commercial CCS operation, the Quest CCS site, and lab-scale experimental CO2 corefloods at varying equilibrium temperatures. The results of this study indicate that CO2 injectivity exhibits an inverse relationship with CO2 BHT. A 10oC decrease in CO2 BHT causes CO2 injectivity to increase by 10% for a constant continuous mass rate of CO2 injection into a deep saline aquifer, where the temperature difference (?T) between the CO2 BHT and the reservoir fluctuates between 27oC (summer) and 40oC (winter). Neither CO2 kinematic viscosity changes alone with temperature or CO2 physico-chemical reactions with in-situ reservoir fluids under non-isothermal conditions can explain the inverse relationship between seasonally cyclical CO2 BHT and injectivity. Non-isothermal cyclic CO2/brine drainage-imbibition can change CO2/brine two-phase flow characteristics. CO2 drainage endpoint phase mobility increases as temperature increases, but the mobility increases cannot explain the inverse relationship between CO2 BHT and injectivity. CO2 endpoint relative permeability contributes marginally to the CO2 phase mobility changes with temperature. Thermo-geomechanical mechanisms linked to continuous injection of “colder” CO2 at BHTs lower than the average deep saline aquifer reservoir temperatures, can induce thermal stimulation of existing natural fractures around the vicinity of the CO2 injector well through thermoelastic effects. Thermoelasticity enhances CO2 injectivity as the CO2 BHT decreases, even when bottomhole injection pressures (BHIPs) are considerably (tens of MPa) below the fracture pressure of the reservoir rocks. CO2 phase mobility changes with BHT and thermally induced stimulation mechanisms act contemporaneously and in opposite directions to influence injectivity. Thermal stimulation effects on CO2 injectivity can be more dominant than CO2 phase mobility effects, implying a need to distinguish thermoelasticity from poroelastic effects in CO2 injection regulatory requirements for improved injection efficiency in geologic CO2 storage while maintaining permanent storage security.


identifier: Hu, Y. (1989). Measuring destination attractiveness: a situational approach (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18667

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

subject:
G 155 A1 H795
Tourist trade
Travel

abstract: Bibliography: p. 76-78.


identifier: Morad, K. (2000). Probabilistic process data rectification (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19802

format:
xiv, 193 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: TP 155.75 M665 2000

subject: Chemical process control

subject: Chemical process control - Data processing

subject: Error analysis (Mathematics)

subject: Chemical plants

abstract: Bibliography: p. 175-187


identifier: Leelananda, S. (1981). A doppler acoustic sounder for the investigation of the southern Alberta chinook (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21231

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

subject:
QC 939 F6 L42 1981 Fiche
Fohn - Alberta
Sound waves
Doppler effect

abstract: Bibliography: p. 176-183.


identifier: Keijser, J. (2007). Alternate 3d control-display mappings (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1717

title: Alternate 3d control-display mappings

contributor:
Carpendale, Sheelagh
Barker, Kenneth E.

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 99-111
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Tamez-Vielma, L. S. (2016). Fluid flow and Smad2 affects the response of vascular endothelial cells in vitro and in vivo (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26194

contributor:
Rinker, Kristina D.
Moore, Randy
Di Martino, Elena
Proud, David
Ungrin, Mark
Mahinpey, Nader

subject:
Bioinformatics
Biology--Cell
Genetics
Biology--Molecular
Medicine and Surgery
Signalling pathways
Gene expression profile
Western Blot
siRNA

abstract: Human aortic endothelial cells (HAECs) have been observed to respond to fluid flow and shear stress by activating different signalling molecules both in vitro and in vivo. An important example of these flow-activated molecules is Smad2. Smad2 is a signalling molecule and transcription factor that has shown to be indispensable for the maintenance of vascular integrity. The aim of this study was to understand the effect of shear stress and Smad2 knockdown on endothelial gene expression. HAEC were transfected with Smad2 siRNA, and exposed to steady laminar shear stress (10 dyne/cm2). Our results showed that Smad2 siRNA and shear stress significantly up-regulated genes involved in atherosclerosis, heart dysfunction, and angiogenesis. Furthermore, Smad2 siRNA had a negative impact on athero-protective genes under static conditions. This is the first reported Smad2 siRNA gene expression profile of endothelial cells. Our findings suggest that Smad2 may a have a protective role against cardiovascular diseases.


identifier: Suenderman, C. H. (1973). Swift and the materialist philosophers (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19502

title: Swift and the materialist philosophers

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

subject:
PR 3727 S82 1973 Microfiche
Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745
Philosophy - 17th century

abstract: Bibliography: p. 68-70.


identifier: Orr, V. L. (1990). The Myers-Briggs type indicator and male batterers (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14786

format:
ix, 205 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HQ 809 O77 1990
Abusive men - Attitudes
Myers-Briggs type indicator

abstract: Bibliography: p.171-177.


identifier: Parackel, J. (2015). Effects of Daily Physical Activity on the Self-Concept of Children with Specific Learning Disorder (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25821

subject:
Educational Psychology
Education
Physical Activity
self-concept

abstract: This study investigated effects of physical activity on children with Specific Learning Disorder (SLD)’s self-concept. Eighteen children with SLD participated in the SPARK for Learning program which involved 20 minutes of physical activity each school day. These children were matched one-to-one by age and gender to children with SLD who did not participate in the program. Ratings of children’s self-concept were garnered at two different time points. Findings indicated that SPARK for Learning participation did not impact children with SLD’s overall self-concept. However, children with SLD who participated in the program viewed themselves as happier and more satisfied with life at the end of the school year compared to those children who did not participate. This study has important implications for children with SLD as high intensity physical activity may lead to happier children in the school environment despite having a disorder that impacts them socially, emotionally, behaviorally and academically.


identifier: Chen, W. (2012). Molecular basis of ryanodine receptor regulation by luminal ca2+ and its roles in diseases (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4947

format:
xx, 245 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 220-245

abstract: Some pages are in colour.

abstract: Includes copy of animal protocol approval.  Original copy with original Partial Copyright Licence.

abstract: It has been known since the 1970s that intracellular Ca2+ store overload triggers spontaneous local Ca2+ release and propagating Ca2+ waves in the heart. Spontaneous Ca2+ release, also known as store-overload-induced Ca2+ release (SOICR), can trigger life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythrnias (VTs) in the heart. It has been well elucidated that reduced threshold for SOICR is a common feature of cardiac ryanodine receptor (RyR2) mutations associated with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT). However, the molecular mechanism underlying SOI CR has remained a mystery for decades. The overall objective of this study is to investigate the molecular mechanism by which intra-luminal Ca2+ activates RyR2 and triggers spontaneous Ca2+ release, and to determine the role of spontaneous Ca2+ release in congenital diseases caused by mutations in skeletal ryanodine receptor (RyRl) and RyR2. A multi-disciplinary approach was applied to investigate the molecular mechanism underlying congenital skeletal muscle diseases associated with RyRl mutations and to identify the molecular determinant of SOICR.  Mutations in RyRl, which share a similar distribution with mutations in RyR2 in the linear sequence, have been found to be linked to malignant hyperthermia (MH) and central core disease (CCD). The disease-causing mutations in RyRl were systemically characterized. It was found that the naturally occurring mutations in RyRl cause MH by increasing the channel's sensitivity to luminal Ca2+ activation, resulting in a decreased threshold for spontaneous Ca2+ release. Dantrolene, the unique drug for treating the MH episode, acts by suppressing spontaneous Ca2+ release via RyRl mutants.  Since altered threshold for spontaneous Ca2+ release, which is dependent on the luminal Ca2+ sensitivity of the RyR channel, is a common feature of the disease-causing RyRl and RyR2 mutations, the molecular determinant of the lurninal Ca2 sensing of RyR2 was investigated. A luminal Ca2+ sensor in the helix-bundle crossing region of the RyR2 channel pore was identified. It was found that residue E4872 is the major determinant for luminal Ca2+ sensing of the RyR2 channel. Removing the negative charge from this residue abolished the luminal, but not cytosolic, Ca2+ activation of the channel. Introducing metal-binding histidines at this site converts RyR2 into a Ni2+ gated channel. Relocating the negative charge to the adjacent residue G4871 restored channel's sensitivity to luminal Ca2+ activation.  To further investigate the physiological and pathological significance of the luminal Ca2+ sensor, a knock-in mouse model harboring a luminal Ca2+-sensing mutation, E4872Q, was generated. It was found that the hearts from E4872Q+/- mice are resistant to SOICR and are completely protected against SOICR-evoked VTs. Thus, the RyR2 gate contains a store Ca2+ sensor that governs luminal Ca2+ regulation ofRyR2, SOICR, and SOICR-evoked VTs. This novel store-sensing gate is conserved in all RyRs and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptors, implying that this may be a common mode of Ca2+ release channel regulation.  Overall, this study advances our general understanding of the essential role of RyR2 in the initiation of SOI CR, and provides insight into the physiological and pathological significance of SOICR in the heart.


identifier: Howell, G. M. (1987). Glucocorticoid interactions with male rat liver nuclear envelope (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11188

format:
xxii, 381 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QP 572 G54 H68 1988
Glucocorticoids - Physiological effects
Glucocorticoids - Receptors
Nuclear membranes
Liver

abstract: Bibliography: p. 328-377.


identifier: Malloy-Miller, T. (1985). An Examination of handwriting problem subtypes (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21162

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

subject: LB 1590 M34 1986

subject: Penmanship

subject: Learning disabilities

subject: Learning disabled children - Alberta - Calgary

abstract: Bibliography: p. 85-89.


identifier: Parajuli, A. (2010). Scheduling to Optimize Due Date Performance under Uncertainty of Processing Times (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18045

contributor:
Bischak, Diane
Enns, Van

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 119-122

abstract: This thesis contributes to the theoretical and practical aspects of scheduling research. It is dedicated to the analysis of scheduling a set of jobs on a single machine when the jobs have uncertain processing times and conformance to the due date is the performance objective. The findings reveal that scheduling based on the point estimates of the processing times, when times are actually uncertain, may not lead to an optimal job sequence. As well, the decisions as to when each job should start on the machine may not be optimal. These decisions are important when costs are associated with both early and tardy completion of jobs. A stochastic scheduling methodology, based on sampling using simulation and optimization using evolutionary search, has been introduced. Results and behaviour have been evaluated and compared with single-machine deterministic scheduling, based on optimization using point estimates. Furthermore, the methodology has also been extended to the two-machine flow shop problem. Results confirm performance improvement using stochastic scheduling.


identifier: Roettger, E. L. (2009). A cubic extension of the lucas fuctions (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2552

title: A cubic extension of the lucas fuctions

contributor:
Williams, Hugh C.
Muller, S.

format:
vi, 218 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 207-218


identifier: Buck, M. L. (1990). The Spiritual dimension of the struggle of Marian Engel's heroines to shape their lives toward wholeness (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/289

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

subject: Engel, Marian, 1933-1985 - Characters

subject: Engel, Marian, 1933-1985 - Criticism and interpretation

abstract: Bibliography: p. 171-178.


identifier: Zhang, K. (2017). Effects of Nanopores on Carbon Dioxide Enhanced Oil Recovery in Tight Oil Reservoirs (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25829

contributor:
Chen, Zhangxing (John)
Azaiez, Jalel
Chen, Shengnan
Eaton, David W. S.
Patil, Shirish L.

subject:
Engineering--Petroleum
Nanopore
CO2
Tight Oil
Miscibility
Enhance Oil Recovery

abstract:
Horizontal well drilling with multi-stage hydraulic fracturing is mainly applied in tight oil exploitation. In some tight carbonate reservoirs like Pekisko, acidizing is applied. The primary recovery factor, however, remains below 10% even with advanced technologies. Water flooding has also been proposed for tight oil development, but water can form a membrane up to 43 nm, which tremendously hinders water injectivity. A CO2 miscible process seems a promising technique to enhance tight oil recovery.
The mechanism of CO2-oil miscibility is the separation of oil molecules by the CO2 introduced; van der Waals forces that hold the oil molecules together need to be overcome. The process is similar to the vaporization of a liquid. The energy added into the liquid is used to overcome the van der Waals forces that hold the molecules of the liquid together, separate the liquid molecules and split them into the gas phase.
In a nanoscale pore medium, variations in molecular orientation and molecules arrangement result in an alteration in the van der Waals forces, thereby creating unique thermal dynamic properties. These contribute to changes in CO2-oil miscibility compared to that in conventional reservoirs. At present, no systematical study addresses CO2-oil miscibility in nanopores.
To unlock the mysteries of CO2 in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in nanopores, the interactions between nanopores and molecules are studied using armchair, a zig-zag carbon nanotube, cubic shape smooth and rough nano-channels, and nano-channels with a functional group OH. The molecules trajectory and potential energy can be recorded by molecular dynamics simulations. The CO2-oil miscibility in nanopores is further presented including phase equilibrium, vaporizing and condensing drive, immiscible and miscible processes, and solubility parameters. The nanopore effect can be applied in screening candidate reservoirs for CO2 flooding and in selecting CO2 parameters by reservoir simulations.
The thesis can be very revealing to researchers in the area of CO2-oil miscibility in nanopores.


identifier: Penner, E. (1973). Social dimensions of learning and teaching behaviors in self-contained and open area learning environments (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14909

format:
ix, 124 leaves : ill. 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
LB 1029 O6 P44 1973 Microfiche
Open plan schools

abstract: Bibliography: p. 85-93.


identifier: Juschka, B. B. (1990). Giftedness and the neuropsychology of artistic abilities	: development of visuographic skills by a (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22576

format:
xxii, 552 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: Alberta - Calgary. University - Students

subject: Alberta - Calgary - Schools. Public - Students

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 489-511.
offsite


identifier: Winkelmans, P. T. (2014). High School Principal and Student Power Relationships When Students Choose Distance Education Courses (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26365

subject:
Education--Secondary
Foucault
distance education
Principals
Alberta
choice
power
Case Study
Servant Leadership
students

abstract:
This mixed methods study explains how principals of conventional high schools in Alberta, Canada responded in an educational context where students over the age of 16 did not require their principals’ approval to enroll in external distance education courses.  The research questions address this through power relations between principals and students, as manifested by what principals and students said and did in this context.  Foucault’s post-structuralist framework of disciplinary, governmentality, and pastoral power techniques provided the theoretical framework for analyzing discursive and nondiscursive practices.  Disciplinary power has productive subjects as its focus.  Governmentality embodies ways in which states control individuals by dispersing power among populations.  The focus of pastoral power is the ethical development of subjects.
The initial subjects were 87 Alberta high school principals that completed survey questions capturing demographic data, servant leadership characteristics, and distance education perspectives.  Survey results assisted in identifying nine principals that constituted cases in a multiple-case study.  The principal and a student at each school participated in interviews that provided primary data.  Foucault’s theoretical framework offered 31 power techniques as factors for coding interviews.
This study found that the nine principals tended to be conveyors of power, primarily through disciplinary and governmentality techniques.  These techniques manifested through three dominant practices: (1) institutionalizing access to distance education courses through the school; (2) supporting course and program choice to increase graduation rates, keep students busy, earn credit funding from the province, and address the life and learning needs of specific students; and (3) assigning students to the classroom option, except in special situations, if both distance education and classroom options were available.
The nine students in this study tended to constitute themselves as targets of disciplinary and pastoral power.  In the context of distance education course choice, three practices were found to operate synergistically on students: (1) the province, through the school, offered numerous approved programs and choices; (2) students chose classroom and distance education programs or courses they needed or that represented interests; and (3) the school accommodated special life circumstances or learning requirements through classroom and distance education offerings.


identifier: Lorenzetti, D. L. (2016). Faculty Mentorship: A Comparative Case Study of Factors Associated with Academic Career Mentoring Programs (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26156

contributor:
Beran, Tanya NA
Oddone Paolucci, Elizabeth
Casebeer, Ann Louise
Hayden, Katharine Alix
Lashewicz, Bonnie Mylinda

subject:
Education--Adult and Continuing
Mentorship
Professional Development
Faculty development

abstract:
Informal mentoring has long been a means of facilitating the transfer of knowledge, skills, and experience from senior to junior faculty. Although many continue to benefit from these relationships, others report that they lack mentorship. Formal mentoring programs are structured interventions designed to provide equitable access to mentorship. While previous research suggests that such programs can further professional development and career outcomes in academia, few studies have examined those factors which may impact on the success of these initiatives. The purpose of this dissertation study was to enhance conceptual understanding of faculty-to-faculty mentorship by exploring how academics perceive their roles, benefit from, and are challenged by their participation in formal programs.
I employed a comparative qualitative dual case study approach to conduct an in-depth examination of the faculty mentoring experience. Faculty mentorship was explored against the backdrop of two emerging programs at the University of Calgary (Alberta, Canada): one a functional dyadic structure, the other a peer group model. This research was informed by data from 23 semi-structured interviews, program documentation, and observational field notes.
Faculty share many similar beliefs, and concerns, with respect to mentorship, and their participation in, and satisfaction with, formal mentoring programs. Chief among these are an intrinsic belief in comfort, safety, and trust as innate attributes of mentorship, and an awareness that formal programs may do little to support the development of that depth of intimacy and trust that faculty associate with these relationships.
While faculty appear to view mentorship as an inherent good, tensions can arise when they feel unprepared, and unsupported, in their efforts to engage in these relationships. In this study, I found that a lack of training, clear expectations, and dedicated time were key barriers to mentorship participation. My analysis further revealed that organizational cultures and priorities can influence attitudes towards, and participation in, these relationships. Efforts to address these educational, program-level, and organizational impediments may enable faculty to derive greater benefit from these experiences. Finally, my analysis of study findings informed the development of a best-practice framework for conceptualizing the design, implementation, and evaluation of faculty mentorship programs.


identifier: Godha, S. (2006). Performance evaluation of low cost MEMS-based IMU integrated with GPS for land vehicle navigation application (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/452

format:
xix, 210 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 197-205
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Patel, A. (1997). Physiological effects of Bradykinin in conscious lambs: is there a maturational difference? (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18680

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

subject:
QP609 .K3 P38 1997
Bradykinin.
Kallikrein.
Kidneys - Physiology

abstract: Bibliography: p. 75-85


identifier: Vukatana, E. (2013). Early Inductive Reasoning: Examining 11-Month-Olds' Abilities (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25768

subject:
Cognitive
Developmental
Early Inductive Reasoning
Categorization

abstract: Induction is a fundamental aspect of human learning and reasoning, allowing individuals to generalize beyond what is known to new instances and situations. The present studies investigated inductive reasoning in 11-month-olds. In three experiments, infants were familiarized with animal-sound pairings (e.g., Animal1 [red]-Sound1). Following familiarization, infants’ acquisition of the original pairing and their ability to generalize the sound property to a new member of the familiar category (e.g., Animal2 [blue]-Sound1) were assessed. The results revealed that infants acquired the original animal-sound pairing, but did not generalize the sound property to a new member of a familiar category. Thus, infants formed one-to-one animal-sound mappings, but did not show evidence of category-based inferences.


identifier: Sinclair, L. T. (1999). L'integration d'internet en francais langue seconde (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21785

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

subject:
P118.2 .S56 1999
Second language acquisition
French language - Study and teaching
Internet in education

abstract: Bibliography: p. 112-121.