identifier: Bassyouni, S. (1996). Implementing constructive schema evolution for ODE (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21619

format:
ii <vii>, 217 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: QA 76.64 B36 1996

subject: Object-oriented programming (Computer science)

subject: Object-oriented databases

subject: System design

abstract: Bibliography: p. 213-217.


identifier: Muir, J. D. (1980). Dependency and autonomy: a case study using the resource dependency perspective (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23947

publisher:
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
viii, 181 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

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

subject:
HD 38 M83 1980 Fiche
Industrial organization
Organizational behavior
Decision-making

abstract: Bibliography: p. 177-181.


identifier: Moodley, R. D. (1997). Producer price relationships during the implementation of the Canada-United States trade agreement of 1989 (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21738

format:
x, 92 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HF1766 .M67 1997
Free trade
Protectionism.
Consumer price indexes.

abstract: Bibliography: p. 89-92


identifier: Nicholls, E. L. (1988). Marine vertebrates of the Pembina member of the Pierre Shale (Campanian, upper cretaceous) of Manitoba and their significance to the biogeography of the Western Interior Seaway (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11742

format:
xvii, 317 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QE 721.2 F6 N53 1988
Animals, Fossil - Manitoba
Marine fauna - Manitoba

abstract: Bibliography: p. 259-286.

abstract:
The Pembina Member of the Pierre Shale is a black, carbonaceous shale interbedded with seams of bentonite. Lateral continuity of bentonite beds demonstrates a correlation with the Sharon Springs Member of the Pierre Shale and the Baculites obtusus ammonite zone of late Early Campanian age. Lithologic and taphonomic studies suggest that the Pembina was deposited in quiet water, below wave base and that the sediment/water interface was probably anoxic.
A large assemblage of marine vertebrate fossils has been collected from the Pembina. These have been salvaged from bentonite mines along the Manitoba Escarpment and are housed in the Morden and District Museum. High numerical abundance and disarticulation of specimens suggest that the Pembina vertebrate assemblage represents an attritional fauna, accumulated over long periods of slow sedimentation rates. No stratigraphic or geographic distributional patterns are evident within the assemblage, and it is treated as a single faunal aggregate.
The Pembina vertebrate fauna is described and compared with other Early Campanian marine vertebrate faunas from the Western Interior Seaway. Mosasaurs and birds account for more than half the Pembina fauna, with Platecarpus and Hesperornis being the dominant genera. Diversity within the mosasaur component of the fauna is low, with 83% of the generically identified specimens being Platecarpus. The first North American record of Hainosaurus is reported in the Pembina, and a new species, Hainosaurus pembinensis, is represented. Plesiosaurs (primarily Trinacromerum) are common in the Pembina, and turtles and sharks are rare components of the fauna.
Biogeographical hypotheses concerning the distribution of marine vertebrates in the Late Cretaceous Western Interior Seaway are tested by comparing Early Campanian vertebrate faunas spanning the seaway. The following five faunas are considered - the Anderson River, the Pembina, the Sharon Springs, the Niobrara and the Mooreville. The distributional patterns that emerge from these comparisons do not appear to be the result of temporal factors, as identical patterns are observed in a direct comparison of the contemporaneous Pembina and Sharon Springs faunas. These comparisons do not support the hypothesis that local environmental conditions (other than latitude) were of critical importance in determining tetrapod distributions throughout the seaway. The comparisons do support the hypothesis of separate northern and southern biotic subprovinces within the Western Interior Seaway, each with its own distinctive fauna. Latitudinal diversity gradients within marine tetrapod faunas are demonstrated both within the Western Interior Seaway as a whole, and within each biotic subprovince.


identifier: Ross, A. N. (2010). Yoga for prostate cancer survivors (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3698

title: Yoga for prostate cancer survivors

publisher:
Kinesiology
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 108-117


identifier: Hanna, M. A. (2011). Integrated cost-schedule framework for the development of epc project execution plans and work packages (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3956

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 294-311

abstract: Some pages are in colour.

abstract: This thesis cannot be digitized due to a lack of ethics approval.  A letter stating this is available in the appendix and with the original Partial Copyright Licence.


identifier: Ferland, R. (1984). Terrain correction for gravity measurements (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15199

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

subject:
QB 334 F47 1986
Gravity - Measurement

abstract: Bibliography: 107-111.


identifier: Lissel, S. L. (2001). Behavior and design of CFRP post-tensioned masonry diaphragm walls (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/10893

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 146-160.


identifier: Pfister, K. (2019). Helmet Use Among Skiers and Snowboarders in Southern Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Cumming School of Medicine
University of Calgary

contributor:
Hagel, Brent Edward
Nettel-Aguirre, Alberto
Emery, Carolyn A.

subject: Epidemiology

abstract: Skiing and snowboarding are among the most popular winter activities in Canada. Unfortunately, many injuries occur in these activities, including severe injuries often involving the head, which can result in death. These injuries, particularly severe head or brain injuries, are an important burden on the health care system, and may be prevented by encouraging helmet use. Helmet effectiveness is well established, but there are little recent data on ski and snowboard helmet prevalence at ski areas in southern Alberta, with no published reports on correct helmet fit. This study determined the prevalence of helmet use and correct helmet use at a single ski area in Southern Alberta and examined the factors associated with helmet use and correct fit. Information on helmet use and correct use, as well as environmental and behavioural characteristics was collected at the base of the ski hill by both interviewing and observing participants. Age (<18 years old), skiing/snowboarding with companions, and skiing/snowboarding with companions also wearing helmets increased the likelihood of each wearing a helmet and wearing a helmet correctly. The protective effect of helmets in skiers and snowboarders has been demonstrated convincingly. The education and promotion of helmet use and correct helmet use is paramount in reducing the risk of head injuries among skiers and snowboarders. Our findings will inform participants, parents, members of the ski-snowboard industry, and the stakeholders that seek to influence them to improve the safety of skiers and snowboarders of all ages.


identifier: Alcantara, J. (2003). The use of plant oilbodies as an antigen production and delivery system (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16588

format:
xxiii, 284 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2003 A435

abstract: Bibliography: p. 274-284


identifier: Patterson, J. G. (1981). Amer Lake: an Aphebian fold and thrust complex (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23383

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

relation: Additional Copy: QE 196 K4 P36 1981G Geology

subject: QE 196 K4 P36 1981

subject: Geology - Northwest Territories - Amer Lake area

subject: Folds (Geology)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 98-106.

abstract: Maps and cross sections have been digitized.  CD has been added to thesis and images attached to description.

abstract: "Geological Cross Section Parallel to the D2 Fold Axis" is missing from thesis.


identifier: Vitale, G. (2013). Iron Silicate Nano-Crystals as Potential Catalysts or Adsorbents for Heavy Hydrocarbons Upgrading (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26674

publisher:
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

subject:
Chemistry--Inorganic
Materials Science
Engineering--Petroleum
Aegirine
Hydrothermal Synthesis
Bitumen upgrading
Pyroxene
Hydrocracking

abstract:
The depletion of light oil sources, the increase of fuel demands, as well as the increase of oil prices have motivated the acceleration in the exploitation of heavy oil and bitumen sources; however, the necessity for a reduction in the environmental footprint of upgrading processes is a must. This gives rise to produce research on alternate ways for bitumen recovery and upgrading in the reservoir to increase the sustainability of heavy oil and bitumen exploitation. One possible way is by injection of nano-materials into the reservoir that can act as catalysts or adsorbents to accomplish the in situ upgrading task. This approach must comply with the need to prepare environmentally-friendly, as well as commercially and economically feasible catalysts for the in situ upgrading application.
Aegirine [NaFeSi2O6] is a pyroxene mineral that could be used as catalyst for in situ upgrading applications, however, a suitable synthesis method (commercially feasible) would have to be developed. In this work, Aegirine was successfully prepared in nano-crystalline sizes with a novel and easy synthesis path under similar conditions to those employed for commercial zeolites. Nano-Aegirine materials showed high surface areas and superficial ionic exchange properties which allows surface modification to introduce Brønsted acid sites. The synthesis method permits the incorporation of zirconium into the structure, which modifies the material’s catalytic properties. Methylcyclohexane hydrocracking was carried out with the novel materials, and the protonic-zirconium-doped form showed 5 times more activity than the protonic-nano-Aegirine without zirconium at 673 K. Phenol hydroxylation with hydrogen peroxide at room temperature also can be accomplished with the novel materials.

abstract: 12 months


identifier: Nzojibwami, V. (2009). Creating space: how mormon women reconcile their feminist attitudes within a patriarchal religion (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2743

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 92-99

abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate how Mormon women reconcile their feminist attitudes within a patriarchal religion. Thirteen women from six different cities across Canada and the United States were interviewed. The qualitative approach of heuristic selfsearch inquiry was used to analyze the data. The findings suggest that the experience of being a Mormon feminist is a complex one due to its paradoxical nature. The overarching method of reconciliation includes the ability to create a personal space in the midst of those paradoxes. The main methods of reconciliation include: ( 1) treating the patriarchal system as peripheral to one's faith, spiritual development and personal relationship with God, (2) reconstructing an idiosyncratic understanding of Mormon theology that better fits with one's feminist beliefs, and (3) taking some form of action to move beyond the patriarchal structure and foster personal empowerment. Implications for counselling are considered.


identifier: De Vlaming, R. J. (1975). Analysis of poetry teaching practices in grade five (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20799

format:
xi, 180 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
PN 1101 V58 1975 Microfiche
Poetry - Study and teaching
Language Arts (Elementary)
Creative writing (Elementary education)
Grade Five students

abstract: Bibliography: p. 149-159.


identifier: Wang, C. (2006). Computational geometry methods in fingerprint identification (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/46

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 109-116


identifier: Kohut, I. (1977). Contribution of Donald H. Cameron to adult education (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13966

format:
vii, 78 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
LB 775 C62 K6 1977 Microfiche
Cameron, Donald H.
Banff School of Fine Arts
Adult education - Canada

abstract: Bibliography: p. 72-78.


identifier: Helwig, E. D. (1989). Inhibition of phospholipase A2 (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21108

title: Inhibition of phospholipase A2

format:
xix, 191 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QP 609 P553 H44 1989
Phospholipase A2 - Research

abstract: Bibliography: p. 180-191.


identifier: Wood, A. L. (2007). Icity: public space v2.0 (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1577

title: Icity: public space v2.0

publisher:
Environmental Design
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 98-101
Pages are in colour.


identifier: Robinson, J. W. (1980). A physiological exploration of empathy (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12267

title: A physiological exploration of empathy

format:
vii, 68 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
BF 575 E55 R62 1980 Fiche
Empathy
Psychology, Physiological

abstract: Bibliography: p. 64-68.


identifier: Howard, M. (1994). A structural and content analysis of stories told by aggressive and normal boys (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17282

format:
xi, 99 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
BF 723 S74 H68 1994
Storytelling ability in children
Cognitive styles in children
Child psychology
Aggressiveness (Psychology) in children
Children - Language

abstract: Bibliography: p. 89-99.


identifier: James, T. N. (1987). Social and psychological aspects of Prader-Willi syndrome (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12655

format:
xvi, 285 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: RJ 520 P7 J35 1987

subject: Prader-Willi syndrome - Social aspects

subject: Prader-Willi syndrome - Psychological aspects

abstract: Bibliography: p. 256-270.


identifier: Tay-Uyboco, J. S. (1994). The actions of thrombin receptor-derived peptides and other vascular agonists on the human placental vaculature (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18917

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

subject:
QP 93.5 T39 1994
Thrombin
Placenta - Blood vessels
Peptides

abstract: Bibliography: p. 139-152.


identifier: Harbeck, M. A. (1984). Text-reader mismatch: an analysis of four primary grades' reading series for prior knowledge required of native ESL students (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16895

format:
ix, 145 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: LB 1573 H277 1986

subject: Reading (Elementary)

subject: Indians of North America

subject: Socially handicapped children - Education - Reading

abstract: Bibliography: p. 139-145.


identifier: Greenfield, J. E. (1997). Environmental audits for agriculture (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18807

title: Environmental audits for agriculture

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

subject: S 589.75m G74 1996

subject: Agricultural pollution

subject: Agriculture - Environmental aspects - Alberta

abstract: Bibliography: p. 158-172.


identifier: Pourmohammadi Fallah, H. (2020). Role of GnIH and GnRH in Paracrine Control of Gametogenesis in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Science
University of Calgary

contributor:
Habibi, Hamid R.
Habibi, Hamid R.
Syme, Douglas A.
Thundathil, Jacob C,
Kastelic, John P.
Wiseman, Steve B.

subject:
GnIH
GnRH2
GnRH3
Spermatogenesis
Oocyte maturation
FSH
GnRH
GVBD
germinal vesicle breakdown
Testis
Testosterone
Ovary
Paracrine
Autocrine
salmon GnRH
Spermatid (SPD)
Spermatocyte (SPC)
Spermatozoa (SPZ)
Spermatogonia
Flow cytometry
Flutamide (FLU)
Follicle-stimulating hormone
Fsh
hCG
histology
human chorionic gonadotropin
LH
zebrafish (Danio rerio)
caspase-3
chicken GnRH-II
salmon GnRH
BrdU
morphometric
Physiology

abstract: Control of gonadal function is multifactorial and involves a number of hypothalamic, hypophyseal, and peripheral hormones. It is well established that hypothalamic GnRH (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone) and GnIH (Gonadotropin-Inhibitory Hormone) are key peptides involved in the neuroendocrine control of gonadal function. However, the role of GnRH and GnIH as paracrine regulators of testicular and ovarian function has not been fully investigated. Variants of GnIH and GnRH peptides have been discovered in different vertebrates, including teleost. In addition, the presence of GnRH and GnIH receptors in extra-pituitary organs, including gonads, has been demonstrated in various species. The existence of GnRH and GnIH peptides and their receptors in the testis and ovary suggest a potential for paracrine/autocrine roles of these peptides in the control of reproduction. However, information on the physiological significance of locally produced GnRH and GnIH is rather limited, and much less is known regarding the extra-pituitary actions of these peptides. The main goal of my thesis was to study the role of zebrafish GnIH (zGnIH) and GnRH peptides, which are locally produced in the gonads, in the regulation of basal and gonadotropin hormone (GTH)-induced spermatogenesis and final oocyte maturation in zebrafish, in vitro. The findings highlight the presence of GnIH and GnRH gonadal peptides and their receptors in zebrafish (Danio rerio) and provide strong evidence for direct actions of these hormones at the level of gonads. Treatment of testicular tissue with zGnIH at the lower concentrations tested, inhibited gonadotropin-induced spermatids/spermatozoa (SPD/SPZ) production ex vivo. However, at the highest concentration, zGnIH increased the basal number of SPD/SPZ and showed a paradoxical effect. The effect of zGnIH on testosterone and haploid cell production was blocked in the presence of flutamide (FLU) androgen receptor antagonist. A number of transcripts were also measured to better understand zGnIH mechanisms of action on zebrafish spermatogenesis. Further analysis of paracrine actions of zGnIH on earlier stages of spermatogenesis demonstrated that a lower concentration of zGnIH significantly decreases caspase-3 activity and changes the proliferative activity of spermatogonia cells. It was also found that zGnIH at all concentrations tested inhibits both human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (hCG) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)-induced spermatogenesis. With respect to GnRH peptides, both native isoforms (GnRH2 & GnRH3) stimulated basal spermatogenesis by increasing numbers of type A undifferentiated spermatogonia, spermatozoa, and testosterone release, and GnRH2 exerted higher relative activity than GnRH3. Also, two GnRH isoforms were found to have different effects on Fsh and hCG-induced response depending on stages of spermatogenesis and concentration of peptides. In studies regarding final oocyte maturation, treatment of the late-vitellogenic ovarian follicles with GnRH and GnIH in isolation stimulated germinal vesicle break down (GVBD) in vitro. GnRH treatment increased caspase-3 activity, while GnIH treatment showed a protective effect on the late-vitellogenic follicles. GnRH and GnIH treatments were found to have similar effects on the hCG-induced resumption of meiosis while showed different effects on caspase-3 activity. Further, the interaction of GnRH and GnIH peptides in the absence and presence of hCG provides strong support for the hypothesis that gonadal GnRH and GnIH, in addition to gonadotropins are key components involved in final oocyte maturation in zebrafish. The findings in this thesis indicate that locally produced zGnIH and GnRH are important components of the complex multifactorial system that regulates gametogenesis in zebrafish in a paracrine manner.


identifier: Faghfor Maghrebi, M. A. (2016). A Novel Collapsing Response Mediator Protein 2 Binding Domain for Kinesin Light Chain 3 (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24929

contributor:
van der Hoorn, Franciscus A.
Dobrinski, Ina
Thundathil, Jacob Chacko
Lee, Ki-Young

subject:
Biology
Biology--Cell
Biology--Molecular
Biochemistry
Primary Cilia
Spermatids
CRMP2
Kinesin Light Chain
KLC3
Collapsin Response Mediator Protein
KLC1
Microtubule
Mitochondria
Tubulin

abstract: Significant similarity exists between primary cilia and sperm flagella. Both contain an axoneme and both require presence of ODF2. Therefore, primary cilia can be used as a partial model to study the assembly of sperm flagella. Recently, we have shown that Collapsin Response Mediator Protein 2 is required for ciliogenesis, localizes to the basal body, and can be transported into the primary cilium, however, the involved mechanism is not clear, but was proposed to involve kinesin proteins. KLC3 is the only known kinesin light chain expressed in elongating spermatids that develop the flagellum. In this study, we investigated the expression of CRMP2 in mouse testis and we studied if CRMP2 and KLC3 interact. We observed CRMP2 mRNA expression in testis, along with expression of the other family members CRMP1, CRMP3 and CRMP4. CRMP2 protein localized in elongating spermatids to the neck region containing the centrioles, structures that also form the basal body. We show interaction of KLC3 and CRMP2 in cell culture and discovered that the interaction requires a sequence of CRMP2 different from that which is known to bind KLC1. We also show that KLC3 expression can change the localization of CRMP2 from one associated with microtubules to one associated with complexes of KLC3 and mitochondria. Our study suggests a role for CRMP2 in the elongating spermatid.


identifier: Rothfels, M. (1981). Coexistence of the red-tailed and Swainson's hawks in southern Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11965

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

subject:
QL 696 A2 R66 1983
Red-tailed hawk
Swainson's hawk

abstract: Bibliography: p. 139-145.


identifier: Foran, M. M. (1981). The civic corporation and urban growth: Calgary, 1884 - 1930 (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11732

format:
xi, 413 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: JS 1731 F468 1983

subject: Calgary (Alta.) - Politics and government - History

subject: Municipal government - Alberta - Calgary - History

subject: Calgary (Alta.) - Economic conditions - History

abstract: Bibliography: p. 373-389.


identifier: Hackman, R. L. (1998). Soil erosion and nutrient dynamics in tropical mahogany (swietenia macrophylla) and acacia (acacia mangium) forest plantations of the caratal watershed, st. vincent, west indies (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16202

format:
xi, 167 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: SD390.43 .S25 H33 1998

subject: Forest soils--Effect of rain and rainfall on--Saint Vincent.

subject: Soil erosion--Saint Vincent--Prevention.

subject: Soil conservation--Saint Vincent.

subject: Hydrology, Forest--Saint Vincent.

subject: Plant-soil relationships--Saint Vincent.

abstract: Bibliography: p. 140-146.


identifier: Salas Santa, M. L. (2017). Mechanistic Simulation of Solvent-aided Gravity Drainage of Bitumen (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26870

contributor:
Hassanzadeh, Hassan
Moore, Robert
Nassar, Nashaat

subject:
Engineering--Chemical
Engineering--Petroleum
Gravity drainage
Solvent-aided processes
Non-isothermal gravity drainage
Isothermal gravity drainage
Scaling oil recovery

abstract:
The injection of solvent is an alternative method for recovering heavy oil and bitumen to reduce the viscosity and density of the bitumen. In this study, solvent assisted thermal gravity drainage is modelled in CMG STARS using propane as the solvent. First, the modeling of thermosphysical properties of bitumen and propane mixture was performed. Then, a highly refined and simple mechanistic model was constructed and validated. The parameters of the model were defined to enable the numerical model for pure mass and heat transfer as well as coupled heat and mass transfer processes.

Three mechanistic cases were studied including isothermal gravity drainage, non-isothermal gravity drainage, and solvent-aided non-isothermal gravity drainage. Also, three groups were defined to obtain a better understanding of the effect of the bitumen properties and the relative permeability curves on the drainage process. Group 1 with low initial bitumen viscosity, Group 2 with high initial bitumen viscosity, and for Group 3 with different relative permeability models were studied. Fine grid numerical simulations demonstrated extensive fingering during the drainage process and the need for fine grid numerical simulations to ensure accurate capturing the physics of gravity drainage. Scaling relations were developed to describe the rate of oil drainage as a function governing dimensionless groups. For the isothermal gravity drainage, the presence of the solvent (propane) and its molecular diffusion into bitumen was found to play a critical role in reducing the viscosity and density of the bitumen leading to gravity drainage of bitumen.


identifier: Walsh, J.-L. A. (2020). Connections First: Community perceptions of social connections (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Tough, Suzanne C.
McDonald, Sheila W.
Patten, Scott B.

subject:
Individual and Family Studies
Sociology--Theory and Methods
Urban and Regional Planning
Public Health
Psychology--Social

abstract: Introduction: Community-based social connections and natural supports promote well-being in children and youth, and their families. Natural supports are informal reciprocal connections that consist of close relationships with friends and family, and broader associations, including neighbours, organizations and local businesses. Similarly to social connections, natural supports aim to create supportive and healthy environments with an emphasis on locality. This study investigated how urban communities are working to promote natural supports to address vulnerability. Methods: Using classical grounded theory, community champions were interviewed regarding their knowledge and perceptions of natural supports strategies, and key facilitators and barriers. Categories, themes and sub-themes were identified, and a theory emerged. Results: The overarching theory that emerged to advance natural supports strategies in urban community settings was: Building a community’s ability to shift from disconnected to naturally supportive to empower residents and families: the need for action to accelerate connection and asset development. Community connectors and assets facilitate natural supports strategies and social connections within urban community settings. Limited access to space, and difficulties recruiting and retaining volunteers were identified barriers. Conclusion: The findings of this study enable knowledge users, such as planners and policy-makers, to optimally invest and develop community natural supports strategies to enhance social connections and remediate vulnerability for children and youth, and their families. Future directions of this study include implementation and evaluation of natural supports strategies within communities.


identifier: Ellis, J. (2017). Mapping Groundwater Discharges to Rivers near Oil Sands Projects (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26830

contributor:
Jasechko, Scott
Marshall, Shawn
Cooke, Colin

subject:
Geochemistry
Hydrology
Oil sands
groundwater
water resources
water qualitye
river
isotope

abstract: Groundwater discharges in the western Canadian oil sands region impact river water quality. Mapping groundwater discharges into rivers in the oil sands region is important to ensure wastewater and steam injections remain sequestered, rather than eventually resurfacing. Saline springs comprised of Pleistocene-aged glacial meltwater enter regional rivers, but their spatial distribution has not been mapped comprehensively. Here we show substantial increases in salinity along three major rivers as they flow through the Athabasca Oil Sands Region adjacent to many active oil sands projects. Major ion concentrations and isotope (2H/1H, 18O/16O, 87Sr/86Sr) compositions suggest that increases in river water salinities are caused by saline groundwater discharges from Cretaceous or Devonian aquifers. These regional subsurface-to-surface connections signify that injected wastewater or steam may potentially resurface in the future, emphasizing the critical import of mapping groundwater flows to understand present-day streamflow quality and to predict potential for injected fluids to resurface.


identifier: Bengiamin, N. N. (1979). Multilevel control of large-scale interconnected power systems (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24140

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

subject:
TK 447 B44 1979 Microfiche
Interconnected electric utility systems
Electric power systems

abstract: Bibliography: p. 131-138.


identifier: Mushule, N. K. (1990). Evaluation of recycled asphalt pavements in cold climates (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17214

publisher:
Engineering
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject:
TE 275 M88 1990
Pavements, Asphalt - Recycling

abstract: Bibliography: p. 109-113.


identifier: Hill, C. (2022). Development of Lattice-Augmented Fuels for Hybrid Rocket Applications (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary

contributor:
Johansen, Craig
Cantwell, Brian
Du, Ke
Mahnipey, Nader
Martinuzzi, Robert
Wood, David

subject:
hybrid rocket
propulsion
combustion
Engineering--Aerospace

abstract: Hybrid rocket propulsion systems, which utilize a solid fuel and liquid oxidizer, are among the safest and simplest rocket propulsion systems that can be developed. Despite these attractive qualities, the commercialization of the technology has been slow due to difficulties associated with scaling designs from lab-scale demonstration motors to functional propulsion systems for launch vehicles. The introduction of liquefying solid fuels, such as paraffin wax, have helped overcome some of the scaling issues traditionally associated with hybrid rockets, but a number of key challenges relating to combustion efficiency and the structural properties of wax-based fuels remain. The current work explores these challenges through the use of an additively-manufactured lattice embedded within the fuel grain. A novel process of generating three-dimensional gyroid surfaces with the desired properties has been developed that allows for lattices to be manufactured using fused deposition modeling (FDM) from a variety of thermoplastics. The application of lattice-augmented fuels to hybrid rocket systems at a number of scales is considered. An extensive series of tests were conducted on an optically accessible slab burner to characterize the regression characteristics of lattice augmented fuels. Lattice-augmented fuels were also demonstrated at a larger scale using a 4-kN nitrous oxide/paraffin hybrid rocket motor. Studies at this scale analyzed the regression rate of the fuel as well as methods of improving the combustion efficiency. A passive mixing device located in the combustion chamber was used to improve the combustion efficiency of the wax-based fuel by over 40%. Finally, lattice-augmented fuels were demonstrated in-flight during a series of sounding rocket flights which compared the performance of non-augmented to augmented fuels. The thesis has shown that the proposed strategy for improving wax-based fuels using lattice-augmentation performs well across a number of motor scales and can be successfully applied to an operational hybrid rocket system.


identifier: Giordano, R. (1995). The social construction of moral discourse (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24007

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

subject: BJ 1012 G54 1995

subject: Ethics

subject: Moral development

subject: Conversation analysis

subject: Social psychology - Moral and ethical aspects

subject: Kohlberg, Lawrence, 1927-

abstract: Bibliography: p. 97-103.


identifier: Crane-Kramer, G. M. (2000). The paleoepidemiological examination of treponemal infection and leprosy in medieval populations from northern Europe (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12209

creator: Crane-Kramer, Gillian Margaret Mountford

format:
xix, 487 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
RC201.45 .C73 2000
Syphilis - History
Leprosy - History
Treponematoses - Pathogenesis
Bones - Diseases
Paleopathology

abstract: Bibliography: p. 434-487.


identifier: Karim, M. (2017). Data Analytics for Optimized Matching in Software Development (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25515

subject:
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
Data Analytics
Matching Decision Problems
Software Development
Machine Learning

abstract:
Decision-making in various forms of software development is challenging, as the environment and context where decisions are made is complex, uncertain and/or dynamic. Because of the associated complexity, decision making based on prior experience and gut feelings often lead to sub-optimal decisions. Among the various decision-making activities, stakeholders often need to match one entity (e.g. software artifact, human resource) with another (e.g. human resource, software artifact).
Data analytics has the potential to generate insights, extract patterns and trends from data to guide the decision makers to make better and informed decisions under various complex decision scenarios involving matching.
     To prove the benefits of data analytics in matching, we have used five matching decision problems from open source, closed-source and crowdsourced software development context. First, with the use of predictive analytics, we have shown how the success and failure of crowd workers in a new task can be predicted by learning patterns from their and their competitors’ past behaviors. Based on the predicted success chance, we have also designed a task recommendation system to
prescribe best suited tasks to crowd workers (task-worker matching). Second, by integrating crowd workers’ learning preference with predictive analytics, we have demonstrated how task recommendations can be generated from historical data taking workers personal learning and earning goals into account. The conducted user evaluation shows very positive feedback about the usefulness of the recommendations. Third, we have designed a theme (semantic cohesiveness) based approach for feature-release matching to prescribe features for the next release of iterative and incremental software development, considering multiple objectives, constraints and stakeholders preference data. Fourth, we have presented a multi-objective developer-bug matching technique that can prescribe developers for a batch of bugs balancing bug fix time and bug fix cost utilizing data mined from version control repository. Finally, using textual data extracted from issue tracking systems,
we have proposed a collaborative filtering and bi-term topic modeling based recommendation system for tagging issues (tag-issue matching). The conducted quantitative and qualitative evaluation shows that data from various sources can be utilized for effective matching in various forms of software development.


identifier: Borowski, R. D. (1975). Gravity survey in the Mount Eisenhower area, Banff-Kootenay National Parks (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12602

format:
x, 125 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

relation: Additional Copy: QE 601 B65 1975G GEOLOGY

subject: QE 601 B65 1975 Microfiche

subject: Geology, Structural

subject: Gravity

subject: Geology - Alberta - Castle Mountain area

abstract: Bibliography: p. 102-105.


identifier: LeBlanc, A. J. (1989). Simulation, mediation, and transformation: a study of Derek Walcott's poetry (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19376

format:
vii, 295 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: PR 6045 A26 Z675 1989

subject: Walcott, Derek - Criticism and interpretation

abstract: Bibliography: p. 289-295.

abstract: Most critics approach Derek Walcott's poetry as the attempt of one individual to achieve a mature poetic style that is the equal of such canonized poets of the English literary tradition as Donne and T.S. Eliot. As a result, their assessment of Walcott's literary abilities often focuses exclusively on the role his particular personality plays In his work and on how that developing personality reflects his growth as an artist towards a stable subjectivity that they perceive to be characteristic of artistic mastery. This tendency to associate a stable personality with an accomplished artistry, however, compromises the preoccupation in Walcott's work, and in particular in his poetry, with how his own personality, the Caribbean cultural landscape, and the world political scene are characterized by conflict and contradiction. In this dissertation, I shall focus on how Walcott uses his poetry not as a means of stabilizing his personal identity but of establishing how conflicting personal and social elements can interact, undergo mediation, and become transformed without becoming subject to facile resolutions. In my first chapter, I discuss how Walcott grounds his poetry in a quest for an unfettered individuality that, following mainstream twentieth century poetic practice, rejects history and established literary practices for an 'elemental' poetry that is 'created out of nothing.' My second chapter, however, reveals that, in practice, Walcott's poetry actually exposes the unavoidability of a mediating artistry that is rooted in the fluctuations of history. The third and fourth chapters discuss how Walcott's tendency toward a use of artifice manifests itself in a fondness for the Gothic and for an allegorical rather than a realist literary practice. The fifth chapter illustrates how these characteristics of Walcott's poetry combine in an esthetic practice of simulation or displacing and destabilizing repetition that, resulting a collage-like artistic structure, encompasses and highlights the diversity of his artistic heritage. Throughout these first five chapters, I shall use Walcott's autobiographical long poem, Another Life to show how these characteristics operate in his poetry. The last four chapters of the dissertation concentrate on a close reading of Walcott's major poetry collections, revealing how his esthetic of simulation manifests itself in an increasingly complicated structure that brings diverse elements into relation with each other. Chapter Six -- focusing on one of Walcott's earliest and one of his most recent poems shows how his structuring impulse first manifested itself in a fondness for formalism that gradually evolves into a concern for the self-reflexive nature of poetry and language itself. Chapters Seven and Eight concentrate on how Walcott's tendency to highlight the interrelationships among distinct poems develops into a preoccupation with poetic sequence that becomes more deliberate as his poetic career advances. The concluding chapter examines two collections of his poetry from the 1980s as the culmination of his experiments with structure, carried out according to his artistic practice of simulation.


identifier: Schorn, R. G. (1996). Determination of efficient inflationary levels under various government policy perspectives (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22023

format:
vi, 114 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HJ 2351 S36 1996
Inflation (Finance) - Canada
Fiscal policy

abstract: Bibliography: p. 112-114.


identifier: Seibert, J. D. (2006). Classic Maya range structures and socio-political organization (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/858

format:
viii, 379 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 354-379

abstract: The focus of this study is an architectural and spatial analysis of three "range structures" from the Maya lowlands, two of which are located at Minanha, Cayo District, Belize, and one of which is located at N aachtun, Department of Peten, Guatemala. Range structures are long, multi-roomed buildings located adjacent to public locales such as plazas in a number of Maya centres. I suggest that these structures are loci for various public functions relating to the political administration of cities that they are a part of, including the receipt and administration of tribute, the administration of the internal affairs of the polity, meetings with foreign dignitaries and possibly relatively large scale gatherings such as feasts and political meetings. The analysis of these structures includes a discussion of architectural attributes, including the presence of benches, thrones and other architectural features, formal spatial analysis of the structures, using space syntax techniques, and comparison of these structures to contemporary artistic and epigraphic clues regarding structures function. The three structures that form the core of this study are compared to similar structures from other parts of the Classic Maya lowlands, in order to place the materials in a broader regional context, and to search for general trends in the morphology and spatial design of range structures in the Maya lowlands. The findings from this comparative exercise as well as the excavated materials are used, in turn to discuss their significance in relation to broader constructions of Classic Maya socio-political organization.


identifier: MacKenzie-Griffiths, C. G. (1997). The pregnant body: The pregnant passage in architecture, the architecture of the interval (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23919

format:
iv, 74 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 70-74


identifier: McEachern, J. (1976). Women and the professionalization of social work practice (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16427

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

subject:
HV 10.5 M33 1976 Microfiche
Social workers
Women - Employment
Social service

abstract: Bibliography: p. 143-149.


identifier: Truchon, W. (2011). Living space (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4277

title: Living space

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 63

abstract: Thesis is in colour.

abstract: Includes oversized pages.

abstract: This is a design option for a "living machine" to serve as a multi-family dwelling where natural systems coexist with the inhabitants and also provide subsistence services. This project intends to contribute to a sustainable paradigm required for an anticipated post-petroleum and post-suburb society. Among other practices it will embody still-emergent technologies of onsite power generation, urban agriculture, water resources management and waste management combined with live/work lifestyles and their vital interface with the urban context.


identifier: Saleh, M. (2014). The Evaluation of Conserved Amino Acids that Influence Polysubstrate Specificity in the Multidrug Resistance Transporter, EmrE (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28135

subject:
Genetics
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Multidrug Resistance
Multidrug transporter
Small Multidrug Resistance Proteins
EmrE
Site directed mutagenesis

abstract: The study of the molecular mechanism of substrate recognition/binding by multidrug resistance transporters has taken different approaches. I have utilized a PCR-driven site-directed mutagenesis analysis to alter conserved amino acid residues within the Escherichia coli small multidrug transporter, EmrE. The EmrE variants generated were further assessed for their resistance ability to 19 structurally different quaternary cationic compounds (QCC) using a high-throughput microtitre plate assay. The underlying hypothesis is that the mutation of conserved amino acids will alter the resistance profile of EmrE to structurally different QCC and identify the specificity of these residues to specific characteristic(s) of QCC. Based on 1,254 resistance profiles, the plasticity of EmrE binding pocket can be explained by the presence of conserved amino acid residues with different substrate preferences. The significance of studying EmrE is that it provides an excellent model for understanding the polysubstrate specificity on a molecular basis relatable to other major transporters.

abstract: 12 months


identifier: Deng, L. (2021). 3D Geomechanical Modeling of Shale Formations and its Application in Borehole Stabilization (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Chen, Zhangxing
Hu, Jinguang
Almao, Pedro R Pereira

subject: Borehole Simulation Model Shale Engineering Engineering--Petroleum

abstract: The issue of borehole instability as seen in shale formation drilling is a major problem currently facing the industry. In recent years, deep exploration and more intensive development of hard and brittle shale gas reservoirs has shown that borehole instability is a widely occurring issue present in this type of strata. Because of the high frequency of catastrophic failures that accompany drilling in shale, this is an important technical problem to be solved. Furthermore, as a result of the recent shale gas revolution in North America, there has been a focus on integrated innovations and the development of multi-disciplinary fields and multiple technologies related to exploitation of this resource. As part of this ongoing multi-disciplinary approach, the advanced development concept known as geological engineering integration has been put forward. Rooted in the study of geodynamics and aimed at the problem of borehole instability in shale formations, this study explores and develops concepts related to geomechanics, including well location optimization, well trajectory optimization, pre-drilling formation pressure prediction and well wall stability prediction techniques. The meticulous modeling of 3D geomechanics is of great significance to the study of regional borehole stability in a shale formation. Therefore, a geomechanical modeling method for shale formations and its field application in Indonesia's Oilfield A is demonstrated in this thesis. As part of this modeling, a detailed study on the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of shale in Oilfield A is carried out by laboratory mineral analysis, electron microscopy, cation exchange capacity and rock mechanics parameters. These experimental results form the cornerstone of the 3D geomechanical modeling of Indonesia's Oilfield A. Leveraging the Petrel software platform, the 3D geomechanical modeling method and principles of a shale formation are introduced in detail. Through a series of core tests, well logging data and seismic inversion data, the mechanical parameters of Oilfield A are described in depth, and the spatial distributions of important parameters such as 3D elastic modulus, 3D Poisson’s ratio and 3D pore pressure in this oilfield are established. 3D geomechanical models of heterogeneity, porosity and elastoplastic features are also established. Using the finite element method, the 3D stress distributions and 3D safe density windows of Oilfield A are also calculated. By establishing a 3D fine geomechanical model, various attributes are extracted along the borehole trajectory of well A-10, and a prediction of borehole stability is carried out. The drilling fluid density windows and well depth structure are also recommended, indicating the type and approximate depth of possible downhole complications. The numerical results of the minimum in-situ stress present in Indonesia's Oilfield A are calibrated by LOT (leaking of test) data. Importantly, the relative errors that exist between LOT data and the minimum in-situ stress are small, and the maximum relative error is only 0.02. The drilling period of well A-10 is 28 days. Compared with the average drilling period of 55 days in Oilfield A, the drilling period is shortened by 49 days as a result of the modeling studied. Importantly, no complex accidents occur in the drilling process. Through direct or indirect validations of all established 3D pore pressure, collapse pressure, rupture pressure, in situ-stress and other models, both a confident geomechanical model and a density window model are finally determined. The results show that the geomechanical model can accurately reflect the magnitude and heterogeneity of in-situ stress in a shale formation and can effectively solve the problem of regional borehole stability found in this formation.


identifier: Alexander, D. W. (1979). Increasing the rate of auditory processing in language-delayed children (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12866

format:
x, 89 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
BF 251 A42 1979 Microfiche
Auditory perception - Testing
Speech disorders in children
Children - Language
Aphasic children

abstract: Bibliography: p. 84-89.


identifier: Jarabek, C. (2012). Towards cloud-based anti-malware protection for desktop and mobile platforms (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4744

format:
viii, 137 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 120-132

abstract:
Malware is a persistent and growing problem that threatens the privacy and property of computer users. In recent years, this threat has spread to mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. At the same time, the main method for combating malware, anti-virus software, has grown in size and complexity to the point where the resource demands imposed by these security systems have become increasingly noticeable. In an effort to create a more transparent security system, it is possible to move the scanning of malware from the host computer to a scanning service in the cloud. This relocation could offer the security of conventional host-based scanning, without the resource demands involved with running a fully host-based anti-virus system.
This thesis shows that under the right circumstances, malware scanning services provided remotely are capable of replacing host-based anti-malware systems on desktop computers, although such a cloud-based security system is better suited to protecting smartphone users from malicious applications. To that end, a system was developed that provides anti-malware security for desktop computers by making use of pre-existing web-based file scanning services for malware detection. This system was evaluated and found to have variable performance ranging from acceptable to very poor. The desktop scanning system was then augmented and adapted to serve as a mechanism for identifying malicious applications on Android smartphones. The evaluation of this latter system showed favorable results, and is effective as a mechanism for combating the growing mobile malware threat.


identifier: Johnson, S. (2008). Sustaining and enhancing the geographical character of place: indicators for assessing geotourism in the crown of the continent (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1591

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 100-107
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Kashluba, K. A. (2018). An Intervention Program Designed to Improve Balance and Power in U14 Alpine Ski-Racers (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/33063

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Kinesiology
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Doyle-Baker, Patricia Katherine
Clark, Marcia L.
Emery, Carolyn A.
Jordan, Matthew J.
Westin, Maria

subject:
alpine skiing
nueromuscular
Performance
warmup
balance
power
Education--Physical
Education--Sciences
Physiology

abstract: Purpose: To investigate if a neuromuscular training (NMT) warm-up program during preseason improved lower limb balance and maximal muscular power compared to a standard preseason program in alpine ski-racers 10-13-years-old (U14) after 8-weeks. Methods: Quasi-experimental study design. Participants included n=73 skiers from five Alberta Alpine Ski Association (AASA) ski-clubs. Ski-clubs in the intervention group (n=3) completed 2 15-min coach-delivered NMT warm-ups a week, while the standard of care (SOC) (n=2) ski-clubs completed their standard training; NMT warm-up program included balance, strength, and agility exercises. Performance outcome measures completed at baseline and post –testing included: vertical jump (VJ), star excursion balance test (SEBT) reach distances, and predicted VO2max. Results: Participants in the intervention group demonstrated significant improvements on the VJ and SEBT. Conclusions: Dynamic balance and peak leg power improved post implementation of the NMT warm-up program in U14 alpine ski-racers.


identifier: Sheps, D. M. (2006). The incidence of elbow injuries in the City of Calgary (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18092

publisher:
Medicine
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
xvi, 144 leaves : ill.
xvi, 145 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 126-131


identifier: Duncan, S. P. (1999). An evaluation of local retail sites in Calgary's suburban neighbourhoods (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15536

format:
viii, 164 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 112-117


identifier: Mutasingwa, D. R. (2006). The utility of administrative data for surveillance of children with chronic high risk medical conditions (CHRMC) that places them at risk for influenza related complications (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18199

format:
xiv, 187 leaves : ill.
xv, 187 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 168-183
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: MacLeod, D. (1988). Identifying chronic juvenile offenders (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13551

title: Identifying chronic juvenile offenders

format:
xi, 248 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HV 9076.5 M224 1988
Juvenile delinquents - Attitudes
Juvenile delinquency

abstract: Bibliography: p. 215-237.


identifier: Perry, D. (1979). Self-reference as an aspect of memory for connected discourse (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19553

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

subject:
BF 371 P45 1979 Microfiche
Memory
Self-perception
Cognition

abstract: Bibliography: p. 106-113.


identifier: Beswick, C. (2001). Public-private partnerships in urban regeneration: the case of the London Docklands (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20714

publisher:
Environmental Design
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
ix, 207 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: HT178 .G72 L63 2001

subject: Urban renewal - England - London

subject: Public-private sector cooperation - England - London

subject: Docks - England - London

subject: City planning - England - London

subject: London (England)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 186-195.


identifier: Frampton, E. K. (2006). Taphonomy and palaeoecology of mixed invertebrate-vertebrate fossil assemblage in the Foremost Formation (cretaceous, campanian), Milk River Valley, Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1148

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 266-294

abstract: Some pages are in colour.

abstract: Some pages are oversized.

abstract: The Pinhorn Ranch North site is a mixed invertebrate-vertebrate fossil assemblage deposited in the Foremost Formation (Campanian, Cretaceous), a marginal marine environment dominated by nearshore marine, barrier island and lagoonal deposits. The assemblage was deposited in a restricted brackish water environment that developed during a marine regression. This regression brought an influx of coarse sand and disarticulated skeletal elements of terrestrial to freshwater taxa. The regression occurred in an overall trangressive system, from which marine taxa were contributed to the assemblage. The brackish water environment is therefore the environment of deposition, with brackish water fauna contributed directly to the assemblage through natural mortality. Myledaphus psilatus, n.sp. was a major disturbing force in the assemblage, using it as a food source. Myledaphus is a durophagous predator and scavenger, crushing hard-shelled bivalves and gastropods, mixing up the deposited material and adding extensive shell hash to the deposit.


identifier: Pincott, G. R. (1990). Rural capitalism in Ghana: an articulation of modes of production analysis (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12477

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

subject:
HB 501 P56 1990
Capitalism - Ghana
Production (Economic theory)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 162-189.

abstract: This thesis argues that the relationship between capitalism and the peasantry in Africa is most adequately understood through use of the analytic concept "articulation of modes of production." After an analysis of the development of the concept, some competing theoretical approaches are considered. A criticism which has been made about articulation of modes of production research is that it is too abstract to be meaningfully applied to concrete situations. This thesis argues to the contrary and applies some of the precepts of articulation of modes of production theory as synthesized by John G. Taylor to the relationship between rural capitalism and the Ghanaian peasantry from the time of first European trading contact with Ghana to the independence era. The interaction of the capitalist mode of production and the indigenous lineage mode of production is demonstrated at a lower level of abstraction by an examination of the crucial cocoa sector of the economy. It is proposed that articulation of modes of production analysis should supplant the currently dominant empirical liberal and neo-classical Marxist schools purporting to explain the low degree of class consciousness in Ghana.


identifier: Sampert, S. M. (2000). Bitch on the bench: Canada's national newspapers and feminist ideology in the "no-means-no" case (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20436

format:
vi, 158 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: PN 4914 W58 S26 2000

subject: Women - Press coverage - Canada

subject: Feminism - Press coverage - Canada

subject: Rape - Press coverage - Canada

subject: Mass media and criminal justice - Canada

subject: Women judges - Press coverage - Canada

subject: Discourse analysis

abstract: Bibliography: p. 151-158


identifier: Wiseman, C. (2007). Oil policy in Venezuela: the politics of institutional change (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1266

format:
ix, 215 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography:  p. 201-214


identifier: Deenoo, M. D. (2020). “Where Should I go? Who can I cry to?” The Perspectives of South Asian Immigrant Women In Edmonton who have Experienced Domestic Violence (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Social Work
University of Calgary

contributor:
Shankar, Janki
Samson, Patricia L.
Chen, Shuping

subject:
Domestic violence
theories of domestic violence
feminist intersectionality theory
South Asian immigrant women
domestic violence support system
Education--Social Sciences
Social Work
Individual and Family Studies
Public and Social Welfare
Women's Studies
Mental Health
Public Health

abstract: This study is about ten South Asian immigrant women survivors of domestic violence in Edmonton, Alberta. The study explores their experiences and perspectives on domestic violence and the challenges they faced in accessing services and supports in Edmonton. The research questions that guided the study were (a) What are the lived experiences of South Asian immigrant women who have experienced domestic violence, and how does culture influence their access to services and support systems? (b) What are the perspectives of South Asian immigrant women survivors of domestic violence on the formal services and supports they received? and (c) What services and interventions would these women like to have received? A qualitative research design and an interpretive phenomenological approach were used to explore the research questions. In-depth face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten South Asian survivors of domestic violence, and the data were analyzed by using thematic analysis. The findings highlight that the women experienced multiple forms of abuse and faced several intersecting barriers that delayed their access to services and supports for domestic violence. Cultural beliefs and practices were only one of the multiple intersecting variables that influenced their access to services and supports. The women’s experiences with formal services and support providers were mainly negative, and the women described the domestic violence support system as fragmented, uncoordinated, and overextended. The women’s experiences and recommendations call for an overall systemic change in this system so that it can meet the needs of racialized minority women experiencing violence. The study concludes by making recommendations for changes to this system.


identifier: Buresi, M. C. (2003). The role of proteinase-activated receptor (PAR)-1 in intestinal chloride secretion (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/238

format:
xvii, 207 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 182-207


identifier: Martel, T. M. (2000). Fractured spaces, shattered images (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15094

title: Fractured spaces, shattered images

format:
vi, 46 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
N6549 .M365 A4 2000
Art, Canadian
Constructivism (Art)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 42-46.

abstract: a written accompaniment to the thesis exhibition


identifier: Martin, R. M. (2007). Perception of speech and sound location in simulated unilateral hearing loss (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1187

format:
viii, 42 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 31-36


identifier: Lafontaine, E. R. (1997). Studies on iron and pyocin transport in pseudomonas aeruginosa (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13898

format:
xiv, 175 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QR 201 P74 L33 1997
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Cell membranes

abstract: Bibliography: p. 157-175.


identifier: Hull, C. M. (1998). The process of cellular quiescence and the potential for a GO cyclin/cdk in mammalian fibroblasts (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11667

format:
xi, 112 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QH604 .H85 1998
Cell cycle
Cyclin-dependent kinases
Fibroblasts
Celluar control mechanisms.

abstract: Bibliography: p. 98-112


identifier: Solatpour, R. (2023). Characterization of tight and shale unconventional gas reservoirs using low field NMR (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Kantzas, Apostolos
Torabi, Farshid
Aguilera, Roberto
Clarkson, Christopher
Chen, Shengnan
Wong, Ron

subject: NMR Shale Unconventional Petroleum Adsorption Engineering Engineering--Chemical Engineering--Petroleum

abstract: Unconventional petroleum resources, especially tight and shale reserves, constitute an increasing frontier of reserves additions as conventional production declines. In these sources, reservoir characteristics have significant value in reserve estimation and flow modelling. These characteristics are challenging parameters to measure. On the other hand, oil and gas sectors are continually looking for ways to do more with less environmental impact and greater operational efficiency. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) offers fast and non-disruptive detection of the reservoir samples properties.  The purpose of this research is to investigate the interactions between tight and shale rocks with hydrocarbons using NMR technique. This thesis mainly presents routine and new experimental and numerical methods of measuring porosity, permeability, residual saturations, and excess and absolute adsorption isotherms. The experiments were conducted on different porous media such as shale cores, tight sand cores, activated carbon, and sandpacks at pressures up to 7 MPa. In this thesis, for 150 cores, permeability was estimated using all existing NMR permeability correlations. In addition, irreducible saturations were presented for these cores. A new method to obtain residual saturation using the area under the NMR relaxation distribution curves was introduced. Permeability and irreducible saturation models are compared based of their standard error deviation from the independently measured ones. For organic porous media, the NMR decay curve of hydrocarbons exhibited a logarithmic behaviour at early times. Based on this observation, a new method of obtaining absolute adsorption was developed. The time when the decay curve shifts from logarithmic to multi-exponential behaviour was defined as sorption cut-off time. Adsorption isotherm hysteresis of methane in Duvernay shale samples was demonstrated using the newly developed method. In this research, for the first-time Low-Field NMR relaxometry with a frequency close to logging tools directly and without the use of correlations is used for quantitative determination of adsorption isotherms of methane in shale reservoirs. Isotherms derived by the new method better described the physical behaviour of hydrocarbon in organic porous media as it captures the effect of phase transition and measures critical pressure in organic porous media, which is different than the ones in non-organic porous media. Moreover, with this new fractal model, total hydrocarbon in place, adsorbed, and free hydrocarbon can be estimated from a single NMR experiment. This thesis is beneficial in understanding existing tight and shale reservoir characterization methods and introduces more advanced and reliable techniques to measure the properties of these reservoirs. In chapter 3 to 7 of this study, currently available methods of tight and shale reservoir characterization are presented. Then a new approach is provided for each case which is less computationally demanding, and calculations are easier to perform. Moreover, in most scenarios only a single NMR measurement is needed.


identifier: Parsons, L. L. (1989). Personality, coping with unemployment, perceived coping effectiveness, and subjective well-being in mature women (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23611

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

subject:
HD 5708 P37 1989
Unemployed - Attitudes
Women - Attitudes
Unemployment - Psychological aspects
Life skills

abstract: Bibliography: p. 138-146.


identifier: Zhang, S. (2010). A dynamic file bundling approach for large-scale content distribution (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3933

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 89-95
A few pages are in colour.


identifier: Bandali, A. N. (1985). An Electrochemical study of corrosion of steel in well waters (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21942

format:
xii, 137 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
TA 467 B34 1986
Steel - Corrosion
Electrochemistry

abstract: Bibliography: p. 101-108.


identifier: Yilmaz, F. (2014). Essays in Taxation Policy (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25939

title: Essays in Taxation Policy

contributor:
McKenzie, Kenneth J.
Wen, Jean-Francois
Herbert, Emery

subject: Economics

subject: Economics--Finance

subject: Economics--Theory

subject: Tax policy

subject: Exempt treatment of financial services

subject: Policy instability

subject: Electronic Filing (E-filing) of tax returns

abstract:
This thesis studies various aspects of taxation policy covering several essential dimensions such as welfare, politics and tax compliance. The first chapter examines the taxation of financial institutions, the second chapter studies some political aspects of tax policy and the last chapter analyses the effectiveness of a popular tax administration policy in a developing country context.
Following the recent financial crisis, there has been considerable policy discussion regarding the taxation of financial institutions. While not front and centre in the public discourse, amongst tax policy experts the VAT treatment of financial institutions has been proven to be very contentious. The first chapter examines the welfare and revenue consequences of a widely practiced VAT policy for financial institutions: exempt treatment. We show that shifting the VAT from exempt treatment to the theoretical ideal of full taxation (the way regular businesses are taxed) is welfare improving and tax revenue increasing.
In the second chapter, we study the politics of capital taxation within the context of policy instability and infrastructure investment. Many developing countries rely on private investors to improve their infrastructure. Yet, investors face the risk of opportunistic (tax) policy revisions by the host government, which may adversely impact their return. The results show that countries with high political constraints (and hence, with more policy stability) attract more investment and the magnitude of the impact is larger in the long-run.
The final chapter empirically evaluates a new technology for filing tax returns: online filing (e-filing). E-filing has been widely practiced in developed countries for years and it has been argued that it simplifies the procedure and saves time and money for taxpayers. However, it is not self-evident that this should always be the case, especially in developing countries. We find that the effectiveness of the policy depends largely on policy implementation, firm experience with the policy and the infrastructure environment in the country.


identifier: Skulmoski, L. K. (2022). Learning through engaging in women in trades introductory programs (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: Learning Through Engaging in Women in Trades Introductory Programs

publisher:
Werklund School of Education
University of Calgary

contributor:
Jubas, Kaela
Guo, Shibao
Simmons, Marlon

subject:
male-dominated
skilled trades
women-in-trades
women in trades
female apprentices
apprenticeship capital
apprenticeship habitus
manipulation of female apprentices
manipulation of women in trades
Education--Adult and Continuing
Education--Sociology of

abstract: Framed by my interest in gender and work-related learning as viewed through a critical realist lens, and using a theoretical framework rooted in the sociological theorizing of Pierre Bourdieu, the case study described in this document examines what 13 participants in a women in trades introductory program (WiTIP) learned through their engagement in the program, and how they related that learning to their prior learning experiences. Analysis of participants’ descriptions of their WiTIP experiences, collected via semi-structured interviews, provides insights into why WiTIPs attendees rarely go on to enroll in apprenticeships upon program completion. Findings indicate that participants found themselves in an adult education program that turned out to be quite unlike what they had hoped for, yet one that still saw them learn a great deal. Though they reported being segregated from the real-life apprenticeship practices going on around them, which reinforced in them the longstanding social idea or, in Bourdieu’s terms, doxa, that women do not, and cannot, embody a skilled trades vocational habitus, their stories also indicate that the emotions elicited by their experiences in the program, many of which were negative, helped them learn a great deal about themselves, adult educational programming, and the broader social world.


identifier: Xue, F. (2006). An urban design for Datun Town center (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2826

title: An urban design for Datun Town center

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 105-106

abstract: Missing signature page.

abstract: Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is a relatively new topic in China. Few cities have clearly incorporated TOD concepts into their planning mandate. However, with the plan and construction of modem rapid transit systems in some metropolises, the development or revitalization of transit station areas has become a new planning issue. Thus, this research study is intended to explore the application of TOD concepts in a Chinese transit station area-Datun town center. Datun town center is a proposed 0.69-square-kilometer town center project. According to its current plans, it will be developed into an attractive urban center to provide services and amenities for its future residents and surrounding communities. Since a regional rapid transit system has also been planned to reach the town center with an express bus station, its potential for TOD should be taken into account in the process of urban planning and design. This research study seeks inspiration and education from a review of TOD theory and practices. Key learnings from the review are then applied into Datun town center's specific contexts for developing a TOD urban design solution as an alterative of its future development.


identifier: Johnston, F. E. (1979). A comparison of the genomes of two species of Muntjac: the Indian Muntjac, Muntiacus muntjac vaginalis, and the Reaves Muntjac, Muntiacus reevesi (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20861

format:
xiv, 174 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QL 737 U55 J65 1979 Microfiche
Muntjac - Genetics

abstract: Bibliography: p. 134-155.


identifier: Hamilton, W. L. (1979). A Survey of discrimination relating to men in the Canadian nursing profession (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17538

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

subject:
RT 83 H34 1979 Fiche
Men nurses
Sex discrimination against men

abstract: Bibliography: p. 137-143.


identifier: Graham, G. C. (2002). Transfer of learning: perspectives of select adult learners (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18043

format:
xiii, 329 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2002 G73

abstract: Bibliography: p. 377-392


identifier: Rasmy, M. E. (1971). Optimal control of distributed parameter systems with discrete constrained inputs (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21965

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

subject:
QA 402.3 R36 1971
Control theory

abstract: Bibliography; p. 50-54.


identifier: Jha, M. N. (2009). Development of laser fluorosensor data processing and gis tools for oil spill response (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3132

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 103-111
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Ho, G. N. (1999). Age differences in skill acquisition with conjunction search (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21681

format:
xii, 172 leves, ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
BF724.55 .C36 H6 1999
Perceptual learning
Cognition - Age factors
Aging - Psychological aspects

abstract: Bibliography: p. 144-152


identifier: Jason, G. D. (1974). Handbook of school-community relations (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18154

title: Handbook of school-community relations

creator: Jason, George David Lyford, Florence McDonnell Morwood, David Gordon Shewchuck, Isadore Steve Springman, Elwood Gary Leroy

subject: Community and school

abstract: Bibliography: p. 114-121.


identifier: Cranswick, K. (1994). Explaining job satisfaction: an empirical assessment of two competing theories (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13243

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

subject:
HF 5549.5 J63 C73 1994
Job satisfaction
Job satisfaction - Testing

abstract: Bibliography: p. 160-167.

abstract: This study addresses the question, "Why are there differences in the levels and determinants of job satisfaction among workers?" Two contrasting theoretical explanations, the gender socialization and the dualist approaches, are examined. Data are analyzed from two highstatus, service occupations, law and human service work. Limited support is found for either approach suggesting that gender and dual-sector status are not responsible for differences in the levels and determinants of job satisfaction. New directions for future research are considered that combine individual and structural factors. First, instead of focusing on gender socialization, future research should investigate the impact that occupational socialization has on job satisfaction. Second, a new reconceptualization of the dualists' core-periphery distinction, based on occupation rather than firm status, may prove more useful in examining the effects of job rewards on job satisfaction.


identifier: Hashemi, S. M. (2022). Development of CaO-based sorbents for post-combustion carbon capture in the calcium looping process (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: Development of CaO-based Sorbents for Post-Combustion Carbon Capture in the Calcium Looping Process

contributor:
Mahinpey, Nader
Hassanzadeh, Hassan
Bryant, Steven L.
Shimizu, George Kisa Hayashi
Zendehboudi, Sohrab

subject:
CCUS
Carbon capture
CCS
Calcium looping
sorbent
solid sorbent
adsorption
fixed bed reactor
fluidized bed reactor
climate change
global warming
CO2
carbon dioxide
solution combustion
nanosorbent
nanomaterial
nano
post-combustion capture
Energy
Engineering
Engineering--Chemical
Engineering--Environmental

abstract: Post-combustion carbon capture with solid sorbents is a low-cost and more efficient alternative to traditional amine technologies for CO2 capture. Calcium looping technology is among the most promising technologies for mitigation of CO2 from industrial flue gases. Low price, high theoretical uptake capacity, fast sorption kinetics, and high-temperature operation are some of the advantages of the calcium looping process. Despite the promising attributes of the process, a main barrier for commercialization of the process is the loss of the uptake capacity of sorbents over cycles. Therefore, development of highly stable sorbents is of utmost importance for commercialization of this technology. To this end, this thesis investigates the fabrication of synthetic sorbents for the calcium looping process, considering two main goals: i) high CO2 uptake capacity, and ii) stability in cyclic operation. In this study, the solution combustion synthesis technique was used for fabrication of CaO-based sorbents. The effect of fuel type and fuel ratio were investigated to optimize the physical properties of the produced sorbents and their CO2 capture performance. Among citric acid, β-alanine, and urea tested in this study, citric acid was determined as the optimum fuel for solution combustion synthesis. A stoichiometric ratio of fuel to oxidizers produced the optimum sorbents in case of citric acid, whereas for urea a high ratio of fuel to oxidizer (6 to 1) produced the best sorbents. The CaO sorbents produced using this method exhibited a high initial uptake capacity (0.69 g/g) and conversion, however, the uptake capacity quickly reduced over cycles due to sintering and agglomeration of CaO grains. To improve the cyclic stability of the sorbents, metal stabilizers with high Tammann temperatures were incorporated into the structure of CaO. Seven different metals (Al, Ce, La, Mg, Nd, Y, and Zr) were investigated at an identical molar ratio of stabilizer to sorbent (M:Ca = 1:14) to find the optimum stabilizer producing the best combination of uptake capacity and stability. Results indicated that Mg-stabilized sorbents are most efficient in terms of their stabilizing effect, owing to the high Tammann temperature of MgO (>1250 °C). Additionally, the uptake capacity of Mg-stabilized sorbent was higher than other sorbents due to the lower molar mass of MgO compared to other metal oxides. Mg-stabilized sorbents maintained an uptake capacity of 0.15 g/g after 100 cycles of carbonation and calcination under industrially relevant calcium looping conditions, a nearly 70% improvement over unpromoted CaO sorbents. Sorbents were further extruded and spheronized using a binder to investigate the cyclic operation in a fixed or fluidized bed reactor setting. The uptake capacity of spherical sorbents was slightly reduced compared to powdery sorbents due to diffusion limitations, as well as addition of a binder during the spheronization process.


identifier: Archer, C. (2015). "El Amparo de la Ley": Hispanas' Use of Spanish Mexican and Anglo American Law in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado, 1848-1912 (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25849

subject:
Hispanic American Studies
Hispanas
Comparative law
Women's rights

abstract: Following the conclusion of the Mexican American War of 1846-1848, and the acquisition of nearly one-half of Mexican territory, the United States replaced Spanish civil law with judicial procedures based on English common law in both New Mexico and Colorado Territories. New Mexico retained a community property system which ensured more property rights for women than the common law. However, based on the legal records of Rio Arriba County in New Mexico and Conejos and Costilla counties in Colorado, it is evident that Hispanas in both territories exercised customary inheritance practices, marital customs, and selective use of the law long after conquest. Changes in land title and taxation procedures, increased numbers of European Americans, especially in southern Colorado, and differing social attitudes affected the status of Hispanas. Cultural identity remained firm but new legal practices and power imbalances led to tremendous property loss.


identifier: Satchwill, T. (2001). Drinking water taste and odor: compound identification and treatment (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21711

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

subject: AC1 .T484 2001 S28

abstract: Bibliography: p. 19-22 / 57-59 / 97-98 / 111 / 115


identifier: Lee-Sing, A. C. (1999). Performance standard determination in the health professions: a comparison of judgmental-based methods and cluster analytic techniques (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20471

format:
xiii, 144 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: RA399 .A1 L44 1999

subject: Additional Copy: 370 EDC 1999 LEES in the Doucette Education Library.

subject: Medical personnel--Certification.

subject: Medical personnel--Examinations, questions, etc.

subject: Educational tests and measurements--Standards.

abstract: Bibliography: p. 128-137.


identifier: Tang, L. (2008). Functional Characterization of ISP1 and ISP2 During Mouse Preimplantation Embryogenesis (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20930

publisher:
Medicine
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 192-199
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Brunnen, D. (2002). An intertextual study of Joyce and Yeats (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23475

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

subject: AC1 .T484 2002 B78

abstract: Bibliography: p. 97-107.


identifier: MacArthur, J. (1998). The Adams Lake physical development plan: A functional role for community in community planning (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19076

format:
xii, 259 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 139-146


identifier: Guo, M. R. (1999). Large imagery handling in relational databases for geospatial information systems (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21363

format:
xii 128 leaves, ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: G70.212 .G86 1999

subject: Information storage and retrieval systems - Geography

subject: Geographic information systems

subject: Image processing

subject: Remote sensing

abstract: Bibliography: p. 123-127


identifier: Ramirez Leyva, J. H. (2018). White Graphene Nanostructured Magnetic Sorbents for Oil-Spill Cleanup: Synthesis and Performance Evaluation (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/32824

title: White Graphene Nanostructured Magnetic Sorbents for Oil-spill Cleanup: Synthesis and Performance Evaluation

contributor:
Nassar, Nashaat N.
Hill, Josephine Mary
Stoner, Robert J.

subject: Engineering Engineering--Chemical Engineering--Environmental

abstract: Since hydrocarbons are the world’s main energy source, latent risk for oil spills during extraction, processing and storage must be properly managed and considered for a contingency plan. In the last half century, big catastrophes related to oil spills have caused oil companies millions of dollars in losses. Additionally, the environmental impact can remain for several decades. Existing materials in the market for oil spill cleaning up are considered inefficient as they do not allow an easy oil recovery for further usage.  Current technology and materials for oil spill cleaning must be renewed, targeting the production of new materials with high performance and reusability capabilities. In this study, we introduce a facile strategy for manufacturing nanostructured magnetic white graphene sponges and its performance evaluation for effective water cleaning. Optimized synthesis protocol takes into consideration new findings related to the composition and porosity change during the white graphene synthesis steps. The proposed synthesis procedure requires less energy and time compared with similar works reported before. This research introduces two main contributions for the evolution of oil spill cleaning technology. The first one is a procedure for obtaining a powerful material for oil sorption. The second contribution is an objective and trustworthy method for the performance evaluation of magnetic absorbents


identifier: Yamazaki, A. (2019). Three Essays in Economic Analyses of Carbon Taxes (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Arts
University of Calgary

contributor:
Taylor, M. Scott
McKenzie, Kenneth J.
Staubli, Stephan M.

subject:
Carbon taxes
Public policies
Environmental economics
Economics

abstract: This thesis is a collection of three essays investigating the economic impacts of carbon taxes. In all three essays, I examined British Columbia's revenue-neutral carbon tax implemented in 2008. Chapter 1 focuses on the employment effect of the policy. I find that while all industries appear to benefit from recycling of tax revenues, the most carbon-intensive and trade-sensitive industries see employment fall with the tax, while clean service industries see employment rise. This demonstrates that the policy induces “job-shifts" among industries. I further find the carbon tax generated a small but statistically significant annual increase in employment over the 2007-2013 period. This chapter provides initial evidence showing how a revenue-neutral carbon tax may not adversely affect employment. As Chapter 1 relies on industry-level data, there are a limited number of control units to construct the counterfactual for the treated (taxed) units. To address this issue, Chapter 2, joint with Deven Azevedo and Hendrik Wolff, revisits Chapter 1 by developing a new approach to implement the synthetic control method using confidential firm-level data. We find that aggregate employment was unaffected by the policy. However, we find that the employment effects vary across sectors. Specifically, small service firms see their employment increase, while employment at large manufacturing firms decreases. These results provide further evidence for the “job-shifting hypothesis," especially from energy-intensive and trade-exposed sectors to local small businesses. Chapter 3 investigates how carbon taxes affect manufacturing productivity. I develop a new hypothesis, the “Productivity Dividend Hypothesis," to show that carbon taxes can positively affect productivity by recycling tax revenues to reduce corporate income taxes (CIT). This particular revenue-recycling increases investment and could raise productivity more than carbon taxes lower productivity by diverting resources away from production. I evaluate this hypothesis using detailed confidential plant-level data. I find that the carbon tax lowers productivity, although this is offset to some extent by the revenue-recycling. For some plants, the policy generates a net gain in productivity. A key finding is that recycling tax revenues through the reduction of the CIT was important for alleviating the adverse effects of the carbon tax.


identifier: McCullough, E. J. (1978). Prehistoric cultural dynamics of the Lac La Biche region (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12638

format:
xi, 241 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: E 78 A33 M137 1977 Microfiche

subject: Indians of North America - Alberta - Lac La Biche

subject: Lac La Biche, Alberta - Antiquities

abstract: Bibliography: p. 166-182.


identifier: Harder, L. M. (1995). Family caregiver experiences of a specialized dementia care unit: a qualitative study (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22863

publisher:
Social Work
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
xi, 167 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: RC 521 H37 1995

subject: Dementia - Patients - Long term care

subject: Dementia - Patients - Family relationships

subject: Caregivers - Family relationships

subject: Caregivers - Attitudes

subject: Parent and adult child

abstract: Bibliography: p. 141-150.


identifier: Ferris, P. A. (2005). He said, she said: a structural equation model exploration of sex differences in work, social, and strain contributions to risk indicators of coronary heart disease in a work sample (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2502

publisher:
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 162-202


identifier: vander Hoek, C. M. (2011). Informal urbanism and architecture(self organizing urbanism and architecture) (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4276

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 79-80

abstract: Thesis is in colour.

abstract: This masters degree project (MDP) offers an alternative to the buildings that have traditionally been deployed in attempts to develop the informal city. It seeks to design a community centre that encourages its occupants to be involved in its planning, functioning and completion. The deployment of this 'infrastructure' is in the informal settlement of Pensil, in Mexico City. Through an agile structure and building logic, the project develops a system that has the ability to respond to feedback from its occupants, both through the initial design process and over time. The inherent dna of the building is adapted to the climate, site conditions, culture and urban landscape, however it remains adaptable to variety of program, and to the actions of the eventual occupants. Through numerous site visits, living in the city for a short time, and tours with local professionals, a greater understanding of the informal community is obtained. Working with, and building upon the site research of Martijn Slob, has allowed a greater understanding of the neighborhood of Pensil, and in informal communities in Mexico City. The result of this project is a building system that functions like an infrastructure element in the informal community; it is adaptable to various sites and this document shows one possible iteration. It creates buy in from its users through its adaptability and mutability. The proposed design is a manifestation of this system that is unique, inspiring and above all, designed to serve it's community.


identifier: Sibole, S. (2022). Towards understanding multiscale articular cartilage mechanics (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Herzog, Walter
Federico, Salvatore
Epstein, Marcelo
Boyd, Steven

subject: Engineering--Biomedical

abstract: The mechanical environment of the chondrocytes, the sole cell type in articular cartilage, is of high importance to developing and maintaining a healthy tissue state. Mechanical cues play a major role in the regulation of many cellular functions. The dominant mechanics experienced by chondrocytes are translated from physics occurring at the scale of the body (1 m) to the cellular scale (1×10−5 m). This large breadth of scale leads to many challenges when investigating chondrocyte mechanics both mathematically and experimentally. A popular mathematical approach is to solve boundary value problems defined by the governing equations from classical mechanics at different spatial scales such as the body, joint, tissue, and cellular with some defined coupling between them. Such multiscale modelling offers great investigative scope, but also requires many technical considerations that necessitate validation. Experimentation can offer a means for validation and additional investigation. A popular experimental approach employs laser scanning microscopy coupled with mechanical testing systems capable of acquiring 3-D images of tissue subjected to controlled mechanical conditions. By comparing tissue volumes in different mechanical states, micro-scale deformation can be calculated. This work focused on the extension of the current analysis toolkit of such multiscale experimental data. Software was developed for improved segmentation of cellular scale geometries. A novel experimental method and analysis software were developed that utilized deformable image registration to quantify tissue deformation. A specimen staining and imaging protocol for morphometrics of the pericellular matrix was developed along with data analysis software. These morphometrics revealed a distinct directed pericellular matrix asymmetry, which was investigated through multiscale finite element modelling. Simulations indicated that such directed asymmetry may provide mechanical protections to the cellular membrane during fast-loading conditions. Finally, the image acquisition rate of laser scanning microscopy has historically restricted it to measuring steady-state mechanics. To circumvent this limitation, the rapid acquisition rate of resonance scanning was employed to measure transient cellular-scale mechanics. A software package to quantify tissue and cellular deformation from resonance-scanned images was developed. Resonance scanning and the subsequent analysis exhibited robust and accurate performance indicating its usefulness as a tool to study such dynamics.


identifier: Czompo, J. (1994). Airborne scalar gravimetry system errors in the spectral domain (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/10875

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

subject:
QB 331 C96 1994
Gravimeters (Geophysical instruments)
Gravity - Measurement
Aeronautical instruments

abstract: Bibliography: p. 128-133.