identifier: Coderre, D. S. (2001). Scheme utilization by medical students and experts (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/5170

format:
ix, 130 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p.93-98.


identifier: Shen, W. (2005). Software release planning with fuzzy objectives and constraints (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15862

publisher:
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
xii, 126 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 106-117

abstract: As incremental system development strategies become an important focus in industry, software release plannings become critical matters within the software vendor organizations. The task of assigning requirements to releases is as complex as it is important. While optimality, trade-off analysis and uncertainty modeling lack support concurrently from all existing methods. The proposed approach FUZZY-EVOLVE* in this thesis extends EVOLVE*, a release planning method that uses crisp values to model the problem. It represents quantified uncertainty occurring in the resource estimate by introducing fuzzy numbers. It also fuzzifies the objective by introducing fuzzy objective membership functions. Uncertainty is propagated in the software release planning process by using fuzzy arithmetic, fuzzy comparison operators and fuzzy aggregation operators. The tradeoff curve it generates allows performing a tradeoff analysis between the objective of the proposed system and the overall lack of resources. It can also perform resource balancing between different types of resources. A suggestion of the appropriate aggregation operator is made under different decision scenarios. In FUZZY-EVOLVE* , uncertain information is systematically modeled and propagated in the software release planning process, which allows the decision maker to make decisions relying on more detailed information.


identifier: Milaney, K. (2014). Representation and Regulation: A Critical Analysis of the Woman in Jail (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27633

publisher:
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

subject:
Gender Studies
Gender
Disability
Crime

abstract:
Abstract
Women make up approximately 11% of the total number of incarcerated adults in provincial jails across Canada. While overall crime rates are declining, incarceration rates, particularly at the provincial level, and for women, are growing. Examination of the literature on the experiences of incarcerated women shows complex histories that include physical and sexual violence, poverty, mental health concerns or disabilities and often addictions. The purpose of this study is to understand the complexity of women’s experience and how it is related to the ways in which policies and practices to manage crime emerge within dominant political ideologies. Using institutional ethnography, in-depth interviews and analysis of authorizing and interfacing texts inside the women’s unit of a provincial prison in Alberta, Canada, I examine power and decision making. The following questions guided this study: how specifically do dominant ideologies manifest within the prison experience? Does sustaining a prison system meant to punish and rehabilitate offenders at the same time reduce future crime? How do dominant ideologies construct women offenders? And how do prison processes and decisions rooted in these ideologies impact the women offenders’ experiences in prison?
My interdisciplinary approach, using a gendered-disability lens seeks to understand how the ‘woman in jail’ is constructed within the dominant economic philosophy of neoliberalism, as well, how these constructions lead to a particular representation and corresponding regulation of her. The critical analysis reveals that current practices of incarcerating women with histories of trauma has deleterious effects. An alternative approach is theorized


identifier: Carlson, L. (2000). A tool for monitoring the effectiveness of v-weirs for over-wintering salmonids in the Crowsnest River (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23853

publisher:
Environmental Design
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject: QL638 .S2 C37 2000

subject: Salmonidae--Crowsnest River (B.C. and Alta.)

subject: Fish habitat improvement--Crowsnest river (B.C. and Alta.)

subject: Fish populations--Crowsnest River (B.C. and Alta.)--management

subject: Weirs--Crowsnest River (B.C. and Alta)

subject: Underwater cameras

subject: Crowsnest River (B.C. and Alta.)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 120-129


identifier: Churchward, C. A. (2001). The effect of depth and activity type on dugong (dugong dugon) diving behaviour in Shark Bay, Western Austrailia (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16057

format:
ix, 231 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2001 C487

abstract: Bibliography: p. 181-194.


identifier: Kendon, T. J. (2019). The Task and Workslip Scheme for Personal Agent Systems (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Science
University of Calgary

contributor:
Denzinger, Jörg
Boyd, Jeffrey Edwin
Jacob, Christian J.
Finn, Patrick
Flores, Roberto A.

subject:
Task and Workslip
Personal Agent Systems
Artificial Intelligence

abstract: The Task and Workslip Scheme for Personal Agent Systems is a collection of concepts enabling the intelligent communication of small agents, and a set of philosophical guidelines to aid in the design of intelligent systems to assist people in day-to-day tasks. The intention behind the scheme is to empower people to take control of their own computing power to achieve the kind of automatic personal assistance that otherwise can only be achieved with corporate computing. The scheme addresses the issue of how to provide people with these tools in three ways. it provides a theoretical framework for the design of small pieces of software, Agents, which communicate using usefully-structured information, Workslips, and can combine to form helpful systems for people, Personal Agent Systems. It provides a set of philosophical guide-lines which suggest particular design choices developers should make while developing these Agents. Finally it provides a reference implementation, TWPARI-J, which can be used to develop these Agents and provides practical examples of the philosophical guidelines. To demonstrate the effectiveness of TWPARI-J and the applicability of the philosophical guidelines and conceptual framework, three example systems are presented which allow people to: adjust their alarm clocks according to the weather, plan their shopping according to sales prices of local stores, and to get assistance monitoring the state of their network in an intelligent fashion. For each system particular instantiations are provided where the system is able to help a particular person. The scheme provides a simple system to create personal assistant system, often without needing to write new software, and simplifies Agent development. The scheme allows people to use the system and develop applications with a maximum of flexibility using a minimum of work.


identifier: Goulet, G. C. (2009). Computational analysis of bone fluid flow (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2674

contributor:
Zernicke, Ronald F.
Martinuzzi, Robert

format:
xvii, 276 leaves : ill. 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 221-235


identifier: Harrison, J. B. (2023). Examining uncertainty in environmental DNA analyses in freshwater lotic systems (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Rogers, Sean
Spencer, Stephen
Yeaman, Samuel

subject:
Environmental DNA
eDNA
Molecular Biology
Environmental Assessment
Aquatic Biodiversity
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Ecology
Genetics

abstract:
The use of environmental DNA (eDNA) to quantify aquatic biodiversity is a rapidly emerging technique used for academic, government, and private purposes.  The ease and relative low costs of taking environmental samples versus other methods of sampling makes eDNA methods an attractive choice, however, the broad variability in natural environments and a lack of standardization in laboratory analysis methods means that the robustness and replicability of these methods remain difficult to assess while the uncertainty around eDNA estimates requires validation. To address these deficiencies, I designed novel metabarcodes to detect and distinguish between closely related Salmonid species. I then conducted a controlled winter experiment using 12 naturalized experimental streams and stocked caged Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), and Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii) in each stream at varying biomasses. Triplicate water samples were collected from the start, middle, and end of each stream and filtered to collect DNA. I analyzed these samples using the novel, narrow-target DNA metabarcodes, broad-target metabarcodes, and species-specific qPCR to compare the detection rate and quantification reliability of each method.
My thesis revealed that both assay choice and bioinformatic choices affect species detection and taxon resolution of eDNA. DNA quantities varied with biomass and distance downstream, consistent with previous research, but also with an ecological gradient present in the naturalized streams. My results indicate that stream ecology is crucial to take into consideration when making inferences from eDNA methods. I also discuss the importance of accounting for overdispersion and non-detects that frequently arise in eDNA data due to the physical state of eDNA in aquatic environments. To my knowledge, this is the first eDNA experiment to directly examine eDNA quantification under a controlled, replicated design within a semi-natural system. This work highlights the need for development of process-based models when using eDNA application to infer species abundances.


identifier: Fontanilla, J. P. (1980). A Mathematical model for the prediction of wellbore heat loss and pressure drop in steam injection wells (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21934

publisher:
Engineering
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject: TN 871 F64 1980 Fiche

subject: Thermal oil recovery - Mathematical models

abstract: Bibliography: p. 118-121.

abstract: Steam drive project design requires the condition of steam at the sandface before it enters the formation to obtain the recoverable oil as a result of this thermal oil recovery process. Several analytical wellbore heat loss models can be found in the literature, but they are made with numerous simplifying assumptions. A need for a comprehensive and rigorous model for the prediction of wellbore heat loss and pressure drop including the effects of gravity, friction, and kinetic energy for quantitative analyses therefore came into being. The mathematical model is developed by combining the continuity equation, the total energy equation, the mechanical energy equation or the extended Bernoulli equation, and the heat loss equation and reducing them to two first order differential equations in terms of the pressure gradient (dP/dz) and steam quality gradient (dx/dz). These equations are solved numerically in this thesis by the Fourth Order Runge Kutta method. The steam properties are read off directly from the steam tables obtained from Faires (1962). The pressure and steam quality at each mesh point along the injection tubing string are solved for in a step-wise manner until the depth reaches the sandface or the formation depth. An investigation of the two-phase pressure drop correlations for downward steam flow is also done. The Aziz, Govier and Fogarasi correlation, which is a correlation for upflow was modified for downflow in the bubble flow and slug flow patterns, but in the annular flow and mist flow there is no need for modification as a no slip condition is assumed. It was found that the Yamazaki and Yamaguchi correlation does not work for a steam system with liquid holdup less than 10%, as it predicts huge friction pressure drop in this range. An investigation was also conducted to see if existing correlations could be modified to improve their accuracy. It was found that Yamazaki and Yamaguchi's hydrostatic head correlation could be adjusted to match experimental data when frictional contribution is calculated with the Duns and Ros method. The limited testing done here shows that the Beggs and Brill correlation is the most reliable of all existing methods.


identifier: Lesky, G. (1979). Unwanted pregnancy and therapeutic abortion: an assessment (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14292

format:
iv, 155 leaves ; 30 cm.
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subject:
Pregnancy, Unwanted
Abortion, Therapeutic
Abortion services - Alberta - Calgary
Abortion counseling - Alberta - Calgary

abstract: Bibliography: p. 127-131.


identifier: Bentley, K. M. (1994). Bully/victim problems in elementary schools and students' beliefs about aggression (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15674

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

subject:
LB 1084 B46 1994
Interaction analysis in education
Aggressiveness (Psychology) in children

abstract: Bibliography: p. 147-153.


identifier: Yule, A. E. (2021). Overlapping Spectrums: Examining the Meaning-Making of Gender Diverse Autistic Adults Using a Participatory Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Approach (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Werklund School of Education
University of Calgary

contributor:
McCrimmon, Adam
Blair, Karen
Nelson, Fiona
Callaghan, Tonya
Zwiers, Michael

subject: gender diversity

subject: neurodiversity

subject: transgender

subject: autism

subject: interpretative phenomenological analysis

subject: Educational Psychology

subject: Psychology--Clinical

subject: Psychology--Developmental

abstract: The overlap of gender diversity and autism has received scant research attention to date, especially in terms of the lived experiences of transgender autistic individuals themselves. Indeed, until very recently, the voices of individuals who experience diversity within the gender and autism spectrums have seldom been present in the research literature. Self-advocates within the autism and transgender community note that “rejecting the reality of trans autistic people’s gender identities can be dangerous, even life threatening” (ASAN, 2016b, p. 1). As such, there is a clear need to better understand individuals’ lived experiences and interpretations of gender diversity, autism, and related barriers. To this end, this research project used an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) approach (Smith, Flowers, & Larkin, 2009) to facilitate a more nuanced and in-depth understanding how transgender autistic individuals make meaning of gender, autism, and the related barriers and strengths they encounter. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with nine transgender autistic adults and transcripts were analyzed using an IPA framework. Results demonstrated rich emergent themes related to each participant’s individual experiences, which developed in the analyses into three wide-ranging superordinate themes: (1) Questioning, knowing; (2) Sharing myself, seeking support; and (3) Complexities and connections. Each of these themes integrated robustly with contemporary research and clinical practice in the field of gender diversity and neurodiversity, including acknowledging the overlap, reducing barriers in pathways to care, honouring the expertise of lived experience, building knowledge and capacity, understanding dating and relationships, re-examining what is assumed about gender differences, and shifting the narrative to a less deficit-based, more diversity-focused dialogue. This study generated new knowledge related to the meaning transgender autistic individuals make of their lived experiences. It sought to incorporate questions and findings that are practical, meaningful, and relevant for gender diverse neurodiverse individuals themselves, as well as for their cisgender allistic (non-autistic) allies. As such, this project has the potential to positively impact the health and wellbeing of gender diverse neurodiverse individuals and to amplify the trans autistic perspectives that have often been excluded in the research to date.


identifier: Pascuzzo, T. (2008). Mathematics before teaching: an analysis of the academic transcripts of prospective elementary and secondary mathematics teachers (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1792

format:
viii, 113 leaves ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 100-105


identifier: Hsu, C. Y. (2013). Bhāviveka’s Jewel in the Hand Treatise: Elucidating a Path to Awakening Utilizing Formal Inference (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25116

subject: Education--Religious Bhāviveka

abstract:
Madhyamaka soteriological theory can be summarized as a process of transforming cognition from conventional reality to ultimate reality. Hence, the diverse understandings of these two realities certainly influence different Mādhyamikans’ soteriology. Based on his unique theory of two realities, Bhāviveka elucidates a path to awakening utilizing formal inference in his Jewel in the Hand Treatise.
Bhāviveka defines conventional reality as that of worldly experience, including language, which is for those sentient beings who are not yet awakened even though such a reality is derived from their attachments produced from ignorance. Based on the theory that worldly experience is the result of the activation of intrinsic natures, Bhāviveka accepts that things have intrinsic natures at this level of reality. Moreover, Bhāviveka’s understanding of ultimate reality contains three connotations: 1) from an ontological perspective, “ ultimate reality” means the ultimate object which is understood as the true nature of things; 2) from an epistemological perspective, ultimate reality is non-conceptual wisdom, which refers to how the Buddhist sages view reality; 3) the teachings in accord with non-arising is ultimate reality. According to the first and the second definitions, reality transcends worldly experience, languages and so on. From this level of reality, things possess no intrinsic nature.
In addition to the truth of things and non-conceptual wisdom, Bhāviveka suggested a secondary ultimate reality, i.e., the teachings in accord with non-arising to facilitate the interaction between the two realities. Therefore, a practitioner is able to transform their cognition from conventional to ultimate reality. Furthermore, Bhāviveka’s teaching of the secondary ultimate reality includes the knowledge of śūnyatā obtained from hearing,
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thinking, and meditating. For Bhāviveka, the logical argument or a formal proof statement (prayogavākya) is a sufficient methodology to acquire the knowledge of hearing from which the other two types of knowledge can be acquired.
Although formal proof statements (prayogavākya) had been developed in Buddhism for a long time, they never became an important methodology for debate before Dignāga (480~540 CE). Because of his influence, formal proof statements became a formal methodology for debate and were accepted by different religious schools. According to Dignāga, a formal proof statement is established on the basis of two kinds of cognitions (pramāṇa): direct perception (pratyakṣa) and inference (anumāna). Based on Dignāga’s perspective, Bhāviveka incorporated formal proof statements into his soteriological theory. In order to make formal proof statements a qualified methodology, Bhāviveka included the concept of intrinsic nature in his interpretation of conventional reality. That is, the inclusion of an intrinsic nature involving direct perception and inference in conventional reality allows for a decisive conclusion by means of a valid formal proof statement. Therefore, a valid formal proof argument is able to secure the correct understanding of (secondary) ultimate reality which becomes the initial step for awakening.


identifier: Ngo, D. W. (1985). The Effect of singing on auditory-visual discrimination in beginning recorder instruction (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23048

format:
vii, 135 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: MT 801 R4 N44 1986

subject: Recorder (Musical instrument) - Instruction and study - Juvenile

subject: Musical ability - Testing

subject: School music - Instruction and study

abstract: Bibliography: p. 101-104.


identifier: Stamm, D. C. (1979). The impact of community strategies upon planning policy in Calgary (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14960

format:
[v], 174 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
City planning - Alberta - Calgary
City planning - Citizen participation


identifier: Reid, D. S. (1980). Mitigation and compensation for fish and wildlife losses during resource developments in British Columbia and Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19265

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

subject: HC 120 E5 R43 1980 Fiche

subject: Environmental policy - British Columbia

subject: Environmental policy - Alberta

subject: Fishery management - British Columbia

subject: Fishery management - Alberta

subject: Wildlife management - British Columbia

subject: Wildlife management - Alberta

subject: Man - Influence on nature - British Columbia

subject: Man - Influence on nature - Alberta

abstract: Bibliography: p. 168-178.


identifier: Lister, B. (2018). Saskatchewan Agriculture GHG Emissions Policy Options (Unpublished master's project). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Faculty of Graduate Studies
School of Public Policy
University of Calgary

abstract: Saskatchewan is known for their Canadian contribution to agriculture. Statistics Canada prefers to refer to the province as, “the breadbasket of Canada.” However, even with the facts of the significance of this industry, the province does not feel the need to prevent negative environmental impacts from this sector. There is no set regulatory policy for agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Saskatchewan. Public Interest Theory and Public Choice Theory can explain the reason behind why there has been minimal movement towards a mitigation strategy for agricultural GHG emissions. This is because of the status of this type of policy for Saskatchewan at the agenda setting stage of the policy cycle. In addition, a provincial comparison (Alberta), and various country and continental comparisons (USA & EU) provide information to assist in the understanding of policy in this area. There are four options provided for the resolution of this policy problem. These options include: 1) Status Quo with Enhancement Nationwide & Stop Avoidance– Federally, 2) Many Small Changes, 3) Indirect Effective Policies, and/or 4) Increased Financial Incentives. Based on research, all four of these choices are viably solutions for Saskatchewan. To achieve the best results, a combination of three of the options is the solution that would be suggested. The potential solution to this problem incorporates options 2 (Many Small Changes), 3 (Indirect Effective Policies), and/or 4 (Increased Financial Incentives). This paper will explain in depth the policy problem, various resolutions, and finally, the best policy option for Saskatchewan to reduce GHG emissions from agriculture. 2


identifier: Smith, M. C. (2011). Friction, delight and the public realm: challenging the role of architect as author (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4280

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 130
Thesis is in colour.


identifier: Downey, B. M. (1985). Regulation, politics, and public policy: the case of Canadian television content regulations, 1959-1984 (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11072

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

subject: HE 8689.7 C55 D68 1986

subject: Television broadcasting policy - Canada

subject: Broadcasting policy - Canada - Citizen participation

subject: Television industry - Canada

subject: Industry and state

abstract: Bibliography: p. 170-179.


identifier: Ernst, M. C. (1992). Verdure protection and expansion: lessons for Calgary from Berne, Switzerland (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16776

format:
vii, 196 <9> leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: HT 169 C22 C33 1992

subject: City planning - Alberta - Calgary

subject: Environmental policy - Alberta - Calgary

subject: Land use - Alberta - Calgary - Planning

subject: City planning - Switzerland - Berne

subject: Environmental policy - Switzerland - Berne

subject: Land use - Switzerland - Berne - Planning

abstract: Bibliography: p. 182-196.


identifier: Carr, E. K. (2010). To loot to hew and eden (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3615

title: To loot to hew and eden

format:
9, 274 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 267-274


identifier: Michaletz, S. T. (2005). Biophysical processes of tree mortality in surface fires (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/169

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 117-118


identifier: Clements, J. (1990). Strategies and constraints: the role of preference theory in language processing (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24284

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 91-99.


identifier: Hayes, J. T. (2007). Secure tenure and property rights as an effective tool to encourage conservation (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1483

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 125-134
Approval page not signed.


identifier: Cooper, M. M. (1984). Hate literature and the law (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19238

title: Hate literature and the law

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

subject:
HT 1521 C64 1986
Hate in literature
Propaganda in literature
Law and literature

abstract: Bibliography: p. 166-171.


identifier: Wiebe, N. (1983). Rights and interests (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16858

title: Rights and interests

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

subject:
BJ 84 E5 W52 1985
Ends and means
Ethics

abstract: Bibliography: p. 194-200.


identifier: Vartak, S. (2009). A computational study of h2s adsorption on transition and noble metal surfaces (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3175

format:
ix, 76 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 73-76
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Cao, M. (2016). Compact Optical Sensing Systems for pH and Other Substances Detection - Theory and Implementation (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25367

contributor:
Yadid-Pecht, Orly
Yadid-Pecht, Orly
Murari, Kartikeya
Chodavarapu, Vamsy

subject:
Engineering--Electronics and Electrical
Sensor
optical
Chemical
CMOS
pH

abstract: Chemical detection is of importance in research and industry. Optical sensors based on contact imaging realize the chemical detection in compact, efficient and inexpensive ways. In the first project real-time optical pH sensor based on complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) contact imaging and microfluidics, an optical contact imaging sensor for pH detection with capillary microfluidics is proposed. The CMOS array detects the changes of light intensity after absorption by phenol red doped sol-gel filters while the level of absorbance corresponds to a pH value of the analyte. Deposition methods of sol-gel are optimized and compared. In the second project, real-time optical concentration sensor based on Raman scattering, CMOS contact imaging is presented. This biochemical optical sensor is designed for detecting the concentration of solutions. It is built with a laser diode, an optical filter, a sample holder and a commercial CMOS sensor.


identifier: Smith, J. (2015). Recovering from Silence. Composing Self in Time, Spaces, and Friendships: A Narrative Inquiry with Four Mothers Supporting Adolescent Children through Long-Term Addictions Treatment (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27562

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Nursing
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Estefan, Dr. Andrew
Caine, Dr. Vera
Ewashen, Dr. Carol
St. George, Dr. Sally

subject:
Nursing
Nursing
Individual and Family Studies
Mental Health

abstract: Addiction is a complex and growing phenomenon that affects many people in many different contexts.  Mothering a child through long-term addiction treatment is an under-researched context.  This study is a narrative inquiry into the experiences of four mothers parenting children through long-term addiction treatment.  Narrative inquirers explore experience by attending to features of temporality, sociality, and place as they feature in stories that are both lived and told. During 12 months of narrative inquiry fieldwork, four participants and myself inquired into their experiences as mothers of children with addictions.  Four narrative accounts of these experiences are presented.  These co-composed accounts speak powerfully to participants’ experiences on complex personal, familial, social, and addiction landscapes.  The narrative accounts provide a basis for theorizing four narrative threads: navigating complexities; loud silences; living within one another’s stories, and; places, spaces, and the in-between.  This dissertation concludes in the midst of participants’ lives.  Recommendations for practice, research, and narrative inquiry fieldwork are made.


identifier: Fustic, M. (2011). Geological Controls on Reservoir and Bitumen Heterogeneities in Athabasca Oil Sands Deposit (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18493

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Science
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Larter, Stephen R.
Bennett, Barry

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 275-290
Thesis is in colour.


identifier: Grech, M. G. (2002). Enhanced seismic depth imaging of complex fault-fold structures (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17723

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

subject:
AC1 .T484 2002 K57
Seismic waves - Simulation methods
Seismology - Data processing
Seismic prospecting - Data processing
Faults (Geology) - Alberta
Anisotropy - Mathematical models

abstract: Bibliography: p. 170-176.


identifier: Bennion, D. B. (2003). Inproving well productivity by evaluating and reducing formation damage during overbalanced and underbalanced drilling operations (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22720

format:
xxxiii, 448 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2003 B46

abstract: Bibliography: p. 424-448

abstract: Formation damage, causing a reduction in the permeability of a porous formation adjacent to a production/injection well, commonly occurs during drilling operations on a worldwide basis. This damage can fall into a number of categories (mechanical, chemical, biological) depending on the type of reservoir, drilling fluid and drilling practices used. This thesis provides a comprehensive overview of the wide range of different types of formation damage that can occur in various situations, and presents a detailed methodology for the screening and determination of which types of formation damage are most likely to impact well productivity or injectivity in a given situation. It also provides recommendations for the reduction of the impact of damage in these situations. Extensive discussion of the use of underbalanced drilling technology as a means to reduce formation damage during drilling operations is also presented. Some formation damage mechanisms, which this research has determined are unique to underbalanced drilling, are presented. A detailed screening protocol for evaluating whether underbalanced drilling is the most effective technology to use to reduce the impact of formation damage is also presented. It is shown that, in many cases, although superficially underbalanced drilling appears to be attractive, unless properly designed and executed, underbalanced operations may actually cause more damage and productivity/injectivity reduction than well-designed and executed conventional overbalanced technology in the same situation. The thesis provides a detailed flowsheet protocol for the rapid categorization and evaluation of drilling induced formation damage for various reservoir types and indicates the specific laboratory tests and procedures which should be followed in order to properly evaluate the severity of these damage mechanisms. Proper use of these procedures will allow a standardized evaluation procedure for the systematic evaluation and reduction of drilling induced formation damage in a wide variety of common drilling applications.


identifier: Lai, H. (2010). Evaluation of multiuser ofdm frequency correction algorithms in realistic channel environments (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3381

contributor:
Boumaiza, Slim
Messier, Geoffrey G.

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 157-162
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Schibli, D. J. (2003). Structure-function studies of defensins and tryptophan-rich atimicrobial peptides (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21387

format:
xix, 331 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 280-324


identifier: Lee, M. F. (1987). The Fall of America: the nation of Islam and the millennium (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12458

format:
v, 209 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
BP 221 L425 1987
Black Muslims - United States - History
Millennialism

abstract: Bibliography: p. 192-205.


identifier: Fellows, J. J. (2005). Self-Searching : an exploration of personal identity, Alzheimer's disease and dissociative identity disorder (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19890

format:
vii, 118 leaves ; 30 cm.
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abstract:
Bibliography : p. 116-118
Copyright Clearance Form: y
UARC


identifier: Lategan, C. (2022). An Evaluation of Satisfaction with Emergency Department Care in Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Concerns (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Cumming School of Medicine
University of Calgary

contributor:
Freedman, Stephen
Newton, Amanda S
Arnold, Paul
Lang, Eddy

subject:
emergency department
mental health
paediatrics
children
adolescents
mental health care
emergency department care
patient-oriented
satisfaction
patient satisfaction
patient experience
Education--Health
Biophysics--Medical
Epidemiology
Mental Health
Nursing
Public Health

abstract: The emergency department (ED) is a vital safety net for children and adolescents with mental health concerns seeking crisis care. Yet, EDs face significant challenges in managing mental health concerns. Evaluating patient and parent/caregiver satisfaction with care delivery is essential to guide improvements in the quality of mental health services provided. This study involved enrolling participants over a 12-month period to evaluate child/adolescent and parent/caregiver satisfaction with mental health care in two pediatric EDs. Patients <18 years of age presenting with a range of mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, disruptive behaviours, self- harm, depression, situational crisis) were eligible and enrolled. Discharge diagnoses were grouped by ICD-10-CA codes. Data were collected using the Service Satisfaction Scale. I conducted Pearson’s correlation coefficient tests to report associations of general satisfaction with individual aspects of ED care, multivariable regression analysis to report associations of total satisfaction score with patient and clinical care characteristics, and inductive thematic analysis to identify and describe satisfaction and patient experience themes from qualitative feedback. The study included 646 participants, the majority of whom were Caucasian (71.2%; 460/646), female (56.3%; 364/646). The median age of patients was 13 years (IQR, 11-15 years). The most common diagnoses among participants were anxiety or stress-related disorders (39.5%; 245/620), suicidal ideation (26.0%; 161/620), and mood disorders (25.0%; 155/620). The perception of the amount of help a child received during the visit was most strongly associated with general satisfaction (r=0.85). Clinical care characteristics associated with satisfaction were receipt of an evaluation by a mental health team member (p=0.004) and consultation by a psychiatrist (p=0.05) during the ED visit. Themes that emerged from the thematic analysis included satisfaction with the ED health care team’s attitude and interpersonal skills and dissatisfaction with standards of care expectations, wait time for care, and general access to mental health care. Overall, the results point to the need to improve the satisfaction with ED mental health care delivery with a particular focus on enhancing access to care to mental health providers with expertise (e.g., mental health nurses, counsellors, psychiatrists).


identifier: Aumonier, A. A. (1984). The Heritage planning process (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11399

title: The Heritage planning process

creator: Aumonier, Alexandra (Alexandra Louise), 1957-

format:
v, 197 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: FC 3697.52 E6 A84 1986

subject: Historic districts - Alberta - Calgary - Planning

subject: Historic districts - Alberta - Calgary - Conservation and restoration

subject: Elbow Park (Calgary, Alta.)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 174-182.


identifier: Bird, D. A. (2003). Localization of benzylisoquinoline alkaloid biosynthesis in papaver somniferum (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12532

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 210-226.


identifier: Moore, M. A. (1989). The Kingdom of God in the Gospel of Mark (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15815

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

subject:
BT 94 M66 1989
Kingdom of God

abstract: Bibliography: p. 135-165.

abstract: Since Johannes Weiss' work in 1892, it has been assumed that the Kingdom of God is a Judaic apocalyptic concept. According to this assumption, the Kingdom of God refers to the full manifestation of God's sovereignty that was expected at the end-of-history. The Gospel of Mark took this concept leaving the basic content unaltered. The only modification Mark made involved the temporal position of the Kingdom. Depending on the specific interpretation, the Kingdom of God was changed from a future hope to an imminent expectation or a present reality. This thesis contends that the Kingdom of God was a polyvalent symbol. The Kingdom of God was a unification of concepts and ideas connected with Yahweh's kingship and his salvatory actions as king. The Kingdom symbol has four basic aspects or dimensions. First, the Kingdom of God is eternal. It is not confined to a specific period of time. Second. the Kingdom is a soteriological category. It represents God's salvatory actions as king. The Kingdom of God implies the protection of the divine monarch. It also may ref er to the realm/community that enjoys the protection of the heavenly sovereign. Third, there is a obligatory aspect to the Kingdom. The subjects of the divine king must demonstrate their loyalty through adherence to God's law. Finally, the Kingdom of God has a communal dimension. The Kingdom connotes the people who have enjoyed the saving actions of the divine sovereign and the community that adheres to the laws. It is the Kingdom of God as a polyvalent symbol that Mark incorporated into his Gospel. The Markan understanding of the Kingdom contains all four aspects of the symbol. However. the symbol has been modified by Mark ·s christology. The Judaic views of Kingdom of God are intertwined with the Markan mission and the evangelist's proclamation of Jesus.


identifier: Hegmann, G. L. (1995). Implementing cumulative effects assessments (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21721

format:
xxiv, 344 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
TD 194.6 H44 1995
Environmental impact analysis - Canada
Environmental policy - Canada
Economic development projects

abstract: Bibliography: p. 295-319.


identifier: Wieser, A. H. (1982). Plant food technology in formative America (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24608

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

subject:
E 59 F63 W52 1984
Indians - Antiquities
Indians - Food
Food - The Americas

abstract: Bibliography: p. 115-133.


identifier: Witwer, M. (2008). Private sector engagement in affordable new rental construction in Calgary (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2889

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 129-139

abstract: Missing partial copyright licence form.

abstract: Missing signature page.

abstract:
Within the past decade the responsibility for affordable rental housing has increasingly shifted from the federal and provincial levels of government to the municipal level. With an increase in demand for affordable housing, governments have had to consider alternative approaches to increase the production of affordable rental housing, such as engaging the private sector.
The MOP examines how to best engage the private sector to increase the production of affordable rental housing in Calgary context by analysing the most effective combination of government interventions. These interventions could be in the form of regulatory, fiscal, financial or institutional measures which are analyzed based on the effect of the intervention on a private developers' bottom line, the necessary infrastructure required to implement the intervention, which would affect the likelihood of the responsible organization or government to actually implement it and the amount of production the intervention could leverage. Key informant interviews add additional perspective on barriers and opportunities for the private sector to increase production of affordable rental housing. A combination of the interviews and analysis of potential interventions within the context of the rental housing market within the City of Calgary and the private development industry provides the foundation for all recommendations.


identifier: Goldsmith, A. S. (1993). Household archaeology in the Belize Valley: an analysis of current issues (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18325

format:
xi, 216 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: F 1435.3 A6 G65 1993

subject: Belize River Valley (Belize) - Antiquities

subject: Mayas - Antiquities

subject: Mayas - Dwellings

subject: Belize - Antiquities

subject: Maya - Architecture

abstract: Bibliography: p. 183-190.


identifier: Sheahan, J. N. (1979). Robust estimation of the regression vector in the linear model in the presence of asymmetry (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19449

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

subject:
QA 276.8 S517 1979 Fiche
Estimation theory

abstract: Bibliography: p. 179-180.


identifier: Elaschuk, L. C. (1970). Educational and occupational aspirations and expectations of secondary students in a rural-urban fringe (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20214

format:
xiii, 188 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
LB 3605 E42 1970 Microfilm
Student aspirations
Students - Alberta
Secondary school students

abstract: Bibliography: p. 137-140.


identifier: Smith, A. E. (1992). The viability of wind-power in Alberta: a social cost perspective (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19459

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

subject:
HD 9502.5 W55 S65 1992
Wind power industry - Alberta
Wind power - Alberta
Renewable energy sources - Alberta

abstract: Bibliography: p. 210-230.


identifier: Alonso Olvera, A. (2013). Economic Strategies of Terminal Classic Households in the Northern Maya Lowlands: Multicrafting and Economic Diversification of a Mid- Elite Residential Compound at Xuenkal, Yucatan (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25784

contributor:
Reese-Taylor, Kathryn V.
Raymond, Scott

subject:
Archaeology
Maya
household
Multicrafting
Yucatan
Terminal Classic

abstract:
The rise of Chichen Itza is associated with a period of changes and economic growth in the northern Lowlands during the Terminal Classic (A.D. 800-1000) and Early Postclassic (A.D. 1000-1200) periods (Andrews et al. 2003:151). Although some sites continued to grow, many sites were abandoned or had drastic declines. However, communities that continued to be occupied show visible shifts in ceramic and architectural styles, and settlement patterns that most likely reflect modifications in their political and economic organizations. Based on their ability to support Chichen Itza political and economic frameworks, elite life and activity in surrounding communities did not come to an end during the Terminal Classic.
	Examining elite life in areas that managed to carry on during difficult times allows a closer evaluation of specific strategies employed by elite groups to cope with a fluctuating economy and an innovative, yet short lasting, complex level organization. Xuenkal was one of Chichen Itza’s secondary centers that managed to operate under Terminal Classic conditions; therefore it presents a perfect case to examine economic structures that hypothetically originated from Chichen Itza’s integrative policy.
	Regional secondary centers have been overlooked when evaluating the impact Chichen had on local economies and how they were incorporated into the regional economy. Xuenkal offers several advantages for investigating such questions. An examination of Xuenkal elite contexts provides a means for examining elements that best represent levels of integration, affiliation, or submission endorsed by Chichen Itza.
The archaeological exploration of one of Xuenkal’s Terminal Classic Platforms offers an opportunity to investigate domestic economic strategies implemented during times of economic change. The assessment of one mid-elite household provides evidence to evaluate the premise that control over production was necessary to guarantee economic interaction and economic intensification. New configurations of domestic and productive spaces are predicted to reflect particular activities related to multricrafting and intermittent crafting as particular strategies that were not previously employed by prominent elites in the Classic period. Mid-elite material culture would reflect redundancy in craft production necessary to be included in the political economy structure and within market and redistribution systems sponsored and controlled by Chichen Itza.


identifier: Lazarova, D. (2010). 'Energy security' and the international relations canon: a case study on China (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3468

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 122-133
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Fan, J. (2010). Circular dichroism of transition metal complexes within time-dependent density functional theory (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3367

format:
xv, 197 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 189-197
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Johnston, C. R. (2001). Solitary waves in fluid-filled elastic tubes (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17476

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

subject:
QC174.26 .W28 J64 2001
Solitons - Mathematical models
Tubes - Fluid dynamics
Fluid dynamics
Wave-motion, Theory of

abstract: Bibliography: p. 137-144.


identifier: Vasanji, Z. (2012). Pilot studies to assess myocardial fibrosis, left ventricular function, and the effects of exercise training on left ventricular function in individuals with type 1 diabetes (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4989

publisher:
Kinesiology
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 52-54, 82-85, 109-112, 128-138

abstract: Includes copy of ethics approvals.  Original copies with original Partial Copyright Licence.


identifier: Pederson, J. H. (1995). Microclimatological impacts of subarctic fens (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15032

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

subject:
QC 981.7 M5 1995
Microclimatology
Fens

abstract: Bibliography: p. 136-146.


identifier: Fisher, G. L. (1969). Analysis of the decision-making process in a college advisory committee (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21689

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

subject: LB 2341 F56 1969 Microfilm

subject: Universities and colleges - Administration

subject: Decision-making

subject: Medicine Hat Junior College

abstract: Bibliography: p. 137-143.


identifier: Basnyat, B. (1984). Alae nasi and upper airway patency (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22602

title: Alae nasi and upper airway patency

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

subject:
QP 321 B355 1986
Noses - Muscles
Alae nasi

abstract: Bibliography: p. 81-85.


identifier: Moyer, Z. (2015). European and American Option Pricing with a Geometric Markov Renewal Process Underlying Asset Model (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25963

subject:
Economics--Finance
Mathematics
Statistics
Geometric Markov Renewal Process
Markov
Geometric Brownian Motion
MATLAB
Black-Scholes
European Options
American Options
Mathematical Finance
Aase
Binomial
Poisson
Markov Chain
Markov process
Regime-switching
State
Discrete
Asset model
Market Trends
Ergodic
Merged
Double Averaged
Diffusion
Normal Deviations
Normal Deviated
Risk-neutral
Black
Scholes
Merton
Cox
Ross
Rubinstein
Call
Put
Jump
Jump model
Pure jump model
Optimization
Perpetual American
Stopping time
Optimal stopping time
GMRP
GBM
Geometric Compund Poisson Process
Geometric Compund Poisson
GCCP
GCC
Levy process
Levy
Market incompleteness
Complete market
Approximation
Backwardation

abstract: We present methods for pricing of American and European options under a Geometric Markov Renewal Process (GMRP) as the underlying asset model. We provide a detailed overview of the GMRP. Discussions of Markov processes, Geometric Brownian Motion, and GMRP approximation techniques are presented. We discuss the Aase trading model, with a MATLAB implementation. We discuss the Black-Scholes and binomial Cox-Ross-Rubinstein formulas for European and American options. We present results on Fixed Time Increments GMRP, with a derivation of a method for a limiting case of Fixed Time Increments GMRP (applicable to perpetual American options), complete with MATLAB implementations. We also present a MATLAB implementation for the pricing of European options under GMRP with an arbitrary jump distribution. We discuss diffusion and normal deviated approximations of a GMRP, and present MATLAB implementations for pricing American and European options. We follow this with a discussion of a Poisson approximation of a security market. A literature review is presented, together with an appendix including our MATLAB implementations. Conclusions and recommendations for future research directions conclude the paper.


identifier: Guichon, D. (2006). Birch split bark: deconstructing the Canadian canoe through poetry (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/730

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 25-27


identifier: Mah, C. (2009). Expanding the capabilities of an acoustic flame detector for chromatography (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2701

format:
xiii, 84 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 80-84


identifier: Khatua, T. P. (1972). Finite element analysis of multilayer sandwich structures (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17471

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

subject:
TA 492 S25 K46 1972 Microfilm
Sandwich construction
Structures, Theory of

abstract: Bibliography: p. 71-75.


identifier: Zapata, R. C. (2018). Regulation of Energy Balance by Dietary Protein (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/32820

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Veterinary Medicine
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Chelikani, Prasanth K.
Ambrose, D. J.
Banse, Heidi E.
McMillan, Chantal J.
Vijayan, Mathilakath Madathil
Morrison, Christopher David

subject:
energy balance
protein restriction
high protein diets
whey proteins
lactalbumin
lactoferrin
peptide YY
domestic cats
fibroblast growth factor 21
protein leverage hypothesis
tryptophan
histidine
energy expenditure
Animal Physiology
Veterinary Science
Nutrition

abstract: The protein leverage hypothesis posits that protein restriction triggers a compensatory hyperphagia to facilitate the acquirement of the animal's protein needs whereas protein excess elicit hypophagia as the animal's protein requirement is met at a lesser calorie intake. However, the effects of dietary protein on energy expenditure and the underlying mechanisms are not well-established. Moreover, the domestic cat has potential to more closely model human obesity and diabetes; however, the role of dietary protein in the secretion of metabolic hormones has not been well-studied in cats. In this thesis, the effects of protein-restricted diets, tryptophan or histidine-restricted diets, and diets with excess protein on energy intake, energy expenditure, body weight and composition, gut hormones, glucose clearance, key protein and glucose metabolism markers and thermogenesis were determined in rodent models of diet-induced obesity. In addition, the tissue distribution of the transcripts for proglucagon, glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide, peptide YY and their cognate receptors in feline peripheral tissues and the effects of the consumption of high-protein diets on the concentrations of circulating metabolites and metabolic hormones were determined in lean, overweight and diabetic cats. Using diet-induced obese rats and a clinical population of domestic cats, this work provided important insights on the mechanisms by which dietary protein regulates energy balance. First, moderately restricting dietary protein transiently promoted hyperphagia yet robustly increased energy expenditure. Second, tryptophan restriction partially recapitulates the age-dependent effects of moderate protein restriction on energy intake and expenditure. Third, the protein source has a significant contribution on the hypophagic and thermogenic effects of high-protein diets, with the increased PYY signaling and reduced diet preference mediating this reduction in energy intake, but not thermogenesis. Finally, although there were inherent differences in plasma concentrations of metabolic hormones between lean, overweight and diabetic cats, protein consumption alone did not alter weight or the secretion of these hormones. Collectively, dietary protein greatly influences energy balance in rodent models of human obesity, but has minimal impact in domestic cats.


identifier: Satyanarayana, J. H. (1994). A powerful genetic algorithm for the high-level synthesis and ASIC design of globally optimal digit-serial digital filters (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14855

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

subject: TK 5102.9 S38 1994

subject: Signal processing - Digital techniques

subject: Digital filters (Mathematics)

subject: Genetic algorithms

subject: Integrated circuits - Design and construction

abstract: Bibliography: p. 126-131.


identifier: Richards, I. D. (2004). The perception of violence: conversion in post-independence India (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13759

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 134-139


identifier: Deriszadeh, M. (2012). Chemically and electrically induced swelling in clays and shales (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4801

format:
xxvii, 316 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 250-259

abstract: A few pages are in colour.

abstract:
The swelling behavior of shale formations is of importance from both operational management and geo-environmental perspectives. This research program was concentrated on the investigation of deformation of shales and clays in response to the variations of pore fluid chemistry. Development of a mathematical framework describing the swelling behavior of clay-based materials along with experimental study of swelling geomaterials enabled for simulating the swelling process.
A new experimental setup featured with electrical elements was developed to accelerate the conventional swell test on argillaceous materials by applying the electrical potential gradient. Based on the results of swell tests on several clay and shale samples, the application of electrical potential gradient was identified as an effective method to accelerate the rate of ionic extraction and the swelling process. X-ray CT scanning technique was applied as a non-destructive method to qualitatively investigate the profile of swelling through the test materials under conventional and accelerated swell tests. In addition, the influence of specific surface area, cation exchange capacity, Atterberg limits, and grain size distribution was assessed on the amount of swelling. Applicability of coefficients of volume change obtained from consolidation-rebound tests was examined in simulating the swelling behavior.
Coefficients of hydraulic and electro-osmotic permeability were identified as key material properties controlling the rate of swelling. Comparison between the numerical and experimental results showed that the hydraulic and electro-osmotic permeability could vary with the changes in the pore fluid concentration. Applying the numerical model along with the experimental results of swell tests resulted in the determination of hydraulic and electro-osmotic permeability as functions of pore fluid concentration. These material properties were determined for clay and shale samples investigated in this research program.


identifier: Shokri, P. (2021). Semantic Segmentation and 3D Reconstruction of Concrete Cracks (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary

contributor:
Shahbazi, Mozhdeh
Nielsen, John
Fast, Victoria
Yanushkevich, Svetlana
MacDonald, M. Ethan

subject: Deep Learning, Semantic Segmentation, Concrete Cracks, Stereo Vision, 3D Reconstruction, Generative Adversarial Networks, Damage Inspection

subject: Information Science

subject: Remote Sensing

subject: Artificial Intelligence

subject: Computer Science

subject: Engineering--Civil

subject: Engineering--Electronics and Electrical

subject: Engineering--Environmental

subject: Engineering--Industrial

subject: Robotics

abstract: Damage inspection of concrete structures is necessary to prevent disasters and ensure the safety of premises such as buildings, sidewalks, dams and bridges. Cracks are among the most prominent damages in such structures. In this research, a computer vision and machine learning-based solution for identifying and modeling cracks in concrete structures from high-resolution images captured by a stereo camera is proposed. First, using deep learning-based semantic segmentation networks trained on a custom-dataset, crack pixels are identified. Moreover, techniques for improving the accuracy of such networks are developed and evaluated. Second, modifications are applied to the stereo camera’s calibration model to ensure accurate parameter estimation. Finally, two 3D reconstruction methods are proposed, one of which is based on detecting the dominant structural plane surrounding the crack, while the second method focuses on matching the crack pixels across two images. As a result, a 3D model of cracks is produced, from which the cracks' size and other geometric characteristics can be deduced. The solution proposed in this thesis can be used by professionals to regularly inspect concrete structures and make timely maintenance decisions.


identifier: Sutcliffe, K. (2010). Dwelling of permanent culture (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3322

title: Dwelling of permanent culture

format:
viii, 137 leaves : ill. ; 38 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 136-137
Thesis is in colour.
Missing signature page.


identifier: Anderson, B. A. (1986). The Design of the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo: a cultural analysis (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11559

format: v, 123 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. + 11 col. slides.

abstract: Bibliography: p. 112-117.


identifier: Uzuegbu, P. (2014). Identification and characterization of an adenosine triphosphate binding cassette (ABC) transporter EcABCB1 involved in the transport of alkaloids in Eschscholzia californica (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26415

contributor:
Bird, David
Facchini, Peter

subject:
Biochemistry
ABC transporters
secondary metabolites

abstract: California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) roots and suspension cultures accumulate an assortment of structurally and functionally diverse benzylisoquinoline alkaloids, notably the antimicrobial sanguinarine in the cell and the media. In E. californica cell suspension cultures, alkaloid biosynthesis is induced by treatment with certain biotic and abiotic elicitors, which activates plant defense responses. Sanguinarine accumulated in the media is taken up into the cell through a potential active transport process. A large and widely distributed superfamily of proteins found in bacteria, fungi, plants and animals called adenosine triphosphate binding cassette (ABC) transporters have been implicated in the influx of alkaloids in plants. We report the isolation and characterization of a full-length cDNA encoding a homologous ABC transporter EcABCB1 from California poppy. The gene encoding EcABCB1 transcripts were detected in all California poppy plant organs. Evidence has shown that EcABCB1 is an inducible, plasma membrane localized, multi-specific ABC transporter sensitive to vanadate.


identifier: McGugan, J. E. (1963). Lithology and petrography of transitional Jurassic-Cretaceous clastic rocks, southern Rocky Mountains (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23425

format:
vii, 75 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
Additional Copy: QE 446 M18 1963G
Petrology - Rocky Mountains
Geology, Stratigraphic - Jurassic
Geology, Stratigraphic - Cretaceous

abstract: BIbliography: p. 60-66.


identifier: Messier, G. G. (1998). IS-95 cellular mobile location techniques (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18825

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

subject: TK6570 .M6 M47 1998

subject: Cellular telephone systems.

subject: Global system for mobile communications.

subject: Automatic tracking.

abstract: Bibligraphy: p. 128-132


identifier: Minions, G. (2017). Morality in War: A Comparison Between Bhīma from the Mahābhārata and Achilles from the Iliad (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27005

contributor:
Rohlman, Elizabeth
Toohey, Peter
Framarin, Christopher
Bertolin Cerbrian, Reyes

subject: Literature--Classical Literature--Comparative Literature--Asian Religion Morality Bhima Achilles Iliad Mahabharata

abstract: This thesis is an analysis of morality in war in the Mahābhārata and the Iliad by a comparison of the main warriors, Bhīma and Achilles, in their respective Indo-European epics. Specifically, this thesis shows how outside influences (mortal or immortal) placed upon each warrior ultimately determine the warriors' actions, especially those towards their enemies. As the treatment of these warriors in their respective epics remains unbalanced, this analysis will account for how Achilles is able to get away so much more than Bhīma, yet not be criticized similarly.  Overall, the assessment of these two warriors provides an overarching understanding of the view of morality within war from the perspective of these epics.


identifier: Edwards, T. (2018). The Role of Avifauna in Paleodiet Reconstruction: An Arctic Case Study (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/33052

title: The Role of Avifauna in Paleodiet Reconstruction : An Arctic Case Study

publisher:
Arts
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Katzenberg, Mary Anne
Dawson, Peter C.
Wilson, Warren M.
Walls, Matthew D.
Darwent, Christyann Marie

subject:
avifauna
Archaeology
stable isotope analysis
paleodiet
biological anthropology
Paleo-Inuit
Archaeology

abstract: This thesis explores the importance of birds in paleodietary reconstruction based on stable isotope analysis, using faunal remains from Arctic contexts as a case study. In the Arctic, migratory birds and their eggs have been important seasonal resources for hunter-gatherer populations, and while evidence of their utilization in the faunal record is apparent, their use is less clear from the isotopic record. Zooarchaeological analysis was carried out on a large sample of bird remains from Pre-Dorset and Dorset sites located on the Knud Peninsula of Ellesmere Island to assess bird hunting and processing amongst Paleo-Inuit groups. A subset of these archaeological bird remains were analyzed to determine the variation in avian isotopic signatures which was expected to differ from terrestrial and sea mammal isotopic signatures. An experimental study was carried out to test the assumption that the spacing between avian tissues (bone collagen, muscle, fat, and feathers) differs from tissue spacings in mammals. Linear mixing models were then used to estimate diet based on new tissue spacing data and isotope data from archaeological bird bone collagen. These results were compared to previous studies of Arctic paleodiet. Zooarchaeological analysis of the avifaunal remains suggests that Pre-Dorset and Dorset groups on the Knud Peninsula preferentially hunted eider ducks, and birds were heavily processed for human consumption. Bird bones were also used in tool production. Stable isotope analysis of various tissues from ducks fed a controlled diet indicates that avian tissue spacings differ from those of mammals by up to 2‰, especially for stable carbon isotopes. Results from the stable isotope analysis of archaeological avifaunal samples demonstrate that birds have variable isotopic signatures that reflect dietary preferences, migratory routes, and reproductive strategies. Finally, the inclusion of avian-specific tissue spacing values and isotopic signatures for birds and their eggs in linear mixing models for Arctic hunter-gatherers demonstrates that birds and their eggs can be detected isotopically and that these additions can alter our interpretations of the role of birds and eggs in human paleodiet.


identifier: Yousef, L. L. (2001). Derivation and empirical testing of alternative pricing models in Alberta's electricity market (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12145

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Social Sciences
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
xii, 95 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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subject: AC1 .T484 2001 Y68

abstract: Bibliography: p. 92-95.


identifier: Pishgar, R. S. (2020). Optimizing Multi-Well Micro-Electrode Array (MW-MEA) Design to Study the Electrophysiology of Neurons (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Dalton, Colin
Syed, Naweed I.
Teskey, G. Campbell
Dunn, Jeff F.
Murari, Kartikeya
Chu, Angus
Frayne, Richard

subject: Microelectrode arrays (MEAs), in-vitro electrophysiology, extracellular recording, signal to noise ratio (SNR), multi-well MEAs (MW-MEAs), brain cell activity

subject: Neuroscience

subject: Engineering--Biomedical

subject: Engineering--Electronics and Electrical

abstract: Microelectrode arrays (MEAs) have been widely utilized to measure and study neuronal activities, both in vitro and in vivo. The main focus of this study was to optimize the MEA design to improve the recording efficiency from a group of cells in an area to have a better understanding of what is happening over a larger network. This study included three phases: investigating the effectiveness of a preliminary version of multi-well MEA design with two electrode types featuring a different number of wells (5 and 6) and diameter of wells (15 and 20 μm); 2) optimization of the first design with the second version of multi-well MEA, featuring a wider range of diameters and number of wells on each electrode; 3) investigating the adaptability of rigid glass-based MW-MEAs to flexible substrates. The results of this study showed that electrodes with 6-wells had the ability to capture stronger signals occasionally, while electrodes with 5-wells could consistently record signals, albeit with less peak-to-peak amplitudes. It was found out that the effect of diameter and number of wells and their correlation (i.e., the open surface area of the electrode, A) on the signal to noise ratio (SNR) were significant and thus should all be regarded as important parameters when designing MEAs. Cell signal recording was performed on the second MEA design, using snail brain neurons. Snail brain neurons were used to limit the complexity of neuronal recordings and to be able to focus the analysis on the electrode characteristics. However, due to the COVID-19 related shutdown, the snail recording could not be pursued further in the lab. The study on the suitability of using flexible substrates instead of the traditional rigid glass substrate to make a flexible MEA (fMEA) showed oxidation, electrode degradation, and formation of residues in long-term mice cell plating. It indicated the incompatibility of the materials used with living cells. In parallel, a gold wire bonding process was attempted to create 3D microelectrodes on the fMEA. 3D-fMEA fabrication proved to be challenging due to several difficulties in the wire bonding process, used for converting the planar fMEA to 3D-fMEA. Thus, to further the study on the effectiveness of fMEA and 3D-fMEA, the choice of material and fabrication protocol of fMEA and 3D-fMEA needs further investigation.


identifier: Wong, A. K. (1990). Molecular and cytological characterization of mammalian centromes, kinetochores and chromosomal arms in metaphase (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/462

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xix, 215 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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subject:
Molecular genetics
Genetics - Research

abstract: Bibliography: p. 197-213.

abstract: An enriched fraction of mouse centromere/kinetochore sequences was isolated by an in situ chromosome digestion protocol. Cloning of these sequences has helped to identify a 120 bp genomic consensus sequence for the minor satellite. With the use of high resolution non-isotopic fluorescent in situ hybridization analysis the minor satellite was localized specifically to the outer surface of the centromere of all chromosomes of the M. musculus karyotype with the possible exception of the Y chromosome. This pattern of distribution also coincides with the sites of anti-kinetochore staining, thus suggesting a close association with the kinetochore domain. The mapping of sequences flanking the minor satellite has provided some information on the sequence makeup of the kinetochore structure. Further investigation of the cytological distribution of the major and mmor satellite has revealed that the chromosomal location of these two mouse satellite classes is not conserved through evolution in the genus Mus. The minor satellite was absent in M. caroli and present throughout the entire centromere in M. spretus while the major satellite was not limited to centromere in these two species, but instead distributed throughout the chromosomal arm regions. There is an apparent correlation between the differential distribution of the major and minor satellite and phylogeny. A 19 bp motif of the mouse minor satellite is homologous to a segment of the human alphoid sequence containing the CENP-B box. Indirect immunofluorescent detection with anti-human CENP-B and Southern analysis of the 19 bp distribution in several mammalian genomes have established a positive correlation of their presence only in recently evolved primate and Mus species. This observation is in agreement with the report that the CENP-B protein interacts with the CENP-B box in human. Comparative analysis of the satellite sequences suggests that the 19 bp motif arose from a progenitor sequence in recent evolution. A class of CT-rich tracts has been shown to be under-represented if not excluded from the centromeres of mouse and other vertebrate chromosomes with the exception of chicken. They are found throughout the chromosomal arm regions and in some karyotypes they are clustered, producing a banding pattern. The 56 bp mixed homopyrimidine sequence used in the in situ hybridization analyses has the ability to form a triplex structure as detected by S 1 nuclease mapping. Besides the association of unusual DNA conformation with homopyrimidine tracts, a novel single-stranded CT DNA binding activity has been identified from the 500 mM KCl nuclear extracts of mouse, human, muntjac, African green monkey and chimpanzee by southwestern blotting and gel retardation assays. A set of proteins with apparent molecular weights of 54000, 55500 and 57000 was found to be highly conserved and likely modified by a post-translational process. The remarkable conservation of this protein class in various mammalian species and the non-random distribution of its target sequence, CT tracts, indicates that they play an as yet defined role in the nucleus.


identifier: Kerek, E. (2016). Interactions of Inorganic Mercury and Inorganic Cadmium with Biomimetic and Complex Biological Membranes and their Influence on Membrane Packing and Size (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26601

contributor:
Prenner, Elmar
Gailer, Jürgen
Zaremberg, Vanina
Sutherland, Todd

subject: Biochemistry Mercury Cadmium Lipids Laurdan Fluorescence

abstract: Inorganic mercury (Hg2+) and Inorganic Cadmium (Cd2+) are toxic heavy metals linked to the development of cancer, diabetes and neurological dysfunctions. The effect of these metals on the fluidity and phase transition (Tm) of biomimetic and polar extract membranes was investigated using Laurdan Generalized Polarization (GP) and Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS). Hg2+ and Cd2+ electrostatically target and induce rigidity in membranes containing cationic and anionic lipids respectively. Hg2+ also imparts rigidity by acting as a catalyst in the vinyl ether hydrolysis of phosphatidylcholine (PC) and phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) plasmalogens. Cd2+-induced rigidity of anionic membranes results in a stabilization of the gel phase and a suppression of the Tm of membranes composed of phosphatidic acid (PA), cardiolipin (CL), phosphatidylserine (PS), phosphatidylglycerol (PG) and phosphatidylinositol (PI). Cd2+ induces more rigidity in rigid anionic membranes compared to more fluid anionic membranes. These results further our understanding of metal-lipid interactions.


identifier: Yuan, L. (1993). Feminist thought and economic theory in the writing of Olive Schreiner (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14406

format:
vi, 114 leaves ; 30 cm.
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subject: PR 5299 S4 Z98 1993

subject: Schreiner, Olive, 1855-1920 - Criticism and interpretation

abstract: Bibliography: p. 110-114.


identifier: Luna, G. (2015). The Relation between one-dimensional Persistence and Multidimensional Persistence (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28291

subject: Mathematics topology

abstract:
The goal of this thesis is to attempt to provide a classification of multidimensional per
sistence. We present two main attacks on this problem. First, we examine the relationship
between multidimensional persistence and one dimensional persistence. Second, we attempt
to classify the module by a certain linear map obtained by taking a free resolution of the
multipersistence module. In both cases, we examine the pro’s and con’s of the approach by
providing an illuminating example.


identifier: Pauchard, Y. (2012). In vivo monitoring of longitudinal changes in bone micro-architecture using high-resolution peripheral computed tomography (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4719

contributor:
Vigmond, Edward J.
Boyd, Steven

format:
xvii, 234 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 205-218

abstract: Many pages are in colour.

abstract: Includes copies of copyright permission.  Original copies with original Partial Copyright Licence.

abstract:
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone quality and increased risk of fracture. In order to improve osteoporosis treatment, it is essential to monitor bone quality and its changes over time in healthy, diseased and treated bones. V/ith the recent development of in vivo high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) it became possible to capture bone micro-architecture, an important determinant of bone quality, in humans. The aim of this dissertation was to propose new ways to analyze the resulting time series of three-dimensional (3D) image data to gain novel insight into bone behaviour.
In a first step. a novel method for tracking and predicting micro-architectural changes using deformable image registration was validated. Applied to an osteoporotic and healthy pre-clinical model, this study demonstrated successful prediction of 3D architecture based on a time series of images without knowledge of disease state.
Prior to extending the monitoring of changes to human bone, the problem of subject motion artifacts in HR-pQCT imaging was addressed. An automatic, fast and objective method was developed to quantify three separate components of subject motion using projection data. \i\Tith this tool, guidelines for image quality management in the presence of subject motion were established. Understanding and managing these artifacts is pivotal for guaranteeing consistent image quality in large multi-centre studies. In addition to motion quantification, a novel method for compensating movement artifacts was developed. The proposed method for motion compensation paves the way for future research into improving image quality, potentially increasing viable data benefiting drug trials and studies of rare diseases with small sample sizes.
Lastly, in order to monitor bone micro-architecture changes in humans, an automated registration methodology was devised to align 3D HR-pQCT images and techniques to visualize local architectural changes were developed. It was possible to visualize local changes due to normal bone remodelling, and in response to osteoporosis treatment, aiding interpretation of changes in traditional bone quality parameters. The developed methods form the foundation for tracking bone adaptation over time, ultimately furthering our understanding of bone mechanisms in humans.


identifier: Stratton, M. M. (1978). Time, space, and organizational dynamics: a critical analysis (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17190

format:
x, 137 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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subject:
LB 2806 S87 1977 Microfiche
School management and organization
Time study
Motion study

abstract: Bibliography: p. 133-137.


identifier: Mendes, S. B. (2005). Delmira Agustini y su compromiso de poeta feminista: un análisis de lenguaje femenino y la neueva imagen de la mujer en 'El rosario de Eros' (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2378

format:
xi, 104 leaves ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 103-104


identifier: James, A. W. (1969). Exploration incentives and resource allocation: the Canadian petroleum and natural gas industry (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13717

format:
vi, 93 leaves ; 30 cm.
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subject:
HD 9574 C32 J34 1969 Microfilm
Petroleum industry and trade - Canada
Gas, Natural - Canada

abstract: Bibliography: p. 90-93


identifier: Blair, D. R. (2010). An ecozoic housing complex: the pursuit of a sustainable housing alternative within the urban context of Calgary (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3289

format:
iv, 96 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract:
Bibliography: p. 91-92
Thesis is in colour.


identifier: Guha-Thakurta, S. (2005). Smritiraag for string sextet (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28

title: Smritiraag for string sextet

format:
viii, 90 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 46-48


identifier: Luo, W. (2006). On the limited policy for a two flow wireless packet access system with bursty-error channels (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/492

format:
xii, 166 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract:
Bibliography: p. 145-148
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Spear, P. B. (1979). Country residents: municipal district of Rockyview (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20528

format:
xvi, 152 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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subject:
HT 421 S74 1979 Microfiche
Country life - Alberta - Rockyview
Rural conditions

abstract: Bibliography: p. 148-152.


identifier: Buleshkaj, O. (2009). Building capacity for effective leadership in post-conflict Kosova: a single case study (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2949

contributor:
Sherman, Ann
Goddard, Tim J.

format:
x, 127 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 106-114


identifier: Tuing, M. S. (1972). Phytochrome-induced changes in gibberellin levels in barley (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19186

format:
xi, 116 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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subject:
QK 753 G5 T85 1972
Gibberellin
Phytochrome
Barley

abstract: Bibliography: p. 96-116.


identifier: Thacker, C. (2020). Health Surveillance of Thinhorn Sheep (Ovis dalli) Herds in British Columbia and Alaska (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Veterinary Medicine
University of Calgary

contributor:
Whiteside, Douglas P.
Ruckstuhl, Kathreen E.
Schwantje, Helen M.
Lohuis, Thomas D.
Manlove, Kezia R.

subject:
wildlife health
thinhorn sheep
Veterinary Science

abstract: The health of wildlife populations influences their sustainability in the face of ecological challenges. There is a paucity of information about the health status of free ranging thinhorn sheep populations (Ovis dalli), despite their economic, ecological, and cultural significance. Identification of health concerns in related species, bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis), as well as concern from local communities, First Nations, hunters, and conservationists that thinhorn subpopulations may be declining in some areas, prompted the call for comprehensive thinhorn sheep herd health assessments. We used a standardized approach based on similar work on bighorn herd health and conducted herd health assessments of thinhorn sheep in five study herds across their range that included both subspecies, Dall’s sheep (O. dalli dalli) and Stone’s sheep (O. dalli stonei). We used a broad definition of health and surveyed exposure to multiple pathogens common to domestic small ruminants and other wildlife species, and evaluated other comprehensive health measures including nutritional status, parasite burden, contaminant exposure, stress, pregnancy, and indices of body condition. From 2017 to 2020 we collected tissue and blood samples from 46 Stone’s sheep ewes and immature rams live-captured in the Skeena and Peace regions of British Columbia (BC), and 67 Dall’s sheep in the Talkeetna and Chugach mountains of Alaska (AK). We also analyzed samples from 63 hunter-harvested Stone’s sheep rams from the Skeena region of BC from 2016 to 2019. We found evidence of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae exposure in Dall’s sheep in Alaska and inconclusive results in Stone’s sheep in BC. There was minimal evidence of exposure to other bacterial and viral respiratory pathogens in all subspecies and herds. A high seroprevalence to ovine herpesvirus (P = 89.5%) was detected in all Stone’s sheep. Parasite burdens were similar to previously reported results, including winter tick (Dermacentor albipictus) infestations of Stone’s sheep sampled at low elevation along the Peace Arm of Williston reservoir. A high seroprevalence to Toxoplasma gondii was detected in sheep in Alaska (P = 100% in 2019, and 73.9% in 2020). Fecal glucocorticoid metabolite concentrations determined from hunter-harvested and live-captured sheep increased annually. Serum and tissue copper levels in some herds were in the range considered deficient for domestic sheep. Other trace minerals, including zinc and selenium, were deficient only in some study areas. Body condition of hunter-harvested rams decreased annually from 2016 to 2018. Our findings confirm that thinhorn sheep, in general, are relatively naïve, and in some populations, very naïve, to diseases carried by domestic ruminants and other wildlife species. This information provides a baseline for thinhorn sheep herd health monitoring. If continued, it will allow for early detection of disease introductions and other population-limiting health factors. The results inform conservation and One Health decision-making and can be incorporated into science-based management of thinhorn sheep in BC and Alaska.


identifier: Tanguay, K. E. (1987). Studies on the role of cytotoxic islet cell surface autoantibodies in the pathogenesis of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15700

format:
xii, 126 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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subject:
QP 951 I5 T36 1987
Insulin antibodies
Diabetes

abstract: Bibliography: p. 104-126.


identifier: Qian, R. (2003). Finite element and finite difference approach to thermal and dynamic inverse problems in structures (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17641

format:
xix, 155 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 146-155


identifier: Getty, W. E. (1974). Perception as an agent of sociocultural change for the Stoney Indians of Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17172

format:
x, 166 leaves : map ; 30 cm.
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subject: E 99 A84 G48 1974 Microfiche

subject: Assiniboin Indians - Social life and customs

subject: Indians of North America - Alberta

subject: Indians of North America - Canada - Government relations

abstract: Bibliography: p. 140-149.

abstract:
The Stoney perception of past events is a major factor influencing the Stoney's choice of the course of action they will follow. Thus, perception is one of the important agents of sociocultural change active within the reserve. Stoney people act on the basis of their perceptions, and so if one is to understand many of the changes that are presently taking place within the reserve, then one must identify what these perceptions are.
The Stoney's perception of Treaty #7 is that it has the same legal status as any agreement between two independent nations. The people feel that many of the promises and agreements made when the treaty was signed are not being respected or fulfilled. They believe that the Government is not living up to its responsibilities and in many instances it has neglected to protect the interests of the tribe. The Church and its missionaries approached the Stoney with talk of friendship, interest and concern which has since proven to be empty as the Church ended up taking far more from the Stoney than they ever gave in return. The main effect of the actions of the representatives of both Government and Church has been to weaken and to destroy many aspects of Stoney culture.
Many of the Stoney's experiences with white people have led them to be generally suspicious and mistrustful of all whitemen. The Stoney feel that most white people do not understand the Indian and that they want to see the Indian change to become like a whiteman. Many whites are jealous of "Indian rights" and "Indian land" and they would like to see these taken away from the Indian. The Stoney believe that they have been deliberately "kept down" and that they have been prevented from developing either themselves or their reserve. With the development of self-government the Band Council is now able to work towards the realiÂzation of goals established by the Stoney people. The achievement of these goals results in what is perceived as desirable sociocultural change occurring within the reserve.
The events that have already occurred and that are presently takÂing place are illustrative of certain anthropological concepts of sociocultural change and race relations. As change does take place, adjustments are made within the society to either support or reject the change. Any change tends to be cumulative in that it precipitates other changes which in turn bring about still further changes.


identifier: McCann, S. J. (2012). C*-algebras associated with topological group quivers (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/5011

format:
vii, 150 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 141-147

abstract: Topological quivers generalize the notion of directed graphs in which the sets of vertices and edges are locally compact (second countable) Hausdorff spaces. Associated to a topological quiver Q is a C*-correspondence, and in turn, a Cuntz-Pimsner algebra C*(Q). Given r a locally compact group and a and (3 endomorphisms on r, one may construct a topological quiver Qae,,a(r) with vertex set r, and edge set n ,,8 (r) = { ( X ) y) E r X r I a(y) = (3( X)}. In this dissertation, the author examines the Cuntz-Pimsner algebra C* ( Q a,,B (r)). The investigative topics include generators of the C*-algebras, spatial structure (i.e., colimits, tensor products and crossed products), K-groups, simplicity, and lattice properties.


identifier: Powers, J. S. (1994). Late quaternary paleoenvironmental reconstruction of the Beauvais Lake area, Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22938

format:
xiii, 162 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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subject: Additional Copy: QE 696 P69 1994

subject: Geology, Stratigraphic - Quaternary

subject: Geology - Alberta - Beauvais Lake area

subject: Sediments (Geology) - Alberta - Beauvais Lake area

abstract: Bibliography: p. 139-162.


identifier: Burs, S. (2013). Administrative Coding of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: Assessment of Validity and Implications of Coding Practices ob Outcome Evaluation (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24712

contributor:
Rabi, Doreen
Ghali, William

subject:
Public Health
administrative coding
diabetes mellitus
misclassification

abstract:
Rationale: Administrative coding of diabetes mellitus is a difficult task.
Objectives: to evaluate misclassification of diabetes status and type, examine contributors to classification uncertainty and explore how difficult cases are perceived by health professionals.
 Methods: A chart review was performed to validate coding of diabetes type in two data sources. The presence or absence of key clinical information and documentation deficiencies were evaluated. Health professionals were surveyed regarding classification of uncertain cases.
Results: 1) Misclassification of diabetes status and type were higher in APPROACH (7.1% and 6.4%) than in ICD-10 (3.6% and 4.3%); 2) treatment with insulin was associated with classification uncertainty (Χ2=36.16; p<0.001); 3) documentation deficiencies were prevalent and were higher in the uncertain classification group (30% vs. 18%).
Conclusions: This thesis highlights some elements related to diabetes misclassification. Clear documentation by physicians is required to improve administrative coding of diabetes. Improving administrative data quality may lead to improved outcomes.

Keywords: administrative coding, diabetes mellitus, misclassification, insulin


identifier: Palmer, H. M. (1991). Self medication and memory in an elderly population (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19128

format:
x, 79 leaves ; 30 cm.
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subject:
RA 776.95 P34 1991
Self-medication
Self-care, Health
Aged - Home care
Memory in old age

abstract: Bibliography: p. 67-76.


identifier: Force, J. M. (2000). A case study in sensemaking: An ethnographic inquiry into a pre-conference geological field trip as an instance of sensemaking and as an instance of pilgrimage (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20636

format:
ix, 252 leaves ; 30 cm.
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subject:
QE721 .F67 2000
Paleontology--philosophy
Paleontology--field work
Phenomenology
Knowledge, Theory of
Pilgrims and pilgrimages

abstract: Bibliography: p. 233-239


identifier: Abdrabo, A. A. (2012). A method for converting aqueous demetallization products into dispersed metal oxide nanocatalysts in heavy oil (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4838

creator: Abdrabo, Amr Abdelrazek Elgeuoshy Meghawry

format:
xi, 82 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 76-82

abstract:
Metallic heteroatoms deactivate expensive catalyst and, thus, should be removed at early stages during crude oil processing. Electro and biological demetallization are examples of two emerging techniques which remove the metallic heteroatoms; mainly nickel and vanadium, into ions or ionic complexes ultimately residing in the aqueous phase of a two phase water/oil system. This work investigates the conversion of the aqueous metallic species into metal oxide nanoparticles, which are effective upgrading catalysts, dispersed in the oil phase. The conversion step commenced in-situ within a water-in-oil emulsion structure, and the resultant nanoparticles remain very well dispersed in the heavy oil phase. The product nanoparticles were characterized, after successful collection from the oil phase, using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and energy dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy (EDX). Despite the complexity of the heavy oil system, results confirmed the in-situ formation of NiO and V2 05 nanoparticles with mean sizes of 20 and 15 nm, respectively. Some aggregates have, nevertheless, formed, due to the relatively high temperature requirement of the method.
Investigating the catalytic role of the as-prepared nanoparticles was limited to the NiO nanoparticles, since only low concentrations of V20s could be prepared. An attempt to increase the concentration of dispersed V2 05 by using precursors with higher solubility in water was not successful. A semi-batch reactor setup was employed to investigate the catalytic hydrocracking of heavy oil in the presence of dispersed NiO nanoparticles. On the other hand, batch reactor arrangement was employed to study the thermalcracking of heavy oil in the presence of dispersed NiO nanoparticles.