identifier: Dhaliwal, I. (2018). Structure and chemistry of pyromorphite, Pb5(PO4)3Cl, mimetite, Pb5(AsO4)3Cl, vanadinite, Pb5(VO4)3Cl, and erythrite, Co3(AsO4)2*8H2O (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13064

title: Structure and chemistry of pyromorphite, Pb5(PO4)3Cl, mimetite, Pb5(AsO4)3Cl, vanadinite, Pb5(VO4)3Cl, and erythrite, Co3(AsO4)2!8H2O

contributor:
Antao, Sytle Medicia
Cuthbertson, Jennifer
Ghent, Edward D.

subject: pyromorphite mimetite vanadinite erythrite Geology Mineralogy

abstract: This study is based on some lead-apatite minerals of the general formula M5(BO4)3Z, including pyromorphite, Pb5(PO4)3Cl, mimetite, Pb5(AsO4)3Cl, and vanadinite, Pb5(VO4)3Cl.  Emphasis is placed on their crystal structure and chemistry.  The lead-apatite minerals belong to the hexagonal space group P63/m.  In pyromorphite, mimetite, and vanadinite, the BO4 tetrahedra is occupied by P5+, As5+, and V5+ cations, respectively.  The variations in size of these cations result in different B-O bond distances in each mineral, thus influencing their unit-cell dimensions.  Two samples of pyromorphite were studied, of which one is from China and the other is from Ontario.  The mimetite sample is also from China, while the vanadinite sample is from Morocco.  To examine the structural trends among these samples, synchrotron high-resolution powder X-ray diffraction (HRPXRD) and electron microprobe analysis (EMPA) was used.  EMPA indicated that all samples were chemically homogeneous and represented near end-member compositions.  Rietveld refinement of the HRPXRD data indicated that all samples were single-phase.  Additionally, it was observed that as the ionic radius of the atom occupying the B site of the BO4 tetrahedra increased, the cell volume also increased.  Vanadinite had the greatest cell volume as V5+ has the highest ionic radius of 0.355 Å, while pyromorphite had the smallest cell volume as P5+ has an ionic radius of 0.17 Å.  Mimetite and vanadinite had similar cell volumes as As5+ has an ionic radius of 0.335 Å, which is similar to that of V5+.  Bond lengths also linearly increased with cell volume, with vanadinite and mimetite having significantly longer bonds than pyromorphite.  This relationship was the most pronounced in the B-O bond and the Pb2-Cl bond.  The longer bond lengths were associated with larger unit-cell parameters.  Vanadinite had the largest a unit-cell parameter, and pyromorphite the smallest.  Mimetite had the largest c unit-cell parameter.  The structure of the lead-apatite minerals is able to distort and accommodate various atoms in its tetrahedra. A sample of zoned erythrite, generally M3(TO4)2*8H2O, ideally Co3(AsO4)2*8H2O, from Morocco was also studied.  It belongs to monoclinic space group C2/m.  EMPA of this sample indicated chemical heterogeneity, as observed by the oscillatory zoning.  The chemical composition of this sample was {Co2.78Fe0.04Ni0.07Zn0.11}Σ3.00(AsO4)2*8H2O.  However, Rietveld refinement indicated a single-phase sample.  This is likely because of similar ionic radii of elements occupying the M site of this mineral.  The T site of vivianite-group minerals can be occupied by As or P.  When structural trends of vivianite-group minerals were examined, two distinct series were observed: the As-series and the P-series.  Solid solutions between the two series were not witnessed.  It was observed that the As-series had greater a and c unit-cell parameters than the P-series, because of a larger ionic radius of As.  The <M1-O> bond length is greater than the <M2-O> bond length in vivianite-group minerals.  The atoms occupying the M site have a greater effect on the <As-O> bond than the <P-O> bond as the <P-O> bond is shorter and stronger.  A V-series, such as what is observed in lead-apatite minerals, may be structurally possible in the vivianite group and would be an interesting topic to explore.


identifier: Nicholls, E. L. (1972). Fossil turtles from the Campanian stage of western North America (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13454

publisher:
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
vii, 116 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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rights: University of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.

subject:
QE 862 C5 N53 1972
Turtles - Fossil
Paleontology - North America

abstract: Bibliography: p. 111-116.


identifier: Wei, X. (2003). Reliability-based assessment of deteriorating concrete structures (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16172

format:
xx, 208 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 194-208


identifier: Christison, W. M. (1997). Gender performance differences on the Alberta social studies 30 provincial diploma examination (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13246

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

subject: H62.3 .C47 1997

subject: Additonal Copy: 370 EDC 1997 CHR

subject: Social Sciences - Examinations - Sex differences

subject: Performance - Sex differences

subject: Educational tests and measurements - Alberta - Sex differences

abstract: Bibliography: p. 163-185.


identifier: Poirier, L. (2011). Ice friction in the sport of bobsleigh (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3987

title: Ice friction in the sport of bobsleigh

contributor:
Thompson, Robert Ian
Stefanyshyn, Darren

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 231-240.

abstract: Some pages are in colour.

abstract: The primary objective of this work is to examine the effect of the bobsleigh runner profile on ice / runner friction. The work is centered on a computational model (F.A.S.T. 3.2b) which calculates the coefficient of friction between a steel blade and ice. The first step was to analyze runners used in the sport of bobsleigh. This analysis was performed using a handheld rocker gauge, a device used in speed skating. The size of the device was optimized for hockey, short and long track speed skating, and bobsleigh. A number of runners were measured using the gauge and it was found that the portion of the runner contacting the ice generally has a rocker value of (20 - 50) m. Next, the hardness of athletic ice surfaces was analyzed. The ice hardness was determined by dropping steel balls varying in mass from (8 - 540) g onto the ice surface, from a height of (0.3 - 1.2) m, and measuring the diameter of the indentation craters. The ice hardness was found to be P(T) = ((-0.6 ± 0.4)T + 14.7 ± 2.1) MPa and the elastic recovery of the ice surface was found to be negligible. The F.A.S .T. model was adapted from a speed skate model to calculate the coefficient of friction between a bobsleigh runner and a flat ice surface. The model predicts that maximum velocities are obtained for temperatures between -10 and -20°C, in agreement with observations on the Calgary bobsleigh track. The model for flat ice suggests that the flattest runners produce the lowest coefficient of friction and that the rocker affects friction more than the cross-sectional radius. The coefficient of friction between runners and ice and the drag performance of 2- men bobsleighs were determined from radar speed measurements taken at the Calgary Olympic Oval and at Canada Olympic P ark: at the Ice House and on the bobsleigh track during a World Cup competition. The mean coefficient of friction was found to be ? = (5.3 ± 2.0) x 10- 3 and the mean drag performance was CdA = (0.18 ± 0.02) m2 .


identifier: Forouzan Pour, S. M. (2022). Here in the big unknown, after all the deaths and departures: exploring place attachment and memory (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: Here in the Big Unknown, After All the Deaths and Departures: Exploring Place Attachment and Memory

publisher:
Arts
University of Calgary

contributor:
Eiserman, Jennifer
Leier, Heather
Stark, Trevor

subject:
Place attachment
Memory
Painting
Printmaking
Family photographs
Archive
Belonging
Fine Arts

abstract: By applying a research-creation methodology, this paper contextualizes the experiences of disconnection and relocation of a newcomer immigrant artist who attempts to build a connection to their new living place of Calgary by referring to the past. In this investigation I explore the influence of place in shaping emotions, experiences, a sense of belonging, and social identity. This paper highlights how I am informed by theories of place and memory within my autoethnographic artistic practice. I discuss how I use printmaking and painting to incorporate archival and contemporary photos within this work. My paintings, Here in the big unknown, use the specific characteristics of a place to generate and revive memories and investigate a sense of belonging and identity. My prints, After all the deaths and departures, show how family photographs assist us in anchoring our memories by acting as a reminder to bring the past into the present, in order to tie us to our social groups and to the places we have left. I indicate how social relationships and interaction with places contribute to a sense of connection and belonging to a place by bringing together individual and shared memories of a community.


identifier: Coulter, S. (2007). Normality and biological functions: an argument that statistical normality is sufficient to support function attributions without requiring recourse to an undefined concept of biological normality (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1281

format:
v, 122 leaves ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 121-122


identifier: Bayoud, F. A. (2001). Some investigations on local geoid determination from airborne gravity data (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21606

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

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

subject: AC1 .T484 2001 B39

abstract: Bibliography: p. 95-99.


identifier: Kerr, D. S. (1981). Applications of ecological land classification to ungulate habitat analysis in the Porcupine Hills, southwestern Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17518

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

subject: HD 319 A25 K45 1984

subject: Land use - Alberta - Porcupine Hills - Classification

subject: Elk - Alberta - Porcupine Hills

subject: Moose - Alberta - Porcupine Hills

subject: Animals - Habitations - Alberta - Porcupine Hills

subject: Ecological surveys - Alberta - Porcupine Hills

abstract: Bibliography: p. 125-131.


identifier: Asante, B. (2000). Multiphase transport of gas and low loads of liquids in pipelines (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/10951

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

subject:
TJ935 .A83 2000
Pipe - Fluid dynamics
Multiphase flow
Natural gas pipelines

abstract: Bibliography: p. 170-183.


identifier: Evenrude, K. M. (1975). An Investigation of teaching activities in Mathematics 10/20/30 and 13/23/33 (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/885

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

subject: Mathematics - Study and teaching (Secondary) - Alberta

abstract: Bibliography: p. 97-105.


identifier: Sengar, A. S. (1997). Mkh1, a novel MAP kinase kinase in schizosaccharomyces pombe (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20234

format:
ix, 94 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QD623 .S23 S46 1997
Schizosaccharomyces pombe
Protein kinases

abstract: Bibliography: p. 81-94.


identifier: Fewster, G. D. (1975). Role-taking ability and self esteem: a study in family interaction (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11345

format:
ix, 355 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HM 291 F48 1975 Microfiche
Social interaction
Role playing
Self

abstract: Bibliography: p. 350-355.


identifier: Wasylyshyn, T. (2021). Memory profiles of children and youth with prenatal alcohol exposure: the potential role of postnatal risks (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: Memory Profiles of Children and Youth with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: The Potential Role of Postnatal Risks

publisher:
Werklund School of Education
University of Calgary

contributor:
McMorris, Carly
Climie, Emma
Sanders, James

subject:
Educational Psychology
Education--Sciences
Education--Social Sciences
Human Development
Psychology
Psychology--Cognitive
Psychology--Developmental

abstract: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that results from prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). PAE is commonly associated with potential congenital disabilities and developmental delays. Cognitive domains, including those integral for memory and learning, can also be compromised following PAE. In addition to PAE, individuals with FASD tend to experience other prenatal (i.e., exposure to other substances before birth) and postnatal adversities (i.e., maltreatment following birth) that can negatively impact mental health, adaptive functioning, and neurodevelopmental outcomes. To our knowledge, no study has investigated the immediate free and cued recall abilities of children and youth with PAE compared to those without PAE. The potential influence of additional postnatal adversities on memory deficits in individuals with PAE is another research area that has been relatively overlooked. The current study first explored the short-term verbal memory profiles of children and youth with PAE (n = 26) compared to those without PAE (n = 26) and examined if distinctions in memory abilities between these groups may be better accounted for by differences in cognitive functioning (IQ). Second, this study exclusively analyzed children and youth with PAE (n = 29) to investigate if elevated exposure to postnatal adversities would be associated with more profound memory deficits. Two separate samples of exposed and unexposed children and youth between the ages of 7 and 15 were analyzed. Overall, participants with and without PAE differed significantly in their free and cued memory recall abilities, with exposed children and youth recalling significantly fewer details on a story task. However, after controlling for intellectual functioning, these group differences were no longer statistically significant. Lastly, we found that children and youth with PAE who experienced moderate-high levels of postnatal exposures had similar memory abilities as children and youth with PAE who had absent-low levels. Findings from the current study are consistent with the literature that documents verbal memory deficits within PAE populations; however, additional research on the potential associations between postnatal exposures and developmental outcomes within this population is needed. Areas for future research directions are discussed as well as study clinical implications and limitations.


identifier: Perry, S. (2006). Interprofessional identity formation: observing social construction among students (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/781

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 141-150


identifier: Jorgensen, K. (2022). Utilizing natural language processing to produce and present film: an exploratory analysis (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: Utilizing Natural Language Processing to Produce and Present Film: An Exploratory Analysis

publisher:
Science
University of Calgary

contributor:
Wang, Mea
Boyd, Jeffrey
Ovens, Katie

subject:
interactive media
Computer Science

abstract: The Subscription Video-On-Demand (SVOD) market is highly competitive, with companies constantly vying for market share. Inspired by the natural language processing (NLP) technologies that have allowed virtual assistants to flourish, we investigate how NLP could help in film production and film presentation and look for novel ways in which SVOD digital media companies could benefit. In particular, on the film presentation side, we propose a novel context-aware question-answering system that would be integrated with SVOD content to allow viewers of video to ask context-sensitive questions about the film they are watching simply by pausing. On the film production side, we investigate the NLP performance of using natural text as an input in automatic character extraction (also known as co-reference resolution). We present results and prototypes that show that NLP has meaningful use cases, both in film production and film presentation.


identifier: Li, Y. P. (2004). Modeling web/TCP transfer latency (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22727

title: Modeling web/TCP transfer latency

format:
xii, 100 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 92-98

abstract: Some pages are in colour.

abstract: This thesis proposes a new mathematical model to predict TCP transfer latency for shortlived flows with random packet losses, which are representative of TCP flows carrying Web traffic. Unlike earlier stochastic models, the new model characterizes a data transfer as alternating cycles, with TCP state information carried over from one cycle to the next. Model validation through simulation experiments indicates that the new model's predictions match the simulation results better than earlier models [4][5][40], and surprisingly, the new model fits long-lived TCP flows as well. The proposed model is then extended to Partial CATNIP TCP. CATNIP TCP [49] classifies packets in a flow as high and low priority based on the observation that not all TCP packet losses have the same effect on the data transfer time. Partial CATNIP TCP is different from CATNIP TCP in that it does not consider as high-priority packets sent when the TCP congestion window size is small. Simulation experiments show that the differences between Partial CATNIP TCP and CATNIP TCP are minimal when the packet loss probability is less than 10%, for short-lived flows and long-lived flows. The Partial CATNIP TCP model is validated through simulation experiments. The results show that the Partial CATNIP TCP model fits the simulation closely. In addition, performance comparisons between Partial CATNIP TCP and TCP Reno demonstrate that for short-lived flows, Partial CATNIP TCP is 10% (or more) faster than TCP Reno in most cases. For long-lived flows, Partial CATNIP TCP overall is 7% (or more) faster than TCP Reno. Therefore, CATNIP TCP is a suitable approach to improve TCP performance.


identifier: Oldershaw, K. (2001). The influence of timber harvest activities on visual hiding cover for grizzly bears: Kananaskis county, Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11042

publisher:
Environmental Design
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject: QL737 .C27 O43 2001

subject: Grizzly bear - Alberta - Kananaskis Country

subject: Grizzly bear - Effect of logging on - Alberta - Kananaskis Country

subject: Logging - Environmental aspects - Alberta - Kananaskis Country

subject: Wildlife management - Alberta - Kananaskis Country

abstract: Bibliography: p. 105-116.


identifier: Unnikrishnan, V. (2020). Ouabain-induced activation of Phospholipase C zeta and its contributions to bovine sperm capacitation (Unpublished master thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Veterinary Medicine
University of Calgary

contributor:
Thundathil, Jacob
Kastelic, John
Rolian, Campbell

subject:
Bovine
capaciatation
fertility
Ouabain
PLC zeta
Biological Sciences

abstract: The objective was to investigate involvement of testis-specific isoform of Na+/K+-ATPase ?4 (ATP1A4) in Phospholipase C zeta (PLC ?) activation during sperm capacitation and contributions of PLC ? activity to the capacitation process. Immunoprecipitation studies were done to confirm the interaction of PLC ? with ATP1A4 and to determine tyrosine phosphorylation of PLC ? during capacitation. Contributions of activated PLC ? to capacitation process were evaluated by determining phosphotyrosine content of sperm proteins (Immunoblotting), proportion of sperm acquiring hyperactivated motility (Computer-Assisted Sperm Analysis) and quantifying filamentous actin (F-actin; Flow cytometry analysis) content. Our results demonstrated that capacitation conditions promoted interaction of ATP1A4 with PLC ?, resulting in tyrosine phosphorylation of PLC ?. Incubation of sperm under capacitation conditions upregulated PLC-mediated biochemical modifications (hyperactive motility, tyrosine phosphoprotein content and increased F-actin content), suggesting that capacitation enhanced PLC activity. We inferred that interaction of ATP1A4 with PLC ? induces tyrosine phosphorylation of PLC ?, enhancing its activity and upregulation of capacitation-associated biochemical events. A capacitation-associated increase in PLC ? activity may enable sperm to initiate oocyte activation immediately after oocyte penetration (during fertilization). Since failure of oocyte activation after sperm penetration is considered a major reason for fertilization failure, results of this study may have important implications for male factor infertility treatments, e.g. improving efficacy of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).


identifier: Hacker, J. (2005). Architecture and infrastructure: embracing evolution and change in the contemporary context (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2358

publisher:
Environmental Design
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 79-87.
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Bess-Ouko, C. (2014). Development of a LCA Screening Tool: Assessment of Biochar in the Removal of Organic Carbon in SAGD Produced Water (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25657

publisher:
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Bergerson, Joule
Achari, Gopal

subject:
Engineering--Environmental
LCA
Produced water

abstract:
Alberta’s oil sands is considered essential to both the Province’s as well as Canada’s continued economic growth and (their) energy stability. Development of the resource faces both opportunities and challenges which include among others, the investment climate and global growth in oil demand, and environmental concerns which have been raised by a number of stakeholders. To date, development of the resource is primarily through a water-intensive process making water management a major environmental focus for the industry, adding to the environmental challenges which the industry is facing. Accordingly, remediation of the industry’s largest waste per volume, produced water, using biochar is examined from a life cycle perspective.

Life Cycle Analysis is a holistic methodology used in evaluating both the environmental and economic consequences of a process, product, or a particular activity, over its entire life cycle. A life cycle approach accounts for all the resources required and their resultant outputs during the life of the process. The life cycle of SAGD produced water management using biochar is examined within a boundary extending from the acquisition of raw materials used to generate biochar, through its productive use, to its end of life (cradle-to-grave) management.

Using life cycle analysis, a framework is developed and applied to estimate and evaluate the environmental and economic impact(s) of deploying the proposed technology for remediation of SAGD produced water. The framework provides insight into the proposed system – production of biochar and the by-products of carbonisation, and their incorporation into the SAGD produced water remediation process. The current research work examines the carbon abatement potential of using biomass technology in remediating SAGD produced water through estimating GHG emissions, energy production as well as the economic consequences.

The study shows that a system approach is desirable to maximise the benefits which may be accrued from using products from the carbonisation of biomass in managing SAGD produced water. That is, both the product (biochar) and by-products (syngas/bio-oil) need to be incorporated in the treatment process. A system approach shows that employing biochar as a treatment option, based on the technology and the desired removal rate, results in up to 80kg CO2e being abated per m3 of produced water remediated and a 1% reduction in the overall GHG emissions for the SAGD process. The study also shows a minimum cost of abatement of $80/tonne CO2e compared with the current Alberta carbon tax of $15/tonne CO2e, to make the project economically competitive. Surplus energy of 8000 MJ/m3 of treated SAGD produced water, may be available for use to offset energy requirements at the SAGD facility.

The study yields an environmental true-cost-of-ownership, enabling better informed decision making, highlighting the importance of a carbonisation systems approach to maximising the value which can be attained in using biochar to remediate SAGD process water.


identifier: De Visser, A. (2018). Global Health Electives: Ethical Engagement in Building Global Health Capacity (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/33049

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

contributor:
Hollaar, Gwen L.
Hatfield, Jennifer M.
Ellaway, Rachel H.
Buchner, Denise L.

subject:
Global Health
Medical Education
Tanzania
Uganda
electives
Education--Health
Medicine and Surgery

abstract: Increasingly, medical trainees are seeking global health electives (GHEs) as part of their medical education.  However, little is known about the impact medical trainees undertaking global health electives have on host institutions, staff, local trainees, patients or communities in low-and middle-income countries.  The goal of this study was to explore the relationship dynamics associated with global health electives as perceived by stakeholders at three sites in sub-Saharan Africa.  More specifically, I examined stakeholder perspectives in Mwanza, Tanzania and Mbarara and Rugazi, Uganda where the University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) has long-standing institutional collaborations.  In this case-based interpretive phenomenological study, thirty-four host stakeholders (health facility administrators, physicians, clinical officers, registrars, nurses, and community liaison members) participated in semi-structured interviews and twenty-eight host stakeholders (medical students, residents, interns, and patients) participated in focus groups.  Participant experiences were described using interpretive phenomenological analysis techniques.  The findings revealed that although GHEs are well-established and a common experience for host stakeholders there are many indistinct aspects which are poorly understood by host stakeholders.  Participants acknowledged that there are a variety of benefits they gain because of GHEs, but overall visiting medical trainees benefit the most from this unique learning opportunity.  Despite reluctance to directly admit to harms, host stakeholders described significant challenges and burdens of GHEs and recommended ways in which GHEs could be improved to ensure that the relationships they depend on are mutually beneficial and equitable.  One of the main recommendations from this study is that to work towards an equitable, effective, and ethical elective, GHEs should occur between collaborating institutions with a bidirectional focus.


identifier: Serediak, M. S. (1970). Productivity and the labour factor (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23137

title: Productivity and the labour factor

format:
143 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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subject:
HD 57 S45 1970 Microfiche
Labor productivity
Canada - Economic conditions

abstract: Bibliography: p. 136-141.


identifier: Townsend, K. A. (2010). Towards an interference-mitigating transmitted-reference ultra-wideband receiver (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3513

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 173-190


identifier: Donaldson, K. L. (2008). Thunder in the mountains :1st Canadian armoured brigade in Italy, 1943-1944 (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2136

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 141-144


identifier: De Jong, J. (2002). Creating a hybrid landscape: the re-design of Bamfield Marine Station (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21571

format:
vi, 49 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2002 D45

abstract: Bibliography: p. 48-49.


identifier: Kahlon, A. (2014). Performance Comparison of Randomized  and Deterministic Mutual Exclusion Algorithms (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27292

contributor:
Woelfel, Philipp
Golab, Wojciech

subject: Computer Science

abstract:
Mutual exclusion is a well known in distributed computing. Mutual exclusion comes into existence when n processes try to access the Critical Section at the same time. It prevents any two processes from accessing the Critical Section simultaneously. Mutual exclusion is a
standard building block for shared memory algorithms.
This thesis presents the performance comparison of various Randomized and Deterministic mutual exclusion algorithms. The performance of these algorithms is compared in the same environment and using the same platform. To perform these comparison tests, time taken by processes to execute mutual exclusion algorithms is measured in isolation, and in data structures (implemented based on mutual exclusion algorithms). Diff erent test cases have been considered to gain some insight about how diff erent algorithms behave under diff erent levels of contention. These test cases involve various combinations of insertion, deletion and look-up operations.
From this comparison tests, we gain some insight about which mutual exclusion algorithms are most resilient to contention. We can use this knowledge while doing concurrent programming. We can choose our mutual exclusion locks based on insertions, deletions and look-ups
in the concurrent programming.


identifier: Laflamme, E. G. (1999). Architecture as tourist attraction: Broadening the concept of 'terroir' as a design methodology (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12661

format:
viii, 44 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: NA6423 .C2 L34 1999

subject: Wineries--British Columbia--designs and plans

subject: Wineries--Ontario

subject: Architectural design

subject: Tourism

subject: Regionalism

abstract: Bibliography: p. 36-37


identifier: Afatsawo, C. K. (2004). Participation of immigrant and non-immigrant youth in the City of Calgary (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24144

publisher:
Education
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
x, 148 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 137-142

abstract: Today, participation at all levels of society or community among  Canadians appears elusive. More people appear to be disengaged in community affairs, and governments are concerned by lack of participation. Specifically, participation of youth in cities has become a concern since the well being of societies is dependent upon the civic engagement of its youth. In this context, I explore participation among immigrant and non-immigrant youth in the city of Calgary in order to understand the levels and patterns of participation among them. Mixing quantitative and qualitative paradigms, two sets of data are used in this study: a survey questionnaire administered to (N=811) high school students and follow-up interviews with (N=I5) participants. Emerging patterns from both data sets are interpreted from a critical perspective. The quantitative findings suggest that youth's level of participation in social and community activities is low. The qualitative data on the other hand suggest that youth's level of participation is not necessarily low. Instead, the level of participation varies tremendously.


identifier: Janzig, N. (2021). Viral Strains and the Uncertainty Principle: An Examination of Theatrical Hierarchy, Devising Principles, and Clown Theory during a Pandemic (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Viczko, April
Martini, Clement
Arsenault, Jennifer Lee

subject: Theater

abstract: This artist statement examines the scenic and lighting design for Just Like The Moon, a devised work created and directed by Lizz Windnagel, presented at the Reeve Theatre at the University of Calgary on the 25th of November 2020. This thesis aims to demonstrate proficiency in theatrical design and to outline the design process from preliminary concepts to final presentation.


identifier: Scantland, M. D. (2011). Craftsmanship, quality, and technology in architecture: explorations into the design of the single-family home (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4282

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 126-129
Thesis is in colour.


identifier: Lam, H. T. (1984). Ignition and flame propagation within stratified methane-air mixtures formed by convective diffusion (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15099

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

subject:
TP 350 L44 1986
Gas, Natural - Thermal properties
Diffusion
Methane

abstract: Bibliography: p. 115-121.


identifier: Unger, M. W. (2000). Generating novel targeting vectors in vivo using phage-plasmid recombination (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14923

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

subject:
RE661 .D3 U54 2000
Retina - Diseases - Genetic aspects
Gene targeting
Mutagenesis
Metalloproteinases - Inhibitors

abstract: Bibliography: p. 112-131.


identifier: Hansen, B. J. (1974). Canadian residential and commercial natural gas demand model (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22697

format:
vi, 61 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HD 9581 C34 H25 1974 Microfiche
Gas, Natural - Canada
Power resources - Canada

abstract: Bibliography: p. 60-61.


identifier: Namavar Jahromi, A. (2022). AI-enabled cybersecurity framework for industrial control systems (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: AI-enabled Cybersecurity Framework for Industrial Control Systems

publisher:
Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary

contributor:
Karimipour, Hadis
Dehghantanha, Ali
Leung, Henry KY
Tan, Peng Seng Benjamin
Lu, Rongxing

subject:
Industrial control systems (ICS)
cybersecurity
machine learning
cyber-attack detection
deep learning
representation learning
reinforcement learning
federated learning
cyber-attack projection
cyber-threat hunting
cyber-attack attribution
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
Psychology--Industrial

abstract: Industrial Control System (ICS), one type of Operational Technology (OT), plays an essential role in monitoring and controlling critical infrastructures such as power plants, smart grids, oil and gas industries, and transportation. To maintain the security of ICSs from cyber-attacks, they were placed on isolated communication networks, which were relatively obscure and unknown to most attackers. However, integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) in ICSs allows remote monitoring, access, and control of critical infrastructure, leading to more agile and efficient systems. However, it increases the vulnerabilities of these systems towards cyber-attacks. Due to the ICS functionality in critical infrastructures, a compromise in the system may lead to severe danger to human life or the environment. Moreover, the growing number of cyber-attacks against ICS in recent years elevates a significant concern for proper and timely security solutions for these systems. Besides, due to the differences between the IT and OT networks, IT cyber-security solutions are unsuitable for ICS. These differences include network protocols, performance metrics, and asset characteristics. Besides, in IT networks, the main focus is on throughput management of the network, while the OT focuses on reliability and punctuality. In this thesis, an AI-enabled framework will be proposed to secure the ICS networks and reduce the risk of harmful effects on human lives and the environment. The proposed framework includes cyber-attack detection, cyber-attack localization, cyber-threat hunting, cyber-attack projection, and cyber-attack attribution components. Furthermore, the proposed methods for the mentioned components will focus on the challenges of using machine learning techniques in the cybersecurity of the ICS, such as using imbalanced data and data privacy of training the models on the cloud. An ensemble of two unsupervised deep neural networks with a decision tree classifier will be proposed for the cyber-attack detection component. Furthermore, a federated learning-based technique will be proposed for the cyber-threat hunting component to build a powerful hunting component based on several ICS data with privacy-preserving and without sharing the data. Moreover, attack projection will be modeled using the combination of deep reinforcement learning and deep neural networks. In the end, an ensemble of several deep neural networks will be proposed for the attack attribution. These components build a more secure infrastructure by early detecting incoming attacks, hunting the evaded threats, determining the attack trajectory, and analyzing their impact.


identifier: Ernst, K. P. (1994). An experimental look at attitudes and behavior related to homosexuality (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12446

format:
xiv, 173 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HQ 76.25 E76 1994
Homosexuality - Public opinion
Homophobia
Attitude (Psychology)
Helping behavior

abstract: Bibliography: p. 120-129.


identifier: Lee, W. W. (2019). Examining the Experiences of Students Who Transfer from Private Career Colleges to Degree Programs in University (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Gereluk, Dianne T.
Donlevy, James Kent
Winchester, Ian

subject:
Education--Administration
Education--Adult and Continuing
Educational Psychology
Education--Higher
Education--Sociology of
Anthropology--Cultural

abstract: The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the self-perceptions of academic success in degree-level study of a group of 6 private career college graduates who transferred courses from a private career college diploma to a university degree program. I conducted 3 semi-structured interviews with each participant and 2 focus groups with all participants using grounded theory methodology and the constant comparison method, combined with initial, focused and thematic coding, to analyze the collected data. I designed this research to help educators and researchers better understand these students’ experiences, their self-perceptions of academic success or lack thereof, and the conditions that contribute to or impede that success. Participants were all first-generation university students whose working-class upbringing and community impacted their early decisions around university education. In the context of current social and economic disruption that limits the traditional material assets afforded the working-class, university degrees are seen as necessary bridges to improve their economic and social positions. Thematic constructs emerged that suggested the model of habitus was a suitable lens through which to view their experiences. Although habitus can constrain social movement from disadvantage to advantage, the participants’ habitus may be supporting their movement towards advantage without compromising or disavowing their identity.


identifier: Virani, A. (2020). Developing an Online Resource to Support Parents’ Search for Apps in The First Year of Parenthood (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Nursing
University of Calgary

contributor:
Duffett-Leger, Linda A.
Letourneau, Nicole Lyn
Stroulia, Eleni

subject:
mHealth
Participatory Design
Co-creating Webpage Prototypes
Co-developing an e-resource
Co-designing User Interface
First-time Parents
Parenting Apps
Mobile Applications (Apps)
Digital Health
Nursing

abstract: Background: Parents’ mobile application (app) use is on the rise due to the affordability of smartphones and the convenience of accessing parenting support 24 hours a day. While apps can assist in parenting, it is hard for parents to find good quality apps that meet their expectations. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to co-create a parenting app directory to supports parents' search for apps in the first year of parenthood and co-design a user interface to feature the directory. Methods: Spinuzzi's (2005) stages of the participatory design methodology guided this study and the project was divided into three phases. Phase one, parenting app review, was conducted to gain insight into the available apps for parents. Phase 2, focus group discussions with 18 first-time Canadian parents (15 mothers, 3 fathers) allowed researchers to understand parents' needs and preferences. Phase three, design sessions were conducted with three parents (two fathers and one mother) to learn about parents' preferred design elements. Results: In phase one, app review, 4,300 apps were identified on the initial search, of which only 16 (0.4%) apps met the quality criteria reflecting the extent of the problem parents face in finding quality parenting apps. The quality apps were further reviewed by parents in phase two, focus group discussions, to finalize the selection of apps and resulted in the co-development of the partnering app directory. The focus group discussions also explored parents’ needs and preferences and the inductive thematic analysis resulted in four themes. Phase three, design sessions, led to the co-creation of a user interface to feature the app directory. Conclusion: Despite the availability of evidence-based apps, parents continue to report difficulties in finding desired quality apps. The app directory is one of the solutions that establishes easy access to quality parenting apps. Initiatives should be taken within the healthcare system to equip front-line nurses and other healthcare professionals with adequate knowledge and training to support contemporary parents’ needs via digital means.


identifier: Everrett, T. M. (2007). 'Hold on to your genre': digital audio collecting and indie music connoisseurship (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/957

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 103-106


identifier: Nakashima, A. S. (2011). Characterization of the experience-dependent regulation of vesicular zinc in the cerebral cortex (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4127

format:
xix, 374 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 243-274

abstract: Some pages are in colour.

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


identifier: Charrois, E. M. (2022). Identifying Effective Psychotherapeutic Interventions and Preferences in Emotional Care: Reducing Psychological Distress and Promoting Emotional Health in Women who have Experienced Perinatal Loss (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Kingston, Dawn
Giallo, Rebecca
Dimitropoulos, Gina

subject:
Perinatal loss,
Psychological distress
Psychotherapy
Intervention
Barriers
Preferences
Emotional care
Maternal anxiety
Maternal depression
Predictors
Pregnancy loss
Neonatal death
Neonatal loss
Perinatal Mental Health
Health Care Management
Mental Health
Nursing
Public Health
Psychology--Clinical
Psychobiology
Psychometrics

abstract: Perinatal loss is a challenging experience because of the unexpected nature through which the loss of an unborn or recently born child commonly occurs. At present, evidence-based interventions to support women affected by perinatal loss are scarce. Understanding psychological distress after perinatal loss and identifying effective psychotherapeutic interventions and preferences in emotional care will likely improve emotional health for women across time. The purpose of this doctoral thesis is to provide the evidence needed to inform the development of, and improve women’s access to, a universal, integrated emotional health screening, referral and intervention initiative that is responsive to the needs of women who have experienced perinatal loss. This thesis contains a secondary data analysis (Chapter 2), a systematic review protocol (Chapter 3), a systematic review and meta-analysis (Chapter 4), and a cross-sectional descriptive survey (Chapter 5). The secondary analysis examined the trajectory patterns of depressive and anxiety symptoms following miscarriage and stillbirth from early pregnancy up to when the mother’s child was 11 years old and identified early factors predictive of elevated symptom trajectory patterns. This is the first latent class analysis to identify longitudinal symptom trajectories and early factors predictive of elevated trajectories. The review and meta-analysis analysed and synthesized research evaluating the effectiveness of psychotherapeutic interventions to treat or decrease psychological distress in women after perinatal loss and outlined the content and delivery method of effective interventions. This is the first review to identify effective psychotherapeutic interventions and summarize their characteristics. The survey study explored women’s perception of the barriers and facilitators in discussing their emotional health with a healthcare provider after prenatal loss and identified their preferences in emotional care. This is the first study to identify women’s influences and preferences in accessing emotional care surrounding a pandemic. In summary, the studies within this research program provide evidence needed to develop a universal, integrated screening, referral and intervention initiative. This initiative empowers women to monitor and manage their emotional health after a perinatal loss. By engaging in discussions related to emotional health, healthcare providers facilitate women’s early access to resources and improve their emotional health.


identifier: MacAlpine, A. (2016). Weather the Storm: Female Pirates, Sexual Diversity and the Reconstruction of Women's History (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28680

contributor:
Martini, Clem
Laura Hynes, April Viczko

subject:
Theater
theatre
plays
women's history
pirates
maritime history
Piracy
Anne Bonny
Mary Read

abstract: The following artist’s statement and accompanying manuscript discusses the historical research and creative process of writing the play Weather the Storm. The artist statement examines the historical context of play’s inspiration, setting and characters, and discusses the process of adapting history within a feminist/queer framework. The play explores the lives of Anne Bonny and Mary Read, the only documented female pirates to operate in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy.


identifier: Lee, M. (1995). Cellular and molecular mechanisms for the prevention of autoimmune type 1 diabetes by super antigens (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15250

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

subject:
RC 660 L44 1995
Diabetis research

abstract: Bibliography: p. 159-196.


identifier: Owusu-Ansah, E. (2017). Applications of Nanosecond Pulsed Lasers: Electronic Transitions of Atomic Si to Dewetting of Pt and Ag Metal Thin Films (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24970

contributor:
Dr. Shi, Yujun
Dr. Heyne, Belinda Josaiane M
Dr. Osthoff, Hans Dieter
Pereira Almao, Pedro R.
Dr. Zhang, Peng

subject:
Chemistry--Physical
Materials Science
nanosecond
pulsed
laser
discharge
Spectroscopy
transitions
silicon
dewetting
metal
film
platinum
silver
nanoparticles
Electrochemistry

abstract:
A nanosecond pulsed laser has been explored for spectroscopic and material processing applications. The electronic transitions of atomic Si were characterized using a high-voltage pulsed electric discharge (HV-PED) source coupled with resonance-enhanced multiphoton ionization (REMPI) time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TOF-MS). The species produced in the discharge were identified through mass mapping. Si, SiHn, SizCyHz, and CnHm were produced in the HV-PED source. The one-color (1+1) REMPI spectrum recorded in the one-photon energy range of 38466 – 46075 cm-1 showed 26 lines that were assigned to neutral atomic Si (Si I) transitions. Two new lines were observed at 43551.76 cm-1 and 44201.34 cm-1. Three Si I lines that were previously observed, but with no assignment, have been successfully assigned.
 Pulsed laser-induced dewetting (PLiD) was used to form nanoparticles (NPs) from Pt and Ag thin films on a dimpled Ta (DT) substrate. The threshold laser fluence (LFth) required to dewet Pt films was determined to be 300 mJ/cm2. Short irradiation times (≤ 60 s) and high fluence favored the production of smaller NPs with narrower size distribution. The Pt NPs/DT were characterized electrochemically using cyclic voltammetry (CV). The charge densities obtained were generally small (< 210 µC/cm2). However, the roughness factor showed that as high as 57% – 82% of available geometric surface area of the NPs was accessible by the CV measurements.
The LFth to dewet Ag thin films was < 30 mJ/cm2. In comparison to the Pt NPs which were spherical in shape, Ag NPs showed both distorted spheres and non-spherical geometries. Distorted spheres were mostly produced at lower fluences of ≤ 240 mJ/cm2, while their non-spherical counterparts formed at relatively higher fluences of > 240 mJ/cm2. The Ag NPs/DT were explored as a substrate for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) application. A weak SERS enhancement factor of 2 was determined.
A quantitative evidence was obtained which showed that the characteristic length scale (Λ) has a quadratic power dependence on the metal film thickness (h). This was a confirmation that the mechanism of PLiD was spinodal dewetting. In a thickness-dependent temperature model for PLiD, a modified thickness (hT*) was introduced that included the thickness of the metal-Ta2O5-Ta system. The temperature rise (∆Th) predicted as a function of PLiD parameters for Ag, Au, Pd, Pt, and Ir films was in very good agreement with available literature.


identifier: Wayessa, B. S. (2016). Toward a history of the Oromo of Wallaga in southwestern Ethiopia: an ethnoarchaeological study of ceramic technological style and tuber crop domestication. (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28472

contributor:
Lyons, Diane
Kooyman, Brian
Walde, Dale

subject:
Archaeology
Ethnoarchaeology
Oromo
Pottery Technology
Tuber crop
Wallaga

abstract:
The primary objective of this study is to determine a material means to investigate the little known history of Wallaga Oromo and their contribution to tuber crop domestication in southwestern Ethiopia using an ethnoarchaeological approach. This goal is addressed through a unique approach that first determined the ceramic technological style of Wallaga Oromo potters using a chaîne opératoire methodology, and then linking the chaîne opératoire with Wallaga Oromo culinary practices that are associated with tuber crops that leave residues on steaming pots. Both technological style and cuisine are considered as strong markers of specific social groups and are a strong proxy for investigating Oromo history and use of specific tuber crops. This assertion was supported by a comparative study of the culinary practices and pottery technological styles of two neighboring groups: the Yem and the Dawro. These groups have separate and distinct technological styles and culinary practices.
	 	Data were collected using ethnoarchaeological methods of interview and observation of farmers and potters in the study area. In this region, potters experience a low social status within the Oromo social stratification system. The study further demonstrates how Oromo pottery is engaged in daily and ritual practice in the region.
		 The research represents the first comprehensive study of marginalized Oromo potters, the relationship between Oromo pottery and cultural cuisine, and how Oromo history and worldviews are expressed through material culture associated with pottery-making and its consumption. The study also investigated Oromo women’s contributions to indigenous technology and their agricultural knowledge of tuber production and consumption.


identifier: Antle, C. M. (2006). Being unaccompanied: a search for meaning (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/470

publisher:
Social Work
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
x, 94 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 74-83


identifier: Burma, J. S. (2020). The Effect of High-Intensity Exertion on Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5 Subcomponents (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Kinesiology
University of Calgary

contributor:
Schneider, Kathryn J.
Dunn, Jeff F.
Debert, Chantel Teresa
Phillips, Aaron

subject:
Sport-Related Concussion
Sport Concussion Assessment Tool
Exertion
Health Care Management

abstract: Introduction: The Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5 (SCAT5) is a commonly used assessment tool following a suspected sport-related concussion. However, little is known how SCAT5 subcomponent scores change following high-intensity exertion. Methods: Participants were recruited from the varsity womens rugby and mens and womens wrestling teams at the University of Calgary. The SCAT5 was administered prior to and following the 30-15 Intermittent Fitness test, where the primary outcome measures included: total symptom scores and severity, standardized assessment of concussion, neurological screening, and balance error during the modified balance error scoring system, as measured with the SCAT5. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were utilized to evaluate differences in ordinal data between pre- and post-exertion. Bonferroni corrections were performed to account for multiple comparisons (0.05/9, p<0.006). Results: Thirty-seven varsity athletes (median age: 19 years, range: 17-23, 28 female) consented to participate in this investigation. The SCAT5 was administered by trained health care professionals a median of 20 minutes (range: 1–47 minutes) following exertion. No differences were found before and after the exertion test for Post-Concussion Symptom Score total number of symptoms (z=1.05, p=0.29), standardized assessment of concussion (z=-1.98, p=0.048), neurological screen (z=0.58, p=0.56), and modified Balance Error System Score (z=0.37, p=0.71). Conclusions: SCAT5 subcomponent scores were not significantly altered following high-intensity exertion in collision and combative varsity athletes. In agreement with previous literature, a 20 minute recovery period appears to be an acceptable timeframe for SCAT5 subcomponent scores to return to resting/baseline levels.


identifier: Bryan, J. (2002). Measurements of hydrocarbons and their interactions using low field NMR (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18257

format:
xiii, 173 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2002 B788

abstract: Bibliography: p. 123-129


identifier: O'Keefe, W. J. (1998). The taxation of permanent establishments in the Canadian offshore (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18291

publisher:
Law
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject: KF6306 .O34 1998A

subject: Additional Copy: KF6306 .O34 1998 in the Law Library / Law Special Collection.

subject: Double taxation--Canada--Treaties.

subject: Income tax--Law and legislation--Canada.

subject: Corporations--Taxation--Canada.

subject: Tax planning - Canada

abstract: Bibliography: p. 215-232.


identifier: Sont, W. N. (1978). Spectroscopic investigations of the out-of-plane ring deformations in thietane and oxolane (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14583

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

subject:
QD 96 M5 S65 1977 Microfiche
Microwave spectroscopy
Vibrational spectra
Thietane - Spectra
Oxolane spectra

abstract: Bibliography: p. 123-126.


identifier: Anzum, F. (2021). Exploring Convolutional Neural Networks and Transfer Learning for Oil Sands Drill Core Image Analysis (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Costa Sousa, Mario
Alim, Usman
John Jacobson Jr., Michael
Osvaldo Trad, Daniel
Zhao, Richard

subject:
Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)
Transfer learning
VGG-16
Traditional Machine Learning
Random Forest
Oil Sands
Drill Core Image Analysis
Particle Size Distribution
Permeability
Mean Grain Size
Facies
McMurray oil sands
Geology
Computer Science

abstract: An accurate permeability estimate is crucial for effectively characterizing the McMurray oil sands for in situ recovery. Such an estimate is critical to inform the best locations for placing wells and pads and accurately forecast future oil production rates. This fact is becoming significantly important as in situ development moves to areas of increasingly complex geology. The traditional methods of estimating permeability largely do not work well in oil sands because of the core disturbance or the fact that the core is filled with immobile bitumen. Moreover, it is expensive to get physical samples from many different depths at many wells, and the experiments carried out in the labs to measure permeability sometimes are not representative. However, permeability can be estimated from different parameters such as mean grain size (MGS), median grain size, and particle size distribution (PSD). This thesis investigates how convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and transfer learning perform when estimating MGS from the oil sands drill core photos. Three preliminary approaches are explored for classifying core photos based on the facies, including (1) the application of transfer learning on the pre-trained VGG-16 CNN model, (2) fine-tuning a few top layers of VGG-16, and (3) the combination of VGG-16 and traditional machine learning (ML) algorithms. Experimental results achieved by these classification models reveal opportunities to extend these approaches for predicting MGS from core photos. Therefore, the three approaches are then investigated using a library of core photographs with known MGS calculated from PSD to see which one works best. Experimental results exhibit good performance in estimating MGS from core photos using the explored approaches. Overall, the investigation supports that the application of CNNs, and transfer learning is feasible in different oil sands drill core image analysis workflows and more advanced research outcomes can be achieved by further exploration of these techniques in the oil sands research domain.


identifier: Shen, L. (2017). Causal Inference: Additive Hazard Model for Mediation Analysis with Measurement Error and Marginal Structural Models (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25229

contributor:
Chen, Gemai
Yan, Ying
Lu, Xuewen
de Leon, Alexander

subject: Statistics Statistics

abstract: In epidemiologic and social science studies, researchers are often interested in understanding the causal effect from an exposure variable to an outcome variable. In this thesis, we develop two different models and methods to conduct causal inference: (1). causal mediation analysis under the additive hazards model with exposure-mediator interaction; (2). marginal structural additive hazards model. The existing literature requires accurate measurements of the mediator and the confounders, which could be infeasible in biomedical studies. Furthermore, the current identification results of causal effects under the additive hazards model do not allow for exposure-mediator interaction. In this thesis, we derive identification results of causal effects under the additive hazards model with exposure-mediator interaction. Furthermore, we propose consistent measurement error correction methods in the absence/presence of exposure-mediator interaction. In the second part of the thesis, we propose a marginal structural additive hazards model. We develop an estimation method for the marginal structural additive hazards model and apply the simulation-extrapolation (SIMEX) method to correct for the bias resulting from measurement error.


identifier: Martin, R. J. (1973). Analysis of total time spent by some Calgary high school counselors in guidance services and unrelated areas (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22683

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

subject:
LB 1027.5 M35 1973 Microfiche
Personnel service in education

abstract: Bibliography: p. 65-71.


identifier: Pati, D. (1995). Role of GnRH and compounds with GnRH-like activity in the control of ovarian function in goldfish (Carassius auratus) (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21550

format:
xxiii, 371 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QP 572 G6 P38 1995
Gonadotropin
Luteinizing hormone releasing hormone
Goldfish - Physiology
Ovaries

abstract: Bibliography: p. 279-339.


identifier: Greer, T. J. (2000). An examination of the effects of feedback type and regulation style on test achievement and review strategy using computer web-based anatomy labs with first year kinesiology students (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23152

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

subject: AC1 .T484 2000 G74

subject: Feedback (Psychology) - Case studies

subject: Kinesiology - Computer-assisted instruction

abstract: Bibliography: p.70-76.


identifier: MacKinnon, A. M. (1985). Detecting reflection-in-action among preservice teachers enrolled in an elementary science methods course (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20619

creator: MacKinnon, Allan M. (Allan Murray), 1954-

format:
ix, 148 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: LB 1719 C2 M22 1986

subject: Science - Teacher training - Case studies

subject: Teachers - In-service training - Alberta

subject: Teachers, Training of - Alberta

abstract: Bibliography: p. 79-83.


identifier: Kutlesa, N. (2002). A group intervention with university students who experience difficulties with perfectionism (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21486

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

subject:
AC1 .T484 2002 K885
Perfectionism (Personality trait)
College students - Psychology

abstract: Bibliography: p. 201-224


identifier: LeVatte, M. (1992). Repression of the Pseudomonas aeruginosa ferripyochelin-binding protein expression by subinhibitory concentrations of antibiotics (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20308

format:
xix, 255 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: QR 82 P78 L48 1992

subject: Pseudomonas aeruginosa

subject: Protein binding

subject: Antibiotics - Physiological effect

subject: Microorganisms - Effect of antibiotics on

abstract: Bibliography: p. 226-254.


identifier: Glanville, P. (2005). The effect of the interaction of architecture, culture, and nature on well-being and spirituality (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11653

format:
x, 309 leaves : ill ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 280-288


identifier: Janzen, J. D. (1993). The role of music in the Christian and Missionary Alliance schools for missionary children, 1929-89 (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24302

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

subject: BX 6700 A3 J36 1993

subject: Music - Instruction and study

subject: Christian and Missionary Alliance - Songs and music

subject: Christian and Missionary Alliance - Missions

subject: Christian and Missionary Alliance - Education

subject: Missions - Study and teaching

abstract: Bibliography: p. 187-194.


identifier: Sommerville, K. (2013). Obtaining a Definition of Accountability in Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27160

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Nursing
University of Calgary
Calgary

subject: Nursing Accountability

abstract: Accountability in nursing practice is not a new concept. Although the term is found extensively in nursing literature and regulatory documents, there has been no agreed upon definition. A review of the literature did not produce any definition from a nursing perspective. The purpose of this qualitative study was to obtain how the cultural group of registered nurses defined accountability. Interviews were conducted with 7 individual medical/surgical nurses and by analyzing their language through the ethnoscience methodology, a taxonomy evolved and a definition of accountability was developed. The three categories of the taxonomy of accountability were intent, process, and outcome. Together they help clarify and promote understanding for accountability in nursing practice.


identifier: Berthiaume, D. (1995). "Troubling passion": negotiating the body in Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Aurora Leigh (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15077

publisher:
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject: PR 4185 B47 1995

subject: Browning, Elizabeth Barrett, 1806-1861. Aurora Leigh

subject: Sex role in literature

subject: Women and literature - Great Britain - History - 19th century

abstract: Bibliography: p. 120-123.


identifier: Fukuchi, R. (2013). Changes in Running Gait Biomechanics Following Exercise Intervention Program in Older Runners (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25250

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Kinesiology
University of Calgary
Calgary

subject:
Rehabilitation and Therapy
Artificial Intelligence
Engineering--Biomedical
Ageing
Biomechanics
Machine Learning
Exercise
Running

abstract: The pursuit of healthy ageing has seen a dramatic increase in the number of older adults engaging in physical activity programs such as running. However, the incidence of running-related injuries among these runners has also increased representing a significant problem considering the inactivity associated with injury. The aim of the present thesis was to address two major problems for clinical researchers: (1) understanding the effects of biological ageing on musculoskeletal function and running biomechanics; (2) understanding the effects of exercise recommended to counteract the effects of ageing. Two studies were conducted to investigate the age-related adaptations in running biomechanics and their association with musculoskeletal function using traditional and an emergent data analysis technique. The first study involved a cross-sectional investigation using traditional statistics and we found an overall reduction in muscle strength and flexibility along with atypical running biomechanics for older runners compared to their younger counterparts. The second study involved a machine learning technique that demonstrated a promising ability to predict age-group membership based only on gait kinematic variables. When a more comprehensive and representative number of gait variables were tested using the same machine learning approach, the results were similar. The final experiment was a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to determine the effects of exercise on musculoskeletal function and running biomechanics in older runners. An innovative scoring approach was developed that demonstrated running biomechanical patterns were not changed following an 8-week stretching or strengthening protocol.


identifier: Horne, J. D. (1998). Schooling the female body: discourses of the body and physical education (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18609

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

subject: GV362 .H67 1998

subject: Additional copy: 370 EDC 1998 HOR in the Doucette Education Library

subject: Physical education for women

subject: Body, Human--Social aspects.

subject: Body image

abstract: Bibliography: p. 139-143


identifier: Ma, S. K. (2000). Effects of material strength, confining pressure and joint configuration on the shear behavior of brittle materials (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17044

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

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

abstract: Bibliography: p.92-94.


identifier: Peng, P. X. (2017) A Unified Hybrid Evolutionary Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithm for Decision Making (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Elhajj, Reda
Jon, Rokne
Mahmood, Moussavi
Mohammad, Moshirpour
Ismail, Toroslu

subject:
Multi-Objective Optimization
Genetic Programming
Decision Making
Information Science

abstract:
Multi-objective optimization involves the simultaneous optimization of two or more objectives. The objectives to be optimized are often conflicting to each other, whereas there is no single optimal solution in the search space that are superior to other solutions when all objectives are considered. Therefore, a set of trade-of optimal solutions, also known as Pareto-optimal solutions, are required to give decision makers an informed decision-making process within the acceptable time frame. Evolutionary algorithms, also known as genetic algorithms, are well suited to address the multiplicity of objectives in solutions in its search procedure and therefore used for solving multi-objective optimization problems. There have been a number of research conducted on using genetic algorithms to solve multi-objective optimization problems in the past decades, and many variations of multi-objective genetic algorithms in literature. However, the application of multi-objective genetic algorithm to solve real world problems is not documented much or cited due to the challenges and complexities presented in real world situations. Furthermore. real-world situations often require the Pareto-set to be obtained in a timely and efficient manner for decision makers, and subject expertise is required to be incorporated in the initialization and search process interactively. Furthermore, the visualization of Pareto-optimal sets is an important aspect in the decision-making process for decision makers to use and understand the impacts of choosing the solutions from the Pareto-optimal sets.
This research presents an innovative unified hybrid framework with a novel multi-objective genetic algorithm with an integrated expert module that can be applied directly in helping decision makers to solve real world multi-objective optimization problems. The validity and effectiveness of the proposed algorithm are verified by conducting experiments with three well cited benchmark data sets and comparing with previous studies in the literature. The experiments conducted with benchmark datasets proved that it can find a much better spread of solutions and better convergence near the true Pareto-optimal front compared to other research on Pareto evolutionary algorithm.
The implementation of the proposed framework uses parallel and asynchronous design to achieve high performance computing and faster convergence of the algorithm. Sets of unique parallel, asynchronous parallel genetic and K-mean operators are used to reach a global optimality through population diversity.
An expert module is included in the framework to integrate domain subject matter experts’ knowledge, experiences and preferences. The integration makes more it realistic and practical to apply this framework to solve real-world problems. A graphical reporting submodule for data visualization on the generated Pareto-optimal set is included in the expert module to visualize the results and outcomes for decision makers.  The proposed framework was applied to solve two real-world multi-objective optimization problems with expected Pareto-optimal solution sets.


identifier: Kalgutkar, R. M. (1967). Distribution and ecology of the lichens found on Larix lyallii parl. and Pinus albicaulis engelm. in southwestern Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15683

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

subject:
QK 588 C3 K34 1967 Microfilm
Lichens - Alberta

abstract: Bibliography: p. 98-106.


identifier: Pianalto, L. (2001). The mechanical behavior of cells in the annulus fibrosus: a finite element analysis (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11217

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

subject: AC1 .T484 2001 P528

abstract: Bibliography: p. 136-146.


identifier: Lemna, S. (2016). Horses and Mules of the Canadian Artillery and Ammunition Columns during the First World War (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26380

contributor:
Brennan, Patrick
Colpitts, George
Coates, Donna
Brennan, Patrick

subject:
History
History--Modern
History--Canadian
History--Military
Military Studies
First World War
Canada
horses
WWI
equestrian

abstract: This thesis develops a narrative for the horses and mules of the Canadian artillery units and ammunition columns, while consequently expanding that of the soldiers serving alongside them. Carrying out mounted, draught, and pack work, these animals played an invaluable role in military operations and greatly impacted daily life. Immense effort was made to preserve the wellbeing of the horses and mules, although casualties were considered inevitable. The evolution of the acquisition, training, and transport practices of these animals and men is examined. This is followed by a general analysis of the labour performed and the working conditions, with specific battles given as case studies. The daily care that went into the horses and mules and the relationship between man and animal is also addressed. Finally, the negligible impact of mechanization is discussed.


identifier: Powter, G. S. (1981). Depression, happiness and the illusion of control (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11441

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

subject:
RC 537 P67 1981 Fiche
Depression, Mental
Cognition disorders
Mood (Psychology)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 93-103.


identifier: Sheriff, K. A. (2006). Modeling temporal and spatial variation in pronghorn antelope population dynamics in southern Alberta in relation to environmental gradients (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1554

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 175-188

abstract: Some pages are in colour.

abstract: The Grasslands Natural Region of Alberta is considered the most threatened ecosystem in the province. It provides habitat for numerous species of native plants and animals, including 75% of Alberta's 'species at risk'. Among the diversity of prairie wildlife, the pronghorn antelope (Antilocapra americana) is the most representative remaining large mammal. Pronghorn antelope are a highly valued resource in Alberta, experiencing high demand as big game species. However, in Alberta they are at the northern limit of their range and are susceptible to dramatic fluctuations in the population due to climatic extremes. The purpose of my research was to examine the key environmental drivers of pronghorn population dynamics in Alberta. I examined the influences of temporal and spatial variation in landscape composition, forage productivity, climate, coyote predation, and pronghorn density on pronghorn densitydistribution and population dynamics. Forage production, driven by moisture availability, and subsequent doe condition were key drivers of fawn production, while winter severity had a significant impact on population growth. The presence of native prairie had a profound positive influence on the spatial distribution of pronghorn, and influenced density-dependent effects on doe population growth and fawn production. I developed a generic system dynamics population model representing the key environmental and management factors that influence pronghorn population dynamics in Antelope Management Areas across Alberta. It was based on known empirical relationships supplemented with inferences and assumptions from published literature on pronghorn ecology. Recommendations for researching areas of key unknowns and reevaluating current management strategies are provided.


identifier: Rashid, M. D. M. (2019). Sub-band Coding of Hexagonal Images (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: Sub-band Coding of Hexagonal Images

contributor:
Alim, Usman R.
Yanushkevich, Svetlana N.
Wang, Mea

subject:
Hexagonal Image Processing
Sub-band Coding
Multiresolution Analysis
Image Compression
Computer Science

abstract: According to the circle-packing theorem, the packing efficiency of a hexagonal lattice is higher than an equivalent square tessellation. Consequently, in several contexts, hexagonally sampled images compared to their Cartesian counterparts are better at preserving information content. In this thesis, novel mapping techniques alongside the wavelet compression scheme are presented for hexagonal images. Specifically, we introduce two tree-based coding schemes, referred to as SBHex (spirally-mapped branch-coding for hexagonal images) and BBHex (breadth-first block-coding for hexagonal images). Both of these coding schemes respect the geometry of the hexagonal lattice and yield better compression results. Our empirical results show that the proposed algorithms for hexagonal images produce better reconstruction quality at lower bits-per-pixel values compared to the tree-based coding counterparts for the Cartesian grid.


identifier: Rodway, L. E. (1970). Estimation of concrete strength potential from accelerated tests (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11271

subject:
TA 439 R63 1970 Microfilm
Concrete - Testing

abstract: Bibliography: p. 63-67.


identifier: McKenzie, W. (2004). Foreign market development strategy: situational influences and the effects of globalization (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11274

publisher:
Haskayne School of Business
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 122-147


identifier: Romuld, M. A. (1993). An ecological land classification of Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23104

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

subject: QH 540.7 R66 1993a

subject: Additional Copy: QH 540.7 R66 1993

subject: Ecological surveys - Alberta - Dinosaur Provincial Park

abstract: Bibliography: p. 123-131.


identifier: Sims, K. L. (2001). Peptide (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1997

title: Peptide

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 136-159.


identifier: Sarson, A. (2023). Bottlenecks and Breakthroughs: A narrative inquiry into the storied experiences of how school administrators understand their efforts towards decolonization (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: Bottlenecks and Breakthroughs: A Narrative Inquiry into the Storied Experiences of how School Administrators Understand their Efforts Towards Decolonization

publisher:
Werklund School of Education
University of Calgary

contributor:
Friesen, Sharon
Burwell, Catherine
Markides, Jennifer

subject:
Decolonization
Story
Unlearning
Settler identity
Colonialism
Leadership
Narrative inquiry
Education
Education--Administration
Education--Curriculum and Instruction

abstract: This research study was undertaken to offer a space to engage in conversation and to make sense of how school administrators understand their efforts toward decolonization. It evolved out of curiosity in how narratives have shaped and continue to reshape our current context of the curriculum, and how to best (re)consider the current knowledge structures that are present in schools. The purpose of this study is to come to a better understanding of how school administrators understand their role towards decolonizing education. The guiding question for this research was, what does it mean to live together well in this world, and what is the role of curriculum in it? Narrative inquiry as a methodology, offered, by way of interviews and written narratives, an opportunity to attend to the stories using the commonplaces of temporality, sociality and place. The field texts included research conversations transcripts, field notes, and journals. Three narrative accounts were co-composed, one for each participant. The use of narratives allowed participants to express their views and articulate their own interpretation of their lives and stories. After looking across the narrative accounts, three resonant threads were identified that highlighted the importance of understanding a Settler1 identity, of unlearning colonialism, engaging in sustained professional learning, and of embracing ambiguity. One conclusion arising from this study is that unlearning colonialism is an ongoing process.


identifier: Lo, J. H. (1987). A City within the suburb: a community densification project in Richmond, B.C. (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21308

format:
iv, 88 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: HT 169 C3 L62 1987

subject: City planning - Canada - British Columbia - Richmond

subject: Housing - Canada - British Columbia - Richmond

abstract: Bibliography: p. 72-74.


identifier: Zdan, T. J. (1979). Urban land policy and energy consumption (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16082

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

subject:
HD 9502 C32 Z32 1985
Energy policy - Canada
Energy conservation - Canada
Land use - Planning - Canada
Energy development - Canada

abstract: Bibliography: p. 168-170.


identifier: Duggan, H. K. (1995). Organizational commitment of men and women in management (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12894

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 126-133.


identifier: Gavriliuc, S. T. (2023). Development of non-invasive genomic tools for feral horses (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Veterinary Medicine
University of Calgary

contributor:
Poissant, Jocelyn
Wasmuth, James
Yeaman, Samuel

subject:
Equus ferus caballus
conservation genomics
non-invasive
imputation
Sable Island
Bioinformatics
Genetics
Veterinary Science

abstract: The expansion of genomic technologies has uncovered profound insights into the physiology, etiology, demography, and treatment of disease in human and livestock populations alike. However, these advances have yet to be realized in wildlife due to the unique technical limitations inherent in these populations, including sample availability and quality. Concurrently, novel methods in genomics have been developed that are amenable for processing genetic samples obtained from wildlife. Specifically, target enrichment approaches have been developed that can amplify and genotype samples of low DNA mass, while genome imputation has been demonstrated as a viable approach for inferring missing genotype information at no incremental cost. Though these technologies may help bridge the gap between wildlife genetics and genomics, they have yet to be thoroughly validated in such populations. In this study, I tested a recently developed target enrichment approach, termed ‘Allegro Targeted Genotyping’ (ATG), as well as genome imputation in a population of free-living horses on Sable Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. For target enrichment, I evaluated the concordance between the output genotypes versus those obtained using standard genotyping approaches at the same set of genetic loci. I then determined the accuracy of genome imputation using existing genetic data from this population using different software as well as varying parameters including reference population size, initial genotype density and selection method for the initial genotypes. Genotypes from ATG were repeatable and concordant with standard genotyping panels, while imputation accuracy was generally high (>99%) and largely impacted by reference population size and initial density used for imputation. Both approaches proved successful and will help facilitate the study of population-wide genomics in Sable Island horses and may be generalizable to other wildlife study systems given further validation.


identifier: Akello, C. (2018).Strengthening Petroleum Revenue Management in Uganda (Unpublished mater's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/32970

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Law
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Lucas, Alastair Richard
Oshionebo, Evaristus A
Ingelson, Allan Edward

subject:
Governance
Transparency and Accountability
Natural resource management
Law

abstract:
The debate on the management of petroleum resources and use of the anticipated wealth in Uganda has been through a new institutionalist prism that focuses on the dangers of the ‘resource curse’ than a blessing. Because many developing resource-rich countries like Uganda lack strong legal and institutional foundations for resource wealth management, many stakeholders and individuals fear that the wealth flowing from petroleum will not reach local communities and citizens.

Against the backdrop above, this thesis examines the legal framework governing the management of petroleum revenues in Uganda to ascertain how it could be effective. Based on a normative research employing literature review and doctrinal methods, it claims that legal mechanisms, which ensure and enhance government accountability and transparency, will address the weaknesses and enhance the effectiveness of the legal regime.


identifier: Weissenberger, J. A. (1988). Sedimentology and conodont biostratigraphy of the Upper Devonian Fairholme Group, west-central Alberta (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23145

creator: Weissenberger, John Arthur William, 1960-

format:
xi, 266 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QE 665 W43 1988
Geology, Stratigraphic - Devonian
Formations (Geology) - Alberta
Upper Devonian (Alta.)
Fairholme Group (Alta.)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 247-257.


identifier: Riegel, S. D. (2012). Preparation of organorhodium complexes for water activation (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4870

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 210-218

abstract: A few pages are in colour.

abstract: Solar-driven water-splitting has the potential to revolutionize the global energy landscape and could usher in an unprecedented era of socio-economic equality currently unattainable by disproportionate distribution of fossil fuels worldwide. To drive hydrogen and oxygen formation from water, a suitable catalyst must be realized. To this end, we proposed a water-splitting cycle driven by an organorhodium catalyst that invoked a metal-hydroxy-hydride as the active intermediate.  This thesis looked to expand upon prior learnings regarding this complex cycle by screening several ancillary ligands with the goal of identifying scaffolds capable of facilitating the desired reactivity. In contrast to the wealth of bond activation chemistry developed for iridium, there are fewer reports describing well-defined rhodium complexes capable of analogous transformations. Rhodium's propensity to form weaker bonds, which should favour catalytically relevant processes, prompted us to explore Rh(I)/Rh(III) redox couples to observe Rh hydroxy-hydrides.  Initial attempts with the monoanionic bidentate, ??-diketiminato (nacnac) framework led to rapid degradation both in protic media and in the presence of in situ generated RhH moieties. Thus, tridentate 2,6-bis(imino )benzene (NCN) pincers were explored. The resultant NCN-rhodium(JII) complexes were treated with various hydride and hydroxide sources to yield the desired hydroxy-hydride species. However, the unsaturated and electrophilic imine arms were susceptible to nucleophilic attack, ultimately affording a number of inseparable and unidentifiable products.  Thus, rhodium complexes supported by 2,6-bis( di-tert-butylphosphinomethyl)benzene  (PCP) pincer were examined. Generation of an active 14-electron PCP-Rh precursor, did show activity towards 0-H bonds of alcohols and water, but the organometallic framework lacked sufficient electron density to stabilize Rh(III) oxidative addition products relative to square planar Rh(I) coordination complexes. Transient interactions between cationic PCP-Rh complexes and water were observed, though ligand !ability precluded isolation and characterization.  To encourage the formation of Rh(III) species, modification of the PCP architecture was made through inclusion of a para-methoxy substitution (MeO-PCP). It was rationalized that the increased electron density should aid oxidative addition of this unique substrate. Indeed, water 0-H bond activation by MeO-PCP-Rh(I) complexes was observed to be facile at under mild conditions, representing a rare example of this reactivity. The MeO-PCP-Rh(OH)(H) was characterized by IR and multinuclear NMR spectroscopy.


identifier: Jamshidiha, M. (2013). structural and functional characterization of plant calmodulins (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27900

subject: Biochemistry Spectroscopy

abstract:
Unlike animals, plants express several CaM isoforms. A unique variant of calmodulin which bears a C-terminal prenylation site is present in some plant cells such as Oryza sativa and Petunia hybrida. In this thesis I demonstrated that the tail adopts a partial helical structure and that the tail interacts with different regions of the protein in the presence and absence of calcium. Altogether it seems that the tail represents a new regulatory mechanism that plants can utilize to control calcium signalling.
	Another interesting aspect of calcium signalling are the plant-specific calcium-ATPases and their interactions with calmodulin. In this thesis the structure of soybean calmodulin isoform 4 (sCaM4) in complex with ACA2 and ACA8, which belong to two different groups of calcium-ATPases, were examined. Altogether it seems that the CaM-binding domain of different calcium-ATPases with different locations in the cell have unique structural characteristics, which leads to distinct regulation by sCaM4.

abstract: 12 months


identifier: MacKay, T. (2012). Problem gambling risk factors in internet and non-internet gamblers (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27442

subject: Psychology Gambling

abstract:
The purpose of this research was to explore differences between online and land-based gamblers to determine whether differences in problem gambling risk factors could account for the higher rates of pathological gambling observed in online gamblers. The primary focus of study 1 was to investigate factors known to be associated with problem gambling severity to determine whether these variables are associated with Internet gambling. An additional focus was to investigate
whether online gamblers initiate and maintain their gambling through the Internet or whether they are land-based gamblers seeking a new forum. Three hundred and seventy four undergraduates completed an online questionnaire looking at demographic, cognitive, psychological, dispositional and medium related factors. The results of a logistic regression analysis revealed that online gamblers were less likely to be Caucasian, were more likely to engage in range of gambling activities and have more gambling-related cognitive distortions. The results of a hierarchical multiple regression analysis showed that frequency of play and distorted gambling cognitions were independent predictors of problem gambling severity among Internet gamblers. The majority of online gamblers also wagered in land-based formats, with less than 3% reporting that their first gambling experience occurred online. The purpose of study 2
was to investigate the role of cognitions to determine whether online gamblers were distorting aspects of play. Two hundred and seventy eight poker players completed 75 hands of Texas Hold’em against an automated computer opponent. The results of study 2 revealed that Internet gamblers perceived themselves to be more skilled and exhibited higher levels of gambling related cognitive distortions when compared to non-Internet gamblers, despite showing no superiority in actual ability. Based on the findings, consideration should be given to the influence of the Internet on heavily involved gamblers. This study has implications for understanding howthe Internet influences gambling behaviour in order to effectively create appropriate prevention and treatment initiatives. This study also has implications for substantiating a psychosocial approach to online gambling to inform public policy decisions in the future.


identifier: LeBarge, W. P. (1993). Sedimentology of placer gravels near Mt. Nansen, Central Yukon Territory (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11863

format:
xv, 272 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: QE 571 L35 1993a

subject: Additional Copy: QE 571 L35 1993

subject: Sedimentation and deposition - Yukon Territory - Mt. Nansen

abstract: Bibliography: p. 172-180.

abstract: Unconsolidated sediments in the Mount Nansen area can be subdivided into eight elastic facies: I) clay-rich diamicton; 2) massive/stratified silt/clay; 3) massive/disorganized pebbly sand/sand; 4) stratified pebbly sand/sand; 5) disorganized muddy gravel; 6) massive/stratified sandy gravel; 7) disorganized gravel; and 8) massive to crudely stratified gravel. Diamicton is interpreted as glacial till; other facies are fluvial/ glaciofluvial in origin. Sediments have a number of geomorphic settings, including: 1) Holocene colluvium, alluvial fans and stream deposits; 2) Reid periglacial alluvial fans; and 3) pre-Reid glacial and glaciofluvial deposits. Previous workers suggested that significant placer gold concentrations occur only in alluvium that lies either upon bedrock or glacial till. New data from this study suggests that significant amounts of placer gold also occur in the diamicton, primarily at the diamicton/bedrock contact. Gold concentration in the diamicton is likely due to glacial erosion and incorporation of a supergene-enriched bedrock mantle and pre-existing auriferous alluvium.