identifier: Nelson, M. A. (2013). Neurobiological Substrates of Age-Associated Decline in Neuronal Excitability - Lipid Peroxidation-Dependent Modulation of Transient Potassium Current Inactivation? (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27081

subject:
Animal Physiology
Neuroscience
Zoology
Neuroscience
Aging
Lymnaea stagnalis
Excitability
Voltage-gated potassium currents
Frequency-dependent spike broadening
Learning and memory
Senescence
Lipid peroxidation
Vitamin E

abstract: Aging is a universal phenomenon that is observed in almost all organisms within the animal kingdom, yet the biological substrates that underlie the onset and progression of aging are not entirely understood. While aging produces dysfunction in all organ systems, aging of the nervous system can result in severe consequences including age-associated cognitive impairment and deficiencies in learning and memory formation. Long term memory formation often involves repetitive, high frequency periods activity and therefore is affected by electrophysiological properties of the nervous system, including neuronal excitability: excitability of the nervous system declines with age and this may contribute to age-associated cognitive dysfunction. This thesis will investigate age-associated intrinsic neuronal excitability decline in the model system Lymnaea stagnalis, investigate the ionic mechanisms underlying this dysfunction with a focus on voltage gated potassium channels, and seek to implicate oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation with the aging process in these neurons.


identifier: MacDonald, C. J. (1967). NMR study of benzylic and allylic methylene protons (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13098

publisher:
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

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

subject:
QD 305 H7 M13 1967
Methylene compounds
Benzyene compounds
Nuclear magnetic resonance

abstract: Bibliography: p. 240-247.


identifier: Curran, T. (2006). Canadian naval shipbuilding policy: improving the effectiveness of the buy Canada policy (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/792

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 85-93


identifier: Dagenais, R. J. (1993). The University of Saskatchewan Department of Fine Arts: a conceptual design (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13599

publisher:
Environmental Design
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
vii, 69 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 67 - 69.


identifier: Hodgins, C. (2010). The distinguishing chromatic number of wreath products (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3797

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 73-75


identifier: Kumar, A. (1985). Load frequency control on an interconnected power system (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11118

subject:
TK 1005 K84 1985
Electric power systems - Control
Electric power-plants - Load

abstract: Bibliography: p. 178-187.


identifier: Adrita, N. T. (2022). Early Learning Experiences of Post-Secondary Bangladeshi Students with a Study Permit Participating in an Online Indigenous Learning Event (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Werklund School of Education
University of Calgary

contributor:
Poitras Pratt, Yvonne
Kawalilak, Colleen
Bhowmik, Subrata

subject:
Indigenous
Reconciliation
Bangladeshi Students
Community based action research
International student
Mixed method
Education--Adult and Continuing

abstract: This project explores the early learning experiences of Bangladeshi students on a study permit in Alberta, Canada after their participation in an online, asynchronous Indigenous-created learning event comprised of a video that explores issues of colonially imposed ideas around Indigenous identity and other colonial injustices. In this community-based mixed-method study that drew on principles of action research, I explored participants’ early learning experiences vis-a-vis Indigenous peoples in Canada in an informal setting and the challenges encountered in learning more about Indigenous peoples in universities across Alberta, Canada. The action research framework that informed my study guided me to take a solution-focused approach where, based on my findings, I suggest the need for mandatory learning in post-secondary intuitions for international students about Canada’s colonial past, before entering on the work of reconciliation. Due to the complexity of reconciliation, entering reconciliatory work requires careful and considered preparation in tandem with Indigenous peoples. The findings provide a broader view of how early learning experience ignited curiosity and awareness about Indigenous topics among participants, how they made meaning of reconciliation and post-secondary intuitional responsibility to create a mandatory learning session that is accessible, cost-free, and unevaluated by collaborating with Indigenous peoples.


identifier: Paneka, W. J. (2001). P2X7-like receptor activation in astrocytes increases chemokine MCP-1 expression via MAP kinase (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16840

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Medicine
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject: AC1 .T484 2001 P36

abstract: Bibliography: p. 80-102.


identifier: Costa, C. (1981). Interpolation of matrix measure function spaces (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20289

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

subject:
QA 322.2 C68 1981 Microfiche
Banach spaces
Functional analysis
Interpolation spaces

abstract: Bibliography: p. 95-96.


identifier: Hilsden, R. J. (2000). Utilization and outcomes of surveillance colonoscopy following curative surgery for colorectal cancer (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19893

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

subject:
RC804 .C64 H55 2000
Rectum - Cancer
Colonoscopy
Colon (Anatomy) - Cancer

abstract: Bibliography: p. 191-204.


identifier: Yoo, H. J. (2018). Reclaiming Our Identities as Good Mothers: Narratives of Mothers with Child Welfare Experience (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/33081

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Social Work
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Walsh, Christine Ann
Badry, Dorothy Eleanor
Choate, Peter W.
Walsh, Christine Ann

subject:
motherhood
mothering
Child Welfare
Social Work

abstract: The predominant definition of motherhood in Canada, and Western Society, reflects the notion of intensive mothering, whereby mothers are expected to manage their responsibilities as the primary caregiver of their children and household, while maintaining employment outside of the home. This notion, based on a middle-class, Eurocentric construct leaves little consideration for the experiences of mothers from diverse socio-economic, and ethno-racial backgrounds. Mothers involved in child welfare for allegations of abuse are challenged with identifying with this definition of motherhood, as they face stigmatization by their communities and shame for their care of their children. Research affirms that mothers in child welfare are disproportionately younger, and of lower-economic status compared to the general population, in addition to having higher rates of homelessness, unemployment, and mental health concerns. My research question is: How do the narratives of mothers with child welfare involvement challenge good mothering ideology? This qualitative, exploratory study collaborates with three mothers in Calgary, Alberta, who, over the course of a series on in-depth interviews shared stories of the mothering they experienced in childhood, the challenges in their own mothering which resulted in having their children apprehended by the state, and finally their journey to regaining custody of their children. Interviews were audio-taped, transcribed, and thematically analyzed. These women’s narratives highlighted their resiliency in their reclaiming identities as good mothers while challenging socially-constructed beliefs about women, and mothering. Our intention is that the women’s stories can inform child welfare policies and procedures to best support diverse families involved in the child welfare system.


identifier: Malec, C. A. (2002). The effect of a healthy lifestyle intervention on quality of life in the chronically ill: a randomized control trial (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13573

format:
xiv, 286 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2002 M35

subject: Chronically ill - Care

subject: Chronic diseases - Psychological aspects

subject: Quality of life

subject: Breast - Cancer - Patients

subject: Multiple sclerosis - Patients

subject: Health behavior

abstract: Bibliography: p. 102-170

abstract: Fatigue, stress and loss of physical function are some of the problems that can contribute to a reduced quality of life for individuals diagnosed with chronic illness (CI). Preliminary evidence shows those actively participating in their health care by developing a healthy lifestyle are reporting reductions in problems and improvements in their overall quality of life. The current study investigated the effects of a multidimensional treatment program incorporating a broad range of healthy lifestyle behaviors in combination to determine if the treatment could effect psychological well being or functional capacity of individuals diagnosed with CL This study evaluated the effectiveness (improvements in psychological and physiological status) of a self-care lifestyle modification program designed for individuals with either breast cancer or multiple sclerosis. It also examined the differential effectiveness of education, exercise training and a combination of education and exercise training on psychological and physiological outcomes. The study was a I-year randomized, wait-list controlled trial comparing treatment conditions with a wait-list control condition. Participants were 104 adults between the ages of 21 and 72 years. Stress, physical fatigue, emotional and physical functioning were measured using standardized questionnaires, and physical/functional capacity was measured using a bicycle ergometer and standardized fitness tests. Treatment conditions consisted of: (1) a Health Seminar (1 hour/week), (2) Exercise Training (1 hour/twice a week), (3) Combined Health Seminar and Exercise Training (total 3 hour/week); and ( 4) Wait-list Control continued receiving standard medical care. 79 participants (mean age, 49 years) completed the study. Mean pre-treatment scores on dependent measures were equivalent between groups. Treatment participants, when compared with control participants, demonstrated significant reductions at 14 weeks in stress and physical fatigue. Only participants in the Health Seminar and Combined Treatment demonstrated significant improvements in functional capacity. The positive effects do not differ across age or for time of disease-onset and were additive to the effects of other treatments (medical) the participants were receiving. An intervention designed for a combined population of individuals with breast cancer or MS was feasible and beneficial beyond usual care in terms of improved psychological and physical functioning and improved health behaviors.


identifier: Tamon, C. T. (1996). Computational complexity applications in machine learning (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13965

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

subject:
QA 267 T36 1996
Computational complexity
Boolean algebras

abstract: Bibliography: p. 103-109.


identifier: Narasimhachar, V. (2016). Quantum Resource Theories for Thermodynamics, Reference Frames, and Uncertainty (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27512

publisher:
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Gour, Gilad
Sanders, Barry
Høyer, Peter
Cockett, Robin
Jennings, David

format: application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf

subject:
Physics--Theory
Statistics
Thermodynamics
Resource
Asymmetry
Reference Frames
Uncertainty
Quantum
Information

abstract:
Quantum information science is at the interface of physics and information theory, with applications including quantum computing and communication. Within this science, a resource theory is a detailed study of a particular class of physical processes, under which the possible state transitions are restricted. Given any initial physical state, the possible final states are also restricted. Initial states with a wealth of possible final states can then be considered more valuable than less versatile initial states, leading to a notion of "resourcefulness" of states. The broad goals of a resource theory include (1) to identify, characterize, and quantify resources; (2) to find an efficient way to determine whether an arbitrary instance of resource conversion is possible; and (3) to relate practical applications to resource conversion.

In this thesis, we will take the resource-theoretic approach to understanding thermodynamics. The mathematical methods used in this work will enable us to also develop resource theories for measurement uncertainty and reference frames; in fact, the resource-theoretic treatment of thermodynamics is a combination of these two.

Our approach is based on a model called thermal operations, applicable on individual quantum-mechanical systems out of thermal equilibrium. We study this model in detail, resulting in a better understanding of the resource of thermal inequilibrium. In a simplified version of the model where quantum coherence is neglected, we find that the conditions for state transitions are already more complex than the classical second law of thermodynamics. We extend the model to quantum systems controlled by classical circuitry. We also extend it to incorporate quantum coherence in the low-temperature limit.

Measurement uncertainty is an important element in quantum mechanics. But its current understanding is through particular measures of uncertainty, such as the variance. We apply the resource theory approach to develop a measure-independent formalism for uncertainty, even in the case where the measurement is on part of a composite system with quantum correlations.

Under physical processes restricted by some symmetry (e.g. rotational symmetry), asymmetric states act as resourceful reference frames. In this resource theory, we find the rate at which large quantities of resources can be interconverted through measurements.


identifier: Tannenbaum, J. (2019). Pathology as a Crime: Analysis of Dissection Protocols from Flossenbürg Concentration Camp, 1944--1945 (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: Pathology as a Crime: Analysis of Dissection Protocols from Flossenbürg Concentration Camp, 1944-1945

publisher:
Arts
University of Calgary

contributor:
Stahnisch, Frank
Timm, Annette
Stapleton, Timothy
Moore, Anne
Stam, Henderikus

subject: History History--Modern History--European Pathology

abstract: The present thesis examines 161 dissection protocols that were produced in the Flossenbürg concentration camp between July 1944 and April 1945. After an introductory overview of the history of pathology and an outline of the history of the Flossenbürg camp, the study describes the protocols in regards to formal and qualitative criteria. The analysis scrutinizes the conclusions or so-called diagnoses of the dissectors at the end of each protocol from a forensic perspective. All prisoner deaths that occurred in the context of a concentration camp are considered criminal or unnatural, having occurred under obscure circumstances. The present study shows how the allegedly objective language of medicine and pathology often covers up medical crimes, such as missing treatment or prevention of infectious diseases, improper abdominal surgeries, starvation, polytrauma, executions, and neglect, instead of uncovering them. This confirms what former prisoners had testified to in the immediate postwar period. The thesis furthermore attempts to provide a more probable cause of death in three exemplary cases. Finally, it evaluates the scientific nature of the dissection protocols. It concludes that the Flossenbürg dissection protocols should be described as arbitrary experiments on humans (eigenmächtige Versuche am Menschen) but that they do not incorporate any necessary scientific criteria, nor were they created with truly scientific questions in mind. From the available historical evidence, the study concludes that the dissections were performed on deceased inmates to satisfy personal curiosity if not voyeurism stemming from a deeply misanthropic and criminal ideology of Germanic supremacy.


identifier: Li, Y. (2014). Spatial Coherency Estimation with a Synthetic Array (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27844

contributor:
Nielsen, John
Lachapelle, Gérard

subject:
Engineering--Electronics and Electrical
Multipath
Synthetic Array
Spatial correlation
Angle of Arrival
Eigendecomposition

abstract:
Today, many mobile applications rely on the location of User Equipment (UE) with a built-in wireless receiver and complementary sensors. The performance of wireless localization algorithms depends on the existence of Line-of-Sight (LOS) propagation conditions. However, the existence of Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) propagation conditions adds considerable errors to the measurements such as Angles of Arrival (AOA). Synthetic Array (SA) processing synthesizes an array antenna by using a single moving antenna whose short-range trajectory can be estimated precisely by some complementary sensors, which enables the use of space-time processing to deal with the NLOS problem.
The main objective of this thesis is to assess the multipath degree by utilizing SA processing. An Eigenvalue Exponential Spread (EES) factor is proposed to estimate the spatial coherency and hence the multipath degree. Theoretical analysis and experiment results strongly reveal that the EES factor is capable of indicating the spatial coherency and AOA estimation performance.


identifier: Tiwari, P. (2013). Islanding Detection of Grid Connected Distributed Generation Resources Using Symmetrical Components (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26679

subject:
Electronics and Electrical
Islanding Detection
Symmetrical Components
Wind-Diesel Hybrid System

abstract:
One of the most challenging problems in distribution network is islanding detection, since it causes serious problems for equipment connected to the network, specially distributed generators (DG).
Network fluctuations occurring at different situations impact the accuracy of islanding detection method. The proposed islanding detection method is based on the well-known theory of symmetrical components. Single variable threshold limit for islanding detection leads to incorrect results. As a result, a new mathematical formula with more than one variable has been implemented.
In this dissertation, islanded and normal operations have been distinguished by connecting and disconnecting different types of loads, tripping of other DG and applying both symmetric and asymmetric faults at different location on the distribution system. The proposed method has been simulated for various operating conditions, and the results verify that the proposed method correctly detects the islanding operation and does not mal-operate.


identifier: Korsbrek, L. S. (1987). Development of instruments to assess student outcomes in school library programs (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17379

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

subject:
Z 675 S3 K66 1988
School libraries
Libraries, Children's
School children - Library orientation

abstract: Bibliography: p. 132-143.


identifier: Wyatt, N. M. (1995). Aquinas and Scotus: free will, teleological ethics and deontic logic (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/10989

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

subject:
B 765 T54 W93 1995
Thomas, Aquinas, Saint, 1225?-1274
Duns Scotus, John, ca. 1266-1308
Free will and determinism
Religious ethics
Deontic logic
Knuuttila, Simo, 1946-

abstract: Bibliography: p. 94-95.


identifier: Chow, J. A. (1998). Education, gender and erosion of tradition: perceptions and experience of second-generation Chinese (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21517

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

subject: JV6225 .C46 1998

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

subject: Canada - Emigration and immigration - Social aspects

subject: Children of immigrants - Education - Social Aspects - Alberta - Calgary

abstract: Bibliography: p. 107-111


identifier: Szabo, J. L. (1988). Laser doppler velocimetry for pulsating pipeline flows (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21784

publisher:
Engineering
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject:
TA 357 S96 1988
Laser Doppler velocimeter
Pipe lines - Hydrodynamics

abstract: Bibliography: p. 110-116.


identifier: Connolly, K. D. (2006). In-vivo characterization of patellar tracking in normal and PFPS (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/285

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 180-187


identifier: Butler, D. (1993). Learned helplessness and homeless women (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/10920

title: Learned helplessness and homeless women

format:
xii, 244 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: HV 4510 C34 B88 1993

subject: Homeless women - Alberta - Calgary

subject: Homeless women - Alberta - Edmonton

subject: Helplessness (Psychology) in women

subject: Women - Alberta - Calgary - Social conditions

subject: Women - Alberta - Edmonton - Social conditions

subject: Power (Social Sciences)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 225-244.


identifier: Pang, L. (2010). Changes of guanxi in eastern Chinese villages since 1949 (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3598

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 246-270


identifier: Richardson, C. M. (1995). Treating children with sexual behavior problems (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12740

publisher:
Social Work
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
viii, 163 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HQ 71 R53 1995
Sexually abused children - Psychology
Children - Sexual behavior
Children and sex

abstract: Bibliography: p. 151-159.


identifier: Wurz, A. (2013). Yoga for Pediatric Cancer Out-Patients (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28727

title: Yoga for Pediatric Cancer Out-Patients

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Kinesiology
University of Calgary
Calgary

subject:
Psychology--Behavioral
yoga
Pediatric
Childhood
Oncology
cancer
psychosocial
Physical
Quality of Life

abstract: The aggressive treatments necessary for survival in pediatric oncology are associated with adverse psychosocial and physical side effects. Physical activity (PA) has been shown to be a safe and effective strategy to positively impact the sequelae of cancer and its treatments. Although there are many types of PA, yoga is increasingly being recognized as a beneficial component of care. The objectives of this 12-week theory-based yoga intervention were to: (i) determine the feasibility and impact on health-related quality of life (HRQL); (ii) explore the potential benefits on fatigue, select fitness indices and PA behaviour; and, (iii) determine the influence on theory of planned behaviour (TPB) factors in a mixed-cancer sample of pediatric out-patients. The results provide preliminary support for the feasibility and efficacy of yoga, as well as support the utility of the TPB as framework to build and evaluate interventions for pediatric cancer out-patients.


identifier: Nguyen, C. (2007). The promotion of peripheral nerve regeneration by par2 activation following induction of acute nerve injury (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12807

publisher:
Medicine
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 113-119
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Fraser, D. L. (2010). Studying latitudinal variation in the response of ungulates to late miocene climate change utilizing ungulates from the coffee range (hemphillian age) of Texas (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3612

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 273-287
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: McCann, J. (2005). MPs.ca : internet usage among federal parliamentarians (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22187

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

abstract: Bibliography : p. 97-100

abstract: Copyright Clearance Form: y

abstract: UARC

abstract: The use of new communication technologies by political elites has throughout history shaped their ultimate effects on existing systems of political communication. The Internet's vast potential to increase citizen engagement in Canada's policy-making process leads to the question of how Canada's political elites, our elected Members of Parliament, are choosing to make use of this technology. Data collected directly from the MPs of Canada's 3 ih Parliament suggests Internet usage among federal parliamentarians is high, with online communication choices shaped by a structure of incentives and disincentives affecting the MPs individual choice about Internet use. The result is that Canada's MPs are using the Internet in a relatively similar fashion regardless of demographic and partisan differences - our federal parliamentarians are adopting and adapting online communication tools that facilitate their traditional roles, while ignoring complex communication tools that might increase citizen engagement and thus increase the MP's individual political risk


identifier: Vickaryous, M. K. (2001). Skull morphology of the ankylosauria (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24446

title: Skull morphology of the ankylosauria

format:
xviii, 269 leaves ; ill.; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2001 V53

abstract: Bibliography: p. 241-256.


identifier: Xie, X. (2014). Some Improvement on Convergence Rates of Kernel Density Estimator (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27828

subject:
Statistics
Kernel Density Estimation
Geometric Extrapolation
Bias Reduction
Mean Squared Error
Convergence Rate

abstract:
This M.Sc. thesis focuses on improving the convergence rates of kernel density estimators. Firstly, a bias reduced kernel density estimator is introduced and investigated. In order to reduce bias, we intuitively subtract an estimated bias term from ordinary kernel density estimator.
Theoretical properties such as bias, variance and mean squared error are investigated
for this estimator and comparisons with ordinary kernel density estimator and location-scale kernel density estimator are made. Compared with the ordinary density estimator, this estimator has reduced bias and mean squared error (MSE) of the order O(h^3) and O(n^(-6/7))，respectively, and even further reduced orders O(h^4) and O(n^(-8
9)) respectively when the kernel
is chosen symmetric. Secondly, we propose a geometric extrapolation of the location-scale
kernel estimator and a geometric extrapolation of the bias reduced kernel estimator introduced above. Similarly, we investigate their theoretical properties and compare them with the geometric extrapolation of ordinary kernel estimator. These results show that among the three geometric extrapolated kernel estimators, the one based on bias reduced kernel estimator has smallest bias and MSE. The geometric extrapolation of bias reduced kernel estimator can improve the convergence rates of bias and MSE to O(h^6) and O(n^(-12/13)) respectively
for symmetric kernels. The geometric extrapolation of location-scale kernel estimator can reduce bias and MSE of location-scale kernel estimator, however it has bias and MSE with a slower rate than those of the geometric extrapolation of ordinary kernel estimator. In order to assess  nite sample performances of the proposed estimators, Monte Carlo simulation studies based on small to moderately large samples are carried out. Finally, an analysis
of the old faithful geyser data are presented to demonstrate the proposed methods. Both
the simulation studies and the real data analysis consolidate our theoretical  findings.


identifier: Berry, I. I. (1986). An Examination of linguistic patterns as a predictor of child abuse (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21498

subject:
HV 6626.5 B45 1986
Child abuse
Parent and child
Communication in the family

abstract: Bibliography: p. 78-85.


identifier: Johnson, R. W. (1977). Phosphorus removal at the City of Calgary Bonnybrook Sewage Treatment Plant (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15729

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

subject: TD 751 J64 1977 Microfiche

subject: Sewage - Purification - Phosphate removal

subject: Sewage disposal - Alberta - Calgary

subject: Sewage - Purification - Biological treatment

subject: Sewage - Purification - Chlorination

abstract: Bibliography: p. 121-124.


identifier: Harrison, E. E. (2012). Equal Area Spherical Subdivision (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22028

title: Equal Area Spherical Subdivision

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Science
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 142-148
Many pages are in colour.


identifier: Stabolepszy, G. J. (1972). History between postivism and irrationalism: the origin and evolution of Jose Ortega y Gasset's philosophy of history (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13637

format:
iv, 97 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
D 16.8 S72 1972 Microfilm
History - Philosophy
Historiography
Ortega y Gasset, Jose, 1883-1955

abstract: Bibliography: p. 94-97.


identifier: MAHASNEH, HASSAN. ALI. (2012). COOPERATIVE COMMUNICATIONS FOR LTE-ADVANCED SYSTEMS: DOWNLINK RELAY AND PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25462

subject:
Engineering--Electronics and Electrical
COOPERATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
LONG TERM EVOLUTION-ADVANCED
RELAY PROTOCOL

abstract:
The Third Generation Partnership Project's Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A)
is considering an option for relay networks to provide cost-effective throughput
enhancement and coverage extension. While analog repeaters have been used to
enhance coverage in commercial cellular networks, the use of more sophisticated
fixed relays is relatively new. The main challenges faced by relay deployments in
cellular systems are designing an improved and efficient relaying protocol,
improving the desired signal and overcoming the extra interference added by the
presence of relays specifically at cell-edge regions. Most prior works on relaying do
not consider relay integration in cellular LTE-A systems. In this dissertation, we
propose and investigate the performance of a modified relaying protocol, the
Enhanced-Decode-and-Forward (E-DF), which improves diversity and data rate and
reduces the symbol error rate. The dissertation also proposes and analyzes the
performance of several half-duplex downlink relay schemes in interference-limited
cellular systems. These schemes are – The Omni-Relay (OR) scheme, The
Directional-Relay (DR) scheme and The In-band Relay (IR) scheme. The average
signal-to-interference plus noise ratio and average capacity performances of each
scheme are analyzed for each relay type, antenna pattern as well as power and
frequency resources allocation.


identifier: Preston, A. J. (2008). Energy price volatility and the risk of deficit in Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1940

format:
xi, 60 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 58-60
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Cornick, S. (2018). SNARE-mediated exocytosis of MUC2 from intestinal goblet cells (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/5422

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

contributor:
Chadee, Kris
Peters, Nathan
MacNaughton, Wallace

subject:
Animal Physiology
Biology--Cell
Microbiology
Biology--Molecular
Parasitology

abstract: The GI tract faces countless luminal threats, be it noxious substances, commensal bacteria or pathogenic in nature.  The first line of innate host defense in the intestine is the mucus layer that spatially separates these threats from the single layer of epithelial cells. Replenishment and maintenance of the mucus layer is facilitated by goblet cells that produce and store MUC2 mucin within secretory granules. Release of mucin occurs constitutively to maintain the barrier and is inducibly when goblet cells sense a threat such as an invading pathogen. Given the immense importance of the mucus layer in maintaining homeostasis, surprisingly little is known on the mechanisms of mucin release from intestinal goblet cells. Herein we describe for the first time that the SNARE complex in goblet cells mediates mucin exocytosis and degradation of these regulatory pathways exacerbates pathogenesis of the intestinal pathogen Entamoeba histolytica.  The SNARE complex is the classical exocytosis machinery as the effector mechanism governing mucin secretion. In this model, exocytosis is carried out by specialized members of the Soluble NSF (N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor) Attachment Protein SNARE family that facilitates vesicle-membrane fusion events. R-SNAREs, predominantly vesicle-associated membrane proteins (VAMP) present on vesicles bind to Qabc-SNARE complexes present on the plasma membrane following a stimulatory signal allowing for exocytosis of vesicle content.  We have interrogated the mechanisms of how the colonic protozoan pathogen, E. histolytica (Eh), evokes mucin secretion. In particular, how the virulence factor Eh cysteine proteinase 5 (EhCP5) ligates αvβ3 integrin on goblet cells to stimulate a signal transduction cascade and the first characterization of how a pathogen directly evokes mucin secretion in the colon. Additionally, ligation of integrins by EhCP5 resulted in downstream activation of PKCδ, a well-known inducer of mucin secretion in goblet cells.  We hypothesized that this signal transduction pathway would culminate in the vesicle SNARE Vamp8 being activated in goblet cells following Eh contact.  In support of this, we have shown that VAMP8 is specifically activated following Eh contact to orchestrate protein-protein interactions critical in mucin granule exocytosis. In cells lacking VAMP8, there was increased epithelial killing due to loss of the protective mucus layer.  This held true in a mouse model of Eh infection where loss of Vamp8 resulted in increased apoptosis and pro-inflammatory cytokine release.  Additionally, we describe that mucus exocytosis in the gut solely utilizes the vesicle SNARE VAMP8 under basal conditions to maintain homeostasis.  Vamp8-/- mice exhibit a mild pro-inflammatory state in the colon basally due to an altered mucus layer and increased encounters with microbial antigens.  Microbial diversity skews to a detrimental flora with pathogenic and mucolytic bacteria increasing in abundance. To alleviate the heavy microbial burden and inflammatory state basally, Vamp8-/- skew T cell phenotypes towards tolerance. Despite this, Vamp8-/- is highly susceptible to both chemical and infectious colitis demonstrating the fragility of the intestinal mucosa without proper mucus exocytosis mechanisms.


identifier: Edwards, M. J. (1980). Continuing education for graduate paramedics: present practices and expressed needs (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12847

format:
x, 120 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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subject:
R 847 E28 1980 Fiche
Paramedical education

abstract: Bibliography: p. 76-78.


identifier: Dewitt, S. J. (1984). The treatment of child sexual abuse (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12033

title: The treatment of child sexual abuse

format:
iv, 67 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
Child abuse - Treatment - Alberta
Incest victims
Children - Family relationships
Sexually abused children - Alberta

abstract: Bibliography: p. 55-59.


identifier: Horsman, S. R. (2011). Biofilm matrix polymers induce type III secretion in p. aeruginosa biofilms (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4170

format:
xi, 97 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 83-97
Many pages are in colour.


identifier: Solin, E. (2003). Returning to wholeness: a phenomenological inquiry into the experiences of long-term hatha yoga practice (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14133

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 187-206.


identifier: O'Brien, H. (2023). Feasibility of a virtual mindfulness based intervention, for youth diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disability, during the COVID-19 pandemic (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: Feasibility of a Virtual Mindfulness Based Intervention, for youth diagnosed with a Neurodevelopmental Disability, during the COVID-19 Pandemic

contributor:
McMorris, Carly
Graham, Susan
Schroeder, Meadow

subject:
Neurodevelopmental disabilities
Youth
Mindfulness
Virtual
Feasibility
COVID-19
Mental health
Educational Psychology
Mental Health

abstract: Background: It is well established that youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) experience high rates of mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, and stress), which have worsened throughout the pandemic. However, appropriate, and accessible treatments for mental health concerns for youth with disabilities are limited. Many health providers report not being adequately trained or specialized to meet the mental health needs of individuals with NDDs. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBI), offered both in person and virtually, are a promising treatment approach for youth and adults in the general population and have effectively improved symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Both caregivers and autistic individuals (i.e., adults & youth) have benefited from MBI and report improvements in well-being and mindfulness skills. MBIs offered virtually have also effectively addressed mental health concerns and are feasible with autistic adults. Despite the effectiveness of MBIs in autistic adults and caregivers, it is unknown whether MBI delivered virtually, is effective in reducing the mental health concerns of neurodiverse youth. The present study addressed this gap and determined the feasibility of a virtual adapted-MBI during the COVID-19 pandemic for youth with NDDs. Methods: Twenty-three neurodiverse youth (M = 12.72, SD = 1.34) and one of their parents participated in a six-week adapted virtual adapted-MBI. Youth and their parents attended weekly group sessions and were asked to complete questionnaires at three time points (i.e., baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up). Both parent and child completed a measure of youth mental health (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire; [SDQ]), and the youth also completed a self-report measure of mindfulness skills (Child and Adolescent Mindfulness Measure; [CAMM]). All participants were asked to complete a semi-structured interview three months post-intervention, where they were asked questions related to their satisfaction with the intervention. Feasibility was assessed using five areas of focus: demand, implementation, efficacy, practicality, and acceptability. Paired sample t-tests and reliable change indices were used to determine the efficacy of the intervention in the immediate improvement of mental health concerns. Thematic analysis was used to identify significant themes from the participant interviews. Finally, repeated measure ANOVAs and reliable change indices were calculated to determine the long-term (3-month follow- up) impacts of MBI. Results: Overall, the virtual adapted-MBI was in demand, successfully implemented, and generally accepted. Unexpectedly, paired sample t-tests showed no significant changes in youth mental health or mindfulness skills post-intervention (i.e., all p’s <.05). The reliable change index showed clinically meaningful differences from baseline to post-intervention and baseline to follow-up time points with some youth showing improvements on mental health and mindfulness. Two main themes emerged: 1) Finding Purpose in Mindfulness, and 2) What Works for One may not Work for All. Mindfulness was perceived as a practical skill that improved youth’s ability to cope with stress and build self-awareness. The MBI seemed to work for some, but not all. There were perceived challenges with attention and focus with the virtual format. Many participants recommended more interactive and fun activities to increase participation and engagement. Conclusions: Virtual MBI is a feasible intervention that can be used to help reduce mental health symptoms for some neurodiverse youth. Although there was no significant group mean differences after the six-week intervention, the reliable change index shows immediate and long-term differences for a small number of participants at the individual level. The qualitative analysis further describes areas of strengths and weaknesses of the intervention and suggests that mindfulness might be a good tool for some but not all youth with an NDD. Further work in MBI is needed to determine age-specific adaptations. who is best suited for it, and how it can be applied within a multidisciplinary approach to improve mental health in NDDs.


identifier: Herd, A. W. (2011). Preparing to fight the bear: American influence on Canadian army staff officer education, 1946-1956 (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4132

format:
xii, 346 leaves ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 335-346

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


identifier: Sheirah, M. M. (1978). Dimensioning and reliability problems of telephone systems (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23949

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

subject:
TK 6401 S52 1978 Microfiche
Telephone systems

abstract: Bibliography: p. 90-92.


identifier: Elliot, A. J. (1973). Transients in radiated model biocompounds (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19205

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

subject:
QD 601.2 E55 1973
Radiochemistry
Photochemistry
Radiobiology
Thiols

abstract: Bibliography: p. 159-164


identifier: Calder, T. C. (1996). Problems for truth and reference in fictional contexts (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20389

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

subject:
BH 301 T77 1996
Truth in literature

abstract: Bibliography: p. 108-110.

abstract: During the last twenty years there have been two dominant approaches to solving the semantic and ontological difficulties associated with truth and reference in fictional contexts. This thesis examines the most fully developed and influential theory of each approach (David Lewis's Modal Realist theory and Kendall Walton's MakeBelieve account). I consider their solutions to the central questions posed by truth and reference in fictional contexts and evaluate their ability to address the additional problems posed by the use of real proper names in fictional contexts and by incomplete and impossible fictional worlds.


identifier: Cassley, A. (1980). Kriging as a surface fitting technique (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15887

title: Kriging as a surface fitting technique

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

subject: QA 646 C36 1980 Fiche

subject: Surfaces, Representation of

subject: Topographical surveying - Mathematical methods

subject: Grids (Cartography)

subject: Polynomials

abstract: Bibliography: p. 72-73.


identifier: Ni, Z. (1998). Glacial isostatic adjustment of laterally homogeneous vs. heterogeneous earth models (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23666

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

subject: QE511 .N5 1998A

subject: Additional Copy: QE511 .N5 1998 in the Gallagher Library of Geology and Geophysics

subject: Isostatic pressing

subject: Glacial landforms

subject: Earth--Mathematical models

abstract: Bibliography: p. 127-136


identifier: Sommer, S. D. (1994). Qualitative evaluation of a rural Alberta community development project (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11500

format:
xv, 163 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
RA 450 H3 S66 1994
Health planning - Alberta - Hanna
Public health - Alberta - Hanna
Community development - Alberta - Hanna
Social participation - Alberta - Hanna

abstract: Bibliography: p. 145-156.


identifier: Pana, I. (2004). Power system optimization incorporating hopf bifurcations (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21375

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 101-108


identifier: Crosschild, R. P. (2019). Smudging the Cystem; Rejecting the Politics of Traditionalism and Settler-Homonationalism (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Voth, Daniel
Starblanket, Gina
Prud'homme-Cranford, L. Rain

subject: Two-Spirit Queer; Blackfoot; reconciliation; resurgence; traditionalism; colonialism

subject: Education--Social Sciences

subject: Native American Studies

subject: Political Science

abstract: This is a study of LGBTQ2 Indigenous identity and politics in colonial Canada. Scholars of Indigenous politics have recently focused on the importance of interrogating the sexualized and heteronormative landscape of settler colonialism, which has led to the proliferation of anti-queer violence within Indigenous nations. As such, the central tasks of this study are to determine how Two-Spirit Queer (2SQ) people engage in practices of resistance and freedom, as well as the factors that account for a queer Indigenous politics. Specifically, this study is interested in 2SQ life and politics among Blackfoot people. The thesis also examines how 2SQ people are problematically situated within the politics of “Two Spirit Reconciliation” as it propagates settler-homonationalism. Throughout the thesis, I argue that Indigenous territorialities, and the relational networks they carry, are central to the political resurgence of 2SQ people.


identifier: Roth, R. M. (1995). An environmental education centre for Kenya (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11582

format:
ix, 157 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: GE 90 K4 R67 1995

subject: Environmental education - Kenya

subject: Sustainable development - Study and teaching

abstract: Bibliography: p. 93-101.


identifier: Farbstein, A. (1994). The implications of convergence for Canadian communications policy: developing a convergent model of universal service (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17429

format:
x, 214 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 196-214.


identifier: Hildebrand, D. (2013). The Impact of Interventions Used by Principals on Teachers' Intellectual Engagement (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28183

subject:
Administration
Administration
Leadership
Principal
engagement
Intellectual Engagement
Teacher Engagement
student engagement

abstract: The purpose of this study was to understand the influence of interventions used by principals on teachers’ intellectual engagement.  By supporting teachers’ intellectual engagement, principals helped teachers improve their practice.  The study used design-based research to answer the research questions.  The study focused on understanding and developing actions principals can take to support teachers’ intellectual engagement.  Principals participating in the study designed innovative interventions that supported teachers.  Participants in this study included six principals from a single school division.  Data was collected through meeting transcriptions, interview transcriptions, structured interviews, questionnaires and participant reflections.  Analysis of the data produced five themes including understanding the characteristics of the principal, understanding the culture of the school, evidence of the influence of planned interventions, evidence of the impact of responding at critical times and facilitating design-based research.  The research indicated that principals could have an influence on teachers’ intellectual engagement.  Principals impacted teachers’ intellectual engagement by considering and developing identified personal characteristics of a principal, considering and supporting a particular school culture and planning and implementing a number of interventions in the school.  The implications of the research are presented.  Emerging from the findings is a framework for intellectually engaging leadership.


identifier: Brinsmead, M. D. (1988). Expert systems for VLSI computer aided design (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13157

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

subject:
QA 76.76 E95 B735 1988
Expert systems (Computer science)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 126-133.


identifier: Moss, M. (2007). Why dance?: interpreting 'lifeworlds' through dance (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1096

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 123-132

abstract: Includes 2 CD-Roms with concert and interviews.


identifier: Daigle, M. C. (2019). Teachers' Perceptions of French Immersion Inclusionary Strategies (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
O'Brien, Mary Grantham
George, Angela May
Roy, Sylvie

subject:
Education--Bilingual and Multicultural
Education--Language and Literature
Literature--Canadian (French)

abstract: Historically, students with diverse learning needs were segregated from mainstream classrooms. It was not until the 1990’s that this model was replaced with inclusive education, whereby all students are well integrated into the mainstream classroom and all students learn together with some modifications that suit their needs. French immersion (FI) programs in Canada aim to provide non-francophone students with the opportunity to acquire fluency in speaking, reading, writing, listening and communicating in French by the end of Grade 12 by immersing them in an almost all-French instructed education (Calgary Board of Education, n.d.). Despite the large body of research exploring inclusion and its manifold benefits for all students in mainstream programs (Avramidis et al., 2000; Dupoux, Wolman, & Estrada, 2005; Subban & Sharm, 2006; Mashburn et al., 2008; Baker et al., 1994), FI inclusion still remains notably underexplored, especially the ways teachers use strategies to achieve an inclusive classroom (see Arnett and Bourgoin, 2018, for an exception). The goal of this study is to gain a better understanding of FI teachers’ perspectives on the current inclusionary strategies that are used to encourage students to reach their full potential and remain in FI for high school. Surveys were administered to grade 9 teachers, principals, and vice-principals in FI programs across Calgary school boards. Teachers additionally completed a Teacher Attribution Scale (Ghanizadeh & Ghonsooly, 2015) to identify the factors they believe are responsible for the successful implementation of inclusion in the classroom. Using a mixed-methods approach, this study confirms previous research findings that suggest students are often likely to leave the program if they are encountering academic difficulty. This study suggests that teachers’ attempts to try to address these difficulties through inclusionary practices are hindered by the lack of preparation time, large class sizes, or not having sufficient knowledge on inclusionary strategies. This study reveals that teachers often do not hold themselves ultimately responsible in ensuring that students find success in FI, but rather believe that it is the students’ and parents’ responsibility.


identifier: Gail, J. P. (2009). Evangelical beliefs and attributions for poverty in southern Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2522

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 111-119


identifier: Pow, J. M. (1979). A Study of counsellors and career perspectives (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19715

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

subject:
LB 1027.5 P67 1979 Microfiche
Student counselors - Psychology
Counseling
Vocational guidance
Sexism

abstract: Bibliography: p. 66-73.


identifier: Hamer, D. J. (1975). Distribution, abundance, and management implications of the grizzly bear and mountain caribou: in the Mountain Creek watershed of Glacier National Park, British Columbia (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15598

format:
ix, 164 leaves : maps ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QL 737 C27 H33 1974 Microfiche
Grizzly bear - Ecology
Caribou - Ecology

abstract: Bibliography: p. 147-154.

abstract: This study was initiated to provide Glacier National Park planners-managers with information on the distribution and abundance of grizzly bears and mountain caribou in the remote and little-visited Mountain Creek watershed. Observations and food habits studies suggested that grizzlies were distributed on avalanche slopes and in other forest openings in spring and early summer, and in berry producing habitat and alpine areas in late summer and autumn. A density of one grizzly to 13 miles was estimated for the Mountain Creek watershed. This figure was comparable to a density of one grizzly to 12 miles which has been determined for other watersheds of Glacier Park. Observations suggested that mountain caribou followed an annual "double migration," similar to that reported in Wells Gray Park. Caribou were observed at and above timberline in summer and winter, and in low elevation forest in autumn and spring. An estimated 25 mountain caribou inhabited the northwestern regions of Glacier Park. Their ranges included both provincial and national park adjacent lands. The observational data are interpreted in the light of comparable ecological and behavioural information available on these two species; and management directions are explored. Recommendations include the following: 1. Because the grizzly and caribou are wide-ranging, "wilderness-demanding" species (i.e., sensitive to human activities), provisions for their survival in Glacier Park will simultaneously accrue benefits to many other less-demanding members of the mountain ecosystem. The accordant use of the grizzly and caribou as ''wilderness indicator species" is a recommended management technique. 2. The boundaries of Glacier Park fail to include the total range requirements of the grizzly bear and mountain caribou. A protective corridor must be established adjacent to the park in order to provide for the perpetual maintenance of self-sustaining populations of grizzlies and caribou. In this protective unit, land-use policies can be implemented to control overkill, habitat alteration, and other disturbance. 3. In Glacier Park, certain critical ranges of grizzly bears and mountain caribou qualify as national park special ecological reserves. 4. The specific sensitivities of grizzlies and caribou to human visitation remain to be determined. Carrying capacities for visitors in wilderness areas should be calculated. 5. The grizzly bear requires additional management considerations because of potential conflicts with humans. Some areas in the Mountain Creek watershed were identified where visitors have a greater chance of meeting grizzlies. Also implicit in management is the elimination of artificial food sources both in and near the park.


identifier: Eggermont, M. J. (2018). Bio-inspired Design and Information Visualization (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/31829

contributor:
Carpendale, Sheelagh
Hushlak, Gerald
Kolarevic, Branko
Mazalek, Ali
Oehlberg, Lora A.
Hollenberg, Morley Donald

subject:
Bio-inspired design
Information Visualization
Data Physicalization
Design and Decorative Arts
Information Science

abstract: Bio-inspired design in recent years has been used successfully as a methodology in disciplines such as engineering, architecture, product design, and business. While still in an infant stage in terms of adoption in universities, those who have embraced the methodology have experienced promising design outcomes, enthusiasm from students, and an enrichment in research and teaching. One of the issues is that while bio-inspired design has been around for a very long time semantic disconnect between disciplines keeps the methodology undefined and at times, unrecognized. In this dissertation, I explore the potential of bio-inspired design for information visualization and seek to help fulfill information visualization’s goal of ‘amplifying cognition’ using design inspired by nature. I will directly investigate the different kinds of ways bio-inspired design might be useful. Of interest is where along the information visualization pipeline bio-inspiration is considered and in what capacity: is it used as metaphor, analogy, concept, form, function, process, system, or other? There are examples of bio-inspired algorithms in information visualization but are there direct inspirations from nature that could also be useful? How does the bio-inspired design community think about its field? How do they define it? Where do they think biomimics should focus their efforts? How do students work with this methodology? How do instructors best introduce the material in the context of information visualization? What was my own experience trying to implement this approach to my own data set? I present three approaches to explore this potential. I investigate the state of the art in both computational media design and bio-inspired design through a journalistic and design-oriented approach to create an active survey of these fields. I summerize ideas and opinions from a large set of interviews and design tools providing insights into the world of bio-inspiration. Experiential teaching is my second approach to investigate how students processed and worked with the idea of bio-inspiration for design and information visualization. This provided useful concepts for developing teaching and design approaches. Third was a research creation approach where I take a bio-inspired design lens to an online dataset in the hopes of creating a useful tool for the community. Challenges and observations gave new insights into bio-inspiration for information visualization. The dissertation ends with a reflection about the role of bio-inspired design for information visualization. The insights gained from the three approaches suggest further challenges for research and design.


identifier: Maawia, A. A. (1998). Numerical simulation of irrigation canal priming and dewatering flow conditions (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22506

format:
xxxi, 435 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 322-327.


identifier: Gilligan, M. E. (2006). Voicing connections: gender, identity and landscape in contemporary Prairie women's fiction (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/484

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 119-126


identifier: Rios, J. L. (2019). Exercise and dietary interventions in a rat model of metabolic knee osteoarthritis (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Kinesiology
University of Calgary

contributor:
Herzog, Walter
Hart, David D.
Reimer, Raylene A.
Krawetz, Roman J.
Beier, Frank

subject:
Osteoarthritis
Prebiotic Fibre
Exercise
Metabolic Syndrome
Rat Model
Health Sciences

abstract: Osteoarthritis is a debilitating chronic disease which has no cure or effective treatment. If no changes are made in prevention and treatment, osteoarthritis will continue to represent a significant economic burden to patients and society. The goal of this thesis was to determine the effects of moderate aerobic exercise and prebiotic fibre supplementation on the onset and progression of the metabolic knee osteoarthritis phenotype in rats exposed to a high-fat/high-sucrose diet. This study was divided into three phases. Phase 1: we evaluated the effects of a 12-week aerobic exercise program of varying duration on healthy rat knee cartilage. We determined that moderate, high and extra-high duration treadmill exercise has no detrimental effects on knee joint health, function and integrity. Therefore, we concluded that treadmill exercise at any tested duration was a safe exercise for rats in terms of knee osteoarthritis-like damage, and therefore, could be used as a safe exercise intervention in a pre-clinical rat model of knee osteoarthritis. Phase 2: we evaluated the effects of moderate aerobic exercise, prebiotic fibre supplementation, and the combination of exercise and fibre over a 12-week intervention in rats exposed to a high-fat/high-sucrose diet that has been shown to cause knee joint damage. Our findings indicated that prebiotic fibre and aerobic exercise prevented knee joint damage in this model. Phase 3: we evaluated if the damaging effects of the high-fat/high-sucrose diet could be delayed/reversed. We determined that neither prebiotic fibre supplementation nor aerobic exercise were able to stop the progression of existing knee osteoarthritis-like damage induced by a high-fat/high-sucrose diet. In summary, this thesis provides insight into two different approaches to prevent the development of metabolic osteoarthritis phenotype. However, the studies presented in this thesis were not able to show an effective way to stop the progression of the disease.


identifier: Robinson, K. L. (2007). Modeling aquatic vegetation and dissolved oxygen in the Bow River, Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1260

format:
xv, 202 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography:  p. 126-137
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Atkinson, D. G. (1990). Imagination, communication and change in set and costume design for Poliakoff's Breaking the silence (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/5130

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

subject: Poliakoff, Stephen, 1952- Breaking the silence

subject: Theaters - Stage setting and scenery

subject: Costume design

abstract: Bibliography: p. 51-53.


identifier: St-Germain, J. (1990). The Effects of export earnings instability on development in less developed countries (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15971

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 129-139.


identifier: Freeman, S. L. (2002). The role of iNOS-derived NO on radiation-induced colonic secretory dysfunction in mouse (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20502

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

subject: AC1 .T484 2002 F74

abstract: Bibliography: p. 140-184


identifier: Strain, A. (1974). Computer assisted instruction in social arithmetic for the retarded STI / by Allan Strain (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/923

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

subject:
Computer-assisted instruction
Mentally handicapped - Education

abstract: Bibliography: p. 63-69.


identifier: Stafford, R. B. (2010). Large field-of-view non-contrast-enhanced mr angiography (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3897

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 202-213

abstract: Many pages are in colour.

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


identifier: Ejezie, N. (2007). Triassic oil families and possible source rocks, Peace River embayment area, Alberta, Canada (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14291

publisher:
Science
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Riediger, Cynthia L.
Fowler, Martin

format:
xvi, 393 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 148-162


identifier: Chen, L. (2003). A framework of a web-based distributed control system (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24527

format:
xiv, 97 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: AC1 .T484 2003 C477

abstract: Bibliography: p. 93-97


identifier: Rendon, V. S. (2011). Catalytic heavy oil upgrading with injection of ultra-dispersed particles and hydrogen in porous media (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4642

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 178-183
Thesis is in colour.


identifier: Straka, C. M. (2003). Town of Banff western entrance corridor conceptual plan (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14383

format:
ii, 54 leaves : ill. ; 43 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 48


identifier: Forneris, A. (2019). Computational fluid dynamics as aid tool for the management of aortic wall diseases (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary

contributor:
Di Martino, Elena S.
Frayne, Richard
Wood, David H.

subject:
Biomechanics
Computational fluid dynamics
Aorta
Aortic wall diseases
Medical imaging
Engineering
Engineering--Biomedical
Engineering--Mechanical

abstract: Aortic aneurysms and dissections are pathological conditions affecting the aorta. Despite being different in clinical presentation, these pathologies share a high mortality rate, as well as a lack of reliable prognostic predictors. Local fluid dynamics is assumed to play a role in aortic patho-physiology and to be a key factor responsible for aortic weakening and expansion. In this context, the numerical modeling of aortic hemodynamics, by means of image-based computational fluid dynamics (CFD), gives access to patient-specific flow-related information that may complement medical imaging in the assessment of individual aortas and support outcomes prediction. Moreover, the deformability of the aortic wall appears to be related to its strength: areas at elevated strain may, therefore, indicate structural weakening. Based on these understandings, this research work proposes the use of hemodynamic descriptors, derived from CFD simulations, to correlate local altered flow patterns with aortic remodeling and weakening, and ultimately help defining a rationale for improved rupture risk stratification. Wall shear stress-based hemodynamic descriptors were used to retrospectively assess a population of uncomplicated type B aortic dissections (ADs) with known individual outcomes. The effect of rigid versus moving wall assumption on aortic flow patterns was explored by means of fluid-structure interaction (FSI) simulation. The results highlighted the need for a patient-tailored approach when evaluating ADs, and showed the potential of CFD-derived hemodynamics to complement anatomical assessment and assist outcomes prediction. The inclusion of wall motion in the simulation of a type B AD, led to differences in value for the hemodynamic wall descriptors, however, regions of interest with respect to altered flow patterns were consistently localized by both the CFD and FSI models. Finally, a combined CFD and in-vivo strain analysis approach was developed to assess local weakening and rupture risk for a population of AAAs. A novel index, Regional Rupture Potential, was defined and proved able to capture aortic regional weakening. This thesis demonstrated the importance of accessing hemodynamic information when assessing individual aortas with prognostic purposes, along with the potential of a novel combined approach to improve aortic assessment for risk stratification.


identifier: Chan, A. M. (2008). Role of ING2 in TGF-β Mediated Transcription and Responses (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21815

format:
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abstract:
Some pages are in colour.
Bibliography: p. 123-139


identifier: Rundle, G. P. (1990). Childhood sexual experiences of native women living in Alberta (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15506

format:
xiv, 224 leaves ; 30 cm.
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subject: HV 6250.4 G57 R86 1990

subject: Girls - Alberta - Crimes against

subject: Indians of North America - Alberta - Sexual behavior

subject: Child molesting - Alberta

abstract: Bibliography: p. 177-184.


identifier: Rabbani, M. R. (2018). GPU-based Compressive Volume Rendering (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: GPU-based Compressive Volume Rendering

publisher:
Science
University of Calgary

contributor:
Alim, Usman
Wang, Mea

subject:
GPU
Computer Science

abstract: There is an increasing demand in the scientific visualization community for high quality real time interactive volume renderers; but the goal of high quality in volume rendering degrades the performance of the volume renderer. The current advancements in graphics hardware has resulted in the adoptation of the GPU as a solution for the degradation issue in a volume renderer. However there is a caveat, with the use of the GPU as a solution; as the GPUs memory size and long data transfer times between CPU and GPU limit the performance of the GPU based volume renderer. The GPU based volume renderer performance issue can be resolved by rendering a subset of the pixels. By reducing the volume of data the computational costs are reduced. Then using a GPU based conjugate gradient solver we can reconstruct the full image which has the same quality as the original image. This dissertation will show how using GPUs and compressive rendering will optimize the performance of a volume renderer.


identifier: Fenwick, M. (2016). Exploring Social Cognition as a Risk Factor for Peer Victimization for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26102

contributor:
McCrimmon, Adam
Brandon, James
Drefs, Michelle

subject:
Educational Psychology
HFASD
peer victimization
theory of mind
Emotional Intelligence

abstract: In light of striking prevalence rates and adverse effects of bullying on interpersonal, psychological, and academic functioning, this study investigated a potentially influential risk factor, social cognition, for peer victimization of the uniquely at-risk population of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Two of the most common constructs that comprise social cognition include Theory of Mind (ToM) and Emotional Intelligence (EI). Forty-five students with High Functioning ASD (HFASD) completed measures assessing ToM, EI, and the prevalence and frequency of Bullying. Parent-report was also provided for the measure of bullying. According to student-report, verbal bullying was endorsed most (26.7%), followed by physical (17.8%) and social (15.6%) forms of bullying, while social bullying of student participants was endorsed most by parents (57.8%), followed by verbal (55.6%) and disability (35.6%) forms of bullying. Results indicated that neither ToM or EI predicted the prevalence or frequency of peer victimization for students with HFASD. Research efforts should continue to explore relevant risk factors for students with HFASD to inform policy and program development to effectively support this vulnerable group of students.


identifier: Armeneau, C. (2004). Syntectonic vein formation in the Rundle Thrust sheet near Canmore, Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22838

publisher:
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
xi, 147 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 139-147

abstract: Some pages are in colour.

abstract:
Syntectonic veins provide a record of both pore/connate and meteoric fluids present during emplacement of the Rundle Thrust sheet near Canmore, Alberta. Comparison of §180 values of host rocks (-11.39 to -3.34%0 VPDB) and veins reveals that veins are depleted to varying degrees with respect to corresponding host rocks.
 Moderately 18OdepIeted veins (S18O values > -13%o VPDB), that are mineralogically-controlled by host rocks, are interpreted as having formed in a rock-dominated closed system with a connate fluid source. Conversely, a water-dominated open system with a meteoric fluid source is characterized by calcite veins (regardless of host rock mineralogy) with S18O values < -13%o VPDB.
 Quadrupole mass spectrometry lends support to this interpretation, with fluid inclusion contents in closed system veins containing varying amounts of CO2, CH4 and H2S (in addition to water), as influenced by the respective host rock. Regardless of the host rock, open system vein fluid inclusions are water-rich.


identifier: Allison, L. H. (2003). "Just" words: the perceptions of women with brain injury on the impact of verbal interactions with physicians (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12167

format:
xix, 180 leaves ; 30 cm.
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subject: AC1 .T484 2003 A45

abstract: Bibliography: p. 162-167


identifier: Kermode, A. R. (1988). Regulatory processes involved in the transition from seed development to germination (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11337

format:
xv, 300 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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subject:
QK 661 K47 1988
Seeds - Development
Germination

abstract: Bibliography: p. 275-294.


identifier: Moosani, N. (1995). Chromosomal analysis of sperm from infertile men using sperm karyotyping and multi-colour fluorescence in situ hybridization (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19307

format:
xv, 107 leaves ; 30 cm.
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subject:
QP 255 M66 1995
Spermatozoa - Analysis
Human chromosomes - Analysis
Human chromosome abnormalities
Infertility, male
Karyotypes

abstract: Bibliography: p. 86-99.


identifier: Thomson, J. (2010). Making good: the experience of hope for offenders who are desisting from crime (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3504

format:
ix, 193 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 170-186


identifier: Goerzen, B. (1988). Free trade and petrochemicals in Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16624

format:
ix, 165 leaves ; 30 cm.
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subject: HF 2651 P47 G63 1988

subject: Free trade

subject: Tariff - Law and legislation - Canada

subject: Tariff - Law and legislation - United States

subject: Canada - Economic policy

subject: Petroleum chemicals industry - Economic aspects - Alberta

subject: Ethane industry - Economic aspects - Alberta

subject: Canada - Commercial treaties

subject: United States - Commercial treaties

abstract: Bibliography: p. 161-165.


identifier: Zapata, O. (2017). Essays on the Economics of Adaptation to Climate Change (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25950

contributor:
Oxoby, Robert
Campa, Pamela
Eaton, Curtis
Kiddle, Amelia
Olewiler, Nancy

subject:
Education--Social Sciences
Economics
Climate Change
Adaptation
water consumption
happiness
religiosity

abstract:
Climate change is currently one of the most important challenges for global society. Expected effects of climate change include changes in climate patterns and disasters that affect wellbeing through changes in consumption and production levels, individual preferences and beliefs, and direct exposure to climate conditions. Mitigation of and adaptation measures to climate change are aimed at preserving the individual and social welfare in society. The latter refers to measures that allow individuals to adjust to changing climate conditions. Although research in mitigation of climate change has considerably increased recently, studies on the economics of adaptation to climate change remain scant. This dissertation provides evidence on individual mechanisms for adaptation to climate change from the lenses of economics. I study how climate conditions affect people’s wellbeing and consumption patterns, and how climate disasters influence individual preferences. Specifically, these studies look at individual economic responses to climate conditions and climate disasters.
The three studies in this dissertation cover the following topics: 1) The effect of climate on residential water demand, which constitutes an indirect effect of climate conditions on individual welfare through changes in consumption patterns. Temperature has a large and significant effect on residential water demand, whereas precipitation and humidity have a small effect. Temperature also has a stronger effect on water demand among low-income households. 2) The effect of climate on happiness to approach the exposure effect of climate on individuals’ comfort, which constitutes a direct effect on welfare. Climate constitutes an important determinant of people’s overall and health happiness after controlling for economic and social conditions. While the effect of heat on overall happiness adopts an inverted-U shape, the effect of heat on health happiness can be represented by a U-shape. And, 3) the effect of climate disasters on people’s religiosity that constitutes an effect on individual preferences and that refers to the role of religion as a mechanism to cope with adversity in disasters. The frequency of disasters and their impacts have different effects on religious preferences: while the number and the economic costs of disasters erode religion preferences, human losses increase the intensity of their religious preferences among religious individuals.


identifier: Jeary, J. E. (1990). Developmental outcomes in preterm vs full-term infants and the long-term effects of interaction coaching (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/321

format:
xiv, 253 leaves ; 30 cm.
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subject:
Child development
Mother and child
Infants (Premature) - Development

abstract: Bibliography: p. 218-233.


identifier: Tomkins, D. (1987). The Winner takes it all: a day at the races (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11421

format:
vii, 71 leaves ; 30 cm.
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subject:
QA 95 T64 1987
Mathematical recreations
Horse race betting
Gambling systems

abstract: Bibliography: p. 71.


identifier: Steele, J. F. (2013). The Devil's in the Diversity: Divergent Parasite Faunas and their Impacts on Body Condition in Two Greenland Caribou Populations (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28063

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Veterinary Medicine
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Kutz, Susan
Orsel, Karin

subject:
Parasitology
Veterinary Science
Zoology
Rangifer sp.
Gastrointestinal Parasites
Nematoda
Caribou
Greenland
Invasion Biology
Ostertagia gruehneri
Teladorsagia boreoarcticus
Marshallagia marshalli
Body Condition

abstract:
Parasites are important components of ecosystems; significantly impacting host health, and informing on contemporary and historical host movements and environmental changes.
I characterised gastrointestinal parasite faunas and assessed their associations to body condition and fecundity in two populations of west Greenland caribou (Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus). Parasite diversity was described using fecal flotations and examinations of abomasa and small intestines. Anoplocephalidae, Nematodirinae and “Strongyle”-type eggs and
Eimeria oocysts were found in fecal samples from both populations, but Marshallagia spp. eggs were only found in those from Kangerlussuaq-Sisimiut. Adult nematodes were recovered from all abomasa, with Marshallagia marshalli and Teladorsagia boreoarcticus from Kangerlussuaq-
Sisimiut and Ostertagia gruehneri from Akia-Maniitsoq caribou. I hypothesise these faunas were structured by parasite loss during caribou colonization and subsequent parasite spill-over from introduced muskoxen and reindeer. Body condition of caribou from both populations was negatively associated with adult nematode intensity; however, fecundity was only associated with O. gruehneri.

abstract: 2 years


identifier: Faris, P. D. (1999). Risk adjustment with binary outcomes when covariate information is incomplete (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17434

format:
xi, 201 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
R853 .O87 F37 1999
Outcome assessment (medical care)
Missing observations (statistics)
Health risk assessment
Multiple imputation (statistics)
Expectation-maximization algorithms

abstract: Bibliography: p. 193-201


identifier: Kwakkel, S. P. (2009). Human lower limb kinematics using GPS/INS (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2688

contributor:
Lachapelle, Gérard
Cannon, M. Elizabeth

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 163-169
Some pages are in colour


identifier: Okeke, T. C. (2011). Analysis of investment evaluation practices and decision-making process in the oil and gas industry (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4050

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 335-366

abstract: The fundamental focus of project management has been to deliver projects on time, on budget and meet specifications. However, many projects still fail to meet these targets and this trend has continued unabated despite concerted efforts from the government, private sectors and the academic communities. A significant amount of literature has focused on potential solutions, but many of the studies looked only at options for improving project execution practices, whereas in many cases the seeds of project failure may have been sown even before the project is officially approved for execution. Particularly, the failure of many investment decisions to return expected results, in the oil and gas industry has led to a growing interest over the past few years in understanding the influences and impacts on current investment evaluation practices and decision-making tools and processes, and their relationships with poor project performances. The objectives of this research therefore, were to examine the factors that influence investment evaluation practices and decision-making process in the oil and gas industry, and their subsequent impacts on intended decision outcomes and project participants as well. To achieve these objectives, the research used both survey questionnaire and case studies to examine the interactions, especially between management executives and project participants to determine those influences as well as their subsequent impacts on desired investment outcomes and project participants. The results of this research which were triangulated and validated, identified the key influences to range from lack of open and honest communication that degenerated to perceived lack of trust, transparency, clarity and focus, to poor implementation of good project management practices in terms of documentation, lessons learned, peer reviews, rewards and adequate risk identification and assessment. These findings were thoroughly analysed to recommend solutions to identified problems. Additionally, the research presented a framework that is entrenched in project management process and principles for improved investment evaluation practices and decision-making process in the oil and gas industry with more emphasis on better communication and good project management practices to ensure better project performances and motivated project participants.


identifier: Field, T. R. (2003). Genetic analysis of pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15691

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

subject: AC1 .T484 2003 F54

abstract: Bibliography: p. 165-183.


identifier: Borggard, J. L. (2005). Strategic watershed management and stewardship for the upper Elk River, southeast British Columbia (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1455

publisher:
Environmental Design
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
xii, 236 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 156-167
Includes oversized pages.


identifier: Easley, D. T. (1987). Probabilistic error regulating functions, their properties and design within an inversion framework (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19620

format:
x, 126 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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subject: QE 539 E27 1988

subject: Seismic reflection method - Deconvolution

subject: Seismic waves - Mathematical models

abstract: Bibliography: p. 69-72.


identifier: Pickard Bulger, J. (1984). A resort at Wasaga Beach, Ontario (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14987

title: A resort at Wasaga Beach, Ontario

format:
vi, 77 leaves : ill., plans ; 30 cm.
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subject: Recreation areas - Ontario - Wasaga Beach

subject: Recreation areas - Planning

subject: Recreation areas - Design and construction

abstract: Bibliography: p. 76-77.


identifier: Dear, N. E. (2005). Representations of continental mysticism in British library ms. additional 37790: mystical union's relationship with courtly love (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2520

format:
ix, 105 leaves ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 98-105


identifier: Reicher, P. (1991). Cultural resource management among the Kootenais (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13444

format:
xv, 136 leaves ; 30 cm.
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subject: E 98 E2 R44 1991

subject: Indians of North America - British Columbia - Social life and customs

subject: Indians of North America - British Columbia - Economic conditions

abstract: Bibliography: p. 131-136.


identifier: Park, J. (2016). Analyzing Causality between Actual Stock Prices and User-weighted Sentiment in Social Media for Stock Market Prediction (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24828

contributor:
Leung, Henry
Far, Behrouz
Ruhe, Guenther

subject:
Engineering--Electronics and Electrical
Data Mining
Big Data
Sentiment Analysis
Natural Language Processing
Machine Learning
Stock Market Prediction

abstract: In this thesis, an improved sentiment analysis algorithm is proposed which reflects the impact of user, and to analyze whether public sentiment calculated by the proposed algorithm can contribute to stock prediction. The proposed sentiment analysis algorithm reflects the factors of Twitter which are relevant to users’ authority to calculate sentiment weight of each message that is different from existing sentiment analysis algorithms. Linear and nonlinear prediction models are constructed to forecast future stock prices of selected companies. The proposed algorithm is applied to both linear and nonlinear prediction models and comparisons of prediction accuracy with the existing sentiment analysis algorithm are performed. To support the approach of the proposed algorithm that the authoritative users affect the other users, causal relationship between them is figured out through Granger Causality analysis. Further analysis is also provided to find causal relationship between public sentiment and the actual changes of the stock prices.


identifier: Bailey, C. A. (1973). Factor analytic approach to the language of pain: empirical search for an intensity dimension (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19914

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

subject:
BF 515 B33 1973
Pain - Psychological aspects

abstract: Bibliography: p. 41-42.


identifier: Ulinder, J. D. (1973). Simulation of the oxidative dehydrogenation of methanol to formaldehyde on a silver-copper catalyst (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20312

format:
xvii, 141 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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subject:
TP 156 D5 U45 1973 Microfilm
Dehydrogenation
Formaldehyde
Methanol
Chemical reactions
Silver
Copper
Simulation methods

abstract: Bibliography: p. 99-102.


identifier: Jacques, B. E. (1970). Study of social assistance in Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18245

title: Study of social assistance in Alberta

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

subject:
HV 40 J32 1970 Microfilm
Public welfare - Alberta
Social service - Alberta

abstract: Bibliography: p. 124-128.


identifier: Hagglund, J. E. (1987). The Ferranti Inertial Land Surveying System (FILS) as part of an integrated navigation and positioning system (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15052

format:
x, 156 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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subject:
TA 595 H333 1987
Surveying
Ferranti Inertial Land Surveying System
Inertial navigation systems

abstract: Bibliography: p. 79-81.


identifier: Li, Q. (2007). Modeling some elastoplastic aspects of failure in granular materials using a discrete element approach (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1368

format:
xiv, 172 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 157-168

abstract: In this dissertation, the discrete element method is used to examine some fundamental issues in the failure of granular materials. First, the discrete element model is 'calibrated' and the influences of various micro-parameters on the macroscopic constitutive behaviors of granular materials are discussed. Typical shearing tests in geotechnical engineering, such as drained compression, undrained shearing, and imposed strain path tests are numerically conducted to verify the predictive capability of the discrete element method. Stress dilatancy is an important phenomenon which is a major driver in characterizing granular material behavior. In this thesis, the discrete element model was 'calibrated' to capture the dilatancy phenomenon and the ensuing micro-parameters were used to verify a modified stress dilatancy model based on continuum and elastoplasticity theories. True triaxial shearing tests are numerically conducted to construct various failure contour levels in the deviatoric (1r) plane, and as such Lade-Duncan (1975) failure criterion was recovered. In the classic elastoplasticity theory, it is postulated that the direction of incremental plastic strains developed during plastic deformations depends only on the stress state, and not on the loading direction, which refers to a so-called regular flow rule in the mathematical sense. In this research, discrete element simulations involving directional loadings in the form of spherical probes in the principal stress space demon rate that such a regular flow rule exists only in 2D configurations. In general 3D stress and strain conditions, the postulate of regular flow fails, given that the incremental plastic strain response depends not only on the stress state, but also on loading directions. Stability is another important notion that is ubiquitously used in the realm of soil mechanics and by geotechnical engineers, but unfortunately not in the proper mechanical sense as its interpretation is in fact a misnomer. Instability or stability here refers to a material phenomenon as a result a wide range of bifurcations, namely homogeneous (diffuse failure such as in liquefaction) and non-homogeneous (localized failure in the form of shear, compaction and dilation bands) types. It has been found for a long time that the instability associated with diffuse failure can occur within the Mohr-Coulomb failure surface, thus questioning the very definition of failure. In this research, Hill's stability criterion which transcends Lyapunov's early works was used to examine the material stability issue in granular material behavior. Circular stress probes in the Rendulic plane have been used to investigate the range of loading directions for which the material behavior is unstable, as signalled by a negative second order work. While the topics addressed herein may seem to be theoretical in nature and their treatment futile, the clarification of various failure notions through the use of discrete element simulations goes a long way toward enhancing the predictive capabilities of different classes of elastoplastic theories in modeling the incremental nonlinear behavior of granular materials where the particulate aspect is of paramount issue. In fact, many geomechanics processes inextricably implicate a particulate system in which particles are being lost or gained by either way of fluid flow or mechanical loading.


identifier: Lumb, K. J. (2003). Perinatal cigarette smoke exposure and systemic hypertension during adulthood (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21018

format:
xi, 110 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 98-110


identifier: Zaidi, S. A. (1974). Physical-chemical treatment of sour gas plant aqueous wastes (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16845

format:
xix, 150 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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subject:
TD 899 G3 Z35 1974 Microfiche
Gas industry
Sulphur
Pollution

abstract: Bibliography: p. 134-141.


identifier: Pan, J. (1995). Mechanically alloyed polymers (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19169

title: Mechanically alloyed polymers

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

subject:
TA 455 P58 P36 1995
Polymers - Mechanical properties
Viscoelasticity
Alloys - Testing

abstract: Bibliography: p. 211-220.


identifier: Lim, H. W. (2001). The role of GAD in the pathogenesis of type I diabetes (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19782

format:
xxi, 234 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QP562 .G5 L565 2001
Glutamate decarboxylase.
Diabetes--Pathogenesis.

abstract: Bibliography: p. 193-234.


identifier: Adeniyi, K. I. (2016). Thermodynamic Formation Conditions for Propane Hydrates in Equilibrium with Liquid Water (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28310

contributor:
Marriott, Robert
Kusalik, Peter
Birss, Viola

subject:
Education--Sciences
Thermodynamics
Gas hydrate

abstract: Accurate knowledge for hydrate formation conditions of pure propane in the presence of liquid water is important to avoid flow assurance issues in processing, storage and transportation of liquefied petroleum gas, as well as modeling hydrate based separation processes involving type II hydrates. Experimental dissociation conditions were measured using the phase boundary dissociation method, which has the advantages of reduced experimental time and generation of more equilibrium dissociation data when compared to other hydrate measurement techniques. In this study, phase equilibra measurements are reported for 99.5 mol % and 99.999 mol % propane at the phase boundary for the liquid water (Lw)-hydrate (H)-propane vapour (C3H8 (g)) and Lw -H-liquid propane (C3H8 (l)) loci. The results were modeled using van der Waal and Platteeuw model for the hydrate phase and reduced Helmholtz energy equation for the fluid phases. Results are compared with highly variant literature data, where large deviations observed for the Lw-H-C3H8 (l) phase boundary can be mainly attributed to purity and experimental techniques used in the literature.