identifier: Alibhai, A. M. (2009). An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth: an investigation into what makes revenge satisfying (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2634

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abstract: Bibliography: p. 143-153

abstract: The goal of the present research was to explore the portrayal of revenge in popular film and to investigate aspects of revenge episodes that make them psychologically satisfying from an observer's point of view. I designed the first study to (a) examine the nature of revenge as it is portrayed in popular revenge movies, and (b) reveal the specific elements of a revenge episode that evoke observer feelings of satisfaction.  I employed a policy-capturing approach in the second study to investigate experimentally the extent to which the following three elements affect people's judgments of the satisfaction surrounding a revenge episode: whether innocent bystanders are harmed, whether the avenger is a "good" versus "bad" person, and whether the avenger experiences consequences due to the revenge act. Based on the findings of Study 1, revenge appears to be portrayed as a highly violent action mainly sought by "good" White males against "bad" White males in response to an equally violent action. Altruistic revenge and avenger regret were discovered to be significantly associated with feelings of satisfaction. Moreover, I discovered justice to be a key underlying variable of feelings of satisfaction stemming from an observation of revenge. Study 2 revealed that participants weighted harm to innocent bystanders more heavily than the avenger's character and the avenger's character more heavily than consequences to the avenger when psychological satisfaction was at issue. The present findings are important in revealing the kinds of variables that make revenge satisfying to observers and thus, the factors that might affect people's assessments of their own and others' revenge.


identifier: Cheng, X. (2006). Air quality in commercial truck cabins and its effect on health and alertness (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1048

publisher:
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Tan, Z. Chao
Tay, Richard

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

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 108-118


identifier: Henwood, S. H. (2010). Making Casinos Happen: An Exploration of Nonprofit Participation in Alberta Casino Gambling (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20702

publisher:
Arts
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 167-174

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


identifier: Hubley Carruthers, K. A. (2002). Work, home, and in-between: testing a model of the integration between work and family (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19385

publisher:
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject:
AC1 .T484 2002 H835
Work and family
Stress (Psychology)
Adjustment (Psychology)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 115-141


identifier: Pattison, D. V. (1987). The Relationship between length of residence and residential satisfaction in Canadian resource communities (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/20331

publisher:
Environmental Design
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject: HD 7289.5 A3 C363 1987

subject: Resource-based communities - Canada

subject: Housing - Canada - Resident satisfaction

abstract: Bibliography: p. 193-218.


identifier: Olusola, B. (2013). Drill Cuttings, Petrophysical, and Geomechanical Models for Evaluation of Conventional and Unconventional Petroleum Reservoirs (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25748

subject:
Geology
Chemical
Petroleum
petrophysics
Well Stimulation
Drill Cuttings

abstract:
This thesis concentrates on some of the aspects of a ‘Total Petroleum System’ including natural gas and oil stored in conventional and unconventional reservoirs.

The original contributions of this thesis include:
1)	The use of electromagnetic mixing rules for construction of dual and triple porosity models with a view to quantifying matrix, fracture and non-effective porosity and the porosity exponent (m) of naturally fractured reservoirs.
2)	The use of electromagnetic mixing rules for construction of dual and triple porosity models with a view to quantify the water saturation exponent (n) and to estimate the wettability of  reservoir rocks in naturally fractured reservoirs.
3)	Measurements of porosity and permeability in drill cuttings collected directly in a horizontal well. Although these measurements have been carried out previously in drill cuttings collected in vertical and deviated wells, this is the first time that they are performed in horizontal well drill cuttings.

The models developed in Items 1 and 2 are compared successfully against core laboratory data. Water and/or oil stored in each of the porous media considered in the models, affects rock wettability and consequently the values of n. Robustness of the models is important because, in practice, while logging a well in a naturally fractured reservoir, the tool will probably go through some intervals with only matrix porosity; some intervals with matrix porosity and fractures, some with matrix porosity and isolated porosity; and some intervals with matrix, fractures and non-connected porosities. As there are variations in the contribution of each porosity system with depth, there are also variations in m with depth that have to be taken into account.

The laboratory measurements of porosity and permeability from drill cuttings mentioned above in Item 3 were conducted at the University of Calgary. Based on a thorough review of literature this is the first time that this measurements are conducted in drill cuttings samples collected in horizontal wells.

Starting with only drill cuttings measurements of porosity and permeability, the methodology developed in this thesis allows for complete formation evaluation and geomechanical analysis through the use of a successive approach for determination of several parameters of interest including pore throat aperture radius (rp35), water saturation, porosity exponent (m), true formation resistivity, capillary pressure, Knudsen number, depth to the water contact (if present), construction of Pickett plots, Young’s Modulus, Poisson’s ratio and brittleness index throughout the horizontal length of the well, and for locating the best hydraulic fracture initiation points during multi-stage fracturing jobs.

 It is concluded that the use of electromagnetic mixing rules and drill cuttings provide a valuable and practical addition for quantitative characterization of conventional and unconventional petroleum reservoirs.


identifier: Chang, G. (2014). Concepts and Methods for the Development of Efficient Femtosecond Laser Micromachining Technology (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25407

subject:
Applied Mechanics
Femtosecond Laser
Micro machining
Advanced Manufacturing

abstract: The femtosecond pulse laser is a useful tool for micro/nano-machining, which is a fundamental technology for fabricating micro 3D structure devices or components such as micro fluidic devices or micro optical components. However, it is a challenge to control the machining precision since the laser is a non-contact tool and the machining result is affected by various factors. To figure out the influence of these factors, the a concept of named asof laser ablation volume (LAV) is introduced in the thesis research work to describe the ‘shape’ of the laser machining tool. The spatial structure of LAV is investigated to provide the principle to about controling the resolution and the depth evolution in a micro machining process. The shape and the size of LAV are determined by the pre-designed parameters. A computational model based on the shape of LAV has been verified to deal with different combinations of the moving path and moving speed of LAV for the purpose to improve the machining accuracy. Furthermore, based on the concept of LAV, a closed loop control of the micro milling process has been successfully accomplished in which the laser triggered plasma is employed as a real-time feedback indicator.


identifier: Saidi, S. (2010). Development of a probe-based proactive coordinated ramp metering approach (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3899

contributor:
Kattan, Lina
Hall, Fred

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 79-84


identifier: Harwood, C. (1990). Promoting cognitive change in students with EMH: the effects of short term mediational instruction (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/298

format:
xi, 155 leaves ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 118-137.


identifier: Wentzell, A. (2022). A pluralistic account of phenomenal unity (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: A Pluralistic Account of Phenomenal Unity

publisher:
Arts
University of Calgary

contributor:
Liebesman, David
Fantl, Jeremy
Wyatt, Nicole

subject:
Unity of Consciousness
Phenomenal Consciousness
Philosophy
Psychology
Psychology--Cognitive

abstract: The goal of this thesis is to provide an account of phenomenal unity, the togetherness felt between our conscious experiences. I begin in the first chapter by spelling out the target phenomenon in more detail. I organize the discussion around the analysis question—what does phenomenal unity consist in or reduce to?—and clarify the desiderata we want an answer to the analysis question to meet. In the second and third chapter, I look at answers to the analysis question, organized under two broad headings. In the second chapter, I examine a slate of monistic theories, which argue that phenomenal unity consists in a single relation which holds between phenomenal experiences. In the third chapter, I examine pluralistic theories, which argue that phenomenal unity consists in a plurality of relations between phenomenal experiences. My overall aim is twofold: 1) argue for a pluralistic approach to the analysis question, and 2) argue for a specific pluralistic account, the many relations account. Once I have argued for my specific pluralistic account, I apply it to other questions surrounding phenomenal unity in chapter 4.


identifier: Lo, K. (2012). The effect of tele-assistance on task performance of people undertaking a collaborative task (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4957

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xv, 189 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 155-161

abstract: Some pages are in colour.

abstract: For a collaborative task to be effective, it must allow a wide range of people to interact in a seamless manner. Collaborative virtual environments (CVEs) present ways for people to work collaboratively on a task. Research in CVEs has indicated that communication, awareness, and presence are factors that affect the task performance of people involved in a collaborative task. Although researchers have studied the effect of these three factors on performance, they have never identified the interaction strategies used by people involved in a collaborative task. Thus, the research in this thesis has taken an interest in investigating how different interaction strategies affect the task performance of people involved in a collaborative task. To undertake this investigation, the research in this thesis created a CVE that imitates the functionality of the ventral and dorsal streams of the human visual system found in the brain; as neuroscientists discovered that these two streams perform complementary functions, and yet able to interact efficiently. In particular, neuroscientists have proposed that these streams use an interaction strategy called tele-assistance. As a result, this investigation, comprised of three experiments, observed different levels of tele-assistance and tele-operation; and their effect on the task performance of people undertaking a collaborative task. Specifically, tele-assistance allowed people to perform the task using fewer steps and lesser workload than teleoperation. This suggests that tele-assistance can be used as an interaction strategy to allow people to complete a collaborative task efficiently; similar to the ventral and dorsal streams working together in a seamless manner. This finding implies that CVE designers could incorporate tele-assistance as an interaction strategy in facilitating collaboration between people.


identifier: Vij, K. K. (1973). Investigations of bremsstrahlung x-rays at Cold Lake, Alberta and Fort Churchill, Manitoba by rocket and balloon-borne scintillation detectors (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15461

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

subject:
QC 972 S6 V54 1973
Auroras - Spectra
X-rays
Bremsstrahlung

abstract: Bibliography: p. 170-176.


identifier: Abraham, P. D. (2002). Decommissioning of oil and gas facilities off the east coast of Canada: an analysis based on the international legal context and regulatory decision-making theory (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19481

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Law
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject: AC1 .T484 2002 A274

subject: Petroleum law and legislation - Canada

subject: Petroleum industry and trade - Government policy - Canada - Provinces

subject: Offshore structures - Law and legislation - Canada

subject: Drilling platforms - Decommissioning

subject: Petroleum industry and trade - Economic aspects - Canada

subject: Offshore oil industry - Law and legislation

subject: Offshore gas industry - Law and legislation

abstract: Bibliography: p. 192-203


identifier: Sarhan, A. (2021). Integrating Deep Learning and Image Processing Techniques into a Hybrid Model for Glaucoma Detection (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Science
University of Calgary

contributor:
Rokne, Jon
Alhajj, Reda
Boyd, Jeffrey Edwin
Stell, William K.
Bourlai, Thirimachos

subject:
Segmentation
Deep Learning
Retinal Disc
Glaucoma
Retinal Vessels
Machine Learning
Medical Image Analysis
Segmentation
Retinal Cup
Dataset
Diagnosis
Domain Shift
Classification
Convolutional Neural Network
Transfer Learning
Data Augmentation
Ophthalmology
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
Engineering--Biomedical

abstract:
Glaucoma is the world's second-leading condition of irreversible vision loss after cataracts, accounting for 12% of annual cases of blindness. Glaucoma is a group of diseases that causes the degeneration of the retinal ganglion cells (RGCs). The death of RGCs leads to structural changes to the optic nerve head and the nerve fiber layer which leads in turn simultaneous functional failure of the visual field. These two effects of glaucoma cause peripheral vision loss, and, if left untreated, eventually blindness. Apart from early detection and treatment, no cure for glaucoma exists. Early detection is dependent on manual observation of patient's clinical data, including retinal images, OCT, and visual field test, by an ophthalmologist, which is costly and may be prone to error. As a result, most patients remain undiagnosed or improperly diagnosed, such that glaucoma progresses leading to more irreversible vision loss before it is detected. A need to enhance the diagnosis of glaucoma and thereby help to decrease blindness thus exists. This diagnosis can be effectively aided by investigating retinal images (also called fundus images) of the interior of the eye. Advances in the fields of deep learning and digital imaging have increased the potential for extracting information from the fundus images for glaucoma assessment. In this thesis, my work focuses on approaches that may help optometrists/ophthalmologists when assessing the health of an eye based on the fundus images. This lead to improving the detection rate of glaucoma and this would help reducing vision loss from progressing by early treatments. Information extracted from retinal images can be of great help when diagnosing glaucoma as noted above. One of the main informative features of the eye is the optic disc. Images of this disc may be isolated from fundus images using computational tools and hence it can be monitored and evaluated for progression when glaucoma is suspected. Other features such as changes in the optic disc region can also be used as one of the indicators when diagnosing glaucoma. For instance, the cup-to-disc ratio can be used to detect the level of intra-ocular pressure in the eye. Other indicators such as the vessels in the eye can be monitored in a similar manner. In this thesis, I develop a hybrid approach that uses various retinal structures for glaucoma detection. A deep learning-based approach for segmenting the fundus vessels, disc, and cup from retinal images is proposed. I take into consideration the issue of the limited number of retinal images available along with the variability of such images as obtained from various sources. Various features, such as the cup-to-disc ratio, are utilized to classify whether a retinal image is glaucomatous or not.
The main contributions in this thesis can be enumerated as follows:(1) publishing new datasets that can be of great help for researchers working in this field; (2) development of a robust segmentation approaches that can also be helpful when working with other retinal conditions such as diabetic retinopathy; (3) development of a hybrid feature extraction approach from the segmented objects which was utilized by the classifier for glaucoma detection; (4) development of a decision support-based approach that can be the basis of a platform that ophthalmologist/optometrists can utilize when diagnosing glaucoma; and (5) The developed approach can be utilized in the field of telemedicine especially in developing countries where resources are very limited. Moreover, with the advancement in the field of the portable retinal cameras, it is possible to integrate the proposed approach with these devices to facilitate the diagnosis of glaucoma and improve the detection rate, especially in developing countries.


identifier: Carson, S. D. (1990). Molecular and genetic analysis of the escherichia coli K-12 rfaH gene (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14610

format:
xvi, 176 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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abstract: Bibliography: p. 162-176.


identifier: Singbeil, M. R. (2021). The Effects of Lock-On and Quasi-Periodicity in a Bluff Body Wake using Cylindrical Moving Surface Actuators (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary

contributor:
Martinuzzi, Robert
Ziade, Paul
Hemmati, Hadi
Yaoping, Hu

subject:
Flow Control
Fluid Mechanics
Bluff Body
Genetic Algorithm
Vortex Shedding
Moving Surface Actuation
Engineering
Engineering--Mechanical

abstract: The effectiveness and optimization of parameters associated with embedded moving surface actuation over a square cylinder are investigated experimentally. The space of actuation parameters is reduced to a grid search by measuring pressure on the surface of the obstacle and implementing an NSGA-II evolutionary algorithm. From these results a detailed grid search is performed and PIV data gathered for the baseline and actuated flow to investigate changes in the wake. Baseline characteristics and a methodology for analysis are first presented for the unactuated flow at a constant Reynolds number of 15,000. Key signatures of von Karman vortex shedding are noted in the time-averaged quantities and Fourier spectra from both the pressure and velocity measurements. A POD analysis is performed identifying the spatial shapes and energy distribution associated with the shedding. Ensemble phase averaging is performed to quantify the ratio of shed circulation and establish the degree of cycle-to-cycle variations. Grid search results from the actuated flows are presented. A characteristic whirling frequency associated with the actuation is noted in the Fourier spectra and an analysis of the associated effects presented over the range of actuation rates. From the gathered PIV data an analysis was performed following a similar methodology as the baseline case. The affects of lock-on and quasi-periodicity due to the actuation frequency are quantified over the range 2000 to 3000 RPM via POD and phase average. Relation of the vortex street parameters extracted from the PIV to the coefficient of drag is presented. Trends in the drag correlate with changes in the vortex impulse due to alteration of the shedding structure. Cycle-to-cycle variations are further investigated to verify effects observed from mean quantities.


identifier: Worley, A. C. (1994). Life history trade-offs and resource allocation in the common butterwort, Pinguicula vulgaris L. (Lentibulariaceae) (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18513

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

subject:
QK 495 L53 W67 1994
Pinguicula

abstract: Bibliography: p. 94-106.


identifier: Nguyen, L. T. (2010). Structure-function relationships of antimicrobial peptides and host-defense proteins (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3389

format:
xxi, 252 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 227-252

abstract: Some pages are in colour.

abstract: Accompanying are the agreements for use of figures and tables in the thesis.


identifier: Schill, P. D. (1992). Emergent organizational culture: the study of a developing school system (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12503

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

subject:
LC 220 S34 1992
Community and school
Corporate culture

abstract: Bibliography: p. 79-87.


identifier: Donovan, P. R. (2004). Faculty in online distance education: an exploration of four faculty members' experience (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21949

publisher:
Education
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

format:
vii, 271 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 234-252


identifier: Hocking, J. (2007). The morphological development of retinal ganglion cells (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1087

format:
xix, 302 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 262-302
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Rajewicz, R. (1990). Changes in Calgary's groundwater levels and some related environmental consequences	: a four-dimen (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18048

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

subject:
GB 1030 A64 R34 1990a
Additional Copy: GB 1030 A64 R34 1990
Water, Underground - Alberta - Calgary
Urban hydrology - Alberta - Calgary
Soils - Alberta - Calgary
Alberta - Calgary - Geology

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 75-80.
offsite


identifier: Pendharkar, S. R. (2011). Improving Patient Access: Using Computer Simulation to Increase the Operational Efficiency of an Academic Sleep Centre (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23585

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Medicine
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Bischak, Diane
Noseworthy, Tom

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 145-158


identifier: Di Capua, M. E. (1978). Induced surface flow in a water reservoir (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15277

publisher:
Engineering
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject:
TC 171 D52 1978 Microfiche
Hydraulic models
Reservoirs

abstract: Bibliography: p. 90-93.


identifier: Chen, J. (2006). A new approach to public realm design in the west core area of Calgary (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1465

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 106-108


identifier: Beckman, B. (2008). Predicted dynamic stability of the varying center of gravity micro hydraulic toolkit platform (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2209

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 72-78
some pages are in colour


identifier: Fleming, S. (2014). The Locus of Responsibility in International Relations: A Theory of State Responsibility (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28238

subject: Political Science--International Law and Relations

subject: responsibility

subject: international political theory

subject: International Law

subject: International Relations

subject: Ethics

subject: metaethics

subject: moral agency

abstract: The practice of assigning responsibilities to states is central to international affairs but underexplored. States are blamed for wars, called on to apologize, held liable for debts and reparations, tasked with protecting human rights, and bound by treaties. What, if anything, justifies assigning certain responsibilities to states rather than to human beings? This thesis argues that, although there is a rational justification for assigning responsibilities to states, the practice of state responsibility outstrips this justification. The justification for state responsibility follows from the concept or internal logic of responsibility. States have the three faculties that make entities candidates for assignments of responsibility: (1) the ability to take ownership of actions, (2) persistence over time, and (3) the ability to fulfill responsibilities. However, the practice of state responsibility in international relations and international law depends on three ‘fictions’ or assumptions that are not susceptible to rational justification.


identifier: MacLeod, D. S. (2007). Utilization of tire crumb rubber to modify asphalt cement (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1032

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 120-121


identifier: Reeh, H. E. (1995). Adolescent health: health locus of control, gender differences, beliefs, and behaviours (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24377

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

subject: RJ 47.53 R44 1995

subject: Health behavior in adolescence

subject: Teenagers - Health and hygiene

subject: Locus of control

subject: Sex differences (Psychology) in adolescence

subject: Health attitudes

subject: Health education (Secondary)

subject: Adolescent psychology

abstract: Bibliography: p. 83-95.

abstract: This study was an investigation of three research questions. First, how do two school populations compare in the areas of Health Locus of Control (HLOC), physical and mental health status, and beliefs and behaviours pertaining to coping, social support, nutrition and exercise? Second, how do adolescents of different HLOCs, genders, and grades compare in terms of physical and mental health status, and their use of coping strategies, social support, healthy foods, and exercise. Third, what is the relationship between beliefs and behaviours pertaining to coping, social support, nutrition, and exercise? A total of 480 students, aged 14-19, participated in this study. A new category of HLOC was created to accommodate students who scored high on both the Internal and External scales, or low on both scales. The new category was named "Contextual" because it was hypothesized that these people interact with their current environments to determine their HLOC. People with an Internal HLOC expect that their health is due to their own actions whereas people with an External HLOC expect their health to be due to chance, or other people. With regard to the first research question, no significant differences were found between the two school populations in the areas of HLOC, physical and mental health status, and beliefs and behaviours about coping, social support, nutrition and exercise. Therefore, data from both schools were combined for further analyses. Results from analyses in response to the second research question were as follows. It was found that adolescents with Internal and Contextual HLOCs rated themselves as physically healthier, and reported using coping strategies, social support, healthy food, and exercise more frequently than Externals. Internals' selfassessed mental health statuses were also higher than Externals, and Contextuals and Externals did not differ significantly from each other. Contextuals and Internals did not differ in the areas of self-reported physical health status, and the regularity with which they ate healthy food and exercised. However, Internals rated themselves as mentally healthier, and reported using coping strategies, and social support more often than Contextuals did. Gender differences were also found. Males rated themselves as physically and mentally healthier than females, but females reported using coping strategies and social support more than males did. Adolescents in grades 10, 11, and 12 did not differ from each other on the variables investigated. Results for the third research question were that positive correlations were found between beliefs and behaviours in the use of coping strategies, social support, food and exercise. These results are discussed in terms of their implications for Comprehensive School Health Programs.


identifier: Cull, N. (1994). Syllable based sound change and palatalization in early Romance (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19755

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

subject: PC 76 C85 1994

subject: Romance languages - Phonology

subject: Grammar, Comparative and general - Syllable

subject: Linguistic change

abstract: Bibliography: p. 125-132.


identifier: Mohr, A. F. (1998). Adolescent substance-abuse: Vulnerability and protective factors from a developmental perspective (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21036

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

subject: HV4999 .Y68 M64 1998

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

subject: Teenagers--Substance use.

subject: Substance abuse--Psychological aspects.

subject: Resilience (Personality trait) in adolescence.

subject: Adolescent psychology

abstract: Bibliography: p. 159-187.


identifier: Essemont, C. (2016). Are Bullying and Crime Distinct Phenomena? How Criminology Can Inform Research on Bullying (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24992

contributor:
Gibbs-Van Brunschot, Erin
Brannigan, Augustine
Bierman, Alex
Esbensen, Finn-Aage
Adorjan, Michael

subject:
Sociology
Criminology and Penology
Bullying
Deviance
Crime
Latent Class Analysis
Self-Control Theory
General Strain Theory

abstract:
Bullying is a prevalent threat facing today’s youth, and is associated with a number of negative lifelong consequences.  Therefore, bullying has attracted a great deal of scholarly attention.  Surprisingly however, this body of research tends to treat bullying as a unique phenomenon, despite the criminological literature having highlighted many of the same factors and characteristics predictive of bullying involvement.  This suggests that bullying is neither new nor distinct, but simply another manifestation of an underlying propensity towards deviant behavior, and that the vast body of knowledge on crime and deviance should be equally applicable to bullying.
Using data from a nationally representative school-based sample of American adolescents (N = 10,123), three separate analyses were undertaken to highlight the shared etiological roots of bullying and deviance/crime more generally, and the utility of criminological theory to the study of bullying perpetration.  First, a latent class analysis of deviant behaviors (property crime, violent crime, other crime, substance abuse, and bullying) revealed four distinct classes of offenders, and bullies did not emerge as a separate class.  This supports the argument that bullying is simply another manifestation of criminality.  Second, a self-control model was estimated for each of these same deviant behaviors.  Generally, the results indicate that lower levels of self-control are associated with an increased likelihood of participation in each outcome, supporting the argument that self-control theory can serve as an explanation of bullying.  Third, models based on general strain theory were estimated for each outcome.  In general, the results suggest that higher levels of strain lead to increased anger, which in turn leads to increased likelihood of involvement in each outcome, supporting the argument that general strain theory is applicable to the understanding of bullying involvement.
Altogether, these results suggest that bullying is neither new nor distinct, but rather, just another manifestation of a tendency towards deviant behavior, and shares common etiological roots as other forms of misbehavior.  This research contributes to both the criminological and bullying literatures by demonstrating the similarities between bullying and other forms of crime/deviance, and by demonstrating the strengths of criminological theories in understanding bullying.


identifier: Tauscher, L. M. (1996). Evaluating history mechanisms: an empirical study of reuse patterns in World Wide Web navigation (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14490

format:
xi, 162 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: TK 5105.888 T38 1996

subject: World Wide Web (Information retrieval system)

subject: Internet (Computer network) - Handbooks, manuals, etc.

abstract: Bibliography: p. 140-143.


identifier: He, L. (2007). Analysis of drought time series (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/57

title: Analysis of drought time series

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 81-84


identifier: Jain, N. (2009). Quantum optical state engineering at the few-photon level (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3232

format:
xi, 91 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 86-91
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: McNeil, N. M. (2016). Design, Synthesis and Evaluation of Novel Organoselenium Antioxidants (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25593

contributor:
Back, Thomas G.
Sutherland, Todd
Ling, Chang-Chun

subject: Chemistry--Organic organoselenium GPx mimetics Synthesis

abstract:
Glutathione peroxidase is an antioxidant selenoenzyme that protects against oxidative stress by reducing peroxides in the presence of glutathione, a tripeptide thiol. Under certain circumstances, such as ischemic reperfusion, this protective mechanism can be overwhelmed. There is a need for potential therapeutics that mimic the function of this selenoenzyme that could be administered during abnormal levels of oxidative stress. Organoselenium compounds can function as antioxidants by catalytically reducing peroxides in the presence of thiols. The design, synthesis and evaluation of novel organoselenium compounds as glutathione peroxidase mimetics is the main focus of the work presented in this thesis.
        Of particular interest is the synthesis of water-soluble compounds. Two main strategies were investigated, the addition of hydroxymethyl groups or the PEGylation of known glutathione peroxidase mimetics. The addition of hydroxymethyl groups to cyclic seleninate esters and half aromatic half aliphatic selenides resulted in increased polarity of the compounds but only moderate catalytic activity. During the synthesis of these catalysts, an unexpected rearrangement was observed and the mechanism was thoroughly investigated. PEGylated compounds based on the half aromatic half aliphatic selenides were synthesized and demonstrated superior catalytic activity. With several novel organoselenium catalysts in hand, a water-based assay was desired for their evaluation. A D2O-based NMR assay was developed, validated and subsequently used to evaluate the novel organoselenium catalysts.
        In addition to using organoselenium compounds as glutathione peroxidase mimetics, oxidation catalysis is also possible when hydrogen peroxide is used as a stoichiometric oxidant. The observation of unusual kinetics associated with several cyclic seleninate esters, suggested that these catalysts could not only oxidize thiols to disulfides but could further oxidize disulfides to thiolsulfinates. Based on this observation, a new methodology for the oxidation of disulfides to thiolsulfinates using cyclic seleninate esters and hydrogen peroxide as a stoichiometric oxidant was developed.
Finally, a spirodioxyselenurane was investigated using variable-temperature NMR and computational methods. This compound displayed unexpected proton NMR behaviour and a computational investigation into the effects of activated vibrational modes on chemical shift determined that the experimental observations were a result of temperature-dependent chemical shifts and not from dynamic exchange processes.


identifier: Mustard, B. B. (1983). The Relationship between EMG patterns and properties of voluntary movements (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19367

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

subject:
RC 77 M86 1986
Electromyography
Sensory-motor integration

abstract: Bibliography: p. 103-107.


identifier: Johnston, E. L. (2002). The development of interpretive narrative thought throughout late childhood and early adolescence (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15288

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

subject: AC1 .T484 2002 J645

subject: Storytelling ability in children

subject: Children - Writing

subject: Children's stories - Psychological aspects

subject: Discourse analysis, Narrative

abstract: Bibliography: p. 109-118


identifier: Simbeya, K. W. (1992). Ligament structure and function: a nonlinear finite element approach (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19257

format:
xvii, 179 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QL 827 S56 1992
Ligaments - Physiology
Biomechanics
Finite element method

abstract: Bibliography: p. 156-165.


identifier: Colpitts, G. (1993). Science, streams and sport: trout conservation in southern Alberta, 1900 - 1930 (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19127

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

subject: SH 327.7 C65 1993

subject: Fishery conservation - Alberta - History

subject: Trout - Alberta

subject: Fishery law and legislation - Alberta - History

subject: Environmental policy - Alberta - History

abstract: Bibliography: p. 114-123.


identifier: La Branche, S. (1993). Western discourse theory (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19539

title: Western discourse theory

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

subject:
HF 1359 L33 1993
International economic relations
Africa - Economic conditions

abstract: Bibliography: p. 153-157.


identifier: Halt, C. (2017). Territorial Disputes in the Arctic: Prospects for Conflict and Cooperation (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27998

contributor:
Huebert, Rob
Terriff, Terry
Yackel, John

subject: Arctic

subject: Territorial Disputes

abstract: This thesis examines the territorial disputes between Arctic states and investigates why the region has not seen conflict resulting from the disputes and whether this state of affairs will persist. The economic, strategic and symbolic value of the disputed territory is considered for all parties involved, as is the role this value has in fostering cooperative or conflictual relations. Through examination of the Arctic’s disputed territory, it is concluded that the Arctic’s harsh environment has played an important role in limiting the value of the disputed territory and therefore allowing Arctic states to avoid both serious management efforts and conflictual relations. However, the value of the disputed territory is growing, as is the need for states to manage activity in these areas. Should Arctic states continue to leave disputes unresolved, future attempts at resolution will involve more contentious negotiations, along with a greater potential for inter-state incidents and clashes.


identifier: Leung, K. (2012). Towards the Development of an Expectations Assessment Instrument for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: A Pilot Study (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28489

subject:
Health Sciences
Instrument development
Qualitative Research

abstract: Health expectations are probability-driven beliefs regarding the likelihood of certain outcomes occurring, and are associated with health behaviours including adherence with treatment and satisfaction with medical care. Currently, little is known about the expectations that caregivers of individuals with dementia have concerning the illness trajectory and health care. Furthermore, few psychometrically-validated measures are available to assess these beliefs. A two-phase methodology was adopted to explore the diversity of caregiver expectations, and to develop a comprehensive item bank for measuring caregiver expectations. In the first phase, 17 caregivers participated in semi-structured interviews. Using an inductive thematic approach to analysis, five themes were identified including expectations of the diagnosis, memory declines, driving cessation, changes in basic activities of daily living, and end of life. In the second phase, a step-wise item review procedure was developed to derive individual items from the qualitative data, and to further refine the item bank.

abstract: Indefinite


identifier: Qureshi, M. (2020). The Role of Religion and Spirituality in Immigrants’ Cancer Journeys (Unpublished master thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Werklund School of Education
University of Calgary

contributor:
Kassan, Anusha
Domene, Jose
Sinclair, Shane
Chew, Judy, Chang, Jeff

subject: religionspiritualityimmigrantcancercounseling psychologyphenomenology

subject: Psychology

abstract: In the following manuscript-based thesis we explore the role of religion and spirituality in immigrants’ cancer journeys through two interconnected manuscripts. In the introduction to the thesis we provide a broad overview of the literature in cancer-care regarding religion and spirituality to provide a rationale for focusing on immigrants and for using a critical social justice lens. In Manuscript 1, we provide a scoping review of the literature regarding religion and spirituality in immigrants’ cancer journeys. As a result of few studies and limitations found in the scoping review, in Manuscript 2 we report the findings of our interpretive phenomenological study exploring how racialized immigrants with cancer understand their experience though religion and spirituality, using a critical social justice lens. We end with a discussion of implications for counseling psychology practice, education, research methodology, policy, and future research recommendations. In exploring this topic, we hope to contribute to a larger discussion on the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of immigrants with cancer.


identifier: Stewart, W. K. (2002). Spatial variability of slab stability within avalanche start zones (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13375

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

subject: AC1 .T484 2002 S749

abstract: Bibliography: p. 92-99


title: Agile Methods and User Centered Design: How These Two Methodologies are Being Integrated in Industry

publisher:
Department of Computer Science
University of Calgary

abstract: Yes


identifier: Wiens, M. (2001). Zero to one in participatory development (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12922

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

subject: AC1 .T484 2001 W54

subject: Children with disabilities - Columbia - Social conditions

subject: Children with disabilities - Services for - Columbia

subject: Children with disabilities - Columbia - Family relationships

subject: Action research in education - Columbia - Case studies

abstract: Bibliography: p. 166-177.


identifier: Quigley, L. (2017). An Examination of Executive Control Biases and Rumination in Currently, Remitted and Never Depressed Individuals (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24876

contributor:
Dobson, Keith
Pexman, Penelope
Sears, Christopher

subject:
Psychology--Clinical
Depression
Executive control
Rumination
Remitted depression
Cognitive biases

abstract: Cognitive theories of depression propose that biases in executive control may be involved in the development, maintenance, and/or recurrence of depression. One suggested mechanism is that executive control biases may contribute to depressive rumination. The primary purpose of this study was to comprehensively evaluate depression-related biases in three components of executive control, namely inhibition, working memory updating, and set shifting. The secondary purpose was to evaluate relationships among biases in executive control and rumination. Currently depressed (n = 53), remitted depressed (n = 55), and non-clinical control (n = 51) participants were tested on separate computer-based paradigms designed to measure inhibition, working memory updating, and set shifting, respectively, involving emotional stimuli. As hypothesized, currently depressed participants exhibited biases in each of the executive control components. Specifically, currently depressed participants showed a reduced ability to inhibit the processing of negative distracting stimuli and to update working memory with emotional information, relative to control participants. Currently depressed participants also had greater difficulty shifting away from an emotion-relevant task set than from an emotion-irrelevant task set, whereas control participants did not show this bias. Remitted depressed participants did not demonstrate similar biases to currently depressed participants. Hypotheses regarding the relationships among executive control biases and rumination were largely unsupported; possible explanations for these findings are considered. This study is the most comprehensive evaluation of executive control biases in clinical depression to date, and provides novel insight into the nature of depression-related biases. The theoretical and clinical relevance of the findings, the limitations of the study, and directions for future research are discussed.


identifier: Gard, S. M. (1993). Serology and virulence of D. nodosus (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24445

title: Serology and virulence of D. nodosus

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

subject:
SF 969 F6 G35 1993
Footrot in sheep
Sheep - Parasites
Veterinary parasitology
Serology
Virulence (Microbiology)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 88-105.


identifier: Mitchell, J. V. (2000). Starting all over again?: occupational mobility from the immigrant's perspective (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18647

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

subject: HD5717.5 .C32 C356 2000

subject: Occupational mobility - Alberta - Calgary

subject: Immigrants - Employment - Alberta - Calgary

subject: Immigrants - Alberta - Calgary - Attitudes

subject: Latin Americans - Employment - Alberta - Calgary

subject: Latin Americans - Alberta - Calgary - Attitudes

abstract: Bibliography: p. 87-95.


identifier: Boyle, M. J. (2005). Privacy in video media spaces (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19016

title: Privacy in video media spaces

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 249-258


identifier: Walden, L. (2009). Attachment quality and bullying behaviour in school-aged youth (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3280

format:
vi, 31 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 25-30


identifier: Weisenburger, S. D. (1997). Effect of constraints and multiple receivers for on-the-fly ambiguity resolution (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23175

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

subject:
G109.4 .W45 1997
Global positioning system
Electronics in navigation

abstract: Bibliography: p. 112-122.


identifier: Chelladurai, J. (2012). Simulation modeling of plant tissue with an emphasis on the moss physcomitrella patens leaf development (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/5019

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 142-151

abstract: A few pages are in colour.

abstract: The presented research aims to elucidate the mechanisms of leaf development in the moss, Physcomitrella patens, through the construction of simulation models. Leading to this objective, models of several other multicellular structures have also been devised, and the modeling methodology was refined to increase the biological faithfulness of the models.  Leaf growth in P. patens is initiated by a single leaf apical cell. This cell divides in alternating fashion, each time giving rise to a new primary segment. The final form of a leaf is determined by the growth and division of cells within segments. This scheme of P. patens leaf development is similar to that of fern gametophytic development in Microsorium linguaeforme and Dryopteris thelypteris. Consequently, previously described simulation models of these gametophytes development were re-implemented and re-examined as a stepping stone for P. patens leaf modeling. The gametophyte models operated under the assumption that genetically controlled division patterns, arising from cell lineages, determine the final form. They reproduced cell shapes and sizes inadequately due to the limitations of the pressure-tension model for assigning cell geometries. In this thesis, the pressure-tension model was refined to allow for continuous growth and asynchronous cell divisions. Additionally, a positional-based mechanism was incorporated into the model, where differential growth determines how cells divide. The improved models capture the development of fern gametophytes more precisely than the original models with respect to cell sizes, shapes, and the overall gametophyte form. Based on the experience from modeling fern gametophytic development, the P. patens leaf model was devised. General descriptions of cell division patterns during the early stages of P. patens leaf development suggested these patterns could arise stereotypically from cell lineages. However, visual examination of confocal images reveals variation within the general cell division schemes. Consequently, in this thesis an alternative hypothesis is examined, relating the observed pattern of apical and segment cell divisions to the size and shape of the cell. Modeling suggests that the overall leaf shape in P. patens results from an interplay between the distribution of growth across the leaf tissue, which influences when and how cells divide, and basipetal cessation of cell divisions. A heteroblastic series of P. patens leaves can be generated by exploring the parameter space. The simulated leaves reproduce the cell numbers along the median longitudinal axis of the leaf and the transverse axis at the widest point of the leaf in accordance with real L1 and L3 leaves. The construction of simulation models of fern gametophyte and leaf development points to the paramount role of self-organization in biological development, where complex patterns and shapes emerge from simple local processes.


identifier: Boulanger, F. (1976). Behavioral contracting for weight control (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24320

format:
ix, 142 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
BF 683 B67 1975 Microfiche
Motivation (Psychology)
Obesity
Reducing

abstract: Bibliography: p. 73-81.


identifier: Norman, S. D. (1994). The relationship between aggression and mating success in male Japanese monkeys (Macaca fuscata) (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/18597

format:
x, 142 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
QL 737 P93 N67 1994
Japanese macaque - Reproduction
Japanese macaque - Behavior
Aggressive behavior in animals
Sexual behavior in animals

abstract: Bibliography: p. 129-142.


identifier: Ruitenbeek, H. J. (1984). Enhanced oil recovery: incorporating optimal timing effects of reservoir development into supply analysis (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17553

creator: Ruitenbeek, H. Jack (Herman Jack), 1958-

format:
xi, 184 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HD 9560.5 R83 1986
Petroleum - Reserves
Oil fields - Production methods
Secondary recovery of oil

abstract: Bibliography: p. 173-177.


identifier: Abdul Karim, R. A. (1984). The alienated individual in James Purdy's novels/ by Rahmat Ali s (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1403

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

subject: Purdy, James - Criticism and interpretation

subject: Alienation (Social Psychology) in literature

abstract: Bibliography: p. 99-101.


identifier: Hyun, S. (2018). Innovation and performance (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB doi:10.11575/PRISM/31788

title: Innovation and Performance

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

contributor:
Anderson, Mark
Tanaka, Atsuko
Huang, Rong
Banker, Rajiv D.
Warsame, Hussein A.

subject: Accounting

abstract: My dissertation consists of three studies that connect innovation to performance in different ways. In my first study, I investigate how product quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction as intermediate performance measures capture information about current innovation activities and serve as leading indicators of future financial performance. My first study also investigates how these links from innovation to performance differ across strategies. Estimating seemingly unrelated regression (SUR) models, I find that increases in quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction are important value drivers that link different types of innovation to higher future ROS and sales growth. For differentiators, product innovations that increase product quality and customer satisfaction lead to higher performance. For cost leaders, improved process innovation that increases productivity leads to performance. In my second study, I consider how the introduction of new information technology (IT) and organizational change, as two types of organizational innovation activities, affect productivity over time. Measuring productivity improvements using data envelopment analysis (DEA), I find that new IT has a positive impact on organizational productivity in both the first and second years after the introduction of new IT. In contrast, organizational change has a negative productivity effect in the first year, followed by a positive effect in the second year. This pattern indicates that the beneficial effect of new IT is realized quickly, but organizational change has an initial disruptive effect before its beneficial effect on productivity is realized. I also find that new IT and organizational change have complementary effects on productivity. In my third study, I investigate how two strategic positions – differentiation (externally focused) and cost leadership (internally focused) – moderate the impact of innovation activities on operating performance. I use DEA to construct an aggregate performance index that combines the information in profit margin and sales growth as the dependent variable. Estimation results show that differentiation positively moderates the impact of product innovation on performance and cost leadership positively moderates the impact of process innovation on performance. This study demonstrates the importance of strategic capability and the alignment of strategy with innovation.


identifier: Schuster, J. C. (2020). Longevity in Canadian Dairy Cows (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: Longevity in Canadian Dairy Cows

contributor:
Orsel, Karin
Barkema, Herman W.
Kelton, David F.

subject: Economics Economics--Agricultural Agriculture Biostatistics Epidemiology

abstract: A thorough review of longevity in dairy cows was conducted to evaluate current understanding of longevity. Current terminology referring to longevity is inconsistent; therefore, standardized definitions are needed. Longevity is affected by genetics, environment and management impacts, along with culling decisions for genetic improvement. Therefore, this thesis proposes that producers aim to optimize longevity by ensuring a favourable environment via optimal management, providing each cow an opportunity to reach her full genetic potential. An evaluation of animal-level variables was conducted to identify intrinsic factors affecting longevity. Additionally, an economic evaluation that assessed individual impact of each of these variables on lifetime profitability was estimated. Reproductive performance had the greatest impact on estimated culling time and profitability in young-stock and cows, suggesting performance indicators (e.g. milk production, reproduction, health and young-stock performance) should be incorporated into farm level evaluations of longevity to enable producers to make evidence-based decisions for optimizing longevity.


identifier: Okur, A. (2005). Phrenitis and mania in Caelius Aurelianus (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2529

format:
vii, 166 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 161-166


identifier: MacDonald, M. E. (2014). Quantitative Cerebrovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27505

subject: Engineering--Biomedical

abstract:
This thesis explores quantitative cerebrovascular magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, a broad topic, with the aim of providing relevant numerical values associated with blood flow through the brain. Anatomy, pathology and basic angiography methods were reviewed. Several other MR imaging methods for obtaining cerebrovascular measurements are reviewed.
   Exploration of the lowest achievable variance with MR imaging was undertaken through simulation using a digital brain phantom. A phantom was constructed from a healthy human brain data set using advanced methodologies to yield volumes of MR parameters (i.e., coil sensitivity, B0, B1, M0, T1, T2, T2*, and magnetic susceptibility). The digital brain phantom was then used to simulate the MR acquisition process and generate images, in order to determine the minimal achievable variance as a function of coil profile distortion. It was found that the degree of coil correlation could affect the lowest achievable variance by up to 2× to 3× over practical ranges.
   The focus of the experimental chapters is on phase contrast velocity mapping and metrics that can be derived from velocity maps, such as: peak velocity, volume flow rate, and intravascular pressure. Prospective imaging was performed on healthy humans, and eight patients (five cerebral aneurysms and three arteriovenous malformations). A case study of a giant cerebral aneurysm was explored in greater detail, and stent treatment was shown to reduce flow asymmetry. Peak velocity and volume flow rate was determined for vessels in the normal brain. Bootstrapping is performed to assert that group-wise measurements are representative of the broader population and flow laterality is examined. Significant flow asymmetry was found between several paired vessel segments. Flow in the patients was imaged, and derived metrics were compared to the healthy cohort. Patients with aneurysm were found to have significantly lower flow in vessels distal to the aneurysm, while arteriovenious malformation patients were found to have significantly higher flow in vessels supplying the nidus.


identifier: Polan, D. (2021). The Role of Adipose HIF1a in Drosophila Hypoxia Tolerance (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

publisher:
Cumming School of Medicine
University of Calgary

contributor:
Grewal, Savraj S.
Shutt, Timothy E.
Brook, William J.

subject: Biology Biochemistry

abstract: Animals often develop and live in environments where environmental factors are constantly fluctuating. One of these factors is oxygen, and low oxygen, or hypoxia, is quite harmful to most animals. However, some have developed mechanisms that allow them to alter their physiology and metabolism in order to survive these hypoxic conditions. Drosophila are one such animal, making them an ideal model organism for hypoxia research. In this study, I examined the role of the transcription factor HIF-1α/ Sima in adult hypoxia tolerance in Drosophila. I found that Sima expression in the fat body controls the systemic response to hypoxia. The systemic effects are exerted independently of insulin signaling. Instead, my findings suggest that a key role of fat body Sima is to restrict the induction of the IMD and JAK/STAT signaling in hypoxia, two pathways involved in the Drosophila immune response. Further, I found that over activating the JAK/STAT pathway decreased hypoxia survival. Additionally, I found that fat body Sima plays a role in metabolic alterations that are likely important for hypoxia tolerance. I found that adults accumulate lipid stores in hypoxia and these lipid stores are even further increased in Sima knockdown adults. Therefore, Sima in the fat body has a role in properly regulating lipid metabolism. Fat body Sima knockdown impacted the level of glycogen and glycogen metabolism genes in normoxia, suggesting that Sima also has important roles in controlling metabolism at basal levels Overall, these results increase our understanding of the mechanisms underlying hypoxia tolerance in Drosophila adults, emphasizing the importance of the fat body in the non-autonomous response. Sima/ HIF-1α, as well as the immune and cytokine pathways I found it to regulate are conserved in humans. Additionally, adipose tissue often becomes hypoxic, leading to HIF-1α accumulation in obesity. Several other diseases are also associated with hypoxia and HIF-1α, making my findings relevant to our understanding of human disease.


identifier: Wiegele, P. M. (1991). History of the upper Highwood River terraces west of Longview, southwest Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13980

format:
xii, 104 leaves : ill., maps ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: GB 598.15 W53 1991a

subject: Additional Copy: GB 598.15 W53 1991

subject: Glacial landforms - Alberta - Highwood River Region

subject: Terraces (Geology) - Alberta - Highwood River Region

subject: Alluvium - Alberta - Highwood River Region

subject: Geology - Alberta - Highwood River Region - History

abstract: Bibliography: p. 81-85.


identifier: Chan, R. (2013). Application of Field Performance Data in Developing Simple Analytical Models to Predict the Performance of Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24961

subject:
Petroleum
Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage
SAGD
Analytical Model
4D Seismic
Forecast

abstract:
A simple analytical model is developed in this paper to predict the performance of steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) operations. The oil drainage portion of the model is based on the work of Butler et al. (1981, 1998) to describe individual phases of SAGD operation. The steam consumption portion of the model builds on the work of various authors which include Reis (1992), Edmunds et al. (2007) and Miura et al. (2010), in which the various components of heat consumption within the reservoir are considered to determine steam injection requirements.

This model extends existing models presented in literature, and accurately parameterizes model inputs using lab measured data and field performance data (including 4D seismic). The model is validated with over 10 years of field performance data, which previously has not been possible over such a long time frame owing to the fact that SAGD is a relatively new technology.


identifier: Crawford, D. P. (2003). Above and beyond: towards understanding leadership for public school alternative (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22347

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

subject:
AC1 .T484 2003 C73
Additional copy: 370 EDC 2004 CRA

abstract: Bibliography: p. 215-224.


identifier: Marathe, T. (2016). Space-Time Processing Methods to Enhance GNSS Signal Robustness under Electronic Interference (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27840

contributor:
Lachapelle, Gérard
Closas, Pau
O'Keefe, Kyle
Nielsen, Jorgen
Ghannouchi, Fadhel

subject:
Engineering--Aerospace
Engineering--Electronics and Electrical
Geotechnology
Antenna array processing
Space-time processing
GNSS interference mitigation
Array data simulation
Distortion characterization

abstract:
Open access GNSS signals have enabled the development of receivers that find their use spanning multitude of user segments. Owing to the long distance travel from the satellite to the user, the received signal level is very weak on or near earth. This is due to the free-space loss and, to a small extent, atmospheric losses. The signals arriving at the RF front-end can be affected by the presence of signals from other communication systems. Since GNSS has to coexist with other such systems, it is not abnormal to expect that even in normal operations, receivers experience interference. Additionally, undesirable signals can appear in the GNSS frequency band due to other man-made high power signal transmissions. The levels of these disturbing signals will determine the impact that they may have on the performance metrics of the receiver.
Antenna array processing techniques are studied in GNSS as effective tools to mitigate interference in spatial and spatiotemporal domains. Analyzing the performance of array based mitigation methods involves many challenges, such as prohibition to propagate test interference signals and the challenge involved with the design and execution of cost-effective experimental setups. To reduce this burden, a new approach is proposed and developed and tested herein. Without specific filter design considerations, the array space-time processing (STP) results in distortions. This research also focuses on characterizing these degradations for different controlled signal scenarios and for live data from an antenna array. The capability of antenna array STP to mitigate the interference from near zone pseudolites and provide subsequent enhancements is studied in the latter part of the thesis.
An array simulator is developed during the research and is effectively used for assessing STP measurement distortions. The characterization results show that distortions due to STP are significant and can lead to erroneous pseudorange measurements. From the simulation results, it is concluded that the antenna array STP methods are beneficial for interference mitigation in GPS-pseudolite combined signal environments.


identifier: Vujanovic, M. (2010). Vitamin b12 metabolism in eukaryotes (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3481

title: Vitamin b12 metabolism in eukaryotes

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 101
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Oetelaar, D. J. (2000). Climatic risk or social progress: the historiography of ranching in southern Alberta (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23078

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

subject:
FC3670 .R3 O38 2000
Ranching - Alberta - Historiography
Ranching - Alberta - History
Alberta - History

abstract: Bibliography: p. 144-155


identifier: Bienert, T. N. (1998). The computerization crisis within the educational system (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14096

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

subject: LB1028.3 .B54 1998

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

subject: Educational technology

subject: Educational change

subject: Education - Data processing

subject: Educational planning

abstract: Bibliography: p. 109-111


identifier: Langdon, M. E. (1980). Images and ideals of Victorian women, 1820-1850 (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16463

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

subject: HQ 1593 L34 1980 Fiche

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 89-98.


identifier: Henderson, S. (1972). Role of the parent in the courtship and marriage of the Jane Austen heroine (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/23983

format:
156 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
PR 4037 H44 1972 Microfilm
Austen, Jane, 1775-1817
Parent and child in literature
Daughters in literature
Marriage in literature

abstract: Bibliography: p. 154-156.


identifier: Silcock, R. H. (1969). Convergent and divergent thinking tests as predictors of success in expository and inquiry-oriented teaching (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15849

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

subject:
LB 1027 S54 1969 Microfilm
Teaching

abstract: Bibliography: p. 72-78.


identifier: Baxter, A. D. (2003). Exploring ethical, regulatory, and practice issues in online clinical social work (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14748

publisher:
Graduate Studies
Social Work
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject: AC1 .T484 2003 B39

abstract: Bibliography: p. 100-114


identifier: Haque, M. (2022). Understanding the knowledge, perception, and experiences of patients about precision medicine and biobanking; a qualitative study (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: Understanding the Knowledge, Perception, and Experiences of Patients about Precision Medicine and Biobanking; A Qualitative Study

contributor:
Page, Stacey
Santana, Maria
Roach, Pamela
Dubyk, Alexander-Sandy
Syme, Rachel

subject:
Precision Medicine
Biobanking
Qualitative Research
Knowledge
Perception
Chronic Kidney Disease
Experiences
Patient Engagement
Patient-Oriented Research
Education--Health
Health Care Management

abstract: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients’ knowledge, perception, and experiences surrounding Precision Medicine (PM) and biobanking were explored in this study. This study used a qualitative methodology. Data was collected by individual virtual interviews utilizing a semi-structured open-ended interview guide. Framework analysis was used on the resulting transcripts. Methodological rigor was achieved through credibility, reliability, and reflexivity. Four themes were identified concerning CKD patients’ knowledge, perception, and experiences of PM: benefits, concern, perceived barriers to implementing PM, and preferences on the informed consent model. Another four themes were identified regarding CKD patients’ knowledge, perception, and experiences of biobanking: benefits, concern about biobank research or donation of samples, factors that influence participation in biobank research, and ownership of donated samples. This unique study investigated the knowledge, perception, and experiences of CKD patients about PM and biobanking. The study results may help support programs and provisions that aim to overcome challenges that hinder a patient’s participation in PM and biobank research and consequently amplify patient engagement and awareness in PM and biobank research studies. In the end, the information gained from this study will add value to future PM and biobank research and clinical initiatives.


identifier: Kim, H. (2000). Da-Ri: the bridge (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17123

title: Da-Ri: the bridge

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

subject: AC1 .T484 2000 K56

abstract: Bibliography: p.99


identifier: Bowd, J. C. (1972). Relation of differentiation and field independence to selected aspects of family background (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13429

format:
<viii>, 105 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
HQ 781 B82 1972
Child study
Parent and child
Family

abstract: Bibliography: p. 81-84.


identifier: Igna, C. D. (2005). Regional perfusion changes in the brain following fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/174

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 105-113
Some pages are in colour.


identifier: Price, K. L. (2012). Envisioning eden: race, gender, and family in Oregon Territory newspaper discourses (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4613

format:
iv, 140 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

abstract: Bibliography: p. 131-140

abstract: Includes copies of animal protocol approval and copyright permission.  Original copies with original Partial Copyright Licence.

abstract:
Oregon's territorial period (1848-1859) was a time of instability and change: no one knew what Oregon would look like after the settling phase, and many sought to control Oregon's fate. Based on the close reading of over 1300 newspapers encompassmg mne years of the Oregon Spectator, the Oregon Statesman and the Oregonian, as well as the application of gender and discourse theories, this thesis examines three main themes: race, gender and power. The group of elite, white males who formed early in the territorial period envisioned a white society with a strict gender hierarchy, organized around the patriarchal nuclear family. These men projected their ideal society through the pages of Oregon's three main newspapers, modifying eastern, urban ideologies to fit the needs of their settler-colonial society, using race and gender discursively as tools to attempt to position themselves as the legitimate holders of power in Oregon.
The Anglo-American male elite created a regionally and historically specific modification of eastern gender prescriptions, adjusting the findings of previous historians. In variation of the ideology of domesticity found by Barbara Welter in 1966, I found that the ideal role projected for women centered on industriousness and submission, while the core of ideal masculinity was a mix of the self-made and passionate manhoods found by Anthony Rotundo in 1993. The Donation Land Act brought instability to Oregon in the form of thousands of new settlers, and in the provision that Metis men could claim land. The Anglo-American vision of an ideal society thus reflected the fear of the threats to the elites power base that came from the push for women's land and political rights, nonwhite intrusion, and their children's not following their value system.


identifier: Azam, S. (2015). Stories of Teaching Force and Motion: A Narrative Inquiry into Pedagogical Content Knowledge of Science Teachers (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27884

subject: Education--Curriculum and Instruction

subject: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Narrative Configuration, Science Teachers' Knowledge

abstract: Since the concept of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) was introduced in the 1980s, many researchers have tried to elaborate this concept. This project establishes that understanding topic-specific science PCK diverges from understanding the broader PCK construct. It provides a conceptual framework that can be used to represent both general PCK and topic-specific science PCK. The research demonstrates how this framework can serve as a heuristic to consider science teachers’ PCK. The research explored how four experienced secondary school science teachers describe their experiences of conceptualizing and teaching the topics, force and motion. The aim was to access teachers’ thinking about using content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge to teach science content. Two narrative methodologies suggested by Polkinghorne were employed: narrative analysis and analysis of narratives. Science teachers’ descriptions were developed into (a) narrative configurations that portray their PCK—stories of teaching force and motion, and (b) PCK tools—teaching, learning and assessment tools that can be used to engage pre-service science teachers to help them develop their science PCK. Participant teachers’ PCK was organized using ten teacher knowledge components: (i) knowledge of content, (ii) knowledge of student learning, (iii) knowledge of instructional strategies, (iv) knowledge of teaching resources, (v) knowledge of technology, (vi) knowledge of science curriculum, (vii) knowledge of goals, (viii) knowledge of teaching contexts, (ix) knowledge of assessment, and (x) knowledge of student diversity. Each PCK component further contains knowledge elements, which are narrative fragments—events and incidents described by participants about teaching a specific science topic, pointing to the narrative nature of PCK. Each teachers’ PCK represents their professional and practical knowledge of teaching science. Participants’ knowledge can be further considered using a four-level continuum from general to topic-specific science PCK. This shows that content knowledge understanding is integrated with the other teacher knowledge categories.


identifier: Mortimer, L. (2015). Entamoeba histolytica-induced Activation of the NLRP3 Inflammasome (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25913

subject:
Microbiology
NLRP3 Inflammasome
Entamoeba histolytica
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2)
PKA
Integrin
Regulation
pathogenicity sensor

abstract:
The focus of my research has been the molecular activation and regulation of the NLRP3 inflammasome. The NLRP3 inflammasome is an intracellular innate immune sensor that promotes highly inflammatory responses during infection and tissue injury. NLRP3 belongs to a family of intracellular innate immune sensors that activate a proteolyic cascade driven by caspase-1, which leads to processing and release of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-18 as well as several other pro-inflammatory cytokines and often triggers a form of lytic cell death known as pyroptosis. My studies address two questions: 1) how the invasive protozoan pathogen Entamoeba histolytica, the disease-causing agent of amebiasis, activates the NLRP3 inflammasome and 2) how prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) rapidly switches-off the NLRP3 inflammasome. Amebiasis is among the three top causes of death from parasitic infections worldwide, as a result of amebic colitis (dysentery) and liver or brain abscess. When E. histolytica invades the intestinal barrier and contacts host tissue there is a profound inflammatory response, which is thought to drive the disease. One of the central outstanding questions has been how the immune response is escalated at sites of invasion. Adherence of the parasite to host cells has long been appreciated in the pathogenesis of amebiasis, but was never considered as a “cue” that host cells use to detect E. histolytica and initiate host defense. We introduce the idea and demonstrate that an intercellular junction forms between E. histolytica and host cells upon contact that engages the NLRP3 inflammasome. For NLRP3 to be effective during an inflammatory response it must be tightly regulated once it has become active. By setting limits on the magnitude and duration of pro-inflammatory signaling the degree of by-stander damage generated during inflammation is reduced and enables the acute inflammatory response to
ii
progress into a stage of resolution, repair and eventual termination. Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) is
one of the major lipid mediators produced at sites of inflammation that balances and regulates the progression of inflammatory responses. We identified PGE2 signaling via EP4 receptor-cAMP-PKA pathway is a molecular switch that inhibits assembly and activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome.


identifier: Mutardi, M. (2014). The Effect of U-50488H, on Vasopressin Receptor Expression in Immature Ovine Kidney and Brainstem (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28092

contributor:
Smith, Francine
Qi, Wei

subject: Physiology

subject: Arginine Vasopressin Receptors

subject: Kappa Opioid Receptor Agonist( U-50488H)

subject: Sheep

abstract: Activation of kappa opioid receptors (KORs) by the naturally occurring ligand, dynorphin A, or KOR agonists such as U-50488H (a selective KOR agonist) is well documented to elicit a diuretic response in different animal species. However, the mechanism(s) underlying the aquaretic effect of U-50488H is not yet well understood. It is thought that KORs activation modulates the plasma level of arginine vasopressin (AVP).   AVP is well known as an antidiuretic hormone  (ADH) because its main effect on the kidney is to decrease urine flow. AVP exerts its biological effects via activation of at least three specific G-protein coupled receptors: V1Rs, V2Rs and V3Rs. V1Rs are mainly expressed in brain and vascular smooth muscle cells, and V2Rs are mainly expressed in the kidney. A functional relationship between the kappa opioid system and the vasopressinergic system has been suggested in the literature. However, no previous investigation has been attempted to investigate this relationship at the receptor level.  The first objective of this investigation was to describe for the first time, mRNA and protein expression of V1Rs and V2Rs in immature ovine brainstem and kidney using highly sensitive, accurate, reproducible RT-qPCR and semi-quantitive Westren Blot analysis respectively. The second objective was to assess whether V1R and V2R expression is regulated by repeated stimulation of KORs by U-50488H administration. Results from these investigations demonstrate for the first time the regional variations in V1R and V2R mRNA and protein level between brainstem and kidney of six-week-old sheep as well as regional variation of the effect of KOR activation on V1R and V2R expression at both transcriptional and translational levels


identifier: Nguyen, N. (2021). Essays in Corporate Finance (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

title: Essays in Corporate Finance

publisher:
Haskayne School of Business
University of Calgary

contributor:
Pandes, J. Ari
Lehar, Alfred
Koskinen, Yrjo
Anderson, Mark
Wilson, Craig
Saunders, Chad

subject: Education--Finance

abstract:
This thesis consists of two essays in corporate finance. In the first essay, which is joint work with Yrjo Koskinen and J. Ari Pandes, we use the enactment of limited liability legislation across Canadian provinces to examine the effect of the change in liability status on firm outcomes for a group of public firms known as income trusts. We show that the switch from unlimited to limited liability increases trusts' institutional ownership, net external financing, investments, profitability, payouts, and riskiness. Our results are stronger for energy trusts, which are more capital-intensive and face potentially greater liability risks. Our event study shows positive cumulative abnormal returns around the legal changes. Overall, we present a novel approach to test the impact of limited liability on firms.

In the second essay, which is joint work with Yrjo Koskinen and J. Ari Pandes, we provide an evidence of spillover effects of environmental violations. In particular, we investigate how environmental violations by polluting firms impact their (direct) neighboring peers. Using a difference-in-differences methodology, the paper shows that firms operating in the same industry and having plants located close to the violating firms are negatively impacted by the polluting firms' environmental violations. Peer firms experience lower external financing and lower valuations. However, we also find firms with higher (ex-ante) environmental scores are less negatively affected by the violations.


identifier: Taghavi, M. H. (2015). A CMOS Optical Receiver for the Square Kilometer Array Radio Telescope (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24661

subject: Engineering--Electronics and Electrical

subject: Optical receiver, Transimpedance amplifier, Limiting amplifier, equalizer, time-based ADC, Square Kilometre Array, CMOS

abstract: The Square Kilometer Array (SKA) is an international effort to construct the world 's largest radio telescope with an effective area of one square kilometer. By their nature signals arriving from astronomical sources are very weak. An SKA receiver therefore will require a wideband high-frequency gain in the order of 70 dB to condition the signals for data processing. This large wideband gain makes the conventional data transfer through coaxial cables problematic as any amount of signal leaking back into the receiver front-end can either overpower the desired signals and desensitize the receiver and/or cause stability issues. Therefore, optical data transfer is desirable and is being considered in this thesis. This thesis presents a study of using CMOS technologies, which are attractive due to their lower costs, higher integration densities, and lower power consumption, to implement an optical transfer for an SKA receiver. Four different transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs) were designed and experimentally verified in this work. One of these TIAs that employs an immittance converter, which provides both a negative input resistance to increase the input pole frequency and a negative inductance to improve the circuit stability, was chosen as an optical receiver front end. The proposed TIA achieves a 6 GHz 3-dB bandwidth with a 250 fF photodiode capacitance. The transimpedance gain of a single-stage TIA is 54 dBohm, the group-delay variation and average input-referred noise current are 6 ps and 24 pA/sqrt(Hz), respectively, over its entire bandwidth. A fully integrated CMOS optical receiver front end was proposed and experimentally verified in this work. The receiver achieves a transimpedance gain of 77.7 dBohm  with a 12-GHz 3-dB bandwidth. With a photodiode, whose responsivity is 0.8 A/W, the simulated sensitivity of the optical receiver at 15 Gb/s is about -12 dBm for a bit error rate (BER) of less than 10^{-12}. A time-to-digital (TDC) converter that utilizes an optimum detection concept was designed and fabricated in a TSMC 65nm CMOS process as an optical receiver back end.


identifier: Bush, M. A. (1987). Post-approval public participation in resource development (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17867

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

subject: HC 117 A3 B88 1987

subject: Natural resources - Public opinion - Alberta

subject: Alberta - Industries - Public opinion

abstract: Bibliography: p. 149-157.


identifier: Kuhlmann, M. (2010). A coupled eulerian-langrangian mechanical model of the breast (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3927

publisher:
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Ramirez-Serrano, Alejandro
Fear, Elise
Federico, Salvatore

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

abstract:
Bibliography: p. 96-102
Many pages are in colour.


identifier: Lépine, P. (2003). Blurred vision: ethos and the Canadian forces (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/22236

publisher:
Arts
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

contributor:
Bercuson, David Jay
Zwerman, William L.

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

abstract: Bibliography: p. 189-196


identifier: Hepburn, M. R. (2020). Integrative Structural Model of DNA-PKcs in the Initial Steps of Non-Homologous End Joining (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Schriemer, David C.
Lees-Miller, Susan P.
Ng, Kenneth Kai Sing
Williams, Gareth J.
Huang, Lan

format: application/pdf application/pdf text/xml application/octet-stream

subject: Mass Spectrometry

subject: Non-Homologous End Joining

subject: Hydrogen Deuterium Exchange

subject: Crosslinking

subject: Biochemistry

abstract: Non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) performs untemplated repair of DNA double strand breaks (DSBs). Despite lack of a template, intricate repair, coordinated by the core NHEJ factors, can repair breaks with minimal to no alterations. Initiating repair, Ku70/80 binds to the free DNA ends, and interacts with the large protein kinase, DNA dependent protein kinase catalytic subunit (DNA-PKcs), forming the holoenzyme DNA-PK. Holoenzymes can synapse across the break to tether the DNA ends. Assembly of the initial synaptic complex and its role in NHEJ is poorly understood, as final ligation requires a structural rearrangement of this initial complex. To better understand DNA-PKcs’ role in NHEJ, an integrative structural model of DNA-PKcs in the initial stages of NHEJ was developed using mass spectrometry (MS) techniques. Due to technical challenges working with DNA-PKcs, each of the MS techniques were optimized for the system. Hydrogen deuterium exchange (HX) methods were optimized on a nano-spray HX system, allowing for differential HX analysis of bead bound DNA-PKcs complexes with high sequence coverage, and 5X improvement in protein consumption. Reversible crosslinking and peptide fingerprinting (RCAP) was optimized to allow for direct detection of DNA binding peptides, using a single sample. Finally, given the benefits of DNA-PKcs complex assembly on beads to limit heterogeneity, an on-bead crosslinking method was developed. Mass Spec Studio was used to accurately identify many crosslinks, which can be utilized for a label free quantitation comparison of states. Using HX-MS to explore DNA-PKcs conformational changes from binding to activation of the kinase, an allosteric pathway was identified in DNA-PKcs connecting DNA-binding with the kinase domain. Nucleotide loading of the kinase domain revealed that DNA-PK occupies a tensed state when active. From integrative structural modelling, with the XL-MS restraints, a model with a precision of 13.5Å was reported, revealing a symmetric DNA-PK dimer, with head-to-head interactions. In our synaptic model, the DNA ends are positioned with a large offset, protected by a previously uncharacterized plug domain of DNA-PKcs. We propose the initial formation of the synaptic complex allows for a hierarchical processing of DNA ends and assembly of a core NHEJ scaffold.


identifier: Wood, B. P. (2000). A multi-regional analysis of heritage management: An approach to building new partnerships (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21323

format:
xv, 339 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: FC3664 .W28 W66 2000

subject: Historic Sites - Alberta - Big Rock - Management

subject: Indians of North America - Alberta - Antiquities

subject: Waterton Lakes National Park (Alta.) - Antiquities

abstract: Bibliography: p. 218-261


identifier: Greenwood, J. S. (1983). Phytin deposition within the protein bodies of the developing endosperm of castor bean (Ricinus communis L. cv. Hale) (Unpublished doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19111

format:
xviii, 246 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject:
SB 299 C3 G72 1983
Castor-bean - Seed
Phytin

abstract: Bibliography: p. 215-231.


identifier: Edmonson, J. C. (1983). The Effect of story grammar instruction on the writing process (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24293

creator: Edmonson, Jean Campbell (Jean Louise Campbell), 1956-

format:
x, 237 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: LB 1576 E265 1986

subject: English language - Study and teaching (Elementary)

subject: English language - Composition and exercises

subject: Short story - Study and teaching (Elementary)

abstract: Bibliography: p. 87-92.


identifier: Owen, J. M. (2020). A Clinical Educator Needs Assessment in Athletic Therapy (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

contributor:
Oddone-Paolucci, Elizabeth
Palacios Mackay, Maria Felisa
Lafave, Mark R.
Yeo, Michelle

subject:
Athletic Therapy
Education
Needs Assessment
Clinical Educator
Health Professions Education
Medical Education
Competency-based Education
Mixed Methods
Phenomenography
Faculty Development
Role
Education
Education--Social Sciences

abstract: Problem: Canadian athletic therapy (AT) education is embracing major pedagogical change in transitioning to competency-based education (CBE). The national certification process has recently undergone substantial, and somewhat controversial, changes. Furthermore, new entry-level competencies have been developed for teaching and assessment. A pivotal component of AT education consists of longitudinal placements in the clinic and field contexts of AT. Clinical educators are volunteers, and primarily Certified Athletic Therapists, typically lacking pedagogical experience. Moreover, there appear to be no standardized practices across institutions for supervisory development. There is an absence of published research related to Canadian AT clinical education. Furthermore, clinical educator needs assessments across health professions education have employed various methods. Therefore, this study used a novel mixed-methods approach to understand Canadian AT clinical educators’ needs entering CBE. Method of Study: Interviews (n = 14) and a subsequent survey (n = 123) involving Canadian AT clinical educators were employed within a preplanned exploratory sequential mixed design (Tashakkori et al., 2012). The initial qualitative analysis involved conceptually mapping the content of responses using directed content analysis. The corresponding findings informed survey design. Three data strands resulted from the subsequent analyses. First, the interview findings related to supervisory role were analyzed using phenomenography to discern the different ways of understanding the role. Second, the conceptual map was revisited to identify strengths and barriers to role fulfilment. Third, valued and necessary development topics were identified from the survey results. Finally, the interpretations of the three data strands were mixed, incorporating other relevant findings, to develop AT supervisory support recommendations for CBE. Conclusions: Four different AT clinical educator role conceptualizations were discovered that were hierarchically related, which reflected the extent of variation perceived among six aspects of AT supervision. These findings, combined with three valued and necessary pedagogical skill topics, represent a valuable starting point for AT supervisory development, for which there was high interest. The strengths and barriers informed 14 considerations related to clinical educators’ potential capacity. Lastly, the 13 supervisory support recommendations developed from the clinical educator findings may aid the Canadian AT program directors with transitioning to CBE.


identifier: Lewis, J. A. (2002). Community design in the information age: a study of Calgary's southeast planning area (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19563

publisher:
Environmental Design
Graduate Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject: AC1 .T484 2002 L485

abstract: Bibliography: p. 154-160


identifier: Brown, C. L. (1988). The Economics of compensation at divorce (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11391

format:
xii, 203 leaves ; 30 cm.
application/pdf

subject: HQ 814 B76 1988

subject: Divorce - Economic aspects

subject: Equitable distribution of marital property

abstract: Bibliography: p. 198-203.


identifier: Szymanis, T. A. (1999). Guidelines for assessing future LRT station sites (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16117

publisher:
Environmental Design
University of Calgary
Calgary

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

subject: HE4509 .V54 S99 1999

subject: Street-railroad stations - British Columbia - View Royal

subject: Urban transportation policy - British Columbia - View Royal

subject: City planning - British Columbia - View Royal

abstract: Bibliography: p. 156-164.