Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses
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Socio-Ecological Well-Being: Resources at the Personality, Activity, and Community Level (Taylor’s Version)
(2024-06-17)Within positive psychology, research has flourished on the determinants, correlates, and consequences of well-being. Positive psychological functioning is shaped both by individual differences and the settings in which ... -
Reliability of Shoulder Movement Kinematics in Healthy Young Adults
(2024-06-17)Shoulder biomechanics research is crucial for understanding mobility and managing injuries but lacks consistency in methodology and findings when compared to studies focusing on the lower limbs. This study aimed to evaluate ... -
Cocrystallization and Particle Size Reduction of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Crystallization or Spray Drying
(2024-06-11)Modern active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) often exhibit poor aqueous solubility, leading to poor bioavailability. Methods to improve dissolution include altering solid form (salts, polymorphs, cocrystals), creating ... -
Uncovering the Role of TRPM2 in TNBC
(2024-06-13)Breast cancer has high mortality in women worldwide and is a complex disease. Specifically, TNBC is an aggressive subtype which lacks a unique therapeutic target. Cancer cells have higher ROS, however the mechanism by which ... -
A Multi-Informant, Multi-Method Exploration of Resilience and Pain Adaptation in Youth with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
(2024-06-09)The application of resilience theory to the context of secondary chronic pain conditions such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a burgeoning research area. To better understand how to promote pain adaptation in ... -
Genomic Analyses of Aleutian Disease Resilience in American Mink
(2024-06-11)Aleutian disease (AD) causes severe health issues and results in substantial economic losses for the mink industry. The ineffectiveness of vaccination, medication, and culling strategies in controlling AD has compelled ... -
EXPLORING SCHOOL-BASED IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMS AND THE IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN THE CANADIAN MARITIMES
(2024-06-11)Introduction: School vaccine programs help support equitable access to routine vaccines for students. The COVID-19 pandemic and associated public health measures affected three school years and shifting learning environments ... -
LITHOSPHERIC-SCALE TECTONICS OF THE INDIA-ASIA COLLISIONAL SYSTEM
(2024-06-09)The India-Asia orogenic system is the largest and among the most well studied orogens on Earth. Despite its status as an archetype for large hot orogens, there remain many unknowns regarding the first-order evolution of ... -
Developing Pedotransfer Functions and Spatial Estimates of Growing Season Nitrogen Mineralization to Inform Improved Nitrogen Management Strategies in Prince Edward Island
(2024-06-07)Decision support tools (DSTs) and a framework for incorporating estimates of growing season nitrogen (N) mineralization (GSN) in soil, using analysis of total soil N (TN) to quantify the stable N pool, and biological ... -
Augmentation of Financial Datasets and Evaluating Financial Text Generated By A.I.
(2024-06-07)Information is fundamental to decision-making. Yet, data is very sparse for the financial domain, even though, in this era of big data, it seems abundant. The work presented in this thesis addresses that scarcity over seven ... -
Hall of mirrors: A critical analysis of ethics and epistemic injustice in the use of health-related metaphors
(2024-05-28)This dissertation explores some of the ethical and epistemic implications of metaphors, with particular attention to those used in health-related communication. Analogical reasoning, including that brought about through ... -
Induction Motor Current Signature Analysis for Speed Detection Using Spectral Estimation Techniques
(2005-11)In this research work, real-time performance of various spectral estimation techniques have been investigated to detect speed of an induction motor from rotor slot harmonics using motor current signature analysis. It has ... -
Survey of inmates' perceptions of needs and attitudes in Nova Scotia Prisons, spring, 1977
(1977-09-28)For the purpose of exploring the prison inmates' perception of needs and attitudes, a survey was carried out with randomly selected inmates in all prisons and jails in the Nova Scotia area. A self-administered questionnaire ... -
The educational treatment program for alcoholics at the Nova Scotia Hospital : the extent to which it effects attitudinal change and adjustment patterns in patients
(1972-05)The purpose of this study was to examine the therapeutic value of the three week educational treatment program for alcoholics offered at the Nova Scotia Hospital. This educational treatment program provided for alcoholic ... -
A study of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) maturation using individually identified fish
(1987-09)This thesis studies the variability of several Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) reproductive traits, with a particular emphasis on the sea age at first maturity, a trait of foremost importance for both management of natural ... -
INVESTIGATING A NOVEL CLADE OF ANAEROBIC MICROBIAL EUKARYOTES
(2024-05-23)Metamonads are a diverse group of heterotrophic microbial eukaryotes adapted to living in hypoxic environments. All metamonads but one harbour metabolically altered ‘mitochondrion-related organelles’ (MROs) with reduced ... -
The Emergence of Class Consciousness in Industrial Nova Scotia : A Study of Amherst, 1891-1925
(1982-11-29)Before World War One, Amherst emerged as one of the most important manufacturing centers in the Maritimes. Its diversified economic base included foundry products, railway cars, woolen goods, and boots and shoes. Amherst ... -
Impacts Of Climate Change On Metal Contamination In Well Water Through Saltwater Intrusion, Flooding And Drought
(2024-05-01)Climate change can exacerbate groundwater contamination via secondary effects like droughts, floods, and saltwater intrusion. This thesis analyzed the influence of climate change factors on metal contamination in groundwater ... -
3D simultaneous quantification of SPIO and Gadolinium Contrast Agents In Vivo using MR Fingerprinting
(2024-04-30)Molecular imaging is a powerful asset to a range of disciplines, allowing for precise, noninvasive, longitudinal imaging of a myriad of biological processes. Magnetic resonance molecular imaging offers the ability to perform ... -
Understanding the Role of the Mother-Daughter Relationship in the Physical Activity and Health Behaviours of African Nova Scotian Adolescent Girls: A Qualitative Study
(2024-04-30)Introduction: Physical activity plays a vital role in adolescent health and development. In girls, puberty and adolescence often results in declining physical activity levels. There are often more barriers to engaging in ...