Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
World Culture & the United Nations
(2024-04-30)This thesis analyzes a United Nations (UN) sponsored policy report prepared by two research institutions titled Unlocking a Better Future, which sought to guide leaders on sustainable development and centers the idea that ... -
Semantic Externalism: From Wittgenstein to Putnam
(2001-08)It is not widely acknowledge that Putnam's initial foray into semantic externalism is Wittgensteinian. Some philosophers (Anthony Rudd, for one) argue that, as he has become more Wittgensteinian in recent years, Putnam has ... -
Non-Cooperative Vessel Detection Using Multispectral Satellite Imaging and Machine Learning Applied Towards Onboard Satellite Dark Vessel Detection
(2024-04-30)Dark vessels are a major source of economic and environmental damage, estimated to cost the global economy tens of billions (USD) a year. These vessels hide or obscure their presence on the ocean to conduct unlawful ... -
Socioeconomic Inequalities in Colorectal Cancer Screening Participation in Ontario, Canada
(2024-04-30)Objective: This study examines the socioeconomic inequalities in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening within Ontario, Canada. Methods: Employing the 2017-2018, using data from the Canadian Community Health Survey, the study ... -
EVALUATION OF CLETHODIM FOR HAIR FESCUE (FESTUCA FILIFORMIS POURR) AND RED FESCUE (FESTUCA RUBRA L.) MANAGEMENT IN LOWBUSH BLUEBERRY (VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM AITON) FIELDS IN NOVA SCOTIA
(2024-04-19)Clethodim is a group 1 herbicide that has shown variable efficacy on Festuca spp. and has preliminary research showing suppression of hair fescue in lowbush blueberry during the non-bearing year. Non-bearing and bearing ... -
STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THE STABILITY OF MESOPOROUS SILICON PHOTOCATALYSTS
(2024-04-26)Mesoporous silicon (mp-Si) nanoparticles (NPs) are of interest due to their promising application as photocatalysts for solar-driven hydrogen production via water splitting. While mp-Si NPs have shown promising photocatalytic ... -
Why is Most Neurotransmitter Release Synaptic
(2024-04-30)Small-molecule neurotransmitter release is largely confined to synaptic active zones, but the spatially restrictive mechanism is unidentified. In this study, we investigate whether spatial restriction occurs during synaptic ... -
Risky Play for Children with Physical Disabilities within Atlantic Canada from the Perspective of their Caregivers
(2024-04-29)Introduction: Play is the primary form of physical activity (PA) children engage in from a young age. Children naturally enjoy engaging in risky play as it is fun and thrilling. Risky play is associated with increased PA ... -
Real-world incidence of severe myelosuppression among chronic myeloid leukemia patients treated with imatinib in Ontario
(2024-04-29)Imatinib, approved in 2001 for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) based on its remarkable efficacy, was associated with severe hematologic adverse events in clinical trials. This population-based retrospective ...