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The Impact of Encryption Technologies on Criminal Investigations in Canada: A Balanced Approach to the “Going Dark” Problem in Light of Self-Incrimination and Privacy Considerations
(2022-12-14)Encryption, a method of concealing information from unwanted eyes, has recently become more prevalent in society, following revelations of massive surveillance conducted by governments and the increasing number of attacks ... -
The Impact of English Language Proficiency on the Earnings of Male Immigrants: The Case of Latin American and Asian Immigrants
(2014-08-25)This paper uses the 2010 American Community Survey to explore the relationship between the English language proficiency of male immigrants and their earnings in the main major immigrant receiving U.S. states: California, ... -
The impact of estrogen and the cAMP/PKA pathway on male-female differences in SR calcium release in murine cardiomyocytes
(2016-09-12)This study investigated the cellular mechanisms involved in the initiation and regulation of Ca2+ release and contraction in ventricular myocytes from male and female mice. Results showed that Ca2+ transients were smaller ... -
IMPACT OF EXERCISE ON SOD1G93A MOUSE MODEL OF AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS: A BEHAVIOURAL AND METABOLIC ANALYSIS
(2023-08-29)Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease marked by the progressive loss of upper and lower motor neurons of the spinal cord, motor cortex, and brainstem. There is no cure for the disease, ... -
THE IMPACT OF EXERCISE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SLEEP QUALITY AND CANCER-RELATED FATIGUE IN CANCER SURVIVOR
(2023-08-16)Sleep problems have been linked to a variety of factors in cancer survivors (CS), including the disease itself and the treatment. The inability to sleep is strongly associated with cancer-related fatigue (CRF). CRF is a ... -
Impact of Expressed Emotions (EE) in TikTok Beauty Influencers' Content on the Degree of Engagement: the Moderating Effect of Inclusive Marketing Factors (IMF)
(2022-12-14)Nowadays, companies using social media are looking for innovative ways to improve engagement on their pages. Previous studies show the positive effect of eliciting emotions on engagement in image- and text-based platforms. ... -
Impact of frailty on cardiac contractile function in an aging mouse model
(2014-08-22)This study quantified frailty in a longitudinal study in the mouse model and investigated whether frailty was a better predictor of changes in cardiac morphology and function than chronological age. Frailty scores ... -
THE IMPACT OF HISTAMINE RECEPTOR 2 ANTAGONISTS ON BREAST CANCER DEVELOPMENT AND MONOCYTIC POPULATIONS
(2018-02-08)Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer-related death. There is an urgent need for immunomodulatory drugs which specifically target immune cells to activate an ... -
The impact of long term testosterone withdrawal on cardiac excitation-contraction coupling in the mouse
(2019-04-12)The impact of chronic testosterone withdrawal on the structure and function of the heart was investigated in male C57BL/6 mice following bilateral gonadectomy (GDX) or a sham-operation at 4 weeks of age. In vivo ... -
IMPACT OF MANGANESE ON CORROSION CONTROL AND BIOFILM FORMATION IN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
(2019-04-12)The fate of manganese in distribution, along with its impact on biomass accumulation and lead release was investigated at the bench-scale. Confirmation of manganese-biofouling of the JD Kline Water Supply Plant’s raw water ... -
Impact of Maxillomandibular Advancement on Health-Related and Functional Outcomes: The Dalhousie Experience
(2017-12-14)Purpose: To determine the clinical effectiveness and safety of maxillomandibular advancement surgery (MMA) for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods: A prospective cohort study was ... -
Impact of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Metabolic Effects of Sleep Restriction
(2013-09-03)The effects of one night of 3h sleep on cortisol levels were assessed in two groups of women at different points in their menstrual cycles: mid-follicular and mid-luteal. Eighteen women (age: 21.8 ± 0.54; BMI: 22.6 ± 0.63, ... -
IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE ON GENDER INEQUALITY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
(2022-12-15)This thesis studies the impact of microfinance on gender inequality by using a panel data analysis of 94 developing countries over the period 2000 to 2019. Gender Inequality Index (GII) was used as a proxy for female ... -
Impact of Oasis® Supplement and Lysozyme on Incidence of Early Mortality, Digestive System Development, Growth Performance and Behaviour of Turkey Poults with Delayed Access to Feed and Water
(2012-11-16)Dietary supplements were provided during 24 hour transport from hatchery and growth of turkeys in two trials. Female poults (768 and 825 respectively) were used in two 3 x 4 factorial analyses (transportation supplement x ... -
THE IMPACT OF OCCLUSION THERAPY AND PREDICTORS ON AMBLYOPIA DOSE-RESPONSE RELATIONSHIP AND SUCCESS OUTCOMES
(2021-05-28)Amblyopia is a decrease in visual acuity caused by abnormal binocular interaction or pattern vision deprivation in one or both eye(s) with no organic abnormalities which is reversible by therapeutic measures. Current ... -
THE IMPACT OF OVEREDUCATION ON THE LIKELIHOOD OF CANADIAN GRADUATES TAKING CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR JOB OR CAREER PURPOSES
(2013-12-16)The main purpose of this paper is to explore how the probability of taking continuing education programs towards no degree for job or career purposes after graduation will be affected by overeducation, which can be defined ... -
The Impact of Palliative Care Consultation on Overall Survival and Aggressive Care at End-of-Life in Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer
(2021-01-07)Background: Early Palliative Care (PC) consultation has been associated with improved overall survival (OS) and less aggressive care at end-of-life in a number of malignancies. For patients with unresectable pancreatic ... -
The Impact of Post-secondary Education on Life Satisfaction of Immigrants and Natives: Evidence from Canada
(2023-06-22)Educational attainment is widely recognized as a crucial socio-economic factor that influences life satisfaction. However, there is limited knowledge about its specific impact on life satisfaction, as it is often treated ... -
Impact of Sleep Characteristics on Daytime Functioning in Children
(2011-12-13)Sleep appears to play a critical role in regulating daytime functioning in children. However, few child-focused studies have used objective measures of sleep and examined its role in emotional functioning, memory, and ... -
IMPACT OF SLEEP ON DAYTIME FUNCTIONING AND RESPONSE TO TREATMENT IN CHILDREN WITH ADHD
(2017-08-30)Sleep is critical for healthy development; however many children experience sleep problems. Both typically developing (TD) children and those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) commonly report prolonged ...