Dalhousie University Libraries: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
An analysis of surface water pH & community perceptions of greenspaces at Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
(2024-04)Acidification and increased turbidity of surface water is a prominent issue in urban environments, as exposure to toxic materials, improper drainage, and other factors can lower the pH of the surface water leading to several ... -
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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 ... -
Student Guided Suggestions for Improving Participation in Dalhousie Office of Sustainability’s Used Device Drive
(2024-04)Electronic waste, or e-waste, poses a significant global challenge, driven by escalating technology consumption and declining device lifespans. In Canada, individuals generate an estimated 20kg of e-waste annually, ... -
Sustainability Education Initiatives for University Staff: A Case Study from Dalhousie University
(2024-04)Universities play a pivotal role in fostering sustainability practices through education and operation. Considerable attention has been given to integrating sustainability into curricula to engage students; however, there ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Particulate Matter ≤ 2.5μm Emissions Across Canadian Universities from 2012-2022
(2024-04)Particulate matter <= 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) has been linked to cause harm to human health (Health Canada, 2021) and the environment (CARB, 2024). Exposure to PM2.5 leads to various adverse health outcomes, including ... -
Cycling Towards Sustainability: Evaluating the Impact of Bike Rack Infrastructure on Student Transportation Choices at Dalhousie University
(2024-04)Student commuting habits have impacts on Dalhousie’s community and environment. Cycling infrastructure significantly impacts commuting choices and transportation methods throughout the city of Halifax and HRM as a whole, ... -
Growing Upwards: An Assessment of Student Perceptions on Studley Campus Green Roofs
(2024-04)The rapid urbanization occurring in Halifax, Nova Scotia necessitates the implementation of carbon dioxide offsetting structures such as green roofs. This report seeks to investigate student perceptions of green roofs and ... -
Assessing the Influence of Hurricane Fiona on Dalhousie Students’ Perceptions of Psychological Distance to Climate Change and Adoption of Sustainable Behaviours
(2024-04)This report analyzes the influence of Hurricane Fiona on Dalhousie University students' perceptions regarding the reality of increased Atlantic Canadian hurricanes and their connection to unsustainable consumption patterns ... -
Investigating student exposure to Mi'kmaq Traditional Knowledge through Dalhousie University courses
(2024-04)The implementation of Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (TK) is important because it can improve social, economic, and environmental sustainability across the world (Spee et al., 2021) and can enhance student learning. In ... -
How well do you sort? The impacts of Dalhousie University student demographics on understanding proper waste sorting on campus and in the Halifax Regional Municipality
(2024-04)The inability of students to properly sort their waste on Dalhousie’s campus and in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) resulting from improper waste management education creates barriers to achieving Dalhousie’s ... -
Considering Nature: An Examination of Student Perceptions towards Manicured Green Space Environments at Dalhousie University
(2024-04)Scholarship surrounding the impact of urban green spaces on the wellbeing of populations has provided rich insights that can help further our understanding of interactions between natural and built environments. However, ... -
Nature vs. Nurture: Studying the Influence of Formal Environmental Education Receivedfrom Ages 4-18 on the Interpretation of Environmental Consciousness for Domestic Undergraduate Students of Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
(2024-04)Our study’s purpose was to investigate the relationship between environmental education prior to post-secondary education and current participation in sustainable behaviour and or beliefs. The issue of protecting our ... -
How do Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus students rate public transportation user experience on the Halifax peninsula?
(2024-04)Public transit can offer many valuable benefits to cities worldwide. However, ridership can often be low due to several different factors that can make it difficult or inconvenient for people to rely on it as a regular ... -
The Impact of Sustainability focused Cooking Workshops on Dalhousie Students
(2024-04)Earth is experiencing a great climate change event caused mainly by human actions. One of the main sources contributing to our greenhouse gas emissions in Canada is agriculture. Agriculture accounts for 10% of Canada’s ... -
An Investigation into Student Perceptions of Green Spaces on Dalhousie’s Studley Campus
(2024-04)Landscaping holds significant importance on university campuses and has traditionally aimed to enhance the visual appeal of environments. Green space, as it refers to natural areas and vegetation, as well as urban parks ...