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Exploring the Capacity of the Extended Producer Responsibility Principle to Incentivize the Collection and Recycling of Plastic Food Packaging Waste
(2022-04-12)Plastic waste mismanagement and pollution have become mounting global concerns that are closely implicated in unsustainable production and consumption paradigms. This research reviews the ecological and socio-economic ... -
Exploring the Catalytic Radical Reactivity of Diazaphospholenes
(2021-12-16)A subset of N-heterocyclic phosphines known as 1,3,2 diazaphospholenes (DAPs) have amassed significant attention over recent years. DAPs are excellent reduction catalysts for carbonyls, imines, pyridines, and enoates by ... -
Exploring the Compatibility of Offshore Wind Farms and Marine Protected Areas in the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy Bioregion: A Case Study of Canso and Middle Banks
(2023-12)In a marine environment of competing human uses and objectives, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and marine renewable energy like offshore wind (OSW) fight for space. OSW has been internationally accepted as an economically ... -
Exploring the Complex Syntax of School-Aged Children: The Effects of Age, Discourse and Bilingualism
(2018-03-15)Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate established and novel metrics of syntactic development in school-age children, to compare elicitation tasks, and to evaluate the effects of bilingualism on measures of syntactic ... -
Exploring the contributions of 2B4 and CD48 to natural killer cell activation and cancer killing
(2024-07-21)Natural killer (NK) cells are known mediators of immunosurveillance and anti-cancer activity. They prevent cancer growth and relapse and are increasingly used for cancer immunotherapy. NK cells distinguish non-cancerous ... -
Exploring the Development of Trust in the Athlete-Physiotherapist Relationship
(2020-12-16)Sport injury is prevalent and may lead to negative psychological consequences for athletes. When athletes become injured they can turn to a physiotherapist to help them rehabilitate. An athlete’s trust in their physiotherapist ... -
Exploring the Dissociations between Overt and Covert Mechanisms of Spatial Attention and Inhibition of Return
(2013-09-06)Prompted by oculomotor theories of attention, the present experiments explore the role of saccade activation in the generation of two cueing effects: exogenous capture (Experiment 1) and inhibition of return (IOR; Experiment ... -
EXPLORING THE DYNAMIC RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN NATURAL KILLER CELLS AND HIGH GRADE SEROUS OVARIAN CARCINOMAS
(2024-08-09)High-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary (HGSC) is the deadliest gynecologic malignancy and, unfortunately, treatment options and survival rates have remained stagnant over the past four decades. Challenged by extreme ... -
Exploring the Dynamics of Freight Delivery: A Comparative Analysis of Physical Internet and Conventional Supply Chain Methods
(2024-07-12)This paper compares the effect of network configuration on the dynamics of freight delivery. A comparison is made between Physical Internet (PI) and conventional (CO) distribution for the line, tree, square, circle, and ... -
Exploring the economic feasibility of implementing a reusable container program on Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
(2015-04)The main objective of this research project was to find out whether a reusable/sealable container program would be economically feasible at the Dalhousie Food Services (DFS) vendors. Our focus was to ask the vendors, and ... -
EXPLORING THE EFFECT OF IMMERSIVE EXTENDED REALITY VERSUS 2D VIRTUAL TOUR ON POTENTIAL MUSEUM VISITORS’ MEMORABILITY AND INTENTION TO VISIT
(2023-12-12)Cultural heritage institutions, including museums, are faced with the challenge of enriching visitor experiences to remain competitive and appealing to diverse audiences in an ever-evolving global tourism landscape. This ... -
EXPLORING THE EFFECT OF SAMPLING AND DIMENSIONALITY REDUCTION TECHNIQUES FOR INSIDER THREAT DETECTION
(2024-07-25)Insider threats represent a significant challenge for organizations. They cost organizations money, time and resources. In 2024, a recent report by Code42 found that the average cost of an insider incident is $15 million. ... -
EXPLORING THE EFFECT ON THE SELF-PERCEPTION OF YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN A SURVIVAL SWIMMING PROGRAM
(2013-08-27)Participation in physical activity throughout the lifespan is critical to good health and well-being. The literature indicates a link between perceived athletic competence and participation in activity. This pilot study ... -
Exploring the Efficacy of Distance Treatment for Anxiety and Anxiety Sensitivity
(2013-07-23)Despite the existence of evidence-based interventions for anxiety disorders, many barriers impede access to effective treatment services (e.g., distance from services, comorbidity). This dissertation aimed to investigate ... -
Exploring the Employer Perspective on the Implementation of Registered Nurse Prescribing in Nova Scotia
(2019-04-05)Nurse prescribing has been implemented internationally for over 20 years in response to growing demands for healthcare services and demographic shifts. Nova Scotia is examining opportunities for innovative healthcare ... -
Exploring the End-of-Life Care Perceptions of Older Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men who have sex with Men
(2018-09-04)Older gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) face unique challenges in relation to end-of-life care and preparation. Using qualitative research methods, this study explored perceptions of older gbMSM ... -
Exploring the experience of care for postpartum depression: a socioecological, qualitative analysis
(2017-05-01)The birth of a child is considered by many to be among the happiest times in a woman’s life. For many women, however, this experience may be marked by feelings of helplessness, irritability, and being overwhelmed. Approximately ...