Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Title
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Exploring Access to Domestic Violence Services for Immigrant Women Survivors in Halifax and Ways to Promote Resilience Through Service Provision
(2017-08-30)The present study explores the access to domestic violence services for immigrant women survivors in Halifax. The purpose of the research is to learn how service providers can integrate an approach that is strengths based ... -
Exploring Aging Stereotypes and Age-Specific Physical Activity Factors Among Active Older Adults
(2017-09-08)Physical activity (PA) in later life acts as a modifiable and prevention factor of many chronic diseases, however the majority of older adults are inactive. Age stereotypes are an important psychosocial barrier to PA. To ... -
EXPLORING AND MODELING CARDIAC HYPERTROPHY USING H9C2 VENTRICULAR CELLS EXPOSED TO ANGIOTENSIN-II OR LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDE FOR STUDYING HEME METABOLISM REGULATION
(2023-12-15)Background: Hypertrophy occurs in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The extracellular signal-regulated protein kinases (Erk1/2) and heme-regulated inhibitory kinase (HRIK) regulate protein synthesis ... -
EXPLORING CATALYSIS IN THE MANDELATE RACEMASE SUBGROUP OF THE ENOLASE SUPERFAMILY: SUBTLE DIFFERENCES IN THE CATALYTIC MACHINERY
(2020-09-11)The mandelate racemase (MR) subgroup of the enolase superfamily of enzymes (ENS) is mechanistically diverse but structurally similar. This work focused on conserved active site residues in subgroup members MR and L-fuconate ... -
Exploring Connection to Nature and Place for Wellbeing With Refugees Who Access Nature-Based Programs in Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia)
(2024-04-13)Nature-based programs are increasingly known to facilitate connection to nature and foster an array of social, physical, and emotional wellbeing benefits. The Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) offers ... -
EXPLORING CONSUMERS’ USE OF INGREDIENT INFORMATION IN THE FOOD CHOICE PROCESS
(2015)Food labelling is designed to help consumers make better food choices. Understanding how this information is used becomes increasingly important as relationships between diet and diseases are recognized. Research on food ... -
Exploring Crustacean Health: Effect of Profilicollis botulus Infection on the Behaviour of Carcinus maenas and Antilipopolysaccharide Factor Phylogeny in Decapoda
(2022-02-01)Learning more about crustacean health and immunity is important to protect them from infections and disease outbreaks. Little is known about the evolution of antilipopolysaccharide factors (ALFs), so this study examined ... -
EXPLORING DATA EXHAUST IN IOT DEVICES WITH A FOCUS ON VOICE ASSISTANTS
(2023-11-24)In the realm of the IoT, the notion of data exhaust becomes pivotal, representing unintentional data generated during device interactions in the digital domain. This inadvertent data holds valuable insights for third parties ... -
Exploring data leakage via supervised learning
(2020-04-20)Data security includes but not limited to, data encryption, tokenization, and key management practices that protect data across all applications and platforms. In this thesis, I aim to explore whether any data leakage takes ... -
EXPLORING DECADAL INCREASES IN THE CONCENTRATION OF NATURAL ORGANIC MATTER AND THE IMPACT ON SURFACE DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES
(2023-04-13)Natural organic matter (NOM) is prevalent in surface waters and impacts all aspects of drinking water treatment. In recent decades, there have been reports of increasing NOM concentration (often referred to as brownification) ... -
EXPLORING DENTAL STUDENT ATTITUDES TOWARD DENTIST-PATIENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS LEARNING: A MIXED METHODS APPROACH
(2018-08-27)RATIONALE: Dentists’ communication skills (CS) are linked to patient oral health outcomes. Communication skills learning (CSL) in dental education includes the formal and informal experiences that strengthen the CS of ... -
Exploring Drawing Devices: Translating the Patterns of the Sun for the Architecture of the Twenty First Century
(2011-04-08)Each architectural exploration requires grounding. This body of work begins with an interest in that which made historical settlements authentic to a place. The thesis is focused first and foremost on the single most ... -
Exploring Ecological and Social Forms of Connectivity in Kespukwitk, Nova Scotia
(2021-08-20)Connectivity is an essential component of conservation efforts. Ambiguity surrounding the term makes distinguishing between multiple forms difficult, posing challenges to implementation. This research aims to address two ... -
EXPLORING EMERGING ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT EMITTING DIODES FOR WASTEWATER DISINFECTION
(2024-04-09)Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diodes (UV LEDs) are an emerging technology in the water industry that offer the potential to deliver substantial benefits over the conventional mercury-based technology. A comprehensive literature ... -
Exploring English Language Abilities Through Morpheme Use, Reading, and Self-Reported Listening in School-Age Children Who are Hard of Hearing
(2021-03-31)Three studies are presented in this dissertation that explore the language abilities of elementary-aged children who are HoH relative to typically hearing (TH) peers using a range of methodologies. Study 1 investigated ... -
Exploring Event Log Analysis with Minimum Apriori Information
(2012-04-17)The continued increase in the size and complexity of modern computer systems has led to a commensurate increase in the size of their logs. System logs are an invaluable resource to systems administrators during fault ... -
EXPLORING FACTORS AFFECTING BREASTFEEDING BEHAVIORS: A MIXED METHOD APPROACH
(2020-05-21)Breastfeeding is widely perceived as the best option for healthy mothers and infants due to its benefits. According to WHO, infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months after birth and continue until ... -
EXPLORING FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL HEALTH
(2014-08-21)A health promoting school plans and acts towards providing a healthy school environment through healthy initiatives and engaging with stakeholders in health, education, government, community, families, students and staff ... -
Exploring Food Literacy in Nova Scotia Public Schools: A Critical Analysis
(2019-07-12)Our contemporary way of life has created a challenge for society with regards to food and well-being. The environment in which we live has changed dramatically over the past half century and has had a profound effect on ... -
Exploring governance mechanisms and Mi'kmaw values and aspirations for Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) in Nova Scotia
(2021-06-29)Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) have been framed as an opportunity for Indigenous peoples to reclaim stewardship of their territories, create space for Indigenous resurgence and cultural revitalization, ...