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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY HARVESTING DEVICE USING VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
(2015-04-01)
Vibration energy is widely distributed in people's daily life. Researching on a vibration device to transform vibration energy into electrical energy, and act as a supplementation to the power generation system, is of great ...
Optimization of a Parabolic Reflector for Use in a Two-Stage Solar Concentrator
(2014-05-15)
A background of concentrated solar power, and finite element analysis are provided, along with further technical details on the physics of parabolic light concentration and classical plate theory. The concept of optical ...
Effect of Supplementation with Fish Oil or Microalgae on Milk Fatty Acid Composition and Lipogenic Gene Expression in Cows Managed in Confinement or Pasture Systems
(2013-09-17)
Modifying milk fat composition to enhance its content of valuable fatty acids (FA) is required to meet the needs of a society which is becoming better informed about the relationship between diet and health. Manipulating ...
A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF THE SCHOOL-BASED HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM: EVALUATING THE EFFECTS OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES WITH SCHOOLS, PARENTS AND YOUTH ON HPV VACCINE UPTAKE IN GREATER HALIFAX
(2013-08-21)
BACKGROUND: Nova Scotia has the highest rate of cervical cancer, predominantly attributed to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). In 2007, the HPV vaccine was approved and a successful school-based program was implemented. ...
ASSESSMENT OF THE COMMUNITY-DWELLING SENIOR FOR FALL PREVENTION: AN ANALYSIS OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TWO COMMON PROTOCOLS OF THE TIMED UP AND GO TEST
(2014-07-22)
Purpose:To determine if agreement exists between two common Timed Up and Go test (TUG) protocols (i.e., TUGP and TUGSC) in assessing community-dwelling seniors referred for home care physiotherapy services with balance and ...
Understanding healthy eating behaviour within the context of the modern food environment
(2013-08-22)
The prevention of chronic disease requires understanding and intervention related to both individual and environmental level determinants. However, traditional approaches to chronic disease prevention and management have ...
Fabric of the Path: Viewing a Nova Scotia Landscape Through a Long-Distance Trail Network
(2010-12-17)
This thesis investigates the role architecture can play in structuring a shelter-to-shelter kayaking route in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia. Without the confines and linearity of a terrestrial course, the trail-less ...
Parameter, State and Uncertainty Estimation for 3-dimensional Biological Ocean Models
(2012-08-23)
Realistic physical-biological ocean models pose challenges to statistical techniques due to their complexity, nonlinearity and high dimensionality. In this thesis, statistical data assimilation techniques for parameter and ...
Development As Transformation: A Case Study Of Canadian Baptist Ministries' Holistic Approach To Faith-Based Community Development In The Usulután Region Of El Salvador
(2013-12-16)
The purpose of this research is to explore the use of a faith-based holistic approach to community development. The concept of transformation development will be explored through a case study of the community development ...
The Role of Attentional Control in Working Memory: Effects of Cognitive Load, Aging, and Stroke
(2015-01-16)
Working memory is a limited capacity system that relies on attentional control mechanisms to filter out task irrelevant information for optimal performance (Broadbent, 1958). The aim of this dissertation was to investigate ...