Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Title
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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, ... -
EXPLORING HELP-SEEKING BY “PROBLEM GAMBLERS”, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN COMMUNITIES
(2012-08-31)There are significant gaps in research on gambling and problem gambling among people of African descent in Canada. In this qualitative research the author sought to explore the experiences and perceptions of African Nova ... -
EXPLORING HOW CURRENT FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL, AND FIRST NATIONS GOVERNMENT POLICIES SUPPORT AND PROMOTE HEALTHY AGING AMONG OLDER MI’KMAQ IN ATLANTIC CANADA
(2019-08-29)Older Indigenous peoples in Canada, including Mi’kmaq in the Atlantic region, face significant health disparities that occur earlier and more often than for non-Indigenous Canadians. These health disparities mask the unique ... -
Exploring how library users navigate indoor spaces with indistinct landmarks
(2013-08-20)Libraries are filled with indistinct landmarks, such as rows of identical bookshelves, which make it difficult for patrons to navigate and locate books. Call numbers are the primary resource that can be utilized while ... -
Exploring Inclusion Policies in Canadian Municipal Recreation Contexts
(2021-04-28)There is need for more scientific understanding of how inclusion should be defined and implemented within community recreation settings. Therefore, the research question was how do current inclusion policies intend to ... -
Exploring Infrared-Bright Sources Detected by the South Pole Telescope - Lensing Galaxies and the Most Massive Structures in the Universe
(2020-04-14)The work in this thesis presents advances in the field of astrophysics - exploring the exciting (and unexpected) secondary science from millimetre-wave cosmology experiments as well as the development of a novel cold-readout ... -
EXPLORING INTERACTIONS AMONG LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE DELIVERY OF URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT ACROSS CANADA
(2023-08-29)Forests, trees, and the associated vegetation in cities and towns provide a myriad of benefits and services to growing populations of urban dwellers. The procurement and distribution of urban forest benefits is dependent ... -
Exploring intersex wellness: A social work approach
(2014-06-03)This thesis explores some of the themes and issues that social workers may wish to consider when investigating and addressing matters pertaining to wellness in individuals with sex-variances. Foundational literature includes ... -
Exploring Jadomycin Biosynthesis in Streptomyces venezuelae
(2015-04-29)The soil bacterium Streptomyces venezuelae ISP5230 has been studied extensively for its ability to produce the jadomycin family of natural products. This family of angucyclines is distinguished by a characteristic ... -
EXPLORING KEY DETERMINANTS OF HIV/HCV PREVENTION AND RISK: VOICES OF ABORIGINAL YOUTH OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
(2013-09-04)This youth-oriented, community-based research was conducted to identify key determinants of HIV/HCV prevention and risk among Aboriginal youth living in both urban and rural Prince Edward Island (PEI). This research was ... -
EXPLORING LARVAL SETTLEMENT OF THE EASTERN OYSTER (CRASSOSTREA VIRGINICA) IN ATLANTIC CANADA
(2024-04-25)An ongoing issue for the Nova Scotia oyster aquaculture industry is the lack of reliable seed sources, which primarily relies on collecting wild seed. This thesis focuses on understanding and predicting the timing of ... -
Exploring Ligand-Enabled Nickel-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of Sulfur-Based Nucleophiles
(2022-12-12)The catalytic synthesis of C(sp2)-N linkages is of utmost significance in modern synthetic chemistry, predominantly due to their prevalence in active pharmaceutical ingredients and natural products. Pd-catalyzed cross-couplings ...