Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Title
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Oppression and the Struggle for Hope
(2017-08-23)This dissertation aims to understand how hope is formed and lost in human lives; particularly, by revealing the ways in which patterns of privilege and oppression can affect the hopes we come to form, and those that are ... -
Oppression: A conceptual analysis.
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Oppression: Exploring Conceptual Potential in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
(2020-04-29)Oppression-related concepts can deepen understandings about the ways in which occupational potential (Wicks, 2001) can become narrowed. Using these concepts incorporates philosophy and theory developed by Bourdieu, Collins, ... -
OPTIC NERVE INTERGRITY FOLLOWING RETINAL INACTIVATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF POST-CRITICAL PERIOD AMBLYOPIA
(2020-07-16)In animal models, monocular deprivation (MD) by lid closure mimics the effects of unilateral amblyopia in humans. In cats, inactivation of the fellow (non-deprived) eye, with intraocular administration of tetrodotoxin has ... -
Optical coherence gratings and lattices and their propagation properties
(2015-04-23)Partially coherent sources have been widely used in speckle-free imaging, distortion-less information transfer and optical communications in free space. In this thesis, we introduce a novel class of partially coherent ... -
OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY FOR CLINICAL OTOLOGY
(2021-05-05)The potential utility of OCT for diagnostics in otology has been acknowledged for nearly two decades, but studies have focused largely on application to understanding basic physiology where animals and cadavers can be used, ... -
Optical Control of Exciton Qubits in Semiconductor Quantum Dots Using Pulse Shaping Techniques
(2015)Semiconductor quantum dots have been featured in a number of proposals for quantum computing because of the advantages afforded by confinement on the nanoscale, such as well separated, discrete energy levels and ease of ... -
Optical Rogue Waves and Nonlinear Effects in Hollow-Core Photonic Crystal Fibers
(2018-05-01)In this dissertation, we theoretically study nonlinear optical effects inside hollow core photonic crystal fibers (HCPCFs). In particular, we explore the formation of optical rogue waves near resonance in stimulated Raman ... -
Optical Surface Plasmons in Semiconductors
(2012-09-04)A theoretical treatment is presented of a plasmonic interaction at an interface between a semiconductor and a dielectric, as opposed to the more traditional configuration whereby a metal/dielectric interface is investigated. ... -
OPTIMAL ANNEALING PATHS FOR ADIABATIC QUANTUM COMPUTATION
(2011-12-16)Shor’s algorithm shows that circuit-model quantum computers can factorize integers in polynomial time – exponentially more efficiently than classical computers. There is currently no analogous algorithm for Adiabatic Quantum ... -
Optimal control of piecewise deterministic Markov processes.
(Dalhousie University, 1990) -
OPTIMAL DISTRIBUTED GENERATION SIZING AND PLACEMENT VIA SINGLE- AND MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION APPROACHES
(2013-07-24)Numerous advantages attained by integrating Distributed Generation (DG) in distribution systems. These advantages include decreasing power losses and improving voltage profiles. Such benefits can be achieved and enhanced ... -
Optimal dynamic monitoring network design for reliable tracking of contaminant plumes in an aquifer system.
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OPTIMAL ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS VIA MODERN META-HEURISTIC OPTIMIZATION ALGORITHMS
(2012-01-25)Due to world-wide escalating fuel costs, increasing demand for electricity, and growing concern for the environment, power utilities strive for optimal economic operation of their electric networks. Striking a balance ... -
OPTIMAL FILTER PLACEMENT AND SIZING USING ANT COLONY OPTIMIZATION IN ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
(2014-05-15)This thesis presents an application of the Ant Colony algorithm for optimizing filter placement and sizing on a radial distribution system to reduce power losses and keep the effective harmonic voltage values and the total ... -
Optimal Pricing and Production Strategies in Closed-Loop Supply Chains with Convex Recovery Costs, Variable Returns Quality and Remanufacturing Losses
(2017-04-06)The management of remanufactured products has become an important issue for manufacturers because of the associated economic benefits and the sustainability legislation adopted by governments. Pricing strategy is a key ... -
OPTIMAL PRODUCTION, PRICING AND AFTER-SALES SERVICE DECISIONS FOR NEW AND REMANUFACTURED PRODUCTS
(2021-03-29)In 2015, the United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with at its core 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to preserve the planet and its resources for future generations. ... -
Optimal Transport Scenario for Access to EVT with Consideration of Patient Outcomes and Cost
(2021-04-21)There are two treatments for ischemic stroke: medical treatment (tPA) and endovascular therapy (EVT). EVT can only be used to treat ischemic strokes caused by a large vessel occlusion (LVO). EVT is only offered at hospitals ... -
Optimization Framework for Natural Gas Storage Assets Subject to Price Uncertainty
(2020-08-28)Natural gas offers a clean and efficient fuel-burning method of power generation and heating. North America, specifically, features a sprawling network of natural gas pipelines and storage facilities that bring natural gas ... -
Optimization Modeling and Analysis of Truck Allocation System in Surface Mining Operations
(2017-08-24)In the surface mining industry, trucks and shovels are the essential components in the whole operation system. Optimal allocation of trucks/shovels resources is critically necessary in the surface mining operations not ...