Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses: Recent submissions
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Investigation of Particle Size Increase of Micronized Copper Azole Preservative and the Effectiveness of Mixing Systems for Storage Tanks
(2024-04-15)Sedimentation in the holding tanks of the wood preservative micronized copper azole (MCA) is a key concern to the wood preservation industry. MCA is in suspension unlike other traditional preservative treating solutions. ... -
Secure, Full-duplex multi-domain communication network for Marine Robots
(2024-04-14)The underwater channel is a difficult communications medium as its link quality depends on the highly variable seabed and water column characteristics that vary on hourly, weekly, monthly and seasonal scales. One of the ... -
UTILIZING BIOLOGGERS TO INFER BEHAVIOUR AND PHYSIOLOGY OF COMMERCIAL ATLANTIC SALMON (SALMO SALAR)
(2024-04-15)There is a growing global market for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Stakeholders have a vested interest in the future of commercial operations considering the ongoing and future impacts of ocean warming as it relates to ... -
Examining the Mediators of Mental Health Improvement in Men with Localized Prostate Cancer: Self-Efficacy, Illness Perception, and Heart Rhythm Coherence in PC-PEP vs. Standard Care
(2024-04-14)Understanding how interventions reduce psychological distress in patients with prostate cancer (PC) is crucial for enhancing patient care. In a randomized controlled trial, 128 PC patients were assigned to either the 6-month ... -
Investigating Bibliometrics tools for article screening in a Cochrane systematic review
(2024-04-14)This research applies bibliometric methods to a case study Cochrane review, to describe attributes of the groups of articles that were eligible for inclusion, included, and excluded for research integrity concerns. The ... -
Exploring the lived experiences of occupational balance among mature graduate students: An interpretative phenomenological analaysis
(2024-04-12)Introduction: Occupational balance (OB) is a multidimensional concept that describes balancing occupations in terms of obligatory and chosen activities that can impact wellbeing. Purpose: This study aimed to better understand ... -
A ROBUST STEGO-CRYPTOGRAPHIC ANTI-PHISHING FRAMEWORK
(2024-04-15)Phishing attacks manipulate victims through impersonation, often mimicking brand logos and digital identities. Primitive anti-phishing solutions lack accuracy and protection, while modern solutions suffer from biased ... -
ADVANCES IN PROTEOMIC WORKFLOW FROM CELL LYSIS TO PROTEIN PURIFICATION FOR HIGH-THROUGHPUT MASS SPECTROMETRY ANALYSIS
(2024-04-14)Proteomics aims to characterize the complete set of proteins in a cell, tissue, or organism at a specific state or time, playing a significant role in various fields, notably molecular medicine for biomarker discovery and ... -
Applications of Deep Convolutional Neural Networks to Passive Acoustic Monitoring of Baleen Whales
(2024-04-14)Research into automated detection and classification systems (DCS) of marine mammal vocalizations in acoustic recordings is expanding internationally due to the necessity to analyze large collections of data for conservation ... -
Sustainable extraction of carotenoids and polyphenols from carrots (Daucus carota L.) using pH-responsive Switchable Deep Eutectic Solvents
(2024-04-12)This study investigated the extraction of carotenoids and polyphenols from Daucus carota. L using pH-responsive phase-Switchable Deep Eutectic Solvents (SDESs). After screening several SDESs, DL-menthol: Octanoic acid (1:1 ... -
In Defense of Sass: On Approaching Schizophrenia Through the Lens of Wittgensteinian Solipsism
(2024-04-12)In this work, I defend Louis Sass’s use of Wittgensteinian treatments of solipsism as the basis for an interpretive framework for schizophrenia. I first offer further evidence in support of Sass’s project from the writings ... -
Speech-Language Pathologists’ Practices during Assessments with Linguistically Diverse Children
(2024-04-14)This study investigates the assessment practices used by Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) when working with linguistically diverse children in Canada. An online survey was used to collect data on the current approaches ... -
A Hybrid Machine Learning Intrusion Detection System Framework with Integrated Server and Client Models for Wireless Sensor Networks
(2024-04-15)Federated Learning (FL) has emerged as a novel distributed Machine Learning (ML) approach to tackle the challenges associated with data privacy and overload in ML-based intrusion detection systems (IDSs). Drawing inspiration ... -
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 ... -
THOMAS RADDALL AND THE MAKING OF A PUBLIC HISTORIAN IN NOVA SCOTIA, 1945 - 1958
(2024-04-14)Nova Scotia's history and heritage sector transformed in the mid-twentieth century. This thesis argues that Thomas Head Raddall played a vital role in these transformative processes and was a valued member of the historical ... -
Living with the Volcano: Balancing Culture and Ecological Sensitivity with Tourism on São Miguel Island
(2024-04-14)The weaving of human presence between locals and tourists leaves imprints on the landscape, creating traces that impact the delicate ecological balance. Islands, such as São Miguel, embody fragile environments as their ... -
Amidst the Olive Trees: A Dalmatian Grove for Mental Rehabilitation
(2024-04-14)Suicides are one of the leading causes of death from injuries in Croatia. The groups most at risk are those struggling with mental illnesses and those over 60 — due to loneliness and loss of familial and inter-personal ... -
Response of Mexican mint (Plectranthus amboinicus) plant to various watering regimes
(2024-04-12)Plants are sessile, and their ability to reprogram their metabolism to adapt to fluctuations in soil water level is crucial but not clearly understood. A study was performed to determine alterations in morpho-physiological, ... -
Architectural Resilience In Coastal Communities: Biomimicry As A Design Tool
(2024-04-11)The coastline is a dynamic landscape feature that divides the land and sea, shaped by natural systems over billions of years. Critical climatic factors, including increased tidal action, coastal erosion, and inundation ... -
Beyond the Fields: A Media Content Analysis of the GMO Debate in Kenya and its Impacts on Women Farmers
(2024-04-11)Kenya is grappling with intense periods of drought, compromising agricultural outcomes and food security. Genetic modification (GM) is heralded as a potential solution to tackle low agricultural production by infusing crops ...