Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Title
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A New Measure of Mnemonic Discrimination Applicable to Recognition Memory Tests with Continuous Variation in Novel Stimulus Interference
(2024-08-12)Background: Mnemonic discrimination (MD) involves distinguishing new stimuli from memories of highly similar “lure” items or events, and is a putative indirect probe of dentate gyrus functioning. MD is impaired in the ... -
A NEW METHOD FOR MULTI-CLASS CLASSIFICATION WITH MULTIPLE DATA SOURCES, WITH APPLICATION TO ABDOMINAL PAIN DIAGNOSIS
(2022-07-21)In this thesis, we deal with two extremely challenging issues that arise in a medical diagnosis problem. Namely multi-class classification and integration of data from multiple sources. Both are issues that arise in a wide ... -
New methods for time-domain modelling of RF/microwave passive structures and active devices.
(Dalhousie University, 2007) -
A New Nature: Architecture as a Mitigator Between Society and Nature
(2018-07-31)Urban society perceives that in order to be exposed to the wild nature a considerable distance must be travelled, yet there is a desire for this exposure: a call of the wild. With few formal outlets for society to be ... -
New nitrogen-phosphorus chemistry dependent on the 2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenyl substituent.
(Dalhousie University, 1995) -
New Nurses in Charge Nurse Roles: A Narrative Inquiry
(2024-04-24)The charge nurse role is a leadership position that is found on most acute care units. Due to high turnover of staff in this care setting, and recent shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic, new nurses are assuming the ... -
New Perspectives: A Contemporary Addition to the Vancouver Art Gallery
(2011-08-03)This thesis addresses the need for the Vancouver Art Gallery to expand to accommodate its large and ever-expanding art collection. Situated in the current debate of whether to expand on site or move to a new site altogether, ... -
NEW PLA(Y)CES OF LEARNING AND EXCHANGE: A PROTOTYPE TOWARDS EDUCATIONAL SPACES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS IN A MODERN CONTEXT
(2016-04-08)Presently, there are lack of programs, services and indoor places in central Halifax for children (aged 0 – 6) and the caregivers who stay home with them. This thesis proposes the design of two casual “soft play based” ... -
A NEW PLATFORM FOR SEXUALIZED VIOLENCE: A FEMINIST ANALYSIS OF WOMEN’S DATING APP EXPERIENCES
(2023-12-04)The high rate of sexualized violence against women poses an urgent social issue and significant human rights problem. While not new for women, the proliferation of modern technology, particularly the surge in online ... -
New production in the tropical Pacific region.
(Dalhousie University, 1994) -
New Profiles of Occupancy Driven Appliance, Lighting, Plug Loads and Hot Water Use for Residential Sector Energy Demand Modeling
(2016-12-14)Energy modeling is used by researchers to estimate aggregate energy consumption and time-step load (power) of buildings. However, researchers often rely on a limited number of occupant load profiles that are repeated for ... -
A New Spiritual Space Using Psychogeographic Methods
(2019-08-09)A shrinking number of people are attending religious services in comparison to the growing proportion of people who claim a spiritual aspect to their lives. The divergence of spirituality and religion has left a gap in the ... -
A new test method for measuring the longitudinal and shear moduli of fiber-reinforced composites.
(Dalhousie University, 1998) -
A NEW TEST TO BUILD CONFIDENCE REGIONS USING BALANCED MINIMUM EVOLUTION
(2013-08-30)In phylogenetic analysis, an important issue is to construct the confidence region for gene trees from DNA sequences. Usually estimation of the trees is the initial step. Maximum likelihood methods are widely applied but ... -
A New Theory of Alzheimer's Disease
(2014-04-01)Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a chronic progressive neurological condition, clinically characterized by memory deficits, cognitive and physical impairment, and personality changes. Traditionally, AD was considered a type ... -
A new theory of noncognitivism.
(Dalhousie University, 1995) -
New to me or new to you? Determining objects of interest on the basis of novelty in the second year of life.
(Dalhousie University, 2006) -
A New Toolkit For Measuring Spasticity: A Pilot Study Investigating The Validity And Reliability Of The Biotone System For Patients Post-Stroke
(2016-01-19)Purpose: This pilot study assessed the concurrent and construct validity and test-retest reliability of the BioTone system as a tool to quantify spasticity in patients following stroke. Methods: 15 adults post-stroke (65±11 ... -
New uses of old dramas: The importance of Jacobean drama to plays by four contemporary British playwrights.
(Dalhousie University, 1994) -
A New Water Infrastructure Paradigm for the Arid City of Kerman, Iran
(2015)This thesis investigates ancient methods of water storage, delivery, access and treatment that have formed the basis of traditional Persian settlements and culture. These methods are contrasted with modern techniques and ...