Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Title
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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 LEGAL AND POLICY CHALLENGES OF INDIGENOUS PROTECTED AND CONSERVED AREAS (IPCAs) IMPLEMENTATION IN CANADA
(2024-08-23)In response to a call for a global paradigm shift in conservation and to meet its national and international biodiversity goals, the Indigenous Circle of Experts (ICE), authorized by the Government of Canada, articulated ... -
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 ... -
Exploring Mi'kmaq Women's Experiences with Pap Smear Screening in Nova Scotia
(2013-09-03)Mi’kmaq women in Nova Scotia are reported to have lower rates of Papanicolaou (Pap) smear screening and have higher rates of cervical cancer compared to non-Aboriginal women. Much of the cervical cancer literature reflects ... -
Exploring NAT detection and host identification
(2018-08-23)This thesis explores NAT detection and host identification. The NAT detection approach is processed by supervised machine learning algorithms on HTTP attributes. Three classifiers are employed on training datasets labelled ... -
Exploring Novel Aspects of Cannabis Use Patterns and Their Associations with Anxiety and Cannabis Outcomes in Trauma-Exposed Cannabis Users
(2024-08-28)Many Canadian adults who have experienced trauma are also using cannabis. While these individuals may be self-medicating with cannabis to reduce their post-traumatic stress (PTS) symptoms acutely, they may be putting ... -
Exploring Nurses' Perceptions on the use of Kangaroo Mother Care to Reduce Pain During Heel Lance Procedures
(2011-03-14)Infants in the NICU undergo many painful procedures and literature supports KMC as an effective intervention to diminish pain however, it is not used routinely in NICUs. The purpose of this qualitative study is to provide ... -
EXPLORING PAIN AND CLINICAL COMMUNICATION
(2020-04-06)The overarching aim of this dissertation is to explore and better understand how clinical contextual factors and patient education (e.g., delivery of pain-related explanations and diagnoses) shape meaning and the experience ... -
Exploring Phishing Detection Using Search Engine Optimization and Uniform Resource Locator based Information
(2021-04-29)Phishing attacks are the work of social engineering. They are used to trick users to obtain their sensitive/private information using malicious links, websites, and electronic messages. In this thesis, phishing attack ...