Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Title
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Fine-scale distribution, habitat use, and movements of sperm whales
(2013-09-04)Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) are nomadic species typically studied across broad (>100km) spatial scales. In this study, I model fine-scale (or submesocale) habitat preferences, determine how organization into ... -
FINGER TRACKING FOR HUMAN COMPUTER INTERFACE USING MULTIPLE SENSOR DATA FUSION
(2023-04-11)As human-computer interface advances from two to three dimensions, new input devices are required to allow low-cost learning and increased human involvement in virtual reality contexts. In this study, we offer a small, ... -
FINITE ELEMENT AND RELIABILITY STUDY OF IN-PLANE BEHAVIOUR OF CONCRETE MASONRY INFILLED RC FRAMES
(2020-08-24)This research provides a finite element and reliability study of the in-plane behaviour of masonry infilled reinforced concrete frames. In the first phase of the research, a reliability analysis was conducted to advance ... -
Finite Element Simulation of the Compaction and Springback of an Aluminum Powder Metallurgy Alloy
(2012-04-09)A new finite element model was developed to predict the density distribution in an Alumix 321 powder metallurgy compact. The model can predict the density distribution results of single-action compaction from 100 to 500 ... -
Finite Element Study of Unstiffened Extended Single Plate Shear Connections
(2014-04-30)Steel shear tabs are commonly used in beam-to-girder and beam-to-column connections where a vertical plate is welded to the column or girder web, and bolt connected to the web of the in-framing beam. The extended shear tab ... -
"Fire of Unknown Origin": Patti Smith, Androgyny, and the New York Underground
(2018-04-06)Patti Smith’s androgynous gender performance is often cited as one of her defining performance characteristics. This thesis aims to determine whether Smith’s androgyny might be conceptualized as a subversive tactic to ... -
Firm Digitalization and Corporate Performance: The Moderating Effects of Organizational Capital
(2023-12-07)This thesis examines the interplay between digital transformation and corporate performance with a special emphasis on the moderating effect of organizational capital. Utilizing textual analysis of 10-K reports, a Digital ... -
FIRM-LEVEL PRESIDENTIAL PREMIUM
(2021-12-17)This thesis investigates the relationship between the presidential administrations in the United States (U.S.) and equity performance at the firm level, using a large sample of about 8,700 U.S. firms for periods covering ... -
First Time Mothers' Experiences of Prenatal Education and Support
(2018-04-10)Traditionally, mothers in Nova Scotia have sought out prenatal education through in- person formats. Recently, however, more online resources have become available, for example, in 2014, a free prenatal education website ... -
A First Voice Perspective of Homelessness and End-of-life Care: A Vicious Cycle of Deteriorating Circumstances
(2020-12-15)Despite an increased risk of progressive illness(es) and mortality, there are limited resources available to serve the multifaceted end-of-life care (EOLC) needs for those experiencing homelessness. This population faces ... -
A first-principles investigation of the transition between two- and three-dimensional thermal transport in graphene and graphite
(2019-12-16)Two-dimensional materials have become a popular research area over the past two decades because of their unique physical properties. The low dimensionality of these materials leads to interesting, and useful, transport ... -
First-Principles Strain Analysis of Atomically-Thin Electrene Materials
(2023-12-13)Electrides are ionically bonded materials that have delocalized electrons serving as anions. When electrides have a layered crystal form, the electrons are confined within the 2D gaps between the atomic layers and operate ... -
Fiscal Decolonization-Indigenous Fiscal Autonomy and Tax Jurisdiction
(2021-08-23)This thesis focuses on the relationship between Indigenous fiscal autonomy and self-determination. Indigenous nations’ ability to achieve self-determination is dependent upon their ability to autonomously finance ... -
FISCAL, SOCIAL, AND SILVICULTURAL STATE FORESTRY IN SEVENTEENTH-CENTURY ENGLAND, c. 1600-1700
(2020-08-12)In early modern England, wood supplies were fundamental to the existence of the state which relied on woodland both to generate revenue and to build naval capacity. This study examines how state forestry began to be practiced ... -
FISETIN, A FLAVONOID, INDUCES CELL CYCLE ARREST AND APOPTOSIS IN HUMAN BREAST CANCER CELLS
(2013-05-01)Significant morbidity and mortality continues to be associated with breast cancer and its treatments. Fisetin, a phytochemical that is present in many fruits and vegetables, has demonstrated anticancer activity. My research ... -
Fish and Fuel: Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with Icelandic cod, Alaskan pollock, and Alaskan pink salmon fillets delivered to the United Kingdom.
(2010-09-07)Seafood is a global commodity of growing importance. The present study examined contributions to global warming from three significant seafood product chains. Each of these systems were relatively fuel efficient compared ... -
Fish Tales: Loss of STAG2 Promotes Migration of Ewing Sarcoma
(2019-11-28)Ewing sarcoma (EwS) is a bone and soft tissue cancer affecting children and adolescents. The most unfavorable prognostic factor of EwS is the presence of metastasis, however this process is still poorly understood. Therefore, ... -
The Fish We Feed Fish: An Evaluation Of Primary Production Requirements And Greenhouse Gas Emissions Of Reduction Fisheries In The Age Of Sustainable Boundaries
(2015)Human society has placed substantial demands on the limited natural environment through increasing resource use and waste production. One of the greatest demands is the increasing appetite for animal-based food products. ... -
Fit over Function: Explaining the Differences in US Strategic Approaches Towards China and Russia in the Post-Cold War Era
(2023-09-19)Fostering cooperative relations with Russia and China were major goals of the US in the post-Cold War era, but these relationships proceeded down very different trajectories. Russia was largely excluded from the predominant ...