The Vault: Electronic Theses and Dissertations
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This collection is the result of a joint project between the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Libraries and Cultural Resources which provides Graduate students with the opportunity to archive their thesis with University Archives in our digital repository.
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The electronic theses and dissertations on this site are for the personal use of students, scholars and the public. Any commercial use, publication or lending of them in libraries is strictly prohibited.
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Calgary’s East Asian Amateur Film Heritage
(Arts, University of Calgary, 2020-01-20)This study explores the localized histories and identities of Asian Calgarians by examining their home movies, asking broadly: how are the visual histories of Calgary and its Asian immigrant population reflected in home ... -
Laboratory Investigation of High Pressure Air Injection (HPAI) in a Dolomite Reservoir Core
(Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, 2020-01-17)In this thesis an Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) process is presented, using thermal recovery by High Pressure Air Injection (HPAI) on a Mexican light oil reservoir. The main difference between HPAI and In Situ Combustion ... -
Biostimulation for Enhanced Bioremediation of Crude Oil and Diesel Fuel by Marine Sediment Communities of Canada’s Subarctic: A Microcosm-Simulated Oil Spill Study
(Science, University of Calgary, 2020-01-23)Increases in shipping traffic, future mining, and oil and gas developments represent significant oil spill risks in Canada’s subarctic marine environment. The impact of oil on marine ecosystems and the traditional activities ... -
Modelling Natural Phenomenon with Reaction-Diffusion
(Science, University of Calgary, 2020-01-22)Procedural methods provide an algorithmic way to produce textures for use in computer graphics. One such method, reaction-diffusion, is a powerful mathematical approach that describes natural pattern formation in terms of ... -
Unraveling How Social Workers Recover from Workplace Bullying Through Rediscovering Self
(Social Work, University of Calgary, 2020-01-21)Social workers are increasingly sharing stories about witnessing and experiencing the injustice of workplace bullying across varied practice environments. Inherent in many stories are themes of discrimination, trauma, ... -
Through Our Eyes: A Focused Visual Ethnography Exploring the Lives of Adolescents Living on a Canadian Military Base as They Experience Reintegration in the Context of Post-Afghanistan Deployment
(Social Work, University of Calgary, 2020-01-22)Military families are embedded within the context of military systems, leaving a pervasive influence on several domains of family life. Military family researchers have emphasized the importance of a continued effort to ... -
Translamellar Cross-Bridge Structures of the Intervertebral Disc
(Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, 2020-01-21)The annulus fibrosus of the intervertebral disc is comprised of layers of circumferential lamellae. Previous studies have also identified radial structures dubbed translamellar cross-bridges, but the full extent, concentration, ... -
Investigation of the Redox Performances of Manganite-based Perovskites for Isothermal CO2 Conversion Applications
(Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, 2020-01-21)The growing energy demand and heavy dependence on fossil fuels only aggravates the situation caused by global warming and climate change. Converting key Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) such as CO2 into valuable fuels and chemicals ... -
Evaluation of the Effect of Hospital and Physician Factors on Likelihood of Revision After Mid-Urethral Sling Placement
(Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 2020-01)Objective: To estimate rates of revision surgery after insertion of mesh midurethral slings (MUS) and explore if healthcare attributes such as physician specialty, annual operative volume, or hospital type are risk factors ... -
Children's Use of Social Media and their Elementary Principals’ Perceptions and Leadership Practices Pertaining to This Usage: A Case Study in One School District in British Columbia
(Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, 2020-01-17)Children are using social media in and out of school. School principals are struggling to deal with problems (e.g., cyberbullying, sexting, privacy issues, depression) associated with young people using social media. ...
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