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This thesis investigated the dimension reduction of functional data (curve and imaging data) and statistical testing for ordinary differential equation (ODE) models. In the first part, we proposed a…

'Words Go Past There': Reading and Pedagogy of Mediatized Spoken Word Poetry by Cole Mash begins with the notion that Spoken Word poetry, as a recognizable genre of contemporary writing,…

This research examines the influence of the commute conditions on the campus involvement of undergraduate students at SFU. The intent of the research is to determine how student involvement can be…

Chronic Pain is complex in most cases as it has no cause, no cure, and no biomarkers; thus, a biopsychosocial approach is suitable for researching pain. Healthcare researchers have established…

Integrating cognitive science theories and practical applications, this thesis examines the role of visual aids in organizational decision-making, using sweet potato packing operations as a…

Remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) fitted with gamma-ray spectrometer and magnetometer payloads were used to detect dispersal in subglacial tills down-ice of porphyry occurrences in the Guichon…

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the increased demand for zero trust protection and the intricate management of digital assets give rise to the urgent need for robust cyber risk…

Ce projet interprétatif explore le rôle des organismes communautaires dans la structuration des discussions en ligne au sein de la communauté franco-colombienne. La communauté fait face à des…

Asymmetric cell division is the process wherein a mother cell divides to generate daughter cells with distinct fates, and dysregulation is linked to cancer. C. elegans is an excellent model for…

The purpose of this study is to explore the wisdom of improvisation and offer possibilities and perspectives for embedding improvisation in classical piano education. As a performative inquirer, I…

We consider 2-isogenies on Jacobians of curves of genus 3. Unlike the situation in lower genera, over a non–algebraically closed base field, the codomain of such an isogeny is generally not a…

The transversal profile of the rail has a significant influence in railway transportation. Both freight and passenger systems regularly maintain these profiles to a precise shape designed to promote…

Mesozoic sedimentary strata exposed throughout Northern Vancouver Island (NVI), British Columbia, Canada records periods of deposition from the Triassic to the Paleogene. Sections of these strata…

This project aimed to address concerns raised over the past decade about the use (copying) of Canadian literary works in post-secondaries by Canadian creators, publishers and copyright collectives.…

The research investigates the case of new online livestreaming platform Kick, owned by recent rapidly growing crypto-gambling company Stake. The project demonstrates how livestreaming platforms are…

Secret Feminist Agenda was a weekly podcast about the insidious, nefarious, insurgent, and mundane ways we enact our feminism in our daily lives. The podcast was hosted by academic and podcaster…

Background: At any given time, about 5.2% of children aged four to 18 likely meet criteria for an anxiety disorder. Considering anxiety disorders typically emerge early in the lifespan and some…

In this thesis we decompose the Jacobians of certain smooth curves into smaller abelian varieties up to isogeny. The curves lie in the linear systems of (1,d)-polarizations of simple abelian surfaces…

This dissertation examines the representation of Calvinism in nineteenth-century British and American fiction, specifically novels by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Charlotte Brontë, George MacDonald, and…