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The rationale of this study is to explore the connections between body-being, morality and transformative learning by examining particular contexts of butoh dance. By approaching the phenomenon of…

This thesis project reports on implementation of the thermoelectric effect in conjunction with 3D microfabricated silicon structures to create a novel pixel detector that is capable of directional…

Glycoside hydrolase (GH) enzymes are clinically relevant biological targets for drug development. Disfunction of the two lysosomal GHs β-glucocerebrosidase and α-galactosidase can lead to Gaucher and…

Human agency, like our other traits, is likely continuous with that of other organisms that have evolved on this planet. However, Modern Action Theory has focused almost exclusively on the agency of…

It is commonly thought that more time spent weight bearing at work increases the risk of developing plantar fasciitis, a condition causing pain on the bottom of the foot. This link is not recognized…

Challenges with emotion regulation are associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Previous research suggests a link between emotion regulation and parenting in children with ASD. The current…

The Winograd Schema Challenge is an interesting problem that can be considered as an alternative to the renowned Turing test for measuring the intelligence of artificial agents. Originally proposed…

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that seniors (persons who are 60 years old and older) are one of the fastest-growing populations in the world. Accordingly, maintaining their quality of…

Syncope, or fainting, is common and has a devastating impact on quality of life. Diagnosis and management of syncope is challenging. In pediatric populations the current diagnostic gold standard, a…

Recognizing the importance of interdisciplinarity and effective pedagogical implementation, Earth science is incorporated into three of the six modules of an Environmental Education course (EDU452)…

Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) are an emerging technology from the larger class of artificial muscle actuators, showing interesting properties such as softness and large actuation strains. A…

Many problems in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics involve classification, such as the classification of cell samples into malignant (cancer) or benign (normal). For such tasks, we propose…

The ultrafast optical response of noble metals and insulating cuprates have been studied and characterized to better understand the lifecycle of photoexcitations in these two drastically different…

This dissertation is an autobiographical and educational rendering of Bruce Springsteen’s influence on my life. Unbeknownst to him, Bruce Springsteen became my first proper ‘professor.’ Nowhere near…

The current study investigates body disposal patterns in sexual homicide cases, and examines whether offender’s behaviour differ between solved and unsolved cases. To address these two research…

Bringing together the theories of cultural studies and critical pedagogy, as well as the multisensory approach to cultural production, this dissertation explores a community festival, namely, the…

This thesis examines Stocksy United, a stock photography platform co-operative, as a case study of worker resistance and self-organization in the cultural industries. Drawing on interviews with 12…

This thesis presents an autobiographical account of an exceptional learner\'s journey as a member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community—a learner who, despite challenges, acquired four…

The majority of research on terrorism is focused on the United States, with very few studies examining terrorism in the Canadian context. Additionally, no studies have examined structural-level…

Lake sediment from 18 lakes across western Canada was studied in regards to carbon accumulation rate over the last 150 years. Carbon (C) accumulation rate was found to be 3.8 times greater on average…