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The modeling and design of a piezoelectric flexible beam that can be used as an energy scavenger for rotary motion applications is investigated in this thesis. The energy harvester consists of a…

The surficial geology and glacial history of Bluegoose Prairie (NTS 36H/1-8) are described, and the first surficial geology map of the area is presented. Four phases of ice flow occurred in…

This thesis examines relations between rock avalanches and the glaciers on which they are deposited. I have attempted to understand a geophysical phenomenon from two viewpoints: sedimentology and…

In August, 2009 a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) pilot project commenced at the Scott Road Skytrain Station Park and Ride in Surrey, BC. The pilot project was implemented by the City of Surrey and…

We present a novel anisotropic diffusion model targeted for 3D scalar field data. Our model preserves material boundaries as well as fine tubular structures while noise is smoothed out. One of the…

The Fraser River, British Columbia is a large alluvial channel that features an abrupt gravel-sand transition that occurs due to a dramatic slope change and the ocean base-level control. There have…

This thesis experimentally investigated the development of defects in commercial cameras ranging from high-end DSLRs, moderate point-and-shoot, to cellphone cameras. All tested cameras operating in…

Siderophores (iron chelators) have been identified as virulence factors in the opportunistic fungal pathogen, Aspergillus fumigatus (Afu). The 14-pass transmembrane protein MirB is postulated to…

This thesis investigates the design, construction and testing of a compact potentiostat for an aptamer-based biosensor, suitable for point-of-care testing (POCT) applications. A potentiostat applies…

Adult pornography has gained increased prominence in the public domain. Pornographic iconography has extended into the mainstream as new technologies have contributed to its growing distribution and…

The Barrier is a steep, 250 m-high escarpment of dacite in Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia. The lava flow comprises four lobes, two of which (Lobes 3 and 4) came into contact with the…

Limited acculturation of older ethnic immigrants in Canada may adversely impact their psychological well-being. When older adults are equipped with effective means of communication and are…

Multiple description coding is a source coding based solution for packet loss problem in communication networks. In this thesis we first present a two-stage algorithm for two-channel multiple…

Since the 1980s, there has been strong economic growth in Pacific Asia, an increase in trade between the region and Canada, and corresponding shifts in British Columbia’s economic base and…

This dissertation discusses lawyer victimization across Canadian provinces and territories, a research project that employed both quantitative and qualitative methods, utilizing an exploratory survey…

This thesis investigates the design, fabrication, and testing of an easy-to-use, disposable and portable microfluidic system for DNA amplification detection; this is suitable for point-of-care…

Demonstrating the remarkable popularity of digital photography in recent years, Vancouver has witnessed masses of Olympic revellers and throngs of Stanley Cup rioters actively employing camera phones…

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are proluteotropic hormones that signal via a common receptor (LH/CG receptor), which is expressed throughout the brain. hCG has also…

Genomes can be modeled by sets of adjacencies between genomic markers. There are different ways of measuring the dissimilarities between pairs of genomes, in term of genomic rearrangements. The most…

End-of-life care requires attention to mental health, religious practices and beliefs, and health care systems and supports to help individuals cope with the process of aging, coming to terms with…