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  • 1H NMR metabolomics of stress 
    Kiss, Douglas A.; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of NeuroscienceArts and ScienceDepartment of Neuroscience, 2016)
    Metabolomics provides a method to study the dynamics of cellular function by adopting a systems biology approach to the analysis of small molecule metabolites found in various bio-fluids and tissue locations. Chapters one ...
  • The 2007-2008 financial crisis and accrual anomaly 
    Wang, Ye; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Management (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management.Management, 2015)
    This paper investigates how the 2008 financial crisis affects the accrual anomaly documented by Sloan (1996). I find that the accrual anomaly increases during the financial crisis period and the increase in accrual anomaly ...
  • 3D biomechanical quantification of piano motor skills 
    Turner, Craig Patrick; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Kinesiology and Physical EducationArts and ScienceDepartment of Kinesiology and Physical Education, 2021)
    To date, systematic biomechanical explorations of music performance have been scarce. In many human activities, movement science methodologies have helped accelerate the learning process, prevent injuries, improve ...
  • 3D computer animation course development 
    McKenna, Shaun; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2001Education, 2001)
    Over the last ten years a new industry has grown and developed as the world's technology became faster, more powerful and affordable. This industry is 3D Computer Animation. Whether you watch movies or television, read ...
  • 4MAT : applying a learning style system to create interesting and innovative presentations 
    Craven, Sandra E; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2000Education, 2000)
    Unlike a large percentage of the population, I have always found it very comfortable and natural to be in front of an audience. Therefore, I am constantly surprised at the negative and often fearful reactions of many ...
  • 8,893 kilometres of cooperation : applying Kingdon's model to the development of Canadian border security policy since 9/11 
    Marcotte, Christina; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Political Science, c2009Arts and ScienceDepartment of Political Science, 2009)
    Canadian border security policies are largely shaped by the asymmetrical relationship that exists between Canada and the United States. American markets are the primary destination for over eighty percent of Canadian ...
  • Aboutreach : one practitioner's narrative analysis of teaching in a secondary outreach school in rural Alberta 
    Isberg, Lori Christine; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2002Education, 2002)
    This project is about teaching in an Outreach school in rural Alberta. It is a personal, narrative journey that reflects on theoretical practice and the pedagogical shifts that I made as I came to further understand my ...
  • Abstractive multi-document summarization - paraphrasing and compressing with neural networks 
    Egonmwan, Elozino Ofualagba; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Mathematics and Computer ScienceArts and ScienceDepartment of Mathematics and Computer Science, 2020)
    This thesis presents studies in neural text summarization for single and multiple documents.The focus is on using sentence paraphrasing and compression for generating fluent summaries, especially in multi-document summarization ...
  • Absurd realism in postmodern American fiction: Wallace, Pynchon, and Tomasula 
    Babalola, Titilola (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of English, c2013Arts and ScienceDepartment of English, 2013)
    In this thesis, I examine absurd realism as a literary subgenre in postmodern American fiction. I define the concept of absurd realism, focusing on the features that characterize it as a postmodern subgenre. I also look ...
  • Accountability 2.0 
    Percevault, John Edward; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 1990Education, 1990)
    No abstract.
  • Addiction, treatment, and evidence-based medicine 
    Wilcox, Sean; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of PhilosophyArts and ScienceDepartment of Philosophy, 2016)
    How addiction is conceived has important practical implications for how addicts are to be treated. This paper argues that we have a horrible concept of addiction and that has led to horrible treatment results. Examining ...
  • The adequacy of the retirement income system for retired middle-income Canadians 
    Ebhomielen, Anderson Edo; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Political ScienceArts and ScienceDepartment of Political Science, 2022)
    Lower-income retired Canadians in income quintile one are well taken care of by the government’s income support system, while upper-income Canadians (income quintile five) typically have adequate income and investments in ...
  • Adiabaticity of high strain rate compression testing using the Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Apparatus 
    Walton, Frank Stewart; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Arts and Science, 1997Arts and ScienceDepartment of Mathematics and Computer Science, 1997)
    In the development of explosively formed projectiles (EFPs), researchers are faced with the problem of testing prospective metals at high strain rates. So far it has been assumed that, relative to the cooling time, the ...
  • Administrators' workload and worklife 
    Tink, Garry C; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2004Education, 2004)
    The primary purpose of this project was to investigate the extent to which schoolbased administrators in Foothills School division spend their time attending to matters of instructional leadership, organizational leadership, ...
  • Adolescent bereavement 
    Kozlowski, Ryszard; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2002Education, 2002)
    Bereavement is a state or feeling of loss. At some point in everyone's life, tragedy occurs, triggering feelings of bereavement. The adolescent's experience with bereavement is unique from other age groups for a number ...
  • Adolescent perceptions of career concern and how these perceptions change from grades 7 through 12 
    Code, Michael; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2004.Education, 2004)
    A qualitative approach was used to research adolescents' perceptions of career concern and how these concerns change from Grades 7 through 12. Recently, there has been increased involvement of students in adolescent needs ...
  • Adolescent religious disposition in Canada : an exploratory sociological analysis 
    Penner, James Allan; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Arts and Science, 1995Arts and ScienceDepartment of Sociology, 1995)
    Taking as a given the general decline of organized religion in Canada, this thesis attempts to document the present lack of commitment towards organized religion among adolescents. Four questions are explored: (1) how ...
  • Adopt, adapt and develop : the work of the Science Implementation Committee of Chinook's Edge Regional Division #5 
    Sims, Sharon J; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 1997Education, 1997)
    No abstract.
  • Adoption and heritage in the Canadian context 
    McKay, Susan L. (Lethbridge, Alta. :|bUniversity of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education,|c2011Education, 2011)
    This project on Adoption and Heritage in the Canadian Context explores the potential meaning and impact of the loss of heritage experienced by many adopted persons in Canada, a country in which preservation of culture and ...
  • Adrenalectomy-induced neuronal degeneration : development of a novel animal model of cognitive dysfuntion and neurogenic treatment strategies 
    Spanswick, Simon C.; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Neuroscience, 2010Arts and ScienceDepartment of Neuroscience, 2010)
    Long-term adrenalectomy (ADX) results in a specific loss of dentate gyrus granule cells in the hippocampus of adult rats, occurring over a period of weeks to months. This loss of granule cells results in cognitive deficits ...