Graduate Theses and Dissertations
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This collections holds all University of Saskatchewan graduate level electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) published since 2005. More than 700 print theses published before 2005 have been digitized and added to the collection as well.
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An Enduring Story of an Iconic Animal: Archaeology and Bison as Support for Wanuskewin as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
(2023-06-05)Bison are a key to every aspect of Wanuskewin Heritage Park. This thesis undertakes a detailed faunal analysis of the remains from Wolf Willow, a multicomponent archaeological site in the Opimihaw Creek Valley. The results ... -
A Critical Discourse Analysis of Family Presence Restrictions in Long-Term Special Care Homes in Saskatchewan During the 2020/21 COVID-19 Pandemic
(2023-06-05)Purpose: This study explored the language of the pandemic family presence restrictions in Saskatchewan long-term care by examining the health orders, policies, and policy implementation discourses that shaped the restrictions. ... -
Measuring and Characterizing (mis)compliance of the Android permission system
(2023-06-02)Within the Android mobile operating system, Android permissions act as a system of safeguards designed to restrict access to potentially sensitive data and privileged components. Multiple research studies indicate flaws ... -
The In Vitro Pharmacology of Cannabidivarin (CBDV)
(2023-06-02)Cannabis and the family of cannabinoids were first popularized due to the psychoactive profile elicited by a major cannabinoid, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). In recent decades, the rejuvenation and rapid increase in ... -
Patron Client Relationships and Co-operative Development in Rural China
(2023-06-01)Agricultural co-operatives in China have developed rapidly since the Farmers’ Specialized Co-operative (FSC) law came into force in 2007. Still, Chinese co-operatives have been criticized because a small group of core ... -
A STUDY OF FLUIDIZATION AND GASIFICATION OF BIOMASS PELLETS IN FLUIDIZED BED REACTORS
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A NEW PENETRATION APPARATUS FOR LOW SLUMP CONCRETE
(1986)Workability is an important property of concrete and its measurement in the field for low slump concrete is a problem. Hence, a new penetration apparatus was devised by K. W. Nasser to measure workability. This ... -
Ligand Development in the Coordination Chemistry and Selective Extraction of Platinum Group Metals
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Quantifying the Diversity of Agronomic Traits of Cicer Milkvetch (Astragalus cicer L.) Germplasm Collections Using UAV-Based Imagery
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Improving green supply chain performance with Operations Research
(2023-05-25)Due to increasing greenhouse gas emission as a consequence of the production activities in various industries, managing the supply chain has been a big concern between both scholars and practitioners. Green supplier selection ... -
Microgrid Formation-based Service Restoration Using Deep Reinforcement Learning and Optimal Switch Placement in Distribution Networks
(2023-05-24)A power distribution network that demonstrates resilience has the ability to minimize the duration and severity of power outages, ensure uninterrupted service delivery, and enhance overall reliability. Resilience in this ... -
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ PROCEDURAL ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS AND TRANSNATIONAL INDIGENOUS ADVOCACY NETWORKS
(2023-05-24)This thesis analyzes the central question: whether, by engaging with states and extractive multinational corporations (MNCs) within the international system, transnational Indigenous advocacy networks (TIANs) can promote ... -
Dogs Have Love Medicine: A Case Study Exploration of the Dog-Human Interface in a Remote Saskatchewan Community
(2023-05-23)Many northern, remote and Indigenous communities in Canada report challenges with care and control of dog health, welfare and populations. Concurrently, these communities typically experience inadequate access to health ... -
Regulating the use of Crypto-assets as collateral in secured transactions: U.S and Canadian Perspectives
(2023-05-19)The thesis is focused on regulating the use of crypto-assets as collateral in secured transactions. The ability of a debtor to receive a loan from a lender in exchange for its collateral is a vital part of global commercial ... -
The potential role of shearing load in the development of toe tip necrosis syndrome
(2023-05-19)Toe tip necrosis syndrome (TTNS) is defined as a hind limb lameness disorder of feedlot cattle. TTNS is characterized by separation of the white line, necrosis of the third phalanx (P3) and abscess formation. The reason ... -
Impact of Radiative Exposures on the Mechanical Properties of Fire-Resistant Fabrics
(2023-05-19)Firefighters’ protective garments are designed to protect them from elevated temperature and heat flux environments. Typically, these garments are made of three layers: an outer shell, a moisture barrier, and a thermal ... -
Microgrid Planning in Distribution Networks Through Optimal Allocation and Sizing of Distributed Generation and Microgrid Formation
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Activation of the Anaphase Promoting Complex as a Possible Treatment Strategy for Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome
(2023-05-18)Numerous factors promote cellular aging, including the accumulation of protein within the nuclear lamina, leading to disrupted gene expression. An extreme example of this is found in children suffering from the premature ... -
Anatomical Classification of the Gastrointestinal Tract Using Ensemble Transfer Learning
(2023-05-17)Endoscopy is a procedure used to visualize disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) lumen. GI disorders can occur without symptoms, which is why gastroenterologists often recommend routine examinations of the GI tract. It ... -
Investigation of Nuclear Motion Effects in NEXAFS Spectroscopy
(2023-05-17)Near Edge X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (NEXAFS) is a widely used tool for the chemical analysis of organic materials. Sensitivity of this spectroscopic technique is based on spectral relationships such as functional group ...
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