This dissertation examines the fashion show and its mediatization as a microcosm of online medias impact on consumer culture. The contemporary fashion show is a brief, one-off live performance that presents a fashion house ...

The working alliance is one of the most widely studied constructs in the psychotherapy research literature, and ratings of the working alliance are widely used in clinical research and practice to measure the relationships ...

This research examines the feasibility of Commercial-off-the-shelf Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor image sensors for use on nanosatellites as a star imager. An emphasis is placed on method selection and implementation ...

The amount of depth perceived between two vertical lines is markedly reduced when those lines are connected. Previously, this effect has been shown to be related to perceptual grouping of elements to form an object. The ...

This dissertation discusses the role of Indigenous artists in illustrating and denaturalizing the systems of colonial thought that continue to constrain Indigenous peoples expressions of political agency. I argue that the ...

Background: The most common complication following breast cancer intervention surgery is a lack of shoulder function of the affected side, which has been linked to a decrease in quality of life. Presently, few reports are ...

To date, there are no known biological markers to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Thus, diagnosis generally relies on behavioural assessment and considerable clinical judgement. Currently, very little is known ...

Situated at the intersection between globalization and demographic aging, this dissertation seeks to add a critical and interdisciplinary voice to the vibrant conversation on the topic of elder care. It weaves the complex ...

Investigations have begun to unpack the cognitive architecture of wisdom, yet, controversies remain, including disparate notions of the role of memory. There is no agreed upon definition of wisdom; however, there is consensus ...

Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes of disability in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an effective secondary prevention program model. In this cross-sectional study, ...