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The Live Fashion Show in Mediatized Consumer Culture
(2018-05-28)
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 ...
Clients' Perspectives of the Working Alliance Inventory
(2018-03-01)
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 ...
Star Imager For Nanosatellite Applications
(2018-03-01)
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 Impact of Object-Based Grouping on Perceived Depth Magnitude
(2018-03-01)
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 ...
Of this Land, On this Land: Indigenous Artists Challenging the Racial Logics of Liberal Modernity
(2018-05-28)
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 ...
The Effects of a Specific Exercise Program on Shoulder Function for Breast Cancer Survivors, 6-9 Months Post-Surgery
(2018-05-28)
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 ...
Diagnostic Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Disciplinary Analysis
(2018-11-21)
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 ...
The Root of Excellence: An Interpretive Approach to Understanding Elder Care within Transnational Chinese Families in Canada
(2018-03-01)
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 ...
Cognitive Mechanisms of Wise Reasoning Across the Adult Lifespan
(2018-11-21)
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 ...
Cardiac Rehabilitation Delivery in Low and Middle-Income Countries
(2018-11-21)
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, ...