Browsing University of Winnipeg Theses by Title
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The Education Policy of the Dufferin Roblin Administration, 1958-1967
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Manitoba, 1998-02)Politics and education are two of the most important, albeit controversial, institutions that make up the framework of Canadian society. Both national institutions underwent a series of dramatic changes during the Cold War ... -
The effect of environmental stressors on the development and behaviour of larval Oryzias latipes
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2020-05-08)Elevated water temperature and dissolved carbon dioxide (CO2) are two environmental stressors that freshwater organisms face in the Anthropocene. Larval fishes are particularly susceptible to elevation in water parameters, ... -
The effects of Livestock Grazing on Vegetation and Lepidopterans in Endangered Alvar Sites in Manitoba's Interlake: A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Masters of Science degree
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2018-07)Alvar is a rare type of ecosystem characterized by open, flat terrain and incomplete vegetation intermixed with patches of exposed calcareous pavement. Alvars in Manitoba’s Interlake support tall grass prairie and boreal ... -
Effects of multigenerational exposure and phenotypic variation on a freshwater fish species exposed to elevated carbon dioxide (CO2)
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2021-08-11)The amount of dissolved carbon dioxide (CO2) and the acidity of aquatic ecosystems is increasing as atmospheric CO2 concentrations increase due to human activities. Changes in pH and dissolved CO2 can have considerable ... -
The Effects of Zebra Mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) on Freshwater Drum (Aplodinotus grunniens) Diet and Growth in the South Basin of Lake Winnipeg
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2020-06-01)The freshwater drum (Aplodinotus grunniens) is a large-bodied fish found throughout the Lake Winnipeg watershed. Little is known about freshwater drum diet and ecology in Manitoba, as they are not a fish of commercial ... -
An Efficient Approach to Compute Zernike Moments with GPU-Accelerated Algorithm
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2023-07)The utilization of Zernike moments has been extensive in various fields, including image processing and pattern recognition, owing to their desirable characteristics. However, the application of Zernike moments is hindered ... -
Emotion Recognition with Asymmetry Features of EEG Signals
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2023-08-15)Currently the study of affective computing (AC) includes a focus on researching emotion regulation and recognition. Recent studies in this field have utilized deep learning architectures to enhance emotion recognition from ... -
Endangered Oarisma poweshiek butterfly larval foraging and adult habitat interactions in Manitoba, Canada
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2021-10-29)The Poweshiek skipperling (Oarisma poweshiek) is endemic to the tall grass prairie in North America, and is now critically endangered globally. Existing populations are scattered amongst tall grass prairie remnants. However, ... -
Envisioning a culturally safe midwifery model from the perspective of Indigenous families: A case study of midwifery care in inner city Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2020-04)Prenatal care is associated with improved outcomes for the mother and baby. Ongoing research in Winnipeg shows that pregnant people, especially Indigenous people, living in Winnipeg’s inner city have significantly lower ... -
The Eschatological Framework of the Epistle of James
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Manitoba, 1993-08)The nature and character of the Epistle of James, as well as its place in the development of early Christianity, have been matters of some debate in past New Testament scholarship. This thesis attempts to place some of ... -
Estimated Detection Limits of Carboxylates in Palagonite by X-ray Diffraction and Reflectance Spectroscopy
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2023-09)Low molecular weight carboxylates (carbonates, oxalates, formates, and acetates) are either known or are expected to be present on the surface of Mars. Previous work has suggested these phases to be present in Gale Crater ... -
Evaluating the Residual Benefits of Soil Amendments in Reducing Phosphorus Losses to Snowmelt Runoff from Agricultural Fields
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2023-11-10)Phosphorus (P) in snowmelt runoff from agricultural fields across the Canadian prairies is a major source of nutrient pollution to freshwater bodies, such as Lake Winnipeg. The use of soil amendments, such as alum ... -
Evolutionary history and diversity of human-specific FAM72A paralogs
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2023-12-14)Gene duplication is a key driver of genetic diversity and adaptation, allowing genomes to develop complexity and redundant sequences that evolve along different trajectories. In human evolution, gene duplication played an ... -
An Examination of Police Culture and its Effects on Patrol Officers Attitudes towards Restorative Justice
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2020-12-12)The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between restorative justice and police culture, and the level to which this culture acts as barrier to the successful implementation and use of restorative justice ... -
An Examination of the Effects of Elevated CO2 on Juvenile Salmonids
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2022-08-23)This thesis explores the behavioural and physiological effects of elevated carbon dixoide (CO2) on freshwater, juvenile samonids. Arctic Charr, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Charr were each exposed to elevated CO2 over a two ... -
An Examination of the Relationship Between Special Operating Agencies and Ministerial Responsibility in the Government of Manitoba
(University of WinnipegUniversity of ManitobaUniversity of Manitoba, 1999-04)The agency model is a form of government organization that is quickly gaining credibility throughout bureaucratic circles. The Government of Manitoba has subsequently embarked on its own agency model program; it has created ... -
Exploring Deep Neural Networks for Plant Image Classification
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2022-04)Automatically distinguishing different types of plant images is a challenging problem relevant to both Botany and Computer Science disciplines. Plant identification at the species level is a computer vision task called ... -
Exploring Drumming/Song and its Relationship to Healing in the Lives of Indigenous Women Living in the City of Winnipeg
(The University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2014-12)This is an exploratory study on drumming/song and its relationship to healing in the lives of Indigenous women living in the City of Winnipeg. The participants of this study included urban-based Indigenous women actively ... -
Exploring Hyperspectral Imaging and 3D Convolutional Neural Network for Stress Classification in Plants
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2023-12-06)Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) has emerged as a transformative technology in imaging, characterized by its ability to capture a wide spectrum of light, including wavelengths beyond the visible range. This approach significantly ... -
Exploring Machine Learning Approaches to Precipitation Prediction: Post Processing of Daily Accumulated North American forecasts
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2023-11-22)This thesis presents recent work on exploring machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) models to improve the accuracy of 24 hour precipitation forecasts. Leveraging a comprehensive North American dataset of precipitation ...