Browsing University of Winnipeg Theses by Title
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Postmating, Prezygotic Isolation among species of the Drosophila virilis subgroup
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2010-12-01)Reproductive barriers between sexually reproducing organisms prevent interbreeding and gene flow between species. Early studies of reproductive isolation focused on prezygotic and postzygotic isolating mechanisms, yet ... -
Pragmatism in the Philosophy of Religion
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Manitoba, 1948-03)In this age of turmoil and uncertainty man has to find a faith to live by. Religion has at last been recognized as the universal controversial issue. One of the many results of the action of the questioning mind is Pragmatism. ... -
The presentation of self in the digital age: Experiences of cyberbullying victims and perpetrators
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2023-08-21)Virtual communication has become instrumental in the digital age and it presents advantages and risks, including cyberbullying, in the lives of young people. Drawing on Goffman’s (1959) concept of the presentation of self ... -
A Primitive Mystic Hymn: A Study of the Gnostic and Christian Elements in the Syriac, "Hymn of the Soul"
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Print, Text, Community: A Study of Communication in the Zionsbote, a Mennonite Weekly, Between 1884 and 1906
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Manitoba & University of Winnipeg, 2001-03)This thesis analyzes the Zionsbote, a weekly religious periodical serving Mennonite Brethren in America and Russia, as communication. The parts of the communication transaction (producer, receiver, medium, context, and ... -
Prolegomena To An Anglican Discussion of Authority: The Role of History on The Current Crisis
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2016-07)Authority is problematic. It is problematic in theory, and it is problematic in practice. According to the Lutheran theologian Günther Gassmann, "The issue of authority has been a perennial problem in the framework of ... -
Psychological Insights of the New Testament
(University of WinnipegUnited College, 1947-05)In the last twenty years, a new relationship has emerged between psychology and religion. For a time, the tendency to regard man as a highly complicated organism, whose ideals and insights could only be explained in terms ... -
Quantifying biological responses of catch-and-release angling in understudied fish species and practices
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2021-08-20)Many catch-and-release angling events involve air exposure and exhaustive exercise that elicit a physiological stress response, and depending on a variety of factors, delayed mortality is a possible outcome. There have ... -
Quantifying the Concentration and Loads of Dissolved Organic Contaminants in Snowmelt Runoff from Manure-Amended Agricultural Fields
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2023-04-15)Agriculture is an integral part of Canada’s economy, making 1.6% of the country’s GDP. In Manitoba, swine production contributed nearly 1.4 billion dollars in revenue from 8.4 million pigs sold to the market. Liquid swine ... -
Quasi-Independent Agencies of the Manitoba Government: the Administrative Relationship
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Manitoba, 1987-05)This paper explores the thesis that the policies, procedures and practices which form the basis of interaction between a quasi-independent agency and the executive and bureaucratic arms of government have been established ... -
Rare words in text summarization
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2023-01-16)Automatic text summarization is a difficult task, which involves a good understanding of an input text to produce fluent, brief and vast summary. The usage of text summarization models can vary from legal document summarization ... -
Re-activation of Human Endogenous Retrovirus-K in Neuroinflammatory Disease
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2015-07)A new appreciation of the microbiome is changing the way we perceive human health and disease. The holobiontic nature of humans is even etched into our DNA in the form of viral symbionts. Empirical evidence for the presence ... -
Re-routing using Contraction Hierarchies in Software-Defined Networks
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2020-10)According to the Open Networking Foundation (ONF), one of the reasons to reexamine traditional network architectures is the increment of mobile devices and its data transmission. The global IP traffic forecast by CISCO ... -
Reconnecting Mind and Matter: Materiality in Archival Theory and Practice
(University of Manitoba & University of WinnipegUniversity of Manitoba & University of Winnipeg, 2009)This thesis considers the assumptions and beliefs of the archival profession to reconceptualize how materiality is related to contextuality, and thereby reveal the “mind” within the material (or immaterial) form and reconnect ... -
Relatives and Strangers: The Identity of Post World War II Ethnic German Immigrants
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Manitoba, 1996-02)The years after the end of World War II were characterized by the constant arrival of new Canadians. Between 1946 and 1960, Canada opened its doors to over two million immigrants and approximately 13 per cent of them were ... -
Renewed Spirit in Winnipeg's North End: An emerging Aboriginal young adult co-creative leadership model
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2014-09-02)This thesis argues that the Winnipeg youth movement, “Meet Me at the Bell Tower” (MMBT), offers a new form of spiritual, cultural, and political renewal. Qualitative data drawn from interviews of youth leaders in this ... -
Reproductive and Genetic Consequences of Fragmentation in Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana, L.)
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2011-05-04)Habitat fragmentation has the potential to negatively affect plant populations by disrupting gene flow, reducing genetic diversity and changing mating dynamics. However, the effect of fragmentation has been poorly investigated ... -
Resolving Stock Structure of Sauger (Sander canadensis) in Manitoba, Canada using Biometric, Isotopic, and Genetic Approaches
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2023-12-06)Many sauger (Sander canadensis) populations in Manitoba have declined in numbers and biomass. Fisheries managers have proposed a province-wide sauger management plan to protect and restore sauger populations, but they are ... -
A Review and Critique of the Doctrine of the Atonement in the Writings of British Theologians Since 1900
(University of WinnipegUnited College, 1952-04)That the doctrine of the Atonement is still a subject of the greatest interest and importance to theologians is evidenced by the large number of books and articles published since the turn of the century dealing with the ... -
Rough-set based learning methods: A case study to assess the relationship between the clinical delivery of cannabinoid medicine for anxiety, depression, sleep, patterns and predictability
(University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg, 2022-08-22)COVID-19 is an unprecedented health crisis causing a great deal of stress and mental health challenges in populations in Canada. Recently, research is emerging highlighting the potential of cannabinoids’ beneficial effects ...