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Theses and Dissertations
This collection contains theses and dissertations of graduate students of the University of Alberta. The collection contains a very large number of theses electronically available that were granted from 1947 to 2009, 90% of theses granted from 2009-2014, and 100% of theses granted from April 2014 to the present (as long as the theses are not under temporary embargo by agreement with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies). IMPORTANT NOTE: To conduct a comprehensive search of all UofA theses granted and in University of Alberta Libraries collections, search the library catalogue at www.library.ualberta.ca - you may search by Author, Title, Keyword, or search by Department.
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Items in this Collection
- 15Communication
- 2Lean Construction
- 2Machine Learning
- 2Social Network Analysis
- 1 Elements of Communication
- 1 crane operations
- 1Baker, Josephine M. K.
- 1Beischel, Susan Ruth.
- 1Eivazi Ziaei, Parastoo
- 1Feehan, Angela (M.)
- 1Giboney, Vance
- 1Hardy, Teresa
- 3Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- 2Department of Educational Psychology
- 2Department of Elementary Education
- 2Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
- 1Department of Anthropology
- 1Department of Philosophy
- 1AbouRizk, Simaan (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
- 1Ahmed, Bouferguene (Campus Saint-Jean - Academic Support)
- 1Boliek, Carol (Rehabilitation Medicine/Communication Sciences & Disorders)
- 1Bubela, Tania (School of Public Health)
- 1Farook Hamzeh (Department of civil and environmental engineering)
- 1Greenwood, Royston (Business)
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Fall 2021
The management of project documentation involves processing a large amount of important information embedded in different contract and project specification documents. Although contract-related documentation is critical for effective information flow and—in turn—successful project management, it...
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Fall 2024
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurodevelopmental condition involving motor and vocal tics that begins in childhood. Children with TS often present with other co-occurring conditions such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and some have challenges in communication development. The overall...
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Spring 2019
The pre and post diagnostic phases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) care are inherently uncertain for patients and caregivers. The emotional character of ALS related communications requires that providers have a high degree of skill and tact. Understanding patient and caregiver preferences...
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Exploring Relationships Between Communication Features, Gender Attribution Ratings, and Quality of Life for Transgender and Cisgender Communicators
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Background: Voice and communication modification training is a critical aspect of the gender affirmation process for many transgender people. Incongruence between communication characteristics and gender positioning can be a cause of gender dysphoria and lead to misattribution or being outed as a...
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Spring 2019
Neoliberal capitalism has internalized communication within its basic operations and thus enabled the rise of the so-called “information society” and “semiocapitalism.” In this dissertation I argue that the demand for maximal connection and information flow takes an embodied toll on its subjects....
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Last Planner System and the Role of Social Interaction: A Social Network Analysis Perspective
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Lean construction is a new project management method that focuses on increasing quality and value and, by contrast, decreasing any type of waste. Lean management consists of some principles and concepts that have to be noticed to implement effective Lean management and take advantage of it. Based...
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Multimodal Hand Signal and Speech Communication Classification Framework for the Construction Industry: The Case of Communication between Crane Signalman and Crane Operator
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On construction sites, communication is key to boosting teamwork and improving worker performance. It allows workers to coordinate their activities, share information, and respond to potential hazards quickly and efficiently. In current practice, workers on construction sites typically rely on...