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
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Validation and Pattern Discovery in the Canadian Community Health Survey - Mental Health (CCHS-MH) Support Utilization
DownloadSpring 2021
Mental illness is one of the most pressing medical challenges facing society. Although identifying gaps in mental-health support utilization is important for public health, this topic has not been widely explored in the literature. The latest Canadian Community Health Survey - Mental Health...
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Validation and Testing of a Numerical Model for the Design and Up-Scaling of Low Temperature Difference Stirling Engines
DownloadSpring 2023
This thesis presents the experimental validation, testing and review of a numerical model for low temperature difference Stirling engines (LTDSEs). The research of LTDSEs is motivated by the potential use of low temperature heat as an unconventional sustainable energy source. An experimental...
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Validation of a post-packaging pasteurization process to eliminate Listeria monocytogenes from ready-to-eat meat products
DownloadSpring 2013
A small steam and hot water pasteurization unit was validated for its effectiveness in the elimination of Listeria monocytogenes on ready-to-eat meat products. Bologna, turkey breast and roast beef slices, and smoked sausages were inoculated with a L. monocytogenes cocktail and pasteurized to...