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2024-04-30

Assefa, Elizabeth

Previous literature on foreign-accented speech processing indicates the presence of an accent can influence perception and comprehension across multiple levels of language processing, but emotion inferencing appears to remain as one unexplored area in this context. To our knowledge, this research...

2024-04-01

Allan Plesniarski

This study focused on exploring ASR systems primarily for the transcription of the Totonac languages of Coatepec and Upper Necaxa. Best ASR transcription results were achieved using Meta Research MMS multilingual model with the Wave2vec ASR framework. The Totonac languages were transcribed with a...

2024-09-17

Department of Renewable Resources

The list of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) in this report as well as the comma-delimited file consist of all those ETDs: Available in digital format; Where department is available in the ETD's description; Found either in ERA: Education and Research Archive (the University of Alberta...

2024-08-31

S M Tarif Sakib

This study examines the relationship between lack of confidence and economic participation among Aboriginal peoples in Canada using data from the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey. The research investigates how confidence varies across Aboriginal groups and regions, and how it relates to employment....

2024-03-05

Paul Myers

Animation of the thickness of a Siberian river water tracer, projected onto the 1027.8 isopyncal surface, in metres (using a logarithmic scale), based on a 1/12 degree NEMO model simulation of the Arctic and North Atlantic (ANHA12-ECP024).

2024-04-15

Jenikka Kirkland

The burial rituals of the Sami, Nenets, Enets and Nganasans are a key aspect of their cultures, with the territorial encroachment coming from external groups, these groups have faced many challenges that threatened the continuation of their traditional burial practices. Archeological and...

2024-04-26

Iman Fakhani

As we navigate through the vibrant mosaic of Canada's multicultural society, the fading whispers of heritage language loss signal an urgent call to action. My journey into the heart of Canada's linguistic diversity transcends academic inquiry; it is a personal quest fueled by my experiences as...

2024-04-26

Cindy N. Gillis Chartrand

This study investigates the multifaceted symbolism of the belly button across diverse cultures worldwide and its implications for the realm of culturally responsive education. At the heart of this inquiry lies a thorough examination and synthesis of insights from both Indigenous knowledge systems...

2024-04-12

Iyanuoluwa O. Adegoke

This literature review examines the multifaceted roles of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in bridging gaps left by state and market failures, particularly in sectors such as education, health, and environmental conservation. The literature review traces the historical context of NGOs...

2024-04-26

Shannon L.L. Loutitt

Indigenous students deserve to feel a sense of holistic wellbeing and experience equitable educational outcomes, but Alberta’s K-12 education system is not currently meeting the needs of many of its First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students. Education should empower Indigenous students to...