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Mathematical modeling and experimental validation of thin low platinum content and functionally graded cathode catalyst layers
DownloadFall 2014
Low catalyst content remains a key requirement for the commercialization of polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) into the energy, transportation, and material handling sectors. Understanding the fundamental phenomena reducing fuel cell performance at various stages of operation play a major...
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A Comparative Analysis of Consumer Attitudes Towards Food Safety, Animal Testing and Traceability in the Meat Industry: Japan and Canada
DownloadFall 2010
In this research consumers’ attitudes towards general food safety and their perceptions of the safety of beef in Japan and Canada are examined. Risk perceptions, the willingness to pay for beef traceability from farm to final consumer and the willingness to pay for animal testing for bovine...
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Effect of Regular Dietary Consumption of Beans or Peas on Body Weight, Body Composition, and Blood Pressure in Men and Women with Mild Hypercholesterolemia
DownloadSpring 2015
Pulse consumption has been associated with beneficial effects on heart health. In this randomized controlled trial, 51 participants with mild hypercholesterolemia were randomly assigned to consume study food items containing ¾ cup beans, peas, or rice (control) per day, 5 days per week for 6...
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Who is More Likely to Self-Injure? Exploring the Risk and Protective Factors for the Engagement of NSSI Among Sexual and Gender Minority Youth
DownloadFall 2016
Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) youth have been identified as a high-risk group for those who engage in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). However, there has been little research in understanding the nature of self-injury among SGM youth. This thesis aims to explore the demographics of SGM youth...
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Examining Canadian Teacher's Perceptions of the Importance of Cognitive Abilities in the Classroom
DownloadFall 2016
The current study examined the perceptions of pre-service and in-service teachers of the importance of different Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) cognitive abilities in the classroom. The sample included 227 pre-service teachers from the University of Alberta and 44 in-service teachers from the St....