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2015

Xiao, Changchun., Gonzalez-Martin, Alicia, Miletic, Ana V., Rickert, Robert C., Head, Steven R., Knight, Sarah, , Macauley, Matthew S., Lai, Maoyi, Jin, Hyun Y., Sabouri-Ghomi, Mohsen

Transient transfection of chemically synthesized microRNA (miRNA) mimics is being used extensively to study the functions and mechanisms of endogenous miRNAs. However, it remains unclear whether transfected miRNAs behave similarly to endogenous miRNAs. Here we show that transient transfection of...

2011

Mallan, Katrine, Koufogiannakis, Denise, Kloda, Lorie

Introduction. Critical appraisal is a crucial aspect of evidence-based practice. In order to determine whether research is valid, reliable and applicable, the evidence-based practice process advocates that published research be critically appraised. Between 2006 and 2008, the journal Evidence...

2004-01-01

Campbell, Katherine, Sears, Myrna, Whitelaw, Cheryl

This article considers transformative learning within the context of the Partnership Program, an instructional development initiative of the Academic Technologies for Learning unit at the University of Alberta. This initiative focused on introducing faculty to technology-enhanced teaching and...

2016-08-10

Young, T. Kue, Chatwood, Susan, Ford, James, Healey, Gwen, Jong, Michael, Lavoie, Josée, White, Mason

"An international conference titled 'Transforming Health Care in Remote Communities' was held at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel in Edmonton, Canada, April 28–30, 2016. The event was organized by the University of Alberta’s School of Public Health, in partnership with the Institute for Circumpolar...

2009

Duggleby, Wendy, Wright, Karen

Hope is important to palliative patients; however, the process by which these patients live with hope is unknown.The purpose of this study was to describe, using a grounded theory approach, the processes by which palliative patients live with hope. Sixteen interviews were conducted with 10...

1999-01-01

Beard, Laura J.

Introduction: In a published talk on women's writing in Brazil, author Marina Colasanti reminds us that "[l]iteratura... implica linguagem individual. E linguagem individual é transgressão, ruptura das normas, questionamento do já estabelecido" (41). Nélida Piñon, one of the foremost voices in...

2004-01-01

Venkata Dinavahi

2020-01-01

CHRISTOPHER M. HEGGERUD, HAO WANG, MARK A. LEWIS

Cyanobacterial (CB) blooms are becoming a global concern due to the increasing prevalence of eutrophication. The dependence of CB dynamics on phosphorus and light inputs is modeled via a stoichiometric approach. The dynamics occur in distinct phases that allow us to make use of multiple timescale...

2013

Squires, J. E., Ehrenberg, A., Estabrooks, C. A., Eldh, A. C., Wallin, L.

Background There is emerging evidence that context is important for successful transfer of research knowledge into health care practice. The Alberta Context Tool (ACT) is a Canadian developed research-based instrument that assesses 10 modifiable concepts of organizational context considered...

2016

Fast, Janet, Eales, Jacquie, Anderson, Sharon, Barnet, David, Chivers, Sally, Keating, Norah

Introduction. Intergenerational programs have been touted to address the generation gaps and isolation of older adults. Mutual contact alone has produced mixed results, but attention to the intergenerational program content demonstrates well-being benefits. This practice-based article examines...