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  • Optimisation of the instrumental performance of IRMA
    Dahl, Regan Eugene; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Arts and Science, 2008Arts and ScienceDepartment of Physics, 2008)
    The Infrared Radiometer for Millimetre Astronomy (IRMA) is a passive atmospheric water vapour monitor developed at the University of Lethbridge. It is a compact, robust, and autonomous instrument, which is capable of ...
  • The organization and variability of song in Northern House Wrens (Troglodytes aedon parkmanii)
    Kaluthota, Chinthaka Dhanyakumara (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Psychology, c2013Arts and ScienceDepartment of Psychology, 2013)
    Hypothesized functions of complex song in birds include a role in mate attraction and territory defense and, through regional dialects, in genetic substructuring of populations and speciation. The necessary first step ...
  • Organizational knoweldge in work groups : factors contributing to its formation and the effect of role ambiguity
    Whillans, Stewart D.; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Management (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management, 2007Management, 2007)
    This study investigated the moderating effect of role ambiguity on eight predictor variables and the formation of organizational knowledge in work groups. One hundred and seventy one individuals in nine different industries ...
  • The origins of individual differences in skilled reaching for food in rats
    Gholamrezaei, Gita (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Neuroscience, c2011Arts and ScienceDepartment of Neuroscience, 2011)
    Rats display considerable individual differences in performance of skilled reaching for food. Such variability in the normal performance of the rats intrudes upon the interpretation of many different experimental ...
  • Ornithodiplostomum spp. metacercariae in fathead minnows : migration, site selection, and host response
    Matisz, Chelsea E; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Deptartment of Biological Sciences, 2009Arts and ScienceBiological Sciences, 2009)
    Site selection, and the means to access specific sites, is a keystone of parasitology. I evaluated migration and site selection behaviours of metacercariae of two congeneric species of strigeoid trematode throughout ...
  • Orthodox Hindu attitudes to menstruation / Nicole Hembroff
    Hembroff, Nicole; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Religious Studies, c2010Arts and ScienceDepartment of Religious Studies, 2010)
    Although menstruation is a biological process that occurs for women of a sexually mature age, many cultures associate it with symbols that shape and affect women's lives within these societies. This thesis examines ...
  • Outcome Evaluation of a Group Education and Support Program for Family Caregivers
    Gallagher, Elaine M.; Hagen, Brad F. (Haworth Press, Inc.School of Health SciencesUniversity of LethbridgeUniversity of Victoria, 1996)
    One in 16 adults in British Columbia is a caregiver for a close friend or family member with a long term illness or disability. As such, it is not surprising that the government has begun to recognize the valuable role ...
  • Ownership in writing
    Thompson, Nina Simone; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 1997Education, 1997)
    The purpose of this study was to explore the thoughts and feelings of two teachers and two post-secondary students with regards to ownership in writing. However, one teacher, even though she expressed initial interest ...
  • Pain and agitation in the demented long term care resident
    Zieber, Colin George; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Arts and Science, 2003Health Sciences, 2003)
    This study involved 58 persons with dementia living in three rural Canadian long-term care (LTC) facilities. In an attempt to find the relationship between these person's possible pain and levels of agitation, data on five ...
  • Painting the town red : the "Communist" administration at Blairmore, Alberta, 1933-1936
    Franz, Kyle Randolph; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Arts and Science, 2007Faculty of Arts and ScienceDepartment of History, 2006)
    On 14 February 1933, the citizens of Blairmore, Alberta, elected a Communist town council; this so-called Red administration remained in power until 1936. Best known for their seemingly outrageous actions, the council ...
  • Parental awareness of adolescent substance use
    Williams, Robert J.; McDermitt, Dale R.; Bertrand, Lorne D.; Davis, R. Meghan (ElsevierSchool of Health SciencesUniversity of Lethbridge, 2003)
    Parental awareness of adolescent substance use was investigated in a high school sample of 985 adolescents and their parents. Only 39% of parents were aware their adolescent used tobacco, only 34% were aware of alcohol ...
  • Parental guide to FASD : a focus on a multidisciplinary approach and communicating with professionals
    Bullock, Bryan (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, c2012Education, 2012)
    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) can present many challenges for the individual and their family as they work towards accessing the appropriate supports. One major challenge in connecting with the appropriate ...
  • Parkinsonian sensory integration for balance control : time based postural effects of alterations in sensory information
    Cooper, Stephanie A.; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Arts and Science, 2005Arts and ScienceDepartment of Neuroscience, 2005)
    Changes in postural stability following sensory manipulation were investigated among Parkinson's disease patients and healthy older adults. Sixteen Parkinson's disease patients (PD; mean age 68.2 + 2.7 years) and sixteen ...
  • Partial acquisition of Canadian companies by domestic and foreign companies : a valuation analysis
    Yang, Ning-Ning; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Management (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management, 2007.Management, 2007)
    This research examines domestic and foreign partial acquisitions in Canada and investigates the resulting returns to target shareholders. The sample of the research is Canadian companies partially acquired from 1997 to ...
  • Participatory action research with the German speaking Mennonites
    Babcock, Ruth C. A.; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 1998Education, 1997)
    German-speaking Mennonite people from Mexico are moving into Southern Alberta. They are mainly employed as farm labourers. Their low level of income makes it difficult to provide for the needs of their large families. ...
  • Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and businesses : legitimacy for sale, but at what cost?
    McKenzie, Gail; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Management (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management, c2008Management, 2008)
    This study explores partnerships between nonprofit organizations (NPOs) and businesses. In particular, it focuses on the motivations of the NPOs in such partnerships as they relate to the legitimacy concerns of organizations ...
  • Partnerships in mental health : effective referral and collaboration between family physicians and psychologists
    Witko, Kim; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2003Education, 2003)
    This study looked at physicians' perceptions of the existing process of referral and collaboration between themselves and psychologists. Specifically, this study sought to identify the barriers to referral and collaboration ...
  • Partnerships in mental health : effective referral and collaboration between financial professionals and psychologists
    Taylor, Terra; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2004Education, 2004)
    Financial professionals are advocating a personal counselling framework to deal with financial issues. Many popular magazines are discussing this new persective on financial planning and services offered to clients. This ...
  • Partnerships in performance : effective referral and collaboration between hockey coaches and psychologists
    Robinson, Derek; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2003Education, 2003)
    This study investigated the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) coaches' perceptions of the existing process of referral and collaboration between themselves and psychologists, as well as ways to improve this process. ...
  • Past experience, present discoveries, future hope : a journey for fathers
    Dunbar, M. Jean; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 1999Education, 1999)
    The father's role in families where there has been domestic violence is now known to have significance impact on future intergenerational abuse (Dutton, 1998). Fathers who shame and physically abuse their sons are putting ...