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  • Exploring family-centered care among pediatric oncology nurses 
    MacKay, Lyndsay Jerusha; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Health Sciences (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Health Sciences, c2009Health Sciences, 2009)
    Family-centered care (FCC) is important within the practice of pediatric oncology nurses. Such nurses face challenges and barriers when attempting to provide FCC. The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences ...
  • Exploring intercultural program evaluation in Mexico 
    Hasinoff, Judy; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2002Education, 2002)
    The focus of this paper is to determine the validity of an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) program evaluation project in Mexico. That work, begun in 1998, involved evaluating the English portion of a grades 1-9 ...
  • Exploring the brain-behaviour interface : the role of juvenile play experiences 
    Himmler, Brett T.; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of NeuroscienceArts and ScienceDepartment of Neuroscience, 2015)
    In laboratory rats, juvenile play behavior has been shown to influence the development of the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) and the experience of interacting with multiple partners has been shown to influence the orbital ...
  • Exploring the epigenetic link in circadian disruption induced breast cancer 
    Kochan, David (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Biological SciencesArts and ScienceDepartment of Biological Sciences, 2015)
    Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among women worldwide. Evidence is also mounting that circadian disruption (CD) is probably carcinogenic to humans and is linked to breast cancer development. ...
  • Exploring the experiences of novice sessional clinical nursing instructors 
    Ander, Karen; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Health Sciences (Lethbridge, Alta : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Health SciencesHealth Sciences, 2016)
    The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore and describe the experiences of novice sessional clinical nursing instructors. Ethical approval was obtained from the appropriate ethics review boards. ...
  • Exploring the one-to-one 
    Wells, Karen (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Health Sciences, c2013Health Sciences, 2013)
    The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of mental health nursing instructors and students regarding the one-to-one in mental health contexts. Using person-centered interviewing, nursing instructors and ...
  • Exploring the potential for control of Eurasian watermilfoil by the milfoil weevil in Christina Lake, British Columbia 
    Frew, Cara Patricia; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of GeographyArts and ScienceDepartment of Geography, 2016)
    Aquatic invasive plants present a growing risk to the environment and the economy. One of the most problematic invasive plants found in North American waterbodies is Eurasian watermilfoil, Myriophyllum spicatum. Eurasian ...
  • Expressions of grief : an arts-based group program for teens 
    Fraser, Kathleen Michelle; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, c2010Education, 2010)
    This applied project canvasses both academic literature and clinical application of an expressive-arts based group program intervention for bereaved adolescents. The project includes a literature review that outlines the ...
  • An expressive arts workshop on hope for single mothers 
    Lassey, Melisha Faith; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, c2013Education, 2013)
    This project aims to offer a synthesis of literature combined with my own experiences as a single mother and personal research of hope, expressive arts, and single mothers into an informal workshop. As a single mother, ...
  • Facial Attractiveness Preferences: a possible mechanism for understanding the differential reproduction of women with and without androphilic sons 
    Parker, Jessica L. (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of PsychologyArts and ScienceDepartment of Psychology, 2014-10-03)
    The Sexually Antagonistic Gene Hypothesis (SAGH) holds that a gene can be reproductively detrimental to one sex, but be selected for so long as it is reproductively beneficial to the other sex. Consistent with this, research ...
  • Facilitating an animal-assisted intervention program : the risks and rewards of working with animals in helping and educational settings 
    Couling, Katelynn; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge. Faculty of EducationEducation, 2017)
    Humans and animals have been living and working together for centuries. The mutual relationship that developed lead professionals to begin incorporating animals into human services and education to enhance human wellness, ...
  • Facilitating individual growth and development 
    Parr, Cynthia H; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2000Education, 2000)
    Both regular and special educators are continually involved in the process of change to better meet the needs of a range of learners. Effective leadership to facilitate and support the process of growth and development ...
  • Facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration : secondary school teachers teaming for professional growth and school improvement 
    Shaw, Brian; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2003Education, 2003)
    This qualitative study incorporates elements of ethnography, participant observation, case study and action research to address the question In what ways may interdisciplinary collaboration of teachers be facilitated? ...
  • Factors affecting fecal shedding of escherichia coli 0157:H7 in cattle 
    Hallewell, Jennyka; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Biological Sciences, 2014Arts and ScienceDepartment of Biological Sciences, 2014)
    Cattle are reservoirs of E. coli O157:H7 and contamination of carcasses during slaughter transfer this potentially deadly pathogen into the human food chain. The goal of this study was to assess: 1) the effect of feeding ...
  • Factors affecting the uptake of voluntary counselling and testing among youth in rural Nigeria 
    Jones, Olakunle Olugbenga; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Health Sciences (Lethbridge, Alta : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Health SciencesHealth Sciences, 2017)
    The number of AIDS-related deaths in Nigeria is a public health concern. Voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) has been shown to be a critical gateway in reducing the disease mortality. However, the benefits of VCT is ...
  • Factors influencing alumni connection and commitment 
    Hummel, Ruth; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Arts and Science, c2010Arts and Science, 2010)
    The purpose of this exploratory, mixed method study was to examine factors in students‟ university experiences that affected their future alumni engagement with their university. A web-based survey instrument was administered ...
  • Factors influencing decision making during patient care : nursing students' perceptions 
    Wiens, V. I.; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 1991Education, 1991)
    During their clinical practicum, nursing students are involved in making decisions about the care for their patient or group of patients. The purpose of this study was to ascertain nursing students' perceptions of the ...
  • Factors influencing functional recovery following hemidecortication in rats 
    Day, Morgan M.; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Facutly or Arts and Science, 2005Arts and ScienceDepartment of Neuroscience, 2005)
    Large neocortical lesions, such as hemidecortication, are detrimental for motor and cognitive skills. This thesis investigates the effect of age at the time of lesion on functional outcome. Attempts were then made to improve ...
  • Factors influencing supervisors' discipline severity when facing rule violations 
    Shao, Ruodan; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Management (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management, 2005Management, 2005)
    The present research examined the effects of three situational factors: causality ambiguity, severity of personal injury, and injury target on supervisors’ discipline severity following a rule violation. Participants were ...
  • Factors shaping regional integration in Europe, Asia, and Africa : the validity of competing theories 
    Chen, Jie; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Political Science, c2011Arts and ScienceDepartment of Political Science, 2011)
    This research summarizes, compares and analyzes the origins and developments of integration in Europe, Asia and Africa since World War Two. There have been some interesting findings. Europe has been the most successful ...

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