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Since the beginning of industrial revolution, burning of fossil fuels has mainly led to increase in atmospheric concentration of CO2 , a Green House Gas (GHG), from 250 ppm to 400 ppm between 1800 and 2012. One way to reduce the burning of fossil…

Digital dermatitis (DD) is the main reason for the lameness in dairy cows (Reichenbach, Jones & Bewley, 2017). Digital dermatitis is caused by different types of bacteria species and results in lesions, mainly on the heels of the rear feet and…

Fruit such as acai fruits have grown in popularity due to high anti-oxident activity and other health promoting benefits. Studies suggest anthocyanins are responsible for various bioactivities such as anti-osicent, anti-inflamatory, ani-microbial,…

We present a solution to a variation of the Job Shop scheduling problem in which jobs (with each job having assigned priorities) are to be run by <i>m</i> machines and serviced by <i>n</i> operators. In a job shop, different…

Production poster for The Little Mermaid, performed November 6-24, 2013. By Hans Christian Andersen. Adapted by Pam Gems. Directed by Colleen Lanki. Performed at the University of the Fraser Valley theatre, Chilliwack, BC.

Overall, these outcomes support the idea that prenatal alcohol consumption impairs sustained attention and working memory which are important aspects of executive functioning in children. Physical activity appears to improve sustained attention and…

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a non-diagnostic term that covers a range of related birth defects resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure. Under this umbrella term, are several diganostic categories such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS),…

The Coastal Western Hemlock zone only comprises 0.2% of the world's global forests. Restoration could improve UFV students' health and well-being. There is evidence to suggest low eco system function within the campus forest.

As superfoods gain popularity in mainstream media, investigating their potential health benefits has become an attractive area of research. Fruits such as açai berries, blueberries and strawberries contain high levels of antioxidants that have been…

Research conducted investigated the efficiency of hemoglobin digestion in its native and denatured form using free and immobilized chymotrypsin enzyme. Goals were to determine an optimal enzyme-to-substrate ratio to digest hemoglobin in its…

In 1959, CP Snow gave a Rede lecture entitled "The Two Cultures and the Scientific Revolution" which quickly became a touchstone for those interested in the divisions between the arts and the sciences. The idea of two intellectual "…

After reviewing research on the pervasive whiteness of library spaces and staff, this work is meant to summarize and acknowledge the impact of white culture on BIPOC library workers, explore what libraries can do to support diversity in their spaces…

After reviewing research on the pervasive whiteness of library spaces and staff, this work is meant to summarize and acknowledge the impact of white culture on BIPOC library workers, explore what libraries can do to support diversity in their spaces…

Consists of posters, publicity photographs, and programs from UFV Theatre productions.

The project objective is to design and construct a remotely operated submarine from easily accessible materials and use it to explore the bottom of Cultus Lake. Tasks include picking up objects, running scientific tests, or catching fish. The…

Mixed martial arts is a relatively new sport that places unique demands on its athletes; yet it is not as well studied compared to other combative sports. Mixed martial arts sport competitions separate athletes into weight classes. To have a…