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Conduct problems and the morality of lying
No full textA Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology, University of Regina. 37 p.Children with conduct problems engage in more frequent antisocial lying compared to typically developing children (Zanette et al., 2020). However, little is known about why children with conduct problems tell more antisocial lies and whether their moral understanding of lying plays a role in these differences. The current study explored whether children with conduct problems differ from typically developing children in their moral understanding of truth- and lie-telling in antisocial contexts. Child participants (N = 387; 6-13 years-old) completed a moral reasoning task examining why they believe telling the truth or a lie about having committed a transgression (e.g., eating a candy without permission) is either good or bad. Responses were coded based on their rationale for these judgements (e.g., “it is bad because she might get in trouble”). Children with conduct problems did not significantly differ from typically developing children in why they believe it is good to tell the truth and confess to a misbehaviour is good. However, for males only, children with conduct problems significantly differed from typically developing children in their rationales for why they believe telling an antisocial lie is bad. Compared to typically developing males, males with conduct problems were more likely to judge telling an antisocial lie as bad based on the nature of the transgression committed (e.g., disobeying a teacher) rather than the morality of lying about said transgression. This research contributes to our limited understanding of lying and conduct problems and may help inform the development of more effective intervention strategies to combat patterns of excessive lying.Studentn
Release: University of Regina and Colorado School of Mines sign Memorandum of Understanding
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Genetic interaction landscape of the Escherichia coli transcriptional factor machinery
No full textA Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, University of Regina. xi, 102 p.In Bacteria, transcription factors (TFs) consist of sensory ligand-binding and DNA-binding helix-turn-helix (HTH) domains to respond to the environmental and internal stimuli. Although Escherichia coli is a well-studied model bacterium, yet half of its TFs’
characteristics remain unclear, including 72 genes of unknown function. Using E. coli synthetic genetic array, a quantitative approach to scoring the fitness of single and double mutant genes, I was able to measure pairwise genetic interactions (GIs) among all TFs in rich and minimal media (RM and MM) to create a differential (DF) GI network. DF network analysis demonstrated GIs altered in RM or MM growth conditions. Both static and DF GI networks were also effective in detecting TF pathways, highlighting new roles for uncharacterized TFs (YjdC, YneJ, YdiP) as regulators of cell division, putrescine pathway and efflux pump, and cold shock adaptation, respectively. Pan-bacterial conservation suggests that TF genes with similar GI profiles are co-conserved in bacterial evolution. Moreover, the E. coli TF GI network provided deep insights on conserved genetic association across bacterial phyla that can be valuable to build TF machinery organization, even in pathogens.Studentye
Deformation bands and their relationship to syn-to post-Athabasca faulting and unconformity-related uranium deposits: A case study and comparison of the C1 fault corridor and WS shear zone (Gryphon and Phoenix deposits) in the eastern Athabasca Basin
No full textA Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Geology, University of Regina. ix, * 216.Saskatchewan is home to world-class uranium (U) deposits associated with the unconformity between the Proterozoic Athabasca Basin and underlying Archean- Paleoproterozoic basement rocks. Many deposits exhibit a strong spatial association with post-Athabasca faults formed by the reactivation of basement-rooted structures. Deformation bands are products of localized strain in porous sedimentary rocks and are commonly associated with fault damage zones. They can significantly modify porosity due to grain rotation and granular flow. This study investigated deformation bands in sandstones of the basal Manitou Falls Group in eight drillhole fences that transect two fault corridors in the eastern Athabasca Basin: the NNE-trending C1 fault corridor that hosts the Gryphon deposit, and the WS shear zone, a splay of the former that hosts the Phoenix deposit. The deformation bands in the sandstone correspond to mainly shearenhanced compaction bands that increase in abundance toward post-Athabasca faults. The proportion of bands with visible signs of cataclasis increases with depth. Petrographic study places band formation relatively early in the host-rock paragenetic sequence, before introduction of drusy quartz veins and tourmaline associated with U mineralization. Paleo-stress analysis performed using basement- and sandstone-hosted structural orientation data identified two major stress regimes associated with each fault corridor. The first stress regime (A) groups strike-slip (cover) and thrust (cover and basement) solutions at both localities wherein the principal stress (σ1) lies in the horizontal plane roughly perpendicular to the fault; while the second regime (B) groups additional data, with the derived σ1 (~E–W) lying near-parallel to faults. Based on collective macroscopic to microscopic observations, deformation bands are inferred to have formed after Manitou Falls deposition in successive homogeneous stress regimes. It is contended that the bands initially formed in a strike-slip regime (A), characterized by subhorizontal NW–SE-trending σ1 that promoted reverse reactivation of moderately ESEdipping basement-rooted faults. A younger set of thrust-sense bands may have facilitated fault propagation through the sandstone cover, and potentially records the evolution of A to a fully contractional i.e., thrust regime. Most deformation bands thus appear to have formed early, under regional compression that preceded and accompanied basement fault reactivation that led to offset of the unconformity and influx of uraniferous fluids. The second regime (B, σ1 E–W) may mark younger sinistral strike-slip motion (basement and cover) which influenced the development of NW–SE transverse faults. The nature and timing of the bands in this study is compatible with the shallow basin model (<3 km) of uranium ore genesis.Studentye
Feature Story: Local events to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
No full textAs the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches on September 30, community groups are preparing to honour the children who never returned home from and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.
The Government of Canada established the statutory holiday in 2021 in response to Call to Action 80 from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Call to Action 80 stipulates that "public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process."Staffn
Copyright in Libraries in 2022
No full textThis session will provide an update on the Canadian copyright landscape and will discuss new and ongoing copyright developments relevant to the Canadian library community, including an overview of the CFLA's Copyright Committee's activities.Facultyn
Feature Story: Welcome back to campus!
No full textOn March 1, the University of Regina is returning to near-normal operations, including face-to-face courses, events, and activities on campus.
Are you a new student, or is this your first time taking classes on campus?
Here is a quick overview of what you can expect when you head to campus, including: food, fitness, student support and wellness, and other services available to you!Staffn
Feature Story: La Cité celebrates becoming a full faculty and creating more opportunities for Francophone students
No full textWhen Beatrice Miranda finished her francophone high school education in 2022 at the École Monseigneur de Laval, she was not sure whether her aspirations for university education in French would be met without having to move to a different province.
Then she learned that La Cité universitaire francophone (La Cité) facilitates the Faculty of Education's French education program (le Bac en éducation française) dedicated to training French teachers - something she really wanted to be.Staffn
Feature Story: 10 questions with Jordan Kos, U of R student and national champion lawn bowler
No full textMy name is Jordan Kos and I was born and raised in Regina - I'm a true prairie girl and proud to call Saskatchewan my home. I am enrolled at the University of Regina in a concurrent program: Faculty of Education and Faculty of Arts (History) and this is my fourth year studying to become a teacher.Staffn