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mandated citizenship: facilitating and reflecting on the development of citizenship through the ontario mandated high school community service requirement
(2018)civic education and community service are widely viewed as worthwhile educational pursuits. recent canadian studies have shown that youth are now engaged in voluntary service more than any other age group in canada. a key ... -
toxic and precious metals removal from wastewater using freeze concentration and electrodeionization
(2018)industrial wastewater may contain metals such as chromium (vi), nickel, cobalt and palladium. these metals are toxic to aquatic organisms and also have an adverse impact on human health and environment. due to limited ... -
a combined method for establishing keratinocyte cultures from cervical biopsy specimens and creating patent-derived 3-dimensional organotypic raft cultures
(2018)high-risk types of human papillomavirus (hpv) are responsible for nearly all instances of cervical cancer, and a significant proportion of head and neck cancers. studying hpv in the laboratory requires the cultivation of ... -
the development of molecular probes for the in vitro and in vivo study of glucocerebrosidase
(2017)parkinson’s disease (pd) is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases in the world. despite its prevalence, the disease is difficult to diagnose early with the vast majority of individuals already having significant ... -
space shift keying in the presence of multiple co-channel interferers
(2016)in this thesis, the performance of space shift keying (ssk) modulation, a technique for multiple input multiple output (mimo) wireless communication systems is studied. the results are analyzed and compared assuming ... -
lignocellulosic materials in hydrolysis and spent liquors
(2018)biomass pretreatment is widely used for softening biomass prior to its disintegration for value added product production. there are numerous methods for biomass pre-treatment, among which alkaline pulping and acid hydrolysis ... -
characterizing the flow regime in brook trout (salvelinus fontinalis) incubation habitats and the implications for management in a hydro-regulated river
(2018)hydropower accounts for more than one third of ontario power generation’s electrical production. hydroelectric development often occurs on rivers that also support recreational fisheries. the construction and operation of ... -
effect of glycerine and water emulsion of diesel-biodiesel blends on engine performance and emissions with egr
(2018)the globally rising temperatures and its impact on our ecosystem and earth’s natural processes have raised an environmental concern worldwide. the pollution caused due to the burning of fossil fuels has resulted in climate ... -
gendered experiences in the gym
(2017)since the 1970s, women’s memberships in gyms have been on the rise, and co-ed gyms have become increasingly popular. however, much of the existing research on co-ed gyms suggests that traditional gender divisions – who ... -
the consumed university: probing neoliberalism in higher educaton
(2018)this study probes the influence of neoliberal ideas and ideology in canadian higher education. in order to examine such an influence, this study subjected the texts and artifacts from 14 canadian university recruitment ... -
opportunities for character development in multi-cultural settings
(2018)this dissertation explores character development opportunities in for first-generation nepali immigrant 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , as exemplified in ontario public school classrooms. the theoretical framework for this dissertation is derived ... -
new demodulation techniques for gearbox bearing fault detection
(2018)nowadays, modern rotating machinery industries such as automotive, aerospace, turbo machinery, chemical plants, and power generation stations are rapidly increasing in complexity and in their everyday operations, which ... -
the role of self-reflective practices in an 'aboriginal education' course in teacher education
(2018)this study explores teacher candidates’ and course instructors’ experiences and perspectives of a mandatory aboriginal education course at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ’s teacher education program. the study utilizes a mixed methods ... -
the mineralogy and petrology of layered series nepheline syenite within center ii of the coldwell complex
(2018)the coldwell complex is situated within the archean schreiber-white river metavolcanic and metasediment of the superior province. spanning over 25km in diameter, it is the largest alkaline intrusion in north america. the ... -
understanding the fertility desires and intentions among hiv-positive men living in ontario: survey instrument development and validation
(2017)fathers living with human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) infection play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of their families and children. however, women living with hiv have received disproportionally more attention in ... -
patterns and mechanisms of tree species diversity effects on fine root processes associated with stand development in boreal forests
(2018)over the last two decades, one major advance in ecology has been the demonstration that biodiversity has positive effects on a broad range of ecosystem functions. however, diversity-ecosystem functioning studies for ... -
towards system identification using single channel measurement in wireless sensing network
(2018)in the last few years, structural health monitoring has gained signifcant popularity to perform real-time condition assessment of civil structures. with the aid of mobile sensing network, movable wireless sensors have ... -
patterns and mechanisms of understorey vegetation associated with stand development in boreal forests
(2018)the understorey vegetation comprises the greatest plant diversity and contributes substantially to ecosystem functioning and services in boreal forests. although many studies have examined patterns of understorey species ... -
thermophilic anaerobic membrane bioreactor for pulp and paper sludge treatment
(2018)pulp and paper mills generate a significant amount of organic waste (primary and secondary sludge) that requires treatment and disposal. currently, pulp and paper sludge (pps) is either dried for incineration or used for ... -
the effect of facial protection, impact location, and neckform stiffness on peak linear acceleration, risk of injury, and energy loading measures of horizontal impacts on a hockey helmet
(2018)helmets were originally designed and implemented to protect players from skull fractures and traumatic brain injuries by minimizing linear impact accelerations. the sport of hockey, however, has evolved, and now includes ...
