electronic theses and dissertations: recent submissions
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improving power of l1 data cache and register file utilizing critical path instructions
(2014)as transistor’s feature size shrinks, power becomes one of the limiting factors in design of modern processors. cache and register file are the two power hungry components in processors, consuming more than one third of ... -
computational tools for the high-throughput identification of protein-targeted drugs and probes
(2015-08-04)this thesis is comprised of three projects that are driven by a common theme, which is the use of computational tools in aiding molecular probe and drug design. in the first project, the feasibility of using molecular ... -
system formulation for parallel circuit analysis
(2015-06-16)advances in communication systems and vlsi circuits increase the performance requirements and complexity of circuits. during the design process, there is a need to perform computationally demanding numerical simulations ... -
developing a collaborative mooc learning environment utilizing video sharing with discussion summarization as added-value
(2015-06-16)with the fast-growing massive open online courses (mooc) community and the increase in the number of learning management systems (lmss) available online, the amount of shared information is massive. current lms - in ... -
multi-analytical residue analysis of the trihedral adze: a case study for the introduction of new methodologies in boreal forest archaeology
(2015-06-15)this thesis aims to evaluate the use of multi-analytical residue analysis in archaeological investigations in the boreal forest through the examination of a specific artifact class – the trihedral and related adze tool ... -
the impact of the teacher's questions on the learning of part-whole relations and a benchmark model in fractions
(2015-06-15)the focus of this case study was to explore how my questions as a teacher impacted my 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 ‟ construction of part-whole relations and their use of a benchmark model in learning fractions. the research conducted ... -
building bridges in indigenizing education: digital narratives as a means of shifting non-indigenous teacher horizons towards relationality
(2015-06-15)this thesis was developed in response to the pressing need to find methods for non-indigenous teachers to actively teach for indigenous student resilience, and to center indigenous 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and their families in an ... -
mobile miners: work, home, and hazards in yukon's mining industry
(2015-06-15)this thesis examines the impacts that long-distance commuting operations have for workers in yukon's mining industry. the canadian mining industry has transitioned from the traditional taylorist operations of the twentieth ... -
a critical examination of chemical extremes in freshwater systems
(2015-06-15)the objectives of this thesis are to explore and identify: 1) the causative factors for extreme endpoints in freshwater chemistry, specifically eutrophication and acidification, and 2) the convergence of anthropogenic ... -
identity in a love marriage? exploring the consequences of south asian women's choice to take part in inter-racial relationships
(2015-06-15)this thesis examines the challenges faced by young south asian canadian women when they choose to become involved in interracial intimate relationships. a feminist intersectional framework was used to analyze the ‘othering’ ... -
exploration of exercise motivation and adherence among individuals living with cancer following participation in a structured group-based exercise program
(2015-06-15)background/objectives: previous literature has found that exercise participation for individuals living with cancer has a multitude of benefits and is recommended for rehabilitation following cancer treatment. it has ... -
groundwater contamination prevention using an electrokinetic barrier-cobalt trapping
(2015-06-15)the quality of groundwater in many regions around the world has been compromised due to pollution from anthropogenic activities such as deposition of solid wastes containing heavy metals in landfills, industrial spills and ... -
self-assembled thin films of thiocyanate and selenocyanate bithiophenes
(2015-06-15)presented herein is the organic synthesis and thin film (tf) assembly of six alkyl-substituted thiocyante and selenocyante bithiophene molecules: ncse-t2-hx, ncs-t2-hx, ncs-hx-t2-hx, ncse- hx-t2-hx, ncs-hx-t2-hx-scn and ... -
traditional and non-traditional tobacco use among first nations persons living on reserve in canada: distinctions, emotions, and visions of best-case future realities
(2013)this thesis presents a qualitative study on traditional and non-traditional tobacco use in fort william first nation, a first nation community adjacent to the city of thunder bay in ontario, canada. this study inquired ... -
can heart rate variability biofeedback mitigate the negative consequences of a social comparison challenge?
(2015-06-15)the present study sought to explore the ability of a single session of heart rate variability biofeedback (hrv bf) to mitigate the negative responses to a social comparison challenge. one hundred and fourteen undergraduate ... -
perceived importance of technical knowledge and skills for human resources professionals
(2015-06-15)the evolution of the human resource management (hrm) function over the years has led to increased expectations from hr professionals to act as strategic business partners. this study explores the perceived importance of ... -
the effect of cycling female estradiol levels on retinal-based smooth pursuit eye movements (spem) and post-target offset persistence
(2015-06-15)estradiol has primarily been associated with the female reproductive system; however, estradiol receptors have been located in the retinas of male and female humans, as well as throughout the central nervous system (cns) ... -
examination of pathways by which parental attachment and secondary attachment strategies predict disordered eating attitudes and behaviours
(2015-06-15)research has established a connection between insecure attachment and disordered eating (o’kearney, 1996; o’shaughnessy & dallos, 2009; ward et al., 2000). over three studies, the current research examined the relationship ... -
a device for performing sonoporation on adherent cell cultures
(2015-06-15)sonoporation is a method for inducing a transient increase in the permeability of cell membranes to otherwise impermeable compounds using ultrasound. this technique has therapeutic potential as it allows for localized ... -
monitoring for success in stream restoration: a case study of the kama creek, north shore of lake superior
(2015-06-15)this thesis investigates the use of success criteria to evaluate the changes induced by a small-scale stream restoration project. the research is based on a case study of the kama creek, nipigon bay, lake superior. declines ...
