electronic theses and dissertations: recent submissions
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interpreting the spatial distribution of lithic artifacts from the rlf paleoindian site (ddjf-13), thunder bay region, northwestern ontario
(2015-06-15)this thesis explores the intra-site organization of late paleoindian, lakehead complex populations at the rlf site (ddjf-13), located east of thunder bay, ontario. situated upon a relic lake minong beach ridge, the rlf ... -
balance control of a five-dof robot leg
(2015-06-15)a biped robot, also known as a humanoid robot, is built to resemble the shape and perform the actions of the human body. while functioning, a biped robot interacts with surrounding human environments. currently, various ... -
the petrology, mineralization and regional context of the thunder mafic to ultramafic intrusion, midcontinent rift, thunder bay, ontario
(2015-06-15)the 1108 ma thunder mafic to ultramafic intrusion is a small, 800 x 100 x 500 m, cu- pge (platinum group element) mineralized body, located on the outskirts of thunder bay, ontario, and associated with the early magmatic ... -
late paleoindian biface manufacture: a case study from the mackenzie i site (ddjf-9) near thunder bay, ontario
(2015-06-15)the mackenzie sites appear to form part of the late paleoindian lakehead complex that occupied the unglaciated peninsula between glacial lakes agassiz and minong during the terminal pleistocene. a number of sites and ... -
an exploratory study of compassionate, companionate, and passionate love throughout relationship course and the lifespan
(2015-06-15)this study examines how passionate, companionate, and compassionate love are experienced throughout the temporal course of a romantic relationship and throughout the lifespan. it was hypothesized that passionate love would ... -
anthropocene u: academic responses and responsibilities at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜
(2015-06-15)this thesis explores the stories of six faculty members and administrators at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 who are responding to the anthropocene through their academic work. their stories suggest that there are barriers facing ... -
physiological adaptations contributing to stress survival in the foodborne pathogen campylobacter jejuni
(2015-06-15)n spite of being considered fragile and fastidious, the zoonotic pathogen campylobacter jejuni remains the leading cause of foodborne bacterial gastroenteritis in the developed world. lacking many of the stress responses ... -
critical decisions: risk allocation in a model arthropod (folsomia candida)
(2015-06-15)risk allocation theory predicts that foraging animals moderate predation risk by allocating their foraging effort and space use according to their energetic demands. undernourished animals have a greater need for energy ... -
novel toll-like receptor 4 ligands: synthesis, biological studies and applications in molecular vaccines
(2015-06-15)lipid a, a unique disaccharide glycolipid, is the active principle of gram-negative bacterial lipopolysaccharide in activating the innate immune response via toll-like receptor 4 (tlr4). given the important role that ... -
strategies to prevent falls in the elderly: effect of a 10-week taiji training program on proprioception, functional strength and mobility, and postural adaptation
(2015-06-15)the impact of elderly falls on the canadian health care system is widespread. balance and motor coordination are commonly affected during the aging process due to declining proprioception (ribeiro & oliveira, 2007). in ... -
constructing unitizing: the critical strategies and models that build this essential mathematical concept
(2015-06-15)the focus of this longitudinal case study was to investigate the progressive development of unitizing in a cohort of 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 receiving reform-oriented mathematics instruction. one-on-one videotaped mathematics interviews ... -
'here comes the sun': enriching lives and reducing agitation for residents with dementia in long-term care homes
(2015-06-15)this study sought to investigate the consequences of offering socially derived programs geared to reduce agitation in residents of a secure dementia unit in a ltc home. data were collected through the generation of field ... -
parks canada's national marine conservation areas : can we sink a ship in these waters to create an artificial reef and dive site?
(2015-02-02)current marine policy in parks canada indicates that creating an artificial reef for display purposes or sinking a vessel for recreational diving is not permitted in a national marine conservation area. interviews and ... -
modelling groundwater flow and contaminant transport at a gold mine site in northern ontario
(2015-02-02)the practices of mining and ore processing are used in many countries around the world to extract and concentrate the valuable natural resources found within the rock bodies which make up the earth’s crust. however, the ... -
cross-coupling reactions: synthesis and photoactivity of enediynes
(2015-02-02)the syntheses of a number of photoactive enediynes using the sonogashira coupling reaction are described. alkynes with different characteristics were coupled to 2-bromoiodobenzene to yield the desired drugs. the enediyne’s ... -
understanding the meanings of the personal lived experiences of spousal care partners participating in a chronic disease self-management program : describing the meaning and essence of the phenomenon
(2015-02-02)as predicted by the rising tide study, the prevalence of dementia is increasing, and it is a chronic disease that is costly in its social, economic and health dimensions (who, 2012; alzheimer’s society of canada (asc), ... -
beyond the problem and the intervention: understanding contextual factors influencing adoption of a comprehensive school health program
(2015-02-02)the focus of this qualitative research was to explore the factors that influence schools' decisions to adopt a comprehensive school health program - go girls! in thunder bay, ontario. i interviewed administrators and ... -
constructing bodies of knowledge: examining the discursive sites through which individuals come to understand what "health" means
(2015-02-02)how individuals perceive and understand health will impact the health behaviours that they en-gage in, how they engage with the healthcare system, and how they perceive themselves on a spectrum of healthfulness. perceptions ... -
the wild west of policy making : a discourse analysis of primary and secondary schools' social media policies
(2015-02-02)social media has become a technology that is increasingly shaping how young people connect, socialize, and learn (ahn, 2011). many educators and administrators endeavour to understand how this communications tool has ... -
the usefulness of a carpal tunnel compression assessment tool: evidence of reliability and validity in assessing carpal tunnel syndrome
(2015-02-02)carpal tunnel syndrome (cts) is a medical condition (neuropathy) that affects many individuals throughout their daily lives. the condition is caused by the compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel space, with ...
