electronic theses and dissertations from 2009: recent submissions
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examining the role of ascorbic acid in prevention of heterotopic ossification
(2016)heterotopic ossification (ho) is a condition in which mature bone forms in a non-osseous tissue following extreme trauma such as injury or surgery (1]. it is thought that a particular cell type known as mesenchymal ... -
a design methodology for low power cmos current source
(2016)a current reference circuit is a basic building block in analog, digital and mixed-signal design systems. this work focuses on one type of integrated cmos current reference circuit. this source only uses one type of ... -
lived experiences of sexual violence
(2016)this thesis is an exploration of how individuals who have experienced sexual violence understand their experience(s). a feminist, mixed-methods approach was used to better capture the wide range of experiences of my ... -
single-session counselling in mental health services: evaluation of a new program
(2016)organizations offering mental health services are in need of innovative solutions to address a lack of accessibility and availability in service provision. waitlists for counselling services are long, often forcing those ... -
audience response to photovoice as a mental illness antistigma intervention
(2016)the present study examined the effectiveness and efficacy of a novel antistigma intervention in reducing mental illness stigma, as well as the role of audience empathy as a mediator of stigma reduction following antistigma ... -
synthesis and electrochemical studies of titanium dioxide based nanostructured catalysts for environmental applications
(2016)nanomaterials are playing an increasingly important role toward addressing emerging environmental challenges. heterogeneous catalysis is the best option available for the elimination of environmentally incompatible compounds ... -
the effect of mild traumatic brain injury on reaction time, dual-tasking reaction time and heart rate variability in driving simulation
(2015)the present study was performed to address some gaps in current literature related to dual tasking, reaction time, and heart rate variability (hrv) in concussed individuals during driving simulation, and to determine the ... -
holocene occupations of northwestern ontario: implementing a multi-analytical approach for the detection of technological variability and subsistence complexities
(2016)this thesis presents the results of a micro-analytical analysis, specifically use-wear and residue analyses, on unifacial lithic artifacts from the electric woodpecker ii (ddjf-12) early holocene site, located approximately ... -
a case study of journey mapping to create a palliative care pathway for naotkamegwanning first nation: an analysis and lessons learning using participatory action research
(2016)there is little known about how to conduct an effective journey mapping process to design a care pathway for first nations community members who would benefit by having access to local, community-based palliative care ... -
the influence of neck stiffness, impact location, and angle on peak linear acceleration, shear force, and energy loading measures of hockey helmet impacts
(2016)head and brain injuries like concussion affect many hockey players throughout their playing careers. hockey helmets remain to be the best form of head protection available as they function well to reduce the occurrence of ... -
environment tobacco smoke exposure reduction and smoking cessation interventions targeted at parental populations: a meta-analysis and exploration of implementation measures
(2016)background second hand smoke can cause disease and death in both adults and children who do not smoke (us department of health and human services, 2006). to protect children, interventions with parents who smoke have been ... -
nim-bii-go-nini ojibwe language revitalization strategy : families learning our language at home
(2010)the nim-bii-go-nini ojibwe language revitalization strategy is a grassroots approach to language learning that has been in collaborative development and implementation with members of my family since december 2008. ... -
effects of photoperiod, soil moisture and soil temperature on the northward migration potential of jack pine under the scenario of doubled atmospheric co2 concentration
(2016)climate envelope models predict that boreal trees can potentially migrate northward by as much as 10º by 2100 as a consequence of the predicted climate change associated with the doubling of atmospheric co2 concentration, ... -
eco-arts education: developing a connection with the natural world through yoga and mindfulness
(2016)this research studies how yoga and mindfulness, in an outdoor setting, helps elementary 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 connect to and understand the natural world. the four interrelated spheres of holistic development created as the conceptual ... -
perspectives on the social, economic and environmental impacts of all-season roads in two remote first nation communities in northern ontario
(2016)remote indigenous communities face a number of challenges associated with accessibility. the development of all-season road corridors promises to solve some of these problems. however, changes to transportation can create ... -
navigating barriers: a grounded theory of the experiences of canadian armed forces veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder
(2016)this research project serves as an initial foray into the experiences canadian armed forces veterans with ptsd. several problems are identified with the current sociological and social scientific literature on military ... -
social anxiety and alcohol use: examining the relationships among social anxiety, anxiety sensitivity, and alcohol-related variables
(2015)socially anxious undergraduates tend to report more alcohol-related problems despite consuming less alcohol than non-anxious counterparts. the present study aimed to clarify this paradox by examining the roles of anxiety ... -
the mineralogy of nyf pegmatites from the coldwell alkaline complex, northwestern ontario
(2009)the coldwell complex, northwestern ontario, is a multiphase alkaline intrusion that is host to rare earth element, actinide and other high field strength element mineralization. preliminary studies have shown that these ... -
petrogenesis of the ferrogabbroic intrusions and associated fe-ti-v-p mineralization within the mcfaulds greenstone belt, superior province, canada
the mcfaulds lake area (commonly known as the ring of fire), has been the site of much recent exploration within northern ontario. the area represents a recently discovered archean greenstone belt which is host to world ... -
a microstructural study of musselwhite mine and hammond reef shear-zone-hosted gold deposits
(2011)musselwhite mine and hammond reef are shear-zone-hosted gold deposits located in northwestern ontario, in the western superior province of the canadian shield. a detailed microscopic investigation of three gold-hosting ...
