electronic theses and dissertations from 2009: recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ...
