electronic theses and dissertations from 2009: recent submissions
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gallium nitride, indium nitride, and heterostructure development using the meaglow growth system
(2014-12-11)this thesis presents an in depth study of semiconductor development using a new process termed migration enhanced afterglow (meaglow). the meaglow growth reactor is housed in the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 semiconductor research ... -
perceived stress, psychological functioning and sleep in night eating syndrome
(2014-12-11)night eating syndrome (nes) is defined primarily by evening hyperphagia, and may be accompanied by morning anorexia, sleep disturbance, and depressed mood that worsens in the evening. it is viewed as a circadian disorder ... -
sulfonation of kraft lignon to water soluble value added products
(2014-12-11)kraft lignin is water insoluble and has limited end-use applications. the main objective of this msc studies was to rend kraft lignin water soluble, and various value-added products including dispersants and flocculants. ... -
patterns and mechanisms of epiphytic macrolichen and abundance, diversity and composition in boreal forest
(2014-12-11)epiphytes are important components of the forest ecosystem, but the mechanisms that control epiphyte diversity are not clear. epiphytes are sensitive to disturbance, but their responses to stand-replacing fire are poorly ... -
personality, drinking motives and protective behavioural strategies among undergraduates
(2014-12-11)there is a high level of both heavy episodic drinking and related problems among canadian undergraduates. four personality traits and five motives for alcohol consumption place 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 at risk for experiencing increased ... -
in through the outdoors: exploring the role of facilitated wilderness experiences in shaping my understanding of self and my relations with other people and the other-than-human world
(2014-12-11)i examine the role of facilitated wilderness experiences in shaping my understanding of self in relation to people and the other-than-human world through a critical qualitative approach using auto-ethnography to engage ... -
memengwaawid, to be a butterfly: an indigenous exploration of northwestern ontario anishinawbe and muskego or ininiw sacred stories and teachings in a contemporary novel
(2014-12-11)among their capacities to entertain, to pass down cultural traditions, ceremonies, dances, songs, and to correct undesired behaviours, sacred stories explain how something in nature came to be and how our interactions ... -
annie off my mind: heterosexist censorship of adolescent literature in intermediate/senior language arts curricula
(2014-12-11)this qualitative study analyzes the censorship of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (lgbtq) literature in intermediate and senior schools. this research identifies implicit heteronormativity in language arts ... -
a comparison of two ultra-brief treatments for generalized anxiety disorder symptoms
(2014-12-11)worrying is a common experience that many people engage in occasionally without issue. however, some individuals are chronic worriers, and some develop generalized anxiety disorder (gad) due to excessive worry (american ... -
growth and characterization of group iii-nitrides by migration enhanced afterglow epitaxy
(2014-12-11)the work presented in this thesis investigates the growth and properties of group iii- nitride semiconductors that were grown using the migration enhanced afterglow epitaxy (meaglow) method. this work was to enhance the ... -
a nonlinear energy sink with energy harvester
(2014-12-11)the transfer of energy between systems is a natural process, manifesting in many different ways. in engineering transferable energy can be considered wanted or un- wanted. specifically in mechanical systems, energy transfer ... -
tracking habitat use by boreal toads in disturbed forest on the boreal plain in alberta
(2014-12-05)radio-telemetry is an effective way of collecting detailed information on the behaviour of a great many species. however, the presence of the radio-transmitter may influence the behaviour of the subject, an effect for which ... -
postmodern imaginative constructivism for stse understanding
(2014-12-05)the influences of science and technology on society and the environment (stse) have been an integral component of the formal educational curricula for four decades, and yet industrialized countries frequently struggle ... -
challenges faced by young adult african 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 with refugee status in ontario schools
(2014-12-05)this qualitative study explores the common challenges faced by african young adult refugee 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in regard to their academic achievement in ontario secondary schools. it also considers, using the participants' ideas and ... -
experiences of early childhood educators in a nature-based, early learning program: a case study
(2014-12-05)across canada, an interest in connecting people with nature is growing, and much of this interest is focussed on young children. this study, which explores the experiences of two early childhood educators as they piloted ... -
the culture of rape: examining causes and educating for a rape-free society
(2014-12-05)this thesis explores factors, influences, and causes of rape through social constructivist and feminist lenses, and makes recommendations for improving sex education to address and challenge rape myths and rape culture in ... -
gendered media representations of sexiness and their effects on girls' educational experiences
(2014-12-05)using the boys and girls club of thunder bay as a case study, this research focuses on how girls receive, understand, and resist dominant messages of femininity, heterosexuality, and the body that value sexiness over ... -
defining "success" in indigenous education: exploring the perspectives of indigenous educators in a canadian city
(2014-11-28)the purpose of this study was to frame success for indigenous 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in public boards in the experience, knowledge and beliefs of practicing indigenous educators. seven indigenous public school educators in teaching and ... -
contingent self-worth moderates the relationship between self-esteem and heart rate variability
(2014-11-28)criticisms in the field of self-esteem research have led to new methods for conceptualizing and measuring the construct. one such method proposed by crocker and wolfe (2001) is that of contingent self-worth (csw). studies ... -
issues and underlying factors relating to the graduation rates of aboriginal 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from mathematics programs
(2014-01-22)the intent of my research was to shed light on the factors that impede aboriginal 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from finding success in their formal mathematical instruction within the ontario provincial education system. the goal of my research ...
