electronic theses and dissertations from 2009: recent submissions
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the relationship of gambling to health, social functioning, and life satisfaction in older adults
(2012)the health, social functioning, and life satisfaction of older adults, age 50 and older were explored across levels of gambling activity as measured by the national opinion research centre dsm screen for gambling problems ... -
the impacts of forest management practices on mercury contamination in small stream biota
(2012-11-10)mercury is a contaminant of global concern as it is present in all biota and ecosystems around the world. small streams are influenced by the terrestrial systems that feed them. i examined the presence of mercury in small ... -
expression of integrin and toll-like receptors in cervical cancer (in vivo and ex vivo study)
(2009)cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women world-wide. although persistent human papillomavirus (hpv) infection is considered the most important causative agent of cervical cancer, the mechanisms toward ... -
growth and photosynthetic responses of white spruce seedlings to levels of trembling aspen and red raspberry cover
(2012-11-10)the effect of competitve species upon crop tree regeneration and growth continues to receive attention from researchers due to the importance of the outcomes. this study stakes a new approach, by examining the combined ... -
semantic web system for differential diagnosis recommendations
(2012)there is a growing realization that healthcare is a knowledge-intensive field. the ability to capture and leverage semantics via inference or query processing is crucial for supporting the various required processes in ... -
bio based phenolic resins and adhesives derived from forestry residues wastes and lignin
(2012-11-10)the work presented here aims to produce bio-phenolic compounds from forestry biomass (residues, wastes and lignin), and substitute petroleum-based phenol with the bio-phenolic compounds to produce high quality bio-based ... -
modeling of a high frequency field effect transitor on indium gallium nitride: the metal oxide semiconductor capacitor 1=channel model
(2012-11-10)quantum devices are an important class of modern heterostructure devices in which quantum effects are exploited directly. a gallium nitride high frequency field effect transistor (fet), the subject of this work, exploits ... -
age trends in expert chess: is aging kinder to the initially more able?
(2012-11-10)the “aging is kinder to the more initially able” hypothesis has received varied support across different domains of expertise, but within the chess domain is largely accepted. some suggest that tournament participation has ... -
human trafficking in canada crisis or confusion : an examination of canada's trafficking legislation and the development of a social crisis
(2012-11-10)since the implementation of canada's domestic human trafficking legislation in 2005, the media, police, and government agencies have paid increasing attention to this issue. using a social constructionist approach, ... -
moisture reduction and nutrient retention associated with field-drying forest harvest residues on clearcut sites in northwestern ontario, canada
(2012-11-10)the increased utilization of forest harvest residues as supplemental, inexpensive and renewable energy raises two key concerns: 1) continued removal may negatively affect long-term site productivity; and 2) because 50-60% ... -
the fine root dynamics after stand-replacing fire and clearcutting in the boreal forest of central canada
(2012-11-10)in boreal forest ecosystems, stand age is a key driver of forest ecosystem productivity, carbon storage/sequestration, and other ecosystem functions. the age-related decline of aboveground productivity is well known in ... -
trickster chases the tale of education
(2012-11-10)the research story is a narrative woven of [the author's] own self reflections, the voice of the co-researchers, and traditional mi'kmaw story characters. the story follows a group of community members from wildcat first ... -
the role of self efficacy in constraints negotiation : rural nova scotia physical education teachers ability to implement outdoor education
(2011)previous research has highlighted a noticeable shift from humans, especially children and youth, engaging in activities in natural environments to an increasing tendency to participate in sedentary activities in front ... -
the influence of stimulants on truck driver culpability in fatal collisions
(2011)given the monotony and extended driving periods inherent in transport truck driving, truck drivers might rely on stimulants to sustain attention and combat fatigue. research indicates stimulants improve some cognitive ... -
peak power analysis of mc-cdma employing golay complementary sequences
(2012-11-10)l\!iulticarrier code division multiple access (mc-cdma) combines both orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (ofdm) and code division multiple access (cd lvia) techniques. it inherits the advantages of these two ... -
middle holocene archaeology and paleoenvironments of the thunder bay region, lake superior basin
(2012-11-10)this thesis describes the analysis of a deeply buried peat deposit discovered in a cutbank along the kaministiquia river near thunder bay, ontario. this exposure yielded a large sample of well-preserved plant macrofossils ... -
power efficient survivable routing with p-cycles
(2011)power awareness in networking has been a vital area of research in wireless networks but, until recently, has been largely ignored in wired networks. in wireless applications, the amount of power utilized by transmission ... -
it's better than telephone, and it's better than driving to thunder bay : clients' perceptions of experiences in participating in a group-based stroke self-management program using videoconference technology
(2010)purpose: videoconference is used in rural and remote areas to improve access to healthcare, including individual clinical assessments and the delivery of group education. moving on after stroke (most® ) is a group-based, ... -
campylobacter jejuni : biofilm formation and oxidative stress
(2009)campylobacter jejuni (c. jejuni) is a zoonotic pathogen most often associated with poultry and the leading cause of bacterial gastroenteritis in the developed world. it is an obligate microaerobe, requiring low levels of ... -
investigating the human-nature relationships of wilderness leaders
(2012-11-10)this qualitative study explored how wilderness leaders view wilderness and understand their relationship with wilderness. the term wilderness leader denotes outdoor educators and guides who lead trips in backcountry ...
