electronic theses and dissertations from 2009: recent submissions
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the psychobiology of an eating episode : are restrained eaters different
(2009)the anatomy of an eating episode is influenced by various psychological, biological, and behavioural factors. the research has supported the existence of a biological correlate of satiety called salivary a-amylase (harthoorn, ... -
a randomized, controlled trial of mindfulness plus exposure for improving body image in women
(2010)research supports a multifaceted conception of body image incorporating attitudinal and behavioural elements. cognitive-behavioural therapy including psychoeducation and body image exposure are two therapeutic approaches ... -
visitors' attitudes towards wind farms : a study of the english lake district national park
(2011-07-19)the tourism industry is one of the largest in the world. many nations derive considerable economic gain from tourism markets. at the same time, many nations are pushing for the development of newer greener sources of energy ... -
petrography and mineralogy of the c29/30 candle lake kimberlite, saskatchewan, canada
(2010)petrography and mineralogy of the c29/30 candle lake kimberlite (saskatchewan, canada) was studied to understand the characteristics of the kimberlite. using standard optical microscopy three units where distinguished; ... -
dynamics of single axle rail wheelsets incorporating profiled wheels and rails
(2009)this thesis presents the theories and numerical simulations in regard to the behaviour of a single-axle railway wheelset commonly used in cargo rail cars. specifically, creep forces, dynamic models, real wheel-rail profiles, ... -
the experiences of women tree planters in northern ontario
(2009)this thesis is an examination of the experiences of women tree planters in northern ontario. using open-ended interviews and participant observation, i explore the ways female tree planters negotiate their femininity within ... -
bicultural identity and alcohol abuse among aboriginal canadians : the protective benefits of aboriginal cultural affiliation
(2009)research has revealed that poverty, unemployment, historical oppression and substance abuse have contributed to the third world status of canadian aboriginal reserves. identification with aboriginal culture has been shown ... -
assessment of fuel quality changes during storage of biofibre and its effect on cost
(2010)bioenergy, energy produced from renewable biomass, can potentially replace fossil fuels and create employment in northwestern ontario. however, the procurement of biomass for energy production can be uneconomical due to ... -
modeling the transport of escherichia coli through the subsurface environment
(2009)subsurface microbial transport is an important concern in many engineering projects. expanding the knowledge of this process is important for the risk assessment of sites capable of releasing pathogenic bacterial species ... -
afforesting marginal agricultural lands in southern ontario : an investigation into the effects of planting method and vegetation management on three-year growth and development of bur oak (quercus macrocarpa michx.), red oak (querus rubra l.), and, black cherry (prunus serotina ehrh.) plantations
(2009)landowners in southern ontario have become increasingly interested in afforesting marginal agricultural land. there are few appropriate, up-to-date research studies on afforestation practices to support current practice. ... -
the development of an in-situ atr-ftir technique for the study of nanomaterials
(2009)the fourier transform infrared spectroscopy technique utilizes a short acquisition time and high sensitivity to function as a strong analytical tool in electrochemical studies. this work will focus on the development of ... -
listening to the voices that matter most : establishing personhood in people residing in long-term care with a diagnosed dementia
(2009)this study sought to hear the voices of people residing in a long-term care facility (ltc), thereby recognizing the inherent worth in all people despite the constraints of dementia. data were collected through the generation ... -
an examination of bark beetles and their associated blue stain fungi on boreal jack pine (pinus banksiana) and white spruce (picea glauca) in the thunder bay region
(2009)blue stain, caused by members of the ophiostomatales, is of concern to the forest industry because it can quickly devalue timber by penetrating deep into the sapwood and creating dark blue to black staining. these fungi ... -
interactive effects of soil temperature and resource availability on physiological and growth responses of white birch (betula papyrifera) seedlings to atmospheric carbon dioxide elevation
(2009)predicting the impacts of future high atmospheric co2 concentration, [co2], on the physiology and growth of boreal forests is complicated by interactions of co2 with other environmental conditions. two-factor co2 x environment ... -
mating strategies across the menstrual cycle : preferences, jealousy, and masculinity
(2009)recent research suggests that there is more within- than between-sex variation in sociosexuality and that there may be organizational and activational effects of gonadal steroids on the mating tactics of women. for instance, ... -
motivational compliance of canadian inbound tour operators with china approved destination status (ads) guidelines
(2009)tourism is one of the most important industries in canada and continues to be an important factor in maintaining a strong canadian economy. one of the markets that currently holds the greatest potential for inbound tourism ... -
understanding the context of knowledge and values in natural resources decision making : a case study of parks canada's recreational activities assessment framework
(2009)the range of natural, societal and nature-human interactions of contemporary environmental management, especially for parks and protected areas, is seemingly infinite and is continually changing in scope and complexity. ... -
pictures, actions and words : using photo elicitation to explore the lived experience of outdoor recreation for a person with a developmental disability
(2009)the purpose of the research was to document the lived experience of outdoor recreation from the perspective of a 19 year old male with a developmental disability and to explore photo elicitation as a method of eliciting ... -
a century of change : documenting ecological landscape patterns in northwestern yunnan
(2009)this thesis provides a biogeographical analysis of the ecological landscape changes that have occurred in northwestern yunnan over the past century. the practical purpose of this dissertation is to evaluate the major changes ... -
participants' views on constraints and opportunities in the development of diamond tourism in yellowknife, northwest territories
(2009)diamond tourism is an experience that is currently being developed in yellowknife, northwest territories, canada. ideally, diamond tourism engages tourists in an educational experience about the diamond mining process, ...
