electronic theses and dissertations from 2009: recent submissions
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landscape genetic analysis of population structure and barriers to gene flow in boreal woodland caribou (rangifer tarandus caribou)
(2023)this study examines patterns of population genetic structure and gene flow of boreal woodland caribou (rangifer tarandus caribou), which are experiencing declining population sizes across north america. compared to ... -
dark current modeling and characterization of amorphous lead oxide-based x-ray photoconductive devices for applications in medical imaging
(2022)high atomic number (z) polycrystalline and amorphous photoconductors are currently being investigated to extend direct conversion x-ray detectors to real-time and high-energy lowdose applications. amorphous lead oxide ... -
electrokinetic-assisted membrane photobioreactor (ek-mpbr) for municipal wastewater treatment
(2023)membrane technology and phycoremediation, which utilizes algae for nutrient removal, are two major emerging technologies for wastewater treatment. membrane photobioreactors (mpbrs) integrate these technologies and provide ... -
skeletal muscle adaptation in response to chronic oral corticosterone treatment in c57bl/6n mice
(2023)chronic exposure to elevated glucocorticoid levels represents a significant concern for researchers, healthcare professionals, and the general public. in various disorders and diseases (such as cushing syndrome and major ... -
pre-clinical assessment of the selective androgen receptor modulator rad140 to increase muscle mass and bone mineral density
(2022)selective androgen receptor modulators (sarms) are important hypertrophic molecules that pose as potential treatments for many types of myopathy and osteopathy. the aim of this study was to determine if the sarm rad140 ... -
the effect of cottage development on aquatic macroinvertebrate communities and water quality in central ontario lakes
(2023)in canada, over 3 million freshwater lakes provide a wide range of ecological, financial, aesthetic, and public health services for their citizens, communities, and tourists. this is especially true for regions like ... -
food security advocacy and activism among post-secondary 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 : a case study of 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜
(2023)this research project is a case study that explores post-secondary student food insecurity advocacy and activism at one northern ontario university. using a feminist intersectional case study approach, i examine how the ... -
road-network location heuristics for the tactical harvest-scheduling model
(2022)in tactical planning in hierarchical forest management, cut-blocks are selected for maximizing revenue and road networks are allocated at minimal cost in order to maximize profit. the selected cut-block set and requisite ... -
the effects of knee bracing on reactive agility performance among healthy soccer players – a pilot study
(2023)soccer is the most popular sport in the world. the increase in the sport’s popularity is paralleled with an increased prevalence of knee injuries. knee braces are commonly worn in athletic populations to prevent knee ... -
measurement of isometric hip strength in male ice hockey players: investigation of the within-day, betweend-day, and intertester reliability of the activ5© handheld dynamometer
(2023)isometric strength testing involves assessing the maximum amount of force a muscle group can produce when there is no change in its length and is typically measured using a handheld dynamometer (hhd). reliability is a ... -
dynamic stability of piles under earthquake with fractional damping foundation
(2023)pile foundation is an essential structural component in civil engineering. the failure of a pile foundation under an earthquake may result in significant economic consequences, such asinterruption of transportation, ... -
fire performance of a novel concealed mass timber moment-resisting connection utilizing mechanically-fastened steel rods
(2020)a major hindrance to more application of engineered-wood products in the canadian building construction market is the lack of technical documentations and guidelines for the design of timber beam-to-column connections, ... -
nitrogen and carbon stable isotope analysis of holocene pigs from liang bua (flores, indonesia)
(2021)in this study, pigs from liang bua (flores, indonesia) are examined using nitrogen and carbon stable isotopes to explore possible changes to their diet over the past ~5,000 years. this temporal period is of particular ... -
the design of zr metal-organic frameworks in the detection and neutralization of organophosphorus based nerve agents and pesticides
(2022)organophosphates are ubiquitous in uses ranging from chemical warfare agents (cwa’s) to detergents. in between these two extreme uses lie organophosphorus-based agrichemicals, primarily pesticides, which are applied in ... -
neutrophils in the interface between innate and adaptive immunity in response to haemophilus influenzae type a
(2022)haemophilus influenzae type a (hia) is a bacterial human pathogen that has emerged as a significant cause of invasive disease in canadian indigenous populations. protection against encapsulated bacteria such as hia is ... -
segmented hollow core photonic crystal fiber as a gas cell
(2022)developing a unique gas cell based on hollow core photonic crystal fiber (hc- pcf) improving its ability to be used in measurements which require higher temporal resolution. traditional hc-pcf is an excellent candidate ... -
multi-timeframe algorithmic trading bots using thick data heuristics with deep reinforcement learning
(2022)this thesis presents an augmented artificial intelligence (ai) algorithmic trading approach that combines thick data heuristics (tdh), with deep reinforcement learning (drl), to successfully learn trading execution timing ... -
the role of emotions in generating and sustaining climate action for youth climate champions: an exploratory study in northern ontario
(2022)anthropogenic climate change is a wicked problem resulting in complex and compounding health impacts at multiple scales and across timelines. while there is a solid base of empirical evidence documenting the physical ... -
dietary restraint and stress-induced alterations in eating: exploring the role of heart rate variability as a proxy for self-regulation, attentional bias, and perceived safety
(2021)restraint theory posits that the capacity to successfully diet is cognitively demanding, requiring exertion of cognitive control over eating. demands that deplete this limited inner resource (e.g., stress) can thus lead ... -
the effects of sex, menstrual cycle phase, and hormonal contraceptives on inhibitory control
(2022)inhibitory control is a major aspect of executive functioning, and ovarian hormones (e.g., progesterone and estrogen) have been found to affect processes related to inhibitory control. this was the first study to examine ...
