electronic theses and dissertations from 2009: recent submissions
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teacher's beliefs and perceptions about vocabulary instruction
(2022)vocabulary is a fundamental component of reading comprehension. vocabulary are the words that are recognizable within a learner’s lexicon. notwithstanding the well-defined importance of vocabulary, there is limited ... -
intra-limb coordination and control in individuals with stroke. conceptual and methodological considerations
(2022)stroke results in substantial difficulties in reaching and grasping actions, which may emerge at different levels of coordination and control, in both the spatial and temporal domains. in the context of motor control, ... -
efficient routing algorithms in vehicular ad hoc networks
(2021)during the last decade, the research on intelligent transportation system (its) has improved exponentially in real-life scenarios to provide optimized transport network performance. it is a matter of importance that the ... -
lignin acrylic acid polymer as an emulsifier for oil-water emulsions
(2022)oil-water emulsions are applied in various fields such as food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and agricultural products. currently, synthetic-based emulsifiers are extensively used in oil-water emulsions, ... -
advanced separation and anaerobic digestion technologies for value-added bioproducts and biofuel from pulp and paper mill wastes
(2022)in the first research project, the extraction of hemicellulose from the process water and synthetic hydrolyzate using liquid-liquid extraction (lle) was examined. specifically, the effects of the main experimental variables ... -
it was neither confucian nor confusion: dynamics of intercultural sensitivity among east-asian 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 at canadian universities
(2022)international 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from confucian heritage culture countries are often perceived by westerners as having low intercultural communication competence (icc) (zhu & bresnahan, 2018). in popular media and mainstream ... -
genetic variation of functional traits related to drought tolerance in yellow birch seedlings
(2022)understanding patterns of variation in drought-related traits of hardwood trees is crucial for conserving and managing north american temperate forests under climate change. in this study, i examined provenance variation ... -
evolutive fracture behavior of cemented paste backfill
(2022)underground mining is a key global industry that produces many of the mineral resources needed by several sectors of the economy. however, underground mining extracts large volumes of material from below the ground, which ... -
insect pest and disease incidence in northwestern ontario canola fields
(2022)while canola has enjoyed a long and lucrative history as a globally successful crop, it has only recently gained popularity in the thunder bay district, having been grown locally for just over 10 years. as part of any ... -
relationships between executive functions and alcohol-related consequences among undergraduates
(2022)university 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in canada endorse higher levels of alcohol consumption than their noncollege peers. this heavy drinking carries with it the risk of adverse consequences, including physical injuries, academic struggles, ... -
an adaptive neuro-fuzzy controller for vibration suppression of a flexible structure in aerial refueling
(2022)air-to-air refueling (aar) has been commonly used in military jet applications. recently, civilian applications of aar have been garnering increased attention due to the high cost of air travel, which is largely dictated ... -
evaluating the utility of a point of care device to assess physiological differences among wild boreal fishes
(2022)with the increasing risk of anthropogenic impacts in boreal ecosystems there is a need for tools to rapidly assess impacts on organisms and properly inform resource managers. though well-researched, the i-stat a portable ... -
3d gpu-based image reconstruction algorithm for the application in a clinical organ-targeted pet camera
(2022)functional medical imaging is unique in its ability to visualize molecular interactions and pathways in the body. organ-targeted positron emission tomography (pet) is a functional imaging technique that has emerged to ... -
hybrid deep learning with stacked dilated causal convolutions for health forecasting using multivariate time-series data
(2022)health forecasting using time-series data facilitates preventive medicine and healthcare interventions by predicting future health events. this thesis introduces a novel hybrid deep-learning architecture for health ... -
invasive spiny water flea (bythotrephes cederströmii) and their impacts on young-of-year walleye (sander vitreus) growth
(2022)invasive species are a major threat to aquatic ecosystems, costing an estimated $3.6 billion in impacts across ontario. in particular, the predatory cladoceran bythotrephes cederströmii (bythotrephes hereafter) has had ... -
a smart monitoring system for bearing fault detection
(2022)rolling element bearings are commonly used in rotating machinery to support shafts, reduce friction, and increase power transmission efficiency. for a machinery system, bearing fault could be the most possible cause of ... -
application of artificial intelligence in fault detection and classification of solar power plants and prediction of power generation of combined cycled power plants
(2022)solar energy is one of the most dependable renewable energy technologies, as it is feasible almost everywhere globally and is environmentally friendly. photovoltaic-based renewable energy systems are highly susceptible ... -
interspecific interactions modulate social foraging behaviour and habitat use in a neotropical migratory warbler species during its nonbreeding period
(2022)spatial and temporal variation in biotic and abiotic conditions in any foraging environment prompts individuals to modify their strategies of space use and behavioral responses such as going from solitary to social ... -
perspectives on climate change education and actions from environmentally conscious youth in british columbia
(2022)this thesis employs mixed methods consisting of an initial survey followed by a focus group looking into the views of youth aged 16-20 regarding climate change education. the guiding question of this research is: what ... -
evaluating the combined effect of thermoplastic polyurethane material in ice hockey goaltender helmets and cervical muscle strength in mitigating concussion risk during simulated horizontal head collisions
(2022)concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries (mtbi), occur due to an impact on the head and are the most common type of brain injury for goaltenders in the sport of ice hockey. the two main techniques used to mitigate ...
