electronic theses and dissertations from 2009: recent submissions
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“look at me now. it is amazing.” exploring the stroke and rehabilitation experiences of older adults with chronic stroke living in thunder bay
(2022)introduction: as stroke continues to be the leading cause of adult disability, understanding the rehabilitative needs of those affected is essential to ensure they are receiving proper care to reach their own sense of ... -
“awe- shucks”: uncovering the relationship between awe and domains of humility
(2022)the current study sought to examine the relationship between awe (both valences) and domains of humility. in a preregistered study, 268 participants completed an online questionnaire with 12 measures of humility (ethical, ... -
the impact of unilateral versus bilateral ankle bracing on lower extremity kinetics, kinematics, and performance in volleyball players
(2022)as athletes, volleyball players strive for optimal performance while avoiding the incidence of injury. ankle braces, which are most commonly used by volleyball players to minimize the risk of injury are the ankle stabilizing ... -
substance use motives and personality traits among a first nation treatment-seeking population
(2022)problematic substance use is one of the top disparities affecting indigenous people. among non-indigenous people, specific personality traits and drinking motives are associated with problematic patterns of alcohol use. ... -
the effects of neurocognitive and physical tasks on breathing and executive functioning in healthy versus concussed canadian military members
(2022)when on active-duty, canadian armed forces (caf) members may be exposed to dangers and repetitive sub-concussive impacts such as explosive devices, loud gunfire, and handto-hand physical combat. these individuals are at ... -
the effect of motivational interviewing training on knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, subjective norm, and intent to use by undergraduate nurses to support people with substance use: a comparison of two learning styles
(2022)mental health and well-being are a worldwide concern, especially in the last couple of years. from late 2020 to early 2022, high self-rated mental health decreased in canadians aged 12 or older from 64% to 58% (statistics ... -
ambiguity of faith and reason: exploring the challenges of conscientious objection and the provision of effective referrals for medical assistance in dying among christian physicians in ontario
(2022)this paper explores the tensions experienced by christian physicians in ontario as they navigate the effective referral requirement. physicians in ontario are currently required by law to provide an effective referral ... -
holistic resource management in uav-assisted wireless networks
(2022)unmanned aerial vehicles (uavs) are considered as a promising solution to assist terrestrial networks in future wireless networks (i.e., beyond fifth-generation (b5g) and sixth-generation (6g)). the convergence of various ... -
characterization of novel cellulase and glucose isomerase-producing bacteria and optimization of the enzyme production conditions and their potential applications in environment and industry
(2022)cellulases and glucose isomerases are vital enzymes in converting cellulose into fructose. cellulases catalyze cellulose conversion to glucose, while glucose isomerase catalyzes the reversible isomerization of glucose ... -
the relationship between perfectionism and creativity in competitive dancers: the moderating role of autonomy-supportive teachers
(2022)creativity is becoming an increasingly important aspect of being a successful dancer. dancers are now being asked to be a part of the development and choreography of their routines and performance (butterworth, 2004; ... -
comparing the symmetry of walking in transtibial amputees: biomechanical differences of prosthetic heel lifts
(2022)prosthetic devices provide an avenue to accommodate transtibial amputees and mechanically restore some of their walking functionality. the loss of a lower limb results in significant mobility changes for these individuals’ ... -
wind-induced pounding of tall buildings
(2022)pounding of adjacent structures under lateral loads (e.g., earthquake and wind) due to proximity has been a major cause of building damage in the past. the effects of pounding can be mitigated by providing a suitable gap ... -
identifying the mental health burden of firefighters in a northwestern ontario professional fire service in context of covid-19
(2022)mental health disorders are among the top five causes of lost-time and workplace disability claims among canadian firefighters, along with traumatic injuries, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease ... -
expansion of the applicability of the truce-smiles rearrangement
(2022)the truce-smiles rearrangement is a synthetically useful and easily performed reaction which can be used to condense multiple steps of a synthesis. the nucleophilic aromatic substitution in this reaction produces a chiral ... -
design of polarization reconfigurable beam-steerable and frequency tunable fpms based siw-slot antennas
(2022)with the rapid evolution of modern and smart communication technologies such as 5th generation of mobile network (5g), (internet of things) iot, autonomous vehicles, aviation technology, etc., the need for reconfigurable ... -
effects of a second wood ash application to soil on picea mariana (mill.) b.s.p. and picea glauca (moench) voss growth and foliar nutrition and soil chemistry
(2022)as the canadian biomass energy sector grows, so too does its production of by-products such as wood ash from the combustion of wood biomass for energy. wood ash can be land applied with the goal of increasing the ... -
localization error bounds for 5g mm-wave systems under hardware impairments
(2022)localization and location aware systems are expected to be counted as one of the main services of 5g millimeter wave (mmwave) communication systems. mmwave communication systems are offering a large bandwidth from 30-300 ... -
energy-efficient electronic health monitoring system with wireless body area networks
(2022)recent evolution and technological advancement in wireless communications and micro electronics have enabled enhanced research trends toward wireless body area networks (wbans). this emerging new field of research ... -
utilization of alternative testing methods in the evaluation of pulp and paper mill effluent toxicity
(2020)pulp mills are required to perform routine regulatory testing to ensure the effluent they release from their water treatment plants is not harmful to humans and the environment. the key components within the effluent ... -
exploring the effect of predator experience on yellow perch (perca flavescens) behaviour and predator recognition
(2020)recreational and commercial fisheries are important resources that can be vulnerable to disruption by invasive species, particularly the introduction of top predators into water systems that have not previously supported ...
