electronic theses and dissertations from 2009: recent submissions
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the role of self-reflective practices in an 'aboriginal education' course in teacher education
(2018)this study explores teacher candidates’ and course instructors’ experiences and perspectives of a mandatory aboriginal education course at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ’s teacher education program. the study utilizes a mixed methods ... -
the mineralogy and petrology of layered series nepheline syenite within center ii of the coldwell complex
(2018)the coldwell complex is situated within the archean schreiber-white river metavolcanic and metasediment of the superior province. spanning over 25km in diameter, it is the largest alkaline intrusion in north america. the ... -
understanding the fertility desires and intentions among hiv-positive men living in ontario: survey instrument development and validation
(2017)fathers living with human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) infection play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of their families and children. however, women living with hiv have received disproportionally more attention in ... -
patterns and mechanisms of tree species diversity effects on fine root processes associated with stand development in boreal forests
(2018)over the last two decades, one major advance in ecology has been the demonstration that biodiversity has positive effects on a broad range of ecosystem functions. however, diversity-ecosystem functioning studies for ... -
towards system identification using single channel measurement in wireless sensing network
(2018)in the last few years, structural health monitoring has gained signifcant popularity to perform real-time condition assessment of civil structures. with the aid of mobile sensing network, movable wireless sensors have ... -
patterns and mechanisms of understorey vegetation associated with stand development in boreal forests
(2018)the understorey vegetation comprises the greatest plant diversity and contributes substantially to ecosystem functioning and services in boreal forests. although many studies have examined patterns of understorey species ... -
thermophilic anaerobic membrane bioreactor for pulp and paper sludge treatment
(2018)pulp and paper mills generate a significant amount of organic waste (primary and secondary sludge) that requires treatment and disposal. currently, pulp and paper sludge (pps) is either dried for incineration or used for ... -
the effect of facial protection, impact location, and neckform stiffness on peak linear acceleration, risk of injury, and energy loading measures of horizontal impacts on a hockey helmet
(2018)helmets were originally designed and implemented to protect players from skull fractures and traumatic brain injuries by minimizing linear impact accelerations. the sport of hockey, however, has evolved, and now includes ... -
the economic feasibility of replacing diesel with renewable energy resources in remote first nation communities in northern ontario
(2017)ontario has many first nation communities in the remote northern region that use diesel fuel to generate part or the whole of their energy requirements. there is a huge financial and environmental cost associated with ... -
bioenergetic evaluation of a whole-lake nanosilver addition on yellow perch (perca flavescens)
(2018)nanosilver (nag) is an antibacterial and antimicrobial agent. its wide use in hundreds of commercial products and industrial applications suggests a high potential for release into the environment. previous research indicates ... -
lignin-based flocculant and dispersant for wastewater treatment
(2018)the wastewaters produced from different industries contain fine and charged suspended particles and other impurities. today, the removal of these colloidal particles from the wastewater has become a serious challenge for ... -
first nation observations and perspectives on the changing climate in ontario's northern boreal: forming bridges across the disappearing "blue-ice" (kah-oh-shah-whah-skoh siig mii-koom)
(2017)forests can have significant potential to mitigate climate change. conversely, climatic changes have significant potential to alter forest environments. forest management options may well mitigate climate change. however, ... -
carbon storage dynamics and tree growth response to species diversity in boreal forests
(2018)the boreal forest plays a critical role in regulating the global carbon (c) cycle. both wildfire and harvesting affect ecosystem c. however, the long-term recovery of forest c storage with a diverse range of overstory ... -
towards identification of progressive damage in structures under non-stationary excitation
(2018)monitoring and retrofitting of large-scale infrastructure is of paramount importance specifically when they are subjected to natural hazards like strong wind, severe earthquakes or man-made excitation. once the rich ... -
efficacy of bacteria and caffeine as indicators of anthropogenic waste in freshwater systems
(2018)with urban sprawl and intensified agriculture, nutrient loading of waterways has become a pressing issue across southern ontario. domestic wastes are more likely than other wastewater sources to be associated with the ... -
nox reduction of biodiesel operated diesel engine using different techniques: (egr, steam injection and emulsification)
(2018)the increase in world population has led to the growth in energy demand. the primary sources of this energy come from the combustion of conventional fuels, which are contributing to polluting the environment. biodiesel ... -
studies on water quality of aquaculture farms with an emphasis on flavobacterium psychrophilum and uv treatment
(2016)flavobacterium psychrophilum, the causative agent of coldwater disease, affects salmonid fish in aquaculture operations worldwide and causes skin lesions which if left untreated results in spinal deformities, spiral swimming ... -
improved anti-melanoma and anti-melanogenic effects of birch bark triterpenes delivered in ethosomes
(2018)north american birch species of the boreal forest contain significant amounts of pentacyclic triterpenes in their outer bark. betulin (be) and betulinic acid (ba), pentacyclic triterpenes readily extracted from outer birch ... -
people in discursive spaces : entry-level humanities eduction for non-traditional adult learners
(2018)in canada there are programs that offer non-traditional adult learners an entry-level university educational experience. these programs have various names, for example, humanities 101, university 101, discovery university ... -
a multiomic approach to paleogenetic investigation of ancient north american bison
(2018)twelve ancient bison bone samples from north-central north america were examined using genetic and proteomic sequencing to determine relationships to other bison populations. mitochondrial dna sequences suggest a genetic ...
