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Quadrotor altitude and attitude control with neural network
(2017)Over the years, the controller design for an unmanned aerial vehicle has been attracting considerable amount of attentions and interests. In this thesis, a quadcopter has been studied intensively, and an adaptive ... -
Qualitative analysis of the final form exams of the skill awards program from Alpine Canada
(1990)In 1987, Alpine Canada introduced a skill development program for skiers aged 7 to 15 years of age who were enrolled in one of Canada's entry level racing programs. One of the objectives of the program is to raise the ... -
A qualitative content analysis of the representations of health, income and income distribution in the Canadian press
(2008)For both the lay public and policy makers, the media are an important source of health information. While media discourses about health are not uniform, some perspectives are more commonly reported than others. In reviewing ... -
Qualitative differences in the effects of food and water on learned behavior
(1973)Experimental interest for the present research stemmed from the traditionally accepted notion that qualitatively different reinforcers, such as food and water, have similar effects on learning. The present investigation ... -
A Qualitative examination of comprehensive workplace health promotion strategies in some workplaces in the districts of Simcoe and Muskoka [Ontario]
(2012-11-10)The Ontario Public Health Standards [OPHS] (Ministry of Health and Long-term Care [MHLTC], 2008) recommend a population health promotion approach and evidence-based best practice for local boards of health to address ... -
A qualitative examination of the lived experiences of men identified as perpetrators of intimate partner violence
(2018)The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of males identified as perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV). IPV is a complex social problem that has many damaging consequences for individuals and ... -
Qualitative study of five FSL teachers using constructivism to support second language learning
(2003)This qualitative study concerns how five participants who teach French use constructivism as a theory of learning in their classrooms and how this effects their students’ learning. In a constructivist classroom, learning ... -
A Qualitative study on the experiences of students attending Thunder Bay area rural, one-room schools in the early 20th century
(2009-06)One-room country schools, which began appearing in the early 1900s in the District of Thunder Bay in Northern Ontario, Canada, provided educational opportunities to the children of the first and second generation immigrant ... -
Quantile-based reliability analysis and design in slope stability
(2018)The study and analysis of slopes are essential for understanding their performance and, in particular, their stability, reliability, and deformations. Traditional slope stability analysis involves predicting the location ... -
Quantitative electroencephalographic amplitude, memory, and cognitive ability in Canadian First Nation adult offenders with and without solvent abuse histories / Michael R. Moland. --
(2005)Most electroencephalographic (EEG) studies of solvent exposure have involved factory workers chronically exposed to industrial chemicals. Few studies have examined the neurological effects of recreationally abused solvents, ... -
Quantitative metrics of deadwood decay classes as a function of moisture regime and tree species
(2017)The patterns and rates of decomposition of dead woody debris (DWD) in the boreal ecosystem throughout the wood decay process have been hypothesized to vary across moisture regimes and between species. A fundamental aspect ... -
Quaternary sedimentology east of Thunder Bay, Ontario; implications for five Paleoindian sites
(2014-01-22)A geoarchaeological investigation was north of Highway 11/17, 34km east of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Five archaeological sites (Mackenzie 1, Mackenzie 2, RLF, Woodpecker 1, and Woodpecker 2) and seven additional sediment exposures ... -
Quercus rubra L. regeneration from prescribed burns: an in-depth look into management in Canada forests, specifically Ontario
(2018)This paper explores the impact that prescribed fires have on red oak (Quercus rubra L.) regeneration in Canada and Ontario. Prescribed fires are important to consider the best management techniques that should be used in ... -
Quest for identity : defining the "self" in two novels by Annie Proulx
(1998)The idea of the “self’ as an autonomous whole is no longer sufficient in contemporary discussions of identity. Individuals are “subjects,” defining themselves against and through other subjects and their environments. A ... -
Quetico Fault in the Superior Province of the southern Canadian Shield
(1984)The Quetico fault is a major transcurrent fault in the southern Superior Province of the Canadian Shield. Along part of its length the fault forms the boundary between the Wabigoon subprovinces. Dextral motion on the ... -
R.B. Bennett and the charge of one-man government : an analysis of his relationship with potential rivals
(1974)The purpose of this paper is to study R.B. Bennett's style of government from 1930-1935, a period in which Bennett has been labelled the Prime Minister of a "one-man government". An attempt will be made to assess the ... -
Race, Englishness and the media: depictions of urban rioting in England, 1980-81
(2014)"Race, Englishness and the Media is an examination of racialised depictions of the urban riots which broke out in England's major cities in the early 1980s. The analysis focuses on two major English newspapers, the Times ... -
Radiation response in cells derived from individuals with hereditary breast cancer / by Lindsay Sutherland.
(2008)Inherited germline mutations in the tumour suppressor gene BRCA1 (BReast CAncer susceptibility gene 1) can lead to an increased risk for various cancers. Evidence now suggests that epigenetic changes resulting in reduced ... -
Radio resource allocation in OFDMA system
(2006)In this thesis, orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) system is considered. Assuming perfect knowledge of instantaneous channel conditions for all users, we propose resource allocation algorithms to ... -
A Randomized Comparative Trial of Self-Affirmation and Psychoeducation Interventions for Improving Body Image in Young Women
(2016)Body image concerns are a widespread experience, particularly for young women, and are associated with a number of undesirable consequences, including eating disorders. Self affirmation theory provides a framework for ...
