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Effects of selected mountain bike front suspension forks on handlebar vibration and ground reaction forces
(1997)The purpose of this investigation was to compare the effectiveness of two types of mountain bike front fork suspension systems for controlling ground reaction vibration at the handlebar upon impacting a raised surface. ... -
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 ... -
Effects of sex, mood and sex-role beliefs on interpersonal responses to depressed persons
(1997)This study examined interpersonal reactions to depressed individuals as a function of the sex of a depressed person, and the sex and sex-role beliefs of the respondent. Egalitarian and traditional participants of both ... -
Effects of shoreline logging on the epilithic algal community in small Canadian Shield lakes with logged catchments
(2002)Study area : Coldwater Lakes experimental watersheds area within the boreal-Great Lakes transition forest on the Precambrian shield 200 km northwest of Thunder Bay and 70 km northwest of Atikokan, northwestern Ontario. ... -
The effects of smelling salts on hockey players' reaction time, anaerobic performance and sympathetic nervous system
(2019)Background/Objectives: Smelling salts are a commonly used ergogenic aid in various sports, particularly in elite hockey. However, the extent of performance enhancing effects of smelling salts on reaction time and performance ... -
The effects of soil compaction on the germination and growth of Picea mariana and Pinus banksiana
(2020)Soil compaction has long been an issue for the forestry industry. Soil compaction can reduce soil aeration, porosity and drainage, and restrict the growth and success of trees and other plants. The objective of this study ... -
Effects of soil microorganisms on bamboo (Phyllostachys praecon C. D. Chu et C. S. Chao 'Prevernalis) growth
(2021)Soil microorganisms and plants together form a stable dynamic system in which they interact and influence each other. The growth and development of plants provide nutrients to the soil microorganisms, which in turn promote ... -
Effects of soil temperature on a coupled photosynthesis-stomatal conductance model for four boreal tree species
(2000)In order to examine the effects of soil temperature on a coupled photosynthesis-stomatal conductance model, seedlings of trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx), jack pine (Pinsu banksiana Lamb. ), black spruce (Picea ... -
Effects of soil temperature on growth and biomass allocation in four boreal tree species
(2001)Trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx.), black spruce (Picea mariana (Mill.) B.S.P.), white spruce (Picea glauca (Moench) Voss), and jack pine (Pinus banksiana Lamb.) seedlings were subject to seven soil temperature ... -
Effects of species composition and season change on fine root length increase with stand development in Northwest Ontario
(2018)The root length is an important indicator to reflect the growth characteristics of the tree, but the root length is difficult to obtain through direct measurement, and the root as a sensitive organ of plants can indirectly ... -
Effects of species mixtures on fine root production in a young boreal forest
(2019)1. Fine roots (< 2 mm) play a key role in terrestrial ecosystem processes. Species diversity loss has been recognized as one of the primary global change drivers that can have profound negative effects on ecosystem ... -
Effects of stimulus control and exercise on internal and external overweight females
(1984)Forty-eight overweight females were randomly assigned into four groups: 1) stimulus control, 2) exercise, 3) stimulus control plus exercise, and 4) counting calories (control), to determine which treatment was most effective ... -
The effects of stratification methods on paper birch and yellow birch seed germination
(2022)This study examines the use of both a typical cold moist stratification method, and an alternative in their ability to affect germination rates in paper birch (Betula papyrifera) and yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis). ... -
The effects of success and failure on self-esteem and locus of control
(1975)The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of success and failure on self-esteem, locus of control and the relationship between these two variables. One hundred and four introductory psychology ... -
Effects of sucrose and sorbitol on cement hydration applications to cement stabilization of metal waste
(2007)Cement-based stabilization/solidification (S/S) is a widely used technique to treat industrial wastes containing toxic metal ions before land disposal. To prevent the fast setting of the treated waste during its transportation ... -
Effects of Tai Chi on balance and mobility in older women who are at various risk levels for falls
(2001)Physical activity has been accepted as instrumental in the maintenance of functional ability and quality of life across the lifespan. Despite the benefits of exercise, Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active ... -
Effects of task difficulty and Type A behavior pattern on the inverted-u relationship between stress level and performance
The purpose of this study was twofold: to examine the effects of task difficulty and the Type A Behavior Pattern on the inverted-U relationship between stress level (arousal) and performance, and to examine possible ... -
Effects of the anger expression and hostility components of the type A personality behavior pattern : on physiological recovery from a psychosocial stressor / by Mary-Beth Minthorn-Biggs.
(1988)The present study re-examined the relationship of the Type A Behavior Pattern to heart rate and finger temperature recovery from a psychosocial stressor. It also investigated the role of anger expression, hostility and ... -
The Effects of the knowledge economy on women and resource dependent communities in Northern Ontario
(2009)Historically women have often been confined to the home while their husbands were expected to earn a living to support their families. This was particularly true in resource communities as little job diversity existed, ...