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Evolving neural fuzzy classifier for machinery diagnostics / by Ofelia Antonia Jianu.
(2010)"The classical techniques for fault diagnosis require periodic shut down of machines for manual inspection. Although these techniques can be used for fault diagnosis in simple machines, they can rarely be used effectively ... -
Evolving neuro-fuzzy tools for system classification and prediction
(2008)"Classification and prediction algorithims have recently become very powerful tools to a wide array of real-world applications. Some real world applications include system condition monitoring, bioinformatics, robotics, ... -
Examination of actualization and its degree of relationship to death concern
(1984)The Threat Index (Tl) is purported to tap the cognitive dimensions of an individuals personal meaning of death. Viewed by many researchers as the best validated measurement of death orientation in the literature today, ... -
An Examination of bark beetles and their associated blue stain fungi on boreal jack pine (Pinus banksiana) and white spruce (Picea glauca) in the Thunder Bay Region
(2009)Blue stain, caused by members of the Ophiostomatales, is of concern to the forest industry because it can quickly devalue timber by penetrating deep into the sapwood and creating dark blue to black staining. These fungi ... -
An examination of cognitive behavioural group therapy for problem gamblers who gamble over the internet: a controlled study
(2015-08-05)The purpose of the present study was twofold: first, to examine the efficacy of group CBT for self-identified problem Internet gamblers and second, to qualitatively examine participants’ perspectives on their treatment ... -
An examination of forest-dwelling birds in recreational areas within Thunder Bay, ON.
(2018)Forest-dwelling birds hold various social, economic, and ecological values. This study aims to identify the habitat elements that recreational areas provide or lack for various forest birds. Three recreational areas across ... -
Examination of independent contributions of driver, crash, vehicle and geometric characteristics to driver fatalities
(2018)In 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) had recorded a total of 37,461 road-related mortalities within the United States alone. To alleviate the effects of road fatalities concerning economy and ... -
Examination of pathways by which parental attachment and secondary attachment strategies predict disordered eating attitudes and behaviours
(2015-06-15)Research has established a connection between insecure attachment and disordered eating (O’Kearney, 1996; O’Shaughnessy & Dallos, 2009; Ward et al., 2000). Over three studies, the current research examined the relationship ... -
Examination of predictors related to the stages and transitions of smoking behavior in adolescents / by Connie Dalton.
(1998)The present study examined adolescent smoking in relation to six different groups of smoking determinants, including: the social environment, pharmacological factors, social bonding, social learning, personality/intrapsychic ... -
An examination of Protestant reaction toward the non-English-speaking immigrant in Port Arthur and Fort William, 1903-1914
(1976)Religious leaders helped to provide Canada with a significant tradition of English Canadian nationalistic thought that cannot be overlooked in any thorough examination of Canadian nationalism. Indeed, to a considerable ... -
Examination of species of wood decay fungi present on hazard street trees in Thunder Bay, Ontario
(2018)Urban forests are an integral component in modern day urban infrastructure. Forests systematically planted in unnatural growing conditions are predisposed to injury, deficiency and disease, therefore requiring regular ... -
Examination of the cue-reactivity of reports of gambling wins
(2004)The present study explored the cue-reactivity associated with reports of gambling wins. A 61-item questionnaire administered via the Internet collected information on gambling behaviours, effects of reports of large ... -
An examination of the effectiveness of MYKE® on growth of potted American elm seedlings under greenhouse conditions
(2018)This thesis is an examination of the commercial mycorrhizal additive known as MYKE®, and the impact upon growth that it has on American elm seedlings grown under greenhouse conditions. Seedlings of American elm were grown ... -
Examination of the food safety system in the state of Qatar
(2008)Foodbome illness continues to be endemic in our global environment. Protecting the human host from exposure to foodbome pathogens and reducing the incidence of foodbome illness are the central goals of established food ... -
Examination of the relationship between passenger, driver, and situational characteristics in fatal crashes
(2005)Both the youngest and oldest drivers in our society are overrepresented amongst fatal crashes. As such, there is a need for prevention strategies which may reduce crashes in each cohort. Passenger presence is one factor ... -
Examination of the role of the multiple intelligences in studies of effective teaching
(2000)The purpose of this study is to evaluate selected teacher effectiveness research for elements of multiple intelligence (MI) theory. In order to acquire a more holistic picture of the nature of effective teaching, this study ... -
Examination of the stigma experiences and needs of individuals with serious mental illness
(2008)Study area : Northwestern Ontario. -
Examination of youth tobacco cessation needs, demand and services within the City of Greater Sudbury
(2008)Tobacco use contributes to a significant amount of morbidity and mortality. Youth are interested in quitting smoking yet most often do not choose assisted cessation approaches which have been shown effective in the ... -
Examining adverse childhood experiences in a First Nations treatment-seeking population
(2021)Experiencing adversity during childhood can disrupt typical developmental pathways and consequently affect health outcomes throughout the lifespan (Norman et al., 2012), particularly for Indigenous populations in Canada ...