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Simulated accelerated evolution by modeling the rapid fixation of bacteria along an antibiotic gradient
(2020)The work in this thesis makes connections between statistical mechanics and genotype frequencies in population sizes, and how mutation of the bacteria E. coli helps to increase its resistance to the antibiotic ciprofloxacin. ... -
Simulation analysis of components of Ontario's moose habitat guidelines
(1994)The intent of Ontario's "Timber Management Guidelines for the Provision of Moose Habitat" is to use timber management to maintain or improve the moose habitat potential of a forest. In the boreal forests of Ontario, ... -
Simulation-based modelling of the unpaved road deterioration and maintenance program in heavy construction and mining sectors
(2019)Saving cost is a significant factor in the successful operation of heavy civil engineering, such as highway and dam construction, and mining projects, which can be achieved through the reduction of operating costs in large ... -
Simultaneous polysubstance use, trait affect, body composition, and their associations with acute adverse reactions to cannabis
(2021)In 2020, nearly 6.2 million people in Canada aged 15 and older reported using cannabis in the last three months (Statistics Canada, 2021). However, some individuals who consume cannabis may be more prone than others to ... -
Simultaneous vibration suppression and energy harvesting with a non-traditional vibration absorber
(2017)The dynamic vibration absorber, or tuned mass damper, has been one of the most commonly used passive vibration control devices over the past hundred years. With an optimally designed vibration absorber, significant vibration ... -
Simveillance in hyperreal Las Vegas
(2002)On a Thursday afternoon, an average Canadian leaves her office, and goes to a nearby bank machine to get a cash advance on one of her credit cards. She uses the money to buy lunch at a mall food court, then wanders into ... -
Single mother families : a participant observation study of human service agencies, organizations / by Melissa Reynolds.
(2008)The purpose of this mixed methods study was to better understand single mother families by integrating both qualitative data describing the lived experiences and needs of single mother families, with quantitative data ... -
Single-Session Counselling in Mental Health Services: Evaluation of a New Program
(2016)Organizations offering mental health services are in need of innovative solutions to address a lack of accessibility and availability in service provision. Waitlists for counselling services are long, often forcing those ... -
Sino-Canadian parents' perceptions of their children's Chinese literacy development
(2004)This qualitative study was conducted in a Northwestern Ontario urban community where the population of Sino-Canadian people is approximately 300 members. The purpose of the study was to describe Sino-Canadian parents’ ... -
Site analysis, rehabilitation options and recommendations for land at the mouth of the Current River
(2000)The land located at the mouth of the Current River in the City of Thunder Bay is derelict urban industrial land with significant social, ecological and recreational value to the community. A study of this land was ... -
Site condition effects on beech leaf disease symptom severity in southwestern Ontario hardwood forests
(2020)The health of American beech (Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.) is threatened in North America due to its susceptibility to various pathogens, including beech leaf disease. Little is known about beech leaf disease, and forest ... -
Site fidelity and habitat characteristics of woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus) nursery areas in Wabakimi and Woodland Caribou provincial parks, Northern Ontario / by Natasha Lynn Carr.
(2007)To prevent further range recession, habitat features essential to the life history requisites of woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) such as calving and nursery areas need to be protected for the persistence of ... -
Site quality evaluation of jack pine in Northern Ontario using site-index curves
(1994)Jack pine stem analysis data from 383 fully stocked, mature, undisturbed plots were collected from studies located in four Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources regions (Northeast, Northern, North Central, Northwestern) ... -
Situational analysis of the social and political factors that influence disease prevention and health promotion among new immigrants to Canada and to Manitoba specifically
(2009)Immigration is ingrained in the fabric of Canada; it is part of Canada’s political, social and economic profile, and immigrants and their diverse contributions have shaped the land. In the past century, technology, ... -
Six grade 6 students' perceptions of the Ontario Province-wide reading and writing assessments
(2004)This qualitative study investigated Grade Six Students' Perceptions of the Ontario Province-wide Reading and Writing Assessments. The participants in the study were six Grade 6 students attending a rural school in ... -
Skeletal muscle adaptation in response to chronic oral corticosterone treatment in C57BL/6N mice
(2023)Chronic exposure to elevated glucocorticoid levels represents a significant concern for researchers, healthcare professionals, and the general public. In various disorders and diseases (such as Cushing Syndrome and major ... -
Ski jumping flight : a kinematic analysis of the mid-flight and preparation for landing phases
(1998)Competitive success in the sport of ski jumping is made possible through the optimal performance of junkers during flight. While the flight phase has been the subject of several scientific investigations, there remain ... -
Skiers' and snowboarders' perceptions of the quality of a ski resort in Japan : an application of importance performance analysis and recreation specialization / by Michael Scorgie.
(2008)Identifying customers' perceptions of the strengths and weaknesses of a particular service is an important step in the process of providing good service quality. This insight will allow managers to prioritize and allocate ...