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Algal mixotrophic metabolism for the production of lipids
(2018)The challenges associated with the use of conventional sources of crude oil increase the demand for alternative fuel sources. Biofuels offer the chance of replacing the depleting fossil fuels. However, the food versus ... -
Alienation, commitment and transcendence in three novels of Saul Bellow
(1977)The central point of this thesis is the theme of modern man's alienation from his surroundings as portrayed by Saul Bellow in three of his novels, Dangling Man, Henderson the Rain King and Humboldt's Gift. The individual ... -
Alteration and fluid characterization of the Hamlin Lake IOCG occurrence, Northwestern Ontario, Canada
(2012-11-10)The Hamlin Lake area is located approximately 120km southwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario, in the Shebandowan Greenstone Belt of the Wawa Subprovince in the Superior Province. The area has been explored for its copper and ... -
Alternative music : jazz and the performance resignification of identity in Ann-Marie MacDonald's Fall on Your Knees and Anthony Minghella's The Talented Mr. Ripley
(2001)In this thesis, I argue that Jazz, a music which finds its basis in improvisation, not only functions as music, but as an extremely potent means of political resistance to a number of systems by and through which identity ... -
Alternative uses for waste products from biomass burners
(2021)Woody biomass has become an important source of renewable energy throughout the world. A major issue that has risen from the increased use of combustion technology to produce thermal energy is the large amount of waste ... -
Ambiguity of faith and reason: exploring the challenges of conscientious objection and the provision of effective referrals for medical assistance in dying among Christian physicians in Ontario
(2022)This paper explores the tensions experienced by Christian physicians in Ontario as they navigate the Effective Referral Requirement. Physicians in Ontario are currently required by law to provide an effective referral ... -
Amenable semigroups and ergodicity
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Amorphous lead oxide (a-PbO) for direct conversion X-ray imaging detectors
(2022)Modern medical imaging revolutionized the way that medical conditions are diagnosed. It became possible after significant advancements in science and technology related to the medical visualization field. X-ray imaging ... -
Amorphous Selenium (a-Se) and its Compounds: Photo-induced Metastability and Application in a Novel Gamma Camera
(2016)Despite the large number of successful commercial applications of chalcogenide glasses (ChGs) ranging from memory devices to photonics and medical imaging detectors, the understanding of a fundamental property – ... -
Amorphous selenium (a-Se) avalanche photodetector for applications in positron emission tomography (PET)
(2011)Although avalanche amorphous selenium (a-Se) is a very promising photoconductor for a variety of imaging applications, it is currently restricted to applications with electron beam readout. This is performed with a vacuum ... -
Amphibian species richness and distribution in northwestern Ontario : the importance of hydroperiod
(2004)The preservation of biodiversity has become a fundamental ecological goal in recent years. If we wish to prevent or reverse worldwide amphibian declines it is imperative that we understand patterns of abundance ... -
An algorithm for processing stem analysis data and sampling intensities for immature jack pine growth
(1994)This study examined two topics. In the first, a computer algorithm was developed to process stem analysis data produced by Tree Ring Increment Measure (TRIM) system. The algorithm developed not only processed TRIM data ... -
An evaluation of remotely sensed wetland mapping
(1994)Landscape management is based on the maintenance of natural ecosystems and recognizes the importance of maintaining the habitat diversity of all ecosystem types. Acquiring information about the size, distribution and ... -
Anaerobic power and capacity in amateur boxers
There were two purposes to this study. Firstly, a test was devised to measure the anaerobic power output of arm punching. Secondly, the Wingate anaerobic arm cranking test was used to assess the relationship between the ... -
Analgesic effects of acupuncture on the pain of ice water : a double blind study
(1974)Analgesic effects of acupuncture were demonstrated under double blind conditions. Thirty female subjects were randomly assigned to either an acupuncture condition, or one of two placebo conditions. Placebo 1 did not receive ... -
Analysis and design of networked predictive control systems
(2012-11-10)Recently Networked Control System (NCS) has been used in several areas and received much attention due to its applications. An NCS is a system with all its units connected through communication network, which is also called ... -
Analysis and simulation of K and Cl in electrostatic precipitator ash and black liquor of an operating kraft recovery boiler
(2023)Non-process elements such as potassium (K) and chlorine (Cl) are commonly found in the recovery cycle of kraft mills and are capable of forming highly soluble compounds. These elements, in high concentrations, can lead ... -
The analysis of Canada's health through social media using machine learning
(2019)Real-time online data processing is quickly becoming an essential tool in the analysis of social media for political trends, advertising, public health awareness programs and policy making. Traditionally, processes ...