Browsing Retrospective theses by Title
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Adaptive time-step control algorithm for nonlinear time-domain envelope transient
(2006)This thesis outlines a general method to analyze circuits with several time variables using a technique known as Multi Partial Differential Equation, MPDE. The key idea of MPDE is to convert the system of ordinary ... -
Adaptive variation in cold hardiness among aspen (Populus tremuloides) provenances
(2002)The relative efficiencies of using different methods to detect genetic variation in cold hardiness were evaluated, and the adaptive variation among aspen provenances was further studied. This thesis is organized as three ... -
Administering the Auditory Comprehension Test to a group of learning disabled subjects
(1990)This study attempted to replicate the finding by Green and Josey (1988) in some groups of learning disabled children of better comprehension of spoken language in one single ear (monaural condition) than in both ... -
Administration error in presenting the WAIS-R blocks : evaluation of an extreme departure
(1992)This study examined block presentation on the Block Design subtest of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised. The standardized procedure dictates that a variety of sides be shown and that the red/white side be ... -
Adolescent images of the future and the 'ideology of schooling' / by Susan Heald. --
(1984)The thesis addresses questions of both the methodology and the substantive content of 'cultural reproduction' studies. At the methodological level, the thesis examines the use of 'images of the future' as a tool for ... -
Adoption and use of computer mediated communications : reactions of female site coordinators in a distributed education system
(1989)This study examines women's reactions to the introduction of computer-mediated communications (CMC). The literature suggests women exhibit some reluctance in the use of computer technology. There are, however, computer ... -
Adoption of a cooperative learning teaching strategy in a bachelor of science in nursing course
(1997)The purpose of this case study was to examine the ways in which cooperative learning was used in a senior Bachelor of Science in Nursing course. The subject of the case study was the professor who taught the senior ... -
Adult age differences in a visual search, luminance contrast discrimination task
(2003)This thesis examined the ability of younger and older adults to use peripherally presented word cues in a luminance contrast discrimination task. Observers were ten older adults (aged 55 to 69) and ten younger adults ... -
Adult Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder & smoking : an overview of epidemiological data, a review of current studies and the need for future research in Northwestern Ontario
(2008)This research project was designed to provide a summary of the studies related to adult ADHD and smoking, and utilize these findings to improve future research about adult ADHD and smoking in Northwestern Ontario. The ... -
Adult college students perceptions on science education : reclaiming lost ground in science education in preparation for health science programs / by Anita Graham.
(2008)This study was based upon the issues surrounding science education and how they impact students’ further science education as well as their everyday lives. The research was a qualitative study that used an interview guide. ... -
Advances in recycle mill supervisory control at Avenor Thunder Bay
(1998)This study examined supervisory control systems at Avenor Inc. Recycle Pulp Mill Thunder Bay making improvements in process control and automation. Supervisory controls were implemented for improving the control of a ... -
Advocacy, stress, and quality of life in parents of children with developmental disabilities
(1999)Research has consistently demonstrated that parents of children with developmental disabilities experience more stress than parents of non-disabled children (Beckman, 1991; Dyson, 1991). In order to face the challenges ... -
Aerobic power and anaerobic threshold of male rowers
(1985)The purpose of this study was to investigate the endurance component of off-season rowing performance in male rowers before and after an 8-week training period. Specific attention was given to laboratory assessment of ... -
Aesthetic ratings of northern forest scenes : the effects of spatiochromatic stimulus attributes in silvicultural landscape images
(1996)The Environmental Impact Assessment Act, through the use of The Social Impact Assessment (SIA) established public participation in environmental decision-making. The concern for landscape aesthetics has been one among ... -
Age differences in children's judgements of reciprocal and non reciprocal patterns of self-disclosure / by Luanne Mann. --
(1986)Research conducted supports the conclusion that adults have a well defined norm of reciprocity in self-disclosure. The purpose of the present research was to determine whether and if so at what age the norm of reciprocity ... -
Agent-based workflow model for enterprise collaboration
(2005)Workflow management system supports the automation of business processes where a collection of tasks is organized between participants according to a defined set of rules to accomplish some business goals. The ...
