Retrospective theses: Recent submissions
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Design of a 6-DOF haptic interface for robotic teleoperation
(2008)Teleoperation has become increasingly important in medical applications, handling hazardous materials, as well as in other robotics applications. Force feedback in such systems is essential; therefore a haptic device is ... -
Synthesis and electrochemical study of PtIr nanomaterials
(2008)Nanomaterials have a number of unique chemical and physical properties and have attracted tremendous attention due to their potential for applications in a variety of areas including fuel cell and biosensor development. ... -
Submerged anaerobic membrane bioreactors for Kraft evaporator condensate treatment : feasibility and membrane fouling studies
(2008)In this study, the primary goal was to develop better treatment technologies for energy recovery from Kraft evaporator condensate (EC) using thermophilic and mesophilic submerged anaerobic membrane bioreactors (SAnMBRs). ... -
Asymptotic performance of M-ary signals on Rician fading diversity channels / by Hongwei Zhang.
(2007)In this thesis, we will study the average symbol error rate of M-ary signals on wireless Rician fading channels at high average signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in both single-carrier and multicarrier orthogonal frequency ... -
Activity of liposomal taxol against breast cancer cells / by Melanie Heney.
(2007)Taxol (paclitaxel) is one of the most effective chemotherapeutic agents used for the treatment of multiple cancers, including breast, ovarian, and, non-small-cell lung cancer. However, development of taxol resistance with ... -
Robust control of multi-stage web systems
(2007)Web handling systems are widely used in industries such as pulp and paper, printing press, and steel milling. Tension variations in web materials are very common in operation and tension control is critical to the quality ... -
Design, analysis and passive balance control of a 7-DOF biped robot
(2007)Biped robots have many advantages than traditional wheeled or tracked robots. They have better mobility in rough terrain and can travel on discontinuous path. The legs can also provide an active suspension that decouples ... -
Social capital and the incidence of falls
(2007)Study participants : Seniors from Guelph, Ontario, Canada. -
Parent perceptions of safe hockey and their child's participation in physical activity / by Alyshia Landry
(2007)Background: Ice hockey, a very popular sport in Canada, is enjoyed by the young and old alike. However, like any other sport, participating in hockey exposes players to the possibility of injury. The majority of injuries ... -
Survey of Public Health Agency of Canada (Ontario region) employees on their knowledge and attitudes towards the "population health approach" / by Bryanna Scott.
(2007)This study develops and advances an understanding of a population health approach by surveying employees at the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) (Ontario Region). It was expected that the research would provide valuable ... -
Effects of globalization and corporate downsizing on employee health
(2007)The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of corporate downsizing; a function of globalization, on the self-reported physical and mental health of unionized individuals employed in the primary sector of the ... -
Study of the social factors contributing to youth smoking in an Inuit community / by Michelle, Doucette.
(2007)Inuit people in the Canadian Arctic have the highest rates of tobacco use of any population in Canada. On average, 70% of Inuit people use tobacco (Godel, 2006; Health Canada, 2005b; Ritchie & Reading 2003). This study ... -
Systematic review, evaluating the evidence of an association between exposure to swine or poultry in agricultural settings and human infection with zoonotic influenza viruses / by Carol Styles
(2007)[Systematic review of research in influenza and human infection with zoonotic influenza viruses.] -
Removal of pharmaceutically active compounds from water systems using freeze concentration / by Yuanyuan Shao.
(2007)In the last few years, there has been a growing concern in the occurrence of pharmaceutically active compounds in the aquatic environment. Just in Europe, more than 3000 prescription and non-prescription drugs are used by ... -
Educational experiences of aging nontraditional undergraduate students / by John MacKenzie.
(2007)This qualitative study describes the educational experiences of older full-time nontraditional undergraduate students. The participants in this study were over 40 years old and came from varying educational backgrounds. ... -
Headlocks at the Lakehead : wrestling in Fort William and Port Arthur, 1913-1933 / by Charles Nathan Hatton.
(2007)"In the Northern Ontario communities o f Fort William and Port Arthur, collectively known as the Lakehead, wrestling emerged as one of the most popular spectator sports in the region by 1913 and remained so for the next ... -
Effect of thin media images on the food consumption and affect of binge eaters : examining the role of social comparison / by Sabreena K. Bola.
(2007)Binge eating has become a prevalent issue for young women. A great deal of attention has focused on the etiological mechanisms underlying binge behaviour. Affect regulation models have received empirical support suggesting ... -
Pre-service teachers branch out : learning to learn together through the Caring Tree mural project / by Ali Solaja.
(2007)While there is a growing body of literature on the educational benefits of engaging in community murals, less attention is given to the pedagogical significance of community mural-making in schools and Faculties of Education. ... -
Influence of culverts on small stream fish communities in Northwestern Ontario / by Eric K. Berglund.
(2007)Stream crossings may alter fish habitat and fragment lotic environments, which could alter fish movement in stream reaches and lead to changes in fish community structure and population dynamics at the local and riverscape ... -
Stakeholders' experiences of an interpretation accreditation system : a case study in Banff National Park, Canada / by Rosanna L. Maunder.
(2007)Previous research suggests that guided interpretation in nature-based settings has the potential to develop positive attitudes towards conservation and can foster appropriate visitor behavior in parks and protected areas. ...