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Controlled flow, temperature and brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis Mitchell) fry emergence on the Aguasabon River, Terrace Bay, Ontario, 2011-2016
(2017)
This thesis reviews factors that affect brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis Mitchell) fry
emergence and their relevance to population fitness. A series of drift nets were deployed
from 2010 to 2016, April through May, on ...
Impacts of invasive earthworms on carbon storage in southern boreal hardwood forests
(2017)
The introduction of invasive, non-native earthworms into forest ecosystems has increased as recreational, industrial, and commercial activities increase in northern Ontario. The presence of these ecosystem engineers in ...
Hydromapping Tool Creation for Sprat Lake Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Surface From Motion Analysis; A Proactive Approach to Reduce Potential Mercury Fluxes Following Forest Harvesting By Using Variable Retention Buffers and Preplanned Machine Travel Corridors
(2017)
There has been an increase in the awareness and concern regarding
mercury contamination in Northwestern Ontario fish. Wetland and low laying areas
are considered hotspots for methylmercury production which, when disturbed ...
Examining the shear strength of the glue lines in glued laminated timber
(2017)
With a soaring global population and continuous depletion of resources, wood
and engineered wood products will change the way we carry out conventional
construction. Conventional building materials such as concrete and ...
Feasibility of utilizing wood debris for biofuels in Northwestern Ontario
(2017)
In recent years’ production of transportation biofuels generated from forest residues have grown rapidly on a global scale. Converting to advanced biofuels is enticing because they can help reduce dependence on oil; mitigate ...
Understanding the psychosocial impact of cancer in adolescence and young adulthood: a mixed-methods assessment of the perspectives of patients, survivors, and healthcare professionals
(2019)
The goal was to assess the perceived ability of healthcare professionals to discuss adolescent and
young adult oncology (AYAO) specific issues, and the use of a documentary film as awareness
and teaching tool. Healthcare ...
Evaluating spatial variation in food web connectivity and energetics within the Lake Superior fish community
(2019)
Habitat coupling integrates energy between habitats, a process known to contribute to food web stability, and has been observed in Lake Superior. The degree of coupling differs among species, but the extent to which it may ...
The REACH program: an alternative for students-at-risk in order to remain in their home school environment
(2019)
This thesis describes an evaluative case study, which researched the benefits of using the
REACH program in two Thunder Bay elementary schools, eliminating the need to have studentsat-
risk removed from their home school ...
The effects of smelling salts on hockey players' reaction time, anaerobic performance and sympathetic nervous system
(2019)
Background/Objectives: Smelling salts are a commonly used ergogenic aid in various sports,
particularly in elite hockey. However, the extent of performance enhancing effects of smelling
salts on reaction time and performance ...
The effect of a 6-week progressive, combined resistance and cardiovascular training program on muscular strength, endurance, and body composition in young adults with a mild to moderate intellectual global delay
(2019)
Individuals with an intellectual disability (ID) are defined as people who have significant limitation in both intellectual functioning such as learning and problem solving, as well as in adaptive behavior such as social ...