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Does this count for marks? : a mixed methods analysis of teacher opinion of counting a large-scale assessment toward class grades
(2012-11-10)
The objective of this research was to gain insights on teacher opinions related to the practice of counting a portion of a large-scale educational assessment (LSA) for students' grades. [The author] anaylized the responses ...
Polar bears: the conservation of an arctic icon in a warming climate
(2014-12-16)
Subpopulation growth rates and the probability of decline at current harvest levels were determined for 13 subpopulations of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) that are within or shared with Canada based on the most recent ...
Electrochemical methods and membrane bioreactor approach for wastewater treatment and water quality assessment
(2014-01-22)
Severe water scarcity, high health standards, and strict disposal limits have necessitated the development of novel and robust strategies for wastewater remediation and water quality analysis at lower cost with reduced ...
Exploring a school health committee's role in school based health promotion
(2012-11-10)
This study examines the role that a School Health Committee (SHC) plays in enhancing school-based health promotion. Designed in collaboration with the local district health unit to inform practice, a qualitative case study ...
Power minimization and optimum ONU placements in integrated wireless optical access networks
(2014-01-22)
The deployment of optical fibre in place of copper cable in access networks has experienced remarkable growth over the past several years due to a wide range of benefits. A major benefit of optical fibre over copper cable ...
Heritage Breeds of Livestock in Protected Forest Landscapes: an approach to conserving natural and agricultural diversity
(2012-11-10)
In landscapes with a long history of traditional agricultural activity, some protected areas
are using heritage breeds of livestock to conserve disturbance-dependent habitats and
combat the loss of natural and agricultural ...
Bio based phenolic resins and adhesives derived from forestry residues wastes and lignin
(2012-11-10)
The work presented here aims to produce bio-phenolic compounds from forestry biomass (residues, wastes and lignin), and substitute petroleum-based phenol with the bio-phenolic compounds to produce high quality bio-based ...
Mathematically-based stories in junior classes : do stories change attitudes toward mathematics?
(2014-01-22)
This study explored evidence of a change in students' attitude towards mathematics in junior classes through the use of a mathematically-based stories unit. Using a questionnaire, observations, interviews, and classroom ...
Investigation of winter habitat selection by woodland caribou in relation to forage abundance and snow accumulation
(2014-01-22)
Imprecision and misclassification of land cover types are two issues commonly
encountered in habitat selection studies using satellite land cover classifications and
telemetry data. Here, the utility of broad land cover ...