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Optimization of hospital emergency department
(2021)
This thesis is centered around the topic of emergency department(ED) optimization. Working in conjunction with the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
a simulation model was developed to determine an optimal ...
Characterization of an arsenite-oxidizing caballeronia sp. soil bacterium and its mutualistic relationship with trifolium pratense for arsenic remediation
(2021)
The proposed application of the mutualistic interaction between a native arsenicoxidizing soil bacteria and Trifolium pratense in Northwestern Ontario mine sites is a novel
approach to remediation. This thesis studies the ...
A two-study investigation into the link between rumination and night eating, and symptom improvement following a mindfulness-based intervention
(2021)
Night eating syndrome (NES) is characterized by a circadian delay in eating and
nocturnal awakenings with ingestions. Its onset is related to stress and the syndrome is
linked to depressed mood, anxiety, sleep problems, ...
Health professionals and climate change communication: An exploratory study in Northern Ontario
(2021)
Health professionals are recognizing and experiencing the impacts of climate change in their
work and understand the need to communicate this information to the people and populations
they serve. Improved climate change ...
Development of simulation and machine learning solutions for social issues
(2020)
When developing solutions for social issues, it can be difficult to evaluate the impact they
may have without a real world implementation. This may not be possible for reasons such as
resource, time, and monetary ...
Attachment styles and functions of self-harm in adults with nonsuicidal self-injury
(2021)
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a direct and deliberate act that involves damage to one´s body
tissues without suicidal intent. Research shows that it is maintained by four reinforcement
processes (automatic positive ...
Towards examining the effectiveness of boxing headguards with thermoplastic polyurethane in mitigating acceleration and risk of head injury using a dynamic head model
(2021)
The sport of boxing historically symbolises a high-risk injury sport due the number of
concussions occurring on athletes. Indeed, boxing has shown to have the highest rate of
concussions of any individual male sport. ...
A cross-sectional examination of aging, alcohol use, and cognitive health in the Canadian longitudinal study of aging (CLSA) baseline data
(2020)
Age, sex, and alcohol use have been identified as factors that influence cognition. The present
study aimed to replicate and extend these findings by examining the effects of age, sex, alcohol
use, and their interactions ...
Interaction of lignin derivatives with polymers, ions and soft surfaces in aqueous systems
(2021)
Lignin is one of the most abundant biopolymers on earth which has recently gained considerable
attention due to its unique potentials to be used in many applications. Many efforts have been made
in improving the compatibility ...
Carboxyalkylated cullulose nanocrystals for novel applications
(2021)
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), rigid rod-like nanoparticles, are derived from cellulose through acid
hydrolysis and are considered as emerging nanomaterials according to their beneficial properties
and commercial availability. ...