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Adverse childhood experiences, executive functions, and substance use in an Indigenous residential treatment program
(2021)
Intergenerational trauma among Indigenous peoples in Canada is identified as an ongoing
detrimental outcome of Canadian colonialism. Both adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and
substance use problems appear to be ...
Wind-induced pounding of tall buildings
(2022)
Pounding of adjacent structures under lateral loads (e.g., earthquake and wind) due to proximity
has been a major cause of building damage in the past. The effects of pounding can be mitigated
by providing a suitable gap ...
Restoring falsifiability to high school physics education
(2021)
The idea that scientific theories and conclusions are provisionally true is essential for students to
understand. There are limitations as to what passes for science and epistemological limitations to
scientific knowledge. ...
The effect of motivational interviewing training on knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, subjective norm, and intent to use by undergraduate nurses to support people with substance use: a comparison of two learning styles
(2022)
Mental health and well-being are a worldwide concern, especially in the last couple of
years. From late 2020 to early 2022, high self-rated mental health decreased in Canadians aged 12
or older from 64% to 58% (Statistics ...
Holistic resource management in UAV-assisted wireless networks
(2022)
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are considered as a promising solution to assist terrestrial networks in future wireless networks (i.e., beyond fifth-generation (B5G) and sixth-generation (6G)).
The convergence of various ...
Exploring the Experiences of Frontline Food Security Service Providers in Thunder Bay, Ontario
(2021)
In Canada, staggering rates of household food insecurity are emblematic of broader issues, such
as systemic discrimination, poverty, and a global, capitalist food system. The means to address
food insecurity are contested ...
Childhood adversity and functional impairment in emerging adulthood: the role of executive function
(2021)
Emerging adulthood (EA; ages 18-29) is a unique developmental period when individuals
transition from their teenage years into adulthood, experiencing increased demands associated
with independence. For some, there are ...
“Look at me now. It is amazing.” exploring the stroke and rehabilitation experiences of older adults with chronic stroke living in Thunder Bay
(2022)
Introduction: As stroke continues to be the leading cause of adult disability, understanding the
rehabilitative needs of those affected is essential to ensure they are receiving proper care to reach
their own sense of ...
Long term DNA storage evaluation and methodology
(2021)
DNA preservation over the long term is a considerable problem for many fields that still
lack a viable, cost-effective, long-term solution. The considerable amount of genetic material
that is currently aging in facilities ...
Substituent descriptors from the topology of the electron density
(2021)
This work focuses on determining the suitability of functional group
properties from the Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules (QTAIM) as
descriptors for use in machine learning and linear regression analyses.
These were ...