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In vivo assessment of leucine stimulated glucose uptake in brown adipose tissue
(2017)
Activation of brown adipose tissue in mice, through the use of the amino acid
leucine, was investigated. Brown adipose tissue has become a topic of interest in
recent years, as activation of this tissue has been proposed ...
Kinetic and thermodynamic studies on pyrolysis of waste HDPE polymers
(2017)
Pyrolysis is a promising technology for converting waste plastic into high-value hydrocarbons,
which can help to protect the environment and improve the waste management industry. Available
methods for finding kinetic ...
New generation of dispersants by grafting lignin or xylan
(2017)
Synthetic dispersants are commonly used in the stabilization of various colloidal suspensions. However, their non-biodegradable and toxic natures hamper their industrial use. The use of natural polymers as dispersants for ...
Bioconversion of crude glycerol to biofuels and value-added bioproducts
(2017)
Increasing demand and the rising cost of fossil fuels, as well as a concern for global climate change have shifted global efforts to utilize renewable resources for the production of a ‘greener’ energy replacement. Biodiesel, ...
Technical and technological alternatives for aerial moose (Alces alces) survey
(2017)
Moose (Alces alces) aerial surveys provide the information needed for effective management only when they are accurate and precise. I aimed to identify gaps in and improve understanding of aerial moose surveys in North ...
Land-based pedagogies: a path to decolonizing environmental education in British Columbia
(2017)
The purpose of this portfolio is to provide evidence of my graduate learning and to employ this new knowledge in a manner that contributes to the rich and varied decolonization efforts that are being made by Indigenous ...
Factors that impact the implementation and sustainability of dialectical behaviour therapy programs: a qualitative study of clinician perspectives
(2017)
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is a psychological treatment developed for
individuals experiencing significant mental health issues along with high-risk behaviours (e.g.,
suicidal behaviours, self-harm, substance ...
Fabrication, characterization and electrochemical studies of nickel and nickel-based materials
(2017)
Nickel is a naturally abundant transition metal and is very cost effective. This, along with mechanical and magnetic characteristics, and good catalytic activity in different applications, has made it an interesting non-noble ...
Attitude control for a quadrotor UAV using adaptive fuzzy backstepping
(2017)
With improvements on automation, computer, electronics and other technologies, applications
of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have expanded from pure military field to civilian areas.
As a multirotor aircraft, a quadrotor ...
Nanomaterials based electrochemical approaches for biosensing and bacterial disinfection
(2017)
Electrochemical approaches to myriad medical and environmental challenges are highly
attractive due to their strong potential for extensive and green applications. Point of care
diagnostics through the electrochemical ...