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A review of engineered wood products in Canada
(2018)
Engineered wood products, such as Glulam, Laminated Veneer Lumber, Oriented Strand lumber and Cross Laminated Timber, are increasingly being utilized for construction purposes both domestically and abroad. Mass timber ...
Effects of mechanical site preparation on the growth of Jack Pine (Pinus banksiana)
(2018)
The boreal forest in Canada provides a large volume of timber for Canadians and other countries year after year and effective silviculture is the key to sustainable harvesting. Site preparation can be a critical step in ...
Using controlled water treatment on understory plant species to determine the effects of climate change on the boreal forest
(2018)
Climate change poses a big threat to boreal forest managers. We have set out to test how different precipitation levels will affect a number of boreal understory species across the three forest types commonly found in the ...
Crowding and frequent use of emergency department services in a Northwestern Ontario academic health sciences centre
(2011)
Emergency departments (ED) exist for the purpose of caring for patients with urgent or life-threatening conditions which are time sensitive to treat. ED crowding is a condition where demand for ED services exceed the ...
Trait perfectionism : an investigation of the mediating effects of negative repetitive thought and the role of mindfulness
(2012)
Although perfectionism has been related to various maladaptive outcomes, several studies have demonstrated inconsistent relationships between the dimensions of trait perfectionism and psychological distress. Furthermore, ...
The influence of stimulants on truck driver culpability in fatal collisions
(2011)
Given the monotony and extended driving periods inherent in transport truck driving, truck drivers might rely on stimulants to sustain attention and combat fatigue. Research indicates stimulants improve some cognitive ...
Co-firing of lignite with peat and white pine in a pilot scale bubbling fluidized bed air - emissions and feedstock reactivity
(2010)
The increasing awareness of the environmental impact of fossil fuels (mainly coal) combustion, which leads to high levels of CO 2 , NO x , SO 2 , mercury and particulate emissions, has motivated research for potential ...
An exploration of the impact of cultural food beliefs and attitudes on the acceptance of the dietary recommendations for type 2 diabetes
(2011)
The purpose of this research is to discover culturally shared local beliefs and attitudes towards foods that may impact the acceptance of dietary recommendations for the management of Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) amongst Ojibwe ...
The relationship between maximal isometric and isotonic neck strength of hockey players and wrestlers
(2011)
The purpose of this study was first to examine the relation between maximal isometric neck force and predicted 1-RM cervical strength values, for neck flexion and extension. The second purpose was to compare maximal isometric ...
Experience and influence : student and parent perspectives of an alternative school
(2010)
Traditionally, education and schooling have been developed by and implemented through the adult perspective. An increasing number of educators and researchers focus on alternatives to mainstream education and this study ...