Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations from 2009 by Title
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Aging with a long-term physical impairment: An ever-changing process
(2009-05-28)The experience of people aging with long-term physical impairments is a relatively new area of research which requires further attention. There will be more people who reach old age who have lived with a long-term physical ... -
Algal mixotrophic metabolism for the production of lipids
(2018)The challenges associated with the use of conventional sources of crude oil increase the demand for alternative fuel sources. Biofuels offer the chance of replacing the depleting fossil fuels. However, the food versus ... -
Alteration and fluid characterization of the Hamlin Lake IOCG occurrence, Northwestern Ontario, Canada
(2012-11-10)The Hamlin Lake area is located approximately 120km southwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario, in the Shebandowan Greenstone Belt of the Wawa Subprovince in the Superior Province. The area has been explored for its copper and ... -
Ambiguity of faith and reason: exploring the challenges of conscientious objection and the provision of effective referrals for medical assistance in dying among Christian physicians in Ontario
(2022)This paper explores the tensions experienced by Christian physicians in Ontario as they navigate the Effective Referral Requirement. Physicians in Ontario are currently required by law to provide an effective referral ... -
Amorphous lead oxide (a-PbO) for direct conversion X-ray imaging detectors
(2022)Modern medical imaging revolutionized the way that medical conditions are diagnosed. It became possible after significant advancements in science and technology related to the medical visualization field. X-ray imaging ... -
Amorphous Selenium (a-Se) and its Compounds: Photo-induced Metastability and Application in a Novel Gamma Camera
(2016)Despite the large number of successful commercial applications of chalcogenide glasses (ChGs) ranging from memory devices to photonics and medical imaging detectors, the understanding of a fundamental property – ... -
Amorphous selenium (a-Se) avalanche photodetector for applications in positron emission tomography (PET)
(2011)Although avalanche amorphous selenium (a-Se) is a very promising photoconductor for a variety of imaging applications, it is currently restricted to applications with electron beam readout. This is performed with a vacuum ... -
Analysis and design of networked predictive control systems
(2012-11-10)Recently Networked Control System (NCS) has been used in several areas and received much attention due to its applications. An NCS is a system with all its units connected through communication network, which is also called ... -
Analysis and simulation of K and Cl in electrostatic precipitator ash and black liquor of an operating kraft recovery boiler
(2023)Non-process elements such as potassium (K) and chlorine (Cl) are commonly found in the recovery cycle of kraft mills and are capable of forming highly soluble compounds. These elements, in high concentrations, can lead ... -
The analysis of Canada's health through social media using machine learning
(2019)Real-time online data processing is quickly becoming an essential tool in the analysis of social media for political trends, advertising, public health awareness programs and policy making. Traditionally, processes ... -
Analysis of improvement for turn on/off performance of the MOSFET gate drive waveform
(2012-11-10)This thesis shows that the gate waveform of a power MOSFET driven by a specialized driver chip used in industry is imperfect and induces increased power loss in the MOSFET and lowers overall efficiency. The accurate ... -
An Analysis of motivation and motivational climate in physical education class of enrolled and non-enrolled female adolescent students
(2012)This study investigated female adolescent students‘ motivation towards high school physical education (PE) class and the relationship of motivational class climate of enrolled and non-enrolled female adolescent students. ... -
An Analysis of Ontario's pre-service teacher candidates' attitudes and approach towards teaching the Holocaust
(2009-08)Unexpectedly, 79% of the respondents expressed no discomfort in teaching lessons about the Holocaust, despite the complexity and sensitivity of the topic. Respondents indicated the necessity of Holocaust Education as a ... -
Analysis of the child and adolescent needs and strengths assessment in a First Nation population
(2017)First Nations youth are one of the fastest growing demographics in Canada, yet they are more likely to experience adverse health and life circumstances than non-Indigenous Canadians. Developing and implementing appropriate ... -
An analysis of the perceived effects of Indigenous spirituality on substance use recovery in Northwestern Ontario
(2021)The purpose of this study was to understand the perceived effects of Indigenous spirituality on healing from substance use in Northwestern Ontario. This study was based on the work of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, a ... -
Ankle bracing's effect on lower extremity biomechanics during athletic performance measures: an exploratory study
(2018)Introduction: Ankle braces are commonly worn in athletic populations to prevent ankle injuries. Restriction of ankle range of motion (ROM) is considered the main mechanism by which ankle braces prevent ankle injuries. The ... -
Annie off my mind: heterosexist censorship of adolescent literature in intermediate/senior language arts curricula
(2014-12-11)This qualitative study analyzes the censorship of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) literature in intermediate and senior schools. This research identifies implicit heteronormativity in language arts ... -
Anthropocene U: Academic responses and responsibilities at Lakehead University
(2015-06-15)This thesis explores the stories of six faculty members and administrators at Lakehead University who are responding to the Anthropocene through their academic work. Their stories suggest that there are barriers facing ... -
The antifeedant action of climacodon septentrionalis and two species of sphaerobolus to hyphal grazing by the fungus-feeding nematode aphelenchoides sp.
(2012-11-10)Fungi are ubiquitous in forest ecosystems and are, collectively, a major force in driving nutrient and organic matter availability and cycling. Some saprotrophic and mycorrhizal fungi are characterized by a perennial ...