Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations from 2009 by Title
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Anxiety symptoms and precautionary behaviour across the menstrual cycle: the role of hormones
(2015)The present study examined the influence of hormones on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms and related phenomena across the menstrual cycle. After exclusions, 223 participants (51 free-cycling women, 100 hormonal ... -
Application of artificial intelligence in fault detection and classification of solar power plants and prediction of power generation of combined cycled power plants
(2022)Solar energy is one of the most dependable renewable energy technologies, as it is feasible almost everywhere globally and is environmentally friendly. Photovoltaic-based renewable energy systems are highly susceptible ... -
Application of Biomass-based Fly Ash in the Pressate of a Thermomechanical Pulping Process
(2016)In the thermomechanical pulping (TMP) process wood chips are pretreated with steam prior to refining, and the resultant effluent (TMP pressate) is currently treated in the wastewater treatment facility of the pulp mill. ... -
Application of flow-through sold-phase-synthesis to the fluorescent labeling of amines with carboxylic and funtionalized bodipy dyes
(2024)The use of fluorophores for the labelling of biomolecules in living cells has become a key method for understanding processes in cellular biology. Synthetic fluorescent molecules can be introduced non-specifically to ... -
Application of UASs to augment ground surveys in cranberry agriculture development: a proof of concept for the integration of UAS into the site identification and monitoring of cranberry farms in Newfoundland
(2017)Assessing the potential for developing wetland environments into cranberry agricultural lands is time consuming and expensive. The addition of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to augment current ground survey techniques has ... -
Applications of golay complementary sequences in mc-cdma and compressed sensing
(2012-11-10)This thesis consists of two separate topics involved with Golay complementary sequences. In the first part, we present results of an experimental investigation where the distribution of peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) ... -
Aquatic habitat use by North American moose (Alces alces) and associated richness and biomass of submersed and floating-leaved aquatic vegetation in north-central Minnesota
(2014-12-12)The North American moose (Alces alces) is a species of socio-economic importance that has undergone recent declines in some areas of its range and may be impacted by climate change through effects on physiology or habitat ... -
Archaeobotanical and soil chemistry investigation of a woodland site on Whitefish Lake, Northwestern Ontario
(2017)Whitefish Lake is a large, shallow lake abundant in wild rice (Zizania palustris) that lies near the transitional zone between the Boreal Forest and Great Lakes-St. Lawrence forest regions of Northwestern Ontario. The ... -
Are individuals able to accurately report their own behaviour? An investigation of observer-respondent disparity of reported behaviours associated with social anxiety?
(2019)Social anxiety is characterized by the powerful fear of negative evaluation from others and a high level of self-focused attention (SFA). In addition, socially anxious individuals often engage in a variety of anxiety-related ... -
Are the fish safe to eat? An examination of Lake Nipigon fish consumption guidelines through the perspective of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek
(2024)Mercury (Hg) is a contaminant of concern when consuming fish from freshwater lakes. It is known to persist in high concentrations in piscivorous fishes such as Walleye which are commonly consumed by people. The people ... -
Are workplace health promotion/wellness programs effective at improving presenteeism (on the job productivity) in workers? a systematic review and best evidence synthesis of the literature
(2012-11-10)Background: Presenteeism is highly prevalent and costly to employers. It is defined as being present at work but limited in some aspect of job performance by a health problem. Workplace health promotion (WHP) is a common ... -
Are youth differentially impacted by cannabis advertising? An ecological momentary assessment of demographic and psychosis risk factors in a Canadian post-legalization context
(2023)The Canadian government’s efforts to prevent cannabis use among youth are warranted, as early cannabis use greatly increases risk of harm. Although it is illegal, cannabis companies continue to advertise their products ... -
Argument summarization: enhancing summary generation and evaluation metrics
(2024)In the current era of mass digital information, the need for effective argument summarization has become paramount. This thesis explores the domain of argument summarization, focusing on the development of techniques and ... -
The artificial facilitator: guiding participants in developing causal maps using voice-activated personal assistant
(2019)When it comes to any problem, their causes, and solutions, people often have very different perspectives, primarily due to the environment in which they were raised (culture, education, socio-economic status, and so ... -
Artificial intelligence empowered virtual network function deployment and service function chaining for next-generation networks
(2021)The entire Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem is directing towards a high volume of diverse applications. From smart healthcare to smart cities, every ubiquitous digital sector provisions automation for an immersive ... -
Artificial intelligence-enabled recommendation system for electric vehicles
(2024)The drastic growth in the conventional transportation system raises serious air pollution concerns. Eco-friendly vehicles, in contrast, have been introduced as an alternative to alleviate such environmental issues. To ... -
Asian-American variant of human papillomavirus 16 E6 promotes the Warburg effect and hypoxia-inducible factor 1 signalling under hypoxia / by Sean Cuninghame.
Infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for nearly all cases of cervical cancer, as well as a significant fraction of other ano-genital and head and neck cancers. Specifically, HPV type 16 (HPV ... -
Aspects of infectious agents and cancer : effects of human Papillomavirus 16 and Escherichia coli on the innate immune defense of human keratinocytes
(2012-11-10)Persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) is the causative agent of cervical cancer and bacterial vaginosis (BV) caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli ) has been implicated as a contributing factor. The innate immune system is ... -
Assertive community treatment in the District of Timiskaming and the city of Timmins : a longitudinal study of client outcomes
(2009)Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a community based program designed to treat persons with serious mental illness by offering treatment and supports in a community setting rather than a hospital. Previous studies of ... -
Assessing above- and belowground competitive effects in pure and mixed stands of jack pine (Pinus banksiana) and black spruce (Picea mariana)
(2009)Ecological principles of niche, competition and competitive reduction suggest that competition in mixed stands composed of pine and spruce may experience positive interactions through (1) vertical stratification of canopy ...