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The influence of depression symptoms and antidepressant medications on cognition and driving performance
(2015)
Research that has examined the influence of depression symptoms and antidepressant
medications on driving performance has revealed inconclusive findings (Brunnauer, Laux,
Geiger, Soyka, & Moller, 2006; Bulmash et al., ...
Landscape indicators of Old Tower Road archaeological site (DbJm-6), Thunder Bay District
(2015-10-21)
This thesis addresses two research objectives. The first investigates landscape factors in the paleo-environment which may have influenced the geographic positioning of an archaeological site near Thunder Bay. The time ...
Attitude control of a quadrotor UAV : experimental results
(2015)
The quadrotor is a type of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) which is gaining popularity
over the past few years for its potential applications. Quadrotor UAVs are used, for instance,
for surveillance, search and rescue ...
Effect of periphytic Escherichia coli and lake water bacterial population on the biofilm establishment of a Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 strain
(2015)
Biofilm studies Escherichia coli (E. coli) have typically focused on 0157:H7 in
defined, laboratory medium. While there is value in such studies, they offer little in the
way of explaining the behaviour and interactions ...
Mechanisms of change within group cognitive-behavioural therapy for anxiety
(2015-10-21)
Although the efficacy of group Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (GCBT) is well documented, the mechanisms by which this therapy works are not well understood. Evaluating mediators and moderators of symptom change during therapy ...
Macro- and micro-structure comparison of ancient and modern iron-rich stromatolites
(2015)
The Gunflint and Biwabik Formations comprise the middle units of the Paleoproterozoic Animikie Group that crop out near the northwestern shore of Lake Superior. Stromatolitic units were investigated and sampled at 9 outcrop ...
Understanding patterns of pleasure craft tourism in the Canadian Arctic and implications for safety management
(2015)
This study establishes an understanding of pleasure craft tourism patterns in the
Canadian Arctic from 1990-2013 with a focus on the implications for safety. Two
specific objectives were fulfilled: 1. to develop an ...
Synthesis and electrochemical study of Ptlr and PtRu nanomaterials
(2015)
The rapidly growing need for clean energy on a global scale has led to the emergence of
new fields of scientific research to facilitate the discovery and development of novel energy sources, such as fuel cells, which ...
Breastfeeding and postpartum depression: assessing the influence of breastfeeding intention and other risk factors
(2015)
Risk and protective factors for postpartum depression have been extensively studied, and more recently an association between breastfeeding and maternal mood has been reported. The purpose of the present study was to clarify ...
Examining the efficacy of a cognitive behavioural intervention in reducing anxiety sensitivity and functional impairment in chronic pain patients
(2015)
Comorbid psychological factors affect the experience and prognosis of chronic pain, as comorbidity is associated with poor treatment outcomes and greater levels of disability (Burns, Johnson, Mahoney, Devine, & Pawl, 1998; ...