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The impact of equal sharing and multiple groups problems on students' understanding of fractions
(2020)
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine the impact of division and
multiplication word problems, namely Equal Sharing and Multiple Groups problems, on
students’ understanding of fractions. Thirteen ...
Wind load evaluation on photovoltaic modules with flow deflector
(2020)
The wind load on a photovoltaic system and the effects of adding a flow deflector around
the panel are studied. The deflector is a reinforce measurement aiming to reduce the
aerodynamic wind loads over the PV system, ...
Diversity, phenology, and host associations of wild bees (Hymenoptera: Anthophila) in Thunder Bay, Ontario
(2020)
Although extremely important to the functioning of productive ecosystems, wild
bee communities are at risk due habitat loss and agricultural intensification. Wild bee
species surveys provide valuable information on the ...
Indigenous representations in novels used in the Ontario Secondary English classroom
(2020)
This study analyzes representations of Indigenous Peoples in novels used in the Ontario
secondary English classroom. This research identifies the impacts that inaccurate or limited
representations of Indigenous Peoples ...
Examining the “sadder but wiser” paradox: are those high in dispositional self-reflection likely to journal, and do they benefit?
(2020)
Self-reflection is the tendency to reflect on one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It has a
strong foundation in psychology for conferring self-knowledge and self-awareness. Journaling is
an example of an activity ...
Comparison of innovated thermoplastic polyurethane and commercial helmet lining technology in mitigating concussions as measured by linear accelerations and risk of head injury during simulated horizontal impacts to the head
(2020)
Advances in helmet designs and technology have not completely eliminated the incidence
of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) in the sport of ice hockey. One issue that concerns
researchers is that the vinyl nitrile ...
A new PWM CSC-based wind energy conversion system
(2020)
In order to eliminate the bulky and costly offshore substation, a new offshore wind farm
configuration has recently been proposed: series-connected configuration. Among the seriesconnected configurations, the pulse width ...
Personality traits and depressive symptoms in informal caregivers in Canada: a longitudinal study of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging data
(2020)
In 2018, approximately one out of four Canadians, aged 15 and older, provided informal care to
a family member or a friend. Caregivers are at an increased risk for depression and depressive
symptoms because of the ...
Factors associated with depressive symptoms in long-haul truck drivers: a cross-sectional study
(2020)
Many North Americans are affected by mental health disorders (MHD) each year [1,2].
One of the most common MHDs is major depression [1,2]. Major depression has many costs for
the individual and the economy [3–5]. Those ...
Physical habitat associations of fish species in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut, Canada
(2020)
The Canadian arctic and subarctic (areas north of 60° latitude) support distinct
aquatic environments governed by the unique geomorphology and climate of the region.
Historically, fish and fish habitat impacted by ...