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Sex differences in jealousy: investigating infidelity types and rival characteristics using animated videos
(2015-08-05)
In this study, romantic jealousy, infidelity types, and rival characteristics (height, weight, facial attractiveness, strength, and social status) are explored from an evolutionary perspective. Several studies have previously ...
Groundwater contamination prevention using an electrokinetic barrier-cobalt trapping
(2015-06-15)
The quality of groundwater in many regions around the world has been compromised due to pollution from anthropogenic activities such as deposition of solid wastes containing heavy metals in landfills, industrial spills and ...
Understanding the meanings of the personal lived experiences of spousal care partners participating in a chronic disease self-management program : describing the meaning and essence of the phenomenon
(2015-02-02)
As predicted by the Rising Tide Study, the prevalence of dementia is increasing, and it is a chronic disease that is costly in its social, economic and health dimensions (WHO, 2012; Alzheimer’s Society of Canada (ASC), ...
Identity in a love marriage? Exploring the consequences of South Asian women's choice to take part in inter-racial relationships
(2015-06-15)
This thesis examines the challenges faced by young South Asian Canadian women when
they choose to become involved in interracial intimate relationships. A feminist intersectional
framework was used to analyze the ‘othering’ ...
Perceived importance of technical knowledge and skills for human resources professionals
(2015-06-15)
The evolution of the human resource management (HRM) function over the years has led to increased expectations from HR professionals to act as strategic business partners. This study explores the perceived importance of ...
Gambling attitudes associated with problem gambling : the cohort effect of baby boomers
(2015-08-25)
The current study sought to examine the effects of gambling attitudes and beliefs on problem gambling behaviour across three cohorts, namely Generation X, Baby Boomers, and the Silent Generation. Individuals from Northern ...
Anxieties at the end: exploring the figure of the literary ghost and threatened social order at the Victorian fin de siecle
(2015)
The end of the century was a turbulent time for England. As Victoria's reign came to an
end, England's foundation was undergoing a sort of renovation. This thesis considers the figure of the Victorian ghost in the social ...
Nonlinear adaptive control for robust wide speed range operation of IPMSM drives
(2015)
Various applications, including robotics, spindle drives, machine tools, etc. rely on accurate, reliable controllers to deliver the required drive performance. With recent advances in magnetic materials and semiconductor ...
Biogenic lead levels in human skeletal remains from the cemetery of the British Royal Navy hospital (1793-1822CE) at English Harbour, Antigua West Indies
(2015)
Though lead has been known to be a cause of human poisoning since ancient times, it
was a widely used metal. The relationship between ancestry or age and lead exposure in the Colonial period of Antigua, West Indies was ...
Species relative abundance and aboveground biomass production driven by climate change and stand ageing
(2015)
Understanding forest communities’ responses to climate change is central to global change ecology research. Access to large data sets from government sources has enabled extensive examinations of the effects of climate ...