Electronic Theses and Dissertations from 2009: Recent submissions
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Efficient channel allocation schemes for multi-band relay networks
(2022)As next generation wireless and mobile networks continue to evolve, the scarcity of frequency spectrum and bandwidth are on the rise. While ultra-dense small-scale networks aim to satisfy the demand for ultra-high data ... -
Adapting modular structures for healthcare applications
(2022)COVID-19 has highlighted many vital factors to consider when it comes to the healthcare systems. Some challenges such as personnel, equipment, and space demands. Personnel demand can be met by calling retired doctors and ... -
Tsattine People and Bison: Pre-Colonial Relationships and Ancestral Territories
(2022)Traditional knowledge and historical records indicate that communal hunting was an important practice for subarctic Beaver people (Dunne-zaa / Dane-zaa / Tsattine) of northern Alberta and northeastern British Columbia. ... -
Peak load ensemble prediction and multi-agent reinforcement learning for DER demand response management in smart grids
(2022)The increasing number of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), such as home batteries and Electrical Vehicles (EVs), provides an opportunity for utility companies to develop demand response mechanisms to balance the demand ... -
From paper to practice: educator understanding and facilitation of self-regulation in the kindergarten classroom
(2021)There is growing concern about the mental health and resilience of today’s students (McCain, Mustard, and Shanker, 2007) and difficulties with self-regulation as part of human development are implicated in educational ... -
Examining the relationship between balance confidence and the physical and psychosocial adaptation to transtibial amputation on physical activity participation and avoidance habits
(2022)Transtibial amputation (TTA) is the removal of the lower leg at the tibia and often results in pain, mental health issues, and reduced quality of life. Many of these symptoms are created or exacerbated by a sedentary ... -
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 ... -
Visible light positioning systems under imperfect synchronization and signal-dependant noise
(2022)Optical Wireless Communication (OWC) is an enabling technology for sixth-generation (6G) and beyond communication networks. Visible light communication (VLC) is a crucial branch of OWC technology expected to meet 6G ... -
Exploring the Experiences of Frontline Food Security Service Providers in Thunder Bay, Ontario
(2021)In Canada, staggering rates of household food insecurity are emblematic of broader issues, such as systemic discrimination, poverty, and a global, capitalist food system. The means to address food insecurity are contested ... -
Interactive effects of elevated CO2 and temperature, nutrition, and ectomycorrhizas on morphological traits and summer shoot formation in jack pine
(2022)Understanding the responses of trees, ectomycorrhizal fungi (ECM) and their association to climate change can be challenging due to their interactions with multiple environmental factors. The combined impacts of elevated ... -
Long term DNA storage evaluation and methodology
(2021)DNA preservation over the long term is a considerable problem for many fields that still lack a viable, cost-effective, long-term solution. The considerable amount of genetic material that is currently aging in facilities ... -
High-power medium-voltage motor drive: converter topology, modulation, and control
(2021)The output power quality, device voltage sharing, power converter flying capacitor voltage ripple and motor torque ripple at low-frequency/ speed operation are the major issues in high-power medium-voltage (MV) motor ... -
Power loss investigation of series-connected current source inverters
(2021)Current-source inverters (CSIs) are a type of direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) converters that generate a defined AC output current waveform from a DC current supply. As the counterpart of voltage source ... -
The influence of impression formation in the relationship between competition, goal orientation, and performance
(2021)Competition/competitiveness is a universal construct characterized as an individual trait, a result of a situation, and more recently, a cognitive and motivational factor. The purpose of the current investigation was to ... -
Simultaneous polysubstance use, trait affect, body composition, and their associations with acute adverse reactions to cannabis
(2021)In 2020, nearly 6.2 million people in Canada aged 15 and older reported using cannabis in the last three months (Statistics Canada, 2021). However, some individuals who consume cannabis may be more prone than others to ... -
Development of graphite based nanomaterials for green chemistry applications
(2017)Graphite is a valuable natural resource and useful carbon allotrope that has been explored for various applications. Graphene is a two-dimensional (2D) transparent material, which is the strongest, thinnest, and most ... -
Surface estimation from multi-modal tactile data
(2021)The increasing popularity of Robotic applications has seen use in healthcare, surgery, and as an industrial tool. These robots are expected to be able to make physical contact with the objects in the environment which ... -
Adverse childhood experiences, executive functions, and substance use in an Indigenous residential treatment program
(2021)Intergenerational trauma among Indigenous peoples in Canada is identified as an ongoing detrimental outcome of Canadian colonialism. Both adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and substance use problems appear to be ...