Electronic Theses and Dissertations from 2009: Recent submissions
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Holistic resource management in UAV-assisted wireless networks
(2022)Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are considered as a promising solution to assist terrestrial networks in future wireless networks (i.e., beyond fifth-generation (B5G) and sixth-generation (6G)). The convergence of various ... -
Childhood adversity and alcohol use problems in emerging adults: investigating the role of stress and coping strategies
(2022)Within Canada, alcohol use and alcohol related problems are experienced disproportionately by emerging adults (aged 18 to 29). Furthermore, emerging adulthood is characterized by events (e.g., beginning post-secondary ... -
Characterization of novel cellulase and glucose isomerase-producing bacteria and optimization of the enzyme production conditions and their potential applications in environment and industry
(2022)Cellulases and glucose isomerases are vital enzymes in converting cellulose into fructose. Cellulases catalyze cellulose conversion to glucose, while glucose isomerase catalyzes the reversible isomerization of glucose ... -
The relationship between perfectionism and creativity in competitive dancers: the moderating role of autonomy-supportive teachers
(2022)Creativity is becoming an increasingly important aspect of being a successful dancer. Dancers are now being asked to be a part of the development and choreography of their routines and performance (Butterworth, 2004; ... -
Comparing the symmetry of walking in transtibial amputees: biomechanical differences of prosthetic heel lifts
(2022)Prosthetic devices provide an avenue to accommodate transtibial amputees and mechanically restore some of their walking functionality. The loss of a lower limb results in significant mobility changes for these individuals’ ... -
Wind-induced pounding of tall buildings
(2022)Pounding of adjacent structures under lateral loads (e.g., earthquake and wind) due to proximity has been a major cause of building damage in the past. The effects of pounding can be mitigated by providing a suitable gap ... -
Identifying the mental health burden of firefighters in a Northwestern Ontario professional fire service in context of COVID-19
(2022)Mental health disorders are among the top five causes of lost-time and workplace disability claims among Canadian firefighters, along with traumatic injuries, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease ... -
Expansion of the applicability of the Truce-Smiles rearrangement
(2022)The Truce-Smiles rearrangement is a synthetically useful and easily performed reaction which can be used to condense multiple steps of a synthesis. The nucleophilic aromatic substitution in this reaction produces a chiral ... -
Design of polarization reconfigurable beam-steerable and frequency tunable FPMS based SIW-slot antennas
(2022)With the rapid evolution of modern and smart communication technologies such as 5th generation of mobile network (5G), (internet of things) IoT, Autonomous Vehicles, Aviation Technology, etc., the need for reconfigurable ... -
Effects of a second wood ash application to soil on Picea mariana (Mill.) B.S.P. and Picea glauca (Moench) voss growth and foliar nutrition and soil chemistry
(2022)As the Canadian biomass energy sector grows, so too does its production of by-products such as wood ash from the combustion of wood biomass for energy. Wood ash can be land applied with the goal of increasing the ... -
Localization error bounds for 5G mm-wave systems under hardware impairments
(2022)Localization and location aware systems are expected to be counted as one of the main services of 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) communication systems. mmWave communication systems are offering a large bandwidth from 30-300 ... -
Energy-efficient electronic health monitoring system with wireless body area networks
(2022)Recent evolution and technological advancement in wireless communications and micro electronics have enabled enhanced research trends toward wireless body area networks (WBANs). This emerging new field of research ... -
Hydrodynamic and water quality modelling of a shallow lake influenced by stormwater discharge from an active goldmine
(2020)Several mine-influenced lakes have become meromictic in Northwestern Ontario, a state in which complete turnover of the water column does not occur. Whether or not a lake experiences complete turnover has a significant ... -
Utilization of alternative testing methods in the evaluation of pulp and paper mill effluent toxicity
(2020)Pulp mills are required to perform routine regulatory testing to ensure the effluent they release from their water treatment plants is not harmful to humans and the environment. The key components within the effluent ... -
Exploring the effect of predator experience on Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens) behaviour and predator recognition
(2020)Recreational and commercial fisheries are important resources that can be vulnerable to disruption by invasive species, particularly the introduction of top predators into water systems that have not previously supported ... -
Utilization of hydrodynamic modeling in predicting water quality and Brook Trout habitat: reclamation of a mine impacted Boreal Shield Lake
(2020)Mining operations in Ontario are subject to regulatory limits on effluent release into surrounding waterbodies designed to preserve aquatic life. However, said guidelines may not always be enough to prevent damage to the ... -
Salmonid thermal habitats in Lake Superior tributaries
(2020)For some potamodromous salmonid species, such as the Brook Trout, streams are a critical spawning habitat but also habitat for juveniles and stream residents to grow. Salmonids are coldwater fishes and cooler stream water ... -
A tunable multi-stable piezoelectric vibration energy harvester
(2021)The vibration energy harvester is intended to convert ambient environmental energy into electrical energy. It has great potential to be an alternative to the conventional battery in low-power electric devices. A traditional ... -
The effects of climate change on the growth and spawning phenology of fishes in aquatic boreal environments
(2022)Global climate change is occurring and observed warming patterns have had significant impacts on aquatic environments as trends in water temperature are closely related to trends in air temperature. In ectothermic organisms ... -
Adipose tissue remodeling in response to corticosterone and β3-adrenergic receptor agonist mirabegron
(2022)With the rise of metabolic diseases including obesity and type 2 diabetes, the need to investigate one of the most dynamic endocrine organs is critical for combating these diseases. Adipose tissue (AT) exists predominantly ...
