Electronic Theses and Dissertations from 2009: Recent submissions
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The effects of I/Q imbalance and improper Gaussian noise on different wireless communication systems
(2020)The next-generation of wireless networks is required to support a myriad of new demands, including higher data rate, lower latency, greater system capacity, massive connectivity, as well as increased power efficiency. ... -
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 ... -
The Chronicles of North Narnia: a scholarly personal narrative of place-based learning on the Lakehead University Thunder Bay campus
(2020)Whether they are large intact forests or small urban greenspaces, places have the potential to captivate, inspire, educate and foster a deep sense of stewardship towards the natural world. Placebased education is a growing ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A novel framework for standardizing and digitizing clinical pathways in healthcare information systems
(2020)Most healthcare institutions are reorganizing their healthcare delivery systems based on Clinical Pathways (CPs). CPs are medical management plans designed to standardize medical activities, reduce cost, optimize resource ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Thinking about the future: life after a diagnosis of dementia
(2020)The purpose of this research was to explore people living with dementia’s perceptions of the future since being diagnosed. Research on the experiences of people living with dementia focuses on key aspects such as diagnosis, ... -
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 ... -
Immanants and their applications in quantum optics
(2020)The regular representation of Sn appears quite naturally in the combinatorial problem of the redistribution of quantum particles though an n-channel interferometer. By using tools from representation theory, it has been ... -
Role of phenolic compounds on blue light induced retinal pigment cell damage: an in vitro study
(2020)Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye disease that affects the macula, causing blurred central vision making it difficult for diagnosed patients to see fine details and have trouble with everyday ... -
Severity and gendered mental disorders: does perceived illness severity influence gendered stereotypes of mental health stigma?
(2020)Compounding the already difficult nature of mental illness is the stigma attached to it, and mental illness is highly stigmatized. Social scientists have begun to explore and find evidence that stereotypes are not always ... -
Closing the northern gap: care provider perspectives on the suitability of an eHealth app for maternal mental health in Northwestern Ontario
(2020)Maternal depression affects up to 25% of women during the perinatal period; however, less than 10% of these women go on to receive adequate mental healthcare (Andersson et al., 2004; Bailey, 2001; Cox, Sowa, Meltzer-Brody, ... -
The lived experiences of ‘home' for women waiting to relocate into a long-term care home
(2020)'Home' is typically described as a haven for safety, comfort, privacy, and familiarity. For older women who are unsure of their future or who may have a different relationship with their place of residence, 'home' is an ... -
Tweezing and Manipulating Nanomaterials on Tapered Optical Fiber to Develop SurfaceEnhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) Substrate
(2020)A compact and cost-effective fiber-based probe was manufactured for the detection of chemicals at low concentrations using Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS). Multi-mode optical fiber was tapered with a dynamic ... -
A Modification of the Effros-Handelman-Shen Theorem with Z2 actions
(2020)In this thesis, we show that if we have a Z2 action on a latticeordered dimension group, then it will arise as an inductive limit of Z2 actions on simplicial groups. This work was motivated by the range of the invariant ... -
The stereochemical impact of chiral ionic liquids on [2+2] photochemical cycloadditions and aldol reactions
(2020)Eight chiral ionic liquids have been prepared for use as solvents to test whether they can induce enantioselectivity in both photochemical [2+2] cycloadditions and aldol reactions using a variety of starting materials. ...