Electronic Theses and Dissertations from 2009: Recent submissions
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Characterization of the Hewitt Lake and Leta Arm groups, Indin Lake Greenstone Belt, Northwest Territories
(2025)Exposures of the Leta Arm (LA) group and southwestern Hewitt Lake (HL) group volcanic rocks in the northeast-trending 2670-2629 Ma Indin Lake Supracrustal Belt (ILSB) of the western Slave Craton were studied to understand ... -
The short-term effects of dry cupping the lumbar paraspinal muscles in individuals with non-specific low back pain: a single-blind randomized trial
(2025)Introduction: Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is a leading cause of global disability, affecting millions of individuals and imposing significant personal and societal burdens. Current treatments (chiropractic or ... -
Tactile texture classification on uneven surfaces using a neural network soft voting ensemble
(2025)With the growing capabilities of intelligent robots in object recognition and manipulation, the ability to sense and interpret physical contact through touch has become a crucial component to enabling effective interaction ... -
Examining First Nations dementia perspectives and wholistic relational supports for culturally safe risk reduction, assessment, and post-diagnosis care in Northwestern Ontario
(2025)In Canada, the incidence of dementia among First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) populations is projected to increase by 273% by 2050, in comparison to 187% among non-FNMI populations. While Canada’s dementia strategy ... -
Computational investigations of vortex dynamics and dynamic stall of pitching airfoils at high Reynolds number
(2025)This study employs high-fidelity Detached Eddy Simulations (DES) and modal decompositions to elucidate dynamic stall mechanisms on a pitching NACA 0018 airfoil at 𝑅𝑒 = 160000. Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) isolates ... -
Variables associated with performance on a cognitive screening measure and cognitive remediation training outcome in the acute phase of Major Depressive Disorder
(2025)Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is associated with cognitive deficits, particularly in the domains of attention, memory, and executive functioning (EF). Previous research has demonstrated that residual cognitive deficits ... -
Patterns of genotype-environment association in the eastern North American yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis Britt.)
(2025)Understanding how genomic adaptation shapes species’ responses to climate change is essential for developing climate-resilient forests, as shifting conditions increasingly drive range shifts and maladaptation. This study ... -
Adding JoyPopTM: evaluating an e-mental health app as a complementary tool alongside treatment for youth using the RE-AIM Framework
(2025)Given the growing rates of mental health concerns and the need for accessible support tools among youth (ages 12-24), mobile health (mHealth) apps offer an avenue to support youth. Little research has determined where ... -
Feature extraction enhances model performance
(2025)Deep learning has emerged as a prominent approach in traditional machine learning paradigms due to its superior capability for deep-level feature extraction. This, in turn, demonstrates that the efficiency, depth, and ... -
Linking landscape structure to woodland caribou density using non-invasive spatial capture-recapture
(2025)Assessing how landscape composition and anthropogenic disturbance influence spatial variation in abundance is essential for effective conservation planning in threatened species. For woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus ... -
Listening to perspectives of Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek Elders, hunters, and youth on environmental contaminants and their impacts
(2025)Traditional foods are integral to the Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek (AZA) First Nation in Northwestern Ontario. More than simply sustenance, they also play an integral role in the community’s culture, health and ... -
Performance assessments in mathematics education
(2025)This qualitative case study explores elementary teachers’ perceptions and practices regarding performance assessments in mathematics education. Grounded in a social constructivist framework, the research investigates how ... -
Physiological costs of altered hydrothermal conditions in harvested forests
(2025)Amphibians are among the most rapidly declining vertebrate groups worldwide, with habitat modification and climate change driving widespread population declines. Much work on amphibian vulnerability focuses on gradual ... -
The SHINE (Supporting Her In Navigating Exercise) Program: an experimental study examining peer support as an exercise promotion tool among undergraduate women initiates
(2025)Background: Despite the benefits of regular exercise, many Canadians, especially undergraduate women (UW), experienced decreased engagement throughout the pandemic, due, in part, to feelings of low social support and ... -
Nonlinear dynamics and vortex mechanics for energy harvesting from fluttering wings
(2025)This research investigates the nonlinear aeroelastic dynamics and energy harvesting performance of a two-degrees-of-freedom NACA 0012 wing under varying reduced velocities and electrical load resistances. In the first part ... -
Fault zone architecture, deformation conditions, and kinematics of the Camp Lake and Offset faults of the Lac des Iles Mine, Northwestern Ontario, Canada
(2025)Faults and their associated damage zones are important geologic structures that serve as permeable pathways through the upper crust. The development of fault cores and damage zones is typically controlled by the strength ... -
Advancing Black Spruce (Picea Mariana) breeding through genomic selection: a comparative analysis of models using pedigree and genomic marker information.
(2025)Long generation times in forest trees constrain the pace of genetic improvement necessary to sustain productivity under climate change. Genomic selection offers a promising approach to accelerate breeding gains in long-lived ... -
A spirit-led journey to relational accountability - a visiting approach to understanding interconnections between substance use, healing pathways, and mino-bimaadiziwin: conversations with Anishinabek
(2025)This knowledge sharing process is a complexity of interconnection. To summarize these relational findings into an abstract is virtually impossible. However, I will summarize that findings of this relational-based research ... -
Flow control of low-reynolds number airfoils using morphing surface
(2025)This thesis investigates the application of traveling wave surface morphing as an advanced active flow control method to enhance the aerodynamic performance of airfoils operating at low Reynolds numbers of 1000 and 20,000. ...
