Lakehead University Knowledge Commons: Recent submissions
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Robust channel estimation, localization, and tracking in visible light systems under signal-dependent noise
(2025)Visible Light Communication (VLC) is an emerging wireless technology that employs light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or lasers to transmit data over the visible light spectrum. Due to its inherent advantages, such as license-free ... -
Neutron activation analysis of eWaste using a medical cyclotron
(2025)Neutron activation analysis (NAA) is an analytical technique that harnesses a decay product of certain radioactive isotopes. This works in a two-step process: neutron activation followed by gamma spectroscopy analysis. ... -
Faith and (de)colonization: church education strategies in response to Call to Action 59 of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission
(2025)The purpose of this research study was to explore whether local implementation of nationally developed congregational education strategies was occurring within Anglican, Catholic, Presbyterian, and United churches in ... -
Islam and basic income: exploring faith-based perspectives on a social policy proposal in Ontario
(2025)This thesis explores how Islamic scholars in Ontario view the relationship between Islamic principles and the concepts of basic income. The literature review seems to suggest that there are affinities and tensions between ... -
Magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Mesoproterozoic Current PGE-Cu-Ni deposit within the Thunder Bay North Intrusive Complex: Insights from trace element geochemistry and Nd, Sr, O, and H isotopes
(2024)The Mesoproterozoic Current Intrusion, part of the Thunder Bay North Intrusive Complex, hosts PGE-Cu-Ni mineralization (indicated minerals resource of 8.2 million tonnes grading 0.33% Cu, 0.22% Ni, and 2.7g/t Pt+Pd and an ... -
Transformerless current source converter-based battery energy storage systems
(2025)Conventional battery energy storage systems (BESSs) connected to medium-voltage ac grids, whether integrated with renewable energy sources (RESs) or used in battery charging applications, face several challenges, including ... -
Defending against false data injection attacks in power systems: techniques for securing state estimation and distance protection
(2025)The digitalization of power systems—enabled by technologies such as digital substations and Wide-Area Monitoring, Protection, and Control (WAMPAC) systems—has improved automation, visibility, and system control. However, ... -
Estimation and detection theory in visible light communication systems: a perspective on realistic receivers
(2024)Visible light communications (VLC) has been proposed as a promising way for nextgeneration wireless communication networks to mitigate the scarcity of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum, and has consequently attracted ... -
How two oral traditions teach for peace: commonalities in how oral Inuit and oral Islamic traditions teach for peace
(2025)This thesis conducted an empirical study to assess how oral Inuit and oral Islamic traditions teach for peace. The initial thesis was premised on two categories: I argue that within oral Inuit and oral Islamic knowledges ... -
Two-dimensional molecular assembly and surface-confined reaction of pyrene-based bifunctional molecules on silver (111) and gold (111)
(2025)Two-dimensional (2D) materials have attracted significant attention owing to their remarkable properties stemming from their reduced dimensionality. The bottom-up approach is one of the most promising methods to design ... -
Assessment of fire-induced damage and CFRP retrofitting strategies for GFRP-reinforced concrete columns
(2025)Fibre-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are increasingly used to improve the durability and sustainability of reinforced concrete structures. Glass FRP (GFRP) bars offer a corrosion-resistant alternative to steel reinforcement, ... -
Advancing low-carbon concrete: performance assessment and optimization of glass powder, biomass fly ash, and shredded rubber in concrete mixtures
(2025)The production of conventional concrete has a substantial negative impact on the environment, underscoring the need for effective strategies to lessen this impact. One promising approach is the partial replacement of cement ... -
The extent of tobacco consumption in the Indigenous population in association with pulmonary diseases in Canada
(2025)Objectives: (1) To explore the prevalence of and characteristics associated with tobacco consumption in the overall Indigenous population and within specific demographic groups (e.g. age, sex, etc.). (2) To explore the ... -
Induction of actinobacterial enzymes for enhanced biological depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate plastics
(2025)Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a widely used plastic, has been accumulating in the environment at an alarming rate, posing significant ecological challenges. This research addresses PET pollution through a biological ... -
Imagery vividness and perceptual clarity: affective visual processing in relation to depression and anxiety
(2025)The influence of visual mental imagery on emotion processing is well-established, and its vividness has further been shown to vary by valence and diagnostic groups. While both depression and anxiety are associated with ... -
Effect of enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilizers and ANVOL™ on winter wheat yield and protein content
(2025)Nitrogen (N) plays a critical role in agricultural production, particularly in cereal crops such as winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), where it influences both yield and grain quality. However, managing nitrogen efficiently ... -
Experimental and numerical investigation of drug delivery and aerosol deposition in the mouth-throat airway using a pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI)
(2025)Inhalation therapy is a widely used and effective method for treating respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Among the various inhalation devices, pressurized metered-dose ... -
Investigating the impact of affiliative touch on visual emotional appraisal
(2025)Many traditional theories of emotional appraisal hold that emotional meaning is gained only after a stimulus is relayed through the primary sensory cortices and other association areas (centralized appraisal). However, ... -
Prevalence of pain and receipt of pain management in persons receiving inpatient psychiatric services in Ontario
(2025)Background: Pain significantly impacts health and quality of life but is often underreported and poorly managed among persons with mental illness. Objective: The goal was to examine the prevalence of pain and receipt of ... -
The family picture: A collection of family case studies exploring roles, relationships, and identities after a dementia diagnosis and a transition into a long-term care home
(2025)Objectives: This study aimed to explore people living with dementia and family members’ meaning of family after a transition into a long-term care home and the construct of family at the family and individual levels. ...
