Lakehead University Knowledge Commons: Recent submissions
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Loading-rate dependant fracture behavior of cemented paste backfill under curing pressure
(2025)This study investigates the loading-rate-dependent fracture behavior of cemented paste backfill (CPB) under varying curing pressures. CPB is widely used in underground mining to fill voids, and its mechanical performance ... -
Insights into the cryptic mating behaviour of Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) (Hymenochaetaceae)
(2025)Inonotus obliquus(Ach. ex Pers.) Pilàt is a parasitic white heart rot fungus of circumboreal distribution belonging to the family Hymenochaetaceae. It is primarily hosted on birch, but can occur on other hardwoods. ... -
Examining nurses’ attitudes toward patients who use substances in the hospital setting
(2025)Objectives This dissertation had two objectives. The first objective was to examine how to assess nurses’ attitudes toward patients who use substances (PWUS) in the hospital setting. The second objective was to describe ... -
Two concepts of illiberty: rethinking the left-right political spectrum through moral psychology
(2025)By examining how three political orientations: Left-wing authoritarianism, libertarianism (subsequently divided into lifestyle and economic liberty), and Right-wing authoritarianism related to moral values, the current ... -
Being childfree: the role of self-stigma
(2025)The childfree lifestyle has been gaining increasing mainstream and academic attention, as more people choose not to have children. Although there are rising numbers of childfree individuals, stigma remains abundant. The ... -
The evolution of the Amazonian Kichwa Chacra in the Canton of Loreto, Ecuador
(2024)The improved Kichwa chakra is the most appropriate production system that adapts to the environmental conditions and subsistence needs of Amazonian Kichwa families. The chakra, chacra, chagra1 or chajara has been the ... -
Understanding familiarity: intimacy’s role in public stigma towards mental illness
(2025)Background: The negative impact and barriers caused by mental health stigma are substantial, therefore understanding the context and underlying mechanisms that perpetuate stigma is crucial. Originally thought to be a linear ... -
Access to palliative care by persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses in Ontario
(2025)Objectives: This study’s aims were to examine access to palliative care by persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses (SPMI), and determine the factors associated with access. Methods: This study employed a ... -
Machine translation in scholarly publishing: A scoping review
(2025-04-08)English occupies a central position in scholarly publishing, but using a lingua franca for scholarly publishing has consequences for scholars, science, and society. For instance, non Anglophone researchers may need longer ... -
Open access publishing in an African context: Notable improvements and recurring challenges
(SAGE Publications, 2025-06-20)Open access publishing has been promoted as a pivotal means of bridging the gap in knowledge access and usage. Despite the growing support for open access publishing globally, little is known about African scholars’ ... -
Inequity, precarity, and disparity: Exploring systemic and institutional barriers in open access publishing
(Sage, 2025-07-10)Despite increasing advocacy for open access (OA), its uptake in some disciplines has remained low. Existing studies have linked the low uptake of OA in the humanities and social sciences (HSS) to disciplinary norms, limited ... -
Empirically optimized landscape resistance reveals barriers and facilitators of gene flow in woodland caribou
(2025)Understanding how landscape features shape genetic connectivity is critical for conserving wide-ranging species like woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou), particularly in managed landscapes where resource extraction ... -
Enhancing semantic segmentation: architectural innovations and strategies for label-efficient learning
(2025)Semantic segmentation is a fundamental component of modern computer vision applications. Although supervised learning models have achieved state-of-the-art performance in this domain, they rely heavily on large volumes ... -
Zero-shot pruning of transformer language models using non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm
(2025)Large Language Models (LLMs) are advanced neural networks trained on massive text corpora to understand and generate human language. While they have grown significantly in power and capability, their extensive parameter ... -
Advancing wind load assessment of low-rise buildings: CFD and wind tunnel approaches
(2025)Understanding wind hazards is essential for designing low-rise buildings that are resilient over time. These structures located within the turbulent Atmospheric Boundary Layer (ABL) are particularly vulnerable to wind-induced ... -
Perceptions of women disclosing intermittent self-catheterization: the role of empathy and disgust
(2025)The behavioural immune system evolved to detect and avoid pathogens, triggering disgust and aversive cognitive and behavioural responses. Non-contagious cues resembling infection (e.g., bodily fluids) are often misperceived ... -
Water decontamination using magnetic biochar produced from biomass and mineral processing waste
(2025)Contamination from industrial wastewater is a serious environmental problem, often requiring innovative treatment methods beyond traditional technologies. This thesis explores the development of magnetic biochar (MBC), a ... -
“As you’re able”: exploring perceptions of culturally-inclusive physical activity classes among older adults
(2025)Culturally-inclusive physical activity (CIPA) encompasses initiatives designed to promote movement while accommodating diverse cultural backgrounds. Within this, group dynamics play an important role in fostering a sense ... -
Optimization of tall buildings subjected to wind load using genetic algorithm and image-based machine learning
(2025)As the prevalence of tall buildings are on an upward trend in urban cities, the need to navigate their design intricacies becomes increasingly important. Tall buildings exhibit dynamic and nonlinear responses to applied ... -
Examining the contribution of demands and resources in the development of burnout among post-secondary students training for careers in health care
(2025)Post-secondary students who are exposed to chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, and academic demands, and who do not have enough resources to help them cope with and recover from stress can develop symptoms of burnout. ...
