electronic theses and dissertations: recent submissions
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application of the transtheoretical model of change to binge eating and smoking
(1999)applicability of the stage of change and decisional balance constructs for bingers and smokers was examined in a study of 191 participants; bingers (n = 47), smokers (n = 80), and controls (n = 64). the stage of change ... -
evaluation of natural regeneration potential of a degraded forest in ghana
(1999)vast areas of forests have been degraded in ghana. the degraded areas are generally invaded by chromolaena odorata, a strong competing species for trees. planting is the major primary means that is currently used to ... -
investigation of wood fibre recovery and related economics of four harvesting systems common to northwestern ontario
(1999)wood fibre recovery levels of harvesting systems have increased steadily since the advent of mechanized logging in northwestern ontario. although wood utilization levels are commonly better than the legal specifications ... -
influence of soil temperature on ecophysiological traits of four boreal tree species
(1999)a new soil temperature control system was developed for greenhouse experiments. the system controlled soil temperature by circulating temperature-controlled water around seedling containers. the system was tested for 5, ... -
density, depth distribution and richness of emerging insects (diptera: chironomidae) before and after experimental watershed deforestation
(1999)the primary objective o f this study was to document changes in chironomidae density, depth distribution, and taxon richness, associated with experimental upland and riparian deforestation of l42, a small boreal forest ... -
specific binding sites for [h dexamethasone and [h17b-estradiol [17-beta (greek symbol)] in the hypothalamus of juvenile rainbow trout, oncorhynchus mykiss
(1999)in bony fishes such as the rainbow trout, oncorhynchus mykiss, glucocorticoid (gc) and estrogenic hormones are associated with a variety of physiological functions. most notable are effects of gcs which allow the animal ... -
relation between loneliness and behavioural disclosure : potential mediators and moderators
(1999)the purpose of the research was to examine the relation between loneliness and behavioural disclosure, gender differences in the relation, as well as the potential mediators of that relation (i.e., norm violation, trust, ... -
factors affecting women's caregiving decision-making to accept or decline formal and/or informal support
(1999)this thesis examines the social conditions and factors that influenced a group of women caregivers to accept or decline support in the provision of care to terminally-ill family members or relatives. i discuss the ... -
shared response and young adolescent readers' comprehension and re-interpretation of picture books
(1999)this study describes the relationship between shared response and the comprehension and re-interpretation of picture books with four members of a response group of 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in a grade 7/8 class during the implementation ... -
observation of bilayer growth in the initial epitaxy of pseudomorphic mg on mo(001)
(1999)epitaxial growth of thin films on solid substrates is of great interest because it allows for the creation of materials with morphologies and chemical compositions which are not found in nature. the size o f electronic ... -
influence of landscape-scale forest structure on the presence of pileated woodpeckers (dryocopus pileatus) in central ontario forests
(1999)the goal of my research was to investigate the influence of landscape-scale forest structure on the presence of pileated woodpeckers (dryocopus pileatus) in central ontario forests. study sites were located in algonquin ... -
comparative analysis of alternative models of moose habitat carrying capacity
(1999)the focus of the project was to compare the performance of several alternative models in predicting the potential impacts of timber harvesting on a moose population northwest of edmonton, alberta, in terms of moose ... -
effectiveness of a structured handwriting program
(1999)the purpose of this study was to assess the use of a structured multi-sensory handwriting program with grade one 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 . this study utilized a multiple-group time series design and included a pre-test. a standardized ... -
advocacy, stress, and quality of life in parents of children with developmental disabilities
(1999)research has consistently demonstrated that parents of children with developmental disabilities experience more stress than parents of non-disabled children (beckman, 1991; dyson, 1991). in order to face the challenges ... -
beginner and elite hockey players' perception of rule infractions in hockey
(1999)the purpose of this study was to examine differences in perceptions of rule infractions in hockey between beginner and elite hockey players. seven categories (“legal,” “logical,” “value non-moral,” “contextual,” “value ... -
model reference adaptive control system using frequency domain performance specifications
(1999)mras (model reference adaptive system) to achieve frequency domain performance specifications with different transfer function identification techniques are experimentally studied. standard open loop and closed loop ... -
governor control for kakabeka falls generating station
(1999)this thesis examines a specific problem of governor control on a set of hydroelectric turbines that suffer from severe wicket gate leakage. linear modeling and the steady state behavior of each turbine is investigated ... -
classroom physical arrangement and student behaviour
(1999)the following study examines how the physical arrangement of classrooms affects student behaviour, as measured by student off-task inappropriate' and disruptive' behaviour, defined as all types of behaviours that are ... -
hemlines and hairdos : body management for the feminine ideal in the canadian women's army corps
(1999)the onslaught of world war ii (wwii) brought with it an unprecedented mobilization of the female population in both allied and axis countries, as well as a rapid "masculinizatlon " of women's roles. in the absence of ... -
critical evaluation of the long-term validity of the risk/need assessment and its young offender typology
(1999)risk and need assessments have become an essential part of managing juvenile offenders by determining each individual’s likelihood to recidivate. at the present time, juvenile delinquents in ontario are assessed by the ...
