electronic theses and dissertations: recent submissions
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modeling the transport of escherichia coli through the subsurface environment
(2009)subsurface microbial transport is an important concern in many engineering projects. expanding the knowledge of this process is important for the risk assessment of sites capable of releasing pathogenic bacterial species ... -
overweight women who join weight reducing clubs and the internal-external personality trait
(1975)the purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship between attempts made by overweight women to lose weight and the internal-external (i-e) personality dimension. it was hypothesized that: 1) overweight ... -
afforesting marginal agricultural lands in southern ontario : an investigation into the effects of planting method and vegetation management on three-year growth and development of bur oak (quercus macrocarpa michx.), red oak (querus rubra l.), and, black cherry (prunus serotina ehrh.) plantations
(2009)landowners in southern ontario have become increasingly interested in afforesting marginal agricultural land. there are few appropriate, up-to-date research studies on afforestation practices to support current practice. ... -
the development of an in-situ atr-ftir technique for the study of nanomaterials
(2009)the fourier transform infrared spectroscopy technique utilizes a short acquisition time and high sensitivity to function as a strong analytical tool in electrochemical studies. this work will focus on the development of ... -
listening to the voices that matter most : establishing personhood in people residing in long-term care with a diagnosed dementia
(2009)this study sought to hear the voices of people residing in a long-term care facility (ltc), thereby recognizing the inherent worth in all people despite the constraints of dementia. data were collected through the generation ... -
an examination of bark beetles and their associated blue stain fungi on boreal jack pine (pinus banksiana) and white spruce (picea glauca) in the thunder bay region
(2009)blue stain, caused by members of the ophiostomatales, is of concern to the forest industry because it can quickly devalue timber by penetrating deep into the sapwood and creating dark blue to black staining. these fungi ... -
interactive effects of soil temperature and resource availability on physiological and growth responses of white birch (betula papyrifera) seedlings to atmospheric carbon dioxide elevation
(2009)predicting the impacts of future high atmospheric co2 concentration, [co2], on the physiology and growth of boreal forests is complicated by interactions of co2 with other environmental conditions. two-factor co2 x environment ... -
mating strategies across the menstrual cycle : preferences, jealousy, and masculinity
(2009)recent research suggests that there is more within- than between-sex variation in sociosexuality and that there may be organizational and activational effects of gonadal steroids on the mating tactics of women. for instance, ... -
motivational compliance of canadian inbound tour operators with china approved destination status (ads) guidelines
(2009)tourism is one of the most important industries in canada and continues to be an important factor in maintaining a strong canadian economy. one of the markets that currently holds the greatest potential for inbound tourism ... -
understanding the context of knowledge and values in natural resources decision making : a case study of parks canada's recreational activities assessment framework
(2009)the range of natural, societal and nature-human interactions of contemporary environmental management, especially for parks and protected areas, is seemingly infinite and is continually changing in scope and complexity. ... -
pictures, actions and words : using photo elicitation to explore the lived experience of outdoor recreation for a person with a developmental disability
(2009)the purpose of the research was to document the lived experience of outdoor recreation from the perspective of a 19 year old male with a developmental disability and to explore photo elicitation as a method of eliciting ... -
a century of change : documenting ecological landscape patterns in northwestern yunnan
(2009)this thesis provides a biogeographical analysis of the ecological landscape changes that have occurred in northwestern yunnan over the past century. the practical purpose of this dissertation is to evaluate the major changes ... -
participants' views on constraints and opportunities in the development of diamond tourism in yellowknife, northwest territories
(2009)diamond tourism is an experience that is currently being developed in yellowknife, northwest territories, canada. ideally, diamond tourism engages tourists in an educational experience about the diamond mining process, ... -
conservation, community benefit, capacity buliding and the social economy : a case study of lutsel k'e and the proposed national park
(2011-04-18)in 2001, 32 years after the government of canada initially proposed a national park on the east arm of great slave lake in the traditional territory of the lutsel k'e dene first nation, chief felix lockhart indicated to ... -
the influence of physical activity on driving performance and cognitive functioning in older adults : a randomized controlled trial
(2010)as individuals age, two central concerns involve driving safely and preserving cognitive faculties. while some research examining fitness effects on elderly cognition has been conducted, little has been done to investigate ... -
intermediate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 at-risk in mathematics : case studies of teachers and 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
(2009)although there have been changes made to ontario's mathematics curriculum within the last decade to ensure student success, a significant number of 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in ontario schools have been achieving at or below a level 1 and ... -
self-silencing and depression in women : examining the role of social support as a moderator
(2009)in almost all populations there is a significant sex difference in the rate of depression, with women being twice as likely to be depressed as compared to men (bebbington, 1996; kuehner, 2003) numerous theories have been ... -
through a glass darkly : a study of henry vaughan's vision as poet and prophet
(1976)although it can be argued that anything which arouses curiosity is worthy of human enquiry, and therefore requires no apology,the metaphysical poetry in general, and the religious writings of henry vaughan in particular, ... -
the child, the family, and society in ontario, 1850-1900, according to four educational journals
(1977)to understand the position of the child in ontario between 1850 and 1900 is to know a great deal about the society in which he functioned. the status and role of the child was the most vital issue of the time. social ... -
an examination of protestant reaction toward the non-english-speaking immigrant in port arthur and fort william, 1903-1914
(1976)religious leaders helped to provide canada with a significant tradition of english canadian nationalistic thought that cannot be overlooked in any thorough examination of canadian nationalism. indeed, to a considerable ...
