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Exploring Entities in Text with Descriptive Non-photorealistic Rendering
(IEEE, 2013-03)We present a novel approach to text visualization called descriptive non-photorealistic rendering which exploits the inherent spatial and abstract dimensions in text documents to integrate 3D non-photorealistic rendering ... -
Exploring experiences of mental health in second generation South Asian Canadians
(2017-08-01)Although many studies have focused on the conceptualization of mental health, the literature only sparsely describes this phenomenon within the South Asian Canadian immigrant population. Furthermore, despite experiencing ... -
Exploring game analytics solutions for data-driven user research in indie studios
(2017-08-01)User research methodologies can be applied to games for the purposes of evaluating and improving them. Performing user testing during game development can highlight issues in gameplay early on, generally improving the end ... -
Exploring global dynamics in a low order model of parallel shear flow
(2015-08-01)The study of the onset of turbulence in the flow of fluids, which are governed by the Navier-Stokes equations, has produced some famous instabilities e.g. Kelvin Helmholtz instability. An important, and as of yet mysterious, ... -
Exploring internet research process and construction tasks as a technological skill development tool
(2022-05-01)Continuous digital skill development is important in today’s workforce due to ever evolving technologies and workforce expectations. This study aims to help develop technological skills through a combination of research ... -
Exploring intrinsic learning in an augmented reality app for adults with autism spectrum disorder
(2015-12-01)Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) display varying levels of social impairment that can manifest as difficulty with communicating, stereotyped behaviour, difficulty starting and maintaining relationships, and ... -
Exploring lateralized sensorimotor processing using somatosensory evoked potentials
(2017-08-01)Differences exist between the two upper limbs in the chosen motor control strategy when moving in dynamic environments. To date, a large body of literature has explored these differences but few studies have incorporated ... -
Exploring perceptions of professional ePortfolios in the hiring of medical radiation therapists
(2017)Healthcare today is a rapidly changing, complex environment and there is pressure for employers to identify and hire the best person - someone who possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, robust clinical ... -
Exploring subjective and objective localized muscle fatigue responses at recommended upper limb ergonomics limits
(2019-07-01)Localized muscle fatigue (LMF) has been associated with numerous negative outcomes, including a reduction in task performance and development of musculoskeletal injury. Thus, the quantification of LMF development in response ... -
Exploring the acute affect of de-coupled batting drills on the gaze behaviour and decision-making of elite baseball players
(2019-07-01)Expert batters utilize context-specific information and gaze behaviour to aid decision-making and performance. However, typical practice and warm-up activities often lack relevant context-specific information and visual ... -
Exploring the effects of mental fatigue on perceptual motor task performance and kinematics
(2022-11-01)Mentally demanding tasks that require performance accuracy are common in several occupations. However, little is known about how mental fatigue can impact accuracy performance. Therefore, the purpose of this thesis was to ... -
Exploring the factors that influence equitable access to and social participation in dementia care programs by foreign-born population living in Toronto and Durham Region
(2020-04-01)The purpose of this study was to explore the barriers that influence participation and utilization of dementia care and support programs by the foreign-born population. A qualitative interpretive study was conducted using ... -
Exploring the feasibility of a novel experimental method to study talent selection and decision making in high performance sport
(2022-08-01)Talent selection in sport takes place from early stages of development through professional ranks. Athletes are regularly selected for youth teams, high school teams, as well as collegiate and professional teams (Jones, ... -
Exploring the flipped classroom in a community college setting
(2015-12-01)The purpose of this study was to explore the flipped classroom approach in a community college setting and assess its impact on students’ learning experience and performance. Participants in this study were second semester ... -
Exploring the health of university undergraduate students in relation to housing accommodations
(2017-07-01)This thesis examines the links between type of housing and health of university undergraduate students (n=213) at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (University of Ontario Institute of Technology). Housing ... -
Exploring the interactional theory: a theoretical exploration of the dark web’s impact on delinquent behaviour
(2021-08-01)Throughout the years, modern issues of delinquent behaviour have evolved and shifted from the advancements of technology and the development of the virtual world. Despite the possibility for this connection, research has ... -
Exploring the intersection of bi-cultural identity, social networking and a multiliteracies pedagogy on English language learning
(2015-03-06)The aim of this qualitative research study was to examine the construction of adolescents’ bi-cultural identities through an exploration of their social practices on the social networking site, Ning. Specifically, I ask: ... -
Exploring the participation pathways among high-performance varsity soccer players: is it as simple as specializing or sampling?
(2022-06-01)Research on the sport participation patterns of youth athletes often contrasts two types of participation: early sport specialization (Ford & Williams, 2017) and sampling/ diversification (Coté et al., 2009). However, the ... -
Exploring the perceived barriers and facilitators to equitable access of Naloxone in Durham Region: A pilot study
(2021-12-01)Through exploratory case study research, we examined naloxone distribution from community pharmacies and perspectives of service providers about barriers and facilitators to equitable access of naloxone through the Ontario ... -
Exploring the use of blogging in applied vs. academic mathematics classrooms
(2015-01-01)Reports worldwide indicate that students are having difficulty with mathematics, specifically with their ability to problem-‐solve and communicate (EQAO, 2014; Muliis, Martin, Foy & Arora, 2012; OECD, 2012). This study ...