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Experimental study of turbulent boundary layer flows over forward facing steps with different surface conditions.
(2014-09-01)This thesis is a fundamental study that was conducted experimentally to investigate the effects of different surface types on turbulent flows over forward facing steps. A particle image velocimetry technique was employed ... -
An exploration of artistic creation in makerspaces and youth identity
(2020-10-01)The purpose of this qualitative case study was to understand how engagement in the arts in maker sessions might contribute to healthy identity development for youth experiencing risk factors in a maker-settings. Youth ... -
An exploration of burnout and compassion fatigue in ABA providers in an online forum
(2023-04-19)Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ABA providers develop treatment programs and face occupational hazards. This exploratory, qualitative research examined: 1) “How do ABA ... -
An exploration of Muslim Canadians’ perceptions towards law enforcement authorities and their willingness to cooperate in general crime control and counterterrorism efforts
(2018-07-01)Research suggests that following the tragic events of 9/11, Muslim Canadians have been subjected to increased discrimination by law enforcement officers. Nonetheless, few studies have explored how such experiences may ... -
An exploration of palliative care providers’ lived experiences of implementing the gold standards framework in oncology care from a hospital-based, outpatient palliative care setting
(2018-05-01)Palliative care aims to address the needs of patients and family members who are dealing with a life-altering illness. The Gold Standards Framework (GSF), consisting of 7 key components (Communication, Coordination, Control ... -
An exploration of SDT need fulfillment in a synchronous online learning environment
(2021-04-01)In this paper, I report results from a qualitative case study that explores SDT need fulfillment within a synchronous online learning environment. SDT addresses how the sociocultural conditions an individual experiences ... -
An exploration of the developmental sport and training histories of Canadian sport officials
(2019-06-01)Sport officials occupy essential roles in sport and are necessary for sport to function properly. However, compared to athletes and coaches there has been scant research conducted on the development of sport officials. ... -
An exploration of the role of smartphones: mobile technology expanding the learning environment outside of the classroom
(2012)Smartphones effectively expand the learning environment outside of the traditional classroom. Secondary school students enrolled in grade 10 and grade 11 communication technology courses were recruited to participate in a ... -
Exploring anomie in a special life-stage: adolescent anomie and aggression
(2011-08-01)Adolescence is a critical biological and social transitional period, resulting in a variety of new emotions in teenagers. Feelings of normlessness, purposelessness and meaninglessness are among these emotions. These feelings ... -
Exploring Black-Canadian parent-youth sex communication
(2012-01-01)Black-Canadian populations are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. In particular, Black-Canadian youth are noted to be at a greater risk of HIV infection due to their sexual risk behaviours. Many international studies ... -
Exploring capacity and professional development needs of teachers: moving towards inclusive and engaging physical education for girls
(2022-08-01)Physical education (PE) is an important opportunity for girls to accrue physical activity (PA), health benefits, and healthy PA behavioural patterns that track into adulthood. Girls often have negative experiences within ... -
Exploring constraints to sport participation among immigrant adolescent girls who reside in the Greater Toronto Area
(2020-03-01)Rates of sport participation decrease during adolescence, particularly among girls. Although research has documented this decline, it tends to largely ignore diverse samples such as immigrants. This study explored constraints ... -
Exploring design alternatives in game development engines using visual programming
(2019-04-01)We present BPAlt – a system which allows game developers to create and manage alternatives for Unreal Engine’s Blueprints Visual Scripting System. BPAlt allows the user to create, save, organize and swap Blueprint alternatives ... -
Exploring entities in text with descriptive non-photorealistic rendering
(2012-12-01)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 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 ...