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Investigating proteomic profiles of rainbow trout (oncorhynchus mykiss) kidney and liver tissues exposed to low concentrations of waterborne nickel
(2023-08-01)
Nickel has become a component of natural freshwater that may pose serious ecological risks to aquatic wildlife. Due to Canada’s significant presence in producing and exporting nickel, the country has the opportunity to ...
Experimental investigation of new coating methods for 3D-printed cathodes for hydrogen production
(2023-08-01)
This thesis presents a novel approach for preparing electrodes for hydrogen evolution reaction. A new approach where the electrolysis cathodes are 3D-printed and coated for alkaline water electrolysis. Copper, iron, and ...
Stressors in early learning environments and their impact on the mental health and well-being of early childhood educators
(2023-08-04)
Early childhood educators (ECEs) are experts in early learning for young children. This study aimed to identify the stressors ECEs experience in the early learning sector and their impact on the mental health and well-being ...
Acknowledging offender trauma at intake: a qualitative thematic analysis of Canadian correctional policy
(2023-08-01)
Trauma has seldom been discussed in the literature in relation to incarceration. The research that does exist has tended to be gendered, focusing predominantly on the trauma experiences of female offenders. The current ...
Gloss positioning for a gaze aware L2 reading aid
(2023-08-01)
An important aspect of language learning is reading texts written in the learner’s second language (L2). However, reading can be a daunting task for language learners, as text may contain a large amount of unknown vocabulary. ...
Design and development of reusable feature-based next-generation embedded software
(2023-12-01)
The emergence of next-generation embedded systems, emphasized by their shortened life cycles, necessitates an urgent shift towards agile software design and development. The objective is to achieve timely product delivery ...
Comparing the effects of traditional, VR, and custom-made input devices on usability, cognitive load, and presence on virtual laparoscopic tasks : investigating the potential of low-cost, consumer-level VR technology for medical simulation and training through laparoscopy simulation
(2023-12-01)
Digital simulators are essential in medical education, allowing to train procedures that are otherwise impossible or difficult to recreate in real life. Laparoscopy training, a procedure that allows a surgeon to access the ...
A descriptive analysis of antipsychotic prescribing patterns for patients admitted to hospital with a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia
(2023-12-01)
Treatment with antipsychotic medication is recognized as the standard treatment for patients with schizophrenia. While evidence-based recommendations have been made on antipsychotic prescribing patterns for patients with ...
Enhancing meta-heuristic algorithms using center-based sampling at population level
(2023-11-01)
In recent years, center-based sampling has demonstrated impressive results to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of meta-heuristic algorithms. The strategy of center-based sampling can be utilized at either the ...
Silence of the fish: injection of photoswitchable short interfering RNA oligonucleotides into Japanese medaka embryos (oryzias latipes) to photochemically control gene silencing
(2023-12-01)
The siRNA duplex functions by binding to and cleaving mRNA, a process known as the RNAi pathway. Existing siRNAs face challenges such as off-target effects and unpredictable prolonged gene-silencing. To address these issues, ...