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Molecular characterization of GABA receptor subunits from the parasitic nematode Haemonchus contortus
(2009-08-01)
Haemonchus contortus is a parasitic nematode that is controlled by several nematocides
which target ion channels. We have identified two H. contortus ion channel genes, Hcounc-
49B and C that encode two GABA-gated chloride ...
Immunomodulatory effects of dietary fibre supplementation: effects on cytokine and antibody production and lymphocyte population profiles
(2009-08-01)
Gastrointestinal microflora has been shown to have a bi-directional relationship with the host immune system. A variety of fermentable carbohydrate polymers largely pass through the small intestine, providing fermentable ...
Growth, survivability, and reproductive effects of pulse-dosed endosulfan on jordanella floridae (florida flagfish) over one complete life-cycle
(2009-08-01)
Endosulfan is a commonly used organochlorine in Durham Region, Ontario Canada
which has known toxic effects on non-target organisms including fish. This research
investigated the effects of endosulfan on Florida flagfish ...
Process analysis and aspen plus simulation of nuclear-based hydrogen production with a copper-chlorine cycle
(2008-08-01)
Thermochemical processes for hydrogen production driven by nuclear energy are promising alternatives to existing technologies for large-scale commercial production of hydrogen, without dependence on fossil fuels. In the ...
Multi-state system in a fault tree analsis of a nuclear based thermochemical hydrogen plant
(2008-07-01)
Nuclear-based hydrogen generation is a promising way to supply hydrogen for this large market in the future. This thesis focuses on one of the most promising methods, a thermochemical Cu-Cl cycle, which is currently under ...
Thermal performance analysis and geometrical optimization of automotive brake rotors.
(2008-07-01)
The heat dissipation and thermal performance of ventilated brake discs strongly depends on the aerodynamic characteristics of the air flow through the rotor passages. In this thesis, the thermal convection is analyzed using ...
Design and development of a novel omni-directional platform
(2009-08-01)
This thesis presents the design and development of a unique omni-directional platform
known as the Omnibot which was built in the Mechatronic and Robotic Systems
Laboratory at UOIT. The Omnibot's layout is novel because ...
Novel tele-operation of mobile-manipulator systems
(2009-08-01)
A novel algorithm for the simplified tele-operation of mobile-manipulator systems is
presented. The algorithm allows for unified, intuitive, and coordinated control of
mobile manipulators, systems comprised of a robotic ...
Performance assessment of transient behaviour of small wind turbines
(2009-08-01)
Small wind turbine installations have a variety of potential uses, each with unique
performance demands and operating conditions. Many applications require that the
turbine is placed in wind conditions that are not ideal ...
Evaporative drying of cupric-chloride droplets in a thermo-chemical cycle of hydrogen production
(2008-04-01)
This thesis develops analytical and numerical solutions that predict behavior of Cupric-Chloride droplets undergoing spraying and drying processes. Cupric-Chloride (CuCl2) is present as molten salt and slurry within the ...