Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations by Title
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Pure culture and metagenomic approaches to investigate cellulose and xylan degradation
(2010-04-01)Lignocellulose is composed of lignin, hemicellulose, and cellulose. Lignocellulose waste is a sustainable and renewable resource available for use in biotechnological applications. Efficient enzyme production and enzymes ... -
Pushing the limits of performance. is it really mind over matter? an investigation into the effects of menthol mouth rinsing and the capacity for fatigue amelioration in trained adolescent male cyclists under heat stress
(2022-08-01)This thesis investigated the effects of menthol (MEN) mouth rinsing (MR) on performance responses in trained adolescent male athletes during a modified variable power cycle test (M-VCT). Participants (n=11) cycled for ... -
Pushing the limits of traditional unsupervised learning
(2018-08-01)Unsupervised learning has important applications in extremely large data settings such as in medical, biological, social, and environmental data. Typically in these settings, copious amounts of data are collected, with the ... -
QoE aware real-time multimedia streaming in software-defined networks
(2019-08-01)The exponential increase in bandwidth-sensitive multimedia traffic on the net has given rise to new challenges and services. There is a need to have quality management measures to serve the high needs of efficient transmission ... -
A qualitative exploration of the experience of a single mindfulness session with informal caregivers
(2018-11-01)Introduction: The purpose of the pilot study was to explore informal caregivers’ experience who have completed a short, single mindfulness session. There is evidence to support mindfulness as a non-invasive method for ... -
A qualitative study of parental perceptions, beliefs, and experiences when making decision regarding physical activity for children with asthma
(2017-07-01)This thesis presents the findings of a qualitative, phenomenological study of the lived experiences of parents of children with asthma when making decisions regarding physical activity. The perceptions and beliefs of parents ... -
Quilting stories and embracing culture: an arts-informed narrative inquiry exploring the experiences of an older Chinese Canadian immigrant with depression
(2016-07-01)Chinese immigrants tend to underutilize mental health services. Cultural and linguistic barriers may discourage Chinese immigrants from accessing these services. Yet, a paucity of qualitative research that explores the ... -
Race, place and crime through the lens of Toronto’s print media
(2015-07-01)Geographical areas with high concentrations of impoverished racialized groups tend to experience disproportionate rates of violence in Canada. As news media heavily focuses on crime reports, violence often comes to ... -
Radiation response and optical characterization of carbon based thin-films prepared by saddle field plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition
(2020-09-01)Carbon based thin-film materials have been attracting a lot of attention in many research fields due to their unique material properties. Detection of ionizing radiation is an important application that carbon and diamond ... -
Raising the bar for password crackers: improving the quality of honeywords with deep neural networks
(2022-12-01)Honeywords are fictitious passwords inserted into databases in order to identify password breaches. Producing honeywords that are difficult to distinguish from actual passwords automatically is a time-consuming and ... -
Random Forest-based detection of cyber-attacks in substation automation systems in the context of IEC 61850 GOOSE communication protocol
(2022-12-01)The development of the Smart Grid aims to improve the operation of the traditional grid through the incorporation of information and communication technology. This is typically done through the integration of communication ... -
Rapid remaining-useful-life prediction of Li-ion batteries using image-based machine learning
(2022-08-01)With the increased integration of lithium-ion batteries in our everyday lives, accurate and reliable battery management systems have become an imperative aspect of the well-being of our everyday electronics. This thesis ... -
Rapid rotational foam molding of integral skin polypropylene cellular composites
(2009-05-01)Rapid Rotational Foam Molding (RRFM) is a novel patent-pending process that was designed and developed to maximize the synergistic effects resulting from the deliberate combination of extrusion and rotational foam molding ... -
Rapid rotational foam molding of polyethylene integral-skin foamed core moldings
(2009-06-01)This thesis focuses on the design, development, and evolution of a novel patent-pending plastic processing technology entitled “Rapid Rotational Foam Molding” with special emphasis on the processing of polyethylene (PE) ... -
Ray tracing large distributed datasets using ray caches
(2012-03-09)Many large scale simulations now produce datasets that are signi cantly larger than can typically be stored in memory on a visualization system. Visualization algorithms then become ine ective and stall since the data must ... -
Readiness for digital learning: examining self-reported and observed mobile competencies as steps toward more effective learner readiness assessment
(2017-04-01)This mixed-methods study explores a digital-competencies survey tool for probing the readiness of higher-education students for digital learning, in three steps. First, it develops a methodology for capturing and analysing ... -
Ready, Teacher One
(2021-08-01)This study examines how French First-language teachers responded to virtual reality (VR) professional development in 2021 in the province of Ontario. The teachers used higher-end VR Oculus Quest 2 systems in a digital, ... -
Real time safety verification in the process industry using fault semantic networks (FSN)
(2013-08-01)In the process industry, there are uncertainties associated with each variable, which might lead to process deviations and hazards. In order to accurately quantify the risks associated with these hazard scenarios, quantitative ... -
A real-time 12-lead electrocardiogram remote patient monitoring and analytics framework
(2022-10-01)This work presents XBeats: A machine learning-based framework for real-time electrocardiogram monitoring and analysis that uses edge computing and data analytics for early anomaly detection. The framework encompasses a ... -
Reasons for concussion under-reporting in varsity athletes: a mixed methods approach
(2016-06-01)Sport-related concussion is an increasing challenge for student-athletes, medical staff, and faculties to manage in post-secondary institutions. Delayed assessment and management leads to increased time away from class and ...