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Program evaluation of the chronic pain self-management workshop in the workplace
(2012-06-01)Chronic pain conditions can be extremely challenging to deal with in the workplace. The implications of these conditions extend far beyond the employees themselves and can create significant organizational impacts. The ... -
Promising practices used by International Medical Graduate Physicians to increase cervical screening in South Asian and Chinese immigrants in the Greater Toronto Area
(2018-12-01)Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, with Pap tests being a widely accessible form of screening throughout Canada. However, participation in cervical cancer screening is historically lower in South Asian ... -
Promoting self-determination amongst youth in conflict with the law: are advocates doing their part?
(2023-01-01)This thesis used data from eleven advocacy reports published between 1998-2017 in the province of Ontario. The reports ranged from specific youth facilities such as the Roy McMurtry and Hamilton Wentworth centers to reports ... -
A proof of principle nuclear forensics technique for determining ²³⁵U enrichment from UF₆ steel cylinders
(2023-12-01)Non-proliferation of nuclear materials depends on international regulations and the inspection tools available to safeguard inspectors for ensuring adherence to international treaties such as the Non-Proliferation Treaty ... -
Proportional-integral control in the evaluation of glucose homeostasis and Type 2 Diabetes
(University of Ontario Institute of Technology, 2022-06-01)Mathematical modelling of blood sugar dynamics has been explored since the early 1960s. For most of these models, measurements of hormones such as insulin and glucagon are required to find parameter values that yield ... -
Proposing an ensemble-based model using data clustering and machine learning algorithms for effective predictions
(2019-08-01)One of the most important tasks in machine learning is prediction. Data scientists use various regression methods to find the most appropriate and accurate model applicable for each type of datasets. This study proposes a ... -
Proposing effective coordinate search methods for solving large-scale expensive black-box optimization problems
(2020-08-01)In engineering and science, optimization plays a vital role in many real-world applications. In this work, several novel optimization algorithms based on Coordinate Search (CS) algorithm are proposed. CS is a gradient-free ... -
Prototype development and testing of active yaw moment control system using vehicle momentum wheel
(2015-01-01)Vehicle stability is the essential key to evade accidents and drive without harm. It is in actual an extremely dynamic and active research topic nowadays. Active yaw moment control to improve vehicle’s handling and stability ... -
Provocation, intent and harm: factors affecting public support for restorative justice processes
(2012-08-01)This study tested whether observers’ support for restorative justice is contingent on the perception that an offender deserves respectful treatment. In a 2 (Intent: High, Low) x 2 (Harm: High, Low) x 2 (Provocation: High, ... -
The psychosocial impact of surviving childhood cancer and reassimilating back into society in young adults
(2023-05-01)Approximately 82% of children with childhood cancer survive at least 5 years after their diagnosis. Survivors are faced with a new reality and are faced with having to navigate that reality based on their own perspectives. ... -
Public opinion on cyber-bullying laws in Canada
(2015-07-01)The proliferation of the Internet raises concern over the misuse and abuse of information and communication technology. A downside to the rapid adoption of hyper-connectivity is the potential danger resulting from the use ... -
Publish-subscribe based middleware for heterogeneous critical infrastructure systems communication.
(2014-07-01)Critical Infrastructures (CIs) are physical assets and organizations responsible for the production and distribution of society’s vital goods and services. The increasing interconnection of CIs has resulted in interdependencies ... -
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 ...