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Calculating thermochemical equilibrium for multiphysics simulations of nuclear materials : development of yellowjacket gibbs energy minimiser
(2022-11-01)Nuclear fuels and structural materials are highly complex systems that are remarkably challenging to understand and model. Material behaviours are influenced by multiple physical phenomena such as mechanics, chemistry, ... -
Campus sexual violence: exploring student perspectives on sexual violence and the effectiveness of university responses
(2019-08-01)Sexual violence is a prevalent problem across North American universities. There is a lack of understanding of students’ sexually violent attitudes and behaviours and the effectiveness of university responses to sexual ... -
Can participation in drug treatment courts reduce emergency department use? An evaluation.
(2015-08-01)Drug treatment court evaluations often measure criminal recidivism. Further research is required to reflect any additional social benefits that may transpire from participation in this diversion program. To expand drug ... -
Case management for community-dwelling seniors living with frailty: perspectives of case managers
(2020-12-01)Frailty is a growing health concern in Canada’s aging population. Community-dwelling seniors living with frailty are at an increased risk of adverse health and wellness outcomes. Case management has emerged as a promising ... -
A case study for evaluating nursing and health sciences student satisfaction with e-learning
(2015-01-01)An increased demand for e-learning in nursing and health sciences education is emerging and not enough is known about factors determining nursing student satisfaction with e-learning, therefore studies clarifying how to ... -
CBPsp: complex business processes for stream processing
(2011-04-01)This thesis presents the framework of a complex business process driven event stream processing system to produce meaningful output with direct implications to the business objectives of an organization. This framework is ... -
Cellulose biosynthesis inhibitors modulate defense transcripts and regulate genes that are implicated in cell wall re-structuring in arabidopsis
(2011-06-01)The cell wall is a multifunctional structure which is implicated in plant growth and development as well as responding to any environmental changes including biotic and abiotic stresses. One of the practical approaches in ... -
A CFD analysis of the pressure drop through misaligned Stirling engine regenerators
(2021-04-01)Experiments were conducted to discover the average misalignment in wire mesh regenerators, and it was found that regardless of the intended stacking arrangement, the average misalignment was 44% to 49%. A 3-dimensional CFD ... -
CFD determination of fluid and geometry related localized heat transfer phenomena for supercritical water flow
(2017-04-01)The proposed concept of Supercritical Water-cooled Reactor (SCWR) as part of the Generation IV International Forum aims to improve the thermal efficiency over current power plants by utilizing cooling water at pressures ... -
ChangeMakers: exploring social consciousness through making and the Internet of Things
(2021-12-01)Since the advent of the computer, digital technologies have transformed our engagement with society. Not only are technological competencies required for economic participation, they also facilitate creativity, self-expression, ... -
Changes in cannabis consumption behaviors in relation to policy and public health developments and respiratory health of emerging adults in Canada
(2021-07-01)Cannabis use appears to be more common among emerging adults (EA) compared to other age groups in Canada. Substance use or misuse peaks during emerging adulthood and may be influenced by political and public health deviations. ... -
Changes in corticomotor plasticity induced by cardiovascular exercise and strength training in sedentary young adults
(2014-08-01)Recent studies have further elucidated the properties of cardiovascular and strength training-induced changes in motor cortex (M1) plasticity (i.e. the strengthening and reorganization of neural connections). However, the ... -
Changes in spinal posture, muscle activation, center of pressure and discomfort while standing with different footrest heights during a standardized computer task
(2018-11-01)Standing aids are recommended for individuals who are expected to stand for prolonged periods of time in the workplace to reduce the risk of developing low back pain (LBP). The purpose of this study was to examine how ... -
Changing prostitution discourse in Canadian common law from 2010 to 2018
(2020-06-01)Since the first iteration of prostitution legislation in 1759, the language and discourses used to refer to ‘prostitution’ has undergone many changes. The constitutional challenge of Bedford v. Canada (2010 ONSC 4264) ... -
Channel estimation in a two-way relay network
(2011-08-01)In wireless communications, channel estimation is necessary for coherent symbol detection. This thesis considers a network which consists of two transceivers communicating with the help of a relay applying the amplify-and-forward ... -
Characterization and transcriptomic profiling of Arabidopsis thaliana under cellulose biosynthesis inhibitor treatment
(2018-08-01)Cellulose is one of the most important components of plant cell walls for industry and plant development. Screening mutants resistant to chemicals that conditionally inhibit cellulose synthesis, known as cellulose biosynthesis ... -
Characterization of a carbon source-dependent, phytohormone-responsive, free methionine-(R)-sulfoxide reductase from Komagataeibacter hansenii
(2020-05-01)Komagataeibacter hansenii ATCC 23769 is a gram negative, non-pathogenic, acetic acid bacterium, best known for its ability to produce bacterial cellulose (BC). BC, an extracellular polysaccharide, is an important component ... -
Characterization of a novel cellulose biosynthesis inhibitor, CBI28, in Gluconacetobacter xylinus
(2010-05-01)To study the underlying mechanisms for microbial cellulose biosythesis, a novel compound, CBI28, was used as an inhibitor along with classical genetics and EMS mutagenesis. An EZ-Link Biotin Hydrazide Kit was used to create ... -
Characterization of a secreted escherichia coli 086a:K61 protease that inactivates human coagulation FV
(2011-08-01)Background: Escherichia coli (E.coli) O86a:K61 belongs to the Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) group of pathogens. Acute gastroenteritis affects 2-4 billion people annually and EPEC is associated with 10-40% of hospitalized ... -
Characterization of carbon nanotubes grown by chemical vapour deposition
(2009-08-01)Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), discovered by Ijima in 1991, are one of the allotropes of carbon, and can be described as cylinders of graphene sheet capped by hemifullerenes. CNTs have excellent electrical, mechanical, thermal ...