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Assessment of FLUENT CFD code as an analysis tool for SCW applications
(2012-08-01)
Chosen as one of six Generation‒IV nuclear-reactor concepts, SuperCritical Water-cooled Reactors (SCWRs) are expected to have high thermal efficiencies within the range of 45 ‒ 50% owing to the reactor‟s high pressures and ...
The application of experimental microdosimetry to mixed-field neutron-gamma dosimetry
(2012-12-01)
Absorbed dose distributions in lineal energy for neutrons and gamma rays were measured by using both a tissue-equivalent walled counter (TEPC) and a graphite-walled low pressure proportional counter (GPC) in the Am-Be ...
Development and characterization of a high resolution portable gamma spectrometer
(2012-04-01)
The recent disaster of Fukushima in Japan combined with the high demand to enhance nuclear safety and to minimize personal exposure to radioactive materials has a significant impact on research and development of radiation ...
The motivational effects of using mobile devices in mathematics classrooms by students with exceptionalities
(2012-04-01)
Low motivation levels experienced by students with exceptionalities in the area of mathematics are often cited as a major factor negatively affecting their potential for success (Baird & Scott, 2009; Reichrath, de Witte, ...
Teachers' views of their technology-focused preservice education program
(2012-04-01)
This study explores the effectiveness of a technology-focused preservice education program by interviewing practicing teachers who have graduated from the program. The views of the teachers are examined with reference to ...
Educating students about mental illness: ethnic students' perspective of the effectiveness of a web-based educational tool
(2012-04-01)
Rationale: Mental health (MH) issues are increasing on post-secondary campuses particularly with ethnic students. This study aimed to establish the effectiveness of web-based MH education.
Methods: A three-phase design was ...
Durham Region healthy sex youthality project: youth's perspectives of sexual health needs in Durham Region
(2012-07-01)
According to Durham Region Public Health Department, 40% of youth, aged 15-19
years, living in Durham Region said that they had engaged in sexual intercourse in the last year,
with 570 youth becoming pregnant. In Durham ...
Investigating the relationship between modifiable environmental risk factors and incidence of colorectal cancer: a community based study
(2012-06-01)
Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer related deaths in Canada. As Ontario has the largest population in Canada, it also has great disparities in colorectal cancer incidence. ...
The effect of experimental pain on motor training performance and sensorimotor integration
(2012-07-01)
Sensorimotor integration (SMI) is the ability of the central nervous system (CNS) to integrate afferent (incoming) information from different body parts and formulate appropriate motor output to muscles. Effective sensorimotor ...
A study of undergraduate health science students' perceptions, navigational choices, and learning outcomes with IPSims simulative learning environment
(2012-10-01)
Simulated learning environments are becoming a more popular format for the delivery of healthcare education. These environments include but are not limited to simulated online learning environments, serious games, task ...