Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations from 2009 by Title
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P-type gallium nitride semiconductor development and characterization for LEDs and other devices
(2013)Migration Enhanced Afterglow (AIEAglow) is proposed as a fabrication technology to produce high indium content indium gallium nitride (IriGaN) LEDs operating in the green wavelengths. This research presents results for ... -
Paleoecology of a wild rice (Zizania spp.) lake in Northwestern Ontario
(2018)The high density of archaeological sites around Whitefish Lake, coupled with abundant wild rice currently growing there circumstantially indicates that this resource was economically important to precontact people. This ... -
Paleoproterozoic snowball earth? Sedimentology and geochemistry of a Huronian glacial cycle
(2019)The study discusses new sedimentological and geochemical results for the Paleoproterozoic Bruce glacial cycle, which represents the second of three glacial cycles within the Huronian Supergroup. This Bruce glacial event ... -
The parasite communities of two populations of walleye (Sander vitreus) from Black Bay and Circle Lake, Ontario, Canada
(2017)The parasite communities of fishes can provide important information on certain aspects of host biology such as where they have been, what they are eating, and what’s eating them. Unfortunately, fish parasite studies in ... -
Parental decision-making in the face of climate change
(2023)This thesis titled “Parental Decision-Making in the Face of Climate Change” explores the impacts of climate change on individuals considering parenthood and the complexities involved in navigating becoming a parent during ... -
Parks Canada's National Marine Conservation Areas : Can we sink a ship in these waters to create an artificial reef and dive site?
(2015-02-02)Current marine policy in Parks Canada indicates that creating an artificial reef for display purposes or sinking a vessel for recreational diving is not permitted in a national marine conservation area. Interviews and ... -
Participants' views on constraints and opportunities in the development of diamond tourism in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
(2009)Diamond tourism is an experience that is currently being developed in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. Ideally, diamond tourism engages tourists in an educational experience about the diamond mining process, ... -
Particle swarm optimization based adaptive neuro-fuzzy interference system for MPPT control of a three phase grid connected photovoltaic system
(2019)There is a significant demand for renewable energy systems to ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly living. Shifting from the use of fossil fuels to renewable energy sources will decrease both the reliance on ... -
Past and future impacts of climate change on boreal forest timber supply
(2018)The boreal forest is home to a thriving forest industry which requires stable, long term timber to remain viable. Anthropogenic climate change, caused by the release of greenhouse gasses, is occurring rapidly in northern ... -
Past reproductive events and finger digit ratio as predictors of symptom severity, psychological distress, and medical treatment-seeking during the perimenopausal period
(2012-11-10)Researchers have found that reproductive events in which levels of estrogen increase or decrease can influence the emergence of psychological distress in some women, and it has been propsed that some women may be more ... -
Pathogen-host omics analyses of human papillomavirus type 16 sub-lineages in a human epithelial organoid model
(2019)Pathogens such as human papillomaviruses (HPVs) have co-evolved with their hosts and form a molecular basis for common diseases. Persistent infection with the “high-risk” HPV type 16 (HPV16) is a potent cause of anogenital ... -
Patterns and mechanisms of epiphytic macrolichen and abundance, diversity and composition in boreal forest
(2014-12-11)Epiphytes are important components of the forest ecosystem, but the mechanisms that control epiphyte diversity are not clear. Epiphytes are sensitive to disturbance, but their responses to stand-replacing fire are poorly ... -
Patterns and mechanisms of tree species diversity effects on fine root processes associated with stand development in boreal forests
(2018)Over the last two decades, one major advance in ecology has been the demonstration that biodiversity has positive effects on a broad range of ecosystem functions. However, diversity-ecosystem functioning studies for ... -
Patterns and mechanisms of understorey vegetation associated with stand development in boreal forests
(2018)The understorey vegetation comprises the greatest plant diversity and contributes substantially to ecosystem functioning and services in boreal forests. Although many studies have examined patterns of understorey species ... -
Patterns of genotype-environment association in the eastern North American yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis Britt.)
(2025)Understanding how genomic adaptation shapes species’ responses to climate change is essential for developing climate-resilient forests, as shifting conditions increasingly drive range shifts and maladaptation. This study ... -
Peak load ensemble prediction and multi-agent reinforcement learning for DER demand response management in smart grids
(2022)The increasing number of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), such as home batteries and Electrical Vehicles (EVs), provides an opportunity for utility companies to develop demand response mechanisms to balance the demand ... -
Peak power analysis of MC-CDMA employing Golay complementary sequences
(2012-11-10)l\!Iulticarrier code division multiple access (MC-CDMA) combines both orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) and code division multiple access (CD lVIA) techniques. It inherits the advantages of these two ... -
People in discursive spaces : entry-level humanities eduction for non-traditional adult learners
(2018)In Canada there are programs that offer non-traditional adult learners an entry-level university educational experience. These programs have various names, for example, Humanities 101, University 101, Discovery University ... -
Perceived importance of technical knowledge and skills for human resources professionals
(2015-06-15)The evolution of the human resource management (HRM) function over the years has led to increased expectations from HR professionals to act as strategic business partners. This study explores the perceived importance of ... -
Perceived stress, psychological functioning and sleep in night eating syndrome
(2014-12-11)Night eating syndrome (NES) is defined primarily by evening hyperphagia, and may be accompanied by morning anorexia, sleep disturbance, and depressed mood that worsens in the evening. It is viewed as a circadian disorder ...
