Lakehead University Knowledge Commons: Recent submissions
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Two-dimensional molecular assembly and surface-confined reaction of pyrene-based bifunctional molecules on silver (111) and gold (111)
(2025)Two-dimensional (2D) materials have attracted significant attention owing to their remarkable properties stemming from their reduced dimensionality. The bottom-up approach is one of the most promising methods to design ... -
Assessment of fire-induced damage and CFRP retrofitting strategies for GFRP-reinforced concrete columns
(2025)Fibre-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are increasingly used to improve the durability and sustainability of reinforced concrete structures. Glass FRP (GFRP) bars offer a corrosion-resistant alternative to steel reinforcement, ... -
Advancing low-carbon concrete: performance assessment and optimization of glass powder, biomass fly ash, and shredded rubber in concrete mixtures
(2025)The production of conventional concrete has a substantial negative impact on the environment, underscoring the need for effective strategies to lessen this impact. One promising approach is the partial replacement of cement ... -
The extent of tobacco consumption in the Indigenous population in association with pulmonary diseases in Canada
(2025)Objectives: (1) To explore the prevalence of and characteristics associated with tobacco consumption in the overall Indigenous population and within specific demographic groups (e.g. age, sex, etc.). (2) To explore the ... -
Induction of actinobacterial enzymes for enhanced biological depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate plastics
(2025)Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a widely used plastic, has been accumulating in the environment at an alarming rate, posing significant ecological challenges. This research addresses PET pollution through a biological ... -
Imagery vividness and perceptual clarity: affective visual processing in relation to depression and anxiety
(2025)The influence of visual mental imagery on emotion processing is well-established, and its vividness has further been shown to vary by valence and diagnostic groups. While both depression and anxiety are associated with ... -
Effect of enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilizers and ANVOL™ on winter wheat yield and protein content
(2025)Nitrogen (N) plays a critical role in agricultural production, particularly in cereal crops such as winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), where it influences both yield and grain quality. However, managing nitrogen efficiently ... -
Experimental and numerical investigation of drug delivery and aerosol deposition in the mouth-throat airway using a pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI)
(2025)Inhalation therapy is a widely used and effective method for treating respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Among the various inhalation devices, pressurized metered-dose ... -
Investigating the impact of affiliative touch on visual emotional appraisal
(2025)Many traditional theories of emotional appraisal hold that emotional meaning is gained only after a stimulus is relayed through the primary sensory cortices and other association areas (centralized appraisal). However, ... -
Prevalence of pain and receipt of pain management in persons receiving inpatient psychiatric services in Ontario
(2025)Background: Pain significantly impacts health and quality of life but is often underreported and poorly managed among persons with mental illness. Objective: The goal was to examine the prevalence of pain and receipt of ... -
The family picture: A collection of family case studies exploring roles, relationships, and identities after a dementia diagnosis and a transition into a long-term care home
(2025)Objectives: This study aimed to explore people living with dementia and family members’ meaning of family after a transition into a long-term care home and the construct of family at the family and individual levels. ... -
Loading-rate dependant fracture behavior of cemented paste backfill under curing pressure
(2025)This study investigates the loading-rate-dependent fracture behavior of cemented paste backfill (CPB) under varying curing pressures. CPB is widely used in underground mining to fill voids, and its mechanical performance ... -
Insights into the cryptic mating behaviour of Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) (Hymenochaetaceae)
(2025)Inonotus obliquus(Ach. ex Pers.) Pilàt is a parasitic white heart rot fungus of circumboreal distribution belonging to the family Hymenochaetaceae. It is primarily hosted on birch, but can occur on other hardwoods. ... -
Examining nurses’ attitudes toward patients who use substances in the hospital setting
(2025)Objectives This dissertation had two objectives. The first objective was to examine how to assess nurses’ attitudes toward patients who use substances (PWUS) in the hospital setting. The second objective was to describe ... -
Two concepts of illiberty: rethinking the left-right political spectrum through moral psychology
(2025)By examining how three political orientations: Left-wing authoritarianism, libertarianism (subsequently divided into lifestyle and economic liberty), and Right-wing authoritarianism related to moral values, the current ... -
Being childfree: the role of self-stigma
(2025)The childfree lifestyle has been gaining increasing mainstream and academic attention, as more people choose not to have children. Although there are rising numbers of childfree individuals, stigma remains abundant. The ... -
The evolution of the Amazonian Kichwa Chacra in the Canton of Loreto, Ecuador
(2024)The improved Kichwa chakra is the most appropriate production system that adapts to the environmental conditions and subsistence needs of Amazonian Kichwa families. The chakra, chacra, chagra1 or chajara has been the ... -
Understanding familiarity: intimacy’s role in public stigma towards mental illness
(2025)Background: The negative impact and barriers caused by mental health stigma are substantial, therefore understanding the context and underlying mechanisms that perpetuate stigma is crucial. Originally thought to be a linear ... -
Access to palliative care by persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses in Ontario
(2025)Objectives: This study’s aims were to examine access to palliative care by persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses (SPMI), and determine the factors associated with access. Methods: This study employed a ... -
Machine translation in scholarly publishing: A scoping review
(2025-04-08)English occupies a central position in scholarly publishing, but using a lingua franca for scholarly publishing has consequences for scholars, science, and society. For instance, non Anglophone researchers may need longer ...
