Fujiwara, Joel Dennis.

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Rugsumruad, Yodchai.

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Smith, Curtis.

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Crosby, William

Background: Home care of a patient with a tracheostomy after surgery for head and neck cancer requires the caregiver to be proficient with new equipment and required skills. The responsibility of managing an artificial airway, may lead to an increase in caregiver anxiety. Education of caregivers varies; it is often a 1:1 impromptu instruction provided by the patient's nurse and/or respiratory therapist. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the T-CARES course on caregiver anxie...

Badenhorst, Rehan

The iron ore mining industry makes use of various processes that result in the release of airborne dust into the surrounding atmosphere where workers are exposed, to produce a final product. The deposition in the lung and toxicological influences of airborne dust can be determined by their physical- and chemical characteristics. The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) regulations for hazardous chemical substances have no current system of how the physical- and chemical properties of partic...

Van Niekerk, Zelna

Persons with disabilities face several barriers in their everyday lives and are often unable to participate fully in society or to reach their full potential. They often have little or no exposure to formal schooling or education, which means that they can only be employed at entry-level positions in organisations. When employed, they are often not nominated to attend any training interventions because of the logistical arrangements that need to be made to accommodate them. The central problem i...

Runge, Janine

Orale Plattenepithelkarzinome stellen seit Jahrzehnten eine globale Herausforderung im Gesundheitswesen dar. In dieser Studie wird mit dem Optical Stretcher ein neuer diagnostischer Ansatz in der Krebserkennung der Mundhöhle untersucht und im Rahmen einer klinischen Pilotstudie evaluiert. Dabei steht die Beurteilung der viskoelastischen Eigenschaften von oralen Epithelzellen im Vordergrund. Eine entscheidende Rolle spielt hierbei vor allem das Zytoskelett einer Zelle, welches aus unterschiedlich...

Boettcher, Gary William

<p> Aviation accidents are pervasive and ubiquitous enough that they transcend the boundaries of all aviation organizations&mdash;general, corporate, commercial, and military organizations. All aviation bodies have experienced loss of life and total destruction of aircraft during their respective operations. Historical research indicates that some pilots make egregious errors (Bisignani, 2010; NTSB, 2010; Boeing, 2009) when they do not complete checklists and ultimately deviate from normal proce...

Lee, Sang Gil.

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Snider, William Allen

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Peterson, Evan Franklin

In North America, the development of a people-oriented public realm faces a number of political and financial barriers. As a result, conventional car-oriented built forms and policies perpetuate long after they have proven to be dysfunctional. Pilot-testing – the evaluative use of a trial intervention – is emerging as an effective way to overcome these barriers and pedestrianize small public spaces. This thesis sought to provide a better understanding of public space pilot projects and make reco...

Crampton, Angela Michelle

The negative contribution of stream habitat loss to fisheries sustainability in BC has been recognized. Thus, the impact of urban development on streams has become a critical aquatic resource issue. Responsibility for protecting streams from urban development impacts is distributed among all levels of government, and different management processes have evolved to address limitations of this fragmented governance structure. Referral processes have been established to allow senior government ...

Gibb, Allan James

A pilot-scale study was undertaken to further the development of a combined trickling filter-activated sludge process designed for biological phosphorus removal and nitrification-denitrification. The system is called the FGR-SGR (fixed growth reactorsuspended growth reactor) process. The innovative aspect of the FGR-SGR process is the incorporation of a fixed growth (trickling filter) component into the conventional suspended growth (activated sludge) biological nutrient removal treatment t...

Riddell, Rosemarie

A descriptive study was initiated to investigate the information needs of gay/bisexual men with HIV/AIDS on discharge from St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia. In the last 20 years there has been increasing desire by consumers for information about how to manage their health care. According to Lazarus's theory of stress and coping, information-seeking is one response that individuals may use in coping with the stress of serious illness. Studies have shown that gay/bisexual ou...

Fothergill, Samantha

Research was undertaken to determine if a mixture primary and secondary sludge could provide increased volatile fatty acid (VFA) production, as compared with primary sludge alone, in a thermophilic aerobic digestion process. In addition, pre-solubilization of the secondary sludge, with NaOH, was investigated for its effect on VFA production. Previous research has demonstrated that VFA production can be enhanced during the thermophilic digestion of primary sludge with reduction in both aerat...

Chiew, Hannah

Septic tanks are one of the most commonly used forms of onsite sanitation systems in developing countries. However, lack of regulation on the design and installation and the lack of proper disposal for the septage generated may cause serious environmental degradation and pose serious public health hazards. This study presents the findings of a pilot-scale constructed wetland system in Cambodia for the treatment of septage for 8 months. After a 6-month Acclimatization Period, the system was opera...

Bhuanantanondh, Petcharatana

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that is characterized by the breakdown of articular cartilage. Over 80% of people over the age of 60 show radiographic evidence of OA. Rheology of synovial fluid is of interest because of its significance in the joint lubrication. However, there are still many questions related to synovial fluid rheology and its relation with OA. Although viscosupplementation has been used as a treatment for OA for many years, its clinical effect remains contr...

Viljoen, Lisa Kim

This is a qualitative study exploring the effects of a creative-arts based intervention on the social competency of grade two students. Two boys and two girls who experienced problems with social competency and/or behaviour took part in the eight session intervention. Research into brain development and early trauma was used as the theoretical backing for developing a multi-sensory and narrative approach which included drumming, creating pictures in a sand tray, and story telling. The study used...

Wylie, Andrew Colin

The relationship between phosphorus (P) concentration and process control parameters was investigated in a pilot scale enhanced biological phosphorus removal (EBPR) sequencing batch reactor (SBR). Datasets were examined to determine whether process control data could be used to detect a (P) removal failure, and P and nitrogen sensors were installed to improve the resolution of their respective measurements of these types of molecules. Track studies were performed to determine whether the electri...

Larson, Chadwick R.

The method of fueling diesel engines with high-pressure direct injection (HPDI) of natural gas reduces regulated emissions while maintaining diesel-cycle efficiency. The relative injection timing between the pilot and natural gas, the absolute injection timing, and the injection pressure were varied in operation of a modified heavy-duty single-cylinder diesel engine. The emissions studied included nitrogen oxides (NO[sub x]), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM) and total hydrocarbons (...

Landau, Coreen Kayla

The struggle over women's involvement in sport is taking place during a time when male egos feel jeopardized by the demands of social change and gender equality. Sport, historically, has been a setting tainted by issues of race, class, and gender discrimination, and has contributed to the production and maintenance of "masculine" power: "images of ideal masculinity are constructed and promoted though competitive sport" (Costa & Guthrie, 1994, p. 342). Difficult ethical issues are prevalent ...

Whitehead, Alan Joseph, 1952-, Kelso, Bryan W., Malick, James G.

The release of nutrients, especially nitrate from blasting operations, is a significant environmental concern within the operation of open pit coal mines. Cost effective techniques have not yet been identified for the removal of nitrate from large discharges such as surface coal mines. Bench scale laboratory studies for nitrate removal from coal mine wastes have shown promising results (Norecol 1987a, 1987b). As a result of these earlier studies, a 3 year pilot wetland study was commissioned...

Whitehead, Alan Joseph, 1952-, Malick, James G., Kelso, Bryan W., Cann, Jack W.

Nitrate releases from blasting residues at open pit coal mines can be an environmental concern because of potential eutrophication of receiving waters. Cost effective methods have not yet been identified to remove nitrate from large discharges such as occur at surface mines. Earlier studies in Canada and elsewhere have shown that wetlands may be a low-cost option for nutrient and metals removal from mine drainage. As a result of these studies, Environment Canada commissioned a 3-year study to ...

Dumitrescu, Silviu

Measurements of performance and emissions of a Diesel engine fueled with natural gas have been made with high-pressure direct-injection (HPDI). Natural gas is injected late in the compression cycle preceded by an injection of diesel pilot. Tests were performed on a DDC 1-71 Diesel engine with electronic controls. Influence of several physical parameters has been investigated in light of the results obtained by other researchers through 3-dimensional numerical simulation of the combustion pr...

Luconi, Francesca

Physicians' online learning has been gaining attention in the continuing medical education (CME) literature. This descriptive multiple case study investigated rural family physicians's (RFPs) learning about early Alzheimer's disease (AD) from an online continuing medical education (OCME) program. To overcome common criticisms of lecture-based OCME programs, a problem-based collaborative approach was implemented. Eight RFPs, working in pairs and plenaries, completed the AD Program which lasted 9 ...

Subramanian, Sandeep.

Virtual reality environments (VEs) are new tools to improve functional recovery in stroke survivors. Elements essential to maximize motor learning, can be optimized in VEs. Study objectives were: (a) to determine whether training in VE with enhanced feedback about movement patterns, leads to greater gains in arm movement quality, motor performance and decreased compensation compared to training in a similarly designed Physical environment (PE); (b) to estimate whether impairments in cognitive fu...

Molla, Haneen

Investigating the link between nutritional status and surgical outcomes in patients with liver or pancreatic cancer: A pilot study The rise in the number of liver and pancreatic cancer patients in North America and around the world increases the need to better predict adverse outcomes after surgery. Because this patient population also presents with a higher rate of malnutrition which is known to increase the risks of morbidity and mortality, an effective, and validated, pre-operative nutri...

Trussler, Kathryn

The primary objective of this study was to identify a daily dosage of oral vitamin D for optimal vitamin D status and growth in infants. Breastfed infants (n=32) were randomized to 400, 800, 1200 or 1600 IU/day of vitamin D3 beginning at one month of age. Blood samples collected at baseline, 4 and 8 weeks thereafter were analyzed for serum 25 (OH) D, parathyroid hormone, alkaline phosphatase, and total and ionized calcium. Growth was assessed by anthropometry and bone mineral content and densit...

Chen, Victoria

This study examines the effects of teaching complex Grapheme-Phoneme Correspondences (GPC) on reading skills and reading motivation for under-achieving readers. Two comparable reading programs were contrasted, one teaching Complex GPC and the other teaching Word Usage as the control condition (n = 9 in each program) using a randomized control trial design with a taught control. Eighteen Grade 2 students participated in the 9 week reading program consisting of 30 sessions in small groups. Reading...

Li, Chao

Background: Patients undergoing colorectal cancer resections are at risk for delayed recovery. A previous prehabilitation program using exercise alone has shown limited impact in enhancing functional capacity and recovery. We compared the impact of a new trimodal prehabilitation program which includes exercise, nutritional and psychological therapy to patients undergoing standard care. Literature Review: Limited literature exists in enhancing functional capacity in abdominal surgery. Studies hav...

Masmar, Douna Maria

Only scarce data exist about the nutrient intake and diet quality of subjects suffering from chronic pain as well as the effects of dietary nutrients on pain severity. We assessed nutrient intake adequacy of 79 patients with chronic pain and examined possible dietary correlates of pain levels (visual analog scale).Usual dietary intakes were estimated from three 24-h food recalls and compared to the US-Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes and with those of a healthy population of the same age and s...

Phillip, Edsel

Composting is generally accepted as an environmentally benign process for organic waste disposal. However, when not properly managed, composting can result in the emission of toxic and environmentally hazardous gases, including CH4, NH3, N2O and CO. Due to the potential negative consequences of composting, there is a need to gain a better understanding of the physical conditions that affect these volatile emissions in order to better control them. The objective of this project was to construct a...

Atherton, Heather

Research was undertaken to assess the feasibility of using a mainstream primary sludge fermenter to produce simple carbon compounds to enhance biological phosphorus removal from wastewater. A mainstream fermenter, which consisted of a complete mix tank followed by a thickener with solids recycle, was constructed and incorporated into the biological nutrient removal process train of the UBC Pilot Wastewater Treatment Plant. The mainstream fermenter was operated for a period of one year to in...

Niedbala, Dyanne

The City of Penticton has operated a biological nutrient removal (BNR) treatment plant since 1991, in order to achieve lower phosphorus discharge limits into the Okanagan Lakes. Excess waste activated sludge (WAS) from the BNR process accounts for about 80% of total sludge wastage at the plant. Pilot-scale anaerobic digestion studies were conducted on-site at the Penticton wastewater treatment plant to investigate the influence of the codigestion of primary fermented sludge (PFS) and phosp...

Salud, Ellen

<p> The design of NextGen and current-day cockpit displays are critical for efficient pilot performance and situation awareness on the flight deck. Before deployment of a design into the cockpit the costs and benefits that a display design imposes on performance and situation awareness should be considered. In this thesis, a design tool was developed to support the design of NextGen displays for situation awareness and performance. This design tool is a library of pilot performance estimates. Th...

Trousdale, William James

There is widespread recognition that tourism, one of one of the world's largest and fastest growing industries, must move towards sustainability by embracing a more balanced planning approach. This is especially true in developing countries where tourism is being aggressively promoted, often with limited attention given to the overarching socioeconomic, institutional and biophysical parameters. This thesis uses an innovative and promising approach for sustainable tourism planning based on m...

Lorentz, Nicholas

Purpose: This is a pilot study to investigate gaze strategies for coping with glare when performing a simple visual task under intense contra light viewing conditions. Method: Twenty-four normally sighted participants were recruited for this study. They consisted of a young subgroup (n=12), aged 21-29 (mean = 25.3 ± 2.5), and an older subgroup (n=12), aged 51-71 (mean = 57.3 ± 6.1). Visual acuity (VA) and Brightness Acuity testing (BAT) were used to assess central vision. Participants were requi...

Johnson, Jenna

Background: Decreased physical activity levels are an increasing concern, specifically for the aging population. Older adults (>65 years) are able to achieve health benefits from participating in a regular exercise program based on studies done in younger community-dwelling older adults. However, there is less research investigating the efficacy of exercise for improving physical function among the older adult population in assisted living settings. Barriers among the research that has been done...

Aronsson, Oscar, Nyqvist, Daniel, Robertsson, Simon

Photovoltaic is a renewable energy technology that creates electricity by converting the energy of light. Photovoltaics are usually installed on buildings. In this pilot study, the viability of such an installation on the roof of the school Heby skola is examined with respect to produced electricity, economic potential and environmental impact. This is done with the software Solelekonomi, together with 11-years of solar irradiance data and measurements of the properties of the intended roof, whi...

Zhang, Hui

Excessive use of nutrients in agriculture has been significant surface and groundwater pollution sources. A pilot scale treatment process was developed for the purposes of phosphorus and ammonia recovery from dairy manure slurry. A novel advanced oxidation process combining hydrogen peroxide, microwave, and sulphuric acid was studied for its abilities to solubilise nutrients and metals in manure. The treated manure was then used for struvite crystallization to recover phosphates and ammonia i...

Hedberg, Pia, Lämås, Kristina

Background: During the last 20 years there have been different approaches to teaching nurse students cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Receiving CPR with compressions of adequate depth and frequency, and ventilations of adequate volume improves the chance of survival. The aim of this study was to evaluate effects of different types of feedback on CPR skills among nursing students. Methods: A pilot study with an explorative approach including 30 nurse students. Students was randomized in three...

Dreilich, Martin, Bergqvist, Michael, Moberg, Martin, Brattström, Daniel, Gustavsson, Inger, Bergström, Stefan, Wanders, Alkwin, Hesselius, Patrik, Wagenius, Gunnar, Gyllensten, Ulf

BACKGROUND: Human papilloma virus (HPV) in patients with esophageal carcinoma has previously been studied with an average detection rate of 15%, but the role of HPV in relation to survival is less clear. In cervical cancer, lung cancer and tonsil cancer HPV viral load is a predictive factor for survival and outcome of treatment. The primary aim was to study the spectrum of high-risk HPV types in esophageal tumors. Secondary, as a pilot study we investigated the association between HPV status and...

Jovanovic, Stefan

Drying is one of the most necessary process and technology in today?s world and it is used, among other things, for food processing. The basic goal is to process the food for consumption by increasing its shelf life, and in order to achieve this moisture must be removed from raw material as moisture, which is the main promoter of biological activity and spoilage of the fresh products. Conventional drying is known for its high energy consumption and therefore it is costly. The conventional drying...

Diderichsen, Philip

A new method is used in an eye-tracking pilot experiment which shows that it is possible to detect differences in common ground associated with the use of minimally different types of indefinite anaphora. Following Richardson and Dale (2005), cross recurrence quantification analysis (CRQA) was used to show that the tandem eye movements of two Swedish-speaking interlocutors are slightly more coupled when they are using fully anaphoric indefinite expressions than when they are using less anaphoric...

Pekiner, Gozde

The aim of the study is: (1) to investigate effects of new science and technology curriculum on 4th and 5th grade students&rsquo / achievement in terms of knowledge and understanding levels outcomes and higher order thinking skills, (2) to investigate effects of new science curriculum on the students&rsquo / attitudes towards science and (3) to examine teachers&rsquo / classroom activities in lessons. The study was conducted in three conveniently selected public elementary schools throughout Yen...

Korkusuz, Asuman Elif

To foster the practical development of constructed wetlands used for wastewater treatment in Turkey, a pilot-scale subsurface constructed wetland system (90 m2) was designed to treat the domestic wastewater produced by 60 PE living in the residential area of METU. In summer 2001, two parallel sets of hybrid wetland systems (vertical flow connected with horizontal flow) with identical design configuration, but with different fill media (blast furnace granulated iron slag and gravel) were built on...

Fero, Laura J

Alternative approaches to evaluating critical thinking skills are needed, as pencil and paper assessments may not accurately predict simulated or actual clinical performance. To ensure patient safety, it is imperative to determine how to best promote and measure critical thinking skills. Few studies have examined how these skills are related to performance in a simulated or actual clinical setting. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between metrics of critical thinking ski...

Inglés, María Dolores

This study investigates the recent implementation of the Escuelas de Bienvenida program (Welcome Schools), in the Autonomous Community of Madrid (CAM). Specifically, it focuses on the Aulas de Enlace, one integral part of the program. This research investigates the participants everyday experiences, and the perceptions and meanings attached to those experiences while in the program. Additionally, the study identifies the factors that affect participant perceptions, analyzes the impact of the pro...

Hermannsdottir, Anna

New technology provides the possibility of delivering exposure therapy for socially anxious individuals through virtual environments. This study investigated whether emotional responses and empathy can be experienced for virtual characters (avatars) and whether the evaluations differ depending on level of social anxiety. Six scenes depicting avatars interacting were created through the consumer story scripting software Plotagon and then replicated with real humans. 102 participants viewed the sc...

Chen, Tzu-Yu

Master of Science / Department of Human Nutrition / Weiqun Wang / Anthocyanins may prevent chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, however, the anthocyanin metabolites are not well elucidated. We previously selected a purple-fleshed sweet potato clone P40 that contained anthocyanins at up to 7.5 g/kg dry matter, most of which are cyanidin and peonidin derivatives. The main objective of this study is to identify anthocyanin metabolites in the mice fed 20-30% of purple sweet po...