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Menstrual status and thermoregulatory responses of active adolescents during exercise in a cold environment
(Brock University, 2002-05-21)This study examined the interactions between the reproductive status and the thermoregulatory responses during exercise in the cold in girls involved in competitive sports. Four girls with established menstrual cycles ... -
Mental Health and Becoming a Teacher: A Narrative on the Experiences and Identities of Teacher Candidates
(Brock University, 2013-05-06)This study used narrative inquiry to shed light on the identity development of teacher candidates who experienced mental health issues during teacher education programs. The study sought to examine (a) stories that teacher ... -
Mentorships and co-op placements as a means of heightening the need for a secondary school diploma to the education of at-risk students.--
(Brock University, 1992-05-21)Both educators and politicians appear to be quite concerned about a dropout rate in Ontario's public schools of some 30 percent. With the basic understanding that a high dropout rate is costly both in economic terms and ... -
Mermithid (nematoa: mermithidae) infections of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) : seasonal variation and developmental characteristics /
(Brock University, 2007-06-29)Mermithid nematodes (Nematoda: Mermithidae) parasitize larval, pupal and adult black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae), oftentimes resulting in partial or complete host feminization. This study was designed to characterize ... -
Metabolic, biochemical and molecular profiling of Catharanthus roseus flower cultivars and transformed hairy roots for monoterpenoid indole alkaloid accumulation /
(Brock University, 2007-06-09)Catharanthlls rosellS (L.) G Don is a commercially significant flower species and in addition is the only source of the monoterpenoid indole alkaloids (MIA) vinblastine and vincristine, which are key pharmaceutical ... -
Metabolite changes during Riesling icewine fermentation when yeast micronutrients are used /
(Brock University, 2009-06-15)Icewine is an intensely s\veet dessert \vine fermented from the juice of naturally frozen grapes. Icewine fermentation poses many challenges such as failure to reach desired ethanol levels and production of high levels ... -
The metacognitive cue of fluency on taste perception
(Brock University, 2011-03-08)The relative ease tha t a person experiences while performing cognitive operations, namely processing fluency, affects a broad range of judgments such as product evaluations. For example, an increase in fluency ... -
Metal complexes involving pyridoxine and pyridoxamine
(Brock University, 1978-07-09)Solid complexes of pyridoxine with Mn(II) , Cd(II) and Zn(II) have been isolated, as well as compounds containing Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(III), Cd(II) and Zn(II), and pyridoxamine in various protonated forms. Infrared spectra ... -
Metal music as critical dystopia : humans, technology and the future in 1990s science fiction metal
(Brock University, 2007-11-04)Metal Music as Critical Dystopia: Humans, Technology and the Future in 1990s Science Fiction Metal seeks to demonstrate that the dystopian elements in metal music are not merely or necessarily a sonic celebration of ... -
Metaphilosophy and educating: Stephen C. Pepper's selectivism as a basis for educational excellence
(Brock University, 1984-07-09)Atheory of educating is always derived from philosophical tenets. In Western society these tenets are concerned primarily with the provision, maintenance and evolution of knowledge for use by future generations. The ... -
Metaphorical Interpretation: Measuring and Facilitating Growth.
(Brock University, 2014-07-14)Abstract A total of 378 grade 9 students participated in this study to address the problem that although metaphorical literacy and thought are expected and necessary for success in junior and senior high school and beyond, ... -
Method and truth in MÄ dhyamika
(Brock University, 1983-07-09)Abstract The study was undertaken to identify what motivates registered nurses to participate in continuing education activities. The primary questions were whether basic nursing education, employment status, clinical ... -
A method of evaluating psychomotor tooth preparation skills in preclinical dental programs
(Brock University, 1983-07-09)Preclinical and clinical tooth important and significant aspect of preparation is an a dental student's education. The associated procedures rely heavily on the development of particular psychomotor skills. The ... -
Methoxypyrazine removal in grape juice: Development of a removal system using odorant and pheromone binding proteins coupled with bentonite fining
(Brock University, 2013-08-08)Multicoloured Asian Lady Beetles (MALB) and 7-spot Lady Beetles that infect vineyards can secrete alkyl-methoxypyrazines when they are processed with the grapes, resulting in wines containing a taint. The main methoxypyrazine ... -
METHOXYPYRAZINES AND LADYBUG TAINT IN WINES
(Brock University, 2013-11-05)Methoxypyrazines are aroma active compounds found in many wine varietals. These compounds can be of either grape-derived nature or can be introduced into wines via Coccinellidae beetles. Regardless of their origin, ... -
A microanalysis of EMG and EEG changes during the sleep onset period (SOP) : a theoretical investigation with practical applications /
(Brock University, 2002-09-23)The present study has both theoretical and practical aspects. The theoretical intent of the study was to closely examine the relationship between muscle activity (EMG) and EEG state during the process of falling asleep. ... -
Microfacies analysis of the lower paleocene beda formation in Western Concession 59 and Block 59F, Sirte Basin, Libya /
(Brock University, 1992-05-21)The rock sequence of the Tertiary Beda Formation of S. W. concession 59 and 59F block in Sirte Basin of Libya has been subdivided into twelve platformal carbonate microfacies. These microfacies are dominated by muddy ... -
Micromorphology of Last Glacial Maximum Grounding line sediments around the Antarctic Peninsula
(2012-10-12)Sediments recovered from seven Last Glacial Maximum grounding lines sites, around the Antarctic Peninsula, were analyzed using micromorphology. This is the first evidence that grounding line sediments from around the ... -
The micromorphology of Paleoseismic soft sediment deformation structures in glacial deposits from three sample sites in Scotland /
(Brock University, 2005-06-29)The nature of this research is to investigate paleoseismic deformation of glacial soft sediments from three sampling sites throughout the Scottish Highlands; Arrat's Mills, Meikleour and Glen Roy. The paleoseismic evidence ... -
Microstructural and geochemical investigation of North American lower-middle Paleozoic trilobites and recent arthropods
(Brock University, 1989-07-09)Trilobites ¥tere collected from Ordovician and Devonian formations of Ontario} New York} Ohio} Oklahoma} and Indiana. Diversity was generally low} but 19..?telllS and Ph..~tY>ps ¥tere the most abundant species from the ...