Browsing Brock Theses by Title
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The effect of a weighted-vest strength and balance training program on obstructed walking in postmenopausal women
(Brock University, 2003-05-21)SUMMARY Background: Age related declines in lower extremity strength have been associated with impaired mobility and changes in gait patterns, which increase the likelihood of falls. Since community dwelling adults ... -
The effect of acute exercise type on body image attitudes
(Brock University, 2011-05-17)The current study examined the effect of two types of acute exercise (resistance and mind-body yoga) on state body image attitudes, to see which, was most effective at reducing body image concerns. I t was hypothesized ... -
Effect of age on female choice in the field cricket, Gryllus interger
(Brock University, 1994-07-09)Female choice is an important element of sexual selection that may vary among females of the same species. Few researchers have investigated the causes of variation in selectivity with respect to potential mates and ... -
The effect of age on the structure and compostition of the cell walls of Choanephora cucurbitarum
(Brock University, 1980-07-09)The effect of age on the structure and composition of isolated and purified cell walls from cultures of Choanephora cucurbitarum was investigated by microchemical analyses, visible and infrared spectrophotometry, x-ray ... -
The effect of an eight session skate treadmill and agility training program on the degree of separation in ice hockey players
(Brock University, 2011-05-17)The sport of ice hockey places multiple simultaneous demands on the physiological, mechanical, and cognitive abilities of individual players. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of an eight ... -
The effect of an exercise and balance training intervention program on balance and mobility in community-dwelling older adults
This thesis investigated the effect of a 12-week exercise and balance training intervention program on perceived and actual balance and mobility outcomes in healthy community-dwelling older adults. Forty-six older adults ... -
The effect of calculators on the numerical problem-solving skills and attitudes of primary students towards mathematics /
(Brock University, 2000-05-21)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect that calculators have on the attitudes and numerical problem-solving skills of primary students. The sample used for this research was one of convenience. The sample ... -
Effect of citrate on the redox properties of cytochrome C and its kinetic and binding behaviour with cytochrome oxidase /
(Brock University, 1981-06-09)Increasing citrate concentration, at constant ionic strength (30 mM) decreases the rate of cytochrome ~ reduction by ascorbate. This effect is also seen at both high (600 mM) and low (19 mM) ionic strengths, and the Kapp ... -
Effect of combined care nursing on patient satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and quality of care /
(Brock University, 1988-06-09)This research evaluates the effect of combined care nursing on three outcomes: i) patient satisfaction; ii) staff satisfaction; and iii) quality of care. Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital was in the early ... -
The Effect of Competition on Real Earnings Management – A Re-examination
This study examines the effect of competition in the product and labour markets on real earnings management (REM). REM is accomplished by firms changing investing or operating decisions primarily to increase current period ... -
The effect of context on the acquisition of vocabulary in good and poor readers
(Brock University, 1991-07-09)This study examined the effectiveness of context on the acquisition of new vocabulary for good and poor readers. Twentyeight Grade Three children, fourteen good readers and fourteen poor readers, took part in a word-learning ... -
The effect of diet and parasite load on female phonotaxis in the Texas field cricket, Gryllus integer
(Brock University, 1996-07-09)Female crickets respond selectively to variations in species-specific male calling songs. This selectivity has been shown to be age-dependent; older females are less choosy. However, female quality should also affect ... -
The effect of different phases of synchrony on the synchrony effect
Synchronization of behaviour between individuals has been found to result in a variety of prosocial outcomes. The role of endorphins in vigorous synchronous activities (Cohen, Ejsmond-Frey, Knight, & Dunbar, 2010) may ... -
Effect of diurnal cycling temperatures on cardiovascular- ventilatory function in statically-acclimated rainbow trout, Salmo gairdneri
(Brock University, 1980-07-09)Four groups of rainbow trout, Salmo gairdneri, were acclimated to 2°, 10°, and 18°e, and to a diurnal temperature cycle (100 ± 4°C). To evaluate the influence of cycling temperatures in terms of an immediate as opposed to ... -
The effect of elevated muscle fluid volume on indices of muscle damage following an acute bout of eccentric exercise
(Brock University, 2008-06-15)The primary purpose of the current investigation was to develop an elevated muscle fluid level using a human in-vivo model. The secondary purpose was to determine if an increased muscle fluid content could alter the acute ... -
Effect of executive compensation on firm performance
The paper finds evidence that the equity-based CEO pay is positively related to firm performance and risk-taking. Both stock price and operating performance as well as firm's riskiness increase in the pay-performance ... -
The effect of extracellular osmolality on cell volume and resting skeletal muscle metabolism
(Brock University, 2006-06-29)The purpose of the current investigation was to establish an in-l'itro skeletal muscle model to study acute alterations in resting skeletal muscle cell volume. Isolated. whole muscle (SOL and EDL) was dissected from Long ... -
The effect of feeding regime on larval black fly (Diptera: simuliidae) primary head fan ray number
(Brock University, 1995-07-09)Identification of larval simuliids has always been difficult due to the morphological similarity many species bear to one another. For this reason all characters available have been drawn upon to aid in species ... -
The Effect of Functional Electrically Stimulated Ambulation Training on Locomotor Function and Quality of Life in Individuals With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
(Brock University, 2012-10-19)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a 12-week FES-ambulation program on locomotor function and quality of life after incomplete spinal cord injury. Six individuals with incomplete SCI participated ... -
The effect of governance mechanism and structure on fees and performance of Mutual Funds in Canada
(Brock University, 2012-04-27)Taking advantage of the unique Canadian setting, this study empirically analyzes the impact of presence of the board of directors, as an internal governance mechanism, on fees and performance of mutual funds. Further, the ...