Browsing Brock Theses by Title
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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 ... -
The effect of gregarine parasite infections, age, and diet on calling song structure and mating behaviour in the Texas field cricket, Gryllus integer
(Brock University, 1994-07-09)In the past ten years, many researchers have focussed their attention on parasites regarding the role they may play in causing variations in male secondary sexual traits and subsequent effects on female choice. Male age ... -
THE EFFECT OF GROUP SIZE ON SYNCHRONY AND THE SYNCHRONY EFFECT
Synchronization of behaviour has repeatedly shown to increase endorphin activity as measured by pain threshold (Cohen, Ejsmond-Frey, Knight, & Dunbar, 2010; Sullivan & Rickers, 2014). Although research on synchronous ... -
Effect of increased milk intake combined with endurance exercise training on body composition, blood-lipids and inflammatory markers in overweight young males
(Brock University, 2013-11-05)Consuming low-fat milk (LFM) after resistance training leads to improvements in body composition. Habitual aerobic exercise and dairy intake are relatively easy lifestyle modifications that could benefit a population at ... -
Effect of iron on reactivity of vanillin in wine models /
(Brock University, 2004-07-14)Phenolic compounds are important components of grapes and wines. They have been found to have important roles in grape and wine systems and properties that are beneficial for human health. Vanillin (3-methoxy-4-hydroxy ... -
The effect of literacy training on the self-concept of moderately mentally handicapped adults
(Brock University, 1995-07-09)In this single group, pretest/posttest design study the literacy level and self-concept of nine moderately mentally handicapped adults was assessed. The participants in the study were involved in reading lessons using ... -
The effect of lysobisphosphatidic acid (LBPA) on α-tocopherol transfer protein (α-TTP) binding to lipid membranes
(Brock University, 2010-03-09)The a-tocopherol transfer protein (a-TTP) is responsible for the retention of the atocopherol form of vitamin E in living organisms. The detailed ligand transfer mechanism by a-TTP is still yet to be fully elucidated. ... -
The effect of moisture on decomposition processes in the disturbed peatlands of the Wainfleet bog /
(Brock University, 2007-06-01)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of increased soil moisture levels on the decomposition processes in a peat-extracted bog. Field experiments, in which soil moisture levels were manipulated, were ... -
The effect of motor-encoding activities on memory and performance in a grade one reading program
(Brock University, 1992-07-09)This study examined the effectiveness of motor-encoding activities on memory and performance of students in a Grade One reading program. There were two experiments in the study. Experiment 1 replicated a study by Eli ... -
The effect of nitrate fertilization on the distribution of exported 14c-photosynthate in nodulated soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) plants
(Brock University, 1978-07-09)Soybean (Glycine ~ (L.) Merr. cv. Harosoy 63) plants inoculated with Rhizobium japonicum were grown in vermiculite in the presence or absence of nitrate fertilization for up to 6 weeks after planting. Overall growth ... -
The effect of perturbation warning on attention switching abilities during dual-task performance in young and older adults
(Brock University, 2013-09-26)This study examined whether providing an auditory warning would facilitate attention switching abilities in older adults during dual-tasking. Fifteen young and 16 older adults performed a tracking task while recovering ... -
The effect of pH and ethanol on the astringent sub-qualities of red wine, and the implications for optimum grape maturity /
(Brock University, 2004-06-04)The first objective of this study was to identify appropriate sensory descriptors to assess the astringent sub-qualities of red wine. The influence of pH and ethanol on the sensation of astringency in red wine was ...