Welcome to the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Electronic Theses & Dissertation site. These pages are dedicated to help you find all the information you might require in order to format and successfully submit your graduate thesis for examination and publication electronically.
Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) are prepared as text-based PDF files. ETDs can contain non-text elements such as sound, video, and hypertext links. ETDs are available through Scholarship@Western, Western's digital library repository, and also released to the world-wide web with priority in many search engines, enabling scholars worldwide to locate, search, and download the University of Western Ontario's ETDs.
The most significant benefit is the dramatic increase (50-250%) in citation impact that results from electronic publishing. This leads to increased rewards from universities, in the form of promotion and increased salary, and from granting agencies.
Other benefits include:
- publicity for research - authors of electronic theses become more widely known and their reputations are enhanced
- easy worldwide access to your theses for colleagues and collaborators
- easy worldwide access to theses for job and grant applications
- a raised profile for research institutions
- reduced costs at the point of graduation since there is no need to have multiple copies printed.
For an overview of the Electronic Thesis and Dissertation process at The University of Western Ontario, please refer to any area from our site dedicated to supporting ETD at Western:
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Understanding urban development through an event portfolio: A case study of London, Ontario, Richelle Clark
Foraging ecology, sexual selection, and divergence in sunfish (Lepomis spp.), Scott F. Colborne
Elucidating the role of cathepsin B in the lifecycle of influenza A virus, Macon D. Coleman
Women's Experiences of the Intervention for Health Enhancement After Leaving (iHEAL), Rachel Ann Colquhoun
An Investigation of Plant-Microbe Interactions Under Cadmium Stress in Agar-Based Medium, Hydroponics, and Soil Studies, Melanie P. Columbus
The Process Dissociation of Moral Judgments: Clarifying the Psychology of Deontology and Utilitarianism, Paul Conway
The Self-Efficacy Beliefs of Novice Elementary French as a Second Language Teachers, Shelley Cooke
Amine Functionalization of Bacterial Cellulose for Targeted Delivery Applications, Justin Cook
Effects of a Power-Line Frequency Magnetic Field on Human Cognitive Processing, Michael Corbacio
Role of adenylyl cyclase S674 in central and forearm vasomotor control, James Corkal
Basic Cable: Notes Toward Digital Ontology, Robbie Cormier
Torah in the Diaspora: A Comparative Study of Philo and 4 Maccabees, Christopher J. Cornthwaite
Features of Dormancy in Metastatic Ovarian Cancer Cells, Rohann JM Correa
Characterizing the contribution of the LXCXE binding cleft to pRB-mediated genome stability and tumor suppression, Courtney H. Coschi
Method and Metaphor in Aristotle's Science of Nature, Sean Michael Pead Coughlin
Storied Truths: Contemporary Canadian and Indigenous Childhood Trauma Narratives, Michelle Coupal
Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Hannah Arendt: The Intersection of Institution, Natality, and Birth, Nathaniel Coward
The Study of Nanophotonic Switching Mechanisms in Photonic and Metallic Heterostructures, Joel Cox
Genetic and morphological variation of butterflies in relict habitats, Lindsay A. Crawford
Telling tales out of school: Principals' narratives of the relationship between school literacy and the home literacy practices of a minoritized culture, Wendy A. Crocker
Mobilizing Insurgent Pasts Toward Decolonial Futures, Patrick Crowley
On the Physical Explanation for Quantum Computational Speedup, Michael Cuffaro
Effect of Instantaneous Load Eccentricities on the Inelastic Torsional Responses Under Bi-Directional Seismic Excitations, Xiaojing Cui
Three Solitudes and a DJ: A Mashed-up Study of Counterpoint in a Digital Realm, Anthony B. Cushing
On evolution dynamics and strategies in some host-parasite models, Liman Dai
Teachers' Mental Health Literacy and Capacity towards Student Mental Health, Tamara D. Daniszewski
The Orpheus Figure: The Voice in Writing, Music and Media, Jason R. D'Aoust
A Structured Conceptualization of Reasons to Accelerate: Words from the WISE, Lynn Dare
Regulation of eukaryotic Mcm2-7 activity, Lance F. DaSilva
A Study of Gamma Radiation Induced Carbon Steel Corrosion, Kevin Daub
Construing Natural Restorative Environments in Individuals Treated for Cancer, Adam M.B. Day
The Experience of Battle in the Sicilian Expedition: From the Great Harbour to the River Assinarus, Frank D. D'Earmo
Re-cognizing Power in the Culture of Dementia Care Knowledge, Ryan T. DeForge
Complex Shoulder Instability: The Role of the Latarjet Coracoid Transfer, Ryan Degen
Hydrogeological and Thermal Sustainability of Geothermal Borehole Heat Exchangers, S. Emad Dehkordi
Feeling With Imagination: Sympathy and Postwar American Poetry, Timothy A. DeJong
Exploring the Iranian-Canadian Family Experience of Dementia Caregiving: A Phenomenological Study, Sevil Deljavan
How Age Friendly is This City? Strategies for Assessing Age-Friendliness, Michelle Dellamora
Governing Occupation Through Constructions of Risk: The Case of the Aging Driver, Silke Dennhardt
Staging Sacrifice: Knowledge Mobilization and Visitation at Huacas de Moche, Peru, Alison K. Deplonty
Organization of Human Auditory Cortex: Responses to Frequency Modulated Sounds, Diedre D. Desouza
An Investigation Into Identity, Power and Autonomous EFL Learning Among Indigenous and Minority Students In Post-secondary Education: A Mexican Case Study, Colette Despagne
Improving Acute Stroke Management with CT Perfusion Imaging: Approaches to Treatment Guidance and Brain Tissue Salvage, Christopher D. d'Esterre
Extra-Capitalist Thought, Karen Dewart McEwen
The Effect of Aerobic Exercise Training on Cerebrovascular HSP70, HSP90, INOS and ENOS Expression in Type 1 Diabetes, Adwitia Dey
Green Glass for Orchestra, Carolann K. DeYoung
Study of Stability Analysis of a Grid-Connected Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG)-based small Wind Farm, Baishakhi Dhar
Computational Molecular Coevolution, Russell J. Dickson
Testing the Template Hypothesis of Vocal Learning in Songbirds., Adriana Diez
The Impact of Lateral Electron Disequilibrium on Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy of Lung Cancer, Brandon Disher
Fostering Creativity: Ontario Teachers’ Perceptions, Strategies, and Experiences, Catharine M. Dishke Hondzel
Characterization of a Putative Activation Domain in the Hulk Gene Family, Christopher Doan
Exploring the Movement of People in Postclassic and Historic Period Lamanai Using Stable Isotopes, Alicia E. Donis
An Architecture for Believable Socially Aware Agents, Arvand Dorgoly
Gender and Grade Differences in How High School Students Experience and Perceive Cyberbullying, Jeremy D. Doucette
Detection, prioritization and analysis of variants of unknown significance in familial breast cancer genes, Eddie A. Dovigi
The Methodological Roles of Tolerance and Conventionalism in the Philosophy of Mathematics: Reconsidering Carnap's Logic of Science, Emerson P. Doyle
Subordinate Ratings of Supervisor Performance: Balancing Accountability and Anonymity, Kevin Doyle
Cortical Cannabinoid Modulation of Subcortical Dopamine Activity: Implications for Emotional Processing, Brittany Draycott
Investigation of Hollow Bar Micropiles in Cohesive Soil, Osama F. El Hadi Drbe
Genetic approaches to studying complex human disease, Joseph B. Dube
Elucidating the Role of Menin During Islet Cell Development in the Human Fetal Pancreas, Jessica L. Dubrick
Imaging Breast Cancer Progression and Lymph Node Metastases in Murine Models Using MRI and Magnetic Nanoparticles, Vasiliki Economopoulos
The Role of Humor as a Character Strength in Positive Psychology, Kimberly R. Edwards
Channel Flow Behaviour During Mixed Convection at Low Reynolds Numbers, Ahmed Elatar
Biofilm Control in a Fludized Bed Bioreactor (FBBR) Treating Municipal Wastewater: Optimization, Modeling, and Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Emissions, Ahmed Eldyasti
Simplified Tools for Performance-Based Design of Reinforced Concrete Frames Exposed to Fire, Salah El-Din F. El-Fitiany
Manufacturing Legitimacy: A Critical Theory of Election News Coverage, Gabriel N. Elias
Evaluation of matricellular proteins as potential therapeutics for the treatment of human chronic skin wounds, Christopher G. Elliott
On The Development of a Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Near-Infrared Technique to Measure Cerebral Blood Flow in the Neurocritical Care Unit, Jonathan T. Elliott
Understanding what would make children want to attend a bicycle safety training program, Cassandra L. Ellis
Cyclic and Post-Cyclic Response of Silt and Sandy Silt Soils, Ali El Takch
Uncovering the Molecular Link Between miR156.SPL15 and Carotenoid Accumulation in Arabidopsis, Davood Emami Meybodi
Structure of an Ensemble of Insectivorous Bats, Matthew A. Emrich
Trophic Level Influence on Stable Hydrogen Isotopic Composition of Bat Fur, Leslie M. Erdman
Fabricating Cost-Effective Nanostructures for Biomedical Applications, Erden Ertorer
The Synthesis and Evaluation of Peptide-Based Probes for the Imaging of RHAMM Expressing Carcinoma and GLP-1R on Pancreatic Beta Cells, Ashley Esarik
Photocatalytic Water Splitting using a Modified Pt-TiO2. Kinetic Modeling and Hydrogen Production Efficiency, Salvador Escobedo Salas
Progress Toward Synthesis of Molecular Beacons Incorporating DABCYL Analog Quenchers, Christie M. Ettles
Sexual Differentiation of the Prefrontal Cortex in Humans: Examining Behavioural Sex Differences and the Modulatory Role of Androgens, Kelly L. Evans
The Violence of Aesthetics: Benjamin, Kane, Bolaño, Nicholas A. Fagundo
Characterization of the Corrosion and Oxide Film Properties of Alloy 600 and Alloy 800, Melissa Faichuk
Expression analysis of histone acetyltransferases in rice under drought stress, Hui Fang
The Effects of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Factors on the Reproductive Biology of Male Western Bean Cutworm Moths, Striacosta Albicosta (Smith), Jasmine Farhan
Investigating The Role of Zoos In Primate Conservation: An Analysis Of Visitor Experience At The Toronto Zoo, Caleigh Ashton Farrell
Numerical Modeling of Solidification Process and Prediction of Mechanical Properties in Magnesium Alloys, Mehdi Farrokhnejad
The Effects Upon Students of Supplementing Aboriginal Post-Secondary Transition Programs With Traditional Cultural Activities, Karen Favell
Elementary Students' Beliefs About the Causes of Learning Difficulties: A Comparison Between Canada and Saudi Arabia, Huda Saleh Felimban
Exploring parental experiences and decision-making processes following a fetal anomaly diagnosis, Ramona L. Fernandez
Non-Neuronal Acetylcholine Secretion by Neonatal Murine Cardiomyocytes, William Fields
Spectrum Sensing and Multiple Access Schemes for Cognitive Radio Networks, Oscar G. Filio Rodriguez
Language contributions to health related quality of life in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Katie M. Findlater
Factors Affecting Music Education in Ontario Secondary Schools: Teachers' Perspectives, Laura E. Fitzpatrick
Multiple approaches for assessing mangrove biophysical and biochemical variables using in situ and remote sensing techniques, Francisco Javier Flores de Santiago
The effects of pre- and postnatal administration of propionic acid and lipopolysaccharide on the behaviour of adolescent male and female rats, Kelly A. Foley
The Effect of Exercise on Cravings and Ad libitum Smoking Following Concurrent Stressors, Angela J. Fong