4 results match your criteria: "a Ryerson University[Affiliation]"
Can J Microbiol
August 2015
a Ryerson University, Department of Chemistry and Biology, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada.
The dynamic interaction of bacteria within bed sediment and suspended sediment (i.e., floc) in a wave-dominated beach environment was assessed using a laboratory wave flume.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCan J Diet Pract Res
March 2015
c Department of Sociology, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON.
Purpose: We explored the characteristics of Ontario-based dietetic internship program applicants who were successful upon their first application attempt, and we made comparisons between those who were successful and unsuccessful on their first internship application attempt.
Methods: A 32-item online survey was distributed to graduates from nutrition programs in Ontario and to members of the Dietitians of Canada Student Network, Toronto Home Economics Association, and Ontario Home Economists in Business. Data from a previous study examining the characteristics of unsuccessful internship applicants were obtained from the authors to compare the two groups.
J Occup Environ Hyg
April 2016
a Ryerson University, School of Occupational and Public Health, Toronto , Ontario , Canada.
Occupational exposures resulting from Engineered Nanomaterials (ENMs) can pose a challenge for applying traditional risk assessment, control, or evaluation standards. This article discusses the limitations in traditional risk management approaches when it comes to ENM exposures, reviews current monitoring options, and suggests an interim management framework until research can meet the standard of evidence required by legislators. The proposed Nanomaterial Occupational Exposure Management Model (NOEM) offers a pragmatic approach that integrates resources from current academic research to provide a framework that can be applied by both industry and regulators.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Ethn Subst Abuse
July 2015
a Ryerson University, Toronto , Ontario.
The objective of this study was to identify the predictors of research use among staff from Aboriginal addiction programs serving women. A total of 89 staff from 26 Aboriginal addiction programs completed an online survey that included items assessing the theory of planned behavior constructs (attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control), intent to use research, and research use. Consistent with the theory of planned behavior, research use was predicted by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.
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