research projects
In spring 2011, the following projects were the first to be approved for support from the University of Guelph-Humber's Research Grant Fund.
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Principal Investigator |
Title |
Purpose |
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Jean Choi |
Effects of Collaboration on Intellectual Risk Taking |
Study effects of collaboration on risk taking |
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Janis Simpson |
Test-Retest Reliability of Toddler NutriSTEP |
Develop nutritional questionnaire for toddlers |
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Amy Muise |
The Couples Research Study |
Evaluate impact of Facebook on jealousy within relationships |
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Jeremy Simpson |
Diaphragmatic Dysfunction Induced by Heart Failure |
Inquire into development of heart failure-induced respiratory muscle dysfunction |
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Lori Ann Vallis |
Detecting Sarcopenia in Older Adults at Risk for Falling |
Explore modes of detecting sarcopenia in older adults |
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John L. Zettel |
Exercise effects on Postural Instability in Older Adults |
Investigate effects of exercise on postural instability in older adults |
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Venera Bruto |
Neuropsychology of Delirium in Older Adults |
Study neuropsychology of delirium in older adults |
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Ian Reilly |
Mapping the Fifth Estate in Canadian Public Discourse |
Inquire into media’s role as check and watchdog on government |
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Sarah Wilkinson |
Protein Supplementation following High Intensity Resistance Exercise |
Assess relative efficacy of milk as protein supplementation source after exercise |
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Colin Pearce |
The Intellectual History of Canadian Business: An Analysis of Google N-Grams |
Explore historical trends in business/economic thinking in relation to the government through Google N-Grams |
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Daniel Santa Mina |
Personal Training vs. Group Exercise For Prostate Cancer Patients” |
Evaluate relative merits of individual vs. group activity in prostate cancer care |