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Eamon de Valera et l'utilisation de l'histoire la mise en scène du passé au coeur de son discours entre 1932 et 1948
(Université de Sherbrooke, 2007)À travers ce mémoire, nous avons tenté de répondre à la question suivante: comment et pourquoi Eamon de Valera, le plus illustre représentant nationaliste irlandais au XXe siècle, a-t-il utilisé l'histoire dans de son ... -
Eau Québec, quel avenir pour l’or bleu?
(Université de Sherbrooke. Faculté de droit, 2012)Des centaines de personnes meurent tous les jours, faute d’accès à une eau potable. Or, la population québécoise, qui est choyée puisque le Québec possède 3 % des réserves mondiales d’eau douce renouvelable, commence à ... -
Ecocriticism and Science Fiction Theory: the Role of Environments and Representations of Post-Nature in Starfish, Maelstrom and Behemoth by Peter Watts and The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Other titre : Écocritique et théorie de la science-fiction : le rôle des environnements et des représentations de la postnature dans Starfish, Maelstrom et Behemoth de Peter Watts et The Road de Cormac McCarthy(Université de Sherbrooke, 2014)(Résumé) Ce mémoire propose une analyse des représentations de la nature et de l’environnement dans deux œuvres de science-fiction: la trilogie des Rifters—de l’auteur canadien Peter Watts—, qui comprend trois romans en ... -
Ecological immunology in a fluctuating environment: an integrative analysis of tree swallow nestling immune defense
(2013)Abstract : Evolutionary ecologists have long been interested by the link between different immune defenses and fitness. Given the importance of a proper immune defense for survival, it is important to understand how its ... -
Ecology of fission-fusion dynamics in spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi)
Other titre : Ecologie de la dynamique de fission-fusion chez les singes araignées (Ateles geoffroyi)(Université de Sherbrooke, 2019)Pour un individu, la vie en groupe a des avantages, mais aussi des coûts, selon la variabilité environnementale et les caractéristiques sociales du groupe comme la taille et la composition. La disponibilité des ressources ... -
Economic instruments for biodiversity conservation
(Université de Sherbrooke, 2007)Biodiversity loss has become a global concern. We now realise that biodiversity directly affects our well-being, providing various services (esthetical values, goods, fibres, spiritual, regulation of climate, of illnesses, ... -
Edward Hale, un des fondateurs de la première société organisée de Sherbrooke : 1801-1875
(Université de Sherbrooke, 1985)Dans les Cantons de l'Est, Hale n'est pas un homme isolé. Il fait partie d'un groupe de leaders, dont il assure la direction pendant une période décisive de l'histoire de Sherbrooke et des Cantons de l'Est. Pour bâtir un ... -
Effect of composts, nitrogen salts and NPK fertilizers on methane oxidation potential at different temperatures
Other titre : Effects of compost, nitrogen salts and fertilizers on methanotrophic activity(2012)Abstract: The effects of compost, nitrogen salts, and nitrogen-phosphorous-potassium (NPK) fertilizers on the methane oxidation potential (MOP) of landfill cover soil at various temperatures were assessed. For this, we ... -
Effect of different carbon black types on single-walled carbon nanotube production by induction thermal plasma
Other titre : Effet des différents types de noir de carbone dans la synthèse des nanotubes de carbone mono-paroi en utilisant le plasma thermique inductif(Université de Sherbrooke, 2008)Carbon nanotubes (CNT) are important new class of technological materials that have numerous novel and useful properties. Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNTs) have exceptional electrical, mechanical and chemical properties. ... -
Effect of endothelial function on twitch configuration of the isolated myocardium from rabbits and dogs
(Université de Sherbrooke, 1993)This series of studies were designed to evaluate 1) the myocardial contractile effect of endothelin-l; 2) whether endocardial endothelium (EE) altered the myocardial response to some inotropic agents such as endothelin; ... -
Effect of geometric parameters on the behavior of bolted GFRP pultruded plates
(2016)Abstract : This paper presents the effect of geometric parameters on the behavior of bolted GFRP pultruded plates for civil engineering applications. After a literature review, results of an experimental analysis investigating ... -
Effect of geometrical parameters of aluminum-to-steel bolted connections
(2015)Abstract : Through experimental and numerical studies, this research work aims to provide directions on the optimal geometric configuration for single-lap and double-lap bolted connection between aluminum alloy 6061-T6 and ... -
Effect of glycerol hyperhydration before exercise in trained triathletes on endurance performance and cardiovascular and thermoregulatory responses
(Université de Sherbrooke, 2001)This experimental project determined the effect of glycerol hyperhydration in 4 trained male triathletes on endurance performance and cardiovascular and thermoregulatory responses. For this purpose, the subjects received, ... -
Effect of haptic guidance and error amplification robotic training interventions on the immediate improvement of timing among individuals that had a stroke
Other titre : Effet de l’entrainement robotisé par réduction de l’erreur et augmentation de l’erreur sur le timing du mouvement chez la personne ayant eu un accident vasculaire cérébral(Université de Sherbrooke, 2016)Abstract : Many individuals that had a stroke have motor impairments such as timing deficits that hinder their ability to complete daily activities like getting dressed. Robotic rehabilitation is an increasingly popular ... -
Effect of mineral admixtures on high-performance concrete: C-S-H formation and physical-mechanical properties
Other titre : Effet des ajouts minéraux sur le béton à haute performance : formation de C-S-H et propriétés physico-mécaniques / Efecto de los aditivos minerales en concretos de alto comportamiento: formación de C-S-H y propiedades físico-mecánicas(Université de Sherbrooke, 2018)Abstract: In order to improve the environmental impact of concrete, there is a global trend to replace Portland cement by mineral admixtures. In addition to the reduction in the environmental impact of the material, the ... -
Effect of multiple ionization on the radiolysis of liquid water irradiated with heavy ions a theoretical study using Monte-Carlo simulations
(Université de Sherbrooke, 2007)Water makes up a predominant part of the milieu of living tissue, and, not surprisingly, plays a central role for understanding the interaction of ionizing radiation with biological systems. Most aqueous radiation chemistry ... -
Effect of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on experimental pain : a double-blind, randomized study in healthy young adults
(2016)Abstract : Past studies have suggested that pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy can decrease pain. To date, however, it remains difficult to determine if the analgesic effect observed in patients are attributable ... -
Effect of the design resistance of structures on the extent of transmission line cascading failures
Other titre : Building on our growth opportunities = Miser sur nos apportunités de croisssance(2015)Abstract: Transmission line structures may suffer catastrophic losses when cascading failures occur. These events are caused by dynamic loads often related to the sudden ruin of conductors or other mechanical equipment. ... -
Effect of various chemical admixtures and binder combinations of workability of high-performance, self-consolidating concrete used in repair
Other titre : L'effet des différentes combinaisons d'adjuvants chimiques et liants sur la maniabilité des bétons autoplaçants à haute performance destinés aux réparations(Université de Sherbrooke, 2005)Abstract : It is well known that the winter in Quebec is particularly harsh and poses high demand on concrete performance, especially that used in infrastructure applications. Government agencies, in charge of repair and ... -
Effectiveness of a rehabilitation dog in fostering gait retraining for adults with a recent stroke: A multiple single-case study
(2010)Introduction: Gait retraining approaches and walking aids currently used for patients with recent stoke present limitations regarding their utilization in clinical and real life settings. A rehabilitation facility implemented ...
