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2015
This research focuses on improving the safety of software in critical systems like cars, medical devices, and aircraft. By combining mathematical verification with modeling and simulation, it aims to detect faults before deployment. The goal is to…
2015
This research investigates smart office chairs that monitor posture and provide real-time feedback to reduce pain and improve ergonomics. By comparing different feedback methods, the study evaluates whether timely reminders can effectively change…
2015
This research addresses excessive false alarms in hospital medical devices, which burden staff and distress patients. By detecting and filtering noisy data, the proposed system prevents false alerts while preserving true ones. Early results show…
2015
This research investigates how bisphenol A (BPA), a common plastic chemical, may contribute to obesity. By disrupting hormonal systems during brain development, BPA alters appetite regulation and metabolic set points. Animal studies show increased…
2015
This research explores biofiltration as a sustainable alternative to chemical water treatment. By supplying bacteria with nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, it improves removal of harmful organic matter. Results show a 20% efficiency increase,…
2015
This research explores how knitting reshapes contemporary masculinity. Interviews with male knitters reveal more flexible, inclusive identities that challenge traditional norms. Participants describe increased emotional openness, acceptance, and…
2014
This research critiques the Trans-Pacific Partnership, arguing that its economic benefits are unevenly distributed. While corporations gain, most Canadians face higher costs, reduced digital freedoms, and environmental risks. The study calls for…
2014
This research explores exergames that combine gaming and exercise to improve fitness. By integrating adaptive difficulty, full-body motion, and narrative storytelling, it aims to create experiences that are both engaging and physically effective.…
2014
This research reinterprets unionization at Carleton University in the 1970s, showing it was driven not only by economic pressures but by feminist activism. Women leaders used unions to challenge inequality, improve working conditions, and advance…