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Optimization of a GEM-based detector to measure tritium and discriminate against other radiation types
(2019-11-01)Tritium poses a radioprotection issue, in the Canadian Nuclear industry due to the operation of its fleet of Canadian Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) heavy water reactors. Although it is a less penetrative radionuclide, tritium ... -
Optimization of plastic scintillator thicknesses for online beta detection in mixed fields
(2010-12-01)For efficient beta detection in a mixed beta gamma field, Monte Carlo simulation models have been built to optimize the thickness of a plastic scintillator, used in whole body monitor. The simulation has been performed ... -
Optimization of residential buildings and renewable energy integration in small island developing states: the Bahamas as a case study
(2017-08-01)An optimization approach is used to assess the energy performance and design of residential homes in The Bahamas with the goal of providing objective data for policy makers to achieve the sustainability goals in the country. ... -
An optimization-based approach to image fusion using structural similarity
(2023-05-01)This thesis examines a framework for solving optimization problems involving structural similarity index measure Mean. Image fusion involves combining multiple images to preserve their most desirable characteristics. The ... -
Optimization-based mechanism synthesis using multi-objective parallel asynchronous particle swarm optimization
(2008-12-01)A distributed variant of multi-objective particle swarm optimization (MOPSO) called multi-objective parallel asynchronous particle swarm optimization (MOPAPSO) is presented, and the effects of distribution of objective ... -
Optimized clean hydrogen production using nuclear small modular reactor and concentrated solar power as a renewable energy source
(2022-12-01)According to current predictions, hydrogen will serve as a key fuel and energy source by decreasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this research an integral Pressurized Water Reactor-type Small Modular Reactor (iPWR-type ... -
Optimized multi-superframe scheduling for clustered wireless sensor networks
(2020-04-01)Since the power source for wireless sensor networks (WSN) is mainly from batteries, prolonging network life is an important requirement of the network. Hence, clustering algorithms are employed to decrease the number of ... -
Optimizing electrocardiogram analysis for efficient heart condition diagnosis
(2023-09-01)This thesis introduces an innovative lead grouping strategy for efficient real-time Electrocardiography signal classification. This method uses a maximum of six leads instead of the traditional 12-lead approach, leading ... -
Optimizing relational search with embedded neural network
(2023-04-01)Our research focuses on a novel method to query relational data. We propose the partial tuple search problem where a user can utilize keyword search to explore complex relational datasets. The challenge of evaluation of ... -
Optimizing the role of the dermatology nurse
(2017-08-21)According to the 2012 CSPA, wait times for dermatology care in Canada are becoming worse. Healthcare professionals other than Dermatologists can provide care. The purpose of this study is to understand how the dermatology ... -
Optomal three-time slot distributed beamforming for two-way relaying
(2010-08-01)In this study, we consider a relay network, with two transceivers and r relay nodes. We assume that each of relays and the two transceivers have a single antenna. For establishing the connection between these two transceivers, ... -
Palatable game development: lessons learned from Foodbot Factory, accessibility, and audio games
(2023-04-01)To address a lack of serious game work focusing on the development itself, this thesis describes recommendations for developers based on the development of Foodbot Factory, a nutrition-based serious game. Additionally, to ... -
Paper-based microfluidic device with a gold nanoparticle sensor for arsenic detection applied to groundwater in Bangladesh
(2016-10-01)This study demonstrates the development of a paper-based microfluidic device (μPAD) with a gold nanosensor (Au-TA-TG) to detect arsenic contamination in Bangladesh groundwater at the World Health Organization (WHO) ... -
A parallel adaptive method for pseudo-arclength continuation
(2011-08-01)We parallelize the pseudo-arclength continuation method for solving nonlinear systems of equations. Pseudo-arclength continuation is a predictor-corrector method where the correction step consists of solving a linear system ... -
Parallel design optimization of multi-trailer articulated heavy vehicles with active safety systems
(2013-04-01)Multi-trailer articulated heavy vehicles (MTAHVs) exhibit unstable motion modes at high speeds, including jack-knifing, trailer swing, and roll-over. These unstable motion modes may lead to fatal accidents. On the other ... -
Parametric investigation of flow-sound interaction mechanism of circular cylinders in cross-flow
(2016-12-01)Flow-excited acoustic resonance in heat exchangers has been an ongoing issue for the past century. The main challenge in this issue, is in the actual prediction of the resonance occurrence. This is due to the complexity ... -
Parent descriptions of the active play behaviours of their twins and triplets with autism
(2022-08-01)Children with autism engage in active play in different ways than children who are neurotypical, but the active play behaviours of children with autism are not well understood. Research with twins and triplets with autism ... -
Parents’ perceptions of their children’s lie telling in the context of sibling relationships
(2021-08-01)Familial influences on children’s deception are understudied. This thesis examined children’s lie telling in the context of sibling relationships by surveying parents on the types of lies told by children in the sibling ... -
Parents’ perspectives of the secondary effects of an early motor skill intervention for their four year-old children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(2019-04-01)This qualitative study was grounded in interpretive phenomenology to elicit rich descriptions of parents’ (N=8) experiences with an early motor skill intervention for their four year-old children with Autism Spectrum ... -
Parsing genetic models
(2022-01-01)Applications of computer vision have seen great success recently, yet there are few approaches dealing with visual illustrations. We propose a collection of computer vision applications for parsing genetic models. Genetic ...