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Improved design of three-degree of freedom hip exoskeleton based on biomimetic parallel structure
(2011-07-01)The external skeletons, Exoskeletons, are not a new research area in this highly developed world. They are widely used in helping the wearer to enhance human strength, endurance, and speed while walking with them. Most ... -
Improving binary optimization algorithms using genuine uniform initialization
(2023-12-01)Population-based metaheuristic algorithms play a crucial role in solving complex optimization problems. The effectiveness of these algorithms is significantly influenced by the initial population of candidate solutions. ... -
Improving classification system to detect cyclic alternation pattern using sleep EEG
(2023-08-01)Cyclic alternative patterns (CAP) became an important tool to diagnose sleep disorders. This study aims to have a better understanding of CAP, as the clinical applications remain limited as CAP analysis is a time-consuming ... -
Improving cold climate performance of heat pumps using market-available systems
(2022-10-01)Air source heat pumps are an excellent electric alternative to fossil fuel based heating systems for reducing residential greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but common mild climate systems suffer significant performance losses ... -
Improving diabetic self-management using Glucose Buddy.
(2013-09-01)Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires regular ongoing monitoring. This quantitative descriptive study looks at utilizing the application “Glucose Buddy” designed for diabetic patients, available on Apple devices, ... -
Improving understanding of rape proclivity
(2022-04-01)The current dissertation included three studies that together aimed to improve understanding of rape proclivity as a potential construct related to sexual violence. In the first study, participants' understanding of the ... -
Improving x-ray operator performance using virtual environments
(2021-08-01)There are significant limitations in the training for x-ray operators under current regulatory and operational constraints. Advances in technology now allow for the creation of realistic virtual reality environments, which, ... -
An in-depth analysis of guesser behavior
(2020-11-01)We propose a methodology to perform an in-depth analysis on different password guessers and their guessing abilities. We devise new metrics and statistics that directly compare the types of passwords each guesser generates, ... -
An in-depth analysis of the workforce characteristics of registered dietitians in Ontario
(2011-08-01)The purpose of this study was to examine workforce characteristics of RDs in Ontario from 2003-2009. Descriptive statistics were used to determine: (1) What does the profession of dietetics look like? (2) What are the ... -
Incorporating daily physical activity in kindergarten children with disabilities: effect on classroom behavior and activity engagement
(2016-04-01)Children with disabilities often experience challenges staying on-task during instructional time in a classroom which is why this an important area of study for teachers and researchers. Physical activity has been shown ... -
Incorporating digital play into scientific inquiry
(2022-12-01)Play and inquiry have been recognised as effective facets of learning science (Vartiainen et al., 2020). Several researchers have highlighted the importance of incorporating digital play into K-12 students’ science education ... -
Increasing experience sharing through regulation instructions
(2020-12-01)Experience sharing is an individual’s tendency to resonate with and take on the sensory, motor, and affective experiences of others. While traditional conceptualizations of this process argue its automaticity, recent ... -
Increasing the efficiency of cam follower systems through energy recovery
(2019-08-01)A cam and follower system is a mechanical linkage designed to transform a rotating motion to that of a linear reciprocating motion. Cams are well known for valving in internal combustion engines but are commonly utilized ... -
Incremental learning algorithm for anomaly detection applied to computed tomography scans in nuclear industry
(2022-12-01)During routine nuclear power plant (NPP) inspection, each maintenance tool is inspected manually before and after use on a nuclear reactor. This could result in long inspection duration (up to months), time, and resource ... -
Individual factors predicting mental health court diversion outcome
(2011-06-01)Little research has examined which individual factors may predict mental health court diversion outcome. Using data provided by a non-profit mental health services agency operating in the Durham Region in Ontario, this ... -
Individuals’ empathic responses to exonerees’ emotional and physical suffering
(2022-06-01)In exploring avenues to combat the stigma exonerees experience, a study was conducted to examine whether exposure to an exoneree’s suffering increases empathy and helping, and whether different empathic responses (e.g., ... -
Indo-Caribbean immigrants perceptions of dating abuse
(2016-04-01)Diverse cultures as well as social and political conditions work in various ways to alter the experiences of dating abuse among divergent populations. Utilizing an Intersectionality paradigm, I have attempted to understand ... -
Influence of dietary interventions on the immune system: an investigation of the impact of omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fermentable materials and high energy diets
(2016-12-01)Dietary interventions vary in ability to influence immune activity. Separate investigations were conducted to determine the immune impact of omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fermentable materials (DFM) and high energy (HE) ... -
Influence of forced convection on sessile droplet evaporation
(2019-04-01)Evaporation is a phase change process with potential for achieving large heat transfer rates under high air temperatures due to the latent heat of vaporization. Bioin-spired artificial perspiration systems can leverage the ... -
The influence of general cognitive training on sport-specific performance in wheelchair basketball
(2018-08-01)There has been tremendous growth of sport-science literature completed on able-bodied or mainstream athletes. However, research completed on the development of perceptual-cognitive skills on athletes with physical disabilities ...