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The reality of virtual, augmented and mixed reality in K-12 education: a review of the literature
(10/1/2017)This paper provides a review of the existing literature specific to the use of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) technologies within K-12 educational environments. The review explores the ... -
Security Analysis of Onos Software-Defined Network Platform
(10/12/2016)Software Defined Networking (SDN) enables organizations strengthen their network architectures, reduce running costs and enable sophisticated network functions. The adoption of software defined networks by top industry ... -
Tied In Knots: A Case Study on Anthropographic Data Visualization About Sexual Harassment in the Academy
(IEEE, 10/30/2020)With this pictorial we present the design process of “The Academia is Tied in Knots”, an interactive visualization based on sensitive and qualitative data, namely personal stories reported by people who have experienced ... -
Rational design of a material for rapid colorimetric Fe2+ detection
(Elsevier, 10/5/2016)We report on the rational design of a novel TiO2 based screen-printed material suitable for sensitive and selective detection of iron ions in water. This includes the synthesis and characterization of large mesoporous TiO2 ... -
Simulation of dynamic response of Self-Powered-Inconel-Neutron-Detector lead cables using a semi-empirical model
(11/1/2013)The work presented here was devoted to the modelling and simulation of the dynamic response of lead cables of Inconel self-powered neutron detectors in a CANDUpower reactor. The main goal was to develop a semi-empirical ... -
Key performance indicators modeling for optimized microgrid configuration
(11/1/2015)Distribution system is so vulnerable to failures. These failures can be the result of natural or manmade threats. Blackouts are one of the distribution systems failures. Many people can be affected by blackouts. Therefore, ... -
Transformative learning and critical thinking in asynchronous online discussions: a systematic review
(11/6/2017)Transformative learning is a fundamental component of the higher education experience. Transformative educational experiences are those in which students are engaged in sustained and critically reflective discourse that ... -
Technology use in early childhood education: a review of the literature
(12/1/2014)An overview of research into the impact of technology use on learning and engagement for children aged 3-6 in early childhood education settings from 2004-2014 is presented. Previous efforts to synopsize the literature ... -
Energy and exergy analyses of multigenerational integrated systems with geothermal and solar energy sources
(12/1/2017)The world population growth leads to a large demand of the different forms of energy. The challenges will be focusing on the discovery of new technologies that will satisfy to the demand and the production of energy that ... -
Visualization and the Digital Humanities: Moving Toward Stronger Collaborations
(IEEE, 12/1/2018)For the past two years, researchers from the visualization community and the digital humanities have come together at the IEEE VIS conference to discuss how both disciplines can work together to push research goals in their ... -
Reinforcing effect of PVDF/MWCNTs nanofibers on dental resin based composites
(12/1/2019)In the present study, the restorative composite resin was fabricated by impregnating electro-spun PVDF/MWCNTs nanofiber membrane within the based dental polymer (BisGMA/TEGDMA) using photo-polymerization. The flexural ... -
Analysis of the Integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in PowerPoint Artifacts in an Ontario College Trades Course
(12/1/2020)Through a quantitative case study analysis of learning artifacts used in a skilled trades course at an Ontario community college, this research project examined PowerPoint presentation artifacts designed by a college ... -
The Role of Interactive Visualization in Fostering Trust in AI
(IEEE, 12/10/2021)The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across application domains has prompted our society to pay closer attention to AI's trustworthiness, fairness, interpretability, and accountability. In order ... -
Webcasting Made Interactive: Persistent Chat for Text Dialogue During and About Learning Events
(Springer, 2007)This paper presents a “persistent chat” extension to the ePresence Interactive Media webcasting infrastructure to support real-time commenting on and discussing of issues that arise during a learning event, followed by ... -
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 ... -
Thermodynamic analysis of molten carbonate fuel cell systems
(2008-12-01)This study deals with the thermodynamic analysis of a molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) hybrid system to determine its efficiencies, irreversibilities and performance.The analysis includes a performance investigation of ... -
A "Communication Skills for Computer Scientists" Course
(ACM, 2009-07)This paper describes "Communication Skills for Computer Scientists," a novel undergraduate course at the University of Toronto. We describe in detail the three major instructional streams of the course: writing, speaking, ... -
Thermodynamic performance evaluation and experimental study of a Marnoch Heat Engine
(2009-10-01)The Marnoch Heat Engine (MHE) is a recently patented type of new heat engine that produces electricity from lower temperature heat sources. The MHE utilizes lower temperature differences to generate electricity than any ... -
Heat and fluid flow analysis in a molten CuCl heat exchanger
(2009-10-01)The Cu-Cl thermochemical cycle is a promising method to generate hydrogen as a clean fuel for human use in the future. The cycle can be coupled to nuclear reactors to supply its heat requirements. The cycle generates ... -
Diffusion in inhomogenous media
(2009-10-30)This project considers the diffusion of water molecules through a cellular medium in which the cells are modeled by square compartments placed symmetrically in a square domain. We assume the diffusion process is governed ...