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Chronic toxicity of phthalates, biphenol and a Canadian bottled water stored under different light regimes using the Cnidarian Hydra Viridissima©
(2009-08-01)There is general concern whether human exposure to selected Canadian bottled waters and the chemicals which may leach from them, could potentially cause deleterious effects. This research was designed to determine whether ... -
Cloning and characterization of AdeMNO RND efflux pump of Acinetobacter baumannii
(2010-11-01)Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic pathogen which has been implicated in a variety of nosocomial infections among immunocompromised patients worldwide. Recently, Multi-drug resistant (MDR) isolates of A. baumannii ... -
Cluster techniques and prediction models for a digital media learning environment
(2012-08-01)The present work applies well-known data mining techniques in a digital learning media environment in order to identify groups of students based on their pro le. We generate identi able clusters where some interesting ... -
Cluster-based target tracking in vehicular ad hoc networks
(2015-01-01)Recently Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (VANETs) have drawn the attention of academic and industry researchers due to their potential applications in enabling Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), including safe driving, ... -
Cognitive function during exertional heat stress assessed using traditional and serious game technology
(2016-06-01)Firefighting is a physically demanding occupation requiring intermittent bouts of work resulting in increased levels of cardiovascular and thermal strain, while making decisions requiring higher order cognitive abilities ... -
A coherent point drift algorithm for breast image registration via surface markers
(2017-03-01)Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a reliable imaging tool for localization and evaluation of lesions prior to breast conserving surgery (BCS). MR images typically will be used to determine the size and location ... -
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, ... -
Community-oriented architecture for smart cities
(2017-12-01)With the widespread use of smartphone devices, a surge in mobile sensing, progress in wireless communication and networking techniques, as well as the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing, ... -
Comparative analysis of deep learning and graph cut algorithms for cell image segmentation
(2020-08-01)Image segmentation is a commonly used technique in digital image processing with many applications in the area of computer vision and medical image analysis. The goal of image segmentation is to partition an image into ... -
Comparing exercise responses to high intensity interval training between adults with and without asthma
(2020-06-01)Exercise induced bronchoconstriction (EIBC) occurs in response to high ventilations during exercise, which cools and dries the airways, triggering an inflammatory cascade. High intensity interval training (HIIT) is associated ... -
Comparing the effects of traditional, VR, and custom-made input devices on usability, cognitive load, and presence on virtual laparoscopic tasks : investigating the potential of low-cost, consumer-level VR technology for medical simulation and training through laparoscopy simulation
(2023-12-01)Digital simulators are essential in medical education, allowing to train procedures that are otherwise impossible or difficult to recreate in real life. Laparoscopy training, a procedure that allows a surgeon to access the ... -
A comparison of seated and room-scale virtual reality on medical-based serious games and virtual simulation
(2016-12-01)Simulation-based training has been widely adopted by healthcare education as a vital tool in the practice of skills within a safe environment. However, significant cost and logistical challenges exist within traditional ... -
Component-based modeling for Android application testing
(2017-04-01)The rising popularity of Android and the component-based structure of its apps have motivated the need for automated model-based testing techniques on Android plat- form. Prior researches have primarily focused on the ... -
Computational and laboratory investigations of a model of blood droplet flight for forensic applications
(2012-09-01)We present a three-dimensional, forward model of blood droplets in ight. The proposed model is based on a set of ordinary di erential equations (ODEs) incorporating viscous drag and gravitational forces. We validate the ... -
Computational and laboratory investigations of a model of blood droplet flight for forensic applications
(2014-01-01)Game developers strive to maximize immersion and engagement, to emotionally involve the audience in their material. One technique used to increase engagement is the development of new technologies, such as Stereoscopic ... -
Computational methods for medical image registration
(2021-04-01)A significant amount of research has been dedicated to the improvement of techniques in the field of medical image analysis. Imaging modalities have been improved and new acquisition methods have been introduced to reveal ... -
Computational studies of semiflexible polymer translocation in nanopore systems
(2019-08-01)The translocation of double stranded DNA (dsDNA) through nanopore systems is a field with rich physics and many promising technological applications. Double stranded DNA is not fully flexible, and the translocation dynamics ... -
Conductive Si doped metal oxide fuel cell catalyst supports: understanding the role of Si content
(2021-08-01)Current proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) catalysts commonly use platinum supported on carbon (Pt/C) which is susceptible to corrosion, thus a highly conductive and stable Ti3O5 doped by Si (TOS) conductive metal ... -
The conjugation and evaluation of hydrophobic small molecules to trazole-linked siRNAs
(2014-08-01)According to the Human Development Index, it is estimated that all cancer cases will rise from 12.7 million cases in 2008 to 22.2 million by 2030. Traditional therapies, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, ... -
Convection in a differentially heated rotating spherical shell of Boussinesq fluid with radiative forcing
(2012-12-01)In this study we investigate the flow of a Boussinesq fluid contained in a rotating, differentially heated spherical shell. Previous work, on the spherical shell of Boussinesq fluid, differentially heated the shell by ...