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Readiness for digital learning: examining self-reported and observed mobile competencies as steps toward more effective learner readiness assessment
(2017-04-01)This mixed-methods study explores a digital-competencies survey tool for probing the readiness of higher-education students for digital learning, in three steps. First, it develops a methodology for capturing and analysing ... -
Ready, Teacher One
(2021-08-01)This study examines how French First-language teachers responded to virtual reality (VR) professional development in 2021 in the province of Ontario. The teachers used higher-end VR Oculus Quest 2 systems in a digital, ... -
Real time safety verification in the process industry using fault semantic networks (FSN)
(2013-08-01)In the process industry, there are uncertainties associated with each variable, which might lead to process deviations and hazards. In order to accurately quantify the risks associated with these hazard scenarios, quantitative ... -
A real-time 12-lead electrocardiogram remote patient monitoring and analytics framework
(2022-10-01)This work presents XBeats: A machine learning-based framework for real-time electrocardiogram monitoring and analysis that uses edge computing and data analytics for early anomaly detection. The framework encompasses a ... -
The reality of virtual, augmented and mixed reality in K-12 education: a review of the literature
(2017-10-01)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 ... -
Reasons for concussion under-reporting in varsity athletes: a mixed methods approach
(2016-06-01)Sport-related concussion is an increasing challenge for student-athletes, medical staff, and faculties to manage in post-secondary institutions. Delayed assessment and management leads to increased time away from class and ... -
Recidivism and treatment attrition among persons who sexually offend (PSOs): applying the integrated risk assessment and treatment system (IRATS)
(2020-09-01)The aim of this thesis was to investigate whether the Integrated Risk Assessment and Treatment System (IRATS; Looman & Abracen, 2013) can provide an explanatory framework for understanding persons who sexually offend (PSOs). ... -
Recommendations in visual analytics using emotions : a mixed-initiative interaction approach
(2018-07-01)The thesis demonstrates an idea for helping users in visual analytic tasks by investigating some critical steps required for providing recommendations. The proposed model uses mixed-initiative interaction approach by ... -
Reconsidering the 'new' penology: Risk management, dangerous and judicial decision-making.
(2013-07-01)As a result of the prevailing sense that ‘nothing works’ and the proliferation of risk oriented concerns in the criminal justice system, the current penal era has been characterized as a “new penology.” According to Malcolm ... -
Reconstructing experience of childhood cancer: a narrative inquiry
(2016-12-01)Many childhood cancer survivors experience long-term effects from their illness long after their treatments are over. In order to more fully understand the impact these effects have on a young person’s life, there is a ... -
Reducing operational cost of an autonomous robot using combined data-driven and navigational algorithms
(2021-04-01)Autonomous mobile robots have become an important presence in various fields of work, but are restricted by short operation times due to the limitations of their onboard energy sources. This factor bottlenecks applications ... -
Refining adverse outcome pathways using Japanese Medaka Embryos (Oryzias latipes) exposed to 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzodioxin
(2021-08-01)Adverse outcome pathways (AOPs) are a framework that categorizes the impact of chemicals biologically from the initial molecular interaction through to the ecosystem level. This research aims to refine two existing AOPs ... -
Registered practical nurses’ (in post RPN-BScN education) experiences of nurse-to- nurse conflict in the workplace
(2017-08-01)This research examined the experiences of nurse-to-nurse conflict of RPNs enrolled in a post RPN-Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. This study also explored how these experiences shaped their decision to return to ... -
The regulation of RANK and RANKL mRNA expression through activation of the JAK2/STAT5a pathway in human breast cancer cell lines ©
(2009-09-01)The receptor activator of nuclear factor-kB (RANK) and its ligand, RANKL has have been implicated as an important link between breast cancer and metastasis to bone because of their ability to activate intracellular signal ... -
Reimagining assessment and evaluation in Ontario’s K-12 schools
(2022-08-01)This study explores the provincial document of Growing Success (Ontario Ministry of Education, 2010) for Ontario’s K-12 schools, interrogates recent literature since 2010, and examines the current themes that emerged ... -
Reinforcing effect of PVDF/MWCNTs nanofibers on dental resin based composites
(2019-12-01)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 ... -
The relationship between moderate physical activities and sleep quality and quantity among persons with dementia
(2017-01-01)Aims and Significance: The prevalence of dementia is rapidly increasing worldwide due to an aging population. Sleep disorders are a common characteristic of dementia, and pose a significant threat to the quality of life ... -
Relative age effects: exploring possible solutions and the relationships between relative age, sport participation, education, and indicators of positive youth development
(2018-07-01)Relative age occurs when youth are placed into age groups in sport and education. Relative Age Effects (RAE) indicate that being born closer to the cutoff date holds an advantage in sport and academic outcomes. Study 1 ... -
Reliability analysis of smart electrical transmission system and reliability modeling through dynamic flowgraph methodology
(2011-04-01)Reliability assessment methods allow the evaluation of the reliability of systems and provide important information on how to improve a system‟s life to reduce risk and hazards. With the advancement in technology, the ... -
Reliability evaluation of the two bus interface controllers in the Darlington simulator
(2010-01-01)The Darlington simulator is now two decades old and, in common with any nuclear simulator of a similar age, suffers the problem of parts aging and obsolescence. In the past, replacement parts were available from the original ...