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Extending the relational model with constraint satisfaction
(2021-01-01)We propose a new approach to data driven constraint programming. By extending the relational model to handle constraints and variables as first class citizens, we are able to express first order logic SAT problems using ... -
Facilitators and barriers to physical activity experienced and perceived by adults with intellectual disability
(2019-12-01)Adults with intellectual disability (ID) experience high rates of health conditions that can be prevented and improved through health-promoting behaviours; however, they engage in considerably low levels of physical activity, ... -
Factors affecting the impact of general elective courses which include physical activity on post-secondary student mental health
(2017-05-01)Post-secondary students are vulnerable to depression, anxiety and stress when faced with academic pressures. Physical activity can be beneficial in alleviating mental health symptoms, therefore, physical activity was built ... -
Fast algorithm for joint unicast and multicast beamforming in large-scale systems
(2021-09-01)We consider a joint unicast and multi-group multicast beamforming problem for massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) system with a large number of unicast users. We propose an alternating direction method of multipliers ... -
Fault detection design for three-phase voltage source inverter in power train applications
(2023-12-01)This thesis is dedicated to an extensive exploration of fault detection methods tailored specifically for three-phase inverters, critical components within the propulsion systems of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and drive systems ... -
Fault tolerant behavior of advanced control schemes of induction machine drives
(2016-01-01)Power electronics based variable-speed drives offer energy saving solutions, providing precise control and quick response time. They are required for sensitive process control in industrial applications and other emerging ... -
Fault tolerant control of active trailer steering systems for multi-trailer articulated heavy vehicles
(2017-07-01)Faults in a controlled plant often deteriorate the system performance. In severe cases, faults pose a risk of component damage, plant shutdown or even personnel safety. Fault Tolerant Control (FTC) aims at preventing the ... -
Faulty node repair and dynamically spawned black hole search in clouds
(2015-03-01)The reality of the constant emergence of new threats justifies the necessity to protect network assets and mitigate the risks associated with attacks. In this context, eliminating faulty network entities in the distributed ... -
A feasibility study of an eHealth intervention for dietary sodium reduction in primary care
(2019-08-01)This thesis assessed the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) protocol to implement a Sodium Calculator (SC) into primary care settings to determine if it improves quality of sodium reduction advice provided ... -
The feasibility, acceptability, and usability of seated Tai Chi exergame among frail older adult with mild dementia or Parkinson’s disease: a pilot study
(2023-07-01)Background: For frail older persons with Parkinson's disease (PD) and mild dementia, Tai Chi (TC) is a popular form of exercise. However, due to accessibility issues and negative outcomes, not all movements are suitable ... -
“Feeling like Rapunzel, you know?”: A narrative inquiry of youth, boredom, and deviance
(2021-08-01)In a late modern society, the presence of placelessness and meaninglessness can be overwhelming to individuals, especially youth. Jock Young’s theory of human behavior suggests that individuals engage in crime to rid ... -
The female family annihilator, restructuring traditional typologies: an exploratory study
(2012-06-01)Although both female and male mass murderers have been studied, less attention has been paid to women who commit mass murder. Current literature suggests mass murders committed by women, regardless of offender choice, are ... -
A few randomized protocols in peer-to-peer networks
(2019-08-01)This thesis studies a few randomized algorithms in application-layer peer-to-peer networks. The significant gain in scalability and resilience that peer-to-peer networks provide has made them widely used and adopted in ... -
Fidelity in simulation-based training in diverse professions: a proposed taxonomy
(2022-10-01)This paper examines the concept of fidelity within simulation-based training (SBT) across multiple professional fields. This paper: develops a taxonomy to classify tasks trained via SBT across diverse professional fields; ... -
Filtering antennas based on rectangular dielectric resonators
(2023-12-01)Filters and antennas are essential components in communication systems. Being able to simultaneously realize filter and radiation functions, filtering antennas have attracted much attention due to their compactness and low ... -
Filtering honeywords using probabilistic context free grammar
(2023-10-01)With the growing prevalence of cyber threats, effective password policies have become crucial for safeguarding sensitive information. Traditional password-based authentication techniques are open to a number of threats. ... -
Finding success in life: the voices of at-risk youth
(2020-04-01)The aim of this dissertation is to rethink and broaden the understanding of success from the perspectives of at-risk youth. Current conceptualizations of success commonly found in criminological literature are based on ... -
Firefighter resilience assessment using a structured approach
(2019-12-01)This thesis proposes a resilience assessment model to assess the physiological changes experienced during a simulated firefighting environment. Currently, a resilience assessment model that measures the response to job ... -
First principles calculations of transition metal complexes for artificial photosynthesis
(2015-08-01)Nanoscale devices using transition metals have shown promise in the renewable energy context for their robustness and scalability. In artificial photosynthetic devices, light harvesting molecules drive reactions which ... -
First steps toward the construction of a channel cell for electrochemical studies under hydrothermal conditions
(2015-08-01)The high-T,p channel flow cell (HT-CFC) for electrochemical studies under hydrothermal conditions would allow to investigate at a fundamental level the interaction between new materials and media conditions such those found ...