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Forensic electrochemistry: time since deposition (TSD) estimation of degrading bloodstains using differential pulse voltammetry
(2021-12-01)Methods for bloodstain time since deposition (TSD) estimation are still in development. Hemoglobin (Hb) oxidative changes remain one of the primary means of bloodstain aging. This research explores the use of differential ... -
Formerly incarcerated women’s online accounts of pathways to criminality and incarceration: a contribution to feminist pathways theory
(2023-11-01)Some feminist scholars argue that pathways research is not truly representative of girls’ and women’s pathways to crime. This paper uses the gendered pathways theory that recognizes and highlights some of the unique factors ... -
Forward and reverse genetic approaches to investigate cellulose biosynthesis in Physcomitrium patens
(2021-04-01)Cellulose biosynthesis is a common feature of land plants and involves multimeric complexes composed of cellulose synthase A (CESA) proteins and other structural proteins. The exact stoichiometry of CESA proteins and ... -
Forward genetic analysis of cellulose biosynthesis inhibitor resistance and wall hydrolysis sensitivity.
(2014-09-01)The functional analysis of components involved in cellulose biosynthesis is central in understanding cell wall assembly and structure in plants. We conducted screens using the herbicides, isoxaben and flupoxam which inhibit ... -
Forward screening for herbicide resistance in Arabidopsis thaliana and the monocot species Triticum aestivum
(2019-06-01)Cellulose is the primary structural component of plant cell walls and is composed of β-1,4-glucan chains. The cellulose synthesis complex is composed of multiple cellulose synthases (CESAs), which work together to extend ... -
A framework for anomalous activity analysis for intrusion detection with applications to IoT networks
(2022-04-01)Computer systems have become an integral part of our daily lives. The Internet of Things (IoT) has recently attracted considerable attention in the information technology industry due to its various benefits. IoT activities ... -
A framework for integrating wireless sensors and cloud computing
(2015-01-01)Wireless sensors generate a large volume of data that require a highly scalable framework that enables storage, processing, and analysis. Cloud computing technology can provide unlimited storage in addition to a flexible ... -
A framework for privacy-preserving data sharing in smart grid
(2016-01-01)While smart grid introduces a lot of enhancements to the traditional power grid and improves managing and controlling consumers demands, it also introduces security and privacy issues. Therefore, failure to address them ... -
A framework for proactive fault tolerance in cloud-IoT applications
(2022-04-01)Integrating Internet of Things (IoT) devices with the cloud has several benefits, including expanding local IoT resources and improving cloud-IoT application performance. Cloud computing can benefit from IoT devices and ... -
A framework for provisioning algorithms as a service
(2016-02-01)Designing, implementing and executing algorithms have become a relevant and important element in various fields. Public users and data researchers are interested in analyzing and interpreting data with shorter execution ... -
A framework for quality improvement and evaluation of a clinical decision support system in NICU environment in cross-cultural settings.
(2013-11-01)The primary purpose of this quality improvement research is to design a structured study to improve clinical process and outcomes in healthcare. This thesis presents a framework for quality improvement and evaluation of a ... -
A framework for video-driven crowd synthesis.
(2014-09-01)We present a framework for video-driven crowd synthesis. The proposed framework employs motion analysis techniques to extract inter-frame motion vectors from the exemplar crowd videos. Motion vectors collected over the ... -
A framework of image processing for image-guided procedures
(2016-07-01)Contrary to the cases of open surgery, during minimally invasive procedures, surgeons have no direct access or very limited access to the operative site and can only visualize the site and the focal region with the aid of ... -
Free methionine sulfoxide reductase and its contributions to environmental stress response in Komagataeibacter hansenii
(2023-12-01)Komagataeibacter hansenii (ATCC 23769) is a non-virulent acetic acid bacterium that forms cellulosic biofilms at the air-liquid interface of liquid media, serving as a model for biofilm forming pathogenic bacteria. In this ... -
Frequency and predictors of tonsil surgery
(2018-01-01)This thesis assesses the frequency of tonsil surgery and examines its predictors. Tonsil surgery is a common procedure which carries both advantages and disadvantages. The study begins with a systematic literature review ... -
Front underride protection devices: design methodology for heavy vehicle crashworthiness
(2016-04-01)North American Heavy Vehicles contribute to a third of all road fatalities in Canada. Head on collisions are one of the most severe, as the mismatch of vehicle weight and sizing intensifies when a passenger vehicle is ... -
Front underride protection devices: methods for design and testing
(2014-04-01)Improvements to highway safety are in continual demand. One of the most severe instances of vehicle collision occurs as a result of vehicle weight and sizing mismatch. The fitment of Front Underride Protection Devices ... -
The Functionalization of Magnetic Fe3O4@TiO2 by Molecular Motif for the Detection of Mercury (II)
(2019-07-01)2,6-bis(2-thienyl)pyridine (L) molecular receptor showed strong potential for Hg2+ detection. The chelation through S,N,S was confirmed as a main binding mode of the ligand with Hg2+ ion based on the results of 1H NMR. L ... -
Functionalized carbon surfaces for clean electrochemical energy systems
(2022-03-01)The development and implementation of clean energy technologies is the way to overcome the global energy crisis and reduce pollution. Therefore, new energy solutions are rapidly needed. Fuel cells (FCs) may become one such ... -
Fundamental investigation of fuel cell-based breath alcohol sensors and the cause of sensor degradation in low-humidity conditions
(2011-08-01)The goal of this research project was to characterize the physical and electrochemical properties of a commercially available fuel cell-based breath alcohol sensor. Characteristics of the existing sensor were compared with ...