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A location privacy model and framework for mobile toy computing
(2015-08-01)
Many toys on the market are becoming integrated with the sensory and networking capabilities of mobile technology. Toy computing is an emerging area of research with the characteristics of physical computing, services ...
Characterizing immunomodulatory activity of lactic acid bacteria on cell types involved in innate immunity: analysis of the effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus R0011-derived milk ferments on macrophage polarization and of secretome effects on intestinal epithelial cell cytokine production
(2015-07-01)
Probiotic lactic acid bacteria have been associated with a wide array of host-immune modulatory effects including down-regulation of pro-inflammatory gene transcription and expression following pro-inflammatory challenge, ...
Beyond the noise: an exploration of informative sound design in video games
(2015-08-01)
Informative sounds in video games are those that are played with a functional
purpose. These sounds are meant to inform the player of some change in the
state of the game, be it in their character’s status or something in ...
Analysis of peptide production by Lactobacillus species and evaluation of their antihypertensive and immunomodulatory activities
(2015-08-01)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among Canadian adults. Research has demonstrated an inverse relationship between the consumption of fermented dairy products and a decreased risk of CVD due to ...
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 ...
Metal-free methodology for the preparation of ynones using potassium alkynyltrifluoroborates and its application to the synthesis of natural products
(2015-03-01)
A straightforward procedure for the preparation of ynones from potassium alkynyltrifluoroborate salts and acyl chlorides or anhydrides has been developed. The one-pot reaction is advantageous in that it does not require ...
A matrix-free numerical bifurcation method applied to sheared annular electroconvection
(2015-08-01)
We investigate the flow transitions in sheared annular electroconvection using matrix-free numerical bifurcation methods. In particular, we study a model that simulates a liquid crystal film in the Smectic A phase suspended ...
The policing of terrorism: a comparative analysis of Turkish and Canadian counter-terrorism responses
(2015-07-01)
Police agencies assume a significant role in the creation and enforcement of government counter-terrorism strategies. Modern police organizations are tasked with preventing and responding to terrorism, in addition to their ...
Race, place and crime through the lens of Toronto’s print media
(2015-07-01)
Geographical areas with high concentrations of impoverished racialized groups
tend to experience disproportionate rates of violence in Canada. As news media heavily
focuses on crime reports, violence often comes to ...
Conceptualizing Silk Road as countercultural rebellion
(2015-08-01)
Silk Road (SR) is an anonymous online illicit marketplace (OIM) that is often cited as an example of criminal innovation. I add that SR is more than just a marketplace and should be considered as a demonstration of rebellion. ...