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Improving binary optimization algorithms using genuine uniform initialization
(2023-12-01)
Population-based metaheuristic algorithms play a crucial role in solving complex optimization problems. The effectiveness of these algorithms is significantly influenced by the initial population of candidate solutions. ...
Preliminary design of a social asymmetric virtual reality upper-limb exergame for individuals with dementia utilizing insights from caregivers
(2023-10-01)
This thesis investigates the usability, task load, cooperative performance, and social presence effects of an asymmetric VR game for upper limb activity in the context of elderly care from the perspective of caregivers. ...
The design and development of a Spark Assisted Chemical Engraving system with force feedback control
(2023-12-01)
Spark Assisted Chemical Engraving is a hybrid micromachining method capable of machining micro-holes and micro-channels on non-conductive substrates. This thesis centers around the design of a mechatronics system for ...
Cybercrime and public criminology
(2023-12-01)
The enigmatic nature of cybercrime is an enduring theme across the criminology literature. As a result, a disconnect between stakeholders involved in digital crime seems to contribute to irresponsible discourse and ineffective ...
Volunteer educators' perceptions of mentorship involvement: grades 9-12 robotics
(2023-12-01)
As non-educators increasingly support volunteer-based STEM programs, adopting pedagogically aligned mentorship training is required to support developing and retaining subject-specific mentorship practices and volunteer ...
Development and validation of scaled electric combat vehicle virtual model
(2023-11-01)
This research focuses on an 8x8 scaled electric combat vehicle (SECV) and aims to create a virtual model made of the same vehicle on a vehicle dynamics simulation software using parameters from the actual vehicle. In the ...
Youth justice policy implementation – community organizations’ perspective
(2023-10-01)
This dissertation is situated at the intersection of two gaps in Canadian youth justice literature – limited scholarship focused on youth justice community-based organizations (CBOs) and few studies investigating the impact ...
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. ...