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Development and characterization of a high resolution portable gamma spectrometer
(2012-04-01)
The recent disaster of Fukushima in Japan combined with the high demand to enhance nuclear safety and to minimize personal exposure to radioactive materials has a significant impact on research and development of radiation ...
Energy and exergy analyses of biomass cogeneration systems
(2012-08-01)
Biomass cogeneration systems can generate power and process heat simultaneously from
a single energy resource efficiently. In this thesis, three biomass cogeneration systems are
examined. Parametric analysis of back pressure ...
Developing effective virtual simulations and serious games: the effect of background sound cues on visual quality perception
(2012-08-01)
Virtual simulations and serious games (video game-based technologies applied to
teaching and learning) have been incorporated in the teaching and training curricula of a
large number of professions including medicine/surgery. ...
Exergy and exergoeconomic analyses and optimization of thermal management systems in electric and hybrid electric vehicles
(2012-01-01)
With the recent improvements in battery technologies, in terms of energy density, cost and size,
the electric (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technologies have shown that they can
compete with conventional vehicles ...
Professors and instructors' experiences with transitions and policies for the online environment
(2012-08-01)
Professors develop policies and procedures for their courses that are relevant and applicable for their classroom or learning platform. In particular, professors transitioning from a traditional to an online (synchronous ...
An exploration of the role of smartphones: mobile technology expanding the learning environment outside of the classroom
(2012)
Smartphones effectively expand the learning environment outside of the traditional classroom. Secondary school students enrolled in grade 10 and grade 11 communication technology courses were recruited to participate in a ...
Understanding the relationship between the personal and professional use of technology by K-12 educators
(2012)
Much research has been done around how and why teachers integrate technology into classroom practices. Various factors have been shown to be important including teachers’ beliefs, attitudes, comfort, knowledge and skills. ...
Multiphase flow and chemical reactor thermodynamics for hydrolysis and thermochemical production
(2012-08-01)
Current techniques of hydrogen production (primarily reformation of fossil fuels) are
unsustainable, releasing CO2 into the atmosphere, as well as consuming limited reserves
of fossil fuels. The copper-chlorine cycle is a ...