Electronic Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Deep learning models for defect and anomaly detection on industrial surfaces
(2023-12-01)Automated quality control is essential across various industries to reduce manual inspection and improve operational efficiency. While there are advances in computer vision and machine learning for defect detection, ... -
Design and development of a context-aware collaborative autonomous real-time vehicle systems framework
(2023-11-01)The increasing autonomy of intelligent systems, with applications extending from self-driving vehicles to home-based robots, has emerged as a critical area of focus in modern research. Yet, to acknowledge the full potential ... -
Exploring volumetric video & VR on self-efficacy for first aid training - a pilot study
(2023-12-01)The health profession is currently in a global crisis due to the lack of health professionals, such as nurses and doctors. In response to this ongoing crisis, extended reality is being investigated as a potential modality ... -
The identification of novel cys-loop receptor genes in Dirofilaria immitis
(2023-10-01)Dirofilaria immitis is a parasitic nematode responsible for canine heartworm disease. Currently, heartworm treatments rely primarily on a single drug class – the macrocyclic lactones – but anthelmintic resistance is emerging. ... -
A descriptive analysis of antipsychotic prescribing patterns for patients admitted to hospital with a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia
(2023-12-01)Treatment with antipsychotic medication is recognized as the standard treatment for patients with schizophrenia. While evidence-based recommendations have been made on antipsychotic prescribing patterns for patients with ... -
Silence of the fish: injection of photoswitchable short interfering RNA oligonucleotides into Japanese medaka embryos (oryzias latipes) to photochemically control gene silencing
(2023-12-01)The siRNA duplex functions by binding to and cleaving mRNA, a process known as the RNAi pathway. Existing siRNAs face challenges such as off-target effects and unpredictable prolonged gene-silencing. To address these issues, ... -
Design and development of reusable feature-based next-generation embedded software
(2023-12-01)The emergence of next-generation embedded systems, emphasized by their shortened life cycles, necessitates an urgent shift towards agile software design and development. The objective is to achieve timely product delivery ... -
Comparing the effects of traditional, VR, and custom-made input devices on usability, cognitive load, and presence on virtual laparoscopic tasks : investigating the potential of low-cost, consumer-level VR technology for medical simulation and training through laparoscopy simulation
(2023-12-01)Digital simulators are essential in medical education, allowing to train procedures that are otherwise impossible or difficult to recreate in real life. Laparoscopy training, a procedure that allows a surgeon to access the ... -
Enhancing meta-heuristic algorithms using center-based sampling at population level
(2023-11-01)In recent years, center-based sampling has demonstrated impressive results to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of meta-heuristic algorithms. The strategy of center-based sampling can be utilized at either the ... -
Read, skim, scan: gaze -aware documents as implicit feedback for multimodal typographical cuing
(2023-12-01)Computer-based methods for displaying and formatting texts for speed reading, including the popular Rapid Serial Visual Presentation method, are increasingly popular in both research and commercial applications. However, ... -
Understanding the usage of mental health apps among post-secondary students
(2023-12-01)University is a period where adolescents are exposed to novel stressors such as extensive academic overwork, familial pressure, financial concerns, and substantial studying, which can lead to psychological disorders such ... -
Predicting multi-person dynamics
(2023-12-01)Humans unconsciously model the dynamics of the world around them; for example, we predict the movement of surrounding traffic and pedestrians while driving, or forecast player positions in a game of soccer. Our work builds ... -
Development and user experience assessment of a VR resource for lactation latching
(2023-12-01)Breastfeeding is essential for infants and mothers. However, low breastfeeding rates have become a major health problem despite the use of electronic health resources used in videos, websites, and online video calls that ... -
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 ... -
Development of an automated industrial painting system with optimized quality and energy consumption
(2023-10-01)Paint application is vital for product durability and aesthetics, whether done manually or by precise robotic systems. Manual work is error-prone and risky, while robots offer accuracy. However, programming robot trajectories ... -
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 ... -
Investigation of integrated energy systems with carbon capturing and chemical looping units for hydrogen, methane and methanol production
(2023-11-01)This study investigates three multigeneration systems designed for hydrogen generation through chemical looping, incorporating an amine-based carbon dioxide capture subsystem. These systems consist of a solar tower heating ... -
Navigating life with heart failure: the realities of self-care practices for patients and their families following cardiac rehabilitation
(2023-12-01)Heart failure (HF) self-care is well-documented in HF management, yet the experiences of patients and family members post-cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR) are less explored. This qualitative study utilized semi-structured ... -
An investigation into the use of ConvNext within IICS/IIDS framework for person Re-ID
(2023-05-01)In this thesis, we explore the integration of ConvNeXt, a CNN-based network inspired by vision transformers, into the Intra and Inter Camera Similarity (IICS) and Intra and Inter Domain Similarity (IIDS) frameworks for ... -
A proof of principle nuclear forensics technique for determining ²³⁵U enrichment from UF₆ steel cylinders
(2023-12-01)Non-proliferation of nuclear materials depends on international regulations and the inspection tools available to safeguard inspectors for ensuring adherence to international treaties such as the Non-Proliferation Treaty ...