Master Projects & Major Papers: Recent submissions
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Comparative economic analysis of conventional and plug-in battery electric vehicles in Canada
(2022-12-01)Conventional vehicles typically use gasoline for their internal combustion engines (ICEs). On the other hand, plug-in battery electric vehicles (PBEVs) use electricity to charge their batteries, so they do not need gasoline. ... -
Development of a point-kinetics simulator for molten-salt reactors
(2022-08-01)Molten-salt-fueled reactors (MSRs) are nuclear fission reactors that use a mixture of fissile material and molten fluoride salts as both fuel and primary coolant. Such reactors, which can operate at low pressure and high ... -
Student webcam use and its impacts on teacher self-efficacy, engagement, and well-being: a literature review
(2022-11-01)Due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in March 2020, higher education institutions around the globe had to quickly pivot online. Since then, many schools have relied on video conferencing platforms equipped with webcams ... -
Collision detection in smart-cities by using co-simulation
(2022-11-01)Road traffic has become prominent in everyday living, impacting or disrupting services to people and daily routines. With the rise in automobile manufacturing and the frequency of vehicle crashes, human catastrophes, like ... -
Fidelity in simulation-based training in diverse professions: a proposed taxonomy
(2022-10-01)This paper examines the concept of fidelity within simulation-based training (SBT) across multiple professional fields. This paper: develops a taxonomy to classify tasks trained via SBT across diverse professional fields; ... -
Incorporating digital play into scientific inquiry
(2022-12-01)Play and inquiry have been recognised as effective facets of learning science (Vartiainen et al., 2020). Several researchers have highlighted the importance of incorporating digital play into K-12 students’ science education ... -
Abbott Elementary’s principal Ava Coleman - a contrast for Black female administrators
(2022-11-01)Using Mikos’ (2014) film analysis technique, the role of Ava Coleman in the mockumentary sitcom Abbott Elementary is dissected and contrasted to the researched experiences of Black women principals. The research on Black ... -
Design, performance, and economic evaluation of grid-connected renewable power generation system for Iqaluit community
(2022-08-01)The high demand for clean and green energy is due to the rise in global temperature as the climate is affected using fossil fuel for energy generation in the arctic region. Nunavut is rich in renewable resources like wind ... -
Digital empowerment: exploring how fully online learning communities support digital competency development
(2022-08-01)This research investigates the digital competence and experiences of faculty participating in a fully online professional learning initiative, Ontario Extend. This learning initiative is described as a form of Fully Online ... -
The role of technology in the prevention and intervention of youth suicide: a literature review
(2022-08-01)As a result of the increase in youth mental health problems and suicide risks, there is a significant need to develop effective intervention and prevention programs for youth. An area lacking attention, and the goal of ... -
Designing a framework for an online collaborative grant writing course in international development: a review of the literature and grant writing resources
(2022-08-01)The purpose of this study was to review the literature and to develop a comprehensive framework for designing an online collaborative grant writing course for professionals in international development. A systematic approach ... -
An examination of the benefits and limitations of ELL support models in elementary schools: a review of the literature
(2022-08-01)This research paper presents a review of the literature within the discourse of English Language Learner (ELL) support at the elementary school level. The paper focuses on three models of support that are widely used in ... -
Academic integrity policy and support provisions: are Ontario colleges setting international and multilingual learners up for success?
(2022-07-01)With the meteoric rise of international students on college campuses across Ontario, institutions must be committed to provide support and continued discourse around multiple educational and cultural perspectives. One area ... -
Understanding visual literacy, mathematical literacy and the teaching potential of infographics with mathematical representation: a review of literature
(2022-07-01)This literature review investigates research in education about describing visual and mathematical literacies and the competencies that makes an individual visually and mathematically literate. The educational benefits of ... -
The social determinants of health related to the increased prevalence and risk of diabetes among South Asians in Canada
(2021-11-01)There continues to be a high prevalence and risk for diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes (T2D) among South Asians in Canada compared to the general population. Majority of current research continues to take biomedical and ... -
Examining the use of wearable technologies in K-12 education: a systematic review of the literature
(2020)This paper seeks to uncover how wearable technologies are used in K-12 education contexts. A systematic review of the literature was conducted using the PRISMA framework in conjunction with a thematic narrative analysis. ... -
A systematic review of the literature examining the use and application of robots and artificial intelligence for assisted living for persons living with dementia
(2021)Introduction: This review aims to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic technologies can enhance quality of life (QOL) outcomes in persons living with dementia (PLD). Methods: A systematic literature search ... -
The reality of virtual, augmented and mixed reality in K-12 education: a review of the literature
(2017-10-01)This paper provides a review of the existing literature specific to the use of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) technologies within K-12 educational environments. The review explores the ... -
The quantum and electromagnetic process of photon emission by the hydrogen atom
(Physics Essay, 2021-04-07)Light emitted from atoms during transitions of electrons from higher to lower discrete states has the form of photons carrying energy and angular momentum. This paper considers the process of emission of a single photon ... -
Analysis of the Integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in PowerPoint Artifacts in an Ontario College Trades Course
(2020-12-01)Through a quantitative case study analysis of learning artifacts used in a skilled trades course at an Ontario community college, this research project examined PowerPoint presentation artifacts designed by a college ...