Planifier des interventions des espèces végétales exotiques envahissantes du mont Saint-Bruno

Les espèces végétales exotiques envahissantes (EVEE) ont été identifiées comme étant une menace majeure à la biodiversité du mont Saint-Bruno, une colline montérégienne abritant des milieux naturels d’importance pour la communauté métropolitaine de Montréal. Depuis 2019, la Sépaq, gestionnaire du parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno qui protège la moitié de ces milieux naturels, a initié des […]

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A programmable microalgae cultivation platform for sustainable food production and waste resource recovery

The manipulation of gene activity in microalgae (cyanobacteria) offers the possibility of producing energy and materials directly from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide, contributing directly to more holistic modes of food production, innovative bioproducts and reliable bioenergy solutions that reduce human carbon emissions. Despite their recognized potential, it has proven challenging to develop scalable genetic […]

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Lignin-Sourced Radical Initiators towards Visible-Light-Promoted cycloaddition reactions

This research initiative focuses on the development of sustainable and eco-friendly methods for harnessing natural resources, particularly wood, to produce valuable chemical compounds with applications in materials, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Through a collaborative effort involving experts from Canada and Italy, we aim to pioneer chemical reactions that leverage visible light and wood-derived compounds as catalysts […]

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Mental health, substance use and treatment seeking in Canada and Australia: a cross-national comparison

Mental health and substance use disorders are the leading cause of disease burden in Australia and Canada, both alone and in co-occurrence. In recent years, the Australian federal government has actively promoted expanding both the quality and quantity of mental health services, including innovation in areas like early intervention in psychosis and digital technologies. In […]

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Development and calibration of an acoustic telemetry transmitter for identifying predation events

Acoustic telemetry is a rapidly expanding technology to quantify the movement and behavior of aquatic animals; key for developing effective management for aquatic ecosystems. Acoustic telemetry uses transmitters affixed to aquatic animals that are detected by receivers placed in aquatic ecosystems. An important problem that limits telemetry is the assumption that the detected transmitter represents […]

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Modifying a lead compound to optimize prevention of adhesion formation

If you have an operation in your abdominal cavity (eg., C-section, hernia repair, appendectomy, gall bladder removal and many more procedures) your chances of having to go back to hospital and be re-operated due to intestinal occlusion, pain etc is 4%. Because these operations make up 5 of the 10 most common surgeries, this 4% […]

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Supported for exercise: Optimizing sports bras for larger-breasted women

Our study focuses on improving the design of sports bras for women with larger breasts, who often struggle to find bras that fit well. In this study, we want to understand how different sports bras affect how women feel and breathe during exercise. By studying this, we hope to improve sports bra design and make […]

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Saint John Watersheds and Coastal Areas Inventory & Outreach

The overarching objective of the project is to contribute to and improve several ongoing environmental activities including water quality monitoring, fish community monitoring, seal observations, tree planting, installing green infrastructure, and maintenance tasks. This will consist of both outside fieldwork and computer research, planning, reporting, and lab analysis of water samples.

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Extended Reality-based exposure and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for job interview skill and anxiety management of adults with autism: A Pilot Study

This study will focus on determining how extended reality (XR) incorporating cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) principles can increase job-interview skills and anxiety management among adults with autism with mild symptoms. This study will also develop to simulation one using 360-3D and the second EON-XR utilizing low-cost equipment then will evaluate the feasibility and accessibility of […]

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Analysis of Injuries Resulting from Use of Non-traditional Vehicles

Non-traditional vehicles (NTVs) have become popular in recent years, but the expanding use of these vehicles has led to increasing trends of injuries and admissions to hospitals. Despite growing concern regarding the safety of use of NTVs, the impact of their use is not clear due to the limited number of studies that have been […]

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Water quality and community attitudes at three sites of inaccessible water

Recreational waters offer many benefits to society and public health. However, they can become risky when contaminated by disease-causing microbes. To ensure public safety, water quality is monitored at developed recreational water locations in compliance with the Canadian Recreational Water Quality Guidelines. In the interests of improving quality of life and local water quality, municipal […]

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