Prosocial behavior is essential for a functioning society. Although studies show an early onset of prosocial behaviors, there is no comprehensive theory on its development and underlying mechanisms. The visit to Dr Dunfield’s lab, which will be made possible with the help of the GRA, is embedded in a superordinate research project with the goal […]

We will use the recently developed Belgian indices of multiple deprivation (BIMDs) in combination with all-cause and cause-specific mortality data to investigate the SE inequalities in longevity indicators. Our main goal is to compare the levels and trends of life expectancy, median and modal ages at death across geographical areas in Belgium with different deprivation […]

By using second language (L2) written corpus data, this study explores the effect of different genres (i.e., argumentative, expositive, narrative, and descriptive) on syntactic complexity measures. Previous studies have noted that specific genres require unique sets of linguistic features, including measures associated with syntactic complexity. Therefore, the analysis will identify which complexity features are uniquely […]

Acculogic develops state-of-the-art testers for short-batch electronic circuit boards (ECBs). The order in which the required tests are performed affects the amount of shuttle and probe movements required between the tests, and this affects the overall efficiency of the test procedure. Unique characteristics of the problem (e.g. the ability to move one set of probes […]

Le projet vise à identifier et développer les meilleures outils de communication et mobilisation dans le but de relancer la plateforme Embarque! Montérégie et d’accroître la mobilité durable des personnes en Montérégie afin de répondre à un manque de connaissance des différents actuers de la régionaux ainsi qu’à des besoins croissants d’alternatives à l’auto-solo dans […]

Nous proposons de tenir une assemblée citoyenne délibérative à la ville de Longueuil. Il s’agit de réunir une centaine de citoyens lors d’une fin de semaine au printemps 2023 et de les faire délibérer sur certaines règles qu’on pourrait instaurer pour améliorer la qualité de la démocratie électorale. Au cours de la fin de semaine, […]

The project utilizes functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to identify brain areas involved in processing speech sounds. We make use of simple English minimal pairs, words that differ in just one sound in the same position (e.g. sip vs. zip), to scan pariticipants’ brains while they perform three different kinds of tasks — uttering words […]

In an era where mass protests are happening with increasing frequency across the globe, there has been a growth in research interest on why people participate in social movements. However, consequences of social movements have received less attention (Louis, 2009). One especially understudied area is how attitudes towards language, a core aspect of group identity, […]

Journalists, when curating news, typically rely on enacting certain “voices” and frame content according to established norms. Using Claudia Mellado’s Journalistic Role Performance methodology — which has divided all journalistic roles into the following categories: the watchdog, citizen-watchdog, the loyal-facilitator, the interventionist-disseminator, the service, the infotainment and the civic roles — evaluate common journalistic roles […]

This project explores how an artistic oral history-based audio walk can be used as a tool for connecting locals, visitors and immigrants with a place and engage them as participants in public debates concerning local development projects in the Azores. Santana Airfield, Azores, is an abandoned complex risking demolition. Zoning laws are changing the landscape. […]

Text-to-image AI models for AI-generated art has recently gained extensive media coverage and has had a significant impact on Japanese art communities and Japanese digital content sites. I am particularly interested in investigating Japanese computer science and software engineering graduate students’ awareness of ethical issues embedded in the technology necessary to create AI-generated art. This […]

“Iyashi” (i.e., well-being) can stem from human-animal interactions (HAI), like those developed through companionship, animal-assisted therapies, or animal cafes. Research suggests that prolonged exposure to, or education about, non-human animals may lead to a greater understanding of non-human animal sentience. What could be the impact of a short-term educational program on attitudinal change? This study […]