Understanding and Predicting Daily Shifts in Emotion with Machine Learning

Individuals’ mood can change on a moment-to-moment basis. Understanding and predicating changes in mood, however, is difficult. A Canadian technology company, called UpBeing, has developed a mobile app to help collect data on mood (among other data) multiple times in a given day. The proposed study will use cutting-edge machine learning techniques and data provided […]

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Management and treatment of wood preserving wastes for environmental remediation and energy generation: Waste-Water-Energy Nexus.

In the modern period of the Industrial Revolution, enormous emphasis is placed on green technology, including zero or less waste production, recycling resources, and using recyclable raw materials. According to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals for a peaceful and flourishing world, materials science research focuses on recovering techniques and proper waste control are essential to […]

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A proposed hybrid machine learning model for fault-type classification and detection in a 10 MW wind farm based on synchrophasor and weather data

Incorporating renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar farms, have posed a challenge to electrical engineers due to their intermittent nature as the time and amount of energy generated depends on the weather. For this reason, grid stability and predicting the behaviour of renewables has been increasingly more important. In this study, we propose […]

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Business Development Intern – BIOVECTRA Business Development & Expansion Project

This project will focus on supporting BIOVECTRA’s organizational goals of solving complex therapeutic challenges in collaboration with partners through contract development and manufacturing. This project will specifically focus on the current expansion challenges associated with a rapidly developing CDMO. This project will address the challenges of resource allocation and financial planning as the company continues […]

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Assessing adminstrative workload in primary care

There are more doctors than ever in Canada, but Canadians are reporting it more difficult to access their primary care providers. The gap between the number of primary care providers available and the decline in services they offer is important to understand. One of the reasons for this gap is administrative tasks that providers must […]

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A rapid systematic COSMIN review of impact indicators suitable for the Canadian Cancer Society’s knowledge mobilization programs

In partnership with donors and volunteers the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) continuously improves impact through cancer research, advocacy and support services. CCS’ goal is to provide the highest quality cancer information for all Canadians, promote cancer prevention, and provide targeted support to help people with cancer, their families and caregivers, cope. This project aims to […]

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Rethinking the urban-rural interface. Developing a Typology for Land Use Transitions in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM)

To address climate change, sustainable growth, and biodiversity loss, Halifax needs to manage growth through the sustainable development of its urban, suburban and rural communities. To better understand challenges and opportunities, research is required to support the development of a policy framework for these areas. The proposed project will identify policy options for sustainable land […]

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Novel plant-based formulations for bladder health

Bacterial cystitis (BC) is a common painful inflammatory disease of the urinary bladder due to an infection. Even with antibiotic treatment, BC continues to have significant negative impacts of patients’ quality of life due to pain and risk of recurrence. Altheda Wellness Innovation Inc. (Altheda) is a Maritime´s based biotechnology company that specialized in the […]

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Virtual Mental Health Services for Women At-Risk for Homelessness: Accessible and Free Psychotherapy

Women who have experienced homelessness encounter several barriers to escaping poverty. These women often experience limited economic independence and accompanying mental health issues that contribute to perpetuating their experiences of poverty. While psychotherapy could contribute significantly to this population’s wellbeing, marginalized women often have significant difficulty accessing psychological care despite their increased need for support. […]

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