Nestling survival is known to decrease with lay date (Anctil et al. In Press). Although this pattern is consistent with one aspect of the condition-dependent model, the data describe only a single breeding season. The objective of this project is to use a 30 year data set to investigate the relationship among arrival date, clutch […]

With the development of imaging technology, camera trapping becomes one of the best ways to record the presence and activities of large mammals in a given area. The approach to monitoring the animals can assist people in the community with decision making about preserving biodiversity. In the past, experts analyzed such images manually, which required […]

Dynamic loading has a significant effect of the structural response of piping systems. Pipelines transmission and distribution systems consist of various components such as pipes, the underlying supporting structures, pipe supports, and fluids conveyed through pipelines. Interactions effects of all these components are not well addressed in the literature. Inaccurate predictions of the response of […]

Cropland soils are important sources of nitrous oxide (N2O), which is one of greenhouse gases. In soils, N2O is produced through nitrification and denitrification processes. Therefore, it may be possible to reduce N2O production by using biochar and nitrification inhibitors (NI). Biochar is known to decrease N2O production through biological and physico-chemical interaction with soil […]

negative attitudes toward disability. To address the exclusion that disabled children and their families often experience on playgrounds, inclusive playground initiatives have become increasingly common, promising accessibility, fun, and belonging for kids and families. Despite the advancement in inclusive playground design, there is recent research evidence to suggest that disabled children and their families continue […]

Increased energy consumption across the world for heating and cooling indoor living spaces has been a major contributor to global greenhouse gas production. As per 2015 statistics, buildings account for 76% of global electricity consumption and approx. 35% of that energy consumption is for air conditioning, heating, and ventilation. To combat climate change it is […]

Mental disorders are the leading cause of disability in Canadaxiii. Unfortunately, there are significant gaps in care including a lack of support in navigating the mental health systemxivxvxvixvii. It is widely agreed by the medical community that there will be a wave of widespread need for mental health related services resulting from COVID-19xviii, which will […]

Anionic fluid additives for soil improvement have a theoretical ability to improve the strength and performance of soils used as base layers in road construction. Current laboratory standards have not been able to validate their benefits, which have been captured in field trials; therefore, this research project aims to develop a novel laboratory testing program […]

Plastics are all around us, and unfortunately, they either do not go through decomposition or take decades to decompose. Consequently, tiny plastic particles, called microplastics, are found in oceans, rivers, and even in drinking water. Living species in the oceans consume them, and these microplastics enter to our food chain and pose significant health concerns […]

Civil infrastructures, particularly high-rise buildings, Along the Coastline are susceptible to damage when subjected to extreme loads like earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis. These loads are associated with the tragic loss of life and high structural repair costs. Current research trends focus on developing design techniques to mitigate the adverse effects earthquakes have on structures. However, […]

Recent improvements in Cloud Accounting software have reduced the demand for data entry and challenging analysis. However, industry has not totally adopted these new resources and many still use traditional accounting and bookkeeping methods, which require a lot of manual efforts. Paperless system has seen improved accuracy and speed of delivery. With the advance of […]

The integrity and performance of hydraulic components in the maritime sector may be altered due to extreme environmental conditions that result in wear and corrosion. The industry in Canada spends around $0.92B per annum for maintenance (around 69% of GDP) to improve component service life. Therefore, materials that can sustain high life during extreme operating […]