Electrospun composite solid-state electrolyte membranes based on lithium conductive metal-organic framework for high-energy-density lithium metal battery

As Canada advances to a sustainable and prosperous net-zero future by 2050, investment and research into the battery industry can help accelerate progress towards net-zero emissions targets and are a vital resource to support Canadian industry and workers in seizing economic opportunities for next-generation Li-ion batteries. Li metal batteries, as one of the most promising […]

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Evaluating the Association of Intermediate Social Determinants of Health, Dementia Modifiable Risk Factors, and Cognitive Health for On-Reserve First Nations Peoples

The incidence of dementia, a clinical syndrome marked by progressive cognitive decline, is rising more steadily among Indigenous populations in Canada, mainly due to modifiable risk factors, such as diabetes and physical inactivity. Previous research has found that cultural and social connection and access to healthcare impact the incidence of many of the modifiable risk […]

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The economic, environmental, and social implications of implementing smart grid management systems

Smart grid energy systems are considered the future of electrical grid management and delivery. These technologies and programs are innovative ways to ensure a reliable electricity grid, promote renewable energy, increase efficiency, and enhance consumer control. Smart grids operate as automated or computerized systems that centralize electricity grid control and ultimately provide a more resilient […]

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Leveraging AI Techniques to Analyze Corporate Documentation for ESG Indicators

Significant demand exists by society for information about how companies are conducting themselves on matters of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and good corporate governance (ESG). Typically, however, such information is hampered by significant inconsistencies in availability, which hinders access to reliable information. Our goal in this research project is to address these obstacles faced by […]

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The state of literacy in Nova Scotia: an interactive dashboard

The project aims to develop an interactive dashboard to accompany a report on the state of literacy in Nova Scotia to be produced by Literacy Nova Scotia (LNS), as a means of quickly communicating key information for policy decision-makers and internal stakeholders. Through a participatory design program, we will engage with internal and external stakeholders […]

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Development of a Strategy to Design and Optimize a Non-Licensed UHF Band System for Operations under Harsh Environment for Localization Applications

Two antennas will be designed at 915 MHz to be installed in a small cavity within the body of an equipment used for underground operations. The two antennas are expected to provide reasonable operating bandwidth and radiation efficiency to radiate through lossy polyurethane used for protection, metallic cavity surrounding the antennas, and the conductive equipment […]

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Automated Attack Hypothesis and Testflow Generation

In the field of cybersecurity, it is increasingly important to actively find and stop security threats, a process called threat hunting. The threat hunting is often performed manually, which is a tough process the requires deep knowledge, lots of experience, and time, which can lead to missed attacks and slow responses, affecting companies and countries. […]

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Beyond Keywords: Semantic Search Framework for Data in Organizations

Next to its essential role of supporting operational and decisional business activities, data also has economic significance. The desire to seek maximum value from their data assets prompts organizations to implement different infrastructures, architectures, governance, and security to facilitate creating and storing huge volume and variety of data. However, these implementations come with challenges as […]

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Super Resolution Model for License Plate Recognition

Our novel method enhances low resolution images from surveillance footage and facilitates automatic recognition of license plates. Even if the frames are blurry and unclear, the proposed model can enhance while prioritizing character and text information detection. This will be beneficial to security, law enforcement and investigation agencies.

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Oscillation-based Fuel Cell Diagnostics

In this project, we propose two diagnostic tools that can identify dynamical processes in various fuel cell operating regimes, using the difference in the time constant of these processes. For example, conductive transport of electrons is faster than diffusive transport of gasses. We oscillate current and pressure at different frequencies, and measure the cell voltage. […]

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Development of in-vitro models to investigate the intestinal lymphatic uptake of drugs

We aim to improve drug delivery by addressing a lack of accurate models predicting how drugs reach the body’s lymphatic system. Our innovative in-vitro models focus on understanding how drugs travel through the intestinal lymphatics. Using chylomicrons, lipid-based vesicles, our models simulate the journey of drugs from the intestines to the bloodstream. This success of […]

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Sheep Industry Resource Assessments for Sustainable & Unique Vegetation Management

Alberta Lamb Producers (ALP) have developed a series of modules on the basics of vegetation management and forage nutrition including unique sheep grazing scenarios. Resources focus on options to use sheep to mitigate and reduce mechanical, fossil fuel and chemical weed control. Successful early adopter producers have utilized sheep for vegetation management and weed control […]

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