The proposed research attempts to understand Canadian consumers’ perception toward sustainable product attributes of consumer electronics products and factors affecting the consumers’ choices concerning sustainable consumer electronics during product purchase. The study uses the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as its theoretical framework and further attempts to extend the TPB by incorporating additional constructs such […]

Residential buildings contribute approximately 17% to Canada’s overall primary energy consumption, with the majority allocated to space heating, particularly space heating. The proposed research will focus on optimizing energy efficiency through inter-room air transfer, utilizing a central blower system. SmartCocoon’s product includes fans at each room diffuser (AKA vent/register) such that heat can be strategically […]

Within the field of property and casualty insurance (P&C), one of the most pertinent dilemmas is the estimation of the insurance premiums required to accommodate potential losses. Due to the inherently random nature of losses, one of the tools utilized within P&C insurance is credibility theory, which utilizes a weighted average between past portfolio data […]

The generation of clean hydroelectric power occurs often in locations far from consumers. High voltage transmission lines that traverse vast terrains are employed for the transmission of the generated clean electric energy. They are exposed to various environmental conditions, including wildfire smoke. Wildfire smoke has the potential to decrease the breakdown strength of air insulation, […]

Workplaces have an important role to play when it comes to promoting the mental health of employees. Whereas we have an extensive body of evidence about how to develop and deliver interventions to promote employee wellbeing and mental health in large organizations, leaders in organizations often face steep barriers when adapting those interventions in small […]

Many adults living with attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity (AD/HD) struggle in the workplace with daily tasks like time management and focusing at work. Unfortunately, they often face stigma and do not get the support they need. Our goal is to adapt an intervention program to help them with their mental health challenges […]

In bridges, the deck slab or panels are usually connected to the supporting girders using various types of shear connector like bent bars or threaded rods which make the interfaces significantly congested. For reducing this congestion, bridge contractors normally use steel shear studs. The proposed new research is exploring the use of double-headed fiber-reinforced polymer […]

The project seeks to optimize the performance of a Language Model (LLM) specifically tailored for patent drafting. Through meticulous fine-tuning, our objective is to elevate the LLM’s capabilities, thereby enhancing the efficiency and precision in the generation of patent documents.

The subproject focuses on the intersection of cultural policy and responsible AI development. The problem of data bias and automated recommendation are two known problems in cultural industries and AI development relevant to the Discoverability project. The project seeks to develop alternative forms of algorithmic recommendation that differ from the de facto emphasis on personalization. […]

Spring Loaded Technology is a Halifax, Nova Scotia based start-up company focused on developing innovative knee bracing technology. Their Levitation™ knee brace has been developed to assist knee extension in people with leg weakness, but it has not yet been tested. The proposed research project will test the Levitation™ knee brace in healthy people, providing […]

Common mental health disorders (e.g., anxiety and depression) can begin in early childhood, with many symptoms (e.g., high levels of irritability) present during the early years predicting mental health disorders in later life. Research suggests that healthy movement behaviours (i.e., physical activity, reducing sitting, sufficient sleep) are associated with lower risk of mental health disorders […]

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