Adoption of a Hospital Decision-Support System: A Revised UTAUT Model

One key stumbling block to the success of health care systems has been their adoption and use by health care. This study will employ the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) as the basis for determining what predicts health care professionals’ acceptance and perceived effective use of Oculys’ DSS. It is the […]

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Advancing winter swathgrazing through virtual fencing and remote sensing

Forage blends also known as cocktails or polycrops are gaining popularity among beef producers and are being incorporated into grazing systems. Winter swathgrazing is a strategy that allows beef producers to extend cattle grazing activities into the fall and winter months, which provide some economic and environmental benefits that enhance farm sustainability. Adequate feed supplies […]

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Passive carbonation of desulfurized Raglan tailings and support to the Raglan environment team

The Raglan operations aim to reduce their carbon footprint and find opportunities of waste valorization. The main objective of the internship is to launch the study of the carbon capture potential of desulfurized Raglan tailings and the possible valorization options of the carbonated desulfurized tailings and sulfide concentrate generated in the process. The sub-objectives are […]

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From stress to success: Investigating the effects of a 3D-multiple object tracking intervention on markers of oxidative stress in brain injury survivors

Brain injury, a leading cause of disability worldwide, affects a person’s mind and body. After injury, the brain needs more oxygen to begin recovery, which can result in a problematic process called “oxidative stress”. This research tests if training your brain with a video game, NeuroTracker, reduces oxidative stress, and improves brain injury-related outcomes. The […]

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De Marque : Exploration d’un outil de recommandation dans une bibliothèque publique numérique

De Marque développe des plateformes de prêt numérique, notamment pretnumerique.ca, dans toutes les bibliothèques publiques du Québec. De Marque dispose d’un historique de plus de 20 millions de prêts et plus d’un million de titres actifs. Afin d’améliorer l’expérience des utilisateurs, l’objectif est d’explorer le développement d’un outil de recommandation basé sur la proximité du […]

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Subséquent : Segmentation d’images pour les industries créatives

La clientele cible de Subsequent est composee des createurs qui travaillent dans les industries creatives, notamment : developpeurs de jeux video, studios d’animation, studios de FX , producteurs de contenu audiovisuel, producteurs d’experiences interactives, agences web, organismes culturels, etc. L’entreprise souhaite developper de nouvelles fonctionnalites qui permettent d’encapsuler des algorithmes d’intelligence artificielle et de generer […]

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Exploring Restorative Responses to Hate & Radicalization

This project seeks to understand the appropriateness and applicability of restorative justice processes in preventing and responding to situations of hate and radicalization to violence, with consideration for how restorative justice might complement existing de-radicalization/violence prevention and response programs, while also not causing further harm. Through a synthesis of existing literature, this research project will […]

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Implementing A Community Model of Policing: A Case Study of Change

Over the past several years, serious concern has emerged in many Western nations over the future and sustainability of public policing. The situation in Canada is no different. Key stakeholders in the Canadian policing community have expressed serious concern about the sustainability of policing. A model of public policing has emerged in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan […]

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Wearable Digital Technology for Continuous Monitoring of Vital Sign – part B

SFU will be collaborating with partners of a supercluster on the Continuous Connected Patient Care (CCPC) Platform, which is being developed to provide safe, responsive, and high-quality outpatient care at home. We will be working directly with our partner, Medtronic Canada. SFU’s will focus on the research, development, and testing of medical grade wearable sensor […]

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“Projet d’amélioration continue en assurance qualité : Numérisation des systèmes pour une gestion optimisée de la qualité en industrie pharmaceutique”

L’industrie pharmaceutique est soumise à de nombreuses normes et exigences en matière de qualité, ce qui en fait l’un des secteurs les plus réglementés. La gestion de ces exigences implique une documentation importante qui nécessite une gestion rigoureuse. Cependant, lorsque cette gestion documentaire n’est pas dématérialisée, elle peut être lourde. C’est dans ce contexte que […]

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Word Embeddings instead of One-hots: Using Transformers word embeddings to improve categorical feature encoding in financial fraud data

Detecting financial fraud is complex. One important source of information is textual data, such as the text within reports, descriptions, or comments. Two different words may have similar meanings but vary differently in their characters and length. In this project, we evaluate how the meaning of a word may be used to improve financial fraud […]

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