The cement industry emits approximately 814-935 kg of carbon dioxide. Using supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to substitute part of the cement content in concrete is considered an effective method to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete and improve its fresh and hardened properties. To respond to the relative scarcity of traditional SCMs or their localization […]

When responding to any cybersecurity threat, it is important that a security analyst is able to respond to it as quickly as possible so that they can reduce or eliminate any damage that the threat may cause. However, the high amount of data that must be analyzed when investigating a security event can impact the […]

While Canada welcomes many skilled migrants into our economy, some newcomers experience labour market challenges, and are pushed towards alternative career options. Thus, they decide to change their desired occupations or pursue new career paths in Canada. As a result, the purpose of this research is to gather information and learn more about skilled migrants’ […]

Skilled migrants are integral to the Canadian labour market. Yet, existing research provides little guidance on integration beyond the entry point into organizations. This research project aims to gain new insights into organizational integration dynamics for skilled migrants. HR professionals and Line managers in small to medium-sized organizations within the Health, Manufacturing and IT/Services sectors […]

Le projet s’intéresse à l’adaptation de certaines technologies et pratiques de gestion issues de l’Industrie 4.0 avec pour objectif de rendre leur implantation et utilisation possible et profitable pour les PME manufacturières. Plus particulièrement, cinq sous-projets seront étudiés : 1) la gestion intégrée intelligente des opérations, 2) le magasin automatisé, 3) le jumeau numérique, 4) […]

The Island Gold mine, owned by Alamos Gold Inc., operates on one of the highest-grade gold deposits in Canada. Many gold deposits, including the Island Gold mine, follow east-west-trending structures, but the northwest-trending Maskinonge Lake Fault, located east of the mine, is uniquely enriched with gold and therefore contradicts this model. The objective of this […]

Early detection of dementia among seniors has been an ongoing struggle, leading to underdiagnosis, late diagnosis, and delayed intervention. Using virtual reality powered hardware and proprietary motion tracking software provided by Innerva Virtual Inc., this project intends to create a dual-task assessment to measure mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among older adults, a leading symptom of […]

Over the last few years, Nureva has experienced an increasing trend with their audio products being purchased for HyFlex (hybrid-flexible) classrooms across North America, particularly in higher education. Research shows that this is something many institutions are investing in and will continue to invest in beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. However, not a lot of research […]

Potholes are among the most common and most unfavorable pavement distresses. Abundantly present in cold climates, potholes are exacerbated by severe freeze and thaw cycles. The cavities left behind by potholes are often dangerous to vehicles and need to be repaired through patching. Due to the widespread nature of this pavement distress, the repairs can […]

Modern organizations collect and process mass amounts of personal data. This data has the power to individually identify an individual and may be linked to some sensitive information about them. Because of this risk, policies and legislation have been implemented to ensure that personal data is handled in an organized and secure manner. As the […]

Le site patrimonial du Poste-de-Traite-de-Chicoutimi est le berceau de l’occupation canadienne sur le territoire. Les fouilles archéologiques qui ont eu lieu de 2013 à 2019 sont des fouilles ouvertes au public. Depuis la fin du projet, la collection est au laboratoire d’Archéologie et d’histoire de l’UQAC et elle n’est plus accessible au public. Afin de […]

Wild boars (Sus scrofa) are a highly invasive species which causes destructive damages to property and crops and poses a major threat to the Canadian pork industry because wild boars are also reservoirs for infectious diseases, including African swine virus (ASF). Current control and management of the wild boar populations have been ineffective because these […]