Impacts of living with the endangered Golden Langurs in the forested landscapes of Bhutan

The Golden Langur (Trachypithecus geei), a unique and venerated primate species endemic to the Eastern Himalayas, particularly Bhutan, confronts persistent challenges as a result of interactions with human populations (Thinley et al., 2019). Bhutan, well-known for its dedication to environmental preservation, presents a distinctive arena to explore the tolerance levels of local communities towards the […]

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Implémentation de la Stimulation Électrique Fonctionnelle sur les membres supérieurs

Ce projet vise à améliorer la réadaptation des personnes atteintes de paralysies ou de troubles neuromusculaires affectant les bras, grâce à une technologie appelée stimulation électrique fonctionnelle (SEF). Cette technique utilise des impulsions électriques pour activer les muscles, permettant des mouvements que les patients ne peuvent pas réaliser seuls. L’étude se concentre sur l’effet de […]

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Les agressions sexuelles perpétrées à l’endroit de victimes inconnues

Ce projet a pour objectif d’examiner les facteurs influençant la mobilité géographique des délinquants sexuels, en vue de mieux comprendre leurs comportements de déplacement pour commettre des crimes. La majorité des recherches actuelles montrent que ces individus tendent à rester proches de leur domicile, mais des cas de déplacements plus longs restent peu explorés et […]

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Design and Seismic Performance of Steel CBFs: Advancing Standards through Canadian and European Code Comparison

This research project aims to investigate the seismic behaviour of steel concentrically braced frames (CBFs), a widely used seismic-resistant system in Canada and Europe. Previous experimental and numerical studies have identified several shortcomings regarding the seismic performance of steel CBFs. In response, this project seeks to propose new design guidelines within the framework of the […]

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Urban Sanctuary and Migrant Solidarity in South Africa and Canada

Cities are key sites for understanding migrant integration and refugee protection around the world. In fact, many cities protect and include inhabitants who are denied legal status by nation states. In Canada and the US, these cities are called “sanctuary cities;” in other countries they have labels such as solidarity cities, cities of refuge, communities […]

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Numerical Optimization of Solar Photovoltaic Thermal System Performance and Reliability under Extreme Climate Conditions

Renewable energy based on solar photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) systems is gaining significant attention as an alternative energy source to reduce the global carbon footprint. However, the performance and reliability of these systems can decrease considerably under extreme climatic conditions, such as high and low temperatures and fluctuating humidity levels. Despite this, our understanding of the […]

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Nature-derived solutions: Development of a West African herb-derived compound for tackling infections

More than 25 million Africans and 800,000 Canadians suffer from chronic wounds. Wound infections are a leading cause of hospitalization and disability in immunocompromised people and vulnerable populations. This is compounded by the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, leading to antimicrobial resistance and failure of treatments. Therefore, antibiotic alternatives are needed. Inspired by traditional wisdom, phytotherapy […]

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Development and Validation of a Deep Learning-Based Infrared Thermography Model for Detection and Differentiation of Thyroid Nodules

Patients referred for thyroid nodule (TN) assessment will be invited to participate in the study. Patients will undergo screening using infrared thermography (IT) and ultrasound (US) with needle insertion. Neck IT thermograms will be captured using the FLIR TS865 for all patients’ frontal and lateral norms. With the IT camera software, the regions of interest […]

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Elucidating the role of the peripheral-brain immune axis in Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is commonly described as a brain disorder, but recent research suggests that early events outside the brain (periphery) may influence Parkinson’s disease neuropathology. The blood-brain barrier is a structure that protects the vulnerable brain tissue from blood-borne toxins and circulating immune cells, but barrier function appears compromised in PD. A consequence, there may […]

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A Bot for Patch Linkage Detection In Modern Code Review Platforms

Code review tools are essential in software quality assurance for projects like Android and OpenStack, and companies such as Google and Microsoft. OpenStack alone has over 100,000 contributors and 600+ repositories, where parallel patch submissions often lead to redundant work. Studies indicate that identifying duplicate patches takes, on average, 2.5 reviewers and 5.2 comments per […]

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Sharing small spaces: Social tolerance and conservation in capuchin monkeys living in rescue centers and a forest fragment

Habitat loss and fragmentation is occurring rapidly throughout nonhuman primate ranges around the globe. Advancing knowledge on how capuchin monkeys (_Sapajus libidnosus_ and _Sapajus flavius_) respond to living in smaller spaces, particularly in relation to the role of social tolerance in feeding and foraging, will provide critical information on the adaptive capacity and resilience of […]

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Evaluating AI’s potential in script writing: Developing a framework for AI-Human collaboration in Dialogue and plot creation

This study focuses on integrating AI into screenwriting to ideate and develop nuanced stories addressing themes such as trauma, political upheaval, and racial conflict. Centred on Black consciousness within white liberal settings, the study emphasises ethical AI-human collaboration to ensure cultural sensitivity and authenticity. The Interplay between AI and the transformation narratives underline the potential […]

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