This project will analyze competencies (knowledge, skill, and attitude) of airside professionals conducting the taxi-ground run of an aircraft in an operational airport environment. Both cognitive task analysis and consensus modeling methodologies will be used to identify competencies and draft a competency framework of the task. Based on the competency framework, training implementations (including those […]

Many rural regions do not have a sufficient labour force providing the skills that rural businesses need. Many job vacancies go unfilled or are filled by less than ideal candidates. This research looks at strategies to attract and retain the workers that Ontario rural communities need to generate economic development and vitality. By engaging local […]

The purpose of this study is to explore the opportunities and challenges of alternative/renewable energy technologies in different regions, particularly Alberta and Bavaria (Germany), and their environmental impacts for proper policy decision making in relation to the interface of energy transition, climate change and environmental impact. The project is significant because it will contribute to […]

Hybrid bicomponent fibers are a novel type of intermediate material for the production of thermoplastic polymer composites with continuous fiber reinforcement. Such intermediate materials consist of reinforcing fibers which are individually coated with a thermoplastic polymer sheath. Upon the application of heat and pressure, these sheaths melt, join together and the remaining air between the […]

Mycophenolic acid (MPA) and tacrolimus (TAC) are approved for use in post-transplant immunosuppressants to prevent graft rejection after solid organ transplantation. MPA and TAC are frequently used in combination as an immunosuppressive regimen in pediatric kidney transplant recipients. However, these two drugs have narrow therapeutic ranges and large interindividual pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic variabilities. What’s more, […]

Drug metabolism is a fundamental step of drugs to act and move in the body. Cytochorome P450 (CYP) enzymes, the most important metabolizing enzymes, are superfamily that metabolize a vast array of compounds, especially drugs. While drug metabolism occurs predominantly in the liver so that CYP enzymes in other organs has been understudied, brain CYP-mediated […]

In the context of ocean sustainability of west coast of Canada, some questions that need to be considered are: what is the significance of environmental indicators related to the impact on marine aquatic species? How can changes in environment be predicted by patterns of bioindicators, for example as a result of hypoxia, affecting farmed and […]

Global electricity systems are in transition, with renewable energy taking on a larger role in total electricity generation. Energy demand, particularly in buildings, is adapting to a changing climate with both temperature and weather events changing the way energy is consumed. To best design future electricity systems it is critical to identify how a changing […]

Evaluate the seismic performance of complex infrastructure systems considering various uncertainties of structural system based on understanding of structural failure mechanism by the earthquake. To do this, it is necessary to estimate the seismic capacity and seismic demand of the structure in a stochastic manner. Therefore, accurately estimation of the seismic capacity and the capacity […]

Food packaging is a key component in microbial food safety which helps to protect the food from external factors such as temperature, light, humidity and microorganisms. Active food packaging materials interact with food to extend the shelf life mainly by controlling the environment around food and releasing active ingredients such as antimicrobial compounds. Soybean and […]

Canadian math scores are in decline. Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of numerical proficiency for outcomes such as health, employability and financial stability. Therefore, the effectiveness of a child’s math education is key to future success. It is of utmost importance, then, to identify effective math education programs. The proposed project will evaluate JUMP […]

Canadian math scores are in decline. Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of numerical proficiency for outcomes such as health, employability and financial stability. Therefore, the effectiveness of a child’s math education is key to future success. It is of utmost importance, then, to identify effective math education programs. The proposed project will evaluate JUMP […]