Sending remittances from Canada: Trends, methods, costs, and economic benefits

I am interested in the phenomenon of immigrants in Canada sending remittances to their home countries. In my research, I would like to investigate cultural and personal reasons for remittances, the institutions used, and the fees charged to users. I also intend to analyze the short- and long-term economic consequences of remittance outflow on the […]

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Réseau hydrographique en Afrique du Nord (60,000 – 12,000 ans)

Notre espèce, Homo sapiens, a de tout temps dû co-évoluer avec les changements climatiques et écologiques du territoire. Ces interactions ont pu influencer l’évolution biologique et culturelle des populations humaines. Pour autant, nos connaissances sur ces processus restent limitées par la nature même des données archéologiques disponibles et la difficulté de mettre en relation les […]

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Biomolecular analyses of ancient cooking pots to reconstruct foodways

Reconstructing foodways can provide archaeologists insight into the relationship between past people and their lived environments. My project explores two innovative and complementary methods of biomolecular analysis – shotgun proteomics and lipid residue analysis – for the identification of foods eaten in the past. By identifying proteins and lipids from food cooked in Late Moche […]

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Contributions to build a theory of land value

The main objective of this research project is to contribute to construct a theory of urban land value, which accounts for the multiplicity of factors that affect the way land is valued in the city. To achieve the main objective, the different proposed theories of value will be compared from anthropology with contemporary theories about […]

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Identification et gestion des risques liés à l’utilisation des données cadastrales en milieu municipal

Comme plusieurs municipalités, la Ville de Hampstead a mis à la disposition de ses employés un ensemble de jeux données géospatiales issus de producteurs différents avec des niveaux de qualité hétérogène. Le système inclut aussi les données issues du cadastre du Québec. Les différents usagers de ce système d’information soulèvent des interrogations quant à la […]

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Evaluating Learning Rules in Visual Perceptual Learning Using Deep Neural Networks

This research project aims to explore and outline the implications of supervised and reinforcement learning dynamics in Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) with regard to Visual Perceptual Learning (VPL). DNNs, which are hierarchical computational models inspired by the biological brain, will be used to simulate various VPL tasks. The focus is on assessing how these distinct […]

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Towards a theory of territorial justice

The research project aims to study how the current dynamics of spatial production determine the pattern of global inequality, how the urban “way of life” is shaping the appropriation of natural spaces and what elements can configure a theory of justice that contributes to a positive redefinition of territorial policies. Faced with a context and, […]

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L’influence des normes et croyances socioculturelles chez les hommes sensibilisés contre la violence liée au genre: regard croisé sur les modèles de masculinités dites positives en contexte innu et dakarois

Le rôle des hommes est devenu un aspect incontournable aux efforts pour l’égalité des genres, car les schémas de domination associés à certains modèles de masculinités sont souvent nuisibles. Dans ce contexte, certaines pratiques d’intervention psychosociale s’appuient dorénavant sur les modèles de masculinités dites positives et sur l’approche transformationnelle de genre. Ces interventions tiennent à […]

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The Discovery Group – Marketing & Communications Intern

The Discovery Group is an international consulting firm based in Vancouver, Canada, dedicated to the social profit sector. We believe that social profit organizations can change the world. Since 2017 it has been our mission to help social profits across the globe achieve their vision and elevate community impact. We work side-by-side with our clients […]

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Enhancing Elderly Engagement and Well-being through Technology Integration

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live and work in Western Canada. The company’s commitment to innovation and personalized care sets it apart in the industry. Enhancing Elderly Engagement and Well-being through Technology […]

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