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Transaction Cost Economics: A theoretical overreach into Managerial Practice

The application of Transaction Cost Economics (TCE) as a tool to understand managerial decision making has been a contentious issue over the last 35 years. Williamson (1985) founded and defended the TCE theory his entire career, eventually winning the Noble Prize in Economics in 2009. Many management scholars were either skeptical or hostile to the usefulness of TCE in management, reaching a nadir in 1996 with the publication of Ghoshal and Moran’s critique. Other more general criticism followed (Zingales, 2000; Ferraro, et al 2005; Tsang, 2006). To some extent the period that followed was relatively calm, with TCE being considered a legitimate theoretical analysis, but of questionable value to practicing managers. However, a recent paper by Cuypers, et al (2020) argued for a robust return to the application of TCE in a wide variety of managerial research areas. the purpose of this project is to rebut Cuypers as a form of theoretical and economic imperialism that is destructive to improving managerial practice.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rick Molz

Student:

Partner:

Sumy State University

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Finance and Insurance; Public Service, Policy, and Governance; Other

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Pre-trained graph-based medical language model

The partner organization’s proposed role in the project is to lead all the initiatives in this project and collaborate closely with the academic partner in choosing the right approach to tackle the information retrieval and question answering problems. The partner organization will benefit through improvements to its product and the outcome of this research will be used by actual users in this space. This helps the organization with more user adoption and commercial gain.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Frank Rudzicz

Student:

Partner:

Tali AI

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Elevate

Metabolomics Investigation of the human microbiome composition in inflammatory bowel diseases, antibiotic use and diet using an ingestible capsule for sample collection

Recent studies have shown that the gut microbiome works as an organ of the human body. The gut microbiome functions like an endocrine organ producing bioactive metabolites. Since the gut microbiome is in close interaction with the human internal environment and changes in the compositions of gut microbiota can impact host physiology through many pathways. Therefore, alterations in the gut microbiota integrity are suggested to potentially contribute to a wide spectrum of diseases including gastrointestinal (GI), cardiovascular and neurological diseases. Precise determination of gut microbiota compositions depends on the ideal sampling methods which are non-invasive, has little cross-contamination, and collect samples at different sites. The current investigational swallowable SIMBA capsule by Nimble Science can provide a non-invasive, inexpensive, and convenient sampling method to collect small intestine microbiota. The aim of this study is to optimize and evaluate the efficiency of SIMBA sampling capsule using the determination of microbial diversity followed by metabolomic profiling of samples from healthy controls and patients compared with samples obtained by endoscopy and feces.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ian Lewis

Student:

Partner:

Nimble Science Ltd.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Blue and green carbon sequestration on degraded ecosystems

The aim of the research is to conduct two studies. The first component is to conduct a robust literature review on methods to estimate above and below carbon in temperate (green carbon), and mangrove ecosystems (blue carbon). This component of the proposed research will be aimed to identify a package of monitoring tools that can be utilized and scaled to develop carbon credit models. The second component aims conduct a study of organic carbon present on soils from two selected study areas: a Canada, and Kenya of interest to Veritree with the goal of exploring differences between above, below carbon stocks and porewater between these two sites. The information collected in these two components will be used – on a second phase- to create new customized methodologies for estimating both mangrove (blue) carbon sequestration in Kenya and terrestrial (green) carbon sequestration in Canada of interest to our industrial partner (Veritree). The creating of these models can only be constructed via an in-depth literature review so, new methodologies, can be used to create robust carbon credits and as concrete case studies for adaptation for other locations for both blue and green carbon.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Arturo Sanchez-Azofeifa

Student:

Partner:

Veritree

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Development and Validation of the Next Generation Simulation Platform for High-Rise Buildings

Recent years have witnessed a boom in the construction of modern high-rise buildings in megacities around the world. Since many of these megacities are also located in seismically active regions, it is important to design a high-rise building that can effectively withstand both wind and earthquake loads. Nonetheless, in current practice, the design of high-rise buildings for wind and earthquakes is done independently. Hence, there is an urgent need to develop a set of integrated design guidelines for both wind and earthquake loads. The proposed research is focused on the development of tools and methods for efficient and reliable simulation, which will lead to an analysis platform for the understanding of the response of high-rise buildings, subject to both wind and seismic loads. Kinetica is a leader in the design of tall buildings and the simulation tools developed during this project will create working platforms for Kinetica to advance its competitiveness and understanding of tall building design.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Evan Bentz

Student:

Partner:

Kinetica Risk

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction; Other; Technology

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Optimal location of charging station, charging duration, and location of the time-points of an electric bus route

This study is focusing on using real demand (number of passengers in each station) and historical weather data to find the best (optimal) location of charging station and their charging duration for a bus route that deploys battery electric buses. In addition, this study tries to find the best arrangement of using holding points for the bus stops to increase the reliability of the service of the battery electric buses.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lina Kattan;Chan Wirasinghe

Student:

Partner:

The Transition Accelerator

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services; Utilities

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Online Data Streaming and Analytics Dashboard Development for Active Clay Analyzer

There are increasing demands from the mining industry for automated measurement of key process parameters so the operators can have more control of the process and rapid reaction to the change of conditions such as feed properties. SRC is developing an automated and online measurement platform which can detect and quantify active clays, water hardness and pH for industrial slurries and process water. The data can be collected for process control purpose to improve efficiency and reduce cost. The online data streaming and analytics dashboard to be developed by the U of S intern will add capabilities to the automated and online measurement platform by connecting the measurement platform which could be installed on a remote location to a process control centre.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Seok-bum Ko

Student:

Partner:

Saskatchewan Research Council

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Accelerate

Development of a safe nanocellulose-based product for cosmetic and wound care applications

Medelys Laboratories is a manufacturer of innovative premium products to improve health ailments and the quality of life. Their commercially available liquid collagen-based products for example are important in pain management, regaining bone strength and improving skin elasticity. Over the past two years, they have newfound interest in a novel strain of bacteria that rapidly produces nanocellulose with applications in wound care and cosmetics. Previous work at the Technology Access Centre in BioInnovation (TACB) at College La Cité over the past year with the partner of the application, Medelys, and collaborator of the application, Axcelon Biopolymers, studied the efficient production of nanocellulose from this proprietary strain and helped to highlight areas of improvement and potential solutions in the process of biofilm and fibril suspension production. The current study aims to accelerate the nanocellulose products to commercialization.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Julien Le Roy

Student:

Partner:

Medelys Laboratoires International

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Wholesale trade

University:

La Cité

Program:

Accelerate

Les organisations publiques régionales et locales : quels rôles dans le développement de la région des Laurentides

L’objectif général de cette recherche est de mieux saisir la contribution de l’action publique locale et régionale au développement de la région des Laurentides. À partir de trois sous-projets, 1) le rôle du PAGIEPS comme levier de la lutte à la pauvreté et en faveur de l’inclusion sociale dans les Laurentides, 2) les fonds régionaux de soutien au développement et leur(s) impact(s) sur le développement des territoires de la région des Laurentides et 3) l’encadrement élatique des MRC et municipalités, la recherche permettra de comprendre: comment les acteurs public prennent en charge les nouvelles responsabilités qui leur sont transférées par l’État québécois, les rapports que ces organisations entretiennent avec leurs différents partenaires (incluant l’État central et ses antennes locales et régionales) dans la réalisation de ces mandats et de façon générale l’impact de leurs actions sur diverses facettes du développement de la région des Laurentides.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mario Gauthier;Guy Chiasson;Nathalie St-Amour;Guy Chiasson;Nathalie St-Amour

Student:

Partner:

Conseil des préfets et des élus de la région des Laurentides

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public administration

University:

Université du Québec en Outaouais

Program:

Accelerate

Investigation of the Pilot-scale Microwave Treatment of Kimberlite Ores

The main objective of this research is to assess the feasibility of high-power microwave assisted comminution of kimberlite ores. The idea is that high-power treatment for a short time will yield microfractures and result in a reduction in the production of fine particles, therefore improving dense media separation. This study will involve material characterization studies including permittivity measurements to determine the microwave amenability of the ore(s) and a technoeconomic analysis of the process. Data obtained from this research will help Sepro advance its research and development towards the commercialization of microwaves in the mining industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christopher Pickles

Student:

Partner:

Sepro Mineral Systems;Saskatchewan Research Council

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

Comparaison de plateformes collaboratives BIM

Le Building Information Modeling (BIM) est une innovation qui regroupe un ensemble de méthodes, processus et outils de travail permettant d’alimenter et d’exploiter des informations d’un ouvrage bâti tout au long de son cycle de vie. Les CDE (Common Data Environment) sont des « espaces numériques » ou « plateformes collaboratives » qui supportent les processus BIM. Ils offrent des ensembles de services numériques permettant de stocker, gérer et échanger des données de natures variées. Notre projet de recherche consiste à proposer des référentiels permettant aux acteurs du secteur de comparer et choisir des CDE adaptées à leurs besoins. Ce projet s’inscrit ainsi dans l’axe 6 « écosystème numérique » de la feuille de route gouvernementale du Québec pour le déploiement du BIM. La stagiaire exploitera et testera la matrice de comparaison développée par l’équipe de recherche pour cartographier et comparer des technologies CDE existantes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Conrad Boton

Student:

Partner:

Université de Lorraine

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Globalink Research Award

La production d’hydrogène vert

Le candidat à ce stage se joindra au groupe de la professeure Zhang et travaillera sur son projet de production d’hydrogène vert soutenu par ses fonds de la Chaire de recherche en génie Marcelle-Gauvreau et la nouvelle subvention académique du Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT). Au cours de ce stage, le candidat devra d’abord faire une idée d’étude littéraire sur l’ensemble du processus de production d’hydrogène vert, comme: comment utiliser des sources d’énergie renouvelables pour obtenir de l’électricité, et comment bien gérer l’électricité et utiliser le surplus d’électricité pour la production d’hydrogène vert grâce à la séparation de l’eau par des électrolyseurs. De plus, le candidat sera également impliqué dans la réalisation de certaines expériences en laboratoire, telles que la synthèse de catalyseurs, la caractérisation et l’évaluation de la production d’hydrogène.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gaixia Zhang

Student:

Partner:

École nationale supérieure des mines d'Albi-Carmaux

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Green/Alternative Energy; Energy and Utilities

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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