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Development Of An Analytical Model For Rotational Vector Of A Sphere Using Mems Inertial Sensors, University Of Windsor Faculty Of Engineering

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For Better Or Worse: Theorizing Adolescent Media Consumption, Hannah E. Smith

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Few scholars have gone to the lengths of Turkle and boyd to examine the current digital moment under the lens of socialization. Even more crucial is their consideration of youth within the technological context. While adults are more readily adaptive and have autonomy over their media use as they are able to select technological use and frequency, the same cannot be said of younger generations. When considering youth who are primarily between the ages of 9 and 18, it is evident that they have grown alongside digital developments which defines their childhood by its forceful presence through the adults around …

Arth: The Answer (A Short Documentary About Hinduism And India), Anushray Singh Mr.

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This film/media project is a thesis project for MFA Film and Media Arts, and will be a short documentary exploring grand narratives such as life, death and faith through Hinduistic lens, and how it affects modern day contemporary India. This project will consider the genre of observational documentary as its core philosophy in exploring the ancient and holy cities of Varanasi, Rishikesh and Haridwar, which are considered by Hindu pilgrims places of utmost importance, as they come here to worship for the new born, as well as perform last rites and cremate the body of their deceased at the banks …

Towards The Development Of A Comprehensive Tissue Mass Prediction Tool For Living Men And Women, Zikra M. Nilam

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Accurate tissue mass estimates from living people are required to better model the response of the musculoskeletal system following impulsive impact events [1]. To date, prediction equations have been developed to estimate the soft and rigid tissue masses of all body segments from surface anthropometric measures and validated against actual tissue masses obtained from Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry scans (DXA) [2-5]. Good to excellent reliability has been reported for all anthropometric measures (lengths, circumferences, breadths, skinfolds) [6-7], and tissue masses obtained manually from the DXA scans [8-9]. Despite the accuracy and reliability of these equations, this process of obtaining tissue masses …

Fermentative Methane Production From Glycerol, Lu Cao, Jerald A. Lalman

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Fermentative methane production from glycerol Lu Cao and Jerald A. Lalman Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Windsor Abstract Glycerol (1,2,3-propanetriol) is a waste from biodiesel production. Increasing biodiesel production has caused a surplus of glycerol on global markets. Converting glycerol into value-added chemicals would aid in alleviating this global ‘glut’. Producing fuels such as hydrogen and methane from glycerol are possible routes for adding value to glycerol. The current studies focus on fermentative methane production from glycerol. Screening studies to establish optimal conditions for methane production were conducted at different pH levels (5.5-8.5), initial glycerol concentrations (312-10,000 …

Habitat Season, And Vocal Behaviour Of Nocturnal Birds In A Neotropical Dry Forest, Haylee R. Begin-Dyck Ms, Daniel J. Mennill Dr, Kiirsti Owen

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TITLE: Habitat, Season, and Vocal Behaviour of Nocturnal Birds in a Neotropical Dry Forest AUTHORS: Begin-Dyck HR, Owen K, Mennill DJ

ABSTRACT: Earth is currently experiencing an alarming rate of global species extinction caused by several factors, most notably habitat loss. One habitat type that has faced considerable loss is Neotropical dry forest. These forests are threatened by multiple anthropogenic influences, including cattle ranching and climate change. To better understand the impacts of these threats on tropical dry forests, we can characterize the relationship between the behaviour of the species they contain and the condition of the habitat itself. Overall …

Ecological Factors Influence Primate Vocal Behaviour In A Neotrpoical Dry Forest: Habitat And Behaviour In Three Species Of Monkey, Alexis Wilder, Daniel J. Mennill, Katrina Switzer, Kiirsti Owen

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TITLE: Ecological factors influence primate vocal behaviour in a Neotrpoical Dry Forest: Habitat and behaviour in three species of monkey AUTHORS: A. Wilder, K. Switzer, K. Owen, D. Mennill ABSTRACT: Animals across many taxa use auditory signals to convey information over long distances. Animals can alter their vocal behaviour in response to environmental differences such as variation in habitat age or habitat complexity. The seasonal dry forests of the Guanacaste Conservation Area offer a unique situation to study the behaviour of primates in varying habitats as it is a large protected area of one of Earth’s most endangered ecosystems. Our …

Clean Energy: Hydrogen Production From Glycerol Via Dark Fermentation, Guochen Zhang

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The demand for renewable and clean energy supplies is increasing because of depleting fossil fuels and global warming. Hydrogen (H2) is the only carbon-free energy source which is regarded as the cleanest fuel since water is the only product during combustion. Bio-hydrogen (bio-H2) production is promising because many organic wastes can be utilized as feedstocks. Bacteria fermentation, a similar process taking place during food digestion in our gut system, can be utilized to produce bio-H2.

Glycerol, a waste byproduct from the manufacture of biodiesel, is a low-value chemical that can be converted intoH2. Biodiesel is a transportation fuel produced which …

Utilizing Waste From The Pulp And Paper Industry: Optimizing The Production Of Fuels From Black Liquor, Zihan Wang

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Zihan Wang, MASc Environmental Engineering candidate Dr. Jerald A. Lalman, Advisor Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario

Title: Utilizing waste from the pulp and paper industry: optimizing the production of fuels from black liquor.

Abstract Black liquor, a major waste byproduct from the pulp and paper industry, has always not been considered for producing fuels, because of the presence of complex chemicals such as lignin. In contrast to many biopolymers such as carbohydrates and proteins, lignin is resistant to bacterial degradation due to its complicated chemical structure. This resistance allows …

The Role Of The Microenvironmental Landscape In Brain Cancer Progression And Therapy Resistance, Fatima Nadeem, Dorota Lubanska, Lisa Porter Dr

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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a type of brain tumour that is categorized as having the highest degree of aggressiveness, invasiveness, and metastatic potential. GBM accounts for 60% of brain tumours in adults, and patient prognosis is very poor - ranging from only 14 to 15 months following diagnosis. Despite extensive chemo- and radio-therapy treatments, patients relapse. Thus, better understanding of GBM biology is crucial to the advent of novel and effective therapeutic interventions. The tumour niche, also known as the cancer stroma, is composed of the extracellular matrix and several types of recruited cells including astrocytes, fibroblasts and immune cells. …

Addressing The Rising Rates Of Indigenous Incarnation: An Examination Of The Use Of Restorative Justice In Canada, Katrina Hermle

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Mems Based Hydrophones For High Resolution Monitoring Of Underwater Activities, Tara Ahmadi Ms., Mohammed Jalal Ahamed Dr., Shahpour Alirezaee Dr.

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Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) based hydrophones for high resolution monitoring of underwater activities Tara Ahmadi, Dr. Jalal Ahamed, Dr. Shahpour Alirezaee Faculty of Engineering, University of Windsor Grand Challenge: Great Lakes Creatures living in great lakes are in danger. In a time when species extinction rates are peaked due to human activities, there is a need for high resolution monitoring of underwater species. In this research project we propose to contribute to the high resolution monitoring of underwater creatures by distinguishing underwater acoustic signals that can be used to monitor some activities of underwater creatures. Many aquatic animals generate various levels …

Harnessing The Potential Of Care Aides In Long-Term Care Settings, Miranda Callen

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Background: In Canada, health care aides are the largest frontline workforce in long-term care (LTC) as they provide the majority of direct care to residents. Care aides are central to resident quality of care and quality of life, although their skill sets have lagged behind resident acuity. Training and education programs that focus on developing transformational leadership skills of LTC staff are essential in building a healthier work environment and are often seen as the key to raising standards. Aim: To assess the learning needs of care aides working in a LTC facility with a goal of developing an inclusive …

Enhancing Social Integration In Canadian Post-Secondary Educational Institution For Students Of Chinese Origin Through Political Participation, Yuehua Zhu

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With the aim to understand how political participation enhances Chinese international students’ social integration, this study explores the benefits of political participation received by participants who take a leadership role or student representative seat at a Canadian university through election or nomination. It is driven by the finding that Chinese groups in Canada across generations have a lower level of participation in Canadian political groups, and the additional finding that Chinese international students’ absence from student government association executive teams at Ontario universities. A narrative research design will be employed to collect participants’ perception of the benefits they received from …

“Life Expectancy Analysis And Optimization Of Electric Vehicle Traction Motors”, Donovan Thomas O'Donnell, Narayan C. Kar

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The development of electric vehicles (EVs) is a technological advancement that builds upon the momentous milestones achieved in the personal transportation industry throughout the last century. The vehicles of this era have been driven through the power of internal combustion engines (ICE). In the most recent decades the drawbacks of running fossil fuel based vehicles has become quite apparent. The effect of emissions on both the environment and public health has become a major cause of concern for policy makers and the general population. Additionally, fossil fuel commodities have been utilized as a political and economic weapon, giving producers extreme …

Spy 1: A Potential Driving Force Of The Breast Cancer Stem Cell Population, Nick Joseph Philbin

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Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. Despite recent improvements in diagnostics and treatment options, the tremendous heterogeneity of the disease often complicates treatment. Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) occurs in 10-15% of breast cancer diagnoses and typically has poorer outcomes. This is largely due to lack of targeted therapies and the existence of a population of cells known as breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs); a population known to be high in TNBC. BCSCs are more resistant to therapy and capable of driving patient relapse. Cell cycle mediators may play a key role in driving expansion of …

Engendering Justice For Migrant Women Fleeing Violence In The Canadian Refugee Determination System, Jennifer Caroline Prashad Ms.

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Design And Implementation Of A Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle(Rov), Reza Alirezaee, Michael Elachkar, Shahpour Alirezaee Dr.

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Our research on the existing subject matter directed us towards a proven a water tight design displaying buoyant properties up top while remaining heavy at the bottom. Based on the importance of staying dry, especially towards the electrical cabinet, we chose a see thru capsule to house the battery pack and Arduino board. We chose to design and construct our own thrusters and mounting hardware as we 3D printed all required components except the main capsule. In this project we also designed a joystick controller and 3D printed a remote control unit that would establish communication between both Arduino’s used. …

The Association Between Dimensions Of Mental Health, And Components Of Attention In Young Adults, Emily O'Connor-Derikozis, Katie Hines, Joseph E. Casey

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Understanding Models Of Care In Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs To Maximize Outcomes In Women, Alexa Lee Govette

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Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, causing a global health epidemic that contributes to more than 17 million deaths each year. While the understanding of CVD continues to increase around the world, its prevalence has continued to rise significantly. Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) is multifaceted secondary prevention intervention that includes physical, psychological and social components in order to attempt to educate clients on management of disease risk factors, exercise training, nutrition, cardio protective drug therapy as well as providing psychological counseling services. CR produces many benefits across a variety of CVD populations, such as reducing mortality amongst …

An Introduction To The Importance And Implementations Of Liquid Cooling In Electric Motors, Alexandre J. Bourgault, Eshaan Ghosh Dr., Narayan C. Kar Dr.

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Electric Vehicles (EVs) are currently growing as the leading viable, efficient and consumer focused vehicle. Although with electric vehicles, the fear of range coverage on a single charge, longer charging times and lack of easy availability of charging stations looming over potential customers can slow and even halt wide spread adoption of EVs in the global market. In order to meet this demand, a higher efficient powertrain is required accompanied by an increase in operational time. However, the extended use of a motor will cause a larger generation of heat inside the motor, which requires detailed thermal management. In order …

Temporal Analysis Of Conditions In The Great Lakes Using Data From Buoys In Lake Erie, Madison Mcknight

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Climate change will have an impact on regional winds in Southern Ontario, which in turn will impact waves and currents in the Great Lakes. Additional impacts of these changes can include increased coastal erosion, degradation of nearshore ecology, damage to local fisheries and increased natural hazards such as heavy flooding and increased intensity of rip currents. Through analyses of wind speed and wind direction data from fourteen NOAA buoys in Lake Erie, average monthly northerly and easterly vector data was generated for each year a buoy had been in operation. The monthly vector data was transformed into charts to display …

Computational Explanation Of The Ineffectiveness Of Kinase Drugs In The Clinic: Spy1 Vs. Cyca As Activators Of Cdk2, Teodora M. Secara

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Computational explanation of the ineffectiveness of kinase drugs in the clinic: Spy1 vs. CycA as activators of Cdk2 Daniel Meister, S. Maryamdokht Taimoory, Rosa-Maria Ferraiuolo, Lisa Porter, John Trant* Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4, J.Trant@uwindsor.ca The Speedy/RINGO family of proteins are cell cycle regulators that interact with cyclin-dependent kinases (Cdks) without the need for cyclin binding or phosphorylation. Upregulation of the human homolog, SPY1 has been recently implicated in the development of multi-drug resistant breast cancers. This protein binds to Cyclin dependent kinase 2 (CDK2), activating it without the need for phosphorylation, resulting …

Follow The Yellow Model Toad: An Analysis Of Female Choice On Male Colouration In A Tropical Toad Using 3d Printed Hyper-Realistic Models, Nicole E. Shangi

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Relative Fuel Economy Potential Of Hybrid Passenger Vehicle Using Hi-Pa Drive, Allwin Glover Chella Durai

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All Hybrid passenger vehicle have distant types of power sources, but this Hi-Pa drive type of transmission of power to the wheels deals with high fuel economy. This Hi-Pa Drive providing high torque in a lightweight flat motor package and is ideally suited to vehicle in wheel drives impact on suspension dynamics is minimal. The Hi-Fa Drive is powered initially by battery pack. If the battery drains its power, then the generator at front will regenerate the power to the Hi-Pa Drive. The controller and power boosters will regulates the power required to function up the Hi-Pa Drive.The aim of …

Preparation Of A New Library Of Thermally Sensitive End-Caps For Self-Immolative Polymers As A Potential Drug-Delivery Method, Emma Lauren Dennison

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Triggerable end-caps are a fascinating new tool in the field of material, environment and medicinal sciences that can be used for a variety of applications including the on-command degradation of self-immolative polymers. These end caps can be made sensitive to a diverse range of parameters including light, pH and enzymes. However, using heat might be of great utility for biomedical applications as it can be localized to a specific site through a number of non-invasive methods. The Trant group has prepared a number of heat-sensitive end-caps, and this study extends the scope and temperature range available to us by modifying …

Synthesis Of A More Biologically Active Anti-Tumour Agent, Michael A. Qaqish

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Designing And Screening Altered Peptide Ligands For The Treatment Of Hla Type Ii Autoimmune Disorders Using Computational Chemistry., Victoria Grandi

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HLA type II autoimmune disorders (e.g. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes, Celiac), affect a significant portion of the population and are becoming more common. These diseases result from the misrecognition of small peptides by mutated human leukocyte antigen (HLA) receptors which present these peptides to T cell receptors (TCR) of the immune system, initiating an incorrect immune response. Currently, no drug exists capable of stopping or reversing the disease. A proposed solution is the use of altered peptide ligands (APLs), which are peptidomimetics capable of binding the HLA in place of the misrecognized peptide, potentially halting or even reversing disease progression by …

Separation And Characterization Of Bacterial Particles Using Low-Cost Microfluidic Lab-On-A-Chip, Ashraf El-Khatib

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Guest Mediated Ternary Complexes: A New Form Of Supramolecular Materials, Dina Dilinaer

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