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Structural layout optimization framework of tall buildings subjected to wind load
(2024)
Conventional design methodology for tall buildings is a time-consuming and repetitive trial-anderror procedure with a limited probability of yielding an optimal solution that satisfies
architectural, structural and ...
Dialogue in enhancing EFL writing proficiency through collaborative synchronous and asynchronous computer-mediated communication
(2024)
Writing is considered to be one of the most challenging skills for English as a Foreign
Language (EFL) learners in China. To improve students’ writing skills, this study explored a
pedagogical strategy that blends ...
Argument summarization: enhancing summary generation and evaluation metrics
(2024)
In the current era of mass digital information, the need for effective argument summarization has become paramount. This thesis explores the domain of argument
summarization, focusing on the development of techniques and ...
Complete oxidation of trans-4-pentylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid by catalytic ozonation using Cu-Mg bi-metallic catalysts
(2024)
This thesis studied the use of a bi-metallic Cu and Mg catalyst dispersed on γ-Al2O3 for the
complete oxidation of a naphthenic acid (NA) model compound, trans-4-
pentylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid (4PCH) by ozone. ...
Modeling, analysis and countermeasures for attack propagation in wide area measurement systems
(2023)
Power grids are critical cyber-physical systems that employ advanced Information and
Communication Technologies (ICTs), such as Wide Area Measurement Systems (WAMSs),
to deliver the energy to end users reliably and ...
Estimating DBH with iPad Pro LiDAR in Boreal Forests: methodological considerations and a case study in natural boreal forests
(2024)
Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) is the measure of the diameter of a tree stem 1.3
meters above the ground. DBH is a key variable measured in Forest Resource
Inventories (FRIs) and is traditionally measured manually, which ...
The relationship between multifaceted diversity and functioning of Canadian forests under global environmental change
(2024)
Human activities have caused biodiversity simplification at local and global scales and raised
concerns about potential effects on ecosystem functions and biodiversity conservation. In the
past decades, there have been ...
Distributed cooperative state estimation and control for multi-agent autonomous systems
(2024)
This dissertation addresses several problems related to distributed cooperative state
estimation and control design for multi-agent rigid-body autonomous systems, namely
bearing-based distributed pose estimation, distributed ...
Weaving perspectives in environmental justice and socio-spatial mapping tools: using key-informant interviews and an arts-integrated approach
(2024)
Environmental justice (EJ) is an ever-evolving term with multiple definitions,
applications, and practices across geographies and disciplines. With a strong history in the
United States, it is a growing field in Canada ...
Towards accessible healthcare: machine learning-enabled diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
(2024)
Alzheimer’s disease poses a critical challenge to public health with an increasing prevalence among the aging population worldwide. The research question is whether machine
learning-based solutions could be a reliable, ...