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Personalized Extended Reality Experiences Displayed on Mobile Devices: Investigation of Real-Time In-Situ User Behaviour
This research investigates eXtended Reality (XR) experiences for mobile browsers, aiming to understand user interactions in real-time. By collecting sensor data and analyzing demographic correlations,… read more…
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An investigation of food security and nutrition in the Amazon
This project investigates the food security and nutrition in four Indigenous Ashanika communities in the Amazon region of Peru, particularly exploring the role of natural… read more…
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Development of an image-based AI model for breast cancer risk prediction
This project focuses on developing an image-based artificial intelligence model for predicting breast cancer risk using mammography images before symptoms appear. The research falls within… read more…
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Feasibility study for the Yunesit’in Indigenous Fire Stewardship program to generate carbon credits
This project explores the feasibility of generating carbon credits through forest stewardship to prevent severe wildfires, promote specific vegetation growth, and address challenges faced by… read more…
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Anticipating disaster: Uncertainty, heritage, and place-making in Vancouver
This project explores the intersection of heritage, disasters, and community experiences. The focus is on planning for future disasters and understanding how society recovers, particularly… read more…
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Indigenous digital landscapes: Digital tools for place-based language revitalization
This project focuses on indigenous language revitalization, working with the Tlingit River First Nation Land Guardians to develop a Place Names app. The app aims… read more…
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Near infrared effects on cognitive performance, mood, and cardiovascular physiology
Near infrared light is absent from most present-day electric lighting systems and is filtered by energy-efficient windows. This project explores whether the absence of NIR… read more…
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Developing a framework for creation of a pain toolkit for Nigerian adolescents with sickle cell disease
This project focuses on developing a patient-oriented framework for creating and evaluating a culturally relevant educational tool called “BoriZafi“, meaning welcoming pain as a combination… read more…
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Engaging youth as climate actors: Exploring place-specific climate justice in action
This project explores the understanding of youth regarding climate activism and justice in a place-specific context, with focus on identifying tools and skills necessary for… read more…
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The impact of direct giving on people experiencing homelessness
A core cause of homelessness is a lack of money, yet few services provide immediate cash assistance as a solution. This project investigated the impact… read more…
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The Future of Genomic Medicine
This project focuses on developing an image-based artificial intelligence model for predicting breast cancer risk using mammography images before symptoms appear. The research falls within… read more…
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Forensic Detection of Illegally Logged Timber
Through this work, deep partnerships developed between the academic institutions that hold critical reference collections of timber and law enforcement agencies responsible for policing the… read more…