electronic theses and dissertations from 2009: recent submissions
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reference and repetition in jeanette winterson's novels
(2016)jeanette winterson’s infamous use of intertextuality and self-quotation, often dismissed as arrogance, compels her readers to locate her works within an interconnected cycle. this thesis argues that winterson’s reference ... -
predicting cognitive and bhavioural responses to social situations: exploring the roles of anxiety sensitivity and perfectionism
(2019)despite their relevance to social anxiety (sa), few studies have examined the influence of perfectionism and anxiety sensitivity on sa-maintaining factors such as anticipatory and post- event processing (i.e., repetitive ... -
characterization of cdznte semiconductor for applications in advanced computed tomography
(2017)cadmium zinc telluride (cdznte) is currently the only single crystalline semiconductor used in direct conversion gamma-cameras since cdznte can operate at room temperature, unlike other materials (e.g., germanium) that ... -
short circuit: ontario's electrical utilities, northern ontario, and the metabolic rift, 1906-1998
(2017)the theory of the metabolic rift offers historians and ecologists alike a new means of exploring the relationship between humans, nature, and capital. based on the works of karl marx, the theory of the metabolic rift argues ... -
magmatic minerals of the eastern sunda arc, indonesia
(2023)the eastern sunda arc is one of the most prospective cu-au magmatic belts in the world with four world class copper-gold porphyry deposits: batu hijau (1.64 gt at 0.44% cu, 0.35 g/t au), elang (2.42 gt at 0.31% cu, 0.33 ... -
a data warehouse-oriented methodology for qualitative semi-structured web information and social networking sites' user status search
(2019)finding most desired and useful information from the diverse information and content embedded on webpages has become more challenging due to the rapid growth of websites and webpages, dynamic changes and updates of ... -
user-centric clustering and pilot assignment in cell-free networks : a stochastic optimization approach
(2023)current 5g networks, primarily built on the cellular massive mimo physical layer technology, achieved significant improvement in spectral efficiency as compared to previous generations. nevertheless, there is always an ... -
vapnik-chervonenkis dimension in neural networks
(2023)this thesis aims to explore the potential of statistical concepts, specifically the vapnik-chervonenkis dimension (vcd)[33], in optimizing neural networks. with the increasing use of neural networks in replacing human ... -
towards a blockchain-based trustful mechanism for iot-enabled data trading systems
(2022)internet of things (iot) devices generate and collect massive amounts of iot data. monetizing the flood of data generated by the iot devices has enabled the creation of iot data trading systems where individuals and ... -
new paradigms of distributed ai for improving 5g-based network systems performance
(2023)with the advent of 5g technology, there is an increasing need for efficient and effective machine learning techniques to support a wide range of applications, from smart cities to autonomous vehicles. the research question ... -
moreau envelopes-based personalized asynchronous federated learning: improving practicality in distributed machine learning
(2023)federated learning is a promising approach for training models on distributed data, driven by increasing demand in various industries. however, it faces several challenges, including communication bottlenecks and client ... -
full-duplex mu-mimo systems under the effects of non-ideal transceivers: performance analysis and power allocation optimization
(2023)modern technologies, particularly connectivity, increasingly support many facets of everyday life. the next generation of wireless communication systems aims to provide new advanced services and support new demands. these ... -
towards a trustworthy data-driven clinical decision support system: breast cancer use-case
(2023)artificial intelligence (ai) research has emerged as a powerful tool for health-related applications. with the increasing shortage of radiologists and oncologists around the world, developing an end-to-end ai-based clinical ... -
light-weight federated learning with augmented knowledge distillation for human activity recognition
(2023)the field of deep learning has experienced significant growth in recent years in various domains where data can be collected and processed. however, as data plays a central role in the deep learning revolution, there are ... -
design and evaluation of a clinical organ-targeted positron emission tomography camera
(2023)positron emission tomography (pet) is a non-invasive medical imaging technique which usesradioactive tracers to visualize the metabolic or biochemical function of tissues and organs. pet imaging aides in the accurate ... -
blockchain and artificial intelligence enabled peer-to-peer energy trading in smart grids
(2023)peer-to-peer (p2p) energy trading allows smart grid-connected parties to trade renewable energy with each other. it is widely considered a scheme to mitigate the supplydemand imbalances during peak-hour. in a p2p energy ... -
multicriteria feasibility assessment of biosuccinic acid production from lignocellulosic biomass
(2023)the goal of any lignocellulosic based biorefinery should be to produce a spectrum of marketable products and energy utilizing all significant components of biomass. depending on the maturity of available technology, ... -
biosynthesis of ω–hydroxy fatty acid polyesters in nicotiana tabacum stigmas
(2023)the aerial surfaces of all land plants are covered by hydrophobic lipid barriers that contain a core structure of polyesters derived from hydroxy fatty acids and glycerol. one type of surface lipid polyester is found in ... -
deconstructing canada’s colonial narrative: creating space for indigenous narratives in canadian heritage
(2023)canada’s colonial legacy affects how heritage spaces are interpreted to emphasize nationbuilding at the expense of indigenous narratives. this project explores how canadians might collaboratively deconstruct the dominant ... -
experimental investigation of water entry of a solid object and sand particles
(2023)this thesis presents the results of two different approaches to water entry; first, in part i, the results of the experimental investigation of the water entry of a solid object, a thick disk in stagnant water, are ...
