The construction of accurate predictive models over sequence data is of fundamental importance in the pursuit of developing artificial agents that are capable of (near)-optimal sequential decision-making in disparate environments.If such predictive models are available, they can be exploited by…

Women diagnosed with breast cancer who carry a mutation in the genes BRCA1/2 are at an increased risk of developing cancer in the contralateral breast. Undergoing bilateral mastectomy significantly reduces the risk of developing second primary breast cancer in these…

Clathrate hydrates are crystalline solids composed of water and a guest molecule,which is often a volatile liquid or a gas. There are many potential applications for gashydrates, such as their use for the transport and storage of various gases, as…

In the field of education, there is a communication divide between researchers and practitioners (e.g., Vanderlinde et al., 2010; Anderman 2011; Cochran-Smith & Lytle, 1990). Researchers find it difficult to disseminate their results to practitioners efficiently (Chafouleas & Riley-Tilmad 2005;…

Although the extant literature has brought important insight to the study of individual users' reactions to information technology (IT), some limitations remain. Indeed, few studies theorize specifically about the IT artifact and incorporate these theories in the study of IT…

Deficits in executive functions (EF), such as planning, problem-solving and inhibition affect up to 75% of individuals with stroke and may compromise their ability to successfully return to community living and to work. Detection and effective treatment of these disorders…

Ecosystem services, the benefits that people receive from ecosystems, depend on the movement of organisms and matter across landscapes, as well as the biodiversity and ecosystem functions that are present. Human activities around the world are rapidly and significantly changing…

Magnesium alloys are receiving global attention in transportation sectors thanks to their superior light weight capacity which allows the design of fuel efficient vehicles with lower CO2 emissions. To develop commercial Mg alloys and optimize their manufacturing processes, fundamental knowledge…

Inquiry-based teaching and learning are rooted in social constructivism and focus on the different roles that students and teachers adopt compared to those adopted in traditional settings. Challenges associated with implementing inquiry as a pedagogical approach have often been associated…

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes is a clinically significant health issue in Indigenous populations in Canada. In the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) community of Kahnawake, Quebec the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is twice the Canadian rate. In 2002, 45% of elementary school…