Ontario Tech University

A thermodynamic interaction intelligence framework for advanced exergy‐based assessment of waste heat‐driven ORC – ERC and ORC – VCR systems

Abstract Integration of organic Rankine cycle (ORC) systems with refrigeration technologies offers a viable solution to recover low‐grade waste heat, while supporting cooling, heating and power generation. The article provides a comparative thermodynamic evaluation of waste‐heat...

Experimental investigation and performance evaluation of an improved alkaline water electrolysis for hydrogen production

A potential approach to advancing clean hydrogen energy is the development of cost-effective and durable electrode systems with improved catalytic activity and optimized electrolyser designs. In this study, a compact, membrane-free concentric cylindrical electrolyser is developed...

Conceptualizations of compassion in the context of dementia caregiving: A scoping review protocol

Background Compassion is widely recognized as a vital component of dementia caregiving, yet its conceptualization, definition, and operationalization remain inconsistent across contexts. In dementia caregiving, compassion is often conflated with empathy, emotional labor, and rela...

From Awareness to Action: Co‐Designing Culturally Safe and Equitable Rehabilitation in Canada – Protocol for the Two‐Phase Ireach Qualitative Study

ABSTRACT Background Inequities in access, engagement, and outcomes persist across outpatient rehabilitation services in Canada, disproportionately affecting Indigenous Peoples, newcomers and refugees, gender‐ and sexually‐diverse individuals, and people with lower income. Althoug...

Advancing human sensorimotor research through modular robotics: the case of the HRX-1

The HRX-1 is a single-degree-of-freedom, direct-drive, modular and reconfigurable robotic device designed for investigating human sensorimotor control. By examining its use, this case study highlights the opportunities offered by modular, portable and user-centred open-source des...

Modelling and Evaluation of Nuclear Battery Designs and Performance

This study evaluates six nuclear battery conversion pathways as long-duration power sources for applications where conventional recharging, replacement, or maintenance access is limited. The methodology combines a technology and materials review, theoretical maximum-output models...

Deceptive bias measurement in deep learning: Assessing shortcut reliance in TCGA cancer models

Abstract Bias in machine learning is a persistent challenge because it can create unfair outcomes, limit generalization, and reduce trust in real-world applications. A key source of this problem is shortcut learning, where models exploit signals linked to sensitive attributes, su...

Duty to Protect? The Troubling Pattern of Legislative Noncompliance and Missed Police Involvement in Ontario’s Long-Term Care Sector

Background: requires long-term care (LTC) licensees to immediately notify police of any alleged, suspected, or witnessed abuse, neglect, or other conduct that may constitute a criminal offence. This study examines compliance with mandatory police notification requirements using p...

Perspectives of staff and administrators on active aging among older inpatients: a qualitative descriptive study of an Ontario hospital

Older adults in Canadian hospitals often experience prolonged stays, leading to high volumes of sedentary time and social isolation, both of which negatively impact recovery. This qualitative descriptive study explored how healthcare workers and hospital leadership perceive these...

Critical Life Cycle Assessment Review of the Environmental Impact of Fuel Cells in a More Sustainable Transport Sector

Fuel cells (FCs) are critical for decarbonizing the transport industry, with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) serving as the standard evaluation framework. However, existing literature exhibits severe methodological heterogeneities and divergent system boundaries that introduce deep e...

Structure and sensibilities in mathematics education: a Husserlian view of the horizon

This conceptual paper contributes to conversations about the mathematics relevant for teaching and the experiences in undergraduate studies that can serve future teachers. The construct of knowledge at the mathematical horizon is refined, with attention paid toward the Husserlian...

Not just alignment: body shape influences adult spinal deformity biomechanics

Abstract Purpose Adult spinal deformity (ASD) alters sagittal alignment and trunk centre of mass location, increasing spinal loading. Current clinical assessment of ASD primarily focuses on alignment parameters disregarding patient’s body shape variability. This study aimed to ev...