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Predictive heating load management and energy flexibility analysis in residential sector using an archetype gray-box modeling approach: Application to an experimental house in Québec

Author(s): Abtahi M; Athienitis A; Delcroix B;

This paper presents a methodology to develop archetype gray-box models and use them in an economic model-based predictive control algorithm to simulate optimal heating load management in response to a newly-introduced static time-of-use tariff for Québec's residential sector, rate Flex-D. The methodology is evaluated through a case study, wherein in s ...

Article GUID: 39507415


Delphi consensus recommendations for the management of chronic insomnia in Canada

Author(s): Morin CM; Khullar A; Robillard R; Desautels A; Mak MSB; Dang-Vu TT; Chow W; Habert J; Lessard S; Alima L; Ayas NT; MacFarlane J; Kendzerska T; Lee EK; Carney CE;

Objective: The lack of current Canadian practice guidelines for the management of insomnia poses a challenge for healthcare providers (HCP) in selecting the appropriate treatment options. This study aimed to establish expert consensus recommendations for the management of chronic insomnia in Cana ...

Article GUID: 39481275


Weight-control compensatory behaviors patterns and correlates: a scoping review

Author(s): Yuan TY; Bouzari N; Bains A; Cohen TR; Kakinami L;

Objective: Weight-control compensatory behaviors appear to be a commonly utilized strategy for health management. Individuals engaging in such behaviors believe that the negative consequences from unhealthy behaviors will be neutralized by the positive consequences of healthy behaviors. Existing research has not reached a consensus on whether such behavio ...

Article GUID: 39469249


Existing evidence on the effect of urban forest management in carbon solutions and avian conservation: a systematic literature map

Author(s): Hutt-Taylor K; Bassett CG; Kinnunen RP; Frei B; Ziter CD;

Background: Urgent solutions are needed in cities to mitigate twin crises of global climate change and biodiversity loss. Urban nature-based solutions (actions that protect, sustainably manage, and restore ecosystems while simultaneously providing human wellbeing and biodiversity benefits) are being advocated for as multi-functional tools capable of tackl ...

Article GUID: 39363382


Identifying personalized barriers for hypertension self-management from TASKS framework

Author(s): Yang J; Zeng Y; Yang L; Khan N; Singh S; Walker RL; Eastwood R; Quan H;

Objective: Effective management of hypertension requires not only medical intervention but also significant patient self-management. The challenge, however, lies in the diversity of patients' personal barriers to managing their condition. The objective of this research is to identify and categorize personalized barriers to hypertension self-management ...

Article GUID: 39143621


A Typology of National Park Co-management Agreements in the Era of Reconciliation in Canada

Author(s): Bruce K; Mulrennan ME;

Parks Canada, in response to commitments undertaken towards reconciliation, has signaled its readiness to reassess the participation of Indigenous peoples in the co-management of national parks, national park reserves, and national marine conservation areas (NMCAs). However, the effectiveness of co-management, as the established framework underpinning the ...

Article GUID: 38960921


Innovations and development of sustainable personal protective equipment: a path to a greener future

Author(s): Lyu L; Bagchi M; Markoglou N; An C;

The unprecedented surge in the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) worldwide during the covid pandemic resulted in a significant increase in PPE consumption and subsequent waste generation. Despite the importance of PPE, its widespread usage and disposal have sparked worries about the environmental impact and its long-term sustainability. The i ...

Article GUID: 38911061


Health and Stress Management and Mental-health Disability Claims

Author(s): Marchand A; Haines VY; Harvey S; Dextras-Gauthier J; Durand P;

This study examines the associations between health and stress management (HSM) practices and mental-health disability claims. Data from the Salveo study was collected during 2009-2012 within 60 workplaces nested in 37 companies located in Canada (Quebec) and insured by a large insurance company. In each company, 1 h interviews were conducted with human r ...

Article GUID: 26644043


Understanding Adolescents' Experiences With Menstrual Pain to Inform the User-Centered Design of a Mindfulness-Based App: Mixed Methods Investigation Study

Author(s): Gagnon MM; Brilz AR; Alberts NM; Gordon JL; Risling TL; Stinson JN;

Background: Digital interventions are increasingly popular for the provision of nonpharmacological pain interventions, but few exist for adolescents with menstrual pain. User-centered design involves incorporating users across phases of digital health intervention design, development, and implementation and leads to improved user engagement and outcomes. ...

Article GUID: 38587886


Dynamics of soil biota and nutrients at varied depths in a Tamarix ramosissima-dominated natural desert ecosystem: Implications for nutrient cycling and desertification management

Author(s): Islam W; Zeng F; Ahmed Dar A; Sohail Yousaf M;

The underground community of soil organisms, known as soil biota, plays a critical role in terrestrial ecosystems. Different ecosystems exhibit varied responses of soil organisms to soil physical and chemical properties (SPCPs). However, our understanding of how soil biota react to different soil depths in naturally established population of salinity tole ...

Article GUID: 38340666


An intelligent decision support system for groundwater supply management and electromechanical infrastructure controls

Author(s): Ataei P; Takhtravan A; Gheibi M; Chahkandi B; Faramarz MG; Waclawek S; Fathollahi-Fard AM; Behzadian K;

This study presents an intelligent Decision Support System (DSS) aimed at bridging the theoretical-practical gap in groundwater management. The ongoing demand for sophisticated systems capable of interpreting extensive data to inform sustainable groundwater decision-making underscores the critica ...

Article GUID: 38317976


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