Skip to main content Skip to local navigation
YEMERGE
Home » Research & Publications

Research & Publications

On April 25, 2025, Professor Jude Dzevela Kong was featured as a coauthor in a new paper published on SSRN, titled "Shifting from Margins to Momentum of the Global South Leadership in Responsible Artificial Intelligence Solutions for Health: Lessons from the UNGA79 Science Summit.." The study discusses how spatial indicators can provide critical early warnings of approaching regime shifts in complex systems. He highlighted that understanding these signals could play a vital role in mitigating societal and environmental risks. Read More

On April 10, 2025, Professors Jude Dzevela Kong and Woldegebriel Assefa Woldegerima, both Y-EMERGE members, were featured as co-authors in SSRN for their publication “Forecasting COVID-19 Indicators Using Spatial and Temporal Deep Learning Models.” The study explores the use of advanced deep-learning techniques to enhance the accuracy of COVID-19 trend forecasting across different regions. It underscores the potential of AI-driven models in supporting data-informed decision-making during public health emergencies. Read More

On April 10, 2025, Professor Jude Dzevela Kong was featured as a co-author in SSRN, contributing to the publication “Hierarchical Spatial Models for Pandemic Early Warning and Resource Allocation: A Case Study of COVID-19 in South Africa.” The study presents innovative spatial modeling approaches to strengthen early warning systems and improve resource allocation during public health crises. It highlights the value of incorporating geographic variability into pandemic preparedness strategies. Read More

On April 4, 2025, a recent publication in BMC Medical Ethics featured Professor Aijun An as a co-author in a comprehensive scoping review on bias in artificial intelligence (AI) models used in healthcare. The paper critically examines how bias can influence outcomes in AI-driven health systems and calls for stronger ethical safeguards to ensure equity and accountability. The study contributes to the ongoing dialogue around responsible AI development in medical contexts. Read More

Archived Research & Publications & Grants
2025

  • On March 20, 2025, Professor Eric Kennedy, was featured in a York University announcement about a new research project funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). The project, “Understanding and Improving Wildfire Mitigation Partnerships with Local Governments,” aims to help communities strengthen their wildfire resilience. The project will address challenges in wildfire mitigation and develop solutions to enhance preparedness across Canada. Read more
  • On March 17, 2025, Professor Evalyna Bogdan and Elaine Miller-Karas. were featured in the Student Handbook on Field Education, published by the University of Calgary Press. Their chapter, Trauma- and Resilience-Informed Practice for Self-Care and Peer-Support Among Social Work Students, highlights the importance of integrating trauma-informed approaches into social work education. The work provides essential guidance on fostering resilience and peer support among students in field placements. Read More
  • On March 11, 2025, Professors Eric Kennedy and Carry Wu were featured in a study published in Migration, Mobility & Displacement. The study examines how nativity shapes experiences of anti-Asian discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research analyzes Canadian national survey data from 2020, revealing that native-born Asians report significantly higher perceptions of discrimination compared to foreign-born Asians. The findings contribute to broader discussions on race, immigration, and societal responses to discrimination in times of crisis. Read More
  • In February 2025, Professor Hassan Qudrat-Ullah published his latest book, Mastering Decision-Making in Business and Personal Life. The book explores the complexities of decision-making across personal and professional domains, integrating insights from psychology, business strategy, and system dynamics. Professor Qudrat-Ullah presents frameworks for improving decision-making skills, addressing contemporary challenges such as risk management, cognitive biases, and strategic planning. Read More
  • On February 13, 2025, Dr. Seyed M. Moghadas and his colleagues published an article in BMC Infectious Diseases. The research quantified the impact of disease severity, age, sex, comorbidities, and vaccination status on secondary attack rates (SARs) across diverse populations and regions. This study aims to identify key determinants of transmission and inform public health strategies for improving global pandemic response. Read More
  • On February 3, 2025, YEMERGE membersChigozie Louisa Jane Ugwu, Professors Jianhong Wu, Jude Dzevela Kong, Ali Asgary, James Orbinski and Woldegebriel Assefa Woldegerima were featured in BMJ Global Health, co-authoring a systematic review and meta-analysis on the risk factors associated with human Mpox infection. The study examines data from both endemic and non-endemic regions and synthesizes evidence to identify key transmission risks related to the 2022–2023 Mpox outbreak. Read More
  • On February 3, 2025, Professors Ali Asgary, James Orbinski,  Jianhong Wu, and Jude Dzevela Kong, Y-EMERGE members, published a study utilizing deep-learning models and unconventional data sources to forecast and provide early warnings for respiratory disease outbreaks. The model, which incorporates data like satellite air quality and social media posts, showed improved prediction accuracy for COVID-19 in Ontario and influenza in Quebec. Read More
  • On January 10, 2025, an article coauthored by Professor Seyed M. Moghadas was published in Nature Communications. It explored the potential of combining AI with traditional models to enhance disease forecasting and public health planning, while identifying key challenges like dataset diversity and decision-making integration. Read More
  • On January 9, 2025, Professor Seyed M. Moghadas was featured in Nature Medicine, discussing the impact of RSVpreF vaccination on reducing the burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants and older adults. He highlighted that targeted immunization strategies could prevent up to 64% of hospitalizations among older adults and significantly reduce RSV-related hospitalizations in infants. Read More.
  • On March 20, 2025, Professor Eric Kennedy, was featured in a York University announcement about a new research project funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). The project, “Understanding and Improving Wildfire Mitigation Partnerships with Local Governments,” aims to help communities strengthen their wildfire resilience. The project will address challenges in wildfire mitigation and develop solutions to enhance preparedness across Canada. Read more