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Parking Functions and Related Combinatorial Structures.
(University of Waterloo, 2001)The central topic of this thesis is parking functions. We give a survey of some of the current literature concerning parking functions and focus on their interaction with other combinatorial objects; namely noncrossing ... -
Parks and Recreation Master Plans in Ontario: Determining Factors that Lead to Implementation
(University of Waterloo, 2010-12-17)Recreation planning occurs in many Ontario municipalities, yet there is little research on the factors leading to successful implementation. Recreation departments are often asked to do more with less, which is difficult ... -
Parks for all: Information on accessibility and associated experiences.
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-29)This thesis examines the accuracy of accessibility information for parks and the related experiences of visitors. It explores whether or not there is a gap between the information that is made available to the public and ... -
Parlez-vous le hate?: Examining topics and hate speech in the alternative social network Parler
(University of Waterloo, 2021-12-23)Over the past several years, many “alternative” social networks have sprung up, with an emphasis on minimal moderation and protection of free speech. Although they claim to be politically neutral, they have been a haven ... -
Parodie et construction identitaire
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-01)L’œuvre de Patrick Chamoiseau se singularise par sa dimension esthétique qui fait de la parodie le style du récit épique. À travers ses œuvres, notamment Texaco et Solibo Magnifique, l’auteur semble s’approprier l’épopée ... -
Part 1: Towards the Synthesis of Pyrene Zigzag Cyclacenes, Part 2: New Methods for the Synthesis of Conjugated Polymers
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-30)Part 1: Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are allotropes of carbon that have emerged as candidates for implementation in electronic devices ranging from transistors to solar cells. Unfortunately, the behavior of CNTs is highly ... -
Part Performance Measurement, Analysis and Optimization for Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing
(University of Waterloo, 2020-10-22)Binder Jetting (BJ) is an additive manufacturing (AM) process where objects are formed layer by layer. The manufacturing of parts is performed by depositing powder layer by layer and binding them together using a binding ... -
PART TEN: A Case for Increased Regulation of Relocatable Buildings in the Province of Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-04)Abstract: This thesis addresses the role that building regulations and codes have in shaping the way that the pre- fabricated building industry designs, manufactures and installs Relocatable Buildings (RB) used within ... -
Partial Characterization of Yeast Hydrolysates for Insights on Chemically Defined Media for Sf-9 Insect Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-18)Yeast extract, or other varieties of yeast hydrolysate, have been used in combination with a lipid supplement to completely eliminate the need for fetal bovine serum during in vitro cultivations of insect cells. This has ... -
Partial Discharge Classification Using Acoustic Signals and Artificial Neural Networks and its Application in detection of Defects in Ceramic Insulators
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-24)Online condition monitoring of critical assets constitutes one method whereby the electrical insulation industry can help safeguard grids through the avoidance of system outages due to insulation failure. This thesis ... -
Partial Discharge Classification Using Acoustic Signals and Artificial Neural Networks and its Application in detection of Defects in Ceramic Insulators
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-24)Online condition monitoring of critical assets constitutes one method whereby the electrical insulation industry can help safeguard grids through the avoidance of system outages due to insulation failure. This thesis ... -
Partial Joint Penetration Welds in Aluminum Structures
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-29)Aluminum structures are becoming more and more common in Canada and the world as engineers and decision-makers become more aware of the possibility to lower life cycle costs. Aluminum's corrosion resistance, light weight ... -
Partial oligomerization of pyolysin induced by a disulfide-tethered mutant
(NRC Research Press, 2012-12)The bacterial toxin pyolysin (PLO) belongs to the family of cholesterol-dependent cytolysins (CDCs), which form large, ring-shaped oligomeric pores in cholesterol-containing membranes. Monomeric CDC molecules have a structure ... -
Participant-Specific Modelling of the Proximal Femur during Lateral Falls: A Mechanistic Evaluation of Risk Factors
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-10)Falls among older adults are a common occurrence with the potential to result in substantial injury. Hip fractures are among the most frequent and devastating fall induced injuries, resulting in increased morbidity and ... -
Participatory Approaches to Re-Imagining Women’s Social Inclusion as Social Justice: Experiences of Community after Federal Incarceration in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-29)Women who have been incarcerated are disadvantaged in many respects as they enter community (Pedlar, Arai, Yuen, & Fortune, 2008). When putting their lives back together upon release they typically face tremendous hardships ... -
Participatory Augmented and Virtual Reality: A comparative case study recognising its viability in citizen participation
(University of Waterloo, 2021-10-25)With technology’s growth in recent years, governments have begun adopting new methods of citizen participation into decision-making. New technologies require a deep analysis of their implementation, to understand and ... -
Participatory Budgeting in the City of Kitchener: Influencing Perceptions of Park Access, Park Use and Citizen Engagement
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-04)There is consensus among urban researchers that access to public parks and participation in the planning process are important aspects of urban life. Public parks provide mental and physical health benefits to individuals, ... -
Participatory Democracy in Brazil: Foundations, Developments, and Limits
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-15)A lack of historical perspective sustained the widespread view that participatory initiatives in Brazil represented a marked rupture from traditional forms of political engagement to radically new democratic practices. ... -
The participatory design of an ecosystem approach to monitoring in support of sense-making: What's the Point?
(University of Waterloo, 1999)Environmental monitoring initiatives are typically conceived as strictly scientific affairs designed to provide support for managerial decision-making; as a consequence most initiatives are centered on a formal mandate or ... -
Particle Clustering and Sub-clustering as a Proxy for Mixing in Geophysical Flows
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-16)The Eulerian point of view is the traditional theoretical and numerical tool to describe fluid mechanics. Some modern computational fluid dynamics codes allow for the efficient simulation of particles, in turn facilitating ...