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Pathways and Processes: Reviewing the Role of Young Adults in Urban Structure
(Taylor and Francis, 2017-03-31)Challenges arising from changing demographics, expensive housing, and precarious labor have prompted recent interest in the residential geographies of young adults. Yet, despite attention to young adults' diverse housing ... -
Pathways of Crime and Delinquency: A life-course analysis of informal social control of antisocial behaviour
(University of Waterloo, 2010-04-29)The aim of this dissertation is to provide a comprehensive examination of crime and delinquency over the early life-course through an informal social control perspective. Specifically, the dissertation examines how sources ... -
Pathways of Influence: Understanding the Impacts of Philosophy of Science in Scientific Domains
(Springer, 2021-03-22)Philosophy of science has the potential to improve scientific practice, science policy, and science education; moreover, recent research indicates that many philosophers of science think we ought to increase the broader ... -
Pathways to Social-Ecological Viability for Mangrove Dependent Small-Scale Fisheries in the Bangladesh Sundarbans
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-19)It is well described in the literature that mangrove-dependent small-scale fisheries (MDSSF) are increasingly vulnerable to drivers of change. However, the survivability of many MDSSF communities indicates that there are ... -
Patient compliance with contemporary contact lenses: Impact on successful contact lens wear
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-15)Purpose: Contact lens (CL) materials, modalities of wear and replacement, and care systems have changed considerably since the early studies of CL compliance were first conducted. Silicone hydrogel (SiHy) and daily disposable ... -
The patient flow model, a clinically-focussed, resource-based approach to data modelling
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Patients’ Accounts of Non-Acceptance and Non-Adherence to Drug Treatment in Depression A Scoping Review and Narrative Synthesis of Research Findings on Patients’ Views on Antidepressants
(University of Waterloo, 2017-06-19)Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a disabling condition with a high frequency of recurrence and non-recovery, resulting in serious morbidity and mortality (Kessler & Bromet, 2013; Stotland, 2012; Alonso et al., 2013). ... -
Patrick Süskind's <em>Die Taube</em> und <em>Die Geschichte von Herrn Sommer</em> - innere Zwänge, Selbstabgrenzung und Objektivierung als Konstituenten von Außenseiteridentitäten
(University of Waterloo, 2005)The following thesis examines Süskind?s novella <em>Die Taube</em> (1987) and his short-story <em>Die Geschichte von Herrn Sommer</em> (1991) with respect to the literary identities of the outsiders Jonathan Noel and Herr ... -
Patrick Süskinds Der Kontrabass - Einsamkeit und Psychische Erkrankungen als Folge der Kommunikationslosigkeit in der modernen Gesellschaft
(University of Waterloo, 2008-08-22)This thesis provides a psychological insight of the protagonist in Patrick Süskind’s monodrama Der Kontrabass in order to reveal his suffering from a contemporarily increasing psychical disease. This mental illness is ... -
Pattern Discovery and Disentanglement for Clinical Data Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-10)In recent years, machine learning approaches have important empirical successes on analysing data such as images, signals, texts and speeches with applications in biomedical and clinical areas. However, from the perspective ... -
A pattern language of Celtic traditional music and dance for social, economic, and ecological regeneration
(University of Waterloo, 2023-10-20)This thesis investigates the potential role of Celtic traditional music and dance (CTMD) cultures in creating more resilient, embedded, and sustainable societies and economies. It does so by synthesising the ideas of the ... -
Pattern Transfer and Characterization of Biomimetic Micro-Structured Surfaces for Hydrophobic and Icephobic Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-03)Using both artificial and natural templates, biomimetic micro-structures are fabricated on conventional coating materials (epoxy and silicone elastomers) to mimic both artificial and natural templates through effective ... -
Patterns and Behavioural Outcomes of Antipsychotic Use among Nursing Home Residents: a Canadian and Swiss Comparison
(University of Waterloo, 2006)<b>Background. </b> Although antipsychotic medications are primarily intended to treat schizophrenia and psychotic symptoms in adults, they are commonly administered to nursing home residents as pharmacotherapy for ... -
Patterns of Depression in Ontario Long-Term Care Facilities and the Role of Language
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-08)Background: Little is known about the mental health and care provided to older adults who may not speak English and those who reside in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), particularly their experiences with depression. ... -
Patterns of nest survival, movement and habitat use of sagebrush-obligate birds in an energy development landscape
(University of Waterloo, 2021-03-09)The sagebrush ecosystem in western North America provides habitat for approximately 350 plant and animal species, many of which are species of conservation concern. The sage-grouse and several species of sagebrush associated ... -
Patterns of Search Result Examination: Query to First Action.
(ACM, 2019-11-03)To determine key factors that affect a user's behavior with search results, we conducted a controlled eye-tracking study of users completing search tasks using both desktop and mobile devices. We focus our investigation ... -
Patterns of use and biomarkers of exposure among ‘dual’ tobacco cigarette and electronic cigarette users in Canada.
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-23)Background: Tobacco use remains the leading risk factor for preventable disease in Canada. Although tobacco smoke is the direct cause of smoking-induced diseases, nicotine addiction sustains the use of tobacco. Electronic ... -
Paved Paradise: Municipal Parking Policy and Surface Parking in Downtown Urban Growth Centres
(University of Waterloo, 2021-03-17)In 2006, the Province of Ontario introduced the “Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe” (“Growth Plan”) with the goal of managing the significant population and employment growth projected for the Greater Toronto–Hamilton ... -
Pavement and bridge cost allocation analysis of the Ontario intercity highway network
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Pavement Deterioration and PE Pipe Behaviour Resulting from Open-Cut and HDD Pipeline Installation Techniques
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-17)The damaging impact of continuous utility cuts on flexible pavement performance has been shown to be a major problem for urban roads and pavement mangers due to high reconstruction and maintenance costs. Horizontal Directional ...