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Related Orderings of AT-Free Graphs
(University of Waterloo, 2022-02-23)An ordering of a graph G is a bijection of V(G) to {1, . . . , |V(G)|}. In this thesis, we consider the complexity of two types of ordering problems. The first type of problem we consider aims at minimizing objective ... -
Relating Changes in Extreme Streamflow Events to Changes in Extreme Rainfall Events in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-28)The changes in extreme events caused by climate change are likely to have significant impacts in the future. It is expected that climate change will cause changes in rainfall intensities and magnitudes and consequently ... -
Relating Declarative Semantics and Usability in Access Control
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-29)This thesis addresses the problem of usability in the context of administration of access control systems. We seek to relate the notion of declarative semantics, a recurring theme in research in access control, with ... -
Relating Extreme Temperature and Precipitation to Improve IDF Curve Estimates for Ontario in Response to Climate Change
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-27)Events of extreme precipitation have a huge influence on society. They cause flooding, erosion, and threaten infrastructure, transportation, and safety. Precipitation extremes have increased over the last century (Alexander ... -
The Relation Between Corporate Water Risk, Water Accounting and Financial Performance of Metal Mining Firms
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-18)Water is increasingly being recognized as a scarce resource. Water intensive industries such as mining are progressively realizing the need and importance to judiciously and efficiently manage their water requirements. ... -
The relation between math anxiety and basic numerical and spatial processing
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-29)Math anxiety refers to the negative reaction that many people experience when placed in situations that require mathematical problem solving (Richardson & Suinn, 1972). This reaction can range from seemingly minor frustration ... -
The Relation Between Number of Smoking Friends and Adult Smoking Cessation Outcomes
(University of Waterloo, 2012-06-14)Background: It is a basic principle of life that behaviour is guided by the social context. It matters to us whether significant others share with us the same likes and dislikes, and when they do not, that discrepancy is ... -
The Relation between Polygonal Gravity and 3D Loop Quantum Gravity
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-13)In this thesis, we explore the relation between ’t Hooft polygonal gravity and loop quantum gravity (LQG) - two models of discrete gravity in 2+1 dimensions. While the relation between the two theories has been studied ... -
The Relation Between Smartphone Use and Everyday Inattention
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-28)In two studies, we explored the relation between subjective reports of smartphone use and eve-ryday inattention. We created two questionnaires that measured general smartphone use (i.e. how frequently people send and receive ... -
Relational Body Image: Developing an Understanding of How and Why Body Image Changes Across Specific Relationships
(University of Waterloo, 2023-07-10)Studies show that social relationships strongly influence body image and that an individual’s body image changes with social-contextual factors. Nevertheless, research has conceptualized and measured body image as an ... -
Relational Mealtimes in Long-Term Care: Understanding the context of care at mealtimes for residents with eating and other mealtime challenges
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-21)Background: Mealtimes in long-term care (LTC) are essential to resident health and well-being, as eating with others helps to reinforce relationships between those who live and work in these homes and their relationships ... -
Relational Urbanism: A Framework for Variability
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-07)In a context of rapid urbanization and increasingly standardized built environments, urbanism must find new methods of creating appropriate conditions for the variability of contemporary urban life. The city, understood ... -
The Relationship Between Active Galactic Nuclei and Metal-enriched Outflows in Galaxy Clusters
(University of Waterloo, 2012-01-25)Clusters of galaxies are host to powerful Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) that greatly affect the thermal history of clusters. By keeping X-ray emitting gas from cooling, massive, run away star formation does not occur in the ... -
The relationship between adolescent physical activity, brain health, and academic achievement
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-03)Background: In addition to the numerous physical and mental health benefits attributable to regular physical activity, physical activity has more recently been hypothesized to improve academic performance via its beneficial ... -
The Relationship Between Attachment Insecurity and OCD Symptom Severity: The Mediating Role of Fear of Compassion
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-17)Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by distressing intrusive thoughts and compulsions implemented to neutralize the thoughts or mitigate potential harm. Attachment focused approaches to conceptualizing OCD ... -
The relationship between children's executive functioning, theory of mind, and verbal skills with their own and others' behaviour in a cooperative context: Changes in relations from early to middle school-age
(Wiley, 2017-02-28)Learning to behave in socially competent ways is an essential component of children's development. This study examined the relations between children's social, communicative, and cognitive skills and their behaviours during ... -
The Relationship between Class and Reading: An Examination of the Cultural Omnivore Hypothesis
(University of Waterloo, 2020-10-01)The relationship between socio-economic status (SES), and breadth of book genre readership was tested utilizing Canadian secondary data. Grounded in the cultural omnivore hypothesis, higher levels of SES were expected to ... -
Relationship between Corneal Sensation, Blinking, and Tear Film Quality
(Wolters Kluwer, 2016-05-01)Purpose: To examine the possible role of corneal sensitivity and tear film quality in triggering a blink by investigating the relationship between blink rate, central corneal sensitivity threshold (CST), ocular surface ... -
The relationship between demographics and consumers' propensity for rewarding or punishing a company based on social responsibility
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-23)This research aims to understand the relationship between demographic factors and socially conscious consumption behaviors. Research has been conducted on the relationship between demographic factors and green or socially ... -
The Relationship Between Firm Size, External Affiliations and Adoption of Sustainable Business Practices by SMEs in Kitchener-Waterloo Region
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-31)Businesses have traditionally been focused on financial growth and short-term profits. However, in recent years there is an increasing realization of the potential that Sustainable Business Practices (SBPs) can play in ...