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Using Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) to optimize the Scheduling of Load Restrictions on Northern Ontario's Low-Volume Highways
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-18)Covering the Northern part of the Province, Ontario’s low-volume roads provide a link from remote resource areas to markets. Thus, preserving this transportation asset from the two main sources of pavement deterioration, ... -
Using Self-Affirmation to Persuade Male Engineers to Respect Female Engineers
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-29)Women are underrepresented in Science, Math, Engineering and Technology (STEM). Due to negative stereotypes, females in these fields are often treated with less respect from their male peers. In this study, we compared a ... -
Using Shamir's Secret Sharing Scheme and Symmetric Key Encryption to Achieve Data Privacy in Databases
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-01)The Internet has become an essential tool for communication and information access, and with growing demand, new challenges and usage continue to surface. A complimentary tool that came to exist in recent years is Cloud ... -
Using Social Topography to Understand the Active Mobility Networks (AMNs) of People with Disabilities (PWDs)
(University of Waterloo, 2014-02-11)This study explores the physical features in the urban setting that give rise to inequitable outcomes for people with disabilities (PWDs), in particular, those with mobility impairments. The objective is to identify the ... -
Using Software Model Checking for Software Certification
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-13)Software certification is defined as the process of independently confirming that a system or component complies with its specified requirements and is acceptable for use. It consists of the following steps: (1) the ... -
Using stable water isotopes to partition source water contribution and assess spatio-temporal source water dynamics of wetlands ecosystems in the eastern Canadian Rocky Mountains
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-28)Subalpine and montane regions of the Canadian Rocky Mountains are expected to experience continued changes in hydrometeorological processes due to anthropogenically-tied climate warming. These regions are important in ... -
Using stakeholder perceptions to inform organizational actions: Case study of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
(University of Waterloo, 2015-11-30)The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has been primarily responsible for the management of watersheds in the Toronto region since the late 1950s. Guided by provincially mandated responsibilities, they have ... -
Using systems mapping to understand design framing
(University of Waterloo, 2022-04-29)Design is a cognitive activity that involves an iterative process of problem definition, analysis, solution synthesis, and evaluation. These are necessary for grappling with the complex and ill-structured nature of design ... -
Using Temporal Evidence and Fusion of Time-Frequency Features for Brain-Computer Interfacing
(University of Waterloo, 2005)Brain-computer interfacing (BCI) is a new method of human-machine interaction. It involves the extraction of information from the electroencephalogram (EEG) through signal processing and pattern recognition. The ... -
Using Tetrahymena thermophila to study the role of protozoa in the inactivation of viruses in water
(University of Waterloo, 2007-04-24)Ciliated protozoa, such as Tetrahymena thermophila, are ubiquitous in the aquatic environment, including in sewage treatment plants. Their ability to graze on particulates could influence water quality in a number of ways, ... -
Using the Instructional Design Process to Effectively Apply UDL to OER: Considerations, Limitations, and Best Practices
(Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2024-03)The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework has begun to have a significant impact on the instructional sphere of academic libraries, shifting how programs are designed, developed, and delivered. In related work, ... -
Using The New 3D Digital Model Of Ontario’s Paleozoic Geology To Bridge Gaps In The Traditional Education Framework
(University of Waterloo, 2020-04-13)The demand for competent geoscientists and engineers is high, and the development of a new resource has addressed a gap in the traditional education framework. Spatial understanding is a key component of geoscience competency, ... -
Using Very High Resolution Remotely Piloted Aircraft Imagery to Map Peatland Vegetation Composition and Configuration Patterns within an Elevation Gradient
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-28)GIS has developed over the decades from theory to highly accurate scientific observation using satellites that provide high resolution imagery. Over the last decade drones have been introduced to the world of GIS and ... -
Using Wireless Communications To Enable Decentralized Analysis and Control of Smart Distribution Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-16)The smart grid is a multidisciplinary approach that aims to revolutionize the whole electricity supply chain including generation, transmission and distribution systems in order to overcome the multiple challenges currently ... -
Using Transit AVL/APC System Data to Monitor and Improve Schedule Adherence
(University of Waterloo, 2010-04-29)The implementation of automatic transit data collection via Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) systems provides an opportunity to create large, detailed datasets of transit operations. ... -
Utilitarian Cops: Jeremy Bentham and The Rise of Modern Policing
(University of Waterloo, 2021-10-29)It is widely accepted that modern policing first came into existence with a bill passed in 1829, establishing the Metropolitan London Police under British Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel. It is Peel after all, who has been ... -
The Utility of Using Multiple Conceptual Models for the Design of Groundwater Remediation Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-30)The design of pump and treat systems for groundwater remediation is often aided by numerical groundwater modelling. Model predictions are uncertain, with this uncertainty resulting from unknown parameter values, model ... -
Utilization of biodegradable organic matter by biofilms in drinking water distribution systems
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Utilization of Biorenewable Polymers for Functional Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2020-04-30)The need to transition to more sustainable and renewable technology has resulted in a focus on the two bio-renewable polymers, cellulose and lignin. Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and lignin can be the materials of the ... -
Utilization of Cellulosic Materials by Caldicellulosiruptor species
(University of Waterloo, 2012-01-11)Caldicellulosiruptor is a genus of thermophilic, anaerobic, Gram-positive, non-spore-forming cellulolytic bacteria and is capable of fermenting a wide spectrum of carbohydrates. Both Caldicellulosiruptor saccharolyticus ...