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Dilation methods in semigroup dynamics and noncommutative convexity
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-25)Since seminal work of Stinespring, Arveson, and others, dilation theory has been an indispensable tool for understanding operator algebras. Dilations are fundamental to the representation theory of operator systems and ... -
The Dilemma of Proxy-Agency in Exercise: a Social-Cognitive Examination of the Balance between Reliance and Self-Regulatory Ability
(University of Waterloo, 2005)Social Cognitive Theory (SCT: Bandura, 1997) has been used successfully in understanding exercise adherence. To date, the majority of the exercise research has focused on situations of personal agency (i. e. , self ... -
Dimensional dependence of the Stokes-Einstein relation and its violation
(American Institute of Physics, 2013-10-28)We generalize to higher spatial dimensions the Stokes-Einstein relation (SER) as well as the leading correction to diffusivity in finite systems with periodic boundary conditions, and validate these results with numerical ... -
Dimensionality reduction methods in multivariate prediction
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Dimensionality Reduction of the Chemical Master Equation
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-11)The dynamics of biochemical systems show significant variability when the reactant populations are small. Standard approaches via deterministic modeling exclude such variability. A well established stochastic model, the ... -
Dimensions of age and aging in Toronto: An inter-decade socio-ecological analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-19)The aging of global populations long forecasted by demographers, governments, and other public and private actors is now rapidly being realized in many countries around the world, particularly in advanced, industrial ... -
Dimensions of Quinoline-Based Foldamers Labeled with Oligo(phenylene vinylene) Probed in Solution by Time-Resolved Fluorescence Anisotropy
(American Chemical Society, 2019-07-24)A series of oligoquinolines (Qn with n = 1 – 32) was prepared with an oligo(phenylene vinylene) (OPV) fluorophore covalently attached at one end via a rigid amide bond. The fluorescence decays of the OPV-Qn solutions in ... -
Dine and Dash: A Test of Criminological Theory
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-20)No known research has tested the etiological processes underlying “dining and dashing,” an act that has substantial financial implications for the restaurant industry. Dine and dash is defined as people using a food and/or ... -
Ding-Diskurs - die Darstellung der Dingwelt bei Wilhelm Genazino, beispielhaft an <i>Ein Regenschirm für diesen Tag</i> und <i>Eine Frau, eine Wohnung, ein Roman</i>
(University of Waterloo, 2004)The following thesis examines the topos of "things" in literature. Herein we discuss concrete objects and how they are used and presented in contemporary prose. The primary works analyzed are both by Wilhelm Genazino, ... -
Dining Environments in Long Term Care: Prevalence of Features and Construct Validity of Two Measures
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-27)Background: Previous research suggests that the physical and psychosocial environments can improve outcomes for residents living in long term care (LTC). However, research has inconsistently implemented interventions that ... -
Dionysian Semiotics: Myco-Dendrolatry and Other Shamanic Motifs in the Myths and Rituals of the Phrygian Mother
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-04)The administration of initiation rites by an ecstatic specialist, now known to western scholarship by the general designation of ‘shaman’, has proven to be one of humanity’s oldest, most widespread, and continuous ... -
The Dionysian Temple of Toronto An Exploration of Nietzsche’s Affirmation of Life
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-14)This thesis investigates the life-affirming Dionysian philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche and how its components can be translated into a Dionysian temple. Ever since Nietzsche’s pronouncement of the death of God, affirming ... -
DiPyMe in SDS Micelles: Artifacts and Their Implications in the Interpretation of Micellar Properties
(American Chemical Society, 2015-11-10)This study provides experimental evidence that di(1-pyrenylmethyl) ether or DiPyMe, a well-known fluorescent probe employed to determine the microviscosity of surfactant or polymeric micelles, is being hydrolyzed in the ... -
Direct and Expressive Type Inference for the Rank 2 Fragment of System F
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-20)This thesis develops a semiunification-based type inference procedure for the rank 2 fragment of System F, with an emphasis on practical considerations for the adoption of such a procedure into existing programming ... -
Direct Biofiltration and Nutrient (Phosphorus) Enhancement for Polymeric Ultrafiltration Membrane Fouling Control
(University of Waterloo, 2013-12-10)Membrane filtration is growing in popularity as a viable technology for drinking water treatment to meet high demand and regulatory requirements. While many improvements have been made to the technology in the past decade, ... -
Direct Biofiltration as a Pretreatment to Control Fouling in Ceramic Membranes in Drinking Water Treatment
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-27)Ceramic membranes have been widely and successfully used in the food and beverage processing industry. Despite their success, ceramic membranes are not commonly employed in drinking water treatment due to their high initial ... -
Direct Catalytic Hydrogenation of Unsaturated Diene-Based Polymers in Latex Form
(University of Waterloo, 2007-01-22)The direct catalytic hydrogenation of nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) in latex form was studied as a model system for the development of a new latex hydrogenation process for the modification of unsaturated diene-based ... -
Direct Chill and Fusion Casting of Aluminum Alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2012-12-13)Novelis Inc. recently developed and patented a unique Direct Chill (DC) casting process known as Fusion Novelis Technology. In this process a chill bar is inserted into the DC casting mould which permits for the first time ... -
Direct Chill Casting of Aluminum Alloys: Experimental Methods and Design
(University of Waterloo, 2011-01-20)Novelis Global Technology Centre (NGTC) in Kingston, Ontario have been developing a relatively new technology known as Novelis Fusion™ Technology, which is a new variant of the traditional direct chill (DC) casting process ... -
Direct coupling of solid phase microextraction with electrospray ionization mass spectrometry: A Case study for detection of ketamine in urine
(Elsevier, 2019-10-10)Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) is a commonly used technique for analysis of various samples. Solid phase microextraction (SPME) is a simple and efficient technique that combines both sampling and sample ...