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Exploration and Optimization of Tellurium-Based Thermoelectrics: Property enhancements through heavy p-block inclusions and complex bonding.
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-23)Thermoelectric materials are the only known materials capable of direct conversion of a heat gradient into electricity (Seebeck effect) or vice-versa (Peltier effect). Thermoelectric (TE) devices are comprised of solid-state ... -
An Exploration into Biomimicry and its Application in Digital & Parametric [Architectural] Design
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Biomimicry is an applied science that derives inspiration for solutions to human problems through the study of natural designs, systems and processes. This thesis represents an investigation into biomimicry and includes ... -
Exploration of acetate as a feedstock for propionate production in engineered Escherichia coli
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-29)With a relatively low reductance, acetate is considered as a poor and uncommon carbon source for microbial production and, therefore, the production strains will require major strain engineering for effective utilization ... -
An Exploration of Clustering Statistics and Tidal Alignments in the Context of Group Catalogues
(University of Waterloo, 2021-10-04)The use of three-dimensional galaxy surveys and large cosmological simulations of the galaxy distribution has advanced our understanding of large-scale structure over the last few decades. At the forefront of this are ... -
An Exploration of Context, Food and Diet among Indigenous Youth Across Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2021-03-01)INTRODUCTION: Adolescence is a critical stage in the life course and inadequate cognitive, physical and social development during this time can have long-term, adverse effects on individuals, groups, and societies. The ... -
An Exploration of Destination Brand Love among Theme-Park Based Tourists and Excursionists
(University of Waterloo, 2019-02-13)“Love” towards a brand functions as one critical component of customer brand relationships (CBRs) (Fetscherin & Heinrich, 2015; Fournier, 1998). Brand love is an under-researched but increasingly important marketing construct ... -
An Exploration of Factors that Influence Post-Varsity Sport Participation: The Case of Former Ontario University Athletic (OUA) volleyball players
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-01)The purpose of this study was to explore factors that predict post-varsity sport-participation among a sample of former OUA volleyball players. Specifically, this thesis explored relationships among the facets if enduring ... -
Exploration of Higher-Order Quantum Interference Landscapes
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-31)Earth, Moon and Sun unite when they star together in the three-body problem, whose intricate plot still baffles us today. For some reason, the factorization of the two-body problem into two one-body problems does not, in ... -
An exploration of isolated vortex collisions
(University of Waterloo, 2021-10-27)Vortices are ubiquitous in fluid dynamics, and their interactions are critical in various natural and engineering phenomena, such as the turbulence cascade and unsteady fluid loading on structures. This thesis focuses on ... -
An Exploration of Korean Immigrant Women's Leisure in Spiritual Settings
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-14)The purpose of this study was to explore the role and significance that ethnic churches have in the lives of Korean immigrant women in Canada. Particular attention was paid to the ethnic church as a potential leisure site, ... -
An Exploration of Locality, Conservation Laws, and Spin
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-23)Conservation rules are central to our understanding of the physical world, they place re- strictions on how particles can move and dictate what can occur during an interaction. However, it is often taken for granted how a ... -
Exploration of reconstructed PET hydrolase ancestors by biophysical and computational methods
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-26)Ancestral sequence reconstruction (ASR), originally developed for the study of molecular evolution, has gained attention as a promising method for protein engineering in the recent decade. The ancestors revived by this ... -
An Exploration of Residents' and Care Partners' Perspectives on 3D Printed Pureed Food in Long-Term Care Homes in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-30)Dysphagia, or swallowing difficulties, results in the inability to consume foods of regular texture and/or fluids of regular consistency. A large proportion of residents in long term-care (LTC) homes in Ontario suffer from ... -
An Exploration of Secure Circular Multi-Party Quantum Computation
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-26)Multi party quantum computation (MPQC) is any quantum cryptographic protocol where multiple untrusted users collaborate to perform calculations on their combined data without revealing their private information. MPQC is ... -
An Exploration of Sherpas’ Narratives of Living and Dying in Mountaineering
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-16)Mountaineering is the cornerstone of Nepal’s $370-million-a-year adventure tourism industry. Each year, Climbing Sherpas lead foreign mountaineers (paying clients) up the Southeast ridge of Mt. Everest as they make their ... -
An Exploration of Tactile Warning Design Based on Perceived Urgency
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-31)When there is information overload on the visual modality, another system of warnings must be adopted to prevent potential risks—tactile warning systems present a viable alternative. Building on work on design approaches ... -
An Exploration of the Correlates and Causes of Boredom
(University of Waterloo, 2020-08-19)Boredom has been defined as self-regulatory signal which tells us that whatever we are currently doing is failing to keep us engaged, pushing us to seek out more satisfying alternatives. It is a negatively valenced experience ... -
An Exploration of the Experiences of Community Integration for Older Adults with Mental Health Issues
(University of Waterloo, 2004)Community integration is vital for older adults with mental health issues, both as a process and as an outcome. The process of deinstitutionalization has made community integration a primary concern for these individuals. ... -
An Exploration of the Nexus Between Inner and Outer Sustainability
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-08)As sustainability challenges intensify, there is increasing interest in exploring how changes in individual mindsets can support positive transformations at scale. Researchers at the interface of inner and outer ... -
An exploration of the relationships between festival expenditures, motivations, and food involvement among food festival visitors
(University of Waterloo, 2010-12-07)Food festivals and events are growing in popularity and warrant in-depth studies of festival visitors. Given the increasing socio-economic significance of this vibrant component of the world’s leisure industry, gaining ...