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The Impact of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) on Health and Wellbeing in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): A Case Study of Kenya
(University of Waterloo, 2019-12-20)Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) remain endemic to many regions of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) left behind by socioeconomic progress. As such, these diseases are a proxy for extreme poverty and inequitable access in the ... -
The Impact of NOD Reaction Kinetics on Treatment Efficiency
(University of Waterloo, 2007-05-18)In situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) with permanganate is a remedial technology that has been prevalent over the last decade. Permanganate is injected into the subsurface to oxidized reduced organic contaminants with the ... -
Impact of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on the adaptive responses to stress in rainbow trout
(University of Waterloo, 2007-06-19)Pharmaceutical drugs are used extensively by humans and domestic animals. The detection of compounds such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in effluents of sewage treatment plants and surface waters has ... -
Impact of Occupational Hassles and Supervisory Style on Perceived Occupational Stress
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-15)The study of occupational stress and its effect on health has been the subject of increasing research and public awareness in the last twenty years. Research has identified a number of significant factors related to a ... -
Impact of Operational and Design Parameters on Natural Organic Matter Removal and its Correlation with NDMA Precursor Removal or Formation during Biofiltration in Drinking Water Treatment
(University of Waterloo, 2019-05-21)NOM is a complex mixture of organic compounds that are present in all natural waters and is mainly originating from plant and aquatic organism degradation products. Therefore, the specific composition of NOM is site-specific. ... -
Impact of Pedestrian Volumes on the Operational Performance of Modern Roundabouts
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-29)Modern roundabouts are increasingly being considered as a preferred intersection design within urban street networks in North America due, in large part, to the increased safety provided by roundabout. In the last decade, ... -
Impact of PEV Charging Loads on Distribution System Operations and Optimal Siting and Sizing of PEV Charging Stations
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-11)Smart grid has emerged as a promising paradigm to promote and deliver a clean, modern and efficient electricity grid to all customers, and it allows Local Distribution Companies (LDC) to integrate renewable sources more ... -
The Impact of Portland Cement on the Performance of Cold In-Place Recycled Pavement
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-06)In place recycling of existing asphalt pavement is a rehabilitation strategy, which the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) adopted decades ago. Asphalt emulsion is the most common type of bitumen stabilizing agent ... -
Impact of Powdered Activated Carbon on Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactors Treating Municipal Wastewater under Psychrophilic Conditions
(University of Waterloo, 2019-05-06)The anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) is an emerging technology, which has the potential for anaerobic digestion of wastewaters (WW) at high efficiency while generating biogas as a by-product (Harb et al., 2017). One ... -
The impact of prescription medication cost coverage on optimal adherence to Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus oral medications
(University of Waterloo, 2018-02-26)Background: It can be difficult for patients who do not have prescription medication cost coverage to adhere to their medications. No previous study has examined the time-trend and impact of absence of coverage on adherence ... -
The impact of price and nutrition labelling on sugary drink purchases: Results from an experimental marketplace study
(Elsevier, 2018-02-01)To examine the effect of front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labelling and sugary drink taxation on consumer beverage purchases. A total of 675 respondents aged 16 years and older participated in an experimental marketplace ... -
Impact of Residential Prosumer Ownership of Plug-in Electric Vehicles on Voltage Quality and Transformer Aging: Modeling, Assessment and Planning
(University of Waterloo, 2021-10-28)In the context of increasing concerns related to climate change, there has been a substantial change to both the transportation and residential sectors. While the transportation sector has previously been limited to ... -
Impact of Second-Life Batteries on Enhancing the Integration of Renewable Energy Resources
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-02)The current distribution systems are typically not designed to accommodate a high level of renewable sources. Customer impact assessment studies are usually required by the distribution utility prior to the connection of ... -
Impact of sex and pathophysiology on optimal drug choice in hypertensive rats: Quantitative insights for precision medicine
(Elsevier, 2021-04)Less than half of all hypertensive patients receiving treatment are successful in normalizing their blood pressure. Despite the complexity and heterogeneity of hypertension, the current antihypertensive guidelines are not ... -
The Impact of Shared and Personal Devices on Collaborative Process and Performance
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-29)On a daily basis humans interact with an increasing variety of personal electronic devices, ranging from laptops, tablets, smartphones, and e-readers to shared devices such as projected displays and interactive, digital ... -
Impact of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes on Ciliated Protozoa & Bacteria
(University of Waterloo, 2009-02-02)As pointed out more and more frequently in the literature, there is a pressing need for research into the health and environmental impact of nanoparticles. This work represents a joint effort between scientists in ... -
The Impact of Small Time Delays on the Onset of Oscillations and Synchrony in Brain Networks
(Frontiers Publishing, 2021-07)The human brain constitutes one of the most advanced networks produced by nature, consisting of billions of neurons communicating with each other. However, this communication is not in real-time, with different communication ... -
Impact of Spatial Cognitive Abilities on the Effectiveness of Augmented Reality in Construction and Fabrication
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-04)Modular construction has emerged to help address the challenges posed to the construction industry by stagnant productivity rates and a shortage of skilled labor as it allows for greater automation and for work to be ... -
The Impact of Spatial Decision Variables Influencing Crop Rotation on Phosphorus Load Reduction: A Hydrologic Modeling Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-15)Non-point source anthropogenic nutrient loading through intensive farming practices is a global source of water quality degradation by creating harmful algal blooms in aquatic ecosystems. Phosphorus, as the key nutrient ... -
The impact of standardized cigarette packaging among young women in Canada: A discrete choice experiment
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-25)Cigarette packaging is the most prominent form of tobacco promotion in Canada. Tobacco companies are increasingly selling cigarettes in innovative packaging, including the use of slim and super-slim “lipstick” sizes that ...