University of Waterloo: Recent submissions
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Evaluating Polymeric Materials for Sensing of Gaseous Analytes
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-18)Polymers have been widely used in gas sensing applications especially for detecting Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Some of these applications consist of disease diagnosis and breathalyzers as well as evaluation of ... -
Data, Debt & Daemons: Systemic Asymmetries on Spaceship Earth
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-17)Day by day, the rate at which we create new data increases exponentially. Our capacity to learn cannot keep up. We are tiny members of a vast universal network, incapable of discerning cause and effect. Instead, we develop ... -
The Computational Advantages of Intrinsic Plasticity in Neural Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-17)In this work, I study the relationship between a local, intrinsic update mechanism and a synaptic, error-based learning mechanism in ANNs. I present a local intrinsic rule that I developed, dubbed IP, that was inspired by ... -
Physiologically based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Modelling of Cisplatin in Rats and Humans
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-17)The physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modelling has been accepted as one of the most effective mechanistic techniques to analyze pharmacokinetics (PK) of drugs in the drug development process. Its effectiveness ... -
Unprofitable Affiliates and Income Shifting Behavior
(American Accounting Association, 2017-05)Income shifting from high-tax to low-tax jurisdictions is considered a primary method of reducing worldwide tax burdens of multinational firms. Current losses also affect income shifting incentives. We extend prior approaches ... -
Algebraic Approaches to State Complexity of Regular Operations
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-15)The state complexity of operations on regular languages is an active area of research in theoretical computer science. Through connections with algebra, particularly the theory of semigroups and monoids, many problems ... -
Prediction of the static modulus of elasticity in concrete cylinders using resonant tests
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-15)Concrete is widely used in construction nowadays, and it is crucial that its behaviour conforms to the original design. In every construction site, standard concrete cylinders are cast for quality control. Concrete cylinders ... -
What role does resilience play in university students’ mental health service use?
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-15)Background and Objectives: Globally, rates of individuals experiencing mental health disorders are increasing, with an estimated 450 million people affected with studies showing that about half of the Canadian population ... -
Re-Imagining Concrete: A Material First Design Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-15)This thesis asks the question: “What if we began the creative process of design with material?” In an age where digital images dominate the design process, architecture’s main medium of expression remains through matter. ... -
Leveraging the Proteus Effect to Motivate Emotional Support in a Serious Game for Mental Health
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-11)Researchers have explored how online communities can be leveraged for peer support, but general disinterest and a lack of engagement have emerged as substantial barriers to their use in practice. To address this gap, we ... -
Gender, Schooling, and Antisocial Behaviour: Perspectives of School Personnel
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-11)This thesis examines gender, schooling, and antisocial behaviour and aims to shed light on how gender contextualizes the interpretations and reactions by personnel working in secondary schools. Drawing on data from 49 ... -
Why Do Compulsions Persist?
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-10)Leading models for understanding compulsive behaviour assert that concerns about the safety or well-being of oneself or others, combined with overestimates of responsibility for protecting oneself and others from harm, ... -
Co-producing spatial information with citizens: Understanding practices, preferences, and challenges within government
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-09)In today’s era of digital media, collecting and sharing location-based information has become easier and more accessible for many people. This exchange of spatial information, created and shared by the public, is beneficial ... -
A probabilistic approach to vibration-based modal identification using mobile sensors
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-08)Vibration-based modal identification is the process of analyzing vibration measurements in order to identify the modal properties of the structure, namely the modal frequencies, damping ratios, and mode shapes. The quality ... -
Removal of Organic Matter by Classical Biofiltration: Mechanistic Insights Regarding "Biodegradation"
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-03)Pilot-scale biofiltration experiments were conducted at the Region of Waterloo’s Mannheim Drinking Water Treatment Plant to inform the scientific and operational understanding of drinking water treatment by biologically-active ... -
From Gravity to Hopf Algebra Lattice Models
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-02)This thesis addresses three different problems related to quantum gravity. In the first problem we will discuss the two natural ways to encode gravity through geometric structures. One is the much acclaimed Einstein's ... -
In Transition,Re-contextualizing the Persian Garden Paradigm as a Platform for Persian Cultural Celebrations in Toronto
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-02)Iranian communities constitute one of the largest settler ethnic groups in Toronto. Coming from diverse cultural backgrounds, Iranians become disconnected from their cultural norms and geographical roots following their ... -
Hardware Implementation of Barrett Reduction Exploiting Constant Multiplication
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-01)The efficient realization of an Elliptic Curve Cryptosystem is contingent on the efficiency of scalar multiplication. These systems can be improved by optimizing the underlying finite field arithmetic operations which are ... -
Quantum Algorithmic Techniques for Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-01)Quantum computers have the potential to push the limits of computation in areas such as quantum chemistry, cryptography, optimization, and machine learning. Even though many quantum algorithms show asymptotic improvement ... -
Integration of Geochemical and Isotopic Analyses of Fracture Minerals and Fluids to Assess the Deep Geological Stability at Chalk River Laboratories, Chalk River, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-30)The crystalline bedrock underlying the Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) provides a valuable analogue for potential nuclear waste storage sites. As the main pathways for fluid flow in ...