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Exploring the connections between wellbeing, non-communicable diseases and climate change: a case study of Barbados
(University of Waterloo, 2020-05-05)Small island developing states (SIDS) in the Caribbean face the dual burden of climate change (manifested as increased temperatures, more intense/frequent extreme weather events, sea-level rise and higher sea surface ... -
Exploring the Cytoskeleton and Apoptosis Mechanisms in Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy Using In Vitro Biomimetic Models and Immortalized FECD Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-14)Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is a corneal endothelium (CE) and Descemet’s membrane (DM) dysfunction symptom, which is the most common corneal endothelial disease. Despite the long history of clinical assessments ... -
Exploring the Design of Multiferroic Materials by Nanocrystal Building Block Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2015-12-22)Multiferroic materials have been extensively studied as they exhibit both magnetic and electric properties simultaneously, and could be potential candidate materials for the new generation of magnetoelectric (ME) devices. ... -
Exploring the Destination Image of China through International Urban Tourism
(University of Waterloo, 2012-04-13)Literature within the tourism discipline emphasized the importance of destination image due to its effect on both supply and demand sides of marketing. Gunn’s seven-stage model illustrated the process and evolution of image ... -
Exploring the Drivers of, and Potential Interventions to Reduce, Antimicrobial Resistance in the European Food System Context
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-02)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing One Health problem that has become one of the leading causes of death worldwide. AMR emerges from a complex system characterized by multiple interacting factors across the ... -
Exploring the Dynamics of Ego Involvement among Canadian Backpackers: An Achievement Goal Interpretation
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-22)ABSTRACT Among outdoor adventure activities, backpacking has grown in popularity among travelers, marketers, and academia in recent years. However, to date research focusing on Canadian backpacker characteristics and ... -
Exploring the Ecological Footprint of Tourism in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2003)Once considered a 'green' industry, tourism and its associated ecological impacts are now widely acknowledged. Focus within tourism planning has aimed to reduce the ecological burden placed on a destination area, and ... -
Exploring the effect of Spd on early vascular and reproductive development in methylthioadenosine nucleosidase deficient plant embryos
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-24)Polyamines (PA) are associated with many critical developmental processes, but their mode of action is not known. Biosynthesis of polyamines, ethylene and nicotianamine produce 5’-methylthioadenosine (MTA) as a by-product. ... -
Exploring the energetic and behavioural changes associated with the immune response in zebrafish (Danio rerio)
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-23)With the world’s population continuously increasing, humanity constantly needs to figure out ways to increase food production to meet growing demands. One way to increase food production that has had exponential growth in ... -
Exploring the Environmental Impact of A Residential Life Cycle, Including Retrofits: Ecological Footprint Application to A Life Cycle Analysis Framework in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2012-01-24)The residential sector is recognized as a major energy consumer and thus a significant contributor to climate change. Rather than focus only on current energy consumption and the associated emissions, there is a need to ... -
Exploring the Experiences and Perceptions of Community Ambassadors in the New World Community
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-01)Volunteering is a very dominant activity which is represented prominently by university students – a group which represents an important demographic for non-profit organizations and private enterprises. Participating in ... -
Exploring the factors influencing access to and utilization of sexual health services by South Asian men in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-19)Introduction: South Asian communities comprise one of the fastest-growing populations in Canada. However, the sexual health of South Asian immigrant men, in particular, remains vastly understudied in high-income economy ... -
Exploring the Feasibility of Achieving Energy Self-sufficiency — A Residential Electricity Case Study in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2013-12-18)As energy security and climate issues are emerging as global concerns, it is commonly agreed that a transition from a conventional centralized energy system, which is largely based on combustion of fossil fuel, to a more ... -
Exploring the Feasibility of Enhancing Indigenous Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Communities for Sustainable Soybean Production in northern Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-31)Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi have been widely recognized as a promising approach to attain sustainability in the agricultural industry. These fungi have been known to offer numerous benefits to crops and have been ... -
Exploring the Food Choices of Muslim Arab Immigrants in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2018-04-30)Objectives: This study aimed to investigate Arab Muslim immigrants' lived experiences in Canada and perceptions around food choice, including whether participants maintained their traditional diet or incorporated more ... -
Exploring the foundation of quantum information in quantum optics
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-21)Quantum information is promising in solving certain computational problems and information security. The power of its speed up and privacy is based on one of the most tested physical theory: quantum mechanics. Many of ... -
Exploring the impact of diverse urban environments on well-being
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-27)The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as not simply the absence of disease or infirmity, but a state in which a complete sense of well-being is present (World Health Organization, 2003). A healthy population ... -
Exploring the impact of the pedestrian environment on public transportation: A case study of Waterloo Region
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-11)In planning communities with balanced transportation options that were once defined by the personal vehicle a comprehensive understanding multi-modal relationships in transportation is required. Public transportation ... -
Exploring the impacts of precarious work and family caregiving on the health of African immigrant women amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada.
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-30)Introduction: Immigrants’ health and wellbeing in host countries have long been an important but controversial issue, hampered by systemic inequalities. In Canada, immigrants constitute over one-fifth of the total population ... -
Exploring the Implementation Potential of a Proposed Water Ethic: A Canadian Case Study into Underlying Ethical Considerations for Water Resources Management
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-25)Ideas about water use and ethics have been linked for many thousands of years. In this millennium, water resources remain a primary area of concern throughout the world, including such issues as shortages, supply, flooding, ...