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Effect of Hydrological Regimes on Groundwater Phosphorus Transfer in a Riparian Wetland
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-14)Riparian wetlands are important areas for regulating phosphorus (P) transfer in shallow groundwater. Limited knowledge is currently available regarding the effects of hydrological regimes on the transfer process of various ... -
The effect of in-stream wood on channel morphology and sediment deposition in headwater streams of the Oldman River Basin, Alberta
(University of Waterloo, 2012-02-14)Headwater streams provide diverse habitat for aquatic organisms, drinking water for downstream communities and abundant recreational activities. The addition of in-stream wood to headwater channels can influence the ... -
The effect of inconsistent affective cues on children's judgments of speakers
(University of Waterloo, 2015-07-13)What speakers say is sometimes incongruent with the manner in which it is said. As a result, listeners are exposed to inconsistencies in communication: for example, when a speaker’s words are discrepant with her demonstrated ... -
Effect of Intraocular Pressure on Chick Eye Geometry, Finite Element Modeling, and Myopia
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-30)In most cases, myopia is characterized by an increase in axial length of the eye, but the exact mechanisms for the axial elongation are still unknown. Higher intraocular pressure (IOP) has been associated with myopia and ... -
The effect of isothiocyanates on heat shock protein, heme oxygenase-1 and α-tubulin levels and localization in Xenopus A6 kidney cells
(University of Waterloo, 2017-07-19)Numerous studies have elucidated the health promoting properties of organosulfur compounds derived from cruciferous vegetables known as isothiocyanates (ITCs). As electrophiles, the impact of ITCs at the molecular level ... -
Effect of Laser Welding and Stretch Forming on the Corrosion Performance of Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel
(University of Waterloo, 2008-10-09)The use of laser welding in the automotive industry in the past few decades has facilitated joining of hot-dip galvanized (HDG) steel sheets at high production rates and low cost. The recent development of tailor welded ... -
Effect of Layer Transfer and Plasma Etching on The Behavior of Transition-Metal Dichalcogenide Field-Effect Transistor Arrays
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-30)The application of two-dimensional (2D) layered transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) for high-performance large-area memory applications requires establishing long-term electrical stability through an understanding of ... -
The effect of limited hip mobility on the lumbar spine in a young adult population
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-26)Limited hip mobility is known to affect the lumbar spine. Much of the previous research has utilized a participant population whose hip mobility is compromised due to arthritic or neurological dysfunctions. Such aetiologies ... -
Effect of Loading Frequency on Dynamic Properties of Soils Using Resonant Column
(University of Waterloo, 2012-02-21)Dynamic properties of soils (shear stiffness and damping ratio) are critical for the design of structures subjected to vibrations. The dynamic properties of a benchmark standardized laboratory sand (Ottawa silica sand) ... -
Effect of Manganese (Mn) Content and Homogenization Treatment on Hot Deformation of AA3xxx Aluminum Alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-29)In the current study the effect of Mn content and homogenization heat treatment on the hot deformation behavior of AA3XXX aluminum alloy was investigated. Three Mn contents of 0.05, 0.29 and 1.04 wt.% were considered. These ... -
Effect of Martensite-Austenite (MA) on Mechanical Properties of X80 Linepipe Steel
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-08)The aim of the present work is to dispel some of the controversy involving Martensite-Austenite (MA) in pipeline steel welds. The fraction, size, morphology and distribution of Martensite-Austenite can have considerable ... -
Effect of microstructure in electrospark deposition repaired conventional and additive manufactured Ni-superalloys
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-23)The ability to extend component lifespans and improve performance through repair and coating techniques is an important area of research with widespread industrial applications. Numerous industries, including aerospace, ... -
Effect of Milling on Electrostatic Separation and Modeling Protein and Starch Content of Flour Fractions
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-24)The objective of this research is to establish the effects of different milling techniques on the solvent-free electrostatic separation process for navy bean flour as well as to develop a model based on near infrared and ... -
The Effect of Minimal Footwear and Midsole Stiffness on Lower Limb Kinematics and Kinetics in Novice and Trained Runners
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-05)Background: The most common injuries in new or novice runners include medial tibial stress syndrome and patellofemoral pain syndrome; both overuse injuries. It is known that novice runners use a rearfoot strike pattern 98% ... -
The Effect of Mitochondrial Biogenesis on Apoptotic Susceptibility in L6 Myoblasts
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-27)Mitochondria play an essential role in cell metabolism as well as apoptotic signaling. Chronic endurance exercise has been shown to increase mitochondrial content in skeletal muscle. Interestingly, endurance exercise has ... -
Effect of N-Oxide Incorporation on Thiazole-Containing Conjugated Polymers
(University of Waterloo, 2018-10-24)The use of conjugated polymers (CPs) in organic electronics has been an area of continued interest over the last several years due to many advantages over their inorganic counterparts. Due to the nature of CPs, devices can ... -
Effect of organic carbon substrates on denitrification rates in sediment
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-24)Nitrate (NO3-) is a ubiquitous groundwater contaminant in agricultural and wastewater discharge areas. The prediction of microbial mediated NO3- removal in subsurface environments requires an understanding of the rates ... -
The Effect of Organizational Structure on the Adoption of Agile Methodologies_A Case Study
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-31)This exploratory case study used observations and interviews to investigate how the structure of an organization impacts its ability to adopt agile software development methodologies. It also aimed to identify the agile ... -
The effect of P2P marketplaces on retailing in the presence of mismatch risk
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-10)Consumers frequently face mismatch risk as goods they purchase may be deemed inappropriate or below expectations. Due to this risk, consumers may avoid purchasing such goods and consequently hurt retailers. Can the emergence ... -
Effect of pendant distribution on the dispersancy of maleated ethylene propylene
(University of Waterloo, 2011-09-30)This study describes how changes made to the modification of a polyolefin affect the solution properties of these modified polyolefins in apolar solvents. The modified polyolefins of interest are maleated ethylene-propylene ...