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An evaluation of public participation theory and practice: The Waterloo Region case
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-25)At the end of the 1960s, public participation became an important issue where citizens and academics questioned the influence of power in the decision-making process. Since that time, the theory of public participation has ... -
Evaluation of Pulsed Xenon UV Lamp on Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes on Stainless- Steel Surfaces
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-08)Foodborne diseases remain a major global public health concern, with Listeria monocytogenes posing a significant risk, particularly for immunocompromised individuals. Ensuring food safety and minimizing contamination has ... -
Evaluation of Recycled Concrete Aggregate Performance in Structural Concrete
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-18)Sustainable resource management and development have been at the forefront of important issues concerning the construction industry for the past several years. Specifically, the use of sustainable building materials and ... -
Evaluation of safety effects of roundabouts in the Region of Waterloo: inclement weather and conversion
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-19)Roundabouts, as a form of intersection traffic control, significantly improve safety and efficiency. In Canada, the benefits of roundabouts have drawn growing interest, and roundabouts are being constructed increasingly ... -
Evaluation of seismic activity and fault reactivation for Enhanced Geothermal Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2017-02-10)Growth in energy demand from developing nations necessitates the utilization of all available sources of energy. Primarily due to their environmental benefits, clean and renewable energy resources are of particular interest. ... -
Evaluation of Shortest Path Query Algorithm in Spatial Databases
(University of Waterloo, 2003)Many variations of algorithms for finding the shortest path in a large graph have been introduced recently due to the needs of applications like the Geographic Information System (GIS) or Intelligent Transportation System ... -
Evaluation of Signal Retiming Measures Using Bluetooth Travel Time Data
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-15)Signal retiming is an appealing strategy for improving network performance because it does not require the addition of new roadway capacity. The emergence of Bluetooth technology presents an alternative method of collecting ... -
An Evaluation of Smartphone Resources Used by Web Advertisements
(University of Waterloo, 2013-12-17)With the rapid advancement of mobile devices, people have become more attached to them than ever. This rapid growth combined with millions of applications (apps) make smartphones a favourite means of communication among ... -
Evaluation of soil chemical and physical characteristics in a complex agroecosystem in the Argentine Pampa
(University of Waterloo, 2010-12-16)The Argentine Pampa is a global producer of maize (Zea mays L.) and soybean [Glycine max L. (Merr.), however agricultural practices have caused severe soil degradation and amplified greenhouse gas (GHG) production rates. ... -
Evaluation of Sound Attenuation Abilities of Various Asphalt Pavements
(University of Waterloo, 2007-08-22)Road traffic noise is becoming a major public concern. Many transportation agencies are looking for practical and economical means to reduce traffic noise generation and propagation. In 2003, the University of Waterloo’s ... -
Evaluation of Stable Chlorine and Bromine Isotopes in Sedimentary Formation Fluids
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-21)Two new analytical methodologies were developed for chlorine and bromine stable isotope analyses of inorganic samples by Continuous-Flow Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (CF-IRMS) coupled with gas chromatography (GC). ... -
Evaluation of Structural Dome Formwork Systems in Concrete Pavement Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2013-10-03)The concrete pavement industry is actively seeking new and innovative solutions to build more economical, more sustainable and more durable roads. Cupolex® is one innovative product that is being evaluated for use as a ... -
Evaluation of Sustainability Reporting in the Canadian Electricity Sector
(University of Waterloo, 2016-05-18)Sustainability reports are essential platforms through which organizations communicate their corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments to stakeholders and demonstrate accountability. Organizations often commit ... -
Evaluation of Techniques for Flood Quantile Estimation in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-08)As one of the most destructive natural hazards, floods have a strong and devastating influence on various aspects of human society and the environment. Damages from floods can include property loss, destruction of ... -
Evaluation of the albedo parameterization of the Canadian Lake Ice Model and MODIS albedo products during the ice cover season
(University of Waterloo, 2013-06-21)Snow and lake ice have very high albedos compared to other surfaces found in nature. Surface albedo is an important component of the surface energy budget especially when albedos are high since albedo governs how much ... -
Evaluation of the Behaviour of Continuously Galvanized Rebar
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-28)De-icing/anti-icing salts used during the winter season are the major culprit in limiting the durability of reinforced concrete structures. The salts induce corrosion of rebar, by penetrating the concrete and breaking down ... -
Evaluation of the City of Woodstock’s Outdoor Smoking By-law: A Longitudinal Study of Smokers and Non-Smokers
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-30)PURPOSE: To evaluate Canada’s most comprehensive outdoor smoke-free ordinance, in Woodstock, Ontario, using both quantitative (longitudinal cohort survey) and qualitative methods (key informant interviews with policy ... -
An Evaluation of the Effect of Primary Care Pharmacist Interventions on Patients with Chronic Pain
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-20)Background: Chronic pain is a common condition that has significant impact on patients’ physical and psychological well-being. Pharmacotherapeutic management of chronic pain differs on the basis of the cause pain. ... -
Evaluation of the Effect of Recycled Asphalt Shingles on Ontario Hot Mix Pavement
(University of Waterloo, 2011-09-28)Due to the 15-20 year life span of roofing shingles, 1.5 million tonnes of asphalt roofing shingles are being demolished and replaced annually in Canada from both residential and commercial facilities. These roofing shingles ... -
Evaluation of the energy-based runoff concept for a subalpine tundra hillslope
(University of Waterloo, 2012-11-20)A major challenge to cold regions hydrology and northern water resources management lies in predicting runoff dynamically in the context of warming-induced changes to the rates and patterns of ground thaw and drainage. ...