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Investigating the current approach to developing data governance in the Canadian smart city
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-03)Smart cities have grown in prevalence as cities take advantage of big data and connected technologies to address the issues of sustainable urban development in the face of their growing urban populations. Data governance ... -
Investigating the Effect of Mild TBI on the Global Processing of Form and Motion
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-10)Purpose: Individuals with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) often experience a range of visual symptoms. The cortical processing of visual information involves two parallel streams; the ventral stream (form perception) and ... -
Investigating the Effect of Pace Mechanic on Player Motivation and Experience
(University of Waterloo, 2016-03-30)Games have long been employed to motivate people towards positive behavioral change. Numerous studies, for example, have found people who were previously disinterested in a task can be enticed to spend hours gathering ... -
Investigating the Effect of ZnO Modifications on the Electroluminescence Stability of Quantum-dot Light Emitting Devices and the Underlying Factors
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-18)Quantum dots (QDs) have garnered significant attention as promising materials for next-generation flat panel displays due to their unique luminescence properties. These properties, such as an impressive photoluminescence ... -
Investigating the Effects of Controllable Parameters on Cold-wire Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Bead Geometry
(University of Waterloo, 2012-09-27)Multi-layer Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) is widely used for refurbishing plastic injection molds. This welding process can provide the high quality weld that is required for molds that will be subject to high temperatures ... -
Investigating the effects of exercise on attentional correlates in those with a history of concussion
(University of Waterloo, 2021-06-02)The current understanding of changes that occur neurophysiologically and neurocognitively in the brain following concussion are considerably debated among researchers. Even more largely debated are the long-lasting changes ... -
Investigating the effects of glass-fibre-reinforced polymer fabrics and bars on the flexural behaviour of sawn timber and glulam beams
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-11)As climate change becomes an increasingly pressing issue worldwide, the buildings and construction industry remains to be a significant contributor to global carbon emissions. To address this, construction materials with ... -
Investigating the Effects of Methylmercury on Tetanus Induced Synaptic Plasticity in CA1 of Rat Hippocampus Using A Newly Developed MEA Protocol
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-22)Background: Methylmercury (MeHg) is a neurotoxicant that induces sensorimotor dysfunction at high levels. However, the majority of the world’s populations are exposed at lower levels, at which the effects and mechanisms ... -
Investigating the effects of synthetic peptides on aquatic pathogens and rainbow trout immunity
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-19)The demand for fish and seafood has increased exponentially over the past decade and continues to increase. Feeding fish has also become problematic as currently, the industry is dependent on fish meal which is not ... -
Investigating the efficacy of the NASA fluid loading protocol for astronauts: The role of hormonal blood volume regulation in orthostasis after bed rest
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-05)Despite years of research, the role that hypovolemia plays in orthostatic intolerance after head down bed rest (BR) and spaceflight remains unclear. Additionally, the efficacy of oral saline countermeasures, employed in ... -
Investigating the efficacy of voluntary initiatives for reducing horticultural introductions of invasive species
(University of Waterloo, 2012-02-21)The horticultural industry is responsible for approximately half of the invasive plant introductions in North America. To reduce these introductions, voluntary initiatives are preferred over government regulations. This ... -
Investigating the Enhancement of Biological Filtration with Capping Material Designs and Nutrient Amendments
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-30)Biologically active filters, or biological filters, remove particles and harness the metabolic capacity of bacteria attached to filtration media, in the form of a biofilm, to metabolize biodegradable organic matter (BOM). ... -
Investigating the enhancement of visual cortex plasticity through non-invasive brain stimulation
(University of Waterloo, 2024-01-02)Purpose: (1) To investigate the effects of various non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) modalities, including high-frequency transcranial random noise stimulation (hf-tRNS), anodal transcranial direct current stimulation ... -
Investigating the evolution of the aluminum-silicon coating on 22MnB5 steel during heating
(University of Waterloo, 2022-04-07)To combat greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel economy, automotive manufacturers have searched for methods to reduce vehicle weight. As such, hot stamping has become an increasingly popular sheet metal forming technique, ... -
Investigating The Exergy Destruction Principle Applied to Precision Agriculture Using Thermal Remote Sensing
(University of Waterloo, 2020-07-24)Nitrogen is one of the most important yield-limiting nutrients for corn (Zea mays). In this research the exergy destruction principle (EDP) is applied as a theory to explain the expected inverse relationship between ... -
Investigating the Factors Governing the Efficiency and the Electroluminescence Stability in Simplified Phosphorescent Organic Light-Emitting Devices Utilizing One Material for Both Hole Transport and Emitter Host
(University of Waterloo, 2013-12-12)Organic Light-Emitting Devices (OLEDs) have reached industrial maturity in display technology, since OLEDs provide salient advantages such as high brightness, fast response, wide viewing angle, mechanical flexibility, and ... -
Investigating the Feasibility of Establishing a Biosphere Reserve on the Northeast Coast of St. Lucia
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-28)The feasibility of establishing the northeast coast of St. Lucia as a UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserve was investigated. A Biosphere Reserve is a concept of sustainability that attempts to harmonize development, the ... -
Investigating the frequency of spontaneously generated social and temporal between-individual comparisons
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-23)Social and temporal comparison researchers to date have only looked at comparisons involving the self. The present investigation aims to extend comparison theory by examining social and temporal comparisons people make of ... -
Investigating the heat-treatment process for 316L alloy powders with the application in binder jetting metal additive manufacturing
(University of Waterloo, 2020-07-23)Metal binder jetting (BJ) is a manufacturing process which involves the deposition of metal powder and an adhesive liquid binder layer-by-layer to fabricate metal parts. BJ as-printed parts are in essence loose particles ... -
Investigating the Impact of 5′-Methylthioadenosine Accumulation in Arabidopsis thaliana
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-08)Some reactions which use the activated form of methionine (Met), S-adenosylmethionine (SAM), as a substrate produce the by-product methylthioadenosine (MTA). In the plant Arabidopsis thaliana (Arabidopsis), these reactions ...