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A Methodology for Reliable Detection of Anomalous Behavior in Smartphones
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-22)Smartphones have become the most preferred computing device for both personal and business use. Different applications in smartphones result in different power consumption patterns. The fact that every application has ... -
Methodology for the Performance Evaluation of Ceiling Recessions for Vertical Floor Opening Protection
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-22)Current Canadian Building Codes mandate prescribed design requirements for the protection of vertical floor openings by means of draft stops and closely spaced sprinklers. In the event that a design cannot meet the ... -
A Methodology to Quantify the Topographic Characteristics of Wetland Landscapes
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-19)Topography underpins natural processes ranging from incident solar radiation at a location to overland flow and water pooling. Despite the influence of topography on natural processes and subsequent ecosystem function, ... -
Methods and models for the quantitative analysis of crowd brainstorming
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-24)Microtask marketplaces provide shortcuts for automating tasks that are otherwise intractable for computers. Creative tasks fall squarely within this definition, and microtask marketplaces have been heavily leveraged to ... -
Methods for longitudinal data measured at distinct time points
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-30)For longitudinal data where the response and time-dependent predictors within each individual are measured at distinct time points, traditional longitudinal models such as generalized linear mixed effects models or ... -
Methods for Merging, Parsimony and Interpretability of Finite Mixture Models
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-04)To combat the increasing data dimensionality, parsimonious modelling for finite mixture models has risen to be an active research area. These modelling frameworks offer various constraints that can reduce the number of ... -
Methods for Nonlinear Impairments Compensation in Fiber-Optic Communication Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2018-04-09)Fiber optic links are the backbone of the current high-speed tele- and data communi- cation networks. Two major factors which cause degradation in the performance of this type of communication systems are ber optic link ... -
Methods for parallel quantum circuit synthesis, fault-tolerant quantum RAM, and quantum state tomography
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-18)The pace of innovation in quantum information science has recently exploded due to the hope that a quantum computer will be able to solve a multitude of problems that are intractable using classical hardware. Current quantum ... -
Methods for Reducing Monitoring Overhead in Runtime Verification
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-18)Runtime verification is a lightweight technique that serves to complement existing approaches, such as formal methods and testing, to ensure system correctness. In runtime verification, monitors are synthesized to check a ... -
Methods in Functional Data Analysis: Forecast Evaluation, Robust Serial Dependence Measures, and a Spatial Factor Copula Model
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-05)With advancements in technology, new types of data have become available, including functional data, which observations in the form of functions or curves rather than scalar or vector-valued quantities. This emerging area ... -
Methods in Modelling of Composite Materials with Microstructure
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-12)Composite material properties are dependent on their microstructure. To adequately model these materials, a revised formulation of elasticity that accounts for microstructural effects must be considered. Size dependent ... -
Methods of Characterizing Gas-Metal Arc Welding Acoustics for Process Automation
(University of Waterloo, 2005)Recent developments in material joining, specifically arc-welding, have increased in scope and extended into the aerospace, nuclear, and underwater industries where complex geometry and hazardous environments necessitate ... -
Methods of the Alignment-Relay Technique for Nanosystems: Optimization and Innovation
(University of Waterloo, 2020-12-22)This manuscript details the achievements and the scientific evidence for the alignment of single-walled carbon nanotubes for field-effect transistor applications. There has been immense growth in the semiconducting industry ... -
Methylmercury Production in Riverbank Sediments of the South River, Virginia (USA) and Assessment of Biochar as a Mercury Treatment Option
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-24)Mercury (Hg) is a toxic element which bioaccumulates in the food chain when methylated and poses a health risk to the human population mainly through fish consumption. It is released into the environment through both ... -
Metolachlor and TCE Plume Characteristics in a Dolostone Aquifer Using a Transect
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Much is known about natural attenuation of contaminants in granular aquifers because many contaminant plumes in these aquifers have been intensively monitored with detailed sampling along cross sections positioned across ... -
Metrics for Evaluating Walking School Bus Programs: A Case Study of Waterloo Region, Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2016-05-03)Normative planning concerns direct sustainable development planning; however, many assertions are made without empirical backing and discount many of the values and characteristics of today’s populations. A potentially ... -
The Micro Processes of International Norm Diffusion: The Case of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-08)The Geneva Conventions of the late 19th century began the pursuit of enshrining necessary human security and human rights standards in international law. Through continuous learning, international actors have expanded the ... -
Micro- and Nano-Topographies to Enhance Non-viral Transfection and Non-viral Neuronal Transdifferentiation of hMSCs
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-26)Transfection and direct conversion, which is referred to as “transdifferentiation” in this thesis, play significant roles in regenerative medicine research including gene therapy, vaccines, modeling of diseases and disorders, ... -
Micro- and Nanoplastics Removal through Drinking Water Treatment Processes: Insights from Published Investigations and Development of a Possible Regulatory Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-02)Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) have emerged as significant environmental pollutants with potential implications for human health. The presence of MNPs in freshwater bodies, such as lakes, rivers, and sometimes groundwater, ... -
Micro-Additive Manufacturing of Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Based Gas Sensors for Diabetes Detection via Breath Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2021-03-15)Additive manufacturing (AM) is arousing more and more interest due to its flexibility to produce complex geometry, low fabrication cost and high material compatibility compared with conventional manufacturing. As a micro-scale ...