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Procedurally Rhetorical Verb-Centric Frame Semantics as a Knowledge Representation for Argumentation Analysis of Biochemistry Articles
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-05)The central focus of this thesis is rhetorical moves in biochemistry articles. Kanoksilapatham has provided a descriptive theory of rhetorical moves that extends Swales' CARS model to the complete biochemistry article. ... -
Process Analysis of Asymmetric Hollow Fiber Permeators, Unsteady State Permeation and Membrane-Amine Hybrid Systems for Gas Separations
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-25)The global market for membrane separation technologies is forecast to reach $16 billion by the year 2017 due to wide adoption of the membrane technology across various end-use markets. With the growth in demand for high ... -
A process evaluation of the Breakfast For Kids (BFK) student nutrition programs: perspectives of program coordinators
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-30)Ensuring students are well fed can have positive social, behavioural, and academic benefits. Schools reach almost all children and the food they consume there can significantly contribute to their overall dietary intake. ... -
The Process for Adopting Technology in Ontario Municipalities and the Implications for Innovation in Development
(University of Waterloo, 2014-06-24)The purpose of this thesis is to provide a stepping stone for technological innovation in the development control process. As a foundational piece of research on this topic, it leverages classic technology adoption theory ... -
The Process Fundamentals and Parameters of Electro-Spark Deposition
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-27)Electrospark Deposition (ESD) is a micro-bonding process that is capable of depositing wear and corrosion resistance coating to repair, to improve and to extend the service life of the components and tools. During the ... -
Process Kinetics of Transient Liquid Phase
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-24)The problem of inadequate measurement techniques for quantifying the isothermal solidification process during transient liquid phase sintering (TLPS) in binary isomorphous systems such as Ni-Cu, and the resulting uncertainty ... -
Process Mapping and Optimal Process Window Identification for Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Invar36
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-04)The development of Additive Manufacturing (AM) has reached a point where it is positioned to be disruptive for the manufacturing sector, with a majority of manufacturers having leveraged the use of AM in their operations. ... -
Process Mapping and Optimization of Titanium Parts Made by Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-08)Additive manufacturing (AM) has recently seen an increase in adoption outside of its traditional role of rapid prototyping and is being used more and more for the production of functional components. The increased adoption ... -
A Process Model of Non-Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-25)A process model of quantum mechanics utilizes a combinatorial game to generate a discrete and finite causal space upon which can be defined a self-consistent quantum mechanics. An emergent space-time and continuous wave ... -
Process Models for Distributed Event-Based Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2010-03-10)Distributed Event-Based Systems (DEBSs) are middleware supporting the interaction of publisher and subscriber components via events. In DEBSs, the subscribers to be notified when an event is announced are decided at ... -
The Process of Communication between People with Categorical Knowledge: An Exploratory Study
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-30)This thesis investigates the process of communication between a person who has in-depth and technical knowledge about certain items and a person who has very broad and non-technical knowledge. For example, a doctor has ... -
Process optimization of Gas Metal Arc Brazing technology
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-03)Gas-metal-arc brazing (GMAB) technology is a transformative non-fusion joining process used in the joining of thin-gauge Zn-coated advanced high strength steels (AHSSs) employed in the automotive industry. Due to its lower ... -
Process Optimization, Numerical Modelling, and Microstructure Control in Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Ti-5553 Parts
(University of Waterloo, 2024-03-14)Additive manufacturing (AM) is an advanced production technique that creates components by depositing material layer by layer. AM has been deployed industrially for producing metallic parts from alloys which pose challenges ... -
Process Oscillations in Continuous Ethanol Fermentation with Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(University of Waterloo, 2007-04-25)Based on ethanol fermentation kinetics and bioreactor engineering theory, a system composed of a continuously stirred tank reactor (CSTR) and three tubular bioreactors in series was established for continuous very high ... -
Process Quality Improvement in Thermosonic Wire Bonding
(University of Waterloo, 2008-08-15)This thesis demonstrates the feasibility of methods developed to increase the quality of the crescent bond together with the tail bond quality. Low pull force of the crescent bond limits the usage of insulated Au wire in ... -
A process-based stable isotope approach to carbon cycling in recently flooded upland boreal forest reservoirs
(University of Waterloo, 2002)Reservoirs impound and store large volumes of water and flood land. The water is used for electricity generation, irrigation, industrial and municipal consumption, flood control and to improve navigation. The ... -
The Processing and Characterization of Porous Ni/YSZ and NiO/YSZ Composites used in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2006)A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is an energy conversion device that has the potential to efficiently generate electricity in an environmentally-friendly manner. In general, a SOFC operates between 750°C and 1000°C ... -
Processing Exact Results for Queries over Data Streams
(University of Waterloo, 2010-03-11)In a growing number of information-processing applications, such as network-traffic monitoring, sensor networks, financial analysis, data mining for e-commerce, etc., data takes the form of continuous data streams rather ... -
Procrastination as Self-regulatory Failure: Habitual Avoidance and Inhibitory Control Moderate the Intention-Behaviour Relation for Unpleasant Tasks
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-25)Recent conceptualizations of procrastination suggest that procrastination is akin to self-regulatory failure wherein the effect of good intentions is attenuated for individuals who tend to procrastinate. Some researchers ... -
Product Design of Wheat Straw Polypropylene Composite
(University of Waterloo, 2012-06-15)The use of wheat straw and other agricultural by-product fibers in polymer composite materials offers many economical and environmental benefits. Wheat straw has been recently commercialized as new filler for polypropylene ...