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Comparative Assessment on Static O-D Synthesis
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-02)Recognizing the benefits of data and the information it provides to travel demand is pertinent to network planning and design. Technological advances have led the ability to produce large quantities and types of data and ... -
A Comparative Case Study of the Legitimacy of Two Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives (MSI) for Sustainability in the Beef Industry in North America
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-26)The beef industry is considered one of the most unsustainable of the food sectors, due to the extensive and diverse issues surrounding its environmental, social, and economic performance. Moreover, the rise of the global ... -
Comparative Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of First- and Second-Line Therapies for the Treatment of Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer in Ontario, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2021-10-01)Background: Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Canada. Over the last decade, significant advancements in treatments for non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) ... -
Comparative Clinical Performance of Scleral Lenses with Varying Limbal Clearance in a Keratoconic Population
(University of Waterloo, 2019-05-10)PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact varying the limbal clearance (LC) has on the clinical performance of scleral lenses and the levels of inflammatory mediators in the tear film of keratoconic ... -
Comparative Data Analysis of Older Driver's vs Younger Driver's Gap Acceptance Behavior at signalized left turns - A driving Simulator Study
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-28)Drivers aged 65 and older are particularly prone to motor vehicle crashes, with approximately 20% of traffic fatalities occurring at intersections [11]. Intersections appear to be hazardous for drivers in this age group ... -
A Comparative Experimental Study on Natural Organic Matter Degradation by Electrochemical Oxidation on Boron Doped Diamond and Mixed Metal Oxide Electrodes
(University of Waterloo, 2020-10-26)Natural organic matter (NOM) pollutants have complexified water treatment facilities and their direct methods for water disinfection. Furthermore, untreated NOM in water networks can lead to property damage in water plumbing ... -
Comparative functional analysis of two alpha-glucosidases, Family 31 Glycoside Hydrolases from the human gut symbiont Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron
(University of Waterloo, 2012-04-18)The human gut is home to a significant number of microorganisms including the dominant symbiont Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron. This microbe is predicted to possess an array of glycoside hydrolases, majority of which are ... -
Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Single-Serve Coffee Packaging in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-15)Single-serve coffee pods are occupying a growing share in the coffee market. In Ontario, with 14 million people, it is estimated that 2 billion single-serve coffee pods are consumed annually, the consumption of which ... -
Comparative metagenomics of PHA synthase genes in soil
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-19)Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are biopolymers produced naturally by bacteria. They are of considerable scientific interest as fundamental components of bacterial carbon metabolism and have biotechnological applications as ... -
Comparative Phylogeography of North American Diporeia hoyi and Gammarus lacustris (order: Amphipoda)
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-06)This thesis examines the phylogeographic distribution of both Diporeia hoyi and North American populations of Gammarus lacustris. The first section of this thesis investigates the genetic distribution and species composition ... -
Comparative risk of cardiac arrhythmias associated with acetylcholinesterase inhibitor use
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-19)Background: Acquired long-QT syndrome (ALQTS) and its associated condition, torsades de pointes (TdP – a malignant cardiac arrhythmia), are associated with the use of certain medications. Case reports and pharmacodynamic ... -
Comparative Study and Analysis of THz Pulse and Continuous-wave Imaging towards Medical Application
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-27)Until recently, there had been a gap between the output frequencies of electronic and optical sources, which included waves of frequencies around 300 GHz to 3 THz and was known as the Terahertz gap. After the development ... -
A comparative study of gemini surfactants 16-3-16 and 16-7NH-16 as possible microbubble gene carriers
(University of Waterloo, 2011-01-17)Gene therapy holds great promise to treat a variety of human diseases, including diabetes. The development of a new gene delivery system called Ultrasound Targeted Microbubble Destruction (UTMD) has been developed to enhance ... -
A Comparative Study of Port Environmental Management in Canada and China
(University of Waterloo, 2008-03-10)Ports are the foreign gateway for countries and regions, and it is playing an increasingly important role in the world economy. While embracing the economic benefits brought by port development, Chinese ports are also faced ... -
A Comparative Study of Resource Allocation Schemes in Heterogeneous Cellular Networks on the Downlink
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-29)Network densification through heterogeneous networks (HetNets) is considered as a promising paradigm to address the ever increasing mobile users’ data demands in 5G networks. A HetNet consists of macro cells (each with a ... -
A Comparative Study of the Particle Filter and the Ensemble Kalman Filter
(University of Waterloo, 2009-07-06)Non-linear Bayesian estimation, or estimation of the state of a non-linear stochastic system from a set of indirect noisy measurements is a problem encountered in several fields of science. The particle filter and the ... -
A Comparative Study of the SIMPLE and Fractional Step Time Integration Methods for Transient Incompressible Flows
(University of Waterloo, 2008-12-23)Time integration methods are necessary for the solution of transient flow problems. In recent years, interest in transient flow problems has increased, leading to a need for better understanding of the costs and benefits ... -
A Comparative Study of Univariate Time-series Methods for Sales Forecasting
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-16)Sales time-series forecasters, data scientists and managers often use timeseries forecasting methods to predict sales. Nonetheless, it is still a question which time-series method a forecaster is best off using, if they ... -
A Comparative Study on Agent Based Decision Making Models: A Proof of Concept Focused on Farmers’ Decisions Regarding Best Management Practices
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-19)In recent times, with the increasing availability of large datasets, applications of machine learning techniques have grown at a rapid speed. However, due to the black-box nature of these tools, it can be hard for model ... -
The Compared Effects of Lithium Isotopes ⁶Li and ⁷Li on GSK-3-β Activity and the Biochemistry of HT22 Neuronal Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2020-12-09)The use of lithium in treatment of mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia dates to the mid 20th century. Some research also indicates that the symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease ...