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Designing Efficient Algorithms for Combinatorial Repairable Threshold Schemes
(University of Waterloo, 2018-10-23)Repairable secret sharing schemes are secret sharing schemes where, without the original dealer who distributed the shares, the participants can combine information from their shares to perform a computation that ... -
Designing for Social Engagement in Online Social Networks Using Communities of Practice Theory and Cognitive Work Analysis: A Case Study
(University of Waterloo, 2012-01-20)New social networking and social web tools are becoming available and are easing the process of customizing online social environments. With these developments in technology, core design efforts are being extended beyond ... -
Designing Gunslinger: An Intermodal Large Display Interaction
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-19)In this thesis, we introduce Gunslinger, a mid-air barehand interaction technique using hand postures to trigger command modes and small finger and hand movements for events and parameter control. Unlike past work, Gunslinger ... -
Designing Intelligent Energy Management and Cost-effective Data Acquisition for Vehicular Solar Idle Reduction Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-23)In this study, an innovative energy management system (EMS) employing the promising reinforcement learning (RL) method is proposed. The EMS intelligently administrates the power flow between the main battery which is fed ... -
Designing Intelligent Systems to Support Workspace Collaboration
(University of Waterloo, 2023-02-06)Complex problems and interprofessional work require more resources to be involved, which has been possible through collaboration. Collaborative work is evolving from physical collaboration to more virtual forms through ... -
Designing Nano-Structural Composites as Advanced Anode Materials for Highly Efficient and Stable Lithium-ion Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-29)With the continued increase in energy demand for portable electronics, grid storage, and electric vehicles, more attention is being placed on the development of advanced energy conversion and storage systems such as metal ... -
Designing Persuasive Technology to Reduce Peak Electricity Demand in Ontario Homes
(University of Waterloo, 2014-10-20)When it comes to environmental sustainability, the time that electricity is consumed matters. For example, using an air conditioner on a hot summer afternoon as the power grid is strained necessitates the use of more ... -
Designing Persuasively using Playful Elements
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-14)Alongside productivity and communication, computers are a valuable tool for diversion and amusement. Game Designers leverage the multifaceted world of computing to create applications that can be developed persuasively; ... -
Designing Privacy-Enhanced Interfaces on Digital Tabletops for Public Settings
(University of Waterloo, 2013-02-22)Protection of personal information has become a critical issue in the digital world. Many companies and service provider websites have adopted privacy policies and practices to protect users’ personal information to some ... -
Designing successful stakeholder participatory processes for environmental planning: A case study of subwatershed planning in Hamilton, Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-28)Stakeholder participation has become a valuable tool for agencies in the field of environmental planning. The potential benefits, for both agencies and individuals, of involving stakeholders in the planning process have ... -
Designing Survivable Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) Mesh Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2007-04-18)This thesis focuses on the survivable routing problem in WDM mesh networks where the objective is to minimize the total number of wavelengths used for establishing working and protection paths in the WDM networks. The past ... -
Desire of Union
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-20)In our modern world, a signifi cant number of traditional values have been dramatically manipulated, taking on new meanings and definitions quite diff erent from their original or natural signifi cance. Moreover, these ... -
The Desire to Act: Exploring Situational, Dispositional and Genetic Correlates of a Fundamental Motivational State
(University of Waterloo, 2019-07-02)Animals do not simply act to survive and maximize pleasure. They also act for the sake of action itself. Although such intrinsically motivated actions are ubiquitous throughout the animal kingdom, the mechanisms by which ... -
Desired Features and Design Methodologies of Secure Authenticated Key Exchange Protocols in the Public-Key Infrastructure Setting
(University of Waterloo, 2004)The importance of an authenticated key exchange (AKE) protocol has long been known in the field of cryptography. Two of the questions still being asked today are (1) what properties or features does a secure AKE ... -
Despiking Velocimetric Data with 2D ARMA Models and the Role of Impulse in Sediment Movement on Variable Bed Slopes
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-14)The link between hydrodynamics and morphology of river bedforms is an ongoing field of research. Existing studies have been unable to provide a complete understanding of the physical conditions required to initiate sediment ... -
Destination and Event Marketing: a Case Study in the 2007 C&D Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen, China
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-24)Events have been recognized as one of three contributors to destinations. Event tourism has become a new tourism alternative in recent years. This research examines the relationships between the marketing and organizing ... -
Destination Memory: Stop Me If I Told You This Already
(University of Waterloo, 2008-08-21)Consider a common social interaction: Two people must each attend to and remember the other person’s behaviour while also keeping track of their own responses. Knowledge of what one said to whom is important for subsequent ... -
The Destiny Plan: Colonization of Space
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-31)This thesis explores a design of a colony in outer space able to comfortably sustain a dense growing population of 1 million inhabitants. This visionary colony, will exist in the Moon-Earth Lagrange Point 1 and aims to ... -
Desulfurization by Metal Oxide/Graphene Composites
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-23)Desulfurization of liquid and gas phase sulfur compounds has been receiving dramatic attention since sulfur compounds cause environmental damages (especially acid rain) and pose industrial challenges (i.e. corrosion of ... -
Detached Accessory Dwelling Units – Who benefits and who pays?
(University of Waterloo, 2020-11-12)Cities across North America are facing unprecedented challenges related to housing affordability, climate resilience and economic sustainability. In many cities, infill housing policies are being adopted in response to ...