Browsing Theses by Title
Now showing items 5093-5112 of 15591
-
An Evaluation of Knee Joint Laxity, Mechanics and Muscle Activation Following Sustained Deep Flexion Kneeling
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-22)Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a complex disease with several proposed mechanisms for both the initiation and progression of the disease. Within the next 30 years, 1 in 4 Canadians are expected to have OA and 30% of the ... -
Evaluation of Laban Effort Features based on the Social Attributes and Personality of Domestic Service Robots
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-29)Today, it is not uncommon to see robots adopted in various domains and environments. From manufacturing facilities to households, robots take over several roles and tasks. For instance, the adoption of robotic vacuum ... -
Evaluation of Machine Learning Algorithms for Lake Ice Classification from Optical Remote Sensing Data
(University of Waterloo, 2020-06-02)The topic of lake ice cover mapping from satellite remote sensing data has gained interest in recent years since it allows the extent of lake ice and the dynamics of ice phenology over large areas to be monitored. Mapping ... -
Evaluation of Machine Learning Algorithms for the Classification of Lake Ice and Open Water from Sentinel-3 SAR Altimetry Waveforms
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-18)Lakes cover a significant fraction of the landscape in many northern countries. They play a key role in regulating weather and climate and also have a significant impact on northern communities since the presence (or ... -
Evaluation of maize and soybean intercropping on soil quality and nitrogen transformations in the Argentine Pampa
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-21)Agricultural intensification to increase food, feed, and fibre production has also resulted in environmental degradation, including poorer soil quality and high emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) like nitrous oxide (N2O). ... -
Evaluation of Mechanical and Durability Properties of Concrete with Recycled Materials for its use in Interlocking Concrete Pavement
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-17)The use of coarse recycled concrete aggregates (CRCA) in concrete as a replacement for natural aggregate (NA) has recently sparked a lot of attention. The use of CRCA is gaining acceptance as more research into its performance ... -
Evaluation of Mechanical Properties in Pipeline Girth Welds Using Instrumented Indentation
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-03)This study aims to develop a new method to characterize mechanical properties using instrumented indentation. The indentation results were correlated with observed microstructure in weld metal of gas metal arc welding ... -
Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Recycled Polyamide-Cellulose Fiber Composite
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-21)Natural fiber as an alternative for glass fiber to reinforce thermoplastic in the automotive industry has already attracted many manufacturers’ interest because of its many benefits. Natural fiber is biodegradable, has ... -
Evaluation of Miniaturized Mixer and Integrated Optical Components for Cell Sorting
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-24)Conventional cell cytometers are often bulky and thus not convenient for bio-medical analysis where portable devices are desired. They also suffer from the drawback of high cost due to the complicated and expensive optical ... -
An evaluation of moisture dynamics and productivity of Sphagnum and Tomenthypnum mosses in western boreal peatlands, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2014-05-22)Western boreal peatlands have diverse ground covers of Sphagnum and brown mosses that have important hydrological controls on peatland-atmosphere interactions. Since peatland mosses are non-vascular, their shoot structural ... -
An Evaluation of National Tourism Plans in the Caribbean-SIDS Region in the Context of Climate Change
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-27)The Caribbean-Small Island Developing States (SIDS) region is heavily reliant on its tourism sector which is amongst the most vulnerable to climate change impacts globally. Sector officials and regional governments have ... -
Evaluation of Natural and Synthetic Sorbents for Oil Spill Clean-up Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2020-04-22)Oil products have become an important commodity in the world. However, the world oil demand has been increased due to the growing global population, and as long as oil transportation worldwide continues to increase, many ... -
Evaluation of Passive Microwave-Based Sea Ice Edge and Marginal Ice Zone
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-24)Sea ice is a vital factor in polar navigation, numerical weather prediction models, and climate change studies. It significantly influences the global climate, northern communities, and Earth’s ecosystems. The sea ice edge ... -
Evaluation of persulfate for the treatment of manufactured gas plant residuals
(University of Waterloo, 2013-02-01)The presence of coal tars in the subsurface associated with former manufactured gas plants (MGPs) offers a remediation challenge due to their complex chemical composition, dissolution behaviour and recalcitrant characteristics. ... -
Evaluation of Polymeric Membranes for Gas Separation Processes: Poly(ether-<I>b</I>-amide)(PEBAX® 2533) Block Copolymer
(University of Waterloo, 2002)The development of polymeric membranes for gas separations has provided an alternative to traditional energy-intensive processes, especially for hydrocarbon separations. Material studies of the membrane can provide ... -
Evaluation of polyunsaturated fatty acid uptake, distribution, and incorporation into specific muscle types
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-01)Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) affect key cellular and physiological processes in the body ranging from cell signalling to inflammation. Compositional, dietary refinement and bioassay studies have shown strong associations ... -
Evaluation of Potential Health Risks from Microplastics in Drinking Water
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-03)Microplastics have been detected, often abundantly, in freshwater environments over the past decade. While understanding of the ecological health implications of microplastics in aquatic environments has advanced considerably, ... -
An evaluation of public participation theory and practice: The Waterloo Region case
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-25)At the end of the 1960s, public participation became an important issue where citizens and academics questioned the influence of power in the decision-making process. Since that time, the theory of public participation has ... -
Evaluation of Pulsed Xenon UV Lamp on Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes on Stainless- Steel Surfaces
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-08)Foodborne diseases remain a major global public health concern, with Listeria monocytogenes posing a significant risk, particularly for immunocompromised individuals. Ensuring food safety and minimizing contamination has ... -
Evaluation of Recycled Concrete Aggregate Performance in Structural Concrete
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-18)Sustainable resource management and development have been at the forefront of important issues concerning the construction industry for the past several years. Specifically, the use of sustainable building materials and ...