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Evaluation of Traditional Hydrogeologic Characterization Approaches in a Highly Heterogeneous Glaciofluvial Aquifer/Aquitard System
(University of Waterloo, 2009-05-22)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of traditional hydrogeologic characterization approaches in a highly heterogeneous glaciofluvial aquifer at the North Campus Research Site (NCRS), situated on the ... -
An Evaluation of Trend and Anomalies of Arctic Sea Ice Concentration, 1979-2006
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-23)As a part of the Cyrosphere ecosystem, Arctic sea ice is one of the focal points when studying Arctic climate change. Arctic sea ice image has been documented by remotely sensed data since the 1970s. By examining these ... -
Evaluation of two multi-component interventions for integrating smoking cessation treatments into routine primary care practice: a cluster randomized trial
(University of Waterloo, 2011-01-19)Background and Rationale: There is a well-documented practice gap in the rates at which evidence-based smoking cessation treatments are delivered to patients in primary care settings. Multi-component intervention that ... -
Evaluation of Ultra-Wideband Sensing Technology for Position Location in Indoor Construction Environments
(University of Waterloo, 2011-04-29)Effective construction management involves real-time decisions regarding the progress of specific activities, the location of materials and equipment, and the construction site safety. The decision making process can be ... -
Evaluation of Various Treatment Methods for Enhancing the Properties of Recycled Concrete Aggregate for Hot Mix Asphalt
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-29)Sustainability and awareness of the environment are becoming increasingly important for transportation agencies worldwide. Sustainable development has significance for obvious and relevant reasons in all areas of civil ... -
Evaluation of Wearable Sensors as an Older Adult Fall Risk Assessment Tool
(University of Waterloo, 2016-07-19)Falls are common in the geriatric population, with approximately one third of older adults falling each year. Falls can result in lasting physical and psychological consequences and cost approximately $20 billion per year ... -
Evaluation of X-Ray Computed Tomography and Finite Element Models for Fatigue Experimental Hot Mix Asphalt Characterization
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-15)Fatigue cracking is one of the major distresses of surface hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavement that shorten pavement service life. Under typical Canadian weather conditions, fatigue distress requires frequent and high-cost ... -
An Evaluation Testbed for Alternative Wind Turbine Blade Tip Designs
(University of Waterloo, 2011-05-19)The majority of present-day horizontal axis wind turbine blade tips are simple designs based on historical trends. There is, however, some evidence that varying the design of the tip can result in significant changes in ... -
Evaporation of Liquid Wall Film in Direct Injection Spark Ignition Engine-like Conditions
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-30)The liquid wall film formed by the spray impingement in Direct Injection Spark Ignition (DISI) engines can directly produce a large amount of Particle Matter (PM) emissions. The PM emissions can be tremendously reduced if ... -
Evaporation of Thin Lubricant Films under Laminar and Turbulent Boundary Layers
(University of Waterloo, 2019-02-07)The evaporation of engine oil hydrocarbons from the cylinder liner of internal combustion engines is a significant contributor to engine emissions. This evaporation occurs from the thin films deposited by the piston ... -
Even Cycle and Even Cut Matroids
(University of Waterloo, 2011-05-20)In this thesis we consider two classes of binary matroids, even cycle matroids and even cut matroids. They are a generalization of graphic and cographic matroids respectively. We focus on two main problems for these classes ... -
“Even if we want help, there is no help”: Exploring Perceptions and Barriers in Home Care Services within the South Asian Communities
(University of Waterloo, 2024-01-23)Abstract Background: In Canada, the demand for home care services continues to increase due to the ongoing growth of the aging population. This aging population is marked not only by the increase in the number of older ... -
"Even with Nature": Disability and Divine Perfection in Gregory of Nyssa's Theology of Epektasis
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-10)This thesis seeks to explore Gregory of Nyssa’s theology of epektasis, his view of the body as vessel of the mind/soul and medium for interpersonal communication and the implications for contemporary theological discussions ... -
Event Based Characterization of Hydrologic Change in Urbanizing Southern Ontario Watersheds via High Resolution Stream Gauge Data
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-05)Tracking and quantifying hydrologic change in urbanizing watersheds is a complex problem which can vary spatially and temporally throughout the effective catchment area as change occurs. Hydromodification due to urbanization ... -
Event History Analysis in Longitudinal Cohort Studies with Intermittent Inspection Times
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-20)Event history studies based on disease clinic data often face several complications. Specifically, patients visit the clinic irregularly, and the intermittent inspection times depend on the history of disease-related ... -
An Event Study Analysis of the Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-30)In a relatively short time, the fossil-fuel divestment movement has emerged with global momentum, in light of the industry’s influence on carbon induced anthropogenic climate change. Divestment is pursued by investors as ... -
Event-Level Pattern Discovery for Large Mixed-Mode Database
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-16)For a large mixed-mode database, how to discretize its continuous data into interval events is still a practical approach. If there are no class labels for the database, we have nohelpful correlation references to such ... -
Eventual Durability of ACID Transactions in Database Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-17)Modern database systems that support ACID transactions, and applications built around these databases, may choose to sacrifice transaction durability for performance when they deem it necessary. While this approach may ... -
“Everybody Can Dance the Colour Pink”: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Meanings and Experiences of Inclusive Arts Programs for Practitioners
(University of Waterloo, 2010-02-22)While the arts have gained a more prominent place in inclusive educational settings, inclusive arts programming in the context of community recreation requires further exploration. In my practice I have found that while ... -
"Everybody should have choice": Municipal & Regional Planning, Social Policy, and Housing Options for Disabled Persons in Waterloo Region, Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-13)The purpose of this study was to analyze how municipal planning impacts housing options for disabled people in the Waterloo region of Ontario. Through analysis of relevant local and provincial planning-related documents ...