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Harm Reduction is a Social Movement
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-17)Harm reduction is a label given to a suite of health and social service practices that seek to mitigate the harm associated with illicit drug use without demanding or expecting drug users to abstain. It is also a label ... -
Harmonic analysis of Rajchman algebras
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-31)Abstract harmonic analysis is mainly concerned with the study of locally compact groups, their unitary representations, and the function spaces associated with them. The Fourier and Fourier-Stieltjes algebras are two of ... -
Harmonizing the Scale: An End-to-End Self-Supervised Approach for Cross-Modal Data Retrieval in Histopathology Archives
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-18)In recent years, the exponential growth of data across various domains has necessitated the development of advanced techniques to process and analyze multi-modal big data. This is particularly relevant in the medical domain ... -
Harnessing Neural Dynamics as a Computational Resource
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-10)Researchers study nervous systems at levels of scale spanning several orders of magnitude, both in terms of time and space. While some parts of the brain are well understood at specific levels of description, there are few ... -
Harnessing the Power of Generative Models for Mobile Continuous and Implicit Authentication
(University of Waterloo, 2021-06-30)Authenticating a user's identity lies at the heart of securing any information system. A trade off exists currently between user experience and the level of security the system abides by. Using Continuous and Implicit ... -
Has the Redesign of Columbia Lake Improved Water Quality in Laurel Creek?
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-12)Stormwater impoundments are one of many types of best management practices (BMP) designed and implemented to regulate water quantity and improve the quality of runoff from urban areas. Studies of water quality in urban ... -
Hash Families and Cover-Free Families with Cryptographic Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-28)This thesis is focused on hash families and cover-free families and their application to problems in cryptography. We present new necessary conditions for generalized separating hash families, and provide new explicit ... -
A Hash-Chain Based Method for Full or Partial Authentication of Communication in a Real-Time Wireless Environment
(University of Waterloo, 2010-06-25)Real-time media streams are a common application on the Internet today. For many such streams, it is necessary to provide authentication, data integrity, and non-repudiation. Some applications where this type of security ... -
Have Green Teens Become Blue? Investigating changes and influences in adolescent attitudes towards electricity conservation
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-12)Global energy consumption has been steadily rising since the 1990s, with projections estimating a 56% increase in consumption by 2040 (EIA, 2013). Although Canada’s industrial sector accounts for the largest share of ... -
Header Parsing Logic in Network Switches Using Fine and Coarse-Grained Dynamic Reconfiguration Strategies
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-29)Current ASIC only designs which interface with a general purpose processor are fairly restricted as far as their ability to be upgraded after fabrication. The primary intent of the research documented in this thesis is ... -
Healing Through Architecture
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-26)Numerous studies show evidence of the body’s ability to “self-heal” when put into positive healing environments. This healing is enabled by the ability of the body to ‘tap into our internal pharmacies’ by activating the ... -
Healing Through Presence: The Embodiment of Absence in the Plays of Daniel David Moses
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-19)ABSTRACT In this thesis, it is argued that the performance of three plays written by Daniel David Moses: Brébeuf's Ghost, The Indian Medicine Shows and Almighty Voice and his Wife function as healing ceremonies. This ... -
HEALING UNIVER(CITY)
(University of Waterloo, 2007-04-19)Creating a sense of place; a meaningful urban landscape has been one of the great challenges of the contemporary built world. Urban fabric once molded and sanctified by religion, myth, and subtle forces, is presently ... -
Health and Disease in Byzantine Greece: A Dental Analysis of the Temple of Ismenion Apollo, Thebes
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-05)Through a dental analysis, this study aimed to develop an understanding of the demography and health of the population at the archaeological site of Ismenion Hill, Thebes, Greece, dating to the early years of the Byzantine ... -
Health and Economic Impact of Treatment-based Strategies on Chronic Hepatitis B in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-23)Background/Aim: The lives of about 257 million people in the world are being affected by chronic hepatitis B (CHB), and this contagious disease is gradually pushing them closer to the edge of death caused by cirrhosis and ... -
Health and Risk Communication in Ontario Newspapers: The Case of Wind Turbines
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-07)Introduction: The mass print media are a widely-distributed, and often primary, source of health information for the public. Health information in newspapers can amplify or attenuate readers’ perceptions of risk depending ... -
Health Care as a Human Right: A Rawlsian Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-22)This thesis looks at fundamental disagreements about the role of society in the delivery of health care services. In particular, it develops an argument for viewing health care as a human right, and in doing so, argues ... -
The Health Consequences of Persistent Overqualification Among Immigrants in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2023-10-17)Background: Canada’s immigration system prioritizes the admission of highly educated immigrants. Notwithstanding, skilled immigrants often struggle to integrate into the labour force. A considerable body of evidence shows ... -
Health literacy, language, and understanding of colon cancer prevention information among English-as-a-second-language older Chinese immigrant women to Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2010-12-22)Introduction: Colon cancer incidence and mortality rates in Canada are among the highest worldwide. If detected early colon cancer is highly curable and regular screening can significantly decrease risk of colon cancer ... -
Health Misinformation in Search and Social Media
(University of Waterloo, 2019-11-28)People increasingly rely on the Internet in order to search for and share health-related information. Indeed, searching for and sharing information about medical treatments are among the most frequent uses of online data. ...