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The Moderating Effects of Reported Pre-Pandemic Social Anxiety, Symptom Impairment, and Current Stressors on Mental Health and Affiliative Adjustment During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-09)It has been well-established within existing literature that individuals with social anxiety fear negative evaluation and exposure of self-perceived flaws to others. However, the unique impacts of pre-existing social anxiety ... -
The Moderation of Contentious Content on Twitter
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-28)Retweeting posts is Twitter's most important feature, playing a vital role in enabling the platform to be a virtual town hall that fosters timely discussions. This attribute has been instrumental in drawing a younger, ... -
The Modern Alice: Adaptations in Novel, Film and Video Game from 2000 - 2012
(University of Waterloo, 2012-09-19)Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There have and continue to inspire many adaptations since their publication. The purpose of this thesis is to compare the ... -
A Modern American Conservative: How Ronald Reagan Legitimized the Religious Right and Helped Reshape the American Zeitgeist
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-15)The late 20th century saw the rise of three closely related phenomena: modern American conservatism, Ronald Reagan, and right-wing Christianity. This dissertation explores the ascent and convergence of these three forces, ... -
Modern Object and Visual Relationship Detection in Images from a Critical, Cognitive and Data Perspective
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-27)Deep learning has dominated the landscape of computer vision for the past decade. Deep learning networks are the top performers on a slew of computer vision challenges (e.g., object detection or image segmentation) and on ... -
Modification of a Dilution Refrigerator for In-Field SQUID Magnetometry of Dy2Ti2O7
(University of Waterloo, 2015-10-01)The pyrochlore oxide family is a well known class of geometrically frustrated magnets with novel properties such as residual entropy at low temperatures and monopole-like quasiparticle excitations. One member of this ... -
Modification of Metallocene Alpha-Olefin Copolymer by UV-Irradiation
(University of Waterloo, 2016-05-11)Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) is used widely in applications like lamination and agricultural films, as well as a modifier for low density (LDPE) and high density (HDPE) polyethylene. LLDPE is made by polymerizing ... -
Modification of poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels for small diameter vascular graft application
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-16)Vascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally. Bypass grafting is one of the common surgical interventions to restore the blood flow. Autologous grafts, especially internal thoracic arteries and saphenous ... -
Modification of Recycled Poly(ethylene terephthalate) for FDM 3D-Printing Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-27)In this work, we have studied the suitability of recycled Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (R-PET) for 3D-pritning applications by studying the melt flow characteristics of the polymer. R-PET is known to experience a significant ... -
Modified Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC) for Functional Foods
(University of Waterloo, 2021-06-02)In recent years, food safety has attracted increasing attention, as consumers desire a healthier lifestyle and a prolonged lifespan. The interests in food to satisfy hunger have taken a shift towards providing more functional ... -
Modified Differential Cascode Voltage Switch Logic Optimized for Sub-threshold Voltage Operation
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-20)Ultra-low sub-threshold voltage research has become increasingly important with the recent shift in consumer electronics towards low power designs for mobile, wearable, and implantable technologies. These applications are ... -
Modified Gravity and the Phantom of Dark Matter
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-13)Astrophysical data analysis of the weak-field predictions support the claim that modified gravity (MOG) theories provide a self-consistent, scale-invariant, universal description of galaxy rotation curves, without the need ... -
Modified Texture Diet and Long Term Care: A Secondary Data Analysis of Making the Most of Mealtimes (M3) Project
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-18)Background: Research has suggested that modified texture diets (MTDs) are prevalent among older adults living in long term care (LTC). Additionally, previous research has also suggested that modified texture food, especially ... -
A Modular and Scalable Architecture for Millimeter-Wave Beam-forming Antenna Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2018-10-24)As the demand for higher data rates increases, wireless technologies (e.g., satellite communications, fifth Generation (5G) wireless communications, and automotive radars) are migrating toward millimeter-wave (mm-W) ... -
Modular Nonlinear Characterization System and Large-Signal Behavioral Modelling of Unmatched Transistors for Streamlined Power Amplifier Design
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-21)This thesis provides a comprehensive approach to the characterization and modelling of large-signal nonlinear RF/microwave devices, circuits and systems. This research is moti- vated by the increased linearity and ... -
A modular notation for monitoring network systems
(University of Waterloo, 2015-07-15)Design of next generation network systems with predictable behavior in all situations poses a significant challenge. Monitoring of events happening at different points in a distributed environment can detect the occurrence ... -
Modular Road Plate System
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-10)Concrete and asphalt are the most common materials used in permanent roadway pavements. Roadways are also constructed for temporary use in the resource industry, for remote site construction, and for disaster relief. ... -
Modularity and Structure in Matroids
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-22)This thesis concerns sufficient conditions for a matroid to admit one of two types of structural characterization: a representation over a finite field or a description as a frame matroid. We call a restriction N of a ... -
Modulating Optical and Photocatalytic Properties of Transparent Metal Oxide Nanostructures via Defect Engineering
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-15)The chemistry of nanostructure has increasingly drawn attention as a compelling branch of semiconductor research. Billions of dollars are annually spent to intentionally incorporate dopants into nanomaterials to enhance ... -
Modulating Visual Connectivity Through 3D-Printed Ceramic Light Screens
(University of Waterloo, 2023-02-07)This thesis investigates an iterative modeling and fabrication process for customizable building components through the design of a high-performance light screen. Light screens, mostly implemented as physical boundaries ...