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A New Fire Protection Framework that Incorporates Fire Risk Indexing for Developing and Evaluating Alternative Solutions for Canadian Heritage Rehabilitation Projects
(University of Waterloo, 2018-02-01)Heritage buildings in Canada are a cultural resource that bear witness to Canada's defining moments and form a link to the past [1]. Several heritage buildings in Canada sit empty or underutilized and would benefit from ... -
A new framework for clustering
(University of Waterloo, 2010-04-07)The difficulty of clustering and the variety of clustering methods suggest the need for a theoretical study of clustering. Using the idea of a standard statistical framework, we propose a new framework for clustering. ... -
New Insights into the Landing Phase of Reactive Stepping: Predictors of Control, Muscle Recruitment, Movement Restraints and Two-Step Responses
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-27)Preventing falls and fall-related injuries are public health challenges of the upmost importance for Canadians, particularly for older adults. Due to the severe consequences that can accompany a fall (e.g., traumatic brain ... -
"A New Kind of War": The Vietnam War and the Nuremberg Principles, 1964-1968
(University of Waterloo, 2014-06-19)This thesis explores what Telford Taylor called the “ethos of Nuremberg” and how it shaped antiwar resistance during the Vietnam War in the United States. The Vietnam War was a monumental event in the twentieth century and ... -
A New Look Into Image Classification: Bootstrap Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2012-03-15)Scene classification is performed on countless remote sensing images in support of operational activities. Automating this process is preferable since manual pixel-level classification is not feasible for large scenes. ... -
A New Measure For Clustering Model Selection
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-20)A new method for determining the number of k-means clusters in a given data set is presented. The algorithm is developed from a theoretical perspective and then its implementation is examined and compared to existing solutions. -
New membrane technologies for dialysis
(University of Waterloo, 2016-12-15)Hemodialysis, developed in 1960s, has served as a treatment for patients with end stage renal disease. However, the 5 year mortality rate of hemodialysis patients is 65%. Research shows that some protein-bound toxins, ... -
New Methodology for the Assessment of Decayed Utility Wood Poles
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-24)Wood is one of the oldest and most common material used in construction. Since the beginning of the electrification in Canada in late 19th-century, wood poles have been widely used to provide structural support to electric ... -
New Methods for Channel Allocation Schemes in wireless Cellular Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-19)Due to the fast-growing number of cell-phone users, channel allocation scheme for channel assignment plays an important role in cellular networks. Having known that for downlink transmission the base-station aims to ... -
New Methods for Improving Accuracy in Three Distinct Predictive Modeling Problems
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-22)People are often interested in predicting a new or future observation. In clinical prediction, the uptake of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) has generated massive health datasets that are big in volume and diverse in ... -
New methods for Quantum Compiling
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-30)The efficiency of compiling high-level quantum algorithms into instruction sets native to quantum computers defines the moment in the future when we will be able to solve interesting and important problems on quantum ... -
New methods in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing
(University of Waterloo, 2018-10-22)Quantum computers have the potential to solve several interesting problems in polynomial time for which no polynomial time classical algorithms have been found. However, one of the major challenges in building quantum ... -
A New Metropolitan Cultural Ligament: Toronto Eglinton Crosstown LRT Prototypical Design Proposal
(University of Waterloo, 2010-02-11)This thesis strives to establish a set of design guidelines for the upcoming Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit development in Toronto. The primary design goals are to promote an enjoyable travel experience to commuters, ... -
A New Model for Thin Film Solar Cells Using Photon Cycling
(University of Waterloo, 2018-04-19)The solar energy has emerged as one of the most promising and reliable renewable energy resources attracting much attention to the study of photovoltaics. A principal aim of solar cells is to maximize the absorption of ... -
New Models and Analytical Frameworks for Power Systems with Wind Generation
(University of Waterloo, 2012-06-18)Wind energy is a proven energy source that does not contribute to emission of greenhouse gases, air and water pollution, or generate large quantities of waste. However, wind generation is dependent on wind speed, which is ... -
A New Na(+)-specific DNAzyme Mutant from in Vitro Selection
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-08)Sodium is one of the most ubiquitous metal ions in both intracellular and extracellular fluids. Many fluorescent sensors have been designed to measure Na+ concentrations. However, Na+ binding to biomolecules such as DNA ... -
New Opportunities from Old Foundations: 798 Art Zone a Case of Industrial Heritage Tourism
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-24)Industrial remains can be found in many regions that experienced industrialization. However, they are, in general, at risk of loss through destruction and abandonment. Promoting tourism can be a helpful tool for regional ... -
A New Optimality Measure for Distance Dominating Sets
(University of Waterloo, 2006)We study the problem of finding the smallest power of an input graph that has <em>k</em> disjoint dominating sets, where the <em>i</em>th power of an input graph <em>G</em> is constructed by adding edges between pairs ... -
New Paradigms in Medium-Term Operations and Planning of Power Systems in Deregulation
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-29)The operation of a large and complex electric power system requires meticulous and rigorous study and incessant planning. All the players involved, must plan ahead to account for the uncertainties that can affect the ... -
"A New Park, A New Opportunity": Place-Branding, Acculturation, and Cultural Diversity in Rouge National Urban Park
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-15)In 2015, the Rouge National Urban Park Act formally established the ‘newest member to the Parks Canada family’ in the form of Canada’s first-ever national urban park. Located in the eastern end of Toronto, the largest and ...