Browsing Environment (Faculty of) by Title
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Identifying barriers to traditional game consumption in First Nation adolescents in remote northern communities in Ontario, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2011-04-29)Objectives: To investigate factors influencing consumption of traditional foods (e.g., wild game, fish) and concerns about environmental contaminants among schoolchildren of the Mushkegowuk Territory First Nations (Moose ... -
Identifying Drivers & Barriers to Potential Adoption of Electrically-Assisted Bicycles by Post-Secondary Students in Region of Waterloo, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-20)The electrically-assisted bicycle (EAB) is a relatively new innovation to the Canadian market with little adoption so far, though it could be a solution to sustainability issues in passenger transport for several groups ... -
Identifying Potential Conflict in Land-Use Planning Using a Values-Centered E-Participation Tool: A Canadian Case Study in Aggregate Mining
(2019-01-08)An innovative e-participation tool is used to facilitate the articulation of value-laden assumptions, and to identify key points of likely conflict in an aggregate mining controversy in Ontario, Canada. The expert model ... -
Identifying Prioritized Areas for Grassed Waterways Implementation
(University of Waterloo, 2021-10-14)Soil erosion remains a primary challenge in the 21st century threatening fresh water and cropland that supports more than 95% of global food production. It is of significance to plan for and prevent soil erosion in its ... -
Identifying Quality of Life Needs of Youth Experiencing Homelessness: A Community Needs Assessment for Planners in the Region of Waterloo
(University of Waterloo, 2016-12-21)Abstract Background: The aim of this study is to capture the most important quality of life (QoL) needs identified by youth experiencing homelessness in the Region of Waterloo. Palepu, Hubley, Russell, Gadermann and ... -
Identifying the barriers and opportunities for the implementation of an effective Integrated Solid Waste Management Program in the Mexican Federal District
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-14)Generation of solid waste is a problem of great environmental significance in the Mexican Federal District. With an estimated daily generation of 12,500 tons waste management is a priority for the district government. ... -
Identity, Psychological Safety and Social Capital: A mixed methods examination of their influence on knowledge use in the context of LEARN Communities of Practice
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-25)There is a strong push in public health for multi-faceted partnerships to develop practice-relevant evidence that effectively address complex risk factors like tobacco use. Consequently, new partnership structures that ... -
Illustrating a new 'conceptual design pattern' for agent-based models of land use via five case studies—the MR POTATOHEAD framework
(Universidad de Valladolid, 2008)This chapter presents a "conceptual design pattern" (CDP) that represents key elements of standard ABM/LUCC models in a comprehensive logical framework and includes basic functionality and data often present in ABM/LUCC ... -
Impact and Benefit Agreements and the Political Ecology of Mineral Development in Nunavut
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Mining has been a major economic activity in the Canadian Arctic for the last century. It has made a valuable contribution to the development of this fragile economy and to the living standards of its inhabitants. ... -
Impact Investing and Climate Change – An Assessment of Impact Investors Addressing Climate Change
(University of Waterloo, 2023-03-17)The financing of climate change solutions is extremely urgent as countries face increasing negative impacts from climate change that pose severe threats to current and future generations. Damages from environmental disasters ... -
Impact of a University Environmental Sustainability Strategy on Employees
(University of Waterloo, 2020-08-27)The ever-growing trend of campus sustainability, coupled with pressure from external stakeholders (competitor actions, government regulations, etc.) induces organizations to adopt sustainability and its triple bottom line ... -
The impact of adding front-of-package sodium content labels to grocery products: an experimental study
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-29)A high sodium diet is a predominant risk factor for hypertension, which is in turn a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Canadians consume approximately twice the daily Adequate Intake of sodium, most of which ... -
The impact of biobased residues on soil health and greenhouse gas emissions under a changing climate
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-12)The disposal of organic wastes in landfills and applying nitrogen fertilizers to agricultural land cause multiple environmental issues. However, recycling organic wastes, e.g., biobased residues for agricultural use, is ... -
The Impact of Cartoon Characters and Front-of-Package (FOP) Nutrition Information on Parental Perceptions of Children’s Food Products
(University of Waterloo, 2012-01-25)Childhood obesity is a major public health issue. Canada has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in the world. Food advertising and marketing have contributed to the rapid rise in childhood obesity. High energy and ... -
The impact of cigarette package design on young women in Brazil: brand appeal and perceptions of health risk
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-30)Tobacco use is responsible for 5.4 million deaths every year worldwide and a leading cause of preventable death. The burden of these deaths is rapidly shifting to low and middle-income countries, such as Brazil. Brazil is ... -
The Impact of Climate Change on the Ski Industry in Colorado and California
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-24)Climate change is considered one of the primary threats to the sustainability of ski tourism around the world. Studies in several countries project the ski industry will be impacted by shorter ski seasons, greater snowmaking ... -
The Impact of Food Insecurity and Diet on Obesity among Métis and Off-Reserve First Nations Children in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-29)Objective: Aboriginal children are disproportionately affected by obesity, as they are twice as likely to be classified as obese compared to their non-Aboriginal Canadian counterparts. Research indicates that income, food ... -
The Impact of Foreign Aid in Access to Clean Water : A Case Study in Dhaka
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-24)Dhaka, the most densely populated megacity in Bangladesh, has been a major contributor to the country’s economic growth. To keep the city livable and its economy in motion, access to clean, drinkable, and adequate water ... -
The Impact of Gaming on Rural Heritage Communities: A Case Study of Elora, Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-18)Since the early 1990s, rural decline has led many communities to begin social and economic restructuring. Several locales are seeking alternative approaches to the primary sector to support their declining industrial base ... -
The Impact of Governance on Disaster Vulnerability
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Abstract: This thesis outlines research that was conducted on the relationship between governance, public policy and the impacts of disasters. Here, the vulnerability approach to disaster management is viewed through ...