Browsing Environment (Faculty of) by Title
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An Assessment of the School System Planning Process for Primary and Secondary Schools: The Case of Saint George Grenada
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-04)School system planning involves decisions of where to build a new school, close or expandan existing school. It is important for community members to be involved in the school system planning process so that the process ... -
An Assessment of Voluntary Codes of Conduct in the Financial Sector – A case study of the GABV, UNEP-FI and UNPRI
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-07)As a result of the key roles financial institutions play in the world today, they are pivotal in addressing arguably the biggest challenge the world faces today – sustainable development. Several pioneering financial ... -
Assimilation of Remotely Sensed Soil Moisture in the MESH Model
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-25)Soil moisture information is critically important to weather, climate, and hydrology forecasts since the wetness of the land strongly affects the partitioning of energy and water at the land surface. Spatially distributed ... -
The Association between Depression-related Disorders, Chronic Physical Conditions and Leisure-time Physical Activity among Canadians in Late Life: Results from the Canadian Community Health Survey (Cycle 2.1)
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-23)Introduction: The benefits of leisure-time physical activity on mental and physical health among older adults are well documented, but few studies have explored the association between depression and leisure-time physical ... -
Association Between Industrial Wind Turbine Noise and Sleep Quality in a Comparison Sample of Rural Ontarians
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-21)Background: Wind turbines (WTs) are an emerging source of renewable energy in Ontario. One concern is that aerodynamic and mechanical noise produced by the WTs results in sleep disturbance in residents living near such ... -
The Association between the Amount of Alcohol Consumed by a Female and the Level of Blame Attributed to Her in a Hypothetical Date-Rape Scenario
(University of Waterloo, 2011-06-16)Background: Victims of sexual assault have been reported to blame themselves for the incident. They see themselves as having somehow contributed to the situation. Self-blame associated with a sexual assault is argued to ... -
The Association of Caregiver Unmet Needs with Psychological Well-being of Cancer Survivors: An Application of Interdependence Theory
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-29)Introduction: Cancer survivors continue to experience psychological distress and challenges in their daily lives long after the completion of treatment. Caregivers play a pivotal role in the lives of cancer survivors by ... -
The Association of the Social Relationships CAP with Depression in Psychiatric In-patients: An Outcome Study
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-28)Background: Depression is a worldwide problem but studies have shown that after patients with depressive symptoms are in remission, difficulties in social relationships may persist. There is a need for future research on ... -
Associations and Interactions between Retail Food Environments, Food Gentrification, and Neighbourhood-level Intersectionality in Toronto, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-28)Diet-related disease and food insecurity are growing problems in Canada and globally. Over the last decade, prevalent rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes have increased across the country and Toronto currently has the ... -
Associations between Greenspace and street Crimes in Toronto: Evidence from a spatial analysis study at dissemination area level
(University of Waterloo, 2020-06-03)Introduction: Earlier criminologists have explored various factors generating or attracting crime in urban cities coupled with crime studies focusing on the influence of social, built and natural environments in urban ... -
At the Intersection of People, Politics, and Protected Areas: A Mixed Methods Case Study on the Human Dimensions of Conservation in the Buffer Zone of Chitwan National Park, Nepal
(University of Waterloo, 2015-10-05)Protected areas impinge on the livelihoods of people, especially in the Global South. In Nepal, a constellation of conservation initiatives including, and tangential to, Chitwan National Park (CNP) have a polarizing ... -
At What Cost? A comparative evaluation of the social costs of selected electricity generation alternatives in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2006)This thesis examines the private and external costs of electricity generated in Ontario by natural gas, wind, refurbished nuclear and new nuclear power. The purpose of the assessment is to determine a capacity expansion ... -
Atmospheric nitrogen deposition and nitrogen dynamics of a reclaimed fen-upland in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region, Alberta
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-03)Surface mining in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region (AOSR) has resulted in the alteration of over 895 km2 of wetland and forest ecosystems in the Western Boreal Plain (WBP) of northeastern Alberta. After surface mining ceases, ... -
Attachment Style and Development in the Canadian Summer Camp Context: A Quantitative Analysis of Direct and Indirect Associations Using Phase III CSCRP Data
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-28)Psychosocial development is an ongoing processes beginning from birth. Attachment theory, as outlined by John Bowlby, takes a working model of self and others approach to explaining the associated psychosocial developmental ... -
Attaining climate justice through the adaptation of urban form to climate change: flood risks in Toronto
(University of Waterloo, 2023-02-24)Empirical evidence points out that entrenched cost-benefit rationales behind urban form adaptations to climate change unequally exacerbate vulnerabilities and hazard exposures, engendering risk inequalities and triggering ... -
Attaining climate justice through the adaptation of urban form to climate change: flood risks in Toronto
(University of Waterloo, 2023-02-24)Empirical evidence points out that entrenched cost-benefit rationales behind urban form adaptations to climate change unequally exacerbate vulnerabilities and hazard exposures, engendering risk inequalities and triggering ... -
Attitudes toward Urban Living, Landscape, and Growth at the Dawn of Greater Toronto's Growth Management Era
(University of Waterloo, 2006)The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is Canada's largest metropolitan area and principal destination for international migration and investment. Over the next 25 years, the GTA is anticipated to grow by approximately 2. 5 ... -
Attributes of Commodity Supply Chains: Feasibility of Blockchain Technology for Responsible Sourcing
(University of Waterloo, 2020-06-22)Assuring the credibility of information on sourcing of raw materials is a major challenge in sustainable supply chain management. Enhancing the reliability and transparency increase the trust of stakeholders and help ... -
Authenticating Cultural Tourism: Folk Villages in Hainan, China
(University of Waterloo, 2001)Cultural tourism provides opportunities for ethnic minorities to showcase their cultures, customs and heritage. At the same time, it causes a series of tensions and issues of authenticity and commodification have been ... -
Automated Extraction of 3D Building Windows from Mobile LiDAR Data
(University of Waterloo, 2016-03-28)The three-dimensional (3D) city models have gained more and more attentions because of their considerable potential applications at present. In particular, the demands for Level of Detail (LoD) building models become urgent. ...