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NAFTA and Virtual Water Trade: An estimation of virtual water trade in livestock and livestock products between Canada and the United States
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-22)Canadian agriculture trade with the United States, specifically trade in livestock and livestock commodities, has flourished under the NAFTA regime. However, the benefits of this trade liberalization have hidden environmental ... -
Native bee (Hymenoptera: Apiformes) response to ecological restoration in southern Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-27)Bee declines have been reported globally and habitat loss and degradation due to urbanization and agricultural intensification are two of the primary drivers. Native bees play a critical role in plant reproduction, and ... -
Natural resource industries and the state in collaborative approaches to water governance: a power-based analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-24)Collaboration is predicated upon inclusive, equitable deliberation and decision-making amongst state, private and civil actors. Through pooling of knowledge and resources, participants are expected to share knowledge and ... -
Nature Island Tourism: Applying an Eco-tourism Sustainability Framework to the Island of Dominica
(University of Waterloo, 2009-06-12)Eco-tourism continues to experience fast growth, as the desire for more sustainable tourism amongst tourists increases and as economic situations in developing countries demand new avenues for development. In many Caribbean ... -
Navigating the Land Between Religions: New Perspectives on the Fair Trade and Food Sovereignty Movement Strategies to Challenge International Trade Governance
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-27)The fair trade and food sovereignty movements adopt very different strategies for challenging the existing international agricultural trade regime. Food sovereignty contests and resists the existing system, employing ... -
Nesting Ecology of Ducks in the Boreal Forest
(University of Waterloo, 2020-12-14)The western boreal forest (WBF) is an important breeding area for North American ducks, second only to the prairie pothole region (PPR). The WBF is experiencing intensive industrial development, causing habitat loss and ... -
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 ... -
New urban ecological restoration techniques: Testing the short-term effects of adding deciduous leaf litter and plant residue compost on topsoil quality and native herbaceous plant establishment
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-27)Urban expansion has led to native habitat destruction. Meanwhile, cities produce large quantities of plant residue wastes. To explore the potential to use plant residues to restore native habitats in cities, this thesis ... -
Novice, Generalist, and Expert Reasoning During Clinical Case Explanation: A Propositional Assessment of Knowledge Utilization and Application
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-28)Objectives: The aim of the two exploratory studies presented here, was to investigate expert-novice cognitive performance in the field of dietetic counseling. More specifically, the purpose was to characterize the knowledge ... -
Older Adults Living with Cancer: Supportive Care Needs and Utilization of Peer Support Services
(University of Waterloo, 2007-08-21)BACKGROUND: Cancer is primarily a disease of older adults with sixty percent of all incidences occurring in individuals 65 years and over. Coping with cancer may entail additional challenges for older adults due to ... -
Older Adults Seeking Emergency Care: An Examination of Unplanned Emergency Department Use, Patient Profiles, and Adverse Patient Outcomes Post Discharge
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-19)Purpose: The purpose of this dissertation was to examine the determinants of unplanned emergency department (ED) use by home care clients, the profile of older ED patients, their transitions from the ED, as well as the ... -
Older Stroke Survivors in Home Care: Factors Associated with the use of CCAC Rehabilitation Services
(University of Waterloo, 2015-04-15)Purpose: Despite improvements in the prevention and management of stroke, it continues to have a significant impact on the Canadian population. For individuals who have suffered a stroke, rehabilitation is an important ... -
Opportunities for Redistribution and Area Planning in Parks A Case Study at Bruce Peninsula National Park
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-12)Some national parks in Canada are experiencing growing visitor numbers and changes in visitor demographics. Bruce Peninsula National Park, located in Tobermory Ontario is one such park experiencing this phenomenon. Increased ... -
Optimization of Best Management Practices to Reduce Phosphorus Runoff in the Grand River Watershed Using a Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithm
(University of Waterloo, 2022-06-17)As water quality issues become an increasingly global concern, public administrators are looking for new ways to reduce water pollution from different sources, including agricultural runoff. Best management practices are ... -
Organization and Provider Factors That Influence the Utilization of Arthritis Best Practices in Primary Care
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-30)Background: Most treatment for people with arthritis occurs at the primary care level yet many studies have documented the need for improved arthritis management in this environment. The dissemination of clinical practice ... -
The participatory design of an ecosystem approach to monitoring in support of sense-making: What's the Point?
(University of Waterloo, 1999)Environmental monitoring initiatives are typically conceived as strictly scientific affairs designed to provide support for managerial decision-making; as a consequence most initiatives are centered on a formal mandate or ... -
Partnership principles and the stewardship potential of employer supported volunteer programs
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-26)An emphasis on citizen engagement, which has direct bearing on conservation and community organizations, is emerging within the corporate realm. Businesses are beginning to view local involvement as a strategic component ... -
Patterns and Behavioural Outcomes of Antipsychotic Use among Nursing Home Residents: a Canadian and Swiss Comparison
(University of Waterloo, 2006)<b>Background. </b> Although antipsychotic medications are primarily intended to treat schizophrenia and psychotic symptoms in adults, they are commonly administered to nursing home residents as pharmacotherapy for ... -
Patterns of Depression in Ontario Long-Term Care Facilities and the Role of Language
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-08)Background: Little is known about the mental health and care provided to older adults who may not speak English and those who reside in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), particularly their experiences with depression. ... -
Patterns of nest survival, movement and habitat use of sagebrush-obligate birds in an energy development landscape
(University of Waterloo, 2021-03-09)The sagebrush ecosystem in western North America provides habitat for approximately 350 plant and animal species, many of which are species of conservation concern. The sage-grouse and several species of sagebrush associated ...