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Multi-Sectoral Perspectives on Regional Food Policy, Planning and Access to Food: A Case Study of Waterloo Region
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-26)There is increasing interest in linking food system policies and land use planning practices to healthier diets and healthier communities. Little is known about the process of regional food system policy making or the ... -
Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships for Community Sustainability Plan Implementation: Understanding Structures and Outcomes at the Partner and Partnership Levels
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-07)Worldwide, the prevalence and complexity of sustainable development challenges require coordinated action from actors in the private, public, and civil society sectors. Partnerships that embody inclusivity and heterogeneity ... -
A Multilevel Examination of Factors of the School Environment associated with Time Spent in Physical Activity among a sample of Secondary Students in Ontario, Canada.
(University of Waterloo, 2012-01-17)Background: The high prevalence of children and adolescents not meeting the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity (PA) per day and the associated negative health consequences make it critical to increase PA. Ecological ... -
Multilingualism and the risk of Alzheimer disease and dementia
(University of Waterloo, 2011-06-16)Background: Alzheimer disease (AD) is a progressive, late-life neurodegenerative disorder. Given the aging population, AD is a significant health concern. According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada (Smetanin et al., ... -
The Multiple Barrier Approach to Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Communities: A Case Study
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-21)The drinking water contamination tragedy in Walkerton, Ontario during the spring of 2000 led to many changes in water management for the province. Among these changes has been the increased use of the multiple barrier ... -
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 ...