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A mixture model for bivariate interval-censored failure times with dependent susceptibility
(Springer, 2020-03-07)Interval-censored failure times arise when the status with respect to an event of interest is only determined at intermittent examination times. In settings where there exists a sub-population of individuals who are not ... -
Mixture Models for Coarsened Multivariate Failure Time Data
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-13)The aim of this thesis is to develop statistical methodology for the analysis of life history data under incomplete observation schemes and with latent features which must be accom- modated to ensure models provide a ... -
MLOD: A multi-view 3D object detection based on robust feature fusion method
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-19)This thesis presents Multi-view Labelling Object Detector (MLOD). The detector takes an RGB image and a LIDAR point cloud as input and follows the two-stage object detection framework. A Region Proposal Network (RPN) ... -
Mobile Phone Depth Sensors for Forest Carbon Measurement
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-28)The monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of forest plots, especially their tree-trunk diameters, is critical to achieving both forest protection and reforestation goals. Today’s MRV processes are mostly manual, ... -
Mobile Spatial Subscriptions for Location-Aware Services
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-27)Spatial subscriptions have been used to specify locations of interest in Distributed Event-based Systems (DEBSs). However, current DEBSs representations to support spatial subscriptions are not expressive enough to describe ... -
A Mode-Based Pattern for Feature Requirements, and a Generic Feature Interface
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-26)Feature-oriented requirements decompose a system's requirements into individual bundles of functionality called features, where each feature's behaviour can be expressed as a state-machine model. However, state machines ... -
Model for a cortical circuit associated with childhood absence epilepsy
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-23)Childhood absence epilepsy is suspected to result from mutations in genes which encode ion channels including sodium channels. Our purpose in this thesis is to explore some of the factors that alter the function of neurons ... -
A model for deceased-donor transplant queue waiting times
(Springer, 2015-01-01)In many jurisdictions, organ allocation is done on the basis of the health status of the patient, either explicitly or implicitly. This paper presents a self-promoting priority queueing model for patient waiting times which ... -
A Model for Shear Response in Swimming Plankton
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-11)The responses of zooplankton to the hydrodynamic variables of their environment, such as shear, are not well understood. We examine stochastic swimming models of the run and tumble type for plankton moving in a velocity ... -
Model for the RE-TC thalamic circuit with application to childhood absence epilepsy
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-12)Childhood absence epilepsy (CAE) is an idiopathic neurological disorder affecting roughly 2-8 children per 100,000 children worldwide. It is characterized by absence seizures, or short lapses in consciousness, and the ... -
A Model of Persuasion for Speaking Rate Adaptation
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-20)Proper speaking rate is a key attribute of effective communication. Emerging persuasive technologies use computers as a tool to induce human behavioural and attitude changes. This thesis established a computational framework ... -
The Model Theory of Algebraically Closed Fields
(University of Waterloo, 2000)Model theory can express properties of algebraic subsets of complex n-space. The constructible subsets are precisely the first order definable subsets, and varieties correspond to maximal consistent collections of ... -
Model-Based Bayesian Sparse Sampling for Data Efficient Control
(University of Waterloo, 2019-06-24)In this work, we propose a novel Bayesian-inspired model-based policy search algorithm for data efficient control. In contrast to other model-based approaches, our algorithm makes use of approximate Gaussian processes in ... -
Model-based Reinforcement Learning of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-25)Model-based Reinforcement Learning (MBRL) techniques accelerate the learning task by employing a transition model to make predictions. In this dissertation, we present novel techniques for online learning of unknown dynamics ... -
Modeling and Analysis of Software Product Line Variability in Clafer
(University of Waterloo, 2013-11-19)Both feature and class modeling are used in Software Product Line (SPL) engineering to model variability. Feature models are used primarily to represent user-visible characteristics (i.e., features) of products; whereas ... -
Modeling and Implementing Variability in Aerospace Systems Product Lines
(University of Waterloo, 2014-10-24)Avionics systems are becoming indispensable on both military and civil aircraft. As more and more of their vital functions are controlled by electronic devices, their system qualities such as safety, reliability, and ... -
Modeling and Managing Longevity Risk: Models and Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2016-07-20)With the threat of longevity risk to the insurance industry becoming increasingly apparent in recent years, insurers and reinsurers are concerned about how to better model and manage longevity risk. However, modeling and ... -
Modeling and Prediction of Disease Processes Subject to Intermittent Observation
(University of Waterloo, 2016-07-21)This thesis is concerned with statistical modeling and prediction of disease processes subject to intermittent observation. Times of disease progression are interval-censored when progression status is only known at a ... -
Modeling and Querying Uncertainty in Data Cleaning
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-09)Data quality problems such as duplicate records, missing values, and violation of integrity constrains frequently appear in real world applications. Such problems cost enterprises billions of dollars annually, and might ... -
Modeling and Reasoning with Multisets and Multirelations in Alloy
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-17)Multisets and multirelations arise naturally in modeling; however, most modeling languages either have limited or completely lack support for multisets and multirelations. Alloy, for instance, is a lightweight relational ...