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Recovery of Volatile Aroma Compounds by Membranes
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-03)This research investigates the potential application of poly(ether block amide) (PEBA) membranes for the separation of volatile aroma compounds from wine and the effect of non-volatile components on the separation performance ... -
Chromatic Number of Random Signed Graphs
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-03)We naturally extend Bollobas's classical method and result about the chromatic number of random graphs chi(G(n,p)) ~ n/log_b(n) (for p constant, b=1/(1-p)) to the chromatic number of random signed graphs to obtain chi(G(n,p,q)) ... -
Genocide Spotting: Between Recognition and Prosecution
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-03)This thesis delves into the challenges of identifying and proving genocide in a court of law, using Bosnia as a case study. Genocide, considered one of the most atrocious human rights violations, involves the deliberate ... -
Laconic Evaluation of Branching Programs from the Diffie-Hellman Assumption
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-02)Secure two-party computation (2PC) enables two parties to compute a function f on their joint inputs while keeping their inputs private. Laconic cryptography is a special type of 2PC in which this is done with asymptotically ... -
CAMEO: Explaining Consensus and Expertise Across MOdels
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-02)Explainable AI methods have been proposed to help interpret complex models, e.g., by assigning importance scores to model features or perturbing the features in a way that changes the prediction. These methods apply to one ... -
Monolithic Amorphous-Selenium/CMOS Small-Pixel-Effect-Enhanced Single-Photon-Counting Imagers for Dedicated Breast Computed Tomography
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-02)Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death in women in the world. However, early and reliable detection of breast cancer can reduce its high fatality rate. Diagnosis hinges on medical X-ray imaging ... -
Cognitive homeostasis: Boredom as a drive for optimal engagement
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-02)Boredom is the feeling of wanting but failing to engage the mind. The first part of this thesis proposes a theory that casts boredom as a signal of suboptimal utilization of cognitive resources. Homeostasis is used as an ... -
Advancements in Road Lane Mapping: Comparative Analysis of Deep Learning-based Semantic Segmentation Methods Using Aerial Imagery
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-01)The rapid advancement of autonomous vehicles (AVs) underscores the necessity for high-definition (HD) maps, with road lane information being crucial for their navigation. The widespread use of Earth observation data, ... -
Development of a Simulation Framework for 2D-Material MOSFETs: Investigating Cryogenic Behaviors and Enhancing Performance Optimization
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-01)The relentless pursuit of miniaturization in semiconductor technology has ushered in the era of nanotransistors, which operate at the cutting edge of physical limits. This thesis presents significant advancements in ... -
Architectural Design and Test Case Analysis of a Simulator for Failure Localization
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-01)Failure localization involves identifying the suspicious locations of failures by analyzing the reported alarms recorded in the OTN control plane. To expedite the development of failure localization algorithms and reduce ... -
Tree independence number I. (Even hole, diamond, pyramid)-free graphs
(Wiley, 2024-04-24)The tree‐independence number tree‐α, first defined and studied by Dallard, Milanič, and Štorgel, is a variant of treewidth tailored to solving the maximum independent set problem. Over a series of papers, Abrishami et al. ... -
Computational modeling of bacterial chromosome organization: macromolecular crowding, chain heterogeneity, and chain cross-linking
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-30)Chromosome organization is integral to life, as it plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and functionality of genomic materials, as well as facilitating the transcription, replication, and transmission of genetic ... -
Assessing the implementation and outcomes of a food prescription program in Ontario, Canada: A realist evaluation
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-30)Background: Social prescribing has grown in popularity around the world as a method for health care practitioners to address the social determinants of health. Social prescribing is the process of a practitioner identifying ... -
Modifiable behavioural factors and their association with depression and anxiety in Canadian undergraduate post-secondary students
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-30)Background: The mental health of post-secondary students is important for academic success and overall wellness. If post-secondary students are struggling with mental health concerns, these concerns can affect various ... -
Ghost Recommendations: A Protocol for Efficiently Enhancing User Privacy
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-30)As the amount of online information accessible to users keeps increasing, we have come to rely more on services such as Netflix, Amazon, and eBay that are successful in recommending choices to users. The main goal of such ... -
The Effect of Freezing on the Elution of PVA from Contact Lenses
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-30)Contact lenses are widely used, with over 140 million wearers globally. Wearing contact lenses can cause symptoms of discomfort and dryness, which affect nearly half of all wearers. To address this concern, this thesis ... -
Applications of Strongly Coupled Electrostatic NEMS
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-30)This work explores potential applications of electrostatic nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) in inertial sensing and Frequency Comb (FC) generation. NEMS inertial sensors exhibit exceptional sensitivity with low power ... -
Synthesis of Deuterated Benzene for a Circular Deuterium Economy
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-30)Deuterium is an important natural isotope; its unique properties can impart significant effects on molecules with emerging applications across electronics and medicinal industries. Aromatic hydrocarbons or arenes are one ... -
Facilitating Cross-Lingual Information Retrieval Evaluations for African Languages
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-30)Web resources are becoming more available in various languages, increasing the importance of cross-lingual information retrieval (CLIR) in accessing information that is present in a different language. To support CLIR ... -
Advancing Linear-Scaling Techniques in Computation of Exchange Matrices in Mean-Field and Cluster-in-Molecule Calculations
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-30)Quantum chemistry faces ongoing challenges in developing methods that combine efficiency with accuracy, especially for large molecular systems. The Cluster-in-Molecule (CiM) technique, integrated with Coupled Cluster theory ...