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Bayesian Sample Size Determination for Single-Particle Tracking of Pathogens in Biological Fluids
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-17)Single-particle tracking (SPT) experiments measure 2-dimensional particle position with a high-resolution digital camera, capturing microsecond motion. SPT has allowed novel investigation of membrane dynamics, enzymology, ... -
Bayesian Unsupervised Labeling of Web Document Clusters
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-30)Information technologies have recently led to a surge of electronic documents in the form of emails, webpages, blogs, news articles, etc. To help users decide which documents may be interesting to read, it is common practice ... -
"Because your environment is looking after you": The role of local knowledge in climate change adaptation in the Cook Islands
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-23)Pacific Island countries, like the Cook Islands, are often considered to be extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Changes in the frequency and intensity of climate-related hazards is expected to be one ... -
The Becoming
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-26)A child wanders into a thicket of northern red oak and black raspberry to soothe the wounds of the past. The child is plagued with the malaise of the soul, otherwise know as major depressive disorder, and seeks to heal. ... -
Becoming the Poem
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-31)My MFA thesis recognizes the interconnectedness of all living beings. The paintings I created immerse the viewer in landscape scenes spanning anywhere between eight feet in height to eighteen feet in width. Inspired by ... -
Becoming-with More-than-human Protected Areas
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-28)The planet is currently undergoing immense and permanent geological change and environmental decline, a period some scholars have referred to as the Anthropocene. Climate change and environmental events, biodiversity ... -
Bedload sediment transport regimes of urban gravel-bed rivers under different management scenarios
(University of Waterloo, 2019-12-09)Watershed urbanization profoundly alters the hydrologic characteristics of urban rivers compared to their rural counterparts. This change in hydrologic conditions in combination with alterations to the sediment supply ... -
Beer, Tourism and Regional Identity: Relationships between beer and tourism in Yorkshire, England
(University of Waterloo, 2008-04-02)Beer, brewing, and the public house have been celebrated institutions in English culture for centuries. The drink occupies a venerable position in the gastronomy of most regions and is an integral component in the lives ... -
Behavioral Mimicry Covert Communication
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-24)Covert communication refers to the process of communicating data through a channel that is neither designed, nor intended to transfer information. Traditionally, covert channels are considered as security threats in computer ... -
Behavioral Modeling and Digital Predistortion of Wide- and Multi- Band Transmitter Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-17)The demands for high data rates and ubiquitous/broadband wireless access necessitate the development of radio systems that deploy wide- and multi-band signals. These signals lead to high spectral utilization with negative ... -
Behavioral Modeling of Unmatched Nonlinear Devices Driven with Modulated Signal Stimuli using Volterra Series
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-24)The accurate simulation of nonlinear radio frequency (RF) circuits under unmatched impedance conditions depends heavily on the device model used. Recently, measurement-based models under unmatched conditions were proposed ... -
Behaviour and Treatment of Nitroaromatics in Groundwater
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-25)The purpose of this study was to determine the chemical and/or biological factors that cause 2,4-dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT), 2,6-dinitrotoluene (2,6-DNT) and nitrobenzene (NB) to transform to their respective aromatic amines ... -
Behaviour of Magnesium Alloy Under Load-Control Cyclic Testing
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-20)The characterization of material fatigue behaviour is crucial in the design of mechanical components. Magnesium alloys, particularly wrought magnesium alloys, are one of the most interesting materials for mechanical ... -
Behaviour of Mesoporous Silica (MCM-41) Supported Catalysts in Degradation Reactions
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-08)A research project was carried out to investigate several aspects of Mobil’s composition of matter #41 (MCM-41) pertaining to its potential application in water treatment technologies. The goal of the work was to lead to ... -
Behaviour of Oxygenates and Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Groundwater from Gasoline Residuals
(University of Waterloo, 2007-01-23)ABSTRACT This study focuses on the dissolution and near-source attenuation of oxygenated gasoline hydrocarbons in groundwater from two gasoline residual sources: one containing gasoline with 9.8% methyl tert butyl alcohol ... -
Behaviour of Pharmaceutically Active Compounds in contact with Reactive Media in Simulated Ground Water
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-03)Water treatment approaches for pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) are restricted by the chemically-variable nature of the PhACs themselves, each successful in treating only a small number; or the adaptability or ... -
Behaviour of Post-Tensioned Slab Bridges with FRP Reinforcement under Monotonic and Fatigue Loading
(University of Waterloo, 2013-07-02)The introduction of fibre-reinforced polymers (FRPs) to the field of civil engineering has led to numerous research efforts focusing on a wide range of applications where properties such as high strength, light weight or ... -
Behaviour of PVC Encased Reinforced Concrete Walls under Eccentric Axial Loading
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-23)Stay-in-place (SIP) formwork has been used as an alternative to the conventional formwork system. The systems are mainly assembled on site, hence simplifying the construction process and reducing the construction time as ... -
Behaviour of Shear Critical RC Beams with Corroded Longitudinal Steel Reinforcement
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-29)This thesis discusses the results of an experimental program designed to investigate the effect of corrosion on the behaviour of shear critical reinforced concrete (RC) beams. The results of twenty RC beams (ten deep beams ... -
Behaviour of Shear-Critical Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Mortar
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-31)Extensive research has been conducted on strengthening of shear-critical reinforced concrete (RC) beams, particularly using fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening systems. This previous research has helped to better ...