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The Role of Functional Social Isolation in Mediating the Association Between Baseline Depression and Subsequent Executive Function in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Comprehensive Cohort
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-27)Background: Depression is a risk factor for decline in executive function. One mechanism that may link depression to executive function is functional social isolation, which pertains to the qualitative and behavioural ... -
The Role of Germicidal Ultraviolet Light in the Formation of Secondary Organic Aerosols
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-26)Ultraviolet (UV) light with a wavelength of 254 nm has proven to be effective at inactivating microorganisms, and thus has been increasingly employed as a method of disinfection of indoor environments. UV light with ... -
The Role of Glucocorticoid Receptor Signaling in Zebrafish Development
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-28)These studies present a series of novel roles for glucocorticoid signaling in the developing zebrafish embryo. The best-characterized roles of cortisol, the primary circulating corticosteroid in teleost fish, are known to ... -
The role of glutathione depletion in skeletal muscle apoptotic signalling in young and old rats
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-27)There is substantial evidence that oxidative stress causes negative outcomes in many cell and tissue types. This is especially true of skeletal muscle, as it is continually subjected to various sources of reactive oxygen ... -
The Role of Gold-Graphene Hybrid Nanostructure on Promoting Localized Surface Plasmonic Resonance Sensor Performance
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-10)Localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) sensors have a wide range of applications, from medical diagnostics to environmental monitoring. In addition, the simplicity of the excitation method leads to simplicity in the ... -
The Role of Graphics in Video Lectures
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-22)With the increase in online course use (Allen & Seaman, 2017), there is an increasing need to determine the most effective (i.e., the most conducive for learning) way to present lectures online (e.g., video lectures). ... -
The Role of Heat Shock Protein 70 in Protecting Muscle Mechanical Function & SERCA Function in Human Skeletal Muscle
(University of Waterloo, 2009-04-23)Two studies were conducted to determine if Hsp70 is able to protect human skeletal muscle from muscle mechanical damage and alterations in SERCA activity associated with prolonged concentric exercise. In the first study, ... -
The Role of Heritage Conservation Districts in Achieving Community Improvement
(University of Waterloo, 2008-06-20)Heritage assets and the values associated with their protection deserve recognition as they represent a reference point from which cities can look to their past, understand the present, and plan for the future. To strengthen ... -
The role of hindsight in the transient stem cell niche of the Drosophila melanogaster larval midgut
(University of Waterloo, 2018-04-30)The composition of the larval Drosophila midgut includes cells known as adult midgut precursors (AMPs) that represent the founder cells for the adult midgut. During the first and second larval instar stages, AMPs are ... -
The role of hindsight in transcriptional regulation during Drosophila melanogaster development
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-16)In Drosophila melanogaster, hindsight (hnt) encodes a putative Zinc-finger transcription factor that is expressed in a highly complex pattern during development. Despite an apparent wealth of information regarding the ... -
The Role of Impression Management in Goal Setting
(University of Waterloo, 2006)This paper examines the effect of impression management on goal level and commitment to the goal. Participants involved in a goal-setting program in the United States were asked to complete a web survey regarding their ... -
The Role of Institutions on R&D, FDI, and Economic Growth
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-24)This thesis broadly consists of three essays examining the impact of institutions on firm R&D, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) activity, and economic growth. The focus of each paper is unique in its contribution. The first ... -
The role of knowledge co-production in climate smart agriculture in Pakistan
(University of Waterloo, 2019-12-13)To address the challeges of climate change in Pakistan, new ways of practicing agriculture and mobilizing agricultural research are required. Climate smart agriculture (CSA) is one proposed solution with implications for ... -
The Role of Leisure for Chinese Immigrants at the First Chinese Senior Association of Vaughan
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-10)There is a gap in our field regarding leisure research on specific ethnic groups. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to understand the experience of leisure and of involvement in the First Chinese Senior Association ... -
The Role of Leisure in Coping with the Death of a Spouse among Women Participating in Bereavement Support Groups
(University of Waterloo, 2007-02-19)ABSTRACT Over the life course, most people will have multiple encounters with bereavement, one of which is the death of a spouse. Ongoing research on issues associated with bereavement indicates that such a loss is ... -
Role of Loading Direction on Fatigue Behavior of Smooth and Notched ZK60 Extrusion
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-20)In spite of the increasing trend of magnesium (Mg) application over the last decade, numerous technical restrictions still limit Mg alloy’s extensive implementation in industry. For instance, many mechanical behaviors of ... -
The Role of Local Knowledge in planning and managing urban solid waste: the tale of two (2) West African Cities, Accra and Kumasi, Ghana
(University of Waterloo, 2007-02-19)Ongoing and potential developments with regards to solid waste management have raised concerns about well being in African cities. There is also growing concern among environmental managers, scientists, and the public that ... -
The Role of Local Knowledge in Sustaining Ecotourism Livelihood as an Adaptation to Climate Change
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-02)Ecotourism is a development strategy for many local communities in and around protected areas. Its ability to improve tourism opportunities, conservation and livelihoods is supported by many ecotourism studies. Such ... -
The Role of Melatonin in Amyloid Interactions with the Model Neuronal Membranes
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-29)The amyloid cascade hypothesis has long directed research efforts in understanding the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), ever since it was first proposed through clinical evidence by Hardy and Higgins in 1992. ... -
The Role of Metamotivation in Managing the Motivation of Others: A Leadership Perspective
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-26)A central challenge faced by leaders is effectively managing the motivation of others. Integrating past research on leadership, motivation, and regulatory focus theory, I propose that metamotivation—the process of monitoring ...