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Quantifying Human Mental States in Physical Human-Robot Interaction
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-23)To support independent living among older adults, we propose the introduction of robots as domestic service providers capable of assisting with daily activities like showering, toileting, and transferring. These tasks ... -
Quantifying Isothermal Solidification Kinetics during Transient Liquid Phase Bonding using Differential Scanning Calorimetry
(University of Waterloo, 2006)The problem of inaccurate measurement techniques for quantifying isothermal solidification kinetics during transient liquid phase (TLP) bonding in binary and ternary systems; and resulting uncertainty in the accuracy of ... -
Quantifying Pavement Sustainability For Ontario Highways
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-26)With the emerging trend of sustainability, sustainable infrastructure is highly regarded by the general public. Sustainable pavement is also a concept that has driven many research motivations today. These motivations ... -
Quantifying the Effects of Winter Weather and Road Maintenance on Emissions and Fuel Consumptions
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-24)Winter road maintenance (WRM) has significant benefits including improving road safety and reducing traffic delay caused by adverse weather conditions. It has also been suggested that WRM is beneficial in terms of reducing ... -
Quantifying the Frequency and Orientation of Mitoses in Embryonic Epithelia
(University of Waterloo, 2007-12-18)The miraculous birth of a new life starts by the formation of an embryo. The process by which an embryo is formed, embryogenesis, has been studied and shown to consist of three types of processes: mitosis, cell differentiation ... -
Quantifying the Impact of Transit Reliability on Users Cost - A Simulation Based Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-27)The role of public transportation increases as travel demand increases due to the growth in population and economics. The importance of providing a balanced public transportation has increased. In Ontario, Canada, the ... -
Quantifying the Impact of Transit Rider Perception and Satisfaction on User Cost: An Experiential Sampling Approach Using Smartphones
(University of Waterloo, 2018-03-15)The aim of travel demand modelling is to accurately estimate trips in future time periods by understanding current travel behaviours. Accurate generalized cost modelling for determining transit mode share has proven elusive. ... -
Quantifying the Mobility Benefits of Winter Road Maintenance – A Simulation Based Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2009-04-30)A good understanding of the relationship between highway performance, such as crash rates and travel delays, and winter road maintenance activities under different winter weather and traffic conditions is essential to ... -
Quantifying the Performance of Explainability Algorithms
(University of Waterloo, 2020-05-26)Given the complexity of the deep neural network (DNN), DNN has long been criticized for its lack of interpretability in its decision-making process. This 'black box' nature has been preventing the adaption of DNN in ... -
Quantifying the Technical Efficiency of Canadian Paratransit Systems Using Data Envelopment Analysis Method
(University of Waterloo, 2005)Paratransit service operators in Canada are under increasing pressure to improve the operational productivity of their services due to increased demand and tightening financial constraints. To achieve this, Paratransit ... -
Quantifying Upper-Limb Bimanual Coordination Performance Using Machine Learning Techniques for Concussion Screening
(University of Waterloo, 2021-12-16)Current concussion screening and diagnosis tools rely on symptom checklist scores, along with subjective assessments performed by a clinician. This introduces high variability and bias, and increases the chances of missed ... -
A Quantitative and Qualitative Empirical Evaluation of a Test Refactoring Tool
(University of Waterloo, 2021-10-18)Reducing the gap between what practitioners want vs. what researchers assume they want is one of the vital challenges in software projects. When it comes to software tools, many people develop tools, but only some tools ... -
Quantitative Design Decision Method: Performance-Based Design Utilizing A Risk Analysis Framework
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-16)The model building and fire codes in Canada permit prescriptive-based design and performance-based design approaches. Within this regulatory framework, prescriptive-based designs are attributed objective and functional ... -
Quantitative Estimation of Movement Progress during Rehabilitation after Knee/Hip Replacement Surgery
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-25)Mobility improvement for patients is one of the primary concerns of physiotherapy rehabilitation. In a typical physiotherapy session, the patient is instructed to perform multiple exercises, based on a specific regimen ... -
Quantitative Measurement Techniques for Wind Turbine Blade Aerodynamic Performance
(University of Waterloo, 2017-03-07)The installed capacity of wind turbines has been growing rapidly in recent years, creating an increased need for accurate measurements and models of wind turbine performance to further their development. There is a need ... -
A Quantitative Model of Perception of Randomness in Structured Space
(University of Waterloo, 2015-12-02)The literature on the perception and generation of randomness suggests that people’s conception of randomness deviates from true randomness in predictable and consistent ways. In general, people see patterns or repetitions ... -
Quantitative Optical Gas Imaging using Broadband Mid-wavelength Infrared Single-Channel and Multispectral Cameras
(University of Waterloo, 2022-11-25)Quantifying and limiting methane emissions from upstream oil and gas is an efficient strategy to reduce anthropogenic climate change and has received considerable attention from regulators in recent years. Quantification ... -
Quantitative Risk Analysis With Qualitative Statements
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-14)Cybersecurity risk analysis is crucial for organizations to assess, identify, and prioritize possible threats to their systems and assets. Organizations seek to assess the potential costs of risks in order to determine how ... -
Quantitative Structure-Property Relationships Modeling of Rate Constants of Selected Micropollutants in Drinking Water Treatment Using Ozonation and UV/H2O2
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-23)Concern over the occurrence of micropollutants in drinking water and their health effects is increasing. Therefore, there is a growing interest in understanding micropollutant removal during drinking water treatment. ... -
Quantum Coherence in Electrical Circuits
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-03)This thesis studies quantum coherence in macroscopic and mesoscopic dissipative electrical circuits, including LC circuits, microwave resonators, and Josephson junctions. For the LC resonator and the terminated transmission ...