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Understanding the determinants of independent mobility in older adults
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-24)As aging occurs, safely maintaining an active lifestyle is critical for health and independence. Independent mobility is influenced by one’s ability to perform three essential tasks of daily living: transitioning from a ... -
Understanding the differential impact of vegetation measures on the association between vegetation and mental health disorders
(University of Waterloo, 2020-08-26)Background: Considerable debate exists as to whether vegetation can help achieve better mental health outcomes. Although few studies have attempted to evaluate the health effects of vegetation, a spatial study, which has ... -
Understanding the dynamics and molecular interactions of the human cannabinoid receptor 1
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-23)Cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1), one of the most populated G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR) present within the brain, is involved in various physiological and homeostatic processes. These pathways include metabolism and ... -
Understanding the Dynamics of Informal, Community-Based Care Among LGBTQ2+ Young Adults in Southwestern Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-26)Background: Historically, North American health care has been developed through predominantly a hetero- and cis-normative, and white, lens which has led to the social exclusion of LGBTQ2+ individuals through institutional ... -
Understanding the Ecohydrological Role of Seasonal Ground Ice in a Boreal Peatland
(University of Waterloo, 2022-07-13)Seasonal Ground Ice (SGI) in peatlands forms in late fall when air temperatures begin to cool, and water in peat pores freeze. It differs from permafrost peatlands in that the SGI freezes and completely melts away every ... -
Understanding the effect of objective function weightings on posture prediction: application to predicting lifting postures in un-fatigued and fatigued states
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-28)Physical prototyping is often required when developing new equipment and workspaces so that human-systems integration can be considered. Digital human modelling facilitates more efficient, upstream assessment of human ... -
Understanding the Experiences of Retirement Transitions Amongst Older Workers in Physically Demanding Occupations
(University of Waterloo, 2020-10-21)Background and Objectives Approximately 60% to 70% of Ontario workers have no pension – nonunionized workers are most affected, leaving many older workers in vulnerable positions. This vulnerability is exacerbated for ... -
Understanding the fundamentals and application of electrically conductive biofilm in dry digestion
(University of Waterloo, 2023-07-27)The application of microbial electrolysis cell assisted anaerobic digestion (MEC-AD) system for dry digestion to recover methane from food waste (FW) is promising. Understanding the extracellular electron transfer (EET) ... -
Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on the Livelihood Resilience of Small-Scale Fisheries: A Comparative Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-21)Small-scale fisheries (SSFs) serve as a vital economic cornerstone in many nations, and play a pivotal role in reinforcing food security and eradicating poverty. Despite their significance, SSF systems and the communities ... -
Understanding the influence of anxiety on gait in Parkinson's disease
(University of Waterloo, 2015-07-15)Anxiety is a prevalent non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and has been linked to motor impairments in PD, yet there is a huge gap in the understanding of whether anxiety affects movement, namely gait, in those ... -
Understanding the Influence of Fear of Falling on Clinical Balance Control - Efforts in Fall Prediction and Prevention
(University of Waterloo, 2011-06-21)Introduction: A review of the literature shows that standard clinical balance measures do not adequately predict fall risk in community-dwelling older individuals. There is significant evidence demonstrating the interactions ... -
Understanding the Influence of Money Variables on the Outcomes of Sustainable Community Plans
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-23)Globally, there is a growing popularity among local governments to apply Cross-Sector Social Partnerships (CSSP) to implement Sustainable Community Plans (SCPs). The aim of this study is to understand the link between the ... -
Understanding the influence of weather and warning information on trip and activity decisions, behaviour, and risk outcomes
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-10)Winter storms present challenges to the safe design, operation and maintenance of transportation systems. Weather warning information, often originating from publicly funded meteorological services, is intended to support ... -
Understanding The Lived Experiences of Local Residents in Muskoka, Ontario: A Case Study on Cottaging
(University of Waterloo, 2017-02-21)Muskoka, Ontario, Canada has been recognized as an environment that is appealing for tourism visitation, but more specially cottaging, due to its attractive natural landscape and amenities that are “normally associated ... -
Understanding the Location Choices of Logistics Firms
(University of Waterloo, 2010-12-06)Distribution, warehousing and logistics facilities located in Canadian municipalities have significant impacts on surrounding land uses and on nearby transportation infrastructure, not to mention the broader socio-economic ... -
Understanding the London Corresponding Society: A Balancing Act between Adversaries Thomas Paine and Edmund Burke
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-25)This thesis examines the intellectual foundation of the London Corresponding Society’s (LCS) efforts to reform Britain's Parliamentary democracy in the 1790s. The LCS was a working population group fighting for universal ... -
Understanding the mechanisms of flicker defined form processing
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-15)Flicker defined form (FDF) is a temporally-dependent illusion created by the counterphase flicker of randomly positioned element dots, that preferentially stimulates the magnocellular system. Previous studies have found ... -
Understanding the Mechanisms Underlying Brain Plasticity in Adult Humans
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-22)Purpose: The human brain changes signi cantly with age. The plasticity of the visual cortex is thought to decrease into adulthood while childrens' brains are highly plastic. This change in plasticity is thought to be due, ... -
Understanding the Pathways in the Relationship between Engagement with Nature and Wellbeing
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-31)It is now well established that contact with nature, regardless of activity type or experience, can have positive influences on the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual health and wellbeing of individuals. The ... -
Understanding the Reasons for Part II Order Requests in Municipal Class Environmental Assessments
(University of Waterloo, 2014-05-07)The practice of environmental assessment (EA) in Ontario, Canada and elsewhere has been criticized for resulting in projects that are not necessarily “good” for the environment or society, but simply “less bad.” In Ontario, ...