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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 higher education institutions in sustainability initiatives at the local level
(Elsevier, 2019-10-01)Universities are central players and important economic actors in many regions, and many of them are, in general, nationally and internationally active in respect of matters related to sustainable development. But there ... -
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 image and language in formal hierarchical communication in organizations
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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 Instructional Design in Persuasion: A Comics Approach for Improving Cybersecurity
(Taylor & Francis, 2016-03)Although computer security technologies are the first line of defence to secure users, their success is dependent on individuals’ behaviour. It is therefore necessary to persuade users to practice good computer security. ... -
The role of intra-NAPL diffusion on mass transfer from MGP residuals
(Elsevier, 2018-06-01)An experimental and computational study was performed to investigate the role of multi-component intra-NAPL diffusion on NAPL-water mass transfer. Molecular weight and the NAPL component concentrations were determined to ... -
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 Lake Physical Variables and Atmospheric Forcings on the Change in Algal Biomass in North American Great Lakes
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-15)The perceived rise in algal biomass/bloom trends globally is assumed to be a result of climate change, however the assessment of interactions with atmospheric forcings are often limited to lab/mesocosm experiments and ... -
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 cyclic behaviour characteristics of AM30 extrusion and its fatigue damage modelling
(Elsevier, 2017-07-18)Anisotropic fatigue and cyclic behaviour of AM30 Mg alloy extrusion is investigated by performing fully-reversed strain-controlled tension-compression cyclic tests at strain amplitudes between 0.3% and 2.3%, along extrusion ... -
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 creating task-motivation fit
(American Psychological Association, 2016)One of the challenges of effective goal pursuit is being able to flexibly adapt to changing situations and demands. The current studies investigate whether individuals exhibit effective metamotivation—successful management ...