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The Libraries of Royal Roads University and Vancouver Island University collaboratively offer VIURRSpace to digitally preserve and showcase selected scholarly and creative works of the universities, together with special collections that represent the unique character of the region.
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Assessing GBA+ as a tool for climate justice
(2023-01-31)In 2018, British Columbia’s (BC) provincial government released CleanBC, and in 2021 BC released the Roadmap to 2030, two cross-ministry efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build a green economy. While governments ... -
Circular economy & housing sustainability : opportunities and applications in BC
(2023-01-31)Housing sustainability is a significant component of sustainable development. Typical modern housing production has caused severe environmental problems, including massive resource consumption and waste generation. Current ... -
Local perceptions of bilingual education : examining local staff experiences of bilingual education at an Eastern Chinese international school
(2023-01-20)This research investigated Chinese teachers' perceptions of bilingual education through a post-colonial lens at an Eastern Chinese international school. I initially planned to ask the teachers about their experiences with ... -
From exploitation to education to efficacy : Indigenous experiences of motherhood
(2023-01-20)This dissertation explores the experiences of Indigenous women and their evolving feelings of parental efficacy while they attended a one-year post-secondary program for individuals who experienced sexual exploitation, as ... -
What do I do now? Church leader decision-making in response to complaints about one of their team member’s emotionally harmful behaviours
(2023-01-12)This phenomenological study explores the obstacles, motivations, supports and gaps church leaders identify as they make decisions when a complaint of emotional harm is submitted against another individual whom the leader ... -
Exploring homeowner wildfire mitigation adoption in British Columbia’s Cariboo Region
(2023-01-09)British Columbia must adapt to a rise in wildfire disasters. Homeowner wildfire mitigation should be a part of this adaptation and is advocated by FireSmart. However, adoption remains low. This qualitative research project ... -
Engaging not for profit leadership : community change in environmental sustainability
(2023-01-05)The following study is an action-oriented research project completed in partnership with a small not-for-profit organization in southern Alberta. Using a framework of constructivist ontology, two research methods, survey ... -
Teacher perceptions of factors associated with diverse classroom compositions
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)Classroom compositions have been dramatically shifting to include a wider range of cultural, linguistic, and developmental diversity. Research surrounding the professional learning sought by teachers to work in diverse ... -
Post colonial Canada? government approach to implementing treaty First Nation land and resource rights
(2022-12-22)Past and present colonial policies and legislation permit continuous infringement on Numbered Treaty First Nation rights, lands, resources, and Peoples—suppressing opportunities for political and socio-economic advancement. ... -
A research agenda for graduate education
(Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, 2022-12-21)Sean Toal reviews "A research agenda for graduate education" by B. Mitchell (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2021). -
Enhancing capacity of the coalition of African, Caribbean, and Black nurses to support Black nurses in British Columbia to achieve greater psychological health in the workplace
(2022-12-20)This thesis, “Enhancing Capacity of the Coalition of African, Caribbean, and Black Nurses (CACBN) to Support Black Nurses in British Columbia to Achieve Greater Psychological Health in the Workplace” utilizes the methodological ... -
Values-based leadership within the banking & financial services Industry. An international study of CEOs practicing values-based leadership
(2022-12-19)This exploratory study sought to examine, understand, compare, and contrast leaders’ career experiences and key moments that led to their choosing values-based leadership practices within the financial services industry. ... -
How permitted non-Farm uses impact agriculture in the agricultural land reserve : an assessment in six Greater Vancouver municipalities
(2022-12-16)An Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) was established in British Columbia, Canada, by provincial legislation in 1973 with the objective of protecting agricultural lands and encouraging its use for agriculture. The regulation ... -
The pursuit of integrity : using undergraduates' conceptions of integrity to inspire teaching and learning innovation in a post-secondary business school context
(2022-12-16)In recent years integrity has emerged as an institutional value, behavioural expectation, and student learning goal within post-secondary undergraduate business school programs. The purpose of this Scholarship of Teaching ... -
An explorative study of resilience among internally displaced Sudanese youth
(2022-12-15)Resilience is a construct commonly cited by humanitarian and disaster management establishments. Despite the construct’s centuries-old multidisciplinary evolution and interpretations, our current perception of resilience ... -
Sparking cultural transformation through dialogue
(2022-12-13)This study explores the transformational potential of dialogue to spark cultural change. Our society faces critical environmental challenges, and numerous studies demonstrate the power of dialogue to engage individuals in ... -
The impact of human-dog bonds on sense of place
(2022-12-08)This study used a photo-ethnography mixed method to determine how participants' sense of place is impacted by their relationships with their companion dogs. Study participants submitted photos and joined semi-structured ... -
Empowering women through microfinance in post-conflict Bosnia & Herzegovina
(2022-12-02)Women become vulnerable victims of conflict and disaster, that have major implications on gender relations. Consequently, they are not just seen as victims of conflict, but also as agents of change. This can have positive ... -
Strengthening the indomitable spirit of nurses: Piloting targeted resilience education
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-12)This pilot project aimed to test the effectiveness of a resilience education program for nurses. Building & sustaining a strong foundation of resilience & well-being are key for nurses to maintain mental health, cope with ... -
Molecular phylogenetics and systematics of two enteric helminth parasites (Baylisascaris laevis and Diandrya vancouverensis) in the Vancouver Island marmot (Marmota vancouverensis)
(Elsevier, 2022-12)Island biogeography can promote rapid diversification and speciation via geographic isolation and novel selection pressures. These same factors can threaten the persistence of island endemics by limiting gene flow and suitable ...
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