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Ultramarathon runners
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018-04-11)Poster about ultramarathons. -
Un canadian errant: Travels in the Middle East
(Canadian Institute of Planners, 2001)From their Canadian offices, experts at Delcan Corporation consult all over the world, including various parts of the Middle East. There is much that Canadians can offer different countries, as well as much to be ... -
An uncharitable chill : a critical exploration of how changes in federal policy and political climate are affecting advocacy-oriented charities
(2015-10-20)Starting in 2012, the Canadian federal government deployed denunciatory rhetoric against environmental organizations and charities, increased enforcement of regulations governing resources that charities devote to “political ... -
An uncommon "commons" approach to floodplains and riverbanks
(Canadian Institute of Planners, 2000)Pierre Valiquette contributes insights from an "uncommon" grassroots initiative in Montreal, firmly based on a perspective that values the historic notion of the commons (represented by floodplains and riverbanks). -
Uncovering and mapping place attachment in small cities
(TTRA Canada, 2016-09-26)Understanding the connections that visitors and residents have to places is critically important for tourism development. Aided with this knowledge, authentic experiences can be developed, stories can be uncovered and ... -
Uncovering challenges : a case study identifying the barriers of introducing a proposed computer-based substance use intervention program into elementary classrooms
(2018-12-07)The purpose of this case study was to explore the problems that teachers anticipate facing when facilitating a new online computer-based substance use intervention program to grade six and seven elementary school students. ... -
Uncovering the potential for increased food security in Vancouver BC : a comparative analysis of three commercial buildings with rooftop gardens
(2012-06-07)Rooftop gardens are an important tool within sustainable urban agriculture (UA) that can contribute towards food security. This paper explores the barriers, benefits and incentives of rooftop gardens which have documented ... -
The under-representation of women in Mauritian parliament
(2013-01-25)The introduction of legislation aimed at decreasing gender imbalances in Mauritius has not led to an increase in women's access to parliament. While Mauritius is not unique in this, it is an interesting case to examine ... -
Understanding and overcoming the cultural and ethnic stigma of an Autism/ASD diagnosis
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)In Canada, we are surrounded by an abundance of cultures and a variance of ethnic origins, which is why it is important for educators to be culturally sensitive when it comes to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its ... -
Understanding anti-environmentalism : content analyzing the blogosphere for insight into opposition to environmentalism
(2014-01-09)Environmentalism, like any other noteworthy social movement, has been met with some resistance. Opposition to this movement has come both from the general public and from organized anti-environmental groups. The closeness, ... -
Understanding clinical nursing education: An exploratory study [post-print]
(Elsevier, 2016-03)Clinical experiences are recognized as a critical aspect of nursing education, highlighting the importance of the perspectives of those providing clinical instruction. The aim of this mixed methods descriptive study was ... -
Understanding of and vision for the environmental humanities
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Understanding recreation and leisure as a vital component in employee health and wellness programs: A case study of a university-based leisure education program
(World Leisure Centre of Excellence in Sustainability and Innovation at Vancouver Island University, 2016-12)PEAK Health and Fitness is a health and wellness clinic at the University of Utah that offers a university-based employee wellness program in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. PEAK currently offers a range of health-oriented ... -
Understanding stakeholder perspectives : the case of Mount Arrowsmith Massif Regional Park & the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve
(2011-03-25)Parks and protected areas are crucial for the health of the biosphere and long-term sustainability of the planet. However challenges these areas face include: there are simply not enough of them, the existing ones are ... -
Understanding the connection between green spaces and resilience through the study of optimism, community attachment, and social support within communities
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018-04-11)How does a connection to nature help us in times of trouble? The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between green space usage and resilience. -
Understanding the experiences of Chinese international students in a British Columbia public secondary school
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)In 2017, Mandarin speaking, mainland Chinese secondary students enrolled in secondary school programs made up more than 50% of Canada’s international student population (Canadian Bureau for International Education, 2018). ... -
Understanding the governance structures that underpin responsible investment decision-making
(Springer, Cham, 2017)The aim of this essay is to consider the extent to which best practice governance can be adapted to support effective responsible investment (RI) decision-making. Governance refers to the mechanisms and processes by which ... -
Underwater acoustic propagation modelling techniques : theory, operation and comparison
(ProQuest, 1993)Underwater acoustic signals are used for many diverse purposes ranging from pure research to anti-submarine warfare. The successful exploitation of a propagation model requires a user who is familiar with both the underlying ... -
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve management evaluation: Where do we stand and what's next?
(2017-01-06)This article provides the first comprehensive review of the discourse evolution of UNESCO Biosphere Reserve evaluation, relative to the general discourse of Protected Area Management Effectiveness (PAME) evaluation. Using ... -
Unheard stories : narrative inquiry of the cross-cultural adaptation experiences of refugee women in metro Vancouver
(2012-07-13)The purpose of this study is to explore the barriers and opportunities that government-assisted refugee (GAR) women experience in settlement. Using a narrative inquiry approach, I elicited the stories of fourteen GAR ...
