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Applying learning design principles in the development of training materials for paramedic instructors
(2018-03-29)In Saskatchewan, the level of medical training determines the certification of the paramedic; for example, Primary Care or Advanced Care. There is no designation for instructors, although as the governing body, the ... -
Knowing ourselves : an emerging dialogue between nature and leaders
(2018-02-23)This phenomenological-centered study explores the lived experiences of 12 global leaders participating in a leadership Nature retreat. Through the retreat process, set in a Nature-holding environment on the Canadian ... -
Religious dialogue as a peace building tool between India and Pakistan : the Ulema as peace builders
(2018-02-15)Religion played a critical role in the creation of the State of Pakistan. However, religious dialogue has never been considered as a means of peace building between India and Pakistan. This dissertation probes the rationale ... -
The underbelly of economy versus environment conflicts : detangling sources of tension in contentious natural resource decisions
It is well-established that biodiversity confers resilience to social-ecological systems, and also that humans are collectively and routinely degrading and destroying ecosystems and driving species to extinction through ... -
Does peer support enhance recovery outcomes : a rapid realist review informed design
My research question was "How, why, for whom, in what contexts and to what extent does peer support contribute (if at all) to recovery outcomes for people with first episode psychosis?" People who have experienced first ... -
Trash talk : a look at dumpster diving subculture in Victoria, BC
I have made a 22 minute ethnographic film and academic supplement that takes an ethnographic approach to the subculture of dumpster diving in Victoria, B.C. I first came across the somewhat controversial issue of dumpster ... -
Everything to gain : facilitating intergenerational communication
This research explored the experiences of volunteers connected to organizations through the non-profit organization Volunteer Victoria. The study investigated the perceived and experienced intergenerational communication ... -
In your own back yard : a case study of the implications of nature-based place attachment for caregivers
This interdisciplinary case study was created in an effort to better understand the experiences of caregivers to children with atypical neurological developments as they participated in a four part contemplative, nature ... -
NGO program efficacy and outcomes in Eastern Nepal
(2017-06-22)The author is concerned with the question of success and its measurement regarding NGO projects in Nepal and the actual project state versus projected outcomes, and how the impact of evolving conditions and contexts affect ... -
Rainwater harvesting in semi-arid Kenya : Practices and prospects
The aim of this research was to investigate the practices that constrain or facilitate effective rainwater harvesting in semi-arid Kenya. At 647 cubic meters per capita water availability, Kenya is considered water scarce ... -
Collaboration in scientific research : factors that Influence effective collaboration during a period of transformational change
In an era of fiscal restraint, federal science and technology organizations are promoting more advanced whole-of-government solutions to complex problems through effective intra-organizational and inter-organizational ... -
Deconstructing a high stakes deception : A case study of false claims of heroism
A high stakes deception surpasses other intentional forms of deceit because it is a strategic construction of distorted truths which supplies notable benefits to the Deceiver but purposely delivers deleterious outcomes to ... -
Improving sanitation in the Niger Delta
Little progress has been made in addressing sanitation, water and hygiene in the Niger Delta, and currently an estimated 50 million people still practice open defecation in Nigeria. Using the exploratory case study method, ... -
Mapping motivations for a Canadian leisure experience : impact of social media engagement
(2017-05-05)Mapping Motivations for a Canadian Leisure Experience seeks to reveal the impact social media has on the leisure tourist experience in Canada. Desired experiences vary from generation to generation. How influential are ... -
What are the beliefs of women who lead?
The focus of this study was to discover what beliefs women leaders hold and provide an opportunity to share their advice with future leaders. Adhering to Royal Roads University Research Ethics policies, ten women, from ... -
An exploration of relationships between social media use and quality of life of adults diagnosed with borderline personality disorder
(2017-05-04)This thesis was interdisciplinary in nature and explored the relationships between social media use and quality of life for adults who have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. The purpose of this exploratory ... -
Statebuilding in Afghanistan : a case study of empire in denial
This dissertation provides an assessment of statebuilding practices in Afghanistan, focusing on practitioner experiences in infrastructure and rural development projects. After numerous interventions and decades of ... -
Rethinking the role of indigenous governance practices in contemporary governance in Africa : the case of Ghana
The discourse of governance on the continent of Africa focuses primarily on achieving and imbibing Western values and ideals. Africans, on the other hand, are highly invested in their indigenous culture, socially, so what ... -
Planning in indigenous communities : lessons learned from the comprehensive community planning process
(2017-01-30)Planning in Indigenous communities is taking on greater importance as land claims are settled, legal victories force governments and industry to consult with and accommodate Indigenous peoples and interests, and development ... -
The social environment and indigenous student success in a Canadian post-secondary institution
A qualitative case study was used to explore emerging changes in social relations at a regional university in British Columbia, Canada, following implementation of a government policy on the indigenization of public ...
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