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A fraud triangle analysis of the libor fraud
(Journal of Forensic & Investigative Accounting, 2018)This study examines the effectiveness of Cressey’s (1953) fraud risks factors adopted by the AICPA and the ACFE in detecting fraud in banks involved in the LIBOR scandal. Cressey (1993) posits that, for fraud to occur, ... -
From avoidance to mitigation : engaged communication to identify and mitigate mining impacts on communities
(2014-11-04)Active listening facilitates the identification of impacts and mitigation strategies of Sama Nickel's mining exploration activities on an Ivorian, West African community. Early awareness of potential negative impacts to ... -
From barriers to breakthroughs: Student experiences of the RRU Learning Model
(2017-09-01)Royal Roads University’s (RRU) Learning and Teaching Model describes educational practices and program design features that promote transformational learning. While institutions or programs may espouse some elements of the ... -
From barriers to breakthroughs: Student experiences of the RRU learning model
(Royal Roads University, 2016-06-01)This narrative inquiry examines students’ stories of transformative learning. The paper describes the constructivist, social constructionist, and transdisciplinary theoretical roots of Royal Roads University’s Learning ... -
From carnivore to detritivore? Isotopic evidence for leaf litter utilization by the tropical pitcher plant Nepenthes ampullaria
(International Journal of Plant Sciences, 2003-07)Nepenthes pitcher plants trap prey in specialized leaves formed into pitchers. Most lowland species live in open, sunny habitats and capture prey to obtain nutrients, principally nitrogen (N). Nepenthes ampullaria is ... -
From cultural to supporting ecosystem services, the value of shelterbelts to prairie agriculture, Canada
(2014-01-27)Shelterbelts were established in the Canadian Prairies as a means to protect soil from wind erosion. Knowledge gaps remain about shelterbelts' ecosystem services to the agro-landscape, hence hiding farmers' trade-offs in ... -
From knife to nebulous : physician leadership in the procedures suite
(2015-03-19)At BC Children's Hospital, physician leaders face complex environments replete with ambiguity. In anticipation of the new Acute Care Centre (ACC), a "procedures suite" clinical model will bring Surgery, Anaesthesiology, ... -
From page to practice : communication theory and its value for public relations educators and practitioners
(2011-12-20)A robust scholarly discussion had been conducted for more than 30 years on the professional impact of theory on communication practice, including Vocate‘s important observation in 1997 that a rigorous education in theory ... -
From research to action : exploring knowledge translation with front-line youth workers
(2019-04-20)This study examined how research-with-practice knowledge translation (KT) partnerships strengthen the practice of front-line youth workers (FLYWs) through examining the needs of knowledge users. Using an action research ... -
From trees to bluebirds : the impact of engagement and framing on the communication of conservation on Vancouver Island
(2017-08-25)The study addresses how strategic social media messaging affects awareness and understanding of scientific discourse around conservation issues. The media effects literature suggests that conservation non-governmental ... -
Front panels
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Front panels
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Front-line perspectives : conceptualizations of trauma, adversity, resilience, and community and social support
(2019-09-07)This qualitative graduate-level study examines front-line community and social service professionals’ conceptualizations of resilience and the role of community and social support among survivors of trauma or adversity and ... -
Fueling change? Exploring guilt in climate change communications
(2015-09-24)This study used a primarily qualitative, mixed methods approach to explore the use of guilt appeals in climate change communications. To ground the research, the study used a recent example of guilt in climate change ... -
Gamification for environmental change?
(2017-12-22)This study used mixed methods research to explore the use of an environmental gaming app in an academic setting to determine if it could encourage users to adopt and maintain environmentally friendly behaviours. The ... -
Gamification in nursing jurisprudence
(2016-08-24)A Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) understanding of regulation and standards of practice as it informs their practice, is vital to assuring public safety. The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia (CLPNBC), ... -
Gastric bioaccessibility and human health risks associated with soil metal exposure via ingestion at an E-waste recycling site in Kumasi, Ghana
(Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2020)Over 1000 people make a living by processing electronic and electrical waste (E-waste) and scrap metals for the recovery of valuable metals and integrated circuits at Dagomba Line, Kumasi, Ghana. These processing include ... -
Gender, participation, and environmental decision-making : case study of the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort
(2017-02-10)This study focused on understanding the role of gender in people’s participation in the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort decision-making processes in southeastern British Columbia, Canada. Research questions focused on the ... -
Gendered discussion of politicians in news : how can we prepare future female politicians for media gender bias?
(2015-09-24)This research adds to the pre-existing knowledge of gender bias towards women in media. Through a focused review of political news media in British Columbia, this research found little evidence of gender bias towards women ... -
General plan with annotations power telephone and light
(Feb. 1913)