Browsing Student Research Collection by Title
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Communicating disability- exploring the experience of immigrant women through art
(2014-06-26)Through the utilization of art-journaling, this participatory arts-based inquiry was completed with a small group of immigrant women with the intention of creating knowledge around the experience of communicating about ... -
Communicating psychologically safe workplaces in Nova Scotia : the effect of Nova Scotian cultures on the prevention of mental health disability
(2015-07-23)Psychologically safe workplaces are environments that promote positive workplace mental health and well-being to help prevent mental health disability. Despite an emerging discussion in Canada about mental health, communicating ... -
Communicating sustainability : a case study exploring Jordan Green Building Council's sustainability communication techniques
(2017-06-23)This study used a qualitative approach to explore sustainability communication techniques in Jordan. To ground the research, I used the Jordan Green Building Council (JoGBC) as a case study, conducting semi-structured ... -
Communications capacity and resources : the missing weft in the basket of Indigenous nation-building and vibrant communities
(2020-12-18)First Nations in Canada face many barriers in their journey toward self-determination and community empowerment. One such barrier is that the processes for community decision-making, particularly those decisions that require ... -
Community 2.0 ; governance and engagement in community development
(2013-08-13)The Olds Institute for Community and Regional Development (OICRD) Board of Directors is challenged to continue to provide the governance to allow the committee work that is occurring to continue and improve. This inquiry ... -
Community climate change mitigation and adaptation : the role of Columbia Basin Trust
(2014-11-11)Local communities are on the front line of climate change adaptation and mitigation. Columbia Basin Trust, in the province of British Columbia, is a leading intermediary that is helping communities in the Canadian Columbia ... -
Community culture and rural water management
(2010-06-10)Access to potable water has been on the forefront of the international agenda for almost three decades. The international community has been working together in developing potable water management programs and improving ... -
A community perspective : conflicting environmental interests and barriers to effective collaborative management in Clayoquot Sound
(2010-01-20)Our increased knowledge and awareness of the environment and the finite capacity of the world‘s resources has seen increased regional tensions and conflicts over natural resource development and land use planning. This ... -
Community resilience to seismic events : a case study of Haida Gwaii, Canada
(2019-04-18)Small, remote communities situated along the Pacific Northwest coast of British Columbia are vulnerable to seismic events including earthquakes, and near- and far-field tsunamis. These have the potential to affect community ... -
Community systems and practices to prevent and respond to violence against children in Uganda : children’s perceptions and lived experiences
(2018-06-08)Violence Against Children (VAC) is a growing public health and social development problem recognized globally and specifically in Uganda. The general research objective of this study was to examine how the community formal ... -
Community television’s impact on community
(2016-10-27)“Community Television’s Impact on Community” is a public ethnography in the form of a video documentary that looks at how a local television magazine show on South Vancouver Island, go! Island, contributes to community ... -
Comparing and mapping ecosystem service use across interest groups in the Upper Peace River Watershed
(2014-02-04)The ecosystem service (ES) approach to conservation normally uses economic or biophysical assessments for valuating nature's services. In contrast, even though ES are required for human well-being, the actual uses of ... -
Comparison of stormwater quality metal impacts from residential, commercial, and industrial catchment areas in Grande Prairie
(2019-04-10)Non-point source pollution from stormwater runoff is a growing issue for global surface water sustainability. Baseline water quality data from Bear Creek indicate metal contamination increases as the stream flows through ... -
Composing collectivity: exploring musical performance in Havana
(2014-08-08)Composing collectivity is a visual ethnography that explores musical performance in Havana, using experimental techniques to create a convergence of art, documentary and ethnography. In Cuba music is a way of life, a ... -
Computer use among seniors 80 years and older : narrative inquiry on the benefits and problems
(2012-06-04)This thesis examines the role of computer competence in elders’ well-being as they experience a reduced ability to communicate in very old age. My research question was “How do elders over 80 interact with computers? ... -
A conceptual model of tuberculosis transmission risk in free-ranging bison herds of northern Canada
(2012-04-04)Tuberculosis transmission in free-ranging bison of northern Canada is of significant concern to wildlife managers because of its effects on condition and mortality in bison herds and the potential for transmission to ... -
Conflict in sport : a case of competitive ice hockey and constructive conflict
(2021-03-25)The purpose of this study was to better understand the experience of conflict management among a male university ice hockey team and how constructive conflict processes may foster an athlete’s perceived performance, personal ... -
Confucian or Communist, post-Mao or postmodern? : exploring the narrative identity resources of Shanghai’s Post-80s generation
(2010-09-16)It is 30 years after Post-Mao reforms, 20 years after Tiananmen Square demonstrations, and the next generation of “comrades” are emerging in China. They are called the Balinghou or “Post- 80s” generation, referring to ... -
Connectedness to nature : comparing rural and urban youths’ relationships with nature
(2010-02-09)Only a few decades ago, people spent considerably more time engaged in outdoor activities, fostering connections with the natural environment. Currently, many people regard themselves as separate from the natural world ... -
Connecting the dots : engaging interprofessional collaboration for quality patient care
(2020-04-01)Current trends in healthcare reveal that patient care is becoming more complex, particularly pertaining to discharge planning from acute care hospitals. Prescribed methods, in response to meeting the rise in patient care ...
