Browsing Dissertations & Theses @ RRU by Title
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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 ... -
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 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 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 ... -
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 ... -
Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) and Structure From Motion (SfM) 3-dimensional modeling of intertidal archaeological features in Fulford Harbour, Saltspring Island, British Columbia, Canada.
(2017-06-27)Clam garden intertidal features were constructed and maintained by First Nations peoples over thousands of years and are identified throughout coastal British Columbia and Alaska. The thesis study site is the Gulf Islands ... -
The unsaid : when climate change hits home
(2015-09-03)This study uses an in-depth Dialogic Relational Interview method to explore how six residents who experienced flooding in their homes engaged with the 2013 Calgary flood as a climate-change event. Drawing on the theory and ... -
Unveiling Yukon intergovernmental communication
(2011-07-11)Yukon is unique in Canada for its four orders of government—federal, territorial, First Nation and municipal. Determining the differences in communication characteristics, strategies, mechanisms, and processes of the ... -
Urban forest values and willingness to volunteer : a case study of New Westminster, Canada
(2020-09-26)Many urban forests across North America are experiencing a rapid decline in canopy cover due to development, disease and climate change. Municipalities are developing management strategies to protect and grow existing ... -
Urban park soils metals distribution in the Victoria area, British Columbia
(2015-03-13)Surface soils in 20 urban parks in the Greater Victoria area were sampled and screened using a portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer. Bioaccessibility results indicated that human health risks were acceptable at all ... -
Using Carex aquatilis as a biological assessment tool in monitoring salt-impacted Boreal Peatlands
(2017-12-22)Saline water is produced as a result of extracting hydrocarbons from geological formations and is brought to the surface during the extraction process. Understanding salinity impacts in the Boreal peatlands in Northern ... -
Using conceptual modeling to advance an integrated watershed management approach in the Aishihik drainage basin
(2014-11-28)Changing conditions, increased, and at times competing demands on water resources, and relatively new requirements for shared and sustainable management of water resources indicate the need for an updated water management ... -
Using impact simulations to evaluate the power of Skeena Reference Condition Approach stream bioassessments
(2011-06-24)Effective use of bioassessments requires an understanding of their performance. This study evaluated the performance of Skeena Reference Condition Approach (RCA) bioassessments by calculating Type I and Type II error ... -
Using multimedia feedback to enhance cognitive, affective and psychomotor learning
(2012-12-07)Providing high-quality assessment feedback for learners is one of the most important activities faculty can do to positively affect learning. Recent advancements in information, communication, and multimedia technologies ... -
Using quantitative microbial risk assessment to determine if health risk warrants boil water advisories in Newfoundland and Labrador : time for a new approach
(2013-10-28)The effectiveness of Boil Water Advisories (BWAs) as a public health risk management tool is increasingly being questioned. Newfoundland and Labrador's zero-risk policy for issuing BWAs on public drinking water systems ... -
Utility, usage, and perceptions of computing devices in online distance learning
(2018-06-27)This research explores learners’ perceptions of how their computing devices affect their learning within online distance learning environments. To achieve this, the study includes an exploration of computing devices, ... -
A utilization-focused evaluation of the natural step, sustainability for leaders- level one course
(2012-09-19)The Natural Step (TNS) is a global non-profit organization, providing a science-based framework, methodology, tools, and training for sustainability to: leaders; change agents; and champions in organizations and communities. ... -
Validation of catch estimates for select species within the British Columbia groundfish hook-and-line catch monitoring program
(2016-02-04)The intent of the British Columbia Groundfish Hook and Line Catch Monitoring Program is to provide accurate estimates of species-by-area catch, including at-sea discards. The program, overseen by the Department of Fisheries ...
