Browsing Dissertations & Theses @ RRU by Title
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An exploratory study In challenges faced by intelligence leaders and practitioners from goal and structural conflicts
(2018-07-24)This qualitative study explored the challenges faced by the leadership/management and practitioners of intelligence organizations that cause goal and structural conflicts within intelligence organizations. The study included ... -
An Indian Residential School survivor's journey with Truth and Reconciliation
(2019-08-09)As an Indigenous woman and an Indian Residential School survivor, I embark on a journey that forms a roadmap of my life experiences that are part of the history of Canada. I share who I am and how I self-identify as someone ... -
An investigation into the influence of slope on trail erosion and the effects of trails on plant communities within Garry Oak and associated ecosystems in Mount Douglas Park, Vancouver Island
(2018-03-19)Urban parks provide refuge for species at risk, and maintain and preserve biodiversity in densely populated settings. Soil erosion on trails, which can have negative impacts on the surrounding plant communities, is a growing ... -
An analysis of a sustainability multi-critera analysis tool at contaminated sites in the north.
(2013-02-26)Sustainable remediation aims to address the legacy of poor past environmental practices without further impacting the environment. A sustainable decision support tool is under development to guide the selection of sustainable ... -
An analysis of environmental regulatory compliance
(2014-12-05)The future of North American energy supplies lie in a source of unconventional gas known as coalbed methane (CBM). As with any hydrocarbon resource, its exploration and production poses risks to the environment that can ... -
The anxious profession : a study of competencies, qualifications, and education in Canadian public relations
(2014-07-28)Public relations' anxiety in identifying as a specialized profession has been documented since its modern foundation in the early 20th century. One of the root causes of public relations' anxiety is its lack of empirical ... -
Applicability of a delta portable XRF spectrometer for determining geochemistry of glacial sediment samples collected in the Canadian Western Arctic
(2016-01-28)The performance of Royal Roads University's Delta Premium DP 6000 portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (Delta pXRF), specifically its accuracy and precision, was assessed on two certified standards for select elements. ... -
Appreciating the mandate of the education team in BC government's risk management branch
(2015-12-17)From a heuristic standpoint, this study sought to determine "How might the Education Team support the Risk Management Branch's mandate for continuous improvement?" Using action research from an appreciative inquiry stance, ... -
Aquatic health effects of biotechnical streambank restoration of the Elbow River in an urban environment
(2019-09-17)Streambank stabilization that uses non-living and living design elements, called biotechnical restoration, is an increasingly common approach to stream restoration design. With this increase in use, it is important to ask ... -
Articulating the GEMINI model of entrepreneurial innovation in Canada
(2018-09-21)This research used a comparative case study methodology to closely examine an emergent phenomenon in the field of entrepreneurship. The literature review examined interconnected shifts in social values, evolving technology, ... -
Assessing employer perceptions and expectations of college degree programs
(2013-01-18)Just over 10 years ago, the Ontario government passed legislation that resulted in baccalaureate degree-granting status for provincial community colleges. Since this fundamental shift in college credential delivery, the ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of physical treatments to control non-native spartina patens in a constructed marsh in Port Moody, British Columbia
(2015-03-25)Field trials were conducted at a constructed salt marsh in Port Moody, British Columbia to test the following physical control variations for their effectiveness at reducing non-native <italic>Spartina patens</italic>: ... -
Assessing the fate of lake recovery in an urbanizing watershed : an application of an extrapolative static phosphorus loading model to Langford Lake, BC
(2010-06-15)A static phosphorus loading model, as proposed by G.K. Nurnberg (1998, Limnology and Oceanography, 43, 1544-1552) is applied to Langford Lake, BC to determine the likely sources of phosphorus entering the lake and to predict ... -
Assessing the impact of human activities on British Columbia's estuaries
(2013-08-01)The world's marine and coastal ecosystems are under threat and single-sector management efforts have failed to address those threats. Scientific consensus suggests that management should evolve to focus on ecosystems and ... -
Assessing the limiting factors for re-introduction of sockeye salmon to the Coquitlam Water Supply Area
(2010-06-15)Prior to the construction of the dams, migrating salmonid species accessed the upper reaches of the Capilano, Seymour, and Coquitlam watersheds as an integral part of their natural lifecycle. There are multiple initiatives ... -
Assessing the partitioning of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in secondary wastewater treatment and fate to the receiving environments
(2014-11-05)Pharmaceuticals and personal care products are increasingly being detected in the environment and little is known of the effects to the environment. Thirty pharmaceuticals and personal care products were measured in liquid ... -
Assessing the role of research in policy change In Indonesia : a case study of CIFOR’s global comparative study on REDD+
(2017-05-05)The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) ran a Global Comparative Study on reducing emissions from deforestation, forest degradation and enhancing forest carbon stocks (GCS REDD+). This thesis is an outcome ... -
Assessing the value of green infrastructure networks to manage peak flows and support community resilience to climate change
(2014-05-14)As population increases and global climate changes, policy makers are challenged with protecting human and environmental health in the face of extreme precipitation events. Ecosystem based adaptation strategies are ... -
Assessing young children's personal constructs of `nature' using a modified repertory grid test : a case study
(2014-03-10)This paper presents a method for assessing the personal construct systems of young children (ages 4 to 6) regarding the notion of 'nature,' conducted at a Montessori Casa in Toronto, Ontario. Images from the participants' ... -
Assessing Yukon's current approach to regional land use planning : perspectives from the North Yukon planning process
(2011-06-20)Regional land use planning in the Yukon has a long and unfortunate history of failed efforts. Under Chapter 11 of the Yukon First Nations Umbrella Final Agreement, a new process for planning has been in place since 1993. ...
