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An evaluation of the efficacy of active attacker training in the postsecondary setting
(2022-10-18)Active attackers have become increasingly more common in schools across North America since 1999, particularly in the United States, so much so that regular training and drills take place, like fire drills. In postsecondary ... -
An explorative study of resilience among internally displaced Sudanese youth
(2022-12-15)Resilience is a construct commonly cited by humanitarian and disaster management establishments. Despite the construct’s centuries-old multidisciplinary evolution and interpretations, our current perception of resilience ... -
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 ... -
Asymmetry, volatility, and escalation : the potential for American military responses to Chinese offensive action in space
(2020-04-18)The potential for conflict in space or related to space systems is an under-researched issue. Space conflict could dramatically affect States and individuals, and therefore can be situated in the escalation, great power ... -
Barriers of reporting sexual violence in Syrian refugee camps
(2016-10-25)Barriers in reporting sexual violence have emerged as a common problem for refugee camps hosting women. Approaches to increase reporting among women who have experienced sexual violence have not adequately considered the ... -
Bridging the culture gap : conflict management programs between immigrants and French society in marginalized communities in Paris
(2021-03-10)France continues to see a widening cultural divide between immigrants and the greater French society. The French government and non-governmental organizations have implemented programs to try and address the differences ... -
Business networks & transnational organizations : the role of coalitions in reducing modern slavery
(2020-08-15)This study asks how coalitions of business networks and transnational organizations can minimize labour exploitation and practices of modern slavery within supply chain networks. Focusing on the Asia-Pacific region, this ... -
Clinical nurse educators' experiences working with students with mental health disabilities
(2019-04-12)Little research has focused on clinical nurse educators’ experiences working with students with mental health disabilities. Yet, clinical nurse educators play an important role in helping students with disabilities succeed ... -
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 ... -
Crisis resource management in disaster
(2021-06-23)The behavioural, social, and cognitive skills that guide response to emergencies and disasters make up crisis resource management (CRM). Emergencies and disasters are different types of events. Both are crises with ... -
Cultural survival among Syrians in Cairo : the role of Syrian educators and educational centers
(2019-04-17)Syrian refugees in Egypt are using educational centers to support the preservation of their culture and way of life. This thesis takes an in-depth look at four educational centers and their cultural path through the education ... -
Developing a conceptual measurement framework for measuring access to justice in post-conflict settings
(2018-08-23)Access to justice has been recognized as an essential component of peace, sustainable development and conflict resolution. The international community acknowledged this significance with the 2015 adoption of the United ... -
Development, validation, and piloting of a questionnaire to examine personal disaster preparedness of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(2018-07-04)The vast majority of literature on chronic disease and disasters focuses on chronic disease in general, and does not examine the unique needs and vulnerabilities of people with specific chronic diseases such as Chronic ... -
Disaster response and mental health : working towards psychological well-being for volunteers
(2021-04-08)The world encounters disasters and emergencies. Volunteers respond to support those who experienced the situation, and as such, the need to support their psychological well-being is paramount. This phenomenological qualitative ... -
Drought disaster planning and adaptation in rural British Columbia
(2017-07-11)Drought is one of the more devastating climate-driven hazards across the world. Its impacts have long term impacts and can lead to degradation of access to sufficient water, food and other necessities for human life. British ... -
Effective usage of unmanned aerial vehicle technology in emergency operations in Canada
(2018-05-23)The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology is increasing globally and if applied in the field of Public Safety (PS), could prove useful in providing solutions to challenges in emergency operations. The purpose ... -
Emergency management and civil liberties in the post 9/11 era
(2016-12-13)This paper argues that in the post 9/11 era, the emergency management field is shifting toward the civil defence model that existed in the Cold War Era. Since the 1970s the emergency management field has focused on natural ... -
Empowering women through microfinance in post-conflict Bosnia & Herzegovina
(2022-12-02)Women become vulnerable victims of conflict and disaster, that have major implications on gender relations. Consequently, they are not just seen as victims of conflict, but also as agents of change. This can have positive ... -
Exploring conflict within multidisciplinary teams in the acute care setting from a nurses perspective
(2019-02-14)Canadian healthcare organizations are experiencing increasing challenges meeting the evolving health needs of aging and growing populations. The ability to manage conflict between multiple stakeholders with varying ... -
Exploring homeowner wildfire mitigation adoption in British Columbia’s Cariboo Region
(2023-01-09)British Columbia must adapt to a rise in wildfire disasters. Homeowner wildfire mitigation should be a part of this adaptation and is advocated by FireSmart. However, adoption remains low. This qualitative research project ...
