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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 ... -
Exploring restorative justice to redress and prevent conflict-related sexual violence in Colombia’s transitional justice process
(2020-02-25)Ample research exists on the systematic weaponization of sexual violence (SV) in conflict, commonly known as conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). Personal accounts from CRSV victims along with calls for their healing ... -
Exploring the short-term impacts of international service learning on adolescent participants in Cambodia
(2016-10-26)International service learning (ISL) programs in secondary and post-secondary education, often in the context of global citizenship education, have exploded over the past two decades; yet limited research explores the ... -
Factors influencing community recovery decision making : a case study of recovery from the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires
(2018-05-08)When large-scale disasters impact entire communities, entire communities must in turn collectively negotiate the recovery process and the associated recovery decisions. While these decisions affect the recovery outcomes ... -
From overtourism to COVID in Nepal : exploring the relationship between human security and tourism
(2022-07-22)The aim of this research is to explore the relationship between human security and tourism in Nepal and use the findings to theorize on post pandemic tourism development. Two key theoretical concepts were used: tourism ... -
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 ... -
Hierarchical leadership, ableism and avoidance : coach and administrator conflict in the Canadian para sport system
(2022-09-15)The para sport system across Canada is relatively new in relation to the Canadian sport system that serves able bodied participants. Given the relative newness of the system, combined with the inherent ableism and lack ... -
High-rise firefighting : firefighter preparedness to life-safety vulnerabilities
(2021-04-29)The city of Toronto is experiencing rapid growth in vertical settlement patterns with the construction of very tall high-rise residential buildings that are classified as super high-rise’s by the Ontario Building Code. Due ... -
Hosting with humility : Timmins’ 2019 host community experiences
(2021-09-01)Through qualitative semi-structured interviews with host community partners, this thesis explores the effects of hosting three different groups of First Nation evacuees on a single host community, the City of Timmins, as ... -
How gender-mainstreamed spatial programming in emergency shelters can mitigate gender-based violence against women following disaster events
(2021-12-23)There is a notable trend of gender-based violence rates increasing against women following disasters. A lack of adequate shelter is a contributing factor that exacerbates this social issue. A lack of the consideration of ... -
Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 in Cambodia
(2017-05-05)United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325) was created in 2000 for the purpose of promoting women’s equal and meaningful participation throughout peace and security processes. This research examined how ... -
Individual preparedness for nuclear power plant emergencies
(2018-08-09)To prepare for nuclear disaster, risk reduction strategies such as the pre-distribution of potassium iodide (KI) pills are essential, along with education on KI pill usage and other emergency preparedness measures. This ... -
Integration of Inuit land safety knowledge into Inuit Nunangat search and rescue : a scoping review
(2021-04-28)The demand for search and rescue (SAR) interventions in Inuit Nunangat has risen considerably over the past decade. Yet, the effectiveness of Inuit Nunangat SAR faces serious challenges: a vast geography with SAR resources ... -
Mapping institutional interactions in the Canadian CCA and DRR landscape: an exploratory social network analysis
(2023-07-11)Canada is experiencing increased frequency and intensity of natural hazards from widespread and rapid changes to its weather, surrounding oceans, biosphere, and atmosphere. Recently, the IPCC urged that swift and coordinated ... -
Measuring the quality of emergency management programs in small British Columbia municipalities
(2020-10-28)The purpose of this mixed method study was to explore the quality of the emergency management programs in smaller British Columbia municipalities and discover common issues to gain an overall view of emergency management ... -
Nurses' perception of readiness for mass casualty events involving children
(2020-04-24)After a mass casualty event, there is an expectation that hospitals will safely care for all patients—adults and children alike—who require medical and non-medical attention, regardless of any challenges they may face. ...
