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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. ... -
Paramedics’ confidences and concerns about infectious disease pandemics
(2017-12-22)Pandemics occur when a new or unfamiliar type or strain of infection is introduced, causing widespread illness globally. The unpredictable nature and impact of pandemics requires healthcare systems to prepare for the ... -
Reality revealed : an interpretive phenomenological approach exploring the lived experiences of the costs of sexual victimization, disclosure, and navigating through the judicial process
(2021-03-30)Individuals who have been sexually assaulted live with the financial, physical, psychological, and social costs of victimization long after the assault happens. This study utilizes a snowball sample to explore and detail ... -
Socioeconomics and emergency preparedness : a collective case study of low-income residents in London, Ontario
(2021-06-09)Although researchers recognize social and economic factors as significant indicators of disaster impacts, current emergency preparedness planning still regularly focuses on the average resident. Emergency preparedness ... -
Southeast Saskatchewan flooding in 2014 : rural resilience and disaster risk reduction
(2021-02-25)This qualitative study focused on rural Saskatchewan residents directly and indirectly impacted by a flooding event that occurred in the summer of 2014 in their region. This study used interview data to investigate how ... -
Sovereignty and human security at Canadian Forces Station Alert
(2016-10-26)The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is a major player in exercising sovereignty and ensuring human security in Canada’s Arctic. This research examined whether the mandate of Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert should be changed ... -
Sustainable tourism development in Eritrea : assessing the potential of the tourism industry as an asset to economic development and poverty alleviation in Massawa and the Dahlak Archipelago
(2017-05-05)Sustainable tourism is increasingly becoming recognized as an important economic asset for developing countries, with three tourism specific targets established in the 2015-2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, ... -
The current state of mental health and existing resources for correctional officers in British Columbia
(2021-08-30)Purpose To assess the current state of mental health and the resources available for correctional officers working in Provincial correctional facilities in British Columbia. The amount of existing literature focusing ... -
The impact of life experiences on the expression of compassionate action in volunteers
(2023-07-12)This exploratory qualitative study considers the connection between life experience and compassion by conducting two virtual circle processes with volunteers located in Williams Lake, British Columbia. A network selection ... -
The needs and stories of male survivors of child sexual abuse, exploitation and human trafficking
(2022-11-02)The process of identifying a male victim of child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSEA) is difficult for both the survivor and frontline professionals. Boys and men face multiple barriers to disclosure of their childhood ... -
The relevance of prison climate on prison conflict
(2017-08-01)Conflict is an enduring reality in prisons. The contrast between a ‘total institution’ and an involuntary client base sets a rich table for conflict. While different approaches have been taken to manage conflict in prison, ... -
The rising tide : the increase in elderly population, disasters and type 2 diabetes
(2017-12-22)The recent statistical data reveal that there are considerable changes in the growing elderly population, the rise in natural disasters, and the increased prevalence of Type 2 diabetes (T2DM). These trends are occurring ... -
The role of donor flexibility in downward accountability
(2020-07-17)This research examines how donor and funding flexibility can be fostered to achieve downward accountability in development projects. It offers a case study example of a Canadian province’s 2006–2008 food security initiative ... -
The themes and peculiarities of the Islamic State’s propaganda
(2023-05-02)The propaganda of the Islamic State utilizes a number of complex themes in order to radicalize and recruit adherents to the organization which has been demonstrably unique compared to other ostensibly similar extremist ... -
Transformative climate change actions among youth from Alberta, Canada
(2018-12-07)Young people’s futures are largely affected by society’s capacity and willingness to take action on climate change, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapt to a different climate reality. Young people are necessary ... -
Tsunami warning communication and its relationship to evacuation in coastal British Columbia
(2020-04-07)This thesis explores the communication of tsunami warning information and its influence on residents’ evacuation behaviour during the January 23, 2018 tsunami warning event in British Colombia. The experiences of residents ... -
Urban Indigenous Two-Spirit womxn’s experiences with ceremony : a journey of witnessing, reflection, and convergence through story
(2022-01-12)The imposition of Western patriarchal norms on Indigenous peoples has created strict notions of gender binaries that categorize individuals as either male or female. This imposed binary has impacted how Indigenous womxn ... -
What do I do now? Church leader decision-making in response to complaints about one of their team member’s emotionally harmful behaviours
(2023-01-12)This phenomenological study explores the obstacles, motivations, supports and gaps church leaders identify as they make decisions when a complaint of emotional harm is submitted against another individual whom the leader ...
