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Description: Grade 1 is markedly the most challenging and exciting time in a child’s school experience. These children are no longer the youngest at school, and chances are they have gained an inch or two in height; in this sense, it is a year to feel big. This als...
Show moreGrade 1 is markedly the most challenging and exciting time in a child’s school experience. These children are no longer the youngest at school, and chances are they have gained an inch or two in height; in this sense, it is a year to feel big. This also marks a time of learning how to read, one of the biggest milestones during the Grade 1 school year. Learning to read is an essential, and fundamental, component of being a successful student, as it spans across all grades and all curriculum. Guided reading can serve as an effective and practical teaching program in order to effectively support students’ journey of developing reading proficiency. This project describes my development of a guided reading manual for Grade 1 teachers... .
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Date: 2016
Contributors: Melissa Nielsen (author), Andrew Kitchenham (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia College of Arts, Social, and Health Sciences (Degree granting institution), Tina Fraser (Committee member), Deborah Thorvaldson (Committee member)
Subject: Guided reading -- Handbooks, manuals, etc., Reading (Primary) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc., Language arts (Primary) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Resource companies in Canada operate in remote locations, often hours away from the closest municipality where emergency services such as police, fire and emergency medical services are located. People and equipment use low grade roadways to travel in ...
Show moreResource companies in Canada operate in remote locations, often hours away from the closest municipality where emergency services such as police, fire and emergency medical services are located. People and equipment use low grade roadways to travel in and out of these locations and deal with the risks of incidents occurring. When an incident such as a motor vehicle collision does occur, the patient can be trapped in the wreckage for hours with no protection from the elements waiting for rescuers to arrive and provide critical interventions. Similarly, tank truck leaks and wildfires that start small can grow in size and severity without quick response actions from trained responders utilizing the appropriate equipment. We will investigate the frequency and severity of these and other incidents occurring in remote locations where resource companies are expanding into and evaluate whether the risks justify the commercial viability of a new service delivery. By analyzing the costs of these incidents to the resource companies in terms of injuries to humans and wildlife, environmental impact and also company reputation, we will see if there is a need for providing a more rapid response model. If the service is indeed justified, at what price point does it become palatable to the resource companies as they weigh the pros and cons of taking on additional costs. Our research will ask the question of the companies and then see if that pricing model will provide sufficient revenue to cover the costs to provide the service and provide a reasonable return on investment for the service provider. Some of the metrics used for the financial analysis will be payback periods to recoup the capital outlay, internal rates of return on the capital investment, and the net present value of the future revenues that are projected to be generated. At the conclusion of the study we can make an informed decision as to whether this venture is truly a wise investment of time, money, and manpower or if the return on investment is not worth the
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1862839
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Date: 2013
Contributors: Tony M. Messer (author), Raymond Cox (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Emergency management -- Canada., Rescue work -- Canada -- Case studies., Emergency medical services -- Canada -- Planning., Rural health services -- Canada., First responders -- Canada., Industrial safety -- Canada -- Case studies., HV551.5.C2 M47 2013
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: This qualitative analysis examines the effects of gainsharing on both productivity and employee engagement in the British Columbia pulp and paper industry. The pulp and paper industry plays an important role in the provincial economy by contributing fo...
Show moreThis qualitative analysis examines the effects of gainsharing on both productivity and employee engagement in the British Columbia pulp and paper industry. The pulp and paper industry plays an important role in the provincial economy by contributing four billion dollars annually and employing over 10,000 workers in high-pay unionized jobs. However, the industry has seen a significant decline in the past ten years in the number of facilities operating, which has reduced employment and ultimately tax revenue in the province. The economic importance of the pulp and paper industry highlights the need for unions and management to work together. Management must engage the human capital of its employees in order to achieve a competitive advantage in the global market. Gainsharing is a means to increase productivity more importantly, it is a method of facilitating a cooperative relationship between unions and management. This cooperative relationship not only increases productivity, but also significantly reduces labour relations costs while promoting a sense of satisfaction, loyalty and commitment within the employees. In this project, I develop a model explicitly outlining the impact of gainsharing within the pulp and paper industry. I test the model by reviewing and summarizing existing literature. The results are strongly supportive of the positive impact of gainsharing on productivity, reduced labour relations costs, employee engagement and profitability. I present recommendations for the application for government involvement, which can contribute to the success of this process, thus contributing to the success of the pulp and paper industry. --P. 2.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1666399
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Date: 2010
Contributors: Angela Horianopoulos (author), Steven Cronshaw (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Pulpwood industry -- British Columbia., Gain sharing -- British Columbia., Paper industry workers -- British Columbia., Wood-pulp industry workers -- British Columbia., Incentives in industry -- British Columbia., HD9769.W53 C3 2010
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Sexual assault is associated with debilitating mental health consequences, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, yet a significant gap exists within the literature around the care needed to address these consequences. As a resul...
Show moreSexual assault is associated with debilitating mental health consequences, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, yet a significant gap exists within the literature around the care needed to address these consequences. As a result, this project seeks to answer the question: In adult women of childbearing age who have experienced a recent sexual assault, can access to post-assault follow-up care within two weeks of the assault decrease the prevalence and severity of PTSD and depression? Eligibility criteria for this literature review included research data published in 2004 or later regarding mental health follow-up care for adult women of childbearing age who have experienced sexual assault. The majority of participants within these primary studies included adult women of childbearing age from large urbanized areas. This review utilized an ecological framework that identified individual, personal relationship, community and societal influences that impact the mental health of women after sexual assault while highlighting multi-level strategies aimed at decreasing the emotional distress experienced by women. Utilizing a trauma informed approach to care that encompasses thorough assessment and action orientated care planning, preferably within two weeks of a sexual assault, was suggested to be important for coping with emotional and psychological trauma. Limitations of this project include the retrospective nature of the studies reviewed and their reliance on participant recall or provider documentation practices. Further research is needed to develop multi-level strategies that improve the mental health of women after sexual assault. --Leaf 2.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b2073982
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Date: 2015
Contributors: Lisa Creelman (author), Lela Zimmer (Thesis advisor), Tracey Day (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Rape trauma syndrome -- Treatment., Learning disabled children -- Education., Children with mental disabilities -- Education., RC560.R36 C74 2015
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Since 1980s, Mexico has undergone extensive economic restructuring symbolic of broader' globalization' trends. Substantial changes to Mexican economic, political and social structures have been informed by neo-liberal principles of development. Structu...
Show moreSince 1980s, Mexico has undergone extensive economic restructuring symbolic of broader' globalization' trends. Substantial changes to Mexican economic, political and social structures have been informed by neo-liberal principles of development. Structural adjustment policies (SAPs) and the more recent phase of economic restructuring, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), are two neo-liberal economic strategies implemented in Mexico to achieve trade liberalization and deregulation. The impacts of economic restructuring on Mexicans vary depending on gender, class and geographical location (whether urban or rural). Guided by the gender and development (GAD) theoretical framework, I explore answers to the question ' what are the gendered impacts of Mexican economic restructuring and how have disadvantaged Mexican women responded to these impacts?' By using secondary research methodologies to explore feminist development literature pertaining to the gendered impacts of economic restructuring in conjunction with literature specific to Mexico, this project analyzes structural changes on a macro level while drawing out contextual examples of gender specific survival strategies. This study suggests that urban and rural disadvantaged women in Mexico have responded to negative impacts of economic restructuring in similar ways by mobilizing into grassroots organizations (GROs). Membership in a grassroots organization serves the dual purpose of meeting immediate perceived needs while containing the potential for empowering women to challenge gender ideologies confining their activities in broader contexts. Overall, this project concludes that gender must be a central element in all development efforts. The concerns of women's grassroots organizations and women's struggles against gender subordination must be fully recognized and represented in policy formation and implementation processes in order to foster greater equality in development.--Page i.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1231727
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Date: 2002
Contributors: Amy Melissa Schell (author), Fiona MacPhail (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Women -- Mexico -- Economic conditions -- 21st century., Mexico -- Economic conditions -- 1982-, Equality -- Economic aspects -- Mexico., HD6057.5.M4 S34 2002
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The need to provide culturally competent health care and social service has become a major concern for social workers, health professionals, and researchers. Many researchers suggest ways to implement culturally competent programs and services, such as...
Show moreThe need to provide culturally competent health care and social service has become a major concern for social workers, health professionals, and researchers. Many researchers suggest ways to implement culturally competent programs and services, such as diversity training for staff, the building of cordial relations with the communities around the service centers, implementing culturally responsive service policies, and hiring from the communities to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of service users. Others advocate the need to introduce programs such as interpretation service to eliminate language barriers. They also emphasize the development of practice guidelines which should include self-assessment, enquiry about a client's cultural background, and the need to acquire cultural knowledge. Although, the above suggestions see the need for changes in the traditional way of providing health care and social service, there has been little examination of the link between culture, illness, and healing. It shows that many practitioners do not see the importance of implementing culturally competent services and programs within the health care and social service settings. Further, much of the current debates on cultural competence focus on services and programs provided by mental health practitioners and nurses, but very little research has been conducted from a social work perspective. The Child and Women's Diversity Program at the Alberta Children's Hospital tries to correct these deficiencies in cultural competence by providing a cultural based consultation to social workers, physicians, and psychologists. --P. i.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1644017
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Date: 2009
Contributors: Johnson Opoku (author), Glen Schmidt (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Social work with minorities -- Alberta., Social service -- Research -- Cross-cultural studies., Multiculturalism -- Health aspects -- Alberta., Hospitals -- Case management services -- Cross-cultural studies., HV3176 .O66 2009
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The purpose of this project was to develop an effective gang prevention program. A literature review on effective programs for vulnerable youth was used to design an after school gang prevention program. The program, named The BEAT, provides a flexible...
Show moreThe purpose of this project was to develop an effective gang prevention program. A literature review on effective programs for vulnerable youth was used to design an after school gang prevention program. The program, named The BEAT, provides a flexible, youth-centred curriculum with the goal of reducing anti-social behaviours and building healthy relationships. The BEAT teaches interpersonal skills through discussions, activities, mentoring, life skill development and recreational opportunities. The program is designed to partner with family support programs and community agencies to create a wraparound approach to support vulnerable adolescent males, ages 11 to 14. The BEAT provides 11 group sessions with two follow up sessions and contains resource links and activities for group facilitators. --Leaf ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1947183
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Date: 2014
Contributors: Jennifer C. Povoledo (author), Linda O'Neill (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Gang prevention -- British Columbia -- Prince George., Problem youth -- Services for -- British Columbia -- Prince George., Juvenile deliquency -- British Columbia -- Prince George -- Prevention., HV6439.C32 P757 2014
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The Northern Health Authority, a healthcare region located in northern British Columbia, executed a case study to analyze the current distribution relationship between G.R. Baker Hospital Pharmacy in Quesnel, B.C. and Prince George Regional Hospital Ph...
Show moreThe Northern Health Authority, a healthcare region located in northern British Columbia, executed a case study to analyze the current distribution relationship between G.R. Baker Hospital Pharmacy in Quesnel, B.C. and Prince George Regional Hospital Pharmacy. The purpose of the study was to examine the organizational structure, personnel relationships, and business processes that exist between the two facilities, in order to determine which processes in the current distribution network are working well, and to learn which areas require improvement. In order to complete the case study, a brief questionnaire was sent to G.R. Baker Hospital Pharmacy staff to glean further insight into the positive and negative factors of the service they currently receive. Further interviews were conducted with the Pharmacy Manager at G.R. Baker Hospital Pharmacy to determine satisfaction levels with the services provided. Finally, an observation of shipping practices was conducted to analyze the time and cost requirements for providing such service. The study resulted in the identification of several factors that are working well within the distribution relationship between G.R. Baker Hospital Pharmacy and Prince George Regional Hospital Pharmacy, particularly with respect to the provision of pre-packaged and convenience packaged products. The study also identified problem areas, primarily with respect to the limitations on the number of days per week for ordering, and the early cut-off times required by Prince George Regional Hospital Pharmacy. The primary recommendation resulting from this case study is to use this case as a building block for subsequent studies into the provision of drug distribution services and the establishment of distribution relationships with other regional facilities, leading to more efficient supply chain management and better utilization of limited resources.--P.ii-iii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1435039
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Date: 2008
Contributors: Kirsten Thomson (author), Balbinder Deo (Thesis advisor), Cameron Egli (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Hospital pharmacies -- British Columbia -- Quesnel -- Case studies., Hospital pharmacies -- British Columbia -- Prince George -- Case studies., Hospitals -- Drug distribution systems -- Evaluation., Business logistics -- British Columbia, Northern -- Case studies., Pharmacy management -- British Columbia, Northern., RA975.5.P5 T46 2008
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: An airline, whether large or small, relies on a vast array of talents and skills to operate successfully. With such a variety of goals and objectives, sometimes it is difficult for employees to see how their contribution affects the success of the comp...
Show moreAn airline, whether large or small, relies on a vast array of talents and skills to operate successfully. With such a variety of goals and objectives, sometimes it is difficult for employees to see how their contribution affects the success of the company. As a result, employees may just 'go about the motions' of their job without being actively engaged in the process. Fostering engagement in an airline presents some unique challenges, such as those derived from the conflicts between diverse work groups and the intensely competitive nature of the aviation industry. This paper explores several areas regarding employee engagement. First, it examines a variety of engagement definitions and the benefits of engagement. Next, it explores the concept of relational coordination. Finally, the paper examines the six drivers of workplace engagement and the six high performance work practices that support relational coordination. A plan for creating a workplace environment, which supports employee engagement, is presented at the end of this document, as a result of combining the information learned about employee engagement and relational coordination with the author's knowledge of a small airline. --P. ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1666349
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Date: 2010
Contributors: Rod Hayward (author), Rick Tallman (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Employee motivation., Employees -- Attitudes., Airlines -- Personnel management., Hawkair -- Personnel management., HF5549.5.M63 H39 2010
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1241367
Date: 2002
Contributors: Theresa Ann Mooring (author), Paul Madak (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Test anxiety., Education, Elementary., LB3060.6 .M66 2002
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Brazil, Russia, India, and China together form the BRIC group of developing economies and are experiencing growth much greater than both the G7 and world as a whole. All four countries have significant ties to Canadian business and through the process ...
Show moreBrazil, Russia, India, and China together form the BRIC group of developing economies and are experiencing growth much greater than both the G7 and world as a whole. All four countries have significant ties to Canadian business and through the process of this project we will look at how our economic landscape is affected by their growth. The focus of this project will be on the manufacturing sector and how the rising cost of labour in the BRIC will affect Canadian producers and manufacturers. The research performed notes the increased cost of labour has reduced the benefits for Canadian companies to offshore their manufacturing requirements and goes on to demonstrate that this cost will exceed that of onshore manufacturing by 2025. Recommendations are made for the producers, manufacturers, and Canadian governments to both mitigate this risk and take advantage of the BRIC's growing economies. Primarily, these recommendations are focused on the onshoring of manufacturing. --P. ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1737856
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Date: 2011
Contributors: Kristoffor E. Benson (author), Pei Shao (Thesis advisor), Zaidong Dong (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Manufacturing industries -- Economic aspects -- Canada., Manufacturing industries -- Economic aspects -- Developing countries., Manufacturing industries -- Labor productivity -- Canada., Manufacturing industries -- Labor productivity -- Developing countries., Industrial productivity -- Canada., HD9734.C32 B46 2011
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The purpose of this project is to address the gap that exists in the literature in regards to providing counselling to clients with left temporal lobe epilepsy (LTLE). In many ways, the psychological symptoms of LTLE and those of borderline personality...
Show moreThe purpose of this project is to address the gap that exists in the literature in regards to providing counselling to clients with left temporal lobe epilepsy (LTLE). In many ways, the psychological symptoms of LTLE and those of borderline personality disorder are similar. Both client populations can have difficulty regulating emotions and with maintaining healthy relationships. Both populations have high rates of suicidal ideation and depression. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) was developed to treat clients with borderline personality disorder. Due to the similarities between many of the symptoms of borderline personality disorder and those of LTLE, counsellors should be successful when teaching the skills of DBT to LTLE clientele. This project provides a description of LTLE and of DBT, and it demonstrates how DBT can be applied to counsel clients with LTLE.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1602738
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Date: 2009
Contributors: Cheryl Andersen (author), Corinne Koehn (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Epilepsy -- Treatment., Dialectical behavior therapy., RA645.E64 A53 2009
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The owners of the BID Group of Companies (BID) want to establish a manufacturing operation within the high growth southern United States (US) sawmilling industry. The purpose of this project was to gain an overall understanding of the southern US in or...
Show moreThe owners of the BID Group of Companies (BID) want to establish a manufacturing operation within the high growth southern United States (US) sawmilling industry. The purpose of this project was to gain an overall understanding of the southern US in order to determine the best strategic location and the best mode of entry. A major challenge was determining where the industry was situated within this vast geographical area. A detail map of the southern US sawmill industry was developed to obtain a better understanding of the market concentration. This mapping exercise indicated that the top four states to consider for expansion were Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. In terms of entry mode, analysis indicated that buying and refurbishing an existing building was the most economical choice due to the high availability of affordable commercial real estate compared to the substantially higher costs to build new. The best building choice from each state was selected and examined against a top ten criteria of preferred attributes of both the building and the surrounding amenities. This process resulted in the recommendation of the building located in St. George, SC. The physical attributes of the St. George building combined with the amenities of the surrounding Dorchester County indicate that this is the right building in the right location and should contribute greatly to the success of BID's expansion into the southern US. --Leaf i.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1950663
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Date: 2014
Contributors: Kane Kelly (author), Rick Tallman (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Industrial location -- Southern States -- Planning., New business enterprises -- Southern States -- Planning., BID Group of Companies., Business planning -- Case studies., Forest product industry -- Southern States., HD58 .K45 2014
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: This narrative study shares and honours the experiences of five Aboriginal students in grades 10 through 12 and my own personal story from Prince George, BC. The purpose of the study was to identify contributing influences that encouraged success for A...
Show moreThis narrative study shares and honours the experiences of five Aboriginal students in grades 10 through 12 and my own personal story from Prince George, BC. The purpose of the study was to identify contributing influences that encouraged success for Aboriginal student participants, as seen by the students themselves. The narratives revealed barriers the students had to overcome in order to fulfill their goals and the way they explored their own interests to discover their strengths. Student narratives revealed leaders and mentors that contributed to their success these people varied from friends to family and many other community and school-based people. The academic and social success of these students varied and created interesting stories that may inform the development of programs to support Aboriginal youth. The school that participated in the study has a process that encourages Aboriginal students to succeed although that process is not thoroughly examined the student stories reveal the success of the process along with other family and community influences. A common thread throughout these stories is competency. Although these students appeared to have little access to culturally responsive teaching, the common foundation of their success was skill development in an area they were proud of and that contributed to a goal for post-secondary achievement. --P. ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1664801
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Date: 2010
Contributors: Joan L. Brett (author), Willow Brown (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Native peoples -- Education (Secondary) -- British Columbia -- Prince George., High school graduates -- British Columbia -- Prince George., Educational attainment -- British Columbia -- Prince George., Indian students -- Education (Secondary) -- British Columbia -- Prince George., Indians of North America -- Education (Secondary) -- British Columbia -- Prince George., E96.65.B8 B74 2010
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The purpose of this study was to investigate and evaluate air quality management strategies and plans in existence today and compare them to the ongoing air quality management planning process in Prince George. The study was conducted by reviewing the ...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to investigate and evaluate air quality management strategies and plans in existence today and compare them to the ongoing air quality management planning process in Prince George. The study was conducted by reviewing the literature related to management and control of air pollution, and air quality legislation in Canada, documenting a variety of approaches to air quality management in other regions and administering questionnaires to people involved with air quality. An in-depth case study was completed documenting the attempts taken in Prince George to produce an air quality management plan (AQMP).--Page ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1199745
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Date: 1999
Contributors: Gina-Anne Margaret Layte (author), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Air quality management -- British Columbia -- Prince George Region -- Planning., Air -- Pollution -- British Columbia -- Prince George Region., TD883.7.B8 L39 1999
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1302731
Date: 2006
Contributors: Morris Ivan Bodnar (author), Patrick Mann (Thesis advisor), Rick Tallman (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Internet telephony -- Canada -- Marketing., Telephone systems -- Canada., TK5105.8865 .B63 2006
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1288702
Date: 2005
Contributors: Nadine Devereaux (author), Shannon Wagner (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Workers' compensation -- Newfoundland and Labrador., Newfoundland. Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission. Disability Management Program., Disability evaluation., Industrial safety., HD7103.65.C22 N6 D48 2005
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Small businesses encounter problems unique to their size, limited resources and infrastructure while academic literature is limited on their challenges of globalization and partnership issues. They are often owned by equal partners, creating additional...
Show moreSmall businesses encounter problems unique to their size, limited resources and infrastructure while academic literature is limited on their challenges of globalization and partnership issues. They are often owned by equal partners, creating additional complications. Finding a suitable international strategy for growth and diversification as well as understanding practical business solutions for global operations are key variables to guide the decision process. A literature review and analysis of the international experiences of a small Canadian company were conducted to identify risks and resources for global market strategies. This investigation revealed that small companies should capitalize on network and alliance opportunities to gain access to international markets, and consider exporting to test market environments. Good leadership will provide a successful international strategy that fits the small business operations and the company's strategy, while leveraging their core capabilities and competitive advantage into a global niche strategy. --P. ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1783870
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Date: 2011
Contributors: Dawna Buckman (author), Waqar Haque (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Small business -- Canada., Export marketing -- Planning., HD2346.C3 B83 2011
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1301795
Date: 2005
Contributors: Brenda Gayle Lewis (author), Gerard Bellefeuille (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Child welfare workers -- Professional ethics -- British Columbia, Northern., Child welfare workers -- British Columbia, Northern -- Attitudes., Child welfare -- British Columbia, Northern., HV745.B8 L49 2005
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Parents who have chosen a French immersion education for their children, at times, feel unable to help their children at home or feel that they may unknowingly negatively affect their children's learning by doing activities in English. This project is ...
Show moreParents who have chosen a French immersion education for their children, at times, feel unable to help their children at home or feel that they may unknowingly negatively affect their children's learning by doing activities in English. This project is the creation of a parent handbook for these parents. This project was focussed on giving parents suggestions, strategies, and ways to support their children with their homework and with their overall learning. Through the use of content analysis of five other parent handbooks, this handbook was created. Parent involvement in their children's education is an important positive influence on the achievement of all children. With this handbook, parents of French immersion students have been given concrete, easy to use ways to involvement themselves in their children's learning. --Leaf ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1863457
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Date: 2013
Contributors: Maxine Champion (author), Andrew Kitchenham (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Education -- Parent participation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc., French language -- Study and teaching -- Immersion method., LB1048.5 .C43 2013
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Strong and Safe is a psychoeducational group that focuses on providing women with developmental disabilities, the tools and information necessary to prevent interpersonal violence in their lives. --Leaf 5.
The original print copy of this thesis may be a...
Show moreStrong and Safe is a psychoeducational group that focuses on providing women with developmental disabilities, the tools and information necessary to prevent interpersonal violence in their lives. --Leaf 5.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1950642
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Date: 2014
Contributors: Leslie Warner (author), John Sherry (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Women with disabilities -- Services for., Women with disabilities -- Mental health., Women with disabilities -- Violence against., HV1569.3.W65 W37 2014
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The purpose of this project was to design a tool to identify teachers' perceptions of where they are in their Professional Learning Community (PLC) venture. I employed a quasi-qualitative research approach. I developed a survey tool which was applied i...
Show moreThe purpose of this project was to design a tool to identify teachers' perceptions of where they are in their Professional Learning Community (PLC) venture. I employed a quasi-qualitative research approach. I developed a survey tool which was applied in an elementary school setting to assess its usefulness. The survey tool used a Likert-like scale that drew on statements similar to those employed by Hipp and Huffman (2003) to illuminate seven dimensions of a PLC community. These dimensions included: Shared and Supportive Leadership Shared Mission, Vision and Values Collective Inquiry Collaborative Teams Supportive Conditions - Relationships Supportive Conditions - Structure, and Data Based Decision Making. Data from the survey, comments on the survey, and a focus group were used in the analyses and discussion of where teachers in this particular school are in their PLC journey. The results indicated a strong level of agreement to the statements identifying the various components of a PLC. However, the survey also illuminated a number of areas of concern that when addressed by the school administrative team will lead to a more inclusive and sustainable PLC in this school. --P.ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1677138
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Date: 2010
Contributors: Christopher Martin Hanam (author), Willow Brown (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Professional learning communities., Elementary school teachers -- In-service training., Teams in the workplace., LB1731 .H36 2010
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1237449
Date: 2003
Contributors: Sukhdev Singh Parmar (author), Peter MacMillan (Thesis advisor), Colin Chasteauneuf (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: School violence -- Canada -- Prevention., Youth and violence -- Canada -- Prevention., Police-community relations -- Canada., LB3013.34.B8 P37 2003
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: This is a study on assessing the risk and profitability associated with Islamic bank investments and operations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for three years from 2009 to 2011. It is mainly focused on measuring risk and profitability ...
Show moreThis is a study on assessing the risk and profitability associated with Islamic bank investments and operations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for three years from 2009 to 2011. It is mainly focused on measuring risk and profitability by looking at stock returns, bond ratings and financial institution ratios. Stock returns of Islamic banks were analyzed and compared to stock returns of commercial banks in five countries. Credit ratings for all Islamic banks with issued bonds were compared to those of conventional banks. In addition, banking industry financial ratios were used to analyze the operations of two types of banks, with the sample including all listed banks. The study revealed that Islamic banks have higher average stock returns and slightly higher standard deviations, reflecting high returns and risks compared to conventional banks. After scaling ratings into numbers, the credit ratings were found to favor conventional banks, with an average rating of A- for long term investments and A-2 for short term investments. With regards to financial ratios, the t-test and F-test results showed that there were significant differences between the means of the two bank types. Return on equity, return on assets and deposit to equity ratios were in favor of conventional banks. Islamic banks had a higher equity to asset ratio, loan to deposit ratio and interest margin to earning assets. Finally, ' there is no significant difference between the two bank types' means with regards to coverage ratio, earning assets to asset ratio and market return on equity. --Leaf 1.
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Date: 2013
Contributors: Eman Alturaiki (author), Raymond Cox (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Banks and banking -- Arabian Peninsula., HG3262.A8 A48 2013
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Children and adolescents who experience traumatic life events may develop a wide variety of problems including symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and substance use. This report will focus on assessment and treatment of childr...
Show moreChildren and adolescents who experience traumatic life events may develop a wide variety of problems including symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and substance use. This report will focus on assessment and treatment of children and youth with PTSD symptoms and a history of sexual abuse. An examination of the impact of sexual abuse on children will be described. A critical analysis of psychotherapy with children and youth who have been sexually abused will be explored. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT) will be examined as a therapeutic approach that targets PTSD symptom reduction. This intervention is provided in a community setting. The Sexual Abuse Intervention Program provides services to child victims of sexual abuse that are 18 years of age or younger. In reviewing the literature, sexualized behaviours are the most commonly studied and characteristic symptom of sexual abuse. The following will explore children with sexual behaviours problems. --Leaf ii.
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Date: 2013
Contributors: Melody Johnson (author), Glen Schmidt (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Sexually abused children -- Rehabilitation., Sexually abused teenagers -- Rehabilitation., Post-traumatic stress disorder in children., Post-traumatic stress disorder in adolescence., Social work with children., Social work with teenagers., RJ507.S49 J64 2013
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: As demands on teachers have become more complex and early-career attrition rates have increased, there has been more emphasis on establishing formal mentorship programs for new teachers. In this study, the author explored mentorship, as experienced by ...
Show moreAs demands on teachers have become more complex and early-career attrition rates have increased, there has been more emphasis on establishing formal mentorship programs for new teachers. In this study, the author explored mentorship, as experienced by three novice teachers in Whitehorse, Yukon. She compared these narratives, including her own anonymous story, to the mentorship programs described by local program planners or decision makers. Analysis revealed common feelings of anxiety and isolation among these new teachers. Findings may inform decision makers about the need to monitor the actual experience of new teachers when mentorship programs are reviewed and revised. Principals may be encouraged to interact with new teachers more frequently and experienced teachers may be inspired to offer support more freely. New teachers may be alerted to the need to enroll in optional mentorship programs or to build their own informal support networks. --Leaf ii.
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Date: 2014
Contributors: Orlanna Aubichon (author), Willow Brown (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Mentoring in education -- Yukon., Teacher orientation -- Yukon., Teachers -- Training of -- Yukon., First-year teachers -- Yukon., LB1731.4 .A93 2014
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The purpose of this research project was to determine the gaps, if any, between existing recruitment and retention practices of volunteer fire departments in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George and best practices as assessed through a review of...
Show moreThe purpose of this research project was to determine the gaps, if any, between existing recruitment and retention practices of volunteer fire departments in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George and best practices as assessed through a review of the relevant research literature. I was particularly interested in determining the motivations of people to join and stay in volunteer fire fighting, and in whether there were age differences in these motivations. I first conducted a review of the relevant research literature to locate previous studies conducted on this topic. The results of these studies helped to inform the interview methodology used in this research. I then interviewed fire chiefs from volunteer departments in the Fraser-Fort George Regional District, British Columbia, to determine what practices they are presently using to recruit and retain their firefighters, and whether they are using different procedures to recruit from younger and older age groups. Based on the background review of research literature and interviews conducted in this project, I make recommendations for the improvement of recruitment and retention strategies for volunteer fire departments in the RDFFG. --Leaf iii.
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Date: 2014
Contributors: Marija Soklic (author), Steven Cronshaw (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Volunteer fire departments -- British Columbia -- Fraser-Fort George -- Employees., Volunteer fire fighters -- Recruiting -- British Columbia -- Fraser-Fort George., TH9507.P75 S65 2014
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Research into the corporate governance practices of small to medium sized private enterprises has been limited, as most of the current literature has focused on larger public corporations. Spectrum Resource Group Inc. (Spectrum) was utilized as the par...
Show moreResearch into the corporate governance practices of small to medium sized private enterprises has been limited, as most of the current literature has focused on larger public corporations. Spectrum Resource Group Inc. (Spectrum) was utilized as the partner company in conducting this research, analysis and recommendations. The research focused on family, private, small to medium sized enterprises and employee owned companies to act as a foundation to analyze and compare to Spectrum's existing structure. This project focuses on the shareholder, director, manager relationships and the associated agency issues and costs. Furthermore, the project focuses on aligning appropriate incentives for different management levels considering both owner-managers and non-owner managers. Lastly, this research results in recommendations about the appropriate size, context and scope of board structures and director alignment. Overall it was found that incentives need to correspond to the type of job that is performed smaller boards have significant advantageous over larger boards, and finally, that the positions of shareholder, director and manager need to be clearly delineated. --P. ii.
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Date: 2010
Contributors: Duane Maki (author), Elizabeth Croft (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Corporate governance., Small business -- Management., Family-owned business enterprises -- Management., HD2741 .M35 2010
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Febrile seizures are a common childhood problem occurring in two to five percent of children in Western Europe and the United States with a higher incidence reported in underdeveloped countries. Peak incidence occurs between 14-18 months of age. The au...
Show moreFebrile seizures are a common childhood problem occurring in two to five percent of children in Western Europe and the United States with a higher incidence reported in underdeveloped countries. Peak incidence occurs between 14-18 months of age. The author's experience when working with the Inuit population in the Eastern Arctic province of Nunavut suggests a high incidence of febrile seizures in young children although the statistics are not available regarding the incidence and prevalence. Community health nurses working in remote health centres are challenged by the uncertainty of which intervention is the most efficacious when treating these children during or following febrile seizures. This uncertainty results in inconsistent interventions, which creates stress and anxiety in both the community health nurses and parents. Despite their frightening presentation febrile seizures usually present as single benign incidents however, once they occur, recurrence may be as high as 50 percent. Due to a lack of treatment guidelines on the prevention of febrile seizures in remote Nunavut communities interventions are often inconsistent. A systematic review of the literature and guidelines were conducted to respond to the questions of whether increased dosages or prolonged use of pharmacological agents as compared to non-pharmacological interventions are more effective in preventing febrile seizures. Using the Stetler Model of research utilization as a framework to promote change recommendations for guidelines were developed. --P.ii.
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Date: 2008
Contributors: Rayleen D. Swansen (author), Eileen Owen-Williams (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Febrile convulsions -- Nursing., Convulsions in children -- Nursing., Community health nursing -- Nunavut., Pediatric nursing -- Nunavut., RJ496.C7 S93 2008
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: This study demonstrates the application of a financial model to evaluate the expected return from investing in real estate projects. Based on the analytical framework which is widely adopted in the market, the study examines the dynamics of supply and ...
Show moreThis study demonstrates the application of a financial model to evaluate the expected return from investing in real estate projects. Based on the analytical framework which is widely adopted in the market, the study examines the dynamics of supply and demand in the space and asset markets and its impact on valuation of real assets in Canada. The study presents a financial and market analysis for the hypothetical project using actual data of real estate properties close to Vancouver in British Columbia. The valuation is based on the fact that real estate provides potential future cash flow for investors, similar to any other asset in the capital market. The study also links the empirical results of this valuation with the supply and demand theory in order to understand the boom and bust that happened in real estate during the last few years. The analysis shows that the high increase in property prices in 2003-2007 has led to a sharp reduction in cap rates which has a great impact on lowering investor returns from real estate properties. The study concludes that the current rent level is below the long-term equilibrium and, therefore, holding a property for rent does not meet the expected return criteria. --P. ii.
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Date: 2010
Contributors: Mohammed Ghane (author), Ajit Dayanandan (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Real estate investment -- British Columbia -- Vancouver Region., Real property -- British Columbia -- Vancouver Region., HD320.V3 G43 2010
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The increasing incidence of type 2 diabetes among primary school-age children is a rapidly growing problem throughout the world. This project was designed to explore the research question: in primary school-age children, does an alternative nutritional...
Show moreThe increasing incidence of type 2 diabetes among primary school-age children is a rapidly growing problem throughout the world. This project was designed to explore the research question: in primary school-age children, does an alternative nutritional education intervention reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes? A review of literature related to nutritional education for this age group yielded three research studies, one systematic review, and two evidence-based practice guidelines to corroborate alternative nutritional education as a means for potentially reducing the incidence of diabetes among school-age children. As part of this project, Pender's Health Promotion Model was examined to determine if it would be a useful framework for implementing an alternative nutritional educational program within the primary school system in an effort to decrease primary school-age onset of type 2 diabetes. Based on findings from this project, there is evidence that an alternative nutritional education intervention does reduce the incidence and risk of type 2 diabetes in primary school-age children. --P. 2.
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Date: 2009
Contributors: Angie Fast (author), Vincent Salyers (Thesis advisor), Amy Klepetar (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Non-insulin-dependent diabetes -- Prevention., Diabetes in children -- Prevention., Diabetes in children -- Nutritional aspects., RJ420.D5 F37 2009
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: In this paper I discuss grassroots development as portrayed in the development literature and use my findings to evaluate three local rural programmes in a poor, remote area of El Salvador, Central America. I set the context by briefly examining and co...
Show moreIn this paper I discuss grassroots development as portrayed in the development literature and use my findings to evaluate three local rural programmes in a poor, remote area of El Salvador, Central America. I set the context by briefly examining and comparing two approaches to development, namely, the paradigm of things and that of people. I also provide moral justifications for the latter paradigm and trace its history as an idea. I then discuss in detail the tree central tenets of grassroots development, participation/collective action, social organization and empowerment. Throughout this process local people are the main actors they are the ones who participate together to form a grassroots organization in order to empower themselves and take more control over their lives. Indicators for the three pillars of grassroots development are used to evaluate the three case studies. The cases are all in a poor department in northeastern El Salvador the participants are subsistence cultivators or artisans. In all three areas local people worked together with varying results. The local development association scored better overall when rated subjectively than did the two coffee co-operatives but the co-op members' well-being were enhanced more through group activities. All participants appeared to be taking more control of their lives.--Page i.
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Date: 2000
Contributors: George A. Harding (author), Paul Bowles (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Rural development -- El Salvador., Social movements -- El Salvador., Economic development -- Social aspects -- El Salvador., Political participation -- El Salvador., HN190.Z9 C6 H37 2000
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: This study assessed the nature and potential of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) at Northwest Community College (NWCC). The researcher, Karen Chrysler, worked with the college PLA committee and the University of Northern British Columbia to complete the...
Show moreThis study assessed the nature and potential of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) at Northwest Community College (NWCC). The researcher, Karen Chrysler, worked with the college PLA committee and the University of Northern British Columbia to complete the study. The focus of the study was to determine the current level of support within the college community for PLA and to develop some recommendations. The participants were NWCC faculty, administrators and student advisors. Program Cluster Committee members and Student Success team members were asked to complete and return questionnaires. The Cluster Committee members returned a total of 58 surveys, making for an overall response rate of 65%. A total of 17 surveys were sent out and 10 were returned by the Student Success team members, making for a response rate of 59%. All twelve key informants, who were asked, agreed to participate and were interviewed. The concept of PLA itself was well supported by the program cluster members. The majority of faculty members would agree to an individual student request for PLA. Key informants definitely recognized the benefits for students, faculty and the college. The identified problems around PLA stem from the implementation and fall within three areas. First, there is a need to have operational language regarding PLA activity within the college's collective agreements. Second, there is a need to continue to provide training and professional development opportunities regarding the concept of PLA in general, and at NWCC specifically. Finally, it is important to continue the development of PLA policies and procedures in consultation with the appropriate stakeholders in the college community. Addressing these three areas will assist in addressing the expressed concerns of those individuals who are currently not supportive of PLA.
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Date: 2000
Contributors: Karen Lee Chrysler (author), Peter MacMillan (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: College credits -- British Columbia, Northern -- Outside work., Non-formal education -- British Columbia, Northern -- Evaluation., Experiential learning -- British Columbia, Northern -- Evaluation., LB2359.5 .C47 2000
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1288848
Date: 2005
Contributors: John Edward Cook (author), Peter MacMillan (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Curriculum-based assessment., Dynamic assessment (Education), Language arts (Elementary) -- British Columbia -- Prince George -- Evaluation., Educational tests and measurements -- British Columbia -- Prince George., Reading (Elementary) -- Ability testing -- British Columbia -- Prince George., English language -- Writing -- Ability testing -- British Columbia -- Prince George., LB3060.32.C74 C66 2005
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Governance in Canadian universities is a topic that has not been widely studied to date. In Canada, the most common form of university governance is the bicameral system, which is co-ordinated governance between a Board of Governors and a university Se...
Show moreGovernance in Canadian universities is a topic that has not been widely studied to date. In Canada, the most common form of university governance is the bicameral system, which is co-ordinated governance between a Board of Governors and a university Senate. As the structure and needs of universities change, it will be important to consider that a change may also need to occur in the structure and relationship between the Board and the Senate. This project will review the existing literature on Canadian university governance, compile information on governance structure from various Canadian universities, and provide a discussion on some of the challenges that are being faced by the governing bodies of Canadian universities. Finally, some suggestions on possible improvements to the governance system will be provided, as well as a brief discussion of a few of the challenges that may be emerging for universities in the near future. --P. ii.
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Date: 2012
Contributors: Brenda Herbert (author), Han Donker (Thesis advisor), Elizabeth Croft (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Universities and colleges -- Canada -- Administration., Education, Higher -- Canada -- Administration., LB2341.8.C2 H43 2012
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Northern British Columbia is experiencing an infestation of epidemic proportions from the mountain pine beetle. The British Columbia provincial and Canada federal governments have proposed that uses other than dimensional lumber should be encouraged to...
Show moreNorthern British Columbia is experiencing an infestation of epidemic proportions from the mountain pine beetle. The British Columbia provincial and Canada federal governments have proposed that uses other than dimensional lumber should be encouraged to maximize the economic value of the dying and dead lodgepole pine. Future wood pellet production facilities would need to become standalone and utilise whole trees as a source of wood fibre inputs. The primary objective of this study was to examine the financial viability of a Northern British Columbia standalone wood pellet production facility located in Prince George when fibre input comes from primary harvesting using a whole mountain pine beetle-killed lodgepole pine tree. The secondary objective was to understand whether incentives by way of stumpage relief provided by the government of British Columbia would provide financial viability of a standalone wood pellet production facility. Data obtained from the British Columbia Ministry of Forests and Range, Wood Pellets Association of Canada, and European Pellet Centre was used to project cash flow for five, seven, and ten-year baseline, realistic, pessimistic, and optimistic scenarios. Analysis was done using net present value of cash flows with an annual 8.9% return requirement. In all but the optimistic scenario it was proven that a standalone wood pellet production facility was not financially viable. It was further determined that mountain pine beetle-killed lodgepole pine was already assessed the lowest stumpage rate and further relief would have no bearing on the financial viability of a standalone wood pellet production facility. Government encouragement of additional wood pellet production facilities would require direct or indirect subsidies aimed at capital costs and taxation relief.
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Date: 2008
Contributors: Aaron Sinclair (author), Hongping Tan (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Wood pellets -- British Columbia -- Prince George., Lodgepole pine -- Diseases and pests -- Economic aspects -- British Columbia -- Prince George., HD9769.A22 C375 2008
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Within North America, there is a consistent and discordant relationship between men’s low rates of diagnosed depression and high rates of completed suicide. This discordance has traditionally been explained as due to lower rates of help seeking in men ...
Show moreWithin North America, there is a consistent and discordant relationship between men’s low rates of diagnosed depression and high rates of completed suicide. This discordance has traditionally been explained as due to lower rates of help seeking in men as compared to women, particularly for concerns around depression and emotional distress. However, little information is available that provides primary care clinicians with recommendations to address this important gap in care. Therefore, an integrative literature review has been conducted in order to identify the factors that influence help seeking for men with depression in primary care settings. The results are discussed within the context of northern British Columbian primary care practice. In this study, ten articles were reviewed utilizing Whittemore and Knafl’s approach to the integrative literature review. Both grey literature and academic research were included in the analysis. Results suggest that men’s experience of depression and their behaviours around help seeking are complex, but are largely shaped by socially constructed ideals that dictate and perpetuate hegemonic masculinities. These masculinities situate depression and help seeking as ‘feminine’, and may discourage some men from seeking help for their symptoms. Primary care practitioners working in northern British Columbia are encouraged to be aware of the impact of gender norms on their male patients’ help seeking behaviours. Recommendations for enhancing assessment and treatment of men with depression are discussed, and specific strategies for the primary care setting are presented.
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Date: 2017
Contributors: Kristine Rowswell (author), Linda Van Pelt (thesis advisor), Jennifer Beaveridge (thesis advisor)
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Psychological distress is identified as a common experience during pregnancy, and a risk factor for negative maternal and fetal health outcomes. Physical activity contributes to physical and emotional health in non-pregnant subjects. The same may be tr...
Show morePsychological distress is identified as a common experience during pregnancy, and a risk factor for negative maternal and fetal health outcomes. Physical activity contributes to physical and emotional health in non-pregnant subjects. The same may be true for pregnant women. The purpose of this project is to conduct a critical examination of the literature and provide recommendations to guide nurse practitioners in working with prenatal clients. The following question was designed to guide this process: In healthy pregnant women, does physical activity at least three times weekly, as compared to remaining sedentary, decrease self reports of psychological distress? For the purpose of this project, psychological distress is defined women's self reported feelings of anxiety, depressed mood, or concerns with body image. The studies included in the literature review were obtained from a series of online database searches. Research studies, literature reviews, or clinical practice guidelines published after 1999 and written in English were included. The final yield was nine studies and three clinical practice guidelines. The evidence suggests participation in physical activity decrease over the course of pregnancy, and that women who routinely participate in physical activity during pregnancy tend to feel more positive about body image and report less feelings of anxiety and depressed mood compared to women who do not regularly engage in physical activity. Due to the limited number of studies found on this topic and the design and methodology limitations of these studies, further research is warranted. --P.ii.
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Date: 2009
Contributors: Amanda Staton (author), Penny Barrett (Thesis advisor), Lela Zimmer (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Exercise for pregnant women., Pregnancy -- Psychological aspects., Pregnant women -- Health and hygiene., RG558.7 .S73 2009
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The purpose of this project was to gain a better understanding of the Kakwa Park area and to examine the recreational potential. A literature review provided information about the geology and the human history of the area. Official BC Parks reports wer...
Show moreThe purpose of this project was to gain a better understanding of the Kakwa Park area and to examine the recreational potential. A literature review provided information about the geology and the human history of the area. Official BC Parks reports were an important source of information to situate Kakwa in the context of other protected areas. Personal communications with visitors and field notes were used to describe the trails and routes of the area. Kakwa Park is at the northern end of a network of protected areas along the Canadian Rocky Mountains beginning at the U.S. border. Although its spectacular scenery is comparable to that found in the southern part of the Rockies, it has received much fewer visitors than the other Rocky Mountain parks. The main reasons have been its distance from large population centres and the lack of road access. The complexity of its geological structures and the diversity of its rock formation, which are described in this project, have helped to forge the unique character of the area. The deep valleys carved by the passage of the glaciers and separated by high mountain ridges form natural barriers between the different management units of the park. Located along the Continental Divide and mostly buffered from surrounding resource activities, Kakwa plays a major conservation role in a regional context. The recreation potential of the area has still to be developed. The route and trail system described in the project may contribute to a world-class destination if the area is made more accessible to the public. The two multi-day loop trips listed in the trail and route system traverse all the main natural features of the Main and Front Ranges of the Central Rockies. This project provides insight on the important conservation role of Kakwa Park in its regional context and in the BC Parks system. The area also has all the attributes for a destination of a high quality wilderness experience.--Page i.
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Date: 2001
Contributors: Jean-Guy Bergeron (author), Roger Wheate (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Kakwa Park (B.C.) -- Recreational use., Provincial parks and reserves -- British Columbia -- Kakwa -- Recreational use., Parks -- British Columbia -- Management., Parks -- British Columbia -- Planning., FC3815.K35 B47 2001
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The 2015 Canada Winter Games is challenged with positioning over 4,500 volunteers in key roles to deliver a successful multi-sporting event. This project provides an examination of volunteer trends in Canada, British Columbia and British Columbia's nor...
Show moreThe 2015 Canada Winter Games is challenged with positioning over 4,500 volunteers in key roles to deliver a successful multi-sporting event. This project provides an examination of volunteer trends in Canada, British Columbia and British Columbia's northern region with a focus on the volunteer, volunteerism and volunteer engagement. This study explores who the volunteer is, their values and motivators, volunteer management, and the socio-economic impacts of volunteerism in determining the value of volunteering within the community. Literature and survey findings suggest that volunteerism is evolving seeing the volunteer and the organization working more as collaborative partners. Additionally, for successful recruitment and retention of volunteers, organizations need to consider their volunteer management practices. Based on literature and survey findings, recommendations are provided to assist the 2015 Canada Winter Games Society in developing strategic volunteer engagement plan. --Leaf i.
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Date: 2013
Contributors: Virginia L. Sprangers (author), Elizabeth Croft (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Voluntarism -- British Columbia -- Prince George., Canada Winter Games (2015 : Prince George, B.C.), Volunteers -- British Columbia -- Prince George., GV723.C39 S67 2013
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Prince George Youth Soccer Association ( PGYSA ) is a not-for-profit association lacking a marketing plan. The motivation for this project was to develop a marketing plan for PGYSA, thus increasing membership, volunteers and sponsorship by 10% within t...
Show morePrince George Youth Soccer Association ( PGYSA ) is a not-for-profit association lacking a marketing plan. The motivation for this project was to develop a marketing plan for PGYSA, thus increasing membership, volunteers and sponsorship by 10% within two years. The significance of increasing membership and sponsorship is to maintain the affordability of the programming. Volunteers will be required to coach the additional teams created from the increased membership. Effective communication between PGYSA, its members and sponsors will allow for the maximum flow of information leading to long term partnerships. A Literature Review was performed to gain knowledge of existing marketing plans. Methodology included surveying PGYSA sponsors and membership, and collecting secondary data from School District 57 and PGYSA. Analysis of the research revealed that organizations need a marketing plan, whether for profit or not. The information from the surveys identified new media as the vehicle to increase membership, sponsorship and volunteers. --P. ii.
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Date: 2011
Contributors: Linda Herman (author), Xin Ge (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Soccer for children -- British Columbia -- Prince George -- Marketing., Prince George Youth Soccer Association (B.C.) -- Marketing., Soccer programs -- British Columbia -- Prince George -- Marketing., GV944.2 .H47 2011
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: This historical retrospective study used a case study methodology to examine a northwest coastal village's response to the downsizing of its primary employer. Using an integrated community development model advanced by Ife, the community's transition p...
Show moreThis historical retrospective study used a case study methodology to examine a northwest coastal village's response to the downsizing of its primary employer. Using an integrated community development model advanced by Ife, the community's transition process was examined and analyzed. Using direct observation, semi-structured interviews and secondary analysis of documents, newspapers and public meetings, the findings of this study indicated that the affected village faced a myriad of difficulties in mediating this transition. These difficulties included the formation of an effective ad hoc group to negotiate with government bureaucracies, and government's residual approach to communities in crisis. Social work services were seen as critical components in any transition, both to assist those negatively affected and to help develop community consensus and encourage broad participation in the re-creation of community.--Page ii.
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Date: 1998
Contributors: Frank Francis Gerald McMullen (author), Kwong Leung Tang (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Downsizing of organizations -- British Columbia -- Masset -- Psychological aspects., Community -- British Columbia -- Masset -- Economic conditions., Community -- British Columbia -- Masset -- Social conditions., Community development -- British Columbia -- Masset -- Psychological aspects., Community development -- British Columbia -- Masset -- Sociological aspects., Community organization -- British Columbia -- Masset., HN110.B7 M3 M36 1998
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: There is an ever-growing demand in the wood products industry for cost-effective and compact equipment to ensure wood quality measures and specifications are met. Recently, terahertz (THz) technology has begun to pave the way for new, non-destructive i...
Show moreThere is an ever-growing demand in the wood products industry for cost-effective and compact equipment to ensure wood quality measures and specifications are met. Recently, terahertz (THz) technology has begun to pave the way for new, non-destructive imaging techniques rather than the standard use of X-ray or microwave technology. A prototype THz Michelson interferometer operating at 0.102 THz was developed to measure the indices of refraction and absorption coefficients of maple, hemlock and birch. These measurements were compared to the Picometrix system, which uses conventional THz time-domain spectroscopy and has been implemented in an industrial setting for the real-time measurement of the density of OSB flakes. However, the cost and complexity of the Picometrix system prohibits its use for many industrial applications. The interferometer is cost-effective, compact and provides accurate data at low THz frequencies, thus providing an excellent alternative direction for new THz technology in the wood products industry. --Leaf ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b2140984
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Date: 2016
Contributors: Kimberly Amanda Lawyer (author), Matthew Reid (Thesis advisor), Mark Shegelski (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Terahertz spectroscopy., Discrimination in employment -- British Columbia -- Vancouver., Sexual minorities -- Employment -- British Columbia -- Vancouver., QC454.T47 L39 2016
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1301933
Date: 2005
Contributors: John Paul Jones (author), Henry Harder (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Indians of North America -- Mental health services -- British Columbia, Northern., Native peoples -- Mental health services -- Rating of -- British Columbia, Northern., Community mental health services -- British Columbia, Northern., Deaf men -- Case studies., RC451.5.I5 J66 2005
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The Family YMCA of Prince George (PGYMCA) had gone through several changes in recent years. A new CEO had been installed the current strategic plan was ending and a new one was being written a number of new staff had been added the organizational chart...
Show moreThe Family YMCA of Prince George (PGYMCA) had gone through several changes in recent years. A new CEO had been installed the current strategic plan was ending and a new one was being written a number of new staff had been added the organizational chart had been redesigned and the physical facilities had been revamped. As a result of all this change, there were some retention issues within key departments. A communications audit was conducted to see if employees were receiving the information they needed to do their jobs and were satisfied with that communication to the point that they were able to conduct the business of the organization effectively. The results showed that the PGYMCA survey participants were satisfied with the communication, but that there were still areas for improvement. Recommendations were made on improving the quality of the communications and, as a result, the level of employee satisfaction with the internal communication. --P. i.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1740946
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Date: 2011
Contributors: Liana Bordon (author), Frederick Tallman (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Business communication -- Evaluation., Business communication -- British Columbia -- Prince George -- Case studies., HF5718 .B63 2011
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1303035
Date: 2006
Contributors: Alice Stoddard (author), Paul Madak (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Social skills -- Study and teaching -- British Columbia., Special education -- Curricula -- British Columbia., Adult college students., LC192.4 .S76 2006
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: This practicum report details my experiences in hospital social work on two medical wards at a regional hospital in British Columbia, located outside the Lower Mainland. The practicum learning goals are framed around professional understanding of disab...
Show moreThis practicum report details my experiences in hospital social work on two medical wards at a regional hospital in British Columbia, located outside the Lower Mainland. The practicum learning goals are framed around professional understanding of disability and chronic disease within the hospital environment. While the focus of the practicum was on developing my own social work experience, I have included my perceptions of the larger hospital system as it relates to people with disabilities with implications for social work practice noted. The medical and social models of disability will be used to provide a basis for understanding the practical experiences encountered in this work. This report and practicum do not include any research data, but rather focus on personal growth as a practitioner and awareness of the ways the medical system works.. --Leaf ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1844708
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Date: 2012
Contributors: Heather Lamb (author), Dawn Hemingway (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Social work with people with disabilities., Social work education -- British Columbia., Practicums., HV1568 .L36 2012
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1303003
Date: 2005
Contributors: Christopher S. Gilbert (author), Peter MacMillan (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Reading (Elementary) -- Ability testing -- British Columbia -- Prince George., English language -- Writing -- Ability testing -- British Columbia -- Prince George., Language arts (Elementary) -- Sex differences -- British Columbia -- Prince George., Language arts (Elementary) -- British Columbia -- Prince George -- Evaluation., Curriculum-based assessment -- British Columbia -- Prince George., LB1050.46 .G54 2005
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1285095
Date: 2004
Contributors: Rennae Pillipow (author), Dennis Procter (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Outdoor education -- British Columbia -- Evaluation., Outdoor education -- Research., Middle schools -- Curricula -- British Columbia -- Evaluation., LB1047 .P55 2004
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The Federal Government of Canada from 2006 to 2011 presented a security discourse and policy regarding the Arctic region. In order to understand the government's use of security language this project adopted the Copenhagen School's securitization theor...
Show moreThe Federal Government of Canada from 2006 to 2011 presented a security discourse and policy regarding the Arctic region. In order to understand the government's use of security language this project adopted the Copenhagen School's securitization theory. Using this theory's approach, this project dissects the relevant government discourses and policies, pertaining to the Arctic, to determine which sectors the government attempted to securitize. It will be demonstrated that the government has attempted to securitize the Arctic from 2006 to 2011, particularly in the traditional political and military sectors, while societal, economic, and environmental sectors were not securitized but rather their possible threats were framed as opportunities. These conclusions resulted from this government's political worldview around conducting foreign policy and how it wanted to position Arctic security for Canada in its growing Northern region. --Leaf ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1949982
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Date: 2014
Contributors: Matthew Raymond Alexander Graveline (author), Heather Smith (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: National security -- Government policy -- Canada., Canada, Northern -- Strategic aspects., Canada, Northern -- Politics and government., National security -- Arctic Regions., FC3963.9.P65 G73 2014
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC