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Addressing anti-black racism in child and youth care education
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Addressing anti-black racism in child and youth care education
From farm to fork: Sustainable plant-based eating
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From farm to fork: Sustainable plant-based eating
A. The research is important because the animal industry is a major driver of climate change, deforestation, and excessive water usage, making a shift toward plant-based diets crucial for environmental sustainability. However, veganism faces strong…
The frailty of justice: An academic and personal reflection. Or Markus. Kreitmair’s “in fear of the frail.: The treatment of. the. disabled. at the Eichberg Asylum for the mentally ill. in Nazi Germany
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The frailty of justice: An academic and personal reflection. Or Markus. Kreitmair’s “in fear of the frail.: The treatment of. the. disabled. at the Eichberg Asylum for the mentally ill. in Nazi Germany
As a historian with a disability specializing in the Holocaust and WWII, I was always interested in the fate of disabled people in the Holocaust, it was never something I can say I wanted to know felt I should. Within the massive volume of Holocaust…
AI on the road: The role of video-capturing technology in improving driver safety and accident prevention
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AI on the road: The role of video-capturing technology in improving driver safety and accident prevention
Road safety is a crucial societal concern, deeply intertwined with the protection of fundamental human rights and significantly influencing the quality of life. In the trucking industry, enhancing road safety has become imperative due to the…
Awareness and understanding of Indigenous Peoples : A study of Douglas College international students
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Awareness and understanding of Indigenous Peoples : A study of Douglas College international students
Indigenous peoples of Canada, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, have played a crucial role in shaping the country’s history, culture, and identity. However, international students may have limited awareness of Indigenous communities due to…
Bright minds, green campus: Our sustainable college journey
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Bright minds, green campus: Our sustainable college journey
Comparing strides: The impact of running cadence in zero drop shoes
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Comparing strides: The impact of running cadence in zero drop shoes
Clearing the air: NO2 pollution’s impact on local lichen
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Clearing the air: NO2 pollution’s impact on local lichen
Cold Therapy
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Cold Therapy
Learning after lockdown: "infinite cassroom"
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Learning after lockdown: "infinite cassroom"
Incentive Spirometry
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Incentive Spirometry
Patient controlled analgesics for post operative patients
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Patient controlled analgesics for post operative patients
TED Stockings
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TED Stockings
Utilization of a dumbbell floor press in predicting an estimated 1RM max barbell bench bress using repetitions to fatigue
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Utilization of a dumbbell floor press in predicting an estimated 1RM max barbell bench bress using repetitions to fatigue
The prevention of deep vein thrombosis through leg exercises
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The prevention of deep vein thrombosis through leg exercises
A microbial perspective: Exploring the impacts of invasive Himalayan blackberry on soil bacterial diversity in BC's temperate rainforests
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A microbial perspective: Exploring the impacts of invasive Himalayan blackberry on soil bacterial diversity in BC's temperate rainforests
While invasive plant species are known to negatively effect the environments they invade, research rarely focuses on the effects they have on soil microbiology, despite the critical roles microbes play within their ecosystems. Thus, this project…
Student Research Days (2010) : selected abstracts
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Student Research Days (2010) : selected abstracts
Attitudes on the new Canadian federal immigration policies: A butterfly effect
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Attitudes on the new Canadian federal immigration policies: A butterfly effect
In conducting this research project, we asked what the attitudes are regarding the fairness and effectiveness of Canadian immigration policies, and how these attitudes vary between domestic and international students? To gather the data and come to…
Prejudice: A matter of life or death?
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Prejudice: A matter of life or death?
My proposed research is an investigation into Canadian protests, specifically at Indigenous versus settler lead protests. It is important that we look at the differences in public acceptance, support and government response. We are currently in a…
Irish Republican politics: A film and gender analysis of the 1980's hunger strikes
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Irish Republican politics: A film and gender analysis of the 1980's hunger strikes
The history of Ireland is complex and confusing. Moreover, it is a vivid example of how colonization can still affect a population. Tension exists today within Northern Ireland, based on polarized ideology of either independence from British rule,…
How can Therapeutic Recreation (TR) interventions be optimized to improve outcomes
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How can Therapeutic Recreation (TR) interventions be optimized to improve outcomes
From onset of acquired brain injury, individuals experience lifelong changes including marginalization, and barriers to holistic long-term rehabilitation support to regain their quality of life. This research project emerged from individuals with…
Exploring the surface urban heat island(SUHI) effect in Metro Vancouver
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Exploring the surface urban heat island(SUHI) effect in Metro Vancouver
Metro Vancouver’s urban expansion, reduced greenspaces, and prevalence of dry, low-reflectivity surfaces may significantly intensify SUHI. This study analyzes key factors influencing SUHI magnitude, identifies hotspots and cool spots, and highlights…
Mixed reality chemistry lab for the Meta Quest 3
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Mixed reality chemistry lab for the Meta Quest 3
Augmented reality (AR) is reshaping scientific visualization by offering immersive, interactive environments. This project explores the development of an AR molecular visualization system for the Meta Quest 3 that simulates atomic orbitals and…
Action potential XR lab experience
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Action potential XR lab experience
The objective of this applied research project is to develop an educational augmented reality (AR) experience to help Psychology students at the College visualize and interact with complex neural processes in three dimensions using the Meta Quest 3…
Virtual reality training simulator for child and youth care
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Virtual reality training simulator for child and youth care
This Training Tool is a Virtual Reality (VR)-based simulation designed to enhance experiential learning for students in Child and Youth Care programs. By using high-fidelity animations and instructor-provided dialogue trees, the tool allows…
Evaluating alternative therapies to combat antimicrobial resistance in comparison to traditional treatments
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Evaluating alternative therapies to combat antimicrobial resistance in comparison to traditional treatments
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is when microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, stop responding to antimicrobial medicines, making infections and other illnesses rather difficult to treat. AMR poses a significant challenge…
Revolution and the fall of the Berlin Wall 1986-1991
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Revolution and the fall of the Berlin Wall 1986-1991
This paper examines the three major factors between the years of 1986 to 1991 that led up to the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989 and further examines the world, in particular, West and East Germany and how political leaders are forced to…
Authoritarianism and the built environment in three acts: Irrationality and social freedom
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Authoritarianism and the built environment in three acts: Irrationality and social freedom
Through a bibliographic review and case studies, this paper aims to establish correlations between the built environment and notions of authoritarianism in capitalist society by identifying the imposition of autocratic policies that directly affect…
The role of resilience in mitigating ageism and loneliness among retirees: A silver talent management perspective
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The role of resilience in mitigating ageism and loneliness among retirees: A silver talent management perspective
Ageism and loneliness are growing concerns affecting retirees’ mental well-being, as they often experience social isolation and exclusion from the workforce during this transitional stage of life. According to the literature, resilience serves as a…
Decision making in financial markets: What role do emotions play?
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Decision making in financial markets: What role do emotions play?
This research aims to explore the impact of emotions in trading and investing, an area which has increasingly gained popularity in recent years. Emotional factors like greed, anger, fear, and overconfidence are often believed to influence decision-…
Interconnected injustices: How colonialism impedes environmental and reproductive justice through an ecofeminist lens
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Interconnected injustices: How colonialism impedes environmental and reproductive justice through an ecofeminist lens
Global climate change is an issue of intersectionality. Overlapping injustices across the spectrum of social justice are exasperated by the effects of climate change and climate inaction. This paper explores environmental and reproductive injustices…
Perovskite nanocrystals synthesis as undergraduate laboratory practice: Methology analysis
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Perovskite nanocrystals synthesis as undergraduate laboratory practice: Methology analysis
Lead halide perovskite nanocrystals (LHP NCs) with the CsPbX₃ structure (X = Cl, Br, or I) exhibit exceptional photoluminescent properties and have attracted extensive attention for various optoelectronic applications. Of our particular interest is…
Assessing the impacts of varying concentrations of microplastics on freshwater bacterial diversity
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Assessing the impacts of varying concentrations of microplastics on freshwater bacterial diversity
Over three weeks, I analyzed the bacterial species abundance, richness, and evenness by counting and categorizing each colony type based on colony morphology, and calculated a Simpson’s Diversity Index. I anticipate statistically significant…
Cerebramha: AI-powered alzheimer's diagnosis
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Cerebramha: AI-powered alzheimer's diagnosis
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions worldwide, making early diagnosis critical for better treatment and care. Traditional diagnostic methods relying on clinical assessments or manual MRI…
Exploring the impact of AI monitoring on employee mental health and job satisfaction in remote work settings: Ethical implications and governance strategies
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Exploring the impact of AI monitoring on employee mental health and job satisfaction in remote work settings: Ethical implications and governance strategies
Remote work models are increasingly more common in the modern workplace, as is the prevalence of workplace surveillance tools. This paper examines the impact of the emerging trend of AI-driven monitoring systems and their impact on remote workers.…
Ecomatch AI: An automated product inquiry response system for light recycling program
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Ecomatch AI: An automated product inquiry response system for light recycling program
The Product Care Association (PCA) plays a crucial role in diverting post-consumer lighting products from landfills through recycling programs across multiple Canadian provinces. However, the current product inquiry process—determining whether a…
Are BC's settlement service agencies meeting the needs of Middle Eastern refugees
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Are BC's settlement service agencies meeting the needs of Middle Eastern refugees
Between April 2023 to April 2024, British Columbia became home to approximately 17,000 refugees and refugee claimants (British Columbia Chamber of Commerce, n.d.). Many of these refugees come from the Middle East/North Africa region, namely, Syria,…
AI-powered CBT: Investigating the impact of voice-based generative AI on reframing anxious thoughts
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AI-powered CBT: Investigating the impact of voice-based generative AI on reframing anxious thoughts
With increasing demand for accessible mental health care, AI-driven interventions offer a scalable solution, yet their effectiveness in delivering cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) remains underexplored. This study examines whether AI voice-…
Baking soda ingestion and the effects on endurance cycling
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Baking soda ingestion and the effects on endurance cycling
Accuracy of consumer heart rate monitors
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Accuracy of consumer heart rate monitors
Earth Science Virtual Reality field trip lab software
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Earth Science Virtual Reality field trip lab software
A concrete solution: Examining Olla materials for sustainable farming
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A concrete solution: Examining Olla materials for sustainable farming
Autistic burnout: Exploring autistic perspectives on treatment availability and effectiveness
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Autistic burnout: Exploring autistic perspectives on treatment availability and effectiveness
A unifying enemy: Anti-Chinese racism and white identity in the West, 1850-1900
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A unifying enemy: Anti-Chinese racism and white identity in the West, 1850-1900
Ambiguous: Which factors in their immediate environment have the greatest influence on mixed-race youth's identity negotiation?
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Ambiguous: Which factors in their immediate environment have the greatest influence on mixed-race youth's identity negotiation?
Around the clock: an examination of the leisure lifestyles of shift workers
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Around the clock: an examination of the leisure lifestyles of shift workers
How does using the ISBAR tool provide clear communication between health care professionals and improve patient outcomes?
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How does using the ISBAR tool provide clear communication between health care professionals and improve patient outcomes?
Building sustainable campuses: Douglas College’s role in sustainable development
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Building sustainable campuses: Douglas College’s role in sustainable development
Is foam rolling an effective recovery tool for fatigue?
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Is foam rolling an effective recovery tool for fatigue?
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) genocide
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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) genocide
Examining the relationship between student perceptions of feedback and emotional maturity
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Examining the relationship between student perceptions of feedback and emotional maturity
Green visions: Cultivating consciousness, from personal lifestyles to campus initiatives and beyond
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Green visions: Cultivating consciousness, from personal lifestyles to campus initiatives and beyond
Hacking the brain: How the electric potentials in our brain can be processed to control a machine
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Hacking the brain: How the electric potentials in our brain can be processed to control a machine
Harmonizing sustainability: The impact of local community gardens on the UN SDGs
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Harmonizing sustainability: The impact of local community gardens on the UN SDGs
Harvesting change: Cultivating a sustainable food system
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Harvesting change: Cultivating a sustainable food system
Kelp microbiology: linking bacteria and viruses to carbon cycling within kelp forests
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Kelp microbiology: linking bacteria and viruses to carbon cycling within kelp forests
Gathering cultural attitudes towards Indigenous peoples at Douglas College
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Gathering cultural attitudes towards Indigenous peoples at Douglas College
Environmental conditions for glass sponge reefs in Howe Sound
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Environmental conditions for glass sponge reefs in Howe Sound
Effects of caffeinated pre-workout supplement on cognitive interference of undergraduate students
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Effects of caffeinated pre-workout supplement on cognitive interference of undergraduate students
Examining LGBTQ+ inclusion in therapeutic services for older adults
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Examining LGBTQ+ inclusion in therapeutic services for older adults
Effect of imagery on force output in a deadlift
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Effect of imagery on force output in a deadlift
Introducing an ecological restoration course into Douglas College's curriculum
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Introducing an ecological restoration course into Douglas College's curriculum
What are the potential ethical implications of medical assistance in dying (MAID) for psychiatric patients?
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What are the potential ethical implications of medical assistance in dying (MAID) for psychiatric patients?
What are the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on non-profit organizations (NPOs)
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What are the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on non-profit organizations (NPOs)
Women domestic violence: a forgotten crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Women domestic violence: a forgotten crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic
Women and witchcraft: Magic use as a tool of autonomy for marginalized groups in early Scandinavia
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Women and witchcraft: Magic use as a tool of autonomy for marginalized groups in early Scandinavia
Water quality monitoring methods for Noons Creek salmon hatchery
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Water quality monitoring methods for Noons Creek salmon hatchery
Understanding concussion recovery using virtual reality
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Understanding concussion recovery using virtual reality
VR Kepler orbit simulation: VR Astronomy simulation
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VR Kepler orbit simulation: VR Astronomy simulation
What views of health care professionals are barriers to providing quality, therapeutic care to individuals with addictions?
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What views of health care professionals are barriers to providing quality, therapeutic care to individuals with addictions?
Exercise and motivational music improves memory in lectures
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Exercise and motivational music improves memory in lectures
Exercise and motivational music improves memory in lectures
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Exercise and motivational music improves memory in lectures
The effects on the Kettle Valley railway labour pool
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The effects on the Kettle Valley railway labour pool
The effects on the Kettle Valley railway labour pool
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The effects on the Kettle Valley railway labour pool
The experience of a trans coach in youth baseball: An autoethnographic study
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The experience of a trans coach in youth baseball: An autoethnographic study
The impact of horticultural program in long-term care services
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The impact of horticultural program in long-term care services
The effects of dry and liquid magnesium carbonate on pinch grip muscular endurance
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The effects of dry and liquid magnesium carbonate on pinch grip muscular endurance
The effects of a pre-workout supplement on anaerobic performance
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The effects of a pre-workout supplement on anaerobic performance
The effect of acidification on the abundance of Synechococcus spp. WH7803
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The effect of acidification on the abundance of Synechococcus spp. WH7803
The effect of acidification on the abundance of Synechococcus spp. WH7803
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The effect of acidification on the abundance of Synechococcus spp. WH7803
The effects of footwear on isometric squat force
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The effects of footwear on isometric squat force
The effects of static time on performance post warm-up
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The effects of static time on performance post warm-up
The effects of recreation & leisure participation in older adults (55+)
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The effects of recreation & leisure participation in older adults (55+)
The impact of caffeine on short-term memory in post-secondary students
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The impact of caffeine on short-term memory in post-secondary students
The effects of high tempo and slow tempo music on reaction time
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The effects of high tempo and slow tempo music on reaction time
Racism in academia: Indigenous students share their stories of racism in college
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Racism in academia: Indigenous students share their stories of racism in college
Sexual health and intimacy in the twilight years: a TR perspective
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Sexual health and intimacy in the twilight years: a TR perspective
Postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis
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Postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis
Spring emergence and abundance of Nebria brevicollis in Burnaby, British Columbia
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Spring emergence and abundance of Nebria brevicollis in Burnaby, British Columbia
Revitalizing our school: Implementing biophilic design for sustainable and engaging outdoor spaces
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Revitalizing our school: Implementing biophilic design for sustainable and engaging outdoor spaces
Stigma interventions for schizophrenia and social media: A comparison of contact-based and psychoeducational approaches
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Stigma interventions for schizophrenia and social media: A comparison of contact-based and psychoeducational approaches
Security and privacy threats in operating systems
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Security and privacy threats in operating systems
Stress in college life: Toward an understanding of test-anxiety, academic performance, and brief mindfulness meditation
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Stress in college life: Toward an understanding of test-anxiety, academic performance, and brief mindfulness meditation
The effect of tonicity on cell volume and phagocytosis in Tetrahymena
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The effect of tonicity on cell volume and phagocytosis in Tetrahymena
The effects of foam rolling vs massage guns vs dynamic stretching on trunk forward flexion
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The effects of foam rolling vs massage guns vs dynamic stretching on trunk forward flexion
Barefoot running: Minimal shoes for minimal injury?
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Barefoot running: Minimal shoes for minimal injury?
Analysis of dissolved silicate and metals in glass sea sponge habitats
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Analysis of dissolved silicate and metals in glass sea sponge habitats
Builders of a green future
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Builders of a green future
Building resilience through trail running: A gender perspective
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Building resilience through trail running: A gender perspective
Creating upstream change in mental health through Photovoice
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Creating upstream change in mental health through Photovoice