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The rapid aging of populations and global connectivity necessitates considering factors such as geographical proximity, socioeconomic conditions, and cultural connections in mortality forecasting.…

Around the world, Indigenous archaeological heritage (IAH) is being lost, especially on private property. Past studies have indicated collaborative, engaged approaches to conservation on private…

The ongoing climate crisis has increased the severity and frequency of flooding events in Canada. In response, the Government of British Columbia has recognized the need to strengthen its approach to…

In 2014, the City of Vancouver established the Vancouver Affordable Housing Agency (VAHA's) as a response to the city's deepening housing crisis. This research project analyzes the role of…

Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) models have become widespread in engineering and manufacturing, driving decision-making and product evolution related to 3D models. Understanding the structure of 3D CAD…

This study exposes barriers faced by transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals navigating the legal gender affirmation process administered by the Vital Statistics Agency in British…

This study investigated the precedent-setting collaboration between the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation Board (VBPR) and the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, or 'MST…

Cumulative stressors continue to impact the health and survival of salmon, and the social-ecological systems they support and connect. Today, restoring the relationships, rights, and responsibilities…

In Canada, digital media has become an integral part of young individuals' daily lives. Their well-being, social participation, and future prospects are entwined with their ability to navigate…

This paper explores fathers' exclusion from supportive family housing programs in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (DTES). Despite the established benefits of supportive housing for families,…

Ground ice is a crucial component of permafrost, and mapping its distribution and properties is critical for understanding the implications of climate change on local environments. This project…

This thesis presents the design and initial proof of concept of a peristaltic pump tailored for soft solid materials, focusing on its potential application as part of a prosthetic colon. The research…

In this paper, I argue that human friendships are superior to AI friendships on the grounds of well-being. In particular, I focus on how friendship influences our overall well-being. To justify my…

We present AI-VIS EthiCards, a card-based approach to explore ethics tailored for AI for visualization. The continuous integration of artificial intelligence and data visualization has brought about…

Platinum poisoning in the presence of even trace amounts of carbon monoxide (CO) within a hydrogen fuel degrades the activity of a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell. Herein, we report a…

The central question of this study is: how are British Columbia's (BC's) provincial Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) commitments being reflected in new and…

Acquiring proficiency in the production of English lexical stress, crucial for effective communication in English as a second language (L2), involves mastering acoustic correlates such as fundamental…

Canada is one of the largest producers and exporters of petroleum products in the world. With the rapidly increasing petroleum transportation planned through marine routes in North America,…

Indigenous knowledge plays an increasingly vital role in academic scholarship, Canadian law and policy, and the promotion of environmental awareness. In the last three decades, the methods used to…

Approaches of geographic automata grounded in the theories of complex spatial systems and geographic information science (GISc) have been utilized in many geospatial applications to analyze and…