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Self-insight has been identified as an important predictor of psychological well-being, and it is commonly believed that self-insight is achieved through self-reflection. However, findings regarding the relationship between self-reflection and self-…

Drawing on theories of critical legal geography and critical development studies, this thesis examines how law shapes processes of repression and resistance in conflicts over resource extraction. Through the lens of Canadian mining in Guatemala and…

Consumer behavior signifies the way of people’s purchasing and consuming products and services. It is a hotbed of research which is intensely associated with human psychology and is essential for companies that are trying to sell their products or…

Research on jurors and juror symptomatology has been conducted for many years; however, existing research has primarily been completed in the United States. What little research was conducted in Canada is now several years ago. Further, there is…

Plant communities and soils of grasslands on an elevation gradient and the forest-grassland mosaic in the Cariboo-Chilcotin of British Columbia were examined. Vegetation change along an elevation-climate gradient was analysed, including plant cover…

Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) are declining worldwide. Across Canada, numerous populations have been extirpated over the past 50 years. In many cases, the mechanism of these declines is unsustainable predation exacerbated by apparent competition.…

Modification of natural clays may be a useful approach to produce an effective and low-cost adsorbent to control phosphorous, which is a key factor in controlling the eutrophication of surface waters. In this study, natural clay samples were…

Intermontane lakes are often enclosed by complex topography that creates difficulty in resolving the local and regional wind fields. Quesnel Lake, nestled into the western flank of the Cariboo Mountains in central British Columbia, is one such lake…

Understanding the mountain pine beetle detoxification systems is vital for predicting its continued spread into the novel jack pine host. Phylogenetic analyses were conducted for mountain pine beetle catalase, glutathione peroxidase, superoxide…