The pandemic negatively impacts most businesses and this will likely influence consumer behavior in the future. Habitat for Humanity aims to adapt to the new situation and increase their revenue by focusing on some business strategies. These strategy require comprehensive research in terms of the real estate industry, market environment, market share, etc. It is […]

To reduce the negative impact on the environment and increase the competitiveness of Canada’s oil resources in the global economy it is essential to improve the ability to separate crude oil from water. This proposal aims to advance the understanding of a novel mechanism to do this by studying individual oil and water droplets. The […]

This project investigates substitution of fossil fuels with electricity from renewable sources for the purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in British Columbia. Burning natural gas, gasoline, diesel and other petroleum products heats our buildings, drives out cars, and powers our industries. Electricity generated from hydro, wind, and solar power can provide those same services, […]

This research is intended to assess Blueprint Residential Property Management Company’s current organizational structure, business processes, system infrastructures, policies, leadership skills, and employees to determine areas of change and realignment to move the organization to a leading-edge service company. The research is also intended to factor in opportunities that need to be tapped into due […]

Indoor air is contaminated by a variety of chemical and microbial contaminants. These contaminants can be effectively removed or inactivated using a process known as photocatalysis. In this method, a photocatalyst is chemically activated using ultraviolet (UV) radiation and readily degrade the contaminants when coming in contact with them. The application of newly emerged ultraviolet […]

This project enhances scholarly and public understandings of how technical scientific knowledge shapes legal outcomes, especially through the process of finding facts. Fact determination is an unregulated yet enormously consequential task for courts. Yet the law of evidence remains widely conceptualized as an essentially rule-bound domain, including in legal pedagogy. Meanwhile, despite judicial efforts at […]

A major mechanism for the spread of COVID 19 is inhalation of aerosols and droplets produced by an infected person. Localized filtration systems (essentially an air purifier with appropriate inlet and outlet ducting) could provide an important layer of protection in the event that other layers of protection (ie, mask wearing) are compromised. Delta Hospital […]

During the pandemic, many businesses have restructured their marketing strategy. Col Juicery from Prince George, British Columbia, has introduced new ways of satisfying their customers’ needs. Their new curb-side and online delivery services have helped the company not only stay open during these challenging times but also increased customer engagement with the brand. First, The […]

Over the years, the methodology for public consultation has evolved to include public information meetings and hearings, telephone polls and surveys, and most recently online engagement. Increasingly, government is emphasizing evidencebased decisionmaking. They recognize that existing methods are lacking in reaching a broad demographic. Internet communication technology has made it possible to reach a broader […]

Chronic pain is a widespread disorder, leading to devastating personal and financial costs for patients and the Canadian healthcare system. As such, there is a need to identify factors associated with improved pain care. Previous research suggests that, although limited in practice, the use of technology to electronically collect patient data may allow for more […]

The Earth Data Store project provides a cloud-based repository for information about our earth. This encompasses satellite information, environmental models, sensors, and many other types of data that allow users to ask questions of this data to help inform their understanding of the world. The outputs of the project will allow economic development to be […]

That Planted Life provides plant-based nutrition and wellness services to British Columbians. This project will identify COVID-19 related challenges to business, recommend potential solutions and update the business plan accordingly. It will examine options to geographically expand its services, identify opportunities for new projects and create a pathway to publishing a resource for sustainable living […]