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Public speaking for today's audiences
No full textPublic Speaking for Today's Audiences explains the process and craft of creating and delivering impactful speeches, both for in-person and digital audiences. This book was written for CMNS 1125: Public Speaking at Douglas College, but could also be a valuable textbook for many other undergraduate professional writing courses (and CMNS 1125 transfers as equivalent to many other post-secondary institutions, especially in British Columbia). It is ideal for students and professionals looking to build skill and confidence in their current and future professions.Published. This PDF is a representation of the book as at January, 2023. The online version may have been updated and includes interactive components. For the most recent interactive version, please visit the online book linked in this record.communicationbusiness communication and presentatio
Security and privacy threats in operating systems
No full textOperating systems often have built-in defenses against keyloggers, but users should also be cautious and avoid suspicious links or downloads. Keyloggers are software or hardware that record every keystroke made on a computer or device. While they can be used for legitimate purposes, they can also be used maliciously to steal sensitive information such as passwords.
Employing passwords is crucial in ensuring the confidentiality and security of personal and sensitive information in digital environments. The use of strong, unique passwords can prevent unauthorized access and protect against potential data breaches.The use of strong, unique passwords can enhance the security of operating systems and prevent malicious activities such as hacking, data theft, and identity fraud.
Being cautious while clicking on links is crucial in preventing various cyber threats, including phishing scams and malware infections. It is important to avoid clicking on suspicious links or those from unknown sources to maintain the security and integrity of personal and sensitive information.
Poster was presented at the Coquitlam campus on April 5, 2023, for Student Research Days 2023.Not peer reviewe
Linking spatial stream network modeling and telemetry data to investigate thermal habitat use by adult arctic grayling
No full textRiver networks have a high amount of thermal habitat heterogeneity which is a critical abiotic factor driving freshwater fish distribution. The fitness repercussions of residing outside a species’ optimal thermal limits, and the resulting behavioural responses to stress, restrict the
amount of freshwater habitat available to ectothermic organisms. Changes in ectotherm distribution due to climate-related shifts in thermal habitat availability have been well documented and have been especially pronounced at distributional limits. My objective was to characterize variations in the availability of thermal habitat and quantify its influence on the distribution of a cold-water adapted aquatic ectotherm, Arctic grayling in the Parsnip River watershed in northern British Columbia. The presence of a thermal gradient in the watershed was revealed by a spatial stream network model and its influence on adult Arctic grayling summer distributions was explored with a dynamic site occupancy model using acoustic telemetry data. Results suggest a high probability of occupancy (> 0.75) at temperatures ranging from 8.7-14.2ºC with a peak at 10.9ºC. The distribution of thermal habitat within this range was limiting in only one of the three years during the study period. In 2021 the distribution of thermal habitat with a high probability of use during the study period was reduced to 57% of the accessible watershed length from 89% in 2019 and 87% in 2020. Small streams in high elevation tributaries (e.g., >800 m) are important cold-water sources for Arctic grayling refugia under warm conditions. Increased habitat protections for high elevation streams should be prioritized to ensure a future for cold-water adapted species in the Parsnip River watershed
Granville Island...Melting pot
No full textAn assignment done in semester 1 for a tourism presentation. Our group went to the Island and did some research, and we gathered the information and show in it the poster. A digital poster for the studetn showcase 2023.Granville IslandPresented at: Vancouver Community College Teaching, Learning, and Research Symposium, March 30-31, 202
The mystery of periodontal chemotherapeutics
No full textA visualization of the complicated nature of choosing appropriate periodontal chemotherapeutics.Completed for DHYG 3313, instructor Nancy Baily. This poster is for demonstration only and is not meant to be used in guiding clinical decisions of any kind. Presented at: Vancouver Community College Teaching, Learning, and Research Symposium, March 30-31, 2023oral healthdental hygienePeriodontalchemotherapeutic
The prevalence of burnout in dental hygiene and its inherent risk to a clinician's mental health and fitness to practice
No full textThere is evident correlation between fitness to practice and prevalent burnout factors among dental hygienists. Dental hygienists should prioritize consistent self-assessment, evaluation, and regulation to prevent the instinctive risks that a high-demanding occupation may possess. Self-regulated healthcare professionals must maintain the responsibility to ensure freedom from impairments that may impact professionalism, clinician competency, and the ability to perform with ethics and safety.mental healthburnoutfitness to practiceresiliencePresented at: Vancouver Community College Teaching, Learning, and Research Symposium, March 30-31, 202
A Response to Hume's Criticism of the Design Argument
No full textDavid Hume’s criticisms of the design argument for the existence of an intelligent creator have long been accepted by many as devastating objections that render the argument irrelevant. However, recent developments in the areas of biology and cosmology as well as thoughtful assessments of Hume’s philosophical presuppositions now challenge the validity of Hume’s criticisms. By assessing the complexities of biological lifeforms and the mechanisms required to sustain them, considering the implications of several cosmological factors required for the formation of the universe, evaluating the realities confronting chance formation scenarios, and carefully examining how inference should be applied, this work attempts to demonstrate that Hume’s assertions prove inadequate and hopes to make a contribution to the restoration of the design argument’s persona in the public sphere.Response to Chance Origins, DNAIntelligent Design, Cosmology, Biological Life, Finite Universe, InferenceDavid Hume, Existence of God, Irreducible Complexity, Specified Complexit
Public relations case studies: Strategies & actions
No full textThis updated version (October, 2023) Public Relations Case Studies: Strategies & Actions has new case studies included and provides students with real-world Public Relations case studies. The case studies explore PR dilemmas and campaigns in a variety of sectors and circumstances. The book offers learning opportunities about audience analysis, campaign planning, strategy, tactics, message development, media relations, and crisis communications for the PR practitioners of today and the future.open accessPublished. This PDF is a representation of the book as at October, 2023. The online version may have been updated and includes interactive components. For the most recent interactive version, please visit the online book linked in this record
Hybrid learning in health science programs: A scoping review
No full textGenerally positive perceptions, with a few notable exceptions. Factors across teaching situations such as instructors’ personality, design of online teaching platform, individual class dynamics, student motivation levels, and course content are also important to consider when evaluating the success of a methodology. Hybrid learning is a feasible and innovative way to deliver nursing skill classes if used appropriately. More research is needed to elucidate which learning contexts can be ideally matched with a specific learning methodology