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Reimagining Health: Calling for Reform of the Canadian Healthcare System Through Afrofuturism and Speculative Design
Get PDFThis exploratory essay addresses the health inequalities currently affecting the African/Black diaspora in Canada and proposes a healthcare system reform to address the inequalities. Despite the Canadian healthcare system’s goals of being universal and accessible, there are disparities in African/Black patient representation. This essay proposes a healthcare system reform through incorporating African/Black patient input through the implementation of collaborative design through the lens of Afrofuturism and its values such as inclusivity and empowerment. The goal is to implement a Canadian healthcare system that is equitable, and patient-centered through emphasizing African/Black voices in technological design, clinical practices, and promoting a more inclusive and innovative approach to healthcare
Reporting of and policy on greenhouse gas emissions from air travel at Canadian universities
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This paper aims to explore the extent and characteristics of Canadian university reporting of and policy regarding greenhouse gas emissions from air travel. It identifies current approaches’ details and limits and recommends improvements. Design/methodology/approach
The study developed questions and considerations for analysing reporting and policy, reviewed university documents and webpages and contacted university staff. Findings
Roughly 20% of Canadian universities report flight emissions. Figures vary by factors of over 100 even when normalized or expressed as a percentage of institutional emissions. Inter-university differences in data collection and emissions calculation practices shape reporting. Canadian university air travel emissions cannot be meaningfully compared. Few universities have flight emissions reduction policies; those that do leave relevant decisions to individuals. These approaches do not respond adequately to the emissions reduction challenge. Originality/value
This study is the first comprehensive survey of university flight emissions reporting for any country. Its original framework highlights calculation’s complexities. It recommends standardizing reporting process information disclosure, reporting flight emissions as a range and faculty leadership of emissions reduction efforts
Cybersecurity Governance in the Real World of Technology
No full textThe study of cyber and technology has become an important aspect of the study of governance. The development of new and potentially disruptive technologies is frequently positioned as a challenge to global governance and to cybersecurity. However, these framings embed assumptions about the inherent nature of threats, involved actors, and objects as part of governance. There is existing research on cybersecurity and governance, but this scholarship is dispersed across multiple disciplines, lacks common definitions, and nuanced frameworks. This research study explores the dynamic relationships between humans, technology, and cyber with the goal of developing a framework for cybersecurity governance. I introduce a new interpretation of Ursula M. Franklin’s work and concepts, especially the bitsphere, her house and cake models, and realities. I develop this interpretation based on narrative reviews and thematic analysis methods, including interviews with elite actors involved in governance, towards the formulation of a Franklinian framework for global cybersecurity governance. In doing so, I connect cyber and technology to prescriptive management practises, mindsets, and systems as part of governance. This research and cohesive framework could be employed within the multidisciplinary study of cybersecurity with practical impact in global policy contexts
The 2024 Defence Policy Update and its Predecessors: Why the CAF is in a “Death Spiral”
Get PDFIn March 2024 the Minister of National Defence characterised the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) inability to attract new members as a “death spiral” for the force. While the latest defence policy update, Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence, recognises the seriousness of the CAF’s personnel crisis, it provides no concrete actions to solve it. However, this defence policy update is just the latest in a series of actions used by the CAF to manage perceptions of its personnel problems rather than addressing their root causes. This article examines the latest defence policy in the historical context of other DND policy statements and the air force’s current and historical experience to see what lessons from its past might be applied in devising solutions to the CAF’s current personnel crisis
EXPLORING THE UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATIONS OF MENTAL SKILLS IN CANADIAN ARMED FORCES FAMILIES: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO UNDERSTAND THE GAP BETWEEN NEED AND EXECUTION
No full textCanadian Armed Forces (CAF) families are a population who provide relentless and unwavering support to their associated members and face a multitude of role-specific challenges and experiences. This dissertation aimed to provide a holistic understanding of the types of support existing for CAF families, specifically as they pertain to the use and application of mental skills, and to uncover the needs and desires of these families from various perspectives. Additionally, the purpose of this research was to highlight and address any differences in perspectives between what is currently being sought out by families and what is being actioned by policy makers and stakeholders. The data for this research was collected through four separate studies: a scoping review to understand the current breadth of research; a mixed methods survey and focus group study with CAF families to address their understanding, needs, and desires; an interview study with professionals working with CAF families to gather insight into the present workings and difficulties of the system; and an interview study with individuals working within the areas of resource and program development and implementation to understand their perspective and challenges of providing support. Overall, this dissertation identified key areas of difficulty for CAF families stemming from their experiences with relocations, deployments, and transitions. CAF families are faced with unique challenges because of their roles within the CAF environment and are not always best equipped to handle these challenges. Mental skills were recognized by all participants as a fruitful potential avenue for providing support to CAF families, indicating the importance of these skills for preparatory purposes as opposed to only applying them in response to a specific challenge or issue. The findings of this work identify the need for continued, or initial, evaluation of current support offerings for CAF families and the implementation of evidence-based research for the future design and application of resources and programs within this context. Current programming appears to be catering to some of this population’s specific needs, but there is still work to be done to address all of the challenges of CAF families, all while navigating the complexities of working within an institution governed by many rules and regulations that must be adhered to. This dissertation offers suggestion for policymakers to improve the support of a group claimed to be invaluable within the CAF
Meta-Understanding: Implications for Psychological Well-Being in Diverse Communities
No full textFeeling personally understood during day-to-day interactions is a rewarding experience for people and has been linked to greater psychological well-being. But are interpersonal situations the only contexts in which people desire to feel understood by others? We theorize that since individuals tie themselves to their social groups, individuals will also experience greater psychological well-being when they feel that other people in the world around them understand core elements of their group identity, what we call meta-understanding. We also examined whether meta-understanding is perceived to a different extent for members of dominant and marginalized groups in society. In Study 1 (nStudy1a = 236; nStudy1b = 274), we collected two independent ethnically diverse samples and found that meta-understanding was experienced to a lower extent for people of colour relative to White people. Additionally, meta-understanding was a significant predictor of people of colour’s well-being, but not for White people. Study 2 (n = 254) extended these results by examining LGBTQ2S+ community members’ experiences longitudinally across Pride month using a three-wave panel design. We found that meta-understanding is a relatively stable perception that did not change during Pride, and people’s average levels of meta-understanding significantly predicted their psychological well-being. Taken together, this work considers the experiences of marginalized group members whose identity is often less recognized and celebrated in modern society and capitalizes on the importance of feeling understood by others in terms of one’s social identity
Cyberbullying: Media Construction and Framing Tactics in Pakistan
Get PDFThis thesis critically examines the portrayal of cyberbullying within Pakistan\u27s top three newspapers, focusing on how these media outlets shape public discourse over the past five years. Employing an integrated approach using framing analysis and Fairclough’s Three-Dimensional Model, my research deconstructs how these newspapers utilize specific framing strategies to construct a narrative that not only informs but also subtly influences public perception and policy responses. The findings show that while the media highlights the roles of parents, educators, and law enforcement in combating cyberbullying, it also tends to reinforce traditional gender roles and overlook systemic solutions. I argue that the media’s portrayal of cyberbullying in Pakistan is not just a reflection of societal concerns but a deliberate construction that aligns with broader cultural norms and technological advancements. By analyzing these discourses, I reveal how the media’s framing strategies contribute to a limited understanding of cyberbullying, ultimately calling into question the neutrality and objectivity of these influential platforms. This thesis suggests that while the media plays a crucial role in raising awareness about cyberbullying, it also perpetuates certain power structures and ideologies that may hinder more comprehensive and equitable solutions. These findings have important implications for policymakers, educators, and media practitioners, as they highlight the need for a more critical and inclusive approach to addressing the complexities of cyberbullying in the digital age
Review of Afterlives of War: A Descendants’ History by Michael Roper
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