Thompson Rivers University

Liquidity demand, financing and investment decisions: evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic

Purpose This study examines how firms adjust financing and investment decisions in response to the COVID-19 shock, focusing on whether external financing supports investment or preserves liquidity and how these responses vary across firms with different pre-pandemic characteristi...

Algal Bloom Detection and Water Monitoring Using IoT Connectivity

This paper presents an internet-of-things system for algal bloom detection. It relies on microcontrollers, low-cost sensors, the cloud, machine learning, and domain knowledge. An Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 measures pH, temperature, turbidity, and phosphorus (via an RGB sensor and reag...

Factors Associated with Experiences of Navigation and Support Among Indigenous, Black, and Asian Minority Adults Surviving Breast Cancer in British Columbia: Cross-Sectional Study

Social determinants of health, including socioeconomic status, education, employment, and residential location, are fundamental for survival. The aim was to assess the factors associated with experiences of navigation and support among Indigenous, Black and Asian Minority adults...

First-Year Chemistry Connections: Social Bonds and Disciplinary Belonging

Abstract First-year chemistry courses play a pivotal role in shaping student success within science programs, yet they are often characterized by high stakes, large enrollments, and considerable academic challenges. This study explores first-year science students’ sense of belong...

Relational technology management knowledge: an organizational capability for Industry 4.0 adoption and distributor sustainability development

Purpose Against the backdrop of knowledge-based theory, this study investigates the interplay between critical knowledge components, technology management knowledge and relational knowledge, the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and their impact on distributor sustainability...

Universal Design on University Campuses: A Literature Review

Disabled students face systemic, social and institutional barriers to quality education, and they may need accommodations to complete their post-secondary education (Canadian Human Rights Commission, 2017). Universities and professors often have difficulty determining the fairest...

Ecologically inspired green walls: addressing structural and biological barriers through novel substrate design – an experimental trial

Background Green walls face key barriers to adoption, including water inefficiency, structural limitations and poor plant survival in arid climates.Aims This study addressed these gaps by (1) developing a bio-inspired design based on field analysis of spontaneous vegetation on ag...

Harnessing social transformation for community development: The role of social capital in community-based ecotourism

This research investigates the relationship between social capital, social transformation and community-based ecotourism (CBE) in Malaysian communities. Focusing on trust, social networks, reciprocity and social norms, the study examines whether social transformation functions as...

Examining the work experiences of women in healthcare leadership in Canada: a cross-sectional study

Purpose Women's representation in healthcare leadership roles in Canada is increasing, yet limited prospective data exist on their perceptions of empowerment, organizational support, job satisfaction, engagement and well-being. This study explored how women in director-level or h...

Behavioural Biometric Identification Using MIDI Keyboard Performance Signatures

Musical performances encode distinctive behavioral signatures which are unique to each individual per-former, including subtle variations in timing, dynamics, and articulation. This study shows that these signatures, captured in MIDI data, can serve as reliable behavioral biometr...

Behavioural Biometric Identification Using MIDI Keyboard Performance Signatures

Musical performances encode distinctive behavioral signatures which are unique to each individual per-former, including subtle variations in timing, dynamics, and articulation. This study shows that these signatures, captured in MIDI data, can serve as reliable behavioral biometr...