Université du Québec en Outaouais

Organized communities as pre-existing infrastructures of care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A transnational dialogue

This article draws from a community-engaged study of how ordinary people's social justice mobilization during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, Canada, Germany, and Peru placed demands on local and national governments for equitable social policies. It challenges celebratory narra...

From genetics to migration: emerging insights into salmonid responses to environmental change from NoWPaS 2026

The International Workshop of PhDs and Post-doctoral Fellows on Anadromous Salmonids (NoWPaS) provides a platform for early-career researchers to present and discuss emerging research on salmonid biology. The 2026 meeting, held in Iceland, brought together contributions spanning...

A screening template for knowledge synthesis: the IED-uOttawa algorithm

When conducting a knowledge synthesis, the screening of studies appears to be the critical task and is the most time-consuming segment and human resources. The development of the IED-uOttawa was the result of a hands-on natural experience using several knowledge synthesis project...

Psychometric Properties of the French Version of the Physical Literacy Self-Description (PLSD) Questionnaire Among Children

This study sought to document the psychometric properties of scores on the French Version of the Physical Literacy Self-Description questionnaire. A sample of 191 French-speaking Canadian and French children, aged 5–12 years, participated in this study. Results from an explorator...

Institutional dynamics of collaborative governance for forest fire mitigation in large scale palm oil enclaves in West Kalimantan Indonesia

Forest and land fires remain a persistent sustainability challenge in Indonesia’s palm oil landscapes, particularly within enclave areas, community-managed lands located inside large-scale corporate concessions that are highly fire-prone during the dry season due to slash-and-bur...

Archetypes of digital entrepreneurs: integrating the Big Five and META theories with technological advancements

Abstract Digital entrepreneurship has become a significant force in the modern economy, driven by the integration of digital tools and technological advancements in business practices. This study explores the archetypes of digital entrepreneurs by combining the Big Five personali...

Resynchronisation of the Biological Clock Using Exposure to Low Oxygen Levels in Humans: An Exploratory Study

Exposure to reduced oxygen levels occurs in several real-world contexts, such as during air travel or altitude exposure, and emerging evidence suggests that hypoxia may interact with molecular pathways involved in circadian regulation. This exploratory study investigated the effe...

Care pathways of people aged 75 and over undergoing prolonged hospital stays: a qualitative study using personas and a participatory design approach

Population aging and the high prevalence of multimorbidity contribute to the increasing complexity of hospitalized older adults’ care pathways. These pathways, characterized by rapid clinical changes and social and functional needs, make hospital stays more difficult to plan. Pro...

Latent Classes of Proximal Traumatic Exposure Among Portuguese Police and Security Professionals: Associations with PTSD Symptoms and Psychological Distress

Background: Police and security professionals are routinely exposed to potentially traumatic events as part of occupational duties, placing them at increased risk for post-traumatic stress and broader psychological difficulties. This study aimed to identify latent classes of prox...