Year: 2026, 2026
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Abstract: <p>On many farms, stone and wooden field borders define field sizes. These are commonly perceived as land lost to production and refuges for pests and
disease, causing such fences and hedges to be removed to create larger fields for
increased productivity; this process has eliminated trees and shrubs that provide
habitat along these fencerows. This research explores the alignment of… more Year: 2025, 2025
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Abstract: <p>This research explored how systemic barriers contribute to poverty among Black immigrants in the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area (CMA). Using a qualitative approach, I explored how factors like race, immigration status, and other identity factors shape Black immigrants' experiences in the employment and housing markets and healthcare system, consequently predisposing them to… more Year: 2025, 2025
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Abstract: <p>This thesis explores environmental justice in Peterborough/Nogojiwanong, Ontario, focusing on how marginalized communities—including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, and low-income groups—experience and respond to environmental harm. Using Participatory Action Research and Photovoice, 22 co-researchers shared their lived experiences shaped by colonialism, systemic racism, and other… more Year: 2025, 2025
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Abstract: <p>The successful settlement of international students is important to their academic success as well as their integration into the host community. This thesis attempts to investigate the settlement needs and experiences of African international students in Peterborough, Canada, from a transnationalism perspective. Surveys were used to collect data from 351 students. A chi-square tests and… more Year: 2025, 2025
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Abstract: <p>Small scale farming at the homestead or hobby farm scale provides opportunities for members of the public to visit farms, see livestock, and engage directly with how their food is produced. This scale is often dismissed as or minor importance, yet the biosecurity of larger farms makes these small farms often the only ones that the public can visit. My research explores whether… more Year: 2025, 2025
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Abstract: <p>Research indicates that approximately one-third of post-secondary students experience food insecurity. However, there is limited research on engagement with those who organize alternative food support systems which seek to address post-secondary student food insecurity. Past studies on student food insecurity prioritize the experiences of those experiencing food insecurity, the barriers… more Year: 2024, 2024
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Abstract: <p>The widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is crucial for reducing transportation-related emissions and achieving sustainability goals. However, a significant research gap exists regarding specific consumer groups, such as university students, and their attitudes toward EV adoption, as they represent a demographic influential in shaping future adoption patterns. This research… more Full Text: UNDERSTANDING THE ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENTS ON THE ADOPTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EVS): A CASE STUDY OF STUDENTS AT TRENT UNIVERSITY A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the …
Year: 2024, 2024
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Abstract: <p>The bringing together of Indigenous (IK) and Environmental science Knowledge (ESK) has garnered significant attention in environmental research. This intersection has been recognized for enhancing understanding of various contemporary environmental challenges. Despite its acknowledged importance, there remains a notable gap in understanding how these knowledge systems are brought… more Full Text: AN EXPLORATION AND EXAMINATION OF APPROACHES AND METHODS USED TO BRING TOGETHER INDIGENOUS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for …
Year: 2024, 2024
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Abstract: <p>Institutional claims of university-community engagement in support of the public good and planning for teaching, learning, and research have largely remained in the realm of rhetoric. This thesis analyzes the 2019-2021 Trent University Lands and Nature Areas Plan and public consultation process, which at times was marked by the complete absence of consultation and at other times, wholly… more Full Text: UNIVERSITY-COMMUNITY BASED GOVERNANCE TOWARD A GENERATIVE GROWING FUTURE: A TRANSFORMATIVE STUDY OF THE TRENT LANDS AND NATURE AREAS PLAN AND PROCESS A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for …
Year: 2024, 2024
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Abstract: <p>The study examines the adaptive reuse of historical and heritage industrial sites in Peterborough, Ontario. Industrial-heritage sites face several challenges when being subjected to adaptive reuse. These challenges are largely concerned with the contamination of sites and how industrial buildings and sites can be transformed into reusable sites. The study adopted a qualitative research… more Full Text: SUSTAINABILITY AND ADAPTIVE REUSE: A CASE STUDY OF HISTORICAL AND HERITAGE INDUSTRIAL SITES IN PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in the …
Year: 2024, 2024
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Name(s): Creator (cre): Akter, Mohinur, Thesis advisor (ths): Kermani, Saeid SK, Thesis advisor (ths): Zohar, Asaf AZ, Degree committee member (dgc): Guzel, Gulay GG, Degree committee member (dgc): Dart, Ray RD, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University Abstract: <p>The global shift toward sustainability has prompted brands to promote their sustainability initiatives on social media, aiming to connect with pro-environmental consumers. However, this strategy comes with risks, as social media allows for swift and widespread backlash if consumers perceive greenwashing. The present work examines the impact of social media backlash toward a brand's… more Full Text: The impact of social media backlash toward a brand’s sustainability initiatives on proenvironmental consumers’ purchase intentions. A Thesis Submitted to Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in the …
Year: 2024, 2024
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Abstract: <p>The study examines the adaptive reuse of historical and heritage industrial sites in Peterborough, Ontario. Industrial-heritage sites face several challenges when being subjected to adaptive reuse. These challenges are largely concerned with the contamination of sites and how industrial buildings and sites can be transformed into reusable sites. The study adopted a qualitative research… more Year: 2024, 2024
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Abstract: <p>The widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is crucial for reducing transportation-related emissions and achieving sustainability goals. However, a significant research gap exists regarding specific consumer groups, such as university students, and their attitudes toward EV adoption, as they represent a demographic influential in shaping future adoption patterns. This research… more Year: 2024, 2024
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Abstract: <p>This research explores the lived experiences of Palestinians involved in environmental peacebuilding efforts, focusing on how they navigate the contradictions inherent in these initiatives. It examines how the broader context of occupation and settler colonialism profoundly influences their encounters with peacebuilding efforts. Palestinians often grapple with conflicting emotions, as… more Year: 2024, 2024
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Name(s): Creator (cre): Akter, Mohinur, Thesis advisor (ths): Kermani, Saeid SK, Thesis advisor (ths): Zohar, Asaf AZ, Degree committee member (dgc): Guzel, Gulay GG, Degree committee member (dgc): Dart, Ray RD, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University Abstract: <p>The global shift toward sustainability has prompted brands to promote their sustainability initiatives on social media, aiming to connect with pro-environmental consumers. However, this strategy comes with risks, as social media allows for swift and widespread backlash if consumers perceive greenwashing. The present work examines the impact of social media backlash toward a brand's… more
