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View article: The decriminalization of same-sex relations in Botswana: National, regional and international dimensions of LGBTQI+ activism
The decriminalization of same-sex relations in Botswana: National, regional and international dimensions of LGBTQI+ activism Open
This article examines the first instance in the past 25 years of the decriminalization of same-sex relations in Africa via strategic litigation. It asks: What are the main factors that contributed to decriminalization in Botswana in 2019? …
View article: LGBTQI+ People and the ‘Triple Nexus’ of Development Cooperation, Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding
LGBTQI+ People and the ‘Triple Nexus’ of Development Cooperation, Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding Open
Since the mid-2010s, scholars and practitioners have been increasingly interested in the integration of development cooperation, humanitarian action and peacebuilding, known as the ‘triple nexus’ approach. In parallel, the necessity of inc…
View article: Global Frictions: Foreign Aid, Donor–Recipient Relations and LGBT+ Rights in Tanzania
Global Frictions: Foreign Aid, Donor–Recipient Relations and LGBT+ Rights in Tanzania Open
In 2018, a Tanzanian government official announced a crackdown on homosexuality. International actors rapidly expressed their disapproval and temporarily suspended some foreign aid, which elicited a negative response from the Tanzanian gov…
View article: Improved nitrogen fertilizer management reduces nitrous oxide emissions in a northern Prairie cropland
Improved nitrogen fertilizer management reduces nitrous oxide emissions in a northern Prairie cropland Open
Arable croplands are a significant source of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, largely due to nitrogen (N) fertilizer applications to support crop production. Nevertheless, there is limited research on the N2O dynamics from canola-wheat rotat…
View article: When development cooperation principles clash: Country ownership and LGBTQI+ inclusion in hostile environments
When development cooperation principles clash: Country ownership and LGBTQI+ inclusion in hostile environments Open
In some instances, two basic development cooperation principles appear to be in direct contradiction: on the one hand, the Sustainable Development Goals prescribe universal social inclusion under the leitmotif of “leave no one behind”, man…
View article: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? Critical Discourse Analysis of Five Online Automated Paraphrasing Sites
A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? Critical Discourse Analysis of Five Online Automated Paraphrasing Sites Open
Research on academic integrity used to focus more on student character and behaviour. Now this research includes wider viewing of this issue as a current teaching and learning challenge which requires pedagogical intervention. It is now th…
View article: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? Critical Discourse Analysis of Five Online Automated Paraphrasing Sites
A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? Critical Discourse Analysis of Five Online Automated Paraphrasing Sites Open
Research on academic integrity used to focus more on student character and behaviour. Now this research includes wider viewing of this issue as a current teaching and learning challenge which requires pedagogical intervention. It is now th…
View article: COVID-19 vaccine apartheid and the failure of global cooperation
COVID-19 vaccine apartheid and the failure of global cooperation Open
The equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines is one of the most important tests of global cooperation that the world has faced in recent decades. Collectively, global leaders failed that crucible abysmally, creating a ‘vaccine apartheid…
View article: Visibility or Impact? International Efforts to Defend LGBTQI+ Rights in Africa
Visibility or Impact? International Efforts to Defend LGBTQI+ Rights in Africa Open
Most struggles for LGBTQI+ rights play out at the national level. However, the question of sexual and gender minorities’ rights periodically appears as a point of friction in international relations as well. This article analyses the quest…
View article: Mining self-interest? Canadian foreign aid and the extractive sector in Mongolia
Mining self-interest? Canadian foreign aid and the extractive sector in Mongolia Open
In the early 2010s, the Canadian government increasingly integrated commercial self-interest into its foreign aid program. This article analyzes the ostensible motives and impact of the rapid intensification of Canada's support to the extr…
View article: Reconnecting teachers and students: Exploring educator experiences in large online cohorts
Reconnecting teachers and students: Exploring educator experiences in large online cohorts Open
Increasing class sizes in higher education make it difficult to maintain quality. Teaching large cohorts within the context of restrained resources and the limitations of Learning Management Systems impacts the experiences of educators. Re…
View article: Attitude and Achievement of First-Year Chemistry Undergraduate Students at The University of the South Pacific
Attitude and Achievement of First-Year Chemistry Undergraduate Students at The University of the South Pacific Open
Student attitude toward chemistry may influence engagement and achievement in chemistry-related courses, however, equivocal results in studies conducted in Western countries to date indicate this relationship requires further investigation…
View article: Learning Management System Adoption by Academics
Learning Management System Adoption by Academics Open
An academic’s adoption of online learning during the 2020 lockdown required new levels of engagement with the learning management system (LMS). In this position piece, we suggest that academics are pivotal to online course development, and…
View article: Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine fix
Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine fix Open
As a result of the unexpectedly quick development of vaccines to prevent COVID-19, the Canadian government was pulled in two opposite directions. On the one hand, Canadians exerted extreme pressure on the government to purchase and roll ou…
View article: The impact of COVID-19 on development assistance
The impact of COVID-19 on development assistance Open
This article analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on foreign aid. Using examples from Canadian foreign aid, it argues that, despite the terrible toll it is exacting, the crisis has accelerated some significant positive pre-existing…
View article: Attitudes and experiences among first-year regional Australian undergraduate students toward the study of chemistry
Attitudes and experiences among first-year regional Australian undergraduate students toward the study of chemistry Open
Both attitude and previous experiences play a large role in shaping a student’s approach to and achievement in a given subject. Similarly, students’ enjoyment of their learning experiences is an important factor in determining their retent…
View article: Attitudes towards science among senior secondary students in Fiji
Attitudes towards science among senior secondary students in Fiji Open
In order to investigate gender and ethnicity-based differences in scientific attitudes among Fijian students, the widely studied Test of Scientific Related Attitudes (TOSRA) was administered to 1401 senior secondary Fijian students (Years …
View article: Sexual orientation and gender identity in Canada’s “feminist” international assistance
Sexual orientation and gender identity in Canada’s “feminist” international assistance Open
Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP), launched in June 2017, marks the first time that sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) have been mentioned in an overarching Canadian aid policy. The inclusion of SOGI in th…
View article: All about that base?
All about that base? Open
How do left- and right-leaning governments differ in their provision of foreign aid? As the case of Canada confirms, it is not clear that either type gives more aid or that they spend it significantly differently. This article examines the…
View article: Importance of Best Guesses in Emergency Situations
Importance of Best Guesses in Emergency Situations Open
During emergency situations, such as natural disasters or the current pandemic, there may not be immediate access to research-based information or information may be nonexistent or conflicting. In such scenarios, Extension personnel may be…
View article: The Rise and Fall of the Aid Effectiveness Norm
The Rise and Fall of the Aid Effectiveness Norm Open
This article analyzes the rise and fall of the aid effectiveness norm, using the lens of Finnemore and Sikkink’s norm ‘life cycle’. I argue that, although donors and recipients endorsed the founding principles, the norm was only feebly int…
View article: Aid donors, democracy and the developmental state in Ethiopia
Aid donors, democracy and the developmental state in Ethiopia Open
The “developmental state” has become a prominent alternative development model defended by contemporary Western aid donors, particularly in Africa. Purported “developmental states,” such as Ethiopia and Rwanda, are argued to possess strong…
View article: "Learning Portfolios" As A Tool For Competency Development
"Learning Portfolios" As A Tool For Competency Development Open
Location: Dewberry Hall The use of the Blackboard "portfolio tool" appears to be an underutilized resource at Mason compared to other settings of higher education. When designed and used properly, this tool has been demonstrated to be a si…
View article: Foreign aid, the mining sector and democratic ownership: The case of Canadian assistance to Peru
Foreign aid, the mining sector and democratic ownership: The case of Canadian assistance to Peru Open
Background As foreign aid donors are increasingly open about seeking to obtain benefits from their development assistance, new forms of donor‐driven private‐sector partnerships have proliferated. This new trend is especially controversial …
View article: A content based literature review on the application of blockchain in food supply chain management
A content based literature review on the application of blockchain in food supply chain management Open
To address food insecurity and achieve efficient food recall, many technologies have been investigated in recent years. One of the most promising technologies is Blockchain, which already been successfully used in financial aspects such as…
View article: All about that base? Branding and the domestic politics of Canadian foreign aid
All about that base? Branding and the domestic politics of Canadian foreign aid Open
How do left- and right-leaning governments differ in their provision of foreign aid? As the case of Canada confirms, it is not clear that either type gives more aid or that they spend it significantly differently. This article examines the…
View article: Foreign Aid and National Ownership in Mali and Ghana
Foreign Aid and National Ownership in Mali and Ghana Open
This article examines the principle of ownership, the keystone of the 2005 Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, and its application to the cases of Mali and Ghana. It argues that both countries are characterized by a high level of owner…
View article: Evaluating an Instrument to Quantify Attitude to the Subject of Physiology in Undergraduate Health Science Students
Evaluating an Instrument to Quantify Attitude to the Subject of Physiology in Undergraduate Health Science Students Open
The attitude toward a subject contributes to both academic engagement and success at university, yet it is not routinely measured in undergraduate students. Therefore, in two consecutive introductory courses in Human anatomy and physiology…