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DOI: 10.5683/sp3/aedivc
title: Urban Resilience: The Optimization of Sustainable Urban Stormwater Management

description: With increasing urbanization and intensifying climate change impacts, an increasing amount of impermeable surfaces is resulting in surface stormwater runoff that overwhelms existing stormwater drainage systems. In response to the subsequent and urgent need for sustainable cities, there is a growing body of research on an increasingly popular urban planning initiative: sustainable urban stormwater management or ‘low impact development’. In this work, we expand on this discussion by investigating the stormwater resilience of The University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus and the effectiveness of low impact development practices in increasing the resilience to climate change impacts. Specifically, the study examines various low impact development controls, including green roofs, rain gardens, and permeable pavements, evaluating their performance in managing stormwater runoff and reducing flood risk. The study used a rainfall-runoff analysis, employing a stormwater management modelling software (SWMM 5.2) to simulate projected storm events under a moderate climate change scenario. The analysis indicates that a combination of permeable pavements and rain gardens are the most effective low impact development controls to enhance the stormwater resilience of UBC’s campus. This supports existing research that low impact development can increase the infiltration of stormwater into the ground, thus reducing stormwater runoff volumes and subsequent flooding events. The study concludes that low impact development is a promising urban planning initiative to enhance urban resilience to climate change impacts, and emphasizes the need for further research to optimize the design and implementation of low impact development controls.
description: Storm Water Management Model (SWMM), 5.2
description: ArcGIS Pro, 2.9.5
description: RStudio, 2022.12.0+353
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/mifjzq
title: Mapping the Historical Trails of Rose Swanson Mountain

description: In response to growing concerns about the limited accessibility and preservation of historical trails at Rose Swanson Mountain, this study uses aerial photos and GIS technology to digitize these trails. In this work, we expand on this work by examining the historical trails of Rose Swanson Mountain in British Columbia. Our goal is to create a comprehensive and accurate digital map of the trails while examining the impact of logging and forest fires on their length and location. The results indicate that the total length of the trails in Rose Swanson Mountain has significantly decreased due to logging activities and regulations set by the BC Ministry of Forestry. Additionally, we found that most of the existing trails are located within a sensitive area. However, our study also highlights the limitations of using aerial photography for digitizing historical trails, including the difficulty of identifying trails from air photos and the accuracy of the georeferencing process. The digital map of the historical trails can significantly contribute to the preservation of local indigenous culture and promote sustainable forest management practices that consider both economic benefits and ecological benefits. Our findings can guide policymakers in assessing the impact of logging on forests near Canadian indigenous traditional community areas and implementing regulations to mitigate these effects. Furthermore, future studies can explore the benefits of preserving the forest and historical trails, such as the forest's carbon storage potential and the economic contribution of the trail system to the local economy.
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/ypqrp0
title: Supporting Stewardship and Planning – Geospatial products to support Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas

description: Under the Target 1 initiative (ICE, 2018), the Canadian Federal Government seeks to protect and conserve 30% of Canada’s land and water by the year 2030. Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) play a vital role in this process. The BC Ministry of Land, Water, and Resource Stewardship (MLWRS) seeks to understand the baseline cultural, economic, and ecological values through a geospatial lens. However, the goals and strategies of IPCAs are complex and regionally distinct. In this research paper, the cultural, ecological, and economic values of five IPCAs in British Columbia were interpreted through proposal comparison. Based on these interpretations, a tool is presented to assist in the representation of the geospatial process associated with IPCA value attribution. This report card generation tool was constructed to summarize land cover information within IPCA management areas to help visualize the identified values of IPCAs in British Columbia. To demonstrate the utility of this tool for conservation area planning, five regionally distinct IPCAs were selected for analysis. The IPCA report card generation tool (IPCARGT) shows that forested areas in all IPCAs are increasing at different rates, while snow and ice cover have been decreasing. In addition to these indices, an analysis of burned areas, human disturbances, and trail use was assessed by the tool. The results indicate that the IPCRGT is effective in generating reliable and accurate information to assist decision-makers in land management strategies for IPCAs. The IPCARGT provides a valuable contribution to the conservation efforts of IPCAs and can assist in the development of informed decision-making processes for effective management.
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/8qti6s
title: Habitat Connectivity Using Conefor 2.6 For Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
title: A Habitat Connectivity Analysis from the Perspective of Three Sensitive Umbrella Species: The Brown Creeper Bird, the Red Squirrel, and the Red-Legged Frog

description: Habitat connectivity is fundamental for animal species dispersal and gene flow. However, habitats are becoming increasingly fragmented due to anthropogenic activities. In this study, I analyzed habitat connectivity on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, from the perspective of the brown creeper bird, the red squirrel, and the red-legged frog. These umbrella species were selected since their survival is at risk with global warming that is altering their fragile habitat. The research objectives were: assessing network connectivity; identifying the most important habitat patches; and identifying the most important disturbed areas for restoration. The methods included: creating habitat patches and links based on specific habitat requirements using the Landsat landcover classes and Light Detection and Ranging data; assigning a quality to each landuse category to calculate the area-weighted quality of each patch; and performing the connectivity analysis in Conefor 2.6 using the Probability of Connectivity index and its associated metrics (sum dPC and dNC) as they were proven to perform the best for modeling habitat connectivity. A Probability of Connectivity value of 0.0000344 was computed for frog compared to 0.1081950 and 0.1175361 for the bird and the squirrel, respectively. These low values suggest that all habitats may require restoration, but efforts may be focus on the frog since it is significantly less connected. In total, 304 patches covering 6.7 km2 were identified as areas of very high functional connectivity that may require protection. Additionally, 31.3% of this total area was found to be disturbed by agriculture, urban area, high soil erosion, and/or major road(s), which may indicate an important need for rehabilitation. The best way to enhance the species survival and dispersal rate may be to buffer existing patches with woodland, and develop corridors and hub patches that are large and rich in resources to provide both more connectivity and more habitat.
description: Conefor, 2.6
description: ArcMap, 10.8.1
description: ArcGIS Pro
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/vlf2p2
title: Ecological, Shade, and Soil Connectivity on the University of British Columbia Vancouver Campus

description: Ecological, soil, and shade connectivity on the UBC Vancouver Campus.
description: In response to growing concerns about the impacts of climate change, recent studies have been conducted investigating ecological connectivity and resiliency. Improving connectivity can increase landscape resiliency in the face of a changing climate. The University of British Columbia (UBC) Vancouver campus is interested in improving its ecological, soil, and shade connectivity, as these factors influence student and environmental health. Satellite imagery, and data from UBC Campus and Community Planning was used to analyze ecological (specifically important endemic tree species), shade and soil connectivity on the Vancouver campus. Ecological connectivity was lower in the north eastern portion of campus, specifically there were fewer trees and they were more spread out. Shade connectivity was higher in the north part of campus where there were buildings and trees. Shade connectivity was the lowest in the southern part of campus where there were more open fields. Soil connectivity was the highest in the southern part of campus, as there were more fields. Soil connectivity was the worst in the north section of campus as there was more linear infrastructure and buildings. Planting tree species that are more suitable for future climates and maintaining high levels of connectivity will improve landscape resiliency. To maintain the history of a landscape, a portion of land can be reserved for endemic species where their connectivity is maintained to a high level. Increased maintenance could help endemic species survive, and limiting the species to a section of land would keep maintenance costs as low as possible. Improving soil connectivity would improve soil health, allowing for more and healthier trees, which in turn would improve shade connectivity, helping to maintain thermal comfort.
description: ArcGIS Pro
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/w7sbpu
title: Regional Habitat Suitability for the Ronald Lake Bison Herd: An investigation of the spatial relationship between the Ronald Lake Bison Herd and the Athabasca River in Northeast Alberta, Canada

description: Wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) are a cultural keystone species for the many Indigenous peoples. The Ronald Lake Bison Herd is one of the few remaining wild herds in the world that is also free from diseases like brucellosis and bovine tuberculosis. The herd is located in the northeastern region of Alberta, Canada and is constrained by the Athabasca River on the eastern extent of their range. This research project has woven Mikisew Cree Indigenous knowledge and western scientific methods together to understand potential constraining factors that have limited the eastern progression of the Ronald Lake Bison Herd (RLBH) which has not yet been investigated.

Background research into wood bison behavior resulted in the Athabasca River being unlikely to be a large factor into why the herd does not cross the river. As a result, the study pivoted to focus on the habitat suitability of the broader herd location. Suitable habitat attributes had been identified by Mikisew Cree traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and were used to guide the analysis. Using ArcGIS and RStudio, selected wetland and land cover classes were used as a proxy for preferred bison habitat. These classes were then summarized within 100 kilometers of both sides of the Athabasca River, which suggested that unsuitable habitat on the eastern side was deterring the herd from crossing the river. This study supports the broader conservation and management efforts for the RLBH through encouraging the protection of their existing range area, since no other habitat in the area was able to meet or exceed the habitability of their current location. Additionally, this research project contributes to the existing body of knowledge that demonstrates the importance of incorporating Indigenous knowledge systems into wildlife research and management.
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/pkzbky
title: Evaluating the Above-Ground Carbon Storage of Urban Trees on University of British Columbia Vancouver Campus

description: In response to growing concerns about the impacts of climate change and the need for sustainable urban development, urban forests have emerged as a crucial tool for mitigating climate change impacts and enhancing the quality of life in cities. Previous studies have established that urban forests provide a wide range of ecosystem services, including air purification, temperature regulation, and carbon sequestration. However, precise estimation of urban tree carbon storage remains a key challenge for effective urban forest management and planning. In this work, we expand on this body of work by investigating the carbon storage of trees on the UBC Vancouver Campus using 2018 Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data sourced from the City of Vancouver. The aim was to determine the total carbon storage and the average carbon density of the campus. Tree height and structure were estimated using an existing model, which facilitated the calculation of individual tree biomass and carbon storage based on the LiDAR data. The results revealed that the UBC Vancouver Campus has a total carbon storage of 24.63 Gg and an average carbon density of 6.13 kg m-2. These findings emphasize the significant role urban forests play in climate change mitigation and urban life improvement. Employing LiDAR data in conjunction with the existing model proved to be an efficient and effective method for estimating urban tree carbon storage. The results can inform urban planning and policy decisions, fostering the integration of urban forests into sustainable campus development.
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/60zhy3
title: Replication data for: How should the public contribute to discussions on cattle welfare? Perspectives of veterinarians and animal scientists

description: Veterinarians and animal scientists can provide leadership on issues relevant to farm animal welfare, but perceptions of these stakeholders regarding societal expectations for welfare are underexplored. This study involved five focus groups of veterinarians and animal scientists (n=50 in total), recruited at a European meeting focused on cattle welfare. Participants were invited to discuss topics related to cattle welfare and were prompted with questions designed to elicit their perspectives of public concerns and how public input should be included when developing solutions. Discussions were moderated by trained facilitators, audio-recorded and transcribed, and transcripts coded through reflexive thematic analysis. Ultimately four primary themes were developed: 1) The public as concerned; 2) The public as ignorant; 3) The public as needing education; and 4) The public as helper or hindrance. Groups identified specific practices viewed as concerning to the public, including lack of pasture access, behavioural restriction, and painful procedures. Discussions about these concerns and the role of the public were often framed around the assumption that the public was ignorant about farming, and that this ignorance should be rectified through education. Participants were generally ambivalent about how and if the public should contribute to discussions on farm animal welfare, but suggested that consumers should pay more for products to help shoulder any costs of welfare improvements.
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/ienkmg
title: Replication Data for: "Plunging flow and coherent turbulent structures in a straight riffle-pool"

description: ANSYS CFX Computational Fluid Dynamics model mesh and initial conditions. The purpose is to provide the mesh and the initial conditions for the case of a straight smooth walled flume with perpendicular low-angle bedforms meant to be analogous to simple pools and riffles in gravel bed rivers. The case represented is one in which the riffle is 50 mm tall, which induces a skimming flow profile in the downstream pool. The model was run in ANSYS CFX Version 19 software.
description: Article still in review
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/ik664t
title: Basin Head Hurricane Fiona field data

description: The files in this dataset relate to the field data presented in the Limnology and Oceanography manuscript Bonnington et al., 2023. See the 'Read me' file for more details.
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/oqysgx
title: Bay Bulls 2022

description: This survey was carried out in Cape Boone Cove, Bay Bulls, as part of a research program to increase knowledge about the distribution of kelp habitat.
description: Distribution and abundance of kelp, rhodoliths, and co-occurring benthic assemblages in coastal Newfoundland and Labrador
description: ImageJ, 1.53e
description: ArcGIS Pro, 3.0.3
description: Agisoft Metashape, 1.7.3
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/xvxjzl
title: Margaree 2021

description: This survey was carried out in Margaree, as part of a research program to increase knowledge about the distribution of kelp habitat.
description: ImageJ, 1.53e
description: ArcGIS Pro, 3.0.3
description: Agisoft Metishape, 1.7.3
description: Distribution and abundance of kelp, rhodoliths, and co-occurring benthic assemblages in coastal Newfoundland and Labrador
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/rjevhj
title: Margaree 2022

description: This survey was carried out in Margaree, as part of a research program to increase knowledge about the distribution of kelp habitat.
description: ImageJ, 1.53e
description: ArcGIS Pro, 3.0.3
description: Agisoft Metashape, 1.7.3
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/pepatk
title: Assessing construct reliability through open-ended survey response analysis

description: Online surveys often include quantitative attention checks, but inattentive participants might also be identified using their qualitative responses. We used the software Turnitin™ to assess the originality of open-ended responses in four mixed-method online surveys that included validated multi-item rating scales. Across surveys, 18-35% of participants were identified as having copied responses from online sources. We assessed indicator reliability and internal consistency reliability and found that both were lower for participants identified as using copied text versus those who wrote more original responses. Those who provided more original responses also provided more consistent responses to the validated scales, suggesting that these participants were more attentive. We conclude that this process can be used to screen qualitative responses from online surveys. We encourage future research to replicate this screening process using similar tools, investigate strategies to reduce copying behaviour, and explore the motivation of participants to search for information online.
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/knnhsr
title: Replication Code: Epidemiology of genital human papillomavirus infections in sequential male sex partners of young females

description: This replication package includes documentation to reproduce the results of the study "Epidemiology of genital human papillomavirus infections in sequential male sex partners of young females" by Andrew W. Arthur, Mariam El-Zein, Ann N. Burchell, Pierre-Paul Tellier, Francois Coutlée and Eduardo L. Franco. The included files generate 3 main tables, 1 main figure, 1 supplemental table, and 2 supplemental 
 figures. 
All analyses were conducted using data from the HPV Infection and Transmission among Couples through Heterosexual activity (HITCH) Cohort Study. Participant consent forms specified that data would be published in aggregate form and that individual-level data would only be available to study investigators. To access individual-level data, please contact Eduardo Franco at eduardo.franco@mcgill.ca.
description: Stata SE, 17.0
description: To access individual-level data, please contact Eduardo Franco at eduardo.franco@mcgill.ca.
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/h5u4oo
title: Biochar-biofertilizer combinations enhance growth and nutrient uptake in silver maple grown in an urban soil

description: This is a data set for a manuscript submitted to PLOS ONE, Sifton et al. 2023, Biochar-biofertilizer combinations enhance growth and nutrient uptake in silver maple grown in an urban soil.
description: This data and associated manuscript are under review. Data will be released for open access after manuscript is accepted and has been published.
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/nrpfy5
title: The Canadian Historical GIS, 1851 [Aggregate data]

description: Aggregate data files digitized from the published census volumes for 1851. The files were downloaded from the University of Saskatchewan &lt;a href = "https://hgiscanada.usask.ca/download" target = "_blank"&gt;Historical Geographic Information Systems Lab&lt;/a&gt;. This data were developed as part of the &lt;a href="https://thecanadianpeoples.com/"&gt;The Canadian Peoples / Les populations canadiennes Project&lt;/a&gt;.
description: The Canadian Historical GIS (CHGIS)
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/79m1d3
title: Data to support publication "Turbulent diffusivity profiles on the shelf and slope at the southern edge of the Canada Basin"

description: Raw Microrider-1000 temperature microstructure (.P files) and processed microstructure parameters and CTD (.nc files) from HLY1803.
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/1i1c59
title: The Canadian Historical GIS, 1861 [Aggregate data]

description: Aggregate data files digitized from the published census volumes for 1861. The files were downloaded from the University of Saskatchewan &lt;a href = "https://hgiscanada.usask.ca/download" target = "_blank"&gt;Historical Geographic Information Systems Lab&lt;/a&gt;. This data were developed as part of the &lt;a href="https://thecanadianpeoples.com/"&gt;The Canadian Peoples / Les populations canadiennes Project&lt;/a&gt;.
description: The Canadian Historical GIS (CHGIS)
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/hc0ie9
title: Raw data for Milk volatilome as affected by somatic cell count in Holstein cows

description: Three tables of raw data in XLSX format : Composition of raw milk, before processing, Concentration of milk volatile organic compounds in raw milk before processing and Concentration of milk volatile organic compounds in processed milk during storage under fluorescent light. For the article "Milk volatilome as affected by somatic cell count in Holstein cows" published in Animal - Open Space (2023-04-14)"
description: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/animal-open-space/
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/85ryw4
title: Foreign Policy of the New Democratic Party of Canada (2008 - 2021)

description: This is a database I created for a paper titled "Left, but how left? Analyzing the Foreign Policy of the New Democratic Party of Canada," published in the International Journal.
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/ygms7b
title: Undergraduate Digital Literacies and Social Media Survey

description: This dataset is from a survey conducted in 2019 on social media and digital literacies in undergraduate learning. Data was collected using Survey Monkey and primary analysis was conducted using SPSS. The dataset accompanies our article published in the International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education in May 2023, available at https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-023-00398-2.
description: SPSS
DOI: 10.5683/sp3/vtgh18
title: Social housing improves dairy calves’ performance in a competition test

description: This study aimed to investigate the impact of early-life social housing on dairy calves' competitive skills. Calves were housed either individually (n=9) or in pairs (n=9). After 14 d of housing treatment, calves underwent a competition test for 5 d against a competitor. Pair housed calves performed better than individually housed calves: throughout the competition days, individually housed calves increased their latency to approach the milk bottle and decreased their time spent drinking in contrast to pair housed calves which exhibited stable latencies to reach the milk bottle and increased their time drinking. To control for the influence of personality on their competitive abilities, all calves were subjected to personality tests assessing boldness before being exposed to the housing treatment. Bolder calves tended to approach the milk bottle faster. Our results provide additional evidence of the beneficial effects of social housing on dairy calves’ behavioral development.