Masters Theses
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The Masters Theses collection contains digital copies of AUT University masters theses deposited with the Library since 2002 and made available open access. From 2007 onwards, all theses for masters degrees awarded are required to be deposited in Tuwhera Open Theses & Dissertations unless subject to an embargo.
For theses submitted prior to 2007, open access was not mandatory, so only those theses for which the author has given consent are available in Tuwhera Open Theses & Dissertations. Where consent for open access has not been provided, the thesis is usually recorded in the AUT Library catalogue where the full text, if available, may be accessed with an AUT password. Other people should request an Interlibrary Loan through their library.
Theses are protected by the Copyright Act 1994 (New Zealand). The thesis may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use:
- Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person.
- Authors control the copyright of their thesis. You will recognise the author’s right to be identified as the author of the thesis, and due acknowledgement will be made to the author where appropriate.
- You will obtain the author’s permission before publishing any material from the thesis.
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Attitudes Towards Achievement
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Cultures differ in their orientation towards the individual. A preference for high achievers to fail (Tall Poppy Syndrome) was studied, focusing on the wider socio-cultural context and its effect on public perceptions ... -
Cold Islanders: Moana Pasifika/Oceania Identified Artists Creating and Occupying Respectful Stances of Strength and Confidence in Aotearoa
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)People of the Moana/Pacific/Oceanic diaspora living in Aotearoa New Zealand experience the uniqueness of belonging in a genealogical sense to Māori through the first Pacific migration about 800 years ago, while simultaneously ... -
A Systematic Review of the Use of Interoceptive Exposure Interventions in Chronic Pain
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Interoceptive exposure (IE), which refers to a behavioural intervention designed to reduce anxiety sensitivity and distress associated with somatic sensations, has been suggested to be a potentially effective technique in ... -
“Where do I Belong?” DNA Test Results and Self-Perceptions of Identity
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)DNA testing has increased exponentially, with direct-to-consumer tests becoming more available, accessible and cheaper. Increasingly, people take DNA tests to learn additional information about who they are and where they ... -
Exploring the Benefits of Animation in User Interface Design
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)The design of animations in user interface design remains under-studied. The range of possibilities with animations in user interfaces is vast, and the movement can have positive and negative effects in shaping the user ... -
Design of an Employability Agency for the Transdisciplinary Students of Creative Technologies: A Research Through Design Approach
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Fresh university graduates face an ever-changing professional landscape where it can be challenging to find jobs that lead to successful careers. This is particularly the case for emergent professions such as creative ... -
Two New ‘Bottletail Squids’ (Cephalopoda: Sepiadariidae) from New Zealand, with New Observations on Sepioloidea pacifica (Kirk, 1882)
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Members of the cephalopod family Sepiadariidae, sometimes called ‘bottletail squids’, are known exclusively from the Indo-Pacific and southwest Pacific. To date, only one nominal species has been described from New Zealand ... -
Chinese Culture, Contemporary Dating and Tantan: Exploring self-presentation in the Age of Mobile Dating Apps
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)The rise of mobile dating applications has changed the nature of relationships, dating, and marriage. Although previous research has contributed to the understanding of Western online dating applications such as Tinder, ... -
Seismic Damage Avoidance Design of Moment Resisting Frames Using a New Self‐Centering Friction Connection System
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Moment-resisting frames are one of the efficient lateral-load resisting systems in terms of providing architectural freedom in design and widely distributing the seismic forces within the structure and into the foundation. ... -
Deep Learning Methods for Human Action Recognition
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Human action recognition from digital videos is a hot topic in the field of computer vision. It has a pretty assortment of applications in a myriad of fields such as video surveillance, human-computer interaction, visual ... -
Metals Influence Structure and Solubility of Fucoidan and Strategy of Metal Removal in Fucoidan
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Undaria Pinnatifida is a widely distributed species of brown seaweed in New Zealand. Fucoidan is a sulfated polysaccharide which is extracted from U. pinnatifida. Its numerous bioactivities have been studied for several ... -
Happily Ever After? A Critical Examination of the Gothic in Disney Fairy Tale Films
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)This thesis critically examines four Disney fairy tale films across the 20th and 21st centuries to assess the changes in the representation of Gothic tone and intent. I have taken a qualitative approach and deployed a close ... -
Magic, Morality, and Madness
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Crown of Queens is a draft of a Young Adult novel, intended for those aged between 12 and 17. The story follows a protagonist with no memory of who she really is. She journeys through realms and dimensions, trying her best ... -
Can Dead Dogs Eat Chocolate in the Underworld?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)A metafictional work in many styles and genres using the personification of Death as an anchor. -
Experiences of Senior Māori Public Health Practitioners Working in Public Health Units in Aotearoa New Zealand: Success Factors and Barriers for Māori Working in Public Health Units
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)In Aotearoa (New Zealand) the underpinning document that frames the nation’s response to public health is Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Tiriti o Waitangi has stood and still stands as the most important document for the pursuit ... -
Fruit Detection Using CenterNet
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)In today's world, agriculture automation is becoming more and more important. This thesis is based on how to detect fruits from digital images. The relevant approaches are split into two parts, machine learning-based ... -
SHOR: A Spatial Exploration of Soundscapes of Birds in the City inspired by the Traditional Indian Art of Kalamkari
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)The disordered world around us manifests itself through noise. This research project entitled Shor, a Hindi word for noise, explores how patterns can be formed from listening to familiar and unfamiliar birdsong to establish ... -
Community-based Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation: Exploring the Effectiveness and Sustainability of Community Disaster and Climate Change Committees in Vanuatu
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Local communities are at the forefront when disaster happens. People cannot control natural hazards, however, they can work together to strengthen their capacities and identify ways to reduce vulnerability for improved ... -
Whenua Māori - Hokia ki Tō Whenua, He Taonga Tuku Iho
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)The thesis is a microcosm of the Māori colonial experience and its aftermath (postcolonialism). It is explored through a case study of contemporary Māori land ownership in a post-colonial context. The painful reality of ... -
Ambedic Actions: Definition and Taxonomy of a New Game Mechanics Category
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)This research identifies components within existing video games that demonstrate similar characteristics in their lack of interaction with other in-game systems. The research proposes to unite these components under the ...