Browsing Open Theses & Dissertations by Title

The Tablet Magazine: a future vision for magazine devolution

Matthews, Justin Robert (Auckland University of Technology, 2013)

The popular medium of the print magazine is under extreme pressure to adapt to digital technology. With the rise of tablet devices opportunities exists to transform the magazine format to take advantage of the potential ...

Tablet PC Usability Using Motion Capture in a Simulated Clinical Setting

Aljamani, Hussam (Auckland University of Technology, 2016)

Involvement of a tablet PC in healthcare organizations has played a major role in improving their day-to-day services by allowing healthcare professionals to perform a variety of tasks that are efficient and accurate at ...

Tacit knowledge: to what degree do older women understand, value, and utilise their tacit knowledge in the workplace context?

May, Barbara Ruth (Auckland University of Technology, 2008)

Tacit knowledge has been a subject of increasing research but has rarely been explored from the perspective of the individual. This has resulted in an imbalance within the management literature that has slowed down the ...

Tackling Problematic Device Usage, Phase One: Design of Campaign Publications to Inform, Engage and Support Teachers, Parents and Family Members in Addressing Problematic Device Usage Behaviours (PDUB) Amongst New Zealand Primary School Children

Sun, Zhenggang (Auckland University of Technology, 2020)

Problematic device usage behaviour (PDUB) amongst children is a growing concern globally. Psychological research suggests that excessive device usage adversely affect children’s healthy wellbeing, social skills and ...

Tactical Innovation in New Zealand Representative Rugby: A Grounded Theory of Developing

Kwok, Kim (Auckland University of Technology, 2011)

The purpose of this grounded theory research is to understand the process of tactical innovation in New Zealand rugby. Tactical innovation is an important resource for successful rugby. Understanding how the process occurs ...

Tagalog Language Maintenance and Shift Among the Filipino Community in New Zealand

Umali, Ronalyn (Auckland University of Technology, 2016)

The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that affect the attitudes and behaviours of Filipino migrants regarding their ethnic language maintenance in New Zealand. The research design was guided by a social ...

Tagata o le Moana – The people of Moana: Traversing Pacific Indigenous Philosophy in Pasifika Education Research

Matapo, Jacoba Jacqueline (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

This thesis, exploring past and potential of Pasifika education research challenges both traditional notions of Pacific Island cultures as immutable and European assumptions regarding subjectivity, knowledge, and ethical ...

Tailoring technology to the urban cyclist

Barter, Susan (Auckland University of Technology, 2012)

This practice-based research investigates the design of jackets for the purpose of urban cycling. The objective of this research is to promote a discussion on the specific functional requirements of a jacket for the ...

Tainted Ground: Screenplay Development With Genre Swinging in Mind

Gadiuta, Filip (Auckland University of Technology, 2015)

The research in my exegesis is framed around screenplay structure, horror genre trends, and genre-mixing. I wanted to create a screenplay grounded in the horror genre which benefited structurally from mixing with a supporting ...

Take Away Stories

Burgestsmaier, Patricia (Auckland University of Technology, 2006)

This project questions and examines the impact of ‘take away’ culture on our society’s lifestyle. The research considers the term ‘take away’ in relation to food and to broader behaviours such as models of social conduct ...

Take away stories

Burgetsmaier, Patricia (Auckland University of Technology, 2007)

This project questions and examines the impact of 'take away' culture on our society's lifestyle. The research considers the term 'take away' in relation to food and to broader behaviours such as models of social conduct ...

Taking the Time: D.I.Y. Filmed Portraits for the GLAM Sector

Cunningham, Ross (Auckland University of Technology, 2018)

This practice-based Master of Philosophy project involves the design, production and dissemination of four filmed portraits of four individual New Zealand musicians. The increasing use of websites within the GLAM (Gallery, ...

Talanoa: A Contribution to the Occupational Health and Safety Management of Pacific Peoples in the Construction Industry?

Feilo, Hailey (Auckland University of Technology, 2016)

The New Zealand construction industry is comprised of a diverse workforce with a substantial number of Pacific Island workers whose employment is more often than not precarious in nature (Lamm et al., 2010). Government ...

Talanoa: a contribution to the teaching and learning of Tongan Primary School children in New Zealand

Latu, Makelesi (Auckland University of Technology, 2009)

Tongan migrants migrated to New Zealand with specific purposes in mind. One purpose is for Tongan children to gain the benefits of good education that New Zealand has to offer. However, there is a growing concern for Tongan ...

Talanoa: matala 'oe fonua

Toluta'u, Talita (Auckland University of Technology, 2008)

This study is concerned with representation. It considers the nature of a culturally located narrative form called talanoa and its creative translation into film. The film Talanoa: Matala ‘o e Fonua that constitutes the ...

Talking Books: the development of an interactive, educational, digital application

Drescher, Emile (Auckland University of Technology, 2015)

This project explores the development of a digital application that pairs speech recognition technology with children’s storytelling on tablet devices. The system engages children with active reading, positively reinforcing ...

Talking pictures: a creative utilization of structural and aesthetic profiles from narrative music videos and television commercials in a non-spoken film text

Ings, Welby (Auckland University of Technology, 2006)

This thesis is about storytelling. It is presented in three parts, a major output with two supporting components. The first and primary section is the short film. The second is an exhibition of images, props, and environments ...