• A Critical Discourse Study of Indigenous Language Revitalisation Policy in Taiwan 

  Ting, Chien Ju (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  This interdisciplinary study, at the intersection of language policy, Indigenous language revitalisation, Taiwan studies and critical discourse studies (CDS), investigated the Indigenous language revitalisation policies ...

• Personalised Taste Profiling in Short-Text Microblogs 

  Wandabwa, Herman Masindano (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  The objective of this thesis is to develop diverse and user-representative methods for taste profiling in short-text microblog users. The proposed methods are entirely based on the disseminated content, social network ...

• Development of Novel Image Analysis Approaches for Seaweed Discrimination – Species Level Study Using Field Spectroscopy and UAV Multispectral Remote Sensing 

  Selvaraj, Sadhvi (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  Seaweeds play important roles in coastal ecosystems such as providing habitat, feeding grounds and improving water quality. It is crucial to map their distribution to quantify biodiversity and assess changes over time ...

• Entropy-Based Optimization Strategies for Convolutional Neural Networks 

  Gowdra, Nidhi Nijagunappa (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  Deep convolutional neural networks are state-of-the-art for image classification and significant strides have been made to improve neural network model performance which can now even outperform human-level abilities. ...

• Robust Optimal Controller Designs for Attitude and Altitude Control of a Quadrotor 

  Thomas, Joseph (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) industry has seen a huge growth in the past couple of decades, driven mainly by availability of faster and affordable microcontrollers and sensors. The commercial and hobbyist sectors have ...

• An Investigation Into the Improvement of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Therapy 

  Al-Mohamadamin, Dalya Faiz Hashim (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  The upper airway (UA) patency is a critical element of the breathing cycle. Narrowing of the UA causes breathing difficulties that may cause sudden death. Repeated closure of the UA, and subsequent physiological consequences ...

• Building Taitamariki Māori Capacity: Reclaiming and Applying Te Ao Māori Principles to Inform and Support Their Intimate Partner Relationship Well-being 

  Dobbs, Terry Anne (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  Violence prevention and violence within young people’s intimate partner relationships does not receive the same attention within research, policy, or practice as does violence in adults’ relationships. Even less attention ...

• The Creation of a Dementia-friendly Community in Aged Residential Care: A Critical Realist Case Study 

  Shannon, Kay (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  The practice of segregating people who require specialist dementia services from residents requiring other levels of care is beginning to be questioned. The ageing of the population, along with the accumulation of long-term ...

• Biodegradable Polymer Blends/Composites, With High Performance Characteristics, for Packaging Application 

  Govindan, Srinivasan (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  This research project focuses on developing biodegradable polymer films for flexible packaging applications with high-performance characteristics. During this research, three biodegradable polymers, namely, Polybutylene ...

• Improving Outcomes for Support Workers in Aged Care 

  Czuba, Karol Jan (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  The population of people requiring long-term care is growing, the workforce is ageing, and the demand, shortages and challenges are widespread and likely to increase. Support workers are central to providing care to our ...

• The Effects of Strength and Plyometric Training on Sprinting Kinetics in Young Female Athletes 

  Talukdar, Kaushik (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  Sprinting speed is a fundamental motor skill in many sports. The ability to move over short distances can significantly impact the outcome of a game. The natural development of sprinting is similar in boys and girls during ...

• Exploration of the Effectiveness of a Three-week Multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Programme at Queen Elizabeth Health, New Zealand 

  Mowat, Rebecca (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  Multidisciplinary chronic pain programmes are well known to help those with chronic pain. However, there is still much to understand about what components work and for whom. This doctoral thesis involved two studies. Study ...

• Pricing Volatility Derivatives Under Lévy Processes 

  Su, Shu (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  In this thesis, we study the pricing of the volatility derivatives, including VIX options, VIX futures, VXX options and S&P 500 variance futures, under Lévy processes with stochastic volatility. In particular, we investigate ...

• The Quantification and Development of an Osteogenic Jump-landing Programme and Its Chronic Effects on Bone Health in Premenopausal Women 

  Clissold, Tracey (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  A review into the effects of impact forces as a bone stimulus found that mineralisation can be achieved in areas where the stress is applied, however specific exercise protocols are currently lacking. It was also apparent ...

• Vehicle Assisted Energy-Efficient Data Dissemination Framework 

  Naseer, Salman (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  One of the main issues of maintaining a smart city (SC) is to handle a huge volume of data generated from various data sources and to transport them to the central control units for further processing and analysis. These ...

• Enterprise Social Networking and Innovation in the Service Industry: A Mixed Methods Study 

  Rahman, Naseem Jahan (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  With the significant growth in the service sector in recent years, researchers are paying increasing attention to the co-creation and application of knowledge in service innovation. Knowledge sharing is a key driver of ...

• What Is 'Good Care' in a Medical/Surgical Setting? A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study 

  Dewar, Janette (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  This research explores the nature of ‘good’ care in medical/surgical wards. A Heideggerian, hermeneutic phenomenological philosophical and methodological approach was used. Heidegger’s philosophy privileges ontological ...

• Design of Reconfigurable Antennas for Multiband Radios 

  Ghaffar, Adnan (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  In recent years, telecommunication technologies have witnessed exponential growth, especially in cellular communications and wireless sensor networks. To meet the demand of increasing transmission capacity, it is necessary ...

• Solar Energy Potential Assessment On Façades Using Geo-referenced Digital Elevation Models 

  Rehman, Naveed (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  In modern city centres, which are comprised of tall buildings with limited rooftop space, installing solar energy technologies on the facades can effectively respond to the current barriers to their deployment on rooftops. ...

• Dealing With Distress for Cancer Patients: Using Brief Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills Groups for Patients With Cancer 

  Du Villier, Patricia (Trish) (Auckland University of Technology, 2021)

  The global incidence of cancer is rising due to the ageing of the population and population growth (Conley et al., 2016). In New Zealand, cancer is the leading cause of death (Ministry of Health, 2018b). The literature ...

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