Browsing Doctoral Theses by Title
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Transhumanist Visuality: a Critical Iconology of the Technohuman Condition
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)The dream of human perfection, protection and immortality is possibly as old as humanity itself. Creative works of fiction that imagine eternal life have been traced back over four thousand years to the epic of Gilgamesh ... -
The transition from elite junior athlete to successful senior athlete – Implications for athletics high performance programmes
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)National sports federations are under pressure by their government to produce results at all age-group levels in order to achieve visibility, status and funding. Consequently, sports development programmes have focussed ... -
Transport-related physical activity, health outcomes, and urban design: descriptive evidence
(Auckland University of Technology, 2007)Environments that support physical activity (PA) engagement are now seen as an important part of the solution for accumulating daily physical activity which confers health benefits, particularly transport-related PA (TPA). ... -
Tricksters, technology and spirit: practising place in Aotearoa-New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)Place is a tricky concept. On the surface it seems a relatively simple notion, yet underneath there are layers of contested meanings. At the same time, places face ‘wicked’ problems – issues difficult to solve by traditional ... -
Trust Management for Complex Agent Groups
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)In Multi-agent Systems, there are complex problems that cannot be solved by a single agent. Therefore, agent groups are formed to deal with the problems more effectively. These groups can have various types, structures, ... -
Trust-based protocols for secure collaborative routing in wireless mobile networks
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)In the context of Mobile Wireless Networks, researchers have proposed different collaborative routing schemes with fundamental objectives to maximise packet delivery, and minimise latency through improving peer routing ... -
A Trust-based Routing Framework for the Internet of Things
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)The intelligent connectivity of smart sensor devices commonly referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT) — is swiftly progressing productivity and communication levels and providing many functionalities throughout many ... -
Truth Discovery in Streaming Data and Crowdsourcing Applications
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)[NOTE: Chapter 6 is embargoed until June 16, 2021] With the development of Internet and cellular network, it becomes much easier for people to receive information from multiple data sources. However, the data from ... -
Tuvaluan People's Explanations of Pacific Underutilisation of Mental Health Services
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)This doctoral study explored Pacific underutilisation of mental health services in New Zealand, in addition to the associated consequences of late presentations in acute care or forensic service provisions. According to ... -
Two resonant topologies for isolated bi-directional DC-DC conversion
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)A bidirectional dual active bridge is a structure comprising two full bridges which enables power to be transferred between two dc levels via an intermediate ac link. This thesis introduces two types of bi-directional dc-dc ... -
Typographical Voices: Poetic Reflections on the Pātea Freezing Works
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)This practice-led artistic research project asks: What is the potential of typography, sound, imagery and the content of recorded speech to capture the poetic nature of remembered space? As an artistic inquiry the ... -
UHF RFID Reader Antenna Applications of Non-Conventional Radio-Frequency Materials
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Antennas are complicated passive devices, found in transceivers which transform the electrical signals into electromagnetic radiation in the form of propagating radio waves. While there is a wide range of antennas, this ... -
Uncovering "regimes of truth": locating and defining discourses associated with hydro-electric development in New Zealand
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Under 5 Energize: Improving Child Nutrition and Physical Activity Through Early Childhood Centres
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)Rising obesity rates among young children and disproportionate effects on Māori, Pacific and socioeconomically deprived children require preventative action that is equitable and effective. As most children in NZ attend ... -
Understandability and transparency of the financial statements of charities
(Auckland University of Technology, 2010)Access to charities' financial statements has recently become possible in New Zealand due to the development of a Charities Register. However, the ability to discharge accountability through financial statements depends ... -
Understanding and Diagnosing Hyperinsulinaemia
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)Traditionally, insulin resistance is thought to be the precursor to many metabolic diseases. It is now believed that compensatory hyperinsulinaemia, previously thought to be a symptom of insulin resistance, may independently ... -
Understanding and Managing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in an Adult Male Prison
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)The prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in prison populations has been found to vary considerably. Prisoners who have experienced TBI are reported to be less likely to be able to comply with prison rules and complete ... -
Understanding and measuring wellbeing
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)There is growing interest and application worldwide in the science of wellbeing. Considerable empirical evidence indicating the importance and potential benefits of population wellbeing promotion (such as reducing the ... -
Understanding and optimising vertical and horizontal force production for performance in team sport athletes
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)Power profiling allows greater prognostic and diagnostic information about the underlying mechanical determinants related to sports performance. To date, vertical jumps have been predominantly used in power profiling. ... -
Understanding children's independent mobility
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)Childhood is a critical developmental period; patterns of physical activity established during this time are likely to track into adolescence and adulthood. Children who are regularly physically active benefit from greater ...