Browsing Doctoral Theses by Title
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Novel Applications of Heat Training to Enhance Performane in Elite Athletes
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)The use of training in the heat to enhance performance has become a ‘hot topic’ in the world of elite sport given that a number of high profile events are held in hot environments, and emerging evidence suggests that ... -
A Novel Approach for Cuff-less and Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Using Deep Learning Networks
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Blood pressure (BP) is one of the most important and meaningful vital signs of the human body that can be assessed as a critical risk factor for severe health conditions, especially cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and ... -
Novel Combination of Exercise and Carbohydrate Restriction for Metabolic Health
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Purpose: To compare the effects of iso-time and quasi iso-effort high-intensity interval training (HIIT), resistance training (RT) or both HIIT and RT (COMBO), all with a low carbohydrate high fat diet (LCHF) in sedentary ... -
A novel development of a Strategic Sourcing Supplier Selection for Capital Equipment (S4 – CapEq) decision-making framework: a case study of a government-linked company in Malaysia
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)Malaysian Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) is increasingly using strategic sourcing as a means to control costs and risks. Consequently, supplier selection has become a major strategic decision for buyers. Supplier selection ... -
Novel Integrated Methods of Evolving Spiking Neural Network and Particle Swarm Optimisation
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)This thesis proposes and presents several methods for classification problems. Spatial and spatiotemporal classification problems have been considered in this study. A novel integration between Evolving Spiking Neural ... -
Novel Mechanisms for Controlled Antigen Expression (KODE™ CAE) on Erythrocyte Membranes
(Auckland University of Technology, 2005)Background: A major function of blood banking laboratories around the world is the ABO typing of blood from donors and recipients for the purposes of transfusion. Incorrect determination of donor and to a lesser degree ... -
A Novel Stability Control System for Two-Wheeled Robotic Wheelchairs
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Most conventional robotic wheelchairs contain four wheels (two active driving wheels and two passive casters) which makes them statically stable. In comparison, a two-wheeled robotic wheelchair (TWRW) offers much better ... -
A Novel Technique to Manufacture Carbon-free Gas Diffusion Layer for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Application by a Selective Laser Sintering (3D Printing)
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)A Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) is an integral component of a PEM fuel cell stack, which plays a significant role in determining its performance, durability and the dynamic characteristics. An ideal GDL function to simultaneously ... -
Numerical and Experimental Investigation of a New Load-sharing Implant for Early-onset Knee Osteoarthritis
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the major causes of musculoskeletal impairment in adults. This disease is mainly characterised by progressive degeneration of the articular cartilage and, to date, there is no known cure ... -
The Nurse Educator in Aotearoa New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)In Aotearoa New Zealand and globally, nurses are not choosing careers as nurse educators. One of the biggest challenges is the recruitment and retention of sufficient numbers of qualified nurse faculty that matches the ... -
Nutrition and Reproductive Condition of Wild and Cultured New Zealand Scallops (Pecten novaezelandiae)
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)The New Zealand native scallop, Pecten novaezelandiae, is a species with a high economic value as a wild catch and has good potential for cultivation. As a mean to enhance the future of this growing shellfish industry, ... -
Nutritional Manipulation Strategies to Enhance Endurance Exercise Performance
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)Athletes manipulate training volume and intensity to maximise training adaptations and performance. As performance levels continue to rise, athletes often seek to incorporate novel strategies to optimise their training ... -
Obesity and its determinants in girls from five ethnic groups
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)In light of alarming rises in the prevalence of obesity worldwide, tackling the obesity ‘epidemic’ is now a national health priority in many countries. Increasingly, population measures that provide accurate estimates of ... -
Object-centric Intelligence: Sensor Network and Thermal Mapping
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)Quality of product is an important aspect in many commercial organizations where storage and shipment practices are required. Temperature is one of the main parameters that influence quality and temperature treatments of ... -
The Occupational Impact of Surviving Bowel Cancer
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)This study explored and identified the impact of bowel cancer on daily occupations. Approximately 60% of survivors live with ongoing psychological and physical issues. New Zealand has one of the highest bowel cancer rates ... -
On the Way to Transformation: Identity Transition During a Holistic Wellness Retreat Experience
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)The global trend towards healthy lifestyles presents opportunities for the tourism industry. An increasing number of consumers display interest in holistic self-care and engagement in activities that facilitate self-exploration. ... -
On-line fast kernel based methods for classification over stream data (with case studies for cyber-security)
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)This thesis proposes and presents several novel methods to address some of the real world stream data modelling issues through the use of global and local modelling approaches. A set of real world stream data modelling ... -
Ontology based personalized modeling for chronic disease risk evaluation and knowledge discovery: an integrated approach
(Auckland University of Technology, 2009)Populations are aging and the prevalence of chronic disease, persisting for many years, is increasing. The most common, non-communicable chronic diseases in developed countries are; cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 ... -
Open limit: field as witness
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)This PhD project is undertaken through a creative works process, culminating in a series of experiments produced during candidature, polyphonically named Open Limit; field as witness. A polyphonous textual, folding practice ... -
Open source software development as a complex system
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)Open Source Software Development is an approach to software development involving open, public exposure of the source code of a computer program under development (hence, ‘open source’). Each open source program is shared ...