Browsing Doctoral Theses by Title
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Operation of Microbial Electrolysis Cells for Methane Production
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) are capable of enhancing naturally occurring methanogenesis, achieving efficient small-scale methane production from a range of organic matter feedstock when a low voltage is applied. ... -
Opportunistic Fog Computing for Next-Generation Radio Access Networks
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)The next-generation radio access networks (RAN) will not only enhance peak data rate and encourage ultra-low-latency applications, but also play a crucial role in connecting a broad range of edge devices resulting from the ... -
Optimisation of aerobic fitness development in young athletes
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)Aerobic fitness is important for most team sport players. However, the trainability of aerobic fitness using different approaches in developmental players, accounting for player maturation, is not well understood. Given ... -
Optimising Motorcycle Circuit Racing Rider's Performance
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Performance in motorcycle circuit racing is typically considered as the summation of interactions between rider, motorcycle, tyres, and environment. The distinct contributions of these parts to performance remain unmeasurable, ... -
Optimising transference of strength and power adaptation to sports specific performance
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)Traditional rugby-specific resistance training programmes typically concentrate on quantifying load via volume or intensity and use lower body exercises that principally work in the vertical plane. The experimental studies ... -
An Optimized Hardware System on Chip for a Support Vector Machine Classifier: a Case Study on Melanoma Detection
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Support Vector Machine (SVM) is a robust machine learning model used for efficient classification with high accuracy. SVM is widely utilized for online classification in various embedded applications. However, implementing ... -
Orientalism, Pan-Arabism, and military-media warfare: a comparison between CNN and Aljazeera coverage of the Iraq war
(Auckland University of Technology, 2010)Undoubtedly, the suicide attacks of 11 September 2001 had multiple repercussions on U.S. geo-strategic orientations. Under the influence of neo-conservative figures, the Bush administration capitalised on the offence to ... -
Our community voices: the birth of community television in Whangārei
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)How to create a sustainable community television station that met the needs of local communities in Whangārei was the objective of this research, and of Channel North itself. I was a participant in Channel North and led ... -
Our way to Home: An Exploratory Study of Pasifika Gay Men in New Zealand, Their Lived Experience and Their Navigation of Sexual Orientation Related Legislative Change
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Gay men are an uncounted and silenced group of people within communities of Pacific Island diaspora in New Zealand. The silence emanates from histories of deeply conservative social regulation dominated by Christian ... -
Out of the Darkroom and Into the Dark: The Experiences of Medical Imaging Technologists Regarding the Introduction and Ongoing Use of New Technology
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Medical imaging is undergoing constant change, which has accelerated with the advent of digital imaging technology. Commonly cited benefits of digital systems include: reduced repeat examinations, image manipulation, and ... -
Out of the Room: a Phenomenological Study into the Lived Experiences of Becoming and Being a Counsellor-leader
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)The purpose of this study is to explore the lived experiences of becoming and being a counsellor-leader, in order to understand and see the phenomenon. The notion of the counsellor-leader is not widely studied or discussed ... -
Ownership Structures and Stock Price Synchronicity in Brazil and Russia
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)This thesis investigates how various aspects of ultimate ownership affect the information environment, as measured by stock price synchronicity, of publicly traded companies in Brazil and Russia. Considering the fundamentally ... -
Pacific business sustainability in New Zealand: a study of Tongan experiences
(Auckland University of Technology, 2009)Pacific business sustainability in New Zealand is important for the economic and social wellbeing of the Pacific Island people who have chosen New Zealand as their home. As with many ethnic minorities businesses overseas, ...