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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Pacific fathers cultivating the future: the health of Pacific fathers and their influence upon and involvement with their children
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)Background: Pacific men’s health, and particularly the health of Pacific fathers, is a significant health priority which in recent years has become a largely neglected yet important area for health researchers and policy ... -
Pacific Island adolescent girls with a physical disability: health and wellbeing through physical activity
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)As is well documented, health and wellbeing is positively associated with participating in physical activity. However, the little research available suggested that Pacific adolescents generally, are participating in less ... -
Pacific Women Navigating Colposcopy Services: A Concurrent Transformative Mixed Methods Approach Utilising Talanoa
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Colposcopy is the diagnostic and treatment arm in the cervical screening programme and plays an essential role in reducing the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer. Timely assessment at colposcopy clinics for Pacific ... -
Packaged software implementation requirements engineering by small software enterprises: an ethnographic study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)This thesis investigates the practices of requirements engineering (RE) for packaged software implementation, as enacted by small packaged software vendors (SPSVs). Throughout the thesis, a focus on the actions carried out ...