Browsing Doctoral Theses by Title
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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 ... -
Understanding Community Change Through Tourism Social Entrepreneurship in the Philippines: Host Community Perspectives
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Despite tourism’s advocation as a strategy for the development of local communities, there is little evidence that communities’ participation in tourism provides sustainable and inclusive outcomes. While tourism may create ... -
Understanding Ethnic Differences in Student Success at Universities in New Zealand Using Linked Administrative Data
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Using administrative data provided by a New Zealand university, Cao and Maloney (2018) examined the academic differences in first-year course completion and GPA achievement between the main ethnic minority groups (Māori, ... -
Understanding how cultural values influence career processes for Maori
(Auckland University of Technology, 2010)This thesis aims to contribute to career theory and practices by exploring the cultural specificity of Māori concepts, constructs and experiences to explain career processes. Previous career stories of Māori have typically ... -
Understanding how user-generated content empowers the online consumer in the travel industry
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)User-generated content (UGC) is having a significant impact on the travel industry whereby travelers have direct access to the information they need to make their travel decisions and by doing so are empowered to create ... -
Understanding IS development and acquisition: a process approach
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Understanding learning within a commercial video game: a case study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)There has been considerable interest and debate about the value of video games. There are researchers that suggest that video games are useful tools for engaging learners in engaging and authentic learning experiences (Gee, ... -
Understanding Material Flow at the Interface of Friction Stir Lap Welding (FSLW) of Al-to-Cu Plates
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Aluminium to copper bimetal parts have seen wide use in electrical componentry. A continuous interface between the two alloys is necessary in order to have unhampered electron path. Friction stir welding, especially in a ... -
Understanding Psychotherapists' Experience of Ongoing Learning
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)This study explores the phenomenon of psychotherapists’ experience of ongoing learning. Psychotherapy has a clinical case-based history and, therefore, a knowledge base that is founded on clinical work. Amongst psychotherapists ... -
Understanding Rotational Overload Effects of Thigh Wearable Resistance on Kinematic and Kinetic Properties of Sprint-running
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Advancements in technology enable loads to be attached on the body, creating wearable resistance (WR) which athletes can wear during sport-specific movements, such as sprint-running. Measurements of sprint-running mechanics ... -
Understanding Tactical Behaviour in Netball: Investigating the Interpersonal Dynamics of Turnovers
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Understanding tactical behaviour in invasion sports has historically been limited by reductionist approaches that pay little attention to the complex interactions that occur within the performance context. For example, ... -
Understanding the Antiretroviral (ARV) Treatment Experiences and Adherence Outcomes of HIV Positive Men in Jamaica: An Intersectionality Approach
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)There is little research addressing men's health in Jamaica, in general, and more specifically, as it pertains to HIV positive men. Jamaican men are often placed at risk by a range of socio-cultural norms and processes ...