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In the Dog Box
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An investigation of the effect of mindfulness training on immunological biomarkers and memory recall
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Background: Pro-inflammatory cytokines have been implicated in the pathophysiology and maintenance of numerous diseases and disorders. Recently, the link between proinflammatory cytokines and cognition has also been found. ... -
What is the effect of the existence of a counterfeit on the genuine brand?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Background: In the twenty-first century, counterfeiting has risen an issue in numerous industries for both marketers, (who want to protect their ownership of their intellectual property from counterfeiters and consumer ... -
Secondary school first XV rugby players’ perceptions of the coaching environment: A qualitative descriptive study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Sport provides a number of physical, social and psychological benefits for youth. These benefits do not come from sport participation on its own, as the effects are mediated by the actions and interactions of significant ... -
Undercover activist
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Giving a voice to the voiceless: A comparative study of Al Jazeera English and Al Jazeera Arabic coverage of the Syrian refugee crisis
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)This thesis investigates the extent to which the Al Jazeera media network has followed its commitment to provide “a voice for the voiceless” in the news coverage of the Syrian refugees' arrival in Germany in 2015. It ... -
Development of textile sensors to measure anthropometric and pressure information on children's feet
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Bobux is a manufacturer of children’s shoes and approached Auckland University of Technology (AUT) to help solve the pain points that their customers and clinicians have through implement new technology within their products. ... -
Synthesis of MCR-1 inhibitors to overcome antibacterial resistance
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)This thesis describes the synthesis of a series of pyrazole and isoflavone analogues in order to find drug-like molecules which can act as an inhibitor of MCR-1 (mobilised colistin resistance). This enzyme causes resistance ... -
The perspectives and experiences of paramedics who have used employer funded counselling
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)This study uses an interpretive descriptive methodology to interpret and describe the perspectives and experience of paramedics who have accessed employer funded counselling. The intention of this research is to develop ... -
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment in people living with Myotonic Dystrophy in NZ
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)This study aimed to investigate the type and funding of pharmacological and non-pharmacological medications taken by people diagnosed with myotonic dystrophy (DM) in NZ, and to explore the factors associated with medication ... -
Access point assignment for hybrid Wi-Fi and Li-Fi networks
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Li-Fi is the trend of next-generation network that enable security and fast data transmission. Combining Li-Fi and Wi-Fi not only achieves high-speed network transmission but also compensates for the small coverage area ... -
How is satiety affected when consuming food while working on a computer?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)More people working at offices are choosing to eat meals at their desks making “desktop dining” an increasingly common phenomenon. There has been substantial research undertaken on the role distraction and stress on people’s ... -
The work of Deans in secondary schools: Critical pastoral middle leadership for student engagement.
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)This research critically examines Deans’ work to improve student engagement and outcomes in secondary schools, by analysing Deans’ perceptions and experiences of their role in this work. It is established that student ... -
Factors that influence nurses’ attitudes towards working with older adults: a qualitative descriptive study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)In line with global trends, the population in New Zealand is ageing. It is projected that the total population of New Zealand will be around 5 million people by the mid-2020s and by the late 2020s approximately 20% of those ... -
Novel methods for distributed and privacy-preserving data stream mining
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)The growing number of “big” datasets present many opportunities for data mining, but also raise a variety of new challenges. Datasets may take the form of continuous streams with constantly changing patterns, they may be ... -
Exploring the factors that influence the satisfaction of surf travellers in Nemberala, Rote Island
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)The importance of measuring tourists’ motivation and satisfaction has been acknowledged in the tourism research field. In the past few years, the tourism industry on Rote Island, Indonesia has been showing a positive growth, ... -
Indigenous connections and social media: Māori involvement in the events at Standing Rock
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)The whirlwind development of digital ICTs has had significant implications for Indigenous peoples and their movements towards social and political change. Digital ICTs facilitate global Indigenous connections, assist the ... -
Visual blockchain using Merkle Tree
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Although our communities are paying extensive attention to the blockchain technology, it is still far away from real applications. Due to the combinations of multi-disciplinary technologies in blockchain, the popularization ... -
Self-efficacy in the Classroom: A Socio-cultural Perspective on the Contributing and Detracting Factors
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)This thesis is an investigation into both self-efficacy and cultural capital in New Zealand classrooms. I believe that there is a useful intersection to be found between these two concepts, and through this thesis I aim ... -
A Study of Malware Behaviour of Webpages
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Malware is one of the most common security threats experienced by the user when browsing webpages. A good understanding of the features of webpages (e.g. internet protocol, port, URL, Google index, HTTPS token, and page ...