• Effects of a pre-flower phloem girdle on root pressure and partitioning of carbohydrate in Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa 'Hayward' 

  Haisman, Nicola Ann (The University of Waikato, 2019)

  The objective of this research is to understand the impacts of applying a pre-flower trunk girdle to the kiwifruit cultivar ‘Hayward’ (Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa). The pre-flower girdle is a recent addition to the ...

  

• Addressing Canine Separation Anxiety Using Systematic Desensitization and Counter-conditioning 

  Babington, Ocean Marie (The University of Waikato, 2019)

  A canine’s distress response to the owner’s absence such as vocalisation, destruction and inappropriate elimination is a welfare issue, as ongoing occurrences of the behaviour can lead to a canine being relinquished, ...

  

• The effects of reinforcement context on the effectiveness of social consequences 

  Osborne, Morton John (The University of Waikato, 2019)

  The current study analyses the classroom social context; the rate of teacher task talk with respect to social consequences (praise and reprimand), in relation to the rate of on-task and unwanted behaviour of a target student ...

  

• Evaluating the implications of recent filter-feeding Daphnia invasions for kākahi (Echyridella menziesii) 

  Pearson, Anita Alice Christina (The University of Waikato, 2019)

  Freshwater mussels function as key ecosystem engineers due to their highly efficient filter feeding and bioturbating abilities, which enhance water clarity and promote nutrient cycling. Although they play a crucial role ...

  

• The joy of childbirth: A mixed method exploration of positive birth experiences 

  Nielsen, Ajay (The University of Waikato, 2019)

  The birth of a child is a significant event in a mother’s life and marks the start of many psychological, emotional and physical transitions. While negative birth experiences have been linked to poor psychological outcomes ...

  

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