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A combined SNIFTIRS and XANES study of electrically polarised copper electrodes in DMSO and DMF solutions of cyanate (NCO⁻), thiocyanate (NCS⁻) and selenocyanate (NCSe⁻) ions
(Electrochemical Society, 2015)A SNIFTIRS (subtractively normalized interfacial Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) study of electrically polarized copper electrodes in six polar aprotic solvent-based systems ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Equine Mesenchymal Stromal Cells and Dermal Fibroblasts
(The University of Waikato, 2017)The aim of this study was to isolate and characterise equine mesenchymal stromal cells from various sources and to compare their biological properties to that of dermal fibroblasts. By using multiple conventional methods ... -
A Comparison of Children’s Books: Picture books versus physically and intellectually adaptive interactive children’s books
(University of Waikato, 2015)Children’s book design has a great impact on shared reading practices, interaction and engagement. This study aimed to analyse a comparison of children’s picture books versus children’s interactive, adaptive picture books, ... -
A Comparison of Equine Adipose Tissue, Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood as Sources of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
(University of Waikato, 2014)Lameness is a significant cause of wastage in equine athletes, with reportedly 66% days lost from training being contributed to musculoskeletal injuries. The use of regenerative cell therapies has been suggested as an ... -
A comparison of free access, multiple stimulus without replacement, and concurrent schedule preference assessment methods for evaluating food preference
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Outcomes from three preference assessment methods were examined in a study of food preference with goats. The methods used were: free access, multiple stimulus without replacement, and a concurrent schedule analysis. Results ... -
A comparison of the eye movement patterns used for comprehension and scanning reading techniques
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Two techniques that can be used when reading are scanning the text for particular information and reading for full comprehension. These two reading techniques may be achieved using different eye movements. This thesis ... -
A Critical Analysis of a Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Towards Improving Māori Achievement
(University of Waikato, 2017)The research task presented in this thesis examines how one English medium school, provides a culturally responsive practice that ensures the improved educational achievement of Māori students. The thesis begins by looking ... -
A critical analysis of Section 27 of the Sentencing Act (2002)
(The University of Waikato, 2020)This thesis analyses the effectiveness of Section 27 of the Sentencing Act (2002) in achieving its primary objective of addressing the high rate of Māori incarceration. This problem largely stems from the destruction of ... -
A critical challenge: Developing student's critical abilities
(Physical Education New Zealand, 2014)The work of educators includes grappling with the challenges of bringing theoretical concepts and approaches into day-to-day physical education practice for quality programmes and the betterment of student learning. One ... -
A critical examination of the legal implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based technologies in New Zealand workplaces.
(The University of Waikato, 2021)A wide range of technology includes artificial intelligence (AI). We focus on "predictive algorithms, which include machine learning algorithms. For much regulatory purpose, the overall concept of a "predictive algorithm" ... -
A culture for science in early childhood education: Where cultures meet cultures
(University of Waikato, 2016)In recent years there has been an increase in literature advocating for and describing early childhood science education; however, little attention has been given to the complex interplay of cultural communities of practice ... -
A cursory study of the bulk and glaze composition plus metal leaching properties of a selection of antique, vintage and present day food and drink ceramic wares using XRF, FTIR, ²⁷Al, ²⁹Si, ³¹P MAS NMR and ICP-MS for providing a characterisation of the types of domestic ceramic ware used in New Zealand currently
(N.Z.Institute of Chemistry, 2014-01)The ceramic utensils used for eating and drinking such as plates, cups, bowls and other items have been a fundamental part of many societies since ancient times. The word “ceramics” is itself derived from the Greek word ... -
A dead ordinary woman
(The University of Waikato, 2022)Muriel Murdoch died in 1961 yet she asked – bullied me more like – into telling her story. ‘Write it all down – all of it,’ she insisted from her an unmarked Essex grave that Mum never let me visit. She was furious to be ... -
A detailed characterisation of the wave climate around New Zealand and its variability
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Ocean waves can cause severe social and economic impacts. Therefore, understanding their behaviour is of paramount importance for the effective management of coastal and ocean hazards. This thesis thoroughly investigates ... -
A Dialogic Perspective on International Learner Engagement in the New Zealand Private Tertiary Environment
(The University of Waikato, 2017)This thesis explores heteroglossic engagement and alienation among international learners studying in New Zealand private tertiary establishments (PTEs). Exploring key dialogic moments during classroom discussion I set out ... -
A Distant Star: Creative writing thesis: speculative science fiction
(The University of Waikato, 2022)When Humanity left a ruined Earth, they vowed to leave behind everything that brought them to that bleak choice. It was the end of the world; if they could not change, they weren’t worthy of a second chance on another ... -
A distributed adaptive debugger server
(The University of Waikato, 2001)A model and corresponding protocol suitable for debugging distributed embedded systems is developed. Protocol design issues and a formal model of the debugger server are defined with the intent of developing an extensible ... -
A dynamic look into hydrogen bonding In proteins
(The University of Waikato, 2022)This thesis aims to highlight the importance of analysing the dynamic nature of hydrogen bonds and their temporal variation. We also evaluate whether distance alone can and should be used as the main estimator for hydrogen ... -
A framework for evaluating presence in VR narrative games
(The University of Waikato, 2019)This research develops a framework that unveils how players feel present in Virtual Reality (VR) narrative games. In 2017, there were over 2.2 billion active video gamers, and VR is a future game platform because VR provides ... -
A General and a suggested economic appraisal of rapid transit in Auckland - 1970 (with particular reference to a cost-benefit analysis)
(University of Waikato, 1971)The Auckland urban area's transportation needs have been the subject of much discussion and investigation in recent years. The Auckland Rapid Rail Symposium of August, 1969 was typical of this state of affairs. Partly as ...
