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Long‐term residual properties and durability of glass fiber reinforced polymer composite exposed to alkaline solution and natural weather for a decade
(Wiley, 2023-10-09)This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the residual thermal and mechanical properties of pultruded glass fiber reinforced polymer composite bars following a decade of conditioning in an alkaline solution and ... -
When it's not safe to be me: employee authenticity mediates the effect of perceived manager psychopathy on employee well-being.
(BMC, 2023-10-09)BACKGROUND: Psychopathy in managers is often measured on global scales and associated with detrimental outcomes for subordinates, such as bullying and reduced well-being. Yet some features of psychopathy, like boldness, ... -
Design and development of the trauma informed care beliefs scale-brief
(Elsevier, 2023-10-01)Background: Trauma informed care (TIC) practices have been developed to diminish the range of negative consequences associated with adverse childhood experiences (e.g., unemployment, welfare, incarceration, and medical and ... -
Truth vanishes again: deflationism, assertion, and 'presenting as true'
(The University of Waikato, 2023-09-30)In this talk, I'll aim to defend deflationism about the concept of truth from a prominent objection. The objection, due to Dorit Bar-On and Keith Simmons, is that deflationists cannot account for the fact that asserting a ... -
Copyright in education: bringing the classroom to life
(Education International, 2023-09-29)The author, the daughter of a refugee, underscores the significance of education instilled by her father, who lacked it himself but saw it as a means to break free from poverty. She argues that educators require affordable ... -
Access and Use of Teaching and Research Materials from A Copyright Perspective in Fiji and the Philippines
(Educational International Research, 2023-09-28)This study fills the gap created by the lack of research on educators’ perspectives on copyright protected resources in Fiji and the Philippines and identifies the challenges and strategies they undertake when confronted ... -
Wāhine Māori engagement with literacies
(Māori & Psychology Research Unit, University of Waikato, 2023-09-28)Wāhine Māori engagement with literacies (2023) is a case study report in collaboration with Te Whakaruruhau. It has been undertaken as part of a larger project, The expression, experience and transcendence of low skills ... -
Cultivating Global Health: Exploring Mindfulness Through an Organisational Psychology Lens
(Springer, 2023-09-27)The interface of public health and mindfulness as presented in Oman’s review (Mindfulness for Global Public Health: Critical Analysis and Agenda) holds great promise and reveals fertile ground for future research and ... -
Animated satire and collective memory: reflecting on the American “history wars” with The Simpsons
(Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2023-09-13)Driven by the knowledge that how societies remember their past matters in the present, the field of collective memory studies has paid significant attention to the media’s role in contributing to the production of socially ... -
“To dream of a wildness distant from ourselves”: Capitalism, colonialism, and the Robinsonade
(Taylor and Francis, 2023-09-06)Daniel Defoe’s novel Robinson Crusoe holds an iconic position, not solely as a work of literature, but also for its influence in economic and social theory. This article reflects on this influence by mobilising Charles ... -
3D-printed polylactide composites reinforced with short lyocell fibres – Enhanced mechanical properties based on bio-inspired fibre fibrillation and post-print annealing
(Elsevier, 2023-09-05)In this study, 3D printable polylactide (PLA) composites reinforced with 10, 20 and 30 mass% of short lyocell fibres were produced by melt compounding PLA modified with maleic anhydride. Based on bio-inspired anchoring ... -
Exploring researchers' views on Metrics and research impact: Internal report
(The University of Waikato, 2023-09-01)Research excellence is a goal that universities and researchers alike strive for, but how do we identify and measure research excellence? Do quantitative metrics demonstrate the impact that researchers are aiming for? This ... -
Can nonhumans speak? Languaging and worlds in posthumanist applied linguistics
(Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2023-09-01)This paper mobilises posthumanism as a way to theorise and articulate what language(s)/languagingmay be for nonhuman animals. This is investigated via various concepts brought together: we turn to the on-tological turn in ... -
Post-disaster functional recovery of the built environment: A systematic review and directions for future research
(Elsevier, 2023-09-01)Life safety has been a primary design requirement in codes and standards for the built environment. However, over the past several years, better building performance goals that consider acceptable recovery times and continued ... -
Pacific peoples, New Zealand housing-related political rhetoric and epistemic violence
(Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga, 2023-09-01)In the nearly 50 years since the Dawn Raids, Pacific peoples have continuously faced a housing crisis defined by precarious dwellings. This article employs content analysis to examine the political framing of Pacific peoples ... -
Isolation and characterization of soda lignin from OPEFB and evaluation of its performance as wood adhesive
(Elsevier BV, 2023-09)The purpose of this study was to explore the mechanical properties of plywood panels that had been bound with lignin-phenol-formaldehyde (LPF) adhesive. LPF, composed of lignin that was extracted from Oil Palm Empty Fruit ... -
Current issues and potential solutions for the electrospinning of major polysaccharides and proteins: A review
(Elsevier BV, 2023-09)Biopolymers, especially polysaccharides and proteins, are the promising green replacement for petroleum based polymers. Due to their innate properties, they are effectively used in biomedical applications, especially tissue ... -
Flood protection based on historical records is flawed – we need a risk model fit for climate change
(The Conversation, 2023-08-31)Flood-related disasters are on the rise, exacerbated by the worsening climate crisis, despite substantial investments in protective measures. Recent extreme weather events have demonstrated that even areas considered ... -
Connections, working collaboratively and health workforce development
(2023-08-30)I was invited to deliver a presentation as part of the Inaugral series of research symposia hosted by the national Maori health authority - Te Aka Whaiora -
Network Analysis Reveals Unique Associations of Mindfulness and Distress with Immunity in Māori and Non-Māori New Zealanders
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2023-08-25)Objectives: A healthy immune system is required to protect against viral infection and ensure the efficacy of vaccines. Psychological distress can threaten immune resilience, while mindfulness practices can be protective. ...
