Browsing by Supervisor "Apperley, Mark"
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A serious game to provide social skills training for people with Asperger's Syndrome/High-Functioning Autism
(The University of Waikato, 2021)This thesis presents the development and evaluation of a prototype serious computer game to provide social skill training for young adults and adults with High-Functioning Autism. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition ... -
Automatic Weighing for Dry Stock
(University of Waikato, 2013)The aim of the research was to develop an accurate weight estimation algorithm for dry stock cattle using unsupervised walk-over equipment and to investigate the accuracy of the dairy cow algorithm for dry stock animals. ... -
Automating vocabulary tests and enriching online courses for language learners
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The past decade has seen a massive growth in online academic courses, most of which are offered in the English language. However, although more people speak English as their second language than as their first, online ... -
Cyber security visualization effectiveness
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Security visualization utilises predefined data attributes and translates them into visual nodes to form images for the purpose of communicating critical security information to targeted audiences. It is commonly used for ... -
Energy Monitoring through Social Networks
(University of Waikato, 2012)Social networks play a significant role nowadays in changing people's behaviours. However, this is a fact of which only few of the energy monitoring system manufacturers have taken advantage. This thesis explores the use ... -
Exploring usability evaluation of localised software in Malaysia
(The University of Waikato, 2002)This thesis postulates the theory that software usability evaluation should be adapted to the culture in which it is carried out. An experiment has been conducted to explore the effectiveness of usability assessment tools ... -
Grid edge system simulation and evaluation tool (GESSO): Development of a tool for the modelling and design of distributed cooperating microgrids
(The University of Waikato, 2020)As advancements are made in the availability of small renewable generation power storage technologies, nations are starting to see a trend towards more distributed power and generation. As times change, changes must also ... -
Impacts of new technologies on household electricity demand: From an individual household, a community, and a national perspective
(The University of Waikato, 2018)In the last century, humans have invented and implemented numerous technological advancements, which have not only brought comfort and security to our lives, they have also opened up possibilities which were previously ... -
Indigenous Language Usage in a Digital Library: He Hautoa Kia Ora Tonu Ai.
(The University of Waikato, 2007)The research described in this thesis examines indigenous language usage in a digital library environment that has been accessed via the Internet. By examining discretionary use of the Māori Niupepa and Hawaiian Nūpepa ... -
Localization Provision in New Zealand: Arabic Speakers' Preference for Different Paralingual Webpage Layouts.
(University of Waikato, 2016)This research is designed to test Arabic speakers’ preference for different paralingual webpage layouts to assist newcomers to New Zealand such as international students,refugees and immigrants who have inadequate English ... -
Mā te hangarau te oranga o te reo Māori e tautoko ai? Can technology support the long-term health of the Māori language?
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Can contemporary technologies be used to support the ongoing health of an endangered language? Since the late twentieth century unprecedented and substantial social changes have been propelled by advances in contemporary ... -
Off-grid Energy Monitoring
(University of Waikato, 2013)A range of circumstances and physical conditions exist in New Zealand that strongly motivates the adoption of off-grid electricity systems. However, there is scant detailed knowledge and understanding of many aspects of ... -
The Paperless Organization: Improved processes and reduction in paper usage through wider use of electronic documents and tablet computers
(University of Waikato, 2012)This qualitative, descriptive research study aimed to investigate the way in which documents were handled in an organization in relation to how much paper was wasted, and opportunities presented to save paper via new ... -
Power and Energy Visualisation in the Home
(University of Waikato, 2012)This thesis explores ways of improving the ability for households to manage their consumption of electricity, in the context of increasing concerns regarding global warming, and ever-growing demands for electricity. The ... -
Retribution-style adult image-based sexual abuse : crime scripting, CRAVED and situational crime prevention
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The majority of Harmful Digital Communications Act (HDCA) prosecutions in New Zealand typically involved the misuse of an adult (female) victim’s intimate images by a current or former (male) intimate partner--- ... -
Smart charging strategies for Electric Vehicles utilising non-dispatchable renewable electricity generation
(The University of Waikato, 2017)Access to an inexpensive and reliable supply of energy is critical for the success of modern civilisation. Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the mid 18th century, fossil fuels have enabled great advances ... -
Supporting meetings in Virtual Worlds with enhanced Communication features
(University of Waikato, 2010)With the rapid growth in the use of computer for addressing our day to day needs and the increased use of technology in our daily life, we cannot imagine a day without the use of the internet for our routine needs. Today, ... -
Supporting Tangible User Interaction with Integrated Paper and Electronic Document Management Systems
(University of Waikato, 2011)Although electronic technology has had a significant impact on the way that offices manage documents, in most cases electronic documents have not completely replaced paper documents. As a result, many present-day offices ... -
The Role of Images in Support of Graphic Design Ideation
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Graphic design is a discipline whose purpose is the creation of visual messages delivered to an audience, typically on behalf of a client. Practitioners of design are encouraged to demonstrate creativity in the execution ... -
Understanding and Enhancing Customer-Agent-Computer Interaction in Customer Service Settings
(The University of Waikato, 2007)Providing good customer service is crucial to many commercial organizations. There are different means through which the service can be provided, such as Ecommerce, call centres or face-to-face. Although some service is ...
