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Cellulose nanocrystal treatment of aligned short hemp fibre mats for reinforcement in polypropylene matrix composites
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2021)Oriented short hemp fibre mats were produced using dynamic sheet forming (DSF) incorporating cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) to improve their integrity. The CNCs were found to act as a binder and improve mechanical strength ... -
Duty factor is a viable measure to classify spontaneous running forms
(MDPI, 2019)Runners were classified using two different methods based on their spontaneous running form: (1) subjectively using the V®score from the Volodalen® scale, leading to terrestrial and aerial groups; and (2) objectively using ... -
Public understanding of climate change-related sea-level rise.
(2021)Sea-level rise resulting from climate change is impacting coasts around the planet. There is strong scientific consensus about the amount of sea-level rise to 2050 (0.24-0.32 m) and a range of projections to 2100, which ... -
Extending understandings: Possibilities and considerations for mixed methods research
(Victoria University of Wellington Library, 2021)Mixed methods research is increasingly popular both within and beyond education because of the advantages offered by combining qualitative and quantitative methods. Some mixed methods research, however, does not fully ... -
Talatalanoa as ongoing complex conversations and negotiations of practice in higher education
(Victoria University of Wellington Library, 2021)Higher education is a site where diverse cultures and knowledges intersect. Engaging in complex conversations is necessary for educators and academics to confront and negotiate differences, especially in areas they may not ... -
From the rākau to the ngākau
(Victoria University of Wellington Library, 2021)The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) in Aotearoa New Zealand has funded 11 National Science Challenges (NSC), which aim to tackle a series of big questions affecting wellbeing in society. One Challenge, ... -
Imua: reflections on imua, talanoa-vā and leadership in the ongoing strategic journey of a New Zealand university.
(Wilf Malcolm Institute of Educational Research, 2021)The appointment of the University of Waikato’s first Assistant Vice-Chancellor Pacific in February 2019 was an important milestone, not only recognising years of work and dedication by numerous Pacific and Māori staff, but ... -
Good friendships improve our lives. But can virtual friendships be good?
(2021)Good friendships improve our lives. But philosophers, psychologists, and other social scientists disagree about the nature of friendship and the value of virtual friendships. Recent technological advances and global crises ... -
Ka Māpuna: Towards a rangatiratanga framework for the governance of waterways
(On-line, 2021)Rangatiratanga is thenavigational courseforthis research, the aspiration that guides a frameworkfor thegovernance which, in respect ofwaterways and Te Taiao secures mauri, ecosystem health, and water for domestic and ... -
Geology of the Maketu Area, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand. Sheet V14 1:50 000
(Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Waikato in collaboration with Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Whakatane, 2006)The area covered in this report on the geology of Sheet V14 Maketu 1 :50 000 includes Motiti Island and a small triangular section of the Bay of Plenty coastal lowlands from the Kaituna River mouth to Pukehina Beach within ... -
Understanding the teacher upgrade programme in Samoa: Contextual challenges for in-service teachers, school principals and Ministry personnel
(2019)This article discusses the challenges involved in Samoa’s teacher upgrade programme. The teacher upgrade initiative came about because of the Samoan Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture’s aim for all in-service primary ... -
Effect of stearic acid treatment on the properties of aligned short hemp fibre mats and their potential use as reinforcement in polypropylene matrix composites
(Springer, 2021)The main objective of this study was to assess the effect of stearic acid vapour treatment on hemp fibre mats produced using dynamic sheet forming, and the potential use of these treated mats as reinforcement in polypropylene ... -
Convergence of public participation, participatory design and NLP to co-develop circular economy
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2021)The concept of a circular economy is at a crossroads. To date, it has been largely driven by top-down national or trans-national legislation such as EU Circular Economy Package or Chinese Circular Economy Promotion. Bottom-up ... -
Moisture sensitivity and compressive performance of 3D-printed cellulose-biopolyester foam lattices
(Elsevier, 2021)Biobased, foam-like polyester composite materials were 3D-printed from a thermoset paste formulation. This paste formulation was composed of sebacic acid, glycerol, citric acid, and cellulose nanocrystals in water and ... -
Deep learning in diabetic foot ulcers detection: A comprehensive evaluation
(Elsevier BV, 2021)There has been a substantial amount of research involving computer methods and technology for the detection and recognition of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), but there is a lack of systematic comparisons of state-of-the-art ... -
Influence of land-derived stressors and environmental variability on compositional turnover and diversity of estuarine benthic communities
(Inter-Research Science Center, 2021)It can be challenging to differentiate community changes caused by human activities from the influence of natural background variability. Using gradient forest analysis, we explored the relative importance of environmental ... -
Mechanical and rheological properties of 3D printable cement composites
(LIDSEN Publishing Inc, 2020)Additive manufacturing is a recent revolution in the construction field since cementitious materials became printable. This extrusion technique has enabled the construction of very complex geometry with a reduction in ... -
Estimation of the motor threshold for near-rectangular stimuli using the hodgkin-huxley model
(Hindawi LTD, 2021)The motor threshold measurement is a standard in preintervention probing in TMS experiments. We aim to predict the motor threshold for near-rectangular stimuli to efficiently determine the motor threshold size before any ... -
Recycling of waste glass as aggregate in cement-based materials
(Elsevier BV, 2020)Glass is a common material made from natural resources such as sand. Although much of the waste glass is recycled to make new glass products, a large proportion is still being sent to landfill. Glass is a useful resource ... -
Inconsistent Cinema: Paul Thomas Anderson, There will be blood and the postmodern filmmaker
(Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada, 2021)Paul Thomas Anderson’s early work up to and including There Will Be Blood (2007) are examples of incoherent, postmodern cinema. Anderson’s formative years produced four critically acclaimed features, Hard Eight (1996), ...
