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The work of farming women
(The University of Waikato, 1993)This research on the work of farming women presents an accurate picture of what these women do on and off the farm, in the house, and in the community. It presents the opinions of farming women, of themselves, and of how ... -
An examination of white/Pākehā young adults changing their religious identity in New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2021)The examination of religion within the field of sociology in New Zealand (NZ) is a neglected area of research within academic scholarship. New Zealand is considered a secular society; therefore research examining changes ... -
Design and demonstration of a mouse-specific Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation coil in-vitro
(The University of Waikato, 2021)In Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, rapid electromagnetic fields (EM) are applied to the brain. The fundamental effects of TMS are poorly understood so we need smaller coils to perform invasive measurements on mice. Based ... -
Improved determination of nitrate concentrations and flow rates in freshwater using ‘Diffusive Gradients in Thin-films’
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Nutrient pollution, particularly by nitrate, is a persistent issue in waterways. Numerous mitigation strategies have been developed to address this pollution, such as denitrifying bioreactors. The monitoring, however, of ... -
High-throughput machine learning algorithms
(The University of Waikato, 2021)The field of machine learning has become strongly compute driven, such that emerging research and applications require larger amounts of specialised hardware or smarter algorithms to advance beyond the state-of-the-art. ... -
DNA repair enzymes in Prochlorococcus marinus strain MIT9312
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Prochlorococcus marinus, a marine cyanobacterium, is one of the most abundant photosynthetic organisms in the ocean. P. marinus contributes towards approximately 8.5% of global ocean primary productivity. P. marinus is of ... -
Te whakatau i te mita o Ngāti Kahungunu; tōna hītori, tōna whanaketanga me tōna ahunga whakamua
(The University of Waikato, 2021)He Whakamāramatanga Ko Te Whanganui-a-Tara te maunga, Ko Waingōngoro te awa, Ko Takitimu te waka, Ko Waimārama te marae, Ko Taupunga te whare, Ko Ngāti Kahungunu te iwi, Ko Ngāti Kurukuru te hapū. Ko te reo ... -
The dynamics of Vietnam agriculture under changing conditions
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Although Vietnam has undergone fundamental transformation since the economic reforms in the late 1980s, agriculture continues to play a pivotal role in the economy. Given the rising food demand and declining availability ... -
Factors that influence motor performance: Colour, inhibition and conscious processing
(The University of Waikato, 2021)This thesis investigates potential psychological mechanisms that influence motor performance in sport, including colour, inhibition function, and propensity for conscious control of movement. A question was raised about ... -
Secondary school science teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) in their classroom practice
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Research on teacher expertise has identified pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) as the most important factor impacting student progress (Neumann, Kind & Harms, 2019; Park & Chen, 2012) and supported its recognition in ... -
Premarital sexual behaviour among adolescents and youths in Nepal
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Premarital sex (PMS) among adolescents and young people (AY) is reported to be increasing worldwide. Research to date has tended to focus on analysing the prevalence of PMS among AY, and the individual characteristics ... -
Social marketing in Aotearoa New Zealand: Analysing its evolution to inform, improve, and justify its future
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Plotting the evolution and experience of social marketing in Aotearoa New Zealand, this thesis charts a creative landscape of productive future research directions in the field. Starting with the question, “What can the ... -
Competing voices: Dialogic perspectives on Chinese children’s use of touch screen devices in a New Zealand early childhood education setting
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Internationally, preschool children’s use of touch screen devices is increasingly discussed from the perspectives of teachers and or caregivers. However, there is little discussion of this topic from a cross-cultural ... -
Microplastics in the marine environment: Sediment contaminant and bioaccumulation rates in bivalves within the Bay of Plenty
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Microplastic pollution is recognised as a significant anthropogenic issue in coastal ecosystems around the world. The accumulation of microplastics in coastal environments causes both direct and indirect effects on these ... -
Attenuation of tides and storm surges in coastal mangroves
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Mangrove forests have been shown to provide coastal protection by reducing waves, moderating currents, stabilizing sediments, and lessening storm winds. However, the interaction between storm surge and mangroves is less ... -
Portfolio of compositions
(The University of Waikato, 2021)The portfolio is a creative response to the question of how autochthonous new music might be composed which genuinely reflects the interaction of Western and Chinese traditional music and philosophy. The solution proposed ... -
Time-of-flight perception pipeline for selective green asparagus harvesting: Theory and application
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Generally declining labour markets, coupled with a significant increase in the projected global population have raised concerns over a potential food scarcity crisis. In response to this, the agricultural industry is ... -
"It was kind of awkward and kind of special all at once": Lesbians' experiences of conception, maternity and family spaces
(The University of Waikato, 2021)This thesis examines the decision making and experiences of lesbians creating families in and through spaces and places where heterosexual relationships are predominant. I explore the conception spaces of homes and fertility ... -
Permeance based modelling, design and optimization of supercapacitor assisted surge absorber (SCASA)
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Supercapacitor assisted (SCA) techniques are a unique set of circuit topologies designed to fulfil power conversion and protection tasks by circumventing the energy losses normally associated with RC based circuits. With ... -
The potential and the limits of mindfulness: When and for whom is it beneficial?
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Mindfulness is an inherent human capacity that is characterised as present moment awareness while maintaining an accepting and nonjudgmental stance. Mindfulness is related to better self-regulation and it enables individuals ...
