University of Waikato Theses: Recently added
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Community composition, assembly and priority effects in a volcanically disturbed alpine herbfield, Mount Taranaki, New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 2017)The New Zealand alpine flora is highly diverse, having evolved extensively over only c. 2 Ma. Examining how communities assemble and the effects of historical contingency may provide evidence for the mechanisms of rapid ... -
New Zealand Mustelids and the Ecomorphometrics of Mandibles
(University of Waikato, 2017)Three species of Mustelidae are found in New Zealand: ferrets (Mustela furo), stoats (Mustela erminea), and weasels (Mustela nivalis vulgaris). The introduction and spread of mustelids into a wide range of habitats different ... -
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 ... -
Affordable housing through inclusionary zoning – case of Auckland
(The University of Waikato, 2018)The main aim of this thesis is to critically evaluate Auckland Council’s approach in revoking the provisions of inclusionary zoning from the Auckland Unitary Plan that sought to secure affordable housing. Auckland’s major ... -
Effects of prompts on the frequency of app use: A stress management app for perinatal mental health
(The University of Waikato, 2018)E-interventions such as smartphone apps may facilitate an alternative treatment for mental health issues. However, often apps are not used after a certain period of time, which limits the potential effectiveness of app ... -
The effect of tissue flossing on ankle range of motion, jump and sprint performance in elite rugby union athletes
(The University of Waikato, 2018)The anecdotal use of floss bands amongst athletic populations is becoming a popular strategy to increase joint range of motion (ROM), enhance both injury prevention and rehabilitation and improve overall athletic performance, ... -
French foreign language teacher training: the case of Liberian refugee teachers from the multicultural and multilingual Nicla refugee settlement, Guiglo, Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa
(The University of Waikato, 2018)This study investigated challenges Liberian refugee trainees face during French as a Foreign Language (FFL) training at Nicla camp, Côte d’Ivoire. It attempts to understand the circumstances surrounding the FFL teachers’ ... -
Investigation of host cell wall degrading strategies of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa)
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa and Actinidia chinensis) is cultivated in several countries including Italy, France, Chile, China, Japan, Korea and New Zealand and is an important income earner for a majority of these ... -
Coming home through football: A geographic exploration of long-distance fandom
(The University of Waikato, 2018)This thesis focuses on the relationship between long-distance football fandom and home. It examines how the act of supporting non-domestic football clubs is a symbolic and material connection to multiple scales of home for ... -
"Trigger warnings" are trivially effective at reducing distress
(The University of Waikato, 2018)University students are requesting, and many of their professors are issuing, “trigger warnings.” Trigger warnings are a kind of content warning; they give a précis of the material to follow and caution that it may cause ... -
Culture and Collaborative Conservation? Inter-cultural Difference and the Maungatautari Project
(The University of Waikato, 2018)This thesis situates and examines the role of sociocultural difference and biculturalism in the Maungatautari Sanctuary Mountain project, a multi-stakeholder community-based biodiversity conservation project in the Waikato ... -
Investigating the effects of an ACT-based mobile application on stress, anxiety, and burnout in the workplace
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a third-generation therapy that teaches individuals to accept their internal thoughts and feelings instead of modifying or challenging them. The main aim of ACT is to encourage ... -
Investigating the use of wearable technology to support safety in the workplace
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Many workplaces in New Zealand can be described as hazardous. That is, the nature of the work and/or workplace, or the combination of the two, can lead to situations where workers may be at risk of workplace accidents. One ... -
Ngā whakaaro o ngā ākonga: perspectives and experiences of Māori students in outdoor education in Aotearoa New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2018)This study aims to develop an understanding of the perspectives and experiences of Māori students in a secondary school outdoor education programme in Aotearoa New Zealand. Lynch (2012) indicated that “there is a clear ... -
Collaboration across New Zealand rural primary schools: A virtual learning perspective
(The University of Waikato, 2018)The purpose of this thesis is to examine challenges faced by students and teachers at small rural schools, and explore how these may be alleviated by collaborative practice between schools in virtual learning environments. ... -
Inclusive education in Fiji: pre-service and in-service primary education teachers’ perspectives and preparedness for inclusive education
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Inclusive education is a recent idea of the Ministry of Education Fiji, through which they hope to provide disabled children the opportunity to receive a quality education in mainstream schools. However, are pre-service ... -
Development of a cave auto-sampler
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Researchers at the University of Waikato visit caves on a periodic basis to collect samples of drip water, which over geological time frames form stalagmites and other formations. However, most caves are remotely located, ... -
Living with the Aftermath of Male Child Sexual Abuse
(The University of Waikato, 2017)Child sexual abuse (CSA) in boys has been shown to have long lasting and devastating effects on men's lives. Negative health outcomes such as anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, poor social skills, destructive ... -
Influences of graphical image pairing on product preference
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Many advertisements appear to rely on higher-order respondent conditioning to alter preference for a product brand. Given that higher-order conditioning is difficult to achieve, there may be other processes, such as those ... -
Assessing New Zealand's spider (Araneae) fauna, using DNA barcoding
(The University of Waikato, 2018)The ability to accurately monitor biological diversity is the foundation to most ecological research. However, the morphological identification of spiders, as with many arthropod taxa, is often complicated by phenotypic ...
