University of Waikato Theses: Recently added
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The eco-physiology of New Zealand forest lichens with special reference to carbon dioxide exchange
(The University of Waikato, 1981)This study of lichen ecological physiology was carried out in four parts: (i) The growth rates of specimens of Pseudocyphellaria homoeophylla and Sticta caperata growing in the Urewera National Park (New Zealand) were ... -
Zinc toxicity and its pathology in relation to facial eczema prophylaxis in ruminants
(The University of Waikato, 1981)Because of the possible administration of high dose rates of zinc compounds to ruminants as a prophylactic measure against facial eczema, the toxicities and pathological effects of certain zinc compounds have been examined ... -
Teacher thinking and teacher actions: a study of six teachers
(The University of Waikato, 1981)This study is predicated on the assumption that teaching is an intentional behaviour and that a study of teaching therefore requires attention to teachers’ thoughts as well as their observable actions. It is an attempt to ... -
Simplified system dynamics: a methodology for corporate modelling
(The University of Waikato, 1982)This thesis deals with the development and application of a methodology for constructing corporate planning models. The methodology is based on a framework of general systems concepts consisting of elements from the System ... -
The effects of pre-reading periods of various lengths in a beginners’ French course
(The University of Waikato, 1976)An investigation was carried out within the framework of the University of Waikato Team Teaching Unit into the effects upon achievement of five different timing sequences in the introduction of reading and writing in a ... -
The first year of teaching: a grounded theory study
(The University of Waikato, 1981)The objectives of this study were two-fold: to present an indepth and systematic view of the day-to-day experiences of a group of beginning primary school teachers (N=38) during their first year of teaching, and, to derive ... -
Long-term changes in Zooplankton community composition in North Island lakes: What are the drivers of change?
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Zooplankton are an important component of freshwater ecosystems, forming a trophic bridge between primary producers and higher trophic levels. They are highly responsive to changes in their environment and have therefore ... -
Caught in the cross-fire: the realities of being Māori at a bicultural law school
(The University of Waikato, 1996)This thesis examines the first Waikato Māori Law Graduates’ experiences at law school and our employment choices. It has been written as a result of a research project which was conducted in 1994. The paper begins with ... -
Using acoustic backscatter data to provide estimates of profiles of suspended sediment concentrations for cohesive particles in the field
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Many estuaries and rivers in New Zealand and other locations worldwide are stressed by the input of fine (muddy) sediments. Suspended sediment concentrations (SSC) are often used as a key indicator of water quality and are ... -
Investigating Bioinformatic Pipelines for De novo Variant Identification in New Zealand Dairy Cattle
(The University of Waikato, 2023)New Zealand is the biggest single entity for milk and milk product export in the world and being the country’s main industry, keeping track of bovine mutations allows influence of the national herd’s health and the ability ... -
Exhausted Men: Making Fatigue Visible in 'The Metamorphosis' and 'At Swim-Two-Birds'
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Though not always immediately recognizable, fatigue and tiredness play a central role in modernist literature. As society placed increasing value on productive, strong, energetic bodies, the growing presence of bodies tired ... -
Understanding outdoor education in South Korea: The perspectives of current leaders
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Outdoor education includes the provision of outdoor learning experiences to assist youth’s holistic development in relation to the outdoor environment. The formalised educational practice of outdoor education internationally ... -
Advanced Adaptive Classifier Methods for Data Streams
(The University of Waikato, 2023)The exponential growth of the internet has resulted in an overwhelming influx of big data. However, traditional batch learning models face significant obstacles in effectively learning from these vast and constantly evolving ... -
Local Editing in Lempel-Ziv Compressed Data
(The University of Waikato, 2023)This thesis explores the problem of editing data while compressed by a variant of Lempel-Ziv compression. We show that the random-access properties of the LZ-End compression allow random edits, and present the first algorithm ... -
The development of tools and guidelines for surfing resource management
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Surfing is a mainstream pastime and competitive sport in many countries and provides a full range of economic, social, physical, and mental health benefits. Maintaining the integrity of surf breaks has proven to be a ... -
Improving robustness of image recognition through artificial image augmentation
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Deep learning based computer vision technologies can offer a number of advantages over manual labour inspection methods such as reduced operational costs and efficiency improvements. However, they are known to be unreliable ... -
Development of a Novel Cyanide-free Method for Analysis of Vitamin B12 in Milk-based Infant Formula
(The University of Waikato, 2023)The analysis of vitamin B12 in infant formulas requires the use of cyanide during the sample preparation process to convert the three unstable vitamers (hydroxocobalamin, methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin) to cyanocobalamin, ... -
Māori Wards in Tauranga Moana and Aotearoa: Liminal Local Government Democracy
(The University of Waikato, 2023)This thesis focuses on Māori representation within the highly contested arena of local government democracy in Aotearoa New Zealand. Limitations of the current Eurocentric model of local government democracy are considered ... -
Ghost Town
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Abstract A hometown is a thing full of horrors. Ghosts line the footpaths like spectators at an ANZAC Day parade. They leap from thickets and pounce from suburban ranch sliders like tom cats. These ghosts have been waiting ... -
Resolving Functional Resilience of Microbial Communities to Climate-Induced Change in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica
(The University of Waikato, 2023)The McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica are an abiotically driven ecosystem characterized by having a very simple trophic structure dominated by microbial communities, whose diversity is shaped by extreme abiotic gradients, ...
