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The dynamics of ¹³C in several New Zealand lakes
(The University of Waikato, 1985)The main objectives of this study were to; (i) Determine how the 𝜹¹³C of autochthonous production in fresh water lakes varies with productivity and trophic state. (ii) Determine if such variations can be used for the ... -
Enhanced targeting of triplex forming oligonucleotides
(The University of Waikato, 1999)Oligonucleotides offer the potential to inhibit the expression of specific genes within living cells by binding to the major groove of the DNA helix in a sequence-specific manner to form a DNA triple helix. The ultimate ... -
Characterization of an alkaliphilic thermophilic bacillus isolate TA2.A1
(The University of Waikato, 1999)A novel aerobic, alkaliphilic, thermophilic Bacillus species was isolated from a thermal bore in Te Aroha, New Zealand with a source temperature and pH of 77°C and pH 8.28. The strain designated TA2.A1 was a Gram positive ... -
Some metallacyclic complexes of the late transition metals
(The University of Waikato, 1999)The principal aim of this thesis is the synthesis and characterisation of four-membered metallacyclic complexes. Reactions of square-planar palladium(II), platinum(II) and gold(III) dihalide complexes with a variety of ... -
The business of the other: representing the non-west in management and media
(The University of Waikato, 1999)This thesis explores current facets of the business of the other in western management and business media discourses. It identifies the shaping of these facets through continuities between imperial colonisation and ... -
Structural changes to Pinus radiata wood lignin during kraft pulping and bleaching
(The University of Waikato, 1999)The aim of this thesis was to improve the quality of the information available concerning the structure of native (within wood) and residual (within pulps) lignins. A better understanding of the structure of lignin will ... -
Women in management in New Zealand: a study of biographical data, managerial style and sex role self-concept
(The University of Waikato, 1977)In New Zealand, women form three point nine percent (3.9%) of the managerial population. In considering this overall lack of women in management and accepting that both males and females possess equal potential for developing ... -
Role of growth factors in the regulation of skeletal muscle mass, fibre type and fibre size
(The University of Waikato, 1999)Growth factors play an important role in the regulation of the growth and development of many tissues including muscle. Muscle is derived from somitic cells that differentiate to form myoblasts. These myoblasts then fuse ... -
Action-research in education: a narrative of a longitudinal case study
(The University of Waikato, 1999)In recent years some academics have started to approach the study of Accounting from the perspective of social studies, and several journals have evolved to promote such an approach. These academics believe accounting ... -
Dispersal patterns and population connectivity of New Zealand stream insects: integrating landscape and population genetics
(The University of Waikato, 2022)Increasing anthropogenic habitat fragmentation in riverine ecosystems, in particular the loss of natural riparian vegetation, has profound consequences for dispersal and connectivity of aquatic insects. Aquatic insects ... -
The modern state and economic leadership: Canada, New Zealand and Australia’s trade and investment relations with Japan 1985-1998
(The University of Waikato, 1999)Governments around the world are preoccupied with the confusing, uncertain and often chaotic influences of an expanding free market economy, increased globalization, major attempts to deregulate national regulatory systems, ... -
Ahumoana tawhito (ancient aquaculture): the translocation of toheroa (Paphies ventricosa) and other marine species by Māori
(The University of Waikato, 2022)Throughout time, humans have cultivated and translocated plants and animals. Ancient mariculture (the cultivation of marine species) often leaves little trace of human agency. Consequently, the extent to which mariculture ... -
The relative effectiveness of alternative treatments for young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(The University of Waikato, 1999)The objective of this study was to evaluate the relative effectiveness of pharmacological and behavioural interventions for young children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. A randomised between-groups ... -
An evaluation of the quality management system of transnational undergraduate programmes in a Vietnamese university
(The University of Waikato, 2022)As one of few studies about transnational education in Vietnam, this study is an evaluation carried out to provide an in-depth look into the quality management mechanisms applied to transnational undergraduate programmes ... -
Spatial structuring and patterns of connectivity among Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) stocks in the Southern Ocean: a view through otolith chemistry
(The University of Waikato, 2022)An important prerequisite of sustainable fisheries management is knowledge about the spatial structure of fish populations. Such information provides a basis for understanding population dynamics and connectivity as well ... -
Determinants of risky decision-making: What is peer influence?
(The University of Waikato, 2022)Impulsive and risky decision-making have been linked to dangerous driving, substance use, gambling, overspending, and general delinquency. The aim of the series of studies presented in this thesis was to gain an understanding ... -
Porphyrins and phthalocyanines as chemical visualisation reagents for latent fingerprint development
(The University of Waikato, 1999)The focus of the research presented in this thesis was the investigation of porphyrins and phthalocyanines as potential reagents for the development of latent fingerprints. Porphyrins and phthalocyanines are structurally ... -
Use of three New Zealand chironomids, Chironomus zealandicus, Chironomus sp. a and Polypedilum pavidus (lnsecta: Diptera) as biotoxicity test organisms
(The University of Waikato, 1999)Three species of New Zealand chironomid, Chironomus sp. a, Chironomus zealandicus and Polypedilum pavidus were studied for their potential as biological indicators of freshwater environmental pollution and for use as ... -
Seismic isolation of buildings for vertical earthquake excitations
(The University of Waikato, 2022)This thesis concerns a seismic isolation mechanism for vertical component of earthquake. The vertical component of earthquake can be stronger and more destructive than the horizontal component in near-fault areas, for ... -
Mathematics in workplace settings: Numeracy in the mechanical engineering trades
(The University of Waikato, 2022)While mathematics is an essential tool for both professional and trades mechanical engineers, little is known about how mathematics is used and learned in the mechanical engineering trades. Using an interpretivist paradigm ...
