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The preparation of fluorescent fingerprinting powders using 8-hydroxyquinoline compounds and magnetite
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Fluorescent fingerprinting powders were prepared by using rotary evaporation to coat magnetite powder with varying amounts of either tris(8-hydroxyquinolinato)aluminium (Alq₃), tris(8-hydroxyquinolinato)gallium (Gaq₃), ... -
Online Heroines: Exploring the Experiences of Aotearoa New Zealand Women Filmmakers
(The University of Waikato, 2018)The experiences of Aotearoa New Zealand women filmmakers have historically included discrimination, erasure, and exclusion; however, online platforms have been suggested as an antidote to this culture. This research explores ... -
Do PhoH2 proteins regulate SigF in mycobacteria?
(The University of Waikato, 2018)There is little known about the role of the PhoH2 proteins in biology. PhoH2 consists of two domains, an N-terminal PIN domain with RNase activity and a C-terminal PhoH domain shown to have ATP induced RNA helicase activity. ... -
Evaluation of land in Wairoa District for potential horticultural development
(The University of Waikato, 2018)The Wairoa District, on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand has less horticultural development than areas to the north and south. The objective of this study was to provide information to help inform landowners ... -
Storm Surges in Tauranga Harbour
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Understanding the potential elevation of extreme sea-levels at the coast is important for management of hazards, and adaptation to climate change. This poses challenges for coastlines around the globe, with current pressure ... -
Cloud adoption hurdles, competence model, and opportunities in the African context: proof from Ethiopia
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Cloud computing refers to both the resources provided over the internet as services and the systems software and hardware in the data centres that provide these resources. These resources can then be used by users for ... -
The effects of irrigation on soil carbon and nitrogen stocks of pumice soils
(The University of Waikato, 2018)The use of irrigation has become important for sustaining the production of food, fibre and biofuel. In New Zealand (NZ), irrigation of pastures is increasing in areas with seasonal water deficits, such as the Central North ... -
Antecedents of User Acceptance of Technology in the Workplace: An extension of the Technology Acceptance Model
(The University of Waikato, 2018)In a world that is highly dependent on technology, it has become increasingly important for organisations to stay up to date with the rapid technological changes. The introduction of new technology is more often than not ... -
Field data collection for implementation of Supercapacitor Assisted LED Lighting (SCALED)
(The University of Waikato, 2018)With the increasing impact of global warming, climate change is becoming the biggest threat for all life on our planet. The conventional way of generating electricity from the burning of fossil fuels releases significant ... -
Exploring Timorese family funds of knowledge and their use in education
(The University of Waikato, 2018)There are many factors that contribute to children’s development, including their social and cultural background. Families play a significant role in children’s development and the funds of knowledge that reside within a ... -
Hyperthermic resistance training in semi-professional rugby athletes
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Resistance training muscle adaptations may be enhanced under increased environmental temperatures (>30 °C). Training in the heat has been widely used to enhance performance adaptations in a range of populations from untrained ... -
Comparative importance of training stimuli in avian aversion training for the domestic dog (Canis familiaris)
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Dogs are the most significant threat to adult kiwi (Apteryx spp.), and kiwi aversion training (KAT) has been developed to reduce the likelihood of dogs harming and killing kiwi. In KAT, dogs are presented with a range of ... -
Bridging the transition from Year 6 to Year 7: A New Zealand context
(The University of Waikato, 2018)The purpose of this study was to investigate the processes in place for vulnerable students when transitioning from Year 6 at primary school, to Year 7 at intermediate or middle school. Specifically, it investigates what ... -
Professional learning in mathematics with primary-trained teachers: A flipped approach
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Teachers of mathematics in New Zealand are critical to the success of their students. In order for teachers to improve student outcomes, it is important for them to have the necessary skills and knowledge relating to ... -
Future time perspectives and career commitment. Does age influence this? A quantitative examination of a New Zealand working population.
(The University of Waikato, 2018)The inability to commit to a career can have long-term negative consequences on the quality of life of individuals. Those who have obtained career success have been found to possess high levels of future time perspective, ... -
Female athlete health: The silent risks of high performance
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Despite female athlete health becoming a growing area of interest in sport science reasearch, there are still gaps to be filled in the literature. Low energy availabilty (LEA) and iron deficiency are two prevalent issues ... -
Identifying causes of high pH in lamb meat
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Lamb meat export is a multi-billion-dollar New Zealand industry. Therefore, strategies to maintain and improve quality have immediate commercial benefit. Consumers judge quality by colour, tenderness, and flavour, all of ... -
Playing videos in an augmented reality setting on an Android mobile platform
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Augmented Reality (AR) is typically used to superimpose pictures, texts or 3D models on a camera view of the surrounding reality. In this thesis, we use the video in an AR environment as a rich way to present information. ... -
Resistance to change: An effect of Differential reinforcement on persistance of behaviour
(The University of Waikato, 2017)Six (Experiment 1) and five (Experiment 2) Gallus domesticus hens responded under on a concurrent procedure which contained two independent keys. Two concurrent keys were made available to the subjects on VI schedules 24 ... -
More English than the English? Cricket fan culture in New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2018)This thesis focuses on cricket fan culture in New Zealand. It examines academic theory in relation to sport, sport(s) fandom, cricket, and cricket fandom, and identifies their relevance to human geography. Theoretical ...
