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The processing, production and improvement of hemp-fibre reinforced polypropylene composite materials
(The University of Waikato, 2004)Increasing worldwide environmental awareness is encouraging scientific research into the development of cheaper, more environmentally friendly and more sustainable construction and packaging materials. Natural fibre ... -
Designing and developing stable body flight in drones
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Drones are an ever-expanding field finding use and application in more and more area, such as construction, logging and transport. As a drone flies, it tilts its body in the direction of flight, however in some cases this ... -
Rehumanising housing: an ecological understanding of the landlord - tenant relationship.
(The University of Waikato, 2021)2021 Aotearoa New Zealand is experiencing a housing crisis that is benefitting some while hurting others. In Aotearoa New Zealand it is estimated that 50 percent of the population are living in rental homes. While the ... -
Screening for risk of Low Energy Availability in elite female netball athletes and the prevalence of injury
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Low Energy Availability (LEA) is a condition commonly seen in female athletes, often as a consequence of insufficient dietary intake relative to energy expenditure, resulting in an energy deficit. A negative energy balance ... -
Sink or swim? Sleep in highly trained adolescent swimmers during the in-season phase of training
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Sleep is vital to the physiological and cognitive functioning in humans, however, disruption to sleep is a growing issue. Requirements of training in high performing adolescent athletes is increasing but it is largely ... -
Effect of drivetrain set up on acceleration, torque, shifting and track times
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Every year SAE International organise an international competition to design and race a formula style race car called Formula SAE. The last time WESMO sent a car to competition was in 2018 and the 2018 car had gearing that ... -
Unheard voices: Adults with ADHD in Aotearoa New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a well-researched condition within multiple editions of the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM). Historically, ADHD was believed to be a childhood ... -
Establishing normative calf muscle function values in male rugby union athletes in New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Rugby union is a popular and fast-growing sport played internationally that involves high levels of physical contact and running activities. Unfortunately, these physical requirements can often lead to soft-tissue injuries. ... -
Characterising the temperature dependence of anaerobic CH₄ and CO₂ production from intact and drained New Zealand peatlands
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Understanding the temperature response of microbial processes in peatlands is important in determining consequences for peatland carbon dynamics and the production of CH₄ as the climate warms. We currently have a limited ... -
Super-resolution of satellite imagery
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Can deep neural networks super-resolve satellite imagery to a high perceptual quality? This thesis explores the juxtaposition between the pixel accuracy and perceptual qualities of super-resolved imagery by comparing and ... -
Fabrication and characterization of novel low-cost ternary titanium alloys
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Titanium and titanium alloys are commonly used in applications such as aerospace and biomedical due to their excellent mechanical properties as well as biocompatibility. However, reduction of the cost in titanium alloys ... -
Phylogenetic relationships of the New Zealand Pittosporum (Pittosporaceae) inferred from ITS sequences of rDNA
(The University of Waikato, 2001)Sequence data from the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of nuclear ribosomal DNA was collected from almost all of the New Zealand Pittosporum species, as well as representatives from other areas and- other genera ... -
Sensitive soils of the Puketoka Formation, Hamilton, New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Sensitive soils are known to cause significant issues in the infrastructure and civil engineering industry, and are prone to sudden, oftentimes catastrophic failures following long periods of stability. The Walton Subgroup ... -
China-US competition: The Chinese perspective
(The University of Waikato, 2021)In the last two decades, the rise of China became the priority concern of the US and the Western world. The competition between China and the US is becoming increasingly more serious during this time of uncertainty and ... -
For staff at the Eastern Institute of Technology, is Ōtātara a placeless geography? Or a geography of significance?
(The University of Waikato, 2021)This thesis explores the experience of place for a group of tertiary employees in a regional area of New Zealand. Staff based at EIT Hawke’s Bay in Taradale, Napier can see the Ōtātara Pā Reserve from several vantage points ... -
Understanding inclusive dance practice: An investigation of the leadership, pedagogy and facilitation in inclusive dance classes in Aotearoa, New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Inclusive dance practice is based upon the assumption that dancing is a fundamental activity that all people may participate in. It is a practice that brings diverse groups of people together to share in the movement of ... -
3D printing of bio-inspired, multi-material structures to enhance stiffness and toughness
(The University of Waikato, 2021)In nature, many biological, multi-materials have complex microstructures and excellent mechanical properties. One shellfish material called nacre has received much attention due to its unique interlocking structure of ... -
“Who am I to tell them how to coach”: A critical analysis of the work and learning of coach developers in Aotearoa, New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2021)This thesis shares research undertaken in New Zealand on the learning and development of sports coach developers. It specifically focuses attention on how coach developers understand and perform their roles. Drawing on ... -
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 ...
