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Reliability-based design optimisation of structural systems using high-order analytical moments
(Elsevier, 2020)Reliability-based design optimisation paradigm has become increasingly popular to achieve economical yet safer structural designs. However, within the iterative optimisation procedure, it is a challenging problem to ... -
Communicating the value of marine conservation using an ecosystem service matrix approach
(Elsevier Science BV, 2019)Matrix approaches are useful for linking ecosystem services to habitats that underpin their delivery. Matrix applications in marine ecosystem services research have been primarily qualitative, focusing on 'habitat presence' ... -
A framework for mixed reality free-choice, self-determined learning
(Association for Learning Technology, 2020)In this article, we present a theoretical framework for mixed reality (MR/XR) self-determined learning to enhance ecological literacy in free-choice educational settings. The framework emerged from a research study in New ... -
Comparison of strength and Young modulus of aligned discontinuous fibre PLA composites obtained experimentally and from theoretical prediction models
(Elsevier, 2019)The present paper describes work carried out to compare the strength performance of PLA reinforced aligned discontinuous harakeke and hemp fibre mat composites evaluated experimentally and using various simple elastic ... -
In-situ fluorescence monitoring of cyanobacteria: Laboratory-based quantification of species-specific measurement accuracy.
(Elsevier, 2019)In recent years, in-situ fluorometers have been extensively deployed to monitor cyanobacteria in near real-time. Acceptable accuracy can be achieved between measured pigments and cyanobacteria biovolume provided the ... -
Growth and magmatic evolution of Tongariro and Raupehu volcanoes, New Zealand
(University of Waikato, Hamilton., 2001)The aim of this excursion is to examine new work on the eruptive and magmatic histories of Tongariro and Ruapehu Volcanoes. By integrating geochemical and isotopic analyses within a well-constrained framework of geochronology ... -
The history of transportations of stoats (Mustela erminea) and weasels (M. nivalis) to New Zealand, 1883–92
(ANU Press, 2017)This article presents an intensive original analysis of the history of the first deliberate transportations of non-domesticated European predators into southern New Zealand during the second half of the nineteenth century. ... -
Pacific climate reflected in Waipuna Cave drip water hydrochemistry
(Copernicus GmbH, 2020)Cave microclimate and geochemical monitoring is vitally important for correct interpretations of proxy time series from speleothems with regard to past climatic and environmental dynamics. We present results of a comprehensive ... -
Differential thermal tolerance between algae and corals may trigger the proliferation of algae in coral reefs
(Wiley, 2020)Marine heatwaves can lead to rapid changes in entire communities, including in the case of shallow coral reefs the potential overgrowth of algae. Here we tested experimentally the differential thermal tolerance between ... -
vrfinder: Finding outbound addresses in traceroute
(ACM, 2020)Current methods to analyze the Internet's router-level topology with paths collected using traceroute assume that the source address for each router in the path is either an inbound or off-path address on each router. In ... -
Teaching physics concepts without much mathematics: ensuring physics is available to students of all backgrounds
(Informa UK Limited, 2020)Recently, the University of Waikato introduced a first-year physics course requiring no specific physics or mathematics background, to support degrees in other subjects and allowing maximum diversity in student intake. ... -
An interactive graphic for visually fitting the generalized extreme value distribution
(2020)A utility developed for the Windows operating system enables easy visual curve fitting of the generalized extreme value distribution (GEV), from a screen display of annual maxima in a Gumbel plot. This gives a useful ... -
Rotorua Geothermal Field - Management, Monitoring and Surface Features [Field Trip FT3]
(University of Waikato, 2001)We will depart Hamilton at 8 am and drive to Rotorua via Highways 1 and 5 across the Mamaku Plateau. We will met up with the trip leader, Ashley Cody at Kuirau Park at approximately 9.30 am. People should have old footwear ... -
Green and economic fabrication of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Nanorods as a broadband UV blocker and antimicrobial agent
(MDPI, 2020)Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles have gained widespread interest due to their unique properties, making them suitable for a range of applications. Several methods for their production are available, and of these, controlled ... -
A comparison of beach nourishment methodology and performance at two fringing reef beaches in Waikiki (Hawaii, USA) and Cadiz (SW Spain)
(MDPI AG, 2020)Fringing reefs have significant impacts on beach dynamics, yet there is little research on how they should be considered in beach nourishment design, monitoring, and conservation works. Thus, the behavior and characteristics ... -
Extending randles’s battery model to predict impedance, charge-voltage, and runtime characteristics
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2020)The impedance of a battery can be modelled with an elegant fractional-capacitor or “constant phase element” (CPE) equivalent circuit and a series resistor. In this manuscript, we present new evidence that suggests that a ... -
Role of mitochondrial stress protein HSP60 in diabetes-induced neuroinflammation
(Hindawi Limited, 2020)Diabetes mellitus is the most common metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia and associated malfunctions of the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. There is increasing evidence of a relationship ... -
Effect of accelerated weathering on physico-mechanical properties of polylactide bio-composites
(Springer, 2019)In this work, injection moulded hemp fibre reinforced polylactide bio-composites of different fibre contents (0, 10, 20 and 30 wt%) were subjected to accelerated weathering of 12 h cyclic exposures of UV-light at 60 °C, ... -
Manufacturing and characterization of sustainable hybrid composites using sisal and hemp fibres as reinforcement of poly (lactic acid) via injection moulding
(Elsevier Science BV, 2019)Natural polymers based composites offers significant advantages over synthetic fibre reinforced petroleum matrix based composites with regard to biodegradability, biocompatibility, design flexibility and sustainability. ... -
Dataset for "A novel injection technique: using a field-based quantum cascade laser for the analysis of gas samples derived from static chambers"
(2020)Dataset for "A novel injection technique: using a field-based quantum cascade laser for the analysis of gas samples derived from static chambers"
