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The quantum theory of optical bistability in nonlinear systems
(The University of Waikato, 1981)This thesis is concerned with the investigation of the behaviour of various nonlinear systems when excited by a coherent light-field. Of particular interest to us is the possibility of observing optical bistability in ... -
The policy-research-practice triangle in New Zealand early childhood education: Complexities, impossibilities and silences
(Informa UK Limited, 2023)Inspired by the New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE) Conference 2022, entitled ‘The Mighty Triangle: The strength of the research-policy-practice triangle for addressing local, national, and global ... -
Cultivating Global Health: Exploring Mindfulness Through an Organisational Psychology Lens
(Springer, 2023-09-27)The interface of public health and mindfulness as presented in Oman’s review (Mindfulness for Global Public Health: Critical Analysis and Agenda) holds great promise and reveals fertile ground for future research and ... -
Animated satire and collective memory: reflecting on the American “history wars” with The Simpsons
(Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2023-09-13)Driven by the knowledge that how societies remember their past matters in the present, the field of collective memory studies has paid significant attention to the media’s role in contributing to the production of socially ... -
Implications for the Conservation of Deep-Water Corals in the Face of Multiple Stressors: A Case Study from the New Zealand Region
The waters around New Zealand are a global hotspot of biodiversity for deep-water corals; approximately one sixth of the known deep-water coral species of the world have been recorded in the region. Deep-water corals are ... -
Current issues and potential solutions for the electrospinning of major polysaccharides and proteins: A review
(Elsevier BV, 2023-09)Biopolymers, especially polysaccharides and proteins, are the promising green replacement for petroleum based polymers. Due to their innate properties, they are effectively used in biomedical applications, especially tissue ... -
Post-disaster functional recovery of the built environment: A systematic review and directions for future research
(Elsevier, 2023-09-01)Life safety has been a primary design requirement in codes and standards for the built environment. However, over the past several years, better building performance goals that consider acceptable recovery times and continued ... -
The real ethical problem with metaverses
(Frontiers Media SA, 2023)Many philosophers hold that the human risks associated with the development and use of metaverses arise primarily from their status—they are unreal in ways that make the experiences within them meaningless and thereby less ... -
Network Analysis Reveals Unique Associations of Mindfulness and Distress with Immunity in Māori and Non-Māori New Zealanders
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2023-08-25)Objectives: A healthy immune system is required to protect against viral infection and ensure the efficacy of vaccines. Psychological distress can threaten immune resilience, while mindfulness practices can be protective. ... -
The therapeutic potential of traditional kava use spaces in the treatment of psychological trauma
(Pacific Medical Association Group, 2023)The incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is increasing. At-risk populations include military, first responders (police, fire and ambulance) and corrections officers, but the mental health effects of COVID and ... -
Ngā Wāhine Ariki Tapairu o Te Arawa: Te Kuraimonoa, Kearoa, Whakaotirangi
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Similar to many other iwi (tribes) in Aotearoa, the Arawa people have a rich ancestral heritage that traces back to our origins in Hawaiki through our esteemed canoe traditions. However, within these narratives, the ... -
Management accountants' perception of their role in accounting for sustainable development: An exploratory study
(Emerald Group Publishing, 2014-04-08)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the perceptions that management accountants have of their roles in the accounting for sustainable development in their organisations. A sample of small-medium and large ... -
An examination of the temperamental and ability characteristics of large animals under open-field and stress conditions
(The University of Waikato, 1971)In this study an attempt was made to adapt two tests, developed for use with rats and mice, for work with the larger animals in order to assess their worth for measuring the temperamental and ability characteristics of ... -
Women at stake: ideological cross-currents in misogyny and philogyny
(The University of Waikato, 1981)This thesis investigates some relationships between a sociological population which manifests misogynous and philogynous behaviour, the sociological population towards which this behaviour is directed, and a third population ... -
Pro-Environmental Behaviour Change for Nature: Empirical and Theoretical Evidence from a Field Experiment in Aotearoa New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Individual behaviour change is a crucial component of our response to current environmental challenges and over recent years, a growing body of literature has focussed on the drivers and levers of pro-environmental behaviours. ... -
Critically assessing energy hardship in Aotearoa New Zealand for strategising its eradication
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Energy hardship is a condition relating to the lack of energy access and affordability, with the latter being the most relevant aspect to New Zealand. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of Kiwis are struggling with ... -
teex: A toolbox for the evaluation of explanations
(Elsevier BV, 2023-10-28)We present teex, a Python toolbox for the evaluation of explanations. teex focuses on the evaluation of local explanations of the predictions of machine learning models by comparing them to ground-truth explanations. It ... -
A survey on compositional algorithms for verification and synthesis in supervisory control
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2023-08-21)This survey gives an overview of the current research on compositional algorithms for verification and synthesis of modular systems modelled as interacting finite-state machines. Compositional algorithms operate by repeatedly ... -
Attribution of 2022 early-spring heatwave in India and Pakistan to climate change: lessons in assessing vulnerability and preparedness in reducing impacts
(IOP Publishing, 2023)In March 2022, large parts over the north Indian plains including the breadbasket region, and southern Pakistan began experiencing prolonged heat, which continued into May. The event was exacerbated due to prevailing dry ... -
Pacific peoples, New Zealand housing-related political rhetoric and epistemic violence
(Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga, 2023-09-01)In the nearly 50 years since the Dawn Raids, Pacific peoples have continuously faced a housing crisis defined by precarious dwellings. This article employs content analysis to examine the political framing of Pacific peoples ...
