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Numerical Construction of Static Fluid Interfaces with the Embedding Formalism
This research project develops a mathematical and numerical framework for representing static fluid interfaces as embedded manifolds. A variational principle is developed for the embedding function of a smooth manifold, ...
Rates of fructose malabsorption in gout cases and non-gout controls in Christchurch, New Zealand
Background: Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis caused by the precipitation of monosodium urate crystals in the joints. The prevalence of gout in New Zealand is 9.62% in Māori men and 5.12% in European men. ...
A post-glacial relative sea level curve for Fiordland, New Zealand
During the sea level lowstand of the Last Glacial Maximum, the entrance sills of the New Zealand fiords were above sea level. With de-glacial onset, stranded lakes developed behind the sills in the fiord basins, and as sea ...
Planning for Older Adults: Experiences in Physical Activity
The New Zealand population, like many other Western countries, is currently experiencing an ageing phenomenon. Increased life expectancy, declining fertility rates and the ‘baby-boomer’ generation approaching retirement, ...
Mediator’s Culture and the Ability to be Effective in the Process of International Mediation
One of the more effective approaches to resolving conflict is mediation, whereby a third party intervenes to assist the disputing parties in reaching mutually-acceptable resolutions. This thesis examines the mediator’s ...
Learning for Survival, Resilience, Well-being and Continuance: An Epistemology and Pedagogy for Environmental Education/Education for Sustainability informed by Māori Culture
The literature suggests that philosophies, worldviews and approaches of indigenous cultures may be key to an urgent shift in paradigm towards holistic ethics, attitudes, values and behaviours essential for an ecologically ...
Mendelian Randomisation: Inferring the causal relationship between urate and associated biochemical and phenotypic parameters
The biological function of urate has been widely debated, with mounting evidence supporting its role as an antioxidant. Contradictory findings surround the detrimental properties of urate. Increased urate is the central ...
Life history variation in the Galaxias vulgaris complex: implications for interactions with invasive salmonids
A proliferation of recent studies has highlighted the global prevalence of cryptic species-complexes, but life history study of these newly identified species has not kept pace. Given the dominant role that life histories ...
Factors that influence the uptake and continuing practice of Interpersonal Psychotherapy by frontline mental health clinicians following formal training
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) was initially developed by Gerald Klerman and colleagues in 1968 as a time limited treatment for depression in a research setting. Since then international empirical studies have proved ...
Support Needs of Families Living with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in New Zealand
Parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder often cope with a range of challenging and stressful situations beyond those experienced by parents of typically developing children. Parents’ perception of the helpfulness ...