Abstract
The Pacific Voices: Pacific Postgraduate Symposium showcases and celebrates the research undertaken by Pacific postgraduate students across the University of Otago.
Abstracts may be cited as appearing in Matthewson, C., Taumoepeau, M., Burnett, G., and Iati, I. (Eds.). (2011). Pacific Voices VIII: Abstracts for the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium. Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago.
CONTENTS:
Foreword: Dr Charles Tustin
Constructing a public theology for Samoa - Mercy Ah Siu-Maliko
To investigate the role of Pdzk genetics variants on gout risk in New Zealand Pacific Island, Māori and Caucasian people - Sara Altaf
Spatial and temporal variation in the chemical composition of Samoan rain - Patila Malua Amosa
Probiotics for bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy - Margaret May Baekalia
Delivering responsive, sustainable Pacific mental health services in Aotearoa/New Zealand - Nandika Currey
Knowledge, attitudes and practice of family planning of Fijian women in Fiji and New Zealand - Radi Laite Delaibatiki
Assessing health from an injury study using a Pacific model - Radi Laite Delaibatiki
Mixed Blessings: Life stories of War children born to US servicemen and Cook Islands women - Marsa Dodson
Home-land loss in Kiribati: Cultural and national identity in the face of rising sea levels - Ilka Fedor
Climate law in the Pacific: Interpreting the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities - Jacqueline Frances Fa’amaile Lafalafa Fa’amatuainu
Do monetary shocks cause regional prices to go bananas? An empirical investigation into the asymmetric effects of monetary policy shocks on regional prices within Fiji - Fred Gibson
Mai Le Tunoa I Le Masini – From umu to machine - Seth Gorrie
Top-down control of Acanthaster Planci populations in Fiji by the predator, Charonia Tritonis - Adam C. Hesse
Natural hazard planning: The contribution of Cook Island Māori traditional knowledge in the Cook Islands, South Pacific - Marina Millicent Hetaraka
Legal education and career transitions of Pacific Island graduates in New Zealand - Mara Kawehiwehi Mauliola Hosoda
How is social justice understood within career education in New Zealand secondary schools? - Barrie Irving
Management of maxillofacial injuries and fractures in Samoa - Fuimaono Peni Junior Leavai
Exploring urban principals’ perceptions of leadership and management training in Fiji - Narsamma Lingam
Dietary and exercise impacts of health conscious people in Dunedin - Shivanjali Lingam
Responding to Peak Oil and climate change in the Caribbean and Pacific: The role of renewable energy in the power sector - Keron Niles
The Foreshore and Seabed Debate: Contrasting visions of equality and rights - Abby Suszko
An investigation of ectomycorrhizal fungal diversity in old growth southern Nothofagus forests - Suliana E. Teasdale
Obesity and cardiovascular diseases amongst Palauans: Implications for public policy - Maurice Patrick Termeteet
The Aoga A Le Faifeau (Pastor’s School): Its place in the education system in Samoa today - Faapōpō Tupolo-Tauaanae
Media framing of the Solomon Islands’ Conflict, 1998-2000 - Courtney Wilson
Faafetai tele lava - Tofilau Nina Kirifi-Alai
Opening address, Pacific Postgraduate Symposium, 1 October 2010 - Professor Vernon Squire, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International)