Thesis - Masters
Recent Deposits
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A comparison of site occupancy and morphology between Litoria raniformis in Central Otago, New Zealand and Victoria, Australia
Many amphibian species across the globe are at high risk of extinction. Alien species, overexploitation, land-use change, climate change, chemicals, and infectious diseases are all having devastating effects on amphibians. ... -
The behaviour of the banded dotterel, Charadrius bicinctus.
A comprehensive study has not previously been made of any aspects of the Banded Dotterel's ecology or behaviour. […] Two study areas were used for this research. One was the environs of Lake Wainono (Fig. 1), a small ... -
Micropatterned Aluminium Surfaces for Anti-icing and Anti-frosting Applications
Developing anti-icing and anti-frosting technology is vital for many different energy generation and consumption systems such as wind turbines, aircraft and heat exchangers, where ice and frost formation is a barrier for ... -
Consumer Acceptance of Novel Technologies Designed to Control Foodborne Bacteria in China and New Zealand
Foodborne bacteria, such as Listeria monocytogenes, are a heavy burden on human health and the world economy. To better protect consumers from foodborne bacteria while improving food quality, several novel technologies ... -
Nematic spin vortices in spin-1 Bose-Einstein condensates
Spin-1 Bose-Einstein condensates present a wealth of physics, owing to the spin and superfluid order they possess. In this work, we consider spin-1 condensates with antiferromagnetic interactions, which favor the formation ... -
Does Size Matter? Using Osteology and Ancient DNA to Reconstruct Extinct Diversity in Duvaucel’s Gecko
The dynamic geology and climate of the New Zealand archipelago has had pronounced effects on the evolution of its endemic flora and fauna. However, contemporary biodiversity is depauperate, with previous studies revealing ... -
Two approaches for fostering self-regulatory competencies in home-based early childhood education and care: exploring benefits for children’s developing self-regulatory and socio-emotional competencies through the transition to school
Home-based early childhood education and care (ECEC) is a unique early childhood environment in which learning can take place to foster skills important for early school adjustment. The present studies examined the impact ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Emotion Recognition: Young Versus Older Adults Across Gender and Cultures
The purpose of this research was to investigate emotion recognition in adults across age, gender and culture. Using the six basic emotions of anger, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness, and surprise as stimuli, the aim is ... -
'Water we do about the river?' An Integrated Approach to Understanding Water Quality in the Waikaka Stream, Southland, New Zealand
Water quality causes are a highly contested issue in New Zealand, with rivers and streams struggling with the effects of intensive pastoral agriculture. The Waikaka Stream in Southland is an example of a catchment that ... -
Contested boundaries: E-scooter riders’ and pedestrians’ experiences of sharing space
Globally, e-scooters have become a popular mode of transport with the arrival of shared e-scooter services in cities and the availability of e-scooters for private purchase. E-scooters represent an exciting opportunity to ... -
Chromaffin Cell Ca2+-Responses in Rat Adrenal Medullary Slices
Adrenal medullary chromaffin cells undergo exocytosis of catecholamines to provide physiological and behavioural adaptations during stress. Several different stimuli are known to evoke catecholamine secretion from the ... -
Solutions for Improving Water Quality on High-Country Farms in New Zealand
Contaminants from agricultural land use have degraded freshwater quality in New Zealand. Several mitigation strategies for agricultural pollutants are effective in New Zealand, however, in the high-country, these strategies ... -
First-Generation University Students: University Experiences and Outcomes
Gaining a university qualification has the potential to reduce socioeconomic inequalities through several economic and social benefits of studying beyond secondary school. Students who are the first in their family to ... -
An Exploration of Mental Health Promotion in New Zealand: A Qualitative Study
Mental health promotion employs a strengths-based approach and focuses on promoting positive mental health. The current level of knowledge and reporting about mental health promotion efforts occurring in New Zealand is ... -
Investigating the Methods of Patent Foramen Ovale Detection
A patent foramen ovale is a remnant of the foetal circulation that exists between the right atrium and the left atrium of the heart. It is estimated to be present in 1 in 4 adults in the general population. The presence ... -
Laborastories: Creative Assessment for NCEA Science
The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) is the main form of assessment used in New Zealand secondary schools. This system promotes fragmentation of knowledge and does not align with the values of the ... -
Clinical handover from the operating theatre nurse to the post anaesthetic care unit nurse: a New Zealand perspective
The perioperative environment is complex, it encompasses multiple teams of health professionals and numerous transitions of patient care, requiring effective teamwork and communication to avoid negative patient outcomes. ... -
Direct and Mediated Relationships of Schizotypy with Suicidal Anticipation and Dread
Common and severe mental disorders, including those on the schizophrenia spectrum, are associated with an elevated risk for suicide. There is also strong evidence that suicide is associated with risk for mental disorder. ... -
A Comparative Study of Electricity Demand Forecasting Models for Residential Hot Water at the Individual Household Level
Understanding short term future electricity demand is necessary for maintaining a robust and efficient electricity grid. Research on electricity demand forecasting has traditionally ranged in scale from country-wide ... -
Involvement of the Prelimbic cortex and Nucleus accumbens in the interaction between attention and motivation
Schizophrenia is a major neurodevelopmental disorder that affects approximately 1% of the population. In New Zealand this means that around 30,000-45,000 individuals are affected (Murray, 1996). Individuals diagnosed with ...