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A critical analysis of the trade union movement in the Nepalese tourism industry
This research examines factors that influence trade union movements in the Nepalese tourism industry. In contrast to global trends, the last twenty-five years have seen a remarkable growth in the power and influence of ... -
Stereological analysis of the normal red nucleus, and the effect of delayed treatment with adult-sourced adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells on neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain injury and motor skills, in the rat
The red nucleus (RN) was investigated first to provide important data for the transfer of information through the RN and to learn key stereological methods that were then applied to the stem cell study. Six male rats, and ... -
“I wouldn’t mind having some friends. But I don’t mind being alone”: Social Anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorder
This doctoral research explores the experience, assessment, and potential treatment of social anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by social difficulties, repetitive ... -
Comprehensive molecular analysis of different classes of molecules in a Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome pilot study group, and investigation of RNA-activated Protein Kinase R (PKR) as a diagnostic biomarker
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a prevalent but poorly understood illness characterised by severe debilitating fatigue, affecting approximately 1 % of the global population and disproportionately ... -
The effects of graphite and porosity on the mechanics of the Alpine Fault, New Zealand
New Zealand’s Alpine Fault is a major crustal-scale structure that accommodates around 75% of relative Australian-Pacific plate motion. This active transform fault ruptures in a large earthquake every 291 ± 23 years, most ... -
Carbazole-based Schiff base Macrocycles and Complexes: Redox, Fluorescence and Catalysis
This thesis outlines the successful synthesis of the first families of pure samples of carbazole-based Schiff base macrocycles and complexes. These compounds represent a new generation of Schiff base macrocycles and ... -
Stable isotope modelling of blackberry to trace the origin of cannabis
The legality of marijuana and its products in different countries and cultures is subject of debate prompting scientific research about developing new techniques to enable verification of the region of origin of marijuana ... -
Role for Host Exocytosis in Entry of the Bacterial Pathogen Listeria monocytogenes into Human Cells
Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) is a Gram-positive bacterium responsible for gastroenteritis, meningitis, and abortion in pregnant women. This intracellular pathogen is able to induce its internalization into host mammalian ... -
Applying a multidisciplinary framework for developing a shark bycatch reduction device
The overarching aim of this multidisciplinary thesis was to contribute to the development of a novel shark bycatch reduction device (BRD) that both meets fishing operators’ needs and is economically feasible. Following the ... -
The regulation and function of the transcription factor Lhx9 during mouse limb and urogenital development.
Developmentally important genes often have pleiotropic effects, being involved in and necessary for multiple developmental processes. An example of this is the LIM- homeobox gene, Lhx9, a transcription factor required for ... -
Multi-agent based Models for the Distributed Coordination of Energy Micro-grids
The recognized harmful environmental impact of emissions from fossil fuels (such as their contributions to global warming), as well as the diminishing long-term availability of fossil fuels, will necessitate a shift towards ... -
The human kinases mTOR, PKC-α, and their substrate Filamin A promote infection of human cells by Listeria monocytogenes
The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is a food borne intracellular pathogen capable of causing gastroenteritis, abortions, or meningitis with a high mortality rate. Listeria is a facultative intracellular pathogen that ... -
The impact of high and low-intensity transcranial magnetic stimulation on measures of cortical excitability
In recent decades, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has emerged as one of the most promising techniques for clinical therapies. It has been proposed for use in a wide number of neurophysiological disorders including ... -
A Fairy Tale or a True Story? Lie Detection and Leakage
Liars may try to act like they are telling the truth, yet these attempts may fail. Ekman (1992) has argued that liars may leak clues to their true feelings in fleeting expressions. This thesis tested this idea. Facial ... -
Role of host Arf GTPases and the scaffolding protein Tuba in the infection of human cells by bacterial pathogen Listeria monocytogenes
The gram-positive bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is an important cause of foodborne illnesses resulting in gastroenteritis, meningitis, or abortion. Listeria is a facultative intracellular pathogen that is able to induce ... -
The Role of Dissolved Organic Matter (DOM) in Biogeochemical Cycling of Iron within Estuarine and Coastal Waters
Iron (Fe) is an essential element for the biochemical and physiological functioning of terrestrial and oceanic organisms. Speciation describes the chemical forms in which Fe is present in an aquatic environment. It is ... -
In Pursuit of Beauty Within the Ageing Body: Voices from Older Korean Women in New Zealand
Researchers have attempted to explore the experience of ageing bodies and the use of beauty and anti ageing practices among older women. However, an insufficient number of such studies have focused on women from diverse ... -
3D Face Tracking Using Stereo Cameras with Whole Body View
All visual tracking tasks associated with people tracking are in a great demand for modern applications dedicated to make human life easier and safer. In this thesis, a special case of people tracking - 3D face tracking ... -
Skills-based childbirth and coaching preparation: self-efficacy and other psychological birth outcomes for first births
Effective childbirth preparation has been found to increase confidence and consequently childbirth self-efficacy. A randomised controlled trial examined the effectiveness of a skills-based self-teach childbirth preparation ... -
The dose individualisation of oral anticoagulants
Oral anticoagulants are used to treat and prevent blood clots. All anticoagulants carry the risk of bleeding if the systemic exposure is too high, while inadequate exposure will increase the risk of thrombosis. Therefore, ...