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. and Taumoepeau, M. (Eds.). (2005). Pacific Voices II: Abstracts for the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium. Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago.
CONTENTS:
Foreword: Dr Charles Tustin
Comparative study of the ionic composition of rainwater in Samoa and Dunedin, New Zealand - Patila Amosa
Conservation areas and the local population in American Samoa - Marieke Blondet
Listening needs of distance learners: Preliminary findings from an ESL study skills course - Rajni K. Chand
Muscle metabolism responses to resistance training versus aerobic exercise in Pacific Island adults - David Fa’atafa
A child’s use of mathematical language in the home - Philippa Fogavai
Health transition in the South Pacific: An overview - Osea Gavidi
Diversity of Halimeda (Chlorophyta) associates and importance of calcareous green macroalgae to coral reef biodiversity - Oliver A. Gussmann
Functional analysis of a unique viral vascular endothelial growth factor - Marie Inder
Antibiotic production by the dermatophyte Trichophyton erinacei and its effect on resistance in Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus sciuri - Manasa L. Mainaqelelev
Pacific Island-born residents of Dunedin – Work attitudes and adaptations - Louise Mataia
The neuroprotective effects of melatonin in stroke-induced brain damage, via modulation of L-arginine metabolism - Shiva Nair, Rosanna Rahman, Ian Appleton
The reproductive biology of the commercial sea cucumber Holothuria scabra versicolor (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea) in Tongan waters - Poasi F. Ngaluafe
Spare the rod and spoil the child: Alternative perspectives on responsible parenting from Samoa - Janet Pereira
Hox genes and the honey bee Apis mellifera - Lisha Sablan
Mother and infant talk about mental states relates to desire and emotion understanding - Mele M. Taumoepeau
Hä’ike i nä ikena Pakipika: A pathway to incorporating Pacific epistemologies in environmental education - K. L. Nālani Wilson
Guest Contributors:
The risk of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome among taxi drivers: A public health concern - Riz Firestone and Philippa Gander (Massey University, Wellington)
“NIU Action”: Research and practice the National Pacific Gambling Service - Pefi Kingi
The role of translation in ‘Pacific’ social science research - Tamasailau M. Suaalii-Sauni (University of Auckland)
Faafetai tele lava - Nina Kirifi-Alai
Opening address, Pacific Voices Postgraduate Symposium, 24 September 2004 - Dr Phil Meade, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)