Browsing Doctoral Theses by Title
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Airway smooth muscle dynamics
(Auckland University of Technology, 2010)The current study aims to investigate the relative contributions of each of the processes that govern airway smooth muscle mechanical behaviour. Studies have shown that breathing dynamics have a substantial effect on airway ... -
Airway smooth muscle response to vibrations
(Auckland University of Technology, 2006)The main goal of this research was the in vitro investigation of the stiffness response of contracted airway smooth muscles under different external oscillations. Living animal airway smooth muscle tissues were dissected ... -
Alternate slicing and deposition strategies for Fused Deposition Modelling
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)Fused deposition modelling is one of the most widely used rapid prototyping processes, considering the relative simplicity, availability, and ease of use. The proliferation of numerous systems at all possible price ranges ... -
Alternative accountability in the Ugandan community-led HIV/AIDS programme
(Auckland University of Technology, 2007)Internationally, many public sector reform initiatives have been undertaken over the last three decades under the label New Public Management (NPM), with improvements in accountability and management among their main ... -
America’s Cup sailing: Biomechanics and conditioning for performance in grinding
(Auckland University of Technology, 2009)Grinding is integral to tacking and gybing manoeuvres in America’s Cup sailing. Grinding is a standing position cyclic upper body task requiring manual arm cranking of winches, which control movement of the mast and sails. ... -
An investigation into the development of a Creativity Support Tool for advertising
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)In recent years, there has been a strong interest in developing Creativity Support Tools for many exciting areas of research such as art and music. Yet few such tools have been developed to support creativity in advertising. ... -
An ontology driven knowledge discovery framework for Dynamic Domains: methodology, tools and a Biomedical case
(Auckland University of Technology, 2010)The explosive growth in the volume of data and the growing number of disparate data sources is bringing enormous opportunities and challenges to many research communities. In the biomedical domain, the challenge of knowledge ... -
An analysis on the circuit breaking phenomenon of High-temperature Superconductor Circuit Breaker (HTSCB)
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Development of High-Temperature Superconductor (HTS) materials in recent years has raised interest in carrying out novel research work of HTS application in power technology. Despite HTS solutions are said to provide better ... -
Ankle sprains: an investigation into patient perceptions and performance of physical tasks following acute ankle sprains using a mixed methods approach
(Auckland University of Technology, 2009)Introduction: Ankle injuries are among the most prevalent acute musculoskeletal injuries, and are a significant burden on any health system. The interaction of the physiotherapist with the patient and their mutual understanding ... -
The Anointed Church: Towards a Third Article Ecclesiology
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)The phrase Third Article Theology is used in two senses: first to characterise a methodological approach that intentionally starts with the Spirit; and second as the theological understanding that emerges from this approach. ... -
Antecedents of Collaborative Networked Learning in Manufacturing
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)This study aims to investigate the antecedents of collaborative networked learning (hereafter CNL), to develop an integrative CNL framework and to bridge the gap between theory and praxis in manufacturing. Although ... -
Anxious times: a discourse analysis of women's and health professionals' constructions of the experience of breast cancer
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)Every day up to seven women in Aotearoa New Zealand are diagnosed with breast cancer. One in eight women will develop it at some time in their lives, and over 600 die each year, almost two a day (New Zealand Ministry of ... -
Apathetic Engagement: a Substantive Theory of Gamification in New Zealand Contact Centres
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)When considering sectors of business and industry frequently constrained by operational inefficiencies, it is widely accepted that the contact centre industry is one of the leading protagonists. Contact centres routinely ... -
Applications of the Anaerobic Speed Reserve to Elite 800m Running
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Middle-distance running events (800 and 1500m) require a unique interplay of aerobic and anaerobic energetics, meaning athletes with diverse profiles may have an opportunity to win the race. Historically, research of ... -
Approaches to Improving Data Quality in Municipal Solid Waste Management in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)Developments in Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) systems are dependent on socio-cultural, political, economic and environmental issues. The ability to assess and evaluate the level and nature of these relationships ... -
Artful Dynamics: How a Visual Arts Distance Learning Environment Might Matter for Notions of Artist-self
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)This research explores how notions of artist-self are enacted in a postgraduate visual arts learning and teaching environment that relies substantially on an online platform and distance delivery. Tertiary institutions ... -
Ashes without reserve
(Auckland University of Technology, 2007)This thesis is centrally concerned with the texts of Jacques Derrida that have addressed directly the theme of sexual difference. Yet to say the thesis is centrally concerned with a philosophy that positions itself clearly ... -
The assault on Mount B: understanding the role of story in self-delusion in our personal histories
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)This research consists of a creative writing component, a novel, accompanied by an exegesis. The Assault on Mount B examines consciousness through an experimental exploration in creative writing. It uses synchronous but ... -
Assessing agility in netball players
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)Determinants of agility performance include change of direction factors (technical and physical qualities) and perceptual/decision-making factors. This thesis aimed to address the gap in agility literature by developing a ... -
Assessing the Business Value of IT Control Configurations: A Design Science Study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)The increasing complexity of IT systems and their interoperability has compounded the challenging task of assessing the IT risks and devising cost-effective mitigating measures. Risk factors such as business dynamics and ...