Masters Theses
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The Masters Theses collection contains digital copies of AUT University masters theses deposited with the Library since 2002 and made available open access. From 2007 onwards, all theses for masters degrees awarded are required to be deposited in Tuwhera Open Theses & Dissertations unless subject to an embargo.
For theses submitted prior to 2007, open access was not mandatory, so only those theses for which the author has given consent are available in Tuwhera Open Theses & Dissertations. Where consent for open access has not been provided, the thesis is usually recorded in the AUT Library catalogue where the full text, if available, may be accessed with an AUT password. Other people should request an Interlibrary Loan through their library.
Theses are protected by the Copyright Act 1994 (New Zealand). The thesis may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use:
- Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person.
- Authors control the copyright of their thesis. You will recognise the author’s right to be identified as the author of the thesis, and due acknowledgement will be made to the author where appropriate.
- You will obtain the author’s permission before publishing any material from the thesis.
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Portable Apple Leaf Disease Detection System Using Convolutional Neural Networks
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)A major issue in agriculture is the need to cope with plant diseases. Adequate expertise and domain knowledge are required to handle diseases effectively in the field. The concurrence of the increasingly portable device ... -
A Study of Birefringent Scintillation Towards the Millisecond Pulsar J0437-4715
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Pulsars are highly magnetized rapidly rotating neutron stars that emit streams of energetic charged particles along their magnetic axes. They are observable in the radio spectrum when their emission sweeps across the line ... -
A Systematic Personalized Team Onboarding Design Process in Software Development Companies
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)A new team member may join an existing software development team due to a multitude of reasons, such as: replacement for a loss of existing members, new team formation, team member reshuffle, or creation of new roles in ... -
What Do We Actually Do to Make Calls Work? Exploring the Role of New Zealand Sign Language Video Interpreters
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Video interpreting is emerging as a specialised setting, in which signed language interpreters conduct their work online, facilitating interactions between deaf and hearing callers. This study explores the role of five ... -
Augmented Reality Supporting Sustainable Māori Tourism Development in Tāmaki Makaurau
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)The Māori tourism offering in Tāmaki Makaurau has remained low for over a decade compared to nearby regions, despite being the largest city and international gateway for New Zealand. This study aims to investigate how ... -
The ’Ie Tōga Pepa Replica: A Material Exploration Into Samoan Weaving Design and Techniques
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)This autoethnographic research project explores the extent to which the weaving techniques of the finely woven 'Ie Tōga (fine mat), the highly valued treasure of Samoa, could be replicated through substituting the traditional ... -
A State of Reimagining: Reconnection and Belonging Through Mark-Making
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)This autoethnographic research project seeks to explore mark-making within my drawing practice, as a tool of reconnection and belonging, in the wake of the loss of my mother. My project draws upon family archival photographic ... -
Impacts of Soil Origin and Fire on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Associated With Hawkweeds and Tall Tussock
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)New Zealand’s tussock grasslands have faced ongoing plant invasions of the hawkweeds Pilosella officinarum and Hieracium lepidulum. Plant invasions may be facilitated through plant-soil feedbacks, whereby a plants growth ... -
An Analysis of Views on the Purpose of Education Held by Hong Kong Parents Who Chose to Send Their Children to New Zealand Schools
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)In Hong Kong, many parents are dissatisfied with the current Hong Kong mainstream education (Leung, 2013; Ng, 2012). Every year, many Hong Kong parents send their children to study in overseas schools (Leung, 2013). This ... -
Meaalofa of Presence: The Gift
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)This project is based on the teachings of my childhood upbringing. Growing up surrounded by a pasifika community and aiga, I learnt that our alofa was shown most through acts of service, an action that translates into a ... -
Transitioning From Secondary School to University: Māori Students and Kapa Haka – An AUT Case Study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)This study takes a unique approach to Māori tertiary engagement by exploring the potentiality of kapa haka (Māori performing groups) to facilitate Māori student transition from secondary school to university. Accordingly, ... -
Run Like You’re on Fire
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)This thesis consists of practice-led research in the form of a full-length script for a feature film [or pilot for television, or play for the theatre]; plus a 6000-word essay (exegesis). A summary of the script is as ... -
Communicating With Stakeholders Through Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting: A Thematic Analysis of Multinationals Operating in Malaysia
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an ever-growing concept in communication which provides an avenue for engagement between organisations and stakeholders. Malaysia, a developing country with a strong multinational ... -
Recollections of Jeju Island: Remembering Through Touch
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Reminiscing, recalling precious memories of home and family has become a daily routine since the pandemic took hold, and I could no longer travel to Korea to see my family. I have sought to keep these memories alive through ... -
Māori Job Searching Behaviour: Investigating the Relationships That Māori Graduates Develop When Transitioning From Higher Education Into the Labour Market
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Decisions that are made in the labour market by Māori postgraduates can often contribute to building better futures for whānau, hapū, iwi and communities. This thesis set out to explore and investigate the relationships ... -
The Feasibility of Using Multimodal Analysis in the Playtesting of Video Games
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)This thesis has researched the feasibility of implementing the Multimodal Interaction Analysis method in the context of video game playtesting. Playtesting is a process that aims to test the design elements, content, and ... -
Design for Women’s Participation in Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Operation
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) operation is an example of a sport that does not appear to have considered female participants in designing ergonomically appropriate equipment. Anecdotal evidence suggested that this design ... -
New Zealand-Based Sports Tourists’ Attitudes and Perceptions Towards Thailand’s Aspirations of Becoming an International Sports Event Tourism Destination
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Over the past twenty years, sports event tourism has been proven to contribute to the development of local tourism and hospitality businesses, largely through the revenue generated as a direct and indirect consequence of ... -
Leading the Nation Through Social Media: Jacinda Ardern’s Self-Presentation on Facebook During the COVID-19 Crisis
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)This thesis aims to answer three research questions about politicians’ increasing use of social media. These questions are specifically related to New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, who has gained a great deal ... -
Personal Augmented Reality Interior Design Assistant (PARIDA)
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Personal Augmented Reality Interior Design Assistant (PARIDA) – a guided interior designing application with the help of Augmented Reality (AR). The interaction between the person living in a space and the building is the ...