Browsing Masters Theses by Title
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Investigating mobile payment technologies as a replacement for cash/EFTPOS transactions
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)Due to the increasing popularity of smart phones, mobile payment (m-payment) is now a reality which is about to transform consumers’ daily activities such as paying for purchases in retail. For this new technology to become ... -
Investigating steganography in audio stream for network forensic investigations: detection & extraction
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)There are more than 200 steganography tools have been developed by software developers for use in digital media. Multimedia technologies are readily available in the steganography field. They have complex encoding algorithms ... -
Investigating suitable pitch sizes for young football players in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)Whilst smaller pitches have become the norm in junior football, they may still be too large for certain ages and levels of skill. To date there has been no research into the relationships between size of the pitch and the ... -
Investigating the ability of Thermal Cycling to reduce the growth of Biofilms
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)The objective of this research was to determine if thermal cycling can reduce the growth rate of thermophilic bacteria during milk powder production. The test bacterium selected for the experiment was Geobacillus ... -
Investigating the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Cognition in Children
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Background A positive relationship between physical activity (PA) and cognitive ability in children has been documented consistently over the last 50 years. Cross-sectional studies show a relationship between PA and ... -
Investigating the Role of Communication in Hotel Human Resource Management
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)This thesis examines the role of communication in hotel human resource management and explores the impacts of effective and ineffective communication practices for employees within a hotel setting. The hospitality and ... -
Investigating the skills and capabilities that software testers need: A New Zealand study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Software testing has changed a lot with the rapid developing software market in the last two decades. Many companies have to either keep up with competitors or gain a competitive advantage by the continuous deploying high ... -
Investigating the ways of how e-learning enhances teaching and learning of computer science at tertiary institutions in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)E-learning is increasingly used in education in order to enhance the learning process for students and ensure that they enjoy the learning activities. The current research aims to investigate how e-learning and technology ... -
An investigation into bicycle steering and roll responses
(Auckland University of Technology, 2004)This research studies the dynamics of bicycles, in particular how they corner, balance upright and maintain directional control. It examines the design and performance of single front wheel steering, the geometry of which ... -
An investigation into estimation and spatial sense as aspects of workplace numeracy: a case study of recycling and refuse operators within a situated learning model
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)The abilities to estimate and to exercise spatial awareness are important elements of adult numeracy and are embedded in many workplace activities. However, contributions of these elements of numeracy in workplace activities ... -
An Investigation into Parents' Awareness of Effects of Commercial Fruit Beverages on Their Children's Teeth
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)Good dental health is essential to overall health and has strong linkage with people’s self-esteem, employability and quality of life. Poor dental health can be a major burden to individuals, families and nations. Good ... -
An investigation into requirements engineering current practice and capability in small and medium software development enterprises in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)A thesis is presented on current industry practices with respect to requirements engineering as implemented within software development companies in New Zealand. A survey instrument is designed and deployed. The results ... -
An investigation into the acoustic response of the arteries
(Auckland University of Technology, 2007)In hypertension, aging and certain types of arterial disease, central elastic arteries become stiffer and hence the central pulse pressure is augmented due to the increase in pulse wave velocity (PWV) and the early return ... -
An investigation into the development of a miniature Piezoelectric pump
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)This thesis is aimed at improving the understanding and effectiveness in operating of the micropump in CPAP system. The principle objectives were to understand the air flow rate and air pressure of a micropump designs for ... -
An Investigation into the Injury Incidence and Training Habits of Group Fitness Instructors via a Retrospective Database Analysis
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Introduction. Les Mills International distributes group fitness classes to over 18,000 fitness facilities worldwide. These classes are taught by over 130,000 group fitness instructors. These instructors are required to ... -
An Investigation Into the Level of Fidelity Required to Model Heat Exchangers of a Heat Recovery Steam Generator
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)Process modelling has traditionally been used in the design and development of Combined Cycle Gas Turbine power stations. In recent years it has been applied across the complete process lifecycle, from initial concept ... -
An investigation into the linguistic characteristics and cognitive implications of academic writing at senior secondary level
(Auckland University of Technology, 2004)The idea that there is a link between language and abstract thinking is neither new nor startling yet it has not been the subject of detailed inquiry in the disciplines of linguistics or cognitive psychology and as a result, ... -
An Investigation into the Privacy and Security Risks of Smart Toys in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Smart toys are a growing portion of the children’s toy market. They offer a unique and personalised play experience via the use of onboard sensors, internet connectivity, and innovative technology. International research ... -
An investigation into the reasons of discontinuance of Japanese amongst first year tertiary students who have studied Japanese to Year 13 at secondary school
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)This study has used grounded theory to investigate the reasons New Zealand students cease learning Japanese language at the transition stage from secondary to tertiary education despite their successful learning of Japanese ... -
An Investigation Into the Role of L2 Learning Opportunities Within the Homestay Setting
(Auckland University of Technology, 2006)No abstract