Browsing Masters Theses by Title
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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
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An Investigation into the Surface Finish of Laterally Face Milled Cobalt-chromium-molybdenum Alloys
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)The surface finish of multiple machined dental alloy specimens has been analysed, evaluated and compared. The dental alloy used in this investigation was cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (CoCrMo). CoCrMo is a popular biomedical ... -
An Investigation Into Twitter as an Echo Chamber: A Case Study Using Hashtags During CAA Protests in India
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)This thesis examines to what extent microblogging site Twitter functions as an echo chamber. While the research in this area is increasing, academia is divided in its view about echo chambers. Some academics argue that ... -
An Investigation of Athlete Workload Monitoring and Injury in Professional Men’s Basketball
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Basketball is an intermittent high intensity team sport requiring both technical skill and physical athleticism. Due to the need for repetitive absorption of high landing impact forces, the majority of injuries sustained ... -
Investigation of brand personality on retail branding: Grocery private label brands
(Auckland University of Technology, 2006)In retailing industry, brand, as the most valuable intangible asset of a firm, has become notably important due to its highly competitive nature (Ailawadi & Keller, 2004). In particular, the significance of brand personality ... -
Investigation of Differences in Phasic Patterns During a Multicyclic Fatiguing Task
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)This research examined the phasic differences of the lower extremities for a repetitive lifting task using two relative phase techniques, Discrete Relative Phase and Continuous Relative Phase. Both were calculated using ... -
An investigation of how gender moderates the impact of Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) on front-line employees’ work outcomes in the hospitality industry
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)Originating from social exchange and reciprocity theories, Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) describes the dyadic relationship between employees and their managers in organisations (Graen & Uhl-Bien, 1995; Graen & Cashman, 1975; ... -
An investigation of improving the traditional TCP over MANETs
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)Transmission control protocol (TCP) is not originally design for use in the mobile ad hoc network (MANET) environments, and therefore it raises a serious performance issues. The transport layer issues such as link failure, ... -
An investigation of optimal feeding ration and effects of probiotic bacteria on the growth of New Zealand Abalone (Haliotis iris)
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)Haliotis iris are long-rearing Pāua that take 4-5 years to reach market size (75mm). A clear gap exists within the aquaculture literature regarding the optimal nutrition in the cultivation of New Zealand Haliotis iris. ... -
An investigation of Pasefika access to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service within Counties Manukau District Health Board - the influence of health beliefs and attitudes
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)Pasefika rates of access to Counties Manukau District Health Board’s (CMDHB) Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are below the 3% per annum expectation set by the Ministry of Health. CMDHB established a ...