Browsing Masters Theses by Title
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Radical Abundance and the Politics of Optimism
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)Rice Fire and Silence is intended to be an introduction to multiple social justice issues made for the audience of the day. Like many artists I am compelled by the dual forces of caring about a vast tangle of global issues ... -
Radio on the internet: opportunities for new public spheres?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)This thesis investigates the potential for radio on the Internet to enhance processes of communication and media practice in the form of new a public sphere. Drawing on the work of Marshall McLuhan, the early stages of ... -
Raincoat: a creative consideration of urban rainwear
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)The term ‘raincoat’ suggests an expectation of purpose and functionality. This practice-led research project examines how well these expectations are met within the context of urban fashion. Although New Zealand is the ... -
Raising half the sky: work–life balance of Chinese female administrative workers
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)In recent years, a growing body of research has examined the issue of work–life balance (WLB). WLB initiatives have been developed by organisations, not only to aid employees in leading healthier and more satisfying lives, ... -
Raising the Achievement of Priority Learners in Primary Schools
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)The ultimate role of an educational leader is to lead their staff to positively influence teaching and learning to enhance educational achievement of all students (Allison & Rehm, 2007; Cardno, 2012). Over recent times, ... -
Rapid on-line Glycogen measurement and prediction of ultimate pH in slaughter beef
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)The rapid determination of glycogen on indicator muscle immediately after slaughter is advantageous as it permits the prediction of a muscle’s ultimate pH (pHu) and allows the identification of high pHu meat carcasses by ... -
(Re)defining the Political Opposition: A Corpus-based Critical Discourse Analysis of Urban Dictionary Definitions of Political Identities
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Political polarisation is increasing in America, with politically motivated acts of terrorism and hate crimes also on the rise. At the root of these problems is the internet, in particular, the unmoderated, anonymous sites ... -
(Re)locating New Zealand School Principals as Leaders in School Networks: Leadership in Communities of Learning
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Since 2014, Ministry of Education (MoE) policy in New Zealand has encouraged schools to work collaboratively together in formalised networks known as Communities of Learning (CoLs). The Investing in Educational Success ... -
Re-conceptualising ornamentation within a fine art painting practice
(Auckland University of Technology, 2004)This thesis project explores the artistic potential for ornamentation by re-conceptualising and re contextualising it through a fine art painting practice. It seeks to place ornamentation as a valid, viable and contemporary ... -
Re-earth
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)This work includes an exegesis and a draft thesis entitled Re-Earth. In the exegesis, the method section highlights the research and writing process undertaken by the author for the development and completion of the thesis. ... -
Re-fabricate: evolving design through user interaction
(Auckland University of Technology, 2009)This research project focussed on discarded clothing and textiles, as signifiers for the lowest exchange value in the fashion system, and sought methods to add value by up-cycling1 into one of a kind fashion garments. ... -
Re-negotiating the Boundaries: a Grounded Theory Study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Physiotherapy’s historical adoption of the biomechanical approach which views the body-as-machine, has played an important part in defining its professional role, identity and status. But the physiotherapy profession is ... -
Re-thinking Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Foucauldian Discourse Analysis
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a multi-disciplinary programme offered to patients who have had a cardiac event. In New Zealand, CR programmes are funded by the district health boards and are supported by primary healthcare ... -
Reactive milling of organic compounds
(Auckland University of Technology, 2006)Persistent organic pollutants are a well-known threat to the environment. Substances such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and chlorinated organic compounds in contaminated soil and groundwater can have severe and ... -
The Readability of Australian Superannuation Disclosures
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Australian superannuation funds are required to produce annual reports providing key information to investors as part of a regime of ongoing disclosure. Each year, the annual report provides context around the financial ... -
A Real Alternative? – How Alternative News Media Coverage Compares to the Mainstream in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)The public receives most of its information about important national and international events through the news media. Since the advent of the internet, mainstream news media has experienced a decline in its audience as the ... -
The Real Story
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)The Real Story, set in contemporary Auckland, is told from three third-person perspectives, framing the lives of three generations of women. The central catalysing event is the death of the son-in-law, husband, father ... -
Real-time detection of P300 brain events: brain-computer interfaces for EEG-based communication aids
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)This thesis aims to design a real-time EEG-based communication aid using brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies. The study evaluates the feasibility of using the Emotive headset as an affordable EEG input system that ... -
Real-time Face Detection and Recognition Based on Deep Learning
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Face recognition is one of the most important applications in video surveillance and computer vision. However, the conventional algorithms of face recognition are susceptible to multiple conditions, such as lighting, ... -
Realistic and hopeful: Baptist and Presbyterian experience of clergy review in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)This qualitative research study utilises Grounded Theory Methodology to explore the “salient features of clergy review” in NZ Baptist and Presbyterian denominations, by contrasting Human Resource Management practices in ...