Browsing by Type of Research "Masters Dissertation"
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Effect of fatigue on proprioceptive acuity in the asymptomatic untrained male knee
(2009)Purpose: There is empirical evidence to suggest that fatigue may contribute to altered neuromuscular awareness and reduced control of the lower limb leading to a subsequent reduction in proprioception and dynamic joint ... -
The effect of osteopathic intervention and corrective exercise on golf performance : a prospective case series
(2016)BACKGROUND: The clinical approach used in the following case series is a newly emergent treatment concept (Performance Therapy) in manual therapy that combines active exercise with passive manual therapy in sporting ... -
Effects of gamification in the banking industry: A comparison analysis between gamified and non-gamified training
(2021)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: 1. Identify if there is a significant difference between the motivation perceived by the bank employee who participated in gamified training in the work environment of the one who did not. 2. To ... -
The effects of segmental vibration on hamstring range of motion
(2009)Introduction. There has been a growing focus within literature on the neuromuscular effects of whole-body and local vibration. The body of knowledge suggests that such effects may include improvement of muscular flexibility, ... -
Efficacy of the ‘Still technique’ on dorsiflexion at the talocrural joint in patients with a history of ankle injury
(2008)Background and Objectives: To determine the efficacy of an osteopathic technique (‘Still Technique’) on range of motion at the talocrural joint in individuals with a history of ankle injury. This dissertation has two ... -
The emerging role of HR practitioners: Expectations, challenges and trends
(2009)To sustain a competitive advantage organisations rely not only on technology, patents or strategic positions but also on how their workforce is managed. This emphasis on ‘people’ as a source of competitive advantage increases ... -
Enabling school-wide eLearning practices in New Zealand secondary schools : strategies to overcome challenges
(2015)New Zealand schools are directed by the New Zealand Curriculum to explore how ICT can open up “new and different forms of learning”. This is often referred to as eLearning. To enable eLearning to occur across a school, the ... -
Entrepreneurial behaviour amongst larger companies in the New Zealand retail sector - an investigation into the value of corporate entrepreneurship
(2005)Corporate entrepreneurship is the term used to describe entrepreneurial behaviour in an established, larger organisation (Burns, 2005), and incorporates an ambitious though simple objective to gain competitive advantage ... -
Estimation of instantaneous and cumulative loads on the low back and neck of osteopaths while performing the pre-thrust positioning for a high velocity, low amplitude thrust technique applied to the thoracic spine
(2008)Background and objectives: There is epidemiological evidence that musculoskeletal disorders of the back and neck are prevalent among healthcare professionals. The aim of this study was to quantify instantaneous and cumulative ... -
Evaluating medical radiation technologists’ image interpretation accuracy and clinical practice relative to their postgraduate educational experience in New Zealand
(2007)This study focuses on the effect of postgraduate education on image interpretation of trauma to the appendicular skeleton from a New Zealand (NZ) perspective. It evaluates the changes in the reporting accuracy and the ... -
An evaluation of a New Zealand safe@home service : using a crime prevention approach to enhance the safety and overall well-being for high risk victims of domestic violence
(2014)Numerous women have left their homes in their attempt to stop the violence used against them by their partner and potentially saving their lives. Mothers often move into a safe place, taking their offspring with them. ... -
Evaluation of network performance of Microsoft operating systems
(2009)This master’s dissertation investigates the evaluation of network performance of various Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 Beta) for both ... -
Every minute is precious
(2022)This project proceeded under the conceptual frames of materiality and the everyday, alongside a methodology I called the project as process. While projects are intended to create change, processes are designed to resist ... -
An examination of the issues facing first time subject leaders during their first year of appointment in New Zealand secondary schools
(2008)This research examines the issues faced by first time subject leaders as they endeavour to come to terms with the nature of the subject leader’s roles. The subject leaders’ role has undergone change in recent times, and ... -
Experiences of narcissistic abuse : an exploration of the effects on women who have had a long term, intimate, relationship with a suspected narcissistic male partner
(2018)This research explores how women are affected by a long term, intimate relationship with a suspected narcissistic male partner. There has been very little empirical research, other than case studies, into women’s experiences ... -
An exploratory study of the potential for SMEs in New Zealand to learn from Chinese SMEs regarding digital marketing
(2020)"An Exploratory Study of the Potential for SMEs in New Zealand to Learn from Chinese SMEs regarding Digital Marketing" aims to investigate the potential for improving New Zealand SMEs’ digital marketing capabilities by ... -
Exploring dairy farmers’ attitudes and perceptions towards water quality in Southland
(2021)Water quality has been gaining attention in New Zealand, and dairy farming is in the spotlight as one of the contributors to water quality deterioration. This study provides insight into farmers’ attitudes and behaviour ... -
Exploring experiences of self-made entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka
(2021-01)REAEARCH QUESTIONS: RQ 1: Does education level impact the ability to be successful as an entrepreneur in Sri Lanka? RQ 2: Does the Sri Lankan Government do enough to support the entrepreneurs of tomorrow in Sri Lanka? RQ ... -
Exploring New Zealand agritourism opportunities for development towards achieving sustainability: A comparative study of three agritourism businesses in the South Island
(2021)This study explores agritourism in South Island, New Zealand, to describe its categories, to discover what motivates farmers to venture into agritourism, to illustrate how they are set up, and explore the diversification ...