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Street combing: An investigation into the use of found materials from the urban landscape in contemporary jewellery making
(2011)My Masters by Research project took me from the insular environs of the jewellery workbench to the social environs of urban Auckland and Taipei. Directed by the writing of contemporary jewellers, such as Roseanne Bartley ... -
Streets in the sky : how can architecture extend the public realm into the high-rise?
(2017)Urbanisation is inevitably stretching our cities deeper into the ground and higher into the sky. Over the past century, influences of the motor vehicle and the High-Rise form have induced a growing disconnect between ... -
Strength and flexibility of the hip, knee and ankle associated with patellofemoral pain syndrome : a case-control study
(2014)BACKGROUND: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) has been defined as anterior knee pain in the absence of pathology, and a complex multifactorial aetiology. The identification of modifiable intrinsic factors variables which ... -
Strengthening biosecurity capacity of Palau – FAO project tcp/pl/3601/c1
(Food & Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), 2018)This report documents the accomplishments of Project TCP/PLW/3601/C1 “Strengthening Biosecurity Capacity of Palau”. These include: (i) preparation of the draft Aquatic Biosecurity Regulations for Aquatic Organisms ... -
“Strengthening Ha’apai”. An architectural research project exploring the history of Pangai’s fish market and port, proposing a working outcome to strengthening the Ha’apai island group
(2018)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can a waterfront architectural proposition uplift the current socio-economic problems in Ha’apai, while providing a cyclone resilient solution? Nature has the capacity to produce an overwhelming ... -
Stress and compassion fatigue in veterinary nurses in New Zealand
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2020-02)BACKGROUND: Stress and compassion fatigue are widely acknowledged as prevalent in workers in ‘caring’ roles, however this has not been widely documented in New Zealand veterinary nurses. AIM: This project ... -
Stress and compassion fatigue in veterinary nurses in New Zealand
(2015-10)Work-related stress and compassion fatigue are widely acknowledged in animal-related professions. There has been very little research focus on these issues for veterinary nurses. We investigated the prevalence of ... -
Stress-induced immunomodulation in low and high reactive sheep
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2019-03-20)SIMPLE SUMMARY: Proper functioning of the immune system is fundamental to maintain animal health; however, several factors can modulate an animal’s immune system, including stress. Farm animals can experience multiple ... -
Stroke duties : a hermeneutic enquiry into family experience six months post-stroke
(2013)Introduction: Stroke is the third largest cause of death in New Zealand and is a major cause of disability. While a lot is known about the stroke survivor and the primary caregiver, little is known about how stroke affects ... -
Stroke Navigation Service trial : an integrated care innovation
(2018-06)OUR STUDY OVERALL HYPOTHESIS: That provision of stroke navigation services will improve outcomes and quality of life for stroke survivors and their whānau (families) AIM: To trial and evaluate a Stroke Navigation ... -
A stroke of grief and resilience : a hermeneutic enquiry at 2-years post-stroke
(2015)Stroke is considered “the second leading cause of death worldwide” (Feigin et al., 2014a, p. 245), with an estimated 50, 000 stroke survivors in New Zealand (NZ) at present (Feigin, Krishnamurthi, Barber, & Arroll, 2014b, ... -
A stroke of luck: The win-win of a clinical research partnership
(2013)Stroke in New Zealand The stroke of luck (Research for Health Professionals) The Stroke Family Whanau Project The win-wins. -
Structural or cranial osteopathy: Factors influencing practitioner preference
(2011)Emerging studies are beginning to explore osteopathic practitioner attitudes and beliefs towards, and experiences with, different treatment styles, namely osteopathy in the cranial field. However, little has been done to ... -
Structural quality control in the field
(2010)The quality control of structural elements for post disaster reconstruction in the field is problematic. Test facilities are often remote, training can be inadequate and the attitude of suppliers and contractors can be ... -
Structured phylogeography and restricted gene flow among populations of Fairy Tern (Sternula nereis) across Australasia: implications for the endangered New Zealand population
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of British Ornithologists' Union, 2022-01-26)The Fairy Tern Sternula nereis is an Australasian tern that breeds in Australia, New Caledonia and New Zealand, with the last having the smallest breeding population, listed as ‘Threatened – Nationally Critical’ by the New ... -
Student acceptance of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in Invercargill
(2020)RESEARCH QUESTIONS The objectives of the study will be achieved through the research questions mentioned below: The research has three research questions. RQ1: What is the student attitude, satisfaction, and intention ... -
Student designed CANBus simulator used as teaching aid in autotronics course
(2017-12-13)1. Why did we do this project ? 2. Small video of Project 3. An overview many Networking Protocols in Vehicles 4. CAN Bus System 5. Our Project Overview 6. Student Feedback -
Student learning experiences as they interact with assessments
(2019-04)PROBLEM: Theoretical learning does not prepare students to be work ready. Today, in contrast, employers want fresh graduates whom they don’t have to train. That means students must learn and apply their knowledge at the ... -
Student nurses' perceptions of working in aged care: Review of key literature on the impact of clinical experience
(2022-12-01)Attitudes and perceptions form as a direct result of experience. In nursing, clinical experience is essential to the development of the practical and relational skills required for success in the profession. Yet, it appears ... -
Student perspectives of secondary to tertiary transitions : influences on the decision making process
(2019)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: 1. What are the beliefs and experiences of students who have recently transitioned from secondary to tertiary education in one New Zealand polytechnic? 2. What are the beliefs and experiences of ...
