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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2013)Diphenylamine-2,2’-dicarboxaldehyde (1a) was prepared in three steps from ethyl-2-iodobenzoate and ethyl-2-aminobenzoate (38% overall yield) following the literature synthesis. The intermediate diphenylamine-2,2’-ethylbenzoate ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2011)In this thesis, we study an energetic electron atmospheric precipitation event that occurred on 17–19 January 2005, by quantifying the energy distribution, geographic extent and net flux of the precipitating electrons. The ...
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(Thesis, Master of Dietetics, 2013)Background: General practitioners (GPs) are in an ideal position to provide nutrition care to their patients, but there may be barriers to them delivering optimal care. Internet-delivered computer-tailored communications ...
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(Thesis, Master of Dance Studies, 2009)
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2013)The objective of this thesis was to improve our understanding of the processes and mechanisms underlying the successful invasion of Thymus vulgaris L. in Central Otago, New Zealand by carrying out aboveground and belowground ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science, 1992)Photographic identification and standardised survey techniques were used to study the bottlenose dolphins in Doubtful Sound, New Zealand, an environment in complete contrast to those in which previous studies of this species ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science, 2011)Since the later part of the 19th Century, tide gauge records indicate that global sea levels have risen with an average rate of 1.7 ± 0.3 mm/yr. Satellite altimetry records indicate that the rate of sea level rise between ... -
(Thesis, Master of Surveying, 1997)
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2010)Kaikoura, New Zealand is one of a few places worldwide where sperm whales can be found near-shore year-round. However, diving depths and underwater movements of the sperm whales here have remained largely a mystery due to ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2005)The bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus is an extremely well-studied species. We have an extensive knowledge of certain aspects of their vocal behaviour, particularly from captive contexts. Bottlenose dolphins produce a ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science, 2012)Background: In the psychometric high-risk paradigm, contrary to the principle of informed consent, participants are not usually informed of their risk status. One argument for this nondisclosure is that risk information ... -
(Discussion Paper, 1999)The chapter presents a new methodology for building adaptive, incremental learning systems for image pattern classification. The systems are based on dynamically evolving fuzzy neural networks that are neural architectures ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2005)Artificial retreats are increasingly used to sample animal populations and in attempts to boost animal numbers in degraded habitats. Here, I test potential applications of artificial retreats for lizards inhabiting a coastal ...
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(Thesis, Master of Design, 2012)The New Zealand landmass encompasses a vast diversity of wilderness areas, including fourteen national parks and other conservation lands. These natural environments attract a large number of domestic and international ... -
(Thesis, Master of Science, 2012)The debates on whether human beings have free will have been widely held in many fields such as philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, law, and physics. Despite some people argue that free will is no more than an illusion, ... -
(Thesis, Master of Arts, 2013)Adolescence is a developmental period characterised by an increase in behaviours such as drinking, smoking, drug taking, dangerous driving, and unprotected sex. These risk-taking behaviours can lead to serious psychological ...
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(Thesis, Master of Physical Education, 2002)Throughout the world participation in sport and physical activity is considered to be one of the most important leisure time activities among adolescents (e.g. Rees, Brettschneider & Brandl-Bredenbeck, 1998; Eitzen & Sage, ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2007)This thesis is concerned with the use of natural waste materials, specifically used tea leaves and coffee grounds, as adsorbents for the removal of trace metals from water, e.g. in waste water treatment. Trace metals such ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science, 2012)Mounting evidence indicates that regular engagement in aerobic exercise improves executive functioning and cerebrovascular health in older adulthood. Recent evidence also points toward some similar benefits in young adults, ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2005)Decision making is fundamental to all aspects of flying operations. The results that flow from poor aeronautical decision making can be both swift and devastating. The work of this thesis uses data from a variety of ...
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