Science: Theses and Dissertations
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Averaging the inhomogeneous universe
(University of Canterbury, 2006)We re-formulate and examine T. Buchert’s recent averaging scheme for scalars in cosmological applications of general relativity. The equation thus obtained can be used to describe the averaged quantities of an arbitrary ... -
Apparent and average acceleration of the universe
(University of Canterbury, 2010)We study two forms of deceleration parameter, one derived from supernova observations and the other from the Buchert averaging scheme. This work followed the analysis of Bolejko and Andersson in their paper “Apparent and ... -
Post-Newtonian cosmology
(University of Canterbury, 2020)In cosmology, it is common to model the universe as being close to an exact solution of Ein- stein’s equations, the homogeneous and isotropic Friedmann–Lemaˆıtre–Robertson–Walker spacetime. The inhomogeneities in the ... -
Asymptotic structure and symmetries of FLRW universes
(University of Canterbury, 2019)The asymptotic structure and symmetries of asymptotically flat spacetime are closely related to the gravitational memory effect, whereby detectors are permanently displaced relative to one another due to the passing of ... -
Implanting soft hairs on Kaluza-Klein black holes
(University of Canterbury, 2019)In this work we investigate current research on quasilocal energy and conservation laws in general relativity. We explore the derivations and motivations for the Brown and York quasilocal energy and the Epp invariant ... -
Quasilocal energy and conservation laws in general relativity
(University of Canterbury, 2013)In this work we investigate current research on quasilocal energy and conservation laws in general relativity. We explore the derivations and motivations for the Brown and York quasilocal energy and the Epp invariant ... -
Personality and psychopathology
(University of Canterbury, 1992)The assessment of personality provides the clinician with an opportunity to gather idiosyncratic information about an individual; information that is potentially useful in the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of that ... -
Reactions to urbanisation in New Zealand during the nineteen twenties.
(University of Canterbury, 1975)The nineteen twenties were years of rapid urban growth in New Zealand. City populations increased, urban areas expanded, and an even greater proportion of the country's people were officially designated "urbanites". 1918 ... -
Exploring the evolution and functionality of enzymes within the Claisen condensing family.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)The enzymes of the Claisen-condensing family catalyse the condensation reaction between acetyl coenzyme A (AcCoA) and an α-ketoacid. The well-characterised members of this family include α-isopropylmalate synthase (α-IPMS) ... -
Effect of atorvastatin on macrophage activation by interferon-γ.
(University of Canterbury, 2021)Heart attacks and strokes are predominantly caused by atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory condition, where immune cells (monocytes, macrophages, and T-cells) are continuously recruited into the arterial wall where they ... -
An evaluation of the readability and suitability of online hearing-related health information in traditional Chinese.
(University of Canterbury, 2021)Purpose: This study aimed to determine the readability and suitability of online hearing-related health information in traditional Chinese (TC) and to compare the readability and suitability between the TC and English ... -
A survey of hearing aid users and the establishment and evaluation of a hearing aid rehabilitation program in the Christchurch region
(University of Canterbury, 1992)The performance of the Christchurch Hearing Aid Clinic was investigated by examining the levels of hearing aid use, satisfaction, performance and aid-specific knowledge of 169 people issued with their first hearing aid ... -
The appropriateness and fulfilment of rehabilitative parole conditions imposed by district prisons boards
(University of Canterbury, 1991)The present study reviews some aspects of the New Zealand District Prisons Boards parole system, as governed by the Criminal Justice Act (1985). The Boards of Papaura and Rolleston are presented as examples. Of those ... -
E-contact in online poker: examining the role of negative and positive intergroup contact and economic gains vs. losses on implicit and explicit outgroup attitudes
(University of Canterbury, 2020)The internet has become indispensable to daily living; we spend roughly a third of our day online. A popular online activity is to play games such as online poker. In online poker, the only readily available information ... -
Undermining futures : Antarctic uncertainties in a risk society.
(University of Canterbury, 2021)Future studies and temperature modelling are innovative tools allowing for the development of polar resource management policies and initiatives; however, these tools must be credible, relevant, and legitimate to overcome ... -
MARS imaging for geology
(University of Canterbury, 2021)The MARS spectral Computed Tomography (CT) system harnesses energy resolving, photon-counting detector technology that allows the extraction of material information from CT images. My contribution to the MARS team has ... -
Perturbation theory and averages in inhomogeneous cosmologies.
(University of Canterbury, 2021)This thesis will discuss the standard model of cosmology, ΛCDM, along with standard perturbation theory. We will thereafter, explore alternatives to ΛCDM. In Chapter 2 we shall discuss a brief history of the development ... -
Cheater-detection, deceit-detection or task understanding? : studies on the Wason selection task
(University of Canterbury, 1998)A number of theories of dealing with performance on the Wason Selection Task were examined. Experiments 1a and 1b tested Cosmides' (1989) Social Exchange theory, which appeals to "cheater-detection", against a more ... -
Associations between EEG and cognition in Parkinson's disease.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is accompanied by a range of both motor and non-motor symptoms. Cognitive impairment in PD is particularly common, with a high incidence of conversion ... -
Explanations of male abuse of female partners : an explication, evaluation and integration
(University of Canterbury, 1998)Male abuse of female partners is now recognised as a major social problem that has serious and significant consequences for its victims. This study is based on the argument that this problem must not be reduced to individual ...
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