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The development of a new technique for the normalisation of the University of Canterbury adaptive speech test- filtered words (UCAST-FW).
(University of Canterbury, 2017)Low-pass filtered word tests, in which a speech sample is degraded using a low-pass filter (LPF), are one class of low-redundancy test commonly used in the diagnosis of auditory processing disorder (APD). Due to the high ... -
The effect of team learning behaviours on team effectiveness in virtual teams.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)The present study serves as an updated study on team virtuality in relation to team effectiveness and team learning behaviour. Because computer-mediated communication that virtual teams are based on is improving every year, ... -
Empowering leadership : an examination of fit with individual needs.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)The shift from traditional hierarchical structures toward flexible structures at work requires increasing levels of employee autonomy and has prompted organisations to rely on empowering leadership behaviours. Yet, employees ... -
The relationship between perceived co-worker loafing and elements of work plus the role of protestant work ethic.
(University of Canterbury, 2017)This study examined the relationships perceived co-worker loafing has with job performance, undesirable work behaviours and job satisfaction. The study also examined whether Protestant work ethic moderated these relationships. ... -
Investigating the evolution of mRNA : ncRNA avoidance in escherichia coli.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)It is presumed that the levels of mRNA and protein should correlate relatively strongly however this correlation is often quite poor. Two main explanations have been invoked to explain this discrepancy, messenger RNA (mRNA) ... -
Safety outcomes associated with new employee classification : the impact of expectations and experience.
(University of Canterbury, 2017)Health and safety in New Zealand is an important issue in many aspects of organisational functioning, the intention of this research is to contribute to this field. This research focuses on new employees, and how their ... -
A qualitative and quantitative examination of alternative silvicultural regimes in the South Canterbury foothills with reference to the evaluation of climatic factors that may affect these regimes
(University of Canterbury, 1982)An investigation into the qualitative and quantitative aspects of alternative silvicultural regimes Pinus radiate (D. Don) was undertaken in the South Canterbury foothills. Data was collected from Geraldine State Forest ... -
Provenance and porosity analysis of the Greymouth Basin, New Zealand.
(University of Canterbury, 2017)The coal and lacustrine deposits of the Greymouth Basin have been explored for their economic potential. However, the associated coarse clastic sediments have not been as thoroughly investigated. Thus, there is continuing ... -
Haptic contact in immersive 360° cinematic environment.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)We perceive the environment around us using the five senses that are categorized as visual, auditory, haptic, olfactory and gustatory. A considerable amount of work has been done in the audio-visual domain compared to ... -
Examining listener reaction time as a measure of speech disorder
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Historically, speech intelligibility has been the key measure of dysarthria severity, and both rating scales and orthographic transcription have been used as the primary forms of assessment. However, due to limitations ... -
Interventions and outcome measures for occupational hearing loss: two scoping reviews
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the second-most common form of hearing loss in the world. Many cases of NIHL occur within an occupational setting. Occupational hearing loss (OHL) is considered to be preventable, ... -
Accessibility and resilience in post-earthquake Christchurch : will increased universal accessibility lead to a more resilient Christchurch?
(University of Canterbury, 2018)This research examines the connection between accessibility and resilience in post-earthquake Christchurch. This research will provide my community partner with a useful evidence base to help show that increased accessibility ... -
What are the enablers of meaningful youth engagement in urban planning processes in Christchurch?
(University of Canterbury, 2018)An issue facing city builders that is no longer conceptual, but rather, procedural is how to engage youth meaningfully in urban planning processes. This has been expressed anecdotally by youth who participate in civic ... -
Family structure and academic performance of students in secondary schools in the Kingdom of Tonga.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)This research examines how Tongan family structure affects the academic performance of students at the secondary level of education. It is a comparative study with the aim of examining whether there is a significant ... -
Examining supervisor impact on support workers’ wellbeing and service quality
(University of Canterbury, 2017)In an industry commonly characterised as emotionally demanding, challenging and exhausting, it is not surprising that support workers’ are exposed to wellbeing and service quality threats at work. Despite the growing ... -
Distribution of antibiotic resistant bacteria that are human pathogens and tritagonists in waterways
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Rivers draining agricultural and urban areas carry greater levels of antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli than rivers in unpolluted environments. The number and diversity of antibiotic resistant E. coli were measured in ... -
Effect of earthquake and storm disturbances on bull kelp (Durvillaea ssp.) and analyses of holdfast invertebrate communities
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Marine wave-exposed intertidal rocky shores, in the temperate zone, are some of the most productive yet highly stressful biological habitats on earth. In the intertidal zone, marine species experience daily changes in ... -
Sex differences in the behavioural responses to olanzapine in rats
(University of Canterbury, 2017)There are significant differences in the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, brain structure, neurochemistry and sex hormones of males and females, yet females are precluded from preclinical studies, with conclusions drawn ... -
The role of ants in seed dispersal and regeneration in a degraded West African montane forest-grassland landscape, Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve, Nigeria
(University of Canterbury, 2017)Beneficial interactions between ants and plant diaspores, such as the dispersal and cleaning of diaspores have been widely reported from the neotropical, subtropical and temperate regions of the world. Remarkably, there ... -
Media richness and feedback seeking behaviours
(University of Canterbury, 2018)This study attempted to measure whether a relationship existed between media richness and feedback seeking behaviours. In a laboratory setting, university students (n = 45) completed a short E-tray exercise. Participants ...
