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The clinical assessment of concerning sexual behaviour.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)The context for the current study is the clinical assessment of people with an intellectual disability who have engaged in concerning sexual behaviour. Research aims include examining the assessment tools used internationally ... -
Through a glass darkly : the assessment of parenting capacity in the context of child protection.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)BACKGROUND: Parenting capacity assessment (PCA) in the context of maltreatment is complex and the stakes are high for children and families. Among parents where a formal PCA is undertaken due to child abuse or neglect, ... -
Co-constructing the emergence of hope : using solution-focused therapy with adolescents.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a postmodern, non-pathologizing approach to counselling, which focuses on client strengths. With the assumption that all people have tools they can use to work towards their own ... -
A forensic approach to elucidate the factors that influence the photocatalytic activity of nanostructured-anatase-rutile-carbon composite coatings by pp-MOCVD.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Titanium dioxide has been of high interest because of its UV-light absorbing properties and its ability to produce electron-hole pairs that are capable in catalyzing surface reactions. The discovery of the photocatalytic ... -
The application of hyperspectral imaging for surface alteration mapping : a case study of Pinnacle Ridge, Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Diagnostic absorption features in hyperspectral data can directly correlate to a specific mineral, or mineral assemblage. However, it is unknown how accurate hyperspectral mapping can be for identifying alteration mineral ... -
An optical study of southern gamma Doradus stars.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)This thesis aimed to perform a comprehensive analysis of the five target stars HD 10167*, HD 206481, HD 209295*, HD 214291* and HD 216910 to identify their pulsation modes. High-precision space photometry from the ... -
It makes sense, but I just don’t get it. Translators’ and end-users’ perspectives on the English to Chinese community translation of health texts.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)This study aims to develop a set of assessment criteria aligned with the perspectives of end-users with a focus on the achievement of pragmatic equivalence in community translation (Taibi & Ozolins, 2016). Health translation ... -
The fabrication of a lab-on-a-chip device to investigate the invasive capability of hyphae in different oxygen levels.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Fungi and oomycetes, which can grow invasively, can lead to some of the most devastating die-offs and extinctions of both animals and plants. In their natural environment, such as soil, and during the infection, they may ... -
The effect of magnetite nanoparticles on methane production from the anaerobic digestion of acetate, propionate and glucose.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)A series of studies were conducted to explore the effect of different size ranges and concentrations of magnetite nanoparticles on methane production from fresh and degassed anaerobically-digested sludge under different ... -
Spatial abilities in jumping spiders.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Cognition refers to any state of information processing, including memory, perception, decision-making, and learning. Decision-making, the main component of this thesis, is a cognitive process that allows animals to evaluate ... -
'That's me trying to step out of that sentence'
(University of Canterbury, 1987)This thesis addresses itself to changes which came over New Zealand poetry in the early 1910s. It discusses in detail the work of three poets whose public careers began in this period: Ian Wedde, ... -
Models of the human visual system applied to pattern recognition.
(University of Canterbury, 1987)Studies of the human visual system provide many important principles and models on which to base the design of machine vision systems. This thesis examines the application of such principles and models to the task of ... -
Pressure-volume-temperature (PVT) properties of components of natural gases.
(University of Canterbury, 1993)A technique designed in this laboratory for the measurement of virial coefficients by pressure measurements of condensable fluids was extended to fluids not easily condensable with liquid nitrogen. Preliminary analysis ... -
The role of social capital on proactive and reactive resilience of organizations post-disaster
(Elsevier BV, 2020)With disruptive events of higher magnitudes increasing globally, building resilience has become a priority for many organizations. Existing studies have prioritized the contribution of internal factors to building ... -
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Including children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder in functional behavioural assessment-informed interventions for sleep disturbance
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Sleep disturbances are a significant problem for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across the lifespan and are associated with numerous detrimental impacts to the individual and their whānau/family. The ... -
Value creation from IT-based knowledge management : a theory of symbiotic relationships
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Knowledge management systems (KMS) support the acquisition, codification, transfer and application of organisational knowledge as part of KM initiatives to generate organisational value. Current research on the value of ... -
The Mission Work of the Aranui Sisters of Mercy in Eastern Christchurch.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)This thesis examines the mission work of the Aranui Sisters of Mercy in the Eastern Suburbs of Christchurch, New Zealand, placing the story of the Aranui Sisters within the broader historiographical context of women’s ... -
Evaluating virtual human role-players to practice & develop leadership skills.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Many organizations are dissatisfied with the outcomes of their leadership training efforts despite the significant money they are investing in training programs. Researchers suggest that practice-based training techniques, ...