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Opportunities and barriers for m-health in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Information Science in Software Engineering at Massey University
(Massey University, 2007)
This thesis describes a study to determine the opportunities and barriers for mobile health in New Zealand. The world total of mobile phones currently stands at 2.5 billion and is set to reach 3 billion by the end of 2007 ...
Ocean wave energy resource assessment-- hotspots, exceedance-persistance, and predictability : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science in Natural Resource Engineering at Massey University
(Massey University, 2007)
Ocean wave energy conversion is evolving towards commercial viability. Succinct resource assessment is essential to the conversion of wave energy for grid supply electrical generation. The ability to differentiate potential ...
The process of medical device development : how it represents a challenge to traditional product development methodologies : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Technology in Product Development at Massey University
(Massey University, 2007)
Medical Devices [MD] represent special challenges to the designer and manufacturer. They range from disposable, single use articles to extremely complex and expensive technologies. While single use devices may be simple ...
Ideal procurement system for New Zealand private sector construction clients : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Construction at Massey University
(Massey University, 2007)
Making the right choice of a procurement system at the onset ensures successful project delivery, a satisfied client, a successful service provider, and a reputable construction industry. Research has shown that client's ...
Does this fit? : a study of the perspectives of Home Detention Probation Officers : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Social Policy, Massey University
(Massey University, 2007)
The thesis is a qualitative study informed by Standpoint Theory (Smith, 1997) examining the perspectives of six Home Detention Probation Officers (HDPO's). In particular, the research explores the participants' perspective ...
Bringing faith to the front : Catholic chaplains with the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1939-1945 : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in History at Massey University
(Massey University, 2007)
Expeditionary Force (2NZEF) during World War Two has received relatively little recognition. Yet their presence began with the First Echelon that sailed to Egypt in January 1940 and remained an established part of the ...
An educational journey : stories of adult learners : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Education in Adult Education at Massey University
(Massey University, 2007)
This research tells the stories of a particular student cohort, all of whom are women, studying at The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand in the Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) programme. These students are ...
Couple-owned business in New Zealand : how couples in business manage the complexities of their lifestyle : a 152.800 thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Management, Massey University
(Massey University, 2007)
Given the increasing phenomenon of couples in business and prevalence of SME's in New Zealand, this study contributes to the limited extant literature on couples in business by providing a New Zealand perspective. It also ...
The understanding and experience of anxiety in older adults caring for partners with stroke : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology, Massey University
(Massey University, 2007)
Anxiety has been increasingly recognized as a serious health concern in older adults and is reported by many caregivers. However, still relatively little is known about the experience or presentation of anxiety in later ...
Why financial literacy matters : an educational programme with practical daily applications : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Education at Massey University
(Massey University, 2007)
Financial services and products have become increasingly accessible, complex and sophisticated in recent decades. There is now a huge variety, not only of financial service providers from whom to choose, but also of actual ...