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Productivity, decomposition and carbon sequestration of Chionochloa species across altitudinal gradients in montane tussock grasslands of New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Anthropogenic activities are drastically altering Earth’s terrestrial, aquatic and atmospheric processes and altering carbon (C) and nutrient cycling. Carbon sequestration, which can be negative feedback to climate change, ...
Rendering complex colour inside 3D printed foods : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Food Technology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Three-dimensional (3D) printing refers to a group of digitally controlled, additive
manufacturing technologies increasingly used to fabricate customised objects from a range of
possible materials, including food ingredients, ...
Developing a high definition video quality of experience model based on influential parameters : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Multimedia applications are quickly becoming a basic necessity for both business and
personal situations. They are being used on daily basis, for a big part of the population,
it's becoming the main source of entertainment ...
Evolutionary consequences and fitness correlates of extra-pair mating in the tūī, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae
(Massey University, 2015)
Animals of many different taxa exhibit sexual dimorphism in phenotypic traits that have evolved through male-male competition and/or female mate choice. Many bird species also engage in extra-pair mating that can exert ...
Smart electrochemical sensing system for the real time detection of endocrine disrupting compounds and hormones : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Electronics Engineering at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Presented research work has not only provided a real-time tool to perform week-long chemical and bio-chemical assays in minutes yet, it had been operating as a source of community awareness about the said chemicals that ...
Statistical methods for assembling and incorporating volcanic records in hazard estimation : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
The estimation of hazard arising from volcanic eruptions is a research topic of great interest to
New Zealand, given the number and location of active and dormant volcanoes. Probabilistic
temporal models are required to ...
Consumer green purchasing behaviour : from attitude, perceived controllability and normative influences to purchasing behaviour : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Communication, Journalsim and Marketing at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Scholars in green marketing predicted that after the year 2000, the market for environmentally friendly products would mature and substantially expand. Today, although many people express their concern about the environment, ...
The social function of pain-related behaviour and novel techniques for the assessment of pain in lambs: a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology at Massey University, Turitea campus, Manawatu, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Pain is a phenomenon that is physical and emotional. There is growing evidence to support
the idea that emotional neural systems in the brain drive future behaviour. The behavioural
reactions accompanying the pain ...
Choice of bus seat as an indicator of human sensitivity to the environment : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Arts in Psychology at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Cities are a very recent feature of human evolution and have entailed significant behavioural adaptations, including the development of social pathologies. Human adaptation to an environment of increasing population density ...
Ecology, epidemiology and evolution of enteric microbes in fragmented populations of the endangered takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Science at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Pathogenic diseases are increasingly recognised as a challenge to the conservation of wildlife. Complex host-pathogen relationships and transmission dynamics in wild populations can limit our understanding of how pathogens ...