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The indigenous vascular flora of the domain of Anela (Sardinia, Italy)
(Pensoft Publishers, 2018-12-11)The importance of mountains for plant diversity and richness is underestimated, particularly when transition zones between different bioclimates are present along altitudinal gradients. Here we present the first floristic ... -
Conservation status of New Zealand indigenous lichens and lichenicolous fungi, 2018
(New Zealand. Department of Conservation, 2018-12-03)The conservation status of all known New Zealand lichen and lichenicolous fungus taxa was reassessed using the New Zealand Threat Classification System (NZTCS). The names of 176 taxa have changed, 233 taxa have been added ... -
Human capital in the banking sector : cross cultural definition
(Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, 2018-12-01)Businesses around the world proclaim their employees as being the corporation’s most valuable resource. The field of human capital (HC) is not a new one and, studies focussing specifically on HC and its importance to ... -
Critical Chain project management : a case study in software Industry
(International Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Management (IASTEM), 2018-12)Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) has been a controversial topic with extreme opinions on its merits. This is in turn partly due to dominance of theoretical debates in CCPM literature as opposed to empirical evidence ... -
Using Trello to support agile and lean learning with Scrum and Kanban in teacher professional development
(2018-12)@millainkila The MindLab Problem Trello boards User cards Meaningful learning 3rd sprint / focus on leadership -
Policy document analysis : a practical educational leadership tool and a qualitative research method
(Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık Education Consultancy (Ankara, Turkey), 2018-11-28)This paper presents policy document analysis as practical tool that can be put to valuable use by educational leaders and can also be adopted as a research method. Educational leaders are at the forefront of policy ... -
Exploring the role of Buddhist monks’ and nuns’ engagement in community development as catalysts for social change and sustainable development in Lao People’s Democratic Republic : a case study of the Buddhism for Development Project at Ban Bungsanthueng, Nongbok District, Khammouane Province, by Toung Eh Synuanchanh
(Unitec ePress, 2018-11-27)The topic of this research report is an important one in the context of Asia’s rapid economic development in recent years, and the need to rethink development policy and especially methodologies of development communications, ... -
Metacognitive learning and student engagement
(2018-11-14)Metacognitive learning How to improve metacognition Metacognition in Moodle Conclusion -
Jade Speaks Up : countering domestic violence and improving child wellbeing : 2017 research report on a New Zealand programme delivered by classroom teachers
(Accident Compensation Commission and Violence Free Communities, 2018-11-13)The goal of the Jade Speaks Up programme (JSU) is to deliver a relatively small and short-term intervention which would give Year 5-8 school children tools to develop trusting relationships and strategies to keep themselves ... -
Population connectivity and traces of mitochondrial introgression in New Zealand black-billed gulls (Larus bulleri)
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2018-11-08)Black-billed gulls (Larus bulleri) are endemic to New Zealand and are suspected to be undergoing substantial population declines. They primarily breed on open gravel beds in braided rivers of the South Island—a habitat ... -
What is the lived experience of older migrants with mild cognitive impairment
(2018-11-05)RESEARCH QUESTION: What are the experiences of older migrants with mild cognitive impairment in New Zealand? BACKGROUND: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a complex intermediate state of memory decline, which is ... -
Creating opportunities for confident and curious learners : the importance of multilingual teachers in ECE learning environments
(2018-11-03)Why expose our young learners to a second language? Can develop cognitive ability. Opportunities in a globalized world Maintenance of a heritage language for migrants In New Zealand 150+ languages spoken Canada Aus ... -
Genotyping-by-sequencing supports a genetic basis for wing reduction in an alpine New Zealand stonefly
(Nature Publishing Group, 2018-11-02)Wing polymorphism is a prominent feature of numerous insect groups, but the genomic basis for this diversity remains poorly understood. Wing reduction is a commonly observed trait in many species of stonefies, particularly ... -
Tongan agricultural sector diagnostic study
(The AgriChain Centre, 2018-11-02)This project is intended to present an overview of how the Tongan Agricultural Sector operates, its challenges and opportunities including the impact of climate change. The three main areas of consideration are Food Security, ... -
Educational affordances of an asynchronous online discussion forum for language learners
(2018-11)Information and communications technologies offer unprecedented opportunities for innovation in educational practice. Among all the educational technological tools, online discussion forums represent one of the most ... -
Bayesian parameter estimation of Euler-Bernoulli beams
(2018-11)This paper develops a statistical signal processing algorithm for parameter estimation of Euler-Bernoulli beams from limited and noisy measurement. The original problem is split into two reduced-order sub-problems coupled ... -
What is the lived experience of older migrants with mild cognitive impairment? A proposed phenomenological study
(2018-11)RESEARCH QUESTION: What are the experiences of older migrants with mild cognitive impairment in New Zealand? BACKGROUND: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a complex intermediate state of memory decline, which is ... -
Delirium in aged-care facilities : a major challenge for health professionals
(Australian Association of Gerontology, 2018-11)RESEARCH QUESTION: What are the success and barriers in aged-care nurses assessing and managing of delirium cases? • A mixed method approach was utilised comprising of a survey over one year in one of Auckland’s ... -
How can governance design options be developed for new and emerging sports. The case of Stand Up Paddling in New Zealand.
(2018-11)The academic impetus for this research Kellet and Russell (2009) assert there is dearth of understanding as to how new and emerging sports are structured and governed compared to traditional sports. Lifestyle ... -
An online learning platform to teach teachers : the Digital Passport
(2018-11)[The Digital Passport is a simple, fun on-line course to assist Year 1-10 teachers to unpack terminology, gain expertise, and develop the confidence to use technology to enhance learning].
