Browsing by Type of Research "Conference Contribution

An academic managing an IT project using construction knowledge

Boon, John (2001-10)

The author is a construction project manager with considerable experience who became an academic, teaching in the area of construction management about nine years ago. Since then he has widened his academic interests to ...

Access to social work education : correlations between applicant performance on selection tasks, demographics and success as a student

Hughes, Catherine; McNabb, David; Gremillion, Helen; Bridgeman, Michael (2018-07-06)

This study supports existing literature: - documenting the ineffectiveness of selection criteria for social work programmes - addresses a gap in scholarship by examining the value of specific selection tools and ...

Accounting for social services outcomes : extending the balanced scorecard to NGOs in New Zealand

Prescott, James (2016-11)

The application of accounting has already been extended to include aspects of customer services, employee satisfaction and innovation. These applications have however continued to focus on efficiencies and sustainability ...

Acoustic analysis and computerized reconstruction of speech in laryngectomised individuals

Sharifzadeh, Hamid; Allen, J .E.; McLoughlin, I.V.; Sarrafzadeh, Hossein; Ardekani, Iman (2016-05)

In laryngectomised individuals, rehabilitation options include esophageal speech, tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP), and electrolarynx devices enabling patients to communicate. These do not generate natural sounding speech; ...

Active demand side management of a grid connected photovoltaic energy system using optimal control

Ahmad, Aziz; Anderson, T.N.; Swain, A.; Kamran, M. (2018-04)

In this study, optimal energy management for a grid-connected photovoltaic-battery hybrid system was proposed to benefit customers at the demand side. The management of energy flow aims to minimize electricity cost subject ...

Addressing the communication needs of a developing nation: A journalism education case study from Divine Word University

McManus, Michael; Papoutsaki, Evangelia (2004-01-01)

This paper discusses how journalism education can best address the information needs of a developing nation in Asia Pacific. It takes as a case study the review of the Communication Arts Department Curriculum at Divine ...

Adoption of sustainability tourism practices : Auckland hotels

Newlands, Ken; Schitko, D. (2014)

The paper reports the findings of a survey of the reasons for the adoption or non-adoption of sustainable practices by hotels in the greater Auckland region. New Zealand prides itself on its clean green image. For over ...

Advocating for children : children and domestic violence

Kenkel, David (2016-07)

The new social studies of childhood We are somewhat trained to see children not as active players in their own lives but as the stage bound demonstration of capacities in training for the future (Qvortrop, 1994). ...

African and African-Caribbean carers’ experience of supporting recovery in relatives with psychosis

Pelle, J. (2014-09)

To explore the caring experiences of African and African Caribbean carers’ of family members with schizophrenia and or bi-polar disorder, living outside in England. Epidemiology of African and African Caribbean population ...

ALI EAST : an agent for change - a legacy of dance education in Aotearoa

Wood, Becca (2019-11-16)

I’m going to set a scene and tell a story that begins over 30 years ago. I tell this on the back of a celebration of 30 years of contemporary dance training in Auckland just this week. The Unitec students Showcase honoured ...

Along the path and over the bridge

Sheehan, Stephanie; Meijnen, Annemarie; Matelau, Tui (2015-10)

In 2011 we underwent a Departmental Review. There were several reasons for this: Low success rates Low progression rates The need for a Level 4 Qualification to provide University Entrance Future possibility of needing ...

Analysis of disclosure of internal control information from Chinese listed companies -- Data from cross listing companies

Hao, Xingrong; Rainsbury, Liz (2014)

Purpose – The aim of this research is to examine internal control disclosures by Chinese cross-listed companies relating to guidelines issued by the government. All Chinese cross listed companies are required to disclose ...