Unitec Research Bank: Recent submissions
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Capturing construction client values
(New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium (NZBERS), 2017-10)To improve the delivery of construction services, it is important to understand client values. The research aims to capture construction client values. To help achieve this, a systematic literature review was used. The ... -
Investigating construction workers health and safety risks in sustainable building projects
(2019-06)This research aims to explore workers’ health and safety risks in sustainable building projects. This research systematically reviews literature on workers’ health and safety risks in sustainable building projects and its ... -
Fit for educational purpose? : the findings of a mixed methods study of nurses’ decisions to participate in professional development and recognition programmes
(Otago Polytechnic, 2020)Precursors to Professional Development and Recognition Programmes (PDRPs) emerged in the United States during the 1980s and, over the past three decades, have become well known and used in New Zealand. Pedagogically, PDRPs ... -
The response of the Auckland construction industry to recent technological changes
(2020-12-07)Aim of research Overview Technology uptake in the industry Research questions: (How does the Auckland construction industry respond to recent technological changes?) Research design Research findings Questionnaire ... -
Future nursing workforce: pathways to aged care nursing?
(2020-12-07)We are all getting older New Zealand's population prediction to 2052 Registered nurses The Academy Future nursing workforce Aim and objectives Stages of the Project Results of analysis Aged care : top of mind Narrative ... -
"I see me”: embedding of Matauranga Māori in Social Practice curriculum
(2020-11-18)Background information (BSP) Key principles Tika, pono, aroha (Being just, courageous and intentional) Embedding of matauranga Māori When I see me -
Quit for Good Follow up Study 2018-2020
(2020-10-09)Background: nurses mandated to help people quite smoking Māori and smoking : Māori nurses smoke more than other nurses - what help can be offered? Quit for Good 2014 - Offer help as students Quite for Good Follow up ... -
On-chip peripheral control of ultra-compact spectrometer
(2020-10-09)Spectrometers are found in applications where substances are classified through analysis of relative light reflection, transmission or fluorescence, commonly used in food, medicine and lighting applications. The Hamamatsu ... -
Human biometric traits : a systematic review focusing on vascular patterns
(Unitec ePress, 2020-12-10)Authentication methods based on human traits, including fingerprint, face, iris, and palm print, have developed significantly, and currently they are mature enough to be reliably considered for human identification purposes. ... -
Disposal or treatment : future considerations for solid waste from the construction and demolition industry
(© 2020 WIT Press, 2020-07)Each year more than 2 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste are produced globally. The greatest worldwide users of resources in terms of raw materials and energy are from the construction sector. Construction, demolition ... -
'Online from Monday’ : the experiences of tertiary teaching staff during the New Zealand Covid-19 emergency response
(2020-12-07)About the project Years of teaching How familiar are you with online teaching? Before and after : how do you feel about online delivery? The experience of students Communication : clarity of communications Communication ... -
Mobilising future-focused work-based learning in automotive engineering
(2020-12-07)Targeted review of the qualification New qualifications ITP Consortium Old national qualifications Holistic vs atomistic On-line portfolio type assessments Why Google Classroom Challenges Benefits Google Classroom ... -
Onehunga waterfront and climate adaptation : a Unitec Landscape/Architecture studio
(2020)This paper discusses the potential of a landscape/architecture student joint studio to develop design strategies for a waterfront development that adapts to the environmental challenges of climate change. The authors ... -
Learning through the multi-disciplinary studio
(2020-12-07)PROBLEM: The environmental effects of climate change on the world's cities are becoming more and more evident Sea level rise, pluvial flooding, storm water contamination are just some of the environmental issues that will ... -
Does extra-pair paternity drive sexual dichromatism and sexual size dimorphism in passerines?
(2018-07)Male-biased sexual selection is considered a main evolutionary driver of the sexual dimorphism frequently observed in species exhibiting polygyny or female-only parental care. Correspondingly, it is hypothesized that ... -
Effectiveness of stock index forecasting using LSTM model : evidence from New Zealand
(2020-12-08)Introduction Purpose Methodology Key findings Conclusion Research limitation -
'droplet' : [how can photography as a medium be extended beyond realism to highlight recent feminist issues in New Zealand?]
(2020-11-27)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can photography as a medium be extended beyond realism to highlight recent feminist issues in New Zealand?’ ABSTRACT: I am an artist exploring mixed media practices, including photography and ... -
Learning to speak nursing : using early adult literacy assessment and targeted intervention to promote student success on the Bachelor of Nursing programme
(2020-12-07)LNAAT testing Quasi-experimental design Pathways Awarua By the numbers Characteristics of the group Outcomes References and acknowledgements -
Occupants’ health and their living conditions of remote indigenous communities in New Zealand
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2020-11-11)The New Zealand Ministry of Health reported that respiratory disease affects 700,000 people, annually costs New Zealand NZ$7.05 billion, and is the third-highest cause of death. The hospitalisation rate for asthma of Maori ... -
Augmenting industry collaboration with architectural practices through design and development of productive internship schemes
(2019-11-28)Project introduction and rationale Project methodology Aims and objectives Defining Internships, work placements etc? Formats of internships/ work placement? Literature review themes Possible barriers to ...
