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Teaching colonisation to Pākehā without provoking backlash: How to break down guilt, doubt, and resistance
No full textWe will - explore underpinnings of white fragility in the adult classroom, among Pākehā when facing the realities of colonisation in Aotearoa and the racist society and governance structures this process has bequeathed modern New Zealand; both within the apparatus of state and in less formalized social strat
Deterministic and probabilistic risk management methods in construction projects: A systematic literature review and comparative analysis
No full textRisks and uncertainties are inevitable in construction projects, and can drastically change the expected outcome, and negatively impact the project's success. However, Risk Management (RM) is still conducted in a manual, ineffective, and experience-based fashion in practice, hindering automation and knowledge transfer to upcoming projects. The Construction industry is recently benefitting from Industry 4.0 revolution and the advancements of Data Science branches such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). This shifts the construction management processes towards digitalization and optimization. Datadriven methods, such as AI and Machine Learning algorithms, Bayesian Inference, and Fuzzy Logic, seem to be a decent solution to RM domain shortcomings and automating and optimizing the RM processes, which are being widely explored recently. These methods are divided into deterministic and probabilistic models, the first of which proposes a fixed predicted value, and the latter, embraces the notion of uncertainty, causal dependencies, and inferences between variables affecting projects' risk when proposing a predicted value. This research uses a systematic literature review to investigate and then comparatively analyse the main deterministic and probabilistic methods applied to Risk Management in the construction industry in respect of each method's specific scope, primary applications, advantages, disadvantages, method limitations, and proven accuracy. The findings will establish the recommendations for optimum AI-based methods and frameworks for different management levels- Strategic, Operational Project Management, and for large or small datasets
Can form-based codes be the opportunity to achieve a quality built environment in Aotearoa New Zealand?
No full textThis article suggests that our current land-use planning is routinely failing to make good places where people want to live. The inability of land-use zoning to generate mixed-use neighbourhoods is one reason. Instead of land-use and density calculations, the use of form-based codes might be an opportunity to take a holistic approach to streets, buildings and open spaces when thinking about our future neighbourhood
Māori & Pasifika women in trades: Exploring the challenges and successes of Māori and Pasifika women studying automotive and trade-related courses at a large polytechnic in the North Island Aotearoa, New Zealand
No full textIn Aotearoa, New Zealand, gender-based occupational segregation is alive and well. The under-representation of women in trade studies and trade-based occupations is reflected in the statistics discussed. The Christchurch earthquake of 2011 highlighted the shortage of skilled trades people in New Zealand where women were identified as an untapped resource that could fill the skills gap to assist with the rebuild in Christchurch. This thesis explores the challenges and successes of Māori and Pasifika women studying automotive and trade-related courses. The research was conducted at a prominent Institute of Technology in the North Island, focusing mainly on the low enrolments and uptake of pre-trade study courses by Māori and Pasifika women. However, a broader overview of women in trade-related occupations is discussed focusing on trade culture, factors impacting women's career choices, gender role socialization and stereotypes, collegial challenges, the status of women's participation in trades, and educational guidance processes. In the New Zealand context, an overview of Māori and Pasifika women in trade study and occupations will be outlined. Correlations are drawn between women's and men's trade statistics to indicate national trends. The research participants for this study consisted of six Māori and six Pasifika women. Individual responses and findings indicated commonalities between women's challenges in the broader trade industry. The following challenges, successes, and ways to improve the learning experience were deduced from the participant's interviews. The challenges are racial discrimination, sexism, unconscious male bias, gender roles (male and cultural), the need to prove oneself, stigmas, work prospects, and vocational guidance at school.The successes are the value of achievement, completion of study and achieving higher qualifications. Things that could improve the learning experience were signalled as providing Māori (Ako) learning spaces that reflect Mātauranga Māori/Kaupapa Māori and Pasifika settings. Also, there was the suggestion to employ female tutors in trade-training
Identifying the factors influencing the occupational identity of people journeying from adolescent anorexia nervosa toward well-being
No full textOccupational Identity describes the way occupation (doing) interacts with a person’s identity, and includes the constructs of occupational identity disruption, discrepancy, and construction. It is not well understood within the field of eating disorders. This project was conducted with people recovered from Anorexia Nervosa in New Zealand and aimed to identify factors influencing the occupational identity of people as they journeyed from adolescent Anorexia Nervosa towards wellbeing. It also aimed to inform the practice of occupational therapists working in the field of eating disorders. A qualitative research project of Interpretive description design recruited 6 people of diverse gender, geographic and ethnic backgrounds who received treatment for Anorexia Nervosa as adolescents between the years of 2012 and 2019. They self-identified as at least 1 year recovered. Semi structured interviews explored their experiences of occupational identity throughout their journey of anorexia nervosa.
Themes emerged from the research including finding authenticity, recognising the dark side of occupations and the need for adaptation, managing internal factors such as perfectionism, environmental factors such as where they live. Additionally those of stigma, gender and cultural factors that influence access to meaningful occupation and support during recovery. The study confirmed the centrality of occupation to people’s experience of identity during recovery from Anorexia Nervosa. A new model describing occupational identity transitions into and out of anorexia nervosa is described, providing an evidence base for occupational therapists' practice as they support the transition into wellbeing for those working to recover from this illness
Exploring the factors influencing the success and failure of rural micro-business in Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands
No full textIn both developed and developing countries, SMEs are the driving forces in job creation and revenue growth. This means that the SME sector is a significant contributor to developing a country's socio-economic status. This research explores current and former local business owners' experience regarding the challenges and opportunities that affect their rural micro businesses’ success or failure in Northeast Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands. A case study approach using semi-structured interviews was employed to generate an in-depth, multi faceted understanding of factors affecting rural businesses in their real-life situation. Data analysis followed a thematic analysis using coding techniques to generate themes. The research findings indicated that the main reasons for rural business owners in Northeast Choiseul to operate their businesses is to support their family's wellbeing, rural peoples' livelihoods, and to support their children's education. The study also found that factors such as lack of working capital, kaon (debt) system, and the influence of local culture contribute to rural businesses' failure. Contrastingly, the study showed that factors such as past working experience, customer relationship, marketing (location), and social business network contribute to the success of rural businesses. The interpretation drawn here is that operating a micro-business is one of the primary sources of income for the people of Choiseul, and that there is a need to support the growth of such small-scale businesses. The research therefore recommends that relevant authorities need to assist rural business owners to improve their business performance and longevity
Simulation and techno-economic assessment of hydrogen production from biomass gasification-based processes: A review
No full textThe development of low-carbon fuels from renewable resources is a key measure to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and mitigate climate change. Biomass gasification with subsequent gas processing and purification is a promising route to produce low-carbon hydrogen. In the past decade, simulation-based modelling using Aspen Plus software has supported the investigation of future potential industrial applications of this pathway. This article aims to provide a review of the modelling and economic assessment of woody biomass gasification-based hydrogen production, with focus on the evaluation of the model accuracy in predicting producer gas composition in comparison with experimental data depending on the approach implemented. The assessment of comprehensive models, which integrate biomass gasification with gas processing and purification, highlights how downstream gas processing could improve the quality of the syngas and, thus, the hydrogen yield. The information in this article provides an overview of the current practices, challenges, and opportunities for future research, particularly for the development of a comprehensive pathway for hydrogen production based on biomass gasification. Moreover, this review includes a techno-economic assessment of biomass to hydrogen processes, which will be useful for implementation at industrial-scale
Interaction during transnational online learning: tertiary student and lecturer perspectives.
No full textThis small-scale research study sought to answer the question: How do tertiary students and lecturers perceive interaction during transnational online learning? In doing so, the research aimed to identify ways to promote interaction in transnational online learning
Megalaria crispisulcans, a new isidiate species of Megalaria (Ramalinaceae) from Aotearoa / New Zealand
No full textMegalaria crispisulcans A.J. Marshall, Blanchon & de Lange (Ramalinaceae) is described as a new species from populations in Te Ika a Māui / North Island of Aotearoa / New Zealand, and on Rēkohu / Wharekauri / Chatham Island, Aotearoa / New Zealand. The new species is morphologically closely allied to Megalaria orokonuiana, from which it is distinguished by its nrDNA ITS sequence and morphologically by the usual presence of a white prothallus, bright green (when fresh) isidiate thallus and dark black apothecia, whose rims are usually crinkled / undulose at maturity. A phylogeny based on nrDNA ITS sequences is presented that recovers Megalaria crispisulcans as sister to M. orokonuiana. The ecology, habitats and conservation status of M. crispisulcans is provided and an update on the conservation status of M. orokonuiana provided. A revised key to the Aotearoa / New Zealand species of Megalaria is provided