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Interview with Mary Elizabeth Massey - OH 44
No full textDr. Mary Elizabeth Massey (1915-1974) was an historian, educator, and author. She was a Winthrop History Professor from 1950 through 1974 with a focus on the American Civil War. This recording consists of Dr. Massey’s address during the December 15, 1972 Winthrop graduation ceremonies at Byrnes Auditorium. The recording begins with the organ playing and then Winthrop President Charles Shepard Davis introduces Dr. Massey. Dr. Masey addresses the graduates of 1972 from the 00:09:08 mark through the 00:29:05 mark of the recording.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/1524/thumbnail.jp
Kia tu, kia ora : a Maori perspective on ethnodevelopment : a thesis presented in partial, fulfilment of the requirements of Master of Philosophy in Māori Studies at Massey University
No full textEthnodevelopment has been defined by the author as development in relation to a particular race of Humans. It is also development deemed appropriate by that particular race, initiated, controlled and implemented by them. Development is a concept which has multiple facets. The author has also defined development in Socio Economic terms. His concern is for the fundamental needs and rights of the human person. Development is discussed in greater depth in chapter two. The author maintains that there are fundamental issues for concern regarding amicable relationships between Te Iwi Maori and relevant Non Government Organisations in Aotearoa-New Zealand. He maintains that the current state of relations between these two groups will either enhance or destroy the future of this country. He hopes that this thesis will provide a basis for a new and reciprocating future. This thesis begins by describing the birth of the Māori Nation. The author discusses the origins of the Māori race and relevant recorded New Zealand history from a Māori perspective. He continues on to define both Ethnodevelopment and Development in relation to the Māori Nation of Aotearoa-New Zealand and describes the major players involved in this discussion. The Case Study focusses on the conflict which happened between Ngāti Porou and Environmental and Conservation Non Government Organisations of Aotearoa-New Zealand. The conclusion of this thesis proposes a framework and recommendations for those involved. Nguha Patuwai is of Ngātiporou and Waikato descent. He also has tribal affiliations to Ngāti Awa, Ngai te Rangi, Te Arawa and Ngāti Tūwharetoa. He is currently an Assistant Lecturer at Massey University's Albany Campus in the Department of Māori Studies. If communication is essential for crossing the barriers of cultural misunderstanding and inappropriate action, the written word can be used as a bridge for dissolving hurt and injustice. Finally, the author knowledges future Māori and Pākehā who may help in providing insights for both cultures
Dataset supporting the publication "A systematic investigation into the effect of roughness on self-propelled swimming plates"
No full textDataset supporting the publication
Massey, J. M. O., Ganapathisubramani, B., & Weymouth, G. D. (2023). A systematic investigation into the effect of roughness on self-propelled swimming plates. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 971, [A39]. https://doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2023.703
The data focuses on the effect of roughness on self-propelled swimming plates. The author has provided the data, and python scripts for plotting the majority of the graphs in the above publication. However, the flow fields are too large, so the lotus.f90 files are available so that the simulations can by run; this requires access to the solver and access can be made available upon request.
The data was generated, for the most part by our in-house LES solver 'Lotus'.
Software- or Instrument-specific information needed to interpret the data, including software and hardware version numbers: AMD nodes on the HPC architecture 'IRIDIS 5' was used to run the simulations.
The python files in ./analysis provide the methods for manipulation, and plotting of the data relating to the publication. The fort.9 files contain the forces, the .npy files contain checkpoints in the software to avoid expensive analysis techniques from repeating themselves (e.g. reading in flow field data). The vti, vtr, pvti, pvtr file extension denotes flow field data in paraview readable form, this dataset contains a very small fraction of that analysed, and more is available upon request.
The data is accessible via CC BY license.</span
Shopping centre planning in Palmerston North : a suggested strategy : a paper presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements of Master of Arts in Geography at Massey University
No full textMaps best copy available. Original copy may be viewed in the library.The rapid development of diversified multi-functional integrated shopping centres throughout the world has led one American observer to hail the "shopping environment" of such centres one of the new urban forms of the twentieth century. Palmerston North
cannot even boast a large size planned shopping centre. It does, however, have a wide range of variously distributed centres, developed in accord with demand or as speculative ventures. This paper seeks to order and direction planning views on shopping centres in Palmerston North. A tentative strategy is consturcted and briefly applied to the Terrace End shopping centre complex.
The author acknowledges the dual compilation and application of the Questionnaire for Retailers and Shoppers, with Mr B.R. Kells, a fellow geography masterate student at Massey University. The information collected and presented in the Shopping Centre Strategy could not have been obtained without the cooperation and time of shoppers and retailers in the shopping centres visited. Access to Valuation Department records is also gratefully acknowlewdged. [From Preface
Primary teachers' knowledge, beliefs and perspectives on the practice of mindfulness in schools : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Educational Psychology in Education at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand
No full textYouth mental health and wellbeing is a complex issue which requires prevention strategies from early childhood through entry into adulthood. Schools are well positioned to promote and develop student’s overall capacity for wellbeing and have a responsibility to do so. Mindfulness has been identified as a potential practice to support the development of wellbeing and human flourishing in both clinical and non-clinical settings. There is an increasing body of research which has found mindfulness-based interventions to have positive effects on human wellbeing and academic achievement as well. Mindfulness practice also develops an attitude of acceptance which fosters equanimity, creating space for reflection and perspective taking; allowing for self-acceptance and greater awareness of self and others. Increasingly mindfulness skills and capabilities are being fostered through mindful-based programs designed for school curriculums.
The aim of this study was to gain a greater understanding of primary teachers’ knowledge, beliefs and perspectives about mindfulness in schools. Specifically, this study aimed to capture primary teachers’ views who have not yet been involved in the training or implementation of a formal mindfulness school based program. Placed within a constructivist epistemology this study included 45 participants (n=45) who completed an online survey. The survey was designed using mixed-method research methodology to gather teacher perspectives. Results revealed most primary teachers in this study were prepared to implement mindfulness in schools, and believed schools should be providing mindfulness programs. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of mindfulness in schools is both supported by teachers and viewed as feasible to implement in primary settings. Teachers understood some of the ways in which mindfulness promotes and develops valuable life skills for students in relation to improving their mental health, building individual capacity for coping, and being resilient, and improving student’s overall well-being. Implications for schools and teachers interested in beginning a mindfulness programme at primary school are discussed
Acceptance and prayer intervention for adolescents with anxiety symptoms : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
No full textPrevention programs are increasingly being sought for adolescents with anxiety in order to reduce the high prevalence rate of both anxiety and depressive disorders. Historically, empirically-validated interventions have not been used in combination with spiritually-based therapies (Jackson, 2020). This can mean that clients are left with their faith unaddressed in the therapeutic setting. Disturbances in an individual's faith can contribute to psychological distress (Ellison, Bradshaw, Flannelly, & Galek, 2014). This study aimed to address this gap in literature by incorporating prayer into an acceptance and commitment therapy-based therapeutic model. To test the hypothesis that anxiety in adolescents can be reduced by the introduction of acceptance-based coping skills, together with an acceptance-based prayer, a brief open trial intervention with a single group, in pre-test, post-test method was adopted. The results were analyzed using a mixed methods approach including paired-samples t-tests for the quantitative analysis, and interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) following a semi-structured interview. The results showed a large effect (d = 2.58) in the direction of the hypothesis: anxiety in adolescents decreased with the introduction of acceptance and prayer. Secondary analysis also revealed significant reductions in depression (d = 1.98) and psychological inflexibility (d = 1.28). However, there was no difference in the resultant levels of mindfulness (d = -0.33). These results suggest that an acceptance-based brief intervention, together with prayer, may be helpful for adolescents with anxiety. However, further larger studies are warranted and should include randomization and a control group in order to confirm these findings
Yeast metabolism in fresh and frozen dough : 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
No full textAuthor also known as SM LovedayFresh bakery products have a very short shelf life, which limits the extent to which manufacturing can be centralised. Frozen doughs are relatively stable and can be manufactured in large volumes, distributed and baked on-demand at the point of sale or consumption. With appropriate formulation and processing a shelf life of several months can be achieved.Shelf life is limited by a decline in proofing rate after thawing, which is attributed to a) the dough losing its ability to retain gas and b) insufficient gas production, i.e. yeast activity. The loss of shelf life is accelerated by delays between mixing and freezing, which allow yeast cells the chance to ferment carbohydrates.This work examined the reasons for insufficient gas production after thawing frozen dough and the effect of pre-freezing fermentation on shelf life. Literature data on yeast metabolite dynamics in fermenting dough were incomplete. In particular there were few data on the accumulation of ethanol, a major fermentation end product which can be injurious to yeast.Doughs were prepared in a domestic breadmaker using compressed yeast from a local manufacturer and analysed for glucose, fructose, sucrose, maltose and ethanol. Gas production after thawing declined within 48 hours of frozen storage. This was accelerated by 30 or 90 minutes of fermentation at 30;C prior to freezing.Sucrose was rapidly hydrolysed and yeast consumed glucose in preference to fructose. Maltose was not consumed while other sugars remained. Ethanol, accumulated from consumption of glucose and fructose, was produced in approximately equal amounts to CO2, indicating that yeast cells metabolised reductively.Glucose uptake in fermenting dough followed simple hyperbolic kinetics and fructose uptake was competitively inhibited by glucose. Mathematical modelling indicated that diffusion of sugars and ethanol in dough occurred quickly enough to eliminate solute gradients brought about by yeast metabolism
Massey-Harris Farm Implements
No full textPhotograph - A child standing in front of Massey-Harris Farm Implements building located on Skinner Street across from the first public school, Athabasca Landing, Albert
Neoformalism : an approach to teaching film studies in New Zealand secondary schools : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Media Studies at Massey University, New Zealand
No full textNoting the lack of subject material available in New Zealand for the teaching of film studies in secondary school, this thesis attempts to describe a framework which is designed to introduce particular concepts and provide a base for different ways of thinking about film. It endeavours to bridge the gap between those texts that do not have enough theory and those that have too much, lacking easy application to the secondary school classroom. The objective of this study is to reduce the generalisation that cinema is of little cultural value, and to bring the genuine love that individual's have for film, into an educational context. This has been done through the use and adaptation of Kristin Thompson's Neoformalist approach. The first part of this study discusses the differences between an approach and a method, and the benefits of the neoformalist approach. This includes an investigation of available literature and how applicable it is to the practical teaching of film studies. The second part deals with the academic principles of the Neoformalist approach, the tools of analysis, and foregrounds the fact that film is a constructed medium in which spectators have an active role. The third part involves the breaking down of the academic terms of the Neoformalist approach and the demonstration of how they can be applied in an educational context. It does this by foregrounding film studies within the paradigm of the Classical Narrative, or mainstream, popular film. The final section offers two brief analyses of What's Eating Gilbert Grape? and Once Were Warriors, because the only way for a student to gain ability to analyse films is through practice in viewing films critically and reading analyses by other critics. Essentially it is argued that, Neoformalism is merely one approach to teaching film studies and does not preclude any other reasonable approach. It is based on the assumption that one must understand what one is studying (the film) before one can go to the next stage and search out wider notions such as ideology, meaning and so on. Therefore it is beneficial for students that a formal analysis precede any cultural or other form of analysis, under the assumption that certain skills need to be developed before the ideological and cultural are able to be effectively isolated from the formal. Neoformalism does not preclude such concerns, but grounds them in some contextual, concrete base
Isreal Shank and Vincent Massey
No full textPhotograph - Inspector Isreal C. Shank speaking to the Hon. Vincent Massey, Governor General of Canada, November 18, 1958. Ottawa, Ontari
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