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The New Zealand nurse practitioner polemic : a discourse analysis : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2008-01-27)
The purpose of this research has been to trace the development of the nurse
practitioner role in New Zealand. Established in 2001, this advanced nursing
practice role was birthed amid controversy as historical forces at ...
"Linking as one" : an intimate breastfeeding moment : a thesis presented in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2001)
Breastfeeding is more than the act of providing nutrition to an infant. It is a dynamic interpersonal process, frequently suggested by both women and authors to be an intimate activity. Health professionals have tended to ...
Breaking the silence : restorative justice and child sexual abuse : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Social Policy at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2001)
This research investigated the relationship between justice and child sexual abuse from the perspective of adult survivors. Utilising participant observation, unstructured interviews and focus groups within a feminist ...
Change content and aid effectiveness : how the size of change content affects implementation of technical assistance recommendations in developing Pacific Island countries
(2008)
International aid agencies offer development aid with the expectation that developing countries will transform to such an extent that they can look after themselves, yet many countries have not developed as expected. This ...
Under-reporting in aviation : an investigation of factors that affect reporting of safety concerns : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate of Philosophy in Aviation at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2010)
A substantial body of evidence suggests that reporting safety concerns and wrongdoing
could contribute to improving safety if diligently applied within organisations. A
number of aviation accidents suggest that the ...
The effect of migration on development in Tuvalu : a case study of PAC migrants and their families : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Development Studies at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2009)
International migration and development have been traditionally treated as separate
policy portfolios; however, today the two are increasingly viewed as interlinked. While
the development status of a country could determine ...
Study of nitrogen loss pathways in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) growing agro-ecosystems on volcanic ash soils in Papua New Guinea : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2007)
Oil palm is the largest national crop produced in Papua New Guinea. It is grown on over 80,000 ha of young volcanic soils in five Provinces, employs over 12,000 workers and uses >12,000 tonnes of fertiliser to offset ...
What underpins success in a health promoting school in Northeastern Thailand? : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at Massey University
(Massey University, 2008)
A Health Promoting School (HPS) approach is now widely accepted
internationally, with a focus on children’s health, the school curriculum, and
whole school environment. In Thailand, the health and well-being of children ...
"In our house we're not terribly sexual" : exploring the barriers to supporting intellectually disabled people in the area of sexuality and intimacy : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2008)
How support workers enable, regulate or constrain the sexual expression of
intellectually disabled people who live in service agency group homes is the subject
of this thesis. A general literature search of what ...
Islamic entrepreneurship : a case study of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2006)
The point of departure in this study is that entrepreneurship, regardless of how it is defined, is more than a means to create employment opportunities and maximise economic returns; it is rather a development alternative ...