University of Auckland

Nicotine formulation and tobacco flavour in electronic cigarette aerosols differentially regulate alveolar epithelial barrier function and gene expression

Electronic cigarettes (ECs) are increasingly marketed as safer alternatives to conventional cigarettes, yet mounting evidence highlights that they are not without harm. In vitro air–liquid interface (ALI) models provide physiologically relevant systems to examine how EC aerosols...

How coronary artery disease is portrayed in images from educational websites and resources in Aotearoa New Zealand: a content analysis

INTRODUCTION: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of global morbidity and disproportionately affects Māori and Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). Poor understanding of symptoms and management contributes to delayed care. Yet visual health information can e...

Coordination Competition Couples Oxygen Vacancy‐Rich SnO x With Isolated Cu–N Sites for CO 2 ‐to‐formate Electroreduction

ABSTRACT Selective CO 2 ‐to‐formate electroreduction requires oxygen‐deficient SnO x sites that stabilize O‐bound * OCHO intermediates while resisting cathodic over‐reduction. Here, we use a precursor‐level coordination competition strategy to construct an oxygen vacancy (O v )‐r...

Synthesis of the N -Alkoxyguanidinyl Spiroketal Core of Rugonidines A–F

Abstract Rugonidines A–F are a family of structurally unique diastereomeric alkaloids characterized by an unprecedented [4.5]-fused N-alkoxyguanidinyl spiroketal ring system. This work reports the first synthesis of this motif via an acid-catalyzed, one-pot tandem deprotection/cy...

Bayesian inference of the climbing grade scale

Abstract Climbing grades are used to classify a climbing route based on its perceived difficulty, and have come to play a central role in the sport of rock climbing. Recently, the first statistically rigorous method for estimating climbing grades from whole-history ascent data wa...

LLM-based Structured Intermediate Representation for building regulation encoding

Automating the encoding of building codes into formal representations is a critical step for compliance checking, yet it is often hindered by the linguistic complexity of regulations. This paper develops a two-stage pipeline that utilises Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate...

Algorithms for Coupled Electrified Transportation and Power Networks: From Grid Services to Real-World Deployment—A Systems-Oriented Review

Electrified transport introduces loads whose location, timing, and flexibility depend on vehicle movement and user behavior. Its operation therefore links road networks, charging infrastructure, distribution grids, communication systems, and electricity markets. However, many stu...

Reciprocal Longitudinal Associations Between Psychological Entitlement and Women’s Benevolent Sexism and Men’s Hostile Sexism: Evidence From a 13-Year RI-CLPM

Prior research suggests that psychological entitlement differentially predicts women’s benevolent sexism and men’s hostile sexism. However, few studies examine these associations longitudinally, and none have tested whether sexism similarly predicts psychological entitlement over...

Economic Burden of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus in New Zealand: A Retrospective Cohort Cost Analysis

Purpose: The aim of this study was to estimate the direct health care cost burden of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) in New Zealand and to evaluate potential implications for shingles vaccination policy. Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed 869 participants with HZO...

The Unique Role of Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to Improve Healthcare Access: A Qualitative Study

The prevalence of mental health and substance use disorders is growing in Aotearoa New Zealand, with rising unmet need and health services under immense pressure. Nurse practitioners (NPs) have the potential to transform healthcare delivery and improve healthcare access and healt...

Treatment of male osteoporosis: a narrative review and position statement by the ECTS Clinical Action Group.

Osteoporosis in men is under-recognized and under-treated despite a substantial disease burden and poorer fracture-related outcomes than in women. Secondary osteoporosis is highly prevalent in men, making the identification and management of underlying causes essential. Bone mine...

Streptococcus pneumoniae haemolytic uraemic syndrome in Aotearoa New Zealand across changing pneumococcal conjugate vaccine eras

Objective To describe the epidemiology, clinical features, microbiology and outcomes of paediatric Streptococcus pneumoniae haemolytic uraemic syndrome (SpHUS) in Aotearoa New Zealand across changing pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) eras. Design Retrospective case series. Set...

Using Natural Fibres and Indigenous Knowledge to Develop Alternatives to Plastic Ropes Used in Mussel Aquaculture

Aquaculture relies extensively on plastic materials, creating a need for lower‐plastic alternatives that retain the functional properties required for production. This study combined mātauranga Māori and science to identify natural plant fibres suitable for manufacturing mussel r...

Molecular Polarity in Conjugated Microporous Polymers for Efficient CO2 Photoreduction

Abstract Donor–acceptor (D–A) conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) are a promising class of metal-free photocatalysts for CO2 reduction. However, conventional D–A CMP design strategies that prioritize the screening of isolated D and A units based solely on energy-level offsets...

Financial development and the environmental performance of manufacturing firms: Evidence from India

This study examines how financial development affects the environmental performance of manufacturing firms. Exploiting state-level variation in the credit-to-GDP ratio and detailed energy consumption data from Indian manufacturing firms during the 1990s and 2000s, I find that fin...

The impact of changing Coronal Plane Alignment of the Knee classification on early functional outcomes after primary robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty

Aims We aimed to determine the impact of changing a patient’s Coronal Plane Alignment of the Knee (CPAK) phenotype on early functional outcomes after robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (RA-TKA). Methods We conducted a retrospective multicentre cohort study of 297 patients u...

Digital health access, engagement and trust: a survey of Pacific navigators in the DIGIFALE mobile health literacy programme

INTRODUCTION: The DIGIFALE programme aims to strengthen mobile health literacy among Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) who continue to experience inequities in both healthcare access and digital inclusion. AIM: The aim of this study was to explore access to digital...

Biomechanical differences across pubertal maturation stages and sexes in a single-leg drop-land and a single-leg drop-land-and-cut task

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries account for 45% of internal knee injuries, often having prolonged recovery and substantial care costs. Higher non-contact ACL injury rates have been reported in post-pubertal females compared with males and pre-pubertal individuals, which...

Corticosteroid use in children with community acquired sepsis: a multicentre prospective cohort study

Objectives Corticosteroids in paediatric sepsis have the potential to improve outcomes, yet there is little supporting evidence regarding efficacy, choice of agents, dose or timing of administration. We describe the patterns of corticosteroid use in children hospitalised with sus...

Investigation of the relationship between oxygen bubble behaviour and local thermal stress in PEMWE

Understanding the interplay between gas bubble evolution and thermal behaviour is vital to improving the efficiency and durability of Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysers (PEMWEs). This study presents a real-time visualisation approach that combines synchronised microscop...