University of Auckland

Paediatric haematopoietic stem cell transplantation research priorities: Results from an international multi‐stakeholder priority setting partnership

Summary Co‐designed research in paediatric HSCT is limited. We sought to determine research priorities which represent the shared priorities of patients, parents, carers and healthcare professionals (HCP) within Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. An i...

Mobility-Driven Early Warning for Candidate POI Updates Using Shared-Visitor Priors: Case Studies in Auckland and Queenstown, New Zealand

Accurate and timely Point-of-Interest (POI) information is important for location-based services, tourism management, and digital map maintenance. However, newly opened or weakly documented POIs may be updated slowly because conventional map maintenance often relies on user repor...

Research and Application of Tongue Image Segmentation Method Based on Lightweight Deep Learning

Intelligent tongue diagnosis demands high-precision segmentation on resource-constrained mobile devices. All deep learning models outperform conventional approaches, improving mean intersection over union (mIoU) by approximately 9% and accelerating inference by more than two orde...

Multi-predator feeding aggregations: understanding dynamic communities through functional niches and demographic analysis tools

Abstract Multi-predator feeding aggregations (MPFAs) are ocean events whereby two or more species forage on the same or co-occurring prey. Such communities are dynamic, with community structure reflecting the connections between species and the benefits and costs of associations....

The economic burden of hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic literature review

Abstract Background Quantifying the economic burden of disease is vital for informing healthcare resource allocation and priority setting particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) where the incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is rising among the region’s predominantly yo...

Seabirds and native vegetation drive ecosystem processes that support atoll island resilience

Ecosystem restoration is expected to enhance ecosystem resilience to climate change, but few empirical and mechanistic demonstrations of such assertions exist. Here, we explore this topic for tropical atoll systems, combining science on nutrient subsidies and geo-ecological funct...

Olivine-hosted melt inclusions provide insights into primitive magma compositions driving young eruptions from Red Crater, Tongariro (New Zealand)

Abstract Volcanism at continental arcs is ultimately driven by mantle-derived magmas; however, erupted compositions are typically overprinted by crustal interactions during ascent, obscuring deeper signatures. We target olivine and their melt inclusions (MI) in basaltic andesite...

From misogyny to mobilization: Hostile sexism and conflictual online discussions indirectly predict men's rights activism via heightened identification as a men's rights supporter

Abstract Although sexism may serve as a gateway into the men's rights movement, few studies have examined group processes in online environments that fuel this reactionary movement. We address this gap by examining whether interacting with like‐minded others fosters an emergent s...

Multiple strategies and cues define baleen whale migration

Migration is a do-or-die life-history strategy, yet factors shaping it remain poorly studied in many marine taxa, as direct observations are difficult. Building on animal migration theory, we used satellite tracking data from 21 southern right whales tagged in Aotearoa New Zealan...

Rapid Rupture Mapping of Potential Tsunamigenic Earthquakes in the Southwest Pacific Using Regional Seismic Arrays

Abstract Rapid spatial characterization of rupture in tsunamigenic earthquakes (Mw≥7.5) is critical for improving tsunami early warning capabilities, particularly for sparsely instrumented regions. We investigate how regional array seismology can be optimized for such settings by...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...