University of Auckland

Cripping the Transition to Practice: A Longitudinal Qualitative Analysis of Disabled Doctors’ First Year Experiences

Abstract Introduction The transition from medical student to doctor is demanding. Although research has explored preparedness and wellbeing, disabled doctors’ experiences remain underexamined, risking a homogenised understanding of a process that is likely experienced unevenly ac...

Targeting Latent Tuberculosis Using Hypoxia-Activated Prodrugs of Bedaquiline Analogues

Abstract The increasing emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is reducing the effectiveness of existing antibiotics against bacterial infections, including tuberculosis (TB), a deadly disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb). Approximately 90% of infected individ...

Quantum Max d-Cut via qudit swap operators

Quantum Max Cut (QMC) problem for systems of qubits is an example of a 2-local Hamiltonian problem, and a prominent paradigm in computational complexity theory. This paper investigates the algebraic structure of a higher-dimensional analog of the QMC problem for systems of qudits...

Delayed submarine caldera subsidence creates extreme tsunami hazard

The 2022 Hunga volcano eruption generated one of the largest and most destructive volcanic tsunamis ever recorded. We interpret the timing, nature and relative hazard of volcanic-tsunamigenic processes by combining geophysical, oceanographic, atmospheric, and eye-witness observat...

Defining fever-related discomfort in children: an international Delphi consensus

Fever is one of the most common symptoms in childhood and a frequent reason for medical consultation. Current guidelines recommend treating fever only when discomfort is present. However, the concept of fever-related discomfort remains poorly defined and inconsistently applied in...

A large national cohort study exploring the association between small for gestational age birthweight and educational achievement in secondary school

Abstract Purpose Small for gestational age (SGA) birthweight is an important predictor of childhood intelligence, yet longitudinal evidence on its association with school achievement is scarce. We aimed to explore the association between small for gestational age birthweight and...

I Made the Choice, Did I? Exploring the Influence of Goal-Directed AI on Human Decision-Making

As AI become integrated into decision-making, some concerns emerge: Can AI shape our decisions without us noticing? To examine this, we adopt forcing techniques from performance magic, which guide apparently open choices toward predetermined outcomes. This provides a lens for exa...

Pathways from social media use to low self-esteem: The role of body dissatisfaction and social connectedness

Background Social media platforms have become central to self-presentation and social interaction. However, accumulating evidence suggests that individuals who engage in heavy and passive social media use often experience lower self-esteem. This study aimed to examine how social...

Defect Engineering on Amorphous NiFeB Alloys for the Selective Conversion of KA Oil Into Adipic Acid

ABSTRACT Developing high‐performance electrocatalysts for the efficient conversion of KA oil (a mixture of cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone) to adipic acid holds great significance. Herein, a series of Ni‐based catalysts, including NiM (M = Fe, Cr, and Mn) layered double hydroxides...

Defect Engineering on Amorphous NiFeB Alloys for the Selective Conversion of KA Oil Into Adipic Acid

ABSTRACT Developing high‐performance electrocatalysts for the efficient conversion of KA oil (a mixture of cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone) to adipic acid holds great significance. Herein, a series of Ni‐based catalysts, including NiM (M = Fe, Cr, and Mn) layered double hydroxides...

Cerebral blood flow in conscious rats and implications for therapeutic interventions

Abstract Cerebral blood flow (CBF) often becomes compromised in patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases, increasing the risk of neurodegenerative disease and vascular dementia. There is an urgent need for treatments to address cardiovascular risk without compromising brai...

Multiscale characterization of cortical signatures in positive and negative schizotypy:a worldwide ENIGMA study

Positive and negative schizotypy reflect distinct patterns of subclinical traits in the general population associated with neurodevelopmental and schizophrenia-spectrum pathologies. Yet, a comprehensive characterization of the unique and shared neuroanatomical signatures of these...

Six-fold reduction in ocean heat content estimate uncertainty since 1960

Abstract Ocean heat content (OHC) dominates Earth’s energy imbalance, but its uncertainty has not been fully understood. Here, we construct a Large-Ensemble to comprehensively quantify the OHC uncertainty from global to regional scales since 1955, and consider eight groups of err...

Identification and characterization of ethR and ethA genes impacting the sensitivity of Mycobacterium abscessus to ethionamide

ABSTRACT Mycobacterium abscessus is a rapidly growing non-tuberculous mycobacterium with rising global incidence. This pathogen exhibits intrinsic resistance to most antibiotics, presenting a major public health threat. Ethionamide (ETH) requires bioactivation by monooxygenase Et...

Plastic pollution shapes ecosystem response to a storm event in intertidal sediments

Plastic pollution is an emerging driver of ecological change in coastal sediments, yet real-world ecosystem responses remain poorly understood. During a two-month in situ experiment on an intertidal sandflat in Mahurangi Harbour, New Zealand, a storm event provided a unique oppor...

ENSO-driven multi-decadal climate variability in Auckland: a Southern Hemisphere coastal city perspective

Coastal cities in Southern Hemisphere mid-latitudes face climate risks from interacting tropical and polar atmospheric systems. This study examines multi-decadal climate variability in Auckland (37°S), New Zealand’s largest city, using 1963–2022 records. Morlet wavelet analysis a...

Variation in cataract surgical outcomes by facility type: evidence from 168 population-based surveys in 61 countries

Background/aims To compare visual outcomes after cataract surgery between outreach camps and fixed facilities, and among government, non-governmental organisation (NGO) and private providers within fixed facilities. Methods Pooled cross-sectional analysis of 41 881 cataract-opera...

Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation

RATIONALE: Electronic cigarettes (EC) are handheld electronic vaping devices that produce an aerosol by heating a liquid. People who smoke, healthcare providers, and regulators want to know if EC can help people quit smoking, and if they are safe to use for this purpose. This upd...

‘No, it is a virus, your body will fight it.’ The value of diagnostic testing for managing respiratory viruses in primary care: an observational study from a post-COVID pilot programme

Introduction International studies suggest that advancing diagnostic technologies have the potential to reduce uncertainty and improve management of acute respiratory infections. Aim This study aimed to observe the impact that laboratory-based polymerase chain reaction testing fo...

A Psychological Exploration of Help-Seeking in Intimate Partner Violence: Findings From a Scoping Review

Researchers in various countries have identified that intimate partner violence affects victims of all ages. The process of psychological recovery from experiences of intimate partner violence must commence with the victim seeking help. The present review was conducted in accorda...