title: Private focus portals to shared energy visualizations

authors: Dang, Chi Tai

abstract: Large interactive displays provide potential platforms for collaborative visualizations to support groups of co-located people in interacting with shared information spaces. In these settings, it is often necessary to provide the individuals with their own private views of the shared visualizations. In this paper, we present a prototype system that allows users to get private views of their areas of interest (i.e. focus) within the larger shared visualizations (i.e. context) displayed on tabletop surfaces through portals provided on mobile devices. We demonstrate the potential of this system for visualization of collective and personal energy consumption data with the aim of supporting smart energy applications.

text: Private focus portals to shared energy visualizations Large interactive displays provide potential platforms for collaborative visualizations to support groups of co-located people in interacting with shared information spaces. In these settings, it is often necessary to provide the individuals with their own private views of the shared visualizations. In this paper, we present a prototype system that allows users to get private views of their areas of interest (i.e. focus) within the larger shared visualizations (i.e. context) displayed on tabletop surfaces through portals provided on mobile devices. We demonstrate the potential of this system for visualization of collective and personal energy consumption data with the aim of supporting smart energy applications.

year: 2015

title: An empirically grounded theory of conscientiousness as an Aristotelian virtue

authors: McManus, James

subjects: Virtue Theory

abstract: This thesis is an interdisciplinary project; I develop a new philosophical theory of conscientiousness as a neo-Aristotelian virtue. I then go on to develop two psychometric measures (one general measure and one student-specific measure) to investigate whether there is empirical evidence in support of the theory. In doing so, I contribute to a vastly under researched area of virtue theory ― the science of Aristotelian virtues. As discussed in Chapter Two, there are currently no validated measures of any of the Aristotelian virtues. Thus, this area of research is not only of interest to philosophers; it also contributes to the general and scientific understanding of people’s psychology, specifically, their traits, and how these traits influence important factors related to human flourishing. 
In this thesis I first explore important theory and research relating to the virtues; this includes both philosophical theories of virtue and the psychological methods used to investigate them. Of particular importance, I also discuss the differences in terminology and approach taken by philosophers and psychologists in their study of traits generally. This then informs my account of the virtue of conscientiousness (or what I refer to as Virtue Conscientiousness), and the related scales of Character Conscientiousness used to measure it. Finally, the methods and results used to assess Character Conscientiousness are presented and discussed. The findings suggest that, as a character trait, conscientiousness consists of two facets: a virtue facet (Virtue Conscientiousness) and an excess facet (Excessive Conscientiousness). This factor structure was replicated between the two scales which were applied to two different samples. Each Facet (in both scales) displayed meaningful relationships with other variables, with Virtue Conscientiousness positively correlating with life satisfaction and with Excessive Conscientiousness positively correlating with depression, anxiety, and stress. Though preliminary, these findings are promising. They support my theory of Character Conscientiousness, and of the claim that conscientiousness is a virtue.

text: An empirically grounded theory of conscientiousness as an Aristotelian virtue This thesis is an interdisciplinary project; I develop a new philosophical theory of conscientiousness as a neo-Aristotelian virtue. I then go on to develop two psychometric measures (one general measure and one student-specific measure) to investigate whether there is empirical evidence in support of the theory. In doing so, I contribute to a vastly under researched area of virtue theory ― the science of Aristotelian virtues. As discussed in Chapter Two, there are currently no validated measures of any of the Aristotelian virtues. Thus, this area of research is not only of interest to philosophers; it also contributes to the general and scientific understanding of people’s psychology, specifically, their traits, and how these traits influence important factors related to human flourishing. 
In this thesis I first explore important theory and research relating to the virtues; this includes both philosophical theories of virtue and the psychological methods used to investigate them. Of particular importance, I also discuss the differences in terminology and approach taken by philosophers and psychologists in their study of traits generally. This then informs my account of the virtue of conscientiousness (or what I refer to as Virtue Conscientiousness), and the related scales of Character Conscientiousness used to measure it. Finally, the methods and results used to assess Character Conscientiousness are presented and discussed. The findings suggest that, as a character trait, conscientiousness consists of two facets: a virtue facet (Virtue Conscientiousness) and an excess facet (Excessive Conscientiousness). This factor structure was replicated between the two scales which were applied to two different samples. Each Facet (in both scales) displayed meaningful relationships with other variables, with Virtue Conscientiousness positively correlating with life satisfaction and with Excessive Conscientiousness positively correlating with depression, anxiety, and stress. Though preliminary, these findings are promising. They support my theory of Character Conscientiousness, and of the claim that conscientiousness is a virtue.

year: 2022

title: He Tangata Kei Tua: Guidelines for biobanking with Māori.

authors: Hudson, Maui

abstract: Māori ethical frameworks recognise that all research in New Zealand is of interest to Māori and outline community expectations of appropriate behavior in research to deliver the best outcomes for Māori. Research contributes to the broader development objectives of society and this endeavor is being supported by biobanking infrastructure. Ethics has a specific role in guiding key behaviours, processes and methodologies used in research.
This document outlines a framework for addressing Māori ethical issues within the context of biobanking. It draws on a foundation of mātauranga (Indigenous knowledge) and tikanga Māori (Māori protocols and practices) and will be useful for researchers, ethics committee members and those who engage in consultation or advice about biobanking with Māori in local, regional, national or international settings.

text: He Tangata Kei Tua: Guidelines for biobanking with Māori. Māori ethical frameworks recognise that all research in New Zealand is of interest to Māori and outline community expectations of appropriate behavior in research to deliver the best outcomes for Māori. Research contributes to the broader development objectives of society and this endeavor is being supported by biobanking infrastructure. Ethics has a specific role in guiding key behaviours, processes and methodologies used in research.
This document outlines a framework for addressing Māori ethical issues within the context of biobanking. It draws on a foundation of mātauranga (Indigenous knowledge) and tikanga Māori (Māori protocols and practices) and will be useful for researchers, ethics committee members and those who engage in consultation or advice about biobanking with Māori in local, regional, national or international settings.

year: 2016