title: Integrating Interactive Digital Maps into a Digital Library

authors: McIntosh, Samuel John

subjects: digital library

abstract: Digital libraries and digital maps are two fast-growing technologies in the world
of computing. In this thesis we have explored using digital maps to enhance
the functionality of digital libraries. The Greenstone 3 digital library system
was augmented though the use of the digital mapping system, Google Maps.
An automatic place name recognition and disambiguation system was created
to obtain geographical information from documents as they were viewed. This
extracted information was presented as a map with markers showing the location
of the places within the text of the document.
We evaluated the system by performing a user study and an analysis of the
speed, efficiency and accuracy of the place name recognition and disambiguation
system. Participants in the user study completed most of the tasks easily
and made comments expressing their satisfaction with the system. Analysis
of the place recognition and disambiguation system was also positive, as the
system was fast, relatively efficient and was highly accurate.

text: Integrating Interactive Digital Maps into a Digital Library Digital libraries and digital maps are two fast-growing technologies in the world
of computing. In this thesis we have explored using digital maps to enhance
the functionality of digital libraries. The Greenstone 3 digital library system
was augmented though the use of the digital mapping system, Google Maps.
An automatic place name recognition and disambiguation system was created
to obtain geographical information from documents as they were viewed. This
extracted information was presented as a map with markers showing the location
of the places within the text of the document.
We evaluated the system by performing a user study and an analysis of the
speed, efficiency and accuracy of the place name recognition and disambiguation
system. Participants in the user study completed most of the tasks easily
and made comments expressing their satisfaction with the system. Analysis
of the place recognition and disambiguation system was also positive, as the
system was fast, relatively efficient and was highly accurate.

year: 2010

title: Children’s lives in the Te Aroha district

authors: Hart, Philip

abstract: Exaggerated claims have been made about the joys experienced by children living on goldfields, but indeed many did have happy memories. Childhood for many included working to supplement the family income at quite a young age, and examples are given of the wide variety of work undertaken. Some jobs, as in the battery, was exhausting, none were highly paid, and not all young workers were well treated.
Life could be dangerous, as illustrated by the variety of accidents, some fatal. The river claimed some lives, as did fires in homes. Ill health was common, with periodic epidemics causing deaths – some families experienced multiple deaths. 
Abandoned or uncontrollable children were sent to Industrial Homes, and some stepmothers lived up to their reputations, and several children suffered from cruel treatment. Although most juvenile crimes were of a minor nature, early experimentation caused moral panic amongst parents. 
Adults provided organized activities of an improving nature, especially sports and social gatherings, and some even went on trips to other places. Military cadets were formed, and it was possible to participate in arts and crafts, including music. And all children had ways to make their own, unorganized, fun. All of which suggests that for most children, while their life was not as idyllic as some would claim, it was generally happy.

text: Children’s lives in the Te Aroha district Exaggerated claims have been made about the joys experienced by children living on goldfields, but indeed many did have happy memories. Childhood for many included working to supplement the family income at quite a young age, and examples are given of the wide variety of work undertaken. Some jobs, as in the battery, was exhausting, none were highly paid, and not all young workers were well treated.
Life could be dangerous, as illustrated by the variety of accidents, some fatal. The river claimed some lives, as did fires in homes. Ill health was common, with periodic epidemics causing deaths – some families experienced multiple deaths. 
Abandoned or uncontrollable children were sent to Industrial Homes, and some stepmothers lived up to their reputations, and several children suffered from cruel treatment. Although most juvenile crimes were of a minor nature, early experimentation caused moral panic amongst parents. 
Adults provided organized activities of an improving nature, especially sports and social gatherings, and some even went on trips to other places. Military cadets were formed, and it was possible to participate in arts and crafts, including music. And all children had ways to make their own, unorganized, fun. All of which suggests that for most children, while their life was not as idyllic as some would claim, it was generally happy.

year: 2016

title: Developing culturally responsive psychology curriculum in Aotearoa New Zealand

authors: Wairoa-Harrison, Sophia

abstract: There are some significant wins in the development of a culturally competent undergraduate psychology curriculum in Aotearoa New Zealand. These include how Mātauranga Māori is incorporated into research methodology papers, neuroimaging papers, and degree offerings. However, the number of specifically Māori-focused papers has halved since 2007. Further research is needed to gauge students' experiences of the quality of cultural competency in these papers.

text: Developing culturally responsive psychology curriculum in Aotearoa New Zealand There are some significant wins in the development of a culturally competent undergraduate psychology curriculum in Aotearoa New Zealand. These include how Mātauranga Māori is incorporated into research methodology papers, neuroimaging papers, and degree offerings. However, the number of specifically Māori-focused papers has halved since 2007. Further research is needed to gauge students' experiences of the quality of cultural competency in these papers.

year: 2023-02-01