title: Examining therapeutic approaches towards injurious behaviours in adolescents: Perspectives on influence, efficacy & prevention

authors: Parsons, Abby

subjects: NSSI

abstract: This qualitative research investigates professional perspectives on adolescent non- suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and outward-directed injurious (ODI) behaviours through in-depth interviews with twelve professionals across mental health, education, and social services in New Zealand. Utilising thematic analysis, the study reveals insights into how these behaviours represent interconnected manifestations of underlying emotional regulation challenges shaped by individual vulnerabilities, relationship dynamics, and systemic factors. Four key themes emerged: The Duality of Aggressive Expression, Environmental and Developmental Influences, Building Therapeutic Connections, and System Complexities and Bridge-Building. The research extends theoretical understanding by examining how risk factors influence behavioural expression, highlighting the connection between neurodevelopmental differences, trauma histories, and family dynamics. By challenging traditional conceptual frameworks, the study identifies significant gaps between evidence- based interventions and real-world implementation, ultimately offering recommendations for more integrated treatment protocols, enhanced professional support systems, and comprehensive care pathways for vulnerable youth.

text: Examining therapeutic approaches towards injurious behaviours in adolescents: Perspectives on influence, efficacy & prevention This qualitative research investigates professional perspectives on adolescent non- suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and outward-directed injurious (ODI) behaviours through in-depth interviews with twelve professionals across mental health, education, and social services in New Zealand. Utilising thematic analysis, the study reveals insights into how these behaviours represent interconnected manifestations of underlying emotional regulation challenges shaped by individual vulnerabilities, relationship dynamics, and systemic factors. Four key themes emerged: The Duality of Aggressive Expression, Environmental and Developmental Influences, Building Therapeutic Connections, and System Complexities and Bridge-Building. The research extends theoretical understanding by examining how risk factors influence behavioural expression, highlighting the connection between neurodevelopmental differences, trauma histories, and family dynamics. By challenging traditional conceptual frameworks, the study identifies significant gaps between evidence- based interventions and real-world implementation, ultimately offering recommendations for more integrated treatment protocols, enhanced professional support systems, and comprehensive care pathways for vulnerable youth.

year: 2025

title: Use of motion sensors for autonomous monitoring of hydraulic environments

authors: Kularatna, Nihal

subjects: commercial-off-the-shelf motion sensors

abstract: Low cost, miniaturized, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) motion sensors, collectively with processors, an energy source and other electronic circuitry can be packaged into very small volumes for autonomous operation. If such a system operates over short periods of time, or data acquisitions occur at a very low frequency, processor resources should be sufficient to manage offsets and errors. The paper analyzes a typical set of COTS accelerometers and gyroscopes, to indicate how best these can be used in hydraulic environments. Application examples such as river bed sediment monitoring, milk vat monitoring etc. are briefly discussed, with application oriented design approaches. Minimizing the power consumption to introduce a novel, rechargeable power supply design is briefly outlined.

text: Use of motion sensors for autonomous monitoring of hydraulic environments Low cost, miniaturized, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) motion sensors, collectively with processors, an energy source and other electronic circuitry can be packaged into very small volumes for autonomous operation. If such a system operates over short periods of time, or data acquisitions occur at a very low frequency, processor resources should be sufficient to manage offsets and errors. The paper analyzes a typical set of COTS accelerometers and gyroscopes, to indicate how best these can be used in hydraulic environments. Application examples such as river bed sediment monitoring, milk vat monitoring etc. are briefly discussed, with application oriented design approaches. Minimizing the power consumption to introduce a novel, rechargeable power supply design is briefly outlined.

year: 2008

title: Integrating Maori perspectives into community resilience frameworks for the built environment

authors: Boston, Megan

abstract: Many governments and organisations have attempted to construct frameworks for improving community resilience, particularly as related to the built environment. Many frameworks, globally and locally, take a large overview of society and miss the potential to incorporate cultural, social, and engineering practices followed by indigenous people. However, there is much to learn from the traditional practices of Maori that could directly improve community resilience after a disaster. To date, little research has worked on integrating Maori cultural views into resilience frameworks. Using survey and interview data investigating Maori cultural views on resilience and aspects of the built environment, five Maori values were identified to strengthen resilience. These values are matauranga (knowledge), kotahitanga (unity), kaitiakitanga (guardianship), whakawhanaungatanga (relationships), and manakitanga (extending love). Further, communities can increase community cohesion and unity through adapting building and community layouts learned from observing traditional Maori practices, such as a central marae.

text: Integrating Maori perspectives into community resilience frameworks for the built environment Many governments and organisations have attempted to construct frameworks for improving community resilience, particularly as related to the built environment. Many frameworks, globally and locally, take a large overview of society and miss the potential to incorporate cultural, social, and engineering practices followed by indigenous people. However, there is much to learn from the traditional practices of Maori that could directly improve community resilience after a disaster. To date, little research has worked on integrating Maori cultural views into resilience frameworks. Using survey and interview data investigating Maori cultural views on resilience and aspects of the built environment, five Maori values were identified to strengthen resilience. These values are matauranga (knowledge), kotahitanga (unity), kaitiakitanga (guardianship), whakawhanaungatanga (relationships), and manakitanga (extending love). Further, communities can increase community cohesion and unity through adapting building and community layouts learned from observing traditional Maori practices, such as a central marae.

year: 2022