title: I-O Psychology in Aotearoa, New Zealand: A world away?

authors: O’Driscoll, Michael P.

subjects: Psychology

abstract: Industrial-organizational psychology has had a fairly long history in this country, dating back to around the 1920s (Jamieson & Paterson, 1993). To a large extent the field developed initially within universities, although the focus of I-O psychologists’ activities in this country has always been very applied. Inclusion of I-O psychology in university curricula originally started at the University of Canterbury (in the south island) and then Massey University (in the north island); now two other universities (University of Auckland and University of Waikato, both in the north island) also provide training programs in the field. There are about a dozen academics in psychology departments who would consider themselves to be I-O psychologists, and a small handful in management or HRM departments. Clearly the number of academics specializing in this field is very small. Although this poses challenges for the development of I-O psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand, at the same time it helps communication among us.

text: I-O Psychology in Aotearoa, New Zealand: A world away? Industrial-organizational psychology has had a fairly long history in this country, dating back to around the 1920s (Jamieson & Paterson, 1993). To a large extent the field developed initially within universities, although the focus of I-O psychologists’ activities in this country has always been very applied. Inclusion of I-O psychology in university curricula originally started at the University of Canterbury (in the south island) and then Massey University (in the north island); now two other universities (University of Auckland and University of Waikato, both in the north island) also provide training programs in the field. There are about a dozen academics in psychology departments who would consider themselves to be I-O psychologists, and a small handful in management or HRM departments. Clearly the number of academics specializing in this field is very small. Although this poses challenges for the development of I-O psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand, at the same time it helps communication among us.

year: 2007

title: Ligand functionalization, reactivity, and transformation at the selenide centers of [Pt₂(μ-Se)₂(PPh₃)₄] with organic halides

authors: Yeo, Jeremy S.L.

subjects: ligand functionalisation

abstract: The selenium centers of [Pt₂(μ-Se)₂(PPh₃)₄] are subject to electrophilic attack from various organic halides. Reactions with MeI, n-BuCl, α,α⁶-dichloro-p-xylene, and α,α⁶-dichloro-o-xylene give [Pt₂(μ-Se)(μ-SeMe)(PPh₃)₄]⁺, [Pt₂(μ-Se)(μ-SeBu)(PPh₃)₄]⁺, [Pt₂(μ-Se)(μ-SeCH₂C₆H₄CH₂Cl)(PPh₃)₄]⁺, and [Pt₂(μ-SeCH₂C₆H₄CH₂Se)(PPh₃)₄]²⁺, respectively, preserving the dinuclear core and giving rise to new selenium-derivatized ligand complexes. Reaction with oxalyl chloride gives [Pt(η²-Se₂C₂O₂-Se,Se⁶)(PPh₃)₂], leading to the disintegration of the core to a mononuclear complex supported by a new chelating selenium donor ligand. Reactions with malonyl chloride and succinyl chloride give [(COCH₂COCl)Se]₂ and [(COCH₂CH₂COCl)Se]₂ respectively, leading to complex disintegration and liberation of new selenium materials. The crystal structures of the aggregates [Pt₂(μ-Se)(μ-SeMe)(PPh₃)₄][PF₆], [Pt₂(μ₃-Se)₂(PPh₃)₄(CH₂C₆H₄CH₂)][PF₆]₁.₂₅[Cl]₀.₇₅, and [Pt(η²-Se₂C₂O₂-Se,Se⁶)(PPh₃)₂] are described. The potential of using [Pt₂(μ-Se)₂(PPh₃)₄] as a source for metal-assisted synthesis of new and unusual organoselenium compounds is discussed.

text: Ligand functionalization, reactivity, and transformation at the selenide centers of [Pt₂(μ-Se)₂(PPh₃)₄] with organic halides The selenium centers of [Pt₂(μ-Se)₂(PPh₃)₄] are subject to electrophilic attack from various organic halides. Reactions with MeI, n-BuCl, α,α⁶-dichloro-p-xylene, and α,α⁶-dichloro-o-xylene give [Pt₂(μ-Se)(μ-SeMe)(PPh₃)₄]⁺, [Pt₂(μ-Se)(μ-SeBu)(PPh₃)₄]⁺, [Pt₂(μ-Se)(μ-SeCH₂C₆H₄CH₂Cl)(PPh₃)₄]⁺, and [Pt₂(μ-SeCH₂C₆H₄CH₂Se)(PPh₃)₄]²⁺, respectively, preserving the dinuclear core and giving rise to new selenium-derivatized ligand complexes. Reaction with oxalyl chloride gives [Pt(η²-Se₂C₂O₂-Se,Se⁶)(PPh₃)₂], leading to the disintegration of the core to a mononuclear complex supported by a new chelating selenium donor ligand. Reactions with malonyl chloride and succinyl chloride give [(COCH₂COCl)Se]₂ and [(COCH₂CH₂COCl)Se]₂ respectively, leading to complex disintegration and liberation of new selenium materials. The crystal structures of the aggregates [Pt₂(μ-Se)(μ-SeMe)(PPh₃)₄][PF₆], [Pt₂(μ₃-Se)₂(PPh₃)₄(CH₂C₆H₄CH₂)][PF₆]₁.₂₅[Cl]₀.₇₅, and [Pt(η²-Se₂C₂O₂-Se,Se⁶)(PPh₃)₂] are described. The potential of using [Pt₂(μ-Se)₂(PPh₃)₄] as a source for metal-assisted synthesis of new and unusual organoselenium compounds is discussed.

year: 2002

title: Improving prediction of potential for treatment completion at Tai Aroha

authors: Astridge Clarke,  Abigail Darcy

subjects: Treatment

abstract: Participant non-completion can be a major problem for treatment programmes. Staff may try to minimise non-completion by deciding who to select for treatment using professional intuition and referral information. It can be difficult for treatment staff to make these decisions regarding the potential for programme completion due to a lack of clear guidelines about what information to consider. This lack of clear guidelines can increase susceptibility to biases, and lead to unreliable and potentially inaccurate decisions. Research has identified ‘simple rules’ that are tools to aid decision-making quickly, effectively, and consistently. Therefore, using past treatment data, we1 aimed to identify predictors of programme completion vs. non-completion at Tai Aroha—a residential treatment programme based in Hamilton—to explore whether a “simple rule” can be developed from information readily available at the time of referral, to support staff decision-making when selecting offenders to attend treatment, with the potential to increase programme completion. We were successful in the development of a simple rule to aid Tai Aroha staff selection decisions. The implications, and limitations of our rule and our study are discussed, and future research relating to simple rules are identified.

text: Improving prediction of potential for treatment completion at Tai Aroha Participant non-completion can be a major problem for treatment programmes. Staff may try to minimise non-completion by deciding who to select for treatment using professional intuition and referral information. It can be difficult for treatment staff to make these decisions regarding the potential for programme completion due to a lack of clear guidelines about what information to consider. This lack of clear guidelines can increase susceptibility to biases, and lead to unreliable and potentially inaccurate decisions. Research has identified ‘simple rules’ that are tools to aid decision-making quickly, effectively, and consistently. Therefore, using past treatment data, we1 aimed to identify predictors of programme completion vs. non-completion at Tai Aroha—a residential treatment programme based in Hamilton—to explore whether a “simple rule” can be developed from information readily available at the time of referral, to support staff decision-making when selecting offenders to attend treatment, with the potential to increase programme completion. We were successful in the development of a simple rule to aid Tai Aroha staff selection decisions. The implications, and limitations of our rule and our study are discussed, and future research relating to simple rules are identified.

year: 2023