title: Traditional kava-drinking, cognition, and driver fitness

authors: Aporosa, S. 'Apo'

abstract: Kava, or ‘the plant of the gods’, grows widely across tropical Moananuiākea (the Pacific). Used in traditional medicine, its roots are also ground and steeped in water to make a drink with relaxant effects. Kava has deep cultural significance, but because it is customarily consumed in large quantities over several hours, concerns have been raised about its effects on driver safety. Dr ‘Apo’ Aporosa, a Research Fellow at the University of Waikato in New Zealand, has studied the impact of traditional kava use on cognition and its implications for driver fitness.

text: Traditional kava-drinking, cognition, and driver fitness Kava, or ‘the plant of the gods’, grows widely across tropical Moananuiākea (the Pacific). Used in traditional medicine, its roots are also ground and steeped in water to make a drink with relaxant effects. Kava has deep cultural significance, but because it is customarily consumed in large quantities over several hours, concerns have been raised about its effects on driver safety. Dr ‘Apo’ Aporosa, a Research Fellow at the University of Waikato in New Zealand, has studied the impact of traditional kava use on cognition and its implications for driver fitness.

year: 2022

title: Isolation and crystallographic characterization of solvate- and anion-stabilized PCP pincer complexes of palladium(II)

authors: Neo, Kian Eang

subjects: pincer

abstract: Pincer PCP-Pd(II) complex [PdCl(PCP)] (1) (PCP = −CH(CH₂CH₂PPh₂)₂) reacts with AgNO₃ to give [Pd(NO₃)(PCP)] (2). Similar reaction with AgBF₄ gives the aqua complex [Pd(OH₂)(PCP)][BF₄] (3) and the dinuclear complex [{Pd(PCP)}₂(μ-Cl)][BF₄] (4) with singly bridging chloro ligand. All new complexes were characterized by NMR spectroscopy, ESI-MS and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 and the triflate complex [Pd(OTf)(PCP)] (5) are active towards Suzuki–Miyaura coupling between aryl bromides and phenyl boronic acid.

text: Isolation and crystallographic characterization of solvate- and anion-stabilized PCP pincer complexes of palladium(II) Pincer PCP-Pd(II) complex [PdCl(PCP)] (1) (PCP = −CH(CH₂CH₂PPh₂)₂) reacts with AgNO₃ to give [Pd(NO₃)(PCP)] (2). Similar reaction with AgBF₄ gives the aqua complex [Pd(OH₂)(PCP)][BF₄] (3) and the dinuclear complex [{Pd(PCP)}₂(μ-Cl)][BF₄] (4) with singly bridging chloro ligand. All new complexes were characterized by NMR spectroscopy, ESI-MS and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 and the triflate complex [Pd(OTf)(PCP)] (5) are active towards Suzuki–Miyaura coupling between aryl bromides and phenyl boronic acid.

year: 2008

title: Maori & Psychology Research Unit annual report 2009

authors: Rua, Mohi

subjects: Maori and Psychology Research Unit

abstract: Annual report of the Maori and Psychology Research Unit (MPRU) 2009. The unit was established in August of 1997. The unit is designed to provide a catalyst and support network for enhancing research concerning the psychological needs, aspirations, and priorities of Maori people. The MPRU is well situated to draw together skilled and experienced interdisciplinary research groups by networking and establishing working relationships with staff and students within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the University, and the wider community.

text: Maori & Psychology Research Unit annual report 2009 Annual report of the Maori and Psychology Research Unit (MPRU) 2009. The unit was established in August of 1997. The unit is designed to provide a catalyst and support network for enhancing research concerning the psychological needs, aspirations, and priorities of Maori people. The MPRU is well situated to draw together skilled and experienced interdisciplinary research groups by networking and establishing working relationships with staff and students within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the University, and the wider community.

year: 2010