UQ Theses Collection (non-RHD) - UQ staff and students only - UQ eSpace http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/ The University of Queensland en Fez http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Employee stock option disclosures by Australian firms http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:221654 2010-11-19T00:00:00Z Bassett, M. Employment change in Queensland statistical divisions : 1971 to 1981 http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:222506 2010-11-25T00:00:00Z Walker, Alison Margaret. Encouraging sustainable transport http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:297964 2013-04-18T08:46:15Z Chapman, Jamie Energy dissipative devices for seismic retrofittings http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:297985 2013-04-18T10:43:54Z Lee, Boon Sun Energy optimisation of an integrated gasification combined cycle power station employing geological sequestration of carbon dioxide http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:300098 2013-05-14T12:13:28Z Reddel, John Energy security and natural gas : the impact of rising gas prices on the mix of generation plant in the Queensland electricity supply industry http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:277825 2012-07-23T15:04:34Z McLeod, Cameron Entrepreneurship and small-business management : implications for small-business assistance programmes in Australia http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:223202 No abstract available 2010-12-02T00:00:00Z Sorensen, Peter R. Envelope functions. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:222609 2010-11-26T00:00:00Z Blair, R. H. Environmental Influences on Mate Preferences and Sexual Selection http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:240040 Based on evolutionary theory, previous research has found that environmental factors, such as environmental threats or mating feedback, correlate with shifts in mate preferences or sexual strategy. However, no study to date has attempted to manipulate these environmental factors in a human sample. This was the aim of the current research and two studies were conducted. Study 1 investigated the role of threats in the environment on mate preferences. Female participants (N = 65) were primed with an environmental threat (either a pathogen, resource, or an unrelated threat), then asked to construct their ideal partner by investing points in traits that were either indicative of having “good-genes” or being a “good-dad”. Trends in spending patterns were found in the expected directions; however, the only the difference that was significant was that the pathogen-threat condition invested more in good-genes traits and less in good-dad traits compared to the resource-threat condition. In Study 2, male participants (N = 53) were given positive or negative feedback about their attractiveness in order to determine if mating feedback had an influence on sexual strategy. No significant differences were found however. These findings offer insight into a causal link between environmental factors and human mating behaviours, as well as the nature of these evolved mating mechanisms. 2011-04-07T00:00:00Z Anthony Lee Environmental legislation and voluntary environmental disclosure by Australian firms : an intra-industry study http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:218802 2010-10-20T00:00:00Z Jones, J. D. S. Environmental problems in marinas http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:278137 2012-07-26T00:00:00Z David Anthony Heape Environmental reporting : why firms do it? Explanations from the Institute for Sustainable Development and from accountability to community concept http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:217499 2010-09-29T00:00:00Z Kurniantoro, Yohanes Environment, technology, structure and management accounting systems http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:223134 2010-12-01T00:00:00Z Day, Peter G. Equal employment opportunity and alternative work schedules http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:223877 2010-12-07T00:00:00Z McGrath, Margaret. Equity accounting : introducing an ex ante contracting analysis http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:219683 2010-11-03T00:00:00Z Jackson, Robert L. Erodibility of a krasnozem. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:240482 2011-04-29T00:00:00Z Briggs, H. S. Escalating commitment to corporate social responsibility : the Westpac way. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:219132 2010-10-26T00:00:00Z Lucas, Timothy James. Establishing a subsidiary of a M.N.C. in Indonesia http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:222477 2010-11-25T00:00:00Z Gough, Bruce. Establishing mating systems by microsatellite analysis in declining saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) hatchling production at Edward River Crocodile Farm (Nth. Queensland) http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:106236 2007-08-24T00:00:00Z Jamerlan, Mona Lisa Establishing or investing in a major enterprise in Australia http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:223405 2010-12-03T00:00:00Z Stubbs, Stuart Bruce. Estimating the cost of capital and growth assumptions that underpin analyst forecasts http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:222361 2010-11-24T00:00:00Z Fitzgerald, Tristan J. Estimating the impact of the Queensland Agricultural College upon the township of Gatton using an intersectoral flows analysis http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:224195 2010-12-10T00:00:00Z Reynolds, Christine Ann. Estimating the size of the shadow economy in Vietnam http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:217611 2010-10-01T00:00:00Z Vo, Duc Hong Estimation and analysis of regional gross domestic product Queensland statistical divisions, 1968/69 and 1973/74 http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:218882 2010-10-21T00:00:00Z Smith, Christine, 1956- Estimation of drought mitigation effects within the cost-benefit analysis framework http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:222296 2010-11-24T00:00:00Z Darlington, Bernard John. Estimation of house prices and the construction of house price index numbers : a new methodology applied to the Brisbane Metropolitan Area http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:222983 2010-11-30T00:00:00Z Cominos, Harry. Estimation of indifference scales and poverty incidence in selected Central Asian economies http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:268576 2012-02-27T00:00:00Z Dimes, Hayden William Estimation of soil evaporation and plant transpiration in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench) canopies http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:261356 2011-11-14T00:00:00Z Baiquni, Hendry Estimation of the Cobb-Douglas Production Function in the event of data scarcity : a Bayesian approach http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:222560 2010-11-26T00:00:00Z Bateman, Hazel Jane. Estimation risk : a study of initial public offerings http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:219246 2010-10-27T00:00:00Z Satterly, Amanda. Ethanol & internal combustion engines, issues & Wear http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:300092 2013-05-14T11:50:52Z Prout, Andrew Ethical investment : a comparison of ethical and conventional investors http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:219133 2010-10-26T00:00:00Z McLachlan, Jonathan. European-Aboriginal relations in early Queensland, 1859-97 http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:277262 2012-07-10T00:00:00Z Winifred Cowin Evaluating education support plans: Useful or useless paperwork? http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:276339 Past international research has found that children and young people in out-of-home care fare consistently worse in our education system compared to students in the wider population. How to successfully engage these vulnerable students in education has become increasingly important to academic researchers and policy-makers alike. The main policy initiative for improving the educational outcomes of children and young people in care in Queensland is the education support plan (ESP). The aim of the present study was to evaluate to what extent ESPs are effectively promoting, prioritizing and improving education for children and young people in care. Study one used a structured interview with a group of case coordinators at a non-government agency to gain a better understanding of the current use of ESPs and to assess whether the ESPs are being used and the policy effectively implemented. The results from study one indicated that there are major gaps between the intention of the ESP policy and its implementation. Study two used a number of standardized measures to investigate (a) how effectively ESPs are meeting the social and emotional needs of children and young people in care and (b) the extent of involvement that children and young people have in their plans. The participants were 63 children and young people (32 males and 31 females) in out-of-home care in Queensland. It was predicted that children/young people with ESPs would show more positive scores on the measures than children/young people who did not have an ESP. It was also predicted that children and young people who were involved in the creation of their ESP would show more positive scores on the measures compared to those children/ young people who were not involved in the creation of their ESP. The results of study two identified some trends to support the second hypothesis, however the statistical data was insufficient to sustain either hypotheses. The findings discuss possible improvements to the ESP policy, potential funding arrangements and the need for a broader review of the policy framework. 2012-06-26T00:00:00Z Reid, Natasha Evaluating management effectiveness of marine protected areas http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:225895 2010-12-23T00:00:00Z Dahl-Tacconi, Nancy. Evaluating the Frequency and Acceptability of Partner Behaviour Inventory in the context of the transition to parenthood http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:239991 Researchers examining adjustment difficulties experienced by new parents during the transition to parenthood have found a general decline in marital satisfaction following the birth of the first child. Previous findings on relationship acceptance involving community and therapy-seeking couples suggested that it may be a useful concept in studying marital conflicts in new parents. However, the only evaluated measure of relationship acceptance, the Frequency and Acceptability of Partner Behaviour Inventory (FAPBI), had not been examined in context of transition to parenthood. This study aimed to examine: 1) the factor structure, reliability and content validity of the FAPBI in a sample of new parents; 2) the relationship between acceptability ratings, behavioural frequency, behaviour types and global relationship satisfaction and 3) gender differences in the FAPBI ratings. In this study, responses to an online assessment battery were collected from 95 couples who are expecting their first child. The results suggest that the FAPBI comprises two factors that are consistent across gender, which are positive and negative aspects of relationship quality. Also, it was found that couples with higher marital satisfaction tend to: 1) display higher acceptance towards their partner's behaviours, and 2) perceive their partner to be engaged in higher frequency of positive relationship behaviours and lower frequency of negative behaviours. Furthermore, no significant gender differences in acceptance and behaviour frequency were revealed. Results are discussed in terms of their support for the use of FAPBI in context of the transition to parenthood, theoretical and clinical implications, the study's limitation, suggestion for future research. 2011-04-06T00:00:00Z On Ki Yiu Evaluating the Productivity Commissioners' model of future health care expenditure http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:218004 2010-10-07T00:00:00Z Byrnes, Joshua Evaluation of alternatives in rail system design by simulation methods http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:223169 2010-12-01T00:00:00Z Fernandez, J. R. Evaluation of Commonwealth Auditor-General's reports on certain aspects of government accounting http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:219853 2010-11-06T00:00:00Z Ball, Valerie A. Evaluation of drought scores on field performance of eight rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes for drought resistance using field rain-out shelter http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:258770 2011-10-21T00:00:00Z Wamala, Maia Huali. Evaluation of the benefits of international diversification using national index funds http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:217593 2010-10-01T00:00:00Z Shieh, Tzong-Yih Ivan Evaluation of the stability of characters associated with drought resistance in twenty-one lines of rice (Oryza sativa L.) during vegetative stage water stress http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:258532 2011-10-21T00:00:00Z Risimeri, Jimmy Ben. Evaluation of toll collection perfomance using traffic simulation http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:298127 2013-04-23T10:36:23Z Poon, Nicholas David Evaluation of toll collection performance using traffic simulation http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:298138 2013-04-23T11:16:35Z Coghill, Rowena Evidence of big bath accounting by agricultural firms in times of drought an information perspective / by Glenn Cuffe. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:219708 2010-11-03T00:00:00Z Cuffe, Glenn. Evolutionary growth theorising from a Kaldorian perspective http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:222032 2010-11-23T00:00:00Z Green, Colin (Colin Peter), 1976- Evolutionary perspectives on energy use and economic growth in Australia http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:268573 2012-02-27T00:00:00Z De Voss, Daniel Peter Evolving paradigms in the literature on economic development http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:221916 2010-11-22T00:00:00Z Larsen, Robin J. Evolving paradigms of the architectural idea http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:295474 2013-04-02T11:37:39Z Crawshaw, Tim. Examining the Catch-22 for working women: The role of stereotype threat in evaluations of women who are gender congruent versus gender incongruent http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:276590 For women in the workplace the path to leadership appears to be a no-win situation. Working women face a Catch-22 as they can encounter discrimination regardless of adherence or non-adherence to traditional gender roles. This thesis aimed to determine if stereotype threat has a differential impact upon female employees’ evaluations of other women who are gender congruent vs. gender incongruent. In the present online study, male and female scientists employed in government departments (N=192) were either stereotype threatened or not stereotype threatened and then asked to read and rate descriptions of two target employees. All participants rated both a gender congruent (characteristically feminine) women and a gender incongruent (characteristically masculine) woman. Contrary to predictions stereotype threat did not have a differential impact upon evaluations. Implications of the current research are discussed and suggestions for future research are suggested. 2012-06-28T00:00:00Z Megan Turnbull