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Remote Assessment And Management Of Physical Function In Older Adults (Ramp): An International Expert Delphi Process, Jack Dalla Via, Hurst, Elsa Dent, Jackson J. Fyfe, Paul Jansons, Eleanor J. Hayes, Marc Sim, Mylene Aubertin-Leheudre, Alex Barreto De Lima, Lucimere Bohn, Sabine Britting, Fanny Buckinx, Gavin Connolly, Lora Giangregorio, Duarte Henriques-Neto, Jennifer R.A. Jones, Robert Kob, Suzanne N. Morin, Girish N, Lucas B.R. Orssatto, Maria Pearson, Daniel Pinto, Esmee M. Reijnierse, Catherine M. Said, Mohamed Salem, Gary Skinner

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Remote methods may help older adults improve their physical function, but understanding the perspectives of experts who deliver this care is critical. This modified Delphi process aimed to develop expert consensus on effectiveness, feasibility and implementation of remote assessment and management of physical function in older adults. Methods: This online Delphi process included experts involved in supporting older adults to maintain or improve their health. The Round 1 survey presented 33 Delphi statements assessed using an 11-point Likert scale (0–10; ≥7 indicated agreement). Statements with strong (≥80 %), moderate (50–<80 %) and low (<50 %) agreement were accepted, revised, or rejected, respectively. Revised statements were presented in Round 2, and accepted statements were consolidated into key messages. Results: In total, 108 respondents (67 % female; mean [SD] age 41.4 [10.9] years) from 16 countries (five continents) completed Round 1. Fourteen statements were accepted (88–100 % agreement) and 10 were rejected (8–39 % agreement). The remaining nine statements (52–69 % agreement) were revised, and two new statements were developed for Round 2, which was completed by 89 (82 %) respondents. Five Round 2 statements were accepted (82–93 % agreement). Seven key messages were developed from 19 accepted statements, highlighting that remote care should be accessible to older adults with requisite capabilities, is feasible for older adults and health professionals with adequate support and training, and requires guidelines, policies, and further research to support wider adoption. Conclusions: The findings of this Delphi process can inform the implementation of remote care approaches for assessing and managing physical function in older adults.

Yap1-Dependent Regulation Of Cell Size In Bcam-Positive Limbal Corneal Progenitor Cells, Kosei Suzuki, Shinri Sato, Markus H. Frank, Natasha Y. Frank, Yuzuru Sasamoto

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Cell size has been associated with stem and progenitor cell states across multiple tissues, yet its regulation in the human corneal epithelium remains incompletely understood. This study aimed to characterize cell-size differences among limbal and corneal epithelial cell populations defined by the limbal stem cell (LSC) marker ABCB5 and the transit-amplifying cell (TAC) marker BCAM, and to investigate the molecular regulators of progenitor cell size. ABCB5-positive LSCs and BCAM-positive TACs were identified and isolated by flow cytometry, and the mean cell size was estimated using forward scatter (FSC). As a result, ABCB5-positive LSCs were significantly smaller than ABCB5-negative limbal epithelial …

Clogging Behaviour And Management In Two Full-Scale Infiltration Schemes: A Treated Wastewater Basin And A Surface-Water Weir In Australia, John Awad, Declan Page, Joanne Vanderzalm, Geoffrey J. Puzon, Jason Wylie, Falko Mathes, Debbie Reed, Michael Bartkow, Mehdi Khiadani, Karen Barry, Peter Dillon

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) schemes are increasingly used to enhance water security, yet infiltration schemes are susceptible to clogging which consequently reduces operational efficiency. This study examines two full-scale Australian case studies: Jurien Bay (JB, Western Australia) and Lockyer Valley (LV, Queensland), representing treated wastewater (TWW) and surface water recharge, respectively. Recharge water at JB exhibited high clogging potential in relation to literature values proposed to manage clogging: total suspended solids (TSS) ranged from 100 to 176 mg/L (target ≤2 mg/L), turbidity 70–100 NTU (target ≤3 NTU), and total nitrogen (TN) 5–16 mg/L (target ≤10 mg/L). LV showed lower clogging …

Exploring The Associations Between Dietary Nitrate And Nitrite Intake And Markers Of Self-Reported Periodontal Disease In The Uk Biobank Cohort, Shatha S. Alhulaefi, Anthony Watson, Kirsten Brandt, Sheena E. Ramsay, Nicholas S. Jakubovics, Alex Griffiths, Jamie Matu, Mario Siervo, Benjamin H, Parmenter, Liezhou Zhong, Jonathan Hodgson, Catherine P. Bondonno, Nicola P. Bondonno, Oliver M. Shannon

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose: Periodontal disease, an inflammatory condition affecting the tissue surrounding the teeth, has been associated with various systemic health issues. Dietary nitrate and nitrite are found in a range of plant and animal foods and, depending upon source, have been linked with both positive and negative health effects, including improved oral health with plant sources. This study aimed to investigate the associations between source-dependent (plant- and animal-sourced) nitrate and nitrite intake and odds of periodontal disease. Methods: We explored cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between tertiles of source-dependent nitrate and nitrite intake and the odds of periodontal disease using multivariable logistic …

Genai-Assisted Podcasts To Support Nursing Students’ Research Literacy And Evidence-Based Practice: A Feasibility Study, Jennifer Hamilton, Lesley Barr, Martina Costello, Lukman Thalib, Martin Jones

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Nursing students often report difficulty understanding and applying research evidence, limiting evidence-based practice capability. Podcasts are an accessible method for research dissemination, and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) may offer a scalable approach to developing research-focused podcasts within curricula. Aims: To assess the feasibility of integrating GenAI-assisted research podcasts into nursing curricula as supplementary learning resources. A secondary objective examined associations in students’ self-reported competencies. Methods: A nonrandomised pre-post study was conducted in two entry-to-practice nursing programs at one Australian university. Episodes were released weekly as additional resources. Students completed the Student Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire at semester commencement and completion. …

Key Success Factors In Aviation–Start-Up Collaboration: A Framework For Innovation And Value Creation, Bruno Pereira, Gui Lohmann, Luke Houghton, Adela Mcmurray, Mauro Caetano

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study addresses how the aviation sector can create value by fostering innovation in collaboration with start-ups. A novel ‘Key-Success Factors in Aviation-Start-up Collaboration Framework’ is proposed to explain the innovation process, identify key success factors, and generate valuable insights into the aviation sector and start-up partnerships. Drawing on 31 of 80 consolidated key success factors selected from the literature and validated through ten interviews with managers of aviation innovation programs and start-up founders, the proposed framework is structured into three dimensions: (i) antecedents, (ii) governance, support, and development, and (iii) innovation and value creation, and 13 related categories. The …

Multistage Integrated Systems For Wastewater Treatment And Resource Recovery: A Systematic Process Design Framework, Mahsa Golmohammadi, Ensiyeh Taheri, Ratish Ramyad Permala, Sebastien Allard, Mehdi Khiadani, Amir Razmjou

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The wastewater treatment paradigm is shifting from pollutant removal toward integrated systems that simultaneously achieve contaminant treatment and resource recovery. Despite extensive literature on individual technologies, systematic frameworks for designing multistage integrated wastewater treatment and resource recovery systems remain notably absent. This review addresses this gap by developing a comprehensive decision framework that guides designers from influent characterization through technology selection across pretreatment, main process, and post-treatment stages. The framework accommodates diverse integration strategies, ranging from fully unified treatment processes to stage-specific configurations where each treatment stage employs technologies tailored to its designated function. Rather than optimizing for a single …

Sarcopenic Obesity And Dementia Risk: Primary Associations And Landmark Analyses Of Muscle Strength And Body Composition Trajectories, Zhongyang Guan, Blossom C.M. Stephan, Lorenzo M. Donini, Justyna Godos, Giuseppe Grosso, Leticia Radin Pereira, Carla M. Prado, Carlos J. Toro-Huamanchumo, Jonathan C.K. Wells, Marc Sim, Mario Siervo

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background and aims: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) has been proposed as a risk factor for cognitive impairment. Yet evidence is inconsistent and often limited by heterogeneous definitions and lack of longitudinal assessments. This study aimed to examine associations of SO with all-cause and subtype-specific dementia, and to assess dose–response patterns and how longitudinal changes in body composition and muscle strength relate to dementia risk. Methods: We included 489,972 adults (mean age 56.5 ± 8.1 years) followed for a median of 13.6 years. SO was defined using the Sarcopenic Obesity Global Leadership Initiative (SOGLI) criteria. Cox models estimated hazard ratios (HRs) for …

Updating The Prisma Reporting Guideline For Scoping Reviews: A Scoping Review, Andrea C. Tricco, Emily Robinson, Sharon E. Straus, Heather Colquhoun, Christina M. Godfrey, David Moher, Zachary Munn, Danielle Pollock, Sherrie Logan, Ellen B.M. Elsman, Sabira Hasanoff, Yonda Lai, James Mcmahon, Jasmeen Dourka, Dipika Neupane, Hanan Khalil, Micah D.J. Peters, Lyndsay Alexander, Romy M. Jia, Ashrita Saran, Catrin Evans, Dawid Pieper

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background and Objectives The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) extension for scoping reviews (ScRs) (PRISMA-ScR) was published in 2018 to provide reporting guidance. A substantial increase in published ScRs in recent years coupled with the omission or lack of engagement of interest-holders, including patients and public partners, as research partners throughout its development necessitate updating PRISMA-ScR. Important methodological advancements have emerged since PRISMA-ScR 2018, including automation and data extraction, which need to be incorporated into this update and reflected in new reporting items. Aligned with PRISMA 2020, this ScR underpins the update by identifying potential new …

Acute And Chronic Leukemia In Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review, Allwell A. Ayirebi, Stephen Twumasi, Linda K. Olaga, Benedict Sackey, Daniel N.M. Antonio, Richard O. Ansah, Eugene A. Ansah, John A. Sah, Enoch O. Anto, Yvonne Anang-Quartey, Antoinette Koomson, Angela Opoku, Godfred A. Donkor, Paulina Duah, Ama G. Boadu, Samuel Essien-Baidoo, Wina I.O. Boadu, Lilian A. Boateng

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: The four primary subgroups of leukemia include chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Very little is known about the regional variation of leukemia and subtypes in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Aims: This systematic review focused on the prevalent cases reported in sub-Saharan Africa, throwing more emphasis on treatment outcomes, follow up time and survival rates.

Methods: A systematic review of studies on acute and chronic leukemia in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) was conducted using articles retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Embase and African-specific databases such as African Journals Online …

Ephemeral To Empowered? International Comparison Of Women’S Participation In Web Series Production, 2012–2019, Nicola Evans, Marion Mccutcheon, Emilia King, Joel Bassaget, Steinar Ellingsen

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Women are significantly underrepresented in above-the-line roles in film and television, but anecdotal evidence suggests they are gravitating to web series. To explore this, the authors built the largest known international archive of web series released during 2012–2019 and analysed women’s participation. In the top five web series producing countries in the West, women achieved or approached parity with men in producing, directing and writing, but not cinematography. Do achievements in low-budget, transitory media count for anything? Drawing on ephemeral media scholarship, we discuss the potential of such forms to disturb entrenched patterns of gender discrimination in screen industries worldwide.

Estimation Of Persistent Inward Currents Contribution To Inspiratory Motoneuron Firing In Humans, Ricardo N.O. Mesquita, Simon C. Gandevia, Janet L. Taylor, Anna L. Hudson, Jane E. Butler

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Persistent inward currents (PICs) are known to prolong firing of limb-muscle motoneurons. Although there is immunohistochemical evidence of PIC channels in respiratory motoneurons, it is unknown whether PICs contribute to their firing prolongation. Intramuscular electromyographic signals were recorded from human inspiratory muscles to identify motor unit (MU) activity. Diaphragm MUs were identified during quiet breathing (n = 7; one female) and MUs from the 1st, 3rd, and 5th parasternal intercostal muscles during quiet (no lung volume feedback) and voluntary (triangular-shaped lung volume feedback) breathing (n = 5 males). PIC contribution to firing prolongation was estimated via quantification of firing hysteresis …

Patients’ And Carers’ Experiences Of The Postoperative Care Pathway Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Descriptive Qualitative Study, Dima Nasrawi, Sharon Latimer, Debbie Massey, Brigid M. Gillespie

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Aim: This study aimed to understand patients’ and carers’ experiences of the inpatient postoperative care pathway during Phase 1 cardiac rehabilitation, including patients’ recommendations to improve its delivery, their engagement, and discharge preparation.

Methods: This was a descriptive qualitative study. Recruitment occurred over 1 month (February to March 2023) in a cardiac surgical ward at a large tertiary hospital. Adult patients who had recently undergone coronary artery bypass grafting and their carers were interviewed. Inductive content analysis was used to analyse interviews.

Results: Nine patients and five carers were interviewed. Patients were mainly male (n=8), while carers were mostly female …

Right-Sized Glycolysis In Growing Children: A Muscle Mass-Based Scaling Perspective, Sébastien Ratel, Joffrey Bardin, Anthony J. Blazevich

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

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The Future Midwife: A Prisma Scoping Review Of Education, Transition, And Work Readiness Among Midwifery Students, Danielle Gleeson, Tracey Tulleners, Jessica Elliott, Dianne Stratton-Maher, Liz Ryan, Jillian Mcculloch, Geraldine Roderick, Thenuja Jayasinghe, Joanne Buckley, Jamie May Newman, Helen Nutter, Jo Southern, Lisa Beccaria, Georgina Sheridan, Tess Trinder, Haiying Wang, Tao Wang, Sita Sharma, Linda Ng, Jing Yu Tan, Daniel Terry

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Preparing midwifery graduates to be confident, competent, and resilient is essential for workforce sustainability, yet students report a disconnect between academic preparation and clinical realities. Increasing care complexity, workforce shortages, and variable clinical learning environments globally highlight the need to examine how educational strategies support effective transition to practice. Objective: To map and synthesise the evidence regarding educational approaches, learning experiences, and transition-to-practice factors that influence preparedness for professional practice among midwifery students, and to identify gaps in the existing literature to inform a coherent and future-ready educational framework.

Methods: A PRISMA-ScR-guided scoping review was conducted across seven databases. …

The Massbank Contributions Of The Mfam Collaboration, Anusha Ahlendorf, Asaph Aharoni, Khabat Vahabi, Tillmann G. Fischer, Pierre Marie Allard, Megan Augustin, Ulschan Bathe, David Broadhurst, Corey Broeckling, Joerg Buescher, Adrian Covaci, Katyeny Manuela Da Silva, Ric C.H. De Vos, Micha Gracianna Devi, Stefanie Döll, Maximilian Frey, Andrej Frolov, Emmanuel Gaquerel, Vasuk Gautam, Esteban Charria-Girón, Alain Goossens, Jeremy Grosjean, Maria Halabalaki, Elias Iturrospe, Kim Kultima, Stephanie Herman, Toni M. Kutchan, Romain Larbat, René Meier, Eleni V. Mikropoulou, Gregory Mouille, Luca Nicolotti, Nir Shahaf, François Perreau, Pierre Pétriacq, Michael Reichelt, Stacey N. Reinke, Rani Robeyns, Alena Soboleva, Otmar Spring, Akshai Parakkal Sreenivasan, Alain Tissier, Jean Chrisologue Totozafy, Hiroshi Tsugawa, Josep Valls-Fonayet, Maria Van De Lavoir, Justin J.J. Van Der Hooft, Fredd Vergara, David Wishart, Ludger A. Wessjohann, Jean-Luc Wolfender, Jörg Ziegler, Gerd Ulrich Balcke, Steffen Neumann

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction: The analysis of metabolic profiles using high resolution mass spectrometry (MS) data provides deep insights into biological processes. In metabolomics, MS analysis generates a large number of features that represent metabolites. However, identifying specific metabolites from these features can be challenging. One of the major bottlenecks in the metabolomics field is the identification of MS features, which is a prerequisite for any biochemical interpretation. By identifying similarities and differences within a metabolite family (mFam), evaluating MS features at the metabolite family level can help assigning functional roles to individual MS features. These data can help interpreting metabolic pathways and …

Codesign And Implementation Of A Tai Chi Intervention For Managing The Fatigue, Sleep Disturbance And Depression Symptom Cluster In Breast Cancer Survivors In Regional Australia: A Feasibility Study Protocol, Suellen Skinner, Wai Hang Kwok, Jing Yu Benjamin Tan, Tao Wang, Daniel Bressington, Liqun Yao, Brona Nic Giolla Easpaig

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction: Breast cancer survivors (BCS) often experience side effects such as the fatigue, sleep disturbance and depression symptom cluster (FSDSC). Previous studies have demonstrated the potential efficacy of Tai Chi (TC) for improving FSDSC in BCS in a hospital setting in China. This study will explore the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effects of the Easy 8 Form TC protocol as an adjuvant therapy in BC survivorship care, adapted to a regional Australian community setting.

Methods and analysis: The purpose of the present study is to provide a codesigned TC protocol. This multimethod study comprises a codesign study, followed by a …

Limited Australian Clinical Guidelines For Pain Assessment In Hospitalized Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment: Implications For Safe And Quality Care, Rosemary Saunders, Kaoru Nosaka, Seng Giap Marcus Ang, Natasya Raja Azlan, Aaron Alejandro, Rohini Sharma Bhardwaj, Olivia Gallagher, Irene Ngune, Amineh Rashidi, Yan Hui Celestine Wee, Nilufeur Mckay

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction – Pain assessment remains challenging in healthcare settings in patients who are unable to self-report their pain. More than 50% of individuals with dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment (CI) experience pain daily. However, pain is frequently overlooked and inadequately assessed by healthcare professionals due to their lack of knowledge and guidelines to inform pain assessment. Pain is also a leading cause of hospital presentation and inappropriate pain assessment can impact on pain management and compromise safe and quality care. Evidence-based guidelines that inform appropriate pain assessment and management are therefore essential. This scoping review aimed to explore …

Community Energy Storage: A Framework For Enhanced Energy Trading And Cost Efficiency, Bassam Al-Hanahi, Aziz

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into modern electricity grids introduces substantial challenges, primarily due to their inherent variability and the critical need for real-time supply-demand balancing. Community Battery Storage system (CBSS) has emerged as an effective strategy to address these challenges, enhancing grid stability and providing localized economic benefits through optimized energy storage and management. This paper presents a novel energy trading framework that prioritizes community welfare by balancing the reduction of user energy costs with CBSS revenue generation. The proposed model employs a multi-objective optimization approach, utilizing the epsilon-constraint method to strike an optimal balance between minimizing …

Techno-Economic And Environmental Analysis Of A Hybrid Renewable Energy System With V2h Support For Remote Australian Communities, Tushar Kanti Roy, K. Das, Md Apel Mahmud

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Remote Australian communities continue to experience persistent energy insecurity and increased greenhouse gas emissions due to their reliance on diesel-based microgrids. In response, this study presents a comprehensive techno-economic and environmental assessment of a hybrid renewable energy system integrating solar photovoltaics (PVs), wind turbines (WTs), battery energy storage systems (BESSs), and electric vehicles (Evs) with vehicle-to-home (V2H) functionality. Three system configurations are evaluated over a full-year simulation horizon using realistic solar irradiance, wind speed, household electricity demand, and driving profiles of electric vehicles: (i) off-grid (PV–WT–diesel generator (DG)), (ii) on-grid (PV–WT-BESS–Grid), and (iii) off-grid with V2H. System operation is coordinated …

A Global Imprint Of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents Used In Magnetic Resonance Imaging In Drinking Water, Vanessa Hatje, Franciele Castro Novais, Anna Maria Orani, Maria Elisabete Machado, Pere Masque, Marc Metian

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Since the 1980s, rare earth elements (REE), particularly gadolinium (Gd) used in gadolinium-based contrast agents (GdCA), have revolutionized Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) diagnostics. However, the near-complete persistence of these compounds through wastewater treatment processes has led to widespread global environmental contamination. Here, we present a global assessment of REE concentrations and GdCA signatures in tap water from 148 cities across 89 countries and Antarctica, where anthropogenic Gd ranges from 0.1 to 61.2 ng L–1 and accounts for up to 99% of total dissolved Gd. Contamination hotspots are concentrated in Europe and North America. While Gd levels scale with MRI usage …

Genedit: A Context-Aware Equity, Diversity And Inclusion Principles Integration Tool For Software Engineering Education, Chetan Arora, Ajanie Kodagoda Bammanna Arachchige, Jinchun Du, Muhammad Aamir Cheema, Aster Cosmos, Antonette Shibani, Vasudha Malhotra, Naeem Janjua, Afaq Shah

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is widely acknowledged as essential in software engineering (SE), yet day-to-day integration into teaching remains uncommon due to time pressures, low instructor confidence, and fragmented resources. We present GenEDIt, a purpose-built, LLM-backed chatbot that helps educators weave EDI into SE education artefacts without altering intended learning outcomes. Unlike generic chat interfaces, GenEDIt provides a tailored UI and workflow, and embeds retrieval over a vetted EDI knowledge base. The tool supports five educator-centred modes - (1) methods for integrating EDI into current activities; (2) examples/datasets; (3) EDI-integrated assessments and rubrics; (4) reflective prompts; and (5) rapid …

Differential Pro-Tumorigenic Effects Of Helicobacter Pylori And Streptococcus Anginosus On Ags Cells: Contact-Dependent Versus Metabolite-Driven Mechanisms, Luan Luan, Xiuling Song, Yunfei Zeng, Yunyun Xie, Yongxuan Hong, Jiawei Tang, Cong Ma, Bing Gu, Liang Wang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Gastric cancer remains a major global health burden, ranking fifth worldwide in both incidence and mortality. While Helicobacter pylori is a well-established Group I carcinogen, increasing evidence suggests that non-H. pylori bacteria, including Streptococcus anginosus, may also contribute to gastric carcinogenesis. However, their comparative pathogenic roles and interactions remain poorly defined. In this study, public databases showed stage-dependent abundance changes of H. pylori and S. anginosus but no significant correlation during gastric cancer progression. We further quantified both bacteria in gastric fluid samples collected from 500 individuals using a non-invasive gastric string test and in fecal samples from an independent …

Applying The Ottawa Charter To Evaluate Health Literacy Outcomes Of The Little Aussie Bugs Course For Australian Early Childhood Educators, Amelia Ruscoe, Elizabeth J. Cook, Eleanor K. O'Brien, Leesa N. Costello, Gillian Kirk, Ros Sambell, Theresa Rayfield, Amanda Devine, Ruth M. Wallace

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Early childhood offers an important opportunity to lay the foundations for lifelong health literacy. The Little Aussie Bugs (LAB) dialogic book series and online professional development (PD) course were designed to support Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) educators to embed health literacy concepts, including hygiene, healthy eating, and oral health, into everyday learning routines. This mixed methods study evaluated the course pilot and examined its contribution through the lens of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion—a framework comprising five interrelated action areas: building healthy public policy; creating supportive environments; strengthening community action; developing personal skills; and reorienting health services. …

Sales Innovativeness Climate And B2b Salesperson Performance: The Roles Of Persistence, Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy And Creative Selling, John Charles Peter Edwards, Steven Peter D'Alessandro, Morgan Miles

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose: Persistence is widely viewed as essential for success in business to business (B2B) selling, yet it remains unclear how persistence translates into higher sales performance when selling requires experimentation and novel customer solutions. This study examines whether a perceived sales innovativeness climate enables persistence and entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) and, in turn, creative selling, driving B2B sales performance.

Design/methodology/approach: An online survey of 346 US-based B2B salespeople was analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM).

Findings: The perceived sales-innovativeness climate is positively associated with ESE, persistence, and sales performance. Persistence is positively related to sales performance and ESE, …

Transformative Phygital Service Research (Tpsr): An Agenda For Future Research, Saadia Shabnam, Sanjit K. Roy, Yonathan Silvain Roten, Gaganpreet Singh, Taewon Suh, Hairong Li

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose – This paper aims to develop a transformative phygital service research (TPSR) framework to explain how hybrid physical-digital service systems shape consumer well-being, autonomy, dignity and inclusion. While prior phygital service research (PSR) advances understanding of hybrid experiences and human-centred ecosystems, key ambiguities persist around agency, governance and interpretive labour in algorithmically mediated interactions. Existing frameworks address value co-creation but lack clarity on how digitally enforced rules and redistributed labour drive transformation. TPSR addresses this gap by theorising contradiction-driven processes through which human–AI arrangements and socio-technical dynamics produce both empowering and erosive outcomes in phygital service environments. Design/methodology/approach – …

The Impact Of Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy On Cognitive Outcomes In Offspring: Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Berihun Dachew, Tusa, Getinet Ayano, Kim Betts, Amanuel Gebremedhin, Daniel Rudaizky, Gizachew A. Tessema, Rosa Alati

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose To synthesis the available research on the association between hypertensive disorders during pregnancy (HDP) and adverse cognitive outcomes in children. Methods PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, and PsycInfo were searched from inception to February 2026 to identify relevant studies. Effect estimates and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were extracted and pooled using inverse variance–weighted random-effects meta-analysis. Results Thirty-nine observational studies published between 1982 and 2026, covering over 12.5 million mother-offspring pairs, were included in the final analysis. The findings indicate that HDP were associated with a 39% increased risk of Intellectual Disability (ID) (OR = 1.39, 95% CI = 1.30–1.47) …

Effect Of Anisotropic Hydraulic Conductivity On Groundwater Seepage Into A Rectangular Tunnel In Submerged Sand, Deki Yangzom Ghaley, Sanjay Kumar Shukla

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Managing groundwater seepage around tunnels is critical to tunnel design, particularly when the tunnel is constructed below the water table. Accurate seepage flow patterns and water inflow prediction under ordinary and critical conditions are imperative to mitigate potential tunnel construction and service disasters. In the past, an in-depth study on the anisotropic hydraulic conductivity of the soil mass that may affect the seepage condition has not been carried out. In this work, this aspect has been investigated numerically for a rectangular tunnel submerged within a homogeneous sand mass, considering the anisotropic hydraulic conductivity ratio (kz / kx, kz = vertical …

Sliding Mode Control In Grid-Tied Inverters: Techniques, Applications, And Future Directions, Taimoor Muzaffar Gondal, Asma Aziz, Daryoush Habibi, Iftekhar Ahmad

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Sliding mode control (SMC) has emerged as a robust and adaptive strategy for grid-tied inverters. It has unique attributes which make it an appropriate control choice under increasingly complex power systems. However, there are a limited number of review articles which comprehensively explore the true potential of SMC for grid-tied inverter applications. This systematic review has been structured to explore SMC techniques with respect to certain challenges, i.e., stability challenges, unbalanced conditions, low inertia scenarios, and harmonics distortion. The classification of various SMC techniques is presented with respect to their control law and sliding surfaces design. The comparative analysis indicates …

The Effect Of Cyp1a2 Gene Polymorphisms On Caffeine Pharmacokinetics And Exercise Performance In Male Recreational Athletes, Chloe Masters, Ajmol Ali, Claire Badenhorst, Martin Dickens, Kay Rutherfurd-Markwick

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study examined the effects of caffeine consumption on endurance exercise performance, and the influence of CYP1A2 gene polymorphisms in caffeine pharmacokinetics and exercise performance. The data sets of two randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled crossover study design experiments have been merged. Thirty-eight recreationally active male participants provided saliva samples for CYP1A2 genotyping (AA homozygotes n = 19; AC heterozygotes n = 19) and completed either a 10-km run or 40-km cycling time trial of 60-min following a single dose of 6 mg·kg⁻¹ caffeine (CAF) or placebo (maltodextrin; PLA) throughout which heart rate (HR) and time to completion (TTC) were …