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The Nature Of Agency: Designing Agentic Systems Using A Biomimetic Lens, Tegwen Malik, Laurie Hughes, Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Natalie De Mello, Igor Barahona, Il Jeon Jan 2026

The Nature Of Agency: Designing Agentic Systems Using A Biomimetic Lens, Tegwen Malik, Laurie Hughes, Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Natalie De Mello, Igor Barahona, Il Jeon

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose: This paper aims to explore how biomimetic principles can inform governance models for agentic artificial intelligence (AI) systems, autonomous, adaptive entities that challenge traditional oversight frameworks. It argues that nature-inspired governance offers a dynamic alternative to static, compliance-based models. Design/methodology/approach: This study adopts a conceptual viewpoint approach. It synthesizes literature on AI governance, systems theory and biomimicry, applying thematic analysis to existing frameworks and mapping identified gaps to five natural principles: symmetry, fractals, cymatic feedback, self-organization and phase transitions. Findings: Current governance frameworks lack mechanisms for managing emergent behaviors and distributed agency in agentic AI. The proposed biomimetic lens …

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Tour Guide Research Revisited: A Thematic Synthesis And Future Directions, Zhicheng Yu, Songshan (Sam) Huang, Jiqing Deng, Wenling Zhou, Zhiyong Li Jan 2026

Tour Guide Research Revisited: A Thematic Synthesis And Future Directions, Zhicheng Yu, Songshan (Sam) Huang, Jiqing Deng, Wenling Zhou, Zhiyong Li

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose: Existing knowledge on tour guiding is fragmented, which limits the understanding of this important profession. This paper aims to critically examine the progress of tour guide research, identify key theoretical tensions and propose future research directions based on a systematic synthesis of existing knowledge. Design/methodology/approach: A thematic analysis was conducted on 267 papers retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection, Scopus and Google Scholar databases. Papers were systematically coded, categorized into themes and integrated into a framework that represents relationships among key themes in tour guide research. Findings: The analysis generated an integrated framework consisting of nine interrelated …

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Capitalising On The Social Interactional Nature Of Digital Entrepreneurship: An Agenda For Digital Entrepreneurs, Llandis Barratt-Pugh, Fang Zhao, Yuli Suseno, Janice Redmond, Peter Standen Jan 2026

Capitalising On The Social Interactional Nature Of Digital Entrepreneurship: An Agenda For Digital Entrepreneurs, Llandis Barratt-Pugh, Fang Zhao, Yuli Suseno, Janice Redmond, Peter Standen

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Digital entrepreneurship (DE) is transforming traditional entrepreneurship (TE). This article investigates how social network interactions underpin DE development by harvesting knowledge for venture growth. A review of DE literature revealed few empirical social interaction studies exploring strategies for DE development. This study focused on that knowledge gap, using social network and social capital theories for the conceptual framework. Forty-one interviews with experienced DEs were analysed using a novel application of social network and social capital theory as an analytical framework with an iterative grounded theory approach. The findings validated a social interaction research approach. The evidence indicated that DE is …

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Midwifery Students' Definitions Of Normal Labor And Birth: A Study From Five Countries, Jalana Lazar, Juliet Wood, Jane Fry, Barbara Baranowska, Urszula Tataj-Puzyna, Debora Dole, Emma Ritchie, Clare Davison, Cindy L. Farley, Felicity Agwu Kalu, Maria Healy, Maria Węgrzynowska Jan 2026

Midwifery Students' Definitions Of Normal Labor And Birth: A Study From Five Countries, Jalana Lazar, Juliet Wood, Jane Fry, Barbara Baranowska, Urszula Tataj-Puzyna, Debora Dole, Emma Ritchie, Clare Davison, Cindy L. Farley, Felicity Agwu Kalu, Maria Healy, Maria Węgrzynowska

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction: Internationally, many women and birthing people are receiving maternity care interventions as a routine with no medical indication for their use. This medicalized environment influences midwives' practice and, by extension, midwifery students' clinical learning experiences, gaining knowledge and confidence in facilitating normal labor and birth. To educate midwifery students in the provision of high-quality maternal and newborn care, it is important to explore their understanding of normal labor and birth, as this underpins their philosophy of care and will inform their future practice. Methods: An online survey was developed from a review of current evidence. Following ethical approval, the …

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Obesity Indices As Predictors Of Metabolic Syndrome: 1-Year Findings From A Peruvian Cohort Of Private Educational Institution Workers, Vicente A. Benites-Zapata, Daniel Fernandez-Guzman, Percy Herrera-Añazco, Enrique Moncada-Mapelli, Diego Urrunaga-Pastor, Carlos J. Toro-Huamanchumo Jan 2026

Obesity Indices As Predictors Of Metabolic Syndrome: 1-Year Findings From A Peruvian Cohort Of Private Educational Institution Workers, Vicente A. Benites-Zapata, Daniel Fernandez-Guzman, Percy Herrera-Añazco, Enrique Moncada-Mapelli, Diego Urrunaga-Pastor, Carlos J. Toro-Huamanchumo

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a common condition marked by abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. It has significant health and economic impacts, highlighting the need for early predictive markers. Objective: To compare the prognostic performance of various obesity indices in the 1-year incidence of MetS among adult employees of a private educational institution. Design: Cohort study. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted using data from adults employed at a private educational institution in Lima, Peru. Participants were enrolled in 2019 and followed for 1 year to monitor anthropometric and biochemical parameters. The outcome was the development of …

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A Critical Review Of The Theory Of Planned Behaviour In Tourism Research, Kourosh Esfandiar, Arghavan Hadinejad Jan 2026

A Critical Review Of The Theory Of Planned Behaviour In Tourism Research, Kourosh Esfandiar, Arghavan Hadinejad

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) has received considerable attention across various academic disciplines and remains one of the most widely applied–yet increasingly critiqued–theoretical frameworks in tourism research. Despite its widespread use, there is a notable lack of critical reflection on its adequacy in capturing the complexity of tourist behaviour and a limited exploration of alternative theoretical pathways. This paper addresses this gap by critically evaluating the appropriateness and limitations of the TPB in tourism research. Special attention is given to the Theory of Reasoned Goal Pursuit (TRGP), a recent extension of the TPB, alongside complementary frameworks from parent disciplines …

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An Evaluation Of Programmatic Assessment Across Health Professions Education Using Contribution Analysis, Janica Jamieson, Claire Palermo, Margaret Hay, Rachel Bacon, Janna Lutze, Simone Gibson Jan 2026

An Evaluation Of Programmatic Assessment Across Health Professions Education Using Contribution Analysis, Janica Jamieson, Claire Palermo, Margaret Hay, Rachel Bacon, Janna Lutze, Simone Gibson

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Programmatic assessment is gaining traction in health professions education. Despite this popularity, educators continue to grapple with complex contextual factors that impact implementation and outcome attainment. We used contribution analysis, a theory-informed evaluation method, to understand the mechanisms underpinning successful implementation. Applying the six steps of contribution analysis, we developed a postulated theory of change (ToC) and then conducted a qualitative study with programmatic assessment stakeholders (graduates n = 15, supervisors n = 32, faculty n = 19) from four Australian dietetic programs. These data were analysed using the Framework Analysis method and integrated with data derived from a literature …

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Diet, Gut Microbiota, And Intestinal Permeability: Emerging Mechanisms In Hypertension Pathogenesis, Esha Vashisht, Helen Nguyen, Francine Z. Marques, Matthew Snelson Jan 2026

Diet, Gut Microbiota, And Intestinal Permeability: Emerging Mechanisms In Hypertension Pathogenesis, Esha Vashisht, Helen Nguyen, Francine Z. Marques, Matthew Snelson

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Hypertension is a leading contributor to global morbidity and mortality, arising from the interplay of genetic and environmental risk factors together with the dysregulation of multiple physiological systems involved in blood pressure control. Recent advances have established the gut as a central regulator, implicating the intestinal microbiota and barrier integrity in the modulation of blood pressure. Alterations in the gut microbial consortium, along with changes in levels of metabolites produced by the microbiota, have been associated with blood pressure regulation in animal models and human studies. Key microbial metabolites, including short-chain fatty acids, trimethylamine-N-oxide, and bile acids influence endothelial function, …

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Exploring Cultural Values In Alcohol And Other Drug Use Among African Australian Youth: A Qualitative Study, Abraham Kenin, Justine Dandy, Kwadwo Adusei-Asante, Sonam Pelden Jan 2026

Exploring Cultural Values In Alcohol And Other Drug Use Among African Australian Youth: A Qualitative Study, Abraham Kenin, Justine Dandy, Kwadwo Adusei-Asante, Sonam Pelden

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The heritage cultural values of Sub-Sahara African (SSA) migrants in the Australian sociocultural context could offer insights into understanding the problem of Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) use among SSA Australian youth. This study explored the conceptualization of SSA cultural values in Australia, and to establish how they relate to AOD use among SSA Australian youth. Utilizing convenience sampling, one-on-one interviews were conducted with a total of 18 SSA Australians. The participants comprised 9 youth (aged 18–30; 4 females, 5 males), and 9 community leaders (aged 35–74; 4 females, 5 males). Based on a reflexive thematic analysis of the data, …

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Half-Armenian, Fully Diasporic: Navigating Memory, Trauma, And Identity In Marcella Polain’S The Edge Of The World, Sebnem Nazli Karali Jan 2026

Half-Armenian, Fully Diasporic: Navigating Memory, Trauma, And Identity In Marcella Polain’S The Edge Of The World, Sebnem Nazli Karali

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This work of creative nonfiction employs a hybrid creative-critical methodology that combines autobiographical narrative and interview-based research within the framework of memory studies. Drawing on Marianne Hirsch’s concept of postmemory, the article examines how knowledge of the Armenian Catastrophe is transmitted, refracted, and contested across generations in the Armenian diaspora in Australia. It situates The Edge of the World, Marcella Polain’s semi-autobiographical novel, within broader traditions of diasporic and postmemory writing, arguing for its significance as a literary meditation on historical rupture and inherited trauma. Interweaving Karali’s personal diasporic narrative with a close reading of Polain’s novel and her in-depth …

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Influence Of Isometric Hamstring Assessment Modality: Asymmetries Across Bilateral And Unilateral Testing Procedures, Adam E. Sundh, Nicholas J. Ripley, A. J. Lamb, Conor J. Cantwell, Paul Comfort Jan 2026

Influence Of Isometric Hamstring Assessment Modality: Asymmetries Across Bilateral And Unilateral Testing Procedures, Adam E. Sundh, Nicholas J. Ripley, A. J. Lamb, Conor J. Cantwell, Paul Comfort

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether unilateral and bilateral assessments display comparable results during the isometric long-lever bridge and to examine the directionality of asymmetry fluctuations across testing occasions. Methods: Forty-four participants comprising of 30 men (age: 19.4 ± 1.3 years; height: 179.8 ± 6.3 cm; body mass: 80.4 ± 10.3 kg) and 14 women (age: 20.0 ± 1.3 years; height: 166.9 ± 7.2 cm; body mass: 64.4 ± 7.4 kg) volunteered to participate in the study. All participants completed two separate testing sessions consisting of two maximal bilateral and unilateral repetitions respectively of the isometric …

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No Screens Before Two: How First-Time Australian Parents Negotiate Enduring Digital Media Guidelines, Stephanie C. Milford, Emma Jayakumar, Harrison W. See, Lelia Green Jan 2026

No Screens Before Two: How First-Time Australian Parents Negotiate Enduring Digital Media Guidelines, Stephanie C. Milford, Emma Jayakumar, Harrison W. See, Lelia Green

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Digital parenting guidance often fails to reflect early caregiving realities, particularly for first-time parents navigating screentime. Although professional guidelines have shifted from rigid time limits toward co-engagement and content quality, these shifts are inconsistently communicated and poorly absorbed into public discourse. Meanwhile, technopanic narratives fuel confusion, guilt, and social judgement. While some studies link extended screen use with adverse outcomes, we examine how correlational findings become blanket prescriptions in early caregiving. Drawing on two interview rounds and three focus groups with 23 Australian first-time parents of children aged birth-to-four, and informed by a socio-ecological approach, we explore how parents interpret …

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Nurse Practitioner Students' Perceptions Of An Artificial Intelligence Differential Diagnosis Tool: A Pilot Study, Nilufeur Mckay, Peter Palamara, Adam Mccavery, Kaoru Nosaka, Wai Hang Kwok Jan 2026

Nurse Practitioner Students' Perceptions Of An Artificial Intelligence Differential Diagnosis Tool: A Pilot Study, Nilufeur Mckay, Peter Palamara, Adam Mccavery, Kaoru Nosaka, Wai Hang Kwok

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Aim: The aim of this study is to assess nurse practitioner students' perceptions and engagement with Isabel's artificial intelligence (AI) based differential diagnosis tool to support their decision-making skills during their theoretical and clinical placement training. Design: This pilot study used a cross-sectional design. Methods: Twenty-six nurse practitioner students provided feedback on their use of an AI differential diagnosis tool in both academic and clinical contexts. This survey used the Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire to assess the engagement levels and usability of the AI tool. Additional questions were included to evaluate the usage patterns, adequacy in training and confidence in …

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Priority Questions For The Next Decade Of Blue Carbon Science, Peter I. Macreadie, George E. Biddulph, Pere Masque, Hilary Kennedy, Jimena Samper-Villarreal, J. Patrick Megonigal, Hannah K. Morrissette, Tania E. Romero-Gonzalez, Vanessa Hatje, Jana Friedrich, Sigit D. Sasmito, Kenta Watanabe, Inés Mazarrasa, Dorte Krause-Jensen, Janine B. Adams, Miguel Cifuentes-Jara, Ariane Arias-Ortiz, Andre S. Rovai, Milica Stankovic, Kirsten Isensee, Ana M. Queirós, Luzhen Chen, Jorge Herrera-Silveira, Catriona L. Hurd, Rashid Ismail, Ken W. Krauss, Anna Lafratta, Maria M. Palacios, William E.N. Austin Jan 2026

Priority Questions For The Next Decade Of Blue Carbon Science, Peter I. Macreadie, George E. Biddulph, Pere Masque, Hilary Kennedy, Jimena Samper-Villarreal, J. Patrick Megonigal, Hannah K. Morrissette, Tania E. Romero-Gonzalez, Vanessa Hatje, Jana Friedrich, Sigit D. Sasmito, Kenta Watanabe, Inés Mazarrasa, Dorte Krause-Jensen, Janine B. Adams, Miguel Cifuentes-Jara, Ariane Arias-Ortiz, Andre S. Rovai, Milica Stankovic, Kirsten Isensee, Ana M. Queirós, Luzhen Chen, Jorge Herrera-Silveira, Catriona L. Hurd, Rashid Ismail, Ken W. Krauss, Anna Lafratta, Maria M. Palacios, William E.N. Austin

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Blue carbon ecosystems, classically defined as mangroves, tidal marshes and seagrasses, but increasingly expanded to include ecosystems such as tidal flats, macroalgal forests and shelf sediments, contribute to climate change mitigation and biodiversity support. Here, seven years after the last global assessment of research priorities, we conducted a priority-setting exercise to identify persistent knowledge and implementation gaps, and the strategic priorities that must be addressed to enable scalable, high-integrity and equitable management of blue carbon ecosystems in a rapidly evolving policy and finance landscape. The highest priority focuses on managing blue carbon ecosystems to support coastal communities while integrating traditional …

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Providing Help In Europe: Are In-Household Care And Outside-Household Support Associated With Grandparental Child Care?, Roosa Maria Savela, David A. Coall, Mirkka Danielsbacka, Antti O. Tanskanen Jan 2026

Providing Help In Europe: Are In-Household Care And Outside-Household Support Associated With Grandparental Child Care?, Roosa Maria Savela, David A. Coall, Mirkka Danielsbacka, Antti O. Tanskanen

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Grandparental child care is a vital form of social support that can enhance family well-being. Prior studies have found that older adults who provide support to one individual are more likely to offer help to others within their families and social networks. However, little research has examined whether helping others is associated with grandparental child care. Using data from the Survey of Health, Aging and Retirement in Europe, covering 27 countries, and using multinomial regression models, we show that (a) support provided to individuals outside the household is associated with increased grandparental child care, whereas (b) family care provided within …

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Trial Tribulations: Lessons Learned From An Unsuccessful Pilot Trial Of Behavioural Activation In Young People With Early Or Emerging Psychosis At A Regional Mental Health Service, Janina Catalao Dionisio Murta, Bróna Nic Giolla Easpaig, Mitchell K. Byrne, Richard Gray, Martin Jones, David Mitchell, Rebecca Creek, Ellie Brown, Jing Yu Tan, Shaun Dennis, Daniel Bressington Jan 2026

Trial Tribulations: Lessons Learned From An Unsuccessful Pilot Trial Of Behavioural Activation In Young People With Early Or Emerging Psychosis At A Regional Mental Health Service, Janina Catalao Dionisio Murta, Bróna Nic Giolla Easpaig, Mitchell K. Byrne, Richard Gray, Martin Jones, David Mitchell, Rebecca Creek, Ellie Brown, Jing Yu Tan, Shaun Dennis, Daniel Bressington

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

AimThe experience of conducting an unsuccessful pilot trial of behavioural activation (BA) to improve depressive symptoms in young clients with early or emerging psychosis is reported on. We aimed to identify barriers and enablers to inform the conduct of future trials with this client group.MethodsClinicians completed BA training with the aim of delivering this to suitable clients. Feasibility outcomes were calculated as proportions of feasibility targets. The various stages of the pilot randomised trial were examined, informed by interviews with five young people with early or emerging psychosis and four clinicians. Interviews were content analysed.ResultsClient recruitment and retention targets were …

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Unifying To Advance Understanding: Collaborative, Community-Driven And ‘Open’ Approaches For Better Science In Sport, John Warmenhoven, Ian Shrier, Garrett S. Bullock, Alex O. Holcombe, Sophia Nimphius, Paolo Menaspà, Aaron J. Coutts, Franco M. Impellizzeri Jan 2026

Unifying To Advance Understanding: Collaborative, Community-Driven And ‘Open’ Approaches For Better Science In Sport, John Warmenhoven, Ian Shrier, Garrett S. Bullock, Alex O. Holcombe, Sophia Nimphius, Paolo Menaspà, Aaron J. Coutts, Franco M. Impellizzeri

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Historically, sport science and medicine researchers have had difficulty obtaining adequate sample sizes, limiting their ability to make accurate generalizations to populations of athletes. To move towards better and more generalizable research, sport could look to other fields of research, and draw upon collaborative approaches for performing science. These include concepts such as big teams approaches for conducting experimental research, developing data repositories centred on a holistic inter-disciplinary view of the athlete and exploring privacy preserving meta-analytic inspired concepts such as federated analyses or pooled synthetic data. These approaches have enormous potential but do come with their own difficulties and …

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Clinician-Led, Single-Blind, Randomised Controlled Trial Evaluating The Efficacy Of A High-Intensity Resistance And Impact Training Intervention For Improving Health-Related Quality Of Life In People With Multiple Sclerosis: Protocol For Strong-Ms, Lisa Grech, Beck, David Scott, Marc Sim, Jakub Mesinovic, Paul Jansons, Fernanda Rodrigues Fonseca, Julie Abimanyi-Ochom, Michelle Allan, Stefan Blum, Ernest Butler, William Carroll, Nigel Caswell, Peter Ebeling, Vanessa Gan, Alan Herschtal, Nevin John, Allan Kermode, Linh Le-Kavanagh, Shalika Bohingamu Mudiyanselage, Lynne Elizabeth Ohman, Mia Poposka, Alison Reece, Phoebe Sansom, Charlotte Scroggie, Christopher Todaro Jan 2026

Clinician-Led, Single-Blind, Randomised Controlled Trial Evaluating The Efficacy Of A High-Intensity Resistance And Impact Training Intervention For Improving Health-Related Quality Of Life In People With Multiple Sclerosis: Protocol For Strong-Ms, Lisa Grech, Beck, David Scott, Marc Sim, Jakub Mesinovic, Paul Jansons, Fernanda Rodrigues Fonseca, Julie Abimanyi-Ochom, Michelle Allan, Stefan Blum, Ernest Butler, William Carroll, Nigel Caswell, Peter Ebeling, Vanessa Gan, Alan Herschtal, Nevin John, Allan Kermode, Linh Le-Kavanagh, Shalika Bohingamu Mudiyanselage, Lynne Elizabeth Ohman, Mia Poposka, Alison Reece, Phoebe Sansom, Charlotte Scroggie, Christopher Todaro

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction: People with multiple sclerosis (MS) engage in less physical activity and experience higher rates of osteoporosis, falls and fractures than the general population, contributing to reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and increased healthcare costs. High-intensity resistance and impact training (HiRIT) has beneficial effects on bone, muscle and physical function in other populations, but its effectiveness in people with MS is unclear. Methods and analysis: STRONG-MS is a codesigned, clinician-led, single-blind, randomised controlled trial evaluating the effect of a HiRIT programme, ONERO, on HRQoL for people with MS. Secondary aims include assessing changes in bone mineral density, body composition, …

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Csr Disclosure In Family-Controlled And Politically Connected Firms: Do Audit Committees Matter?, Md Harun Ur Rashid, Habib, Rashid Zaman Jan 2026

Csr Disclosure In Family-Controlled And Politically Connected Firms: Do Audit Committees Matter?, Md Harun Ur Rashid, Habib, Rashid Zaman

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose – This study aims to investigate whether audit committees shape the corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure practices of family-controlled and politically connected firms. Specifically, this study examines the extent to which audit committees mitigate the tendency of these firms to withhold CSR information and enhance transparency in an emerging market context. Design/methodology/approach – This study analyses 1, 108 firm-year observations from 140 non-financial firms listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange over the period 2013–2023. To examine how family control, political connections and audit committees influence CSR disclosure. This study estimates several multivariate regression models. In addition, to strengthen causal …

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High Coral Thermal Tolerance At A Potentially Climate-Resistant Reef, Kate M. Quigley, C. Siqueira, Kira Brereton, Andrew H. Baird Jan 2026

High Coral Thermal Tolerance At A Potentially Climate-Resistant Reef, Kate M. Quigley, C. Siqueira, Kira Brereton, Andrew H. Baird

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Ecosystems globally are under increasing pressure from warming caused by climate change. However, some locations appear resistant to impacts. Although rare, these locations might be able to better resist damage from thermal stress. In marine environments, coral bleaching is widely viewed as one of the most pervasive stress responses threatening reef health, structure, and function. Yet we still have a poor understanding of the drivers of spatial and temporal variation in the scale and severity of coral bleaching. Here, we characterize a prolonged, intense, and widespread marine heatwave event and uncover a conspicuous lack of bleaching at the southernmost coral …

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How Does Pre-Registration Child Specific Education Prepare Newly Qualified Nurses’ To Care For Children, Young People, And Their Families? An Empty Narrative Review, Matthew Carey, Edge, Julie Blamires, Mandie Foster, Sarah Neill Jan 2026

How Does Pre-Registration Child Specific Education Prepare Newly Qualified Nurses’ To Care For Children, Young People, And Their Families? An Empty Narrative Review, Matthew Carey, Edge, Julie Blamires, Mandie Foster, Sarah Neill

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This narrative review investigates the influence of child-specific content within pre-registration nursing programs on newly qualified nurses’ perceptions of preparedness to care for children, young people, and their families. Despite international recognition of the specialised competencies required for pediatric nursing, the proportion and quality of child-focused education across Higher Education Institutions is not clear. The Population, Exposure, Outcome framework provided a comprehensive search strategy applied across eight databases to identify relevant studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Of 663 records identified, 451 were screened and 25 full texts were assessed for eligibility by two reviewers. No studies met …

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Patient-Reported Measures In Children And Adolescents With Chronic Kidney Disease And Their Validation: A Scoping Review, Angela Rejuso, Asif, Martin Howell, Chandana Guha, Siah Kim, Allison Jaure, Anastasia Hughes, Kristy Nicholl, Kylie Ann Mallit, Farzaneh Bouroumad, Jonathan Craig, Armando Teixeira-Pinto, Anna Francis, Nicholas Larkins, Anita Van Zwieten, Germaine Wong Jan 2026

Patient-Reported Measures In Children And Adolescents With Chronic Kidney Disease And Their Validation: A Scoping Review, Angela Rejuso, Asif, Martin Howell, Chandana Guha, Siah Kim, Allison Jaure, Anastasia Hughes, Kristy Nicholl, Kylie Ann Mallit, Farzaneh Bouroumad, Jonathan Craig, Armando Teixeira-Pinto, Anna Francis, Nicholas Larkins, Anita Van Zwieten, Germaine Wong

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Context: Children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience complex challenges affecting their physical, emotional and quality of life outcomes. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and experience measures (PREMs), collectively known as patient-reported measures (PRMs) are essential to capture these impacts, but their validation and suitability in pediatric CKD research remain underexplored. Objective: To identify and evaluate the psychometric properties of PRMs used in research in children with CKD. Data sources: Medline, Embase, CINAHL and PSYCinfo searched from inception to March 2025. Study selection: Studies that reported the results of at least one PRM completed by patients or proxies in children aged …

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Quantifying Nurse And Midwife-Led Research Impact: Retrospective Application Of The Framework To Assess The Impact From Translational Health Research (Fait) Model On Two Exemplar Randomised Controlled Trials, Kim Neylon, Rouen, Lisa Whitehead, Greg Sharplin, Kathleen Baird, Marion Eckert Jan 2026

Quantifying Nurse And Midwife-Led Research Impact: Retrospective Application Of The Framework To Assess The Impact From Translational Health Research (Fait) Model On Two Exemplar Randomised Controlled Trials, Kim Neylon, Rouen, Lisa Whitehead, Greg Sharplin, Kathleen Baird, Marion Eckert

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Nurse- and midwife-led clinical trials are underrepresented in Australia and New Zealand, despite their potential to improve health outcomes and deliver economic value. Demonstrating the broader impact of such research is essential to inform policy and funding decisions. Aim: To assess the utility of the Framework to Assess the Impact from Translational health research (FAIT) in capturing the translational impact of nurse- and midwife-led randomised controlled trials through retrospective application to two exemplar studies. Methods: FAIT was retrospectively applied to the RSVP (nurse-led) and DAME (midwife-led) trials using three components: Modified Payback, Economic Analysis, and Narrative. Program Logic Models …

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Rethinking Australian Teacher Education: A Reflective Tool For Culturally And Linguistically Sustaining Pedagogies, Sasha Janes, Paolino, Jane Merewether, Christine Cunningham Jan 2026

Rethinking Australian Teacher Education: A Reflective Tool For Culturally And Linguistically Sustaining Pedagogies, Sasha Janes, Paolino, Jane Merewether, Christine Cunningham

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Australia’s cultural and linguistic diversity highlights a pressing need for teacher education programs to prepare educators who can effectively support plurilingual learners. At the same time, existing programs often fall short in building the pedagogic and linguistic knowledge required to counter dominant English-only norms. This study draws on the framework of culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogies (CLSP) to explicitly centre plurilingual practices. CLSP is particularly relevant in the Australian context, where English-centric policies continue to marginalise First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) knowledges and perspectives and plurilingual ways of knowing and being. We present findings from a national study …

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A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Dose–Response Study To Assess The Gluten Threshold Dose In Celiac Disease, A. James M. Daveson, Emma Craig, Alina Vitak, Robert S. Ware, Jennifer Schafer, Anuj Sehgal, Utpal Bose, Michelle J. Colgrave, Melinda Y. Hardy, Jason A. Tye-Din, Robert P. Anderson Jan 2026

A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Dose–Response Study To Assess The Gluten Threshold Dose In Celiac Disease, A. James M. Daveson, Emma Craig, Alina Vitak, Robert S. Ware, Jennifer Schafer, Anuj Sehgal, Utpal Bose, Michelle J. Colgrave, Melinda Y. Hardy, Jason A. Tye-Din, Robert P. Anderson

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background & Aims: Celiac disease is an immune-mediated enteropathy triggered by gluten ingestion. The effect of very small gluten exposures remains uncertain, contributing to international variations in food-labeling standards. Interleukin 2 (IL2) rises rapidly after gluten ingestion, serving as a biomarker of immune activation. We aimed to identify the lowest gluten dose that elicits a measurable IL2 response and accompanying symptoms in treated celiac disease. Methods: We conducted a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled adaptive dose–response trial in adults with biopsy-proven celiac disease on a gluten-free diet for >2 years. Participants (n = 51; median age, 52 years; 69% were female) underwent …

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Chronic Disease Prevalence And Modifiable Risk Factors Among Undergraduate Students At Ha’Il University: A Population-Level Cross-Sectional Study, Collins Otieno Asweto, Sehar Un Nisa Hassan, Mohamed Ali Alzain, Bandar Alsaif, Mohammed Elshiekh Saeed, Ahmed Kassar, Kamal Elbssir Mohammed Ali, Mouna Ghorbel, Rafat Zrieq, Monzer Hamed, Wei Wang Jan 2026

Chronic Disease Prevalence And Modifiable Risk Factors Among Undergraduate Students At Ha’Il University: A Population-Level Cross-Sectional Study, Collins Otieno Asweto, Sehar Un Nisa Hassan, Mohamed Ali Alzain, Bandar Alsaif, Mohammed Elshiekh Saeed, Ahmed Kassar, Kamal Elbssir Mohammed Ali, Mouna Ghorbel, Rafat Zrieq, Monzer Hamed, Wei Wang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Rising rates of chronic conditions among Saudi youth underscore the need for early prevention. Using a public‑health lens focused on demographic, academic, and lifestyle influences, this study investigates the risk and protective factors for chronic disease among students at the University of Ha’il to guide youth‑centered health policies and long‑term wellbeing initiatives. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 10,775 undergraduate students studying in bachelor’s degree programs at Ha’il University, Saudi Arabia. Descriptive analyses were used to assess demographic characteristics, academic status, health status, and health-related lifestyles. Multiple logistic regression models were applied to determine which demographic, academic, and …

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Creatine Monohydrate For Lean Mass, Strength, And Bone Density In Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Siavash Naddafha, Jose Antonio, Richard B. Kreider, Jeffrey R. Stout Jan 2026

Creatine Monohydrate For Lean Mass, Strength, And Bone Density In Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Siavash Naddafha, Jose Antonio, Richard B. Kreider, Jeffrey R. Stout

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Menopause is accompanied by accelerated losses in muscle mass and strength and declining bone density. Whether creatine monohydrate benefits postmenopausal women are uncertain. Methods: We systematically reviewed randomized, placebo-controlled trials examining creatine supplementation, with or without resistance training (RT), in postmenopausal women. MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, and Cochrane CENTRAL were searched from 2000 to August 2025, supplemented by trial registries and reference-list screening. Eligible studies included postmenopausal women aged ≥40–45 years, intervention durations ≥6 weeks for primary analyses, and outcomes including DXA-derived lean mass, one-repetition maximum (1RM) strength, bone mineral density, physical function, and safety. Dual …

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Exploring Land, Language And Culture Through Playworld Translanguaging: One Child’S Meaning-Making Practices, Carly Steele, Toni Dobinson, Sender Dovchin, Christine Robinson, Grace Oakley, Wendy Cumming-Potvin, Graeme Gower, Katie Grace, Samina Manado Jan 2026

Exploring Land, Language And Culture Through Playworld Translanguaging: One Child’S Meaning-Making Practices, Carly Steele, Toni Dobinson, Sender Dovchin, Christine Robinson, Grace Oakley, Wendy Cumming-Potvin, Graeme Gower, Katie Grace, Samina Manado

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Foregrounded in the work of Elizabeth Povinelli and drawing on semiotic theory, translanguaging and play-based learning pedagogies, this article presents findings from a critical participatory action research project conducted in an early years classroom in a remote Aboriginal community school in Western Australia. It describes how two educators, from both non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal backgrounds, collaborated to create spaces for the children in their classroom to engage deeply with their land, language and culture through intentional, purposeful and planned play, specifically Playworld Translanguaging. Findings are presented as a narrative account of one child’s meaning-making practices in collaboration with their teachers and …

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Global, Regional, And National Burden Of Epilepsy, 1990–2021: A Global Burden Of Disease Study, Jinqing Zhao, Qiannan Chen, Jiahan Dong, Meng Gao, Siqi Ge, Anxin Wang Jan 2026

Global, Regional, And National Burden Of Epilepsy, 1990–2021: A Global Burden Of Disease Study, Jinqing Zhao, Qiannan Chen, Jiahan Dong, Meng Gao, Siqi Ge, Anxin Wang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder characterised by spontaneous seizures without an identifiable cause, leading to high morbidity and a significant public health burden. Understanding trends in its incidence, prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) is essential for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies. We aim to describe global trends in epilepsy over the past 32 years and explore the impact of sociodemographic index (SDI) levels on disease burden using the Global Burden of Disease 2021 data. Methods: We analysed the global burden of epilepsy (1990–2019) using age-standardised rates (ASRs) and their 95% uncertainty intervals (UI). We assessed …

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Health Determinant Effects Of Audience Experiences At Live First Nations Music Events In Central Australia, Naomi Sunderland, Kristy Apps, Brigitta Scarfe, Ping Zhang, Darren Garvey, Rae Cooper, Brydie Leigh Bartleet, Phil Graham, Glenn Barry Jan 2026

Health Determinant Effects Of Audience Experiences At Live First Nations Music Events In Central Australia, Naomi Sunderland, Kristy Apps, Brigitta Scarfe, Ping Zhang, Darren Garvey, Rae Cooper, Brydie Leigh Bartleet, Phil Graham, Glenn Barry

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Objectives: First Nations musicians often describe live performance as a means of fostering social, cultural, and political change that shapes determinants of health (DoH) for First Nations Peoples. This study examined how audience experiences of First Nations live music events in Central Australia may influence those DoH–including intercultural understanding, social cohesion, and community wellbeing–and explored the durability of such effects over time. Design: Guided by an Indigenist mixed‑methods approach, we conducted a pilot survey at two arts festivals featuring diverse First Nations musicians, followed by optional six‑month “mini yarn” interviews to explore immediate and longer‑term audience experiences. Quantitative analyses included …

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