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Disuse-Induced Muscle Atrophy And Muscle Weakness From Hospitalization To Spaceflight: Exercise Succeeds In Prevention And Treatment—A Meta-Analysis, Camila S. Padilha, Figueiredo, Rafael Deminice, S. Ribeiro, Robert U. Newton, Nicolas H. Hart, José Cesar Rosa-Neto, Marília Seelaender, Fábio Santos Lira
Disuse-Induced Muscle Atrophy And Muscle Weakness From Hospitalization To Spaceflight: Exercise Succeeds In Prevention And Treatment—A Meta-Analysis, Camila S. Padilha, Figueiredo, Rafael Deminice, S. Ribeiro, Robert U. Newton, Nicolas H. Hart, José Cesar Rosa-Neto, Marília Seelaender, Fábio Santos Lira
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background: Exercise has been proposed as both a preventive and therapeutic countermeasure; however, its effectiveness across different disuse conditions and timings of implementation remains uncertain. Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis (PROSPERO: CRD42021256599) searched ClinicalTrials.gov, Cochrane Central, PubMed, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL and SciELO from inception to May 2021, with an update in March 2025. Randomized and nonrandomized controlled trials examining exercise interventions during or after muscle disuse were included according to the PICOS framework. Random-effects meta-analysis evaluated effects on muscle strength, power and mass across hospitalization, bed rest and spaceflight conditions. Effect sizes (ES) are reported as …
Using The Four-Quadrant Model Of Think/Feel/Fast/ Slow To Understand The Decision-Making Of Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Trustees, Roger Colbeck, Steven D’Alessandro, John Minas
Using The Four-Quadrant Model Of Think/Feel/Fast/ Slow To Understand The Decision-Making Of Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Trustees, Roger Colbeck, Steven D’Alessandro, John Minas
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
This research focuses on decision-making by trustees of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) in Australia. Behavioral attributes are examined using the four-quadrant model (FQM) developed by Lovric et al. (2010), comprising the cognitive, affective, controlled, and automatic quadrants. The FQM integrates two closely related dual-process theories (DPT). Both the DPT framework and the FQM draw on foundational principles from the cognitive and behavioral sciences. The result of the mixed methods study uses the FQM to explain investment decision-making. The dataset was examined using cluster analysis to identify underlying group structures, followed by regression modelling to assess the relationships between key variables. …
Automated Abdominal Aortic Calcification And Trabecular Bone Score Independently Predict Incident Fracture During Routine Osteoporosis Screening, Abadi K. Gebre, Marc Sim, Syed Zulqarnain Gilani, Afsah Saleem, Cassandra Smith, Didier Hans, Siobhan Reid, Barret A. Monchka, Douglas Kimelman, Mohammad Jafari Jozani, John T. Schousboe, Joshua R. Lewis, William D. Leslie, Joshua R. Lewis
Automated Abdominal Aortic Calcification And Trabecular Bone Score Independently Predict Incident Fracture During Routine Osteoporosis Screening, Abadi K. Gebre, Marc Sim, Syed Zulqarnain Gilani, Afsah Saleem, Cassandra Smith, Didier Hans, Siobhan Reid, Barret A. Monchka, Douglas Kimelman, Mohammad Jafari Jozani, John T. Schousboe, Joshua R. Lewis, William D. Leslie, Joshua R. Lewis
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC), a marker of subclinical cardiovascular disease, has previously shown to be associated with low BMD and fracture. However, it remains unclear whether AAC is associated with trabecular bone score (TBS), a gray-level textural measure, or whether it predicts fracture risk independent of this measure. Here, we examined the cross-sectional association of AAC scored using a validated machine learning algorithm (ML-AAC24) with TBS, and their simultaneous associations with incident fractures in 7691 individuals (93.4% women) through the Manitoba BMD Registry (mean age 75.3 yr). The association between ML-AAC24 and TBS was tested using generalized linear regression. Cox …
Geometry-Driven Controls On Hydrothermal Natural Hydrogen Generation From Magnetite Mineral, Kaveh Moghanirahimi, Lionel Esteban, Valeriya Shulakova, Muhammad Ali, Stefan Iglauer, Alireza Keshavarz
Geometry-Driven Controls On Hydrothermal Natural Hydrogen Generation From Magnetite Mineral, Kaveh Moghanirahimi, Lionel Esteban, Valeriya Shulakova, Muhammad Ali, Stefan Iglauer, Alireza Keshavarz
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Despite recent efforts to investigate hydrothermal natural hydrogen production from magnetite, the effects of sample geometry and surface area on hydrogen yields remain inadequately characterized. This study compares hydrogen production from natural magnetite prepared as an intact slab versus fine powder under identical experimental conditions (pH 9, 200 °C, 103.4 bar, 60 days). The results show that magnetite powder yielded 0.052 mmol g−1 rock hydrogen, approximately fivefold higher than the slab. Comprehensive characterization of the magnetite slab revealed increased surface roughness after reaction. Quantitative XRD analysis showed substantial phase conversion from magnetite to hematite, consistent with oxidation of Fe2+ to …
Speciation Of Inorganic Arsenic In Oxic And In Reducing Groundwaters Using The As(V)-Selective Impas Resin, Martijn Eikelboom, Jay Bullen, Peter S.K. Knappett, Trevor Ferris, Matthieu Carriere, Alexandra Alvarez, Dario Omanovic, Subhamoy Bhowmick, Aaron Torres Huerta, Ramon Vilar, Jack N. Turney, Paul Lewtas, Dominik Weiss, Pascal Salaun
Speciation Of Inorganic Arsenic In Oxic And In Reducing Groundwaters Using The As(V)-Selective Impas Resin, Martijn Eikelboom, Jay Bullen, Peter S.K. Knappett, Trevor Ferris, Matthieu Carriere, Alexandra Alvarez, Dario Omanovic, Subhamoy Bhowmick, Aaron Torres Huerta, Ramon Vilar, Jack N. Turney, Paul Lewtas, Dominik Weiss, Pascal Salaun
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Knowledge of arsenic inorganic speciation in groundwaters is critical for optimising water treatment approaches. Here, we characterise the on-site analytical performance of the As(V)-selective ImpAs ion-exchange resin to separate As(V) from As(III) in groundwater with contrasting redox conditions. Field speciation results obtained by ImpAs in the oxic, Fe-poor groundwaters of Guanajuato (Mexico) and in the reducing, Fe-rich groundwaters of West Bengal (India) agreed with voltammetry (slope of 0.91 ± 0.03, r = 0.99, p < 0.001, n = 21). Like for arsenic, oxyanions of Mo, V, U and Cr are retained by ImpAs but their reduced hydroxy forms are not. High As(V) extraction by ImpAs (>95%) was obtained in synthetic groundwater for hundreds of samples without any regeneration, highlighting negligible interactions of major anions such as sulfate, a major advantage over …
Characterisation Of Pouch Secretions From Breeding Tasmanian Devils, Manujaya W. Jayamanna Mohottige, Emma Peel, Angéla Juhász, Mitchell G. Nye-Wood, Katherine Belov, Michelle L. Colgrave, Carolyn J. Hogg
Characterisation Of Pouch Secretions From Breeding Tasmanian Devils, Manujaya W. Jayamanna Mohottige, Emma Peel, Angéla Juhász, Mitchell G. Nye-Wood, Katherine Belov, Michelle L. Colgrave, Carolyn J. Hogg
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Tasmanian devils (Sarcophilus harrisii), like all marsupials, give birth to altricial young. Here we employ proteomic analysis to identify components of devil pouch secretions that may contribute to offspring survival and development. Proteins were extracted from five samples and analysed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Peptide-level evidence revealed proteins involved in a diverse set of immune pathways, including those mediating iron-ion transport, defence responses to bacteria, innate immune responses, and antigen processing. A core set of 200 proteins was identified across at least three samples, 63 of which were associated with antimicrobial or immunoregulatory functions. These included immunoglobulins, components of …
An Ascendant In Scorpio: Dark Tourism In The Kingdom Of Cambodia, A Travelogue, Brenton Rossow
An Ascendant In Scorpio: Dark Tourism In The Kingdom Of Cambodia, A Travelogue, Brenton Rossow
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
An eight-legged dark tourist with a freshly starched pith helmet, Sydney’s travels in Cambodia take him to the small town of Skuon, where people snack on fried tarantulas. The trip to Skuon, however, becomes more than just a tropical dark tourist tick box; instead, transforming into a sweaty pilgrimage into the crevices of Sydney’s ravaged psyche. During Syd’s journey, he must embrace his fears and ingest the beast within or forever wallow in the purgatory of his shadow self and its eternal torments. Caught in a web of vampiric arachnids, he must be careful not to become prey, tempted by …
Beat-Bk: An Adaptive, Randomized Controlled Trial To Treat Polyomavirus Infections (Bkpyv) In Kidney And Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Recipients (Beat-Bk) Study Protocol, Ryan Gately, Michael Dymock, Dharshana Sabanayagam, Scott B. Campbell, Jonathan C. Craig, Vikas Dharnidharka, Anna Francis, Jonathan M. Gleadle, Martin Hajek, Sana Hamilton, Martin Howell, Nicole Isbel, Allison Jaure, David W. Johnson, John Kanellis, Karen Keung, Siah Kim, Jen Kok, Dirk R. Kuypers, Nicholas Larkins, Wai H. Lim, Rahul Mainra, Julie A. Marsh, Gabor Mihala, Brian Nankivell, Samantha Ng
Beat-Bk: An Adaptive, Randomized Controlled Trial To Treat Polyomavirus Infections (Bkpyv) In Kidney And Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Recipients (Beat-Bk) Study Protocol, Ryan Gately, Michael Dymock, Dharshana Sabanayagam, Scott B. Campbell, Jonathan C. Craig, Vikas Dharnidharka, Anna Francis, Jonathan M. Gleadle, Martin Hajek, Sana Hamilton, Martin Howell, Nicole Isbel, Allison Jaure, David W. Johnson, John Kanellis, Karen Keung, Siah Kim, Jen Kok, Dirk R. Kuypers, Nicholas Larkins, Wai H. Lim, Rahul Mainra, Julie A. Marsh, Gabor Mihala, Brian Nankivell, Samantha Ng
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background. – BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) is a common opportunistic infection in kidney transplant recipients, typically reactivating in the context of immunosuppression. Although asymptomatic in immunocompetent individuals, reactivation in transplant recipients can cause BKPyV-associated nephropathy (BKPyVAN), a leading cause of graft dysfunction and loss. BKPyV viremia affects approximately 10%–15% of transplant recipients, and once BKPyVAN is established, the risk of graft failure can exceed 50%. The current standard of care involves immunosuppression reduction to restore virus-specific immunity, but this approach increases the risk of acute and chronic rejection. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg), which contains antiviral and immunomodulatory antibodies, has been proposed as …
Oral Ferrous Sulphate Supplementation Has Greater Efficacy, But Lower Tolerance Than Iron (Iii)-Hydroxide Polymaltose Complexes In Exercising Women With Low Iron Stores, Alannah Ka Mckay, Sophie Broome, Nicolin Tee, Kin Lui Yim, Marc Sim, Peter Peeling, Louise M. Burke
Oral Ferrous Sulphate Supplementation Has Greater Efficacy, But Lower Tolerance Than Iron (Iii)-Hydroxide Polymaltose Complexes In Exercising Women With Low Iron Stores, Alannah Ka Mckay, Sophie Broome, Nicolin Tee, Kin Lui Yim, Marc Sim, Peter Peeling, Louise M. Burke
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background & Aims: Iron deficiency (ID) is a global health condition that predominately affects women. Although oral iron supplementation is an effective treatment strategy for this issue, gastrointestinal complaints are common, and if persistent, may lead to poor compliance. The efficacy of different iron formulations which claim to improve tolerance is unclear. This study assessed the efficacy and tolerability of ferrous sulphate (FS) and iron (III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex (IPC) supplementation in three different cohorts of women.. Methods: This study implemented a 12-week, single-blind, randomized controlled trial. Eligible participants had a serum ferritin concentration of <50 μg/L and met specific inclusion criteria to be enrolled to either the athlete, pre-menopausal or post-menopausal groups. Participants were randomized to receive FS (equivalent to 105 mg elemental iron) plus sodium ascorbate or IPC (equivalent to 100 mg elemental iron) daily. Venous blood samples were collected at baseline, 4-, 8- and 12-weeks of supplementation. A daily questionnaire was completed throughout the study period, documenting supplement tolerance (number and severity of symptoms), exercise load, menstrual characteristics, and supplement compliance. Results: Fifty-seven participants completed the intervention with a compliance rate of 94.9 % [range: 74.8-100 %]. A significant interaction between supplement and time was evident for ferritin (p < 0.001), where FS increased after 12 weeks (+109 %; p < 0.001) but no change was evident in IPC (+7 %; p = 0.727). No differences were detected between cohorts (p > 0.05). The IPC group had a …
Assessing Liver And Iron Markers In Steady State Pediatric Scd Patients To Ascertain The Hepatic Consequences Of Hemotransfusion: A Case-Control Study In Ghana, John Agyemang Sah, Stephen Twumasi, Allwell Adofo Ayirebi, Benedict Sackey, Enoch Odame Anto, Richard Vikpebah Duneeh, Ebenezer Senu, Veronica Barnor, David Boakye, Daniel Nii Martey Antonio, Wina Ivy Ofori Boadu
Assessing Liver And Iron Markers In Steady State Pediatric Scd Patients To Ascertain The Hepatic Consequences Of Hemotransfusion: A Case-Control Study In Ghana, John Agyemang Sah, Stephen Twumasi, Allwell Adofo Ayirebi, Benedict Sackey, Enoch Odame Anto, Richard Vikpebah Duneeh, Ebenezer Senu, Veronica Barnor, David Boakye, Daniel Nii Martey Antonio, Wina Ivy Ofori Boadu
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background and Aims: Between 200,000 and 300,000 children with sickle cell disease (SCD) are born in Africa every year, with 75%–80% of these children living in sub-Saharan Africa. In newborns with SCD, significant iron accumulations may develop because of their increased risk of requiring multiple blood transfusions. This study aimed to assess the hepatic effects of hemotransfusion in pediatric SCD patients in steady state by measuring liver and iron markers. Methods: This case-control research enrolled 120 children with SCD and 60 children without SCD from the Asokwa Children's Hospital Sickle Cell Clinic and Child Welfare Clinic. Participants’ sociodemographic information, history …
Measuring Plantar Flexor Voluntary Activation And Maximal Voluntary Contraction In A Portable, Seated Method: A Validity And Reliability Study, Molly E. Coventry, Andrea B. Mosler, Paola T. Chivers, Brady D. Green, Ebonie K. Rio, Myles C. Murphy
Measuring Plantar Flexor Voluntary Activation And Maximal Voluntary Contraction In A Portable, Seated Method: A Validity And Reliability Study, Molly E. Coventry, Andrea B. Mosler, Paola T. Chivers, Brady D. Green, Ebonie K. Rio, Myles C. Murphy
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background: Voluntary activation testing quantifies the ability of the motor nervous system to produce maximal force. Laboratory assessment of ankle plantar flexor voluntary activation is common, but field testing in practical settings is limited by equipment portability. We aimed to compare plantar flexor voluntary activation and maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) using a portable device with a standardised laboratory method and evaluate the test–retest reliability of the portable protocol. Methods: We performed a pseudo-randomised, crossover design. Participants completed two protocols: (1) portable force plate testing and (2) a laboratory-based isokinetic dynamometer. Voluntary activation was assessed using twitch interpolation via tibial nerve …
A High-Fidelity Multimodal Synthetic Dataset Generation Framework For Off-Road Unstructured Terrain Navigation Training Of Autonomous Robots, Liyana Wijayathunga, Dulitha Dabare, Alexander Rassau, Douglas Chai, Syed Mohammed Shamsul Islam
A High-Fidelity Multimodal Synthetic Dataset Generation Framework For Off-Road Unstructured Terrain Navigation Training Of Autonomous Robots, Liyana Wijayathunga, Dulitha Dabare, Alexander Rassau, Douglas Chai, Syed Mohammed Shamsul Islam
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
The success of deep learning methods in a wide range of application areas has inspired many recent developments in the urban and off-road autonomous navigation domain. In particular, techniques for semantic scene understanding, a key aspect of the navigation pipeline, have been researched extensively, resulting in many real-world and synthetic datasets. However, in comparison to urban semantic segmentation datasets, the availability of datasets for off-road environments remains sparse. In this paper, we aim to overcome this challenge by introducing a methodology capable of efficiently generating photorealistic synthetic datasets for off-road environments with support for multiple sensor modalities. The developed approach …
The Relationships Between Social Network Size, Loneliness And Personality In Individuals Living With A Neurological Condition: An Exploratory Study, Isabella Branson, Kate Turner, Mitchell Turner, Manja Laws, Leah Dempsey, Simon Laws, Mandy Stanley, Johnny Lo, Travis Cruickshank
The Relationships Between Social Network Size, Loneliness And Personality In Individuals Living With A Neurological Condition: An Exploratory Study, Isabella Branson, Kate Turner, Mitchell Turner, Manja Laws, Leah Dempsey, Simon Laws, Mandy Stanley, Johnny Lo, Travis Cruickshank
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background: People living with a neurological condition often report having smaller social networks and less frequent social contact, leading to greater loneliness and worse quality of life. This study explored the relationships between personality traits, social network size (SNS) and perceived loneliness in this population. Methods: Sixty-eight individuals diagnosed with a neurological condition participated in this study. Perceived loneliness was assessed using the UCLA Loneliness Scale – Version 3, SNS was evaluated by the Social Network Index and personality traits were examined using the NEO Factor Five Inventory. Path analysis was conducted to determine if loneliness was negatively associated with …
Work Challenges And Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: Level Of Education Accounts For Unmet Needs Beyond Cognitive Impairment Severity, Darren Haywood, Susan L. Rossell, Ashley Henneghan, Frank D. Baughman, Jennifer Haywood, Evan Dauer, Annika Hegde, Ahmed A. Moustafa, Nicolas H. Hart
Work Challenges And Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: Level Of Education Accounts For Unmet Needs Beyond Cognitive Impairment Severity, Darren Haywood, Susan L. Rossell, Ashley Henneghan, Frank D. Baughman, Jennifer Haywood, Evan Dauer, Annika Hegde, Ahmed A. Moustafa, Nicolas H. Hart
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Purpose: Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) can impact cancer survivors’ return to work and occupational functioning for many years following the completion of cancer treatment. Understanding the characteristics of CRCI-related occupational difficulties and unmet supportive care needs is critical for the development of effective interventions. Within occupational roles, a higher level of education is typically associated with greater cognitive load and different demands. The objective of this study was to examine whether the level of education accounted for CRCI-related (a) occupational difficulties and (b) occupational unmet supportive care needs, beyond the contributions of perceived cognitive functioning and employment level. Methods: A …
Remedying Copyright For Indigenous Australians: A Stolen Generations Perspective, Elizabeth Serventy, Koutras
Remedying Copyright For Indigenous Australians: A Stolen Generations Perspective, Elizabeth Serventy, Koutras
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
This study presents a Judicial Intersectionality method that incorporates knowledge from arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. It aims to examine how historical legal, political, and social injustices against Indigenous Australians have persisted in various spheres. When considering the Stolen Generations period, attention is directed on addressing the existing insufficient copyright rights and enhancing future legal results for Indigenous artists. In order to achieve that objective, a unique and distinct copyright system is regarded as the most suitable resolution. Philosophically and pragmatically, this approach was aligned with the Australian Government's 2023 Referendum, which aimed to grant constitutional status to …
Essential Role Of Cd63 In Maintaining Corneal Epithelial Identity In The Human Limbus, Yuzuru Sasamoto, Kosei Suzuki, Shinri Sato, Catherine A.A. Lee, Gabrielle Martin, Bruce R. Ksander, Markus H. Frank, Natasha Y. Frank
Essential Role Of Cd63 In Maintaining Corneal Epithelial Identity In The Human Limbus, Yuzuru Sasamoto, Kosei Suzuki, Shinri Sato, Catherine A.A. Lee, Gabrielle Martin, Bruce R. Ksander, Markus H. Frank, Natasha Y. Frank
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Purpose: Building on the identification of ABCB5 as a marker of limbal stem cells (LSCs), this study examines CD63, a newly identified molecule co-expressed with ABCB5 in limbal epithelial cells, to define its role in maintaining corneal epithelial cell identity. Methods: RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) was performed on flow cytometry–sorted Abcb5-positive and Abcb5-negative murine corneal epithelial cells. CD63 expression in human corneal tissue was assessed by immunostaining. CD63 was silenced in cultured human limbal epithelial cells using siRNA-mediated knockdown and resulting molecular and cellular changes were analyzed by qRT-PCR, flow cytometry, RNA-seq, Western blotting, and cell proliferation assays. Results: RNA-seq analysis …
Effect Of A 6-Week Structured Exercise Intervention On Tnf-Α During The Chronic Recovery Phase Of A Burn Injury Compared To Regular Daily Activities: A Pilot Randomised Cross-Over Trial, Tyler Jerome Osborne, Grant Rowe, Dale W. Edgar, Mark Fear, Fiona M. Wood, Timothy Fairchild, Brook Galna, Pippa Kenworthy, Brad Wall
Effect Of A 6-Week Structured Exercise Intervention On Tnf-Α During The Chronic Recovery Phase Of A Burn Injury Compared To Regular Daily Activities: A Pilot Randomised Cross-Over Trial, Tyler Jerome Osborne, Grant Rowe, Dale W. Edgar, Mark Fear, Fiona M. Wood, Timothy Fairchild, Brook Galna, Pippa Kenworthy, Brad Wall
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background: Burn injury induces a prolonged inflammatory response that may contribute to long-term metabolic dysfunction. Exercise is known to reduce inflammation in various clinical populations; however, its effect on chronic post-burn inflammation remains unclear. This crossover trial investigated the impact of a 6-week exercise intervention on tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in adults with non-severe burns sustained more than one year prior. Methods: Twenty-one participants were randomised to complete either a 6-week exercise program or a control period first, separated by a 4-week washout. The exercise program comprised three supervised sessions per week of combined resistance and cardiovascular training. Primary (TNF-α) …
Addressing System Strength And Reliability Concerns In Renewable Energy-Based Weak Grids Using Synchronous Condensers Determined By Hybrid Gru-Classical Optimization Method, Md Ohirul Qays, Iftekhar Ahmad, Daryoush Habibi, Mohammad A.S. Masoum, Thair Mahmoud
Addressing System Strength And Reliability Concerns In Renewable Energy-Based Weak Grids Using Synchronous Condensers Determined By Hybrid Gru-Classical Optimization Method, Md Ohirul Qays, Iftekhar Ahmad, Daryoush Habibi, Mohammad A.S. Masoum, Thair Mahmoud
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Owing to the higher-integration of renewable energy generators (REGs), conventional coal-based synchronous generators are being decommissioned from generation fleets, resulting in system strength and reliability concerns. Along with the increasing load demand, deficiency of system strength can be a huge risk to system stability and can eventually lead to blackouts by disconnecting REGs from grid systems. In the literature, researchers and power engineers have proposed to deploy synchronous condensers (SynCons) as a mitigation strategy to address the system strength and reliability challenges. SynCons are, however, expensive and require investigation for higher reliability results before installation. To address the concerns, SynCons’ …
Emerging Design Paradigms And Microstructural Innovations In Refractory High-Entropy Alloys: A Critical Review, Deyu A. Jiang, Lai Chang Zhang, Kuaishe Wang, Mahmoud Ebrahimi, Wen Wang, Liqiang Wang, Weijie Lu, Di Zhang
Emerging Design Paradigms And Microstructural Innovations In Refractory High-Entropy Alloys: A Critical Review, Deyu A. Jiang, Lai Chang Zhang, Kuaishe Wang, Mahmoud Ebrahimi, Wen Wang, Liqiang Wang, Weijie Lu, Di Zhang
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) are being developed to meet mechanical, thermal and chemical requirements that exceed what current super-alloys can withstand. This review explains how composition design, processing routes and the resulting microstructures now combine to realize that potential. We first link phase selection in BCC-, FCC- and dual-phase RHEAs to atomic-size mismatch, mixing enthalpy and valence-electron concentration, and compare manufacturing paths ranging from arc melting to powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing and vapor deposition, showing how each reshapes grain structure and defect chemistry to improve high-temperature strength, corrosion resistance and irradiation tolerance. Computation-led tools—density-functional theory, calculation of phase diagrams and …
Participatory Action Research (Par) In Designing A Supplementary Animated Teaching Resource To Support Learning Cervical Assessment, Michelle Gray, Shelley Stuart, Melanie Welfare
Participatory Action Research (Par) In Designing A Supplementary Animated Teaching Resource To Support Learning Cervical Assessment, Michelle Gray, Shelley Stuart, Melanie Welfare
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Aim: To create an education resource that assists students to understand the movement of the cervix during labour from a posterior retroverted position to a central location, cervical effacement, dilatation of the cervix and descent of the fetal skull. Background: Learning about anatomy and physiology in relation to cervical effacement and dilatation are abstract concepts that are difficult to understand from reading alone. Diagrams are of little assistance however 3D animation has the potential to improve students learning experiences. Design: Participatory Action Research (PAR) using the 7 C's Feekery Framework approach was adopted. Participants became coresearchers in conceptualising the learning …
Physical Fitness And Executive Functions In Early Childhood: A Systematic Review Of Recent Evidence, Nemanja Lakicevic, Marko Manojlovic, Elena Chichinina, Apollinaria Chursina, Kristina Tarasova, Ewan Thomas, Yuming Zhong, Antonino Bianco, Patrik Drid
Physical Fitness And Executive Functions In Early Childhood: A Systematic Review Of Recent Evidence, Nemanja Lakicevic, Marko Manojlovic, Elena Chichinina, Apollinaria Chursina, Kristina Tarasova, Ewan Thomas, Yuming Zhong, Antonino Bianco, Patrik Drid
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background Optimizing physical fitness (PF) and developing executive functions (EFs) is of great importance in preschool children. The link between PF, obtained through repetitive physical activity, and EFs is gaining increasing attention in recent years and we sought to systematically search the literature on the relationship between PF and EFs in preschool children published in the last five years. Methods Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed were databases searched for the relevant literature. Original studies written in English and published in peer-reviewed journals including healthy children aged 3–6 years who were simultaneously tested for PF and EFs were considered eligible. …
Clinical Insights Into The Management Of Sleep Disturbances Within Cancer Care: A Qualitative Analysis, Sam Adams, Timothy D. Clay, Mitchell Turner, Christopher Kueh, Kelly Moes, Travis Cruickshank
Clinical Insights Into The Management Of Sleep Disturbances Within Cancer Care: A Qualitative Analysis, Sam Adams, Timothy D. Clay, Mitchell Turner, Christopher Kueh, Kelly Moes, Travis Cruickshank
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Purpose: The present study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of how oncology healthcare professionals’ (HCPs) manage sleep disturbances. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 oncology HCPs (medical oncologists, oncology nurse practitioners, clinical nurse consultants) working in metropolitan Perth, Western Australia. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to understand oncology HCPs’ perspectives on treating sleep disturbances, explore challenges and barriers to their management, as well as opportunities for improvement. Results: Four main themes were developed: (1) sleep disturbances are underreported and underassessed, (2) poor sleep can be difficult to manage, (3) limited capacity to address sleep issues, and (4) opportunities …
Explainable Artificial Intelligence Models For Detecting Suspicious Bank Transactions, Narasimha Kumar Narasapuram, Syed Afaq Ali Shah, Mohd Fairuz Shiratuddin, Ferdous Sohel
Explainable Artificial Intelligence Models For Detecting Suspicious Bank Transactions, Narasimha Kumar Narasapuram, Syed Afaq Ali Shah, Mohd Fairuz Shiratuddin, Ferdous Sohel
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Detecting financial crime is a complex challenge due to evolving criminal strategies and fragmented detection systems, particularly in the areas of money laundering and fraud. While it is easy to implement, traditional rule-based approaches lack adaptability to new threats, and machine learning models, though more effective, often function as opaque "black boxes," limiting their practical use in regulated domains like banking, where interpretability and accountability are essential. This research presents a novel framework that combines intrinsic and post-hoc XAI techniques to detect suspicious bank transactions. Intrinsic methods provide model-inherent transparency, while post-hoc methods offer behavior-level explanations, enabling robust cross-verification of …
Optimizing Agility Training In Team Sport Players—The Role Of Perception-Action Coupling: A Systematic Review With Multi-Level Meta-Analysis, Zhiwei Zhao, Yuhang Liu, Kai Xu
Optimizing Agility Training In Team Sport Players—The Role Of Perception-Action Coupling: A Systematic Review With Multi-Level Meta-Analysis, Zhiwei Zhao, Yuhang Liu, Kai Xu
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Agility, characterized by rapid whole-body movement in response to external stimuli, is a key performance determinant in team sports owing to its reliance on perception-action coupling. Despite its importance, existing evidence on training effects is disproportionately focused on change-of-direction ability, overlooking the perceptual-cognitive demands of true agility. This systematic review therefore sought to quantify the effects of agility-specific training, examine moderators and establish dose-response model in team-sport players, while accounting for perception-action coupling. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, systematic searches were conducted in Web of Science, Scopus and PubMed for peer-reviewed English-language studies. Risk of bias was appraised using a modified …
Pleural Metastases From Acral Lentiginous Melanoma Diagnosed By Medical Thoracoscopy, Ad Rian Chong, Khai Lip Ng, Nai-Chien Huan, Nur Husna Mohd Aminudin, Fazilah Hassan, Kasuma Mohamed Nordin
Pleural Metastases From Acral Lentiginous Melanoma Diagnosed By Medical Thoracoscopy, Ad Rian Chong, Khai Lip Ng, Nai-Chien Huan, Nur Husna Mohd Aminudin, Fazilah Hassan, Kasuma Mohamed Nordin
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) with pleural metastases is rare and under-recognised. We report an 86-year-old woman with progressive dyspnoea and pleuritic chest pain. 18 months ago, she was diagnosed with stage IIC ALM of the right heel, and was treated with wide local excision, but she declined adjuvant therapy. Imaging demonstrated a large left pleural effusion with diffuse pleural thickening, pulmonary mass, and hepatic metastases. Brownish pleural fluid, along with thoracoscopic identification of multiple pigmented nodules, led to a histologically confirmed diagnosis. Talc pleurodesis was performed for symptom control, and best supportive care was pursued. This case highlights the diagnostic …
Reimagining Peer-Led Support In Doctoral Nursing And Midwifery Education: A Collaborative Autoethnographic Case Study, Gideon U. Johnson, Sachini Thennakoon, Mayumi Kumarage, Emy Toutountzis, Lisa Whitehead
Reimagining Peer-Led Support In Doctoral Nursing And Midwifery Education: A Collaborative Autoethnographic Case Study, Gideon U. Johnson, Sachini Thennakoon, Mayumi Kumarage, Emy Toutountzis, Lisa Whitehead
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Aim: To explore how peer-led initiatives can enhance connection, belonging and sustainability within higher degree by research (HDR) nursing and midwifery programmes. Background: HDR study can be an isolating experience, often characterised by fragmented support and limited opportunities for structured peer learning. While institutions provide formal mechanisms for supervision and progress, less attention has been given to student-led approaches that cultivate inclusive scholarly communities and sustained peer engagement. Design: Collaborative autoethnographic case study. Methods: HDR student representatives and academic staff at Edith Cowan University, Australia (2022–2024), reflected collaboratively on the design, implementation and impact of peer-led initiatives, including monthly hybrid …
Synergist Free Solvent Extraction Of Lithium From Alkaline Salt Lake Brines Using Thenoyltrifluoroacetone In Octanol, Shayan Abrishami, Amir Razmjou
Synergist Free Solvent Extraction Of Lithium From Alkaline Salt Lake Brines Using Thenoyltrifluoroacetone In Octanol, Shayan Abrishami, Amir Razmjou
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
The growing demand for lithium in energy storage applications necessitates the development of efficient and selective extraction technologies for recovering lithium from alkaline brines containing high concentrations of competing alkali metals. This study presents an investigation of a thenoyltrifluoroacetone (TTA)-octanol solvent extraction system for selective lithium recovery from high‑sodium brines, utilizing 1-octanol as an environmentally benign diluent without requiring any synergistic co-extractant. Through systematic optimization of key operational parameters including pH, extractant concentration, scrubbing conditions, and stripping agent concentration, the system demonstrated excellent performance with lithium extraction efficiency of 67.5% ± 3.4% and a maximum separation factor of 28.0 ± …
From Comfort Zone To Growth Zone: Experiential Projects As Catalysts For Creativity In Pre-Service Teachers, Serap Sevimli-Celik, Elif Güvelioglu
From Comfort Zone To Growth Zone: Experiential Projects As Catalysts For Creativity In Pre-Service Teachers, Serap Sevimli-Celik, Elif Güvelioglu
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
This study aimed to analyze the creative experiences of early childhood pre-service teachers enrolled in a semester-long course designed to enhance their creative potential through experiential projects. Using a qualitative research design, this study explored the subjective experiences of 16 pre-service teachers, aged 21 to 23-years-old, who participated in a 14-week course focused on integrating creativity into early childhood education. Data were collected through weekly reflections, project reports, and multimedia documentation, capturing each pre-service teacher's creative journey. The findings revealed four key themes which characterized the pre-service teachers’ creative experiences: (1) learning a new skill, (2) expressing creativity and experiencing …
Orthogonal Time Frequency Space Modulation For Underwater Acoustic Communication Systems: A Review, Bevek Subba, Quoc Viet Phung, Stefan Lachowicz, Walid K. Hasan, Muhammad Haziq, Daryoush Habibi, Iftekhar Ahmad
Orthogonal Time Frequency Space Modulation For Underwater Acoustic Communication Systems: A Review, Bevek Subba, Quoc Viet Phung, Stefan Lachowicz, Walid K. Hasan, Muhammad Haziq, Daryoush Habibi, Iftekhar Ahmad
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Underwater Acoustic Communication (UAC) has garnered significant attention due to its applications in marine science, defence, and exploration. With the vast majority of the Earth's surface covered by water, there is a growing demand for reliable and effective communication techniques in underwater environments. However, the underwater acoustic channel is the most challenging channel due to its harsh characteristics, which significantly hinder the reliability and performance of UAC systems. Orthogonal Time Frequency Space (OTFS) modulation has emerged as a promising solution for next-generation UAC systems to address high Doppler and high mobility scenarios. It has demonstrated tolerance to fast time-varying channel …
Shear Stability Enhancement In Fracture Plugging Zones: Unveiling Failure Mechanisms And Adhesive Benefits Through Photoelastic Analysis, Haoran Jing, Yili Kang, Chengyuan Xu, Lei Liu, Xiaopeng Yan, Zhenjiang You
Shear Stability Enhancement In Fracture Plugging Zones: Unveiling Failure Mechanisms And Adhesive Benefits Through Photoelastic Analysis, Haoran Jing, Yili Kang, Chengyuan Xu, Lei Liu, Xiaopeng Yan, Zhenjiang You
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Addressing lost circulation during drilling operations typically involves the utilization of lost circulation materials (LCMs) to create a fracture plugging zone (FPZ), which effectively decouples the wellbore fluid column pressure (Pw) from the formation pressure (Pf). This FPZ, comprised of aggregated granular LCM particles, frequently succumbs to shear stress, with shear failure being the predominant mode of structural failure, leading to ongoing fluid losses. To illuminate the failure mechanisms of the FPZ under conditions of escalating drilling differential pressure (Pw - Pf), we utilized photoelastic experiments to capture and visualize the evolving mesoscopic mechanical structure of the FPZ. Photoelastic images …