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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 …

More Than Just Fair: Legitimizing Ai Through Reciprocity, Ethical Ai Characteristics And Personal Information Sharing, Shahid Hussain, Asim Qazi, Violetta Wilk

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This research examines how perceived reciprocity and perceived ethical AI characteristics – fairness, accountability, and transparency (FAT principles) – shape consumers’ willingness to share personal information and its downstream consequences in AI-mediated consumer-brand interactions. Grounded in social exchange theory, we conceptualize personal information sharing as a behavioral gateway through which ethical exchange cues translate into perceived algorithmic legitimacy and intention to co-create value. Using a two-study design, consisting of a scenario-based experiment (n = 184) and a cross-sectional survey (n = 612), the findings of this research show that reciprocity and FAT principles robustly increase willingness to share personal information. …

Cognitive Decline In Dutch-Type Hereditary And Sporadic Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy: A 5-Year Follow-Up Study, Rosemarie Van Dort, Vera C.J. Van Stek-Smits, Sanne E. Schriemer, Reinier G.J. Van Der Zwet, Manon R. Schipper, Sabine Voigt, Ellen P. Hart, Vandhana Easwaran, Hamid R. Sohrabi, Kevin Taddei, Samantha L. Gardener, Ralph N. Martins, Steven M. Greenberg, Matthias J.P. Van Osch, Marianne A.A. Van Walderveen, Marieke J.H. Wermer, Ellis S. Van Etten

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction: Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is associated with cognitive impairment, but its longitudinal course of cognitive decline remains unclear. We investigated domain-specific cognitive trajectories in Dutch-type hereditary (D-CAA) and sporadic CAA (sCAA) to compare patterns and rates of decline. Methods: We included 181 participants – 93 D-CAA mutation carriers (59 without, 34 with prior intracerebral hemorrhage [ICH]) and 88 with sCAA (57 without, 31 with ICH) – who underwent annual neuropsychological assessment. Longitudinal change in global cognition, memory, processing speed, and executive function was analyzed using linear mixed models. Results: Over 5 years, cognitive decline was subtle but measurable. Memory …

Digital Teaching In Midwifery Education Since 2021: A Literature Review Of Trends, Technological Advancements And Challenges, Michelle Gray, Kristina Vogel, Annette Bernloehr, Terri Downer, Melanie Welfare, Nicola H. Bauer

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Aim: To produce an updated synthesis of digital learning and teaching approaches in midwifery education since 2021. Background: Globally, there is an increasing trend towards using digital technologies in midwifery education with little examination of trends, terminology or impact by midwifery academics. Design: A comprehensive literature review. Methods: Ten databases were searched (2021–March 2025) guided by JBI methodology and PRISMA-ScR reporting, resulting in 36 empirical studies focusing on digital technologies used with midwifery students. The review mapped recent technological developments, associated benefits and emerging challenges. Results: Digital innovations were in 15 countries and ranged from immersive virtual reality, augmented and …

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 …

Impact Of Capillary Imbibition On Development Of Unconventional Oilfields: A Five-Year Review, Yihang Xiao, You, Yongming He, Han Xu, Lei Wang, Yujie Yuan

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The imbibition process, which is characterized by the displacement of non-wetting phase by wetting phase in porous media, plays a crucial role in enhancing oil recovery of unconventional reservoirs. However, due to the complex nature of reservoir characteristics and fluid properties, existing research on this phenomenon presents contradictory conclusions and interpretations. This paper aims to fill this knowledge gap by providing a comprehensive review of the fundamental concepts, primary mechanical factors, and critical influences in oil-water imbibition. Primary mechanisms, including capillary, viscous, gravitational, hydrostatic, inertial, capillary back, dead end, and osmotic forces, are analyzed in terms of their key roles …

A Remarkable Diversity Of Syngnathid Fishes In A Highly Modified Large Coastal Embayment In The Southeastern Indian Ocean, Glenn I. Moore, Jenelle A. Ritchie, Georgia M. Nester, Glenn A. Hyndes, Alan J. Kendrick

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Southern Australia supports a high diversity of fishes in the family Syngnathidae, which is recognised as globally threatened, facing threats from coastal development, over-exploitation and bycatch. In southwestern Australia, Cockburn Sound houses a large industrial port and naval defence assets with plans to substantially expand the port facilities but also sits within a recognised syngnathid ‘hotspot’. Using a broad array of data sources, including historical museum vouchers, published records, historical and contemporary observations from notebooks and diving surveys, historical and contemporary trawl surveys, citizen science observations and environmental DNA, we compiled 4839 records of syngnathid fishes from the embayment. Twenty-one …

Diversity And Inclusivity In Australian Dementia Prevention Research: A Mixed Methods Review, Olivia E. Giameos, Maddison L. Mellow, Diana Karamacoska, Aaron Davis, Paul A. Gardiner, Eddy Roccati, Kaarin J. Anstey, Nicolas Cherbuin, Jessica M. Adsett, Nikki Anne Wilson, Kylie Radford, Louise Lavrencic, Perminder S. Sachdev, Simone Reppermund, Suraj Samtani, Annabel P. Matison, Zara A. Page, Philip J. Batterham, Sophie C. Andrews, Alex Bahar-Fuchs, Michelle K. Lupton, Andrew Pipingas, Adrienne Withall, Belinda M. Brown, Helen Macpherson, Hannah A.D. Keage, Britt Burton, James C. Vickers, David W. Dunstan, Ashleigh E. Smith

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Minoritized communities are disproportionately impacted by modifiable dementia risk factors but are underrepresented in dementia research globally. In Australia, the number of dementia prevention cohort and intervention studies has rapidly increased in the past two decades, yet the representation of minoritized groups has not been synthesized. The aims of this mixed-methods review were to summarize the demographic characteristics of participants involved in Australian dementia prevention-focused cohort and intervention studies. A systematic search of published literature, funded grant outcomes, and clinical trial registrations was conducted in October 2023 and updated in February 2025 to identify any Australia-based cohort or intervention studies …

Why Are Western Australian Girls Less Motivated Than Boys To Study Senior Secondary Higher-Level Mathematics Courses? Relationships Between Gender, Prior Achievement, And Mathematics Course Aspirations, Jane Kirkham, Elaine Chapman

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Secondary school students, and particularly girls, may avoid enrolling in higher-level mathematics courses despite having the competence to succeed in these courses. Understanding the reasons behind these choices is essential to addressing this concern. In this study, the teachers of Western Australian Year 10 students (n=886) nominated the mathematics course in which they believed each participating student could succeed in Year 11 with participants grouped into four achievement cohorts on this basis. Then each teacher course nomination was compared to participants’ own course selection with participants classified as either aspiring below or at/above their judged potential achievement level. We then …

Review And Development Of An Explicit Machine Learning Model For Pollutant Gas Solubility In Ionic Liquids As Green Solvents, Amir Dashti, Farid Amirkhani, Mojtaba Raji, John L. Zhou, Ali Altaee, Ali Braytee, Brett Turner, Hossein Ali Khonakdar, Amir Razmjou

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The increasing release of greenhouse gases (GHGs) like CO₂, CH₄, N₂O, and industrial contaminants (indirect GHGs) such as SO₂ and H₂S has prompted significant global worries due to their role in climate change, air pollution, and harm to the environment. Ionic liquids (ILs) as green solvents have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional solvents because of their minimal volatility, high thermal stability, and adjustable physicochemical characteristics. Yet, limited gas solubility data in ILs is hindering their applications in carbon capture and air pollution control. Machine learning (ML) is a powerful tool for modeling and simulating the solubility of polluting gases …

Effectiveness Of Lay Workers Delivering Behavioural Activation For People With Depression: Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Shwikar Othman, Lauren Blekkenhorst, Asangaedem Akpan, Irene Ngune, Nilufeur Mckay, Alison Kennedy, Elizabeth Armstrong, Michael Hunter, Kevin Murray, Mathew Coleman, Richard Gray, Emma Jones, Christopher Lee, Martin Jones

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background Behavioural activation is effective for depression, but its effectiveness in treating adults with depression when delivered by lay workers remains unclear. Aims To examine the effectiveness of behavioural activation delivered by lay workers, compared with any control group, in reducing depressive symptoms in adults. Method This systematic review searched six databases from inception to January 2025, for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing behavioural activation and any control conditions for individuals with depression when delivered by lay workers. Additional searches were conducted in the international trial registries and reference lists (PROSPERO registration CRD42024625620). Risk of bias was assessed using the …

Does Set Configuration Influence Long-Term Adaptations To Complex Training In National-Level Wrestlers? A Volumematched Randomized Trial, Yueqiang Ma, Pengpeng Gou, Yuxiong Huang, Jialiang Yu, Lijia Zhou, Kai Xu, Binbin Jia, Danyang Li

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Objectives: Complex training is commonly used to enhance strength and explosive performance in athletes; however, the long-term influence of set configuration within complex training remains unclear in highly trained wrestlers. This randomized, volumematched trial investigated whether set configuration influences long-term adaptations to complex training (CT) in national-level male Chinese-style wrestlers. Specifically, the study compared the effects of cluster-set complex training (CS-CT) and traditional-set complex training (TS-CT) on maximal strength, lower-limb explosive performance, anaerobic power, and sport-specific performance.

Methods: Sixteen highly trained wrestlers (Tier 3; n=16) completed an 8-week lowerbody CT program performed twice weekly. Participants were randomly allocated to either …

Corporate Eldercare Responsibility: Forging A Strategic Approach To Sustaining Work–Care Balance, Kazunori Kobayashi, Gabriel Eweje, Mayowa Babalola, Tazeeb Rajwani

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose – Population ageing is intensifying pressures on employees with eldercare responsibilities, yet eldercare remains weakly addressed within corporate social responsibility (CSR) and business strategy research. This study aims to examine how firms strategically respond to these emerging pressures and develops the concept of corporate eldercare responsibility. Design/methodology/approach – The study draws on qualitative interviews with senior managers in large Japanese corporations. The analysis focuses on how firms interpret eldercare-related challenges and translate them into organisational responses within existing employment and CSR strategy frameworks. Findings – The findings identify two distinct CSR logics shaping organisational responses. Provision-focused practices extend supports …

Bridging The Gender Gap In Ghanaian Local Governance: Key Enablers And Pathways, Martin Brantuo, Victor Fannam Nunfam, Joseph Akanganngang Asitik, Ebenezer Afrifa-Yamoah

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This qualitative study examines factors facilitating women’s election to District Assemblies in Ghana through social capital and supply–demand theoretical frameworks. Through interviews with thirteen female Assembly members and four officials, the research identifies four critical enablers: financial resources, political affiliations, community relationships, and educational qualifications. Financial resources emerged as crucial for campaign management and voter mobilization, while political party support provided strategic advantages despite the nonpartisan nature of local elections. Strong interpersonal relationships within communities proved vital for building voter trust, and educational background enhanced candidates’ credibility. The findings inform recommendations for implementing gender quotas, establishing campaign funding mechanisms, voter …

An International Multidisciplinary Consensus Statement On Laparoscopic Liver Biopsy, Si Yi Lei, Yu Han, Don C. Rockey, Khalid Alswat, Vincent Wai Sun Wong, Nozim Jumaev, Carlos Jesus Toro-Huamanchumo, Safwan Taha, Mohamed El-Kassas, Jacob George, Mark Muthiah, Omar Ghanem, Masato Yoneda, Dao Viet Hang, Giada Sebastiani, George Papatheodoridis, Adam Abu-Abeid, Andrew G. Robertson, Sang Hyun Kim, Rudolf Weiner, Kamal Mahawar, Asim Shabbir, Mohammad Kermansaravi, Reynu Rajan, Yosuke Seki, Halit Eren Taskin, Scott Shikora, Edward Oliveros, Chetan Parmar, Qiuye Cheng, Omar Thaher, Elena Ruiz-Úcar, Rodolfo Oviedo, Rui Ribeiro, Mario Musella, Almino C. Ramos, Seung-Wan Ryu, Tamer Abdelbaki, Wei Jei Lee, Man Pan Chan, Jose Eduardo Garcia Flores, James Skinovsky, Ahmad Madkhali, Sylvia Weiner, Frank Tacke, Wah Yang, James Neuberger, Ming-Hua Zheng

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Laparoscopic liver biopsy (LLB) provides a way to obtain liver tissue samples under direct visual inspection of the liver surface. It complements percutaneous liver biopsy (PLB) for complex or high-risk cases where PLB cannot be performed. Clinical practices for LLB vary across centers due to the lack of international standards. To improve the procedural quality and diagnostic efficiency of LLB, a multidisciplinary panel of 45 international experts from 6 continents, including hepatology, hepatobiliary surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and metabolic and bariatric surgery, developed this consensus statement through three rounds of a modified Delphi process. This consensus covers clinical application scenarios, high-risk …

Using Social Return On Investment To Evaluate Services That Support The Health Of People Experiencing Homelessness In Australia: A Scoping Review, Cate Mckenna, Christopher Rouen, Mary O'Loughlin

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The increasing demand for homelessness services in Australia highlights the need for robust evaluation methodologies to assess their social impact. Traditional economic evaluation methods often struggle to capture the intangible social and health outcomes associated with homelessness. Social return on investment (SROI), an outcomes-based framework driven by stakeholders, offers a flexible and comprehensive approach to measuring social, economic and environmental impacts. This scoping review examines the application of SROI in evaluating services that support the health of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Australia. A total of 25 reports from grey literature (2010-2023) were reviewed. The findings reveal …

Where To Now With Privacy? A Systematic Literature Review With Human–Artificial Intelligence Synthesis (Slr-Hais), Moulik M. Zaveri, Ameet Pandit, Violetta Wilk, Steven D’Alessandro

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose – The development of digital technologies has led to changes in how consumers perceive privacy. This systematic literature review (SLR) aims to introduce human–artificial intelligence (AI) synthesis (HAIS) as a novel methodology for extending traditional SLRs. Design/methodology/approach – A comprehensive review of the privacy literature is conducted to demonstrate the efficacy of the SLR with HAIS (SLR-HAIS) approach, using 149 articles published by top marketing journals on consumer privacy. The PRISMA approach is adopted as the organizing framework. In addition, the TCCM framework is applied in conjunction with Leximancer-driven HAIS analysis, which utilizes natural language processing techinques for thematic …

Proteomic Evidence Indicates Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Enhances Recovery Of Membrane-Associated Proteins In Hericium Erinaceus, Tanvir Ahmed, Angéla Juhász, Utpal Bose, Netsanet Shiferaw Terefe, Michelle L. Colgrave

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Membrane-associated fungal proteins mediate essential functions and contain bioactive proteins with therapeutic potential but are underrepresented in aqueous extracts due to hydrophobicity and lipid associations. Ultrasound-assisted aqueous extraction was applied to Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus), and the proteins were fractionated by molecular weight (≥30 kDa, 10–30 kDa, 3–10 kDa). Proteomic profiling using data-dependent (DDA) and data-independent (DIA) mass spectrometry identified 1500 and 1702 proteins, respectively (1% global FDR). Ultrasonication induced surface irregularity and a less compact, heterogeneous microstructure. Topology predictions showed higher proportions of transmembrane and secretory proteins in ultrasonicated fractions. Extraction preserved protein integrity (82% molecular-weight retention, 97% tryptic …

Implementation Of Co-Designed Strategies Enhances Referral To Pulmonary Rehabilitation For People With Copd In Tertiary Care: An Interrupted Time Series Study, Sarah Hug, Vinicius Cavalheri, Daniel F. Gucciardi, Richard Norman, Christine Teague, Natasha Bear, Kylie Hill, Optimal Consortium

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation programs (PRPs) are a core component of care for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet referral is low. The aims of this study were to; (i) engage with people with COPD receiving care at a tertiary hospital and HCPs involved in the management of people with COPD, to co-design and implement strategies that sought to improve referrals to PRPs; (ii) evaluate the effect of implementing co-designed strategies on the rate of referral to PRPs across three tertiary hospitals; and (iii) understand the sustainability of co-designed strategies by estimating relative costs and number of potentially prevented …

Norm Dust Intake: Comparison Of Personal Air Sampling And Bioassays, Gregory S. Hewson, Martin I. Ralph, Marcus Cattani

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Intake of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM), particularly the inhalation of thorium-bearing dust in mineral sand operations, has traditionally been assessed via personal air sampling (PAS). However, data from bioassay studies suggest that the actual intake determined via PAS may be underestimated. This review integrates thorium intake estimates derived from historical bioassay datasets, such as urine, faeces, lung counting, and thoron-in-breath tests, with historical PAS data. The findings indicated that bioassay-based predictions of intake were consistently greater, with mean bioassay-to-PAS intake ratios ranging from 2.6 to 4.2. The contributing factors to this discrepancy include biokinetic model uncertainties, potential dust sampler …

Patterns Of Language And Visuospatial Lateralisation In Three-Year-Old Children, Josephine E. Quin-Conroy, Donna M. Bayliss, Stephanie J. Bovell, Debra Eamer, Georgina H.M. Earl, Simon E. Fisher, Clyde Francks, Murray T. Maybery, Sarah Pillar, Desiree Silva, Andrew J.O. Whitehouse, Nicholas A. Badcock

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Little is known about how or when language and visuospatial processing lateralise in the brain, and if individual differences in lateralisation are related to early language or visuospatial abilities. We explored if patterns of language and visuospatial lateralisation are related to cognitive skills in young children. A large sample of 3-year-olds (n = 136) attempted two functional transcranial Doppler ultrasound (fTCD) tasks to estimate language and visuospatial lateralisation. At the group level, language was lateralised to the left hemisphere, but visuospatial processing was weakly lateralised to the right hemisphere. The relationship between patterns of lateralisation and cognitive skills was investigated …

The Crossroads Between Osteosarcopenia And Intrinsic Capacity—A Narrative Review, Nailton J. Neto, Guy Hajj-Boutros, Wayne Lok Ok Choo, Miguel G. Borda, Konstantinos Prokopidis, Hassan Rammal, Daniel Rivas, Hussein Samhat, Ivan Baltasar-Fernandez, Mahdi Imani, Cristiano Dos Santos Gomes, Oscar Rosas Carrasco, Marc Sim, Julie A. Pasco, Julia Chabot, Ana M. Ayala-Copete, Francisco J. García-García, Claire Godard-Sebillotte, Raman Agnihotram, Lana J. Williams, Anna Andrianova, Robinson Ramirez-Vélez, Emma Connolly, Harmehr Sekhon, Hidenori Arai, Liang-Kung Chen, Andréa Faust, Howard Bergman, Alexandra Papaioannou, Pierrette Gaudreau, Tiago Alexandre, Leocadio Rodriguez-Mañas, Ricardo Oliveira Guerra, Gustavo Duque

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Intrinsic capacity (IC) is defined as the composite of physical and mental abilities an individual possesses, encompassing 5 domains: cognition, psychological health, sensory function, vitality, and locomotion. This construct is central to the World Health Organization’s framework for assessing functional ability in older adults. Growing evidence highlights the critical role of the musculoskeletal system in maintaining these domains, while conditions such as sarcopenia, osteoporosis, and their coexistence as osteosarcopenia (OS) are increasingly associated with IC decline. This narrative review compiles current evidence on the modulatory role of muscles and bones in IC and the impacts of sarcopenia, osteoporosis, and OS. …

Thermal Transformation Of Organic Matter And Impacts On Water Quality In Fire-Affected Jarrah Forest, Kuenzang Tshering, David Blake, Andrea Bravo Escobar, Konrad Miotlinski, Andrew Bath, Mary C. Boyce, Pauline Grierson, Pierre Horwitz

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Fire in forested catchments significantly alters organic matter fluxes by generating dissolved organic matter (DOM) different from that generated under non-fire conditions. Elucidating the composition of DOM is key to understanding its persistence in the post-fire environment. This laboratory study aimed to establish a relationship between DOM quantity and quality with aspects of fire regime. Soil and litter samples were collected from areas with different burn histories (described as Time Since Last Fire – TSLF). Each sample was subjected to burn temperature treatments simulating different burn severity regimes in a muffle furnace (at 250°C – low severity, 350°C – moderate …

The Effect Of Vigorous Physical Activity On The Incidence Of Kidney Cancer, Lawrence H. Kim, Bang, Daniel Galvao, David P. Smith, Manish I. Patel

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Kidney cancer incidence is increasing. While physical activity can reduce the risk of several cancers, the role of vigorous physical activity (VPA) in kidney cancer prevention remains unclear. We examined associations between physical activity intensity and kidney cancer incidence in a large Australian cohort. Methods: Data were obtained from 267,357 adults aged ≥ 45 years in the New South Wales 45 and Up Study. Physical activity, including walking, moderate physical activity (MPA), and VPA, was self-reported at baseline using the validated Active Australia Survey and categorised according to WHO guidelines. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards models estimated hazard ratios and …

Precision Nutrition In Breast Cancer: Towards Patient- And Tumour-Informed Dietary Strategies, Cristina Crespo-García, R. Taaffe, Carolyn Peddle-Mcintyre, Emily Jeffery, John P. Campbell, Robert Thomas, Daniel A. Galvao, Robert U. Newton

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Dietary strategies are increasingly recognized as important modulators of breast cancer outcomes, acting through effects on metabolic regulation, weight management, hormone signalling, immune function, and the gut microbiome. However, breast cancer heterogeneity and inter-individual variability mean that generic dietary guidelines may not fully capture patient needs. Precision nutrition offers the opportunity to align dietary interventions with tumour subtype, treatment context, and host biology, potentially enhancing therapeutic response and survivorship in patients diagnosed with breast cancer. In this narrative review, we summarize evidence on dietary patterns and prognosis, and explore how targeted interventions, including fasting regimens, ketogenic diets, and caloric restriction, …

Beyond Weight Loss: Effects Of Trx Suspension Training Combined With Caloric Restriction On Thyroid Function And Mental Well-Being In Obese Hypothyroid Women, Siavash Naddafha, Christopher B. Taber

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: The rate of metabolism decreases in hypothyroid patients; hypothyroidism is associated with body mass increases; due to this and other factors, depression, anxiety, and stress increase, which, alongside the disease state and psychological problems, causes the quality of life to suffer. Objectives: The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of caloric restriction along with TRX exercise on body mass, thyroid hormones, and psychological measures in obese and overweight women with hypothyroidism. Methods: 34 women aged 18–50 with hypothyroidism and a body mass index above 25 participated in this study. They were divided into three groups: a …

Aviation Accident Investigation Analysis Methodologies Used By 12 Government Safety Investigation Authorities, Kym Bills, Leesa Costello, Marcus Cattani

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction: Leading government Safety Investigation Authorities (SIAs) that investigate major aviation accidents are members of the International Transportation Safety Association (ITSA). Investigation analysis methodology details are rarely included on SIA websites, in final accident reports, shared with peers, or specified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Some ‘New View’ safety researchers assume SIAs don't use systemic methodologies and that accident investigation has little value. Because of the sensitivity of SIA work and need to prioritize safety value from available investigation funding, there has been little academic research on choice and use of investigation analysis methodologies to address these issues …

A Scoping Review Of Force Plates In Female Soccer: The Utility, Existing Practice And Identification Of Knowledge Gaps, Jack T. Fahey, Francisco Javier Robles-Palazón, Paul Comfort, Nichoals Ripley

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Female soccer has grown exponentially with increasing funding, participation and competition. Force plates enable high resolution force-time assessment using isometric and dynamic tasks for acute or longitudinal monitoring, and profiling performance and injury risk. However, more research has been conducted in male soccer players compared to females with the utility of force plates in female soccer yet to be reviewed. The purpose of this scoping review is to review existing research using force plates in female soccer describing the utility of force plates, methods used, reported metrics and to identify gaps in our current understanding. A literature search was conducted …

A Theoretical Framework And The Development Of A Multidimensional Scale Of Purpose In Life, Louis Fang, Alfred Allan, Joanne M. Dickson

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose in life is a key resource in existential psychology. However, its conceptual variability has hindered its application in mainstream practice. This paper presents a holistic, theoretical framework of purpose in life, the purpose in life system, developed from an integration of existing motivational theories and models. Based on our framework, we constructed the 12-item Multidimensional Measure of Purpose in Life (MMOP) and tested its psychometric properties across two studies. In Study 1 (N = 238), confirmatory factor analysis supported a three-factor higher-order model of purpose in life (present-oriented purpose in life, future-oriented purpose in life, purpose congruence across time), …

Age-Related Increase In Plasma P-Tau217 In Amyloid-Beta–Negative Cognitively Unimpaired Individuals Affects Diagnostic Interpretation, Anna E. Mammel, Fernando Gonzalez-Ortiz, Ali Mousavi, Kelsey Hallett, Mary Encarnacion, Don Biehl, Pradip Gill, Sazan Ismael, Christopher Fowler, James D. Doecke, Larry Ward, Hans Frykman

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction: The extent to which non-pathological aging influences plasma biomarkers remains unclear. Here, we investigate factors influencing plasma p-tau217 levels in cognitively unimpaired (CU), amyloid-beta–negative (Aβ-) individuals. Methods: Plasma p-tau217 was measured in CU Aβ- positron emission tomography–negative (PET-) participants using two immunoassays (ALZpath n = 360 and LUMIPULSE G1200 n = 73). Associations between p-tau217 and age groups (60–69, 70–79, and 80+ years), apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotype, and gender were evaluated. Results: ALZpath plasma p-tau217 showed a non-pathological age-related increase (p < 0.001), and increased percentage within the intermediate zone with age. Lumipulse p-tau217 showed an increase in the percentage of subjects with positive results with age, however, this trend was not significant (p > 0.05). Men had higher levels of p-tau217 only with the ALZpath assay (p = 0.02; Lumipulse: p = …