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The Flourishing Child: Study Protocol For An Acceptability And Feasibility Trial Of A Digital Early Childhood Flourishing Intervention, Zenobia Talati, Jack Kennare, Natasha L. Bear, Lisa Y. Gibson, Robyn Power, Van Zyl Kruger, Desiree Silva, Susan L. Prescott, Jacqueline A. Davis May 2026

The Flourishing Child: Study Protocol For An Acceptability And Feasibility Trial Of A Digital Early Childhood Flourishing Intervention, Zenobia Talati, Jack Kennare, Natasha L. Bear, Lisa Y. Gibson, Robyn Power, Van Zyl Kruger, Desiree Silva, Susan L. Prescott, Jacqueline A. Davis

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Background: Globally, rates of children with physical and mental health problems are increasing. Health issues in early childhood often persist into adulthood, highlighting the need to ensure children are supported to flourish from the start of life. Objectives: This protocol describes methods used to test the acceptability and feasibility of a novel digital Flourishing Intervention (designed to empower parents and promote child wellbeing), comprising a Flourishing Check (a newly developed online questionnaire) and a Pathway Tool (an online directory of high-quality, evidence-based programmes and resources). Methods: Using a randomised feasibility trial, participants (N = 600 parents of children aged 0–5 …

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Thermo-Hydro-Chemical Coupled Numerical Modeling Of Hydrogen-Thermal Co-Development In Hydraulically Fractured Peridotite, Jiacheng Dai, Zhonglin Ma, Yunzhi Yue, Yujie Yuan, Shouceng Tian May 2026

Thermo-Hydro-Chemical Coupled Numerical Modeling Of Hydrogen-Thermal Co-Development In Hydraulically Fractured Peridotite, Jiacheng Dai, Zhonglin Ma, Yunzhi Yue, Yujie Yuan, Shouceng Tian

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Hydrogen generation through serpentinization reactions in peridotite formations under high temperature conditions represents a promising avenue for subsurface hydrogen production. However, the thermal energy in the formation environment have not been sufficiently considered. To integrate hydrogen production with thermal energy development, this study develops a thermo-hydro-chemical coupled numerical model, which is used to investigate hydrogen-thermal co-development in hydraulically fractured peridotite. Given that the hydrogen-thermal co-development process involves fluid flow, heat transfer and serpentinization reactions, the governing equations are formulated based on Darcy flow and energy conservation equations, with serpentinization kinetics incorporated through the reactive source terms. To evaluate hydrogen production …

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Understanding Customer Engagement Behavior In Virtual Try-On Services: Evidence From Indonesia, Nyoman Sri Subawa, Ni Putu Chantika Aprilia Nariswari, Made Maenita Dewi, Anak Agung Gede Wiranata, Caren Angellina Mimaki, Made Srinitha Millinia Utami May 2026

Understanding Customer Engagement Behavior In Virtual Try-On Services: Evidence From Indonesia, Nyoman Sri Subawa, Ni Putu Chantika Aprilia Nariswari, Made Maenita Dewi, Anak Agung Gede Wiranata, Caren Angellina Mimaki, Made Srinitha Millinia Utami

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The adoption of immersive technologies, such as Virtual Try-On (VTO), has transformed how consumers evaluate products, interact digitally, and engage with brands. This study investigates the effects of experiential value, flow, perceived enjoyment, customer trust, and customer satisfaction on customer engagement behavior, within the Stimulus–Organism–Response (S–O–R) framework. Experiential value serves as the stimulus, flow and psychological states as the organism, and engagement as the response. Data were collected from 320 Indonesian e-commerce using a purposive sampling technique, targeting respondents with prior experience using Virtual Try-On (VTO) features through an online questionnaire distributed via Google Forms, and were subsequently analyzed using …

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A Generative Ai Method For Minority Class Handling In Anomaly Detection With Drift And Explainability Analysis, Kelvin J. Mwiga, Mussa A. Dida, Ahmad Mohsin, Iqbal H. Sarker May 2026

A Generative Ai Method For Minority Class Handling In Anomaly Detection With Drift And Explainability Analysis, Kelvin J. Mwiga, Mussa A. Dida, Ahmad Mohsin, Iqbal H. Sarker

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Artificial Intelligence, particularly machine learning (ML) algorithms, plays a crucial role in detecting cyberattacks, including anomalies and intrusions. However, machine learning models trained on imbalanced cybersecurity datasets often struggle to accurately detect minority data instances and potential threats, thereby weakening overall system security. Despite extensive research, a persistent challenge is the inadequate explanation for model predictions concerning minority data classes. This study aims to address these limitations by developing a generative AI-based approach to manage minority classes in anomaly detection, incorporating concept drift handling and explainability analysis. We introduce an over-sampling technique, CGGReaT, designed to enhance the presence of minority …

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Maximal Motor Unit Firing Rates Decline With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Progression, Gabriel L. Fernandes, Lucas B.R. Orssatto, Matheus D. Pinto, Joao S. Henkin, Ehsan Shandiz, Pamela A. Mccombe, Robert D. Henderson, Gabriel S. Trajano May 2026

Maximal Motor Unit Firing Rates Decline With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Progression, Gabriel L. Fernandes, Lucas B.R. Orssatto, Matheus D. Pinto, Joao S. Henkin, Ehsan Shandiz, Pamela A. Mccombe, Robert D. Henderson, Gabriel S. Trajano

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Objective: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is characterised by progressive degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons and their motor units (MUs). MU loss is compensated by collateral sprouting and reinnervation of muscle fibres. There is limited information about the properties of these surviving MUs as these processes take place. High-density surface electromyography (HD-sEMG) decomposition enables non-invasive analysis of individual MU firing behaviour during maximal voluntary contractions and assess their changes with ALS progression. Methods: Thirty-nine individuals with ALS (24 men; mean age 63 ± 16 years) completed up to five visits (interval 20.0 ± 7.9 weeks). Tibialis anterior HD-sEMG recordings …

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International Evidence-Based Guidelines For Traditional Chinese Medicine Management Of Allergic Rhinitis, Qin-Wei Fu, Peng Liu, Yan Ruan, Xin-Rong Li, Lan-Zhi Zhang, Sha-Sha Yang, Feng Chai, Ji Chen, Qiao-Yan Chen, Shu-Cheng Chen, Wen-Yong Chen, Yong-Na Chen, Hong-Bin Cheng, Lei Cheng, Lu-Jia Cui, Ke-Bin Deng, Cai-Shan Fang, Rong-Chang Feng, Li Fu, Wen-Yang Fu, Jian-Ying Gao, Hong Guo, Miao He, Ko-Hsin Hu, Chun-Jiang Huang, He-Yin Huang, Lu-Yun Jiang, Feng-Ying Qiao, Hui Leng, Yun-Ying Li, Chun-Song Liu, Da-Xin Liu, Jian-Hua Liu, Jin-Hui Liu, Jing Liu, Min Liu, Weiting Liu, Yuan-Xian Liu, Yang Liu, Ying Liu, Zhi-Qing Liu, Qiu-Lan Luo, Yu Ma, De-Hong Mao, Juan Meng, Kai-Yun Pang, Shun-Lin Peng, Xuan-Fu Tong, Ji Wang, Jia-Xi Wang, Jun-Ge Wang, Ren-Zhong Wang, Shi-Zhen Wang, Ji-Yan Xia, Hui Xie, Qiang Xie, Yan Xie, Da-Jing Xiong, Zhan-Feng Yan, Hui Yang, Da-Zheng Zhang, Fu-Bing Zhang, Shi-Peng Zhang, Zhi-Cheng Zhang, Ji-Ping Zhao, Yu Zhao, Yun Zheng, Dan-Zhu Zhong, Li Zhou, Valentin Mikhailovich Knyazev, Irina Viktorovna Kostrova, Wing-Fai Yeung, Qi Wang, De-Yun Wang, Qin-Xiu Zhang May 2026

International Evidence-Based Guidelines For Traditional Chinese Medicine Management Of Allergic Rhinitis, Qin-Wei Fu, Peng Liu, Yan Ruan, Xin-Rong Li, Lan-Zhi Zhang, Sha-Sha Yang, Feng Chai, Ji Chen, Qiao-Yan Chen, Shu-Cheng Chen, Wen-Yong Chen, Yong-Na Chen, Hong-Bin Cheng, Lei Cheng, Lu-Jia Cui, Ke-Bin Deng, Cai-Shan Fang, Rong-Chang Feng, Li Fu, Wen-Yang Fu, Jian-Ying Gao, Hong Guo, Miao He, Ko-Hsin Hu, Chun-Jiang Huang, He-Yin Huang, Lu-Yun Jiang, Feng-Ying Qiao, Hui Leng, Yun-Ying Li, Chun-Song Liu, Da-Xin Liu, Jian-Hua Liu, Jin-Hui Liu, Jing Liu, Min Liu, Weiting Liu, Yuan-Xian Liu, Yang Liu, Ying Liu, Zhi-Qing Liu, Qiu-Lan Luo, Yu Ma, De-Hong Mao, Juan Meng, Kai-Yun Pang, Shun-Lin Peng, Xuan-Fu Tong, Ji Wang, Jia-Xi Wang, Jun-Ge Wang, Ren-Zhong Wang, Shi-Zhen Wang, Ji-Yan Xia, Hui Xie, Qiang Xie, Yan Xie, Da-Jing Xiong, Zhan-Feng Yan, Hui Yang, Da-Zheng Zhang, Fu-Bing Zhang, Shi-Peng Zhang, Zhi-Cheng Zhang, Ji-Ping Zhao, Yu Zhao, Yun Zheng, Dan-Zhu Zhong, Li Zhou, Valentin Mikhailovich Knyazev, Irina Viktorovna Kostrova, Wing-Fai Yeung, Qi Wang, De-Yun Wang, Qin-Xiu Zhang

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Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a prevalent chronic condition that significantly impacts patients' quality of life and poses challenges to effective management. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers a holistic approach, emphasizing syndrome differentiation, individualized care, and natural treatment strategies. To develop comprehensive evidence-based guidelines for AR management using TCM interventions, incorporating rigorous evidence assessment and expert consensus. The guidelines were developed using the GRADE-TCM framework, analyzing 351 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 43,276 participants. Supplementary evidence from published textbooks, standardized documents, ancient literature, and TCM medical records was incorporated. Five rounds of expert consensus, involving 80 expert person-times and over 10,000 …

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Low Climate Benefit Of Nordic Coastal Marshes: Site Conditions Outweigh Grazing Effects And Shape Trade-Offs Between Carbon Storage And Its Stability, Carmen Leiva-Dueñas, T. Banta, Christoffer Boström, Franziska Eller, Johan Eklöf, Line Holm Andersen, Kai Jensen, Marianna Lanari, Ella Logemann, Pere Masque, Thomas Ostertag, Christoph Reisdorff, Anaïs Richard, Anu Vehmaa, Jukka Alm, Mikael Von Numers, Dorte Krause-Jensen May 2026

Low Climate Benefit Of Nordic Coastal Marshes: Site Conditions Outweigh Grazing Effects And Shape Trade-Offs Between Carbon Storage And Its Stability, Carmen Leiva-Dueñas, T. Banta, Christoffer Boström, Franziska Eller, Johan Eklöf, Line Holm Andersen, Kai Jensen, Marianna Lanari, Ella Logemann, Pere Masque, Thomas Ostertag, Christoph Reisdorff, Anaïs Richard, Anu Vehmaa, Jukka Alm, Mikael Von Numers, Dorte Krause-Jensen

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Coastal marshes, recognized as effective organic carbon (OC) sinks, have gained attention for their potential contribution to climate mitigation through protection and restoration. However, the climate mitigation potential of Nordic coastal marshes remains understudied, likely due to their heterogeneous and often non-tidal nature. To fill this gap, we examined soil OC storage and accumulation rates, and the effects of grazing, a common management practice, across eight Nordic coastal marsh areas spanning broad climate and environmental gradients. We also assessed soil methane emissions in selected areas. The Nordic marshes studied store a median of 7 kg OC m−2 (interquartile range, …

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Solvent-Dependent Proteome Profiling In Edible Mushrooms (Hypsizygus Marmoreus And Agaricus Bisporus), Tanvir Ahmed, O'Lone, Angéla Juhász, Utpal Bose, Kenneth U. Agbo, Netsanet Shiferaw Terefe, Michelle L. Colgrave May 2026

Solvent-Dependent Proteome Profiling In Edible Mushrooms (Hypsizygus Marmoreus And Agaricus Bisporus), Tanvir Ahmed, O'Lone, Angéla Juhász, Utpal Bose, Kenneth U. Agbo, Netsanet Shiferaw Terefe, Michelle L. Colgrave

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This study compared five solvents - urea, carbonate-bicarbonate, citrate, phosphate, and water - for their ability to extract proteins from beech (BM) (Hypsizygus marmoreus) and Swiss brown (SB) (Agaricus bisporus) mushrooms. Using mass spectrometry-based proteomics and bioinformatics, we found that urea produced the highest total protein identifications by data-dependent acquisition at 1% false discovery rate (FDR): BM: 1739, SB: 1907; and by data-independent acquisition: BM: 1969, SB: 2172 proteins, especially enriching cytosolic and ribosomal proteins. Carbonate-bicarbonate favoured the extraction of metabolic and translational proteins, while citrate targeted extracellular and membrane-associated proteins related to cell wall dynamics. Phosphate-enriched catalytically active proteins, …

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Transitioning To Adolescent And Young Adult Or Adult Cancer Survivorship Care: A Systematic Review Of Contemporary Guidelines And Trials, Darren Haywood, Hammersley, Ursula Sansom-Daly, Jordana Mcloone, Evan Dauer, Helen Wilding, Nicolas H. Hart, Thomas Walwyn May 2026

Transitioning To Adolescent And Young Adult Or Adult Cancer Survivorship Care: A Systematic Review Of Contemporary Guidelines And Trials, Darren Haywood, Hammersley, Ursula Sansom-Daly, Jordana Mcloone, Evan Dauer, Helen Wilding, Nicolas H. Hart, Thomas Walwyn

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Background: Health service transitions of child, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors between paediatric and adult cancer care services are pervasively fragmented, resulting in poor coordination, reduced satisfaction, and adverse outcomes for cancer survivors and significant others (e.g., caregivers and family members). Numerous trials and clinical guidelines have been developed to support care transitions, but their convergence, divergence, and methodological quality remain unclear. To advance clinical practice and quality research about care transitions, a synthesis of trials and guidelines on child, adolescent, and young adult care transition across age-appropriate cancer services is required to inform future research, practice, guideline, and …

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Diversification For Stock Markets: Commodities Or Crypto, Mico Apostolov, Simone Domenico Scagnelli, Lorenzo Vasile May 2026

Diversification For Stock Markets: Commodities Or Crypto, Mico Apostolov, Simone Domenico Scagnelli, Lorenzo Vasile

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The question that an asset could serve as a good store of value has been brought up a number of times, especially due to major market shocks. Despite the long-held belief that gold serves as a safe haven, a growing body of contemporary literature perpetually assesses this notion. Whether cryptocurrencies, namely Bitcoin as the most well-known of them, as an asset, can serve as a safe haven or hedge gains traction in research. This study investigates the relationship of gold and Bitcoin to S&P 500 stock index and the possibility that these might serve as a safe haven in respect …

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From Consumer-Centric Innovation To Sustainable Restaurant Performance: A Study Of Strategic Capability Integration In An Emerging Market Context, Juliana Juliana, Ira Brunchilda Hubner, Diena M. Lemy, Arifin Djakasaputra, Ferry Jie May 2026

From Consumer-Centric Innovation To Sustainable Restaurant Performance: A Study Of Strategic Capability Integration In An Emerging Market Context, Juliana Juliana, Ira Brunchilda Hubner, Diena M. Lemy, Arifin Djakasaputra, Ferry Jie

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Increasing pressure for innovation-driven competitiveness requires hospitality firms to integrate technological capability, market intelligence, and customer-focused innovation into coherent strategic configurations. However, prior research has largely examined these capabilities separately, limiting understanding of how their integration influences restaurant marketing performance in emerging markets. This study develops and empirically tests an integrated capability framework linking techno-resonance innovation capability, competitor orientation, consumer-centric innovation strategy, and new service development to restaurant marketing performance using survey data from 300 restaurant managers in Java and Bali, Indonesia. The results of PLS-SEM analysis indicate that techno-resonance innovation capability significantly strengthens consumer-centric innovation strategy and new service …

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Medical Simulation In Toxicology: Enhancing Clinical Competence, Decision Making And Patient Care In Resource-Limited Settings, Rakesh Ghimire, Anjana Thapa, Sanjeev Kharel, Shristi Kharel Ghimire, Rabin Basnet, Farshad Mazda Shirazi, Allan J. Hamilton May 2026

Medical Simulation In Toxicology: Enhancing Clinical Competence, Decision Making And Patient Care In Resource-Limited Settings, Rakesh Ghimire, Anjana Thapa, Sanjeev Kharel, Shristi Kharel Ghimire, Rabin Basnet, Farshad Mazda Shirazi, Allan J. Hamilton

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Medical simulation has emerged as a transformative approach in toxicology education. By providing immersive, hands-on experience, simulation enhances learner engagement, critical thinking, and long-term knowledge retention while offering a safe environment to practice clinical decision-making without jeopardizing patient safety. Despite these advantages, the integration of simulation-based training remains limited in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) due to resource constraints, lack of standardized curricula, and limited access to high-fidelity simulators. Additionally, little research has explored its optimal application in these settings. This review explores available evidence regarding the effectiveness of medical simulation in the diagnosis and treatment of toxicological emergencies in LMICs. …

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Electrospun Pan-Derived Carbon Nanofibers Embedded With Nicofew-Based High-Entropy Oxides For Electrocatalytic Oxygen Evolution Reaction, Alireza Noroozi, Mahdavi, M. Baris Yagci, Mohammad Mahdi A. Shirazi, Saeed Bazgir, Hadi Jahangiri, Uğur Ünal Apr 2026

Electrospun Pan-Derived Carbon Nanofibers Embedded With Nicofew-Based High-Entropy Oxides For Electrocatalytic Oxygen Evolution Reaction, Alireza Noroozi, Mahdavi, M. Baris Yagci, Mohammad Mahdi A. Shirazi, Saeed Bazgir, Hadi Jahangiri, Uğur Ünal

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High-entropy oxides composed of Ni, Co, Fe, W, and a fifth transition element (Mo, Mn, or Cu) were integrated into electrospun polyacrylonitrile nanofibers to form porous nitrogen-doped carbon membranes for the oxygen evolution reaction. Gas-assisted electrospinning enabled uniform dispersion of high-entropy oxide nanoparticles within the polyacrylonitrile matrix, while calcination at 800°C produced conductive carbon frameworks embedding crystalline high-entropy oxides with homogeneous elemental distribution. Structural and surface analyses confirmed the preservation of high-entropy oxide phases, catalytic graphitization of the carbon matrix, and strong interfacial bonding between metal oxides and carbon. Among all compositions, Mo-HEO@NC exhibited the lowest overpotential (≈240 mV at …

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Harnessing Phase Engineered Porous Mxene-Tio2 In Polyamide Reverse Osmosis Membranes For Enhanced Short- And Long Chain Pfas Removal From Water, Roham Ghanbari, Javad Farahbakhsh, Ahmad Najafidoust, Ratish Permala, Stefan Iglauer, Shervin Kabiri, Masoumeh Zargar Apr 2026

Harnessing Phase Engineered Porous Mxene-Tio2 In Polyamide Reverse Osmosis Membranes For Enhanced Short- And Long Chain Pfas Removal From Water, Roham Ghanbari, Javad Farahbakhsh, Ahmad Najafidoust, Ratish Permala, Stefan Iglauer, Shervin Kabiri, Masoumeh Zargar

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MXenes (2D transition metal nitrides, oxycarbides, carbonitrides, and carbides) hold promise in water treatment due to tunable surface chemistry and hydrophilic nature but restacking in aqueous environments and susceptibility to oxidation remain challenging. Here, we deliberately exploit partial oxidation of Ti3C2Tx MXene to in situ grow TiO2 nanoparticles on its surface, creating a porous, phase-engineered MXene-TiO2 composite. The anatase:rutile ratio was adjusted through different hydrothermal process time (12, 18, and 24 h), after 18 h composition yielding the best balance of surface charge and structural stability. This composite was incorporated into the polyamide (PA) layer of a thin-film composite reverse …

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Ellagic Acid Reduces Inulin's Adverse Effects: A Combined Approach To Enhance Therapeutic Potential In Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, Tharani Senavirathna, Shafaei, Ricky Lareu, Lois Balmer Apr 2026

Ellagic Acid Reduces Inulin's Adverse Effects: A Combined Approach To Enhance Therapeutic Potential In Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, Tharani Senavirathna, Shafaei, Ricky Lareu, Lois Balmer

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This mouse study investigates the efficacy of ellagic acid (EA), a potent antioxidant in fruits and nuts, and inulin, a prebiotic known for gut microbiota benefits, in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). A Western-style diet (WD) was used to induce NASH in C57BL/6J male mice for 16 weeks. Mice then received EA (100 mg/kg/day, oral gavage, 5 days/week) and/or 5% inulin (w/w in diet) for 12 weeks while continuing WD. Inulin increased energy intake and trended toward higher body weight and fasting glucose. EA reduced liver weights and restored the liver-to-body weight ratio. EA and inulin combined significantly reduced steatosis and hepatocyte …

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Parental (Dis)Satisfaction With School Placement To Achieve Inclusion: A Cross-Country Comparison, Veslemøy Maria Fossum Johansson, Suanne Gibson, Stuart Woodcock, Anders Dechsling, Harry Kullmann, Marte Karoline Herrebrøden, Line Britt Ulriksen, Anders Nordahl-Hansen Apr 2026

Parental (Dis)Satisfaction With School Placement To Achieve Inclusion: A Cross-Country Comparison, Veslemøy Maria Fossum Johansson, Suanne Gibson, Stuart Woodcock, Anders Dechsling, Harry Kullmann, Marte Karoline Herrebrøden, Line Britt Ulriksen, Anders Nordahl-Hansen

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Background – This study draws on data from a larger international project exploring parents' perceptions of the education of their children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Using responses from 1, 309 parents in Australia, England, Germany, and Norway it examines parental satisfaction with mainstream and special schools, and parents' school placement preferences, including willingness to change schools. Parental satisfaction is assessed as an overall evaluation of how well the child's school placement meets their needs, without distinguishing between specific aspects of the school experience. The study also explores whether the child's level of support is associated with these …

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Dual History Enhancement With Hybrid Hypergraph-Graph Networks For Temporal Knowledge Graph Reasoning, Kailun Ye, Xiangjie Kong, Yuchao Zhang, Xuan Wang, Linan Zhu, Jiaxin Du, Guojiang Shen, Jianxin Li Apr 2026

Dual History Enhancement With Hybrid Hypergraph-Graph Networks For Temporal Knowledge Graph Reasoning, Kailun Ye, Xiangjie Kong, Yuchao Zhang, Xuan Wang, Linan Zhu, Jiaxin Du, Guojiang Shen, Jianxin Li

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Temporal Knowledge Graph (TKG) reasoning seeks to predict future events by analyzing historical data, where the effective leverage of both local and global historical facts proves crucial. Existing approaches employ graph neural networks (GNNs) and recurrent neural networks (RNNs) for local evolution patterns, complemented by statistical methods to enhance attention to global facts, demonstrating efficient predictive capabilities. However, traditional GNNs, constrained by their low-order neighborhood aggregation design, inherently fail to model potential high-order dependencies among facts. Furthermore, existing global history modeling approaches may introduce irrelevant historical information that interferes with prediction tasks. To address these limitations, we propose a Dual …

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Hands-On Learning And Design Thinking In Secondary Design And Technology Education, Carol K. Puddicombe Apr 2026

Hands-On Learning And Design Thinking In Secondary Design And Technology Education, Carol K. Puddicombe

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Design and Technology (D&T) education occupies a distinctive position within the secondary curriculum through its historical emphasis on designing, making, and evaluating tangible artefacts. Drawing on a doctoral study, this article examines how the secondary school experiences of ten pre-service D&T teachers in Western Australia shaped their engagement with the subject. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, data were generated through in-depth interviews. Analysis revealed three interrelated themes: the power of practical engagement, experiences of success in the workshop, and limitations in opportunities for explicit design thinking. Findings indicate that hands-on, workshop-based learning played an important role in fostering confidence, motivation, and …

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Influence Of Simulator Physical Fidelity And Immersion On Decision-Making Skill, Presence, And Cognitive Load, Zachariah G. Hoyne, Morris-Binelli, Sean Müller, Benjamin Piggott, Paola Chivers, Evan Dekker Apr 2026

Influence Of Simulator Physical Fidelity And Immersion On Decision-Making Skill, Presence, And Cognitive Load, Zachariah G. Hoyne, Morris-Binelli, Sean Müller, Benjamin Piggott, Paola Chivers, Evan Dekker

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In a variety of domains such as law enforcement and sport, virtual reality is being explored to simulate field-based decision-making contexts. 360-degree video virtual reality (360VR) is innovative as it can immerse the user in a simulated environment, present egocentric, stereoscopic vision and allows for head movements to perceive visual information. However, it is unknown whether physical, rather than psychological fidelity, is crucial for performance, and its impact upon cognitive load, relative to immersion. This study investigated simulator fidelity, presence, and cognitive load across immersion (two-dimensional video and 360VR) in an exemplar sport-specific decision-making task. Thirty skilled Australian Rules Football …

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Assessment Of Thickness-Dependent Recombination Mechanisms And Realistic Performance Limits In Csbi₃I₁₀ Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells, Samiul Sadek, Ayan Saha, Jegadesan Subbiah, Mohammad Tariqul Islam, Mohammad Junaebur Rashid, Mohammad Aminul Islam, Gufran Umar Alam Shaikh, Wan Zulhafizhazuan Bin Wan Jusoh, Mohammad Nur-E-Alam, Puvaneswaran Chelvanathan, Mohd Adib Ibrahim Apr 2026

Assessment Of Thickness-Dependent Recombination Mechanisms And Realistic Performance Limits In Csbi₃I₁₀ Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells, Samiul Sadek, Ayan Saha, Jegadesan Subbiah, Mohammad Tariqul Islam, Mohammad Junaebur Rashid, Mohammad Aminul Islam, Gufran Umar Alam Shaikh, Wan Zulhafizhazuan Bin Wan Jusoh, Mohammad Nur-E-Alam, Puvaneswaran Chelvanathan, Mohd Adib Ibrahim

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Lead-free perovskite solar cells (PSCs) offer a promising, environmentally sustainable alternative to their lead-based counterparts, yet their performance is often constrained by charge transport and recombination limitations. This study presents a comprehensive numerical investigation into the thickness-dependent performance of lead-free bismuth-based PSCs employing CsBi₃I₁₀ as the absorber layer. Through systematic variation of the absorber, electron transport layer (ETL), and hole transport layer (HTL) thicknesses within a planar FTO/TiO₂/CsBi₃I₁₀/Spiro-OMeTAD/Ag architecture modeled using SCAPS-1D, an optimal absorber thickness range of 0.5–1.0 µm is identified. Under idealized conditions, a peak power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 21.62% is predicted, primarily to illustrate thickness-dependent trends. …

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Development, Performance Analysis And Application Of Polymer Inclusion Membranes: A Critical Review, Shayan Abrishami, Mahsa Golmohammadi, Matthew Myers, Masoumeh Zargar, Antonia Pérez De Los Ríos, Francisco José Hernández-Fernández, Amir Razmjou Apr 2026

Development, Performance Analysis And Application Of Polymer Inclusion Membranes: A Critical Review, Shayan Abrishami, Mahsa Golmohammadi, Matthew Myers, Masoumeh Zargar, Antonia Pérez De Los Ríos, Francisco José Hernández-Fernández, Amir Razmjou

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Polymer Inclusion Membranes (PIMs) have emerged as sustainable separation platforms that integrate carrier-mediated selectivity within stable polymeric matrices, eliminating drawbacks of conventional solvent extraction such as solvent loss and emulsion formation. This review examines the fundamental principles, recent developments, and performance characteristics of PIMs, emphasizing design, fabrication, and operational optimization. The three essential components, base polymers, plasticizers, and carriers are systematically analysed alongside their synergistic effects on membrane stability, selectivity, and transport efficiency. Emerging materials including ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents as dual-function plasticizers/carriers receive particular attention. Preparation methods are critically evaluated, including solution casting, phase inversion, and thermal …

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Preoperative Health During A Pandemic: An Observational Study Assessing Lifestyle Changes In Patients Associated With Covid-19 In Western Australia, Nadine Radin, Dana Hince, Jim Codde, Paola Chivers, Dale W. Edgar Apr 2026

Preoperative Health During A Pandemic: An Observational Study Assessing Lifestyle Changes In Patients Associated With Covid-19 In Western Australia, Nadine Radin, Dana Hince, Jim Codde, Paola Chivers, Dale W. Edgar

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Background and Aim: Healthcare service disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic led to substantial changes in surgical pathways across public hospitals in Western Australia (WA). These disruptions, compounded by restrictions and containment measures, influenced the health and lifestyle behaviours of the WA community, including patients awaiting surgery. This study aimed to assess changes in self-reported modifiable lifestyle risk factors among patients during COVID-19. Methods: This observational study analysed hospital patient data across three seasonally matched calendar periods: Period 1 (January–March 2019 vs 2020), Period 2 (March–July 2019 vs 2020), and Period 3 (July–December 2019 vs 2020). Multivariable regression models were …

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Utilizing And Optimizing Forecasting Models For Nursing Demand: A Narrative Review, Kalpana Singh, Liyan Ajit D. Souza, Ananth Nazarene, Amane Mounia, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr, Ahmad Mousa, Rebecca Rejo George, Abdulqadir J. Nahwan Apr 2026

Utilizing And Optimizing Forecasting Models For Nursing Demand: A Narrative Review, Kalpana Singh, Liyan Ajit D. Souza, Ananth Nazarene, Amane Mounia, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr, Ahmad Mousa, Rebecca Rejo George, Abdulqadir J. Nahwan

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Background: Accurately forecasting nursing demand is essential for effective workforce planning in the context of increasing patient volumes and the growing complexity of healthcare systems. Reliable forecasting supports optimal staffing, enhances patient care quality, and reduces operational risks. However, traditional forecasting approaches are increasingly challenged by evolving clinical demands, rising chronic disease burden, and rapid technological advancements. Aim: This narrative review aimed to (1) map existing models used for predicting nursing demand, (2) identify key predictive methodologies, data inputs, and evaluation metrics, and (3) highlight existing gaps and implications for healthcare policy and workforce management. Methods: A comprehensive narrative literature …

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Length And Framing Of Anti-Junk Food Ads Impact Inclinations To Consume Junk Food Among Normal Weight, Overweight, And Adults With Obesity, Ross C. Hollett, Brennen Mills, Stephanie L. Godrich, Julia Butt, Gina S.A. Trapp Apr 2026

Length And Framing Of Anti-Junk Food Ads Impact Inclinations To Consume Junk Food Among Normal Weight, Overweight, And Adults With Obesity, Ross C. Hollett, Brennen Mills, Stephanie L. Godrich, Julia Butt, Gina S.A. Trapp

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Background: Unrestricted junk food advertising increases the risk of short-term junk food consumption among viewers. We aimed to estimate the impact of junk food and anti-junk food advertisements differing in length and framing on junk food consumption inclinations. Methods: Adult participants (N = 505) were exposed to a randomly selected junk food advertisement or anti-junk food advertisement and reported their immediate craving and consumption intentions. These responses were separately analysed for two groups based on Body Mass Index (BMI): participants classified as within the normal range (18.5–25), and a combined group with BMI values indicating either overweight (25+) or obesity …

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3-Deoxyanthocyanidins Inhibit Β-Amyloid Aggregation, Toxicity, And Mitochondrial Dysfunction: Evidence From Mc-65 Cells And Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Rasheed A. Abdulraheem, Ammar U. Danazumi, Philipp Nitschke, Luke Gray Whiley, Abdulrahman Ibrahim Tudu, Ranil Coorey, Zhoyu Li, Prashant Bharadwaj, Vijay Jayasena, Stuart K. Johnson, Ralph N. Martins, W. M.A.D.Binosha Fernando Apr 2026

3-Deoxyanthocyanidins Inhibit Β-Amyloid Aggregation, Toxicity, And Mitochondrial Dysfunction: Evidence From Mc-65 Cells And Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Rasheed A. Abdulraheem, Ammar U. Danazumi, Philipp Nitschke, Luke Gray Whiley, Abdulrahman Ibrahim Tudu, Ranil Coorey, Zhoyu Li, Prashant Bharadwaj, Vijay Jayasena, Stuart K. Johnson, Ralph N. Martins, W. M.A.D.Binosha Fernando

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Accumulation of amyloid-beta (Aβ42) senile plaques in the brain is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Although some drug have been approvaled recently, none has demonstrated robust disease-modifying outcome. The 3-deoxyanthocyanidins (3-DXA) and their derivatives represent a more stable class of polyphenols, present at uniquely high concentrations in sorghum grains. Although 3-DXA exhibit strong potential to modulate protein aggregation processes, their effects on AD pathology remain unexplored. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effects of three 3-DXA derivatives, apigeninidin chloride (AC), luteolinidin chloride (LC), and 7-methoxy apigeninidin (7-MAC), on Aβ42 aggregation and associated neurotoxicity. Thioflavin T fluorescence assay was …

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Characterising Soil Microbial Communities In Thinned And Unthinned Eucalyptus Forest In Southwestern Australia, Aaron J. Brace, Laurence Dugal, Josephine Hyde, Kristen Fernandes, Anna J.M. Hopkins, Emma Stevens, Gavan S. Mcgrath, Katinka X. Ruthrof Apr 2026

Characterising Soil Microbial Communities In Thinned And Unthinned Eucalyptus Forest In Southwestern Australia, Aaron J. Brace, Laurence Dugal, Josephine Hyde, Kristen Fernandes, Anna J.M. Hopkins, Emma Stevens, Gavan S. Mcgrath, Katinka X. Ruthrof

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Climate change stress in forested ecosystems globally has led to die-off events, and management actions are needed to help mitigate these pressures. Forest thinning has been proposed to reduce competition for moisture between trees, however, the effects of forest thinning on lesser-studied organisms, such as soil microbial communities, need quantification. Soil microbial communities are essential for processes such as nutrient cycling and can be used as indicators of below-ground health and as an overall proxy for biodiversity. This study examined soil microbial communities, and site and soil characteristics, directly at the base of trees and in inter-tree spaces in a …

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Enhancing Co2 Adsorption And Co2/N2 Separation Performance By Incorporating Calcium In Mil-53 (Al), Hussein Rasool Abid, Hussein Znad, Nabil Majd Alawi, Farhan Lafta Rashid, Anmar Dulaimi, Amer Alanazi, Alireza Keshavarz, Stefan Iglauer, Shaobin Wang Apr 2026

Enhancing Co2 Adsorption And Co2/N2 Separation Performance By Incorporating Calcium In Mil-53 (Al), Hussein Rasool Abid, Hussein Znad, Nabil Majd Alawi, Farhan Lafta Rashid, Anmar Dulaimi, Amer Alanazi, Alireza Keshavarz, Stefan Iglauer, Shaobin Wang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Global warming is primarily driven by the rapid accumulation of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as promising materials for mitigating CO₂ emissions due to their tunable porosity, large surface area, and structural flexibility. Among them, MIL-53(Al) has attracted widespread interest owing to its excellent thermal and chemical stability. Recent studies show that modifying MOFs with secondary metals can significantly enhance their CO₂ adsorption performance. In this work, a one-pot synthesis method was employed to incorporate calcium (Ca), functioning as a Lewis basic metal, into the MIL-53(Al) framework to produce a series of bimetallic materials: …

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Using Social Network Analysis To Visualise Place-Based Partnerships For Systems Change In Regional Australia, Stephanie L. Godrich, Isabelle Chiera, Melissa Stoneham, Jess Doe, Amanda Devine, Emily Humphreys Apr 2026

Using Social Network Analysis To Visualise Place-Based Partnerships For Systems Change In Regional Australia, Stephanie L. Godrich, Isabelle Chiera, Melissa Stoneham, Jess Doe, Amanda Devine, Emily Humphreys

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Issue Addressed: Social network analysis (SNA) is a novel approach to investigating food security systems change in regional and remote communities. With short-term, siloed food security solutions often proving ineffective, this study used SNA to visualise how organisations across a vast area in Western Australia (WA) were working in partnership to support systems change and identify where these partnerships could be strengthened. Methods: One hundred and one food security initiative leaders, representing 148 initiatives, participated in semi-structured interviews. The number and type of regional partnerships were measured, and region-based partnership network typologies determined. Results: Most regions’ partnership networks were ‘Scattered …

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Zwitterionic And Anionic Ultrafiltration Membrane Modification For Efficient, Fouling-Resistant Microalgae Harvesting, Victor Okorie Mkpuma, Mohadeseh Najafi, Javad Farahbakhsh, Masoumeh Zargar, Navid Reza Moheimani, Houda Ennaceri Apr 2026

Zwitterionic And Anionic Ultrafiltration Membrane Modification For Efficient, Fouling-Resistant Microalgae Harvesting, Victor Okorie Mkpuma, Mohadeseh Najafi, Javad Farahbakhsh, Masoumeh Zargar, Navid Reza Moheimani, Houda Ennaceri

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Membrane surface modification is a promising strategy for fouling mitigation in membrane-based microalgae filtration, primarily by limiting the interactions between the membrane surface and the foulant particles. This study investigated the effectiveness of modified membranes in filtering Chlorella sp. MUR 269. First, three polyethersulfone membranes with varying pore sizes were evaluated to determine the influence of pore size on filtration performance and fouling behavior. The ultrafiltration membrane that exhibited the best performance was subsequently modified using two functional monomers: the zwitterionic [2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl]dimethyl (3-sulfopropyl) ammonium hydroxide and the negatively charged mono-2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl succinate (MMS). The filtration performance and fouling resistance of the …

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Combined Effect Of Sarcopenia And Impaired Respiratory Function On All-Cause Death: A Nationwide Cohort Study, Chutao Wu, Dan Wu, Mu Li, Senrong Lu, Yukai Wang, Yulong Lan Apr 2026

Combined Effect Of Sarcopenia And Impaired Respiratory Function On All-Cause Death: A Nationwide Cohort Study, Chutao Wu, Dan Wu, Mu Li, Senrong Lu, Yukai Wang, Yulong Lan

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Respiratory fitness and sarcopenia status have been reported to be cross-sectionally linked with each other and increase mortality risk. However, little is currently known regarding the connection between impaired respiratory function and sarcopenia and their joint effect on future death risk. Methods: This study included 12 027 participants (50.8% were women; mean [SD] age, 58.9 [9.3] years) from a nationwide, prospective cohort in China (China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study). Respiratory function was assessed by peak expiratory flow (PEF). Sarcopenia status was assessed according to the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019 (AWGS 2019) criteria. Time-to-event survival analyses and …

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