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Transdisciplinary Work-Integrated Learning’S Contribution To Societal Transition: A Scoping Review, Denise Jackson, Claire Lambert, Sonja Coetzee
Transdisciplinary Work-Integrated Learning’S Contribution To Societal Transition: A Scoping Review, Denise Jackson, Claire Lambert, Sonja Coetzee
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
This scoping review explores the perceived value of transdisciplinary work-integrated learning (TWIL) for contributing to social change and the enablers of impactful TWIL offerings. TWIL is a pedagogy-based approach which connects students from diverse disciplines with external partners to engage in authentic, work-focused activities as a formal component of academic study. This review focuses on TWIL where students collaboratively explore and problem-solve on known local community and wider societal issues, such as climate, health, food, and water, to foster transformative practice. Thematic analysis of 31 academic sources highlighted the recognised worth of TWIL for fostering student skills for transformation, developing …
Validation Status Of Digital Blood Pressure Monitors In Peru: A Comprehensive Assessment With A Validation-Process Algorithm Proposal, Fabian A. Chavez-Ecos, Sandra S. Chavez-Malpartida, Alexander M. Parra-Huaroto, Rodrigo Chavez-Ecos, Kiara Camacho-Caballero, Marcelo Chavez-Ecos, Miguel A. Chavez-Gutarra, Henry Anchante-Hernandez, Carlos J. Toro-Huamanchumo
Validation Status Of Digital Blood Pressure Monitors In Peru: A Comprehensive Assessment With A Validation-Process Algorithm Proposal, Fabian A. Chavez-Ecos, Sandra S. Chavez-Malpartida, Alexander M. Parra-Huaroto, Rodrigo Chavez-Ecos, Kiara Camacho-Caballero, Marcelo Chavez-Ecos, Miguel A. Chavez-Gutarra, Henry Anchante-Hernandez, Carlos J. Toro-Huamanchumo
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), hypertension is the leading cause of death and disability. Accurate diagnosis requires validated blood pressure measurement devices (BPMD). This study aimed to assess the characteristics and validation status of blood pressure measuring devices available for online purchase within Peru. Methods Between September and November 2023, we performed an electronic search of major retailers and online pharmacies. Devices were classified as validated if they were listed in databases recommended by the 2023 European Society of Hypertension (ESH) Guidelines for the Management of Arterial Hypertension or deemed equivalent by the manufacturer. Validation status was …
System Dynamics With Insight Maker, Steven D'Alessandro, Fons Wijnhoven
System Dynamics With Insight Maker, Steven D'Alessandro, Fons Wijnhoven
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
This book offers a practical, model-driven pathway for reasoning about uncertain futures in business and public policy using system dynamics with Insight Maker. It begins by motivating why historical data alone often fail to predict social change, and it introduces the core language of system dynamics—stocks, flows, feedbacks, delays, and auxiliary variables—alongside the complementary use of agent-based modeling. Through business-relevant cases (e.g., park management trade-offs, epidemic–economy interactions, and industry competition), the book demonstrates how non-linear structure generates counter-intuitive dynamics, why scenario analysis is essential, and how to translate causal loop diagrams into stock-and-flow simulations. Readers are guided step-by-step to build, …
2025 Asia-Pacific Symposium For Music Education Research: Conference Proceedings, Jason Goopy, Jason Boron, Emily Wilson, Han Meng, Cynthia Howard, Philippa Chapman
2025 Asia-Pacific Symposium For Music Education Research: Conference Proceedings, Jason Goopy, Jason Boron, Emily Wilson, Han Meng, Cynthia Howard, Philippa Chapman
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
The 2025 Asia-Pacific Symposium for Music Education Research (APSMER) was held from 9 – 11 July at Edith Cowan University in partnership with the School of Education and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). APSMER is the official regional conference of the International Society for Music Education (ISME), and in 2025, it was proudly supported by the Australian Society for Music Education (ASME). The symposium was last held in Australia in Launceston, Tasmania, in 1999. APSMER 2025 welcomed over 300 international delegates to Perth, Western Australia, for scholarly and cultural exchange. The theme, “Being and becoming musical in …
Implementing Gross National Happiness In Bhutan As A Development Model And Governance Tool – Perspectives Of Policy Influencers, Tashi Dorji, Angus Morrison-Saunders, David Blake
Implementing Gross National Happiness In Bhutan As A Development Model And Governance Tool – Perspectives Of Policy Influencers, Tashi Dorji, Angus Morrison-Saunders, David Blake
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Bhutan’s development philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH) prioritises the collective wellbeing of its people over economic growth through a multidimensional index that informs policy. While GNH has received global recognition, persistent challenges in conceptual clarity and practical implementation are argued and debated. This qualitative study examines the role and utility of GNH as a development model and its implementation as a multifaceted governance tool in Bhutan. The findings reveal that GNH is conceptualised in diverse ways, ranging from personal happiness to a more generic communal philosophy. While its strengths lie in its culturally grounded framework, key limitations include a …
Abusing The International Solidarity Principle: Human Rights, International Solidarity, And The Eu's Bilateral Migration Deals, Jamal Barnes, Samuel M. Makinda
Abusing The International Solidarity Principle: Human Rights, International Solidarity, And The Eu's Bilateral Migration Deals, Jamal Barnes, Samuel M. Makinda
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
The international solidarity principle is a crucial legal norm of international society. It helps guide state conduct and facilitate cooperation among international actors to respond to global challenges and uphold human rights. The European Union (EU) and its Member States have argued that their bilateral agreements with non-EU countries to prevent irregular migration to Europe is a demonstration of international solidarity that fulfils their obligations to asylum seekers and refugees. However, the EU's interpretation of international solidarity in these arrangements has been contested. This article argues that the EU has strategically interpreted the international solidarity principle to fit in with, …
Animating Soil: Cultivating Young Children's Soil Relations, Jane Merewether, Mindy Blaise, Stefania Giamminuti
Animating Soil: Cultivating Young Children's Soil Relations, Jane Merewether, Mindy Blaise, Stefania Giamminuti
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
This article explores young children's relations with soil, drawing on research that positioned soil as animate, lively and interconnected. The paper investigates how animist approaches offered a mode of encounter for children and their teachers, encouraging them to see themselves as part of a larger ecological community. The research began with a "soil biome immersion"experience where teachers engaged with soil through sensory and arts-based experiences. These initial encounters led to further exploration of child-soil relations through experiential learning and storytelling. Children, as active meaning-makers, co-constructed the inquiry through imaginative and sensory engagements. Findings suggest animism cultivates soil relations, challenging traditional …
Decent Work In Ghana: Towards Understanding The Role Of Positive Psychological States In Worker Turnover Intentions, Albert Amankwaa, Irene Elisabeth De Pater, Isaac Kosi, Desmond Tutu Ayentimi
Decent Work In Ghana: Towards Understanding The Role Of Positive Psychological States In Worker Turnover Intentions, Albert Amankwaa, Irene Elisabeth De Pater, Isaac Kosi, Desmond Tutu Ayentimi
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Decent work contributes to healthy work and employment, and strong societies. However, accessing decent work is a major issue particularly in developing economies where large proportions of the workforce hold precarious jobs or lack social security. Yet, so far, research on decent work and its scale validation has largely overlooked developing economy contexts, and this defeats the purpose of psychology of working theory to explain work experiences of all individuals. The purpose of this article is twofold. First, we validate Duffy et al.’s Decent Work Scale (DWS) in the Ghanaian context and second, we test a theory-driven model connecting decent …
Determinants Of Short Interpregnancy Intervals In High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review, J. Dunne, D. Foo, J. Jancey, G. Pereira, B. Kefale, D. G. Belay, G. Dhamrait, A. T. Gebremedhin, K. B. Mruts, S. D. Nyadanu, A. Roy, G. A. Tessema
Determinants Of Short Interpregnancy Intervals In High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review, J. Dunne, D. Foo, J. Jancey, G. Pereira, B. Kefale, D. G. Belay, G. Dhamrait, A. T. Gebremedhin, K. B. Mruts, S. D. Nyadanu, A. Roy, G. A. Tessema
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Short interpregnancy intervals (IPIs) of <6–18 months are associated with adverse maternal and child outcomes. This study aimed to identify the individual, relationship, community, and societal factors that influence short IPIs in high-income countries. A comprehensive search was undertaken in CINAHL Plus, Ovid/EMBASE, Ovid/MEDLINE, Ovid/PsycINFO, ProQuest, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for articles published in English from 1st January 1990 to 26th October 2023. Studies were included if they reported an effect estimate of at least one determinant of pregnancy spacing in a high-income country. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Johanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool and Cochrane Risk Assessment Tool. Multi-level factors at the individual, relationship, community, and societal level were systematically identified through the socio-ecological model. This study is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020176311). Of 2005 unique articles, 220 were identified for full-text review, and 55 met the inclusion criteria representing a total of 27,103,055 women from 13 high-income countries. All the included studies were deemed to be of moderate to high quality. Most of the studies reported determinants of short IPI at the individual level, with non-use of contraception the most common reported factor. Peer influence was a factor at the relationship level, and access to health care and reproductive services were impactful at the community and societal levels, respectively. Future research and efforts should support the development and implementation of policies and practices that support optimum pregnancy spacing from a comprehensive socio-ecological position.
Determining Space Requirements For Small And Sick Newborns And Their Mothers In Health Facilities: A Systematic Review, Natalie Strobel, Georgia Whisson, Derek Swe, Rajesh Mehta, Amy Budrikis, Karen Edmond
Determining Space Requirements For Small And Sick Newborns And Their Mothers In Health Facilities: A Systematic Review, Natalie Strobel, Georgia Whisson, Derek Swe, Rajesh Mehta, Amy Budrikis, Karen Edmond
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background There are currently no World Health Organization and United Nations Children Fund benchmarks or ‘norms’ for scaling up small and sick newborn (SSN) service delivery in health facilities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Specifically, there is limited evidence on optimal bed space requirements in SSN units such as special care nurseries and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Through this systematic review, we aimed to gather evidence on the optimal space requirements needed for SSNs and their mothers in health facilities, particularly at level 2 district hospitals. Methods We included simulation, experimental, and observational studies, as well as guidelines …
Development And Characterization Of Sustainable Coal–Biomass Briquettes Of Sub-Bituminous Coal And Levistona Chinensis Biomass, Amad Ullah Khan, Borhen Louhichi, Muhammad Abas, Muhammad Saleem, Nashmi H. Alrasheedi, Farida Anjum, Aamer Sharif
Development And Characterization Of Sustainable Coal–Biomass Briquettes Of Sub-Bituminous Coal And Levistona Chinensis Biomass, Amad Ullah Khan, Borhen Louhichi, Muhammad Abas, Muhammad Saleem, Nashmi H. Alrasheedi, Farida Anjum, Aamer Sharif
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
The increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions has driven the exploration of alternative fuels, such as coal–biomass briquettes, which combine the benefits of both coal and renewable biomass sources. This study focuses on the development and characterization of sustainable coal–biomass briquettes made from sub-bituminous coal (SubC) and Levistona chinensis seed biomass, with the aim of reducing environmental impact and enhancing combustion properties. Briquettes were produced by varying the coal-to-biomass ratios (90:0–0:90), with 10% corn starch used as a binder. Proximate analysis revealed that increasing biomass content raised moisture (5.85%–14.25%) and volatile matter (VM; 24.75%–32.5%), while reducing ash (15.75%–3.39%) and fixed …
Dissemination And Implementation Of Injury Prevention Interventions: A Scoping Review For The Female, Woman And Girl Athlete Injury Prevention (Fair) Consensus, Brooke E. Patterson, Carly D. Mckay, Meghan L. Critchley, Destiny Lutz, Sallie M. Cowan, Nicholas Kolesky, Vanda White, Allison M. Ezzat, Andrew G. Ross, William M. Adams, Eva Ageberg, Clare L. Ardern, Marelise Badenhorst, Molly Coventry, Marc Olivier Dubé, Stacey Emmonds, Libby J. Gracias, K. Alix Hayden, Hanna Lindblom, Merete Møller, Christine Holm Moseid, Nancy Harrington, Dai Sugimoto, Evert Verhagen, Kate K. Yung, Phathokuhle C. Zondi
Dissemination And Implementation Of Injury Prevention Interventions: A Scoping Review For The Female, Woman And Girl Athlete Injury Prevention (Fair) Consensus, Brooke E. Patterson, Carly D. Mckay, Meghan L. Critchley, Destiny Lutz, Sallie M. Cowan, Nicholas Kolesky, Vanda White, Allison M. Ezzat, Andrew G. Ross, William M. Adams, Eva Ageberg, Clare L. Ardern, Marelise Badenhorst, Molly Coventry, Marc Olivier Dubé, Stacey Emmonds, Libby J. Gracias, K. Alix Hayden, Hanna Lindblom, Merete Møller, Christine Holm Moseid, Nancy Harrington, Dai Sugimoto, Evert Verhagen, Kate K. Yung, Phathokuhle C. Zondi
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Objective: To synthesise evidence related to the dissemination and implementation (D&I) of injury prevention interventions for female, woman and/or girl (female/woman/girl) athletes. Design Scoping review. Data sources MEDLINE, APA PsycInfo, Cochrane Databases for Systematic Review, Cochrane Central Register for Controlled Trials Registry, EMBASE, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, ERIC, ProQuest Dissertation and Theses Global. Eligibility Primary research including ≥25% female/woman/girl athletes of any age or people working with them (eg, coaches), participating in sports competition and/or performance, were eligible. Papers reporting D&I outcomes (eg, coach knowledge, adoption and maintenance) related to an injury prevention intervention and/or a factor (eg, coach beliefs) associated with …
Empowering Social Competence: A Scoping Review Of Digital Social Skills Training Interventions, Nasim Salehi, Mansoureh Nickbakht, Cindy Branch-Smith, Nazli Bashi, Elham Salehi, Sally Sargeant, Diarmuid Hurley, Farhad Fatehi
Empowering Social Competence: A Scoping Review Of Digital Social Skills Training Interventions, Nasim Salehi, Mansoureh Nickbakht, Cindy Branch-Smith, Nazli Bashi, Elham Salehi, Sally Sargeant, Diarmuid Hurley, Farhad Fatehi
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Effective social skills are essential for functional social support, help-seeking, and resource access. Digital social skills training (DSST) plays a key role in empowering individuals to develop social competence, improve access to various support and resources, and enhance locus of control through dynamic media. This scoping review aims to identify and explore existing DSST programs and their mechanisms for access to support and resources, as well as health outcomes among people with and without health conditions. A search across four databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Embase) from 2000 to 2023 resulted in the inclusion of 59 papers. Thematic analysis categorized …
Enhancing Summative Assessment And Pedagogy Of Senior Secondary Dance Education Through Digital Technologies, Maria Gamble, Nicola F. Johnson
Enhancing Summative Assessment And Pedagogy Of Senior Secondary Dance Education Through Digital Technologies, Maria Gamble, Nicola F. Johnson
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Despite advances in digital technology, summative assessment in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) Dance syllabus remain shaped by historical structures and practices. This study explores how digital technologies might better support fair, valid, and reliable assessment in senior secondary dance education. Through semi-structured interviews with six Australian experts in ATAR Dance curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment, the research highlights a shared interest in using technology to enhance learning and address assessment challenges. Participants acknowledged constraints imposed by traditional models but expressed openness to explore new possibilities and adapt to the current climate. The findings suggest that digital tools could foster …
Explosions Are Always Entertaining But…: Investigating The Impacts Of Science Shows On High School Students, Shanii Phillips, Miriam Sullivan, Ann Grand
Explosions Are Always Entertaining But…: Investigating The Impacts Of Science Shows On High School Students, Shanii Phillips, Miriam Sullivan, Ann Grand
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Science shows are often posited as a route to encourage young people to engage with science. Using a mixed methods approach, our research investigated the impact of attending a science show on high school students’ intentions to study science or pursue a career in science. We found that while a single visit to a science show has little impact on students’ aspirations, it can reinforce students’ confidence in their ability to succeed in science. In terms of design and performance, the best-received shows included ‘real-world’ content that students could identify as relevant to their lives.
Family And Community Role In The Provision Of Informal Care For Older People Living With Chronic Life-Limiting Illnesses In Rural Ghana, Barbara Adonteng-Kissi, Obed Adonteng-Kissi
Family And Community Role In The Provision Of Informal Care For Older People Living With Chronic Life-Limiting Illnesses In Rural Ghana, Barbara Adonteng-Kissi, Obed Adonteng-Kissi
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Informal care for older people living with chronic life-limiting illnesses is associated with difficulties. The informal care system built around generational values and cultural norms is steadily weakening in rural Ghana because of economic challenges, migration, urbanisation, and changing family structure. In responding to this knowledge gap, we aimed to ascertain how the immediate family, extended family and community support impact on mechanisms underlying provision of informal care for older people living with chronic life-limiting illnesses. Ethnographic interviews were conducted amongst fifteen older people; fifteen informal caregivers; ten health care professionals, after participatory observations during six months of fieldwork utilised …
Guiding Principles For Stakeholder Engagement In Supporting Children’S Digital Citizenship: The 4a Model, Kylie J. Stevenson, Harrison W. See, Emma Jayakumar
Guiding Principles For Stakeholder Engagement In Supporting Children’S Digital Citizenship: The 4a Model, Kylie J. Stevenson, Harrison W. See, Emma Jayakumar
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
This article outlines an evidence-based model of children’s digital citizenship stakeholder engagement, reporting the final outcome of a project conducted in the Asia Pacific region, titled Digital Safety and Citizenship Roundtables: Using Consultation and Creativity to Engage Stakeholders (Children, Policy Influencers, Industry) in Best Practice in India, South Korea, and Australia. This qualitative research positioned young children aged 3 to 13 years as key stakeholders in their digital citizenship development. Their views were communicated to adult stakeholders with an interest in digital citizenship policy and practice. The authors outline the 4A model, based on evidence collected from child and adult …
Laissez-Faire Leadership, Red Tape And The Meaningful Work Paradox, Abid Hussain, Esme Franken
Laissez-Faire Leadership, Red Tape And The Meaningful Work Paradox, Abid Hussain, Esme Franken
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
While meaningful work is widely recognised as a driver of job satisfaction, the role of leadership style and bureaucratic constraints in shaping this relationship remains underexplored. This study addresses this gap by investigating how laissez-faire leadership and red tape moderate the meaningful work–job satisfaction relationship among Australian public sector employees (N = 277). The findings reveal that laissez-faire leadership strengthens this relationship, suggesting that the autonomy it provides enhances the benefits of meaningful work, contrary to its traditionally negative portrayal. In contrast, red tape significantly weakens the relationship, highlighting the adverse effects of bureaucratic inefficiencies. These results confirm that meaningful …
Maboo Liyan Boorroo–Good Spirit Country: Using Participatory Research Frameworks To Manage Indigenous Cultural Landscapes In A Time Of Environmental And Political Uncertainty, Martuwarra Riveroflife, Anne Poelina, Martuwarra River Keepers, Sven Ouzman, Tod Jones, Naomi Joy Godden, Martin Brueckner
Maboo Liyan Boorroo–Good Spirit Country: Using Participatory Research Frameworks To Manage Indigenous Cultural Landscapes In A Time Of Environmental And Political Uncertainty, Martuwarra Riveroflife, Anne Poelina, Martuwarra River Keepers, Sven Ouzman, Tod Jones, Naomi Joy Godden, Martin Brueckner
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Management of cultural landscapes has struggled to understand and adapt to Indigenous ways of managing heritage through a reciprocal duty of care. We argue that barriers to Indigenous cultural landscapes are threefold. First, conceptual barriers exist due to the prevalence of inappropriate heritage concepts and frameworks from the Global North. Second are relational barriers in the form of asymmetrical relationships of power between non-Indigenous heritage ‘experts’ and Indigenous individuals and communities. Third, political barriers present in neo-colonial politics are at odds with the goals of Indigenous movements. After introducing Martuwarra RiverOfLife and her co-authors, we review these barriers within a …
Motivation Matters: The Positive Influence Of Parental Involvement On Children’S Writing Outcome, Bronte Kelso-Marsh, Anabela Abreu Malpique, Helen Davis, Debora Similieana Valcan
Motivation Matters: The Positive Influence Of Parental Involvement On Children’S Writing Outcome, Bronte Kelso-Marsh, Anabela Abreu Malpique, Helen Davis, Debora Similieana Valcan
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Theoretical models and empirical evidence suggest parental involvement in general education is beneficial for children’s educational outcomes and that motivational factors may contribute to explaining parental involvement in children’s education. Few studies, however, have examined the role of parental involvement in children’s writing outcomes and, to our knowledge, none has investigated the motivations of Parents/Carers to support their children’s writing development in the first place. In this study, we aimed to address this gap by measuring Parents'/Carers' autonomous and controlled motivations for supporting their children’s writing at home and their engagement in writing activities with their children, and then assessing …
Open Educational Resources In Epidemiology: A Case Study Of Student Perceptions, Kiam Padamsey
Open Educational Resources In Epidemiology: A Case Study Of Student Perceptions, Kiam Padamsey
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Textbooks are fundamental in epidemiological education, but their rising costs and static nature present challenges in an ever-evolving academic landscape. Open Educational Resources (OER) offer a potential solution by providing free, adaptable, and high-quality alternative learning materials. This study examined student perceptions of an OER textbook compared to a traditional epidemiology textbook across undergraduate and postgraduate epidemiology units at Edith Cowan University, Western Australia. A total of n = 164 students responded to a survey assessing textbook quality, alignment with course objectives, clarity, and perceived impact on learning. Results indicated students perceived no significant differences between the traditional and OER …
On-Device Recommender Systems: A Comprehensive Survey, Hongzhi Yin, Liang Qu, Tong Chen, Wei Yuan, Ruiqi Zheng, Jing Long, Xin Xia, Yuhui Shi, Chengqi Zhang
On-Device Recommender Systems: A Comprehensive Survey, Hongzhi Yin, Liang Qu, Tong Chen, Wei Yuan, Ruiqi Zheng, Jing Long, Xin Xia, Yuhui Shi, Chengqi Zhang
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Recommender systems have been widely deployed in various real-world applications to help users identify content of interest from massive amounts of information. Traditional recommender systems work by collecting user-item interaction data in a cloud-based data center and training a centralized model to perform the recommendation service. However, such cloud-based recommender systems (CloudRSs) inevitably suffer from excessive resource consumption, response latency, as well as privacy and security risks concerning both data and models. Recently, driven by the advances in storage, communication, and computation capabilities of edge devices, there has been a shift of focus from CloudRSs to on-device recommender systems (DeviceRSs), …
Physical Education And Sport-Focused Degree Programs: An Exploration Of Symbolic Boundaries And Policy Negotiations, Ellen Jones, David Aldous, Andrew P. Lane, Dawn Penney
Physical Education And Sport-Focused Degree Programs: An Exploration Of Symbolic Boundaries And Policy Negotiations, Ellen Jones, David Aldous, Andrew P. Lane, Dawn Penney
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
This article explores the negotiation of contemporary policy agendas in physical education and sport-focused degree programs. Centring on one Higher Education Institution in Wales, the article pursues three foci in negotiations that are integral to the everyday work, relations and identities of academic staff: the commodification of university sport; quality learning and teaching; and changing relations with industry. Conceptually, the article draws upon Bernstein’s concept of symbolic boundaries to critically explore the translation and enactment of different policy agendas, and pursue constraints and possibilities arising for subject, professional and learner identities. Data from focus groups and interviews with 16 participants …
Qualitative Evaluation Of A Physical Activity Motivation Intervention At A Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility, Sascha Thal, Nikos Ntoumanis, Stephen Bright, Eleanor Quested, Dominika Kwasnicka, Min Maung, Bronwyn Myers
Qualitative Evaluation Of A Physical Activity Motivation Intervention At A Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility, Sascha Thal, Nikos Ntoumanis, Stephen Bright, Eleanor Quested, Dominika Kwasnicka, Min Maung, Bronwyn Myers
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background: Research on physical activity (PA) interventions for individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) has yielded mixed findings regarding impact on substance use, mental health, and physical health. Low motivation, a common barrier in this population, can limit intervention effectiveness. This study evaluated the perceived effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of a motivational group intervention designed to enhance PA motivation among residents of a SUD treatment facility in Western Australia. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 intervention participants and five treatment facility stakeholders (n = 15). Data were analysed using inductive reflexive thematic analysis. Results: This generated five key themes: …
Regional Tourism Destination Brand Identity Formation Via Social Media: A Mixed Methods Study, Stephanie Meek, Violetta Wilk
Regional Tourism Destination Brand Identity Formation Via Social Media: A Mixed Methods Study, Stephanie Meek, Violetta Wilk
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
This study examines the influence of social media on regional destination brand identity, addressing post-COVID-19 challenges for regional destinations through the Adaptive Control of Thought-Rational (ACT-R) theory framework. We conducted two studies: a qualitative analysis of 2325 social media user-generated content posts using Leximancer, and a quantitative survey of 1239 potential tourists using structural equation modelling (SEM) with AMOS. The qualitative study identified distinctive brand associations for the regional tourism destination, which informed Study 2. The quantitative study demonstrated that electronic word of mouth (eWOM) on social media has a positive influence on perceptions of regional tourism destination brand identity, …
Relationship Between Nontraditional Lipid Parameters And The Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes In Individuals Recovered From Dyslipidemia: A Cohort Study, Yuxian Wang, Zekai Chen, Zhen He, Hailun Qin, Kuangyi Wu, Huancong Zheng, Peng Fu, Zefeng Cai, Weiqiang Wu, Yulong Lan, Dan Wu, Shouling Wu, Youren Chen
Relationship Between Nontraditional Lipid Parameters And The Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes In Individuals Recovered From Dyslipidemia: A Cohort Study, Yuxian Wang, Zekai Chen, Zhen He, Hailun Qin, Kuangyi Wu, Huancong Zheng, Peng Fu, Zefeng Cai, Weiqiang Wu, Yulong Lan, Dan Wu, Shouling Wu, Youren Chen
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Aims/Introduction: Lipid profiles are essential for assessing type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk, but individuals who recover from dyslipidemia are often overlooked, leaving their residual risk unclear. This study aimed to evaluate T2D risk in individuals with varying lipid change patterns and investigate the associations between traditional and novel lipid parameters with T2D risk among those recovered from dyslipidemia. Materials and Methods: In this prospective cohort study of the Kailuan Study, 39,283 non-diabetic participants were followed to evaluate T2D risk across lipid change patterns using the Cox proportional hazards models. A subset of 3,850 individuals recovered from dyslipidemia was analyzed to …
Risky Topics In Health Education: Enacted Content When Students With Migration Backgrounds Meet Swedish Health Education, Mikael Quennerstedt, Annica Caldeborg, Dean Barker, Valeria Varea
Risky Topics In Health Education: Enacted Content When Students With Migration Backgrounds Meet Swedish Health Education, Mikael Quennerstedt, Annica Caldeborg, Dean Barker, Valeria Varea
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
School health educational content often entails different subject areas and a variety of topics that students are supposed to learn, and when taught in diverse classrooms, potentially positions students as at-risk. Using vignettes in interviews with migrant students in Sweden, the study focuses on views of the content of health education in relation to different ways that health as risk is enacted. Four aspects of risk were identified: (i) risk as content in health education and risky, including topics such as nutrition, stress, smoking, and pollution; (ii) risk as content in health education but not so risky, including topics such …
The Acute Effects Of Caffeine, Creatine, And Carbohydrate Mouth Rinse Combined With Conditioning Activity On Subsequent Sports Performance: A Systematic Review And Bayesian Meta-Analysis, Yanfeng Li, Bopeng Qiu, Hongyan Kuai, Kongyun Huang, Hengxian Liu, Mingyang Zhang, Mingyue Yin, Yilin Zhang, Hengzhi Deng, Yuming Zhong, Hao Kong, Jun Chen, Kai Xu
The Acute Effects Of Caffeine, Creatine, And Carbohydrate Mouth Rinse Combined With Conditioning Activity On Subsequent Sports Performance: A Systematic Review And Bayesian Meta-Analysis, Yanfeng Li, Bopeng Qiu, Hongyan Kuai, Kongyun Huang, Hengxian Liu, Mingyang Zhang, Mingyue Yin, Yilin Zhang, Hengzhi Deng, Yuming Zhong, Hao Kong, Jun Chen, Kai Xu
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background: Post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) refers to the acute improvement in sports performance following a conditioning activity (CA), commonly used in warm-up protocols and complex training. While CA alone has demonstrated performance benefits, the effects of combining CA-induced PAPE with supplements (e.g., caffeine, creatine, or carbohydrate mouth rinse) remain unclear. Objectives: This study was to (i) assess the effects of PAPE combined with supplements on sports performance and fatigue resistance compared to PAPE + placebo, warm-up + supplements, or warm-up alone, and (ii) synthesize direct and indirect evidence on performance outcomes using network meta-analysis. Methods: Searches were conducted across three …
The Metaverse And Sport Fandom: Revolutionising Sport Consumption, Ashlee Morgan, Anthony Kerr
The Metaverse And Sport Fandom: Revolutionising Sport Consumption, Ashlee Morgan, Anthony Kerr
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
This article explores the potential transformative impact of the metaverse on sport consumption. While traditional sport environments cultivate a sense of communitas and liminality, where attendees experience unity and solidarity, the digital shift is redefining these dynamics. The metaverse offers new ways for sport consumers to engage, experience, and enter into an exchange. We present a model that conceptualises the multifaceted elements reshaping how sport is consumed, while also providing a framework to critically assess the implications of this transformation. We address both the opportunities and challenges presented with the expansion of virtual sport consumption and highlight legal and ethical …
The Strengthening Mechanisms And Incipient Plasticity Of Additively Manufactured Biomedical Refractory High Entropy Alloys, Changxi Liu, Liqiang Wang, Miao Luo, Kuaishe Wang, Marco De Battista, Ling Zhang, Weijie Lu, Lai Chang Zhang, Di Zhang
The Strengthening Mechanisms And Incipient Plasticity Of Additively Manufactured Biomedical Refractory High Entropy Alloys, Changxi Liu, Liqiang Wang, Miao Luo, Kuaishe Wang, Marco De Battista, Ling Zhang, Weijie Lu, Lai Chang Zhang, Di Zhang
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Owing to the cellular structure that limits dislocation motion upon stress loading, additively manufactured (AM) refractory high-entropy alloys (HEAs) exhibit an excellent strength-plasticity synergy. This work integrates micro/nano-mechanical experiments with statistical physics modeling to examine dislocation nucleation and slip in AM-fabricated TiNbTaZrMo HEA. Computational results indicated that the activation volume for initial dislocation nucleation is about one atomic volume, facilitating dislocation initiation. Nanoindentation and in-situ micro-pillar compression reveal no significant pop-in events, indicating that the cellular structure impedes dislocation slip and thus prevents plasticity reduction from dislocation slipping near grain boundaries. This work provides a thorough investigation into the interplay …