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The Association Of Cognitive Task Scores With Energy Intake Measurement Error From Technology-Assisted 24 Hr Recalls, Clare Whitton, Barbara A. Mullan, Satvinder S. Dhaliwal, Richard Norman, Carol J. Boushey, Clare E. Collins, Megan E. Rollo, Deborah A. Kerr

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Measurement error undermines the accuracy of dietary intake data. The 24-hour dietary recall (24HR) is the standard data collection method in nutrition surveillance. Several neurocognitive processes underpin the act of recall, and individuals differ in their performance of these processes. This study aimed to investigate whether variation in neurocognitive processes, measured using four cognitive tasks, was associated with variation in measurement error of 24HRs. Participants (n 139) completed the Trail Making Test, the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, the Visual Digit Span, and the Vividness of Visual Imagery questionnaire. During a controlled feeding study, participants completed three technology-assisted 24HR; the Automated …

Validation Of The Alzheimer's Disease-Commonwealth Scientific And Industrial Research Organisation Food Frequency Questionnaire Using Weighed Food Records And Biomarkers: The Method Of Triads Model, Samantha L. Gardener, James D. Doecke, Philippa Lyons-Wall, Ralph N. Martins, Stephanie R. Rainey-Smith

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The objective was to apply the triangular approach, the Method of Triads, to determine the validity of the Alzheimer’s disease-Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation food frequency questionnaires (FFQ) in 98 cognitively unimpaired Australian older adults using blood biomarkers and 4-day weighed food records. Spearman’s correlation coefficients were calculated between each dietary method and the validity coefficient was calculated using the Method of Triads. 95% confidence intervals for the validity coefficients were estimated using bootstrap sampling. Spearman’s correlation coefficients between FFQ and weighed food record intake for docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and vitamin E (r = 1.00 and r = 0.95, …

Extraction Of Triterpenoids From Carya Cathayensis Sarg. Husks And Enhancement Of Their Antibacterial Properties By Loading Into Chitosan Aerogels, Haixin Sun, Xinya Gu, Baozhu Shi, Tianhua Huang, Junlai Nian, Jidong Sun, Tarun Belwal, Liezhou Zhong, Benu Adhikari, Zisheng Luo

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Carya cathayensis Sarg. is widely cultivated in China as a specialized nut crop, and its discarded husks (outer pericarp) are rich in triterpenoids with known antibacterial properties. In this study, triterpenoids were extracted from Carya cathayensis Sarg. husks (CCSHs) using a surfactant-mediated, ultrasound-assisted extraction method optimized via response surface methodology, the optimized extraction yield was 33.92 ± 0.52 mg UAE/g DW. Ab-8 macroporous resin was used to purify the triterpenoids from the crude extracts, achieving a 4.3-fold increase in purity. Mesoporous chitosan aerogels were prepared, and their morphology, pore size, and specific surface area were evaluated using microscopic and nitrogen …

Observing Nursing Assistant Companions Supporting Older Adults In Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study, Rosemary Saunders, Kate Crookes, Tania Leach, Seng Giap Marcus Ang, Caroline Bulsara, Beverly Ewens, Michelle Gay, Karla Seaman, Paige Watkins, Christopher Etherton-Beer, Olivia Gallagher

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Hospital environments may cause or exacerbate behavioural and psychological symptoms of older adults with cognitive impairment. Many hospitals in Australia employ staff as companions to provide constant observation and additional support for those with cognitive impairment and/or at risk of falls; however, little is known about the activities of this role. Aim: To examine the activities of assistant in nursing companions allocated to older patients in hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional study design using an observation tool was conducted at an acute metropolitan hospital in Western Australia. A nonparticipant nurse conducted the observations. Descriptive statistical analysis explored the data and …

Transforming Transitions Ii: A Summary Report, Lennie Barblett, Fiona Boylan, Amelia Ruscoe

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

An abridged version of the report.

Building on the success of the Transforming Transitions project conducted with ten Western Australian Independent Schools (Barblett et al., 2023), this study extended the inquiry into school engagement and the transition process. The project was reimagined to deepen collaboration with schools, focusing on two key areas: first, fostering meaningful engagement with young learners and their families during the transition to school by drawing on their funds of knowledge; and second, centering the perspectives of children as active participants in their transition, acknowledging their experiences and the role of family-school engagement in shaping their sense …

Becoming Singular: Musical Identity Construction And Maintenance Through The Lens Of Identity Process Theory, Melissa Forbes, Jason Goopy, Amanda E. Krause

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study uses identity process theory to understand the social–psychological processes that motivate individuals to construct an identity in which music, singing, and singing teaching feature prominently. We conducted reflexive thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with 10 Australian singing teachers (with an average age 60) to understand how they enacted identity principles that motivate identity construction and maintenance. Findings were captured in two themes: (1) ‘It has just been music’: Living a musical life is my destiny; (2) ‘I know my value’: Achieving goals in music and teaching is motivating. Participants’ consistent musical engagement across the lifespan satisfied the identity …

Effects Of A 6-Month Dual-Task, Power-Based Exercise Program On Cognitive Function, Neurological And Inflammatory Markers In Older Adults: Secondary Analysis Of A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial, Jamie L. Tait, Rachel L. A. Duckham, Timo Rantalainen, Catherine M. Milte, Luana C. Main, Caryl A. Nowson, Kerrie M. Sanders, Dennis R. Taaffe, Keith D. Hill, Gavin Abbott, Robin M. Daly

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Functional power-based exercise training can improve physical performance in older adults and cognitive training can improve measures of cognition, but their combined effects on cognition and related risk factors (neurological and inflammatory markers) remains uncertain. This 6-month cluster randomised controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of dual-task functional power training (DT-FPT) on cognition and circulating neurological and inflammatory markers in older adults at increased falls risk, and whether intervention responses varied by apolipoprotein-E (ApoE) and brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) polymorphisms. Three hundred residents aged ≥ 65 years at increased falls risk residing in 22 independent-living retirement communities, were randomised by …

Neuromuscular Characteristics Of Eccentric, Concentric And Isometric Contractions Of The Knee Extensors, Cassio V. Ruas, Janet L. Taylor, Christopher Latella, G. Gregory Haff, Kazunori Nosaka

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose: We compared voluntary drive and corticospinal responses during eccentric (ECC), isometric (ISOM) and concentric (CON) muscle contractions to shed light on neurophysiological mechanisms underpinning the lower voluntary drive in a greater force production in ECC than other contractions.

Methods: Sixteen participants (20–33 years) performed ISOM and isokinetic (30°/s) CON and ECC knee extensor contractions (110°–40° knee flexion) in which electromyographic activity (EMG) was recorded from vastus lateralis. Voluntary activation (VA) was measured during ISOM, CON and ECC maximal voluntary contractions (MVCs). Transcranial magnetic stimulation elicited motor-evoked potentials (MEPs) and corticospinal silent periods (CSP) during MVCs and submaximal (30%) contractions, …

Design And Integration Of A Multisensory Board For Real-Time Monitoring Of Metal Casting Foundry Sand Molds, Nathaniel Addo

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

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Assessing Equity, Environmental Social Justice And Intersectionality In U.S. Federal Policies: A Comparative And Temporal Analysis Of The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Energy, And Environmental Protection Agency, Sneha Basu

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

As the climate crisis intensifies, U.S. federal policies play a critical role in addressing the disproportionate environmental burdens borne by marginalized communities. This thesis assesses how equity, environmental social justice, and intersectionality have been integrated into the policy documents of three key federal agencies: Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Energy (DOE), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), over a 20-year period (2004–2024). Using a quantitative content analysis of 46 policy documents, the study evaluates five core dimensions: depth of discussion, clarity of language, inclusiveness of marginalized groups, action-oriented language, and environmental justice considerations. The research reveals significant interagency disparities, with …

The Influence Of Honor Culture Ideology On Juror Decision Making, Aubrey K. Paschal

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Culture of honor is a system of cultural beliefs in which one’s honor is seen to be of the utmost importance (Nisbett & Cohen, 1996). Due to the importance of personal honor, defending one's honor could be seen as an adequate defense for crimes committed in the name of personal honor. This study examined the influence that honor culture ideology has on juror decision making. A total of 190 participants read a brief trial summary of either a crime in which the participants’ honor was threatened, or a crime that did not involve a threat to the defendant’s honor. The …

Stigma Toward Prep Is Higher Among Men And On Subscales Referencing Sexual Behavior And Substance Abuse, Sarah E. Boslaugh, Brandon Park, Rachel P. Winograd P.

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Authors: Sarah Boslaugh, Brandon Park, Rachel P. Winograd, PhD

Background: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a safe, approved, and effective medication for preventing HIV infection through sex or injection drug use. PrEP use should be compatible with recovery housing stay for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), but negative perceptions (stigma) of PrEP users endorsed by housing operators may obstruct PrEP use in these settings.

Methods: Between January and July 2024, a national sample of current recovery housing operators, owners, managers, etc. (N=145) completed online questionnaires including demographics; Community PrEP-related Stigma Scale (CPSS), which has four subscales (Stigma of …

The Difference A Year Makes: The Admissibility Of Expert Opinion Testimony Under The 2023 Amendment To Federal Rule Of Evidence 702, Daniel J. Capra, Liesa L. Richter

Other Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Contested Sovereignty And Jurisdictional Flux In Oklahoma Indian Country 2025, Darla Jackson

Other Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

The Influence Of Self-Efficacy On Support Provision In People With Low Self-Esteem, Daniella Rinaldo

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

People with lower self-esteem (LSEs) tend to underestimate their capabilities and are reluctant to provide support to close others. The literature has primarily focused on how self-esteem affects individuals as support recipients. However, less is known regarding how to improve LSEs’ reluctance and perceived capabilities as support providers. The present research examines how LSEs could be led to be more willing to provide support to a close other through enhancing their support self-efficacy. I also examined whether LSEs (vs higher self-esteem; HSEs) differ in their abilities and perceptions of the support they provide. I hypothesized that encouraging LSEs to see …

The Usual Suspects: A Review Of Common Dysbiosis Of The Human Mouth, And The Associated Microbial Species, Sophie Katherine Shields

Honors Theses and Capstones

The mouth, often referred to as the oral cavity in scientific literature, is described as the second most diversely populated microbiome in the human body, only after the gut. The cavity’s temperature, abundant water, high nutrient levels, and diversity of sites are all critical factors that make the oral cavity a space booming with life. The mouth harbors over 700 species of bacteria, in addition to numerous fungi, viruses, and protozoa species. Together, when working in harmony, these species provide critical supports to the functions of the human body. When dysbiosis occurs, however, the overgrowth of a single species may …

Music Education Research And Policy Summit: Feedback Report, Alexis Anja Kallio, Julie Ballantyne, Glenn Barry, Nicole Canham, Emily Dollman, Brad Fuller, Jason Goopy, Rohan Hardy, James Humberstone, Tanya Jones, Ricky Kradolfer, Candace Kruger, Simon Petty, Rebecca Yarnold

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The Music Education Research and Policy Summit was held from 17–19 July 2023. It was hosted by the Creative Arts Research Institute, Griffith University, on the banks of the Maiwar in Meanjin (Brisbane). The Summit was organised in response to the publication of Australia’s first National Cultural Policy in over 13 years—Revive: A Place for Every Story, A Story for Every Place—to engage in collaborative futures thinking that can identify the values, challenges, and opportunities that will shape school music education in Australia’s future.

The Music Education Research and Policy Summit offered a unique opportunity for music education scholars from …

The Csr Practices Of Western Australian Mining Based On Innovation Ecosystems: Pathways To Collaborative Innovation And Sustainable Development, Jiawei Sun

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study investigates the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices of Western Australian mining companies, focusing on their integration of innovation ecosystems to promote sustainable development. Through case studies of BHP Group, Rio Tinto, FMG, and South32, the research examines how these companies reduce carbon emissions, enhance community development, and foster collaborative innovation. The findings highlight the significant role of innovation ecosystems in enabling these companies to adopt cleaner technologies, improve social outcomes, and maintain a competitive edge in a sustainability-conscious global market. The study also explores the challenges and opportunities faced by mining companies in leveraging collaborative innovation to address …

The Use Of K-Means Clustering For The Organisation Of Training Groups In Australian Football, Christopher Wing, Nicolas H. Hart, Shih Ching Fu, Kazunori Nosaka, Fadi Ma’Ayah

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study investigated the potential use of k-means clustering for organising training groups in Australian Football (AF) based upon match performance data. Global positioning system (e.g., distance per minute) and technical action (e.g., kicks) data were collected on 38 AF players from 22 matches during the 2021 season. Each player was assigned their season average for all metrics, as well as their primary playing position (the position they occupied the most during the season). Following the application of the elbow method, the data was grouped into four clusters; cluster one could be defined as the low technical action players, cluster …

Pride, Rebecca Kyser

Surviving the Stacks Comic

No abstract provided.

Applying Hybrid Coding And Reflexivity In Qualitative Content Analysis: An Exemplar, Kunwar Kaur, Ma’En Zaid Abu-Qamar, Amineh Rashidi, Nilufeur Mckay, Rosemary Saunders

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Qualitative Content Analysis (QCA) is a widely used method in nursing research for analysing textual data. Numerous authors have provided comprehensive explanations of this approach, including step-by-step guidelines. The coding methods employed in QCA are typically categorised as deductive, inductive, or a combination of both, often referred to as the abductive or hybrid technique. However, the hybrid coding technique remains under-utilised within nursing research. Further, trustworthiness, a cornerstone of qualitative research, has been extensively discussed in the literature, with reflexivity identified as a key component of ensuring rigor and credibility. This paper presents an example from nursing research where a …

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 …

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 …

Elizabeth Usher Memorial Lecture 2024: Speech-Language Pathology Practice In Aboriginal Spaces: A Journey Of Learning And Unlearning, Elizabeth Armstrong

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

In this paper I describe learnings gained from 15 years collaboration with Aboriginal colleagues in Australia, in endeavours to improve rehabilitation services for Aboriginal people with brain injury and their families. Colleagues include Aboriginal researchers, clinicians, and people with communication and other disorders associated with brain injury and their families. My research journey in this field has been made possible through the work, mentoring, and support of these colleagues who introduced me to Aboriginal ways of knowing, being, and doing. My journey has involved challenging and un-learning some widely accepted Western tenets of speech-language pathology practice in order to explore …

The Accidental School Nurse: How Australian Registered Nurses Enter School Nursing, Anita Moyes, Susan Karemba

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Australia has a long history of school nursing and a strong orientation to formal educational pathways for nursing specialization. Despite this, pathways for becoming a school nurse are lacking, and how Australian nurses became a school nurse is unclear. The aim of this study was to gain insight into this issue. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 45 Australian school nurses. Data was analyzed using inductive content analysis. Findings identified that Australian school nurses typically became a school nurse by accident, not design. They entered school nursing having already had a long and diverse clinical career and were drawn to school …

Evaluation Of A Virtual Home Health Heart Failure Program: Mixed Methods Study, Nilufeur Mckay, Rosemary Saunders, Helene Metcalfe, Sue Robinson, Peter Palamara, Kellie Steer, Jeannie Yoo, Miles Ranogajec, Lisa Whitehead, Beverley Ewens

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Heart failure is a prevalent and debilitating condition, affecting millions globally and imposing a significant burden on patients, families, and health care systems. Despite advancements in medical treatments, the gap in effective, continuous, and personalized supportive care remains glaringly evident. To address this pressing issue, virtual health care services delivered by interdisciplinary teams represent a promising solution. Understanding the outcomes and experience of remote monitoring–enabled interdisciplinary chronic disease management programs can inform resource allocation and health care policy decisions. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical and behavioral outcomes of patients undertaking a Virtual Home …

School Infrastructure Procurement By Public–Private Partnership: In The Public Interest?, Leon Benade

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The use of Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the education sector to construct and maintain schools’ infrastructure is under-researched by Educational Studies specialists. This article presents an assay of the use of PPP to procure school facilities, notably in developed contexts, where PPP arrangements are typically a product of the neoliberal privatisation of education. PPP arrangements allow governments to contract private sector partners to finance, design and construct school facilities infrastructure in exchange for state payments. The evaluation is complemented by a critical analysis of the WA Schools Public Private Partnership Project and three published Australian-based case studies. This sets the …

Cocreating A Programme To Prevent Injuries And Improve Performance In Australian Police Force Recruits: A Study Protocol, Myles C. Murphy, Andrea B. Mosler, Jonathan Hodgson, Sophia Nimphius, Evert Verhagen, Joanne Kemp, Alex Donaldson, Debra Langridge, Vanessa R. Sutton, Kay M. Crossley, Clare L. Ardern, Carolyn A. Emery, Mary A. Kennedy, Simone Radavelli-Bagatini, Martin Hägglund, Brady Green, G. Gregory Haff, Garth Allen, Andrea Bruder

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

A healthy police force is a key component of a well-functioning society, yet 1 in 20 law enforcement recruits drop out of the recruit training programme due to injury. This drop-out rate has substantial economic and workforce ramifications. In the Western Australia Police Force, one in five recruits suffers a musculoskeletal injury during the recruit training programme, causing time-loss from work. We will now identify the critical elements of an injury prevention intervention and investigate the needs, experiences and suggested solutions to address potential implementation challenges. Our objective is to co-create an intervention with content and context experts, specifically for …

Effect Of Exercise On Bone-Related Outcomes In Patients With Cancer Affected By Bone Metastases Or Bone Loss: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Anita Borsati, Gloria Adamoli, Diana Giannarelli, Lorenzo Belluomini, Andrea Trevisan, Piero Schenal, Francesco Bettariga, Anna M. Markarian, Federico Schena, Michele Milella, Robert U. Newton, Sara Pilotto, Alice Avancini

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of exercise interventions on bone mineral density (BMD), bone mineral content (BMC), and bone turnover markers in patients with cancer and compromised bone health. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive search of four electronic databases was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of exercise intervention compared to supplementation or bone-targeted agents only on BMD, BMC and bone turnover markers. Meta-analyses were performed using random-effects models to calculate effect sizes (ES) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results: Eighteen studies were included, involving 1,478 patients with mainly breast and …

Experiences Of Exemplary Supervisors Promoting Workplace Dignity Across Social Identity Differences, Emily Joy Aiken

Antioch University Dissertations & Theses

Imagine a workplace where supervisors centered the dignity of each unique individual and sought to honor each person in their wholeness. This type of work environment moves beyond a toxic culture to a space that fosters flourishing, growth, and inclusion. Given that supervisors play an integral role in the experiences of staff members, this study explored the experiences of supervisors in promoting workplace dignity across cultural differences within higher education. With a focus on relational practices and a positive framing, this research sought to develop a nuanced understanding of dignified leadership across social identity differences. Leveraging a constructivist grounded theory …