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Exploring The Democracy And Climate Policy Nexus, Democracy Mechanisms, And Policy Volatility, Brenna Magliacane

Theses & ETDs

A growing area of climate research explores the forms of government best equipped to confront the climate crisis and shape long-term environmental policy. The theories amongst this research seem to advocate for polar solutions: authoritarianism or democracy. Climate change and related ecological challenges increasingly test the capacity of existing political systems to deliver timely and effective responses. This research project aims to answer the questions: To what extent does democracy influence the adoption and implementation of national climate policy? How do democracies and autocracies differ in the strength and durability of their climate policies? Investigating this relationship can inform future …

Cae-If: An Anomaly Detection Approach Based On Temporal Representation Of The Reconstruction Error, Haijun Geng, Zhi Zhang, Yuhua Qian, Bo Yang, Qi Ma, Haotian Chi, Jing Yang, Xia Yin

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

In the field of network traffic anomaly detection, unsupervised learning plays a critical role yet encounters significant challenges, including accurately determining anomaly thresholds and modeling the intricate temporal dynamics of network traffic. To address these challenges, we present a novel approach, termed Convolutional Autoencoder-Isolation Forest (CAE-IF). By leveraging packet-level reconstruction errors with contextual information, our approach obviates the need for manual threshold setting and effectively captures temporal dynamics. The process commences with the application of the damped incremental statistics algorithm to extract statistical features from network traffic with temporal information. Subsequently, the Convolutional Autoencoder (CAE) is employed to compute the …

Regional Biomechanical And Topographic Changes After Transepithelial Vs. Epithelium-Off Continuous Accelerated Corneal Cross-Linking In Keratoconus: Updated Stress-Strain Index As A Superior Biomarker, Bangxun Mao, Changchang He, Qian Ye, Weijia Liu, Daniela Oehring, Yiqian Li, Yuke Zhang, Xiaomeng L, Chenhao Zhao, Hongjie Hu, Jiawei Gong, Hanhui Hou, Yufeng Ye, Shihao Chen, Yiyu Li, Ahmed Elsheikh, Fangjun Bao

School of Health Professions

Purpose: To compare regional biomechanical and topographic outcomes between transepithelial (Epi-on) and epithelium-off (Epi-off) continuous accelerated corneal cross-linking (ACXL) in keratoconus. Design: A retrospective cohort study. Subjects: Seventy-seven keratoconic eyes were included: 45 with Epi-on ACXL and 32 with Epi-off ACXL. Methods: All eyes underwent ACXL (10 mW/cm ², 7.2 J/cm ²). Pentacam HR and Corvis ST measurements were obtained preoperatively (pre), and at 1 month (pos1m), and 6 months (pos6m) postoperatively. The SSIv2m, M, and J ₀, J ₄₅ were evaluated across central (0–3 mm), paracentral (3–6 mm), and peripheral (6–9 mm) regions. Correlated measurements were …

Wevit: Weight-Entangled Vision Transformers With Class-Specific Attention For Weakly Supervised Semantic Segmentation, Narges Saeedizadeh, Seyed Mohammad Jafar Jalali, Burhan Khan, Shady Mohamed

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Weakly Supervised Semantic Segmentation (WSSS) is a challenging task in computer vision, as it relies on limited supervision to generate precise object localization maps, often using Class Activation Maps (CAMs). Traditional methods struggle with balancing localization accuracy and scalability due to their reliance on fixed network architectures and handcrafted strategies. Neural Architecture Search (NAS), despite its proven success in optimizing network designs across tasks, has not yet been explored in WSSS due to the need for efficient weight sharing. To address these limitations, we propose WEViT, a novel framework that integrates NAS with transformers to optimize network architectures and generate …

Experimental And Molecular Dynamic Simulation Assessment Of H2/Brine/Cement Interfacial Interactions During Underground Hydrogen Storage, Nurudeen Yekeen, Sikiru, Ahmed Al-Yaseri, Berihun Mamo Negash

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Cement is widely used as a structural and sealing material to ensure hydrogen containment in geological formations. However, the influence of H2–brine–cement wettability and H2–brine interfacial tension (IFT) on the integrity and sealing efficiency of cemented caprocks remains poorly understood. Furthermore, previous studies provide limited insights into hydrogen adsorption and sorption behavior under subsurface storage conditions. In this study, wettability and IFT of H2–brine–cement systems were experimentally measured at pressures of 500–1000 psi and temperatures of 25–50 °C to evaluate hydrogen migration, trapping, and the performance of cemented seals. Molecular dynamics simulations were conducted at pressures of 500–3000 psi and …

Policy And Regulation In Virtual Power Plants Development, Hemlal Bhattarai, Aziz, Stefan Lachowicz

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Electricity systems are changing due to the rapid deployment of distributed energy resources (DER), which also presents significant regulatory obstacles to their coordinated integration into energy markets and power grids. However, the majority of current material in publications concentrate on operational optimization and technical architectures, with little systematic synthesis of the legal and policy frameworks governing the deployment of VPP on a broad scale. To provide grid services, improve flexibility and support decarbonization objectives, virtual power plants (VPP) have become a crucial aggregation method. To close this gap, this research critically looks at the institutional roles, market structures, global policy …

Yap1-Dependent Regulation Of Cell Size In Bcam-Positive Limbal Corneal Progenitor Cells, Kosei Suzuki, Shinri Sato, Markus H. Frank, Natasha Y. Frank, Yuzuru Sasamoto

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Cell size has been associated with stem and progenitor cell states across multiple tissues, yet its regulation in the human corneal epithelium remains incompletely understood. This study aimed to characterize cell-size differences among limbal and corneal epithelial cell populations defined by the limbal stem cell (LSC) marker ABCB5 and the transit-amplifying cell (TAC) marker BCAM, and to investigate the molecular regulators of progenitor cell size. ABCB5-positive LSCs and BCAM-positive TACs were identified and isolated by flow cytometry, and the mean cell size was estimated using forward scatter (FSC). As a result, ABCB5-positive LSCs were significantly smaller than ABCB5-negative limbal epithelial …

Climate-Driven Degradation And Lifecycle Reliability Of Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Systems: Integration Challenges And Deployment Pathways, Mohammad Nur-E-Alam, Mohammad Khairul Basher, Mohammad Tariqul Islam, Mongi Amami, Rajesh Haldhar, M. Khalid Hossain

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are becoming a more popular source of renewable energy. It is an on-site renewable energy source within buildings but has limited growth due mainly to lifespan issues throughout the entire life cycle from manufacturing to design, installation, electrical integration, operation, and end of life. This paper reviews the climate-driven deterioration mechanisms of BIPV, including thermal cycling, moisture ingress, atmospheric pollutants, wind loads, etc. They relate these climate-driven deterioration mechanisms to BIPV performance deterioration, energy yield reductions, safety concerns related to energy loss, and long-term reliability of BIPV systems across all parts of the BIPV life cycle. Through …

Clogging Behaviour And Management In Two Full-Scale Infiltration Schemes: A Treated Wastewater Basin And A Surface-Water Weir In Australia, John Awad, Declan Page, Joanne Vanderzalm, Geoffrey J. Puzon, Jason Wylie, Falko Mathes, Debbie Reed, Michael Bartkow, Mehdi Khiadani, Karen Barry, Peter Dillon

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) schemes are increasingly used to enhance water security, yet infiltration schemes are susceptible to clogging which consequently reduces operational efficiency. This study examines two full-scale Australian case studies: Jurien Bay (JB, Western Australia) and Lockyer Valley (LV, Queensland), representing treated wastewater (TWW) and surface water recharge, respectively. Recharge water at JB exhibited high clogging potential in relation to literature values proposed to manage clogging: total suspended solids (TSS) ranged from 100 to 176 mg/L (target ≤2 mg/L), turbidity 70–100 NTU (target ≤3 NTU), and total nitrogen (TN) 5–16 mg/L (target ≤10 mg/L). LV showed lower clogging …

Experimental Thermal-Hydraulic Performance Enhancement Of A Parabolic-Trough Solar Collector Using 3d-Printed Propeller-Shaped Turbulators, Shayan Pourhemmati, Barun Kumar Das, Majid Tolouei-Rad, Abdellah Shafieian

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This experimental study investigates the thermal-hydraulic performance of a parabolic trough collector (PTC) equipped with propeller-shaped turbulators, which were 3D printed and installed along the absorber tube to enhance convective heat-transfer by increasing flow mixing. Nine turbulator configurations were tested by varying the blade angle (β = 22.5° and 45°, and β = 67.5°) and the number of turbulators (Nt = 6, 12, and Nt = 18) over a Reynolds number range of 1000 to 6000. To ensure a rigorous and unbiased comparison, all experiments were conducted under identical operating conditions, including a constant inlet temperature and a constant Reynolds …

Exploring The Associations Between Dietary Nitrate And Nitrite Intake And Markers Of Self-Reported Periodontal Disease In The Uk Biobank Cohort, Shatha S. Alhulaefi, Anthony Watson, Kirsten Brandt, Sheena E. Ramsay, Nicholas S. Jakubovics, Alex Griffiths, Jamie Matu, Mario Siervo, Benjamin H, Parmenter, Liezhou Zhong, Jonathan Hodgson, Catherine P. Bondonno, Nicola P. Bondonno, Oliver M. Shannon

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose: Periodontal disease, an inflammatory condition affecting the tissue surrounding the teeth, has been associated with various systemic health issues. Dietary nitrate and nitrite are found in a range of plant and animal foods and, depending upon source, have been linked with both positive and negative health effects, including improved oral health with plant sources. This study aimed to investigate the associations between source-dependent (plant- and animal-sourced) nitrate and nitrite intake and odds of periodontal disease. Methods: We explored cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between tertiles of source-dependent nitrate and nitrite intake and the odds of periodontal disease using multivariable logistic …

Genai-Assisted Podcasts To Support Nursing Students’ Research Literacy And Evidence-Based Practice: A Feasibility Study, Jennifer Hamilton, Lesley Barr, Martina Costello, Lukman Thalib, Martin Jones

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Nursing students often report difficulty understanding and applying research evidence, limiting evidence-based practice capability. Podcasts are an accessible method for research dissemination, and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) may offer a scalable approach to developing research-focused podcasts within curricula. Aims: To assess the feasibility of integrating GenAI-assisted research podcasts into nursing curricula as supplementary learning resources. A secondary objective examined associations in students’ self-reported competencies. Methods: A nonrandomised pre-post study was conducted in two entry-to-practice nursing programs at one Australian university. Episodes were released weekly as additional resources. Students completed the Student Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire at semester commencement and completion. …

Key Success Factors In Aviation–Start-Up Collaboration: A Framework For Innovation And Value Creation, Bruno Pereira, Gui Lohmann, Luke Houghton, Adela Mcmurray, Mauro Caetano

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study addresses how the aviation sector can create value by fostering innovation in collaboration with start-ups. A novel ‘Key-Success Factors in Aviation-Start-up Collaboration Framework’ is proposed to explain the innovation process, identify key success factors, and generate valuable insights into the aviation sector and start-up partnerships. Drawing on 31 of 80 consolidated key success factors selected from the literature and validated through ten interviews with managers of aviation innovation programs and start-up founders, the proposed framework is structured into three dimensions: (i) antecedents, (ii) governance, support, and development, and (iii) innovation and value creation, and 13 related categories. The …

Plant-Based Diets, Ultra-Processed Foods, And Risks Of Mortality And Major Chronic Diseases: A Prospective Cohort Study, Alysha S. Thompson, Amy Jennings, Nicola P. Bondonno, Aedín Cassidy, Tilman Kühn

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Higher-quality plant-based diets (PBDs) are associated with lower risks of mortality and chronic disease, but whether ultra-processed food (UPF) content affects these associations remains unclear. We examined whether UPF content influences the relationship between plant-based dietary patterns and risks of mortality and major chronic diseases, accounting for nutrient quality. Methods: This prospective cohort study included 124,836 UK Biobank participants aged 40–70 years (recruited 2006–2010). Dietary intake was assessed using the Oxford WebQ 24-h recall. Four modified Plant-Based Diet Indices (PDIs) were derived to distinguish healthy (hPDI) and unhealthy (uPDI) patterns with high- and low-UPF content, using the Nova classification …

Self-Managed Non-Pharmacological Interventions For Post-Treatment Upper Limb Dysfunction Rehabilition Among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review, Jinqiu Li, Jing Yu (Benjamin) Tan, Tao Wang, Haiying Wang, Mengyuan Li, Sita Sharma, Linda Deravin, Daniel Terry

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose: This study aims to identify commonly utilised self-managed non-pharmacological interventions for managing post-treatment ULD among breast cancer survivors, evaluate their effectiveness and safety, and identify the research gaps for future studies. Methods: A systematic review was conducted, and eight English databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, PsycINFO, and ProQuest) were searched from their inception to 30 September 2025. Google and ResearchGate were also searched to identify any additional eligible studies. Narrative synthesis was used for data analysis. Risk of Bias version 2 was used to assess the quality of the included studies. Results: 5972 studies …

Source-Specific Nitrate And Nitrite Intake And Bladder Cancer: Findings From The Danish Diet, Cancer And Health Cohort, Dorit W. Erichsen, Cecilie Kyrø, Jörg Schullehner, Susanne Rosthøj, Catherine P. Bondonno, Liezhou Zhong, Ole Raaschou-Nielsen, Pratik Pokharel, Torben Sigsgaard, Peter Fjeldstad Hendriksen, Frederik Dalgaard, Christina Dahl, Jonathan M. Hodgson, Christina C. Dahm, Anja Olsen, Anne Tjønneland, Nicola P. Bondonno

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction Nitrate and nitrite, present in ground and drinking water, as well as foods, may contribute to bladder cancer through the formation of carcinogenic N -nitrosamines. However, risk likely depends on both the source and endogenous nitrosating factors. Methods Among participants of the Danish Diet, Cancer, and Health Cohort (N = 54,610) with no history of cancer, source-specific nitrate and nitrite intakes (drinking water, plant sources, naturally occurring animal sources, and additive-permitted meat sources) were estimated from national water monitoring data and food frequency questionnaires using food databases. Bladder cancer cases were ascertained through the Danish Cancer Registry. Multivariable-adjusted Cox …

The Ilese Project: Building An Evidentiary Database About Students' Use Of Learning Environments, W. Imms, J. E. Morris, K. Day, C. Bradbeer, L. Lockhart-Barker, C. Campbell

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This paper presents the progress of a unique study of significant scope. The industry-funded innovative Learning Environments and Student Experience (ILESE) study asked two questions: In what ways has more than two decades of learning spaces research culminated in readily used evidence that meets the needs of those involved in providing innovative education infrastructure? Second, based on perceived strengths and gaps, how do we design research to address identified gaps? This paper reports on the findings to these questions. It draws on the results of a large-scale Scoping Study that sought perspectives from experts equally distributed across (1) industries providing …

Transplantation And Mortality As Competing Outcomes Among Patients On Dialysis With Newly Diagnosed Cancer: A Longitudinal Cohort Study, Ryan Gately, Eric A. Engels, Dharshana Sabanayagam, Armando Teixeira-Pinto, Scott Campbell, Carmel Hawley, Wai Lim, Germaine Wong

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Rationale & Objective: A cancer diagnosis is associated with complex risks for patients that may influence survival and access to transplantation. This study characterized the probability and timing of cancer-related death, noncancer death, and transplantation among patients with an incident cancer diagnosis after dialysis initiation. Study Design: Longitudinal cohort study. Setting & Participants: In Australia and New Zealand, 2000-2021, 3,052 patients receiving dialysis, identified via the Australia and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry, with cancer diagnosed after they had started dialysis. Exposure: Cancer, categorized by type and stage. Outcome: Transplantation as well as cancer-related death and noncancer death for …

Updating The Prisma Reporting Guideline For Scoping Reviews: A Scoping Review, Andrea C. Tricco, Emily Robinson, Sharon E. Straus, Heather Colquhoun, Christina M. Godfrey, David Moher, Zachary Munn, Danielle Pollock, Sherrie Logan, Ellen B.M. Elsman, Sabira Hasanoff, Yonda Lai, James Mcmahon, Jasmeen Dourka, Dipika Neupane, Hanan Khalil, Micah D.J. Peters, Lyndsay Alexander, Romy M. Jia, Ashrita Saran, Catrin Evans, Dawid Pieper

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background and Objectives The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) extension for scoping reviews (ScRs) (PRISMA-ScR) was published in 2018 to provide reporting guidance. A substantial increase in published ScRs in recent years coupled with the omission or lack of engagement of interest-holders, including patients and public partners, as research partners throughout its development necessitate updating PRISMA-ScR. Important methodological advancements have emerged since PRISMA-ScR 2018, including automation and data extraction, which need to be incorporated into this update and reflected in new reporting items. Aligned with PRISMA 2020, this ScR underpins the update by identifying potential new …

An Open-Source Evaluation Framework For Risc-V Co-Design-Based Decimal Arithmetic, Riaz Ul Haque Mian, Michiko Inoue

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Hardware–software co-design is a balanced strategy for computationally intensive algorithms such as decimal computing. It can provide several Pareto points for the development of embedded systems in terms of hardware cost and performance. In this study, we propose an efficient and accurate evaluation framework for decimal computing. The framework was designed and developed for hardware–software co-design decimal arithmetic using the RISC-V ecosystem. New binary and decimal-oriented instructions supported by an accelerator were developed. The framework can perform cycle-accurate analysis for performance and assess hardware overhead for co-design-based decimal arithmetic. Unlike previous studies that focused primarily on implementing and evaluating individual …

Attenuation Of Redox Interference In Ruo2 Ph Sensor Using A Ta2o5/Nafion Multilayer Architecture, Wade Lonsdale, Magdalena Wajrak, Md Mahamudul Hassan, James Jin Kang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Despite the growing preference for solid-state pH sensors due to their advantages over glass pH electrodes, their practical application is still limited by challenges, particularly in metal-oxide based systems. The main issue is their susceptibility to redox-active species such as dissolved oxygen, ascorbic acid, sulfides, and transition-metal ions. In this work, the effects of representative redox interferents, with particular emphasis on ascorbic acid, together with dissolved oxygen and potassium permanganate, were investigated and mitigated through the application of Ta2O5/Nafion overlayers. The solid-state metal-oxide pH-sensitive electrodes were fabricated with laser micro-etching of radio-frequency (RF) sputtered RuO2 thin films deposited on ceramic …

Ephemeral To Empowered? International Comparison Of Women’S Participation In Web Series Production, 2012–2019, Nicola Evans, Marion Mccutcheon, Emilia King, Joel Bassaget, Steinar Ellingsen

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Women are significantly underrepresented in above-the-line roles in film and television, but anecdotal evidence suggests they are gravitating to web series. To explore this, the authors built the largest known international archive of web series released during 2012–2019 and analysed women’s participation. In the top five web series producing countries in the West, women achieved or approached parity with men in producing, directing and writing, but not cinematography. Do achievements in low-budget, transitory media count for anything? Drawing on ephemeral media scholarship, we discuss the potential of such forms to disturb entrenched patterns of gender discrimination in screen industries worldwide.

Estimation Of Persistent Inward Currents Contribution To Inspiratory Motoneuron Firing In Humans, Ricardo N.O. Mesquita, Simon C. Gandevia, Janet L. Taylor, Anna L. Hudson, Jane E. Butler

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Persistent inward currents (PICs) are known to prolong firing of limb-muscle motoneurons. Although there is immunohistochemical evidence of PIC channels in respiratory motoneurons, it is unknown whether PICs contribute to their firing prolongation. Intramuscular electromyographic signals were recorded from human inspiratory muscles to identify motor unit (MU) activity. Diaphragm MUs were identified during quiet breathing (n = 7; one female) and MUs from the 1st, 3rd, and 5th parasternal intercostal muscles during quiet (no lung volume feedback) and voluntary (triangular-shaped lung volume feedback) breathing (n = 5 males). PIC contribution to firing prolongation was estimated via quantification of firing hysteresis …

Evaluating Echo2 Biochar As Sustainable Bitumen Binder Modifier In Road Pavements: High-Temperature Performance Characterisation, Adeel Iqbal, Nuha S. Mashaan, Themelina Paraskeva, Mohamed A. Shahin

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The incorporation of bio-derived modifiers in bitumen binders presents a practical pathway toward sustainable, carbon-sequestering road pavement infrastructure. This study evaluates commercially produced ECHO2 softwood biochar as a modifier for Australian viscosity-graded C170 bitumen, combining microstructural, thermal, physical, and rheological characterization to assess its suitability as a high-temperature reinforcing modifier. In this study, biochar was incorporated at 3%, 6%, 9%, and 12% by weight, utilizing particles smaller than 75 µm to maximize interfacial interaction. Characterization via SEM-EDS, XRD, and TGA revealed a highly stable, carbon-rich, amorphous material with a rough, porous morphology, favourable for physical interlocking with the bitumen matrix. …

Exploring Traditional Breast Cancer Risk Genes Among Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Women, Katie Meehan, Leanne Pilkington, Azim Khan, Nicholas Pachter, Lisa Spalding, Ayeisha Milligan Armstrong, Cameron Redfern, Andrew Redfern

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Germline pathogenic variants in BRCA1/2 increase breast and ovarian cancer risk, but their prevalence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (herein referred to as Aboriginal) families has never been studied. Consequently, their contribution to breast cancer in this population is unknown.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 259 Aboriginal women and 789 age- and remoteness-matched non-Aboriginal women diagnosed with breast cancer (2001–2016). We assessed family history, genetic service referral and testing rates, and pathogenic variant rates in the context of testing access.

Results: Family history data were available for more Aboriginal than non-Aboriginal cases (46% vs. 34%, p < 0.001), with no difference in reported first-degree relatives with breast (22.5% vs. 22.4%, p = 0.98) or ovarian cancer (4.2% vs. 2.2%, p = 0.29). Similar proportions were referred to genetic services for testing eligibility (5.4% vs. 7.2%, p = 0.392). Of those referred, similar proportions were offered testing (86% vs. 81%, p = 0.66). Across the full cohort, BRCA1/2 pathogenic variants were detected in 0.77% of Aboriginal versus 2.4% of non-Aboriginal women (p = 0.127); any pathogenic gene variant was detected in 0.77% versus 3.0% (p = 0.039).

Conclusions: …

Gut Microbiome Changes In Preclinical Alzheimer’S Disease, D. M. Sithara Dissanayaka, Stephanie R. Rainey-Smith, Hamid R. Sohrabi, Thilini N. Jayasinghe, Vincent Ho, Vijay Jayasena, Kevin Taddei, Colin L. Masters, Ralph N. Martins, W. M.A.D.Binosha Fernando

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that develops many years before clinical symptoms appear. The biological changes involved in the earliest stages remain poorly understood, particularly during the preclinical stage. Our previous work has identified gradual gut microbial and metabolic changes during this stage, suggesting these may represent early biological shifts that precede disease progression. Recent studies suggest that the gut microbiome may contribute to early AD processes through its effects on immune regulation, metabolism, and gut–brain communication. Changes in gut microbial composition, including reduced levels of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)-producing bacteria, such as Faecalibacterium, Roseburia, and Eubacterium, …

Comparison Of Lower-Extremity Coordination Patterns During Countermovement Jumps Between Dancers And Nondancers, Danielle Joseph

Honors Theses

Jumping is a skill essential to several different sports, including dance. For athletes in jump-dominant sports, jump strategies can vary with differences in task demands while jump performances are similar. The countermovement jump (CMJ) has been utilized to analyze jumps because of their reliable indications of power and neuromuscular function. Methods of describing jump strategies using CMJ, such as force plate metrics, vector coding analysis, and coordination phases, have been used to describe the jumps of athletes in jump dominant sports such as basketball and volleyball. However, less jump strategy research has been done on dancers, especially to describe the …

Patients’ And Carers’ Experiences Of The Postoperative Care Pathway Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Descriptive Qualitative Study, Dima Nasrawi, Sharon Latimer, Debbie Massey, Brigid M. Gillespie

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Aim: This study aimed to understand patients’ and carers’ experiences of the inpatient postoperative care pathway during Phase 1 cardiac rehabilitation, including patients’ recommendations to improve its delivery, their engagement, and discharge preparation.

Methods: This was a descriptive qualitative study. Recruitment occurred over 1 month (February to March 2023) in a cardiac surgical ward at a large tertiary hospital. Adult patients who had recently undergone coronary artery bypass grafting and their carers were interviewed. Inductive content analysis was used to analyse interviews.

Results: Nine patients and five carers were interviewed. Patients were mainly male (n=8), while carers were mostly female …

Right-Sized Glycolysis In Growing Children: A Muscle Mass-Based Scaling Perspective, Sébastien Ratel, Joffrey Bardin, Anthony J. Blazevich

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

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Safety And Effectiveness Of Behavioural Activation For Chronic Pain: A Protocol For A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Randomised Controlled Trials, Fangyuan Zheng, Laura Hynes, Richard J. Gray, Irene Ngune, Jacqueline Sin, Martin Jones

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background/Objectives: Chronic pain is a prevalent and complex condition associated with substantial physical, psychological, and social burden. Behavioural activation (BA), a structured psychological intervention originally developed for depression, may be relevant to chronic pain through its focus on reducing behavioural avoidance and increasing engagement in meaningful activities. Although BA has been applied in studies involving people with chronic pain, the safety and effectiveness of BA in this population have not been comprehensively synthesised. This systematic review and meta-analysis will examine the safety and effectiveness of BA for people with chronic pain.