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Allochthonous Particulate Organic Carbon In Blue Carbon Ecosystems: Implications For Accounting, Stability, And Policy, Anirban Akhand, Inés Mazarrasa, Stacey M. Trevathan-Tackett, K. M.G. Mostofa, Abhra Chanda, Hongbin Liu, Hiroshi Sakugawa, Si Liang Li, Cong Qiang Liu, Catherine E. Lovelock, Paul Lavery, Hilary Kennedy, Peter I. Macreadie

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs) store a significant amount of organic carbon (OC) in their soils, including OC sequestered by other ecosystems and transported into these ecosystems, referred to as allochthonous OC. This study reviews the state-of-the-art knowledge on the abundance and sources (including still unexplored ones) of allochthonous particulate organic carbon (POC) and reviews the ways allochthonous POC is managed under the current blue carbon policy frameworks for carbon benefits accounting in blue carbon restoration and conservation projects. Based on a review of 102 studies, we find that 56 ± 25% of the soil organic carbon (SOC) deposits in BCEs …

Characterising The Beyond 50 Cohort: Preliminary Exploration Of Physical And Psychosocial Health Factors And Substance Use Among A Cohort Of Community Dwelling Adults Aged 50–70 Years, Rose Laing, Tina Lam, Bosco Rowland, Paul Dietze, Aislinn Lalor, Keith D. Hill, Laura Alfrey, Nadine E. Andrew, Shalini Arunogiri, Stephen Bright, Louisa Picco, Suzanne Nielsen

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction: Older adults exhibit unique risks associated with poor mental health and substance use. The Beyond 50 study is a longitudinal cohort investigating the determinants of healthy ageing, including relationships between physical and psychosocial health and substance use. We aim to characterise the Beyond 50 cohort and explore patterns of physical and psychosocial health and substance use. Methods: Baseline data collection was completed between September 2023 and August 2024. Annual follow-up data collection commenced in September 2024. Descriptive statistics will be used to characterise the cohort at the time of baseline survey completion. Results: Of the 1059 participants, the mean …

Is The Crisis Over? Fostering Innovative Work Behavior In Response To The Constant Pressure Of Resource-Deficiency For Street Level Bureaucrats: The Impact Of Psychosocial Safety Climate, Teamwork, And Work Engagement, Yvonne Brunetto, Matthew Xerri, Geremy Farr-Wharton

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

There is conflicting evidence about the pathways Street Level Bureaucrats’ (SLBs’) use to engage Innovative Work Behavior (IWB). This study uses Street Level Bureaucrat (SLB) and Conservation of Resources (COR) to examine the extent to which SLBs’ work engagement and/or burnout mediates the relationship between Psychosocial Safety Climate (PSC) and teamwork, and IWB. The methods comprised a sample of 259 healthcare SLBs (doctors, nurses, allied health) collected at two times, and analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results show that the variance of PSC and teamwork explained a third of engagement, and engagement-burnout mediated the impact of PSC and teamwork …

Learning, Play, And The Shifting Expectations Of Childhood: Insights From Young Children In Australian Schools, Amelia Ruscoe

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The experience of childhood is not static. It is subject to changing social, cultural, and economic demands. In 2009, the Australian Government heeded the advice of internationally acclaimed economists and ‘reconceptualised’ childhood as a critical period for investment to secure a stronger economic future. In response, a revised school-based childhood emerged, echoing neoliberal ideology through a national curriculum that heightened focus on the “well-being” and “well-becoming” of young children. Alteration to the expectations of school-based childhood in Australia beckons researchers to examine the undiluted perspectives of young children. Using a qualitative approach, visual-dialogic methodology supported by children’s drawn and embodied …

Sonographer Clinical Skills Training: What Can We Learn From International Education And Clinical Training Models To Address The Workforce Shortage?, Jennifer Alphonse, Gill Harrison, Christopher Edwards, Rebecca Perry, Afrooz Najafzadeh Abriz, Ignatius Pereira, Tara Chegwin, Pauline A. Mitchell, Adrienne J. Young, Shelley A. Park, Kate Russo, Michelle Fenech, Ann Quinton

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction: The sonographer workforce shortage is worldwide, with limited access to clinical training positions a major contributing factor to qualified sonographers entering the workforce. Our aim is to examine sonographer training models in English-speaking countries where sonographers are the primary providers of diagnostic ultrasound services and clinical training (work integrated learning/WIL) is embedded within accredited course curricula to troubleshoot the sonographer workforce shortage.

Methodology: An extensive search of Australian and international sonography course providers was performed. Accredited courses where WIL is a curriculum component and is assessable were included. Courses from Australia were compared to international courses and course elements …

Towards Primary Health Care Education Reform: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis Of Nursing Supervisors' Perceptions, Experiences And Challenges, Debbie Procter, Mccullough, Debbie Massey, Karen Strickland

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Aim: To explore Primary Health Care nurses' experiences of supervising nursing students on clinical placements and their perceptions of academic preparation for placement and future employment. Background: Primary Health Care nurses are essential workers within sustainable health systems but pre-registration educational preparation and access to clinical experiences can be limited. Previous research correlates positive clinical experiences with workforce intentions. Furthermore, nursing supervisors are pivotal to maximising student experiences and education, yet little is known about their perceptions, challenges, and views about how current curriculum prepares students to commence professional careers in primary care. Understanding their perceptions may inform curriculum, improve …

Curiosity In Tourism: A Review And Future Directions, Sten Langmann, Pieter Jan Bezemer, Eerang Park, Sangkyun Kim

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Curiosity increasingly attracts attention in tourism research. However, the field remains conceptually fragmented around what curiosity is and how it works, often pointing to related yet different understandings of the concept. Drawing on an in-depth analysis of 61 peer-reviewed articles, we aim to build a more coherent agenda for future research by answering two core questions: how has curiosity been conceptualised and studied in tourism research, and what gaps and directions emerge from the literature? The analysis reveals that curiosity has been studied in four primary ways in tourism research: an innate motivational driver, a situational mediating state, an outcome …

Advances In Particle-Reinforced High-Entropy Alloys: Preparation, Particle Characterization, Properties, And Prospects, Yu Zhuo Bai, Bai Xin Dong, Hong Yu Yang, Feng Qiu, Shi Li Shu, Qi Chuan Jiang, Liang Yu Chen, Lai Chang Zhang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

High-entropy alloys (HEAs) have received substantial attention due to their unique multi-element chemistry and excellent combination of properties, but further enhancement in properties is often required for demanding applications. Particle reinforcement has emerged as a promising approach to strengthen HEAs and tailor their behavior. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the recent progress in particle-reinforced HEAs, covering in-situ precipitation of particles and ex-situ introduction of reinforcements. It reviews a range of synthesis strategies including powder metallurgy and laser-based additive manufacturing. This article also compares their effectiveness in controlling microstructure, particle dispersion, densification, and scalability. The effects of various reinforcement …

Application Of Tailings From Aluminium, Copper, And Iron Extraction As Asphalt Mixture Materials: A Review, Daniel Oguntayo, Temitope Awolusi, Samuel Gboyega Arowolo, Paul Terkumbur Adeke

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The increasing global demand for pavement infrastructure has intensified the consumption of non-renewable construction materials, particularly natural aggregates and soils, raising significant environmental and resource sustainability concerns. In response, there is a growing need to explore alternative materials that can reduce reliance on these finite resources. Mine tailings, generated in large volumes from mining operations, have emerged as a promising substitute due to their potential to enhance asphalt concrete performance while mitigating environmental impacts associated with their disposal. This study presents a comprehensive review of the application of selected mine tailings in asphalt mixtures. It critically examines their physicochemical properties …

Bioactive Peptides From The Cucurbitaceae Family: From Identification And Health-Promoting Functions To Industrial Utilization, Himani R. Kekiri Obada Gamage, Mahya Bahmani, Utpal Bose, Mekhala Vithana, Michelle L. Colgrave, Angéla Juhász

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Cucurbitaceae is a major plant family within the kingdom Plantae, encompassing popular food crops such as zucchini, squash, pumpkins, and melons. With the growing interest in discovering novel bioactive peptides (BPs) from various plant sources, Cucurbitaceae crops have emerged as a popular candidate for isolating nutrient-enriched peptides due to their diverse applications in the nutritional and pharmaceutical sectors, with experimentally evidenced antihypertensive, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties. However, current investigations are limited to a few economically important species and are seed-centric within this family, with limited in vivo and clinical validations for their in vitro functional properties. In this review, …

Global, Regional, And National Burden Of Road Injuries 1990–2023: A Systematic Analysis For The Global Burden Of Disease Study 2023, Gbd 2023 Road Injuries Collaborators, Obed Adonteng-Kissi, Ebenezer Afrifa-Yamoah

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Road injuries are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Years of international efforts have aimed to strengthen policy engagement, including the 2020 UN General Assembly's proclamation of the Second Decade of Action for Road Safety (2021–30), targeting a 50% reduction in road traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. The aim of this study is to provide estimates to monitor progress and identify intervention gaps.

Methods: As part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2023, we estimated incidence, mortality, and morbidity of road injuries for 204 countries and territories from 1990 to …

Study Protocol Of The Endobronchial Valves For Pneumothorax To Reduce Admission Time (Evaporate) Pilot Multicentre Randomised Clinical Trial, Nai-Chien Huan, Niranjan Ananda Setty, Ai Ling Tan, Dhaval Thakkar, Taha Huseini, Elaine Yap, Jonathan Williamson, Phan Nguyen, Paul Lilburn, Matthew Salamonsen, Arash Badiei, Matthew Ing, Sanjeevan Muruganandan, Bapti Roy, Brent Gardiner, Lonny B. Yarmus, Steven P. Walker, Y. C. Gary Lee

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Pneumothorax with persistent air leak (PAL) is a debilitating condition. Patients with PAL often require prolonged chest drainage, with associated complications, such as, hospital-acquired infections, thromboembolism, and deconditioning. Endobronchial valves (EBVs) are an approved bronchoscopic treatment for PAL and may allow earlier chest tube removal and hospital discharge. Current evidence supporting the use of EBV is limited to case series and uncontrolled studies. EBVs are usually used as a last resort when other treatments failed. Whether early referral for EBV placement is feasible and can reduce hospital length of stay in patients with pneumothorax and PAL has not been …

Towards Equivalence Of Care: Integrating Custodial Settings Into Alcohol And Other Drug Strategies In Australia, Thileepan Naren, Jocelyn Chan, Sarah Pellicano, Michael Curtis, Shelley Walker, Jocelyn Jones, Jarrah Duckett, Alexander Campbell, Stuart A. Kinner

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

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Framing Solarity: Advancing Eco-Social Justice Through Solar Energy Narratives In Fly With Aerocene Pacha, Victoria Jara

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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Política, Naturaleza Y Disrupción: Toxicidad En Abrigo Nuclear (Roberto Pires, Brasil 1981) Y Corazón Azul (Miguel Coyula, Cuba 2021), Reynaldo Lastre

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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Lugar Fílmico Y Agua En Roma De Alfonso Cuarón (México, 2018). Narrativa Y Significados Simbólicos, Ambientales Y Sociohistóricos, Eduardo Urios-Aparisi

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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Presentación, Eduardo Urios-Aparisi

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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La Homosocialidad Como Distopía En Los Cachorros, De Mario Vargas Llosa, Leanee Díaz Sardiñas

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Niklas Luhmann Y Un Posible Criterio De Distinción Entre El Artista Verbal Y El Intelectual En El Modernismo Hispanoamericano, Aldo Mazzucchelli

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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El Papel Del Narrador Y La Autenticidad En La Adaptación De Borges Al Cine, Cristián Mora

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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Onetti Creyente, Romántico, Anticapitalista: “La Espada Es La Palabra De Dios”, Alma Bolón

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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Persistencias De Un Viejo Lastre. Sobre La Representación De La Violencia Guatemalteca En Dos Novelas Contemporáneas. (The Long Night Of The White Chickens (1992) De Francisco Goldman Y El Material Humano (2009) De Rodrigo Rey Rosa), Omar Osorio-Amoretti

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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La Dialéctica Del Bastardo En Huaco Retrato De Gabriela Wiener, Isabel Gervasi

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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Avenida 10 De Julio Huamachuco By Nona Fernández: An Exploration Of Individual Guilt And Collective Responsibility, Helene C. Weldt-Basson

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Escrituras Migrantes, Con Voces Femeninas, En La Literatura Venezolana En Los Siglos Xx Y Xxi, Arturo Gutiérrez Plaza

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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La Biunda De Carlos Carlino, Género Y Piemontesidad En La Pampa Gringa, Adriana Cristina Crolla

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“Una Terra Lontana E Quasi Sua”: I Viaggi Reali E Immaginari Di Paolo Mantegazza In Argentina, Tullio Pagano

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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Mirada Transatlántica Con Lupa Filológica: Una Crónica Editorial, Ana González Tornero

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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Rembrandt, Padre Del Grabado Universal, Ricardo Wiesse

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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Reflexión Dostoyevskiana-Benedettiana, Jorge Benavides De La Sotta

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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