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A Critical Review On Selecting Performance Evaluation Metrics For Supervised Machine Learning Models In Wastewater Quality Prediction, Hoda Khoshvaght, Ratish Ramyad Permala, Amir Razmjou, Mehdi Khiadani

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

While numerous machine learning (ML) models have been applied to wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) quality prediction tasks, significantly less attention has been paid to the selection and interpretation of performance evaluation metrics. Most studies rely on general-purpose regression metrics such as Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE), and the Coefficient of Determination (R²). Although widely used, these metrics differ considerably in terms of interpretability, sensitivity to data anomalies, and suitability for dynamic, noisy environments like WWTPs. This review, based on a systematic literature analysis of 27 performance evaluation metrics, critically …

A Qualitative Study Of Treatment Adherence From The Perspective Of Nurses And Patients Following Acute Coronary Syndrome, Amineh Rashidi, Lisa Whitehead, Lisa Newson, Andrea Connolly, Suzanne Robinson, Prachi Kaistha, Mark Makokha, Rebecca Larsen, Rosemary Saunders

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Aim: To gain an understanding of potential aspects influencing treatment adherence for patients with acute coronary syndrome. Design: A qualitative deductive approach. Methods: Patient and nurse participants were recruited from a single hospital in Australia, who participated in a semi-structured interview. Data were analysed using a deductive thematic analysis. Results: Fifteen patients with acute coronary syndrome and 13 registered nurses participated in the study. Potential aspects influencing treatment adherence included perceived risk, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, self-efficacy, and cues to action. Conclusion: This study provides insights into the limited evidence into understanding the aspects that influence treatment adherence for acute …

Enhanced Degradation Of Triclosan Using Aerated Hydrodynamic Cavitation: Turbulence-Based Modelling And Economic Evaluation, Mehdi Khiadani, Ensiyeh Taheri, Veena Bobade, Ali Fatehizadeh

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Pharmaceutical and personal care product (PPCP)-contaminated wastewater, particularly with triclosan (TCS), poses a significant environmental concern due to TCS persistence, ecotoxicity, and endocrine-disrupting effects, necessitating the development of efficient and sustainable remediation technologies. In this study, the degradation of TCS using hydrodynamic cavitation coupled with air injection (aerated HC process) is investigated as a green and chemical-free treatment method for wastewater treatment. Initially, the optimum operating conditions of the standalone HC process were determined by varying the inlet pressure and flow rate, which were found to be 2.34 bar and 0.45 L/s, respectively, corresponding to the highest turbulence frequency level …

Exploring Fathers’ Child And Family Support During Aboriginal Mothers’ Incarceration, Bon Miu, Paul Leslie Simpson, Tony Butler, Mandy Wilson, Destiny Kynuna, Robert Shaw, Jocelyn Jones

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Aboriginal women are one of the fastest-growing subgroups among the Australian incarcerated population. Their incarceration affects increasing numbers of children, families, and communities. Few studies have examined the role of fathers when mothers are incarcerated. Using 49 in-depth interviews with Aboriginal mothers in Western Australian prisons, we explore the types of child and family support fathers provide based on the incarcerated mother’s perspective. Four themes were identified: (1) diverse support and involvement by fathers; (2) absence of father’s support due to death or incarceration; (3) parental cooperation and communication; and (4) supports and challenges to maintaining family networks. Overall, fathers …

Factors Influencing The Provision Of Human Milk Feeding Support For Preterm Infants In Neonatal Intensive Care Units In China: A Qualitative Study Of Neonatal Nurses’ Perspectives, Wenjie Guo, Haiyan Zhang, Li Wang, Fang Huang, Dongmei Ma, Maggie Zgambo, Sanmei Chen, Yan Wu, Yanmei Bu, Yoko Shimpuku

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Human milk feeding is crucial for the survival and development of preterm infants, yet their human milk feeding rates at Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) discharge remain lower than those of healthy newborns. Effective support is essential for improving breast milk feeding outcomes, but remains challenging for NICU nurses. Therefore, this study aimed to examine factors that influence NICU nurses in providing human milk feeding support, including the challenges they face and their needs. Methods: This study employed a qualitative descriptive design. Using maximum variation and purposive sampling, 19 nurses in the NICU were recruited. Between August and September …

Food Security Systems Change: A Case Study From Rural, Regional, And Remote Australia, Stephanie L. Godrich, Isabelle Chiera, Jess Doe, Saranne Herrington, Melissa Stoneham, Amanda Devine, Emily Humphreys

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Food security(FS) refers to having sufficient physical, social, and economic food access at all times. People living in rural, regional, and remote (RRR) locations often face distinctive challenges to FS. Existing solutions, that aim to enhance FS, themselves face challenges when addressing these issues. This paper outlines the application of an adapted Systemic Innovation Lab (SIL) approach to enhance the function of existing community and government-led, -run or -operated initiatives (programs, interventions) in RRR Western Australia. It examines which systems change characteristics participating initiatives possess, to identify opportunities to support their transition to newer and more effective ways of addressing …

Longitudinal Associations Between Maternal And Child Screen Use At 1 Year Of Age And Child Behavior And Development At 3 Years Of Age, Stephanie Sim, Juliana Zabatiero, Natasha Bear, Amber Beynon, George Thomas, Ravisha Srinivasjois, Brad Jongeling, Desiree Silva, Leon Straker

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Young children are increasingly exposed to evolving screen technology. International guidelines recommend no screen use for children under the age of 2 years, due to the potential for detrimental effects on behaviour and development. However, evidence for these guidelines is limited by inadequate consideration of device-specific effects (TV and mobile phone/tablet computer), maternal screen use, confounders such as maternal mental health and importance of effect sizes. Our aim was to investigate longitudinal associations of device-specific maternal and child technology use and covariates (including maternal mental health) with behavioural and developmental outcomes, to guide adults on screen use behaviours by …

Midwife-Led Birth Debrief: A Concept Analysis, Kate Buchanan, Elliesha O'Reilly, Georgia Wilcox, Sara Bayes, Lauren Kearney, Linda Sweet, Hazel Keedle

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Psychological birth trauma (PBT) affects approximately 19 % of postnatal women, making its prevention a global priority. Midwives are responsible for providing psychosocial care during the postnatal period to foster the mother-infant relationship, provide education and screening and support positive transitions to parenting. However, the specific attributes of a birth debrief and the role of the midwife in a supporting a woman to review their birth experience is less well documented in regulatory frameworks or scientific literature. This has created significant ambiguity in both clinical practice among health professionals and in research contexts. The lack of a clear understanding …

Pact Is Requisite For Prostate Cancer Cell Proliferation, Dianne J. Beveridge, Andrew J. Woo, Kirsty L. Richardson, Rikki A.M. Brown, Lisa M. Stuart, Manjot Singh, Andrew D. Redfern, Peter J. Leedman

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

PACT (encoded by the PRKRA gene) is a double-stranded RNA binding protein with defined antiviral defense and cytoplasmic RNA-induced silencing actions in mammals. We previously described a further role for PACT as a modulator of nuclear receptor (NR)-regulated gene expression. Here, we investigated the role of PACT in prostate cancer (PCa) using a loss-of-function approach. Depletion of PACT in multiple PCa cell lines resulted in a reduction in cell proliferation, but viability was maintained. RNA-sequencing analysis of LNCaP PCa cells ± PACT revealed a depletion of biological processes involved in cell cycle, mitochondrial function, and NR-response pathways in the PACT …

Periodizing Exercise Medicine Prescription For Patients With Cancer: A Narrative Opinion, Francesco Bettariga, Robert U. Newton, Chris Bishop, Luca Maestroni, Anita Borsati, Alice Avancini, Sara Pilotto, Dennis R. Taaffe, Daniel A. Galvão, G. Gregory Haff

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Exercise has emerged as an effective therapeutic strategy in cancer management. Long-term supervised exercise programs, including resistance training and aerobic training, can improve body composition and physical fitness, modulate circulating factors (e.g., hormones, cytokines), enhance treatment tolerance, and reduce side effects, potentially influencing cancer progression and reducing mortality risk. Despite advancements in exercise oncology, opportunities remain to refine exercise prescription through the integration of advanced methodologies such as periodization and autoregulatory programming strategies. Periodization, a systematic approach to organizing training over time, has demonstrated benefits in general fitness and clinical populations but is underexplored in cancer care. Emerging evidence suggests …

Rac1 In Gastric Cancer: A Molecular Driver Of Invasion, Emt, And Therapeutic Resistance, Jianwen Li, Yahong Zhu, Ruifeng Duan, Yueli Tian, Xingang Li, Ying Song

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Gastric cancer (GC) ranks as the fifth most common cancer worldwide and is the third main cause of cancer-related mortality, posing a substantial burden to global public health. Research suggests that targeted therapy and immunotherapy may become more effective treatment options for advanced, unresectable, or metastatic gastric cancer. Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 (Rac1), a small GTP-binding protein within the Rac subfamily of the Rho GTPase family, is a critical molecule that promotes cancer cell invasion and metastasis by regulating signal transmission and promoting cell polarity. It has emerged as a key driver of tumor development and metastasis in …

Relationships Of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections And Holistic Diets And Lifestyles In Northeast China, Hongmei Wang, Khui Hung Lee, Shaoxiao Qin, Kan Yu, Shaoying Hou, Kaihong Tang, Jiabao Liu, Yingyu Jin, Zhuo Shang, Deyu Dai

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are prevalent public health issues worldwide. Their prevention is challenging, and they pose a significant economic burden due to their susceptibility to secondary infections and lack of effective treatments. This study investigates the relationship between URTIs and the holistic diets and lifestyles of residents in Northeast China. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from 4058 participants aged 12 to 70 who participated in the Internet-based dietary questionnaire for Chinese (IDQC), collected between 2012 and 2019. Statistical analyses were performed with SPSS 20.0 software, employing chi-square tests for categorical data and Kruskal-Wallis tests …

The Use Of Force Plate Technology To Measure Force Production Characteristics In Military Personnel: A Scoping Review Of Methodological Reporting Practices, Peter Ladlow, Kieran M. Lunt, Paul Comfort, Oliver O’Sullivan, Francisco J. Robles-Palazón, Nicholas J. Ripley, John J. Mcmahon, Natalie Masters, Robyn P. Cassidy, Marina De Vecchis, Vanessa Bell, Alexander N. Bennett, Russell J. Coppack

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Force plates have become one of the most frequently used assessment tools in the field of strength and conditioning research and applied practice. Their use for measuring force production characteristics among military personnel is growing. The aim of this scoping review is to: (1) Describe the current evidence base underpinning the use of force plates to assess maximal and rapid lower-limb force production in military in three priority areas; occupational task performance, injury risk profiling, and rehabilitation, (2) Identify potential trends and/or differences by participants’ sex, job role, and/or level of performance in tests, methodologies, and metrics selected, and …

Trends And Determinants Of Early Neonatal Mortality In Ethiopia: Evidence From The Ethiopian Demographic And Health Survey Data, Tsion Mulat Tebeje, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Yordanos Sisay Asgedom, Kusse Urmale Mare, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Hiwot Altaye Asebe, Abdu Hailu Shibeshi, Afework Alemu Lombebo, Kebede Gemeda Sabo, Bezawit Melak Fente, Bizunesh Fantahun Kase

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Early neonatal mortality (ENM) accounts for three-fourths of all neonatal deaths and one-third of overall child mortality. While previous studies have primarily focused on neonatal and under-five mortality, ENM has received comparatively less attention. This study aims to address this gap by analyzing trends and identifying factors associated with ENM in Ethiopia. Methods: Data from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) conducted between 2005 and 2016 were analyzed, comprising a total weighted sample of 22,310 participants. To account for the hierarchical structure of the EDHS data, a mixed-effects binary logistic regression model was applied to identify associated factors. …

Triggering Sarcomerogenesis: Examining Key Stimuli And The Role Attributed To Eccentric Training—Historical, Systematic, And Meta-Analytic Review, Anthony J. Blazevich, Walter Herzog, João Pedro Nunes

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Serial sarcomere number (SSN) critically influences muscle function and is hypothesized to protect against injury. While most evidence for SSN addition comes from non-human animal studies, eccentric exercise is often proposed as a key stimulus due to its association with increased fascicle length in humans. However, the most efficient exercise stimuli and the effectiveness of eccentric training in increasing SSN remain unclear. The objective of this study was to provide a detailed historical overview of research exploring the mechanical factors regulating muscle/fiber length and its relationship with function, and to explore more recent evidence that eccentric muscle contractions might …

What Are The Optimal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Parameters And Design Elements To Modulate Corticospinal Excitability? A Systematic Review And Longitudinal Meta-Analysis, Liam C. Tapsell, Matheus D. Pinto, Ann Maree Vallence, Casey Whife, Maria Luciana Perez Armendariz, Shaswat Senger, Jack Andringa-Bate, Dana Hince, Myles C. Murphy

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Corticospinal excitability, measured by motor-evoked potentials (MEPs), is often impaired in neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can modulate cortical excitability and improve clinical outcomes, yet inconsistencies in parameter settings complicate identification of optimal protocols. Objective: Our primary objective was to examine the effects of: (i) stimulation polarity, (ii) duration, (iii) intensity, (iv) frequency, (v) electrode montage, and (vi) electrode design (size/shape) on MEP size. Methods: Nine databases were searched from inception to 24th November 2023. We identified 84 individual cohorts (1,709 participants) and assessed time-dependent effects of each parameter on M1 MEP-to-baseline ratio in healthy …

Zero Day Malware Detection With Alpha: Fast Dbi With Transformer Models For Real World Application, Matthew Gaber, Mohiuddin Ahmed, Helge Janicke

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The effectiveness of an AI model in accurately classifying novel malware hinges on the quality of the features it is trained on, which in turn depends on the effectiveness of the analysis tool used. Peekaboo, a Dynamic Binary Instrumentation (DBI) tool, defeats malware evasion techniques to capture authentic behavior at the Assembly (ASM) instruction level. This behavior exhibits patterns consistent with Zipf's law, a distribution commonly seen in natural languages, making Transformer models particularly effective for binary classification tasks. We introduce Alpha, a framework for zero-day malware detection that leverages Transformer models, Support Vector Machines (SVMs) and ASM language features. …

A Configurational Approach To Strategic Entrepreneurship: Unlocking Customer Success In New Ventures In Emerging Economies, Sayuri Wijekoon, Mahdi Vesal, Aron O'Cass

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

New ventures (NVs) in emerging economies often face significant challenges in cultivating quality customer relationships and achieving customer satisfaction. This study applies the strategic entrepreneurship framework and configurational theory to investigate how combinations of strategic behaviors, decision-making logics, resource allocation mechanisms, and leader sociocognitive characteristics influence customer-focused performance. Utilizing multi-informant data from 135 NVs (entrepreneurs and marketing managers) in Sri Lanka, our analysis reveals that NVs employing effectual decision-making and bricolage resource allocation achieve stronger alignment between entrepreneurial and market orientations, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction and stronger relationships. Additionally, the study identifies entrepreneurs’ long-term orientation and managers’ perfectionism as …

Application Of Plastic Waste As A Sustainable Bitumen Mixture—A Review, Nuha S. Mashaan, Thakur Chamlagai

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Plastic waste is growing rapidly, while asphalt binders remain heavily reliant on petroleum bitumen. Incorporating recycled plastics into bitumen can divert waste and enhance pavement performance. This review compiles 251 experimental records from 56 studies to evaluate how plastic type, dosage, and processing conditions affect softening point, penetration, and viscosity. Across studies, plastics (PET, LDPE/HDPE/LLDPE, PP, and hybrids) consistently stiffen binders, reducing penetration and increasing softening point and viscosity, thereby improving rutting resistance while potentially raising mixing/compaction demands. Using grouped cross-validated machine-learning models (median baseline, ridge, random forest, XGBoost), we quantify the predictability of binder properties and show that nonlinear …

Australian Teen Voices On Age Verification And Age Assurance Measures, Giselle Woodley, Harrison W. See, Brian O'Neill, Lelia Green, Elisabeth Staksrud, Paul Haskell-Dowland

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Age verification and age assurance technologies, including biometrics, facial recognition software and digital identification, have been explored as potential measures to restrict access of young people to social media and sexually explicit media (SEM), including pornography. However, there is limited data regarding how teens targeted by such restrictions feel about such strategies. Drawing on qualitative interviews with Australian teens and pre-teens (aged 11–17), this paper presents their views of age verification technologies, particularly in relation to restricting access to SEM. The participants in this study welcomed improved online protections but were ambivalent about proposed solutions. Age assurance and age verification …

Defeating Evasive Malware With Peekaboo: Extracting Authentic Malware Behavior With Dynamic Binary Instrumentation, Matthew Gaber, Mohiuddin Ahmed, Helge Janicke

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The accuracy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in malware detection is dependent on the features it is trained with, where the quality and authenticity of these features is dependent on the dataset and the analysis tool. Evasive malware, that alters its behavior in analysis environments, is challenging to extract authentic features from where widely used static and dynamic analysis tools have several limitations. However, Dynamic Binary Instrumentation (DBI) allows deep and precise control of the malware sample, thereby facilitating the extraction of authentic behavior from evasive malware. Considering the limitations of malware analysis for use with AI, this research had two …

Determinants Of Consumers' Mobile Network Continuance Intention: The Mediating Effects Of Cognitive And Affective Inertia, Fazlul Hoque, Pi Shen Seet, Stephanie Meek, Saalem Sadeque

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Despite extensive research on customer continuance intention, few studies have explored the mediating roles of cognitive and affective inertia in shaping continuance intention, particularly in emerging markets. We address this gap in an empirical study, grounded in the SOR (Stimulus-Organism-Response) framework, that investigates how trust, satisfaction, and switching barriers influence mobile network users' continuance intention, with cognitive and affective inertia as mediators. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM), we analyzed primary data from 407 mobile phone users in Bangladesh, an emerging economy. The findings indicate that trust, satisfaction, and switching barriers have a significant influence on continuance intention. …

Global Estimates Of Seagrass Blue Carbon Stocks In Biomass And Net Primary Production, Enric Gomis, Simone Strydom, Nicole R. Foster, Diana Montemayor, Miguel A. Mateo, Eduard Serrano, Karina Inostroza, Roisin Mccallum, Anna Lafratta, Chanelle L. Webster, Caitlyn L. O’Dea, Nicole E. Said, Natasha Dunham, Rachele Bernasconi, Axel Werner, Federico Vitelli, Viena Puigcorbé, Alexandra D’Cruz, Cristian Salinas, Kathryn M. Mcmahon, Glenn A. Hyndes, Paul S. Lavery, Albert Pessarodona, Carlose M. Duarte, Oscar Serrano

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Seagrass meadows play a key role in the global carbon cycle through storing carbon in their biomass and soils. However, the lack of global assessments of carbon stocks in seagrass biomass and net primary production (NPP) limits our understanding of their role in the carbon cycle. Here, we provide global estimates of biomass carbon stocks and NPP encompassing seagrasses with different life-history strategies, across bioregions and 66 countries. Seagrass meadows show up to 800-fold differences in biomass across different life-history strategies and bioregions (mean ± SE; 1551 ± 40 kg C ha⁻¹), whereas seagrass NPP (5833 ± 557 …

Hypophosphatemia Across The Lifespan, Madhuni Herath, Richard Prince, Craig F. Munns, Albert Kim

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

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Imbalances In Circulating Monocyte And High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Exacerbates The Residual Risk Of Incident Myocardial Infarction Beyond Ldl-C: A Real-Life, Prospective Cohort Study, Dan Wu, Yulong Lan, Xiong Ding, Lois Balmer, Xingang Li, Wei Wang, Shouling Wu, Youren Chen

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: A sustained oversupply of monocytes and markedly decreased levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are notable in high-risk groups with residual cardiovascular risk, despite aggressive low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering. This study aimed to explore whether an imbalance in circulating monocyte and HDL-C levels accounts for the residual risk of incident myocardial infarction (MI) within optimal LDL-C levels. Methods: A total of 48,522 participants free of cardiovascular diseases from a real-life, prospective cohort (Kailuan study) were included. The monocyte count, HDL-C level and monocyte-to-HDL-C ratio (MHR), calculated as time-averaged cumulative and baseline values, were used as the exposures. Time-to-event …

Live High-Train Low Induced Changes In Hemoglobin Mass And The Erythropoietin-Erythroferrone-Hepcidin Axis In Female Endurance Athletes, Titta Kuorelahti, Johanna K. Ihalainen, Vesa Linnamo, Claire Badenhorst, Oona Kettunen, Ritva Mikkonen

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The effects of a 21-day live high-train low (LHTL) on hemoglobin mass (Hbmass) and iron demand including the erythropoietin (EPO)-erythroferrone (ERFE)-hepcidin axis and routine iron markers were investigated. Fifteen female endurance athletes completed either 21-day LHTL in normobaric hypoxia (2500 m, ~18 h·day⁻¹) (INT, n = 8) or lived and trained in normoxia (CON, n = 7). Hbmass and resting blood were collected before and after the intervention. An additional blood sample was collected on Day 6 for INT. 21-day LHTL increased Hbmass 3.8% in INT (p < 0.001). EPO increased 35.6% from Day 0 to Day 6 in INT (p = 0.037) and then decreased 42.4% from Day 6 to Day 21 (p = 0.019). In INT, no changes were detected in ERFE or hepcidin, and from the routine iron markers only serum transferrin receptor increased from Day 0 to Day 21 (13.9%, p = 0.013). In CON, no changes were detected in Hbmass or iron markers. In INT, Hbmass and ferritin were positively associated (Day 0 to Day 6, p = 0.005). Thus, hepcidin and ERFE may not provide additional information regarding iron demand following 6- or 21-day LHTL compared to routine iron markers. The relationship between Hbmass and ferritin indicates that adequate ferritin levels are needed during hypoxia to support hematological adaptations.

Muscle Imaging Assessments In Sarcopenia: A Statement From China National Center For Orthopedics (Nco) And The East Meets West Action Group Of The European Calcified Tissue Society (Ects), Ling Wang, Shuai Lu, Jiahua Feng, Kairui Ma, Fangfang Duan, Renxian Wang, Xiaoguang Cheng, Yajun Liu, Yuuki Imai, Hailing Chen, Claus C. Glüer, Giuseppe Guglielmi, Annegreet G. Vlug, Jianmin Liu, Klaus Engelke, Mei Li, Marc Sim, Salvatore Minisola, Xieyuan Jiang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Sarcopenia, characterized by progressive loss of muscle mass, strength, and function, significantly impacts patient outcomes. Accurate assessment of muscle mass is essential for its diagnosis. Currently the agreement on how to use imaging for sarcopenia detection is still debated and how well the muscle imaging assessments correlate with muscle function needs further agreement. Recognizing the critical role of imaging in this process, the China National Center for Orthopedics (NCO) and the East Meets West Action Group of European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) convened a working group endorsed by the Board of the ECTS. This paper aims to evaluate the utility …

Non-Pharmacological Supportive Care Interventions During Immunotherapy For People With Cancer: A Systematic Scoping Review And Future Directions, Morgan J. Farley, Brighid R. Scanlon, Megan Crichton, Ashley M. Bigaran, Amy C.M. Barnes, Nicolas H. Hart, Patsy M. Yates, Melissa L. Eastgate, Kim Alexander

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose: Immunotherapy has transformed cancer treatment and outcomes. Patients receiving immunotherapy often encounter immune-related and treatment-related adverse events, leading to substantial supportive care needs. Currently, no recommendations exist to guide the use of non-pharmacological supportive care interventions for people with cancer undergoing immunotherapy treatments. This review aims to summarise the available evidence regarding non-pharmacological supportive care strategies to inform future clinical management and research directions.

Methods: Six electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycInfo, Web of Science and Scopus) were systematically searched for studies on non-pharmacological supportive care interventions for adults undergoing immunotherapy, published from October 2014 to October 2024.

Results: …

Organizational Sustainability In The Face Of Digital Transformation With A Bibliometric And Content Analysis For Future Research Agenda, Rahmanwali Sahar, Md Abu Jahid, Hasan Fauzi, Md Harun Ur Rashid

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study explores the intersection of organizational sustainability and digital transformation by providing a comprehensive bibliometric and content analysis of existing literature. Using data from the Scopus database, the research employs bibliometric tools such as VOSviewer to analyze trends, identify key themes, and map the intellectual structure of the field. The analysis focuses on publications from 2016 to 2025, highlighting the significant growth of research in this domain, particularly after 2018, indicating a rising scholarly interest in sustainable digital innovation. The Results reveal that most publications are concentrated in high-impact journals, with top contributing countries including the United States, the …

Safety Of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis In Patients With Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: A Systematic Review, Leonardo J. Uribe-Cavero, Fabian A. Chavez-Ecos, Kiara Camacho-Caballero, José Carlos Grados-Pintos, Patricia Vera-Maccha, Anthony Siguas-Huasasquiche, Dinesh Sharma, Carlos J. Toro-Huamanchumo

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is widely used to assess body composition. However, its safety in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) remains uncertain owing to potential electromagnetic interference (EMI). Objective This study aimed to evaluate potential complications associated with clinical-grade BIA use in patients with CIEDs, based on currently available evidence. Methods We conducted a systematic review of studies published up to December 26, 2024, identified through PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library. The primary outcome was the occurrence of adverse events, including EMI, device malfunction, or arrhythmias. Results Of 3668 records, 6 cohort studies (n = …