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High Mechanical Performance Of Lattice Structures Fabricated By Additive Manufacturing, Yuhua Li, Deyu Jiang, Rong Zhao, Xin Wang, Liqiang Wang, Lai Chang Zhang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Lattice structures show advantages in mechanical properties and energy absorption efficiency owing to their lightweight, high strength and adjustable geometry. This article reviews lattice structure classification, design and applications, especially those based on additive manufacturing (AM) technology. This article first introduces the basic concepts and classification of lattice structures, including the classification based on topological shapes, such as strut, surface, shell, hollow-strut, and so on, and the classification based on the deformation mechanism. Then, the design methods of lattice structure are analyzed in detail, including the design based on basic unit, mathematical algorithm and gradient structure. Next, the effects of …

Adherence To A Healthful Plant-Based Diet And Risk Of Mortality Among Individuals With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study, Alysha S. Thompson, Martina Gaggl, Nicola P. Bondonno, Amy Jennings, Joshua K. O'Neill, Claire Hill, Nena Karavasiloglou, Sabine Rohrmann, Aedín Cassidy, Tilman Kühn

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Plant-rich dietary patterns may protect against negative health outcomes among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), although aspects of plant-based diet quality have not been studied. This study aimed to examine associations between healthful and unhealthful plant-based dietary patterns with risk of all-cause mortality among CKD patients for the first time.

Methods: This prospective analysis included 4807 UK Biobank participants with CKD at baseline. We examined associations of adherence to both the healthful plant-based diet index (hPDI) and unhealthful plant-based diet index (uPDI), calculated from repeated 24-h dietary assessments, with risk of all-cause mortality using multivariable Cox proportional hazard …

The Role Of Grandparents In Facilitating Children’S Physical Activity, Michelle I. Jongenelis, Timothy Budden, Hayley Christian, David A. Coall, Ben Jackson, Andrea Nathan, Emma Glassenbury

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Research suggests there is considerable opportunity to improve children’s movement behaviors while they are being cared for by their grandparents. An understanding of the extent to which grandparent practices facilitate children’s engagement in physical activity is critical to the development of health interventions targeting grandparent caregivers. This study examined the activity-related beliefs and practices of grandparents and their association with grandchildren’s engagement in various movement behaviors while in grandparental care. Methods: Australian grandparents (N = 1190; 60% women) who provided regular care to a grandchild aged 3–14 years were recruited via a web panel provider to complete an online …

Fostering Physical Activity Motivation At Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities: A Qualitative Study Grounded In Self-Determination Theory, Sascha Thal, Chloe Graham, Nikos Ntoumanis, Bronwyn Myers, Stephen Bright, Jocelyn Jones, Eleanor Quested

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background and aims: Studies have found inconclusive results for the effects of physical activity (PA) interventions on substance use, mental health, and physiological health of people experiencing substance use disorders (SUDs). To improve PA interventions for individuals with SUDs, a deeper understanding of the underlying motivational processes is imperative. This study employs self-determination theory as a framework to explore factors impacting PA motivation in SUD treatment contexts. Methods: A qualitative research design utilising semi-structured interviews explored the experiences and perspectives of five people with lived or living experience of SUD treatment and five stakeholders within SUD treatment facilities across Western …

Macronutrients In Human Milk And Early Childhood Growth—Is Protein The Main Driver?, Jie Ma, Debra J. Palmer, Ching Tat Lai, Susan L. Prescott, Nina D’Vaz, Philip Vlaskovsky, Lisa F. Stinson, Zoya Gridneva, Donna T. Geddes

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Infant growth trajectories reflect current health status and may predict future obesity and metabolic diseases. Human milk is tailored to support optimal infant growth. However, nutrient intake rather than milk composition more accurately predicts growth outcomes. Although the role of protein leverage in infant growth is unclear, protein intake is important for early infancy growth.

Materials and methods: This study of exclusively breastfeeding mothers with allergies (n = 161) from the Infant Fish Oil Supplementation Study assessed relationships between intake of human milk macronutrients and infant growth. Human milk fat, protein and lactose concentrations were measured at 3 months …

Redefining Boundaries In Innovation And Knowledge Domains: Investigating The Impact Of Generative Artificial Intelligence On Copyright And Intellectual Property Rights, Adil S. Al-Busaidi, Raghu Raman, Laurie Hughes, Mousa Ahmed Albashrawi, Tegwen Malik, Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Thuraiya Al- Alawi, Mohammed Alrizeiqi, Gareth Davies, Mark Fenwick, Parul Gupta, Shashikala Gurpur, Apeksha Hooda, Paulius Jurcys, Daryl Lim, Nicola Lucchi, Tanvi Misra, Ramakrishnan Raman, Anuragini Shirish, Paul Walton

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The rapid integration of generative AI (GenAI) into industries and society has prompted a re-evaluation of copyright and intellectual property rights (IPR) frameworks. GenAI's ability to produce original content using data from human-created sources raises critical ethical and legal concerns. Current copyright and IPR frameworks, designed around human authorship, are insufficient to address these challenges. This study, using a multi-perspective approach, explores GenAI's disruptive potential in replicating or transforming copyrighted materials, challenging established IPR norms. Findings highlight gaps in legislation and the opacity of GenAI platforms. To address these issues, this study presents a Dynamic Ethical Framework linked to a …

Green Utopias: A Possible Green Ground For Performing Arts Training, Renee Newman, Alexa Taylor, Luke Cowling, Jason Garbenis, Tom Heath, Fleur Kingsland, Vahri Mckenzie, Jeremy Neideck, Richard Reddrop, Simon Stewart

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

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An Overview Of Additively Manufactured Metal Matrix Composites: Preparation, Performance, And Challenge, Liang Yu Chen, Peng Qin, Lina Zhang, Lai Chang Zhang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Highlight Recent progresses in additive manufacturing on metal matrix composites are reviewed. Additive manufacturing technologies for metal matrix composites are summarized. The characteristics of feedstocks and reinforcements are introduced. Mechanical property of additively manufactured metal matrix composites is reviewed. Challenges of additively manufactured metal matrix composites are discussed.

Stability Of Two-Class Armour Berm Breakwaters: An Experimental Study, Mohammed Al-Ogaili, Amir Etemad-Shahidi, Nick Cartwright, Sigurdur Sigurdarson

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The recession of a berm breakwater is a key parameter in ensuring its stability, and functionality, to protect coastal areas against wave impacts. Consequently, consideration of the expected recession in structural design is required to ensure the required objectives of the structure. In this study, physical model laboratory experiments were conducted to measure the recession of two-class armour berm breakwaters in response to varying sea state conditions (wave height, wave period, storm duration, and water depth at the structure's toe) and geometrical parameters (berm elevation from still water level, berm width, and rock size). A total of 110 tests were …

An Examination Of Nursing Students’ Performance In And Satisfaction With A Patient Safety E-Learning Module, Tracy Levett-Jones, Fiona Bogossian, Simon Cooper, Ruben Hopmans, Lisa Mckenna, Huy Nguyen, Jacqui Pich, Philippa Seaton

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: The knowledge nursing students acquire during their undergraduate degree influences the quality of patient care they provide for many years to come. However, previous studies indicate that students may have a limited understanding of core patient safety concepts. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to (i) examine nursing students’ performance in an interactive patient safety e-learning module titled ‘One shift, four patients … a day in the life of a new graduate nurse’; and (ii) explore students’ level of satisfaction with the module using the Satisfaction with the Patient Safety E-Learning Module scale. Design: A cross-sectional design was …

Establishing Quality Indicators And Implementation Priorities For Post-Stroke Aphasia Services Through End-User Involvement, Kirstine Shrubsole, Marissa Stone, Dominique A. Cadilhac, Monique F. Kilkenny, Emma Power, Elizabeth Lynch, John E. Pierce, David A. Copland, Erin Godecke, Bridget Burton, Emily Brogan, Sarah J. Wallace

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Currently, there are no agreed quality standards for post-stroke aphasia services. Therefore, it is unknown if care reflects best practices or meets the expectations of people living with aphasia. We aimed to (1) shortlist, (2) operationalise and (3) prioritise best practice recommendations for post-stroke aphasia care.

Methods: Three phases of research were conducted. In Phase 1, recommendations with strong evidence and/or known to be important to people with lived experience of aphasia were identified. People with lived experience and health professionals rated the importance of each recommendation through a two-round e-Delphi exercise. Recommendations were then ranked for importance and …

Impact Of Cardiovascular Imaging Results On Medication Use And Adherence: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Reindolf Anokye, Jack Dalla Via, James Dimmock, Ben Jackson, Carl Schultz, Mie Schæffer, Joanne M. Dickson, Lauren C. Blekkenhorst, Mandy Stanley, Jonathan M. Hodgson, Joshua R. Lewis

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction: Cardiovascular imaging results offer valuable information that can guide health decisions, but their impact on medication use and adherence is unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the downstream impact of cardiovascular imaging results on medication use and adherence.

Methods: Searches were conducted across databases, including MEDLINE, PsychINFO, EMBASE, and relevant references up to 2024. Data were extracted from studies comparing outcomes for individuals with diseased versus normal arteries and trials comparing outcomes for individuals who were provided imaging results versus those with no access to imaging results and analysed in 2023 and 2024. Pooled odds ratios …

Lessons Learned On The Feasibility Of Coastal Wetland Restoration For Blue Carbon And Co-Benefits In Australia, Valerie Hagger, Phoebe Stewart-Sinclair, Renee Anne Rossini, Maria Fernanda Adame, William Glamore, Paul Lavery, Nathan J. Waltham, Catherine E. Lovelock

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Diverse types of saline coastal wetlands contribute significantly to global biodiversity, carbon stocks, and ecosystem functions. Opportunities to incentivise coastal wetland restoration from carbon markets is growing across the world. However, little is known of the economic feasibility of blue carbon restoration across different regions, or the quantities of ecological and social co-benefits that accompany restoration. We explored the opportunities for tidal restoration of coastal wetlands for blue carbon projects in three regions across Australia. We identified biophysically suitable potential restoration sites for mangroves, saltmarshes and supratidal forests, estimated their carbon abatement over 25 years, and undertook a cost-benefit analysis …

Normative Data For The Squat, Bench Press And Deadlift Exercises In Powerlifting: Data From 809,986 Competition Entries, Daniel J. Van Den Hoek, Patrick L. Beaumont, Adele K. Van Den Hoek, Patrick J. Owen, Joel M. Garrett, Robert Buhmann, Christopher Latella

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Objectives: Strength assessment and comparison to normative values are an important benchmarking tool in human health and performance. However, population specific normative data are several decades old, lack information about adolescent and adult strength levels and are not representative of the strength levels of strength trained individuals. The purpose of this study was to develop contemporary strength norms for the squat, bench press, and deadlift using powerlifters competing in un-equipped, drug-tested competitions. Design: Retrospective cross-sectional analysis. Methods: Retrospective data from global drug-tested, unequipped powerlifting competitions were collated with 809,986 samples (571,650 males, 238,336 females) included. Strength was assessed according to …

Reimagining A Nursing Ecosystem In An Uncertain World, Pawel Krol, Rochelle Einboden, Horas Wong, Lynore Geia, Agness Tembo

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The discussion paper synthesises the insights shared during a keynote panel at the 26th International Philosophy of Nursing Conference, themed “Reimagining a nursing ecosystem in an uncertain world.” It delves into the substantial impact uncertainty has on nursing, offering innovative strategies for reconceptualization. Through a critical examination of evidence-based practice, the tendency to homogenise nursing is discussed, prompting advocacy for a Nietzschean political framework as a form of resistance and emancipation. Drawing inspiration from Donna Haraway, a transition from individualistic to relational approaches is needed, especially amidst social and economic instability. Furthermore, the integration of caritas and Indigenous epistemologies underscore …

Spatial And Environmental Drivers Of Temperate Estuarine Archaeal Communities, Emily Cocksedge, Michael Stat, Alessandra L. Suzzi, Troy F. Gaston, Megan J. Huggett

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Archaea play a crucial role in the global biogeochemical cycling of elements and nutrients, helping to maintain the functional stability of estuarine systems. This study characterised the abundance and diversity of archaeal communities and identified the environmental conditions shaping these microbial communities within six temperate estuaries along approximately 500 km of the New South Wales coastline, Australia. Estuarine sediments were found to exhibit significantly higher species richness than planktonic communities, with representative sequences from the Crenarchaeota phylum characterising each environment. Ordinate analyses revealed catchment characteristics as the strongest drivers of community variability. Our results also provide evidence supporting distance-decay patterns …

Bilothorax As An Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Complication And A Review Of The Literature, Hamza Azam, Mohammed Affan Guliyara, Bapti Roy

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Bilothorax, the accumulation of bile in the pleural space, is an uncommon but serious condition often linked to biliary tract or diaphragmatic injury. This case report describes a 70-year-old female with decompensated liver cirrhosis due to primary sclerosing cholangitis, who developed a moderate sized pleural effusion following ERCP and biliary stenting. The patient's pleural effusion persisted for 2 months without respiratory symptoms, indicating a self-limited low-volume leak. She eventually underwent thoracentesis for a non-resolving unilateral effusion, which drained 435 mL of bilious fluid with an elevated pleural fluid bilirubin level, confirming the diagnosis of bilothorax. This case highlights the importance …

Forecasting The Effects Of Smoking Prevalence Scenarios On Years Of Life Lost And Life Expectancy From 2022 To 2050: A Systematic Analysis For The Global Burden Of Disease Study 2021, Dana Bryazka, Marissa B. Reitsma, Yohannes Habtegiorgis Abate, Abdallah H H.A. Abd Al Magied, Atef Abdelkader, Arash Abdollahi, Meriem Abdoun, Rizwan Suliankatchi Abdulkader, Roberto Ariel Abeldaño Zuñiga, E. S. Abhilash, Olugbenga Olusola Abiodun, Olumide Abiodun, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Lucas Guimarães Abreu, Dariush Abtahi, Hasan Abualruz, Bilyaminu Abubakar, Niveen Me Abu-Rmeileh, Salahdein Aburuz, Ahmed Abu-Zaid, Mesafint Molla Adane, Akindele Olupelumi Adebiyi, Oyelola A. Adegboye, Victor Adekanmbi, Habeeb Omoponle Adewuyi, Ali Fatehizadeh

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Smoking is the leading behavioural risk factor for mortality globally, accounting for more than 175 million deaths and nearly 4·30 billion years of life lost (YLLs) from 1990 to 2021. The pace of decline in smoking prevalence has slowed in recent years for many countries, and although strategies have recently been proposed to achieve tobacco-free generations, none have been implemented to date. Assessing what could happen if current trends in smoking prevalence persist, and what could happen if additional smoking prevalence reductions occur, is important for communicating the effect of potential smoking policies. Methods: In this analysis, we use …

Nursing Student Voices: A Qualitative Thematic Synthesis Of Education Elements Supporting Nursing Students' Clinical Learning During Placement, Robyn Cant, Colleen Ryan, Lynda Hughes, Christine Ossenberg, Simon Cooper

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Aim: to report a thematic synthesis of students’ narratives in free text comments from a national quality survey of Australian nursing degree students’ clinical placements. Background: Nursing student evaluation surveys are submitted to the Australian National Placement Evaluation Centre. Students in 36 Australian nursing programs are included. Design: Thematic synthesis of nursing students’ narrative comments. Methods: Data were sourced from 10,226 surveys submitted between July and December 2023. From these, the 3640 free text comments were extracted and tabulated to form the sample for synthesis. Three authors conducted a thematic synthesis and all five authors agreed on the findings. Findings: …

Operational And Design Factors In Air Staging And Their Effects On Fouling From Biomass Combustion, Akram Elsebaie, Mingming Zhu, Yasir M. Al-Abdeli

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The global transition towards a carbon-neutral economy highlights the potential of biomass as a renewable fuel source. However, the sustainability of biomass energy systems is challenged by its complex fouling behaviours during combustion. This study investigates the impact of air staging on mitigating fouling in biomass combustion. By optimising the secondary-to-total air flowrate ratio (Qs/Qt) and the positioning of secondary air, this research investigates the impact of operational and design parameters on fouling deposits in biomass combustion. A fixed-bed combustor was used for the experiments, with hardwood pellets as fuel. This study employed TGA and SEM to analyse the fouling …

Production Of Lioh·H2o From Lithium Chloride By Electrodialysis And Crystallisation, Kwang Loon Ang, Maryam Barmi, Yasaman Boroumand, Amir Razmjou, Aleksandar N. Nikoloski

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Laboratory bench scale experiments were performed to develop a process for electrodialysis (ED) of LiCl liquor from spodumene leaching and purification to produce LiOH solution, for subsequent conversion by evaporative crystallisation to LiOH·H2O crystals as the end-product. Nafion® 117 cation-selective membranes were used in all experiments. The small electrolytic test cell achieved an average LiOH production rate of 7.5 g/h with 83 % coulombic efficiency and specific electrical consumption of 6.5 kWh/kg LiOH. In the large electrolytic test cell, a higher average LiOH production rate of 11.2 g/h was attained but at lower coulombic efficiency (62 %) and greater specific …

D2sr: Decentralized Detection, De-Synchronization, And Recovery Of Lidar Interference, Darshana Rathnayake, Hemanth Sabbella, Meera Radhakrishnan, Archan Misra

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

We address the challenge of multi-LiDAR interference, an issue of growing importance as LiDAR sensors are embedded in a growing set of pervasive devices. We introduce a novel approach named D2SR, enabling decentralized interference detection, mitigation, and recovery without explicit coordination among nearby LiDAR devices. D2SR comprises three stages: (a) Detection, which identifies interfered frames, (b) Mitigation, which performs time-shifting of a LiDAR’s active period to reduce interference, and (c) Recovery, which corrects or reconstructs the depth values in interfered regions of a depth frame. Key contributions include a lightweight interference detection algorithm achieving an F1-score of 92%, a simple …

Religious Ideology Affecting The Political Behavior Of The Taliban Movement In The Administration Of The Afghan State, 1994-2021, Shaikha Harban

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study provides an overview of the emergence of the Taliban movement and its ideology, the background of the Taliban's rise to power in Afghanistan, and the factors influencing the Taliban's management of the Afghan state. The internal environment, including the challenges facing Afghan society, along with external challenges posed by the international community, affected the political behavior of the movement. This movement possesses a strong organizational capacity, which has enabled it to persist in its operations and combat in Afghanistan. This influence is reflected in how the movement managed both its internal and external affairs, allowing it to build …

The Impact Of The Flipped Learning Strategy On Enhancing Academic Achievement And Increasing Motivation Among Students At King Abdullah Ii Ibn Al Hussein School – Ajloun Governorate, Feras Aliwa

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aims to examine the impact of the flipped learning strategy on developing achievement and increasing motivation among vocational secondary first-grade students in management and occupational safety at King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein Secondary Comprehensive School for Boys in Ajloun Governorate. To achieve the objectives of the research, a quasi-experimental approach was used as it was deemed suitable for the study. The sample consisted of 50 vocational secondary first-grade students selected through purposive sampling. Two divisions were then chosen randomly from among five divisions and were divided into two groups. The experimental group consisted of 25 students who studied …

The Contradiction Of Self-Perception And Defense Mechanisms In A Sample Of Infertile Women, Aseel Al-Shami, Rami Tashtoush

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to identify the relationship between self-discrepancy and defense mechanisms in a sample of infertile women and the correlation between them. The study sample consisted of 205 infertile women, chosen using a convenience sampling method. The results indicated a high degree of self-discrepancy among these women, as well as a medium degree of defense mechanisms use. Furthermore, the study found a statistically significant relationship between self-discrepancy and defense mechanisms among infertile women. The study recommends the necessity of providing counseling programs for infertile women to reduce self-discrepancy and decrease the use of defense mechanisms.

A Proposed Educational Model For The Implementation Of Electronic Management By Public School Principals In The Capital (Amman), Aseel Al-Jabr, Adnan Al-Adayleh, Bashar Al-Saleem

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aims to present a proposed educational model for implementing electronic management by the principals of public schools in the capital governorate, Amman. The study sample consists of 316 principals (both males and females) selected using the stratified random sampling method from the study population. The descriptive-analytical approach is utilized. The results of the study show that the level of principals' implementation of electronic management in public schools, in the current situation, is at a medium level, with an arithmetic mean of 2.81. However, statistically significant differences are attributed to the effect of gender, favoring females, educational qualification, favoring …

The Degree Of Achievement Of The Arab Reading Challenge Project For Students’ Reading Comprehension Skills From The Viewpoint Of Arabic Language Teachers In The Bani Obaid District Directorate, Eman Al-Matlaq

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The purpose of the study is to investigate the degree to which the Arab Reading Challenge project achieved the reading comprehension skills of students from the perspective of Arabic language teachers in the Bani Obaid District Directorate. The study followed the descriptive survey method through a questionnaire that consisted of (30) items and distributed to a sample of (200) male and female teachers. The results showed that the arithmetic averages ranged between (3.19-3.29) with a medium degree of appreciation, where the level of literal comprehension came in the first rank, while the level of gastronomic comprehension came in the last …

The Degree To Which Art And Music Education Supervisors Practice The Clinical Supervision Model From The Perspective Of Art And Music Education Teachers In The Directorate Of Education For The Qasabat Irbid District, Manar Masadeh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to identify the degree to which art and music supervisors practice the clinical supervision model from the perspective of art and music teachers in the Directorate of Education of the Qasabat Irbid District, as well as to understand the effect of gender and years of experience on that degree. The study sample consisted of 83 male and female public-school teachers in the Irbid district during the second semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. The study used the descriptive survey method, and a questionnaire was adopted as the tool for collecting the necessary data to achieve the study's …

The Extent To Which Secondary School Principals In Ajloun Governorate Practice Ethical Values Considering Islamic Educational Thought From The Teachers' Perspective, Ali Al-Zghoul, Omar M. Khasawneh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The purpose of this study was to identify the degree to which secondary school principals in Ajloun Governorate practice moral values considering Islamic educational thought, from the perspectives of randomly selected teachers. The study sample consisted of 311 male and female teachers who were randomly selected, and personal interviews were conducted. The descriptive analytical technique was employed, and a questionnaire was used as a tool for data collection. The study findings indicated that school principals practice Islamic moral values to a moderate extent. The findings also showed that there were no statistically significant differences at the level of statistical significance …

Arabic Language Learning Strategies Of Non-Native Speakers At Yarmouk University, Haneen Jawarneh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The present study aimed at revealing the degree of Arabic language learning strategies of non-native speakers at Yarmouk University. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher used the scale of language learning strategies (SILL), derived from the compilation of Oxford (1990). The scale consisted of (50) items distributed to six areas: Memory strategies, Cognitive strategies, Compensation strategies, Metacognitive strategies, Affective strategies, and social strategies. A random sample of (87) non-Arabic speaking male and female students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Arabic Language and Literature program and have reached a fourth-year level at Yarmouk University was chosen. …