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Mango Fruit Set And Drop: A Comprehensive Review, Haider Ali, Zora Singh, Mekhala Dinushi Kananke Vithana, Jugpreet Singh, Alan Niscioli, Eben Afrifa-Yamoah, Andrew Woodward, Mahmood Ul Hasan, Aman Ullah Malik

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Insufficient fruit set and excessive fruit drop are key challenges faced within the global mango (Mangifera indica L.) industry, affecting yield consistency and grower’s income as well as adversely impacting global mango trade. Rising temperature regimes and extreme weather events at critical stages of fruit set and development are among the primary driving factors behind these extremely devastating issues in the mango industry. Scientific interventions aimed at regulating fruit set and drop have become increasingly important. Inadequate pollination and fertilisation can also cause poor fruit set, whilst self-incompatibility and stenospermocarpy can cause fruit drop in mango. Mango fruit set and …

Prescribing Tourism: Cultivating Positive Travel Experiences For Individuals With Health Conditions, Fangli Hu, Jun Wen, Sebastian Filep

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Clinical evidence of tourism's health-related benefits for people with health conditions is notably scarce. Prescribing tourism, wherein medical professionals recommend engaging in tourism activities to enhance overall health and well-being, could offer unique insights into the tourism–health nexus. This paper adopted a conceptual approach, underpinned by a state-of-the-art literature review conducted in accordance with the PRISMA framework to identify knowledge gaps in the existing literature. This paper proposed prescribing tourism as a novel research agenda at the intersection of tourism and health, and further introduced it as a promising approach for people with health conditions, aiming to potentially minimise adverse …

Remodeling Of The Mouse Liver And Skeletal Muscle Metabolome In Response To Continuous Acute Exercise And Disruption Of Ampk-Glycogen Interactions, Mehdi R. Belhaj, David I. Broadhurst, Thomas Dignan, Jamie Whitfield, Lisa Murray-Segal, Naomi X.Y. Ling, Jonathan S. Oakhill, Bruce E. Kemp, John A. Hawley, Stacey N. Reinke, Nolan J. Hoffman

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background/Objectives: Acute exercise remodels many interconnected biochemical pathways in metabolically active tissues. This remodeling involves the activation of the energy-sensing AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) to maintain cellular energy homeostasis. Critical energy reserves of glycogen, primarily stored in liver and skeletal muscle and known to interact with AMPK, are utilized to help meet increased energy demands with exercise. However, the breadth of metabolic pathways regulated by acute exercise and AMPK’s interactive roles with glycogen remain incompletely understood. This study therefore aimed to map mouse liver and skeletal muscle metabolite responses to continuous acute exercise and disruption of AMPK-glycogen interactions. Methods: Liquid …

The Emerging Role Of Tertiary Lymphoid Structures As Predictive And Prognostic Biomarkers Of Immunotherapy In Cancer, Lidia B. Medhin, Rodas Amanuel, Lydia Warburton, Leslie Calapre, Benhur Amanuel, Elin S. Gray

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have improved outcomes across several cancers, yet many patients do not respond, highlighting the need for robust predictive biomarkers. Tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS), ectopic lymphoid aggregates that support local antigen presentation and adaptive immune activation, have emerged as potential indicators of favourable prognosis and immunotherapy responsiveness. Methods: This review summarises current clinical and translational evidence examining the prognostic and predictive value of TLS in solid malignancies. Studies assessing TLS presence, organisation, and biological function were identified through searches of major scientific databases and evaluated with respect to their association with patient outcomes and responses to …

Leveraging Generative Ai For Project Management: The Role Of Mindfulness And Job Crafting, Keyao Li, Fangfang Zhang, Laurie Hughes, Mark A. Griffin

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) holds great potential to transform the project management profession, which can bring both substantial benefits and significant disruption. This study argues that effective GenAI adoption requires not only technical skills but also mindfulness to navigate its complexities and challenges. This study explores how mindfulness supports project managers in leveraging GenAI technologies to innovate work practices. We argue that project managers with higher mindfulness levels tend to be more open, attentive, and creative in crafting their immediate work environment. This, in turn, encourages project managers to explore how GenAI can optimise workflows, and ultimately …

Resurrecting Immigration Releases, Lindsay Nash

Articles

The nation’s “mandatory” immigration-detention laws sustain its largest civil-imprisonment system—and just radically expanded in scope and breadth. These laws consign broad swaths of suspected noncitizens to no-bail pretrial detention, denying tens of thousands of people facing civil regulatory charges any chance to prove they need not be detained. These laws turn split-second arrest decisions into jail sentences. They force people to give up meritorious claims. And they confound the historic presumptions—liberty, innocence, prosecutorial discretion, and bail—that undergird other pretrial-detention regimes. Although mandatory immigration detention conflicts with fundamental constraints on analogous detention regimes, the Supreme Court has treated it as exceptional …

Sidewalk Living, Michael C. Pollack

Articles

In City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, the Supreme Court held that the Eighth Amendment does not prohibit a city from enforcing a criminal ban on encampments on public property such as parks and sidewalks. But even if municipalities are now permitted to use tactics such as policing, encampment clearing, arrests, and imprisonment, these are not the right ways to address the problems of public homelessness.

Instead, homelessness must be understood as one of many conflicts over limited public space. At its best, vibrant sidewalk life enhances communities and local economies. But at its worst, every use of these finite …

Interest Fit Beyond The Riasec: The Comprehensive Assessment Of Basic Interests-O*Net (Cabin-Net), Chu Chu, Kevin A. Hoff, Zihan Liu, Nicholas F. Heimpel, Anthony Greco, Frederick L. Oswald, James Rounds

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Over the past half-century, Holland’s RIASEC model has dominated vocational interest research. Although the RIASEC categories effectively capture general occupational themes, their breadth obscures meaningful variability across underlying basic interests, which are more refined interest scales. In this research, we adapted the Comprehensive Assessment of Basic Interests (CABIN; Su et ., 2019) to be used alongside O*NET for assessing interest fit, resulting in the 60-item CABIN-NET that measures 20 basic interest scales organized under RIASEC domains. In Study 1, we refined items for the CABIN-NET using a nationally representative adult sample (N = 768). In Studies 2 and 3, we …

Skeletal Muscle Health In Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Anna Maria Markarian, Dennis R. Taaffe, Daniel A. Galvão, Carolyn J. Peddle-Mcintyre, Jodie Cochrane Wilkie, Francesco Bettariga, Nicholas G. Gottardo, Mayank Dhamija, Santosh Valvi, Catriona M. Buchanan, Kerrie Graham, Robert U. Newton

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose: Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) are at risk of long-term skeletal muscle deficits following intensive therapies during critical periods of growth. This review aimed to synthesize approaches for assessing muscle quantity, quality, and function in CCS and to quantify deficits relative to healthy peers. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in CINAHL, Embase, PubMed, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science from inception to June 2024, with an update in November 2025. Studies including CCS who had completed cancer treatment and reported measures of muscle quantity, quality, or physical function were eligible. A three-level mixed-effects model meta-analysis was conducted. Associations between muscle …

Vibostolimab Coformulated With Pembrolizumab Versus Pembrolizumab Alone As Adjuvant Therapy For High-Risk Stage Iib–Iv Melanoma (Keyvibe-010): A Randomised, Double-Blind, Phase 3 Study, Reinhard Dummer, Jun Guo, Jason J. Luke, Matteo S. Carlino, Dirk Schadendorf, Muhammad A. Khattak, Axel Hauschild, Paolo A. Ascierto, Yu Chen, Sang Joon Shin, Piotr Rutkowski, Zhiguo Luo, Jing Chen, Gareth Rivalland, Corlia Coetzee, Antoni Ribas, Karmele Mujika, Gal Markel, Rodrigo U. Villarroel, Omer Dizdar, Christian Caglevic, Dmitri Grebennik, Kevin Donovan, Clemens Krepler, Georgina V. Long

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background Combination therapy with vibostolimab plus pembrolizumab has previously shown promising antitumor activity in melanoma. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of vibostolimab coformulated with pembrolizumab as adjuvant therapy for high-risk resected melanoma. Methods This randomised, double-blind, phase 3 study was done at 205 global sites (hospitals and cancer centres). Participants aged 12 years or older with surgically resected, stage IIB–IV cutaneous melanoma per the American Joint Committee on Cancer Cancer Staging Manual 2017 (8th edition), with no evidence of metastatic disease after resection, were randomly assigned (1:1) to receive vibostolimab 200 mg coformulated with pembrolizumab 200 mg …

Systematic, Bibliographic And Statistical Aspects On Multi Generation Recycled Concrete Materials Research: A Review, Henrique Comba Gomes, Maozhou Meng, Katie Jones, William Vevers, Aissa Bouaissi, Boksun Kim

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

This article aimed to review the current literature related to the topic of multiple generation recycled concrete materials considering systematic, bibliographic and statistical aspects. The review was conducted from an adaptation from the systematic review for engineering and experiments (SREE) method. Papers wrote in English with scientific relevance, title and abstract full aligned with the topic were selected from Scopus and Web of Science databases. Bibliographic aspects highlighted the research novelty, the quality of research and prominence for future works. The systematic review aimed to provide insights in the literature concerning multiple recycling concrete materials. Some of the main aspects …

Assessment Of Rotator Cuff External Rotation: Isometric Vs. Isotonic Testing Modes, Luca Maestroni, Filippo Beretta, Fabio Civera, Paolo Artina, Marco Cuniberti, Francesco Bettariga, Anthony Turner

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Objectives: To assess intra-session reliability of isometric and isotonic shoulder external rotation (ER) strength tests and to compare their outcomes. Methods: Thirty-eight healthy subjects (19 females; 19 males; 25.7 ± 6.0 years; 175 ± 9 cm; 70.3 ± 11.4 kg) completed a shoulder ER strength assessment including Prone and Standing ER Isometric tests and Seated 5 repetition maximum (RM) ER tests. Normality was checked with the Shapiro–Wilk test. Reliability was assessed using the CV and ICC (3, k, 95% CI). Linear mixed models examined sex and dominance effects. Correlations and multiple regression tested associations between tests (p < 0.05). Results: All tests performed displayed “excellent” reliability scores (CV from 1.9 to 3.1% and ICC from 0.970 to 0.994). No significant effect of dominance was observed in any strength test. Males showed significantly higher values than females in both Prone (3.8% higher, p < 0.001) and Standing (2.7% higher, p = 0.003) isometric ER strength tests. Prone and Standing isometric tests were moderately correlated (r = 0.62, 95% CI [0.46, 0.74], p < 0.001). A regression model explained 52.4% of the variance in Seated 5 RM ER strength (R² = 0.524, …

Design, Testing, And Safety Performance Of Movable Guardrail Systems: A Prisma-Based Systematic Review, Navid Hashemi Taba, Ahdieh Sadat Khatavakhotan, Majid Tolouei-Rad

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Movable guardrail systems are increasingly used in work zones, reversible lanes, and temporary traffic operations; however, evidence on their crashworthiness, material performance, and operational reliability remains dispersed across multiple design typologies and regulatory frameworks. This PRISMA-compliant systematic review synthesizes 78 studies involving full-scale crash tests, validated finite-element simulations, field performance evaluations, and compliance evaluations under MASH, EN 1317, NCHRP 350, and AS/NZS 3845.1. The findings indicate that modular rigid barriers reliably achieve TL-3/TL-4 performance when joint alignment and foundation conditions are properly controlled; semi-rigid steel systems provide a practical balance between containment capacity and redeployability, but remain sensitive to post …

A Joint Effort: Stakeholders' Perspectives Of Medication Management Reviews In Australian Residential Aged Care, Rajendra Gyawali, Marea O'Donnell, Rachel Jenkins, Amy D. Nguyen, Lalit Yadav, Rosemary Saunders, Fiona J. Clay, Johanna I. Westbrook, Karla Seaman, Magdalena Z. Raban

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Objective: Residential Medication Management Review (RMMR) is a government-funded pharmacist-led service to address medication-related problems, such as polypharmacy, which are prevalent in aged care. Despite known benefits, concerns remain about the service's effective implementation to benefit residents. We aimed to explore stakeholders' perspectives of the service and identify challenges and improvement opportunities. Method: A qualitative study was conducted using individual interviews and focus groups with 21 stakeholders, including general practitioners (GPs), a nurse practitioner, registered nurses, pharmacists and consumers. Audio transcripts of the discussions were thematically analysed using inductive coding. Results: Seven interconnected themes were identified, highlighting complexities in RMMR …

Proper Education, Denis Kaiser

Faculty Publications

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Unexpected Joy From Trials, Rachel Keele

Faculty Publications

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At Any Age And Life Stage: A Heart That Loves Is Always Young, Beverly Matiko

Faculty Publications

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Mini-Course On Community Resources For Patients With Disabilities, Abigail Weisse, Vinita Kiluk, Kyle Lien, Nora Newcomb, Aishwarya Vuppala, Franklin Sun, Shannon Mccarthy, Anita Narkhede, Marjorie Fitzsimmons

USF-LVHN SELECT

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Point-Of-Care Vision Correction: A Pilot Study Of Mobile Refractive Screening And Same Day Glasses Distribution In A Street Medicine Program, Tejasvi Paturu, Veena Jajoo, Emily Coughlin, Rebecca Lipscomb, Seth A. Campbell Pa-C

USF-LVHN SELECT

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Socioeconomic Profiles And Barriers Among Committed Female Juveniles In The Florida Department Of Juvenile Justice, Aishwarya Vuppala, Kristopher Kaliebe, Sherry Jackson, Jorge Hernandez

USF-LVHN SELECT

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A Retrospective Cohort Study Exploring Predictive Factors Of 30-Day Mortality In Intracerebral Hemorrhage Patients, Alan R Spicer, Veena Jajoo, Rahul Mhaskar, Marla Hairston, Crystal Dixon, W Scott Burgin

USF-LVHN SELECT

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A Case Series Of Hypokalemia And Hypertension In Pregnancy, Pooja Neerumalla, Sharon E. Maynard Md, Sejal Lakhani Do

USF-LVHN SELECT

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Sexually Transmitted Infections At A Health Clinic Serving Older Adolescents And Young Adults: An Analysis Of Demographics, Health Care Access, And Positivity Rates, Shaliz Aflatooni, Margaret Van Cleve, Anna Sizemore, Sarah A Commaroto, Emily Coughlin, Rahul Mhaskar, Carina A. Rodriguez, Lisa J. Sanders

USF-LVHN SELECT

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Baseline Assessment Of Advance Care Planning Documentation Among High-Risk Ed Patients, Sierra Barber, Marna R. Greenberg Do, Mph, Facep

USF-LVHN SELECT

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Subdural Hematomas At A Cancer Center: Large Retrospective Review Of Survival And Prognostic Indicators, Samuel Bauserman, Trevor Pharr, Samantha Schimmel, Bassel El Sayed, Alexander Becker, Andre Beer-Furlan

USF-LVHN SELECT

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Enhancing Prenatal Detection Of Fetal Cardiac Pathologies Using Fetoly-Heart Software: A Performance Study, Alexander Behzadi, Sean Daneshmand, Arij Faksh, Mishella Perez

USF-LVHN SELECT

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Assessing Evidence-Based Care In Hospitalized Lyme Disease: A Quality Improvement Study, Quentin Boose, Raul E Davaro Md

USF-LVHN SELECT

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Examining Psychosocial And Demographic Correlates Of Sleep Disturbances At A Home For Youth Experiencing Housing Instability, Elizabeth G Chiu, Alisa Vidwans, Amy B. Smith Phd

USF-LVHN SELECT

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Perspectives Of African American Mothers On Breastfeeding Support During Newborn Hospitalization: Addressing Disparities In Breastfeeding Exclusivity, Melissa Chow, Sarah A Commaroto, Kaen Fugate, Karyn Gerstle

USF-LVHN SELECT

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Life After Parent Training: 3- And 6-Month Follow Up Of Hot Docs, Sarah A Commaroto, Sarah Dickinson, Heather Agazzi

USF-LVHN SELECT

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