Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kwok Hung Lau, Aswini Yadlapalli, Muhammad Dan-Asabe Abdulrahman, Prem Chhetri, Vinh Thai
Summary: Recently, there has been an increasing demand for corporations to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable sourcing. To guide responsible business operations, various sustainable procurement indicators and disclosure indexes have been developed. However, these existing indicators and guidelines have reliability challenges due to inconsistencies and varying focuses. This study proposes a methodological framework and develops an index for disclosure of sustainable procurement practices using globally accepted ethical norms and standards. The findings reveal significant variations in disclosure among companies, with a majority disclosing more in governance and environmental aspects, and less in economic and social domains.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Paul Gibson-Roy
Summary: The translation is about the current situation and challenges of grassy community restoration in Australia. Grassland communities were extensive in their range before European settlement but have been greatly reduced due to agricultural clearing and urban development. Despite lack of government support, some groups have achieved success at a small scale in restoring grassy communities. These successes are based on innovation and knowledge development, overcoming previous barriers.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Renee Desmarchelier, Lisa J. Cary
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of flexible and rigorous higher education that meets the upskilling and reskilling needs of global workforces. Micro-credentialing has been discussed as a potential solution to address perceived skills gaps, but there are varying opinions on its possibilities. This paper discusses the criticism of the micro-credentialing craze by Ralston and argues that micro-credentials can efficiently respond to changing educational needs while also enhancing lifelong learning.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Business, Finance
Quyen Le, Alireza Vafaei, Kamran Ahmed, Shawgat Kutubi
Summary: The study finds that the proportion of independent directors viewing their directorships as more prestigious is positively correlated with firm performance, while negatively correlated with firm performance. Results suggest that reputational concerns should be taken into account when evaluating how well independent directors protect shareholders' interests and appointing or retaining independent directors.
PACIFIC-BASIN FINANCE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Vishakha Nirbhaya, Ramesh Chandra, Suveen Kumar
Summary: In this study, an immunosensing biochip based on APIN/P-g-C3N4 was developed for the early diagnosis of Swine flu. The biochip showed high sensitivity, low detection limit, wide linear detection range, and quick response time. Moreover, it demonstrated good consistency in analyzing SAA protein samples.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
L. Teoh, M. J. McCullough, G. Moses
Summary: Prescribing errors are common in dental practice, and dentists in Australia receive limited training on prescribing during their university education. Dentists are the second largest group of prescribers in Australia, and they prescribe various drugs. Solutions to reduce prescribing errors lie in addressing the systems and processes in which dentists work and implementing forced functions such as prescribing tools.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Roberto Usai, Wenjie Cai, Philipp Wassler
Summary: This study investigates the role of heteronormativity in perceived travel constraints of LGBT tourists from a Queer Perspective. Through interviews with LGBT travelers, intrapersonal, interpersonal, and structural heteronormativity are identified as constraining factors, and relevant subthemes are discussed.
JOURNAL OF TRAVEL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vishakha Nirbhaya, Yogesh Kumar, Ramesh Chandra, Suveen Kumar
Summary: The present study developed an immunosensor for swine flu detection. Functionalized nanomaterial was synthesized and a specific electrode was fabricated. The immunosensor showed sensitive and specific response to SAA protein with low detection limit and quick analysis time.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Fatemeh Salehi, Rouzbeh Abbassi, Mohsen Asadnia, Billy Chan, Longfei Chen
Summary: Hydrogen is a potential solution to address global warming, climate change, and energy security challenges. Consistent international and national codes and standards, as well as clear procedures and regulations, are essential for the safe implementation and adaptation of hydrogen systems. This paper reviews various aspects of hydrogen safety and focuses on Australian plans and progress in hydrogen deployment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Economics
Abdul Rashid Abban, Mohammad Z. Hasan
Summary: The increasing penetration of solar energy reduces electricity prices in the regional electricity markets of Queensland, South Australia, and Tasmania; however, the positive impact of natural gas prices offsets the negative impact of solar energy on electricity prices. There are significant own-volatility and cross-volatility spillovers among the Australian electricity markets.
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND POLICY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mark Miskolczi, Melinda Jaszberenyi, David Toth
Summary: The rapid emergence of automation provides new opportunities for airport development, with a study focusing on the potential of service development alternatives based on AI to optimize passenger satisfaction. The analysis of attitudes towards AI-based transport solutions and airport AI robots revealed different preferences among different age groups, highlighting the importance of understanding consumer preferences in implementing AI technologies in airports.
Article
Water Resources
Peter G. Cook, Margaret Shanafield, Martin S. Andersen, Sarah Bourke, Ian Cartwright, Jamie Cleverly, Matthew Currell, Tanya M. Doody, Harald Hofmann, Rui Hugmann, Dylan J. Irvine, Anthony Jakeman, Jennifer McKay, Rebecca Nelson, Adrian D. Werner
Summary: The sustainable management of groundwater faces challenges due to incomplete knowledge of groundwater systems, complex institutional arrangements and decision-making processes, and difficulties in involving stakeholders. However, there is potential to improve the sustainable use of groundwater resources through improvements in management practices.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Raghav Jain, Vishakha Nirbhaya, Ramesh Chandra, Suveen Kumar
Summary: In this study, researchers developed an electrochemical biosensor based on nanostructured mesoporous carbon for detecting swine flu, utilizing the higher concentration of SAA protein in patients' serum samples for diagnosis. Through a series of preparation steps and characterization analyses, a biosensing platform with excellent sensitivity and linear detection range was fabricated.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Eva Domingues, Eryk Fernandes, Joao Gomes, Rui C. Martins
Summary: Pork production generates wastewater with high pollutant load and the intensive use of pharmaceuticals leads to effluents rich in these compounds. Traditional biological depuration treatments are effective on organic load removal but are time-consuming and inefficient on abating persistent contaminants like pharmaceutical compounds, necessitating the pursuit of alternative technologies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Allergy
Sarajane Ting, Jennifer Nguyen, Amanda Palmer, A. M. Rosemary Nixon
Summary: A retrospective study conducted in Australia found that mercury, spearmint, and carvone may be relevant sensitisers in OLP. Additionally, sodium metabisulfite may also be a relevant sensitiser in OLP.
CONTACT DERMATITIS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Patricia Field, Richard C. Franklin, Ruth Barker, Ian Ring, Peter Leggat, Karla Canuto
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF RURAL HEALTH
(2020)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stacey M. Willcox-Pidgeon, Richard Charles Franklin, Peter A. Leggat, Sue Devine
Review
Emergency Medicine
Richard C. Franklin, Jemma C. King, Peter J. Aitken, Mark S. Elcock, Luke Lawton, Anita Robertson, Stefan M. Mazur, Kristin Edwards, Peter A. Leggat
Summary: This study reviewed aeromedical retrievals in Queensland and found that the majority of retrievals were for Queensland residents, with a high proportion of older adults and patients with cardiology-related issues. Potential investments in health service planning may alleviate the burden on aeromedical services and improve efficiency in providing care.
EMERGENCY MEDICINE AUSTRALASIA
(2021)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andrea Grout, Peter A. Leggat
Summary: Aircrew fitness-to-fly is crucial for aviation safety. However, there is no harmonised approach internationally, presenting challenges in aeromedical examinations. The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the need for better understanding of fitness-to-fly criteria.
TRAVEL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2021)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
K. C. Bhuvan, Ranish Shrestha, Peter A. Leggat, P. Ravi Shankar, Sunil Shrestha
TRAVEL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hannah M. Mason, Peter A. Leggat, Don Voaklander, Richard C. Franklin
Summary: This study explores rural motor vehicle collision (MVC) fatalities in Australia by analyzing trends over time, mode of transport, age, state, sex, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status. The results show that MVC fatalities increase with increasing remoteness, and certain demographic groups such as females, children, pedestrians, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are at higher risk. Targeted action and immediate attention are needed to improve road safety in rural areas.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF RURAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Patricia Field, Richard C. Franklin, Ruth Barker, Ian Ring, Peter A. Leggat
Summary: This research addresses the issue of access to cardiac rehabilitation in remote and rural (R&R) areas. The study investigates post-discharge systems and support for individuals returning home from hospitals after receiving treatment for heart disease. The findings reveal various barriers to cardiac rehabilitation, such as low referrals, lack of defined pathways, and inadequate understanding among healthcare providers and community members. To overcome these barriers, revisions to the healthcare system and the development of a self-management and educational model of care are necessary.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF RURAL HEALTH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Infectious Diseases
Peter A. A. Leggat, John Frean, Lucille Blumberg
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stacey Willcox-Pidgeon, Lauren Miller, Peter A. Leggat, Amy E. Peden, Robert W. Brander, Jeff Wilks, Richard C. Franklin
Summary: This study reviews drowning deaths of international visitors in Australia and analyzes the drowning cases by visitor type. It found that while the proportion of international visitors drowning in Australia is small, it is increasing, and the circumstances of drowning vary among different types of visitors.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ogilvie Thom, Kym Roberts, Peter A. Leggat, Susan Devine, Amy E. Peden, Richard Charles Franklin
Summary: This study aims to create a comprehensive database of drowning circumstances and outcomes for patients presenting to the emergency department. Four areas will be examined: feasibility of the Utstein style for drowning, comparison of classification and prognostication systems, examination of different ventilation strategies, and differences in drowning by sex and gender.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stacey M. Willcox-Pidgeon, Richard C. Franklin, Sue Devine, Peter A. Leggat, Justin Scarr
Summary: The study found that most participants were first-generation migrants over 25 years old who had lived in Australia for over 10 years. Majority of them were nonswimmers and feared water before the program. Key themes included the direct outcomes of the SWS program, health and well-being, as well as the enablers and barriers to participation such as motivation, program coordinator, fear, and settlement priorities.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Laurent Frossard, Michael W. M. Jones, Ian Stewart, Peter A. Leggat, Michael Schuetz, Christian Langton
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy E. Peden, Richard C. Franklin, Peter A. Leggat
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2019)
Article
Ergonomics
Amy E. Peden, Richard C. Franklin, Peter A. Leggat
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
(2017)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Wayne D. Melrose, Peter A. Leggat
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2020)
