Curtin University

First languaging as transformative pedagogy: reclamation of Noongar language in early childhood education in Australia

Abstract Drawing on a longitudinal ethnographic study at an Australian Aboriginal Playgroup in Western Australia , this article calls for a shift from passive revitalization of Aboriginal languages to active lived reclamation language programs that sustain the everyday, intergene...

Multifractal Evolution Characteristics of Multiscale Fracture-Pore Structures in Coal under CO2 Phase-Transition Fracturing

Abstract To deeply analyze the multifractal evolutionary characteristics of multiscale fracture-pore structures in coal subjected to CO2 phase transition fracturing (CO2–PTF), CO2–PTF experiments on coal samples were carried out in this study. Multiple multiscale fracture-pore ch...

Nurses’ limited contribution to interdisciplinary delirium care of acute care patients following a positive 4AT: A medical record audit

OBJECTVE We sought to determine the extent and nature of interdisciplinary delirium care that hospitalised patients received following a positive delirium screen, and nurses’ contribution to that care. METHODS A Delirium Standard-aligned medical record audit involving patients wi...

Beyond the tick and flick: Leveraging enduring benefits from IMS surveillance in Western Australian ports to sustain engagement

Introduced Marine Species (IMS) are known to cause negative physical, social and economic impacts to natural environments and industries such as commercial ports. However, there are few long-term IMS surveillance programs in ports worldwide. Western Australia (WA) Port Authoritie...

Experimental and numerical investigations on methods for improving impact performance of precast segmental bridge piers

Precast segmental bridge piers (PSBPs) are increasingly used in accelerated bridge construction. However, segmental joints and bottom segments are more vulnerable to severe damage under impact loads. This study experimentally and numerically investigates three retrofitting method...

Chronic pain treatment experiences and barriers among opioid agonist treatment participants who inject drugs: A qualitative study

Abstract Background and aim Co‐occurring chronic pain affects nearly half of people receiving opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment. Although this pain is often severe, it is usually inadequately managed. Stigma and clinical complexity associated with OUD are thought to further res...

Development of a New Analytical Model for Hysteretic Behavior of Precast Segmental Self‐Centering Pier Columns

ABSTRACT This paper presents a comprehensive analytical model for predicting the hysteretic behavior of precast segmental self‐centering (PSC) pier columns with different energy dissipation (ED) device arrangements. Three typical PSC pier configurations are considered: no energy...

Taking a clinical history in adolescents and adults presenting with seizures or epilepsy

Abstract Despite advances in EEG, neuroimaging, and other diagnostic technologies, a carefully obtained clinical history remains the cornerstone of diagnosis, classification, and treatment planning. However, structured guidance on history‐taking that integrates state‐of‐the‐art e...

Why don't all birds lay early? Causes and consequences of breeding timing for a long‐lived migratory seabird

The relationship between earlier laying and higher breeding success is well-established in avian species. However, a wide distribution of breeding timings is often maintained within a population, and the causes and consequences of this variation require further exploration, parti...

The boundaries of global concern: How socioeconomic context shapes the link between global consciousness and environmental attitudes

Abstract Climate change requires unprecedented international cooperation; yet growing protectionist sentiment poses a significant barrier to collective action. Global Consciousness (GC), a psychological orientation characterized by a connection to humanity and the world as a whol...

First Serological Evidence of Exposure to Japanese Encephalitis Virus in Feral Pigs and Sentinel Chickens in Western Australia

Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) emerged across mainland Australia in 2022, causing substantial impacts on public health and the pig industry. Its emergence raised concerns regarding potential spread into Western Australia (WA). This study aimed to determine JEV activity in WA w...

Formation of Eo-Paleoarchean continental crust through intracrustal reworking of differentiated Hadean crust in the Bastar Craton, India

ABSTRACT The generation of Earth’s earliest continental crust remains a fundamental question in understanding planetary differentiation and geodynamic evolution. Globally, Eo-Paleoarchean tonalite-trondhjemite-granodiorite (TTG) rocks record complex magmatic histories involving b...

Brief internet intervention for grieving children and adolescents: co-design and trial protocol

ISRCTN.org identifier: ISRCTN21132251.

A fast radio burst at redshift 2, three billion years after the Big Bang

Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are millisecond-duration radio transients from extragalactic sources. Their frequency and polarization properties are affected by plasma and magnetic fields along the line of sight to Earth. We report radio observations of FRB 20240304B and near-infrared...

Predicting recovery outcomes following mild traumatic brain injury in an Australian community cohort: Results from the Concussion Recovery Study (CREST)

Background Most people recover well following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). However, some experience persisting post-concussion symptoms (PPCS) for months or years. Our aims were (i) to evaluate the presence and impact of PPCS on return to functional activities over a 12-mo...

Thermally Reversible Transformation between Two Isomers of Silver Sulfide Magic-Size Clusters

Abstract Isomers of semiconductor magic-size clusters (MSCs) share the same molecular formula but can exhibit distinct optical and electronic properties. Most of the reported MSC isomers have been so far limited to cadmium chalcogenides. Herein, we report the reversible transform...

Genomic Structural Variants of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum Lib de Bary Isolates Contrasting for Disease Aggressiveness

Structural variants (SV) are defined as genomic variations as small as 50 base pairs or as large as whole chromosomes. SVs can alter gene expression, influence virulence factors, and contribute to the pathogen’s ability to overcome host defenses. Traditional methods for Sclerotin...

How learning environments shape science achievement: evidence from PISA 2022

Purpose This study examines how students' perceptions of the school learning environment are associated with science achievement in Australia using PISA 2022 data. It focuses on five psychosocial dimensions drawn from the student questionnaire: sense of belonging, cooperation, tr...

Wave attenuation mechanisms in inerter-integrated locally resonant metamaterials

To address the trade-off between bandgap (BG) tunability and energy dissipation in low-frequency vibration suppression, this study proposes a one-dimensional locally resonant acoustic metamaterial (1D LRAM) with inter-unit-cell inerter-based mechanical networks (MNs). A unified f...

Building an Error Management Climate in Construction Projects

Abstract An error management climate (EMC) promotes open discussion, analysis, and constructive handling of errors, fostering learning and innovation. However, how to develop such a climate in construction organizations remains poorly understood. This paper examines practical mec...