Curtin University

Codesign and system integration as interacting demands in digital health for youth experiencing chronic pain.

Codesign and system integration should be treated as a single, interacting design requirement in moving digital youth pain health solutions towards equitable, sustained, embedded care.

Generalized Nonlinear Bayesian Pulsar Timing with ENTERPRISE

Abstract We use the Bayesian methods in the ENTERPRISE package to examine the fully general parameterization of pulsar timing models in tandem with noise. We investigate four pulsars, PSRs J1600–3053, J2043+1711, J0740+6620, and J1640+2224, through the lens of Bayesian timing. We...

Multi-layer network analysis of deliberation in an online discussion platform: The case of Reddit

This paper proposes a novel multi-layer network model to study deliberation in online discussion platforms. The model comprises two layers: a discussion layer, which represents as a hierarchical tree the comment-to-comment replies within a given post, and an actor layer, which re...

Impact of a Mediterranean diet and physical activity intervention on the gut microbiome and faecal metabolites: findings from the MedEx-UK randomised controlled trial

Abstract Diet and physical activity (PA) are potential modulators of the gut microbiome, although research findings are inconsistent, and few studies have explored their combined effects. This study used data from ninety-three participants (forty-seven with pre- and post-interven...

The Largest Mountain Belt of the Last Billion Years: The East African Orogen, its tectono-topographic evolution and global significance

Hutton's Principle of Uniformitarianism suggests that the present is the key to the past, and in the present, Earth's topography is dominated by the Himalaya. The geological record clearly preserves past mountain ranges, but few have purported to have the effect on Earth's surfac...

Targeting USP14 disrupts lipid metabolism and survival pathways in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)

Abstract Proteasome inhibitors have transformed cancer therapy in certain settings. However, their overall effectiveness is often limited as residual proteasome function is retained through the overexpression of ubiquitin-specific protease 14 (USP14), a proteasome-associated deub...

Operating room spatial layout, capacity utilization, and resource efficiency: evidence from a tertiary hospital in China

Purpose Operating rooms (ORs) are among the most resource-intensive hospital units. This study examines how OR spatial layout influences surgical preparation time, staff movement, equipment utilization, patient flow, and OR utilization in a large tertiary hospital in China. Desig...

Usability and Acceptability of a Mobile Food Record in Free-Living Athletes: A Single-Group Observational Study

Background/Objectives: Accurate assessment of energy intake in free-living athletes is constrained by reporting burden, reactivity, and variable adherence. Image-based dietary assessment methods, such as the mobile food record application (mFR™), may partially address these limit...

Exploring factors that influence meal management and eating behaviours in people living with Huntington’s disease

Purpose People living with Huntington’s disease (pwHD) experience cognitive and motor changes that affect meal planning, preparation and food consumption. This study explored factors that influence meal management and eating behaviours of pwHD and their families.Methods This is a...

Defining Macrostructural Editing Processes in the Australian Publishing Industry

Abstract Over the years, various terms have been used to describe macrostructural editing processes, including structural editing, developmental editing, substantive editing, comprehensive editing, and content editing. As with many key terms in the field of publishing studies, th...

The Lived Experience of Children and Adults with Overweight or Obesity Engaging in Weight Management Treatments: An Umbrella Scoping Review with Narrative Synthesis

ABSTRACT Introduction Understanding the lived experience of people with overweight or obesity is essential to ensure that interventions are free from weight stigma, avoid adverse consequences including eating disorder pathology, increase engagement, and promote culturally sensiti...

The “wow” effect in metaverse luxury consumption: an appraisal-based explanation of emotional arousal and exploratory motivation

Purpose This study examines how key experiential elements, telepresence, social interaction, immersion, realism and augmented reality elicit the “wow” effect (a strong emotional response) and, in turn, shape willingness to purchase luxury goods. Design/methodology/approach A ques...

A comparative analysis of the prevalence of medicine classes and polypharmacy between community‐dwelling and residential aged care populations in Western Australia

Abstract Background Polypharmacy is a global issue, particularly among residential aged care home (RACH) residents with multimorbidity and complex care needs. However, population‐level evidence on longitudinal trends and comparisons with community‐dwelling (CD) older adults remai...

Pragmatic Parents: Support for Regulation and Education for Young People Accessing Pornography

Abstract Introduction Australian young people are viewing pornography frequently, prompting discussion about regulatory approaches, such as age assurance technologies alongside literacy education. Parents are important sexuality educators and mediators of young people’s online ac...

Genome-wide analysis of social behaviour across social domains, reporters and developmental stages: a meta-regression approach

Abstract Social behaviour is a heritable trait linked to well-being and mental health, yet it varies across social context, including social domains, informants and development, which may shape its underlying genomic architecture. Here, we conducted a genome-wide meta-regression...

Heuristics for managing rework-related safety risks in construction: An ecological rationality approach

Rework during construction often heightens exposure to safety incidents. It frequently stems from decisions made under epistemic uncertainty, when incomplete knowledge of design, site conditions, or task interactions leads to outcomes that require later correction. These situatio...

Waste Management in Multi-Unit Dwellings: a Systematic Review of System Determinants and Circular Economy Positioning

Abstract Waste diversion and recycling performance in multi-unit dwellings (MUDs) frequently underperforms compared to single-unit dwellings (SUDs). As urban densification in big cities increases the prevalence of MUDs, concerns have emerged regarding the effectiveness of waste m...

Subdued surface expression of deep cave collapse

Cave systems can be difficult to recognise where karst landforms are subdued or overprinted with other landscape processes. Subtle linear depressions on carbonate platforms are commonly interpreted as fluvial or tectonic landforms, but may also mark collapse above underlying cave...

Connecting climate change and mental health and wellbeing in Oceania: a vision for decolonised and culturally-grounded research and action

Introduction Climate change poses escalating, interconnected threats to mental health and wellbeing across Oceania, a region marked by cultural diversity, geographic vulnerability, and strong Indigenous knowledge systems. Despite growing recognition, research remains fragmented a...

Assessing the Prevalence and Impact of Allied Health Disciplines in Hospital in the Home Services: A Scoping Review

Importance Hospital in the Home (HITH) is a model that delivers inpatient-level care within the patient’s home, substituting bricks-and-mortar hospital bed occupancy and the associated costs. HITH models have rapidly expanded internationally throughout the past five years. With t...