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Electrochemical and Mechanical Understanding of Extruded and Solvent‐Cast Solid Polymer Electrolytes

ABSTRACT Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) based on Poly(ethylene oxide)‐Lithium bis (trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (PEO–LiTFSI) are promising materials for solid‐state batteries. A comprehensive evaluation was conducted on their electrochemical and mechanical properties, with S...

Multidomain Post-Concussive Symptom Trajectories and Biopsychosocial Correlates Following Pediatric Concussion

IMPORTANCE: Understanding how post-concussive symptoms (PCS) evolve across multiple domains and how these patterns relate to biopsychosocial factors is critical for identifying children at risk of prolonged recovery following concussion. OBJECTIVE: To identify clinically meaningf...

Mapping sustainable cosmetics: embedding systems thinking in pharmaceutical science education

Abstract Sustainability decisions in cosmetic formulation require students to connect chemical and product knowledge with environmental, social and economic consequences across a product’s life cycle. This study reports on the design and implementation of a systems thinking modul...

Mechanisms of Exercise Training in Ameliorating Cognitive Function in Patients With Depression: A Narrative Review of Molecular Targets and Clinical Prescriptions

ABSTRACT Depression is frequently accompanied by core cognitive impairments, notably in executive function and memory. Although the ameliorative effects of exercise training have been widely corroborated, the evidence regarding its underlying mechanisms remains fragmented. To pro...

A possible case of water-sharing in grey-headed flying-foxes during extreme heat

Behavioural strategies used by wildlife to mitigate thermal stress are at the forefront of ecological research as the frequency, severity, and geographic range of extreme heat increase. On 27 January 2026, grey-headed flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) were monitored from the...

An Evidence-Based Learning Progression for Multiplicative Thinking with Whole Numbers: Identifying Transition Barriers in Years 3 to 6

Multiplicative thinking (MT) is a key foundation for fractions, proportional reasoning, and algebra, yet many students experience persistent barriers in transitioning from additive to MT. This study analysed responses from 253 Australian students in Years 3 to 6 to the Diagnostic...

Polarization Properties Orientation Coupling Regulates Molecular Packing and Device Performance Beyond Dipole Moment Strength in Organic Solar Cells

ABSTRACT Strong interactions between large dipole moment additives and host materials have been widely used to modulate molecular packing in organic solar cells (OSCs), while most studies focuses on dipole moment magnitude instead of the polarization properties orientation. Here,...

“I Didn't Realise It Still Impacted Me, but Obviously, It Still Does:” Personal Outcomes of Code Grey Events for Healthcare Professionals

ABSTRACT Aim To explore the personal effects of aggression and violence towards healthcare professionals, specifically before, during and after Code Grey events. Design Qualitative descriptive study design. Methods Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 35 healthcare prof...

From draft to match day: Quantifying selection trajectories in the Australian football league

A successful career in the Australian Football League (AFL) is contingent upon both initial drafting to a club and sustained selection in the match-day team. However, selection within professional clubs is often dynamic, where athletes may frequently alternate between AFL competi...

A virtual reality study to investigate the influence of greenery and traffic density on self-reported feelings of relaxation among older adults

Abstract Mental health problems affect approximately 14% of older adults worldwide. Although urban environments are known to influence stress, a key contributor to mental health problems, well-controlled experimental studies examining how specific urban features affect stress in...

Coffeehouses as Symbolic Spaces: Materialism and Experiential Motivations in Coffeehouse Selection

The demand for coffeehouses has been growing globally; however, little is known about the psychological factors associated with individuals’ coffeehouse selection. Drawing on a value–motivation–intention framework, this study examines how materialism–coffeehouse as defining succe...

Beyond the ‘Big Three’: Prospective Associations Between Cumulative Lifestyle Protective Factors and Subsequent Adolescent Wellbeing

ABSTRACT Introduction Lifestyle factors are increasingly recognized as important correlates of adolescent mental health and wellbeing. However, existing research has largely focused on sleep, nutrition, and physical activity in isolation, with less attention to cumulative multido...

Rethinking glyme electrolytes in sodium batteries: from passive solvents to active reaction media

Sodium-based batteries are emerging as promising alternatives to lithium technologies owing to the abundance and low cost of sodium. However, their performance is strongly governed by electrolyte chemistry. This perspective examines the role of glyme-based electrolytes in sodium...

No effect of short‐term exposure to ocean acidification on individual‐level variation in behaviour and susceptibility to predation in a Great Barrier Reef damselfish

Abstract Ocean acidification, caused by rising carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) in the atmosphere, has been reported to negatively impact a wide variety of behaviours in fishes, including activity, exploration, and predator avoidance. These effects have been documented at the population le...

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...

Device-Measured Physical Activity, Sedentary Time, and Cardiometabolic Risk Markers in Youth

Importance The evidence for benefits of higher physical activity and lower sedentary time on the cardiometabolic risk profile in youth is based on cross-sectional and small prospective studies. Objective To determine the prospective associations between device-measured physical a...

Causal machine learning for understanding heterogeneous effects of childhood obesity prevention

Abstract Community-based interventions (CBIs) are widely used to prevent childhood obesity, yet evaluating their causal effects is challenging due to multi-level interactions and variation across individuals. Standard statistical approaches often have difficulty addressing these...

Cost‐Consequence Analysis of a Dementia Specialist Training Program for Home Care Workers: Results From a Stepped‐Wedge Cluster‐Randomised Controlled Trial

OBJECTIVES: This paper reports the health economic component of the broader Promoting Independence Through Quality Dementia Care at Home (PITCH). The broader PITCH trial primarily evaluated the effect of dementia training on home care workers' competence in providing dementia car...

Exploring incontinence and toileting among children with additional needs

Background The likelihood of a childhood additional need is elevated among high-risk infants and the likelihood of incontinence is elevated among children with additional needs. Although successful toilet training may reduce the prevalence of incontinence among children with addi...

Start up in the third space: The Deakin Lancaster Indonesia (DLI) experience

In 2023, the Indonesian government granted license to foreign higher education institutions (FHEIs) to establish their international branch campuses (IBCs) in Indonesia, seen as an opportunity for Indonesian students to acquire world-class education at home. IBCs exist in a sort...