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- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Exploring teacher identity formation in outdoor education: a systematic literature review
Professional identity plays a crucial role in education, influencing teaching philosophies, commitment to the profession, pedagogical choices, openness to educational reform, and overall wellbeing. However, most research on teacher identity has focused on specific disciplines, in...
- Society & Economics
Navigating initial Lean Six Sigma adoption: lessons from high-growth, high-tech manufacturing firms
Purpose This study investigates first-time Lean Six Sigma (LSS) adoption in technology-intensive manufacturers undergoing rapid scaling. Prior research largely reflects mature, stable operations and offers limited theory-driven insight into early-stage governance, capability-buil...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Background For lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination, the World Health Organization recommends multiple rounds of mass drug administration (MDA) to interrupt transmission. While LF antigen (Ag) is routinely used to monitor progress, recent evidence suggests more time-sensitive in...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Avian cholera causes mass mortality at penguin mega-colonies amid H5N1 HPAI outbreaks in Antarctica
The characterization of pathogens affecting Antarctic wildlife has been historically limited and sporadic. With the introduction of H5N1 high pathogenicity avian influenza virus (HPAIV) in Antarctica in the austral summer 2023/2024, concerns about the health of Antarctic seabirds...
- AI & ComputingOpen access
Mining Method Selection (MMS) is a complex, multi-criteria decision-making problem influenced by geological, technical, economic, environmental, and safety factors. Traditional methods, such as Nicholas, University of British Columbia (UBC), and reformed UBC approaches, rely on e...
- BiologyOpen access
Abstract Memory allows animals to utilize ecologically relevant information, yet whether it endures through prolonged metabolic shutdown is poorly understood. We tested spatial memory retention in a long-term, free-living hibernator, the Columbian ground squirrel (Urocitellus col...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
The Green Bond (GB) market has not been as effective as anticipated in tackling the global climate change crisis. There is a substantive investment gap worldwide in meeting the financing needs of green projects. Thus, this study reviewed key publications of international market p...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Abstract Climate change and intensified fire regimes are reshaping ecosystems globally. Reptiles, as ectotherms, rely on microhabitat shelters to buffer against thermal extremes, yet the capacity of these shelters to persist or function following fire remains poorly understood. A...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
ABSTRACT Background Adolescent vaping is rising globally and in Australia, and evidence on paediatricians' cessation support is scarce. This study examined predictors of paediatricians' engagement in vaping cessation among adolescents, focusing on disparities in knowledge, attitu...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Australian Dataspaces: exemplar use cases: program guidelines
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide potential project partners with the program strategy and intended outcomes, and clear guidance on how to take part in the co-design process and what is expected of projects.
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Adolescent pregnancy remains a major global public health concern, yet evidence on its association with a broad range of maternal and perinatal outcomes remains fragmented. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies comparing adolescents (13–19 ye...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Abstract This study investigated primary preservice teachers' (PSTs) reflections on participating in a collaborative planning model inspired by lesson study (LS). The planning model includes collaboratively brainstorming lesson ideas, planning a lesson, discussing a classroom vid...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Introduction: Mental health experiences among African Australians are influenced by cultural beliefs, spirituality, religion and caregiving expectations. This study explored carers’ perspectives on how these factors shape mental health experiences and caregiving practices. Method...
- BiologyOpen access
Abstract Globally, urban expansion and agriculture have driven widespread wetland degradation and loss. The Brolga ( Antigone rubicunda ), a wetland-dependent crane species distributed across northern and eastern Australia, is threatened in south-eastern states. In Victoria, cens...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Voices from the Global South: international postgraduate study aspirations of Ghanaian students
This qualitative paper scrutinises the international postgraduate study aspirations of Ghanaian students through nineteen in-depth, semi-structured interviews, scaffolded by a reflective conversation led by author three, a postgraduate applicant from Ghana. Through these intervie...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Despite Antarctica's geographic isolation, the first incursion of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was detected in the 2023/2024 austral summer. Surveillance for HPAI H5N1 in Antarctica remains patchy due to logistical, financial and infrastructure challenges, with...