James Cook University

Shallow Bearing Capacity of Unsealed Roads Using FELA and Machine Learning

Abstract The bearing capacity of unsealed roads plays a central role in maintaining serviceability, especially because moisture variations and traffic-induced shear stresses govern the shallow surface instabilities that lead to corrugation. Traditional analytical approaches of be...

Multi-pathogen situational assessment and forecasting of respiratory disease in Aotearoa New Zealand

Abstract Real-time analysis of epidemic trends and forecasts can help support public health planning and the response to seasonal respiratory disease. Here, we present two models that were used in a 2025 New Zealand winter situational assessment programme for three respiratory pa...

A machine learning approach to predict river hydrographs for water quality sampling

Abstract Hydrology and water quality are innately linked, as flow dynamics control the transport of pollutants within river systems. Consequently, the timing of sample collection in water quality monitoring programs strongly influences the accuracy of estimated pollutant loads. T...

Ginger for the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Objective To determine the efficacy of ginger (either stand-alone or as an adjunct treatment) for the treatment and management of migraine headaches. Methods We searched PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Epistemonikos and Cochrane CENTRAL from inception to 26 March 2025 which was...

Fossil denticles reveal how ocean productivity shapes shark baselines and recovery potential

Shark populations on coral reefs have declined globally, but few baselines exist to quantify natural variability before human impact. Using fossil dermal denticles preserved in reef sediments, we reconstructed shark communities across the Isthmus of Panama before substantial expl...

Detecting somatic mutations in rare clones using single-cell multiomics

Abstract Background Somatic mutations are increasingly recognised as drivers of diseases beyond cancer, including autoimmune disorders. However, identifying rare, cell type-specific causal mutations remains challenging due to their low frequency within heterogeneous cell populati...

Pleistocene Basaltic Volcanism on the Fly Platform in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea (PNG) remains one of the least studied regions in the Southwest Pacific, and the tectono-magmatic evolution of extensive areas such as the Fly Platform remains poorly constrained. This study presents the first investigation of basaltic volcanism on the Fly Platfo...

Community inclusion for people with complex disabling conditions from the perspective of people with lived experience and those who support their inclusion: a scoping review

Purpose To explore factors that influence community inclusion for adults with complex disabling conditions, from their perspective and that of their supports.Methods and Materials A scoping review was conducted in accordance with the Arksey and O’Malley approach. Studies were scr...

The secret of the saws: historical DNA analysis reveals global genetic diversity loss in a highly threatened species

Abstract Genetic diversity is critical to long-term survival of species but can be eroded by population declines driven by human pressures. Temporal genetic monitoring of threatened species can reveal changes in genetic diversity over time, providing key data for conservation. Sp...

From gamification to work performance: a two-wave, two-study examination of psychological needs and meaningful work of employees in China and Singapore

Purpose Organisations are increasingly adopting gamification as a strategy to enhance employee motivation, engagement, and performance. While prior research has primarily examined gamification as an organisational tool, this study shifts the focus to how employees experience gami...

Laser-induced modulation of root dentin surface for growth factor release and enhanced stem cell response

Growth factor release from dentin and subsequent cellular response are critical in endodontic regeneration procedures. This study evaluated the effects of Nd: YAG (1064 nm) and diode lasers (980 nm, 635 nm) at varying energy densities on dentin morphology, Transforming Growth Fac...

Constructing the Impostor and Navigating Identity: A Critical Discursive Exploration of the Impostor Phenomenon and Nursing Doctoral Candidates

Impostor phenomenon (IP) is widely recognised among doctoral candidates but remains insufficiently understood, particularly within nursing academia. It is commonly framed as an individual deficit, overlooking the broader social and linguistically mediated experience that shapes s...