James Cook University

Disentangling intense weathering profile evolution in Western Australia: Insights from REE geochemistry and neodymium stable isotopes

Weathering processes can facilitate rare earth element (REE) enrichment and ore formation; however, exploration models are often not representative of deeply and intensely weathered landscapes (e.g., Australia, India and Brazil). Mobility of REE has traditionally been traced thro...

Evaluating the impact of triple-drug mass drug administration using human and mosquito-based indicators of lymphatic filariasis in Samoa, 2019 – 2024

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...

Device-assisted calf-raise training combining high-speed and eccentric exercises improves gait speed in older adults

Abstract Plantar flexors are critical for mobility in older adults. Although movement velocity contributes to gait performance in addition to strength, few interventions target both plantar flexor strength and velocity. To address this gap, we developed a novel device to support...

Evaluating Postoperative Radiotherapy Pathways for Head and Neck Cancer Patients in a Regional Hospital in Australia

ABSTRACT Introduction Timely initiation of postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) is critical in head and neck cancer, with delays exceeding 42 days associated with inferior outcomes. However, delays remain common, particularly in regional settings. This study aimed to evaluate target...

Transitional High-Al to Intermediate-Cr Podiform Chromitites from Wadi Zikt (Khor Fakkan Block, United Arab Emirates): Evidence for Reactive Melt Percolation during Nascent Forearc Evolution

Abstract Podiform chromitites at Wadi Zikt in the Khor Fakkan Block of the United Arab Emirates constitute a previously undescribed occurrence within the mantle section of the Semail ophiolite. We combine field relations, electron-probe microanalysis, in situ LA–ICP–MS mineral an...

Deformation-enhanced fluid evolution and skarn–IOCG transition in the Paleoproterozoic Elaine Dorothy Cu–Au system, Mount Isa Inlier, Australia

Abstract The Elaine Dorothy Cu-Au deposit, located in the Mary Kathleen Domain of the Mount Isa Inlier, Australia, records the interaction of Paleoproterozoic skarn metasomatism, fluid evolution, and deformation. The deposit is hosted by carbonate- and calc-silicate-rich rocks of...

Beyond the Biomarkers: Gestation-Dependent Roles of sFLT-1 and PlGF in Human and Non-Human Mammalian Placental Development and Function

Placental growth factor (PlGF) and soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFLT-1) are established biomarkers of placental dysfunction, but their functions extend beyond the maternal circulating ratio. This structured narrative review examines the FLT1–PlGF–vascular endothelial growt...

The daily and seasonal biting patterns of the vectors of enzootic, zoonotic and human malarias, Anopheles dirus and Anopheles maculatus, in North Sumatra, Indonesia

Zoonotic malaria cases in humans are increasing across Southeast Asia including in Indonesia, but the vectors’ transmission dynamics are still poorly understood. Incriminating the vector species and defining their behaviours is essential to understanding zoonotic malaria transmis...

Engineering Pine Wood Biochar via Steam Activation for Enhanced Methylene Blue Adsorption: Linking Surface Reconstruction to Adsorption Performance

The widespread use of methylene blue (MB) has contributed to water pollution. This study evaluates steam-activated pine wood biochar for efficient MB removal from aqueous solutions. Biochar samples were produced by pyrolysis at temperatures ranging from 400 to 850 °C (BC4–BC8.5),...

Integrated Multi‐Omics Reveals Cellular States and Microenvironmental Remodeling in Coexisting DCIS and IDC

ABSTRACT Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a non‐invasive precursor of invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), yet the biological mechanisms underlying the transition from DCIS to IDC remain incompletely understood. Here, we integrate spatial transcriptomics, single‐cell RNA sequencing...

Co‐Design of a Theory‐Informed, Multicomponent, Intervention for Diagnostic Stewardship in a Major‐Referral Emergency Department: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

ABSTRACT Objective Low‐value diagnostic tests harm patients. Stewardship of tests can improve patient safety. Co‐design and behavioural change theories can enhance the effectiveness of diagnostic stewardship interventions. This study aimed to co‐design a theory‐informed diagnosti...

Dietary exposures and risk of anxiety and depression symptoms in the Lothian Birth Cohort 1936: a cohort-level GLAD Project analysis

Background Mental disorders such as anxiety and depression are leading contributors to disability worldwide, with growing concern in older adults—particularly in Scotland—where poor diet and mental health challenges are common. While the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study has i...

Bioarcheological Insights From Fragmented Remains: Using Dental Health to Understand the Punic Necropolis of Monte Luna

ABSTRACT To investigate oral health in the fragmented human remains from the Punic necropolis of Monte Luna, Sardinia, and evaluate what dental pathologies reveal about lifeways and diet. Human remains from 227 individuals recovered from 70 tombs were analyzed, including 21 femal...

Reaction‐Gated Transient Permeability in Ductile Shear Zones

Abstract Ductile shear zones act as transient pathways for crustal fluids, yet the conditions under which their connected porosity becomes sufficient to conduct are not well constrained. We present a porosity balance in which connected porosity evolves under three competing proce...

Correlation of 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging Neurogram to Histology for Large Nerve Perineural Spread From Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

ABSTRACT Introduction Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC) is a major health issue in Australia. Perineural spread (PNS) in cSCC carries a worse prognosis. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) neurogram is the best imaging modality to detect and define the zonal extent of PNS, al...

Primary Care Quality and Revisit Intention Among Hong Kong Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: The healthcare system of Hong Kong is facing a growing burden arising from chronic diseases and patient demands because of the rapid ageing and healthcare workforce shortage. Primary care is widely recognised as the most cost-effective way in improving health of the p...

A feasibility study of combined hyperbaric oxygen treatment and a lifestyle medicine program for multimorbid conditions

Introduction: Multimorbidity and polypharmacy are highly prevalent among patients receiving hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT). Lifestyle Medicine (LM) interventions improve health outcomes in chronic disease management, but their implementation in tertiary hospital settings rema...

First Record of Tasmanian Devils in the Pilbara: Late Quaternary Subfossils From Juukan Gorge, Puutu Kunti Kurrama Country, and Insights Into Human—Faunal Relationships and Extinction

ABSTRACT This study presents the first unequivocal evidence for the presence of Tasmanian devils ( Sarcophilus harrisii ) in the Pilbara region of northwestern Australia, based on material recovered from archaeological excavations at Juukan Gorge on Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Piniku...

Radial Models of Helium and Atomic Hydrogen in Two and Three Dimensions

Abstract We give a uniform radial formulation of atomic hydrogen and helium in three and two dimensions, solving the 3D S -wave ( $$l=0$$ l = 0 ) and 2D $$m=0$$ m = 0 sectors with a single Laguerre-basis method. A one-parameter transcription, $$L=0$$ L = 0 in 3D and $$L=-\tfrac{1...

Benthic Community Composition of Coral Reefs Is Associated with the Time Since Last Blast Fishing Event

Blast fishing is a widespread destructive practice that has long-term negative impacts on coral reef ecosystems. To better understand the long-term impact of blast fishing on these ecosystems within Southern Tanzania, in situ surveys were undertaken within a two-year timeframe ac...