Monash University

Techno-Economic Assessment of Membrane Distillation for Green Hydrogen Production in Australia

As global momentum builds toward decarbonisation, green hydrogen has emerged as a key pillar in Australia’s transition to a net-zero emissions future. However, the freshwater demands of large-scale electrolysis poses a significant social hurdle, particularly in a nation facing ac...

Antarctic sea ice response to meltwater due to Antarctic ice sheet mass loss in a multi-model ensemble

Abstract. We present the first multi-model study of the Antarctic sea ice response to enhanced meltwater due to dynamic mass loss from the Antarctic ice sheet. This meltwater flux (and its future increase under global warming) is not included in the most recent state-of-the-art c...

Variable zircon, titanite and apatite response during magma hybridization and autometasomatism

Abstract The U–Pb records of accessory minerals can become difficult to interpret when magmatic crystallization is overprinted by hydrothermal alteration and element redistribution. The Archibarca Pluton, in the shallow portion on the Paleozoic Famatinian Arc in northwestern Arge...

Automating the triage of rheumatology outpatient referrals: a comparative evaluation of 23 large language models under simple and advanced prompting

Abstract Triage of rheumatology outpatient referrals is a high-volume administrative task that consumes senior specialist time without advancing patient care. The human triage system is only moderately accurate and reproducible. We assessed whether contemporary large language mod...

Nationalism as Imperialism in Disguise: Re‐Examining Global Citizenship and Chinese Identity in Hong Kong

ABSTRACT This Research Note responds to Yang's (2026) study of global citizenship and Chinese identity in Hong Kong by advancing three interrelated critiques. First, we argue that globalism and nationalism in Hong Kong are historically co‐constituted. Yang's interpretation places...

Integration of high-κ oxide on 2D semiconductors with carbon-dot monolayer assembly as van der Waals interfacial layer

The atomically smooth surfaces of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials minimise scattering-induced carrier-transport degradation. However, this same attribute poses a major challenge for integrating 2D materials with high-quality dielectrics at sub-nanometre equivalent oxide thickn...

Comparative Performance of Federated and Centralized Learning for Brain Tumor Classification and Segmentation

Purpose To compare federated learning (FL) and centralized learning (CL) performance for brain tumor classification and segmentation and examine whether specific configurations confer measurable performance advantages. Materials and Methods In this systematic review and meta-anal...

Regulatory Policy Changes and Mifepristone Access Through Pharmacies in Australia

Importance In an effort to improve access, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration lifted prescribing and dispensing restrictions on mifepristone in August 2023. Mifepristone is approved for medication abortion up to 63 days’ gestation and is marketed in Australia in a co...

Green Versus Sustainable Loans: The Impact on Firms' ESG Performance

ABSTRACT This paper studies the development of a firm's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance following the issuance of “green loans” earmarked for green projects versus “sustainable loans” benchmarked by ESG criteria. Firms issuing green loans improve environme...

Validity of the comprehensive assessment of psychopathic personality–self‐report Korean version ( CAPP ‐ SR ) in a sample of Korean prison inmates

Abstract Given the theoretical and clinical importance of psychopathy, numerous assessment instruments have been developed, including the Comprehensive Assessment of Psychopathic Personality (CAPP). Although the CAPP has received increasing empirical support across cultures, rese...

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...

Astrocytic activity in treatment-resistant and ultra-treatment-resistant schizophrenia

Astrocytic dysfunction has been implicated in schizophrenia, but biomarkers of astrocytic activity have shown inconsistent patterns. Studies on disease heterogeneity, specifically treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS) and ultra-treatment-resistant schizophrenia (UTRS) are lacki...

Evaluating Interventions for Plasmodium vivax Forest Malaria Using a Three-Scale Mathematical Model

Abstract. The rising proportion of Plasmodium vivax cases concentrated in forest-fringe areas across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) highlights the importance of pharmaceutical and mosquito control techniques specifically targeted toward forest-going populations. To mathematic...

Large-Scale Testing for Characterisation of Cable Bolt System Behaviour: A Novel Laboratory Approach to Simulate Relative Joint Shear Sliding

Abstract This study investigates the performance of a cable bolt system under direct shearing to simulate relative rock strata under horizontal or so called “sliding”, with the primary goal of assisting in the optimisation of cable bolting practice to control roof failure in unde...

Effectiveness of multi-source merged soil moisture products using different triple collocation methods: A comprehensive assessment incorporating spatial similarity evaluation framework

Evaluation of soil moisture products and data merging efforts have commonly focused on their performance in representing temporal dynamics, while overlooking the capacity of the products to capture spatial patterns. In this study, a spatial evaluation framework based on the Struc...

Association of microbial pathways predicted/inferred using 16S and shotgun metagenome with faecal metabolite abundances

The gut microbiome is an essential metabolic organ influencing host health through metabolite production. While metabolite production levels can be directly measured by gas or liquid chromatography, they are commonly inferred from the abundance of metagenomic functional pathways....

Human Resource Development in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: A Common Good Approach

ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how and under what conditions employees learn, work, and develop their careers. This has strong implications for human resource development (HRD), because AI goes beyond technology itself and presents social and ethical issues...

The Gap Between Perceived and Objective Diet Quality in Patients with Lynch Syndrome

Background and Aims: Lynch syndrome (LS) confers a substantially elevated lifetime risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). While enhanced endoscopic surveillance and aspirin chemoprevention are the cornerstones of management, evidence suggests modifiable lifestyle factors like diet may...

The limits of Antarctic conservation governance

Abstract The Antarctic region exerts a profound influence on the Earth system, making its conservation fundamental to sustaining planetary health and human wellbeing. The Antarctic Treaty System (ATS) holds near-exclusive authority for environmental protection across the region,...

The Jurisdictional Independence Thesis: Analysis of Omittoism

Debates in the philosophy of religion are organised around whether a creator exists. Omittoism relocates a logically prior question: by what right would any being, whatever its power or origin, issue binding commands to autonomous agents? This paper reconstructs Omittoism as a fo...