Queensland University of Technology

Energy transition under fragmentation: A threshold analysis of inclusive governance in developing economies

Although institutional quality is widely recognised as important for environmental performance, less is known about whether the governance–energy relationship varies across levels of institutional capacity. This study examines the relationship between inclusive governance, energy...

Nonlinear network inference reveals two independent axes of ecological organisation in the rumen microbiome

Background The rumen microbiome is shaped by numerous external factors such as diet and host genetics, but these drivers act through internal microbial dynamics, including cross-feeding, substrate competition, and threshold-driven community shifts that give rise to non-linear int...

Graph-based machine learning in urban form characterization: a critical methodological review with structured taxonomy and methodological framework

Abstract Graph-based machine learning (graph-based ML) offers a structurally well-suited paradigm for encoding the relational properties of urban form, yet its application to urban morphological characterization remains fragmented across disciplinary boundaries. This study presen...

Measuring the association between women’s empowerment using SWPER index and utilization of maternal and newborn health services from pregnancy to postpartum in Nepal

Women’s empowerment is a global development priority that serves as both an independent goal and a critical determinant of maternal and newborn health (MNH) outcomes. This study aimed to assess the association between women’s empowerment and utilization of MNH services from pregn...

PEG-Heparin hydrogels allow for the assessment of breast cancer tumouroid response to anti-cancer treatment for personalised medicine

Objectives The validation of accurate three-dimensional (3D) models holds significant importance for anti-cancer drug development and screening processes, aiming to minimise the time and resources lost during their development using conventional procedures. Here, we investigated...

Improving vehicle inspection systems: insights from users

This study examines public perceptions of a national mandatory vehicle inspection program (Fahes, Qatar). It proposes a survey-based framework for assessing user attitudes toward its safety, environmental, technical, and service-related outcomes. Using a structured online questio...

A Cu 2 S/NiOOH Heterojunction Enables Highly Selective Ammonia‐to‐Nitrite Electrooxidation at Industrially Relevant Current Densities

ABSTRACT Electrocatalytic ammonia oxidation reaction (AOR) offers a green route to nitrite (NO 2 − ) synthesis while coupling hydrogen evolution reaction. However, maintaining NO 2 − selectivity at high current density remains challenging due to the narrow thermodynamic windows f...

Minor patients, major differences: why children and adolescents should not have access to voluntary assisted dying

Currently, minors are able to access voluntary assisted dying (VAD) only in three countries – the Netherlands, Belgium and Colombia. Although the uptake by persons under 18 is extremely low, other jurisdictions – particularly Canada and the Australian Capital Territory – are acti...

Household-Aware Community Battery Coordination: A Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning Approach

This poster presents a multi-agent reinforcement learning framework for coordinating household and community battery energy storage systems. The proposed approach considers household heterogeneity, multi-level objectives, internal pricing, and coordinated battery operation within...

Effects of continuing or withholding angiotensin axis blockers prior to elective surgery: The PAAB randomized clinical trial

Abstract Background Current guidelines favour preoperative withholding of angiotensin‐axis blockers (AABs) in patients without hypertension or systolic heart failure to decrease peri‐operative cardiorenal risk, although evidence of such effects is lacking. Objective To assess rat...

The work of digital inclusion: exposing the digital labour of community workers fostering digital participation

This article presents findings from a national-scale research project that worked with disadvantaged communities across Australia to examine digital inclusion in low-income families and the role of social infrastructure (e.g., schools, libraries, charities, government services) i...

Experimental evaluation and design framework for geocomposite-reinforced working platforms on soft subgrades

Abstract Working platforms are critical temporary geotechnical structures used to support heavy construction equipment operating over weak cohesive subgrades. Their performance depends on the ability of the platform system to distribute applied stresses, mobilise sufficient beari...

Prevalence and disclosure of AI and non-AI online child sexual victimisation: Findings from a national study of Australian adolescents

Background Rapid technological evolution has made online sexual victimisation of children an important societal concern. However, empirical evidence on prevalence, and the use of artificial intelligence in online victimisation, remains scarce. Objective To determine the prevalenc...

Enhanced nocturnal N 2 O 5 -ClNO 2 chemistry in Delhi under reduced NO conditions

Nitryl chloride (ClNO 2 ) is an important Cl⚫ precursor, originating from the heterogeneous reactions of dinitrogen pentoxide (N 2 O 5 ) on chloride-containing particles. This N 2 O 5 -ClNO 2 chemical process plays critical roles in chloride activation, nitrate formation, and th...

Effect of a community-based sleep extension intervention on young adults’ sleep and risky driving propensity: a randomised controlled trial

Background Insufficient sleep is a key risk factor for road vehicle crashes in young adults. This trial evaluated the effectiveness of a sleep extension intervention on reducing on-road risky driving in young adult drivers who self-identified as sleepy. Methods Australian drivers...

Factors Influencing Consumer Engagement in Hospital Care: An Interview Study of Perceptions and Experiences of Patients, Carers and Care Providers

ABSTRACT Aim(s) To explore the challenges and facilitators to consumer engagement in care during hospital attendance, integrating the perspectives of patients, informal carers and care providers. Design A qualitative descriptive study using semi‐structured interviews. Methods A t...

Reliable Diagnosis and Early Warning of Filamentous Bulking in Microaerobic Wastewater Treatment Systems under Small Data Constraints

Abstract Filamentous bulking can destabilize microaerobic wastewater treatment systems, creating a need for diagnostic methods that distinguish bulking severity. Using 532-day operational records and morphology-graded sludge samples, this study investigated filamentous-bulking dy...

Photo‐Degradable Polyester Networks and Multi‐Photon Printed Objects Based on Cyclic Ketene Acetals

ABSTRACT Radical ring‐opening polymerization (RROP) of cyclic ketene acetals (CKAs) constitutes a powerful avenue to biodegradable polyesters via radical polymerization. CKA‐based degradable polymers have been established mainly as linear polymers, while networks from CKA‐based R...

Combining Implementation and Data Sciences to Accelerate Evidence Integration into Healthcare – ImpleMATE

Background The translation of research evidence into routine healthcare practice is often slow and inconsistent, even timely implementation can significantly improve patient outcomes. While implementation science offers strategies to close this gap, current approaches are frequen...

Trends of Nonylphenol Exposure in an Australian Population Based on Urinary Metabolite Analysis

Abstract Nonylphenol (NP) is an alkylphenol primarily used to synthesize nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEO) and tris(4-nonylphenyl) phosphite (TNPP) which are extensively used in industrial and consumer products. NP and its derivatives are well-known endocrine disruptors and are asso...