RMIT University

Caring for Our Healthcare Workers: Advancing Human Resource Management Research in Healthcare Contexts

ABSTRACT In this special issue introduction paper, we seek to advance HRM scholarship by examining how HRM can support the health and wellbeing of the healthcare workforce amid profound economic, socio‐cultural and technological change affecting healthcare systems globally. First...

The EU 's Indo‐Pacific Strategy: Perspectives From Australia

ABSTRACT This article examines perceptions in Australia of the European Union's Indo‐Pacific Strategy, drawing on interviews conducted with government officials, experts and civil society actors. The EU is regarded positively as a friend and partner of Australia and equally commi...

Dual-criteria framework for lithium plating assessment in graphite/lithium iron phosphate cells

Lithium plating on graphite anodes remains a critical safety concern in lithium-ion batteries, yet its prediction is often unreliable due to reliance on single-criterion-based detection approaches. This work introduces a dual-criteria framework that integrates a thermodynamically...

Performance-normalized life cycle assessment of calcined and mechanochemically activated clays in Australia as cement substitutes

Abstract In response to the decreasing availability of high-grade kaolinitic clays, there is a growing shift toward using natural waste clays as supplementary cementitious materials. The performance of these waste clays is generally evaluated based on either strength or environme...

Mechanical Regulation of Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 4 Function in Aging and Cardiovasculature Disease

Vascular aging is characterized by progressive deterioration of blood vessel structure and function and is associated with increased vascular stiffness, endothelial dysfunction, and chronic inflammation. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying vascular stiffening and endothe...

Rethinking Environmental Impact Assessment for nature positive development

Achieving nature positive development within existing regulatory frameworks will be challenging. Halting and reversing biodiversity loss requires restoration and enhancement of ecosystems alongside a fundamental shift in how we value biodiversity and assess quantifiable improveme...

Evaluating a sexual violence primary prevention program at an Australian University: a realist protocol comprising a cluster non-randomized controlled trial and realist interviews

Abstract Background Sexual violence is highly prevalent in university settings, yet there remains limited evidence on what prevention interventions work, for whom, and under what conditions. This article outlines the protocol for a mixed method realist evaluation of an Australian...

Artificial Intelligence and the Prospects for Net-Zero Energy and Net-Zero Carbon Buildings: A Science Mapping Analysis Using Digital Twins and Geographic Information Systems

This study explores the relationship between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and net-zero carbon buildings (NZCBs) and net-zero energy buildings (NZEBs) over the last decade. A thematic evolution has been observed in this research area, shifting from conventional optimization toward...

Selective organ deposition of nanoparticles directed by metal–organic network coatings

Abstract Despite significant advances in nanoengineering, developing a universal nanoparticle engineering strategy that enables tailored nanoparticle organ deposition post intravenous administration remains challenging. Here, we report a simple and modular strategy mediated by me...

UAV‐Based Precision Seed Dropping for Automated Reforestation

ABSTRACT Wildfires and deforestation pose significant threats to forest ecosystems, motivating scalable methods for reforestation beyond labor‐intensive cultivation of native forest seedlings in nurseries. To enable large‐scale direct seeding of native species, this paper present...

STEM in the early years: rethinking teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge

Abstract Neoliberal reforms increasingly frame early childhood education and care (ECEC) as an investment in human capital, with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education prioritised from the earliest years of learning. This policy orientation draws attent...

Firm‐Level Climate Risk and Stock Price Crash: Does Investor Attention or Sentiment Matter?

ABSTRACT This study moves beyond traditional crash‐risk channels focused on managerial bad‐news hoarding to examine how firm‐level climate risk translates into stock price crashes through investor behaviour. Using a novel text‐based measure of climate exposure extracted from earn...

Exploring science teacher adaptive expertise through the framework of pedagogical content knowledge

Contemporary societal challenges require teachers to possess not only a strong foundation in science content but also the ability to adapt their instruction to address diverse student needs. This capacity, known as adaptive expertise (AE), requires teachers to apply knowledge fle...

Integrated experimental and computational exploration of 1,8-naphthyridine hydrazones as promising topoisomerase II-targeting anticancer agents

DNA topoisomerase II (Topo II) is essential for maintaining DNA topology during replication, transcription, and chromosome segregation. Its increased expression is associated with tumor progression, which makes it an appealing target for anticancer therapy. However, clinically us...

Thalamocortical network dynamics can explain visual impulse responses and perceptual echoes

Although temporal information is ubiquitous in natural vision, the cortex shows strong intrinsic rhythmicity. Recent electroencephalogram (EEG) studies have revealed a component of the visual impulse response function (IRF) resembling a narrow alpha-band (7–13 Hz) filter with a s...

A generalized algorithm for inferring wildfire evacuation decisions and departure times using large-scale mobile device location data

Understanding wildfire evacuation behavior is essential for effective disaster planning, yet current approaches often rely on event-specific methods that limit broader applicability. This paper proposes a generalized algorithm for inferring wildfire evacuation decisions and depar...

Legitimacy Signals and Investor Protections: Top-Tier Law Firms in Global Venture Capital Investments

Venture capital (VC) transactions are impeded by two frictions: entrepreneurs cannot credibly signal quality to investors, and investors cannot fully protect themselves against governance risks in incomplete–contract relationships. We argue that top-tier law firms address both fr...

Self-Adaptive Thermoregulating Coating for All-Weather Thermal Management

Practical thermal management of functional interfaces usually requires coordinated solar absorption and radiative heat dissipation under variable environmental conditions. Yet, conventional photothermal systems maintain static spectral responses and fail to adapt to dynamic therm...

A Descriptor and Tool for Guiding Composition Design toward Developing Single- or Mixed/Hybrid-Phase “Layered” Transition Metal Oxide Cathode Materials for Na-Ion Batteries

Abstract The structure type and phase assemblage of “layered” Na-transition metal (TM) oxides dictate their performance as cathode materials, resulting in an impetus toward developing biphasic or hybrid Na-TM-oxides. However, a fundamental understanding as to what drives the form...

Carbon-rich carbon nitride for singlet-oxygen-driven photocatalytic degradation of benzophenone-3 and coral vitality recovery

Coral reefs, vital marine ecosystems, are increasingly threatened by global warming and chemical pollutants such as benzophenone-3 (BP-3), a widely used UV filter. To address this challenge, we present a carbon-doped graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) photocatalyst with efficient...