Southern Cross University

Student Experiences of Immersive Block Learning in English-Medium Instruction Transnational Education: An Exploratory Case Study

The rapid expansion of English-medium instruction (EMI) in transnational education (TNE) has increased the need for evidence-based higher education (HE) curriculum models that support diverse student cohorts in cross-cultural contexts. This exploratory mixed-methods study examine...

Mark–recapture modelling can index population trajectory in the platypus

Semi-aquatic freshwater mammals are a heterogeneous global group that are subject to a range of anthropogenic disturbances, with many species now being recognised as threatened and some viewed as indicators of freshwater ecosystem health. The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) i...

Is anybody listening? Children and young people’s participation in tourism policy

Purpose This study explores the extent to which children and young people are incorporated into tourism policy and planning in Australia. This study aims to critically assess their recognition as stakeholders in destination governance and to evaluate whether their participation i...

SELM-CTR: a stacking ensemble deep learning model with SHAP-based analysis for large-scale click-through rate prediction

Purpose Click-through rate (CTR) prediction is a core challenge in digital advertising, as forecasting whether a user will click on an advertisement directly determines ad placement decisions and revenue outcomes. Standard machine learning and deep learning approaches achieve rea...