Southern Cross University

Rainfed pulse–pulse and pulse–oilseed intercrops: yield, nutrient uptake, and risk buffering

Context Intercropping can improve resource-use efficiency, yield stability, and profitability, but pulse–pulse intercrops remain poorly studied in mechanised dryland systems. Aims To determine whether functional complementarity among pulse–pulse and pulse–oilseed crops improves y...

Multi-Isotope Analyses of Colonial Sheep from the Sydney Region, Australia: Implications for Husbandry Strategies

Abstract Stable isotope analyses of faunal remains have demonstrated significant potential to enhance understandings of human-animal relationships during periods of European colonization. Isotopic analyses enable reconstructions of historical livestock management practices, inclu...

Larger and more abundant legal-sized targeted fish inside ‘no take’ areas of a subtropical marine park over a 12-year period

Context Multiple-use marine parks vary spatially in how they are managed, which may influence ecological response over time. Aims We surveyed four key targeted species (snapper, Chrysophrys auratus; pearl perch, Glaucosoma scapulare; venus tuskfish, Choerodon venustus; grey morwo...

Understanding out‐of‐field teacher self‐efficacy beliefs: A person‐centred approach

Abstract Teaching out‐of‐field (OOF) has been a widespread global phenomenon and a cause of concern for school leaders and policymakers due to the potential impact it has on teaching quality and student learning. However, research on how the nature of OOF teaching impacts various...

Through the camera lens: a window into the underwater behaviour of white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias)

Context Observations of terrestrial animals in their natural ecosystems have formed the foundation for many hypothesis-driven studies. Aims Observing animals in the marine environment is logistically more challenging and comparatively scarce. Underwater camera technologies provid...

Flood Rats Falling Through Gaps: Seven Childhood Flood Mappings in the Metacrisis of Climate Change

Abstract In 2022, Australia experienced one of its most devastating climate-induced crises, the unprecedented Northern Rivers floods, which saw many education settings and schools damaged, and deemed either unsalvageable, temporarily closed or significantly disrupted. The floods’...

Spring phytoplankton bloom dynamics reveal thresholds of ocean alkalinity enhancement in the North Sea

Abstract Spring phytoplankton blooms drive primary production and food web dynamics in marine ecosystems. Ocean alkalinity enhancement, a proposed carbon dioxide removal strategy, alters seawater chemistry and could disrupt planktonic food webs, yet its ecological consequences re...

Investigating Key Factors Influencing Students’ Acceptance and Satisfaction with a Block Model E-Learning System: An Integrated SEM-Neural Network Approach

Abstract Intensive or Block models, along with e-learning, have become a vital element in the transformation of higher education, leveraging technological advancement and the necessity for flexible, student-centred learning. Although research investigating students’ acceptance an...

Betel nut sucking is the earliest recorded evidence for the habitual use of a neuroactive plant drug

The modern custom of chewing betel nuts is practiced by around 1 in 10 people worldwide, yet the earliest beginnings of this widespread drug use habit are unknown. We report rare skeletal remains of two preagricultural foragers from Sulawesi (Indonesia), both displaying a dental...

Temporal feature engineering for agricultural commodity price forecasting in Nigeria: evaluating machine learning, deep learning and time-series approaches

Purpose This study investigates the effectiveness of machine learning, deep learning and traditional time-series approaches for predicting agricultural commodity prices in Nigeria, focussing on improving forecasting reliability through temporal feature engineering and time-aware...

Eleven-year mark–recapture of tropical sea cucumbers proves long lifespans

Abstract Lifespans of animals inform us about generation length, underpinning assessments of extinction risk and models for fishery harvest strategies. Uncertainty and contention endure about the lifespans of coral reef echinoderms, especially soft-bodied sea cucumbers. We used a...

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...

Leveraging Self-Paced Learning for Software Vulnerability Detection

Vulnerabilities are major risks to software systems. Researchers have proposed many deep learning approaches to detect software vulnerabilities. However, their accuracy is limited in practice. One of the main causes is low-quality samples ( i . e ., source code and its label) in...

Catchment to coast contaminant transport to a protected marine park on the East coast of Australia

Coastal contamination is an ongoing global concern where metal, nutrient and agrochemical runoff are enhanced by human development along coasts and in catchments. Identification of contaminant mobilisation and transportation behaviours can provide valuable insights into pollutant...

Collaborative explainable ai for EEG mental health monitoring with constrained QA-Tuned LLM alignment

The monitoring of mental health states using electroencephalogram (EEG) signals has gained increasing attention due to its non-invasive nature for psychological disorders. Large Language Models (LLMs) and Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) have been utilized in advancing t...

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...