The University of Queensland

Methods for conducting searches in healthcare reviews: A systematic review

The standard approach for identifying studies for reviews has remained consistent for many years. This approach can be time-consuming, with quality reliant on searcher skill. Alternate approaches aiming to improve efficiency have been proposed, but there is uncertainty around the...

Group Sequential Design with Posterior and Posterior Predictive Probabilities

Group sequential designs drive innovation in clinical, industrial, and corporate settings. Early stopping for failure in sequential designs conserves experimental resources, whereas early stopping for success accelerates access to improved interventions. Bayesian decision procedu...

Rachis tip dieback: a phenology-driven, multi-pathogen disease of macadamia racemes

Rachis tip dieback (RTD) is an emerging disease of macadamia racemes associated with the flower blight complex. Affected racemes exhibit necrosis progressing from the distal to proximal end of the rachis, causing curvature and greyish black discolouration of florets, ultimately r...

Fungal necromass dominates soil organic carbon accrual after decadal active restoration of alpine grassland

Active (seeding native grasses) and passive (natural recovery via degradation factor removal) restoration practices regulate soil organic carbon (SOC) recovery in degraded grasslands through distinct mechanisms. We quantified microbial- (amino sugars) and plant-derived (lignin ph...

Costing global biodiversity framework delivery in megadiverse Australia

Most nations worldwide face substantial funding gaps to halt biodiversity loss, yet many governments lack comprehensive cost estimates essential for effective budget allocation and implementation planning. This study provides a comprehensive estimate of the costs Australian gover...

Referral patterns in the CKD.QLD Registry: A call for revisiting the definition of late referral

Abstract Background The rising burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) requires reinforcing of the current mechanisms for early detection and intervention. Although ‘timely’ referral to a specialist nephrology service plays a crucial role for many patients in ensuring improved out...

Dissecting pleiotropy between major depressive disorder and physical disease comorbidities

Abstract Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is characterised by substantial comorbidity with medical conditions. To achieve better outcomes for patients with MDD, an improved understanding of the mechanisms underlying pervasive comorbidities is required. To this end, we map patterns...

Effects of 3-nitrooxypropanol on productivity and carcass traits in feedlot cattle fed a steam-flaked wheat diet in a commercial setting

Context As the livestock sector faces mounting expectations to curb greenhouse gas emissions alongside evolving public attitudes toward feed additives, rigorous evaluation of emission-mitigation additives within commercial feedlot operations is warranted. Aims The present study e...

Conserving Australian lizards and snakes: an update on progress since 2017

The Action Plan for Australian Lizards and Snakes 2017 summarised results from the first comprehensive assessment of the Australian squamate fauna by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), updating a more precursory assessment in 1993. This review outlines the...

The dimensionality of plant–plant competition

Abstract To avoid extinction, every species must be able to exploit available resources at least as well as all other species in its community. Theory predicts that, the more distinct the niches of competing species, the more species that can coexist together. However, both theor...

Grassland destruction causes shifts in plant traits that persist during recovery

Old-growth grasslands assemble over millennia and support high biodiversity and many ecosystem services, but continue to undergo widespread destruction for production of crops, timber, and minerals. How biodiversity recovers after grassland destruction and the functional conseque...

Soil disturbance in wetlands by feral pigs increases greenhouse gas emissions

Abstract. Multiple approaches are needed to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the pace of climate change. Wetlands are among the most carbon-rich ecosystems on the planet, and when disturbed, they can generate disproportionately high emissions. Invasive hoofed mammals,...

Diet and physical activity behaviours among people with insomnia symptoms: a cross-sectional survey to understand treatment needs and acceptability

Background High adherence to a Mediterranean diet and regular moderate-intensity physical activity (≥5 days/week, ≥30 minutes/day) reduce the risk of insomnia symptom onset and maintenance, yet engagement in these behaviours among adults with insomnia symptoms and the acceptabili...

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...

Tolerance to Simulated Pod‐Borer Herbivory Among Several Genotypes of Extra Short‐Duration Pigeonpea ( Cajanus cajan )

ABSTRACT Pigeonpea is a major global legume crop that provides nutrition and income for some of the world's poorest people. Global pigeonpea yields are constrained due to damage from flower‐ and pod‐feeding lepidopteran pests, particularly Helicoverpa armigera . In this study, we...

Rejecting conspiracies doesn't necessarily mean that you're smart: The relationship between conspiracy discrimination and reasoning ability

Abstract Research examining the psychological predictors of conspiracy belief has overwhelmingly examined conspiracies that are unverified and/or implausible. Doing so potentially conflates ‘rational’ thinking with the tendency to heuristically reject conspiracist explanations. I...

Metagenomic insights into mechanisms of coral larval settlement induction and inhibition by marine biofilms

Abstract Background Biofilms are essential to larval settlement in many marine invertebrates, yet the mechanisms driving settlement induction or inhibition in corals remain poorly resolved. This challenge lies in the vast taxonomic and functional diversity of marine biofilms, mak...

Organ-at-risk contouring education in the era of AI-assisted practice: Insights from an Australian undergraduate radiation therapy program

INTRODUCTION: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into radiation therapy workflows offers significant opportunities to improve efficiency by automating tasks such as contouring organs at risk (OARs). However, this also raises concerns regarding future practition...

Barriers to Understanding: Readability of Online Laryngomalacia Resources for Parents

Background Laryngomalacia is the most common cause of stridor in infants. Guidelines recommend parent education materials be written at a sixth to eighth-grade reading level, yet compliance of online resources remains unclear. Aim To evaluate the readability of online parental ed...

Temporal patterns and risk factors of clozapine-associated neutropenia: a nationwide population-based cohort study

Background Clozapine is the most effective antipsychotic for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, but neutropenia concerns continue to limit its use. Large real-world evidence on temporal risk patterns, re-initiation, and patient-level determinants remains limited. Methods We condu...