The University of Queensland

From globalized to regionalized supply chains: how and why regionalization challenges translate into firm-level hesitation

Purpose Prior regionalization and reshoring studies identify important supplier, infrastructure, technological, cost and regulatory constraints but provide limited explanation of how and why regionalization challenges make supply chain firms hesitant to engage in regionalization...

Influence by omission: The IMF’s lending capacity and central bank design

Abstract A large literature explores how loan conditionalities and policy recommendations embedded in International Monetary Fund lending programs influence country behavior and policy choices. We argue that the IMF’s influence extends beyond these intentional efforts. This paper...

Specific targeting of MR1-antigen complexes using nanobodies

T cell receptor mimic (TCRm) antibodies that bind peptide–human leukocyte antigen complexes have great therapeutic potential. Major histocompatibility complex class I–related protein 1 (MR1) exhibits limited polymorphism and presents conserved metabolites, such as 5-OP-RU, derive...

Integrating Synthetic Biology, Systems Biology, and Bioprocessing to Advance Terpene Production in Cyanobacteria

Abstract Cyanobacteria act as efficient “solar-powered” cell factories, converting CO2 and light into valuable products while thriving in seawater or wastewater. Cyanobacteria are attractive hosts for terpenoid bioproduction because they natively produce terpene precursors. Our r...

From icon to afterthought? Evidence for a potential regional decline in the frilled lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) in south-east Queensland

The frilled lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) reaches its southern distributional limit in south-east Queensland (SEQ), where its status remains poorly documented. We integrated occurrence records, iNaturalist data, targeted field surveys, and habitat-loss analyses to assess its reg...

Fifteen years of regional climate downscaling in CORDEX-Australasia

Regional climate modelling plays a central role in understanding and projecting climate change across Australasia, a region characterised by complex topography, diverse climate regimes, and high exposure to climate extremes. Over the past fifteen years, CORDEX-Australasia has coo...

The Mysterious Case of Iron in XMPs: Anomalous High log(Fe/O) Observed in Extremely Metal-Poor Galaxies HSCJ1631+4426 and SDSSJ0811+4730

Abstract We present integral field spectroscopic observations of two local extremely metal-poor galaxies (XMPs), HSCJ1631+4426 and SDSSJ0811+4730, obtained with the Keck Cosmic Web Imager (KCWI) over 3545 − 5529 Ã at a spectral resolution of R ~ 3600, capturing bright nebular emi...

Reducing Ultraprocessed Foods From the Diets of Patients With Depression

This pilot crossover trial assesses the feasibility and acceptability of removing ultraprocessed foods from the diets of patients with major depressive disorder.

Ngarrawa (mound spring) sediments as archives of Holocene environmental change in arid central Australia: Insights from Itrax XRF scanning

ABSTRACT Central Australia's ngarrawa, or ‘mound springs’, are unique hydrological systems that serve as some of the only near‐permanent sources of water and continuous sediment deposition in Australia's arid interior. As such, they hold significant potential as palaeo‐climate an...

Past rapid spread of introduced livestock coincided with vegetation clearance on Madagascar

Debates persist around the past and present effects of introduced livestock on the native biodiversity of Madagascar. Indeed, the variable habitat and past rate of spread of livestock across the island's distinct ecoregions are poorly known. Sets of 14C and stable isotope data fr...

Melt evolution and crystal cargo uptake at Mount Ruapehu: a magma plumbing system characterized by narrow dikes and sills

Abstract To assess the magma plumbing architecture of Mount Ruapehu, an active stratovolcano in the Taupō Volcanic Zone (New Zealand), we combine whole rock, groundmass and crystal geochemistry of lava samples from the south-west flank, focusing on the Mangawhero (50–15 ka) and W...

Discovery of a New Triterpenoid and Chemical Profiling of Mudjala (Barringtonia acutangula), an Australian Indigenous Medicinal Plant

Mudjala bark, prepared from Barringtonia acutangula, is an Australian Aboriginal medicine traditionally used for pain relief, and previous studies have associated its activity with triterpenoid-rich fractions. However, the low-molecular-weight triterpenoids, which were major chro...

"When I see Jodie, I feel relaxed": Examining the Impact of a Virtual Supporter in Remote Psychotherapy

Virtual agents have shown promising potential in mental health applications, but current research has predominantly focused on contexts outside of traditional therapy sessions. This paper examines the impact of a virtual supporter in remote psychotherapy sessions conducted via Zo...

Proteomic and Functional Profiling of Trichoderma reesei , Pichia guilliermondii , and Hericium erinaceus

Abstract Fungi relevant to food systems and biotechnology differ in physiology, yet their condition-specific intracellular proteomes have rarely been compared using a common workflow. We hypothesized that harmonized extraction and data-independent acquisition mass spectrometry wo...

Designing and undertaking research for the Single Noongar Claim

Abstract This commentary concerns the design of research undertaken for the Single Noongar Claim in southwestern Western Australia. It draws attention to the benefits that innovative research approaches can bring to native title research generally, and the opportunities that the...

Multiplex LAMP-LFA for rapid field-compatible detection of environmental DNA from Schistosoma japonicum and Oncomelania hupensis quadrasi

Abstract This study developed a field-adaptable multiplex Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification combined with Lateral Flow Assay (mLAMP-LFA) for simultaneous detection of Schistosoma japonicum and its intermediate host, Oncomelania hupensis quadrasi , in freshwater environments...

Clinical phenotypes of very early onset inflammatory bowel disease in Australian children: A single‐centre retrospective study

OBJECTIVES: Very early onset inflammatory bowel disease (VEO-IBD), diagnosed at <6 years old, includes a subset of infantile onset IBD (IO-IBD, ≤2 years). We describe presenting clinical features, phenotypes, and early management of children with VEO-IBD at a single tertiary cent...

Correlation of 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging Neurogram to Histology for Large Nerve Perineural Spread From Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

ABSTRACT Introduction Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC) is a major health issue in Australia. Perineural spread (PNS) in cSCC carries a worse prognosis. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) neurogram is the best imaging modality to detect and define the zonal extent of PNS, al...

Genome-wide analysis of social behaviour across social domains, reporters and developmental stages: a meta-regression approach

Abstract Social behaviour is a heritable trait linked to well-being and mental health, yet it varies across social context, including social domains, informants and development, which may shape its underlying genomic architecture. Here, we conducted a genome-wide meta-regression...

Diet Quality and Weight Gain Among Women in the Aboriginal Family Birthing Program in South Australia

Background: This study assessed diet quality and the association between engagement with nutrition support bundles and weight gain among pregnant women having Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies who participated in the Aboriginal Family and Baby Bundles implementation pr...