The University of Queensland

Probing electrochemical CO2 reduction with in-situ/operando TEM

Electrochemical CO 2 reduction (CO 2 R) offers a promising route to convert greenhouse gas emissions into valuable chemicals, but challenges, such as low product selectivity, low current density, insufficient energy efficiency, and material instability, hinder its commercialisati...

Adsorption and Mass Transport of Methane and Hydrogen in Nanoporous Carbon Membranes - Binary Mass Transport Experiments and Modeling

Abstract This study investigates binary mass transport of methane (CH4) and hydrogen (H2) through carbon-based nanoporous membranes at elevated temperatures. Building upon previous single-component adsorption and permeation measurements, we present new binary permeation experimen...

Concomitant Panniculectomy During Ventral Hernia Repair: Outcomes From a High‐Volume Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Unit

ABSTRACT Background Concomitant panniculectomy during ventral hernia repair (VHR) remains controversial due to concerns about wound morbidity. Potential benefits include improved operative exposure and reduced abdominal wall strain. This study evaluated outcomes of VHR with and w...

Changes in breeding periodicity of a long-lived vertebrate over 30 years

Abstract Changes in breeding periodicity in vertebrates can highlight important trends in population demographics that have conservation implications. Following widespread conservation measures, some previously endangered species have shown population recoveries across their rang...

Within-family effect of ancestry on complex traits in a Mexican population

Abstract Human populations differ in disease prevalence and phenotypes, but the extent to which differences are caused by genetic factors is unknown for most complex traits. Comparing phenotypic means across populations is confounded by environmental differences and using polygen...

Probabilistic inference of homonymous and heteronymous recurrent inhibition in human muscles from large-scale motor neuron recordings

Understanding how spinal circuits shape motor neuron behavior during muscle contractions remains a major challenge. Here, we combined large-scale motor unit recordings with simulation-based inference to generate probabilistic estimates of homonymous and heteronymous recurrent inh...

Communicating, Interacting and Strategizing: Exploring the Situatedness of Strategy-Making

While a growing body of work has established that strategy is communicatively constituted through talk, writing, narratives, documents, material artifacts and multimodal interactions, this literature remains dispersed across disciplinary traditions and publication outlets. This s...

Critical gaps remain in carbon accounting at mine sites

Accurately accounting for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at mine sites is essential in order to understand how to mitigate these emissions, particularly since substantial increases in the productio...

Exploring the functions of NKG7 in CD4+ and CD8+ T cells during malaria

Malaria, caused by Plasmodium parasites, is a significant global health issue. CD4 + and CD8 + T cells are important for immunity against Plasmodium infections, but the specific roles of many immune-related effector molecules in T cells remain poorly defined. Here, we investigate...

Alveolar Bone Regeneration Using 3D‐Printed, Patient‐Specific, Resorbable PCL Scaffold: Prospective Cohort Study

ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate clinical feasibility of 3D‐printed, patient‐specific, polycaprolactone (PCL) resorbable scaffolds for staged alveolar ridge augmentation. Materials and Methods Ten patients requiring staged bone augmentation underwent digital planning to virtually reconst...

Where is the evidence? Mapping the fire–biodiversity knowledge base of northern Australian savannas

Fire shapes the biodiversity of tropical savannas, yet challenges exist in accessing and interpreting the breadth of fire-ecology evidence to support appropriate management. We compiled a comprehensive fire–biodiversity database for Australian tropical savannas to improve knowled...

Strong Nanomechanical Duffing Nonlinearity and Interactions Induced through Cavity Optomechanics

Abstract Nonlinearity is a key resource in both classical and quantum signal processing. Nonlinear nanomechanical elements enable applications from sensing to computing, while networks of nonlinear or nonlinearly coupled resonators offer promising platforms for simulating complex...

Preferential Flow and Nutrient Transport in Structured Agricultural Soils: A Systematic Review of Experimental Evidence and Modelling Approaches

Understanding water dynamics and nutrient transport in structured soils remains a critical challenge in hydrology, particularly due to the influence of preferential flow pathways. This systematic literature review synthesises evidence from 47 studies identified through screening...

Trends in health inequalities across the world’s population: an analysis of mortality inequalities by country gross domestic product (GDP) between 1990 and 2022

Background Life expectancy has increased worldwide, in part due to reduced infant mortality. However, inequalities between countries persist. Gross domestic product (GDP) is a widely used means of assessing a country’s economic performance. We assessed global trends in inequaliti...

Pathway for genetic improvement of Australian beef and sheep by using sustainability indexes to address greenhouse-gas emissions: workshop report

The Australian beef and sheep industries can play a small but important role in helping achieve global emissions targets. Genetic selection of cattle and sheep that emit less methane is an opportunity to make permanent and cumulative change and breeders are demonstrating growing...

Review of Hypoxemia Quantification Methods for Assessing the Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Abstract Purpose of Review Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common nocturnal breathing disorder characterized by recurrent upper airway obstruction during sleep, leading to sleep fragmentation and intermittent hypoxemia. The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) is the most widely used cl...

Understanding Belonging in Practice Placements – a Scoping Review of Studies Examining Health Professional Student Belonging

Abstract Background: Practice placements are an opportunity for health professional students to apply knowledge and skills in real-world environments. A growing body of evidence links students’ sense of belonging to enhanced learning and motivation in higher education. Given that...

Transition of children with chronic gastrointestinal and liver disease to adult care: A multicentre Asian survey of paediatric gastroenterologists

OBJECTIVES: The rising incidence of chronic gastrointestinal conditions and better survival of children with life-limiting diseases have resulted in the need for continuity of care into adulthood. This study aimed to detail transition practices in paediatric gastroenterology and...

Akhirin Preserves Hemostatic Wound Repair Through Non-Hematopoietic Regulation of the Vascular Injury Microenvironment

Hemostasis and wound healing are highly coordinated processes that involve rapid clot formation followed by controlled remodeling of the injured tissue microenvironment. Prior work on Akhirin (AKH), a secreted extracellular matrix protein containing two von Willebrand factor A do...

Climate extremes are associated with crime dynamics in China

While the societal implications of climate extremes have received considerable attention, the specific associations with crime dynamics remain unclear. Leveraging a unique nationwide crime panel dataset (over 8.6 million) parsed via large-scale textual analysis, we capture detail...