The University of Western Australia

Social welfare implications of policy reform for dog shelters in the United Kingdom

Statistics suggest that the policies currently in place to manage free-roaming dog numbers in the United Kingdom have met with limited success, and more innovative alternatives should be considered. This paper explores potential policy reform options that could reduce welfare los...

Bio-Inspired lattice-based cranial implants: comparative finite element analysis of topology-dependent mechanical performance, energy absorption, and osseointegration potential

Cranioplasty implants must provide mechanical protection while remaining lightweight and promoting biological integration. This study investigates bio-inspired lattice-based cranial implants incorporating four topologies: body-centred cubic (BCC), cubic, honeycomb and re-entrant....

Resident damselfish influence the coral holobiont: species-specific responses in Acropora millepora and Acropora digitifera

Abstract Symbiotic interactions are central to coral ecology, spanning the coral holobiont’s internal microbial partnerships to broader associations with reef fishes and other motile species. Coral-dwelling damselfish live in close association with coral colonies, using their bra...

How to Do a Laparoscopic Iliac Lymph Node Biopsy Under Indocyanine Green ( ICG ) Guidance

ABSTRACT Isolated abdominal lymphadenopathy can be difficult to diagnose when lesions are inaccessible to percutaneous biopsy. We describe a laparoscopic common iliac lymph node biopsy performed using indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence guidance. A 67‐year‐old woman with bilater...

Catalytic Performance of Post-Treated Thin-Plate ZSM-5 for Allyl Alcohol Etherification

Diallyl ether possesses unique chemical activities due to its dual functional allyl group and ether bond and is thus a high-value-added fine chemical with diverse applications. In this work, thin-plate ZSM-5 is synthesized and then subjected to alkaline post-treatment to improve...

Options for Compression of radio interferometry data: lossy compression of visibilities and lossless compression of uv-visibility grids for the MHONGOOSE survey

Abstract Next generation radio astronomy telescopes are challenging existing data reduction paradigms. With ever more antennas, larger bandwidths, and sometimes multiple primary beams, they often generate more observed data products than can readily be stored long-term. Thus, dat...

Sex differences in macrovascular responsiveness: Acute effects of hot water immersion versus aerobic exercise in overweight older adults

Abstract Recent studies have focused on the potential benefits of heat exposure for cardiovascular health. However, the acute effects of heat therapy on conduit arteries remain unclear, particularly in overweight and obese older males and females. This study aimed to compare core...

Evaluation of animal blood sources to enable Group A Streptococcus culture detection in low-resource settings

Preventative measures are urgently required to reduce the burden of group A Streptococcus (GAS) and its complications, especially in low- and middle-income and remote settings. Diagnostic identification of GAS from the oropharynx and skin involves growth of swab cultures on blood...

Understanding higher‐order aberrations in keratoconus

ABSTRACT Keratoconus is characterized by progressive thinning and increasing irregularity of the cornea, leading to substantial degradation in optical quality through the induction of both lower‐ and higher‐order aberrations (HOAs). In addition to inducing myopic and astigmatic r...

Foliar application of fulvic acid minimises the damage of glyphosate drift to wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) during early growth

Abstract Background and aims Glyphosate drift from applications to glyphosate-resistant crops can negatively affect growth of nearby wheat. Fulvic acid has demonstrated efficacy in alleviating various abiotic stresses in plants, underpinning a hypothesis it may also alleviate gly...

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...

Do spatially targeted weed management strategies increase risk of herbicide resistance evolution?

BACKGROUND: Spatially targeted spraying is an alternative to broadcast herbicide application that reduces herbicide use by restricting treatment to areas where weeds are detected. However, weed detection using remote or proximal sensing and classification algorithms is imperfect,...

Floral Trait Influence on the Foraging Decisions of a Fly Pollinator

ABSTRACT Flies foraging for floral resources provide important ecosystem services through the pollination of myriad angiosperms, including many crop species. However, the specific floral cues used by fly pollinators to locate and discriminate among floral rewards and the preferen...

Serum osteocalcin is associated with scintigraphic abnormalities in lame and clinically sound racehorses

BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal injury is a major welfare and economic challenge in racehorses, with stress-related bone injury contributing to training interruption and catastrophic failure. Advanced imaging modalities can detect early skeletal pathology but remain limited in routin...

The PASE Study: The Prevalence and Associations of Bendopnoea in Patients with Pneumothorax

Background: We recently established that bendopnoea (breathlessness upon bending forward) is common with pleural effusion; however, it has never been reported or investigated in patients with pneumothorax. This exploratory study investigated the prevalence and clinical relevance...

Clinical outcomes and complication rates following medial collateral ligament reconstruction using Achilles tendon allograft or hamstring tendon autograft: A systematic review

Abstract Purpose The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is the most commonly injured knee ligament, yet indications for reconstruction remain debated. Although consensus statements support allograft and hamstring autograft, comparative evidence regarding graft superiority is limite...

A comparative analysis of the prevalence of medicine classes and polypharmacy between community‐dwelling and residential aged care populations in Western Australia

Abstract Background Polypharmacy is a global issue, particularly among residential aged care home (RACH) residents with multimorbidity and complex care needs. However, population‐level evidence on longitudinal trends and comparisons with community‐dwelling (CD) older adults remai...

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...

Changes in cardiac function before and after hot water immersion and endurance exercise in middle-aged individuals with overweight or obesity

Abstract Purpose We investigated the acute effects of ecologically valid hot water immersion (HWI) and endurance exercise (END) interventions on indices of left (LV) and right ventricular (RV) function in middle-aged individuals with overweight or obesity. Methods Twenty-five (15...

Integrated management strategies for sustainable intensification of a sweet maize–vegetable triple-cropping system in a water-sensitive region

Context and objective Intensive sweet maize–vegetable cropping systems are critical for food production but typically rely on excessive nutrient inputs, leading to substantial nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) losses, particularly in water-sensitive regions. However, most field stu...