University of Canberra

SBCR-A*: Supercover-Based Corridor Reconstruction for Optimal Path Length in Grid-Based Navigation

Abstract Grid-based path planning and optimization remain widely used in robotics and autonomous navigation because real environments can be discretized into binary occupancy grids, allowing algorithms such as A* to guarantee a solution whenever a collision-free path exists. Howe...

Beyond aesthetics: Instagram interaction, positive emotions and psychological ownership in sustainable fashion consumption

Purpose Based on the lens of Stimulus–Organism–Response (SOR) framework, this study examines how Instagram stimuli, namely perceived post quality (PPQ) and user-to-user interaction (UTU), influence intention to purchase (ITP) and intention to recommend (ITR) sustainable fashion b...

Psychosocial interventions in childhood dementia: a call for action

Abstract Childhood dementia (CD) is a complex, rare, often under-recognised, and incurable neurogenetic group of disorders with neuromotor-behavioural symptoms and poor survival outcomes. Despite profound impacts, CD remains neglected and underfunded compared to other paediatric...

Tailoring cellular automata for physically-based generation of periodic microstructures in powder bed fusion processes

Abstract Accurate representation of periodic microstructures is essential for predicting faster the effective mechanical response of additively manufactured metals through computational homogenization. While geometrically-based microstructure generation approaches can readily enf...

Reframing HRM for a multipolar world: insights from the Asia-Pacific region

Purpose The purpose of this anthology is to critically evaluate the role of human resource management in International Business within an increasingly multipolar, digitally disrupted and institutionally diverse global environment. By bringing together leading scholars, the collec...

A dual-metric approach: Combining bilateral asymmetry and minimal detectable difference to evaluate movement asymmetry in swimming

The aims of this study were to: (i) examine the association between upper-limb propulsive force asymmetry, quantified using the Bilateral Asymmetry Index 1 (BAI-1), and front-crawl swimming velocity in young swimmers, and; (ii) explore the utility of the Minimal Detectable Differ...

Genomic predisposition is associated with the direction of sex chromosome evolution

Sex chromosome evolution is among the most dynamic genomic innovations in vertebrates, yet why some lineages evolve XY while others evolve ZW remains unclear. Using chromosome-level genomes from 19 geckos, we found that gecko sex chromosomes originated independently from 16 ances...

Muscle size matters: making paediatric vaccination safe for all - a pilot study

Background/objectives Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) is an uncommon but clinically significant iatrogenic complication of vaccination, associated with improper injection depth or site selection. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the suitability of exis...

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...

The Visibility Paradox: A Socio-Technical Systems Perspective on the Empowering and Surveillance Effects of Production Data Transparency in Smart Manufacturing

Production data transparency in smart manufacturing simultaneously enhances and impairs employee performance across organizational contexts. Existing research has not resolved this theoretical contradiction. Drawing on socio-technical systems theory, cognitive appraisal theory, a...

A New Scale of Function Spaces Characterizing Homogeneous Besov Spaces

Abstract We introduce and study a new scale of function spaces that characterize the homogeneous Besov spaces $$\dot{\text {B}}^{\beta }_{p,q}$$ B ˙ p , q β , hence completing earlier work by Ullrich. These new spaces include the ones introduced by Barton and Mayboroda, and syste...

Will work for sardines: 20 years of animal-borne ocean observing by Australia’s Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) Animal Tagging Facility

The world’s ocean stores ~90% of the excess heat generated by anthropogenic global warming, making sustained ocean observations essential for understanding physical, biological and climate processes. Here, we describe how the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) Animal Taggi...

Distributed school leadership through professional learning communities: An investigation of two secondary schools in Australia

This research examines the nexus between distributed leadership (DL) and professional learning communities (PLCs) in two public secondary schools in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The study was co-designed between the researchers, school leaders and teachers, which invol...

A round of Pintz to celebrate oscillations in sums

Abstract We explore a method, going back to Landau and developed by Pintz, for connecting sums of arithmetic functions with zero-free regions for $$L$$ <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"> <mml:mi>L</mml:mi> </mml:math> -functions. In particular, we make expl...

Issues in the clinical assessment and management of people living with motor neurone disease (MND): a survey of Australian healthcare professionals

Objective: To inform the development of the Australian MND Guideline, this study aimed to identify challenges Australian healthcare professionals (HCPs) face in the clinical assessment and management of people living with MND (plwMND) including where practice varies from evidence...

Playing the strong game: Investigating pre-season strength adaptations in elite female rugby league athletes

Maximising strength and power during pre-season is essential for performance success and injury mitigation in rugby league athletes. The typical pre-season strength and power adaptations in elite national level female rugby league athletes are currently unknown. An observational...

Management, demographic and dietary insights from 7 years of aerial shooting of feral pigs in an agricultural landscape

Context Feral pigs are one of the most destructive invasive vertebrate species in Australia. Aerial shooting is considered one of the most effective methods for causing a rapid reduction in feral pig density at a landscape scale. Aims We aimed to assess the effects of 7 years of...

Residency‐Based Inequalities in Cervical Cancer Screening in Sub‐Saharan Africa

ABSTRACT Background This study examined the contributions of factors associated with rural–urban disparities in cervical cancer screening uptake in sub‐Saharan Africa using a decomposition analysis. Methods We used data from the recent Demographic and Health Surveys conducted in...

Rebuilding social license by “working with governments and for society”: a strategy for a business school in a capital city

Purpose The purpose of this article is to argue that for business schools to regain social license, their teaching and research must create positive social impact. The study adopts the perspective of an applied business schools, based in a capital city. It discusses a strategy to...

β1- and β2-adrenergic receptor mediated spontaneous contractions and ryanodine receptor channel opening in human failing heart

Abstract In heart failure, β-adrenergic receptor (β-AR)-Gsα-cAMP-protein kinase A (PKA) signalling predisposes to delayed-afterdepolarisation-mediated arrhythmias. Phosphodiesterases (PDEs) hydrolyse cAMP, and PDE3 restrains β 1 -AR, β 2 -AR-mediated inotropic responses in failin...