University of Papua New Guinea

HPV DNA testing and treatment strategies for cervical pre-cancer among women living with HIV in Papua New Guinea: a prospective clinical cohort study

Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends human papillomavirus (HPV) testing and same-day treatment for cervical screening among women in the general population in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Among women living with HIV, additional triage is recomm...

Host Compartmentalization and Biogeography Shape the Bacterial and Fungal Communities of Papua New Guinea Mangroves

Coastal marine ecosystems, including mangroves, are important providers of ecosystem functions and services. However, such ecosystems are in steep decline, especially in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Region. Mangroves exist in intertidal areas where environmental conditions can...

Common lumbar spine MRI findings in adults with low back pain at Port Moresby General Hospital radiology department, Papua New Guinea

Introduction Back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide. The presentation, detection, and characterization of lesions in back pain are sometimes clinically indistinguishable, necessitating the use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). MRI provides useful information that...

Student Experiences of Immersive Block Learning in English-Medium Instruction Transnational Education: An Exploratory Case Study

The rapid expansion of English-medium instruction (EMI) in transnational education (TNE) has increased the need for evidence-based higher education (HE) curriculum models that support diverse student cohorts in cross-cultural contexts. This exploratory mixed-methods study examine...

Development of an instrument for measuring university students’ motivation for sustainability engagement using self-determination theory

Sustainability education has become an important focus of higher education globally. However, the factors influencing students’ motivation to engage in sustainability-related activities, both within formal educational settings and in their broader communities, remain relatively u...