University of Wollongong

Sliding Ferroelectric Metals: An Emerging Frontier

ABSTRACT Sliding ferroelectric (FE) metals have emerged as a distinct paradigm in which interlayer sliding enables switchable out‐of‐plane polarization in a metallic state, overcoming the conventional incompatibility between FE switching and metallicity. This Perspective traces t...

Ontogeny of rake mark scarring on common dolphins ( Delphinus delphis ): insights to aggression and affiliation?

Abstract Aggressive and affiliative interactions shape resource allocation, social structure and reproduction in social species. In delphinids, rake marks (parallel scars from tooth raking) indicate social interactions. When examined alongside ontogeny, demographic traits and sca...

Experimental manipulation of ecological constraints influences conflict but not cooperation in the humbug damselfish Dascyllus aruanus

Animal societies vary widely in levels of cooperation and conflict, and understanding the causes of this variation is a central goal in evolutionary biology. As with other features of animal societies, relatedness, competitiveness and ecological constraints (e.g. habitat saturati...

The effect of prenatal environment on brain mitochondrial function and prey detection in a lizard

Abstract The ability to detect prey is crucial for survival in many animals. However, prey detection is a cognitive process that can be influenced by early life conditions such as prenatal stress or temperature. Mitochondrial function is likely to underlie these effects because c...

Kinetic simulation of the glow curve and isothermal decay in the thermoluminescence of LiF:Mg,Ti: the spatially correlated trapping center/luminescent center model

The spatially correlated trapping center/luminescent center (TC/LC) kinetic model is used to simulate the relative intensities of glow peaks 4, 5a, 5 and 5b in the thermoluminescence (TL) of LiF:Mg,Ti as well as their isothermal decay from 0 to 900 s at 160 °C. The results show t...

Environmental associations with heart-rate responses during field-based submaximal fitness testing in female football players: an exploratory multi-centre study

This exploratory multi-centre study examined associations between wet-bulb temperature (WBT) and exercise heart-rate responses (HRex) obtained during routine field-based submaximal fitness testing (SMFT) in female football players. Data were collected from 84 players across three...

Hollow-structured materials for lithium–sulfur batteries: Design principles, mechanistic insights, and practical limitations

Lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs) are regarded as promising next-generation energy storage systems owing to their exceptionally high theoretical energy density, sulfur's high theoretical specific capacity, and the natural abundance of sulfur. However, their practical deployment rem...

Pronunciation Teacher Wellbeing: Evidence From a 10‐Year Study

Abstract Teachers are often anxious, lacking confidence, skills, and knowledge about how to address their students' pronunciation issues in the classroom. Given these challenges, there is a need for research to examine the relationship between pronunciation teachers' wellbeing (e...

Large-Scale Testing for Characterisation of Cable Bolt System Behaviour: A Novel Laboratory Approach to Simulate Relative Joint Shear Sliding

Abstract This study investigates the performance of a cable bolt system under direct shearing to simulate relative rock strata under horizontal or so called “sliding”, with the primary goal of assisting in the optimisation of cable bolting practice to control roof failure in unde...

Research of CO2 Mineralization Mechanism in Coal Mine Backfill: Experimental Characterization, Molecular Simulation, and Engineering Knowledge Transfer

Abstract The escalating global climate crisis necessitates innovative solutions for CO 2 mitigation, particularly within resource-intensive industries. This study develops a high-performance CO 2 mineralized backfill to address the dual challenge of carbon sequestration and indus...

DHODH is the key target of the KDM4 inhibitor QC6352 in glioblastoma stem cells

Abstract Histone lysine demethylase 4 (KDM4) enzymes are frequently overexpressed in cancer and are considered to be promising therapeutic targets. QC6352, which is widely used as a best-in-class KDM4 chemical probe, shows potent antitumor activity across cancer models. Using com...

Phytic Acid‐Induced Oxygen Vacancies in Self‐Supporting NiCo Metal‐Organic Frameworks for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction

ABSTRACT The sluggish kinetics of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) impede efficient water electrolysis, motivating the development of robust, non‐precious‐metal electrocatalysts. Here, we construct a self‐supported bimetallic metal–organic framework precatalyst (PAx‐NiCo‐BDC)...

Flipped learning for leader empowering leadership among nurse leaders in residential aged care facilities: a pilot cluster quasi-experimental study

Empowering leadership by nurse leaders is crucial for creating positive workplace environments. However, no previous studies have investigated the effects of educational interventions utilizing a flipped-learning approach to cultivate empowering leadership behaviors among nurse l...

SCANNER: A Deep-Learning System for Detecting the Digital Marketing of Foods and Beverages.

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Assessing impacts of the 2019–20 fires on nine rare plants: challenges and solutions for improved conservation responses

Context The 2019–20 fires in Australia burnt more than 5.5 million hectares in New South Wales, including the majority of populations for 5–8% of the state’s threatened and endemic plants. Desktop analyses immediately post-fire predicted serious declines in a subset of taxa, beca...

Role of Clinical Trials in Implementation Science and Organization Change: An Overview of Cluster, Stepped-Wedge, and Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Studies

Implementation science plays a pivotal role in advancing organizational change within stroke healthcare settings by systematically evaluating and facilitating the adoption of evidence-based practices. This topical review examines the use of key trial designs relevant to implement...

Self-adaptive layered oxide cathodes driven by charge reconfiguration for sodium-ion batteries

Abstract Layered oxide cathodes have attracted worldwide attention due to environmentally friendliness, structural diversity, and economic benefits. However, poor long-term cycling and unsatisfactory rate performance hinder the practical application. Hence, an oxide cathode with...

From pollen to pixels: Towards spatially meaningful pollen-based vegetation reconstructions across southeastern Australia

Reconstruction of past vegetation underpins understanding of long-term ecosystem and societal change, helping to contextualise present-day patterns in biodiversity, ecosystem trajectories and effective landscape management practices against historical ecosystem states. This is pa...

A model of evidentiary practices based on secondary students’ evaluation of media claims using complex data

Abstract The practices required to evaluate claims in the media based on mathematics and statistics are essential for informed citizenship. How the mathematical and statistical capabilities developed in school translate into these practices, however, is not well understood. In th...

From screen to interaction: adult–child engagement with play school, 60 years on

Abstract In 2026, Play School marks 60 years as a foundational Australian children’s program, offering a timely moment to reconsider its role in supporting early literacy and adult–child interaction. This paper investigates how co‑viewing Play School episodes creates opportunitie...