UNSW Sydney

Numerical investigation of the energy absorption mechanisms of the selected ground support elements

Abstract Ground support systems are critical in ensuring safety while maintaining excavation stability to support continuous production. In burst-prone mines, these systems must also withstand dynamic loading and large deformation. To achieve this, underground mines employ a comb...

Transdiagnostic symptoms of psychopathology interact with changes in environmental uncertainty

Abstract Uncertainty is a potential driver of poor mental health outcomes, and uncertainty is mounting across domains of daily life. It remains unclear how symptoms of anxiety and depression emerge in response to uncertainty in real-life contexts. The current study investigated h...

Factors associated with bowel cancer screening participation among First Nations Peoples receiving home health care services in New South Wales, Australia

First Nations Australians consistently exhibit lower bowel screening participation rates than non-First Nations Australians. However, limited studies have been conducted to understand the factors associated with bowel cancer screening participation among First Nations Australians...

Molecular mechanisms of dust-induced lung disease: exploring the role of physicochemical composition and cellular pathways

Respirable dust and fibres in occupational settings are major contributors to lung dysfunction, imposing a significant societal burden. Following the ban on asbestos in most countries, silica and coal mine dust have emerged as primary concerns due to their abundance and persisten...

Evolution of spectra and convection velocities of a turbulent boundary layer over an axisymmetric body

Time-resolved particle image velocimetry and hot-wire anemometry are employed to examine the spectral characteristics and frequency-dependent convection velocities of a turbulent boundary layer developing over an axisymmetric body of revolution subjected to varying pressure gradi...

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...

Narcissism re-framed as a superiority motive: unifying evolutionary and clinical perspectives

Objective Narcissism is commonly described through grandiosity, entitlement, admiration seeking, exploitation and impaired empathy. This perspective article proposes that these features can be clinically organised around a common function: the regulation of felt superiority. Conc...

A novel fluorine-free water-based passive daytime radiative cooling paint for building roof applications

Passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) represents a passive cooling solution for buildings, enabling heat dissipation to outer space through the atmospheric window. For the widespread implementation of PDRC technologies in buildings, scalable and environment-friendly PDRC paint...

Investigation of influence of fuel moisture content on surface fire transition to crown fire using physics-based modelling

Background The transition from surface fire to crown fire depends on various factors, including atmospheric conditions and forest characteristics. Aims In this study, we investigate the role of fuel moisture content in the transition from surface fire to crown fire in a pine fore...

Global trade-offs between consumption, carbon prices and equity

As the remaining carbon budget continues to dwindle, economic growth strains efforts to limit global warming to 1.5 °C. Reducing unnecessary production and consumption in high-income regions and among the wealthy, and organising production more around human needs and human well-b...

Pit stop off the humpback highway: multi agency response to a sub-adult humpback whale Megaptera novaeangliae in Sydney Harbour, Australia

The east coast Australian humpback whale Megaptera novaeangliae population continues to recover post-whaling and is now estimated to be at least 50,000 individuals. The combination of population growth and increased human activities within coastal environments means there is a hi...

Approved Monoclonal Antibody Therapies for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Importance Biologic therapies are increasingly used for moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), yet their high cost presents challenges for health systems and payers. Comparative economic evaluations of these therapies are limited. Objective To evaluate the efficiency f...

Clients’ views and experiences of individual placement and support: an employment program for people in treatment for substance use

Background Individual Placement and Support (IPS) was originally developed to help people with serious mental illnesses into competitive employment but has recently shown positive results when delivered to people in treatment for substance use. This paper explores clients’ views...

Adult mental health service outcomes for patients of child and adolescent mental health services: a total Scottish birth cohort study

Abstract Child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) provide a critical opportunity for early mental health interventions. Evidence is still scare, however, on the long-term mental health outcomes of CAMHS patients, including their subsequent adult mental health service u...

Implementing evidence in residential aged care facilities: a longitudinal multi-method evaluation of knowledge broker evolution

Background Knowledge brokers act as intermediaries to bridge evidence-to-practice gaps. Limited evidence describes how the knowledge broker role in health settings evolves over time. This study aimed to (a) examine the evolution of knowledge broker activities over a 12-month impl...

Inequalities in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Outcomes and Service Utilisation in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review Protocol

<ns5:p>Introduction Adolescents and young people in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) face a disproportionate burden of poor sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes, including high rates of unintended adolescent pregnancy, HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unmet ne...

Rehearsing Responsiveness: Coaching Preservice Teachers to Work Within and Beyond Standardized Lesson Plans

ABSTRACT Centrally developed English lesson plans provide structure and ensure curriculum coverage, yet they can constrain preservice teachers' creativity, responsiveness, and capacity to engage students meaningfully. Although this tension is well documented, there is limited pra...

Value maximization under present-biased preferences

Abstract We examine a value-maximizing problem involving present-biased behavior, a prevalent and empirically observed psychological phenomenon, in a firm’s strategic decisions on earnings retention, payout, and capital injections. By modeling present-biased preferences using sto...

Spatio-temporal Modelling of H5N1 Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Europe (2021-2024)

Abstract. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), particularly the H5N1 strain, poses a significant ongoing threat to animal health, biodiversity and food security across Europe. Understanding where and when avian influenza risks intensify is essential for targeted surveillance...

Development and preliminary evaluation of a digital platform for surgical anatomy education

The transition from foundational anatomy education to applied surgical anatomy remains a persistent challenge in medical and surgical training. This study describes the development and preliminary evaluation of Anatomy Unlocked , a mobile-first, clinically oriented digital anatom...