Western Sydney University

“If you talk to someone under eighteen in the UK, you go to jail”: Exploring chronotopic identities of transnational Iranians on live streaming apps

Abstract This study examines how Iranians engage in identity work on live-streaming apps across geographical, political, and cultural borders. Drawing upon nexus analysis and ‘chronotope’ as an analytical tool and employing discourse analysis of a twenty-minute conversation betwe...

Context-dependent movement or methodological artefact in freshwater ecosystems? Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) movement dampens under flow regulation but expands in urbanised freshwater environments

Abstract Understanding how freshwater species move through changing environments is critical for conservation, yet movement in riverine systems is shaped by interacting hydrological, landscape and biological processes that are difficult to disentangle across studies. For semi-aqu...

Questionable Evidence for Berberine in Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome: An Integrity-Based Reappraisal

Prior systematic reviews suggest that berberine may match or exceed the effects of metformin on metabolic and hormonal outcomes in polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS; previously referred to as polycystic ovary syndrome). This review aimed to assess the reported effica...

Factors associated with poor glycemic control and its correlation with albumin creatinine ratio among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Background Monitoring for glycemic control and screening for microalbuminuria (MA) and timely therapeutic intervention have become the standard of diabetic care worldwide. However, there are limited studies conducted on factors of poor glycemic control in Ethiopia, and there is n...

Effects of heat spreading resistance on configuration optimization and cooling performance of two-stage thermoelectric coolers

Two-stage thermoelectric coolers (TECs) are promising for applications requiring large temperature lifts. However, the heat spreading resistance (HSR) arising from dimensional mismatch is often neglected in conventional theoretical models, limiting the accuracy of performance ana...

Silicon-mediated alleviation of salinity stress in wheat is linked to reduced sodium accumulation but depends on cultivar and silicon source

Abstract Background and aims Soil salinity constrains crop productivity globally, yet mitigation strategies often involve economic or environmental trade-offs. Silicon (Si) supplementation is a potential approach to alleviate salinity stress, although responses are inconsistent a...

Cross-Boundary Practices within the Construction Industry: The Case of the Quantity Surveyors

Abstract The evolving dynamics of the construction industry have sharpened the need for quantity surveyors (QSs) to reinterpret their role, expanding beyond traditional commercial management practices to encompass broader strategic functions such as value optimization and interdi...

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...

Cyber harassment engagement and its impact on academic performance impairment: a theory of planned behavior approach

Abstract Cybercrime is one of the most pressing global challenges in the digital era, encompassing offenses conducted through computer networks and online platforms. Among these, cyber harassment refers to the use of electronic communication, such as email, social media, and mess...

Spatiotemporal CO₂ emission prediction modeling methods: a comprehensive literature review

Abstract Spatiotemporal prediction of carbon dioxide ( $$\:{CO}_{2}$$ ) emissions plays a crucial role in understanding the dynamic distribution of carbon dioxide emission sources and supporting targeted mitigation and enhancing climate modelling accuracy. Despite its growing sig...

Digital mediation of uneven space-times: international students’ negotiation of wellbeing

This study contributes to post-phenomenological digital geographies by examining how digital technologies mediate international students’ space-times and shape their everyday experiences of wellbeing. Drawing on qualitative research with 30 international students in Australia, th...

Evaluation of 18 S rRNA as an endogenous control in OpenArray® plasma RNA qPCR workflows

Abstract Background Reliable qPCR analysis depends on stable endogenous controls, particularly in high-throughput pre-amplification workflows where technical bias may arise. The suitability of highly abundant 18 S rRNA as a reference gene in multiplex OpenArray ® platforms remain...

ProcuTrust: A Trustworthy Procurement and Management System for Building Services by Enabling Blockchain Integration

Abstract Building services systems (BSSs) require complex procurement and management (P&M) requirements due to multiple stakeholder involvement, extensive documentation, and complex workflows. Blockchain technology (BT) has shown its potential in enhancing project performance thr...

‘Deep‐Seated Misogyny’ Let's Talk About Women Nurses' Experiences of Workplace Gender Discrimination

AIM: To explore the experiences of Australian women registered nurses regarding workplace gender discrimination in nursing. DESIGN: This paper reports on Phase 2 of a larger sequential explanatory mixed-methods study, using a qualitative exploratory design. METHODS: Eighteen purp...

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...

How older consumers perceive AI disclosure in advertising: relatability and trustworthiness across utilitarian and hedonic service contexts

Purpose This study aims to examine how older consumers interpret artificial intelligence (AI) disclosure when evaluating the trustworthiness of AI-generated advertising across utilitarian and hedonic service contexts and explores the role of relatability in these evaluations. Des...

Deployment-oriented evaluation of large language models for Arabic emotion classification

Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly used for emotion classification, yet Arabic evaluations remain limited and typically emphasise predictive performance alone. This study presents a deployment-oriented evaluation framework for Arabic emotion classification that complem...

How to run round-robin social interaction studies: A tutorial for the efficient capture of natural social behavior.

The study of natural social behavior is a frontier discipline in psychology. Although such work is highly necessary for advancing and refining theories of social behavior, social cognition, evolutionary psychology, relationships, and more, researchers rarely commit to such intens...

Tree Species Vulnerability to Fire Increases at Dry Range Edge

ABSTRACT Plant responses to fire are generally characterized for individual species and thus do not capture the variation in responses that can occur geographically. Here, we examine post‐fire responses across the climatic range of multiple resprouting eucalypt species following...

Association of Oral Health Assessment Tool Findings With Periodontal Screening Outcomes in Adults With Diabetes

ABSTRACT Background Periodontal disease is common among adults with diabetes, yet periodontal screening is rarely incorporated into routine outpatient diabetes care. The Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) is a structured observational tool designed for non‐dental healthcare profe...