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A recent study conducted by Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia explores the relationship between tourism and air transport, emphasizing their impact on accessibility, connectivity, and collaboration. The study highlights the importance of improved air transport in contributing to tourism-led growth, economic development, job creation, and cultural exchange. It also addresses the environmental challenges faced by the industry and suggests strategies such as exploring alternative fuels and prioritizing energy-efficient aircraft. The study also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on tourism and highlights the need for adaptability and sustainability. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by investigators at the University of Melbourne explores the ongoing crises facing teacher education in the post-pandemic era. The research highlights the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social connection, learning, work, and human mobility. The study emphasizes the crucial role of teachers in reconnecting communities and rebuilding quality of life beyond COVID-19. It argues that teachers are facing pre-existing social, environmental, and workforce crises that have been amplified during the global health crisis. The paper suggests that teachers need to examine the structures and practices that limit creativity and hinder their ability to address major social and environmental justice issues. The research offers examples of how teachers can be supported to reimagine disciplines and subjects to respond to the crises of our time. This study has undergone peer review and can be accessed for further information. [Extracted from the article]

A report from investigators at Queensland University of Technology explores the concept of Radical Placemaking as a means for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) individuals in Brisbane, Australia to assert their right to the city through digital platforms. The research focuses on three projects that use situated digital stories to provoke self-reflection, immersiveness, and a sense of belonging. The paper suggests that Radical Placemaking allows CALD communities to occupy space through emerging technologies without erasing existing histories of place. The research has been peer-reviewed and can be accessed through the Antipode journal. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the University of Sydney discusses research on sustainable transportation. The report focuses on the impact of technological innovation on achieving sustainable public transport outcomes. The research includes papers on various perspectives, such as authorities, operators, and consumers/end-users. The report suggests the need for a global benchmarking framework for sustainable transport outcomes and policy recommendations for greater sharing of data and best practices. The research concludes that flexibility in contracts is necessary to effectively deploy new technology and incentivize sustainable outcomes in public transport service delivery. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from the University of Melbourne examines the unique financial conditions in Australia following the COVID-19 pandemic. The study focuses on the speed of interest rate changes and their implications on financial conditions, particularly in an environment characterized by negative real interest rates. The research concludes that rapid interest rate changes significantly impact financial conditions and require careful policy considerations. This study contributes to the literature on Australia's financial conditions and extends the financial conditions index developed by the Reserve Bank of Australia. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst, Australia, explores the use of transfer learning models with parameter reduction for improved performance. The researchers propose a transfer learning approach called SpinalNet, which utilizes shared parameters to reduce the total number of parameters in the model. The study compares the performance of the proposed model on various datasets and includes example model training scripts on GitHub. The research has been peer-reviewed and published in Applied Soft Computing. For more information, readers can contact the authors or access the article through the provided DOI link. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Deakin University in Burwood, Australia have conducted a study on student voice and agency in primary science education. The study focused on a Year 6 Microorganisms Learning sequence in a Melbourne metropolitan primary school, where students identified a health risk and implemented scientifically grounded solutions and policy changes. The research emphasizes the importance of supporting student voice and agency to enable transformative change in students' lives and communities. The study aims to inspire further student voice-responsive impactful inquiry in primary science education. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the University of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia explores the capacity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to achieve Sustainable Human Resource Management (S-HRM) and organizational resilience outcomes during crisis contexts, using the 2019/2020 Victorian bushfires and COVID-19 as case studies. The study found that factors such as business type, location, workforce management, owner-managers' skill sets and networks, prior experience of crises, individual wellbeing, government crisis management processes, and housing shortages influenced SMEs' sustainability and resilience outcomes. The research discusses how SMEs in the tourism and hospitality sector can nurture social outcomes and organizational resilience in line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 8). The study is timely given the workplace disruptions caused by COVID-19 and the likelihood of future shocks. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Wollongong in Australia has expanded on the concept of vigilance in infectious disease emergencies. The study focused on the role of vigilance at the micro-level during periods of high infectious disease threat, using data from daily press conferences and non-discursive tools in New South Wales during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers identified three types of vigilance: institutional or authority-based, individual outward-facing, and individual inward-facing. They found that as the risk increased and authority-based vigilance was less successful, individual vigilance became more important. The study also highlighted the unintended consequences of vigilance, including the unequal distribution of burdens. This research has been peer-reviewed and provides valuable insights into the complexities of managing infectious disease emergencies. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Monash University in Australia explores the role of care in the wellbeing of early childhood professionals. The study found that while these professionals understand the importance of self-care, it is more likely to be prioritized when promoted by leadership. Additionally, the study highlights the need for recognition and care from parents, center leaders, and colleagues. This research provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by early childhood professionals and the importance of supporting their wellbeing. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia has explored the use of telemedicine in emergency care. The research highlights how digital technologies have advanced to the point where they can reliably assess patients with acute complaints in their homes. The study describes the establishment of a virtual emergency department (VED) service in Melbourne's southeast, which allows certain patients to receive care at home. The researchers hope that this initial framework can be expanded to integrate telehealth with community services and more digital technologies. The incorporation of telehealth into healthcare organizations is seen as a step towards a more digitally integrated health service in the future. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on a study from the University of New South Wales that introduces a new approach for identifying supply chain disruptions using reinforcement learning. Topics include the integration of natural language processing and reinforcement learning to detect disruptions, the development of the RL-SCRI (Reinforcement Learning-based Supply Chain Risk Identification) model, and its advantages over existing methods.

A recent study conducted by Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia, explored the experiences of individuals in Christian faith communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study utilized Claude Romano's concept of evential phenomenology to examine the lived experiences of three focus group participants in 2022. The findings revealed that grace and hope were experienced as events that offered possibilities and opened up new worlds for the participants, providing them with hope for the future. The research offers some tentative recommendations based on the interpretation. This study has been peer-reviewed and can be accessed through the Journal of Beliefs and Values. [Extracted from the article]

A new report from Bond University in Australia presents fresh data on the application of systems thinking (ST) and system dynamics (SD) in construction project risk and stakeholder management. The report analyzes 73 articles and highlights the significant role of SD in system representation and risk management, with 80% of studies utilizing SD models for various risk factors. The study advocates for integrating SD modeling in construction management for improved decision-making, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. Collaboration between academia, industry practitioners, and policymakers is crucial to ensure that SD research translates into effective policies and best practices. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by Curtin University in Bentley, Australia, examines the impact of institutional shifts on the strategic choices of Russian firms. The research suggests that a shift from a weak to a strong institutional context can affect firms' knowledge accumulation, absorptive capacities, and internalization of operations. The study finds that firms tend to allocate more resources towards improving their knowledge and absorptive capacity and make efforts to vertically integrate in line with improvements in the institutional environment. The findings support the idea that institutions play a crucial role in allowing the market to operate efficiently, particularly in emerging market environments. However, the study does not consider the impact of sanctions on Russian business and the economy, nor the impact of COVID-19. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the University of New South Wales in Australia discusses the use of objects in qualitative interview methods, particularly in longitudinal research. The researchers explore how objects can help materialize events, experiences, and accounts, and emphasize the temporal affordances of object methods. The report concludes with practical suggestions for using objects in qualitative longitudinal research. This research has been peer-reviewed and can be accessed through the Qualitative Research journal. [Extracted from the article]

A new report from the University of Wollongong in Australia discusses the use of analytics in humanitarian service systems to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The research proposes an analytics empowerment capability framework for these systems, highlighting the importance of analytics culture, technological sophistication, data-driven insights, decision-making autonomy, knowledge and skills, and training and development. The study concludes that further research is needed in this area and discusses both theoretical and practical implications. The research has been peer-reviewed and is available for further reading. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study published in Emergency Medicine Australasia explores the use of telemedicine in emergency medicine in Australasia. The study highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telehealth as an alternative method for assessing and managing patients in emergency medicine. The researchers discuss the advantages and barriers of implementing telehealth in this field, noting that many emergency physicians may find it challenging without proper training and clear practice guidelines. The study provides valuable insights into the current use of telemedicine in Australasia and its potential benefits and limitations. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, examined the effectiveness of multilingual communication strategies during public health emergencies. The study found that while Australia is a leader in providing resources for linguistically diverse communities, these resources are not always effective in crisis situations, as demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers recommend that public health authorities collaborate more closely with community organizations to establish timely, trustworthy, and culturally sensitive communication strategies during emergencies. The study highlights the need for improved multilingual access to healthcare services in Australia. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia explores the vulnerability of deep neural networks (DNNs) used in face recognition (FR) tasks to adversarial attacks. The researchers propose a new method called stealthy physical masked FR attack via adversarial style optimization, which involves training an adversarial style mask generator to hide perturbations within style masks. The effectiveness and transferability of this method were evaluated through extensive digital experiments, as well as physical attack experiments against local FR models and online platforms. This research highlights the potential threats posed by adversarial attacks on FR models and provides insights into the development of more robust and secure deep learning-based FR systems. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Griffith University in Australia have explored the concept of "Cultural Safety" and its potential to address health inequities experienced by ethnic minorities in the UK. Cultural Safety is an antiracist and decolonizing approach that aims to dismantle barriers faced by Indigenous peoples in mainstream healthcare. The researchers highlight the ways in which Australia and New Zealand have incorporated Cultural Safety into healthcare education and practice, and discuss the potential for translating this approach to the UK. They emphasize the importance of listening to the voices of black, Asian, and minority ethnic individuals and promoting reflexivity within the healthcare system. The researchers also caution against culturally appropriating this valuable innovation. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Technology Sydney analyzed the effectiveness of Meta's content moderation strategy on Facebook during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study focused on 18 Australian right-wing/anti-vaccination pages and used engagement metrics and time series analysis to assess their performance. The results showed that while Meta's content moderation systems were partially effective, some pages were able to slip through the net and overperform. The study also found that labeling and shadow banning accounts was resisted by these communities, who migrated some conversations to less moderated platforms. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the Australian National University provides new data on the stagnation of life expectancy in the United States and the increase in life span variation. The research examines the contributions of different regions within the US to these trends from 2010 to 2019 and during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019-2020. The study finds that the South region had a significant impact on the increase in life span variation due to rising mortality rates, while improvements in old-age survival across all regions also contributed. The research concludes by quantifying the specific contributions of regions and age groups to the national mortality increase. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from investigators at the University of Sydney explores the impact of lockdown severity on working from home (WFH) in three different city regions in Australia. The study found that regardless of the severity and duration of the lockdowns, employee preferences for WFH and productivity remained unchanged. In fact, the desire to continue WFH seemed to intensify as lockdown periods extended. The researchers argue that measures to support ongoing WFH are important for sustainable cities and their residents. This research has been peer-reviewed and provides valuable insights into the potential implications of WFH for cities. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Newcastle in Australia explores the relationship between firms' sustainability practices and their value during global crises. The study found that high-sustainability companies had superior value during the global financial crisis and the European debt crisis, but this relationship did not hold during the COVID-19 crisis. The researchers also identified factors such as high customer loyalty, high institutional ownership, and low information asymmetry that intensified firm value during crises. The study provides important insights for regulators, corporate managers, and investment professionals. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from Deakin University in Australia explores the relationship between director turnover and increased audit fees in Australian companies. The study suggests that higher director turnover is associated with elevated audit fees, which can disrupt the stability of top management's monitoring and advisory functions. The findings also indicate that firms with strong corporate governance quality have a weakened positive relationship between director turnover and audit fees. The COVID-19 pandemic further amplifies the connection between director turnover and audit fees. Auditors are likely to consider and price in the impact of board instability on internal controls and monitoring/advisory functions. This research has been peer-reviewed and can be accessed through the Pacific-Basin Finance Journal. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from the Queensland University of Technology highlights the challenges of frailty in the elderly population and its impact on quality of life and mortality risk. The study proposes an automated initial frailty assessment method that extracts relevant information from a patient's clinical notes to complete a frailty assessment questionnaire. This approach aims to reduce the need for in-person consultations and frequent hospital visits, particularly important during situations like the COVID-19 pandemic. The research emphasizes the importance of incorporating phrases from clinical notes to enhance the accuracy of automated frailty assessments. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers at Flinders University in Bedford Park, Australia have conducted a study on virtual photovoice, an alternative method of photovoice research that has gained popularity during COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns. The study focused on LGBTQ+ multicultural older people and examined the challenges and opportunities of virtual photovoice compared to in-person methods. The research concludes that virtual photovoice can be a comparable choice for researchers. The study has been peer-reviewed and published in the journal Qualitative Research. For more information, readers can contact Jinwen Chen at Flinders University. [Extracted from the article]