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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]

The article presents a new paper electrochemical immunosensor for rapid and efficient screening of the heart failure biomarker Galectin-3. Topics include the sensor's design using gold nanostructures and paper material for enhanced electrochemical activity, its ability to measure Galectin-3 in saliva samples with high accuracy and reproducibility, and its potential for cost-effective point-of-care diagnostics in heart failure.

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Melbourne explores the terminology used to describe medications used in the treatment of seizure disorders. The study emphasizes the importance of accurate terminology in order to avoid misunderstandings and inappropriate use of these medications. The researchers recommend using the term "antiseizure medications" to accurately reflect their symptomatic effect against seizures and to prevent unrealistic expectations. However, the study also acknowledges the need for more refined terminology to describe the various actions of these medications. [Extracted from the article]

A report from Gold Coast, Australia discusses the complex decision-making process in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs). The researchers argue that comprehensive and reasoned decision-making is crucial in these high-stakes environments. They propose a specific approach to decision-making in PICUs based on principles of procedural justice and pragmatic hermeneutics. The researchers suggest that further research is needed to evaluate the process, develop education for clinicians, and foster a culture that values high-quality deliberation. The study has been peer-reviewed and published in the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry. [Extracted from the article]

There is pressure on universities offering nursing and midwifery programs to provide students with opportunities to learn to use patient electronic medical records." Keywords: Callaghan; Australia; Australia and New Zealand; Electronic Medical Records; Health and Medicine; Information Technology; Medical Records; Midwifery; Records as Topic EN Callaghan Australia Australia and New Zealand Electronic Medical Records Health and Medicine Information Technology Medical Records Midwifery Records as Topic 2026 2026 1 07/10/23 20230714 NES 230714 2023 JUL 14 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Investigators publish new report on Information Technology - Electronic Medical Records. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Perth; Australia; Australia and New Zealand; Pain and Central Nervous System; Anesthesia; Health and Medicine; Hospitalization; Pain Medicine; Patient Care; Psychological; Sleep Medicine EN Perth Australia Australia and New Zealand Pain and Central Nervous System Anesthesia Health and Medicine Hospitalization Pain Medicine Patient Care Psychological Sleep Medicine 286 286 1 06/05/23 20230609 NES 230609 2023 JUN 5 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Pain & Central Nervous System Week -- Investigators publish new report on Pain and Central Nervous System. Perth, Australia, Australia and New Zealand, Pain and Central Nervous System, Anesthesia, Health and Medicine, Hospitalization, Pain Medicine, Patient Care, Psychological, Sleep Medicine. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, examined the use of endotracheal (ET) epinephrine for resuscitation of severely asphyxiated newborn lambs. The study compared the effectiveness of standard and high doses of ET epinephrine in achieving return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and maintaining physiological stability after ROSC. The results showed that the currently recommended dose of ET epinephrine was ineffective in achieving ROSC, and the high-dose ET epinephrine requires further evaluation before clinical translation. This research was supported by various organizations and has been peer-reviewed. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide, Australia, examined the effects of increased water intake on patients with idiopathic calcium stones. The study found that patients who increased their water intake to at least 2 liters per day had a reduced recurrence rate of kidney stones compared to those who did not increase their water intake. The findings suggest that kidney stone patients should aim for a fluid intake of at least 2.5 liters per day to prevent stone recurrence. This information can be valuable for clinical practice and guideline recommendations. [Extracted from the article]

Sydney, Australia, Chemicals and Chemistry, Ammonia, Anions, Carbon Dioxide, Chemicals, Food Quality, Inorganic Carbon Compounds, Nitrogen Compounds, Australia and New Zealand, Oxides Keywords: Sydney; Australia; Australia and New Zealand; Chemicals and Chemistry; Ammonia; Anions; Carbon Dioxide; Chemicals; Food Quality; Inorganic Carbon Compounds; Nitrogen Compounds; Oxides EN Sydney Australia Australia and New Zealand Chemicals and Chemistry Ammonia Anions Carbon Dioxide Chemicals Food Quality Inorganic Carbon Compounds Nitrogen Compounds Oxides 160 160 1 07/03/23 20230706 NES 230706 2023 JUL 6 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Food Weekly News -- Fresh data on Chemicals and Chemistry are presented in a new report. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney examined the presence of wrongly identified nucleotide sequences in high-impact-factor cancer research journals. The study found that 3.8% of nucleotide sequences in Molecular Cancer papers and 4.0% in Oncogene papers were wrongly identified. These wrongly identified sequences were distributed across a significant number of papers, including those from 2020. The study highlights the risks of relying on journal impact factors or citations as indicators of research quality. [Extracted from the article]

Seaborne iron ore prices continued to fall on Tuesday June 14 with buying interest in the seaborne market waning in response to paper market fluctuations and an uncertain demand outlook for physical cargoes due to rising Covid infection numbers in Beijing and Shanghai, sources told Fastmarkets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A report from the University of Newcastle in Australia discusses the importance of scope of practice regulation in medicine for patient safety, access to care, and professional autonomy. The paper explores the impact of these regulations on healthcare delivery, professional responsibilities, and patient outcomes. It highlights the benefits and drawbacks of rigorous scope of practice regulations, including their impact on clinical innovation and access to care. The author proposes implementing a national, artificial intelligence-powered, real-time outcome monitoring system to address these challenges. The paper emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to regulation to avoid stifling clinical innovation while ensuring patient safety and professional accountability. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the University of Technology Sydney discusses the emergence of alternative governance models in Bogota, Colombia, facilitated by platform technology during poorly managed COVID-19 lockdowns. The study focuses on ride-hailing platform drivers in Bogota who operate within the informal economy due to the lack of regulations. These drivers utilize social media platforms to enhance their informal organization and provide unregulated services such as food delivery during lockdowns. The paper suggests policy reforms that promote citizen involvement in governance and advocates for a "partner state" model. The research highlights the potential of platform technologies in fostering social innovation and improving urban governance for more inclusive and equitable urban ecosystems. [Extracted from the article]

Prices for seaborne iron ore cargoes tracked the uptick in futures and forward-month swaps on Monday June 27 while buying sentiment for August-laycan cargoes remained lukewarm, sources told Fastmarkets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A systematic review conducted by the University of Tasmania examined the instruments used to measure mental ill-health in professionals working in the veterinary industry. The review analyzed 78 papers and identified 73 different instruments used to measure 19 symptoms of mental ill-health. The quality assessment of the papers revealed that 9 were low quality, 63 were moderate quality, and 6 were high quality. The researchers concluded that adopting commonly employed instruments that yield high quality data in psychometric testing would be beneficial for advancing understanding in this field. [Extracted from the article]

A report from Deakin University in Victoria, Australia discusses the potential of intelligent packaging to reduce food waste and foodborne illnesses. The review focuses on recent technological advances in biodegradable packaging, particularly paper-based sensors combined with smartphones for real-time food monitoring. The research concludes that these technologies have good potential for use in food packaging. The study highlights the transformative potential of these innovative packaging solutions and provides examples of their implementation and accuracy. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the University of Melbourne discusses the presence of Wolbachia, a type of Gram-Negative Bacteria, in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The presence of Wolbachia in these mosquitoes is significant because it affects efforts to suppress pathogen transmission. The report evaluates previous studies on Wolbachia detections in Ae. aegypti and highlights shortcomings in these papers. The researchers also address the broader issue of Wolbachia detection in other insects. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from the University of New South Wales Sydney discusses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in diagnosing schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes, including hallucinations, delusions, and lack of motivation. The report reviews papers that focus on diagnosing schizophrenia using electroencephalography (EEG) signals and AI methods. The researchers highlight the challenges in EEG signal analysis and propose future directions to overcome these challenges. The report concludes with a discussion of the specific details, conclusions, and findings of each paper. [Extracted from the article]

This paper presents a series of multi-stage hybrid memristor-CMOS ternary combinational logic stages that are optimized for reducing silicon area occupation. Prior demonstrations of memristive logic are typically constrained to single-stage logic due to the variety of challenges that affect device performance. Noise accumulation across subsequent stages can be amortized by integrating ternary logic gates, thus enabling higher density data transmission, where more complex computation can take place within a smaller number of stages when compared to single-bit computation. We present the design of a ternary half adder, a ternary full adder, a ternary multiplier, and a ternary magnitude comparator. These designs are simulated in SPICE using the broadly accessible Knowm memristor model, and we perform experimental validation of individual stages using an in-house fabricated Si-doped HfOx memristor which exhibits low cycle-to-cycle variation, and thus contributes to robust long-term performance. We ultimately show an improvement in data density in each logic block of between $5.2\times - 17.3\times $ , which also accounts for intermediate voltage buffering to alleviate the memristive loading problem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Keywords: Brisbane; Australia; Australia and New Zealand; Managed Care; Health Policy; Health and Medicine; Legislation; Quality of Life EN Brisbane Australia Australia and New Zealand Managed Care Health Policy Health and Medicine Legislation Quality of Life 2417 2417 1 09/11/23 20230915 NES 230915 2023 SEP 15 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Current study results on Managed Care have been published. Brisbane, Australia, Australia and New Zealand, Managed Care, Health Policy, Health and Medicine, Legislation, Quality of Life The EQ-5D is a validated instrument widely used for health economic evaluation and is useful for informing health policy.". [Extracted from the article]

Researchers at the University of Sydney have published a report exploring the concept of feeling climate injustice. The paper argues that climate distress should be seen as an issue of justice and calls for politically accountable and empowering responses. It discusses the concept of affective climate violence, where harm is exacerbated by fossil fuel political regimes, and highlights the practice of greenhouse gaslighting, which denies and dismisses people's experiences of harm. The paper also critiques current efforts to address climate distress for centering whiteness and privilege, rather than recognizing and responding to the different forms of affective climate violence experienced by diverse peoples. [Extracted from the article]

A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by researchers at Monash University in Australia investigated the association between social isolation, lack of social support, and loneliness with cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence in Australia and New Zealand. The review included five papers from three Australian longitudinal datasets, which reported no association between social health and the incidence of CVD in fully adjusted models. However, the researchers noted that the review was inconclusive due to the limited number of studies and reliance on self-reported CVD. They recommended further studies using medical diagnosis of CVD and considering the potential influence of residential remoteness to better understand the relationship between social health and CVD incidence in the region. [Extracted from the article]

New research from Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia suggests that most psychological research assumes that their samples are ergodic, meaning that inferences about individuals are made based on aggregated values of group behaviors. The researchers analyzed three highly cited journals in clinical, educational, and cognitive psychology and found that the ergodic fallacy was prevalent in the majority of the papers. The prevalence of this error was highest in cognitive psychology papers, but still high in all fields. The implications of these findings are discussed in relation to the reporting of research findings and the validity of theories in psychology. [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 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 Charles Sturt University in Bathurst, Australia, highlights the influence of dialect on the identification and severity of speech sound disorder (SSD) in Vietnamese-speaking children. The study reviewed five research papers on Vietnamese-speaking children living in Vietnam and Australia and found that the different dialects of Vietnamese affect the production of consonants, vowels, and tones. The researchers recommend considering dialect in diagnostic decision-making by adding dialectal variants to assessment score sheets and calculating accuracy of production based on both the standard form and dialectal form. Speech and language therapists are encouraged to report the percentage of consonants correct-standard (PCC-S) and percentage of consonants correct-dialect (PCC-D) to improve assessments and interventions for Vietnamese-speaking children with SSD. [Extracted from the article]

A systematic literature review conducted by investigators from the University of Queensland in Australia examines the relationship between housing and health. The review analyzed 59 peer-reviewed journal papers published in English between 2010 and 2020, focusing on the health impacts of housing. The research found that housing affects health through four key areas: neighborhood or context, physical building, housing market, and housing policy. The findings provide valuable information for future research and can assist decision-makers and planners in creating healthy cities. The study was supported by the University of Queensland's School of Earth and Environmental Sciences and has been peer-reviewed. [Extracted from the article]

A new report from the Queensland University of Technology in Australia examines the leadership aspect of Australia's National Children's Education and Care Workforce Strategy. The research highlights the absence of focus on leaders as a distinct group within the early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce, despite the importance of leadership in retaining and sustaining early childhood educators. The paper explores the current understanding of ECEC leadership, how leadership is constructed as a problem in relation to quality and capability, and the silences and ambiguities in the strategy's approach to retaining leaders and their wellbeing. The research concludes that more understanding of the experiences of leaders within the ECEC workforce is needed. [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 study conducted by the University of Tasmania explores the potential of multimodal learning to aid in the early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. The study analyzed 46 papers and found that combining different types of data, such as brain scans, cognitive scores, speech and language, and genetic assessments, can be effective in detecting these conditions early on. The review also highlights the use of artificial intelligence methods in these studies. The researchers conclude that multimodal learning has the potential to develop low-cost, reliable, and non-invasive methods for early detection of these disorders. [Extracted from the article]

A report from Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia, discusses the challenges of protein structure prediction (PSP) in bioinformatics and drug discovery. The research highlights the need for more sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) approaches to address the complexity of PSP, especially in template-free prediction. The study provides a comprehensive review of current AI perspectives on template-free PSP research, outlining future directions and challenges in the field. This peer-reviewed research aims to bridge the gap in understanding PSP for AI researchers and offers insights into the state-of-the-art in protein structure prediction. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Monash University in Clayton, Australia, explores the use of Electroencephalography (EEG) technology to understand construction workers' cognitive processes in relation to safety performance. The study provides a comprehensive review of the applications of EEG in construction safety research, highlighting the need for further exploration of cognitive dynamics, real-time monitoring, cultural and gender influences, and special psychological conditions. The research emphasizes the importance of considering ethical implications, user acceptability, and practical deployment challenges. Overall, the study aims to guide effective integration of EEG in construction safety research for safer practices. [Extracted from the article]

A new report from the University of Wollongong in Australia discusses the importance of professional learning (PL) for preschool educators and its impact on child outcomes. The research highlights that higher educator qualifications and training are associated with more positive child outcomes. The study emphasizes the need for effective PL programs that incorporate credible information, manage educators' cognitive load, model new learning, and encourage self-monitoring. The research concludes that PL has the potential to foster a positive shift in educator practices. [Extracted from the article]

A recent systematic review conducted by the University of Adelaide in Australia examined the effectiveness of Problem Adaptation Therapy (PATH) in treating late-life depression in older adults with cognitive impairment. The review included twelve papers from seven independent studies, involving a total of 579 older adults with multiple comorbidities. The findings suggest that PATH may lead to immediate reductions in depression symptoms and small improvements in disability compared to other treatments. However, the overall quality of evidence was characterized by bias, inconsistency, and imprecision in effect estimates. The researchers recommend further rigorous research with follow-up assessments to consolidate the effectiveness of PATH. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from the University of Adelaide highlights the need for universal mental health assessment tools for environmental exposures. The study reviewed 126 papers on the psychological impacts of environmental exposures and found a wide range of assessment tools being used, but little consistency in their application. The dominant mental health outcomes of interest were depression, anxiety, and mental and psychiatric health. The researchers concluded that further work is needed to develop a best-practice approach for assessing and responding to the mental health impacts of environmental exposures. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the University of Wollongong in Australia discusses the process of applying for ethics approval in primary care research. The researchers highlight several factors that can enhance ethics applications, such as increased consumer involvement, comprehensive literature reviews, researcher training in ethical research and clinical trials, the use of online platforms for participant information and consent, and consideration of the risks of genomic research or research in subpopulations. The paper emphasizes the importance of protecting the community, clinicians, and researchers when preparing ethics applications. The research has been peer-reviewed and can be found in the Australian Journal of General Practice. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Perth; Australia; Australia and New Zealand; Advertising; Asia; COVID-19; China; Complementary and Alternative Medicine; Coronavirus; East Asian Traditional Medicine; Health and Medicine; Marketing; RNA Viruses; SARS-CoV-2; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2; Tourism; Traditional Chinese Medicine; Travel; Viral; Virology EN Perth Australia Australia and New Zealand Advertising Asia COVID-19 China Complementary and Alternative Medicine Coronavirus East Asian Traditional Medicine Health and Medicine Marketing RNA Viruses SARS-CoV-2 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Tourism Traditional Chinese Medicine Travel Viral Virology 236 236 1 04/17/23 20230421 NES 230421 2023 APR 23 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx COVID-19 Weekly -- Investigators publish new report on Coronavirus - COVID-19. For more information on this research see: Traditional Chinese Medicine As a Tourism Recovery Drawcard To Boost China's Inbound Tourism After Covid-19. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Brisbane; Australia; Australia and New Zealand; Artificial Intelligence; Emerging Technologies; Machine Learning; Protein Structure; Proteomics EN Brisbane Australia Australia and New Zealand Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technologies Machine Learning Protein Structure Proteomics 2023 FEB 3 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Drug Week -- New research on Artificial Intelligence is the subject of a report. According to the news editors, the research concluded: "Moreover, covering required PSP preliminaries and computational formulations, this paper presents PSP research from AI perspectives, discusses the challenges, provides our commentaries, and outlines future research directions.". [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 scoping review conducted by the University of Queensland in Australia examined open-access online resources related to feeding and nutrition for children under 5 years of age. The review found 1,067 resources that were appraised, with 45% being paper-based, 47% online content, and 8% audio-visual resources. Only 10% of the resources were culturally tailored and 3% were translated into languages other than English. The researchers concluded that creating an open-access resource hub would benefit families and professionals involved in the nutritional care of young children. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the Queensland University of Technology highlights the ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding pediatric biobanking, which involves storing human biological samples for research purposes. The research found that there is a lack of consistent and comprehensive regulatory guidance on pediatric biobanking, particularly in relation to issues such as consent, confidentiality, and long-term participation. The authors argue that clear international regulation is needed to ensure that pediatric biobanking can be conducted ethically and effectively, allowing for valuable translational research to benefit pediatric populations. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from the University of Melbourne examines the relationship between housing affordability stress (HAS) and financial wellbeing in relation to mental health. The study used data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey and found that HAS is associated with lower financial wellbeing, with renters experiencing HAS reporting lower financial wellbeing than homeowners. The research suggests that financial control and security are important factors in how financial hardship affects mental health. The study concludes that renters may be more likely to experience mental health issues related to housing affordability stress compared to homeowners. [Extracted from the article]

A systematic review conducted by researchers at the University of Adelaide aimed to summarize current research, assess the quality of evidence, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions targeting the psychological well-being (PWB) of carers of people with Motor Neuron Disease (MND). Thirteen papers were included in the review, but the studies suffered from methodological problems, limiting the interpretability of the data. The review highlighted a lack of quality research in this area and emphasized the need for high-quality and carefully designed studies to develop effective interventions for the PWB of MND carers. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, explores the relationship between family therapy and infant mental health. The study features 12 papers from a diverse group of professionals, including infant mental health specialists, family therapists, and researchers. The research highlights the potential benefits of combining these two approaches and emphasizes the importance of understanding the contributions of infants to their family's development. The study has been peer-reviewed and published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy. For more information, readers can contact Jessica E. Opie at La Trobe University. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Deakin University in Geelong, Australia have developed a deep learning technique to diagnose hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) using cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) images. The researchers used a dataset of 37,421 healthy and 21,846 HCM patients to train their convolutional neural network (CNN) model. The proposed method achieved an accuracy of 98.53%, recall of 98.70%, and specificity of 95.21% on the augmented dataset. The advantages of this method include eliminating the need for contrast agents, reducing examination time, and lowering costs for patients and cardiac imaging centers. [Extracted from the article]