University Of Queensland Research Articles

The Queensland geotechnical database

The Queensland Geotechnical Database (QGD; qgd.org.au) was launched in October 2017 with the aim of consolidating primarily tax and toll-payer subsidised geotechnical investigation logs into an open platform. The QGD was influenced by public geotechnical databases in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, and the work of Robert Leggett in Canada as summarised in ‘Cities and Geology’ (1973). As of October 2023, the QGD includes over 3100 geotechnical investigation logs authored by over 10 public and private entities, dating back to 1966. It also includes national geological mapping and links to over 400 technical papers related to sites in Australia. This paper summarises the formation of the QGD, which emerged from the Queensland Chapter of the Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS) and originated from a personal database converted to an open format with hosting support from The Open Data Institute Australia. The QGD was later transferred to The University of Queensland and continues there in support of their Sustainable Infrastructure Research Hub (UQ SIRH). The paper explores the evolution of its formation, the legal framework in Australia regarding investigation log ownership, and the licensing scheme adopted for the database. It outlines the technical features and intended practicality of the database, and its alignment with the objectives of the UQ SIRH. The paper concludes with an outline of opportunities for conversion to a nationalised Australian Geotechnical Database and its usage for educational purposes.

Minimal configuration point cloud odometry and mapping

Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) refers to the common requirement for autonomous platforms to estimate their pose and map their surroundings. There are many robust and real-time methods available for solving the SLAM problem. Most are divided into a front-end, which performs incremental pose estimation, and a back-end, which smooths and corrects the results. A low-drift front-end odometry solution is needed for robust and accurate back-end performance. Front-end methods employ various techniques, such as point cloud-to-point cloud (PC2PC) registration, key feature extraction and matching, and deep learning-based approaches. The front-end algorithms have become increasingly complex in the search for low-drift solutions and many now have large configuration parameter sets. It is desirable that the front-end algorithm should be inherently robust so that it does not need to be tuned by several, perhaps many, configuration parameters to achieve low drift in various environments. To address this issue, we propose Simple Mapping and Localization Estimation (SiMpLE), a front-end LiDAR-only odometry method that requires five low-sensitivity configurable parameters. SiMpLE is a scan-to-map point cloud registration algorithm that is straightforward to understand, configure, and implement. We evaluate SiMpLE using the KITTI, MulRan, UrbanNav, and a dataset created at the University of Queensland. SiMpLE performs among the top-ranked algorithms in the KITTI dataset and outperformed all prominent open-source approaches in the MulRan dataset whilst having the smallest configuration set. The UQ dataset also demonstrated accurate odometry with low-density point clouds using Velodyne VLP-16 and Livox Horizon LiDARs. SiMpLE is a front-end odometry solution that can be integrated with other sensing modalities and pose graph-based back-end methods for increased accuracy and long-term mapping. The lightweight and portable code for SiMpLE is available at: https://github.com/vb44/SiMpLE.

Demographic influences on enrolment and completion of an online MBA leadership programme: an Australian university perspective

ABSTRACT This paper examines the demographic factors of the subjects enroled and completed by an hyperflexible online MBA Leadership (L) programme for 1034 students at Central Queensland University using the deductive research methodology and statistical analysis. Australian-born students are influenced by their industry experience when enroling in subjects, whilst overseas-born students are influenced by where they are located, suggests more focus on their career. The time students are enroled in the online MBA programme have the most significant influence on the number of subjects enroled and completed. However, age and gender do not influence subjects’ enrolment or completion rate.

In Case You Haven't Heard…

Cat ownership is linked with increased risk for schizophrenia and related disorders, according to results from a systematic review and meta‐analysis published in Schizophrenia Bulletin, the PsychCongress Network reported Feb. 7. The study, “Cat Ownership and Schizophrenia‐Related Disorders and Psychotic‐Like Experiences: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis,” was conducted by John McGrath, Ph.D., and his colleagues at the University of Queensland in Australia. Researchers identified 1,915 studies, of which 106 were chosen for full‐text review, ultimately resulting in the inclusion of 17 studies. They found an association between broadly defined cat ownership and increased odds of developing schizophrenia‐related disorders. Some studies have suggested that cat ownership may mitigate the risk for schizophrenia and psychotic‐like experiences, while others have proposed that exposure to the intracellular protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which is commonly found in domestic cats, may raise that risk. “Our field needs to generate novel candidate environmental risk factors, especially those that are potentially modifiable,” researchers wrote. “Within that context, there is a need for more high‐quality studies, based on large, representative samples to better understand cat ownership as a candidate risk‐modifying factor for mental disorders.”

Wastewater-based monitoring of the nitazene analogues: First detection of protonitazene in wastewater

Synthetic opioids, particularly the nitazene analogues class, have become a public health concern due to their high potency. Wastewater-based epidemiology can detect community use of these compounds. The objective of this work was to detect nitazene analogues in wastewater from samples collected from eight sites in the United States. Influent wastewater samples were collected from eight sites in seven states (Arizona, Oregon, New Mexico, Illinois, New Jersey, Washington and Georgia) in the United States. Samples were collected from each site on three days between 27 December 2022 and 4 January 2023, acidified on collection, stored frozen and shipped to Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ) for sample processing. Samples were then shipped to The University of Queensland (Brisbane, Australia) for sample analysis. Protonitazene was found in samples collected from two sites in Washington and Illinois. The concentration was estimated up to 0.5 ng/L, with estimated excreted mass loads up to 0.3 mg/day/1000 people. This work has shown that it is possible to detect nitazene analogues in wastewater using a combination of sample pre-concentration and sensitive instrumentation, thereby further expanding the utility of wastewater-based epidemiology.

Efficacy of biologically-directed daylight therapy on sleep and circadian rhythm in Parkinson's disease: a randomised, double-blind, parallel-group, active-controlled, phase 2 clinical trial

New non-pharmacological treatments for improving non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease (PD) are urgently needed. Previous light therapies for modifying sleep behaviour lacked standardised protocols and were not personalised for an individual patient chronotype. We aimed to assess the efficacy of a biologically-directed light therapy in PD that targets retinal inputs to the circadian system on sleep, as well as other non-motor and motor functions. In this randomised, double-blind, parallel-group, active-controlled trial at the Queensland University of Technology, Australia, participants with mild to moderate PD were computer randomised (1:1) to receive one of two light therapies that had the same photometric luminance and visual appearance to allow blinding of investigators and participants to the intervention. One of these biologically-directed lights matched natural daylight (Day Mel), which is known to stimulate melanopsin cells. The light therapy of the other treatment arm of the study, specifically supplemented the stimulation of retinal melanopsin cells (Enhanced Mel), targeting deficits to the circadian system. Both lights were administered 30min per day over 4-weeks and personalised to an individual patient's chronotype, while monitoring environmental light exposure with actigraphy. Co-primary endpoints were a change from baseline in mean sleep macrostructure (polysomnography, PSG) and an endocrine biomarker of circadian phase (dim light melatonin secretion onset, DLMO) at weeks 4 and 6. Participants data were analysed using an intention to treat principle. All endpoints were evaluated by applying a mixed model analysis. The trial is registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, ACTRN12621000077864. Between February 4, 2021 and August 8, 2022, 144 participants with PD were consecutively screened, 60 enrolled and randomly assigned to a light intervention. There was no significant difference in co-primary outcomes between randomised groups overall or at any individual timepoint during follow-up. The mean (95% CI) for PSG, N3% was 24.15 (19.82-28.48) for Day Mel (n=23) and 19.34 (15.20-23.47) for the Enhanced Mel group (n=25) in week 4 (p=0.12); and 21.13 (16.99-25.28) for Day Mel (n=26) and 18.48 (14.34-22.62) for the Enhanced Mel group (n=25) in week 6, (p=0.37). The mean (95% CI) DLMO (decimal time) was 19.82 (19.20-20.44) for Day Mel (n=22) and 19.44 (18.85-20.04) for the Enhanced Mel group (n=24) in week 4 (p=0.38); and 19.90 (19.27-20.53) for Day Mel (n=23) and 19.04 (18.44-19.64) for the Enhanced Mel group (n=25) in week 6 (p=0.05). However, both the controlled daylight (Day Mel) and the enhanced melanopsin (Enhanced Mel) interventions demonstrated significant improvement in primary PSG sleep macrostructure. The restorative deep sleep phase (PSG, N3) significantly improved at week 6 in both groups [model-based mean difference to baseline (95% CI):-3.87 (-6.91 to-0.83), p=0.04]. There was a phase-advance in DLMO in both groups which did not reach statistical significance between groups at any time-point. There were no safety concerns or severe adverse events related to the intervention. Both the controlled daylight and melanopsin booster light showed efficacy in improving measures of restorative deep sleep in people with mild to moderate PD. That there was no significant difference between the two intervention groups may be due to the early disease stage. The findings suggest that controlled indoor daylight that is personalised to the individuals' chronotype could be effective for improving sleep in early to moderate PD, and further studies evaluating controlled daylight interventions are now required utilising this standardised approach, including in advanced PD. The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Shake IT Up Australia, National Health and Medical Research Council, and Australian Research Council.

Self-perceived preparedness of junior doctors for internship in regional far North Queensland

Background: Objective of the study was to determine the self-perceived preparedness and concerns of newly graduated junior doctors beginning their internship year in a regional based hospital in far North Queensland. Methods: A questionnaire investigating the basic demographics, future vocational intentions, perceived medical strengths, and greatest hopes and fears for the upcoming intern year was formulated. The survey was undertaken by all interns starting work in 2023 at Cairns Hospital in regional Far North Queensland. Basic statistical analysis was conducted in Microsoft Excel. Results: There were 52 total participants. Overall, 40 (76.9%) were aged 23 to 32 years, 45 (86.5%) had graduated from a Queensland university, and 25 (48.1%) had previous exposure to the medical field prior to internship, through a family member or previous work. New interns felt least prepared for discussions regarding dying and palliative care, N=14 (26.9%) at least “prepared”, certification of death, N=11 (21.2%) at least “prepared” and nasogastric tube insertion, N=14 (26.9%) at least “prepared”. The main concerns were feeling unsupported (N=31, 59.6%), tiredness and stress (N=28, 53.8%), and interacting with rude staff or experiencing bullying (N=27, 51.9%). Overall, interns felt least prepared for surgical (N=21, 40.4%) and after-hours rotations (N=19, 36.5%). Conclusions: The intern year can be daunting for recent graduates, particularly feeling a sense of isolation and fatigue, heightened by potential staff conflict and high-pressure settings in surgery and after-hours. Better preparation and support should be provided for interns to ensure a comfortable transition from university to work to optimise safe and effective patient care.

Large-scale free-piston-driven multi-mode shock expansion tunnel

X3/R is a new large-scale free-piston-driven dual-mode shock expansion tube, developed and operated collaboratively by the University of Queensland (UQ) and Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG). The facility can be converted between a long-duration reflected shock tunnel (RST), a super-orbital expansion tube (X-mode), and a non-reflected shock tube (NRST). In RST mode, the facility is currently capable of producing 600 mm diameter Mach 7 test flows at 25–50 kPa dynamic pressure for more than 10 ms. In expansion tube mode, the facility can reach enthalpies up to 80 MJ/kg for test times on the order of 500–1000 μ\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$${\\mu }$$\\end{document}s. This paper presents the new facility, summarizes its current operational capabilities, and discusses key the technical challenges overcome during its development.

Case-Based Learning in a Simulated Electronic Medical Record: Digital Health Education for Nursing Students.

Nursing graduates require competence in the use of digital health technologies. The Department of Nursing at the University of Melbourne has integrated an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) training platform into the entry-to-practice curriculum to enhance students' digital literacy. The Case Based Learning (CBL) software, developed by CSIRO and the University of Queensland, presents students with custom-built simulated cases in an EMR. Over 300 entry-to-practice students have used the CBL in 2022. Student experience, acceptability and usability of this software is reported. Data was collected via Qualtrics XM© survey. Student feedback suggests the software was easy to use and has the potential to enhance their understanding of digital health. Students suggested adjustments to the software to maximise their opportunities for clinical decision-making and improve fidelity.

Challenging the Nuances of Pain Assessment With Co-designed Audio-Visual Simulations in Nursing Education: A Descriptive Study

BackgroundAppropriate management of pain remains a challenging issue. Surfacing nurses’ inherent assumptions about pain may lead to better pain management. This study developed and evaluated new audio-visual (AV) simulations for nursing students showcasing patient characteristics that may influence pain assessment. MethodsDescriptive pre/post intervention study informed by the STROBE framework. Participants were drawn from two Australian universities. Three AV simulations were codesigned by clinicians, educators, and health consumers. Data included: demographics, previous experiences of pain assessment; compassion scale, feasibility, and relevance of AV simulations. Quantile regression and content analyses were applied. ResultsFull data sets of 491 participants (314 from Curtin University and 177 from Queensland University of Technology) were analyzed. Cohorts were equivalent except for age, country of birth, and stage within the program of study. Participants found the AV simulations easy to understand, relevant to practice, and beneficial in prompting reflection on patients’ responses to pain and nurses’ critical thinking. Compassion scores increased significantly following the intervention. ConclusionsAV simulations triggered participants’ reflection on factors that can influence pain assessment and were considered valuable learning experiences.

A ‘training of trainers’ programme for operational research: increasing capacity remotely

ABSTRACT Background Operational research (OR) is a process to improve health system capacity by evaluating interventions to improve health delivery and outcomes. The World Health Organization (WHO) Structured Operational Research Training Initiative (SORT-IT) programme promotes how OR contributes to improved health care delivery and health outcomes. A partnership project between the International Institute of Primary Health Care (IPHCE) in Ethiopia and The University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia modified the SORT-IT programme to deliver a hybrid Training of Trainers programme and improve OR capacity. Objective This study was performed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of Train-the Trainers approach in building capability to expand the capacity of the IPHCE to deliver the SORT-IT programme. Methods Recruitment of participants and training were aligned with the principles of the SORT-IT programme. Training was face-to-face for the first session with subsequent training sessions delivered via Zoom over a 13-week period. Participants were required to complete all activities in line with SORT-IT deliverables. Slide decks supporting the SORT-IT training videos were developed and adapted to the Ethiopian context. Results Participants had diverse experience from programme directors to research officers. All training sessions were recorded and available for participants to watch and review when required. All participants completed OR protocols to the draft stage. Course evaluation revealed participants found the content and format of the training useful, pertinent, and interesting. Conclusion A hybrid model (face-to-face and video platform) for OR training was implemented. Managing contextual challenges such as information technology were managed easily by programme staff. Translating course requirements at a management level proved challenging with data collection for the protocols but provided insight into potential future challenges. This OR Training of Trainers course demonstrated that sharing of skills and knowledge can occur through a hybrid delivery model and contribute to developing capacity.

Exploring the connection between deep learning and learning assessments: a cross-disciplinary engineering education perspective

It is widely accepted that student learning is significantly affected by assessment methods, but a concrete relationship has not been established in the context of multidisciplinary engineering education. Students make a physiological investment and internalize learning (deep learning) if they see high value in their learning. They persist despite challenges and take delight in accomplishing their work. As student deep learning is affected by the assessment system, it is important to explore the relationship between assessment systems and factors affecting deep learning. This study identifies the factors associated with deep learning and examines the relationships between different assessment systems those factors. A conceptual model is proposed, and a structured questionnaire was designed and directed to 600 Queensland University of Technology (QUT) multidisciplinary engineering students, with 243 responses received. The gathered data were analyzed using both SPSS and SEM. Exploratory factor analysis revealed that deep learning is strongly associated with learning environment and course design and content. Strong influence of both summative and formative assessment on learning was established in this study. Engineering educators can facilitate deep learning by adopting both assessment types simultaneously to make the learning process more effective. The proposed theoretical model related to the deep learning concept can support the key practices and modern learning methodologies currently adopted to enhance the learning and teaching process.

‘We know what our communities need’: What the Indigenous health sector reveals about pandemic preparedness in urban Indigenous communities in Australia

PurposeIn 2021, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers from the University of Queensland sought greater understanding of how responses to the pandemic impacted the spread or mitigation of virus in Indigenous communities in southeast Queensland, Australia. This article used a systems thinking methodology to critically unpack the strengths and challenges associated with pandemic responses during COVID-19 in urban Brisbane, Australia. MethodsThe findings from three Indigenous-led workshops held in 2020 with Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders from the urban health sector were documented. By visually mapping the dynamics that influence the outcomes of health responses, this study found that holistic understandings of complex problems such as COVID-19 can be gained, and more effective policy implemented. Drawing on the insights provided by stakeholders from state, federal and community representative bodies, it discussed how infection rates, socioeconomic conditions, age-specific responses, Indigenous participation and treatment in the workforce, media and communications, and vaccinations are key determinants that shape positive or adverse outcomes during pandemics. Main findingsThis research found by addressing issues relating to mobility; incentivising protective behaviours; engaging in coordinated responses; improving cultural literacy; and limiting overcrowding that preparedness and responses to COVID-19 and future pandemics may improve. Principal conclusionThis study, led by Indigenous scholars at the University of Queensland, examines the health and social outcomes of Indigenous peoples and health workers during pandemics in urban settings. The study incorporates systems thinking, emphasising new approaches to complex problems. The research highlighted systemic challenges in pandemic responses, emphasising the need for policy reform, particularly in areas like housing. However, applying these insights into practice remains challenging, and further investigation into the practical application of systems thinking in Indigenous health is needed.

Interest in antibiotic pharmacokinetic modelling in the context of optimising dosing and reducing resistance: bibliometric analysis.

In the era of problems with resistant bacteria strains, pharmacokinetic (PK) modelling offers ways to optimise antibiotic therapy and minimise the risk of resistance development. This bibliometric study aimed to investigate trends in PK modelling stu-dies. The goal was to provide researchers with comprehensive insight and identify future needs. We used Bibliometrix, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace to analyse Web of Science articles on antibiotic PK modelling from 1983 to March 2023. We analysed 968 papers following the inclusion criteria and built a keywords co-occurrence map and timeline. The average annual growth rate of subject-related publications was 35.56% between 1983 and 2022, maintaining a continuous upward trend. Roberts J.A., Lipman J., and Wallis S.C. are the three most productive and impactful authors (82, 57, 34 articles, and h-index of 30, 25, 15, respectively). The United States leads in this field of research (29.13% of papers). The most relevant affiliations are the University of Queensland, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, and Monash University. The top three most productive and impactful journals are Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, and International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents (181, 83, 47 articles and h-index of 42, 30, 18, respectively). Most articles by keyword clustered on meropenem, vancomycin, and amikacin. Moreover, therapeutic drug monitoring, resistance, antibiotic dosing, target attainment, the intensive care unit, and paediatrics are the most trending aspects. Given the results of this study, we expect to see a steady increase in interest in exploiting the potential of PK modelling for optimising antibiotic therapy.

Comparison of Curricula of BS Medical Imaging in UAE and Selected Countries

Background Medical imaging techniques are employed to reveal internal structures that exist beneath the skin and bones to detect anomalies and aid in the treatment of illnesses. The purpose of this work was to present and compare existing curricula of the Bachelor of Science BS Medical Imaging program in the UAE and other selected countries namely KSA India USA Australia Sudan Jordan Kuwait Qatar and Bahrain.Methods We employed the document analysis technique and mixed method qualitative and quantitative approach. The information on each of the bachelor program offered at the studied universities was obtained from the respective university websites.Results The comparison of the curricula in UAE and the selected countries showed that the range of total credit hours among the studied universities was 120 -160 credit hours while the duration of program in the all the universities was four years. The internship duration varied from 18 credit hours to one year. Among the basic medical courses Anatomy and Physiology courses were common in the curricula of the studied universities. The Queensland University did not offer any course from the basic science category. Alrazi University showed the highest similarity to the UAE universities in major courses while the Queensland University showed the highest variation in major courses. Certain universities offered unique courses that were not included in the curricula of other universities. Conclusion Among all the studied universities Alrazi University showed the highest similarity to the UAE universities in major courses while the Queensland University showed the highest variation.

Otantik Liderlik Araştırmalarının 45 Yılı: 1978 ile 2023 Yılları Arasında Bibliyometrik Bir Analiz

This qualitative study analyzes the past 45 years of research on authentic leadership through conducting bibliometric analysis. Using R and R Studio, articles on authentic leadership that are published in the Web of Science have been analyzed. The findings of the bibliometric analysis reveal that a total of 2635 articles have been published on authentic leadership, and the first article on the subject appeared in 1978. Further analysis uncovered that the highest numbers of articles on authentic leadership have been published in 2022. Most of the body of literature on authentic leadership are found in the Journal of Business Ethics, The Leadership Quarterly, and the Leadership & Organization Development Journal. H.K.S. Laschinger, Y. Lee, and W. L. Gardner are the top three researchers that contributed most to the body of knowledge on authentic leadership, and the top three affiliations are University of Western Ontario, University of Queensland, and University of Miami. The most productive countries are USA, China, and the UK; and the most frequently used words are “authentic leadership”, “performance”, and “impact”.

John Hemsley Pearn, Doctors for the World: A History of the Faculty of Medicine of The University of Queensland and its People

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Human – Environment QSAR Studies of Radioactive Chemicals by Online Prediction Websites

Diagnosis, therapy, and research – development are main targets in radioactive materials issues that took huge places in medical sector of radio-molecular imaging and nuclear medicine where adsorbed radionuclide by the target(s) with high selectivity and minimum duration management compared to chemotherapy. In this study, three online websites created by various scientific groups in Baker Institute, university of Queensland, and School of Computing and Information Systems, University of Melbourne as a computed base to predict toxicity of various radiopharmaceuticals having Sm-153; Ga-68; F-18; Hg-197; I-131; I-123; Tc-99m: In-111, or Se-75. Prediction of forty – five radio-chemicals targeted embryo, cardio-: Arrhythmia, heart block, Cardiac Failure, hERG, Myocardial Infarction, and hypertension. Herbicidal activity and environmental safety represented by Honey Bee, Avian, Minnow, as well as human toxicity that include Ames, rat acute (LD50) and chronic (LOAEL) toxicities were additionally evaluated by these three online websites. Here first Iraqi attempt showed that these tested materials had a toxic site to one or more of human (embryo or pregnant mother), cardio- (Arrhythmia, Cardiac Failure, Heart Block, hERG, Hypertension, or Myocardial Infarction) or rat acute (LD50) – chronic (LOAEL), as well as environment (honey, avian, Minnow) characters. Samarium-153 Lexidronam gave a safe in Silico toxicological response to embryo (and pregnant mother), all tested cardio-, honey, and avian. Also, it showed a low number towards Minnow and rat chronic (LOAEL) toxicities. In the same manner, Selenomethionine - 75Se derivative was highly unsafe to embryo (and mother) beside toxic effect in Arrhythmia case. In comparison to Sm-153, Se-75, as a corresponding radio – compound of the naturally amino acid found in soybeans and nuts, had lower Minnow and rat chronic toxicological values but not LD50. So, both radiopharmaceuticals were structurally toxic especially in high concentration and repeated uptake by human or other species.

Taking a Text and Tweaking it: Using Wendy Belcher’s 12-Week Journal Writing Program to Support Writing Wellbeing for Busy Educators

This practice report argues that, in a higher education system where publication is a key performance metric, existing resources, such as textbooks, can be used and modified to make engaging and valuable professional development resources for researcher/educators – both students and academics. The report outlines a series of writing workshops offered over 2021 and 2022 at Queensland University of Technology, based on Wendy Laura Belcher’s 2019 book Writing Your Journal Article in Twelve Weeks: A Guide to Academic Publishing Success. The practice report describes the specific steps taken to “tweak”, or re-work the book-as-curriculum, to provide flexibility and a place for writing wellness for educators during over-crowded academic semesters. It also provides a case study of the usefulness of the writing program for educators in enhancing their writing wellbeing, and ends with lessons for other academic developers who may be considering using existing texts as the basis for professional development for already-overworked staff in the neoliberal academy.

Investigating the Influence of Amorphous/Crystalline Interfaces on the Stability of IrO2 for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Acidic Electrolyte

AbstractInvited for this issue's Front Cover is the group of Prof. Anthony O'Mullane from the School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). The cover picture shows the presence of crystalline and amorphous domains in an electrodeposited IrO2 film which demonstrate different activity for the oxygen evolution reaction. The presence of amorphous/crystalline interfaces was found to improve the stability of the electrocatalyst. Cover design by Thi Hong Nga Ngo. Read the full text of the Research Article at 10.1002/celc.202300438.