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A Mesoproterozoic missing link between eastern Australia and China during the transition from Nuna to Rodinia?
Full text linkWe document, for the first time, Mesoproterozoic-aged, continental arc magmatism in the Tasmanides. Granitoid samples intruding the Proterozoic Cape River Metamorphics in northeast Queensland contain abundant ∼ 1200 Ma igneous zircons, with early-Paleozoic metamorphic rim overgrowths. Analytical mixing between the igneous and metamorphic zircons produces cryptic discordant analyses, but the origin of said discordance is resolved with zircon Th/U ratios. Samples of the Fat Hen Creek Complex are peraluminous, calc-alkaline, S-type granitoids, that record high-grade metamorphism and trace element mobilization. The P3 and P42 intrusions are metaluminous, calc-alkaline, I-type granodiorite, which intruded the Cape River Metamorphics, and contain trace element signatures consistent with a continental-arc setting. We propose that a Mesoproterozoic continental terrane, herein referred to as the Oakvale Province, exists as basement to the Thomson Orogen. We propose several models for the formation of the Oakvale Province, with potential links to the Tarim Block, and the Yangtze Craton, during the late-Mesoproterozoic. We propose that the Oakvale Province supplied the Tasmanides with late-Mesoproterozoic detritus, and that such detritus was not solely sourced from the Musgrave Province as previously interpreted. Finally, we interpret the oroclinal bending of Paleozoic deformation and plutonic fabrics to reflect the buried extent of the Oakvale Province, and to potentially map out the Neoproterozoic rift margin associated with Rodinia break-up
From thrill seekers to social creatures: dimensions of curiosity differentially predict video game preferences and behaviours
Full text linkResearch has shown that curiosity leads to improved performance in formal activities (e.g. school and work). However, there is an underappreciation of the motivating role that curiosity plays in more recreational activities, such as video gaming. Moreover, curiosity has historically been conceptualised in various ways, presenting a challenge when choosing a measure of curiosity. Using an updated curiosity framework (Five-Dimensional Curiosity Scale Revised), this study investigated how six dimensions of curiosity predicted video gaming behaviours, including play time and structural characteristics of video games (i.e. features of games that players enjoy, such as good graphics). The sample comprised 398 self-identified video gamers (50.30% males) from Malaysia and the Philippines, with a mean age of 37.30 (SD = 12.05). Confirmatory multiple regression analyses revealed that, of the six dimensions of curiosity, thrill-seeking predicted overall time spent playing video games, while joyous exploration predicted enjoyment of rewarding and punishing features. Overt social curiosity predicted enjoyment of social features in video games, but covert social curiosity did not. Other associations between dimensions of curiosity and structural characteristics of games were observed in exploratory analyses. Our findings offer insights into aspects of games that individuals enjoy based on the dimensions of curiosity
Toward a more pre-emptive approach to managing work emotions and emotional labor
No full textPurpose:
To propound a broadened perspective on emotional labor management by exploring mitigatory approaches that could be pre-emptively deployed prior to actual episodic experiences of emotional dissonance and their associated negative consequences (e.g. burnout). At present, the management of emotional labor appears to skew toward reactive measures, such as deploying employee assistance programs (EAPs) to assist overwhelmed employees in coping better with their emotional demands, reducing job-related emotional demands or a combination of both.
Design/methodology/approach:
Intricate processes of emotion emergence and established literature on emotion regulation are considered. By conceptualizing emotion emergence as a process entailing situation, attention, appraisal and response, current efforts can be seen as primarily acting upon the late stages of this process. General emotion regulation strategies that act upon more upstream processes are then considered and applied to the specific context of emotional labor.
Findings:
Pre-emptive steps could be taken from the early stages of job selection as well as personnel selection and assessment through systematic and concerted efforts in identifying job-related emotional demands (e.g. specific display rules, frequency and intensity). Formal job descriptions could then reflect these demands to better facilitate self-selection processes. Additionally, considering these identified parameters as personnel selection and assessment criteria could further enhance person-job fit in terms of emotional congruency. For current hires, pre-emptive steps could also be taken to subliminally modulate their emotional emergence trajectory toward more job-congruent emotions. Collectively, these steps may facilitate the pre-emptive reduction of emotionally dissonant work episodes and bear substantive potential to be deployed synergistically with current, more reactive measures.
Originality/value:
This paper offers a broadened perspective on emotional labor management. Through considering intricate processes of emotion emergence and established literature on emotion regulation, a pre-emptive perspective toward managing work emotions and emotional labor is propounded. It is believed that the synergistic incorporation of these pre-emptive management approaches with current strategies (e.g. reducing emotional demands, EAPs, etc.) would holistically allow for greater amelioration of this debilitating issue. Finally, it is hoped that this paper could serve as a primer for future research and discourses to be conducted, such that our arsenal available for combating emotional labor could be substantively expanded to holistically target all stages of the emotion emergence process
How can procedural flowcharts support the development of mathematics problem-solving skills?
Full text linkSupporting students’ problem-solving skills, solution planning and sequencing of different stages that are involved in successfully developing a meaningful solution to a problem has been a challenge for teachers. This case study was informed by reflective investigation methodology which explored how procedural flowcharts can support student mathematics problem solving in a senior Mathematical Methods subject in Queensland. The paper used thematic analysis to analyse and report on teachers’ perceptions of the utility of procedural flowcharts during problem solving as well as content analysis on how student-developed flowcharts can support their problem-solving skills. Results show that development of procedural flowcharts can support problem solving as it helps with integration of problem-solving stages
Prevalence of university non-continuation and mental health conditions, and effect of mental health conditions on non-continuation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Full text linkBackground:
University non-continuation, also termed as university dropout in literature, is a concern for institutions. Elevated stress levels, mental distress, and psychiatric issues affect academic performance and thus may contribute to non-continuation. There is a lack of systematic reviews exploring the link between mental health and university non-continuation.
Aim:
This systematic review aims to bridge this gap, by investigating the prevalence of non-continuation and mental health conditions among university students, and the impact of mental health on university non-continuation.
Methods:
Following PRISMA guidelines this review synthesized data from 67 studies, utilising both narrative synthesis and meta-analytic techniques.
Results:
The results revealed that the included studies reported a range of university non-continuation rates (5.9% to 43.6%) with a pooled prevalence of 17.9%, 95% CI [14.2%, 22.3%]. The prevalence of mental health concerns among students varied widely (2.2% to 83.6%), with a pooled prevalence of 26.3%, 95% CI [16.0%, 40.0%]. Depression, OR = 1.143 (95% CI [1.086, 1.203] p<.001), stress, OR = 1.413 (95% CI [1.106, 1.805], p=.006), and other mental health conditions, OR = 1.266 (95% CI [1.133, 1.414], p<.001), were associated with higher non-continuation.
Conclusion:
Some mental health conditions elevate non-continuation risks, and addressing mental health may enhance student retention in higher education
When is a reported air-stable PrIV complex not a PrIV complex? Answer: when it is PrIII
Full text linkAll the data recently reported for the purported air/water stable PrIV complex, [(L)PrIV(L)4(OH0.94Cl0.06)2PrIV(L)]n (L = N-acetylanthranilate) [1], have been reinterpreted to show that it is, in fact, the PrIII complex [Pr2L6(H2O)2]n. Importantly, it is isomorphous with its reported EuIII analogue [Eu2L6(H2O)2]n [2], providing further evidence of the incorrect assignment in the literature
Ecotypic Variation in Leaf Thermoregulation and Heat Tolerance but Not Thermal Safety Margins in Tropical Trees
Full text linkTo avoid reaching lethal temperatures during periods of heat stress, plants may acclimate either their biochemical thermal tolerance or leaf morphological and physiological characteristics to reduce leaf temperature (Tleaf). While plants from warmer environments may have a greater capacity to regulate Tleaf, the extent of intraspecific variation and contribution of provenance is relatively unexplored. We tested whether upland and lowland provenances of four tropical tree species grown in a common garden differed in their thermal safety margins by measuring leaf thermal traits, midday leaf-to-air temperature differences (∆Tleaf) and critical leaf temperatures defined by chlorophyll fluorescence (Tcrit). Provenance variation was species- and trait-specific. Higher ∆Tleaf and Tcrit were observed in the lowland provenance for Terminalia microcarpa, and in the upland provenance for Castanospermum australe, with no provenance effects in the other two species. Within-species covariation of Tcrit and ∆Tleaf led to a convergence of thermal safety margins across provenances. While future studies should expand the number of provenances and species investigated, our findings suggest that lowland and upland provenances may not differ substantially in their vulnerability to heat stress, as determined by thermal safety margins, despite differences in operating temperatures and Tcrit
Radio: Supporting older adult well-being as a social surrogate
No full textSocial surrogacy can provide a sense of belonging, develop attachments overtime, and represent real social bonds (Schäfer & Eerola, 2020). Music and radio listening can function as a social surrogate, engendering feelings of connection and community in the absence of direct interaction (Krause, 2020). Radio itself draws high engagement from large audiences in Australia and is considered to be “perfectly placed to tackle the far-reaching social issue of loneliness” (Order, 2017, p. 244). This is important given social isolation and loneliness are ever-pressing societal concerns, especially as the impact on our health is comparable to that of sedentary lifestyles, obesity, and smoking (House, et al., 1988). This presentation will focus on how the radio might be used as a free and widely accessible tool for promoting social connection and, thus, quality of life for older adults.
It draws on recent research on radio engagement for older adult well-being as a case study. From interviews and focus-groups conducted with radio personnel and older adult listeners, results indicate that radio acts as a social surrogate in people’s lives, proving information, entertainment, and companionship. Radio presenters keep listeners company through perceived relationships, built and sustained over time, that facilitate a sense of friendship as well as connection with the greater community. This underpins the radio’s ability to support listener well-being. Findings have implications for discussions on creatively promoting the well-being of individuals and communities in cost effective and accessible ways
How everyday music listening can promote goal achievement
No full textResearch conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic has shown a marked decrease in psychological well-being amongst university students. As such, there is an urgent need for ϐinancially viable and accessible strategies to support well-being. Research has demonstrated that listening to music can promote well-being, through created feelings of social connection, mood management, and goal achievement. However, it is unclear how contextual details of everyday listening, such as people’s listening intentions, impact music listening’s ability to support self-regulation and well-being. Therefore, the aim of this study is to use experience sampling methodology (ESM) to investigate factors underpinning how music listening can assist listeners with self-regulation. Participants (N = 16 to date) were asked to install a mobile-ESM application, MuPsych, on their phone. For two weeks, when an individual played music, they were prompted to complete a short survey (at 0, 5, and 20 minutes into their listening). These surveys asked participants about their listening goals, mood, well-being, to rate the music (e.g., how much the liked the music and how much control they had over the music), and to describe the context (e.g., the number of people listening, the location). Data collection is underway. It is anticipated that ϐindings will offer valuable insights into the relationships between mobile music listening practices, self-regulation intentions, and the consequences of listening. Findings have implications concerning programs,
strategies, and recommendations for supporting University student well-being in the post-pandemic recovery period
Beyond laptops and tables: unveiling Singapore’s success in hybrid work through a two-wave gender multigroup analysis of compassionate leadership
No full textPurpose: In recent years, hybrid work has become a new working model. Using the job demands-resources, the conservation of resources and social role theories, we investigate gender disparities in the impact of social support at work and perceived organisational support on shaping various aspects of the hybrid work experience. We further explore whether compassionate leadership is effective in generating these forms of support.
Design/methodology/approach: Our study is based on data collected from 310 Singaporean white-collar professionals through a two-wave method and analysed using PLS-SEM.
Findings: The results reveal that while compassionate leadership is essential in today's hybrid work environment, men and women perceive differences in the effectiveness of support mechanisms on various dimensions of the hybrid work experience.
Originality/value: This research represents a pioneering effort in elucidating the potential of compassionate leadership in fostering various resources within organisations. Compassionate leadership, characterised by empathy, care and concern for employees, is shown to be instrumental in generating additional forms of resources beyond the conventional metrics. These additional resources may include emotional support, trust and a sense of belonging among employees, which are crucial for their well-being and performance. Overall, this research contributes to the growing body of literature on leadership and organisational behaviour by shedding light on the significance of compassion in leadership and the intricate dynamics of hybrid work arrangements. It underscores the importance of fostering a supportive and empathetic leadership style to navigate the challenges of contemporary work structures effectively