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Financial self-discrepancy, consumer well-being, and luxury preferences: The moderating effect of access-based luxury formats
No full textThis study investigates how the gaps between current financial status and financial aspirations or obligations shape consumer well-being and luxury preferences. Drawing on self-discrepancy and regulatory focus theories, this study uncovers how financial actual–ideal and actual–ought discrepancies activate different compensatory behaviors through consumers' well-being states (eudaimonic vs. hedonic). Eight studies including six experimental and two cross-sectional designs (N = 1132) were conducted to test the proposed hypotheses. The results show that financial actual–ideal discrepancies increase, whilst actual–ought discrepancies reduce luxury preference. Eudaimonic well-being mediates the relationship between financial actual–ought discrepancies and luxury preference, while hedonic well-being shows no mediation effect for either self-discrepancy type. The effect of financial actual–ideal discrepancy on luxury preference was moderated by access-based luxury formats, with ideal-discrepant consumers preferring renting and second-hand options over co-ownership. This study contributes to positive psychology and luxury marketing by linking consumers' financial status, well-being, and luxury preference. This study also provides managerial guidance on aligning campaign timing strategies with consumers' financial self-discrepancies and highlights societal implications for fostering inclusivity and addressing ethical concerns in luxury preference
The "Slow" Career Crisis for Women in Australian Regional Universities: Place, Travel, and Agency
No full textOur research team, comprised primarily of academic women from the Australian Regional University Network (RUN), formed a group named Gender Regionality and Inclusion in Teaching (GRIT) to investigate women’s working conditions and career progression. This chapter draws on autoethnographic narratives to report on the nuanced challenges experienced by women working in regional universities. Findings indicate there is a slow crisis in regional universities encroaching on women’s abilities to agentically progress their careers. Continued underfunding of regional universities impacts the resources, facilities, and professional development opportunities available to staff, and the consequences for women are exacerbated by their desire to maintain family and community ties in regional areas. In addition, the staff requirement to travel between dispersed campuses makes little allowance for women with caring and other responsibilities and further reduces agency in their career trajectory
ICN 2025 Congress
No full textAim: To implement and evaluate a medical emergency toolkit in regional Australia. The project aims to improve health literacy, and self-preparedness of Seniors and local disaster management staff.
Background: The Australian weather is unpredictable with severe storms, floods, and fire. Preparedness for weather events is complex in regional areas of Australia as distance between towns is vast3. Australia is adopting a person-centred disaster preparedness approach for Seniors in local government areas2,3. The emergency medical information toolkit prepares Seniors with accessible health information for use during flood, fire, and evacuation. Volunteering Queensland (2018) identified a low awareness of disaster planning in Seniors and high expectations that family, friends and emergency services would initiate support during a disaster2. The Southeast Queensland disaster preparedness report (2022) highlighted 45% of households have an emergency kit and 58% an emergency plan1.
Method: A co-designed approach using participatory action research was used to implement and evaluate a self-preparedness education toolkit to local Seniors and education of disaster management coordination staff. A mixed method approach involved a survey with Seniors and in-depth qualitative interviews with disaster management staff to gain an understanding of consumer and staff experience of self-preparedness.
Results: Data analysis revealed the value of empowering Seniors in conversations and education, and the tools to enable self-preparedness within the limitations of chronic disease management, frailty, and choice. Conversation starters from Seniors with neighbours, family and local disaster teams identified a need for more collective planning that self-empowered Seniors to self-prepare health and well-being needs.
Conclusion: Seniors with medical conditions are easily compromised by the events of a disaster. Emergency response teams need to prioritise and value greater consultation with seniors in self-preparation programs. Empowering seniors to address their own needs instils a voice essential to promote autonomy and respect.
1.Queensland Government (2022). Get ready Queensland summaries. www.getready.qld.gov.au
2.Volunteering Queensland, Disaster Preparedness for Older People: Final Report (2018).
3.Bonnan-White, J. (2017). Independent living senior communities in disaster: Self efficacy and trust in responding agencies. Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Comprehending the theoretical knowledge and practice around AI-enabled innovations in the finance sector
No full textThis study adopts a comprehending theory (CT) approach towards understanding machine learning (ML) for theory and practice within the finance sector. In building on prior research, the study explores the hidden meanings of ML phenomena and connects them to the underlying financial motivation behind the actions of financial firms to create greater intellectual insight for users in practice. At its most basic, the study explores why the meaning and conception of ML is confusing and ambivalent for users in the sector. Through a scoping review, only top-tier quartile one publications between the years of 2014 to 2024 were chosen for the review with 167 articles selected for analysis. In making a significant contribution to theory, a classification framework was developed to provide greater meaning and clarification of different ML criteria. The study matches relevant CT criteria with the opportunities and challenges of ML identifying significant differences between theory and practice. The study thus substantially contributes to broadening and extending existing knowledge related to ML in the financial sector by better explaining what these gaps look like and what to do about them for future research
Development of a low carbon emission composite sandwich panel
No full textA low carbon emission construction material using waste streams and natural fibres is developed in this study. The mechanical behaviour of sandwich panels constructed with varying core and skin materials is investigated and optimised their performance for structural applications. The investigated sandwich panels involve the use of two different types of fabric (hemp and recycled PET) and three different types of waste-based core materials (composite wood, recycled plastic, and styrofoam). Skins for the sandwich panels were fabricated with bio-epoxy resin by vacuum infusion. The mechanical (tensile) and thermal (glass transition temperature) properties of skins were investigated under different environmental conditions (normal air, water, hygrothermal, saline water, and elevated temperatures). A theoretical model has been developed to calculate the bending capacity of the sandwich panels. The main findings of this study indicate that the proposed design of sandwich panels can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 90% compared to traditional sandwich panels. Moreover, elevated temperatures have a greater detrimental effect on composite skin performance than any other environmental factor investigated in this study. Hemp skins are more susceptible to environmental effects than recycled PET skins. A higher core stiffness makes panels less likely to fail from indentation. Moreover, the core strength is the dominant factor for predicting failure loads for brittle core sandwich panels, while skin strength is the governing factor for flexible core sandwich panels. Through the optimisation of material selection and manufacturing processes, this study contributes to the advancement of eco-friendly composite technologies and the development of circular economies. It is recommended that further research should be conducted in order to determine the feasibility of large-scale production, long-term durability, and recyclability
Sewer Pipeline Condition Assessment and Defect Detection Using Computer Vision
Get PDFThe structural integrity and operability of sewer pipeline systems are crucial for society's health, urban environment, and economic stability. Advancements in computer vision (CV) have revolutionized sewer defect inspection, offering unprecedented accuracy and efficiency in identifying and assessing pipeline failures. While prior reviews exist, they often lack systematic comparisons of models, detailed dataset analyses, or comprehensive severity assessment frameworks. This paper presents a comprehensive review of CV implementations for sewer defect detection, location, and characterization. It thoroughly evaluates main inspection techniques, diverse datasets, and key performance metrics. State-of-the-art CV models and their applications are critically reviewed, alongside defect severity assessments and their link to maintenance strategies. Key challenges and limitations are identified, leading to recommendations for enhancing inspection efficiency and accuracy. The paper consolidates findings on methodological trends, data analysis advancements, algorithm performance variations, and improved severity assessment approaches
Australian Network for School Attendance (ANSA) Conference
No full textIn line with the 2024 Australian Government Senate Inquiry, we understand that the use of 'school refusal' as a term pathologises and portrays children and young people and their distress as either irrational or deviant, with the young person being responsible for their behaviour choices. Accordingly, we use the term 'school can’t' to highlight the emotional and physical impacts of ongoing school-based stressors. However, this individualised approach limits the understanding of the complexity of the experience and of ways to navigate this complexity in young people's best interests. Through a sociological lens, schools are designed with a normative child in mind, and for children who do not align with these norms school is more difficult. Previous literature, and submissions to the Senate Inquiry, have indicated that there are many groups of students identified as being disproportionately represented in the school can’t data, including those who are neurodiverse, LGBTQ+, Indigenous and those born with innate variations of sex characteristics. However, little exploration has been undertaken into the reasons why such diverse groups can have a similar response to their school experiences. To understand how to improve school experience requires more systemic thinking, using a dynamic socio-ecological model, including consideration of both micro and macro factors, and what parents know about their children. This could shift the focus from individual pathology to a social model, and inclusive educational practices.
Proposed Questions
What do we need to do about school cultures, considering what we know about school experiences and the intersection of young people's identities and positions?
How might we change the design and use of school buildings and classrooms for all students, to be more inclusive?
How might we change pedagogies and other school practices for all students, to be more inclusive?
How could parents' knowledge of under what conditions their children thrive inform changes in schools?
How do we balance a focus on support for individual children with systemic change to make schools more inclusive?
What research is needed to support this work
Evolution of Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement in Health-Related Research: A Concept Analysis
Get PDFAims
To clarify the definition and evolution of Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) and identify its attributes, antecedents, and consequences in health-related research.
Design
This study follows Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis with a seven-step framework.
Methods
Datasets were searched using terms related to PPIE and key categories (i.e., attributes, antecedents, and consequences). Data were sourced from CINAHL, PsycInfo, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science covering publications from inception to October 31, 2024. Document titles, abstracts, and keywords were manually screened to identify relevant studies for full-text review.
Results
A total of 1751 documents were screened, resulting in 38 eligible studies included in the final analysis. PPIE has evolved from a narrow focus on patient inclusion and participation, where patients had minimal influence on research and researchers resisted sharing control of research, to a collaborative model emphasising sustained partnerships, shared contributions, equitable power distribution, and active involvement across research stages. This shift has been driven by research innovation, a growing emphasis on healthcare equity and patient-centred care, technological advances, and stakeholder advocacy (e.g., patients, funders, ethics committees). While PPIE enhances research relevance and impact, barriers, such as resource constraints, power imbalances, patient limited research capabilities and increased researcher workload persist. Facilitators, such as training programmes, standardised guidelines, flexible arrangements and transparent communication can enable meaningful partnerships.
Conclusion
The concept of PPIE is evolving toward greater clarity and consistency in research, positioning patients and the public as active, essential contributors rather than passive participants. Barriers and facilitators were identified to inform its utilisation in research.
Impact
This study clarifies the conceptual ambiguities of PPIE, informs theory development, and provides actionable insights. Healthcare and nursing researchers can draw on its findings to utilise PPIE to enhance collaborative and inclusive research practices that align with the needs of patients and the public.
Reporting Method
This study adheres to the PRISMA (2020) reporting guidelines for systematic reviews.
Patient or Public Contribution
One of our co-authors is a patient with lived experience of cancer, who contributed valuable comments and suggestions to enhance this paper