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Social Mobility Beliefs Lower Preferences for Genetically-Modified Foods
No full textAbstract:This multi-study investigation explores the influence of Social Mobility Beliefs (SMB) on consumer preference for genetically-modified (GM) foods. Study 1 (N = 500) involved a survey, while Studies 2 (N = 261) and 3 (N = 300) employed experimental manipulations of SMB. Results demonstrate that higher SMB correlate with less favorable preferences for GM foods due to a heightened importance of adhering to social norms, which include those against GM food consumption. Experimental manipulations of SMB confirmed the causal effect of SMB on lower GM food preferences, while alterations in social norms moderate the effect. These findings underscore the significant role of SMB in shaping preferences toward GM foods. Implications extend to policy-making and communication strategies aimed at fostering sustainable food consumption practices. This research contributes novel insights to the understanding of consumer behavior and its implications for sustainable production.</p
Statistical analysis plan (SAP) - FOMO RCT
No full textStatistical analysis plan - Efficacy of arch contouring Foot Orthoses for Midfoot Osteoarthritis (FOMO): a randomised controlled trial.The FOMO trial is a parallel group, participant- and assessor-blinded, randomised controlled superiority trial. The aim of the trial is to evaluate the efficacy of arch contouring foot orthoses for midfoot osteoarthritis.Trial registration: Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12623000953639</p
Shakira Bourne – The outdated term “the gene”
No full textStudent created video as part of Threshold Concepts in Biochemistry published by La Trobe eBureau. https://doi.org/10.26826/1017</p
Workplace bullying in surgery: exploring the drivers and mitigators
No full textPurpose: This study investigates the drivers and mitigators of workplace bullying in surgical environments in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, utilizing social identity theory (SIT) and contemporary models of psychological safety. It introduces the concept of personality traits as a bridging factor between drivers and mitigators.Design/methodology/approach: Qualitative interviews were conducted with 31 surgeons. Thematic analysis, supported by NVivo, was used to map findings to the SIT framework and incorporate psychological safety and personality theory.Findings: Key drivers of workplace bullying include entrenched hierarchical power structures, gender dynamics and early socialization in competitive environments. The “bad apple” phenomenon, where personality traits such as narcissism and low emotional intelligence exacerbate bullying, contrasts with individuals demonstrating empathy and interpersonal awareness, who mitigate such behaviors. Effective leadership, generational shifts and team stability through procedural inclusion are key mitigators that promote psychological safety and collaboration.Research limitations/implications: Sample diversity, self-reporting bias and temporal context may impact the generalizability of findings across broader health and surgical settings in contemporary practice.Practical implications: Addressing entrenched power imbalances and fostering inclusive leadership and practices are critical to mitigating bullying. Promoting psychological safety and leveraging generational change can reshape surgical culture, leading to healthier teams and improved patient outcomes.Originality/value:This study bridges SIT with theories of personality and psychological safety, offering new perspectives on how individual traits and systemic dynamics shape bullying behaviors and culture in surgical teams, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.</p
Creating Song Magic: Welcoming Harmonious Expression
No full textThis podcast was produced by Belinda Densley as part of her PhD programme at La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University.</p
Application of Deep Neural Networks for Histopathological Image Analysis
No full textA thesis submitted in total fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia.</p
The Importance of Attributes: Supporting Workplace Transition of Early-career Physiotherapists
No full textA thesis submitted in total fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Philosophy to the La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia.</p
Improving Energy Efficiency and Network Lifetime in IoT Systems: A Novel Theoretical Framework and Experimental Validation
No full textA thesis submitted in total fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia.</p
Meet the influencers courting your vote
No full textPolitical influencers on platforms like YouTube and TikTok are already a force likely to shape how elections are covered even if they don’t swing votes.</p
Impact of socioeconomic status on utilisation of a Virtual Emergency Department: An exploratory analysis
No full textOBJECTIVE: To explore whether utilisation of a Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) differs according to socioeconomic status (SES). METHODS: A retrospective analysis was undertaken of data from the VVED - a telehealth service that provides care for patients across Victoria, Australia with non-life-threatening emergencies. The study included all individuals who presented to the VVED between July 2022 and June 2023 through the two most common referral pathways (self-referral and ambulance referral). Area-level SES was ascertained by matching residential postcodes to the corresponding Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Index of Relative Socioeconomic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD) decile. IRSAD scores were divided into quintiles (1 = lowest SES, 5 = highest SES) and multivariable logistic regression modelling was used to analyse associations between the SES quintile and referral pathway, presented as odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS: There were 68 598 participants included in the analyses (mean age: 36.6 years; 58.4% female). Compared to SES quintile 3, higher odds of self-referral to the VVED were observed in the two most advantaged SES groups (Quintile 4; adjusted OR [aOR] = 1.16; 95% CI: 1.06-1.26; P = 0.001) (Quintile 5; aOR = 1.38; 95% CI: 1.25-1.52; P CONCLUSIONS: The present study demonstrated a relatively even utilisation of the VVED service across SES population groups. The use of healthcare provider pathways, such as ambulance paramedics, may increase equitable access to telehealth. Clinical attention should be directed toward specific social groups in the emergency care setting.</p