3,526 research outputs found
Playing with Fire: Understanding the Sunni-Shi'a Sectarian Lifecycle
No full textThis article discusses the ingrained impediments which are likely to stifle India's rise and growth - a phenomenon which has figured prominently in scholarly and official assessments, in India and outside, for over a decade now. Intriguingly India's rise as a global power has already been adjudged a certainty in these assessments, but the author contends that there exists an apparent disjuncture between how the world sees India and the prevailing internal impediments. Therefore, any assessment of India as a global power without incorporating these impediments would be incomplete, misplaced and hyperbolic. Of late, in the light of India's growing internal and external socio-economic and political difficulties, more and more writings and proclamations by Indian and international experts indicate emerging scepticism over India's potential as a global power. This paper takes a rollcall of India's internal impediments including, human development, institutional and security challenges which according to the author have already begun restraining India's global ascent.Griffith Business School, Griffith Asia InstituteFull Tex
The Emma Ornsby Griffith Memorial Garden in Old Salem, 1964.
No full textThe Emma Ornsby Griffith Memorial Garden in Old Salem, 1964. The garden was located behind the Miksch Tobacco Shop.WSJ 8-30-64 p.C17
Growth and Calcification of Reef-Building Coralline Algae and Their Response to Ocean Acidification
No full textCoralline algae play a central role in tropical reef ecology helping to build and stabilise the reef framework. Due to their high Mg-calcite skeleton, coralline algae are also one of the most sensitive marine calcifying organisms to ocean acidification, and potential indicators for assessing the impacts of climate change. However, despite their importance in reef ecology, basic information on coralline algae, such as their growth and calcification rates, are relatively unknown. The reason for this scarcity of information is, in part, due to the lack of effective and efficient methods for obtaining these rates in the field, and the slow growth of coralline algae necessitating lengthy studies. Therefore, the aims of this study were to establish more effective methods to determine in situ growth and calcification rates of coralline algae, to determine baseline growth and calcification rates of a key reef-building coralline algae species on the Great Barrier Reef (GBR), and to investigate the effects future climate change scenarios may have on these growth rates.Thesis (PhD Doctorate)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Griffith School of EnvironmentScience, Environment, Engineering and TechnologyFull Tex
A Study of Higher Education Scholarships as a Workforce Incentive for the Community-Managed Mental Health Sector
No full textWith Australia’s mental health support needs increasing, non-government serviceproviders are in high demand to deliver community-managed mental health support services. Despite this demand, there is limited research into the features of the community-managed mental health workforce, particularly in relation to career pathways, professional development opportunities and effective recruitment and
retention strategies to support the growth of this industry.
In 2013 and 2014, the Queensland Government funded 19 scholarships for the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice or Master of Mental Health Practice at Griffith University in Queensland. The intention of the scholarships was to contribute to the development of the community-managed mental health workforce through the provision of university qualifications. By supporting the enhancement of mental health skills and knowledge in the sector the scholarships have a threefold purpose: maintaining the commitment and desire of people to work in the sector, attracting skilled individuals, and supporting quality service provision to people with poor mental health.Thesis (Masters)Master of Philosophy (MPhil)School of Human Services and Social WorkArts, Education and LawFull Tex
Rosamond Siemon, Jonathan Richards, Griffith University, 'The Mayne Inheritance', St. Lucia: UQP, 1997. 214 pages
No full textGriffith Sciences, Griffith Institute for Drug DiscoveryNo Full Tex
An evaluation of approaches to reduce staff air travel emissions: A Griffith University case study
No full textWith increasing climate change concerns, there are calls for action to reduce aviation greenhouse gas emissions. Universities are responsible for a significant level of air travel and this study evaluates approaches to reduce aviation emissions at Griffith University. The research involved consultation with the Griffith University community. A series of semi-structured interviews with ten relevant Griffith University stakeholders and a week-long immersive digital discussion with 52 Griffith University staff using the digital platform Recollective, were conducted.
University air travel is increasingly coming under the spotlight and a range of technological solutions are emerging such as virtual conferences. Given the complexity of the situation, there does not exist an off-the-shelf handbook of technical solutions. Some universities are looking to implement air travel polices and there are some initial university appraisals, but a deeper investigation of existing and emergent solutions makes this work an original contribution.
Research findings are grouped according to six key themes: 1) Targets for reducing aviation emissions; 2) A long-term net zero carbon culture with staff buy-in; 3) Technologically advanced teaching and research practice; 4) Travel related data and aviation emission monitoring; 5) A travel booking system prioritising low carbon opportunities; and 6) Institutional barriers to change.Full Tex
Work Relationships and Organisational Commitment of Nurses: An Analysis of Policy-Practice Differences
No full textFor several decades, one of the major issues facing Australia’s health sector has been a shortage of nurses; a trend also evidenced across many other Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. Without a suitably sized nursing workforce, a society’s ability to care for the population is diminished, and will continue so unless this trend is reversed. One of the factors contributing to this shortage is the poor retention of currently employed nurses, which results from, in part, a high proportion of nurses lacking commitment to their organisations. For public sector hospitals, the largest employer of nurses in Australia, this lack of organisational commitment is a continuing concern that impacts upon the ability of health organisations to provide care to patients.
This thesis examines the factors that impact upon nurses’ commitment to their organisations. A theoretical framework, Social Capital Theory (SCT), was used as a lens through which to view the behaviour of nurses. The reason for this choice of theory is that SCT is used to examine the relationships in the workplace by exploring their quality, structure, and the context in which they operate. This research uses the SCT framework to interpret how relationships impact upon nurse outcomes, including their level of role ambiguity, the extent to which they perceive that they are empowered in their work, and most importantly, their organisational commitment. Of particular interest to this study is the difference between these organisational practices and the organisation’s espoused policies, to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
The research used a sequential mixed methods approach. Four methods of data collection were used comprising surveys, focus groups, interviews, and document analyses, so as to examine the relevant issues from a variety of viewpoints and triangulate data. Respondents comprised nurses working in two public sector hospitals located in Australia. The data includes 167 surveys, 12 focus groups and 17 interviews. Analysis of the quantitative data involved using regression analysis and
path analysis, while the qualitative data were analysed using manifest and latent content analysis.Thesis (PhD Doctorate)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Griffith Business SchoolGriffith Business SchoolFull Tex
Canyons and Ice: The Wilderness Travel of Dick Griffith
No full textDick Griffith journeyed across Alaska, Canada, Mexico, and the American West. According to Jon Krakauer, "Griffith is simply afflicted with an irresistible inclination to attempt what others say can't be done. When asked what possesses a man to repeatedly strike out alone across hundreds of miles of rugged, lonely country, he replies, 'Every so often, it's just time to walk.'" Kaylene Johnson is author of five books about Alaska including her memoir A Tender Distance: Adventures Raising My Son in Alaska
An evaluation of measures to reduce corporate air travel emissions: A Griffith University case study
No full textWith increasing climate change concerns, there are calls for action to reduce aviation greenhouse gas emissions. Universities are responsible for a significant amount of air travel and this study evaluates approaches to reduce aviation emissions at Griffith University, in the Southeast Queensland area of Australia. The research involved consultation with the Griffith University community. A series of semi-structured interviews with ten relevant stakeholders and a week-long immersive digital discussion with 52 staff using the digital platform Recollective were conducted. University staff described how the COVID disruption gave them the chance to reflect and develop innovative and immersive teaching and research practice. Some university staff were very supportive of the environmental cause relating to air travel, whilst others were more resistant due to work and career-based concerns. It was determined that the travel booking process would be enhanced with tools such as a carbon calculator, an emission impact dashboard, a flight data management system, and improved visualisation of information. Some interesting and innovative ideas also emerged from the study regarding individual incentives and a university-wide campaign effort. Finally, the university has committed to an implementation plan and aviation emissions reduction target of 25% by 2030, based on 2010 levels, following the case study.Full Tex
Prediction of Wave-Induced Seabed Maximum Liquefaction Depth Using Artificial Neural Network Model
No full textIn the last few decades, considerable effort has been devoted to the phenomenon of wave-induced liquefaction. In deed, it is one of the most important factors used in analysing
the seabed stability and in designing marine structures. As waves propagate and fluctuate
over the ocean surface, energy is carried within the medium of the water particles. When
this energy is transmitted into the seabed, the results are a rather complex mechanism of
soil behaviours that significantly affect the stability of the seabed.
The prediction of wave-induced seabed liquefaction has been recognised by coastal
geotechnical engineers as an important factor when considering the design of marine
structures. All existing prediction of wave-induced seabed liquefaction models have been
based on conventional approaches of engineering mechanics, with limited laboratory work.
Previous studies have involved complicated procedures and complex mathematical methods.
The present meticulous study has been based on the existing poro-elastic wave-induced
seabed liquefaction solution, and has adopted Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to
predict maximum wave-induced seabed liquefaction. The author has proposed an alternative
approach for prediction of the maximum liquefaction depth, based on the Artificial
Neural Network (ANN). Unlike previous engineering mechanical approaches, the various
proposed ANN models are based on data learning knowledge, rather than on the knowledge
of the mechanisms. The author has concluded that ANN models can be applicable
to such engineering exercise at least this study.Thesis (PhD Doctorate)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Griffith School of EngineeringScience, Environment, Engineering and TechnologyFull Tex
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