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View article: Generative AI may create a socioeconomic tipping point through labour displacement
Generative AI may create a socioeconomic tipping point through labour displacement Open
Work is fundamental to societal prosperity and mental health, providing financial security, a sense of identity and purpose, and social integration. Job insecurity, underemployment and unemployment are well-documented risk factors for ment…
View article: Gene therapy with feline anti-Müllerian hormone analogs disrupts folliculogenesis and induces pregnancy loss in female domestic cats
Gene therapy with feline anti-Müllerian hormone analogs disrupts folliculogenesis and induces pregnancy loss in female domestic cats Open
For female domestic cats, ovariohysterectomy is the only method of inducing permanent infertility. However, hundreds-of-millions of free-roaming cats globally highlight the necessity for alternative contraceptive approaches. One strategy i…
View article: Artificial intelligence, recessionary pressures and population health
Artificial intelligence, recessionary pressures and population health Open
Economic and labour policies have a considerable influence on health and well-being through direct financial impacts, and by shaping social and physical environments. Strong economies are important for public health investment and employme…
View article: Application of Vision Transformers to Contamination Detection in Densely Cluttered Waste Scenes
Application of Vision Transformers to Contamination Detection in Densely Cluttered Waste Scenes Open
With the increasing global waste production, there is a rising need for improved waste management solutions to address this growing issue. In the United States, less than 35% of recyclable materials are actually recycled, leading to higher…
View article: Forecast of total health expenditure on China’s ageing population: a system dynamics model
Forecast of total health expenditure on China’s ageing population: a system dynamics model Open
Background China is currently at a turning point as its total population has started to decline, and therefore faces issues related to caring for an ageing population, which will require an increase in Total Health Expenditure (THE). There…
View article: Cutting Through the Confusion and Hype: Understanding the True Potential of Generative AI
Cutting Through the Confusion and Hype: Understanding the True Potential of Generative AI Open
This paper explores the nuanced landscape of generative AI (genAI), particularly focusing on neural network-based models like Large Language Models (LLMs). While genAI garners both optimistic enthusiasm and sceptical criticism, this work s…
View article: In the Shadow of Smith’s Invisible Hand: Risks to Economic Stability and Social Wellbeing in the Age of Intelligence
In the Shadow of Smith’s Invisible Hand: Risks to Economic Stability and Social Wellbeing in the Age of Intelligence Open
Work is fundamental to societal prosperity and mental health, providing financial security, identity, purpose, and social integration. Job insecurity, underemployment and unemployment are well-documented risk factors for mental health issu…
View article: In the Shadow of Smith`s Invisible Hand: Risks to Economic Stability and Social Wellbeing in the Age of Intelligence
In the Shadow of Smith`s Invisible Hand: Risks to Economic Stability and Social Wellbeing in the Age of Intelligence Open
Work is fundamental to societal prosperity and mental health, providing financial security, identity, purpose, and social integration. The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has catalysed debate on job displacement. Some …
View article: The recessionary pressures of generative AI: A threat to wellbeing
The recessionary pressures of generative AI: A threat to wellbeing Open
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as a transformative force that presents a paradox; it offers unprecedented opportunities for productivity growth while potentially posing significant threats to economic stability and societal…
View article: Contamination Detection From Highly Cluttered Waste Scenes Using Computer Vision
Contamination Detection From Highly Cluttered Waste Scenes Using Computer Vision Open
As the global production of waste continues to rise, there is a growing demand for more effective waste management strategies to handle this expanding problem. Recycling rates in the United States for recyclable materials are below 35%, re…
View article: Gazing through time and beyond the health sector: Insights from a system dynamics model of cardiovascular disease in Australia
Gazing through time and beyond the health sector: Insights from a system dynamics model of cardiovascular disease in Australia Open
Objective To construct a whole-of-system model to inform strategies that reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Australia. Methods A system dynamics model was developed with a multidisciplinary modelling consortium. The model…
View article: Biochemical and pharmacological study of a human growth hormone fragment on lipid metabolism
Biochemical and pharmacological study of a human growth hormone fragment on lipid metabolism Open
This thesis was scanned from the print manuscript for digital preservation and is copyright the author. Researchers can access this thesis by asking their local university, institution or public library to make a request on their behalf. M…
View article: The Impact of Reducing Psychiatric Beds on Suicide Rates
The Impact of Reducing Psychiatric Beds on Suicide Rates Open
There has been ongoing debate regarding the impact of reductions in psychiatric beds on suicide rates, and the potential effect of reallocation of acute hospital funding to community-based mental health programs and services. Computer simu…
View article: The impact of strengthening mental health services to prevent suicidal behaviour
The impact of strengthening mental health services to prevent suicidal behaviour Open
Objective: Successive suicide prevention frameworks and action plans in Australia and internationally have called for improvements to mental health services and enhancement of workforce capacity. However, there is debate regarding the prio…
View article: Can the Target Set for Reducing Childhood Overweight and Obesity Be Met? A System Dynamics Modelling Study in New South Wales, Australia
Can the Target Set for Reducing Childhood Overweight and Obesity Be Met? A System Dynamics Modelling Study in New South Wales, Australia Open
The persistent prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity raises significant concerns about the impact on health, society and the economy. Responding to a target announced in September 2015 by the New South Wales (Australia) Premier to…
View article: Ecological modelling of a wetland for phytoremediating Cu, Zn and Mn in a gold–copper mine site using Typha domingensis (Poales: Typhaceae) near Orange, NSW, Australia
Ecological modelling of a wetland for phytoremediating Cu, Zn and Mn in a gold–copper mine site using Typha domingensis (Poales: Typhaceae) near Orange, NSW, Australia Open
An artificial wetland was computationally modelled using STELLA®, a graphical programming tool for an Au-Cu mine site in Central-west NSW, the aim of which was to offer a predictive analysis of a proposed wetland for Cu, Zn and Mn removal …
View article: A decision-support tool to inform Australian strategies for preventing suicide and suicidal behaviour
A decision-support tool to inform Australian strategies for preventing suicide and suicidal behaviour Open
Dynamic simulation modelling is increasingly being recognised as a valuable decision-support tool to help guide investments and actions to address complex public health issues such as suicide. In particular, participatory system dynamics (…