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View article: δ-Bonding versus Electron Localization in Formally Divalent Rare Earth Complexes
δ-Bonding versus Electron Localization in Formally Divalent Rare Earth Complexes Open
Herein we present a series of room-temperature stable, structurally analogous rare-earth complexes of the form [M(NHAriPr6)2] (M = Sc, Y, La, Sm, Eu, Tm, Yb; NHAriPr6 = {N(H)C6H3-2,6-(C6H2-2,4,6-iPr3)2}). All seven complexes contain formal…
View article: The opioid industry document archive: New directions in research on corporate political strategy
The opioid industry document archive: New directions in research on corporate political strategy Open
The opioid crisis in the United States has resulted in more than 500,000 deaths since 1999, and recent estimates suggest that attributable deaths could reach 842,000 by 2032. While heroin and synthetic products such as fentanyl now account…
View article: Attitudes towards the ‘Shisha No Thanks’ campaign video:Content analysis of Facebook comments
Attitudes towards the ‘Shisha No Thanks’ campaign video:Content analysis of Facebook comments Open
This study demonstrates that conducting content analyses of social media comments can provide important insight into how a campaign message is received by a social media audience.
View article: Attitudes towards the ‘Shisha No Thanks’ campaign video: Content Analysis of Facebook Comments (Preprint)
Attitudes towards the ‘Shisha No Thanks’ campaign video: Content Analysis of Facebook Comments (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND While social media is commonly used in public health campaigns, there is a gap in our understanding of what happens after the campaign is seen by the target audience. Frequently reported social media metrics, such as reach and …
View article: Evaluation of ‘Shisha No Thanks’ – A Codesign Social Marketing Campaign on the Harms of Waterpipe Smoking
Evaluation of ‘Shisha No Thanks’ – A Codesign Social Marketing Campaign on the Harms of Waterpipe Smoking Open
Background: Waterpipe (shisha) is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, particularly among young people; and in some countries, it is one of the few forms of tobacco use that is increasing. While there is a growing body of evidence of t…
View article: Australian researchers oppose funding from the Foundation for a Smoke‐Free World
Australian researchers oppose funding from the Foundation for a Smoke‐Free World Open
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View article: Use of electronic cigarettes in the perioperative period: Amixed-method study exploring perceptions of cardiothoracicpatients in Australia
Use of electronic cigarettes in the perioperative period: Amixed-method study exploring perceptions of cardiothoracicpatients in Australia Open
E-cigarettes may be considered a short-term novel aid and a bridge to evidence-based methods to reduce harm from continued tobacco use for some patients awaiting cardiothoracic surgery for coronary artery disease or lung cancer. This study…
View article: “An example for corporate social responsibility”: British American Tobacco's response to criticism of its Myanmar subsidiary, 1999–2003
“An example for corporate social responsibility”: British American Tobacco's response to criticism of its Myanmar subsidiary, 1999–2003 Open
In 2013, British American Tobacco (BAT) returned to Myanmar a decade after it had left the country under pressure from civil society, international organizations, and the government of the United Kingdom. The company's involvement in a joi…
View article: Should tobacco and alcohol companies be allowed to influence Australia’s National Drug Strategy?
Should tobacco and alcohol companies be allowed to influence Australia’s National Drug Strategy? Open
Formation of Australia’s National Drug Strategy (NDS) included an extensive consultation process that was open not only to community and public health stakeholders, but also to representatives of the tobacco and alcohol industries. Austral…
View article: Guideline for Radiotherapy with Curative Intent in Patients with Early-Stage Medically Inoperable Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Guideline for Radiotherapy with Curative Intent in Patients with Early-Stage Medically Inoperable Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Open
Objectives: For this guideline, we investigated the effectiveness of radiotherapy with curative intent in medically inoperable patients with early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer (nsclc). Methods: The guideline was developed by Cancer Car…
View article: ‘Preparing ourselves to become an international organization’: Thailand Tobacco Monopoly’s regional and global strategies
‘Preparing ourselves to become an international organization’: Thailand Tobacco Monopoly’s regional and global strategies Open
The Thailand Tobacco Monopoly (TTM) controlled the country's tobacco industry from its formation in the 1940s, until the government dropped restrictions on imported cigarettes in the late 1980s in response to pressure from the United State…
View article: Japan Tobacco International: To ‘be the most successful and respected tobacco company in the world’
Japan Tobacco International: To ‘be the most successful and respected tobacco company in the world’ Open
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is the international division of Japan Tobacco Incorporated, and the world's third largest transnational tobacco company. Founded in 1999, JTI's rapid growth has been the result of a global business strate…
View article: Letter to the Editor: New Study Raises Questions about Effectiveness of Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Letter to the Editor: New Study Raises Questions about Effectiveness of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Open
In our 2015 analysis on smoking cessation guidelines published by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) ( MacKenzie and Rogers, 2015 ), we raised a number of concerns that related to the RACGP’s recommendations. Amo…
View article: ‘A preferred consultant and partner to the Royal Government, NGOs, and the community’: British American Tobacco’s access to policy-makers in Cambodia
‘A preferred consultant and partner to the Royal Government, NGOs, and the community’: British American Tobacco’s access to policy-makers in Cambodia Open
British American Tobacco Cambodia (BATC) has dominated the country's tobacco market since its launch in 1996. Aggressive marketing in a weak regulatory environment and strategies to influence tobacco control policy have contributed to an e…
View article: Reply to Ackermann
Reply to Ackermann Open
Evan Ackermann’s (2015) response on behalf of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) to our article ( MacKenzie and Rogers, 2015 ) largely reiterates previous criticisms levelled by the College ( Groombridge, 2015 ).…
View article: Potential Conflict of Interest and Bias in the RACGP's Smoking Cessation Guidelines: Are GPs Provided with the Best Advice on Smoking Cessation for their Patients?
Potential Conflict of Interest and Bias in the RACGP's Smoking Cessation Guidelines: Are GPs Provided with the Best Advice on Smoking Cessation for their Patients? Open
Patient visits are an important opportunity for general practitioners (GPs) to discuss the risks of smoking and cessation strategies. In Australia, the guidelines on cessation published by the Royal Australian College of General Practition…