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Predictions in public: understanding the design, communication and dissemination of predictive maps to the public
Maps are an important communication tool during bushfires. Bushfire maps help residents understand where risks are, whether they are themselves at risk from the fire, and what actions to take to keep themselves safe. It is therefore very important that bushfire maps communicate effectively. We know from our previous research that many residents would find the predicted spread of the bushfire to be helpful information for making decisions about what to do in a bushfire. This study aims to test the design of a new type of bushfire map that includes predictions of bushfire spread. In the project, we are trying to determine which design is easiest to understand and whether the new map helps residents to identify which protective actions to take. We have created these map designs in collaboration with Australia’s fire response agencies (e.g., WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services, VIC Country Fire Authority, and Queensland Fire Department).
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The role of campus design on physical activity, health, and well-being
We are conducting a short survey about campus design on health, well-being and physical activity. This survey is being undertaken as part of a QUT research project, led by the QUT Human-Building Interaction Group (HBI), to better understand if and how the design of the built environment contributes to staff health and wellbeing on university campuses.
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Corporate governance in high-tech firms
High-tech firms differ from non-high-tech firms in many ways including in their strategy, finances, and risk appetite. The aim of this study is to determine whether high-tech firms also differ in their corporate governance practices and the extent to which a traditional approach to board structure provides the best value for high-tech firms.
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Developing culturally responsive career counselling education: embedding Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Pacific Islander perspectives in career counsellor education
The purpose of this research is to investigate Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Pacific Islander perspectives on career development and generate evidence-based principles for embedding Indigenous knowledges in career counselling education. Through interviews with community leaders and consultation with students and practitioners, this project will develop culturally responsive teaching resources that better prepare career practitioners to support diverse client needs.
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Enhancing road safety: developing and testing vulnerable road user activated monitoring and alert system
This research project aims to evaluate a state-of-the-art Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Detection and Warning System that detects VRUs on or near roadways, providing timely warnings to motorists. This Advanced Driving Simulator Study will evaluate a sophisticated sensor system that leverages cutting-edge technology, including high-resolution cameras and thermal imaging for all-day, all-weather monitoring. These sensors are designed to detect VRUs with high accuracy within a range of 100 meters, ensuring that drivers receive ample warning to adjust their driving accordingly. You will be asked to perform a simulator driving task. The task involves a driving practice and vehicle familiarisation session of approximately 5 minutes, followed by two recorded driving tasks adding up to approximately 30 minutes duration. In addition to driving the simulator, you will be asked to complete two surveys. One after your first practice drive, and one at the conclusion of the driving simulator study. The survey will ask some brief demographic questions (age and gender, as well as driving experience) and your experiences in the driving simulator.
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Knowledge and perceptions of traumatic brain injury
TBI is a very common injury. People's knowledge and perceptions of TBI affect the experiences of the people living with this injury. Current methods are lacking for acquiring information about people’s understanding of TBI. This project aims to improve the way we measure TBI knowledge and perceptions.
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Health practitioners' responses to patient feedback
Are you a healthcare practitioner working in Australia? This project investigates what characteristics are associated with using patient feedback for quality improvement. Participation involves reading a short, mock patient feedback report and completing a questionnaire that will take approximately 15-20 minutes of your time.
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Bike riders' gender and apparel as predictors of drivers' intention to adopt a safe passing distance
The purpose of this research project is to examine whether a bike rider’s apparel (Lycra vs casual clothing) and their gender (male vs female) influences drivers’ intention to adopt a minimum passing distance when overtaking them. This study also examines whether driving anger and attitudes towards bike riders more broadly influence drivers’ intentions to overtake bike riders at a minimum passing distance.
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Passengers' intentions to speak up to drivers who are driving while tired
The purpose of this research project is to investigate passengers’ intentions to speak up to a driver who is driving while tired. This study is also interested in assessing whether psychological factors, such as attitudes, beliefs, personality, and relationship satisfaction with partners and friends influence a passenger’s intentions to speak up to a driver who they notice is tired
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Examining adults' driving anxiety and driving avoidance in challenging situations
The purpose of this research project is to examine the relationship between driving anxiety and driving avoidance across a range of driving situations, to better understand how anxiety influences driving avoidance behaviours and their potential implications for driver’s skills and road safety.
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Sustainable street design approach by considering the behavioral patterns of drivers and their environmental perceptions
This study investigates driver behaviour using virtual reality to help contribute to safer streets for everyone. Participants will experience realistic urban environments and experience different street conditions. What does it involve? Online Survey (20 minutes): Questions about your background, driving habits, and visual responses to different street environments. VR Driving Simulation (~20 minutes): Drive in a realistic virtual environment using a steering wheel and pedals. Total participation time: 40 minutes. Location: QUT Gardens Point Campus, S Block, 10th Floor, Room: s1031 (CLEVAR LAB). Incentives: All participants will receive a Merlo coffee voucher. 5 out of 120 participants will receive a $30 Woolworths voucher gift card (prize draw). Who can participate? 18 years of age or older Hold a valid driver's licence Active driver in Queensland Your identity is not collected. All responses are anonymous.
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What shapes empathy? Identifying, thinking about, and managing our emotions
This research project involves an online survey that will collect data for two related honours research theses and a staff project. The first honours thesis will examine whether emotional regulation strategies (cognitive appraisal and emotion suppression) or alexithymia is a stronger predictor of cognitive and affective empathy. The second honours thesis will examine whether emotion regulation strategies (cognitive appraisal and emotion suppression) mediate the relationship between beliefs about emotions and cognitive and affective empathy. The staff project will 1) examine the role of alexithymia mediating interoceptive awareness and cognitive and affective empathy 2) compare metacognitive beliefs about thoughts versus emotions in their associations with two emotion regulation strategies (cognitive appraisal and emotion suppression).
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