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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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Understanding language production using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
The purpose of the research is to gain a better understanding of how the brain processes and produces language. We can investigate this by using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
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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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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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How people in a couple relate to each other: what is okay?
This is a 20mins survey to understand community views about relationship interactions in couples, and what is considered 'acceptable'. We are looking for people who live in Queensland, aged over 18 years, and who do not have focused professional expertise in domestic violence, and have not taken part in a previous study of the same project.
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Parents, children, online safety: building digital resilience
This study explores how preschool-aged children (4-5 years) use digital technologies and how parents support them to stay safe online. We are interested in learning about families' experiences with apps, games, videos and other online activities, as well as strategies parents use to help their children navigate digital environments. The findings will contribute to resources that support children's online safety and wellbeing.
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A pilot study examining fear of workplace violence among retail employees in Australia
The survey aims to pilot several measures of fear of workplace violence among retail workers in Australia. Participants will be asked to share their perceptions and experiences of fear of workplace violence and the perceived causes of it. The findings of this study will help inform changes and refinements to the survey for wider use with members of the community.
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