Adair, D, Bagheri, A, Yosef, M, Khalatbari, S, Lewis, T, Mohan, A & Lugogo, N 2025, 'High Interleukin (IL)-6 is Associated with Lower Lung Function and Increased Likelihood of Metabolic Dysfunction in Asthma', Pulmonary Therapy, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 41-54.
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Abstract Introduction Asthma is a complex condition characterized by airway inflammation. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) plays a significant role in asthma pathogenesis through its effects on T cells and its association with pro-inflammatory responses. Both lung and circulating IL-6 levels are elevated in asthma. IL-6 is positively associated with disease severity, frequent exacerbations, and impaired lung function, all of which can be observed clinically. We developed an IL-6 cut-off model to examine the association between high IL-6, race, high body mass index (BMI), metabolic disease, and asthma severity as assessed by reduced lung function. Methods This study utilized the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) database, comprised of 5115 adults, to investigate the relationship between IL-6 levels, asthma, race, and metabolic dysfunction. A 'healthy' subset of 427 patients was used to compute the IL-6 cut-off. IL-6 levels within detection limits (0.15–12 pg/mL) were analyzed. The IL-6 cut-off was determined using the 95th percentile of log-transformed IL-6 values for lean (BMI < 25) and healthy individuals. Specific cut-offs were established for racial groups. Statistical analyses involved comparing patient characteristics between high and low IL-6 groups, regression analyses, and assessment of factors influencing lung function changes. Results Using an IL-6 cut-off of 4.979 pg/mL, the cohort was divided into high and low IL-6 groups. High IL-6 correlated with Black race, higher BMI, hypertension, and markers of metabolic dysfunction, e.g., elevated HbA1c, C-reactive protein (CRP), and reduced lung function. Multivariable a...
Anufriev, M, Arifovic, J, Donmez, A, Ledyard, J & Panchenko, V 2025, 'IEL-CDA model: A more accurate theory of behavior in continuous double auctions', Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, vol. 172, pp. 104840-104840.
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Anufriev, M, Lamantia, F, Radi, D & Tichy, T 2025, 'Leaning against the wind in the New Keynesian model with heterogeneous expectations', Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, vol. 172, pp. 104993-104993.
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Boersma, M, Mellick, Z, Payne, A, Coneybeer, J, Maguire, R, O'Brien, E & Rissanen, T 2025, 'Beyond the farm gate: addressing labour and human right issues occurring downstream in the textiles and apparel value chain', Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An International Journal, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 520-539.
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PurposeOur research seeks to understand how actors in the Australian cotton industry can address downstream labour and human rights risks in the textiles and apparel value chain.Design/methodology/approachTaking the Australian cotton industry as the site of our action research project, we conducted a qualitative thematic analysis of 19 interviews, supplemented by industry engagement and desktop research.FindingsWe identify seven opportunities for action by the Australian cotton industry to address downstream labour and human rights risks, which are articulated in the context of a strategic enforcement approach.Originality/valueThe research focuses on opportunities for action to address downstream labour and human rights risks, thereby going beyond the traditional interventions by fashion brands and retailers that target upstream actors.
Burke, PF, Schuck, S, Burden, K & Kearney, M 2025, 'Mediating learning with mobile devices through pedagogical innovation: Teachers' perceptions of K-12 students’ learning experiences', Computers & Education, vol. 227, pp. 105226-105226.
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Cateriano-Arévalo, E, Soria Gonzáles (Pene Beso), J, Soria Gonzales (Xawan Nita), R, Paiva Pinedo (Sanken Bea), N, Gordon, R, Pesantes, MA & Schuster, L 2025, 'Reflections and recommendations on respectful co-production of social marketing research with Indigenous people', Journal of Social Marketing, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 59-85.
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PurposeRespectful co-production is one of the principles of ethical Indigenous research. However, this participatory approach has yet to be thoroughly discussed in social marketing. This study aims to provide reflections and recommendations for respectful co-production of research with Indigenous people in social marketing.Design/methodology/approachThis study draws upon case study reflections and lessons learned from a research program respectfully co-produced with members of the Shipibo-Konibo Indigenous group of the Peruvian Amazon called the Comando Matico. The authors focus on the challenges and strategies for respectful co-production during different stages of the research process, including consultation, fieldwork and co-authoring articles. The authors foreground how their Comando Matico co researchers infused the research process with Shipibo knowledge.FindingsThe authors reflect on three recommendations concerning 1) respectful co-production, 2) power dynamics and 3) facilitating co-authorship. Social marketers interested in respectful co production of research with Indigenous people may need to adopt a flexible and practical approach that considers the characteristics of the context and Indigenous co-researchers.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the discussion about the importance of respectful co-production of research with Indigenous people to ensure it accounts for their needs and wants.
Dadpour, R, Law, L & Osbaldiston, N 2025, 'Mapping migrants’ narratives: A qual‐GIS approach to Cairns’ urban liveability', Geographical Research, vol. 63, no. 1, pp. 26-39.
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AbstractThis study introduces a novel approach to urban liveability research by combining interviews with participatory mapping techniques. More specifically, the research integrates concepts from geographic information systems (GISs) with episodic narrative interviews to develop a qualitative GIS (qual‐GIS) methodology to map and interpret the spatial experiences of recent migrants to Cairns. This qual‐GIS approach involves participants annotating amenity maps with personal narratives, effectively geolocating subjective experiences, and providing visual representations of liveability insights. During mapping sessions, participants identified and highlighted significant locations by annotating maps with pens and sticky notes to express their spatial stories and place attachments. Analysis of annotated maps in ArcGIS enabled the juxtaposition of qualitative insights with quantitative data, offering a rich, spatially informed understanding of liveability in place. The maps transcended their function as mere analytical instruments or memory aides, and the activity evolved into a platform for migrants to articulate experiences of, and emotional ties to the city. This approach enhances understandings of urban liveability from first‐hand experiences and establishes qual‐GIS approaches as valuable tools in urban and regional policy and research.
Dhillon, R & Sivabalan, P 2025, 'Exploring dimensions of governance for different types of blockchain systems', The British Accounting Review, pp. 101588-101588.
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Doan, T & Darcy, S 2025, 'Autoethnographic Disability-Related Research in Hospitality and Tourism Journals: Empowering Marginalized Identity Scholars’ Voices', Journal of Travel Research, vol. 64, no. 1, pp. 238-244.
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Autoethnography, an essential research approach, interweaves personal experiences with introspective insights from distinct communities. Despite its methodological significance, autoethnography remains inadequately represented in hospitality and tourism research discourse. This paper seeks to challenge this status quo by advocating for social model strength-based paradigms in understanding disability and by addressing the structural and attitudinal obstacles that hinder the acceptance of autoethnographic research in high-ranking journals within hospitality and tourism. This conceptual note emphasizes the empowerment of marginalized voices, including those with disabilities, and their intersecting identities. It also highlights the hurdles faced by autoethnographers when submitting their work to prestigious journals and provides recommendations for fostering the recognition and inclusion of autoethnography within the field.
Domínguez Vila, T & Darcy, S 2025, 'Beyond technical website compliance: Identifying and assessing accessible tourism value chain information content on national tourism organisation websites', Tourism Management Perspectives, vol. 55, pp. 101332-101332.
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Gavin, M 2025, 'Teacher unions, democracy and participation: building internal power in an Australian teacher union', Globalisation, Societies and Education, vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 332-349.
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Hafalir, I, Pan, S & Tomoeda, K 2025, 'Optimal top-n policy', Mathematical Social Sciences, vol. 133, pp. 34-48.
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Krishnan, R, Phan, PY, Krishnan, SN, Agarwal, R & Sohal, A 2025, 'Industry 4.0‐driven business model innovation for supply chain sustainability: An exploratory case study', Business Strategy and the Environment, vol. 34, no. 1, pp. 276-295.
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AbstractIn the rapidly evolving landscape of the automotive industry, firms are increasingly turning to advanced Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies to drive innovation and sustainability. While I4.0 technologies hold immense potential for Business Model Innovation (BMI) and supply chain (SC) sustainability, a gap exists in understanding how firms can leverage BMI and SCS effectively. This study addresses this gap and explores the impact of implementing I4.0 on BMI and its effects on SC sustainability. Utilizing an exploratory case study approach, the research investigates an Indian automobile SC and highlights how I4.0 technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, additive manufacturing, analytics, and automation contribute to BMI, enhancing operational efficiency and SC sustainability. Additionally, the study emphasizes the importance of fostering collaboration among SC entities and the need for support from large‐scale manufacturers for the initial adoption of I4.0 technologies at the small‐scale supplier level. Based on these findings, the study develops the ‘I4.0‐enabled BMI for SC Sustainability’ framework, providing a structured approach for integrating I4.0 and BMI to enhance SC sustainability. This research investigates and applies Dynamic Capability (DC) theory to examine I4.0 transformations and contributes to DC theory by demonstrating how I4.0 facilitates BMI across the value chain, leading to improved sustainability performance.
Leong, M, Kwok, S & Alexeev, V 2025, 'Managing Bitcoin Risk Exposures in Equity Portfolios: Evidence from High-Frequency Data', Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money, vol. 99, pp. 102123-102123.
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Liu, Z, Nikitopoulos, CS, Phua, K & Wang, J 2025, 'Data-driven monetary policy: Evidence from the Bank of Japan’s equity purchase program', Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, vol. 90, pp. 102615-102615.
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Ma, D & Fee, A 2025, 'The micro-contextual conditions that influence host-country nationals’ decisions about horizontal knowledge sharing in multinational enterprises in China', International Business Review, vol. 34, no. 1, pp. 102359-102359.
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McEwen, C, Bajada, C, Cotton, D, Wallace, K & Waller, DS 2025, 'Philanthropy and Indigenous Initiatives: Insights From Australian Donors', Australian Journal of Social Issues.
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ABSTRACTThis paper draws on a survey and interview data, collected from a group of 180 donors who made monetary gifts to an Australian higher education institution, to better understand what drives individuals and organisations to donate to Indigenous initiatives. The analysis helped to identify five types of donors: the Advocate and Prescriptive donors, the supporter types who donate to Australian Indigenous initiatives and the Constrained, Reserved and Opposing donors, non‐supporter types who withhold from donating to such initiatives. The results show a wide range of motivations, varied attitudes and multiple perceived barriers to donating to Australian Indigenous initiatives. The study reveals that while some donors do engage and reflect on issues around the role of philanthropy in achieving positive outcomes for Indigenous people, others' motivations and barriers to donating confirm the concerns of scholars who have shown how philanthropy can maintain inequality and colonial practices. This paper also provides practical implications for developing a reflexive approach to philanthropy that supports Indigenous initiatives.
O, E, Camilleri, A & Newell, B 2025, 'Impact of climate and financial literacy on consumer willingness to decarbonise: The role of efficacy and environmental values.'.
Rajabi, MM, Linnenluecke, M & Smith, T 2025, 'Information linkages across countries around net zero announcements', Energy Economics, vol. 141, pp. 108062-108062.
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Roxas, B 2025, 'E-governance and sustainable human development in Asia: a dynamic institutional path perspective', Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 15-27.
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PurposeThis study demonstrates the necessary and significant role of national formal institutional frameworks in shaping the quality of e-governance in Asian countries. Moreover, it presents a robust model of e-governance as a necessary and significant driver of sustainable human development.Design/methodology/approachThis study applied the cross-lagged panel method in path modelling and conducted competing model and necessary condition analyses to test the lagged, necessary and positive effects of formal institutions on the level of e-governance and sustainable human development in 45 Asian countries from 2012 to 2022.FindingsFormal governance institutions have necessary direct and indirect (through e-governance development) causal effects on a country’s sustainable human development.Research limitations/implicationsFuture studies should explore how informal institutions such as culture, industry and government norms and practices shape the extent of e-governance development and sustainable socio-economic development in Asia and beyond over time.Practical implicationsA renewed focus on the institutional fundamentals of governance and development should be the legislative priority of policymakers and leaders of Asian countries.Social implicationsProactive digital citizen engagement in institutional building in respective countries is critical to developing sound, human-development-centred institu...
Saluja, G & Chan, EY 2025, 'Going against the Tide: How Self-Construal Moderates Receptivity towards Popular Brand Activism', Journal of Business Research, vol. 190, no. March 2025, pp. 115228-115228.
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Sandberg, J, Dall'Alba, G & Stephens, A 2025, 'Things at Work: How Things Contribute to Performing Work', Journal of Management Studies.
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AbstractA crucial question for organizations is what constitutes work performance. While the importance of human competence and motivation to work performance has been established, less well understood is how ‘things’ – such as algorithms, tools, instruments, and raw materials – contribute to work performance. As ‘intelligent’ and ‘agentic’ technologies become further involved in work, it is increasingly important to understand the impact of things upon work performance. Although research adopting an entanglement perspective (e.g., practice theory, sociomateriality, affordances, science and technology studies) has convincingly demonstrated things are integral to work performance, there is a need for heightened clarity on how things contribute to performing work. Informed by an ontology of things and drawing on an ethnographic study in the biotechnology industry, we propose things are constitutive of work performance in three interrelated ways: (1) by belonging to a nexus of useful things, (2) through performing interlinked roles, and (3) while co‐constituting work performance in concert with practitioners. Our theoretical and empirical account offers a more integrative and comprehensive understanding of how things are constitutive of work performance compared to the existing entanglement literature. This opens several new possibilities for enhancing work performance in organizations, which we outline in the paper.
Saunders, A, Spina, A, Steffen, S & Streitz, D 2025, 'Corporate Loan Spreads and Economic Activity', The Review of Financial Studies, vol. 38, no. 2, pp. 507-546.
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Abstract We investigate the predictive power of loan spreads for forecasting business cycles, specifically focusing on more constrained, intermediary-reliant firms. We introduce a novel loan-market-based credit spread constructed using secondary corporate loan-market prices over the 1999 to 2023 period. Loan spreads significantly enhance the prediction of macroeconomic outcomes, outperforming other credit-spread indicators. We also explore the underlying mechanisms and differentiate between borrower fundamentals and financial frictions. Evidence suggests that supply-side frictions are a decisive factor in the forecasting ability of loan spreads.
Schlenker, K 2025, 'Tracing the Development of Event Impact Evaluation Research (2000-2023)', Event Management.
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This review synthesizes 24 years of event impact evaluation research published in Event Management, tracing the evolution and application of methodologies for measuring the economic, social, and environmental impacts of events. It reveals a significant disparity, with environmental impact measurement notably lagging behind its economic and social counterparts. It also shows that most studies focus on a single impact dimension, with progress towards more holistic evaluation advancing at a slower pace. For topics that have received limited coverage in Event Management, this review also incorporates research from other outlets, to provide a more complete discussion of available methods for event impact evaluation. This curated collection serves as a foundational resource for researchers and practitioners, providing insights into the field's current state and potential future directions. Challenges in event impact evaluation are discussed including balancing standardisation with context-specific customisation and navigating trade-offs between holistic and more nuanced approaches.
Schweinsberg, S & Fennell, DA 2025, 'Tourism academia: a Horizon 2050 paper', Tourism Review, vol. 80, no. 1, pp. 404-415.
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to chart the history of tourism academia and offer observations as to its future development in the 21st century.Design/methodology/approachThis paper uses a limited review of the literature and the personal reflections of the authors as its main approaches.FindingsIn reviewing the multi-generational history of tourism academia, it became apparent that whilst we have become a more scientifically rigorous community of scholars, a challenge for the academy going forward will be how best to cultivate a spirit of understanding among different parts of the academy when presented with viewpoints that do not appear to coalesce with one’s understanding of “truth”.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to scholarly debates over the history and future of tourism academia by challenging the academy to reflect critically on its increasing diversity and how to incorporate diverse viewpoints into the tourism knowledge canon.
Singh, M, Jauhar, SK, Pant, M & Paul, SK 2025, 'Modeling third-party reverse logistics for healthcare waste recycling in the post-pandemic era', International Journal of Production Research, vol. 63, no. 2, pp. 651-686.
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Wright, CEF 2025, '“Bossyboots”: Postfeminism and the construction of Australia's “Corporate Woman”', Gender, Work & Organization, vol. 32, no. 2, pp. 743-762.
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AbstractImproving the representation of women in corporate leadership is a key postfeminist project. Postfeminism—or the integration of women's empowerment and neoliberalism in the decades following the Women's Movement—has shaped the experience of Australian women in corporate leadership roles since the 1990s. As such, while efforts to improve the number of women in leadership have yielded admirable progress, achieving sustainable improvements in corporate diversity requires attending to collective postfeminist scripts. In order to better understand the global and local features of Australian postfeminism, this article analyses “Corporate Woman,” a mainstream newspaper column published regularly by the Australian Financial Review between 1988 and 1998. It finds that similar political and economic systems, and feminist histories, encouraged Australian postfeminism to adopt many core transnational tenets. At the same time, aspects of Australia's national history and identity, including egalitarianism, emphasis on nuclear families, and context of major economic change, contributed to localism in postfeminism's expression. This expands our understanding of postfeminism, and can help empower corporate women by uncovering the collective cognitive maps that have guided policy interventions, and women's lived experiences in corporate leadership roles.
Yates, M, Perry, L, Onyx, J & Levett-Jones, T 2025, 'Women travelling solo or with other women across Australia: A montage of narratives', Journal of Women & Aging, vol. 37, no. 2, pp. 100-110.
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Yu, K-H & Noh, S-C 2025, 'Forsaking an Organization in Favor of Another: Judgment Change in an Occupational Community', Work and Occupations, vol. 52, no. 1, pp. 45-90.
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Understanding how occupations change their judgments about organizations has important consequences for occupations themselves, organizations, and ultimately for institutional change. Collectively held judgments about the value of specific organizational forms are difficult to change because occupations share normative understandings about what is good practice and discriminate across organizations based on this knowledge. Given the difficulty of changing collectively held judgments in occupational communities, the question asked in this article is: How does normative judgment change about organizations develop within an occupational community? We investigate how judgement change occurs in an occupational community in the context of the television broadcasting sector in South Korea. We study how producers in public broadcasters changed their respective judgments about public broadcasters and new commercial broadcasters. Producers found expressing judgment change difficult initially, yet judgment change among more experienced producers enabled it to spread among rank-and-file producers, ultimately leading to an “exodus” of producers from public broadcasters. Findings suggest that occupational members at different stages of their careers play distinct roles in bringing about collective judgment change in occupations. Our study highlights the importance of normative judgments by expert occupations as an impactful means by which occupations can withdraw cooperation or sever their relationship with organizations. The article also contributes to the study of occupational communities in creative industries.
Bairstow, N 2025, 'China’s Legacy of Innovation: Past to Present', LinkedIn.
Bairstow, N 2025, 'Developing Thought Leadership in High-Value B2B Sales: Nurture or Nature', LinkedIn.
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Is thought leadership an innate skill, or can it be cultivated? In high-value B2B sales, credibility and influence are key drivers of success. This article explores whether thought leadership is a natural talent or a skill that can be developed through strategy and experience.
Bairstow, N 2025, 'Neuromarketing & AI: Transforming Digital Sales Strategies', Linkedin.
Bairstow, N 2025, 'Reclaim Focus: Overcome the Pitfalls of Shallow Learning', Psychology Today.
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Limit social media, engage deeply, and practice mindfulness to enhance focus.
Bairstow, N 2025, 'Releasing the Anchors of the Past for a Stronger Relationship', Psychology Today.
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It is important to be self-aware of our past behaviours, emotions, and relationship patterns that can impact positively or negatively on a new relationship.
Bairstow, N 2025, 'Reviving the Ancient Polymath Spirit to Meet Modern Challenges', Psychology Today.
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The holistic wisdom of ancient Arab polymaths can inspire innovative solutions to today’s most complex global challenges.
Bairstow, N 2025, 'Rewiring Our Inner Critic: Cultivating Kindness and Positivity.'', Psychology Today.
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Becoming aware of thoughts is key to challenging and reframing negativity.
Brodeur, A, Valenta, D, Marcoci, A, Aparicio, JP, Mikola, D, Barbarioli, B, Alexander, R, Deer, L, Stafford, T, Vilhuber, L, Bensch, G & Collins, J 2025, 'Comparing Human-Only, AI-Assisted, and AI-Led Teams on Assessing Research Reproducibility in Quantitative Social Science'.
Ore, A & Rachwani, M 2025, 'Saving a spot: how Australia’s beach cabana conundrum exposes a battle over long-held ideals', The Guardian Australia.
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This article discusses a controversy in Australia over beach cabanas and their impact on beach access. The core issue revolves around people setting up portable shade structures (cabanas) on public beaches which has sparked a debate about Australia's long-held principle of free and equal beach access for all.
Pradhan, S, Foley, C & Kreglicki, M 2025, 'Industry’s perspectives on simulated workplace environment as a WIL model'.
Turnbull, T 2025, 'How Australia's beach cabana drama sparked a turf war?', BBC News, Sydney.
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The article discusses the growing controversy over beach cabanas in Australia. These large beach tents have become increasingly popular on Australian beaches, leading to conflicts over public space usage. The issue has sparked national debate about beach access, Australian beach culture, and the democratic nature of these public spaces. The trend has become so significant that it's drawn attention from local councils, lifeguards, and even the Prime Minister, raising questions about regulation and the balance between personal comfort and public access to beaches.
