A5044237139- Physical Activity and Health
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Facilities and Workplace Management
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Multisensory perception and integration
- Noise Effects and Management
- Outdoor and Experiential Education
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Child Therapy and Development
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
- Educational Environments and Student Outcomes
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
The University of Sydney
2014-2023
University of Wollongong
2018-2021
University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
2021
Astronomy and Space
2020
Sydney Local Health District
2019
Australian Catholic University
2018
Macquarie University
2018
Straumann (Switzerland)
2016
Foley Hoag (United States)
2016
Cooperative Trials Group for Neuro-Oncology
2016
This study evaluated the effects of sit-stand desks on workers' objectively and subjectively assessed sitting, physical activity, productivity. quasi-experimental involved one intervention group (n = 16) comparison 15). Participants were call center employees from two job-matched teams at a large telecommunications company in Sydney, Australia (45% female, 33 ± 11 years old). Intervention participants received desk, brief training, daily e-mail reminders to stand up more frequently for first...
We determined the salivary flow rate in 16 healthy subjects rest and while chewing artificial natural foods (Parafilm, Melba toast with without margarine, three different volumes of breakfast cake cheese). also duration a cycle, number cycles until swallowing, time swallowing. The physical characteristics were quantified from force‐deformation experiments. rates saliva as obtained stimulation, Parafilm on various significantly correlated. An increase cycle duration, swallowing was observed...
ABSTRACT In the oral cavity, food is subjected to several mechanical and chemical processes. It fractured by teeth, diluted broken down saliva, heated or cooled ambient temperature of mouth, formed into a bolus finally swallowed. Numerous receptors in cavity nose respond initially ingested monitor changes during processing. This leads central perceptions taste, odor, irritation texture food. Most sensations associated with occur only when manipulated, deformed moved across receptors....
In the Westernised world, numerous children are overweight and have problems with bullying mental health. One of underlying causes for all three is postulated to be a decrease in outdoor free play. The aim Sydney Playground Project demonstrate effectiveness two simple interventions aimed increase children's physical activity social skills. This study protocol describes design 3-year cluster randomised controlled trial (CRCT), which schools clusters. consists 13-week intervention 1 week each...
To examine trends in leisure time physical activity and inactivity Australians aged 15 years or older from 1989 to 2011. We used data six Australian National Health Surveys conducted 1989/90 2011/12 which was assessed using comparable questions. Analyses examined the prevalence of sufficient (≥150 minutes/week moderate‐to‐vigorous activity) (<30 activity). The proportion sufficiently active adults 39.2% 40.7% 2011 with an overall declining trend 0.2% per year (p=0.012). 38.7% 37.3% 2011; by...
This paper reports the results of risk reframing, an intervention to offer parents and educators a context for building new complex perceptions in children's outdoor free play. Our objective was alter these adults' increase sustainability innovative child-centred playground intervention. Qualitative data form audio-recordings risk-reframing sessions, brief participant evaluations field notes kept by project staff were collected either transcribed their entirety or summarised written reports....
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect an activity-based work (ABW) office environment on physical activity and sedentary behavior, ability, musculoskeletal discomfort.Eighty-eight workers trialed ABW for 4 weeks. Accelerometer self-reported outcomes were measured at baseline, end-intervention, follow-up. Data analyzed using linear mixed models.Accelerometry time; breaks step count did not significantly change from baseline end-intervention (P = 0.13, 0.09, 0.18, respectively)....
We assessed the effectiveness of a simple intervention for increasing children's physical activity, play, perceived competence/social acceptance, and social skills.A cluster-randomized controlled trial was conducted, in which schools were clusters. Twelve Sydney (Australia) primary randomly allocated to or control conditions, with 226 children (5-7 years old) selected participate. Data collected at baseline after 13 weeks. The consisted introducing recycled materials without an obvious play...
ABSTRACT We investigated how different parameters affect oral size perception of small particles SiO 2 and polystyrene varying sizes (2–230 μm). Eighteen healthy subjects assessed the by rubbing sample between tongue palate. The importance type were studied direct scaling forced choice ranking results two methods compared. To assess relative palate in topical anesthesia was applied. characteristics are for particle size, where hard irregular perceived as larger than soft round similar size....
Increasingly, people are collecting detailed personal activity data from commercial trackers. Such should be able to give important insights about their levels. However, do not wear or carry tracking devices all day, every day and this means that tracker is typically incomplete. This paper aims provide a systematic way take account of incompleteness, by defining adherence, measure completeness, based on how much wore tracker. We show the impact different adherence definitions 12 diverse...
Although there is abundance of research on Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) in offices, aspects beyond IEQ that can affect occupants' satisfaction and performance are not well understood. Additionally, rapid adaptation certification schemes scarcity evidence evaluating if the workplaces with these outperform other necessitate this area. In study, a total 1403 Post-Occupancy Evaluation surveys from 14 open-plan offices (10 WELL-certified 4 uncertified) Australia, New Zealand Hong Kong were...