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A study conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney examined the presence of wrongly identified nucleotide sequences in high-impact-factor cancer research journals. The study found that 3.8% of nucleotide sequences in Molecular Cancer papers and 4.0% in Oncogene papers were wrongly identified. These wrongly identified sequences were distributed across a significant number of papers, including those from 2020. The study highlights the risks of relying on journal impact factors or citations as indicators of research quality. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the University of Newcastle in Australia discusses the importance of scope of practice regulation in medicine for patient safety, access to care, and professional autonomy. The paper explores the impact of these regulations on healthcare delivery, professional responsibilities, and patient outcomes. It highlights the benefits and drawbacks of rigorous scope of practice regulations, including their impact on clinical innovation and access to care. The author proposes implementing a national, artificial intelligence-powered, real-time outcome monitoring system to address these challenges. The paper emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to regulation to avoid stifling clinical innovation while ensuring patient safety and professional accountability. [Extracted from the article]

A report from Charles Sturt University in Bathurst, Australia, highlights the influence of dialect on the identification and severity of speech sound disorder (SSD) in Vietnamese-speaking children. The study reviewed five research papers on Vietnamese-speaking children living in Vietnam and Australia and found that the different dialects of Vietnamese affect the production of consonants, vowels, and tones. The researchers recommend considering dialect in diagnostic decision-making by adding dialectal variants to assessment score sheets and calculating accuracy of production based on both the standard form and dialectal form. Speech and language therapists are encouraged to report the percentage of consonants correct-standard (PCC-S) and percentage of consonants correct-dialect (PCC-D) to improve assessments and interventions for Vietnamese-speaking children with SSD. [Extracted from the article]

A scoping review conducted by the University of Queensland in Australia examined open-access online resources related to feeding and nutrition for children under 5 years of age. The review found 1,067 resources that were appraised, with 45% being paper-based, 47% online content, and 8% audio-visual resources. Only 10% of the resources were culturally tailored and 3% were translated into languages other than English. The researchers concluded that creating an open-access resource hub would benefit families and professionals involved in the nutritional care of young children. [Extracted from the article]

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has released a roadmap called "Silicon to Solar" that outlines a plan for Australia to establish a robust domestic supply chain for solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing. The roadmap, funded by ARENA and conducted by the Australian Photovoltaic Institute (APVI), Deloitte, and industry stakeholders, analyzes the technoeconomics of each phase of the solar PV supply chain. Currently, Australia relies heavily on external markets for cost-effective PV modules, but as the country accelerates its solar PV deployment, ensuring a diversified and reliable supply chain becomes crucial. ARENA aims to position Australia as a hub for cutting-edge solar technology manufacturing. Additionally, ARENA has unveiled a white paper highlighting the potential of ultra-low-cost solar for Australia and beyond, with a target of 30% solar module efficiency and an installed cost of 30 cents per watt by 2030. [Extracted from the article]

A new paper published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology describes the fossils of a 380-million-year-old predatory fish named Harajicadectes zhumini. This fish, known from at least 17 fossil specimens, is the first reasonably complete bony fish found from Devonian rocks in central Australia. Harajicadectes is a member of the Tetrapodomorpha group, which includes the forerunners of modern tetrapods. The discovery of this fish is the result of 50 years of exploration and research, and it provides valuable insights into the evolution of air breathing in vertebrates. [Extracted from the article]