CAD3 and CAD4 spectroscopic data and dye-sensitized solar cells

This data supports a manuscript which describes a comparison between the photophysical properties of two charge-transfer dyes (CAD3 and CAD4) adsorbed onto NiO via two different binding moieties. Transient spectroscopy measurements suggest that the structure of the anchoring group affects both the rate of charge recombination between the dye and NiO surface and the rate of dye regeneration by an iodide/triiodide redox couple. This is consistent with the performance of the dyes in p-type dye sensitised solar cells. A key finding was that the recombination rate differed in the presence of the redox couple. These results have important implications on the study of electron transfer at dye|semiconductor interfaces for solar energy applications

Supporting data p-type Dye Sensitised Solar Cells using Polyoxometalates

Lindqvist polyoxometalate (POM) additives increase VOC in p-type dye sensitized solar cells by up to 140%, producing substantial gains in overall efficiency for poorly matched dye/redox mediator combinations. For better dye/electrolyte combinations, these gains are typically outweighed by photocurrent losses. Charge lifetime and transient IR measurements show that this is due to retardation of both recombination and electron transfer to the mediator, combined with a positive shift in the valence band edge of NiO. The POMs also show their own, limited sensitizing effect. The solar cell charateristics, charge-lifetime data and transient IR spectra are provided

Fatigue, stress and coping in mothers of children with an autism spectrum disorder

Raising a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be exhausting, which has the potential to impact on parental health and wellbeing. The current study investigated the influence of maternal fatigue and coping on the relationship between children's problematic behaviours and maternal stress for 65 mothers of young children (aged 2-5 years) with ASDs. Results showed that maternal fatigue but not maladaptive coping mediated the relationship between problematic child behaviours and maternal stress. These findings suggest child behaviour difficulties may contribute to parental fatigue, which in turn may influence use of ineffective coping strategies and increased stress. The significance of fatigue on maternal wellbeing was highlighted as an important area for consideration in families of children with an ASD. © 2012 Springer Science+Business Media New York

Suboptimal experiences with out-of-pocket costs, financial disclosure, and support information among people treated for cancer

Suboptimal experiences with out-of-pocket costs, financial disclosure, and support information among people treated for cance

The emotional and behavioural functioning of siblings of children with special health care needs across childhood

This study examined the emotional and behavioural functioning of siblings of children with special health care needs identified in the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC). Of the 106 siblings identified, 15-52% had emotional and behavioural difficulties in the at-risk or clinical range on the parent-reported Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) subscales when aged 4-5 (wave 1), 6-7 (wave 2), 8-9 (wave 3) and 10-11 years (wave 4). After controlling for differences in socio-economic position, siblings had significantly higher difficulties on all subscales than their peers without a brother or sister with a special health care need at most time points. Latent growth modelling revealed little change in emotional and behavioural symptoms for siblings across childhood, while behavioural symptoms decreased for their peers. These findings suggest that some siblings are at heightened risk of emotional and behavioural difficulties across childhood, underscoring the importance of assessing and promoting the wellbeing of all family members when providing services to children with special health care needs. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd

Research as praxis: A research mentoring platform for academic women

In response to the continuing under-representation of women in academic positions of higher rank, the Faculty of Commerce and the Employment, Equity and Diversity unit at the University of Wollongong jointly supported a Women in Commerce Research Platform (WICRP) with the view to increasing research of women in commerce. We describe the WICRP and evaluate it in the context of prior research related to the specific challenges faced by female academics. The WICRP pilot period was reviewed using surveys and open ended questions and our findings are generally consistent with prior research. This paper draws on these findings and in writing about them (both as researchers and participants) we focus on the role of research as praxis. We discuss the potential impact of specific strategies to support academic women in research and its contribution to the ideal of community. In suspending methodological and theoretical differences we note the imperative for a shared space to also accommodate diversity as an empowering strategy. Just as dichotomies between work and family need to be problematised, so must the differentiation between research, teaching and administration in evaluating career progression

sj-docx-3-rsh-10.1177_17579139231185004 – Supplemental material for We care but we’re not carers: perceptions and experiences of social prescribing in a UK national community organisation

Supplemental material, sj-docx-3-rsh-10.1177_17579139231185004 for We care but we’re not carers: perceptions and experiences of social prescribing in a UK national community organisation by B Porter, C Wood, P Belderson, C Manning, R Meadows, K Sanderson and S Hanson in Perspectives in Public Health</p

Research as praxis: A research mentoring platform for academic women

In response to the continuing under-representation of women in academic positions of higher rank, the Faculty of Commerce and the Employment, Equity and Diversity unit at the University of Wollongong jointly supported a Women in Commerce Research Platform (WICRP) with the view to increasing research of women in commerce. We describe the WICRP and evaluate it in the context of prior research related to the specific challenges faced by female academics. The WICRP pilot period was reviewed using surveys and open ended questions and our findings are generally consistent with prior research. This paper draws on these findings and in writing about them (both as researchers and participants) we focus on the role of research as praxis. We discuss the potential impact of specific strategies to support academic women in research and its contribution to the ideal of community. In suspending methodological and theoretical differences we note the imperative for a shared space to also accommodate diversity as an empowering strategy. Just as dichotomies between work and family need to be problematised, so must the differentiation between research, teaching and administration in evaluating career progression

sj-docx-1-rsh-10.1177_17579139231185004 – Supplemental material for We care but we’re not carers: perceptions and experiences of social prescribing in a UK national community organisation

Supplemental material, sj-docx-1-rsh-10.1177_17579139231185004 for We care but we’re not carers: perceptions and experiences of social prescribing in a UK national community organisation by B Porter, C Wood, P Belderson, C Manning, R Meadows, K Sanderson and S Hanson in Perspectives in Public Health</p