Aim and Scope
The aim of the journal is to provide a rapid, rigorous and consistent publication pathway for Honours, Masters and Doctoral candidates at Australian tertiary institutions.
Engine Room Solutions JAPR publishes papers in all disciplines and cross-disciplinary areas. Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods papers are equally welcome.
Rigour in Peer Review
Papers must meet established academic standards of written English language. Please utilise the resources provided by your University’s academic literacy programs. High quality early work, such as research proposals, literature reviews and discussions or debates concerning theory are welcome. Sub-standard work will be returned for re-working with the first author’s Supervisory panel.
Latest Articles
Bushfire Preparedness: How to Become ‘Fire-Fit’ Without Really Noticing
Abstract NARROWING THE AWARENESS-ACTION GAP: CULTIVATING A CULTURE OF ROUTINE ALL-HAZARDS PREPAREDNESS THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES – a case study from South Australia, the “driest state in the driest continent”. Background WHAT did we want to know? HOW did we...
FARMS, FIRE AND FUELS: exploring the relationship between cropland fires and modern farming.
Abstract Cropland fires – the knowledge gap “No-till farming” Use of firebreaks Crop placement Background Research drivers: Climate Change Securing food certainty Safety of assets, property & animals Human well-being and...
Three Minute Thesis
Abstract It is widely acknowledged that preparedness for bushfires, and other hazards, is persistently too low. My research is about building a culture of preparedness – to be “fire-fit” – as a routine part of everyday life – as routine as buying the groceries or...