A/Pr Rachel King

NameA/Pr Rachel King
Email Addressrachel.king@unisq.edu.au
Job TitleAssociate Professor (Statistics)
QualificationsPhD Griffith
DepartmentSchool of Mathematics, Physics and Computing
AffiliationsCentre for Applied Climate Sciences
Centre for Astrophysics
ORCIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3302-0919
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PhD
Griffith
2004

Current Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCommenced
Combining Model-Based and Data-Based Approaches for Modelling Tipping Systems using the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) FrameworkPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2024
Game theory and academic misconduct: how has generative artificial intelligence changed decision making regarding academic misconduct at Australian UniversitiesPrincipal SupervisorMasters2024
Consequences of maintaining a long term acceptable weight: evidence from longitudinal studyAssociate SupervisorMasters2024
Development and application of a Threshold / Expanded Competencies Curriculum Framework with aligned assessment in online tertiary statistical educationPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2020
A targeted skin cancer risk assessment model for improving sun safety in Queensland schools by outdoor time optimisationAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2019

Completed Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCompleted
Quality of Life, Fear, and Avoidance in Regional Early Breast Cancer SurvivorsAssociate SupervisorMasters2022
Detecting binary star planetary and brown dwarf companions from analysis of eclipse timing variationsAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2021
Statistical methodology for analyzing ordinal outcomes of traumatic brain injuryPrincipal SupervisorMasters2017
Climate, vegetation cover and dust storm events in arid and semi-arid regions of Australia- relationships, models and predictionsAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2016

Attitudes towards causes of and solutions to conflict between humans and Asian elephants

Cabral de Mel, Surendranie J., Seneweera, Saman, Dangolla, Ashoka, Weerakoon, Devaka K., King, Rachel, Maraseni, Tek and Allen, Benjamin L.. 2024. "Attitudes towards causes of and solutions to conflict between humans and Asian elephants ." Conservation Science and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.13238

Integrating rainfall index-based insurance with optimal crop management strategies can reduce financial risks for Australian dryland cotton farmers

Nguyen-Huy, Thong, Kath, Jarrod, Kouadio, Louis, King, Rachel, Mushtaq, Shahbaz and Barratt, Jonathan. 2024. "Integrating rainfall index-based insurance with optimal crop management strategies can reduce financial risks for Australian dryland cotton farmers." Sustainable Futures. 8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sftr.2024.100249

Trouble in paradise: When two species of conservation and cultural value clash, causing a management conundrum

Behrendorff, Linda, King, Rachel and Allen, Benjamin L.. 2023. "Trouble in paradise: When two species of conservation and cultural value clash, causing a management conundrum." Ecology and Evolution. 13 (11). https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.10726

Where do wildlife cross the road? Experimental evaluation reveals fauna preferences for multiple types of crossing structures

Young, Gary, King, Rachel and Allen, Benjamin L.. 2023. "Where do wildlife cross the road? Experimental evaluation reveals fauna preferences for multiple types of crossing structures." Global Ecology and Conservation. 46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2023.e02570

Learning from the experiences of residents: January to July 2022 floods

Taylor, Mel, Miller, Fiona, Johnston, Kim, Ryan, Barbara, Lane, Anne, King, Rachel, Narwal, Harriet, Miller, Madeleine, Simon, Helga and Dabas, Dipika. 2023. "Learning from the experiences of residents: January to July 2022 floods." The Australian Journal of Emergency Management. 38 (3), pp. 27-30.

Spatial modelling of agro-ecologically significant grassland species using the INLA-SPDE approach

Fichera, Andrew, King, Rachel, Kath, Jarrod, Cobon, David and Reardon-Smith, Kathryn. 2023. "Spatial modelling of agro-ecologically significant grassland species using the INLA-SPDE approach." Scientific Reports. 13. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-32077-7

Efficacy of Management Efforts to Reduce Food-Related Dingo–Human Interactions and Conflict on K’gari (Fraser Island), Australia

Behrendorff, Linda, King, Rachel and Allen, Benjamin. 2023. "Efficacy of Management Efforts to Reduce Food-Related Dingo–Human Interactions and Conflict on K’gari (Fraser Island), Australia." Animals. 13 (2). https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13020204

Serial Cross-Sectional Observations of Sun-Protective Behaviors at an Annual Outdoor Motorsport Event in Tropical Queensland, Australia

Dexter, Ben, Smith, Annika, King, Rachel, Downs, Nathan J., Nikles, Catherine Jane, Parisi, Alfio V., Ho, Yik-Hong and Harrison, Simone Lee. 2023. "Serial Cross-Sectional Observations of Sun-Protective Behaviors at an Annual Outdoor Motorsport Event in Tropical Queensland, Australia ." Photochemistry and Photobiology. 99 (5), pp. 1352-1356. https://doi.org/10.1111/php.13773

Using an inventory cluster approach for assessing bushfire preparedness and information needs in vulnerable communities

Ryan, Barbara, King, Rachel, Lokuge, Weena, Karunasena, Warna and Anderson, Esther. 2023. "Using an inventory cluster approach for assessing bushfire preparedness and information needs in vulnerable communities." Natural Hazards. 115, p. 1697–1714. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-022-05614-2

Vapour pressure deficit determines critical thresholds for global coffee production under climate change

Kath, Jarrod, Craparo, Alessandro, Fong, Youyi, Byrareddy, Vivekananda, Davis, Aaron P., King, Rachel, Nguyen-Huy, Thong, van Asten, Piet J. A., Marcussen, Torben, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Stone, Roger and Power, Scott. 2022. "Vapour pressure deficit determines critical thresholds for global coffee production under climate change." Nature Food. 3, pp. 871-880. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-022-00614-8

Connecting community online and through partnership: A reflective piece

Pickstone, Leigh, Sharma, Ekta, King, Rachel, Galligan, Linda and Langlands, Trevor. 2022. "Connecting community online and through partnership: A reflective piece." International Journal for Students as Partners. 6 (2), pp. 114-120. https://doi.org/10.15173/ijsap.v6i2.4825

The detectability of binary star planetary and brown dwarf companions from eclipse timing variations

Getley, A. K., Carter, B., King, R. and O'Toole, S.. 2021. "The detectability of binary star planetary and brown dwarf companions from eclipse timing variations." Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 504 (3), pp. 4291-4301. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stab1207

Astrocladistics of the Jovian Trojan Swarms

Holt, Timothy R., Horner, Jonathan, Nesvorny, David, King, Rachel, Popescu, Marcel, Carter, Brad D. and Tylor, Christopher C. E.. 2021. "Astrocladistics of the Jovian Trojan Swarms." Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 504 (2), pp. 1571-1608. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stab894

Electronic Sun Journal Versus Self-report Sun Diary: A Comparison of Recording Personal Sunlight Exposure Methods

Dexter, Benjamin R., King, Rachel, Parisi, Alfio V., Harrison, Simone L., Igoe, Damien P. and Downs, Nathan J.. 2021. "Electronic Sun Journal Versus Self-report Sun Diary: A Comparison of Recording Personal Sunlight Exposure Methods." Photochemistry and Photobiology. 97 (3), pp. 641-649. https://doi.org/10.1111/php.13359

Influence of sex, age, and education on mood profile clusters

Terry, Peter C., Parsons-Smith, Renee, King, Rachel and Terry, Victoria R.. 2021. "Influence of sex, age, and education on mood profile clusters." PLoS One. 16 (2), pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0245341

Influence of sex, age, and education on mood profile clusters

Terry, Peter, Parsons-Smith, Renee, Terry, Victoria and King, Rachel. 2020. Influence of sex, age, and education on mood profile clusters. Toowoomba. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/57rm-4t21

Bushfire mitigation and preparation on the Toowoomba Region Escarpment: a research report for Toowoomba Regional Council

Ryan, Barbara, King, Rachel, Lokuge, Weena, Karunasena, Karu and Anderson, Esther. 2020. Bushfire mitigation and preparation on the Toowoomba Region Escarpment: a research report for Toowoomba Regional Council. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Statistical comparison of additive regression tree methods on ecological grassland data

Plant, Emily, King, Rachel and Kath, Jarrod. 2021. "Statistical comparison of additive regression tree methods on ecological grassland data." Ecological Informatics. 61, pp. 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoinf.2020.101198

Stability of planetary, single M dwarf, and binary star companions to Kepler detached eclipsing binaries and a possible five-body system

Getley, A. K., Carter, B., King, R. and O'Toole, S.O.. 2020. "Stability of planetary, single M dwarf, and binary star companions to Kepler detached eclipsing binaries and a possible five-body system." Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 498 (3), pp. 4356-4364. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/staa2532

Keratinocyte skin cancer risks for working school teachers: scenarios and implications of the timing of scheduled duty periods in Queensland, Australia

Dexter, B. R., King, R., Parisi, A. V., Harrison, S. L., Konovalov, D. A. and Downs, N. J.. 2020. "Keratinocyte skin cancer risks for working school teachers: scenarios and implications of the timing of scheduled duty periods in Queensland, Australia." Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology, B: Biology. 213, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2020.112046

Impacts of exclusion fencing on target and non‐target fauna: a global review

Smith, Deane, King, Rachel and Allen, Benjamin L.. 2020. "Impacts of exclusion fencing on target and non‐target fauna: a global review." Biological Reviews. 95 (6), pp. 1590-1906. https://doi.org/10.1111/brv.12631

Oral nutritional supplements for preventing surgical site infections: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Ralph, Nicholas, Brown, Lindsay, McKillop, Kristy L., Duff, Jed, Osborne, Sonya, Terry, Victoria R., Edward, Karen-Leigh, King, Rachel and Barui, Edward. 2020. "Oral nutritional supplements for preventing surgical site infections: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis." Systematic Reviews. 9, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-020-01293-x

How ready is ready? Measuring physical preparedness for severe storms

Ryan, Barbara and King, Rachel. 2020. "How ready is ready? Measuring physical preparedness for severe storms." Natural Hazards. 104, pp. 171-199. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-020-04164-9

Stability of Jovian Trojans and their collisional families

Holt, Timothy R., Nesvorny, David, Horner, Jonathan, King, Rachel, Marschall, Raphael, Kamrowski, Melissa, Carter, Brad, Brookshaw, Leigh and Tylor, Christopher. 2020. "Stability of Jovian Trojans and their collisional families." Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 495 (4), pp. 4085-4097. https://doi.org/10.1093/MNRAS/STAA1348

Open Data, Materials and Code Introduction

Gacenga, Francis, Sparks, Adam and Del Ponte, Emerson M.. 2019. "Open Data, Materials and Code Introduction." Panczack, R., Gacenga, F., Sparks, A., King, R., Baker, P., Li, L., Schnyder, N., Lim, C. and Vickers-Jones, R. (ed.) Re:Produce Workshop - A Theo Murphy Initiative. Brisbane, Australia 10 - 11 Dec 2019 Australia. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/XQ7C5

A pilot observational study of environmental summertime health risk behaviour in central Brisbane, Queensland: opportunities to raise sun protection awareness in Australia’s Sunshine State

Dexter, Ben, King, Rachel, Harrison, Simone L., Parisi, Alfio V. and Downs, Nathan J.. 2019. "A pilot observational study of environmental summertime health risk behaviour in central Brisbane, Queensland: opportunities to raise sun protection awareness in Australia’s Sunshine State." Photochemistry and Photobiology. 95 (2), pp. 650-655. https://doi.org/10.1111/php.13011

Toowoomba escarpment residents’ preparedness for storm and bushfire, and their understanding of bushfire preparedness engagement.

Ryan, Barbara and King, Rachel. 2017. Toowoomba escarpment residents’ preparedness for storm and bushfire, and their understanding of bushfire preparedness engagement. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Evidence for a planetary mass third body orbiting the binary star KIC 5095269

Getley, A. K., Carter, B., King, R. and O'Toole, S.. 2017. "Evidence for a planetary mass third body orbiting the binary star KIC 5095269." Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 468 (3), pp. 2932-2937. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stx604

Comparison of GOME-2 UVA satellite data to ground-based spectroradiometer measurements at a subtropical site

Parisi, Alfio V., Downs, Nathan, Turner, Joanna and King, Rachel. 2017. "Comparison of GOME-2 UVA satellite data to ground-based spectroradiometer measurements at a subtropical site." IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing. 55 (6), pp. 3145-3149. https://doi.org/10.1109/TGRS.2017.2662714

Effect of sex and age on traumatic brain injury: a geographical comparative study

Biswas, Raaj Kishore, Kabir, Enamul and King, Rachel. 2017. "Effect of sex and age on traumatic brain injury: a geographical comparative study." Archives of Public Health. 75 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-017-0211-y

A BCool survey of the magnetic fields of planet-hosting solar-type stars

Mengel, M. W., Marsden, S. C., Carter, B. D., Horner, J., King, R., Fares, R., Jeffers, S. V., Petit, P., Vidotto, A. A. and Morin, J.. 2017. "A BCool survey of the magnetic fields of planet-hosting solar-type stars." Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 465 (3), pp. 2734-2747. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stw2949

Solar radiation and the UV index: an application of numerical integration, trigonometric functions, online education and the modelling process

Downs, Nathan, Parisi, Alfio, Galligan, Linda, Turner, Joanna, Amar, Abdurazaq, King, Rachel, Ultra, Filipina and Butler, Harry. 2016. "Solar radiation and the UV index: an application of numerical integration, trigonometric functions, online education and the modelling process." International Journal of Research in Education and Science. 2 (1), pp. 179-189.

Trade-off between Type I error and power: a requirement of robust technique for analysing ordinal outcomes

Biswas, Raaj, King, Rachel and Kabir, Enamul. 2016. "Trade-off between Type I error and power: a requirement of robust technique for analysing ordinal outcomes." Australian Statistical Conference 2016. Canberra, Australia 05 - 09 Dec 2016 Australia.

Broad scale mapping of vegetation cover across Australia from rainfall and temperature data

Pudmenzky, Christa, King, Rachel and Butler, Harry. 2015. "Broad scale mapping of vegetation cover across Australia from rainfall and temperature data." Journal of Arid Environments. 120, pp. 55-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaridenv.2015.04.010

Current practice in academic workload allocation processes in Australia

Watson, Richard, King, Rachel, Dekeyser, Stijn, Bare, Liz and Baldock, Clive. 2015. "Current practice in academic workload allocation processes in Australia." Dobson, Ian R. and Sharma, Raj (ed.) Tertiary Education and Management Conference 2015: Leading Locally Competing Globally (TEMC 2015). Wollongong, Australia 30 Aug - 02 Sep 2015 Australia.

Outcrossing rates and reproductive success in xanthorrhoea johnsonii (xanthorrhoeaceae), in south east Queensland, Australia

Zalucki, Jacinta M., King, Rachel and Hughes, Jane M.. 2013. "Outcrossing rates and reproductive success in xanthorrhoea johnsonii (xanthorrhoeaceae), in south east Queensland, Australia." Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. 110 (2), pp. 335-345. https://doi.org/10.1111/bij.12135

Potential inbreeding in a small population of a mass flowering species, Xanthorrhoea johnsonii (Xanthorrhoaceae): is your mother my father?

King, Rachel and Zalucki, Jacinta M.. 2012. "Potential inbreeding in a small population of a mass flowering species, Xanthorrhoea johnsonii (Xanthorrhoaceae): is your mother my father?" American Journal of Plant Sciences. 3 (3), pp. 303-312. https://doi.org/10.4236/ajps.2012.33036