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Book Reviews

This review is based on discussions in a reading group where doctoral students in economic geography, innovation studies and business administration meet to share thoughts on regional development issues. The first impression of ‘Manufacturing Culture’ is the striking relevancy of the subject dealt with, as the contents evolve around a re-interpretation of a ‘traditional’ theoretical nexus in economic geography: the connections between geography (and proximity), technology diffusion and implementation, and territorially defined institutional prerequisites of economic development. In exploring these themes Gertler draws on theoretical (and conceptual) as well as empirical arguments from studies conducted in Canada and Germany. Gertler has come up with a highly appropriate and poignant title for his book: its double connotation refers to two important issues in the contemporary debate around the nature of this nexus. It firstly questions “What role do culturally defined characteristics, traits, and attitudes play in determining the degree of [. ]” (p. 1) regional and national success of adopting new production technologies and work practices. Moreover, he links such industrial cultures to the social and institutional contexts shaping them. Subsequently, Gertler poses the question to what extent successful practices can be manufactured in less favoured regions. The book consists of seven chapters. Chapters 1–3 are predominantly of a theoretical nature, providing a framework of analysis for the empirical studies of user-producer interaction among Canadian and German firms, which are discussed in chapters 4 and 5. In chapter 6, the much-used concept of tacit knowledge is dealt with, and, summing up the arguments, chapter 7 draws some important conclusions with implications for future research. Gertler thus concludes the book with a sketch of a ‘new’ theory of firm practices. The literature on prerequisites of regional economic development in a ‘post-Fordist’ economy has grown over the last 20 years, as scholars from geography, but also from a wide range of other disciplines, have contributed extensively to an expanding stock of literature. Gertler’s book serves as a summary of and commentary on a literature which at times could seem all too voluminous, complex and hard to grasp. Thus, whilst not a ‘beginner’s textbook’, it provides a skilfully synthesized critical read of regional economic development, institutions and firm-based interactive learning literature. The rationale of the book could partly be found in some of the shortcomings of contemporary geographical conceptualizations of user–producer interaction. According to Gertler, user–producer interaction is crucial for explaining the economic performance of regions and nations. Absence of sophisticated users and producers in a particular
Strategies for Business English Teachers’ Professional Development

Business English teachers’ development is pivotal to the quality of business English teaching and the long-term development of business English program. This study aims to pin down the most important qualities of a business English teacher from students’ perspective and the status quo of business English teachers’ quality through questionnaire survey, then put forward strategies for business English teachers’ professional development. Through analyzing the results of our survey, we found that a business English teacher should be a versatile and applied talent who possesses excellent language competence, teaching competence, research competence as well as extensive business knowledge. Currently, there is room for business English teachers to improve in the aspects of business knowledge, teaching competence and research competence. Based on our survey results, we put forward strategies for professional development of business English teachers from the aspect of external support from education department and universities and the aspect of personal effort.
Fair value accounting in the agricultural sector: some implications for international accounting harmonization

In a recent issue of this journal, Argilés and Slof (2001) analysed the main features of the European Farm Accountancy Database Network (FADN) against the backdrop of IAS 41, the new international accounting standard on agriculture, and arrived at the conclusion that FADN offers an excellent tool for operationalizing IAS 41 in European farms. The present study revisits some of the key issues in Argilés and Slof's paper in a wider international context and highlights their implications for the harmonization of farm accounting practices around the world. In particular, this paper contends that there are some key provisions of IAS 41 that are incompatible with the European Union Fourth Directive which Argilés and Slof (2001, p. 364) apparently overlooked by focusing only on aspects of the directive that sanction current value measurement and ignoring those that relate to the treatment of associated holding gains or losses. Furthermore, this paper also demonstrates that Argilés and Slof's argument that simplicity is another improvement of IAS 41 vis-à-vis the French Plan Comptable Général Agricole is flawed. Indeed, it is shown here that it would be virtually impossible to implement IAS 41 in Francophone countries in the absence of a fundamental revision, if not complete abandonment, of the plan comptable, at least in view of major conceptual differences between the notions of income, production and value added espoused by national statisticians and those enshrined in IAS 41.
New Fijian Callidiopini (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)

Two new species of Callidiopini (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Cerambycinae) are described from Fiji: Ceresium tuberculatum Waqa & Lingafelter, n. sp. (type locality: Fiji, Gau Islands) and Laniferus grandis Waqa & Lingafelter, n. sp. (Type locality: Fiji, Viti Levu Island).
Editorial: Therapeutic training after Freud

This issue comprises papers given at an international conference – Therapeutic Training after Freud – organized in London by the Centre for Therapeutic Education at Roehampton University together with the Freud Museum. The event was sponsored by Taylor and Francis to re-launch our journal. The aim of the conference was to explore educational issues in the training of therapists: psychoanalysts, counselling psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists, with particular reference to the UK, France and Germany. All these trainings have been strongly influenced by, if not owe their existence to, Freud. Freud was born 150 years ago and it is likely that without him we would not have our talking therapies, at least in their current form. Since then, our culture has continued to evolve and this international conference explored some further developments from Freud’s contribution in terms of therapeutic training. At the conference we were delighted that we had not only internationally renowned speakers from France and Germany, but also representatives from six of the major UK umbrella organizations – British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, British Psychoanalytic Council, British Psychological Society, College of Psychoanalysts, Independent Practitioners Network and United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy – in the same room (a feat in itself which does not have a long history). In surveying the field, in terms of the different directions taken on leaving the couch at Maresfield Gardens in Hampstead, London (Freud’s last home), within and between these trainings there would appear to be various educational questions. These were given to all the organizations represented at the conference to see if they wanted to respond to all or some of them. They were as follows.
The Politico-Military Alliance of Russia and Belarus: Re-Examining the Role of NATO and the EU in Light of the Intra-Alliance Security Dilemma

This article examines Belarusian strategies in the bilateral politico-military alliance with Russia, focusing on the issue of recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, in addition to the evolution of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation. It argues that the approaches interpreting the alliance as a response to decisions of external actors cannot fully account for the disagreements between the parties. The analysis of Belarusian strategies demonstrates how the decisions of external actors, such as the European Union and to a certain extent the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, function as bargaining chips for the Belarusian leadership. Due to the intra-alliance security dilemma, external actors have at times even weakened the alliance rather than automatically inducing its cohesion.
Initiation and outcome of agonistic contests in male form I Cambarus robustus Girard

Suspension Eyewear consists of a pair of ophthalmic lenses attached to a metal centerpiece in the manner of conventional rimless eyeglasses. Instead of hinges and temples there are two suspension lines attached to each lens near the outer edges, and at points sufficiently separated to provide stability. The plane of the front assembly to the face is controlled by adjusting the length of these lines in a device positioned just in front of and about midway the ear. A wirebound springwire attached to the adjusting device extends over and behind each ear to below the mastoid. These spring earwires will return the front assembly to proper alignment when it is lightly pushed or pulled, in any direction, and released.
Microbiological Safety and Quality of Food

Principles And Application Of Food Preservation Techniques: Production Of Microbiologically Safe And Stable Foods. Strategies for Food Preservation. Heat Treatment. Irradiation. Chill Storage. Freezing. Drying and Reduction of Water Activity. Control of PH and Use of Organic Acids. The Use of Other Chemical Preservatives: Sulfite and Nitrite. Modified Atmospheres. The Effect of Redox Potential. Microorganisms and Their Products in the Preservation of Foods. New and Emerging Physical Methods of Preservation. Use of Combined Preservative Factors in Foods of Developing Countries. Injured Bacteria. Principles and Application of Predictive Modeling of the Effects of Preservative Factors on Microorganisms. MICROBIAL ECOLOGY OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF FOOD. Fresh Red Meats. Processed Meat Products. Fermented Meats. Fresh and Further-Processed Poultry. Fresh and Processed Fish and Shellfish. Milk and Unfermented Milk Products. Fermented Milk Products. Eggs and EggProducts. Fresh and Processed Vegetables. Fermented and Acidified Plant Foods. Fresh and Processed Fruits. Cereals and Cereal Products. Yellow-Fat Products. Mayonnaise, Dressings, Mustard, Mayonnaise-Based Salads and Acid Sauces. Fruit Juices, Fruit Drinks, and Soft Drinks. Bottled Water. Spices and Herbs. Nuts and Nut Products. Sugar, Honey, Cocoa, Chocolate and Confectionery Products. Teas, Herbal Teas and Coffee. FOODBORNE PATHOGENS. Surveillance of Foodborne Disease. The Aeromonas Hydrophila Group. Bactillus Spp. Campylobacter. Clostridium Botulinum. Clostridium Perfringens. Escherichia Coli. Listeria Monocytogenes. Salmonella. Shigella. Staphyloccus Aureus. Vibrio Spp. Yersinia Spp. Less Recognized and Suspected foodborne Bacterial Pathogens. Protozoa. Foodborne Viruses. Toxigenic Fungi And Mycotoxins. Fish and Shellfish Poisoning. Long-Term Consequences of Foodborne Disease. Economic Costs of Foodborne Disease. Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies. ASSURANCE OF THE MICROBIOLOGICAL SAFETY AND QUALITY OF FOODS. Good Manufacturing Practice, HACCP and Quality Systems. Hygienic Design o Factories and Equipment. Sampling for Microbiological Analysis. Detection of Microorganisms in Foods: Principles of Methods for Separation and Associated Chemical and Enzymological Methods of Detection. Detection of Microorganisms in Foods: Principles of Culture Methods. Detection of Microrganisms in Foods: Principles and Application of Immunological Techniques. Principles and Application of Genetic Techniques for Detection, Identification and Subtyping of Food-Associated, Pathogenic Microorganisms. Risk and Microbiological Criteria
Determining the Fidelity of Protein Synthesis in vivo Utlilizing Bacillus Subtilis ComX Pheromone

Author(s): Yu, Nicole Seu Fun | Advisor(s): Lazazzera, Beth A | Abstract: Cells maintain fidelity in protein synthesis through various mechanisms including aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases (aaRSs) that are able to discriminate tRNAs and their cognate amino acids. Substrate specificity along with editing functions of aaRSs act to prevent or remove incorrect amino acids charged onto tRNAs. Editing domains are highly conserved and found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes; knocking out the editing function of an aaRS does not seem to affect cell viability. To determine the biological relevance of the editing domains found on aaRSs, it is essential to determine the contribution of editing to protein fidelity in vivo. Bacillus subtilis serves as an ideal model to study this phenomenon because it possesses a small gene-enocoded, 10 amino acid pheromone peptide, ComX. ComX is processed, modified, and secreted by B. subtilis as a signaling molecule that can easily be purified. The amino acid sequence of ComX can be altered to some degree while maintaining cellular activity enabling different strains that produce variants of ComX pheromone to be compared for levels of mistranslation. Ultimately future experiments will reveal the impact that editing by an aaRS has on the fidelity of protein synthesis in vivo by quantifying the rates of mistranslation in strains of B. subtilis that express an editing-defective tRNA synthetase and comparing it to levels of mistranslation to wild type strains.
Work Intensification: A Stumbling Block to Work Life Balance?

Of recent, studies on work intensification have surfaced in many sectors of the work environment and, with work-life balance being triggered by numerous variables. Employees are working harder and faster to meet tight deadlines and the speed of work has escalated resulting in a negative association with their health. The study aims to assess whether work intensification hinders work-life balance and affects employees’ daily tasks. A quantitative approach was selected for the study and, both descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized. Hypotheses testing were part of the study and most were partially accepted. The simple random sample was chosen and a sample of 100 employees was drawn. Data were collected using a self-developed questionnaire. The results showed that work intensification and work-life balance occurred at varying degrees and improvements were required in several areas. The adverse results of work intensification and high-involvement work processes have a tremendous impact on the employees’ work-life balance. The study culminates with a projection on recommendations, conclusion and, practical implications are reflected upon based on the study.
Recombinant Expression of the NOD2 CARD2 Domain and Determination of the Solution Structure of Equine Alpha-Defensin 1 (DEFA1)

Nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-containing protein 2 (NOD2) is a cytosolic pattern recognition receptor (PRR). It binds muramyl dipeptide and consists of two N-terminal caspase-activating and recruitment domains (CARD) (CARD1 and CARD2), one central nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain (NOD) and C-terminal leucin rich repeats (LRR). The CARD2 domain of NOD2 (NOD2 CARD2) is a member of death domain superfamily, which is characterized by holding six antiparallel alpha-helixes. NOD2 CARD2 is involved in signaling of NOD2. Recently it was shown that NOD2 CARDs (CARD2 and CARD2) are involved in the oligomerization of NOD2 in vitro, however the precise function of CARD2 domain in NOD2 is still unclear. In the first part of this thesis a protocol for expression, purification and refolding was established to be the basis for tertiary structure determination and in vitro functional investigations. The second part of the thesis deals with determination of tertiary structure of equine alpha-defensin 1. The peptide shows high killing activity against Gram‐positive, Gram‐negative bacteria and fungus and it is a potential antibiotic peptide against R. equi and S. zooepidemicus. To elucidate the mechanism of action of equine alpha-defensin 1 the solution structure was determined by two‐dimensional homonuclear NMR‐spectroscopy. The synthetic peptide was refolding, purified and NMR spectra of the purified peptide were recorded. The tertiary structure contains a cysteine‐stabilized β‐strands motif and shows a high structural homology to other alpha‐defensins. Compared to the surface potential of human defensins, DEFA1 displays an unusual distribution of the charges. The similarity between DEFA1 and hydramacin-1 in charges distribution and inducement of aggregation in treated bacterial cells and liposomes supports the hypothesis that the mode of action of DEFA1 is similar to the mode of action of hydamacin-1.
HUBUNGAN TINGKAT KEPATUHAN KONSUMSI OBAT ANTI RETRO VIRAL (ARV) PADA PASIEN HIV DENGAN KEJADIAN INFEKSI PROTOZOA USUS DI RSUP DR M DJAMIL PADANG

HumanImunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) belum dapat disembuhkan, namun dapat dikendalikan dengan pengobatan Anti Retro Viral (ARV). Ketidak patuhan konsumsi ARV meningkatkan resiko infeksi protozoa usus pada pasien HIV/AIDS dengan CD 4 + T cell<200 sel/μl. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan hubungan antara tingkat kepatuhan konsumsi ARV dengan kejadian infeksi protozoa usus di RSUP Dr.M. Djamil Padang. Rancangan penelitian berupa studi potong lintang dengan metode consecutive-sampling . Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Poliklinik VCT (Volunteer, Conseling and Theraphy) dan bangsal penyakit dalam RSUP Dr.M. Djamil Padang dari bulan Januari hingga April 2017. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 33 pasien HIV/AIDS yang didiagnosis oleh dokter. Hasil penelitian didapatkan umur rerata pasien HIV/AIDS adalah 34.87 tahun. Pasien laki-laki 66.67%, dan perempuan 33.33%. Tingkat kepatuhan konsumsi ARV rendah 48.48%, sedang 9.09%, dan tinggi 42.42%. Tingkat kepatuhan rendah 13 (39.4%) pasien yang positif terinfeksi protozoa usus dan 3 (9.1%) pasien tidak terinfeksi. Tingkat kepatuhan sedang 2 (6.1%) pasien yang positif terinfeksi dan 1 (3%) pasien tidak terinfeksi. Tingkat kepatuhan tinggi 2 (6.1%) pasien yang positif terinfeksi dan 12 (36.4%) pasien tidak terinfeksi. Berdasarkan uji statistik chi-square menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan bermakna antara tingkat kepatuhan konsumsi ARV dan kejadian infeksi protozoa usus di RSUP Dr M Djamil Padang (p=0.001). Simpulan penelitian adalah terdapat hubungan antara tingkat kepatuhan konsumsi ARV dengan kejadian infeksi protozoa usus pada pasien HIV.
Partial Characterization of Novel Nematicidal Toxins from Bacillus cereus Frankland and Frankland 1887 and their Effect on Root-knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid & White) Chitwood

Bacillus cereus isolated from the egg masses of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita from tomato rhizosphere was grown in casein-peptone soy meal peptone (CASO) broth for partial characterization of toxins from cell-free filtrates. Cell-free culture filtrates of B. cereus at 72 hours of growth and beyond, reduced egg hatching (90%) and caused 100 per cent mortality of juveniles in 4 hours of exposure, which coincided with the post-sporulation phase (72h) of the bacterial growth indicating profound toxicity during and after the sporulation phase. The native PAGE electrophoresis of the partially purified cell-free culture filtrates showed that 3 bands of ≈ 15, 40 and 60 kDa appeared in 72, 84 and 96 hours of growth, respectively, coinciding with post-sporulation phase of the bacterium.
Chemolithoautotrophic bacteria : biochemistry and environmental biology

Preface Abbreviations 1 General Considerations 1.1 Chemoheterotrophic Bacteria 1.2 Chemolithoautotrophic Bacteria 2 Cytochromes 2.1 Hemes 2.2 Kinds of Cytochromes 3 Nitrogen Circulation on Earth and Bacteria 3.1 Bacterial Nitrifi cation 3.2 Applications of Nitrifying Bacteria 3.3 Interaction Between Ammonia-Oxidizing and Nitrite-Oxidizing Bacteria 3.4 Reduction of Nitrate and Nitrogen Gas 4 Sulfur Circulation on Earth and Bacteria 4.1 Bacteria Forming Hydrogen Sulfide 4.2 Sulfur-Oxidizing Bacteria 5 Oxidation and Reduction of Iron by Bacteria 5.1 Bacteria That Oxidize or Reduce Iron 5.2 Applications of Iron-Oxidizing Bacteria 5.3 Upheaval of House Foundations: Damage Caused by Bacteria 6 Carbon Circulation on Earth and Microorganisms 6.1 Mechanisms of Formation of Organic Compounds from Carbon Dioxide 6.2 Methanogens 6.3 Bacteria Utilizing Carbon Monoxide 7 Organisms Evolutionarily Closest to the Origin of Life 7.1 Archaea and Their Energy-Acquiring Reactions 7.2 Biological Evolution at Earlier Stages References Index
Color pattern variation in Trichomycterus iheringi (Eigenmann, 1917) (Siluriformes: Trichomycteridae) from rio Itatinga and rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil

Color pattern is recognized as an important characteristic for diagnosing Trichomycterus species and for elucidating their relationships. An analysis based on morphological and molecular data confirms the existence of a single species of Trichomycterus in the rio Itatinga, a costal river drainage on the escarpment of the Serra do Mar and the rio Claro on the upper course of the rio Tiete. The only species found, Trichomycterus iheringi, shows two clearly distinct patterns of body pigmentation and intermediate color patterns related to body size and microhabitat preference.
Double MgO-Based Perpendicular Magnetic Tunnel Junction for Artificial Neuron

A perpendicular spin transfer torque (p-STT)-based neuron was developed for a spiking neural network (SNN). It demonstrated the integration behavior of a typical neuron in an SNN; in particular, the integration behavior corresponding to magnetic resistance change gradually increased with the input spike number. This behavior occurred when the spin electron directions between double Co2Fe6B2 free and pinned layers in the p-STT-based neuron were switched from parallel to antiparallel states. In addition, a neuron circuit for integrate-and-fire operation was proposed. Finally, pattern-recognition simulation was performed for a single-layer SNN.
Novel proteasome inhibitors

The ubiquitin proteasome pathway plays a central role in controlling intracellular turnover of proteins regulating cell growth and survival, stress responses, apoptosis and cell cycle.1 Proteasome inhibitors were initially developed in order to investigate the mechanisms of cellular proteolysis; early studies, however, showed that these compounds induced apoptosis preferentially in tumor cells and were thus considered antineoplastic drug candidates. 2 The 20s core of the proteasome contains three major sites of proteolytic activity, including a chymotrypsin-like activity, a trypsin -like activity and a postglutamyl peptide hydrolyzing or caspase-like activity. Bortezomib is the first proteasome inhibitor that shown effective in the treatment of haematological malignancies such as multiple myeloma (MM), and mantle cell lymphoma. 3-4 This compound is a boronic acid derivative that inhibits proteasoma activity by reversible binding to the chymotrypsin- like site of the 20s subunit. 5 In order to further exploit proteasome inhibitors as antineoplastic agents, other synthetic or natural compounds were studied in vitro or in animal models.