bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Is the Digital Talking Book Program meeting librarian and patron expectations?
Authors: Rose Terence Lionel
Published: September 2016

The goal of this paper is to fill the gap in current research on the United States National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped program by surveying NLS librarians, using social informatics as the theoretical base. A 31-question survey was distributed to 111 library professionals. The questions addressed the Digital Talking Book Program, the Digital Talking Book Player, patrons, adaptive/assistive technologies, the impact of the 2008–2009 recession, and the Local Recordings program. NLS librarians and their patrons were satisfied with the player; however, both groups feel that it needs to be upgraded. Future research should survey NLS patrons and non-users of the NLS program.
Dr Jerome Pierce Webster (1888–1974): Surgeon, historian, campaigner, and ‘the father of plastic surgery education’
Authors: Wigley Catrin H
Published: September 2016

Dr Jerome Pierce Webster is best remembered as the ‘founder of plastic surgery education in the United States’ on the basis of developing his nation’s first plastic surgery residency programme, his role in the founding of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and, more generally, his influence in professionalising this subspecialty. He also deserves to be remembered for his extensive missionary work in China, his publications as a successful bibliographer, and as an accomplished historian.
Parental Resources, Sibship Size, and Educational Performance in 20 Countries
Authors: Tanskanen Antti O. , Erola Jani , Kallio Johanna
Published: September 2016

We study whether having several siblings decreases the level of educational performance of adolescents and whether this phenomenon can be compensated by other factors such as the economic or cultural resources of the parents. Based on this compensation model, parental resources should be associated with children’s educational attainments more strongly in families with a higher rather than a lower number of children. We analyzed the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) data from 20 Western countries and found that better family wealth, an increased level of parental education, and a higher parental occupational status were associated with increased educational attainments more strongly among 15-year-old children who have siblings than among children without siblings. The same effect was not found in the case of family cultural possessions. Although parental resources may matter more in larger families than in smaller families, some types of resources are more important than others regarding compensation.
Biomechanical Analysis of the Individual Ligament Contributions to Syndesmotic Stability
Authors: Clanton Thomas O. , Williams Brady T. , Backus Jonathon D. , Dornan Grant J. , Liechti Daniel J. , Whitlow Scott R. , Saroki Adriana J. , Turnbull Travis Lee , LaPrade Robert F.
Published: September 2016

Background:

Biomechanical data and contributions to ankle joint stability have been previously reported for the individual distal tibiofibular ligaments. These results have not yet been validated based on recent anatomic descriptions or using current biomechanical testing devices.

Methods:

Eight matched-pair, lower leg specimens were tested using a dynamic, biaxial testing machine. The proximal tibiofibular joint and the medial and lateral ankle ligaments were left intact. After fixation, specimens were preconditioned and then biomechanically tested following sequential cutting of the tibiofibular ligaments to assess the individual ligamentous contributions to syndesmotic stability. Matched paired specimens were randomly divided into 1 of 2 cutting sequences: (1) anterior-to-posterior: intact, anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL), interosseous tibiofibular ligament (ITFL), deep posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (PITFL), superficial PITFL, and complete interosseous membrane; (2) posterior-to-anterior: intact, superficial PITFL, deep PITFL, ITFL, AITFL, and complete interosseous membrane. While under a 750-N axial compressive load, the foot was rotated to 15 degrees of external rotation and 10 degrees of internal rotation for each sectioned state. Torque (Nm), rotational position (degrees), and 3-dimensional data were recorded continuously throughout testing.

Results:

Testing of the intact ankle syndesmosis under simulated physiologic conditions revealed 4.3 degrees of fibular rotation in the axial plane and 3.3 mm of fibular translation in the sagittal plane. Significant increases in fibular sagittal translation and axial rotation were observed after syndesmotic injury, particularly after sectioning of the AITFL and superficial PITFL. Sequential sectioning of the syndesmotic ligaments resulted in significant reductions in resistance to both internal and external rotation. Isolated injuries to the AITFL resulted in the most substantial reduction of resistance to external rotation (average of 24%). However, resistance to internal rotation was not significantly diminished until the majority of the syndesmotic structures had been sectioned.

Conclusion:

The ligaments of the syndesmosis provide significant contributions to rotary stability of the distal tibiofibular joint within the physiologic range of motion.

Clinical Relevance:

This study defined normal motion of the syndesmosis and the biomechanical consequences of injury. The degree of instability was increased with each additional injured structure; however, isolated injuries to the AITFL alone may lead to significant external rotary instability.
Parametric instability of thick doubly curved CNT reinforced composite sandwich panels under in-plane periodic loads using higher-order shear deformation theory
Authors: Sankar A , El-Borgi S , Ganapathi M , Ramajeyathilagam K
Published: September 2016

This paper focuses on the problem of parametrically excited doubly curved sandwich shells with carbon nanotubes reinforced composite (CNTRC) facesheets subjected to in-plane periodic load. The panels consist of cylindrical and spherical shells modeled using QUAD-8 element which was developed using higher-order shear flexible theory. The formulation considers the secondary effects such as the influence of in-plane and rotary inertia terms, and the aerodynamic pressure when the panel is exposed to air flow. The governing equations developed are solved based on eigenvalue approach. The limits of the principal instability zone predicted here are graphically represented using excitation frequencies against the load amplitudes. The results of this study are tested against the available solutions in the literature. A detailed study considering various design parameters including structural theories on the dynamic instability boundaries and its associated origin of instability regions is conducted. These parameters include the CNT volume content, thermal environment, aspect ratio, thickness ratio of core and facesheet, and radius of curvature.
Tactical Social Network Analysis: Using Affiliation Networks to Aid Serial Homicide Investigation
Authors: Bichler Gisela , Lim Steven , Larin Edgar
Published: September 2016

Integrating crime pattern theory with tenets of social network theory, we argue that linking people who frequent the same places reveals intersecting behavioral patterns illustrative of case connectivity. Using the Green River serial murder investigation as a case study, we demonstrate that structural statistics may be useful in focusing investigative efforts. Significant shifts in the centrality of suspects emerge when we track the evolution of this case at 6-month increments, suggesting that the initial working case hypothesis misled investigators. Continued exploration into the utility of social network analysis (SNA) for tactical purposes will help advance applied criminology.
A qualitative content analysis of peer mentoring video calls in adolescents with chronic illness
Authors: Ahola Kohut Sara , Stinson Jennifer , Forgeron Paula , van Wyk Margaret , Harris Lauren , Luca Stephanie
Published: September 2016

This article endeavored to determine the topics of discussion during open-ended peer mentoring between adolescents and young adults living with chronic illness. This study occurred alongside a study of the iPeer2Peer Program. Fifty-two calls (7 mentor–mentee pairings) were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using inductive coding with an additional 30 calls (21 mentor–mentee pairings) coded to ensure representativeness of the data. Three categories emerged: (1) illness impact (e.g., relationships, school/work, self-identity, personal stories), (2) self-management (e.g., treatment adherence, transition to adult care, coping strategies), and (3) non-illness-related adolescent issues (e.g., post-secondary goals, hobbies, social environments). Differences in discussed topics were noted between sexes and by diagnosis. Peer mentors provided informational, appraisal, and emotional support to adolescents.
Digital replica editions versus printed newspapers: Different reading styles? Different recall?
Authors: Neijens Peter C , Voorveld Hilde AM
Published: September 2016

This article investigates reading styles and recall of the news from reading digital replicas of printed newspapers on tablets and compares them with the printed version. The study aims to theoretically understand the effects of the medium interface (tablet vs paper) on perceived reading style and recall of information. The experimental study ( N = 90) showed that digital replicas were not perceived to be read in a more fragmented, selective, or elaborate manner than their printed counterparts. On average, readers recalled less from the digital edition than from the printed version, but the differences were small. The study also showed that “digital innovators” recalled the same amount of information from reading the newspaper on tablet as from reading it on paper, unlike less innovative readers: these readers recalled more from reading on paper than from tablet.
Flagging uncivil user comments: Effects of intervention information, type of victim, and response comments on bystander behavior
Authors: Naab Teresa K , Kalch Anja , Meitz Tino GK
Published: September 2016

The study investigates the flagging behavior as specific type of bystander intervention against uncivil user comments in comments sections on news sites. Two experimental studies examine the effects of intervention information, characteristics of response comments, and the type of victim attacked in a comment on flagging behavior, that is on reporting a comment to professional moderators. Our results indicate that intervention information is a promising strategy to motivate flagging. Flagging is based on responsibility attribution to professional moderators but not on self-responsibility perception. Type of victim and characteristics of other users’ posted responses to preceding comments (public disagreement and politeness) shape deviance perceptions of the situation and influence flagging behavior.
Awakening the dragon’s and elephant’s media: Comparative analysis of India’s and China’s journalism ethics
Authors: Rao Shakuntala
Published: September 2016

As the unipolar military world order has shifted to a multipolar economic world order, China and India have emerged as major actors in global geopolitics. While there is substantial scholarship available in areas of political science and finance about the relationship between China and India, little research has been conducted comparing the two countries’ journalism and media content and practices. This study provides a comparative analysis of how globalization, commercialization, and massive expansion of quasi-governmental media (in China) and privately owned media (in India) have impacted ethics of journalism practices. Interviews with Chinese and Indian journalists reveal that the two most important ethical issues for journalists in the two countries are corruption in media signified by practices of red envelope journalism in China and paid news in India and media’s declining credibility.
Preventing Posttraumatic Stress Related to Sexual Assault Through Early Intervention: A Systematic Review
Authors: Dworkin Emily R. , Schumacher Julie A.
Published: September 2016

Sexual assault survivors come into contact with a variety of community responders after assault, and these interactions may play an important role in mitigating distress. Given theoretical understandings of the importance of early experiences in the development of posttraumatic stress (PTS), early contact with formal systems (e.g., health care, criminal justice, social services) and informal responders (e.g., friends, family) might be particularly important in preventing PTS. However, the effectiveness of these early interventions is unclear. Understanding the key elements of early interventions, both formal and informal, that successfully prevent the development of PTS could help to improve community responses to sexual assault and ultimately promote survivor well-being. In this systematic review, we investigate the types of experiences with responders in the early aftermath of assault that are associated with PTS, the duration of effects on PTS, and the role of the timing of these responses in the development of PTS. Findings indicate that responder contact alone is not typically associated with significant differences in PTS, and there is insufficient evidence to indicate that the timing of seeking help is associated with PTS, but the quality of services provided and perceptions of interactions with certain responders appear to be associated with PTS. Although many effects were short-lived, interventions that were perceived positively may be associated with lower PTS up to a year postassault. These findings support the importance of offering best practice interventions that are perceived positively, rather than simply encouraging survivors to seek help.
Desistance from sexual offending: Do the mainstream theories apply?
Authors: McAlinden Anne-Marie , Farmer Mark , Maruna Shadd
Published: September 2016

The literature on desistance from crime has become well established in recent years with strong bodies of evidence supporting the role of factors such as employment, relationships and identity change in this process. However, the relevance of this literature to individuals convicted of sexual crimes is not known as such individuals are almost always excluded from this research. This article presents the results from one of the first empirical studies on desistance from sexual offending based on 32 in-depth life story interviews with adult males previously convicted of child sex offences. In this analysis we explore the significance of work, the role of relationships and changes in imagined selves in the self-identities of individuals successfully desisting from sexual offending. The findings provide support for all three factors in helping to sustain desistance from sex offending, but also suggest clear differences between desistance from sex offending and other types of crime in these regards.
Sustainable flood memory: Remembering as resilience
Authors: Garde-Hansen Joanne , McEwen Lindsey , Holmes Andrew , Jones Owain
Published: September 2016

This article proposes the concept of sustainable flood memory as a critical and agentic form of social and cultural remembering of learning to live with floods. Drawing upon research findings that use the 2007 floods in the South West of England as a case study, we explore and analyse the media representations of flooding, the role of community and communicative memory of past floods for fostering resilience, and map emotional and affective responses to floods. To approach flooding in this way is critical to understanding how communities engage in memory practices (remembering and strategically forgetting) in order to cope with environmental changes. Moreover, the article embraces a research design and strategy in which ‘memory studies’ is brought into a conversation not only with geography (mental maps), social sciences and flood risk management policy but also with stakeholders and communities who collect, archive and remember flood histories in their respective regions.
Historical dialogue and memory in policing change: The case of the police in Northern Ireland
Authors: Murphy Joanne , McDowell Sara , Braniff Maire
Published: September 2016

This article explores the complex relationship between organisational change and historical dialogue in transitional societies. Using the policing reform process in Northern Ireland as an example, the article does three things: the first is to explore the ways in which policing changes were understood within the policing organisation and ‘community’ itself. The second is to make use of a processual approach, privileging the interactions of context, process and time within the analysis. Third, it considers this perspective through the relatively new lens of ‘historical dialogue’, understood here as a conversation and an oscillation between the past, present and future through reflections on individual and collective memories. Through this analysis, we consider how members’ understandings of a difficult past (and their roles in it) facilitated and/or impeded the organisations change process. Drawing on a range of interviews with previous and current members of the organisation, this article sheds new light on how institutions deal with and understand the past as they experience organisational change within a wider societal transition from conflict to nonviolence.
Computational text analysis: Thoughts on the contingencies of an evolving method
Authors: Marciniak Daniel
Published: September 2016

Mapping a public discourse with the tools of computational text analysis comes with many contingencies in the areas of corpus curation, data processing and analysis, and visualisation. However, the complexity of algorithmic assemblies and the beauty of resulting images give the impression of ‘objectivity’. Instead of concealing uncertainties and artefacts in order to tell a coherent and all-encompassing story, retaining the variety of alternative assemblies may actually strengthen the method. By utilising the mobility of digital devices, we could create mutable mobiles that allow access to our laboratories and enable challenging rearrangements and interpretations.
Hemodialysis Tunneled Catheter Noninfectious Complications
Authors: Miller Lisa M. , MacRae Jennifer M. , Kiaii Mercedeh , Clark Edward , Dipchand Christine , Kappel Joanne , Lok Charmaine , Luscombe Rick , Moist Louise , Oliver Matthew , Pike Pamela , Hiremath Swapnil ,   on behalf of the Canadian Society of Nephrology Vascular Access Work Group
Published: September 2016

Noninfectious hemodialysis catheter complications include catheter dysfunction, catheter-related thrombus, and central vein stenosis. The definitions, causes, and treatment strategies for catheter dysfunction are reviewed below. Catheter-related thrombus is a less common but serious complication of catheters, requiring catheter removal and systemic anticoagulation. In addition, the risk factors, clinical manifestation, and treatment options for central vein stenosis are outlined.
Therapeutic angiogenesis induced by human umbilical cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells in a murine model of hindlimb ischemia
Authors: Pereira Ana Rita S. , Mendes Teresa F. , Ministro Augusto , Teixeira Mariana , Filipe Mariana , Santos Jorge M. , Bárcia Rita N. , Goyri-O’Neill J. , Pinto Fausto , Cruz Pedro E. , Cruz Helder J. , Santos Susana Constantino Rosa
Published: September 2016

Background

Mesenchymal stem cells derived from human umbilical cord tissue, termed UCX®, have the potential to promote a full range of events leading to tissue regeneration and homeostasis. The main goal of this work was to investigate UCX® action in experimentally induced hindlimb ischemia (HLI).

Methods

UCX®, obtained by using a proprietary technology developed by ECBio (Amadora, Portugal), were delivered via intramuscular injection to C57BL/6 females after unilateral HLI induction. Perfusion recovery, capillary and collateral density increase were evaluated by laser doppler, CD31 immunohistochemistry and diaphonisation, respectively. The activation state of endothelial cells (ECs) was analysed after EC isolation by laser capture microdissection microscopy followed by RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis and quantitative RT-PCR analysis. The UCX®-conditioned medium was analysed on Gallios flow cytometer. The capacity of UCX® in promoting tubulogenesis and EC migration was assessed by matrigel tubule formation and wound-healing assay, respectively.

Results

We demonstrated that UCX® enhance angiogenesis in vitro via a paracrine effect. Importantly, after HLI induction, UCX® improve blood perfusion by stimulating angiogenesis and arteriogenesis. This is achieved through a new mechanism in which durable and simultaneous upregulation of transforming growth factor β2, angiopoietin 2, fibroblast growth factor 2, and hepatocyte growth factor, in endothelial cells is induced by UCX®.

Conclusions

In conclusion, our data demonstrate that UCX® improve the angiogenic potency of endothelial cells in the murine ischemic limb suggesting the potential of UCX® as a new therapeutic tool for critical limb ischemia.
System of generalized mixed equilibrium problems, variational inequality, and fixed point problems
Authors: Payvand Morad Ali , Jahedi Sedigheh
Published: September 2016

The purpose of this paper is to introduce a new iterative algorithm for finding a common element of the set of solutions of a system of generalized mixed equilibrium problems, the set of common fixed points of a finite family of pseudo contraction mappings, and the set of solutions of the variational inequality for an inverse strongly monotone mapping in a real Hilbert space. We establish results on the strong convergence of the sequence by the proposed scheme to a common element of the above three solution sets. These results extend and improve some corresponding results in this area. Finally, we give a numerical example which supports our main theorem.
Creativity and sustainable apparel retail models: does consumers’ tendency for creative choice counter-conformity matter in sustainability?
Authors: Lang Chunmin , Armstrong Cosette M. , Liu Chuanlan
Published: September 2016

The purpose of this study is to identify the relationships between consumer’s tendency for creative choice counter-conformity (TCCC) with the acceptance of new sustainable apparel retail models, including sale of redesigned clothing, clothing repair/alteration, renting, swapping, and style consultancy services, in addition to determining the role of demographics in the relationships. Three major hypotheses were developed to address these relationships. An online survey was conducted with 431 females in the United States. A series of multiple regression analyses and multi-group Chi square difference tests were employed to test the proposed hypotheses. The results indicate TCCC has a positive influence on the intention to adopt all five of the sustainable retail models, and the demographics, including age, income and education significantly moderate the relationships between TCCC and the adoption of new sustainable retail models. The study emphasizes the role of creative expression in potential sustainable apparel purchasing behavior and provides strategies used to promote retailing models that are requisite to sustainability.
Promoting the use of elective single embryo transfer in clinical practice
Authors: Tobias Tamara , Sharara Fady I. , Franasiak Jason M. , Heiser Patrick W. , Pinckney-Clark Emily
Published: September 2016

Background

The transfer of multiple embryos after in vitro fertilization (IVF) increases the risk of twins and higher-order births. Multiple births are associated with significant health risks and maternal and neonatal complications, as well as physical, emotional, and financial stresses that can strain families and increase the incidence of depression and anxiety disorders in parents. Elective single embryo transfer (eSET) is among the most effective methods to reduce the risk of multiple births with IVF.

Main body

Current societal guidelines recommend eSET for patients <35 years of age with a good prognosis, yet even this approach is not widely applied. Many patients and clinicians have been reluctant to adopt eSET due to studies reporting higher live birth rates with the transfer of two or more embryos rather than eSET. Additional barriers to eSET include risk of treatment dropout after embryo transfer failure, patient preference for twins, a lack of knowledge about the risks and complications associated with multiple births, and the high costs of multiple IVF cycles. This review provides a comprehensive summary of strategies to increase the rate of eSET, including personalized counseling, access to educational information regarding the risks of multiple pregnancies and births, financial incentives, and tools to help predict the chances of IVF success. The use of comprehensive chromosomal screening to improve embryo selection has been shown to improve eSET outcomes and may increase acceptance of eSET.

Conclusions

eSET is an effective method for reducing multiple pregnancies resulting from IVF. Although several factors may impede the adoption of eSET, there are a number of strategies and tools that may encourage the more widespread adoption of eSET in clinical practice.
A fully featured COMBINE archive of a simulation study on syncytial mitotic cycles in Drosophila embryos
Authors: Scharm Martin , Waltemath Dagmar
Published: September 2016

COMBINE archives are standardised containers for data files related to a simulation study in computational biology. This manuscript describes a fully featured archive of a previously published simulation study, including (i) the original publication, (ii) the model, (iii) the analyses, and (iv) metadata describing the files and their origin. With the archived data at hand, it is possible to reproduce the results of the original work. The archive can be used for both, educational and research purposes. Anyone may reuse, extend and update the archive to make it a valuable resource for the scientific community.
Standardization of Audit of Entities of Public Sector of Economy (Part 1)
Authors: Ситнов  , Sitnov Alyeksyey
Published: September 2016

Th e paper essentially generalizes and systematizes the views on audit of subjects of the state sector of the economy.

In the study the author outlined his views on the possibility of applying the standards of INTOSAI and the audit chamber

of the Russian Federation in the audit of these entities.
An Assessment of the Materiality Threshold
Authors: Кочинев  , Kochinev Yuriy
Published: September 2016

Th e paper deals with the assessment of the materiality threshold for planning the audit of fi nancial statements in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) 320, «Materiality in planning and performing an audit». Th e analytical dependence linking the materiality threshold, level of materiality and the detection risk.
The Role of Crowd-Service and Peer-to-Peer Lending in the Development of Russian Venture Ecosystem
Authors: Жданова  , Zhdanova O. , Миляев  , Milyaev K.
Published: September 2016

In article the essence and a technique of peer-to-peer crediting and its role at use of the multicriteria mechanism

of selection of venture projects for fi nancing are opened, and also distinctions between the Russian and foreign practice

of its application.
Return of Debts on Loans Became Regulated by Law
Authors: Смирнов  , Smirnov E.
Published: September 2016

With the adoption of the Federal Law of July 3, 2016 № 230-FZ of Russia was established the fundamental legal

basis for solving social problems repayment of debts on loans of citizens and preventing unfair practices collectors who

violate the rights of debtors.
Genericity Results in Linear Conic Programming—A Tour d’Horizon
Authors: Dür Mirjam , Jargalsaikhan Bolor , Still Georg
Published: September 2016

This paper is concerned with so-called generic properties of general linear conic programs. Many results have been obtained on this subject during the last two decades. For example, it is known that uniqueness, strict complementarity, and nondegeneracy of optimal solutions hold for almost all problem instances. Strong duality holds generically in a stronger sense, i.e., it holds for a generic subset of problem instances.

In this paper, we survey known results and present new ones. In particular we give an easy proof of the fact that Slater’s condition holds generically in linear conic programming. We further discuss the problem of stability of uniqueness, nondegeneracy, and strict complementarity. We also comment on the fact that in general, a conic program cannot be treated as a smooth problem and that techniques from nonsmooth geometric measure theory are needed.
Strong Formulations for Multistage Stochastic Self-Scheduling Unit Commitment
Authors: Pan Kai , Guan Yongpei
Published: September 2016

With the increasing penetration of renewable energy into the power grid system, the volatility of real-time electricity prices increases significantly. This brings challenges for independent power producers to provide optimal bidding strategies. The traditional approaches of only attending the day-ahead market might not be profitable enough without taking advantage of real-time price volatility. In this paper, we study the optimal bidding strategies for the independent power producers utilizing self-scheduling strategies to participate in the real-time market considering real-time electricity price volatility, with the objective of maximizing the total expected profit. Considering the correlations of renewable energy generation outputs among different time periods, the correlations of real-time prices are captured in our modeling framework, in which we explore a multistage stochastic scenario tree to formulate the price uncertainties. Accordingly, the derived multistage stochastic self-scheduling unit commitment problem is transformed as a deterministic equivalent mixed-integer linear programming formulation. To overcome the curse of dimensionality, we develop strong valid inequalities for the derived stochastic unit commitment polytope to speed up the algorithms to solve the problem. In particular, we derive strong valid inequalities that can provide the convex hull descriptions for the two-period case and a special class of the three-period cases with rigorous proofs provided. Furthermore, strong valid inequalities, including facet-defining proofs, for multistage cases are proposed to further strengthen the model. Finally, numerical experiments verify the effectiveness of our derived strong valid inequalities by incorporating them in a branch-and-cut framework.
Mind the gap… how can we emerge stronger
Authors: Sanders David
Published: September 2016

Unifying leadership and decisive long-term strategy are needed to bring the NHS back from the brink.
Dr James Barry: The woman who fooled the RCS and deceived the world
Authors: du Preez Michael , Dronfield Jeremy
Published: September 2016

The history of surgery has been hiding its very own Pope Joan.
The impact of complications and errors on surgeons
Authors: Turner K , Johnson C , Thomas K , Bolderston H , McDougall S
Published: September 2016

Do surgeons need support – and, if so, what kind?
What do surgeons and trainees think of WBAs and how do they use them?
Authors: Gaunt A , Patel A , Royle J , Fallis S , Almond M , Mylvaganam S , Rusius V , Markham DH , Pawlikowska T
Published: September 2016

Differences in how workplace-based assessments are viewed by trainees and those who train them.
Policy Spotlight
Authors: Davies John
Published: September 2016

This regular feature aims to provide key political news in relation to dentistry and an update of the Faculty’s policy activities. You can find out more in the policy and public affairs section on the FDS website.
The complete denture solution
Authors: Knott Nigel
Published: September 2016

The complete denture solution by Nigel Knott The production of a complete set of dentures that restores function and personal confidence to the edentulous patient throws up a number of challenges that require a deep understanding of the manufacturing issues involved and the needs of the patient. Fortunately, advances in digital technology mean that much of the guesswork of the past can be eliminated. Here, the best approach towards the patient, the potential and limitation of current digital technologies and benefits of a comprehensive process control are discussed.
I say, old sport…
Authors:   Spinnbarkeit
Published: September 2016

Casting a wry eye over the sporting triumphs and scandals of the summer gone by.
Superdiversity, multiculturalism and local policies: a study on European cities
Authors: Ambrosini Maurizio
Published: September 2016

Building on a comparative study of the urban ‘adaptations’ of multiculturalism in eight European cities, this paper addresses four questions: 1) the changing relations between national and local immigrant policies; 2) the ways in which such policies are locally reshaped; 3) the involvement of civil society in the urban governance of immigration; 4) the advent, in some cases, of local policies of immigrant exclusion. Overall, local policies seem to have been less affected by the multiculturalist backlash than a commonsense understanding would entail; but they are in search of a new language. Diversity could be an answer to this issue.
Understanding the transfer of policy failure: bricolage, experimentalism and translation
Authors: Stone Diane
Published: September 2016

This article re-assesses the literature on policy transfer and diffusion in light of what constitutes failure or limited success. First, it looks at imperfect, incomplete or uninformed transfer processes. Second, it addresses the concept of ‘negative lesson-drawing’ as well as the role of interlocutors who complicate policy transfer processes. Third, the idea of ‘transfer’ as a neat linear transmission of an intact policy approach is criticised by drawing attention to hybridity, synthesis, adaptation and ‘localisation’. Finally, policy ‘translation’ is a better conceptual framework for comprehending the learning and policy innovations that come with the trial and error inherent in policymaking.
Third sector independence: relations with the state in an age of austerity
Authors: Egdell Valerie , Dutton Matthew
Published: September 2016

Third sector organisations deliver a range of public services for government. They are valued and trusted by commissioners, clients and wider society because of their independence. However, the extent to which the third sector is independent is questioned. Drawing on qualitative longitudinal research with third sector organisations in Scotland, this article explores how third sector organisations delivering public services manage the demands of changing funding structures and relationships with government, and the implications for their independence. It explores how organisations understand and negotiate the tension between their independence and missiondriven social action, and delivering commissioned and contracted public services. In doing so, it highlights the challenges to independence in a dynamically changing political, policy and financial climate, as well as opportunities for organisations to emphasise their distinctive contribution to public service delivery.
Doctors and Witches, Conscience and Violence: Abortion Provision on American Television
Authors: Sisson Gretchen , Kimport Katrina
Published: September 2016

CONTEXT

Popular entertainment may reflect and produce—as well as potentially contest—stigma regarding abortion provision. Knowledge of how providers are portrayed on‐screen is needed to improve understanding of how depictions may contribute to the stigmatization of real providers.

METHODS

All abortion provision plotlines on American television from 2005 to 2014 were identified through Internet searches. Plotlines were assessed in their entirety and coded for genre, abortion provision space, provider characteristics, method and efficacy of provision, and occurrence of violence. Inductive content analysis was used to identify themes in how these features were depicted.

RESULTS

Fifty‐two plotlines involving abortion provision were identified on 40 television shows; a large majority of plotlines appeared in dramas, particularly in the subgenre of medical dramas. Medical spaces were depicted as normal and safe for abortion provision, and nonmedical spaces were often portrayed as remote and unsafe. Legal abortion care using medical methods was depicted as effective and safe, and legal providers were presented as compassionate, while providers operating outside of medical and legal authority were depicted as ineffective, dangerous and uncaring. Fictional providers were largely motivated by the belief that abortion provision is a necessary and moral service. Plotlines linked abortion provision to violence.

CONCLUSIONS

The differing ways in which legal and illegal abortion are portrayed reveal potential consequences regarding real‐world abortion provision, and suggest that representations situated in medical contexts may work to legitimate and destigmatize such provision.
Intellectual Property Creation of Japanese Companies in China and Thailand
Authors: Kondo Mayasuki
Published: September 2016

In the age of globalization, Japanese companies are globalizing their operations. They have recently been increasing the number of overseas R&D centers in Asia, especially in China and Thailand. Using the United States patent and industrial design data, the paper finds the following points quantitatively. Japanese companies are increasing the number of patents and industrial designs created in the two countries. They used local talents from the beginning in China for both patents and industrial designs. In Thailand, they used local talents for industrial designs from the beginning, while Japanese expertise in Thailand was used for patents in the beginning. In any case, the role of Japanese in Japan is important. Compared with multi-national companies (MNCs) from other countries, the IP creation activities of Japanese companies are weak compared to their amount of foreign direct investment to China and Thailand.
Maturação, temperatura e quebra de dormência na germinação de sementes de sempre-vivas
Authors: Oliveira Andréa Santos , Carvalho Maria Laene Moreira , Bárbara Cláudio das Neves Vieira , Almeida Tanismare Tatiana , Nery Marcela Carlota
Published: September 2016

Given the importance of “everlasting” plants for their ornamental value and vulnerability to extractive practices, studies to ensure the propagation of the species are indispensable. The aim of this study was to assess whether there is an association between seed coat color and the quality of everlasting seeds, in the presence or absence of dormancy. Four species (Comanthera elegans, C. nitida, C. bisculata, and Comanthera sp.) were separated with respect to seed coat color and underwent germination first count, germination, and germination speed index testing in a substrate moistened with water or 0.1% fluridone solution, in alternating temperatures of 10/25°C and 15/25°C. A completely randomized experimental design was used in a 4 x 2 x 2 factorial arrangement [seed coat color (green, beige, red, brown) × temperature (10/25°C and 15/25°C) × dormancy breaking (with or without)]. In general, the alternating 15/25°C temperature is favorable for germination of everlasting plants. The use of fluridone is favorable to germination and seed vigor, especially when using the alternating temperature of 10/25°C. The effect of seed coat color varies among species; higher germination and vigor values are seen in green seeds for Comanthera sp. and lower values in C. bisculata. For C. nitida and C. elegans, seed coat color does not influence seed quality. Direct relationships between fluoridone efficiency in breaking dormancy of seeds of different species of everlasting plants and classification in different colors are not observed.
Fertilizantes agrícolas aplicados via solução nutritiva em Cattleya labiata Lindl
Authors: Hoshino Rodrigo Thibes , Alves Guilherme Augusto Cito , Barzan Renan Ribeiro , Fregonezi Gustavo Adolfo de Freitas , Faria Ricardo Tadeu de
Published: September 2016

Fertilization through nutrient solution is commonly used in commercial production of potted flowers, being employed soluble NPK formulations. However, most commercial formulations available in the market have high costs and the use of agricultural fertilizers can be an economically viable alternative. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural fertilizers applied as nutrient solutions, in replacement of commercial formulations, on initial growth of Cattleya labiata. C. labiata seedlings in vitro propagated were grown in a greenhouse with controlled temperature, 27 ± 2° C, and retaining 50% brightness. Polypropylene pots were used with 0.415 L capacity, containing a mixture of pine bark and charcoal (1:1, v:v) as substrate. Altogether were used 4 treatments: without fertilization (control); Peters® - NPK 20 20 20 (3.0 g L -1 ); NPK - urea (1.3 g L -1 ), superphosphate (3.3 g L -1 ) and potassium chloride (1.0 g L -1 ); NK - urea (1.3 g L -1 ) and potassium chloride (1.0 g L -1 ). The nutrient solutions were applied 50 ml per pot every two weeks, according to the treatments. Were evaluated phytometric characteristics, pH and electrical conductivity of the substrate beyond the levels and accumulation of macronutrients. The experimental design was completely randomized with 12 replications, being considered each pot with two plants as an experimental unit. The parameters were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey’s test at 5% probability. Regarding phytometric parameters no significant differences were observed between the treatments that received fertilization, which are superior to the control in height and dry mass of shoots. The more accumulated nutrients were K>Ca>N, in the treatments that received fertilization. The use of urea, superphosphate and potassium chloride, applied in nutrientsolution, have potential to replace the commercial formulations in the initial growth of native orchid Cattleya labiata.
Ecological Park Falls of Rio Bonito: Percepções da frequência de visita
Authors: Salgado Mariel De Carvalho , Figueiredo Paulo Henrique , Boldrin Karina Volpi Furtini , Sousa Rafael De Brito , Paiva Patricia De Oliveira
Published: September 2016

The Ecological Park “Falls of Rio Bonito” is the unique ecological park located in Lavras region. This park has as purpose the regional fauna flora and water resources protection, environmental education, recreation and scientific research. However, the frequency of this park is decreasing over the time. Due to its great importance for Lavras, especially for eco-environmental aspects, a survey was conducted in order to identify city inhabitants impressions related to this area. The survey used structured questionnaires with direct questions. Four hundred people of all Lavras neighborhood were interviewed randomly. The park is visited most by the people who has middle-level education, family income greater than R$ 2,100.00 (minimum salary based on R$678.00). The most prominent attractions in the visitors’ view are the nature elements (waterfall: 27.76%, and tracks: 21.35 %). A part of the visitors (28.11%) had visited only once the park, and they alleged that the main reason why they did not return is constraints (41.8%). Among the respondents, 22% have heard about the park, but never visited it, due to constrains (45.5%) and lack of opportunity (17%). Only 7.75% of the respondents did not have knowledge about the park. The Park Falls of Rio Bonito has been sparsely attended due to the lack of ecological activities, constraints, the distant location and the park entrance fee.
Modified Alizarin Red S-Alcian Blue Staining for Reptilian Skeleton
Authors: Luthfi Muhammad Ja’far
Published: September 2016

Skeletal staining is an important method in anatomical study. The aim of the research was to develop staining and clearing method of Reptilian skeleton using Alizarin Red S-Alcian Blue. The specimen were eviscerated, fixed, stained, cleared, and keep in glycerine solution. This modified double-staining has successfully stain bone and cartilage of Reptilian.
BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT NOTATION FOR A COSTING MODEL CONCEPTION
Authors: Araújo Marcelo Bernardino , Rodrigues Filho Bruno Amado , Gonçalves Rodrigo Franco
Published: September 2016

This study was conducted to map and model the business processes of the HEI (Higher Education Institutions). It aims to show the importance of business processes modelling as a precondition for information system design. It shows the concepts of Activity-Based Costing (ABC) and its update, the TDABC (Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing), to support the development of a costing system for public universities. For the modelling of business processes, it was used the BPMN (Business Process Management Notation). It can be conclude that public processes implemented in public services are both complex and bureaucratic, mainly due to regulations. A bidding procedure of acquisition materials or services demand eight sectors activities. The contribution of this study is to present how a  business process modelling should be applied to public service for the optimization of resources. This research presents the normal flow of bids, but in practice there is some variation.
Antecedents and Consequences of Infidelity in Cross-Border Business Relationships
Authors: Leonidou Leonidas C. , Aykol Bilge , Fotiadis Thomas A. , Christodoulides Paul
Published: September 2016

The volatile, complex, and distant nature of the international business environment inevitably gives rise to incidences of infidelity among interacting exporters and importers. The authors propose and test a theoretically anchored model of the antecedents and consequences of infidelity in exporter–importer working relationships. The findings confirm that importers’ infidelity incidences occur more often in cases in which trust, satisfaction, commitment, and cooperation are low in the relationship. Indeed, the association between poor relationship quality and infidelity becomes stronger when the relationship is at a declining stage and is relatively young. The existence of infidelity in the relationship will lead to either punitive actions or reassessment measures on the part of the exporter, which are moderated by the degree of long-term orientation and social bonding that exists between the interacting parties.
Characterization of univalent harmonic mappings with integer or half-integer coefficients
Authors: Ponnusamy Saminathan , Qiao Jinjing
Published: September 2016

Let

𝒮
H

${\mathcal{S}_{H}}$

denote the usual class of all normalized functions

f
=

h
+

g
¯

${f=h+\overline{g}}$

harmonic and sense-preserving univalent
on the unit disk

|
z
|

<
1

${|z|<1}$

. In this article we show that the set, consisting of
those mappings f from

𝒮
H

${\mathcal{S}_{H}}$

for which all Taylor coefficients of the analytic and co-analytic parts of f are integers, consists of only nine functions. The second aim is to discuss the set

𝒮
H

${\mathcal{S}_{H}}$

of those functions which have half-integer coefficients. More precisely, we determine the set of univalent harmonic mappings with half-integer coefficients which are convex in real direction or convex in imaginary direction. This work generalizes the recent paper of Hiranuma and Sugawa. One of the examples generated in this way helps to disprove a conjecture of Bharanedhar and Ponnusamy.
On continuous weaving frames
Authors: Vashisht Lalit K. , Deepshikha
Published: September 2016

Two discrete frames