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Full Spectrum
Authors: Shaughnessy Anna , Sprunt Eve , Schneider Blair
Published: April 2015

This month, The Leading Edge is pleased to premiere a new editorial column titled “Full Spectrum,” designed to be a commentary on societal issues related to the geophysical community. This kickoff article on dual-career couples was submitted by members of the Women's Network Committee (WNC), which initiated the idea for this new feature. We thank the WNC for its passion in encouraging TLE to establish the column. SEG is a community in every sense of the word, promoting interaction and knowledge sharing about exploration geophysics globally. It is important to give members a voice to speak out, discuss, reveal, and bring to light social as well as technical topics related to geophysics and the Society. We hope “Full Spectrum” provides members of SEG with a channel to explore and share insights on a wide range of issues related to diversity and inclusion. We look forward to your feedback on the new column and encourage you to consider submitting a “Full Spectrum” article.
Clonal analysis reveals granule cell behaviors and compartmentalization that determine the folded morphology of the cerebellum
Authors: Legué Emilie , Riedel Elyn , Joyner Alexandra L.
Published: April 2015

The mammalian cerebellum consists of folds of different sizes and shapes that house distinct neural circuits. A crucial factor underlying foliation is the generation of granule cells (gcs), the most numerous neuron type in the brain. We used clonal analysis to uncover global as well as folium size-specific cellular behaviors that underlie cerebellar morphogenesis. Unlike most neural precursors, gc precursors divide symmetrically, accounting for their massive expansion. We found that oriented cell divisions underlie an overall anteroposteriorly polarized growth of the cerebellum and gc clone geometry. Clone geometry is further refined by mediolateral oriented migration and passive dispersion of differentiating gcs. Most strikingly, the base of each fissure acts as a boundary for gc precursor dispersion, which we propose allows each folium to be regulated as a developmental unit. Indeed, the geometry and size of clones in long and short folia are distinct. Moreover, in engrailed 1/2 mutants with shorter folia, clone cell number and geometry are most similar to clones in short folia of wild-type mice. Thus, the cerebellum has a modular mode of development that allows the plane of cell division and number of divisions to be differentially regulated to ensure that the appropriate number of cells are partitioned into each folium.
Pain in aquatic animals
Authors: Sneddon Lynne U.
Published: April 2015

Recent developments in the study of pain in animals have demonstrated the potential for pain perception in a variety of wholly aquatic species such as molluscs, crustaceans and fish. This allows us to gain insight into how the ecological pressures and differential life history of living in a watery medium can yield novel data that inform the comparative physiology and evolution of pain. Nociception is the simple detection of potentially painful stimuli usually accompanied by a reflex withdrawal response, and nociceptors have been found in aquatic invertebrates such as the sea slug Aplysia. It would seem adaptive to have a warning system that allows animals to avoid life-threatening injury, yet debate does still continue over the capacity for non-mammalian species to experience the discomfort or suffering that is a key component of pain rather than a nociceptive reflex. Contemporary studies over the last 10 years have demonstrated that bony fish possess nociceptors that are similar to those in mammals; that they demonstrate pain-related changes in physiology and behaviour that are reduced by painkillers; that they exhibit higher brain activity when painfully stimulated; and that pain is more important than showing fear or anti-predator behaviour in bony fish. The neurophysiological basis of nociception or pain in fish is demonstrably similar to that in mammals. Pain perception in invertebrates is more controversial as they lack the vertebrate brain, yet recent research evidence confirms that there are behavioural changes in response to potentially painful events. This review will assess the field of pain perception in aquatic species, focusing on fish and selected invertebrate groups to interpret how research findings can inform our understanding of the physiology and evolution of pain. Further, if we accept these animals may be capable of experiencing the negative experience of pain, then the wider implications of human use of these animals should be considered.
Effect of temperature on leg kinematics in sprinting tarantulas (Aphonopelma hentzi): high speed may limit hydraulic joint actuation
Authors: Booster N. A. , Su F. Y. , Adolph S. C. , Ahn A. N.
Published: April 2015

Tarantulas extend the femur–patella (proximal) and tibia–metatarsal (distal) joints of their legs hydraulically. Because these two hydraulically actuated joints are positioned in series, hemolymph flow within each leg is expected to mechanically couple the movement of the joints. In the current study, we tested two hypotheses: (1) at lower temperatures, movement of the two in-series hydraulic joints within a leg will be less coupled because of increased hemolymph viscosity slowing hemolymph flow; and (2) at higher temperatures, movement of the two in-series hydraulic joints will be less coupled because the higher stride frequencies limit the time available for hemolymph flow. We elicited maximal running speeds at four ecologically relevant temperatures (15, 24, 31 and 40°C) in Texas Brown tarantulas (Aphonopelma hentzi). The spiders increased sprint speed 2.5-fold over the temperature range by changing their stride frequency but not stride length. The coefficient of determination for linear regression (R2) of the proximal and distal joint angles was used as the measure of the degree of coupling between the two joints. This coupling coefficient between the proximal and distal joint angles, for both forelegs and hind­legs, was significantly lowest at the highest temperature at which the animals ran the fastest with the highest stride frequencies. The coordination of multiple, in-series hydraulically actuated joints may be limited by operating speed.
Cheating on the mutualistic contract: nutritional gain through seed predation in the frugivorous bat Chiroderma villosum (Phyllostomidae)
Authors: Wagner Insa , Ganzhorn Jörg U. , Kalko Elisabeth K. V. , Tschapka Marco
Published: April 2015

Most frugivorous bats are efficient seed dispersers, as they typically do not damage seeds and transport them over long distances. In contrast, bats of the phyllostomid genus Chiroderma cheat fig trees by acting more as seed predators than as seed dispersers. The bats initially separate seeds from fruit pulp in the mouth. After extracting the juice from the fruit pulp, they thoroughly chew the seeds and spit out small seed fragments in a pellet. Consequently, the faeces contain almost no viable seeds. We compared the nutrient content of intact fig seeds with ejecta and faecal samples from both Chiroderma villosum and the ‘conventional’ frugivorous bat Artibeus watsoni. We show that C. villosum can extract nutrients from the seeds, especially protein and fat. The processing time of figs showed no significant difference between the two bat species. Food-choice experiments showed that C. villosum preferred fig species with more seeds over those with fewer seeds. This preference, in combination with the specialized seed-chewing behaviour, leads to an increased nutrient intake per fig. This unique strategy enables C. villosum to satisfy its nutritional requirements with a lower number of figs than other species, which decreases the amount of energy necessary for foraging flights as well as the predation risk during foraging.
Research on Wind Energy Potential at Karamay
Authors: Jiang Yingni
Published: April 2015

The Weibull density function is used to estimate the wind energy potential of Karamay station (45.6°N, 84.9°E) situated in xinjiang province of China. The scale and shape parameters of Weibull model are estimated using 10 years' (1995–2004) daily average wind speed data. The probability density distributions are derived from the time-series data and the wind energy potential of Karamay station is also evaluated by the Weibull model.
An Estimation of Extreme Wind Speeds on Jeju Island Using Measure-Correlate-Predict Method
Authors: Ko Kyungnam , Kang Dongbum , Huh Jongchul
Published: April 2015

This study shows how wind turbine classes were determined for the following possible installation sites on Jeju Island, South Korea: Jeonhul, an islet region; Handong, a coastal region; and Cheongsoo, a mountainous region. These different region types were selected to compare the effects of their topographical conditions on extreme wind speeds. Long-term wind speeds at 60 m above ground level were estimated using the Measure-Correlate-Predict technique based on wind data for the last ten years taken from 10- to 14-meter high anemometers at meteorological observatories. Gumbel and Weibull distribution functions were used to estimate extreme wind speeds at various topographical sites. Then appropriate wind turbine classes were determined for the sites on the basis of IEC 61400–1 ed.3. The results showed that extreme wind speeds at the Jeonhul site were higher than those at the other sites. The Gumbel distribution function was determined to be more suitable than the Weibull distribution function for predicting extreme wind speeds. Wind turbine class I was therefore recommended to be installed at the Jeonhul site because of its comparatively high extreme wind speed.
Continuum Wind Flow Model: Introduction to Model Theory and Case Study Review
Authors: Walls Elizabeth
Published: April 2015

When developing a wind farm, it is very important to accurately define the wind resource distribution across the project area such that an optimized turbine layout can be achieved. To estimate the wind resource distribution, typically, meteorological (met) towers are installed at various strategic locations and the wind speed and direction measured at these sites are used as inputs into wind flow models. Currently, linear and CFD models are most commonly used. Linear models can provide estimates quickly, with little training and at a low cost however, this type of model is well-known to deliver highly inaccurate estimates particularly in complex terrain. CFD models can provide more accurate estimates however they require significant computational time, an expert knowledge level and a much larger financial investment. Also, all commercially-available linear and CFD models are limited to using a single met site in the model creation.

A new wind flow model, Continuum (patent pending), is introduced which is based on a simplified analysis of Navier-Stokes and utilizes data from all of the met sites simultaneously to develop site-calibrated models. The model coefficients, mUW and mDW, describe the sensitivity of the wind speed to changes in the upwind and downwind terrain exposure and are defined for downhill and uphill flow. The coefficients are a function of terrain complexity and, since terrain complexity can change across an area, the estimates are performed in a stepwise fashion where a path of nodes with a gradual change in complexity are found between each pair of sites. Also, coefficients are defined for each wind direction sector and estimates are performed on a sectorwise basis. The site-calibrated models are created by cross-predicting between each pair of met sites and, through a self-learning technique, the model coefficients that yield the minimum met cross-prediction error are found.

A case study is presented where eleven met masts at a complex terrain site were modeled in Continuum. Using the site-calibrated model, the wind speeds were predicted at the met sites and excellent agreement was found between the estimated and actual wind speeds with a correlation coefficient of 0.96 and a RMSE of 0.90%. The largest wind speed estimate error was 1.6% and five of the eleven sites were modeled to within an error of 0.5%. In Continuum, a Round Robin analysis was performed using met subset sizes of 8, 9 and 10 mets where every possible combination of met sites were used to form a model which were then used to predict at the excluded met sites. The RMS error of the Round Robin predictions was ∼1.6% for all three subset sizes which confirmed the very good quality, high level of robustness and validity of the Continuum wind flow model.
MetaGenSense : A web application for analysis and visualization of high throughput sequencing metagenomic data
Authors: Correia Damien , Doppelt-Azeroual Olivia , Denis Jean-Baptiste , Vandenbogaert Mathias , Caro Valérie
Published: April 2015

The detection and characterization of emerging infectious agents has been a continuing public health concern. High Throughput Sequencing (HTS) or Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies have proven to be promising approaches for efficient and unbiased detection of pathogens in complex biological samples, providing access to comprehensive analyses. As NGS approaches typically yield millions of putatively representative reads per sample, efficient data management and visualization resources have become mandatory. Most usually, those resources are implemented through a dedicated Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), solely to provide perspective regarding the available information.

We developed an easily deployable web-interface, facilitating management and bioinformatics analysis of metagenomics data-samples. It was engineered to run associated and dedicated Galaxy workflows for the detection and eventually classification of pathogens.

The web application allows easy interaction with existing Galaxy metagenomic workflows, facilitates the organization, exploration and aggregation of the most relevant sample-specific sequences among millions of genomic sequences, allowing them to determine their relative abundance, and associate them to the most closely related organism or pathogen.

The user-friendly Django-Based interface, associates the users’ input data and its metadata through a bio-IT provided set of resources (a Galaxy instance, and both sufficient storage and grid computing power). Galaxy is used to handle and analyze the user’s input data from loading, indexing, mapping, assembly and DB-searches. Interaction between our application and Galaxy is ensured by the BioBlend library, which gives API-based access to Galaxy’s main features. Metadata about samples, runs, as well as the workflow results are stored in the LIMS. For metagenomic classification and exploration purposes, we show, as a proof of concept, that integration of intuitive exploratory tools, like Krona for representation of taxonomic classification, can be achieved very easily. In the trend of Galaxy, the interface enables the sharing of scientific results to fellow team members.
Followership in Russia: Understanding Traditions and Exploring Meaning of Current Reality
Authors: Tolstikov-Mast Yulia
Published: April 2015

This paper uses a western theoretical foundation of followership as a framework for a limited, empirically-derived perspective of Russian followers. The author argues for the importance of new cultural research by which Western theories may be reevaluated and a new understanding established of Russian followership. A rationale for research on Russian followership is also proposed.
Promoting Creative Capacity in Followership Education
Authors: Baublits Jennifer L.
Published: April 2015

With increasing acceptance of followership as a counterpart of leadership, the study of followership within graduate-level leadership and business curricula should be equally considered. Further, an understanding of andragogy, or adult education theory, is of benefit with the inclusion of creativity within a followership curriculum. By developing creative capacity within followership education, graduate students are better equipped to influence the business world with innovative thinking skills that enhance problem solving in an increasingly competitive work environment.
Simultaneously Leaders and Followers: A Middle Manager’s Implicit and Explicit Challenge
Authors: Geer Steven
Published: April 2015

Scholars frequently address the dyadic relationships between leaders and followers without observing the simultaneity of leadership and followership roles, particularly evident in middle managers. Their implicit and explicit challenges are the foci of this paper.
Followership: Exercising Discretion
Authors: Thomas Ted A. , Berg LTC Paul
Published: April 2015

The U.S. Army has been fighting the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq for over 10 years and in the process produced a new military doctrine called mission command. Mission command doctrine was conceived from a wartime environment to allow followers in the field to act according to the dictates of the situation on the ground, giving them maximum discretion. The concept of mission command fits nicely into followership research and theory. For a military widely dispersed both by geography and mission, this concept represents an effective way to empower followers and encourage them to take initiative and accept prudent risk. Mission command doctrine expects officers and exemplary followers to be courageous. It requires them to act on their own, be wise in assuming risk, be actively engaged in executing the commander’s intent, and find multiple ways and options to accomplish the mission. Since mission command is a philosophy born of our recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the question remains of how this philosophy will fare in an inter-war period of forced reductions, downsizing, and substantial budget reductions.
Constructions of Following from a Relational Perspective: A Follower-Focused Study
Authors: Morris Rachael
Published: April 2015

The followership field remains overshadowed by the leadership field, with traditional assumptions attached to the follower concept further undervaluing the importance of progressive understandings of leadership. This paper considers following as a relational process and provides illustrative extracts from empirical research. Future areas for research are discussed, as well as the importance of incorporating followership into the leadership education agenda.
Developing an Organizational Leadership Graduate Program: A “CHAT” about leadership education
Authors: Hughes Patrick J. , Panzo Donna
Published: April 2015

Much of recent research on leadership education focuses on the application of a particular assignment or project to develop an individual’s leadership. Other research has examined leadership development from different educational levels such as graduate, undergraduate, and even K-12. The following paper is an idea brief surrounding a newly created and recently implemented, organizational leadership graduate degree program. This brief further discusses and explores the creation and on-going development of the graduate program in leadership education as a whole through the pedagogical lens of Cultural-Historical Activity theory. The paper also describes the use of embedded assessments within the core classes that potentially provide the student with the knowledge and skills to successfully complete their applied research capstone project.
Self-Perceived Career and Interpersonal Skills Gained from Participation on a Collegiate Livestock Judging Team
Authors: Bolton Sarah , Duncan Dennis W. , Fuhrman Nicholas E. , Flanders Frank
Published: April 2015

Collegiate livestock judging is primarily an extracurricular activity that reinforces concepts taught in the classroom. Previous research has determined that participating on a livestock judging team can aid in the development of perceived life skills. Participants of this study indicated that their experience on a collegiate team helped them develop professional public speaking skills, learn the value of hard work and dedication, and be task and goal- oriented.
Strengthening College Students’ Integrative Leadership Orientation by Building a Foundation for Civic Engagement and Multicultural Competence
Authors: Soria Krista , Snyder Seth , Reinhard Alex P.
Published: April 2015

Integrative leadership theories are thriving in the literature, yet very few studies have explored individual characteristics of integrative leadership and conditions that may promote individuals’ integrative leadership orientation. In particular, little is known about the factors that may promote undergraduate college students’ development of an orientation toward integrative leadership, although many colleges and universities are charged with developing future leaders to tackle grand societal challenges. The purpose of this study was to examine higher education institutions’ contributions to college students’ civic engagement and multicultural competence as well as the relationships between these contributions and students’ development of an integrative leadership orientation. Using a multi-institutional survey of college seniors (n = 5,922), the results of this study suggest institutional efforts to develop students’ multicultural competence and civic engagement are positively associated with undergraduate students’ development of an integrative leadership orientation.
How Effective Are Indiana’s New Principals? Implications for Preparation and Practice
Authors: Boyland Lori G. , Lehman Lynn E. , Sriver Shawn K.
Published: April 2015

This study investigates the performance of Indiana’s new principals per the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) and the Indiana Content Standards for building-level leader preparation. Using quantitative survey methodology, information was collected from Indiana superintendents regarding the effectiveness of principals who had recently completed university administrative preparation programs. Analysis of responses revealed that superintendents viewed their new principals as “proficient” in almost every area, with the highest mean observed in the category of Integrity. In contrast, the mean response for “financial management” was found to be in the “basic” range, creating implications for an area of potential development in school leadership education in the state.
The Hunger Project: Exercising Civic Leadership with the Community for the Common Good in an Introductory Leadership Course
Authors: Priest Kerry L. , Bauer Tamara , Fine Leigh E.
Published: April 2015

Contemporary trends in leadership education emphasize paradigms of learning and educational practices associated with developing responsible citizens, furthering higher education’s civic mission. Yet, few introductory leadership courses include an explicit civic component (Johnson & Woodard, 2014). Service-learning is a high-impact practice designed to link the classroom and community in meaningful ways (Kuh, 2008). This application brief illustrates how Kansas State University faculty, students, and community partners engaged in a semester-long service-learning experience for the purpose of exercising leadership to make progress on the social issue of food insecurity. We describe how service-learning can be a catalyst to explore and engage the learning nexus of social challenges, leadership, and civic engagement in an introductory leadership course.
Effectively Using Discussion Boards to Engage Students in Introductory Leadership Courses
Authors: Smith Deborah N.
Published: April 2015

This article discusses the use of online asynchronous discussion boards as a valuable tool for connecting students to leadership concepts, theories, and models in introductory leadership survey courses. Recommendations are given for designing effective discussion boards that engage students and enhance their learning. Student outcomes include construction of knowledge, relevant connections between course material and personal lives, and critical reflection.
Walking the Razor’s Edge: Risks and Rewards for Students and Faculty adopting Case in Point Teaching and Learning Approaches
Authors: Wildermuth Cristina de-Mello-e-Souza , Smith-Bright Elaine , Noll-Wilson Sarah , Fink Alex
Published: April 2015

Case in Point (CIP) is an interactive leadership development method pioneered by Ronald Heifetz. CIP instructors follow a fluid class structure, in which group dynamics and student concerns become catalysts for learning. CIP proponents defend the method’s potential to help students experience real life leadership challenges. To date, however, very limited research exists on the effectiveness and risks of the CIP. This case study research explored the risks and rewards of CIP as experienced by a professor and her students in two courses. The first case was a graduate course at a liberal arts college. The second case was an undergraduate course at a large public institution. Results revealed considerable variability in student experiences. Students in the graduate course were divided. While some strongly supported the instructor and the CIP method, others felt alienated and lost. Students in the undergraduate course clearly enjoyed the experience, dealing well with uncertainties and frustrations and forging strong bonds among each other and with the professor. CIP instructors, therefore, may need to manage an uneven environment. Risks include student frustration, increased conflict, and instructor exhaustion. Rewards include helping students experience leadership challenges and creating a close to real life environment. Instructors are urged to consider the ethical implications of CIP and to seek university and peer support.
The Journey to Authenticity: An Analysis of Undergraduate Personal Development
Authors: Scott Meagan , Whiddon Ashley S. , Brown Nicholas R. , Weeks Penny P.
Published: April 2015

This instrumental case study sought to determine how collegiate-level students changed throughout a personal leadership development course. Document analysis of an archived course assignment was employed to analyze the students’ perceptions of their personal leadership development. Four themes emerged from the analysis: (a) self-evolution, (b) cognitive gain, (c) perceived self-awareness, and (d) framework confusion.
Leading our World Forward: An Examination of Student Leadership Development
Authors: Grunwell Stewart G.
Published: April 2015

This study seeks to examine the processes through which leadership is fostered and developed within student leadership development programs. While there has been some scholarly literature written in this area, a dearth in the literature exists with respect to providing a detailed chronicle and examination of the complete processes employed within an exemplary student leadership development program. Through the analysis of such a program – validated by a recent NASPA (2011) study as an exemplar in the field of student leadership development – such a program will be examined. Through a qualitative, grounded theory approach using interviews to inductively build a framework of understanding, seven themes of student leadership development are identified. How these findings extend existing literature is then presented, as is a new theoretical model illustrating the process through which leadership is fostered and developed within students, thereby aiding the construction of future programs.
Undergraduate Leadership Students' Self-Perceived Level of Moral Imagination: An Innovative Foundation for Morality-Based Leadership Curricula
Authors: Odom Summer F. , Andenoro Anthony C. , Sandlin M’Randa R. , Jones Jaron L.
Published: April 2015

Leadership educators are faced with the challenge of preparing students to serve organizations and people in dynamic and ever changing contexts. The purpose of this study was to examine undergraduate leadership students' self-perceived level of moral imagination to make recommendations for moral imagination curricula. Moral imagination is the foundation of moral decision-making, which is critical to develop for aspiring leaders. It also has the potential to develop resilience and hardiness in organizations and people, which is paramount for community sustainability. Students in leadership courses at two universities were surveyed to measure their level of moral imagination in terms of three constructs: reproductive, productive, and creative imagination. One hundred fifty-one leadership students completed the instrument. It was found that participants had moderate moral imagination abilities with their highest scoring abilities in productive imagination. Recommendations lie in educational opportunities, curricula structure, and teaching techniques.
On Product-Level Uncertainty and Online Purchase Behavior: An Empirical Analysis
Authors: Kim Youngsoo , Krishnan Ramayya
Published: April 2015

Online consumers are uncertain about subjective product quality (e.g., fit and feel of clothing and texture of materials) because of the absence of experiential information. In this paper, we examine the dynamic change of the products purchased online over time in the presence of this type of uncertainty. Using individual-level transaction data, we find that consumers purchase products with a high degree of product uncertainty as their online shopping experiences help them better estimate product quality. Our results also show that the average and highest prices of market baskets decrease (around 1%) when online shopping experience increases (10%). This implies that online consumers are reluctant to buy expensive products with only digitally transferred information, whereas they tend to purchase more of the cheaper products online along with their accumulated online shopping experience. We also verify the interaction effects of product uncertainty and product price on online consumers’ purchase decision. When online consumers buy products priced under $50, they readily buy products with a high degree of product uncertainty regardless of their online shopping experience. But consumers are unlikely to buy expensive products online if there is a high degree of product uncertainty, even when they have accumulated much online shopping experience. In addition, we find that online vendors can effectively overcome product-level uncertainty by taking advantage of retailer reputation in the physical world and through the use of digitized video commercials. Our study on the dynamics in the set of products purchased online expands the understanding of consumer purchase behavior under uncertainty.

This paper was accepted by Lorin Hitt, information systems.
A comparison of the effects of white athletic tape and kinesiotape on postural control in healthy individuals
Authors: Silva Anabela G , Cruz Ana , Ganesan Mohan
Published: April 2015

Background/Aims:

Using traditional white athletic tape and kinesiotaping are two of the most popular strategies to prevent ankle sprains, presumably through enhancement of proprioception. However, the influence of these methods on postural control needs further investigation. This within-subject crossover study set out to compare the effects of athletic taping and kinesiotaping on postural control immediately after application and after a 20-minute period of running.

Methods:

Fifteen healthy participants (6 females and 9 males; mean±SD age=19.87± 2.67 years, weight=66.21± 9.93 kg, height=169.43±10.22 cm) participated in this study. All participants attended two assessment sessions, with a maximum interval of seven days between sessions. Measurements of body sway were taken in both sessions with and without taping and before and after 20 minutes of treadmill running during eyes-closed and eyes-open resting conditions. Athletic tape was applied to ten participants in the first session followed by kinesiotape in the second session, while kinesiotape was applied to the remaining five participants in the first session followed by athletic tape in the second session.

Results:

There were no significant main effects for the control or experimental conditions (no taping, athletic taping and kinesiotaping) either before (F (2, 28)=1.47, p>0.05) or after running (F (1,14)≤2.07, p>0.05) for center of pressure (COP) area, distance and velocity. There was a significant interaction between eyes and condition for COP area (F (2, 28)=5.17, p=0.02) and distance (F (2, 28)=3.96, p=0.03).

Conclusions:

Athletic taping and kinesiotaping do not seem to improve postural control of healthy young individuals immediately after being applied. This needs to be further investigated in future studies.
Allied health professionals' perceptions of the role of sensory integration therapy in managing challenging behaviours
Authors: Samayan Kala , Dhanavendan Kunju , Nachiketa Raut
Published: April 2015

Aim:

This study investigated allied health professionals' awareness and knowledge of the role of sensory integration therapy in managing challenging behaviours in children with various disabilities.

Methods:

Thirty allied health professionals (physiotherapist=4; occupational therapist=4; speech pathologist=2; paediatrician=1; physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist=1; psychologist=3; special needs educator=11; social worker=3; vocational instructor=1) with a minimum of three years' experience working with children with developmental and behavioural disorders participated in this study. Participants were invited to attend a face-fo-face interview, which included eight questions on behaviours exhibited due to sensory processing issues and two questions related to non-sensory processing issues.

Results:

Although the majority (81%) of participants had come across most of the behaviours and considered most of the identified behaviours as challenging behaviours, less than a quarter (21%) of participants could identify the causative role of sensory processing disorders and hence, did not identify the use of sensory integration therapy in managing these behaviours. However, the majority (67%) of participants indicated feeling ‘very competent’ at handling challenging behaviours.

Conclusions:

There is a need to develop training programmes that focus on sensory integration and applied behavioural analysis to facilitate multidisciplinary working and improve professional understanding.
Possible association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the 3' untranslated region of HOXB9 with acetabular overcoverage
Authors: Sekimoto T. , Kurogi S. , Funamoto T. , Ota T. , Watanabe S. , Sakamoto T. , Hamada H. , Chosa E.
Published: April 2015

Objectives

Excessive acetabular coverage is the most common cause of pincer-type femoroacetabular impingement. To date, an association between acetabular over-coverage and genetic variations has not been studied. In this study we investigated the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of paralogous Homeobox (HOX)9 genes and acetabular coverage in Japanese individuals to identify a possible genetic variation associated with acetabular over-coverage.

Methods

We investigated 19 total SNPs in the four HOX9 paralogs, then focused in detail on seven of those located in the 3’ untranslated region of HOXB9 (rs8844, rs3826541, rs3826540, rs7405887, rs2303485, rs2303486, rs79931349) using a case-control association study. The seven HOXB9 SNPs were genotyped in 316 subjects who had all undergone radiological examination. The association study was performed by both single-locus and haplotype-based analyses.

Results

The genotype and allele frequencies of the five HOXB9 SNPs showed significant association with acetabular over-coverage compared with controls (rs7405887 OR = 3.16, p = 5.29E-6, 95% CI 1.91 to 5.25). A significant difference was also detected when haplotypes were evaluated (OR = 2.59, p = 2.61E-5, 95% CI 1.65 to 4.08). The two HOXB9 SNPs (rs2303485, rs2303486) were associated with decreased acetabular coverage (rs2303485 OR = 0.524, p = 0.0091, 95% CI 0.322 to 0.855; rs2303486 OR = 0.519, p = 0.011, 95% CI 0.312 to 0.865).

Conclusions

The five HOXB9 SNPs (rs8844, rs3826541, rs3826540, rs7405887, rs79931349) were associated with acetabular over-coverage. On the other hand, the two SNPs (rs2303485 and rs2303486) were associated with the lower acetabular coverage. The association of rs2303486 would be consistent with the previous study. Therefore, the HOXB9 SNPs might be involved in the morphogenesis of acetabular coverage, and could be an independent risk factor for developing pincer-type femoroacetabular impingement. Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2015;4:50–5.
Simulation of the 1755 tsunami flooding area in the Algarve (southern Portugal): the case-study of Portimão
Authors: Tedim Fantina , Gonçalves João
Published: April 2015

The November 1st 1755 earthquake remains the most powerful and destructive to hit Europe so far. Although frequently associated with the city of Lisbon, this earthquake caused similar or greater damage and casualties in the southwest of the Algarve, where the seismic intensity was estimated at IX-X Mercalli Intensity Scale. Some minutes later, a tsunami increased the dimension of the disaster. Using simple techniques of simulation, we estimated the potential impacts of the occurrence of a similar event to the 1755 tsunami nowadays in Portimão.
A comparative analysis of forest fire policies in protected areas in Portugal and in the state of Santa Catarina (Brazil): a general approach
Authors: Tedim Fantina , Paula Herrmann Maria Lúcia de
Published: April 2015

Recent data suggest that both Portugal and Brazil have seen an increase in the number of forest fires in protected areas. In Portugal, between 1992 and 2003 the annual average area burned in protected areas was 10,418 ha and in the period 2001-2005 was 16,025 ha. Nevertheless, in Brazil, the state of Santa Catarina stands out as the state recording a decrease in the number of fires. Based on these facts, the main objectives of the present research are to analyse the incidence, severity and causes of forest fires in protected areas in both countries and to assess the impacts of prevention and combat policies as well as the strategies and models implemented in the recovery of burned areas.
Ouvidorias virtuais como estratégia de comunicação pública e controle social - um estudo sobre realidade das prefeituras catarinenses
Authors: Riffel Cristiane Maria , Bolsi Gilmar , Martins Rodrigues Nascimento Senndy
Published: April 2015

O tema foi escolhido a partir da crescente discussão sobre a importância dos governos adotarem uma política de comunicação que tenha como foco a comunicação pública. As organizações estatais precisam comunicar as informações de interesse público, mas além de informar, devem oportunizar canais de relacionamento e participação do cidadão na administração pública. Por outro lado, o estudo foi motivado pela constatação de que há poucos estudos que abordam a realidade catarinense em termos de comunicação pública estatal e, em particular, sobre ouvidoria. Neste sentido a pesquisa teve como objetivo central investigar a utilização das ouvidorias virtuais nas prefeituras dos 293 municípios catarinenses. A pesquisa desenvolvida caracteriza-se como exploratória. Quantos aos procedimentos de coleta de dados, o estudo envolveu a realização de pesquisa bibliográfica e pesquisa de campo. A pesquisa bibliográfica foi realizada tendo como fonte livros, revistas e artigos publicados em meios digitais relacionados à comunicação governamental, pública e ouvidoria. A pesquisa virtual envolveu as prefeituras dos 293 municípios de Santa Catarina. Inicialmente foi feito um levantamento de dados a partir de uma análise do site oficial das prefeituras para buscar informações e formar um banco de dados da pesquisa. Teve como objetivo identificar o termo usado para designar a área/canal de atendimento aos cidadãos, o procedimento utilizado para registrar uma manifestação na ouvidoria – e-mail ou formulário eletrônico. No segundo momento foi enviada uma mensagem a todas as prefeituras que possuem canal de ouvidoria virtual, com finalidade de verificar se estas realmente funcionam. O tratamento de dados foi feito de forma quantitativa. Os resultados demonstram que 97,27% das prefeituras utilizam, no mínimo, um canal de atendimento on-line ao cidadão. No entanto, a pesquisa demonstrou que 14% dos municípios que corresponde a 42 prefeituras possuem efetivamente uma ouvidoria virtual. Conclui-se a necessidade de rever o sentido e a responsabilidade de se disponibilizar uma ouvidoria virtual. A criação de uma ouvidoria não pode ser confundida com a disponibilização de link de “contato” no site. A ouvidoria deve ser efetivamente um canal de comunicação e participação do cidadão na administração pública.
ENTREVISTA – LEONARDO SECCHI
Authors: Golembiewski Carlos , Delfini Capistrano de Oliveira Ana Cláudia
Published: April 2015

O professor Leonardo Secchi tem apenas 40 anos. É jovem e cheio de sonhos. Um deles é viver num país melhor. Catarinense de Ibirama, fez Doutorado em Estudos Políticos na Universidade de Milão, na Itália, além de cursos nos Estados Unidos, França e na Espanha. É autor de livros sobre Políticas Públicas e leciona na Escola Superior de Administração e Gerência (ESAG) da UDESC em Florianópolis. Este ano, botou a mão na massa. Foi candidato a deputado Estadual nas eleições de 2014 pelo PSD e fez 8 mil votos. Nesta entrevista conduzida pelos professores Ana Capistrano e Carlos Golembiewski (ambos do PPGPP da UNIVALI), o professor Leonardo Secchi falou do desencanto da sociedade brasileira com os políticos, da crise de representação, da possibilidade de existir “mandatos compartilhados” e da importância do cidadão participar de forma mais ativa da vida pública.
Teachers’ Engagement with Educational Research: Toward a Conceptual Framework for Locally-Based Interpretive Communities
Authors: Anwaruddin Sardar M.
Published: April 2015

In this article, I re-visit the gap between educational research and practice, by reviewing some initiatives that have been taken to bridge the gap. I argue that most of these initiatives do not pay due attention to local contexts of research use. They tend to focus more on the management of researchers’ theoretical knowledge than on the generation of teachers’ pedagogical knowledge. For the development of meaningful pedagogical knowledge, I recommend that teachers be provided with appropriate opportunities to engage directly with educational research. However, I note that such engagement with research is not without challenges and constraints. Borrowing from Denzin and Lincoln (2005), I discuss three challenges—of representation, legitimation, and praxis—to teachers’ engagement with research. To overcome these challenges, I propose that teachers work as locally-based interpretive communities, in which they negotiate a communicative validity of research findings through dialogue with one another.
On Doing an Analysis of Equity and Closing the Opportunity Gap
Authors: Verstegen Deborah A.
Published: April 2015

Is public education equitable and does it provide an equal opportunity to all children and youths? Equity in public school funding is a critical issue facing all communities and has been addressed by the courts in all but five states. A key focus is on funding gaps between rich and poor school districts. Recently, attention has turned to the relationship between funding gaps and the opportunity gaps that have real and important impacts on student outcomes. This research provides a comprehensive analysis of equity in a western state of the U.S.A. Fifteen quantitative statistics, weighted for high-cost students, sparsity, district population, and the cost of education, are calculated and discussed. It was found that there are large opportunity gaps among school districts and they are linked to local wealth. This makes the quality of education a function of local wealth that abridges equal opportunities to learn and to be successful, for children and youth in schools and classrooms. Implications for closing the opportunity gap are discussed in the final section.
Comparison of some physical and physiological characteristics of the male sedentaries, male handball players and male wrestlers whose ages were between 13 and 15
13- 15 yaş arasındaki güreşçiler hentbolcular ve sedanterlerin bazı fiziksel ve fizyolojik parametrelerinin karşılaştırılması
Authors: Alıcı Ömer , İri Rüchan
Published: April 2015

The study aimed at the comparison of some physical and physiological characteristics of the male sedentaries, male handball players and male wrestlers whose ages were between 13 and 15.

77 male individuals (sedentaries=26, handball players=26 and wrestler=25) participated voluntarily. Height, weight and BMI values of the subjects were measured and tests for right and left hand grip strengths, leg and back strength, 20m sprint test, 30 sec sit-up, push-up, sit-reach (flexibility), respiratory function (FVC, VC, FEV1, PEF) and counter movement jump (anaerobic power)  were performed.

As a result; it was found out that those who did sports in adolescent period had higher physical and physiological parameters than sedentaries.

 

Özet

Bu çalışmanın amacı, 13-15 yaş erkek sedanter, hentbolcu ve güreşçilerin bazı fiziksel ve fizyolojik özelliklerinin karşılaştırılmasıdır.

Araştırmaya 77 erkek sporcu ve öğrenci (sedanter=26, hentbolcu=26 ve güreşçi=25) gönüllü olarak katılmıştır. Çalışmaya katılan deneklerin boy, vücut ağırlığı, beden kitle indeksi (BKİ) ölçülmüş ve sağ ve sol el-pençe kuvvetleri, sırt-bacak kuvveti, 20 m. sürat, 30 sn. mekik, 30 sn. şınav, otur-uzan (esneklik), solunum fonksiyon (FVC, VC, FEV1, PEF) değerleri ve dikey sıçrama (anaerobik güç) testleri uygulanmıştır.

Sonuç olarak; adölesan dönemdeki spor yapan bireylerin fiziksel ve fizyolojik parametrelerinin aynı yaştaki sedanter bireylerden daha yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
The Chief Marketing Officer Matters!
Authors: Germann Frank , Ebbes Peter , Grewal Rajdeep
Published: April 2015

Marketing academics and practitioners alike remain unconvinced about the chief marketing officer's (CMO's) performance implications. Whereas some studies propose that firms benefit financially from having a CMO in the C-suite, other studies conclude that the CMO has little or no effect on firm performance. Accordingly, there have been strong calls for additional academic research regarding the CMO's performance implications. In response to these calls, the authors employ model specifications with varying identifying assumptions (i.e., rich data models, unobserved effects models, instrumental variable models, and panel internal instruments models) and use data from up to 155 publicly traded firms over a 12-year period (2000–2011) to find that firms can indeed expect to benefit financially from having a CMO at the strategy table. Specifically, their findings suggest that the performance (measured in terms of Tobin's q) of the sample firms that employ a CMO is, on average, approximately 15% greater than that of the sample firms that do not employ a CMO. This result is robust to the type of model specification used. Marketing academics and practitioners should find the results intriguing given the existing uncertainty surrounding the CMO's performance implications. The study also contributes to the methodology literature by collating diverse empirical model specifications that can be used to model causal effects with observational data into a coherent and comprehensive framework.
Professor Hudec’s “Techniques of the Diplomat’s Jurisprudence”: Does It Still Apply?
Authors: Chow Noel Zher Ming
Published: April 2015

A “diplomat’s jurisprudence” was the label Professor Robert E. Hudec gave to the GATT, referring to the avoidance of legally binding commitments by its negotiators. Other nicknames (the “General Agreement to Talk and Talk” for example) were not so flattering. However, since 1995, the WTO (into which the GATT was absorbed) and its members have been involved in cleaning up that image in the way of giving the organization a legal, rules based foundation. This article examines the Hudec concept of the “diplomat’s jurisprudence” and the origins of the GATT, evaluates the organization’s evolution from its rudimentary beginnings, then determines the role of the diplomat’s jurisprudence in the modern WTO environment.