bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pathways to Hazardous Drinking Among Racially and Socioeconomically Diverse Lesbian Women
Authors: Lewis Robin J. , Mason Tyler B. , Winstead Barbara A. , Gaskins Melissa , Irons Lance B.
Published: August 2016

Lesbian women engage in more hazardous drinking than heterosexual women yet we know relatively little about what explains this disparity. In the present study, race, socioeconomic status (SES), minority stress, general psychological processes, and distress were examined as pathways to hazardous drinking among young (18–35 years) Black and non-Hispanic White lesbian women. We used the psychological mediation framework adaptation of minority stress theory and the reserve capacity model as theoretical underpinnings of the conceptual model in the current study. Self-identified lesbian participants ( N = 867) completed a onetime online survey that assessed race, SES, perceived sexual minority discrimination, proximal minority stress (concealment, internalized homophobia, lack of connection to lesbian community), rumination, social isolation, psychological distress, drinking to cope, and hazardous drinking. Cross-sectional results demonstrated that being Black was associated with hazardous drinking via sequential mediators of rumination, psychological distress, and drinking to cope. SES was associated with hazardous drinking via sequential mediators of sexual minority discrimination, proximal minority stress, rumination, social isolation, psychological distress, and drinking to cope. Understanding these pathways can aid researchers and clinicians studying and working with lesbians who are at risk for hazardous drinking.
Injuries to the Collateral Ligaments of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint of the Thumb, Including Simultaneous Combined Thumb Ulnar and Radial Collateral Ligament Injuries, in National Football League Athletes
Authors: Werner Brian C. , Belkin Nicole S. , Kennelly Steve , Weiss Leigh , Barnes Ronnie P. , Rodeo Scott A. , Warren Russell F. , Hotchkiss Robert N.
Published: August 2016

Background:

Thumb collateral ligament injuries occur frequently in the National Football League (NFL). In the general population or in recreational athletes, pure metacarpophalangeal (MCP) abduction or adduction mechanisms yield isolated ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) and radial collateral ligament (RCL) tears, respectively, while NFL athletes may sustain combined mechanism injury patterns.

Purpose:

To evaluate the incidence of simultaneous combined thumb UCL and RCL tears among all thumb MCP collateral ligament injuries in NFL athletes on a single team.

Study Design:

Case series; Level of evidence, 4.

Methods:

A retrospective review of all thumb injuries on a single NFL team from 1991 to 2014 was performed. All players with a thumb MCP collateral ligament injury were included. Collateral ligament injuries were confirmed by review of both physical examination findings and magnetic resonance imaging. Player demographics, surgical details, and return-to-play data were obtained from the team electronic medical record and surgeons’ records.

Results:

A total of 36 thumbs in 32 NFL players were included in the study, yielding an incidence of 1.6 thumb MCP collateral ligament injuries per year on a single NFL team. Of these, 9 thumbs (25%) had a simultaneous combined UCL and RCL tear injury pattern confirmed on both physical examination and MRI. The remaining 27 thumbs (75%) were isolated UCL injuries. All combined UCL/RCL injuries required surgery due to dysfunction from instability; 63.0% of isolated UCL injuries required surgical repair ( P = .032) due to continued pain and dysfunction from instability. Repair, when required, was delayed until the end of the season. All players with combined UCL/RCL injuries and isolated UCL injuries returned to play professional football the following season.

Conclusion:

Simultaneous combined thumb UCL and RCL tear is a previously undescribed injury pattern that occurred in 25% of thumb MCP collateral ligament injuries on a single NFL team over a 23-year period. All players with combined thumb UCL/RCL injuries required surgical repair, which was significantly higher compared with players with isolated UCL injuries. Team physicians and hand surgeons treating elite football players with suspected thumb collateral ligament injuries should examine for RCL and UCL instability and consider MRI if any concern exists for a combined ligament injury pattern, as this injury is likely frequently missed.
A Prospective, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate for Knee Osteoarthritis
Authors: Shapiro Shane A. , Kazmerchak Shari E. , Heckman Michael G. , Zubair Abba C. , O’Connor Mary I.
Published: August 2016

Background:

Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) is increasingly used as a regenerative therapy for musculoskeletal pathological conditions despite limited evidence-based support.

Hypothesis:

BMAC will prove feasible, safe, and efficacious for the treatment of pain due to mild to moderate degenerative joint disease of the knee.

Study Design:

Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 2.

Methods:

In this prospective, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 25 patients with bilateral knee pain from bilateral osteoarthritis were randomized to receive BMAC into one knee and saline placebo into the other. Fifty-two milliliters of bone marrow was aspirated from the iliac crests and concentrated in an automated centrifuge. The resulting BMAC was combined with platelet-poor plasma for an injection into the arthritic knee and was compared with a saline injection into the contralateral knee, thereby utilizing each patient as his or her own control. Safety outcomes, pain relief, and function as measured by Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) measures and the visual analog scale (VAS) score were tracked initially at 1 week, 3 months, and 6 months after the procedure.

Results:

There were no serious adverse events from the BMAC procedure. OARSI Intermittent and Constant Osteoarthritis Pain and VAS pain scores in both knees decreased significantly from baseline at 1 week, 3 months, and 6 months ( P ≤ .019 for all). Pain relief, although dramatic, did not differ significantly between treated knees ( P > .09 for all).

Conclusion:

Early results show that BMAC is safe to use and is a reliable and viable cellular product. Study patients experienced a similar relief of pain in both BMAC- and saline-treated arthritic knees. Further study is required to determine the mechanisms of action, duration of efficacy, optimal frequency of treatments, and regenerative potential.

Registration:

ClinicalTrials.gov record 12-004459.
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation Improves Knee-Specific Functional Outcomes and Health-Related Quality of Life in Adolescent Patients
Authors: Cvetanovich Gregory L. , Riboh Jonathan C. , Tilton Annemarie K. , Cole Brian J.
Published: August 2016

Background:

Existing studies of autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) in adolescent patients have primarily reported outcomes that have not been validated for cartilage repair and have failed to include measures of general health or health-related quality of life.

Purpose:

This study assesses validated knee-specific functional outcomes and health-related quality of life after ACI in adolescent patients.

Study Design:

Case series; Level of evidence, 4.

Methods:

Patients younger than 18 years who underwent ACI between 1999 and 2011 with a minimum 2-year clinical follow-up were identified from a prospectively collected database. A total of 37 patients were included in the analysis. Patient demographic data and pre- and postoperative functional outcomes scores were collected and chondral lesion characteristics were assessed. Primary outcome measures were the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective score and the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score–Quality of Life (KOOS-QOL) subscore; secondary outcome measures were Short Form–12 (SF-12) and other KOOS subscores. In subgroup analyses, we assessed whether primary outcome results differed based on lesion location, concurrent meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT), and subsequent surgery after ACI.

Results:

Study patients had a mean 4.6 ± 2.4 years of follow-up, a mean age of 16.7 ± 1.5 years, and a mean lesion size of 4.0 ± 2.2 cm2. The IKDC subjective score improved from 34.9 preoperatively to 64.6 postoperatively (mean improvement, 29.7 points [95% CI, 20.7 to 38.7 points]; P < .001) and the KOOS-QOL subscore improved from 24.3 to 55.3 (mean improvement, 31.0 points [95% CI, 21.3 to 40.7 points]; P < .001) at final follow-up. All other KOOS subscales and the SF-12 physical component score also showed significant improvements ( P < .008 in all cases), whereas the SF-12 mental component score showed no improvement ( P = .464). There was a 37.8% rate of subsequent surgery after ACI (most commonly, chondral debridement [54%], meniscectomy [11%], microfracture [9%], and loose body removal [9%]). Subgroup analysis showed no effect of lesion location, concurrent MAT, or subsequent surgery on improvement in IKDC subjective scores and KOOS-QOL subscores ( P > .05 in all cases).

Conclusion:

ACI is an effective treatment for adolescent patients with symptomatic, large chondral lesions, resulting in significant improvements in knee-specific functional outcome scores and health-related quality of life scores. Although patients must be cautioned on the relatively high reoperation rate (37.8%) and limitations in knee function even after ACI, all patients in this study exhibited improvements over preoperative knee function at the most recent follow-up regardless of ACI location, concurrent MAT, or subsequent surgery.
Staff Empowerment Practices and CNA Retention: Findings From a Nationally Representative Nursing Home Culture Change Survey
Authors: Berridge Clara , Tyler Denise A. , Miller Susan C.
Published: August 2016

This article examines whether staff empowerment practices common to nursing home culture change are associated with certified nursing assistant (CNA) retention. Data from 2,034 nursing home administrators from a 2009/2010 national nursing home survey and ordered logistic regression were used. After adjustment for covariates, a greater staff empowerment practice score was positively associated with greater retention. Compared with the low empowerment category, nursing homes with scores in the medium category had a 44% greater likelihood of having higher CNA retention (odds ratio [OR] = 1.44; 95% confidence interval [CI] = [1.15, 1.81], p = .001) and those with high empowerment scores had a 64% greater likelihood of having higher CNA retention (OR = 1.64; 95% CI = [1.34, 2.00], p < 001). Greater opportunities for CNA empowerment are associated with longer CNA retention. This research suggests that staffing empowerment practices on the whole are worthwhile from the CNA staffing stability perspective.
Universal School Readiness Screening at Kindergarten Entry
Authors: Quirk Matthew , Dowdy Erin , Dever Bridget , Carnazzo Katherine , Bolton Courtney
Published: August 2016

Researchers examined the concurrent and predictive validity of a brief (12-item) teacher-rated school readiness screener, the Kindergarten Student Entrance Profile (KSEP), using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis to examine associations between ( N = 78) children’s social-emotional (SE) and cognitive (COG) readiness with measures of behavioral/emotional risk and early literacy skills throughout kindergarten. Results indicated statistically significant associations between both subscales of the KSEP (SE and COG) with all outcome variables. Findings provide validity evidence in support of the KSEP as an initial gate in the universal screening process to inform educators on the readiness of incoming kindergarteners.
Prognostic Nutritional Index Predicts Short‐Term Postoperative Outcomes After Bowel Resection for Crohn's Disease
Authors: Zhou Wei , Cao Qian , Qi Weilin , Xu Yunyun , Liu Wei , Xiang Jianjian , Xia Bangbo
Published: August 2016

Background: Bowel resection is required in the majority of patients with Crohn's disease (CD) during their lifetime. The Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) is a useful tool for predicting postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing cancer surgery. We examined the ability of the PNI to predict short‐term outcomes in patients with CD‐related bowel resection. Materials and Methods: Seventy‐three patients who underwent bowel resection for CD were retrospectively enrolled in the study. The PNI was calculated as follows: 10 × serum albumin (g/dL) + 0.005 × total lymphocyte count (per mL). Patients were divided into 2 groups: PNI <40 (n = 30) and PNI ≥40 (n = 43). Results: A significant difference was found in body mass index (17.9 ± 2.4 vs 19.2 ± 2.2, P = .018) between the 2 groups. Postoperative overall and infectious complications occurred more frequently in patients with PNI <40 than in those with PNI ≥40 (50.0% and 46.7% vs 23.3% and 16.3%, P = .018 and P = .005, respectively). In the univariate analysis, body mass index <18.5, penetrating behavior, open surgery, and PNI <40 were associated with an increased risk of overall complications and infectious complications. In the multivariate analysis, only PNI <40 was an independent prognostic factor for infectious complications (odds ratio: 3.846, 95% confidence interval: 1.145‐12.821). Conclusions: Preoperative PNI is a useful predictor of postoperative infectious complications in patients with CD‐related bowel resection.
Self-Control and Emotional and Verbal Aggression in Dating Relationships: A Dyadic Understanding
Authors: Baker Elizabeth A. , Klipfel Katherine M. , van Dulmen Manfred H. M.
Published: August 2016

Guided by the dynamic developmental systems perspective, this study extends past research by examining the association between self-control and emotional and verbal aggression (EVA) using a dyadic multi-method design. Guided by empirical research and the dynamic developmental systems perspective, we hypothesized that (a) there would be a negative association between one’s own self-control and one’s own perpetration of EVA and (b) there would also be a negative association between one’s partner’s self-control and one’s own perpetration of EVA. One hundred twenty heterosexual dating couples (ages 18-25 years) provided data on self-control (Grasmick et al.’s Low Self-Control Scale; reverse scored for ease of interpretation), self-reported perpetration of EVA (Emotional and Verbal Abuse subscale of the Conflict in Adolescent Dating Relationships Inventory), and observationally assessed perpetration of EVA. Data were analyzed using path analyses within the Actor–Partner Interdependence Model (APIM) framework. Consistent with previous findings, we found that self-control was negatively associated with the perpetration of EVA. Furthermore, we found partner effects, such that female—but not male—self-control predicted partner-observed perpetration of EVA. These findings highlight the importance of examining risk factors for EVA of both partners. Our findings also suggest that the association between self-control and EVA is partially a function of whether EVA is assessed through self-report or observational methodology. This highlights the need to conduct multi-method assessments in future research. As discussed in the article, our findings have implications for theories on intimate partner violence, study designs, and couple interventions.
Are Narcissists More Likely to Be Involved in Cyberbullying? Examining the Mediating Role of Self-Esteem
Authors: Fan Cui-ying , Chu Xiao-wei , Zhang Meng , Zhou Zong-kui
Published: August 2016

Although cyberbullying, a new type of aggressive behavior via electronic means, has been found to be strongly linked with individuals’ personality characteristics, few studies to date have investigated its relationship with narcissism, especially overt and covert narcissism. The current study tested the associations between overt and covert narcissism on one hand and cyberbullying perpetration and victimization on the other. To explain these differences further, self-esteem was tested as a mediator through which the two types of narcissism may exert their influences on cyberbullying. An anonymous questionnaire was completed by 814 Chinese adolescents aged 11 to 18. Results of multiple regression analyses indicated that after controlling for gender and student status (middle or high school students), covert narcissism positively predicted both cyberbullying perpetration and victimization, whereas overt narcissism had no association with either perpetration or victimization. Furthermore, when gender and student status were controlled, self-esteem mediated the relationships between overt/covert narcissism and cyberbullying perpetration and victimization, highlighting the possibility that self-esteem is an explanatory mechanism for the associations between the two types of narcissism and cyberbullying. These findings suggest that interventions aimed at reducing engagement in cyberbullying may be more urgent and important for individuals with high levels of covert narcissism. Boosting self-esteem needs to be particularly highlighted in developing anti-bullying measures and policies.
Criminal Justice Considerations for Unsubmitted and Untested Sexual Assault Kits: A Review of the Literature and Suggestions for Moving Forward
Authors: Pinchevsky Gillian M.
Published: August 2016

One of the latest reforms to the criminal justice response to sexual assault involves changes to the submission and testing of sexual assault kits. Across the United States, thousands of kits have either not been submitted to a laboratory or tested by a laboratory, prompting criticisms that victims of sexual assault have not received justice for the crimes perpetrated against them. Jurisdictions across the country have reevaluated their responses to sexual assault, including their investigations and submission and testing of sexual assault kits. It is critical that future efforts respect the recommendations of jurisdictions that have spearheaded earlier reforms and are guided by victim-centered and trauma-informed principles. This article reviews recent research that has been conducted on changes in processing sexual assault kits, provides examples of different approaches to address unsubmitted and untested kits, and suggests ideas for future research and practice to consider as this area moves forward.
Using “Symbolic” SWAT Raids as a Crime Reduction Strategy: Are Their Effects “Instrumental” in Nature?
Authors: Kim Dae-Young , Phillips Scott W. , Wheeler Andrew P.
Published: August 2016

This study explores the instrumental function of hot spot policing. Although prior research has examined deterrent effects in crime hot spots, less is known about its citywide effects and varying effects across different types of crime and disorder. Also, there still exist gaps in the literature about what strategies are most likely to deter crime and disorder. Using data on crime and law enforcement in Buffalo, this study uses interrupted time-series models to determine whether symbolic Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) raids have any citywide impacts on drug arrests, calls for service, and different types of crimes. There is no evidence of a deterrent effect on drug arrests and calls for service. However, the SWAT intervention resulted in significant decreases in street crimes involving property (robberies and larcenies). Its crime control effects are mostly abrupt and temporary, but there are lingering effects of the intervention. Finally, implications of the results are discussed.
Postpartum Anxiety and Infant-Feeding Outcomes
Authors: Fallon Victoria , Groves Rachael , Halford Jason Christian Grovenor , Bennett Kate Mary , Harrold Joanne Allison
Published: August 2016

There is increasing evidence for the effect of postpartum anxiety (PPA) on maternal and infant health outcomes. Despite evidence linking suboptimal infant-feeding outcomes with other indices of maternal mental health, the relationship between PPA and infant feeding has not yet been reviewed. A systematic review with narrative synthesis was conducted to examine the relationship between PPA and infant-feeding outcomes. Electronic searches were performed using specific keywords (eg, “postnatal anxiet*”; “breastfeed*”). A hand search of selected journals and reference lists of included articles was then conducted. All studies were considered that provided information related to PPA and infant-feeding outcomes. One hundred and two studies were identified, of which 33 were eligible. Two authors independently extracted data including study design, participants, and results. Results indicated that women with symptoms of PPA are less likely to breastfeed exclusively and more likely to terminate breastfeeding earlier. Some evidence also suggests that those experiencing PPA are less likely to initiate breastfeeding and more likely to supplement with formula in the hospital. In those who do breastfeed, PPA reduces self-efficacy, increases breastfeeding difficulties, and may negatively affect breastfeeding behaviors and breast milk composition. Heterogeneous outcomes and methodological limitations somewhat limit the comparability of findings. However, in combination with a review linking depression with similar negative infant-feeding sequelae, the findings provide evidence for the effect of negative postpartum mood on breastfeeding. Additional support for breastfeeding mothers with PPA is warranted.
Public Reporting of Hospital-Specific Breastfeeding Measures
Authors: Jurkowski Janine M. , Svistova Juliana , Nguyen Trang , Dennison Barbara A.
Published: August 2016

Background:

Establishing breastfeeding in the first days of an infant’s life is important for longer term success in breastfeeding. In 2009, New York State (NYS) was the second state to require maternity care facilities to collect infant feeding information and to publicly disseminate hospital-specific infant feeding statistics. Public reporting of these statistics as performance measures is a strategy to prompt hospitals to improve breastfeeding support.

Objective:

This qualitative study sought to explore how maternity care administrators and clinical staff responded to the mandate for publicly reported performance measures and whether they used this information to improve maternity care practices.

Methods:

This study used a stratified random sample of NYS hospitals with maternity care units. Participants were recruited by email and telephone calls. A total of 25 hospitals participated in the study, and 37 hospital administrators and staff completed in-depth interviews by telephone. The interviews were analyzed using an explanatory framework in NVivo 8.

Results:

Publicly reported hospital-specific breastfeeding measures increased attention to breastfeeding performance. Hospital administrators and staff reported comparing their relative rankings to other hospitals in the state. Some hospitals used publicly reported breastfeeding measures to monitor performance, whereas others were prompted to generate additional measures for more frequent monitoring. Hospitals with relatively low breastfeeding statistics took certain actions to improve their maternity care practices to support breastfeeding. Limitations of the usefulness of publicly reported measures were reported by interview participants.

Conclusion:

Publicly reported, hospital-specific breastfeeding measures may prompt hospitals to monitor and improve maternity care practices related to supporting breastfeeding.
Adaptation and Validation of the Arabic Version of the Infant Breastfeeding Knowledge Questionnaire among Lebanese Women
Authors: Tamim Hani , Ghandour Lilian A. , Shamsedine Lama , Charafeddine Lama , Nasser Fatima , Khalil Yvette , Nabulsi Mona
Published: August 2016

Background:

Valid instruments that can reliably assess maternal breastfeeding knowledge in Arabic-speaking populations are nonexistent. The availability of such an instrument is essential for investigators working in this field.

Objective:

This study aimed to describe the adaptation and validation of the Arabic Breastfeeding Knowledge Questionnaire (BFK-A) from the original 20-item English version.

Methods:

A translated version of the 20-item BFK was validated among 417 Lebanese women after pilot testing for clarity, comprehension, length, and cultural appropriateness. Exploratory factor analysis was run to examine dimensionality of the instrument and Kuder-Richardson-20 (KR-20) was used to assess its internal consistency.

Results:

The BFK-A is a unidimensional scale with acceptable internal consistency reliability (KR-20 = 0.652) after the exclusion of 4 items. Higher breastfeeding knowledge levels were strongly and statistically significantly associated with higher mean scores for the validated Arabic Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale ( P < .001), thus confirming its construct validity.

Conclusion:

The Arabic 16-item BFK-A has an acceptable reliability, similar to the original instrument. Further studies are encouraged to confirm the validity of the 16-item BFK-A among other Arab populations. There is also a need to develop more reliable instruments to use in lactation research in this context.
Neighborhood Disorder, Perceived Social Cohesion, and Social Participation Among Older Americans: Findings From the National Health & Aging Trends Study
Authors: Latham Kenzie , Clarke Philippa J.
Published: August 2016

Objective: This research explores whether physical neighborhood disorder or perceived social cohesion is associated with participation in social activities among older Americans (age 65+). Method: Using the first wave of the National Health & Aging Trends Study (NHATS; N = 6,383), a series of logistic regression models were created to assess the odds of participation. Results: Low social cohesion was associated with decreased odds of visiting friends and family (odds ratio [OR] = 0.65; 95% confidence interval [CI] = [0.52, 0.82]) and participating in organizations (OR = 0.68; 95% CI = [0.53, 0.88]). Presence of neighborhood disorder was associated with decreased odds of visiting friends and family (OR = 0.62; 95% CI = [0.47, 0.82]), participating in organizations (OR = 0.66; 95% CI = [0.48, 0.89]), and going out for enjoyment (OR = 0.68; 95% CI = [0.53, 0.86]). Physical capacity and activity value moderated the relationship between neighborhood disorder/cohesion and attending religious services. Discussion: Improving neighborhood disorder and social cohesion may increase social participation among older adults.
Examining the Role and Diversity of Fiscal Sponsors in the Nonprofit Sector
Authors: Andersson Fredrik O. , Neely Daniel Gordon
Published: August 2016

This study discusses and documents the role and diversity of fiscal sponsors within the nonprofit sector. Fiscal sponsors provide critical support to nascent nonprofits, yet relatively little is known about which nonprofits elect to become fiscal sponsors, which type of projects and/or organizations do they choose to sponsor, and what costs are associated with sponsorship. We find that Arts and Philanthropic/Grantmaking subsectors are the most frequent home for fiscal sponsors; however, most subsectors house fiscal sponsors. Interestingly, with rare exception, fiscal sponsors charge a non-trivial fee based on revenues raised by the sponsored organization in exchange for administrative support services. The administrative support services provided cluster around financial management (bookkeeping, tax, bill paying). Overall, this study sheds light on an important support function for nascent nonprofits. The study concludes with future research streams that can further our collective understanding of a growing and critical support function for early stage nonprofits.
Robust proportional ECMS control of a parallel hybrid electric vehicle
Authors: Enang Wisdom , Bannister Chris
Published: August 2016

Improved fuel efficiency in hybrid electric vehicles requires a delicate balance between the internal combustion engine usage and battery energy, using a carefully designed energy management control algorithm. Numerous energy management strategies for hybrid electric vehicles have been proposed in literature, with many of these centered on the equivalent consumption minimisation strategy (ECMS) owing to its potential for online implementation. The key challenge with the equivalent consumption minimisation strategy lies in estimating or adapting the equivalence factor in real-time so that reasonable fuel savings are achieved without over-depleting the battery state of charge at the end of the defined driving cycle. To address the challenge, this paper proposes a novel state of charge feedback ECMS controller which simultaneously optimises and selects the adaption factors (proportional controller gain and initial equivalence factor) as single parameters which can be applied in real time, over any driving cycle. Unlike other existing state of charge feedback methods, this approach solves a conflicting multiple-objective optimisation control problem, thus ensuring that the obtained adaptation factors are optimised for robustness, charge sustenance and fuel reduction. The potential of the proposed approach was thoroughly explored over a number of legislative and real-world driving cycles with varying vehicle power requirements. The results showed that, whilst achieving fuel savings in the range of 8.40 −19.68% depending on the cycle, final battery state of charge can be optimally controlled to within ±5% of the target battery state of charge.
Cultural Variability in the Link Between Environmental Concern and Support for Environmental Action
Authors: Eom Kimin , Kim Heejung S. , Sherman David K. , Ishii Keiko
Published: August 2016

Research on sustainability behaviors has been based on the assumption that increasing personal concerns about the environment will increase proenvironmental action. We tested whether this assumption is more applicable to individualistic cultures than to collectivistic cultures. In Study 1, we compared 47 countries ( N = 57,268) and found that they varied considerably in the degree to which environmental concern predicted support for proenvironmental action. National-level individualism explained the between-nation variability above and beyond the effects of other cultural values and independently of person-level individualism. In Study 2, we compared individualistic and collectivistic nations (United States vs. Japan; N = 251) and found culture-specific predictors of proenvironmental behavior. Environmental concern predicted environmentally friendly consumer choice among European Americans but not Japanese. For Japanese participants, perceived norms about environmental behavior predicted proenvironmental decision making. Facilitating sustainability across nations requires an understanding of how culture determines which psychological factors drive human action.
Facial-Attractiveness Choices Are Predicted by Divisive Normalization
Authors: Furl Nicholas
Published: August 2016

Do people appear more attractive or less attractive depending on the company they keep? A divisive-normalization account—in which representation of stimulus intensity is normalized (divided) by concurrent stimulus intensities—predicts that choice preferences among options increase with the range of option values. In the first experiment reported here, I manipulated the range of attractiveness of the faces presented on each trial by varying the attractiveness of an undesirable distractor face that was presented simultaneously with two attractive targets, and participants were asked to choose the most attractive face. I used normalization models to predict the context dependence of preferences regarding facial attractiveness. The more unattractive the distractor, the more one of the targets was preferred over the other target, which suggests that divisive normalization (a potential canonical computation in the brain) influences social evaluations. I obtained the same result when I manipulated faces’ averageness and participants chose the most average face. This finding suggests that divisive normalization is not restricted to value-based decisions (e.g., attractiveness). This new application to social evaluation of normalization, a classic theory, opens possibilities for predicting social decisions in naturalistic contexts such as advertising or dating.
Mikkel Hindhede (1862–1945): A pioneering nutritionist
Authors: du Jardin Nielsen Anders Gaarn , Metcalfe Neil H
Published: August 2016

The 150th anniversary of the birth of the Danish nutritionist Mikkel Hindhede (1862–1945) fell on 13 February 2012. He was brought up in a farming family and despite family traditions he chose an academic path and became a medical doctor in 1888 and he was ahead of his time and emphasized a healthy life style rather than polypharmacy. He was convinced that the Danish population ate far too much meat and investigated and debated this matter frequently. In 1910, the Danish government allocated Hindhede a laboratory to study human nutrition where he carried out several nutritional experiments on humans. Even though his research contradicted previous theories and met opposition, he had great societal influence. Hindhede’s work was the reason that Denmark focused on feeding the Danish population with harvest products and therefore had to slaughter herds of cattle and pork during the food crisis of the First World War (1914–1918). According to his calculations, this may have prevented 6300 deaths in the war. Moreover, Hindhede’s work later influenced both national and international nutrition policies.
Thomas of Wroclaw (1297–1378) – Medieval bishop and scholar of English origin
Authors: Bieganowski Lech , Grzybowski Andrzej
Published: August 2016

Peter of Tilleberi (Tilbury), later known as bishop Thomas of Wroclaw, after completing his studies (in Bologna or in Montpellier) worked as a physician in northern Italy and probably in Spain. Later through Germany and Bohemia, he came to Wroclaw in 1336 where he joined the Order of St. Dominic. In 1352, Thomas was made an auxiliary bishop of the diocese of Wroclaw. After the episcopal consecration, Thomas stopped living in the abbey, but all the time he was well known both as a priest and physician. He is known as an author of several treatises on medical sciences. His most important work entitled Michi competit (i.e. It suits me) is composed of four parts: Regimen sanitatis (i.e. Hygiene), Aggregatum (i.e. Aggregation), Antidotarium (i.e. Medicine directory) and Practica medicinalis (i.e. Medical practices). Moreover, he is the author of other treatises including, for example, De phlebotomia et de iudiciis cruoris (i.e. On phlebotomy and blood content) and De urinis (i.e. On urine). Some Polish scientists claim that bishop Thomas of Wroclaw with his knowledge and industriousness functioned as a university faculty of medicine even though the University of Cracow had not been established yet.
Thirteen not out: Nobes & Parker, Comparative International Accounting, 1981–2016
Authors: Parker Robert H
Published: August 2016

Nobes & Parker’s book, Comparative International Accounting, has been the standard text on international accounting outside the US since the 1980s. The contents and structure have changed greatly over successive editions (the thirteenth was published in 2016) mainly to take account of shifts in political and economic power, globalization in various guises and rapid advances in technology. Its authors have also been influenced and helped by the comments of contributors, reviewers and publishers. Research, by the authors and others, has informed the content of the book. Writing textbooks (or indeed most sorts of books) is argued to be a legitimate and useful academic activity, but one for which the incentives are in decline.
A Systematic Literature Review of Teamwork Pedagogy in Higher Education
Authors: Riebe Linda , Girardi Antonia , Whitsed Craig
Published: August 2016

Teamwork pedagogy has received considerable attention across a wide range of academic literature. Yet employers continue to argue that universities need to do more to better prepare graduates to work in team-based environments. Grounded in the social constructivist paradigm, this article uses a two-phase systematic literature review methodology to explore the conditions and influences affording or constraining teamwork pedagogy. A complementary thematic analysis of the articles revealed two broad themes: pedagogy and transaction costs. In almost all 57 articles, a range of factors influencing teamwork pedagogy were elaborated. Temporal, fiscal, and human resource transaction costs were identified as constraints in the application of teamwork pedagogy. An overlap of educator, student, and institutional factors are discussed as contributing to the transaction costs of implementing process-oriented teamwork pedagogy. However, the interdependent interactions among educators and students, within and across institutions, remained largely underexplored and are presented as part of a future research agenda.
Urban Congolese Refugees in Kenya: The Contingencies of Coping and Resilience in a Context Marked by Structural Vulnerability
Authors: Tippens Julie A.
Published: August 2016

The global increase in refugee migration to urban areas creates challenges pertaining to the promotion of refugee health, broadly conceived. Despite considerable attention to trauma and forced migration, there is relatively little focus on how refugees cope with stressful situations, and on the determinants that facilitate and undermine resilience. This article examines how urban Congolese refugees in Kenya promote psychosocial well-being in the context of structural vulnerability. This article is based on interviews ( N = 55) and ethnographic participant observation with Congolese refugees over a period of 8 months in Nairobi in 2014. Primary stressors related to scarcity of material resources, political and personal insecurity, and emotional stress. Congolese refugees mitigated stressors by (a) relying on faith in God’s plan and trust in religious community, (b) establishing borrowing networks, and (c) compartmentalizing the past and present. This research has broader implications for the promotion of urban refugees’ psychosocial health and resilience in countries of first asylum.
Paraphrasing Strategy Instruction in Content Area Text
Authors: Hagaman Jessica L. , Casey Kathryn J.
Published: August 2016

Reading comprehension is important for academic success and is a skill required for many activities in school and beyond. With the implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), many teachers have reported feeling overwhelmed by the expectations that reading and writing skills should be emphasized, taught, and supported in the content area classroom. This article discusses how to teach a paraphrasing strategy using the self-regulated strategy development (SRSD) model in content area texts to support the development of comprehension skills. The strategy can easily be incorporated into existing curriculum as a support for a variety of readers who struggle with comprehension and aligns well with the CCSS.
Be the Change You Want to See
Authors: Whiting Jason B. , Harris Steven M. , Cravens Jaclyn D. , Oka Megan
Published: August 2016

Although principles of nonviolence have been applied in sociopolitical arenas, they can also be helpful in understanding intimate partner relationships. This is because couples who handle conflict in a constructive way are often using techniques and ideas congruent with nonviolent philosophies. Relationships that handle conflict by becoming aggressive could potentially apply principles of nonviolence to help them address problems in constructive ways. The purpose of this study was to explore qualitative data that described intimate partner dynamics (including conflict, violence, appraisals, and safety) to better understand how individuals apply principles of nonviolence in their partnerships to achieve healthier relationship outcomes. Three qualitative data sets were analyzed using grounded theory methodology. From this secondary analysis, emerged categories and concepts that illustrate the ways couples demonstrate nonviolence principles in these relationships. The first main category was awareness, which included accountability, reflection, commitment, and justice. The second category was action, which included the concepts of authenticity, resistance, repair, and care. These are shown in a process model that in undergirded by the category of context, which includes interaction, gender/culture, and family of origin. Implications for clinical practice and research are provided.
Anticipatory Grief
Authors: Overton Brianne L. , Cottone R. Rocco
Published: August 2016

Anticipatory grief is a natural process in response to an expected loss. Anticipatory grief not only affects the life of the person diagnosed with a terminal illness but the family and systems that they belong to. As a family transitions from anticipatory grief through bereavement, changes and adjustments will affect the relationships within the family system. In this position paper, the advantages of supporting the entire family through use of a family systems theoretical framework, as opposed to treating members of the family individually, will be explored.
Assessing Conflict Management in the Couple
Authors: Mannarini Stefania , Balottin Laura , Munari Cristina , Gatta Michela
Published: August 2016

Weak management of interpersonal conflicts can lead to dysfunctional relationships with relevant consequences for couple and family well-being. Our purpose was to devise a single dimension scale to assess conflict management in romantic relationships. We focused on five relevant conflict aspects: competition, collaboration, avoidance, accommodating attitude, and compromise. Study 1 ( N = 405) confirmed the existence of a single latent dimension, which was defined as the Conflict Management Scale (CMS), and consists of 8 items unbiased by gender. In Study 2 ( N = 205), the CMS convergent validity with attachment, empathic self-efficacy, satisfaction, and decision-making in the couple was analyzed. In Study 3 ( N = 120), the CMS was administered to 60 heterosexual couples in order to further examine the validity of the newly developed single dimension scale. Results showed that the CMS might be considered a valid and handy tool for planning couple and family therapies.
Facilitating a Major Staffing Transition in a State Psychiatric Hospital With Changes to Nursing Orientation
Authors: Birnbaum Shira , Sperber-Weiss Doreen , Dimitrios Timothy , Eckel Donald , Monroy-Miller Cherry , Monroe Janet J. , Friedman Ross , Ologbosele Mathias , Epo Grace , Sharpe Debra , Zarski Yongsuk
Published: August 2016

BACKGROUND: A large state psychiatric hospital experienced a state-mandated Reduction in Force that resulted in the abrupt loss and rapid turnover of more than 40% of its nursing and paraprofessional staff. The change exemplified current national trends toward downsizing and facility closure. OBJECTIVE: This article describes revisions to the nursing orientation program that supported cost containment and fidelity to mission and clinical practices during the transition. DESIGN: An existing nursing orientation program was reconfigured in alignment with principles of rational instructional design and a core-competencies model of curriculum development, evidence-based practices that provided tactical clarity and commonality of purpose during a complex and emotionally charged transition period. RESULTS: Program redesign enabled efficiencies that facilitated the transition, with no evidence of associated negative effects. CONCLUSION: The process described here offers an example for hospitals facing similar workforce reorganization in an era of public sector downsizing.
Age Diversity Among Victims of Hebephilic Sexual Offenders
Authors: Stephens Skye , Seto Michael C. , Goodwill Alasdair M. , Cantor James M.
Published: August 2016

Hebephilia refers to sexual interest in pubescent children who are beginning to show early signs of sexual development but are sexually immature. The present study examined the relationship between hebephilia and victim age choice in a sample of 2,238 adult male sexual offenders. On average, offenders were 39 years old at the time of their assessments, and approximately half (48%) were referred by probation or parole offices. Assessment data included self-report, sexual arousal measured by volumetric phallometry, and victims’ ages. Results suggested that, similar to pedophilia, hebephilia had a medium sized association with a greater number of victims under age 11 and a small sized association with a greater number of victims ages 11 to 14. Unlike pedophilia, a small positive association was consistently found between hebephilia and a greater number of victims ages 15 or 16. Furthermore, a small positive association was observed between victim age polymorphism and hebephilia and pedophilia. The present results suggested that hebephilia was associated with a greater number of victims age 14 or younger and had similar victim age correlates to pedophiles.
Effect of gluten, egg and soy proteins on the rheological and thermo-mechanical properties of wholegrain rice flour
Authors: Pătraşcu Livia , Banu Iuliana , Vasilean Ina , Aprodu Iuliana
Published: August 2016

The effect of protein addition on the rheological, thermo-mechanical and baking properties of wholegrain rice flour was investigated. Gluten, powdered eggs and soy protein concentrate were first analyzed in terms of rheological properties, alone and in admixture with rice flour. The temperature ramp tests showed clear differences in the rheological behavior of the batters supplemented with different proteins. The highest thermal stability was observed in case of soy protein samples. Frequency sweep tests indicated significant improvements of the rheological properties of rice flour supplemented with 15% gluten or soy proteins. The thermo-mechanical tests showed that, due to the high fat contents and low level of free water, the dough samples containing powdered eggs exhibited the highest stability. Addition of gluten resulted in a significant decrease of the dough development time, whereas samples with powdered eggs and soy proteins were more difficult to hydrate. The incorporation of proteins into the rice flour-based dough formulations significantly affected starch behavior by decreasing the peak consistency values. Concerning the quality of the rice flour-based breads, soy protein addition resulted in lighter crumb color and increased texture attributes, samples with gluten had better resilience and adhesiveness, whereas breads with egg protein were less brittle.
Family and Maternal Characteristics of Children With Co-Occurring ADHD and Depression
Authors: Borden Lindsay A. , Hankinson Jessica , Perry-Parrish Carisa , Reynolds Elizabeth K. , Specht Matthew W. , Ostrander Rick
Published: August 2016

Objective: This study examined differences between children with ADHD and comorbid depression ( n = 26), ADHD only ( n = 111), and a community control group ( n = 130) on measures of family and maternal characteristics. Method: The present study utilized a large, community sample. Diagnoses required positive endorsements from multiple sources. ANOVAs and chi-square tests were conducted to determine group differences. Results: Compared with children with ADHD alone and community controls, mothers of depressed ADHD children reported decreased family cohesion, limited participation in social/recreational activities, increased maternal depressive symptoms, difficulty coping with parenting roles, and higher rates of bipolar and anxiety disorders. Mothers of children with ADHD (with or without comorbid depression) reported increased conflict, decreased cohesion, and poor maternal coping compared with community controls. Conclusion: Findings are consistent with prior literature suggesting that families of children with ADHD and depression demonstrate both similar and unique characteristics. Clinical implications are discussed.