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A solution for a lack of breakthrough innovation – strategic C-suite direction and involvement
Authors: Skarzynski Peter , Crosswhite Dave , Jones Chris
Published: November 2014

Purpose

– The authors believe that too many large organizations mistakenly see innovation as a capability challenge that can be addressed through the development and allocation of resources when the real problem is a lack of strategic direction and alignment resulting from insufficient involvement of C-Suite leaders. This paper aims to address this issue.

Design/methodology/approach

– First the authors explain the downside of seeing innovation primarily as a resources challenge. They trace the growth of functionalization, which they warn can make the innovation process capable of only incremental achievements. Then they show how to promote C-suite participation in the innovation process.

Findings

– Leading innovation performers understand that there are two critical “responsibilities” that only C-suite executives can accomplish: enabling cross-boundary cooperation; and granting the permissions needed to pursue longer-term or other higher risk opportunities.

Originality/value

– The authors explain how successful companies foster C-suite participation in breakthrough innovation by a variety of approaches, including: conducting regular C-level portfolio reviews; identifying strategic focus areas for innovation exploration; using active C-level sponsorship of larger innovation opportunities; and creating separate incubators for developing breakthrough opportunities.
Harvard professor Mikolaj Piskorski’s research-based social media business development model
Authors: Davidson Alistair
Published: November 2014

Purpose

– The paper aims to present an interview with Mikolaj Piskorski, Associate Professor in the Strategy Business Unit at Harvard Business School, and one of the first researchers to write about the underlying economic, social and strategic drivers that make social networking important to strategists.

Design/methodology/approach

– The interview discusses his research-based insights that emphasize the importance of designing a network that enables transactions that would not occur otherwise, transactions of high value to both companies and individuals.

Findings

– Social networking that creates increased competitive advantage actually empowers customers to do things that they previously could not do or could not do easily or inexpensively.

Practical implications

– Social networks can potentially remedy the social failures and transaction failures that occur when an interaction that would benefit both parties fails to occur. A useful way of framing the problem to be solved looks at how to develop a social network platform that benefits stakeholders and how to develop a social strategy that benefits the sponsor.

Originality/value

– The key lesson: identify the strategic issue that you are trying to solve and what kind of transactions you can enable for customers that could create value for them and for your company, but which are not taking place. Then plan how social networking can enable these transactions to have more value.
Manufacturing and supply chain flexibility – towards a tool to analyse production network coordination at operational level
Authors: Fredriksson Anna , Wänström Carl
Published: November 2014

Purpose

– The purpose of this paper is to explore how the manufacturing and supply chain flexibility impact on the ability to transfer production between the units, i.e. production network coordination. To take advantage of available opportunities for different actors and locations, companies need to effectively transfer production.

Design/methodology/approach

– The case studied was a transfer of production between The Netherlands and Sweden. The case was selected based on the opportunity it provided to perform a longitudinal study of an ongoing production transfer.

Findings

– Different flexibility dimensions have different importance depending on the receiver or sender. A production transfer can be divided into four parts: knowledge, physical, administrative and supply chain transfer. The manufacturing flexibility have a high impact on the physical and knowledge transfer, the new product development dimension also have a major impact on the administrative transfer in combination with the supply chain flexibility dimension IT. The supply chain transfer was impacted by the supply chain flexibility dimensions except IT.

Practical implications

– The paper presents a first step towards a tool for analysing the strength and weaknesses within units in relation to receiving/sending production. Furthermore, that the production transfer should be viewed as four parts with interdependencies help to identify the order of the transfer process.

Originality/value

– This paper widens the flexibility concept to a network level. Furthermore, it describes the link between the strategic decision of coordination in the network and the operational ability of the network to accomplish this change.
Corporate social responsibility: towards a context-specific perspective in developing countries
Authors: Ozuem Wilson , Howell Kerry , Lancaster Geoff
Published: November 2014

Purpose

– This paper aims to empirically test, in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, the external perceptions which hold that a firm that has acted in a socially irresponsible manner can have negative consequences, as an organisation’s success and very survival depends, in part, on satisfying normative expectations from its environment.

Design/methodology/approach

– A purposive sample of 28 respondents was selected from three communities within the region. In addition, 20 in-depth interviews took place with oil workers, community leaders and elders within the region. These interviews lasted for approximately an hour and were transcribed verbatim.

Findings

– Drawing on qualitative research methodology, it is proposed that socially responsible investment could promote and facilitate business and social cohesion between corporations and broader communities that impinge on the company, rather than simply viewing business practice exclusively from an economic or political point of view.

Research limitations/implications

– This study has examined a small range of companies from an interpretivist ethnographic position in the Niger Delta region using data collected from interviews and observations. Future research could take a more positivistic position and explore a wider range of companies using a variety of data collection methods.

Practical implications

– Understanding corporate social responsibility (CSR) tends to be contextually bound, and should be divorced from the mechanistic Western perspective prevailing in most extant literature. Despite this context-specific notion to CSR relevance, there is still an overwhelming dominance of the understanding of CSR from the Western perspective, so companies should more closely consider local issues when drawing up CSR policy guidelines in a non-Western environment.

Originality/value

– Forty-eight individuals in the Niger Delta region have been interviewed, and their opinions on CSR issues have been reported.
The InReach project: from penitentiary to forensic hospital
Authors: Stassen Wouter , Habets Petra , Mertens Astrid , De laender Jan , Jeandarme Inge
Published: November 2014

Purpose

– In Belgium approximately a quarter of forensic psychiatric patients reside within penitentiaries instead of treatment facilities. This situation has yielded the Belgian government several convictions from the Human Rights Court in Strasbourg. In an attempt to facilitate admissions from penitentiary to psychiatric hospital, the Forensic Department of the psychiatric hospital in Rekem (OPZC Rekem), has piloted the InReach project. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach

– The objective of this project is to engage a psychiatric nurse on the ward in pretherapeutic and motivational activities on a regular basis in the penitentiary for vulnerable groups of forensic psychiatric patients, forming a bridge between penitentiary and hospital. The InReach project even considers patients who have no desire to leave the penitentiary (e.g. due to their psychiatric profile). A motivational approach is used to support these patients in making the transition from penitentiary to hospital.

Findings

– The current article describes the focus of the InReach project (procedures and InReach candidate profiles) together with the first impressions of the progress that has been made by the InReach project. In addition two case studies of InReach patients are presented. The InReach project is clearly needed in Belgium and because of its success it has been extended to another penitentiary. It is probable the two other medium-security wards will also be included in the project in the near future.

Originality/value

– The Belgian government has received several convictions from the Human Rights Court in Strasbourg because a substantial number of forensic psychiatric patients reside within penitentiaries instead of treatment facilities. The InReach project presented in this paper is clearly needed in Belgium and was implemented to initiate and facilitate the transition from penitentiaries to treatment facilities. The need for this type of project is reflected in the number of forensic psychiatric patients that reside within a penitentiary and that are not able or willing to make the transition to a treatment facility because of their psychiatric profile.
The image of Portugal as a tourist destination – an international perspective
Authors: Montenegro Mónica , Costa Jorge , Rodrigues Daniela , Gomes João
Published: November 2014

Purpose

– This article aims to identify the image of Portugal as a tourist destination in international markets and the impacts of the economic crisis on that image. As the basis for the analysis, the results from the past three years of an ongoing research by IPDT – Institute of Tourism on this topic were used. The findings were used to support a discussion on the need for social and political stability and a climate of creativity and innovation in the tourism sector to foster growth and success.

Design/methodology/approach

– The article is based on official tourism information, research by IPDT on the tourists’ profile in Portugal and an ongoing research on “the image of Portugal as a tourist destination” carried out using as population the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Affiliate Members directory.

Findings

– The international tourism market recognizes and appreciates the destination – Portugal, recognizing that the present context of crisis does not negatively affect Portugal’s touristic image. The results presented and discussed indicate a preference by respondents for “Wine” as the main touristic product that should be associated to Portugal in its international tourism promotion. This perception is clearly aligned with the prominence that Portuguese wines have been taking internationally and a perspective that indicates alternative products to the traditional “sun and sea” associated with the country’s tourism image.

Practical implications

– The research results presented and the supporting discussion allow for a better understanding on the present image of Portugal as a tourist destination and the alternative attributes to traditional “sun and sea” that may be used in its international promotion. These results may indicate the need for a repositioning of the destination by the introduction of new elements in the promotional messages. The reflexions presented may be of great use for decision-makers in-charge of international tourism promotion.

Originality/value

– This article analysis the impact of the economic crisis on the image of Portugal as a tourist destination, based on an international study carried out over a 3-year period. The results alert for possible discrepancies between the destinations positioning and the perceptions and desires of the markets.
Did the context of economic crisis affect the image of Portugal as a tourist destination?
Authors: Costa Jorge , Gomes João , Montenegro Mónica
Published: November 2014

Purpose

– This paper aims to introduce the articles in this issue and explain the pertinence of the strategic question.

Design/methodology/approach

– A brief context for the strategic question is provided, as well as the issue alignment and a content analysis of the articles selected.

Findings

– A contextualization for the economic crisis affecting Portugal is presented and its impact on the Tourism Industry discussed. The articles range from a series of research studies on Portuguese Tourism, demonstrating its evolution over the past three years (2011-2013), and various viewpoint/position papers reflecting the perspectives of the main stakeholders of this industry and how they analyze the context of crisis that is affecting the country since 2010.

Research limitations/implications

– The articles selected for this issue contribute to shed light on an important phase of Portugal’s history, allowing for an understanding of the impacts of the financial crisis on domestic tourism and sectors such as restaurants and hotels, as well as the government’s perspective on the evolution of the industry over past three years. The information presented and analysed reveals some interesting lessons, namely, that a financial crisis may not affect directly the growth and development of the tourism industry.

Originality/value

– The present theme issue analysis the context of financial crisis that Portugal is facing and brings together, for the first time in a single publication, the views of major stakeholders of the Portuguese Tourism Industry.
Profile of the tourists visiting Porto and the North of Portugal
Authors: Costa Jorge , Moreira Melchior , Vieira Fernando
Published: November 2014

Purpose

– This article aims to characterize the profile of non-resident tourists visiting Porto and the North of Portugal and highlights the importance and evolution of tourist flows to the region, taking into account the airport development and the impact of low-cost airlines.

Design/methodology/approach

– The article presents and discusses official tourism statistics and the results of on an ongoing survey by Institute for Tourism Planning and Development (IPDT) – Institute of Tourism, conducted at Porto airport on the tourist profile of non-resident tourists to the region.

Findings

– The research findings reveal a remarkable growth in Porto and North of Portugal tourism – reflecting notable work over the past few years by tourism industry organizations. The Porto airport upgrade allowed for a new dynamic in the region, opening the door to European tourists via low-cost routes. The tourist’s profile depicts a young, active, upper class tourist, with an above average income, who truly appreciates Porto and the North of Portugal region and is willing to recommend it to friends and family.

Practical implications

– Results provide rich insights on non-resident tourism in the region – where tourists come from, why they selected this destination for their trip and what they enjoy doing, among other information and is highly relevant for strategic and marketing activities related to tourism promotion and the service quality offer.

Originality/value

– This article seeks to illustrate the non-resident tourist profiles of those visiting Porto and the North of Portugal, based on a unique study conducted over the past three years.
Conclusion
Authors: Costa Jorge , Gomes João , Montenegro Mónica
Published: November 2014

Purpose

– This paper aims to critically review the contributions made by the authors of the articles selected for this theme issue and to present the main lessons learnt, recommendations and key points for action by tourist destinations.

Design/methodology/approach

– Content analysis of the papers presented in this theme issue was performed so as to review the most relevant contributions made by authors.

Findings

– From the analysis of the different articles and proposals by their authors, it becomes clear that Portugal has managed to face the context of financial crisis in a positive manner, thus avoiding negative impacts on the image of Portugal as a tourist destination. By stimulating creativity and innovation among industry operators, new products and services have been developed and offered to the market. This outcome contrasts with the situation at the start of the economic recession when it was not possible to attract new tourists, improve the rate of repeaters or achieve strong industry performance.

Originality/value

– A summary of the key ideas in the articles comprising this theme issue is presented, allowing for the identification of good practices and lessons to be learned from a very tough economic and social context. Despite the unpopular measures taken by political decision-makers, the impact in the tourism industry, was positive, resulting in improved results in the main tourism indicators.
Heritability and molecular‐genetic basis of resting EEG activity: A genome‐wide association study
Authors: Malone Stephen M. , Burwell Scott J. , Vaidyanathan Uma , Miller Michael B. , MCGUE Matt , Iacono William G.
Published: November 2014

Several EEG parameters are potential endophenotypes for different psychiatric disorders. The present study consists of a comprehensive behavioral‐ and molecular‐genetic analysis of such parameters in a large community sample (N = 4,026) of adolescent twins and their parents, genotyped for 527,829 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Biometric heritability estimates ranged from .49 to .85, with a median of .78. The additive effect of all SNPs (SNP heritability) varied across electrodes. Although individual SNPs were not significantly associated with EEG parameters, several genes were associated with delta power. We also obtained an association between the GABRA2 gene and beta power (p < .014), consistent with findings reported by others, although this did not survive Bonferroni correction. If EEG parameters conform to a largely polygenic model of inheritance, larger sample sizes will be required to detect individual variants reliably.
Heritability and molecular‐genetic basis of the P3 event‐related brain potential: A genome‐wide association study
Authors: Malone Stephen M. , Vaidyanathan Uma , Basu Saonli , Miller Michael B. , MCGUE Matt , Iacono William G.
Published: November 2014

P3 amplitude is a candidate endophenotype for disinhibitory psychopathology, psychosis, and other disorders. The present study is a comprehensive analysis of the behavioral‐ and molecular‐genetic basis of P3 amplitude and a P3 genetic factor score in a large community sample (N = 4,211) of adolescent twins and their parents, genotyped for 527,829 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Biometric models indicated that as much as 65% of the variance in each measure was due to additive genes. All SNPs in aggregate accounted for approximately 40% to 50% of the heritable variance. However, analyses of individual SNPs did not yield any significant associations. Analyses of individual genes did not confirm previous associations between P3 amplitude and candidate genes but did yield a novel association with myelin expression factor 2 (MYEF2). Main effects of individual variants may be too small to be detected by GWAS without larger samples.
The feasibility of genetic dissection of endophenotypes
Authors: Wilhelmsen Kirk C.
Published: November 2014

Endophenotypes are traits that proceed and predict traits of interest. In this special issue, there are a series of papers on genomic analysis of 17 physiologic traits measured by the Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research that are thought to be endophenotypes for behavioral clinical traits such as addiction and schizophrenia. Because these 17 traits, which can be precisely defined and measured throughout the life of subjects, display variation in normal subjects and are heritable, it is thought that they may be more tractable to genetic dissection. These articles show that these 17 endophenotypes appear to have a similar architecture to the vast majority of traits with complex modes of inheritance. The study identified several genetic loci that play a role in these endophenotypes. It appears that further progress in understanding the genetics of these 17 endophenotypes can be made with an expanded data set.
Conical Intersections Leading to Chemical Reactions in the Gas and Liquid Phases
Authors: Haas Yehuda
Published: November 2014

The current status of the role of conical intersections (CoIns) in molecular photochemistry is reviewed with a special emphasis on the procedures used to locate them. Due to space limitations, the extensive literature of the subject is given by referring the reader to representative references, whereas the author group’s work is described in detail. The basic properties of CoIns are outlined and contrasted with those of transition states in thermal reactions. Location of CoIns using the method of Longuet-Higgins sign-inverting loops is described in detail. The concept of “anchors”—valence bond structures that represent stable molecules and other stationary points on the potential energy surface—is introduced and its use in constructing loops is described. The authors’ work in the field is outlined by discussing some specific examples in detail. Mathematical aspects and details are left out. The main significance of the method is that it explains a large body of photochemical reactions (for instance, ultrafast ones) and is particularly suitable for practicing chemists, using concepts such as reaction coordinates and transition states in the search.
Effect of Flyash Addition on Mechanical and Gamma Radiation Shielding Properties of Concrete
Authors: Singh Kanwaldeep , Singh Sukhpal , Singh Gurmel
Published: November 2014

Six concrete mixtures were prepared with 0%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, and 60% of flyash replacing the cement content and having constant water to cement ratio. The testing specimens were casted and their mechanical parameters were tested experimentally in accordance with the Indian standards. Results of mechanical parameters show their improvement with age of the specimens and results of radiation parameters show no significant effect of flyash substitution on mass attenuation coefficient.
Aesthetic and Functional Outcomes of the Innervated and Thinned Anterolateral Thigh Flap in Reconstruction of Upper Limb Defects
Authors: Torres-Ortíz Zermeño Carlos Alberto , López Mendoza Javier
Published: November 2014

Background. The anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap has been widely described in reconstruction of the upper extremity. However, some details require refinement to improve both functional and aesthetic results. Methods. After reconstruction of upper extremity defects using thinned and innervated ALT flaps, functional and aesthetic outcomes were evaluated with the QuickDASH scale and a Likert scale for aesthetic assessment of free flaps, respectively. Results. Seven patients with a mean follow-up of 11.57 months and average flap thickness of 5 mm underwent innervation by an end-to-end neurorrhaphy. The average percentage of disability (QuickDASH) was 21.88% with tenderness, pain, temperature, and two-point discrimination present in 100% of cases, and the aesthetic result gave an overall result of 15.40 (good) with the best scores in color and texture. Conclusions. Simultaneous thinning and innervation of the ALT flap lead to a good cosmetic result and functional outcome with a low percentage of disability, which could result in minor surgical procedures and better recovery of motor and sensory function. Level of Evidence. IV.
The GLP-1 Analogue Exenatide Improves Hepatic and Muscle Insulin Sensitivity in Diabetic Rats: Tracer Studies in the Basal State and during Hyperinsulinemic-Euglycemic Clamp
Authors: Wu Hui , Sui Chunhua , Xu Hui , Xia Fangzhen , Zhai Hualing , Zhang Huixin , Weng Pan , Han Bing , Du Sichun , Lu Yingli
Published: November 2014

Objective. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogues (e.g., exenatide) increase insulin secretion in diabetes but less is known about their effects on glucose production or insulin-stimulated glucose uptake in peripheral tissues.Methods. Four groups of Sprague-Dawley rats were studied: nondiabetic (control, C); nondiabetic + exenatide (C + E); diabetic (D); diabetic + exenatide (D + E) with diabetes induced by streptozotocin and high fat diet. Infusion of 3-3H-glucose and U-13C-glycerol was used to measure basal rates of appearance (Ra) of glucose and glycerol and gluconeogenesis from glycerol (GNG). During hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp, glucose uptake into gastrocnemius muscles was measured with 2-deoxy-D-14C-glucose.Results. In the diabetic rats, exenatide reduced the basalRaof glucose (P<0.01) and glycerol (P<0.01) and GNG (P<0.001). During the clamp,Raof glucose was also reduced, whereas the rate of disappearance of glucose increased and there was increased glucose uptake into muscle (P<0.01) during the clamp. In the nondiabetic rats, exenatide had no effect.Conclusion. In addition to its known effects on insulin secretion, administration of the GLP-1 analogue, exenatide, is associated with increased inhibition of gluconeogenesis and improved glucose uptake into muscle in diabetic rats, implying improved hepatic and peripheral insulin sensitivity.
Horseshoe Chaos in a Simple Memristive Circuit
Authors: Wang Lei , Yang XiaoSong , Hu WenJie , Yuan Quan
Published: November 2014

A simple memristive circuit model is revisited and the stability analysis is to be given. Furthermore, we resort to Poincaré section and Poincaré map technique and present rigorous computer-assisted verification of horseshoe chaos by virtue of topological horseshoe theory.
Treatment of Two Canals in All Mandibular Incisor Teeth in the Same Patient
Authors: Kokane Vandana B. , Patil Swapnil N. , Gunwal Mohit K. , Kubde Rajesh , Atre Swaraj
Published: November 2014

The main reason for unfavourable outcome in endodontic treatment of mandibular incisor is the inability to detect the presence of second canal. Pain even after extirpation of complete pulp tissue from root canal of vital teeth is the main indication of hidden canals. The present case report is also on pain because of another neglected canal in all mandibular incisors in the same patient.
Effect of Water-Cement Ratio on the Macrocell Polarization Behavior of Reinforcing Steel
Authors: Cao Zhonglu , Hibino Makoto , Goda Hiroki
Published: November 2014

The effect of water-cement ratio on the macrocell polarization behavior of reinforcing steel embedded in cement mortars was investigated by comparing and analyzing the macrocell polarization ratios and slopes of anodic and cathodic steels. Based on the experimental results, the relationship between macrocell potential difference and macrocell current density was also analyzed, and the mechanism of macrocell polarization affected by water-cement ratio was proposed. The results indicated that the water-cement ratios had little impact on the macrocell polarization ratios of cathode and anode. The lower water-cement ratio could reduce the macrocell current by decreasing the macrocell potential difference and increasing the macrocell polarization resistance of the cathode and anode.
Evaluation of Prothrombin Time and Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time in Hypertensive Patients Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Calabar, Nigeria
Authors: Nnenna Adaeze Nnamani , Uchenna Emeribe Anthony , Abdullahi Nasiru Idris , Babayo Adamu , Uko Emmanuel K.
Published: November 2014

Introduction. Several biomedical findings have established the effects of hypertension on haemostasis and roles of blood coagulation products in the clinical course of hypertension.Methods. This cross-sectional study aimed at determining effects of hypertension on prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) in hypertensive patients in comparison with normotensive subjects attending a tertiary hospital in Calabar. Forty-two (42) hypertensive patients and thirty-nine (39) normotensive control subjects were investigated for PT and APTT using Quick one-stage methods.Results. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) correlated positively with APTT (r=0.3072,r=0.4988;P<0.05) in hypertensive patients. DBP, SBP, PT, and APTT were significantly higher in hypertensive patients when compared to normotensive subjects (P<0.05). DBP correlated negatively with duration of illness (r=-0.3097;P<0.05) in hypertensive patients and positively with age of normotensive subjects (r=0.3523;P<0.05).Conclusion. The results obtained indicated that measurements of PT and APTT may serve as indices for evaluating hemostatic abnormalities in hypertensive patients and guide for antihypertensive therapy. However, to have better understanding of hemostatic activities in hypertension, it is recommended to conduct D-dimer, platelet factors, and protein assays.
Multi-site videoconferencing for home-based education of older people with chronic conditions: the Telehealth Literacy Project
Authors: Banbury Annie , Parkinson Lynne , Nancarrow Susan , Dart Jared , Gray Len , Buckley Jennene
Published: November 2014

We examined the acceptability of multi-site videoconferencing as a method of providing group education to older people in their homes. There were 9 groups comprising 52 participants (mean age 73 years) with an average of four chronic conditions. Tablet computers or PCs were installed in participant’s homes and connected to the Internet by the National Broadband Network (high-speed broad band network) or by the 4G wireless network. A health literacy and self-management programme was delivered by videoconference for 5 weeks. Participants were able to view and interact with all group members and the facilitator on their devices. During the study, 44 group videoconferences were conducted. Evaluation included 16 semi-structured interviews, 3 focus groups and a journal detailing project implementation. The participants reported enjoying home-based group education by videoconference and found the technology easy to use. Using home-based groups via videoconference was acceptable for providing group education, and considered particularly valuable for people living alone and/or with limited mobility. Audio difficulties were the most commonly reported problem. Participants connected with 4G experienced more problems (audio and visual) than participants on the National Broadband Network and those living in multi-dwelling residences reported more problems than those living in single-dwelling residences. Older people with little computer experience can be supported to use telehealth equipment. Telehealth has the potential to improve access to education about chronic disease self-management.
Generating new telehealth services using a whole of community approach: experience in regional Queensland
Authors: Smith Anthony C , Caffery Liam J , Saunders Ruth , Bradford Natalie K , Gray Leonard C
Published: November 2014

We implemented a community telehealth project in the three towns in the Darling Downs area of Queensland over a 2-year period starting in July 2012. The purpose of the project was to generate telehealth activity in hospitals, general practice and selected residential aged care facilities. Telehealth education and training was provided to clinicians in the three towns and a community awareness campaign was delivered using advertisements in newspapers, messages in social media and presentations at community events. A total of 55 stakeholders were engaged with during 61 site visits to health care facilities during the first two years of the project. During the study period, telehealth activity in Queensland increased in the hospital sector by 39% and in the non-hospital sector by 99%. In the Darling Downs region, telehealth activity in the hospital sector increased by 104%, compared to 28% in the rest of Queensland. However, in the non-hospital sector, the increase in telehealth activity in the Darling Downs region was similar to the rest of Queensland. Telehealth services established and/or facilitated by the project included specialist geriatric ward rounds in Dalby, Chinchilla and Miles for patients in the local hospitals and nursing homes; and ad-hoc teleconsultations for children and adults living in these communities, with specialists at Toowoomba and hospitals in Brisbane. An increase in telehealth implies better access to a range of clinical services, which may result in improved clinical outcomes for patients.
The costs and benefits of technology-enabled, home-based cardiac rehabilitation measured in a randomised controlled trial
Authors: Whittaker Frank , Wade Victoria
Published: November 2014

We conducted a cost benefit analysis of a home telehealth-based cardiac rehabilitation programme compared to the standard hospital-based programme. A total of 120 participants were enrolled in a trial, with 60 randomised to the telehealth group and 60 randomised to usual care. Participants in the telehealth group received a mobile phone, Wellness Diary and a Wellness web portal, with daily text messaging. Participants in the usual care group received the standard 6-week hospital-based outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programme, including gym sessions. The cost of delivery by telehealth was slightly lower than for patients attending a rehabilitation service in person. From the provider's perspective, the telehealth intervention could be delivered for $1633 per patient, compared to $1845 for the usual care group. From the participant's perspective, patient travel costs for home rehabilitation were substantially less than for hospital attendance ($80 vs $400). Cardiac rehabilitation by telehealth offers obvious advantages and the option should be available to all patients who are eligible for cardiac rehabilitation.
Distribution of orbits in ℝ 2 of a finitely generated group of SL(2,ℝ)
Authors: Maucourant François , Schapira Barbara
Published: November 2014

In this work, we study the asymptotic distribution of the non-discrete orbits of a finitely
generated group acting linearly on ${\Bbb R}^2$. To do this, we establish new equidistribution
results for the horocyclic flow on the unitary tangent bundle of the associated surface.
The Turning Tide: The Politics of the Year 79 b.c.e.
Authors: Rosenblitt Alison
Published: November 2014

summary:
Most scholars are convinced that Rome in 79 b.c.e. remained cowed by fear of Sulla. This paper attempts a new reconstruction of the political mood of the year 79 and the significance of the successful consular canvass of M. Aemilius Lepidus. I argue that the insecurity of Sulla’s settlement was felt almost immediately after he stepped back from formal power. A general unease crystallized around two specific and explosive issues: the unresolved fate of those in exile from the Sullan regime and the possibility of recriminations for actions taken during the civil war and proscriptions.
The Fragments of Euripides’ Oedipus : A Reconsideration
Authors: Liapis Vayos
Published: November 2014

summary:
This paper provides a thorough reexamination of the surviving fragments of Euripides’ Oedipus ( TrGF 5.1, 539a–557) with a view to establishing which are authentic. The use of linguistic, stylistic and metrical criteria shows that only the papyrus fragments, together with a handful of quotations in later authors, can be held authentic. Quotation-fragments (mainly in Stobaeus and Clement) are shown to be spurious. The paper puts forth and discusses the hypothesis that the spurious fragments come not from a full-fledged play but from a rhetorical exercise.
“My Granite Lip”: Dickinson’s Rhythms and the Problem of Performance
Authors: Sevik Greg
Published: November 2014

Although much of the recent work on Emily Dickinson’s material poetics has focused on the poet’s manuscripts, the field has seen a resurgence of interest in the role of meter, rhythm, and sound in Dickinson’s poetry. This essay argues that both the turn toward sound in Dickinson’s work and historical readings of her poetry must consider the aesthetics of oral performance. The author presents a system of “musical scansion” that enables an analysis of both metrical and temporal relationships in Dickinson’s poems through the use of musical notation. The temporal and rhythmic characteristics of several of Dickinson’s idiosyncratic poetic techniques (polysyllabic abstraction, dashes, irregular rhyme) have a decided effect on oral performance. The essay also focuses on the tension between abstract rhythmic structures and the implicit aesthetic singularity of any recitation. Through multiple scansions of the poem “If I should’nt be alive” (Fr210), the author explores the possibilities of performance that exist between the extremes of reading with or against a poem’s underlying metrical-musical structure.
Productivity Spillovers of FDI in the Manufacturing Sector of Mauritius. Evidence from A Dynamic Framework
Authors: Fauzel Sheereen , Seetanah Boopen , Sannasee R. V.
Published: November 2014

Using a dynamic vector error correction model, catering for dynamic, endogeneity and causality issues, the present study addresses the important question of whether foreign direct investment in the manufacturing sector enhances the productivity of the sector in Mauritius using time series data for the period 1980-2010. The results show that FDI in the manufacturing sector has indeed contributed to both total factor productivity and labour productivity in the long run. Analysing the short run results, we found that FDI in the manufacturing sector continues to influence productivity but the impact is very small. This result was mainly explained by the massive relocation of foreign firms from Mauritius to cheap labour destinations. Also, the results confirm the presence of bi-causality and feedback effects in the FDI-Productivity relationship. Moreover, it also shows that FDI is positively related to the level of domestic investment suggesting the presence of “crowding in” effect as well.
Toward the “Coppice Gate”: A Reading of Thomas Hardy’s “The Darkling Thrush”
Authors: Wike Jonathan
Published: November 2014

Thomas Hardy’s great and central poem, “The Darkling Thrush,” is a response to Hardy’s Romantic precursors, particularly Wordsworth. Like “Tintern Abbey,” Hardy’s poem stages the moment of poetic perception in a way that recapitulates the confrontation of subject and object that is central to post-Kantian philosophy, Hardy’s readings in which inform the poem. The poem achieves a transcendence of the mutual implication of subject and object through the use of the thrush as the voice of the unconscious spirit in nature and through a dialectic of sound and writing imagery.
An Inquiry into Divers Principles of Art-making Minds and Machines, Being an Essay on Turing in the Chinese Room
Authors: Swirski Peter
Published: November 2014

In this essay I revisit the two most famous thought experiments in the cognitive sciences of the twentieth century: the Turing test and the Chinese Room scenario. Dealing a series of death blows to the latter, I argue that Turing’s famous test has been largely misunderstood by generations of analysts. Rather than an analytical definition of machine thinking, it is an inductive protocol for generating inferential evidence about machine thinking. In the second part of the essay I take an evolutionary route to inquire into machines’ potential for being creative, leading me to several conclusions about the nature of human and machine art.
Albert Camus and the Anticolonials: Why Camus Would Not Play the Zero Sum Game
Authors: Le Sueur James D.
Published: November 2014

It has long been the case that historians of decolonization and literary scholars have read Albert Camus’ writings and public statements on the French-Algerian War through the lens of an inevitable and frantic evacuation of the pieds noirs from Algeria in the summer of 1962. However, neither this zero sum flight of the pieds noirs from Algeria nor the reading it produced of Camus was inevitable. To understand why this is the case, this article considers the Camus debate from within the larger context of settler anticolonial movements represented by other writers of European origin in Africa, especially André Brink and other anti-apartheid Afrikaner writers in South Africa. By re-reading Camus as a non-zero sum anticolonial thinker and along side other similar anticolonial thinkers and activists, this article suggests that a fresh and more nuanced reading of Camus is now both possible and necessary. This reading, which puts aside the zero sum logic of more radical anticolonial thinkers (such as Jean-Paul Sartre of Fantz Fanon), also helps to better understand the history and implications for a more complex anticolonial world-view that Albert Camus advanced in his writings.
Two new distribution records of Asaccus gallagheri (Arnold, 1977) (Squamata: Gekkonidae) in the Fujairah Emirate, UAE and the Musandam Governorate, Oman
Authors: Pierson Todd
Published: November 2014

I report two new distribution records of Asaccus gallagheri (Arnold, 1977) from the Fujairah Emirate, UAE and the Musandam Governorate, Oman. This species has previously been demonstrated to hold much genetic diversity, and it is likely to be composed of several cryptic species. Thus, the documentation of its distribution and expansion of its known range are of interest.
Novelties in Passifloraceae from the Brazilian Amazon
Authors: Koch Ana Kelly , Cardoso André Luiz de Rezende , Ilkiu-Borges Anna Luiza
Published: November 2014

This paper presents new records of Passiflora L. from the Brazilian Amazon, contributing to the knowledge about the taxonomy and distribution of Passifloraceae in Brazil. The following species are reported for the first time: Passiflora garckei Mast. in Brazil; Passiflora candida (Poepp. & Endl.) Mast. in Amapá state; P. retipetala Mast. in Pará state; and P. tholozanii Sacco in Maranhão state.
Polar bear population dynamics in the southern Beaufort Sea during a period of sea ice decline
Authors: Bromaghin Jeffrey F. , McDonald Trent L. , Stirling Ian , Derocher Andrew E. , Richardson Evan S. , Regehr Eric V. , Douglas David C. , Durner George M. , Atwood Todd , Amstrup Steven C.
Published: November 2014

In the southern Beaufort Sea of the United States and Canada, prior investigations have linked declines in summer sea ice to reduced physical condition, growth, and survival of polar bears (Ursus maritimus). Combined with projections of population decline due to continued climate warming and the ensuing loss of sea ice habitat, those findings contributed to the 2008 decision to list the species as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Here, we used mark–recapture models to investigate the population dynamics of polar bears in the southern Beaufort Sea from 2001 to 2010, years during which the spatial and temporal extent of summer sea ice generally declined. Low survival from 2004 through 2006 led to a 25–50% decline in abundance. We hypothesize that low survival during this period resulted from (1) unfavorable ice conditions that limited access to prey during multiple seasons; and possibly, (2) low prey abundance. For reasons that are not clear, survival of adults and cubs began to improve in 2007 and abundance was comparatively stable from 2008 to 2010, with ~900 bears in 2010 (90% CI 606–1212). However, survival of subadult bears declined throughout the entire period. Reduced spatial and temporal availability of sea ice is expected to increasingly force population dynamics of polar bears as the climate continues to warm. However, in the short term, our findings suggest that factors other than sea ice can influence survival. A refined understanding of the ecological mechanisms underlying polar bear population dynamics is necessary to improve projections of their future status and facilitate development of management strategies.
Distinguishing Gouty Arthritis from Calcium Pyrophosphate Disease and Other Arthritides
Authors: Löffler Christian , Sattler Horst , Peters Lena , Löffler Uta , Uppenkamp Michael , Bergner Raoul
Published: November 2014

Objective.

Differentiating gout, calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD), and non–crystal-related inflammatory arthropathies (non-CRA) is essential but often clinically impossible. The sonographic double contour (DC) sign may have good specificity for gout in highly specialized centers, but it can be challenging to use it to distinguish gout from cartilage hyperenhancements in CPPD. We evaluated the diagnostic value of the DC sign alone and in combination with Doppler signals and uric acid (UA) levels in patients with acute arthritis.

Methods.

We retrospectively investigated 225 acutely inflamed joints and documented the presence of DC, Doppler hypervascularization, and serum UA (SUA) levels. All patients underwent synovial fluid (SF) analysis. Sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive values were calculated, and correlation analyses and a binary regression model were used to investigate their diagnostic values.

Results.

The sensitivity of DC sign for crystalline arthritides was 85% and specificity 80%. Its specificity for gout was 64%, for CPPD 52%. In contrast to non-CRA hypervascularization, degree 2 and 3 Doppler signals were highly associated with gout and less with CPPD (p < 0.01). The combination of DC sign with hypervascularization and elevated UA levels increased specificity for gout to more than 90% and resulted in a 7-fold increase of the likelihood of diagnosis of gout (p < 0.01), but with a loss of sensitivity (42%).

Conclusion.

The DC sign alone is suitable for predicting crystal-related arthropathies, but it cannot reliably distinguish gout from CPPD in everyday clinical routine. Combining hypervascularization and SUA levels increases the diagnostic value, leading us to propose a diagnostic algorithm.
Politics and Audit in Malaysia
Authors: Md. Ali Azham
Published: November 2014

This work investigates the role and contribution of external auditing as practised in Malaysian society during the forty year period from independence in 1957 to just before the onset of Asian Financial Crisis in 1997.  It applies the political economic theory introduced by Tinker (1980) and refined by Cooper & Sherer (1984), which emphasises the social relations aspects of professional activity rather than economic forces alone. In a case study format where qualitative data were gathered mainly from primary and secondary source materials, the study has found that the function of auditing in Malaysian society in most cases is devoid of any essence of mission; instead it is created, shaped and changed by the pressures which give rise to its development over time. The largely insignificant role that it serves is intertwined with the contexts in which it operates.
Develización del monumento "La Mano de la Paz" en la UPOLI
Authors: Zamora Lydia Ruth
Published: November 2014

Palabras de Lydia Ruth Zamora, PhD., en la develización del Monumento "La Mano de la Paz".DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5377/cultura.v20i63.1567
Afiches por la paz en Palestina
Authors: Escuela de Diseño Afiches
Published: November 2014

Afiches realizados por alumnos de la Escuela de Diseño de la UPOLI, promoviendo la paz en Palestina.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5377/cultura.v20i63.1573
Biochemical characterization of mutants in the active site residues of the β‐galactosidase enzyme of Bacillus circulans ATCC 31382
Authors: Bultema Jelle B. , Kuipers Bas J.H. , Dijkhuizen Lubbert
Published: November 2014

The Bacillus circulans ATCC 31382 β‐galactosidase (BgaD) is a retaining‐type glycosidase of glycoside hydrolase family 2 (GH2). Its commercial enzyme preparation, Biolacta N5, is used for commercial‐scale production of galacto‐oligosaccharides (GOS). The BgaD active site and catalytic amino acid residues have not been studied. Using bioinformatic routines we identified two putative catalytic glutamates and two highly conserved active site histidines. The site‐directed mutants E447N, E532Q, and H345F, H379F had lost (almost) all catalytic activity. This confirmed their essential role in catalysis, as general acid/base catalyst (E447) and nucleophile (E532), and as transition state stabilizers (H345, H379), respectively.