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2018/7 ‘Ryanair’ after ‘Ryanair’: Crew member still left empty-handed? (NL)
Authors: Zwanenburg Amber 
Published: May 2018

2018/7 ‘Ryanair’ after ‘Ryanair’: Crew member still left empty-handed? (NL)
A Dutch first instance court applies the recent ECJ Ryanair ruling (C-168/16 and C-169/16) in another Ryanair private international law dispute. Even though the Dutch court accepted jurisdiction, it applied Irish law to the employees’ unfair termination claim.
2018/8 Insourcing of fitness services by hotel constitutes a transfer of undertaking (IT)
Authors: Rucci Caterina , De Giobbi Alessandro 
Published: May 2018

2018/8 Insourcing of fitness services by hotel constitutes a transfer of undertaking (IT)
A change of service provider may amount to the transfer of an undertaking. While this should not be surprising in itself, the authors discuss recent changes in Italian law in this case report.
2018/9 Uber’s work status appeal rejected (UK)
Authors: Cooke Laetitia 
Published: May 2018

2018/9 Uber’s work status appeal rejected (UK)
Following an appeal by Uber against an employment tribunal (ET) finding last year, which was featured in EELC 2017/10, that its drivers are ‘workers’ and not self-employed contractors (reported in EELC 2017-1), the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has now upheld the ET’s original decision. The EAT rejected Uber’s arguments that it was merely a technology platform, as well as its statement that it did not provide transportation services. This decision is important as it means that Uber drivers are entitled to certain rights under UK law, such as the right to holiday pay, to the national minimum wage (NMW) and protection against detrimental treatment for ‘blowing the whistle’ against malpractice. Uber has approximately 40,000 drivers (and about 3.5 million users of its mobile phone application in London alone) and so this decision has potentially significant financial consequences for the company.
The Role of the Programmed Death Receptor-1/Programmed Death Ligand-1: Immunologic Checkpoint in Human Papillomavirus–Associated Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Kunkle Christine , Rosado Flavia G 
Published: May 2018

Context.—There has been increasing interest in understanding the role of programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1)/programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) pathway in cancer biology and its clinical significance in cancer therapy.Objective.—To discuss the studies of the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway in human papillomavirus–positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, focusing on the pathogenesis of cancer, characterization of the tumor microenvironment, and the effect of such studies in laboratory medicine.Data sources.—Data sources included peer-reviewed literature and reputable online sources.Conclusions.—To date, there are few studies of PD-1 and PD-L1 in human papillomavirus–positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. There is evidence that the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway has a role in this type of cancer; however, further studies are needed to better characterize the effect of the human papillomavirus and its use as a marker of therapy response.
Challenges of Human Papillomavirus Infection and Associated Diseases in Low-Resource Countries
Authors: Nweke Michael Chukwugoziem , Okolo Clement Abu , Daous Yara , Esan Olukemi Ayotunde 
Published: May 2018

Context.—The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection varies worldwide. The high-risk viruses are usually associated with cancers of the cervix, vagina, and vulva in women, cancer of the penis in men, and cancers of the anus, tonsils, oropharynx, and base of the tongue in both sexes.Objectives.—To review literature about the challenges and burden associated with HPV infection in low-resource (ie, developing) countries, focusing on sub-Saharan Africa. To review the prevention, incidence, prevalence, morbidity, and mortality of HPV infections in sub-Saharan Africa. To review the therapy and management of HPV infections in low-resource countries in comparison to developed countries.Data Sources.—Peer-reviewed literature and experience of some of the authors.Conclusions.—Sub-Saharan Africa has high HPV infection prevalence rates, with predominance of high-risk subtypes 16, 18, and 45. The difficulty of access to health care has led to higher morbidity and mortality related to HPV-related cancers. Improvement in screening programs will help in monitoring the spread of HPV infections. Survival studies can be more informative if reliable cancer registries are improved. HPV vaccination is not yet widely available and this may be the key to curtailing the spread of HPV infections in resource-poor countries.
Türkiye’de Lojistik Yönetiminde Endüstri 4.0 Etkileri ve Yatırım İmkanlarına Bakış Üzerine Anket Uygulaması
Authors: ÖZTEMEL Ercan , GÜRSEV Samet 
Published: May 2018

Bilişim sistemlerinin ve
dijitalleşme hareketinin doğal bir sonucu olarak günümüz dünyası 4. toplumsal
dönüşüm sürecini yaşamaktadır. Bu dönüşüm süreci özellikle endüstriyel yaşamı
köklü değişiklikleri uygulama zorunda bırakacak şekilde gelişmektedir. Geleceğin
imalat vizyonunun 4 temel bileşeni bulunmaktadır. Bunlar “ürün”, “zeka”,
“iletişim”, “bilgi ağı” olacak şekilde gelişmektedir. Bu 4 temel bileşeni
hareketlendirmek üzere Siber fiziksel sistemler, sensörler, nesnelerin
interneti, makineler arası iletişim (M2M), zeki bilgi ağları ve güvenli bulut
bilişim ortamları yaygın olarak gelişmektedir. Bu gidişat doğal olarak ürün
tasarımı, süreç tasarımı, kalite yönetimi, pazarlama gibi tüm süreçleri de
etkisi altına almakta ve kapsamlı bir süreç inovasyonu ile süreç dönüşümü
gerçekleşmektedir. İşletmelerin tüm
süreçlerini etkilediği gibi bu değişim ve dönüşüm tedarik süreçlerinin de
yeniden yapılandırılmasını gerektirmektedir. Özellikle 4 Parti, 5 Parti ve 6
Parti Lojistik hizmetlerinin yaygın olarak kullanım alanı bulmasına yol açacak
iş modellerinin gelişeceği görülmektedir. Bu
makale dördüncü endüstri devrimi ile oluşan fırsatların ve yeniliklerin
lojistik yönetimine etkisini irdelemektedir. Özellikle, lojistik yönetimi
üzerindeki yenilikçi çözümler, IT çözümlerinin sektör üzerindeki etkilerine
dikkatler çekilmiş ve Lojistik sektörde dördüncü dönüşümün sınırları çizilmeye
çalışılmıştır. Diğer taraftan sektör aktörlerinin 4. Dönüşümü ve lojistik
dünyasındaki etkilerini nasıl algıladıklarına yönelik bir çalışma
gerçekleştirilmiştir. Anket yolu ile bilgi toplanmış, gerekli analizler
yapılarak neticeleri raporlanmıştır.Bu çalışmanın ülkemizde lojistik sektörünün
yeni toplumsal dönüşüm sürecinde aktif olarak yol alabilmesi için rehberlik
edecek bulgular sunulmaktadır. Bu kapsamda genel hatları ile işlemelerin
uygulayabilecekleri bir yol haritasının oluşturulması hedeflenmiştir. Bu yol
haritasının temel felsefesini günümüzde lojistik sektöründe hangi
teknolojilerin daha öncelikli olarak uygulanması ve bu kapsamda yatırım
stratejilerinin belirlenmesi için gerekli olan unsurlara işaret edilmesi
oluşturacaktır.
The impact of robustness of deformable image registration on contour propagation and dose accumulation for head and neck adaptive radiotherapy
Authors: Zhang Lian , Wang Zhi , Shi Chengyu , Long Tengfei , Xu X. George 
Published: May 2018

AbstractDeformable image registration (DIR) is the key process for contour propagation and dose accumulation in adaptive radiation therapy (ART). However, currently, ART suffers from a lack of understanding of “robustness” of the process involving the image contour based on DIR and subsequent dose variations caused by algorithm itself and the presetting parameters. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the DIR caused variations for contour propagation and dose accumulation during ART using the RayStation treatment planning system. Ten head and neck cancer patients were selected for retrospective studies. Contours were performed by a single radiation oncologist and new treatment plans were generated on the weekly CT scans for all patients. For each DIR process, four deformation vector fields (DVFs) were generated to propagate contours and accumulate weekly dose by the following algorithms: (a) ANACONDA with simple presetting parameters, (b) ANACONDA with detailed presetting parameters, (c) MORFEUS with simple presetting parameters, and (d) MORFEUS with detailed presetting parameters. The geometric evaluation considered DICE coefficient and Hausdorff distance. The dosimetric evaluation included D95, Dmax, Dmean, Dmin, and Homogeneity Index. For geometric evaluation, the DICE coefficient variations of the GTV were found to be 0.78 ± 0.11, 0.96 ± 0.02, 0.64 ± 0.15, and 0.91 ± 0.03 for simple ANACONDA, detailed ANACONDA, simple MORFEUS, and detailed MORFEUS, respectively. For dosimetric evaluation, the corresponding Homogeneity Index variations were found to be 0.137 ± 0.115, 0.006 ± 0.032, 0.197 ± 0.096, and 0.006 ± 0.033, respectively. The coherent geometric and dosimetric variations also consisted in large organs and small organs. Overall, the results demonstrated that the contour propagation and dose accumulation in clinical ART were influenced by the DIR algorithm, and to a greater extent by the presetting parameters. A quality assurance procedure should be established for the proper use of a commercial DIR for adaptive radiation therapy.
Connecting Rheumatology Patients to Primary Care for High Blood Pressure: Specialty Clinic Protocol Improves Follow‐up and Population Blood Pressures
Authors: Bartels Christie M. , Ramly Edmond , Johnson Heather M. , Lauver Diane R. , Panyard Daniel J. , Li Zhanhai , Sampene Emmanuel , Lewicki Kristin , McBride Patrick E. 
Published: June 2018

ObjectiveRecognizing high blood pressure (BP) as the most prevalent cardiovascular risk factor in patients with rheumatic diseases and all adults, experts recommend clinic protocols to improve BP control. The aim of this study was to adapt and implement a specialty clinic protocol, “BP Connect,” to improve timely primary care follow‐up after high BP measurements in rheumatology clinics.MethodsWe examined BP Connect in a 6‐month preimplementation and postimplementation quasi‐experimental design with 24‐month follow‐up in 3 academic rheumatology clinics. Medical assistants and nurses were trained to 1) check (re‐measuring BPs ≥140/90 mm Hg), 2) advise (linking rheumatic and cardiovascular diseases), and 3) connect (timely [<4 weeks] primary care follow‐up using protocoled electronic health record [EHR] orders). We used EHR data and multivariable logistic regression analysis to examine the primary outcome of timely primary care follow‐up for patients with in‐network primary care. Staff surveys were used to assess perceptions. Interrupted time series analysis was performed to examine sustainability and BP trends in the clinic populations.ResultsAcross both 4,683 preimplementation and 689 postimplementation rheumatology visits by patients with high BP, 2,789 (57%) encounters were eligible for in‐network primary care follow‐up. Postimplementation, the odds of timely primary care BP measurement follow‐up doubled (odds ratio 2.0, 95% confidence interval 1.4–2.9). Median time to follow‐up decreased from 71 days to 38 days. Moreover, rheumatology visits by patients with high BP decreased from 17% to 8% over 24 months, suggesting significant population‐level declines (P < 0.01).ConclusionImplementing the BP Connect specialty clinic protocol in rheumatology clinics improved timely follow‐up and demonstrated reduced population‐level rates of high BP. These findings highlight a timely strategy to improve BP follow‐up amid new guidelines and quality measures.
Construction of Six‐Membered Silacyclic Skeletons via Platinum‐Catalyzed Tandem Hydrosilylation/Cyclization with Dihydrosilanes
Authors: Long Peng‐Wei , Bai Xing‐Feng , Ye Fei , Li Li , Xu Zheng , Yang Ke‐Fang , Cui Yu‐Ming , Zheng Zhan‐Jiang , Xu Li‐Wen 
Published: May 2018

AbstractCatalytic silicon‐carbon or silicon‐heteroatom bond‐forming hydrosilylation has become increasingly important in synthetic chemistry, catalysis and organosilicon chemistry. Herein we report a platinum‐catalyzed one‐pot and tandem hydrosilylation/cyclization of OH‐containing alkynes with dihydrosilanes, allowing for facile synthesis of six‐membered organosilicon compounds, including silyloxycycles and cyclic siloxanes in high yields and with good stereoselectivities.magnified image
Identification of Sulfur‐Containing Impurities in Biodiesel Produced From Brown Grease
Authors: Hughes Michael , Jones Kerby C. , Hums Megan E. , Cairncross Richard A. , Wyatt Victor T. 
Published: May 2018

AbstractFatty acid methyl esters (FAME) from waste grease usually contain higher concentrations of sulfur (S) than allowed to meet the specified quality standard for biodiesel (<15 ppm). Brown grease lipid‐derived FAME was produced and fractionated by two passes through a wiped‐film evaporator (WFE) to produce three fractions: (1) a 120 °C pass distillate, (2) a 170 °C pass distillate, and (3) a heavy residue. Solid phase extraction (SPE) was used to concentrate the S species from the distillate fractions so that they could be detected by a gas chromatography–pulsed flame photometric detector (GC–PFPD) and GC–mass spectrometry (MS). The ethyl acetate and methanol (MeOH) fractions obtained by SPE of the 120 °C WFE distillate and methyl tert‐butyl ether and acetone fractions obtained by SPE of the 170 °C WFE distillate had the highest concentration of S and were, therefore, the best candidates for GC–PFPD analysis. GC–PFPD methods were developed to separate the S species adequately enough for those peaks to be analyzed by GC–MS which matched fragmentation patterns identified by the MS chemical library as tetrahydrothiophenes, dithiolanes, and thiophenes. MS fragmentation patterns were used to identify other, larger, S‐bearing species as sulfides and disulfides cross‐linking between two FAME molecules. The results obtained from this study provide a foundation for developing effective purification methods to remove S‐containing impurities from waste grease‐derived biodiesel.
Good Catch Campaign: Improving the Perioperative Culture of Safety
Authors: Lozito Michele , Whiteman Kimberly , Swanson‐Biearman Brenda , Barkhymer Mary , Stephens Kimberly 
Published: May 2018

AbstractAlthough health care workers feel pressure to reduce adverse events in the perioperative department, a lack of education, communication, and leadership can prevent hospital personnel from reporting good catches. The purpose of this evidence‐based quality improvement project was to improve the culture of safety in our perioperative department by implementing the Good Catch Campaign. An interprofessional team led staff member education after implementing a standardized electronic reporting system and debriefing process to occur after good catches. Staff members reported 391 good catches from all perioperative areas during the six‐month postimplementation period. Staff members completed the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture before and six months after implementation; scores improved in five areas: communication openness, feedback and communication about error, frequency of event reporting, nonpunitive response to error, and organizational learning and continuous improvement. The campaign was a successful strategy for improving perioperative patient safety.
Soluble polyimides with propeller shape triphenyl core for membrane based gas separation
Authors: Dutta Agniva , Bisoi Soumendu , Mukherjee Rajdeep , Chatterjee Rimpa , Das Rajat K. , Banerjee Susanta 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACTThis article reports the synthesis and characterization of a series of new aromatic polyimides (PIs) having bulky tert butyl group containing propeller shaped triphenylamine unit in its structure. The PIs were prepared by the reaction of 4,4′‐diamino‐4″‐(2,4,6‐tri‐tert‐butylphenoxy) triphenylamine with different commercially available aromatic dianhydrides through the formation of corresponding poly(amic acid)s and subsequent thermal cycloimidization. The PIs showed high glass transition temperature (Tg up to 270 °C) and thermal stability (Td10 up to 475 °C). The PI membranes showed good mechanical properties with tensile strength up to 70 MPa, excellent separation performance [P(CO2) = 100.8, P(O2) = 40.4 barrer], and good permselectivity [P(CO2)/P(CH4) = 50.9, P(O2)/P(N2) = 7.6]. The membranes exhibited extremely high solubility selectivity for the CO2/CH4 gas pair due to the strong affinity between CO2 and nitrogen atoms of tertiary amine in triphenylamine. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2018, 135, 46658.
Effect of adding carbon fiber on conductive stability of acrylonitrile‐butadiene rubber composites
Authors: Duan Qiyue , Wang Jingping , Ren Qinbo , Li Ke , Zhang Zhongzhong , Wang Yangyong 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACTIn this work, the conductive composites of acrylonitrile‐butadiene rubber (NBR) and conductive carbon black (CCB) were prepared. The volume resistivity of NBR/CCB composites became stable when the addition content of CCB reached 12 wt %. However, when carbon fiber (CF) was added into the composites, the volume resistivity of NBR/CCB/CF composites continued to decrease with the increase of CF addition, which resulted from the formation of the three‐dimensional conductive network in composite matrix. In addition, the effect of acid oxidation of CF surface on the mechanical proprieties and conductive stability of NBR/CCB/CF composites was studied. The results indicated the acid oxidation of CF surface improved the bond structure between NBR and CF, which further decreased the resistance and significantly improved the mechanical properties of the composites. It was demonstrated that the conductive stability of NBR composites after cyclic mechanical and temperature fatigues was remarkably enhanced with the addition of CF. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2018, 135, 46668.
Preparation of quadruple responsive polymeric micelles combining temperature‐, pH‐, redox‐, and UV‐responsive behaviors and its application in controlled release system
Authors: Dong Yeqing , Ma Xiaoyan , Huo Haohui , Zhang Qilu , Qu Fengjin , Chen Fang 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACTA novel series of quadruple responsive copolymers, poly(ethylene glycol)‐ss‐[poly(dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate)‐co‐poly(2‐nitrobenzyl methacrylate)] [PEG‐ss‐(PDMAEMA‐co‐PNBM)], were synthesized via atom transfer radical polymerization mediated by home‐made PEG‐based macro‐initiator labeled with disulfides. The obtained copolymers could self‐assemble in aqueous solution forming micelles with the disulfide bridge linking the hydrophilic coronas (PEG) and the hydrophobic cores (PDMAEMA‐co‐PNBM). Investigation on the resulted micelles indicated that the micelles could respond to various stimuli, that is, temperature, pH, the presence of dithiothreitol (DTT), and UV irradiation. Moreover, the responsive behavior of the micelles depends on the type of stimuli, that is, temperature change causes size change of the micelles, while UV irradiation leads to dissolution of the self‐assembled structures. Such stimulus‐dependent responsive behavior could be applied in smart materials that deal with multi‐tasks or in the construction of complex logic gate. The potential application of the multi‐responsive micelles in cargo release system was also evaluated using Nile Red (NR) as model molecule. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2018, 135, 46675.
Estimating fishery effects in a marine protected area: Lamlash Bay
Authors: Boulcott Philip , Stirling David , Clarke John , Wright Peter J. 
Published: May 2018

Abstract

Marine managers are looking increasingly to marine protected areas (MPAs) to deliver benefits to fisheries; however, many of these MPAs have been established in order to address specific conservation objectives unrelated to fisheries management.
This paper describes a small no‐take zone (NTZ) set up in the Clyde, Scotland, for conservation purposes, and examines its effect on the abundance of two commercially fished scallops, Pecten maximus and Aequipecten opercularis, 5 years after closure.
Scallop fishing immediately outside the NTZ has continued since this closure, although at lower intensities, with overall landings in the Clyde and landings per unit area rising until 2013, suggesting a slight increase in regional abundance.
There was neither a significant increase in adult scallop abundance within the NTZ nor evidence of the dispersal of adults into surrounding areas.
Transient dynamics and the small size of the NTZ may have played a role in the lack of demonstrable scallop recovery. The practice of ‘selling’ small conservation MPAs in terms of meeting wider fisheries objectives is discussed in light of this result.
Fish community responses to stream flow alterations and habitat modifications by small hydropower projects in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot, India
Authors: Jumani Suman , Rao Shishir , Kelkar Nachiket , Machado Siddarth , Krishnaswamy Jagdish , Vaidyanathan Srinivas 
Published: May 2018

Abstract

Small hydropower projects (SHPs) are promoted as environmentally benign alternatives to larger dams; however, the impacts of SHPs have been poorly studied, especially in tropical developing countries, where their growth is being encouraged.
This study assessed the impacts of two SHPs on freshwater fish communities in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot of India. Two dammed and one undammed tributary of the Netravathi River, having similar stream order, elevation, and surrounding land‐use types, were identified as test and control sites respectively. Stream geometry, water chemistry, and fish assemblages were compared across upstream, dewatered, and downstream location categories within and across the three streams.
Flow alterations induced by SHPs affected the dewatered river stretches most severely. Stream wetted width and depths diminished drastically in dammed dewatered segments, and consequently this region was characterized by elevated water temperature and reduced dissolved oxygen.
Fish species composition varied significantly between dammed and undammed sites, across the upstream, dewatered, and downstream location categories. Dammed segments had lower fish species richness, diversity, and endemicity, and were dominated by eurytopic species (adapted to lentic conditions), unlike the control site, which was dominated by rheophilic species (adapted to flowing waters). Regression analyses indicated that fish species richness in dammed streams increased with distance from the dam in the upstream direction.
The SHPs were found to have severe impacts on stream geometry, water chemistry, and aquatic biota, especially in the dry season.
Given the ambitious targets of planned SHP growth, most of which are within ecologically fragile regions, changes in SHP operations and policies are proposed to enable the conservation of river fish diversity. These include mandatory environmental impact assessments, conserving undammed headwater streams in regulated basins, maintaining adequate environmental flows, and implementing other mitigation measures.