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An alternative hypothesis explains outbreaks of conifer‐feeding budworms of the genus Choristoneura (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Canada
Authors: White T. C. R. 
Published: May 2018

AbstractThis alternative hypothesis states that forests attacked by spruce budworms are, for most of the time, nutritional deserts. During these periods, endemic populations persist in scattered “refuges” on a few stressed trees, but this situation changes once trees in a forest become over‐mature and start to senesce. Senescence causes protein in their mature needles to break down at an accelerating rate, releasing higher levels of soluble amino acids into the phloem thereby increasing the quality of food for larval budworms. Additional stress such as drought that damages or kills the trees’ feeding roots accelerates this process and further elevates the quality of the food for larvae. All the foliage in the forest then become nutritious enough to support high numbers of budworm larvae so that nearly all the young larvae of moths dispersing from refuges into the surrounding newly stressed trees survive and an outbreak ensues.
Field evaluation of the susceptibility of mill and table olive varieties to egg‐laying of olive fly
Authors: Quesada‐Moraga Enrique , Santiago‐Álvarez Cándido , Cubero‐González Salvador , Casado‐Mármol Germán , Ariza‐Fernández Alfonso , Yousef Meelad 
Published: May 2018

AbstractThe susceptibility of 20 widely distributed mill and table olive varieties to Bactrocera oleae (Rossi) as affected by irrigation, and fruit diameter and oil content was evaluated in a 3‐year trial in Southern Spain. Bactrocera oleae was bivoltine life cycle in the experimental site, with significant differences among population size throughout the study. Even though the olive fruit fly damaged all varieties, significant differences in susceptibility were detected. Among the mill olive varieties “Nevadillo Blanco de Jaén” was the most susceptible, with average infestation levels ranging between 6.7% and 52.2% and between 10.3% and 69.2% under rainfed and irrigated conditions, respectively, and “Arbequina” was the least susceptible, with average infestation levels ranging between 0.6% and 12.7% and between 2.3% and 18.5% under rainfed and irrigated conditions, respectively. Among the table olive varieties, “Gordal Sevillana,” “Ascolana Tenera” and “Ocal” were the most susceptible (with average infestation levels reaching 39.7%, 36.5% and 33.3%, respectively), while “Callosina” was the least susceptible (with infestation levels of only 8.4%). Irrigation tended to promote both B. oleae infestation and its earlier occurrence compared to the rainfed condition. Even though the diameter and oil content were positively correlated with B. oleae fruit infestation (correlation coefficients ranged between 0.5 and 0.95), the present work reveals that other yet‐unknown factors may influence B. oleae oviposition preferences. The results of this study can be useful for breeding programmes to develop olive varieties resistant to B. oleae and provide key information for wide‐area olive fly pest management decisions.
Acceptability and suitability of Spodoptera exigua (Hübner) for Cotesia icipe Fernandez‐Triana & Fiaboe on amaranth
Authors: Agbodzavu Mawufe Komi , Gikungu Mary , Lagat Zipporah Osiemo , Rwomushana Ivan , Ekesi Sunday , Fiaboe Komi Kouma Mokpokpo 
Published: May 2018

AbstractThe beet armyworm Spodoptera exigua (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a polyphagous insect that is distributed worldwide and was recently reported as an important pest on African indigenous vegetables. Cotesia icipe Fernandez‐Triana & Fiaboe (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) is a recently described parasitoid, reported from various Afrotropical countries. This work investigated the performance of C. icipe on S. exigua infesting Amaranthus dubius Mart. ex Thell. under laboratory conditions. Cotesia icipe was aggressive on the host and successfully oviposited on S. exigua with 70% of parasitoid females ovipositing after 2 hr of exposure. Parasitoid densities significantly affected the parasitism rate and the nonreproductive larval mortality. Parasitism rate was 9.7 ± 0.8% and 59.5 ± 3.1% for a single and cohort of five females released, respectively, when offered 50 host larvae. The cohort female release resulted in significantly higher larval nonreproductive mortality than the single release. However, there was no significant difference between parasitoid release densities in regard to pupal nonreproductive mortality. The larval and pupal mortalities in the presence of C. icipe were significantly higher than the natural mortalities at both parasitoid release densities. The parasitoid sex ratio was female‐biased for the cohort females but balanced when a single female was released. The hind tibia and forewing lengths were not affected by the density of female parasitoids but there were variations according to sex. The implication of these findings on the potential use of C. icipe for biological control of S. exigua in amaranth production systems is discussed.
Effect of non‐IFRS earnings reporting guidelines on underlying earnings reporting quality: The case of Australian listed firms
Authors: Yang Yiru , Abeysekera Indra 
Published: May 2018

AbstractThis study investigates Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) 200 firms in the post–Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) period (2011–2014) to examine how listed firms follow the non–International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) earnings reporting guidelines issued by ASIC to communicate underlying earnings reporting quality. We find that firms that do not comply with the ASIC guidelines have lower underlying earnings reporting quality than do firms that comply with these guidelines. Firms that do not follow the ASIC guidelines are found to exclude income‐increasing underlying earnings adjustments to make underlying earnings appear more profitable than IFRS earnings when they miss earnings targets or make current losses, and that they report underlying earnings opportunistically by excluding recurring expenses that persist into future operating earnings. Unlike ASIC non‐compliance firms, ASIC compliance firms attempt to act as responsible reporters by reporting underlying earnings in a responsible manner to demonstrate a judicious use of discretion in informing shareholders. Further, we find that underlying earnings reported by non‐compliance firms are less value‐relevant than underlying earnings reported by compliance firms.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Women's Health Promotion
Authors: Lawson Samantha , Sacks Ashley 
Published: May 2018

AbstractPelvic floor dysfunction is defined as abnormal function of the pelvic floor and includes conditions that can have significant adverse impacts on a woman's quality of life, including urinary incontinence (stress, urge, and mixed), fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction, diastasis recti abdominis, pelvic girdle pain, and chronic pain syndromes. Women's health care providers can screen for, identify, and treat pelvic floor dysfunction. This article examines the case of a woman with multiple pelvic‐floor‐related problems and presents the evidence for the use of pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) for pregnancy‐related pelvic floor dysfunction. PFPT is an evidence‐based, low‐risk, and minimally invasive intervention, and women's health care providers can counsel women about the role that PFPT may play in the prevention, treatment, and/or management of pelvic floor dysfunction.
Midwifery Management of Pregnant Women Who Are Obese
Authors: Reither Margi , Germano Elaine , DeGrazia Michele 
Published: May 2018

IntroductionObesity is associated with increased risks for adverse health outcomes during and after pregnancy in both the woman with obesity and her infant. This study was designed to investigate midwifery management of pregnant women with obesity.MethodsCertified midwives and certified nurse‐midwives who were members of the American College of Nurse‐Midwives were sent a survey. The survey instrument was divided into 4 sections: demographic characteristics; practice guidelines and protocols; the role of the 2015 Levels of Maternal Care guidelines for referral, including transfer to a higher level of care; and factors that influence management of pregnant women with obesity. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze data.ResultsIn a sample of 546 midwives, 87% of respondents reported observing an increase in perinatal complications associated with obesity. Midwives reported increasing discomfort with the care of pregnant women with obesity as body mass index (BMI) increased. For pregnant women with extreme obesity, the respondents reported less frequent use of physiologic birth guidelines only and increased use of interventions, referral to physician care, and transfer to a higher level of care. Approximately half (270, 49.5%) reported having a guideline that addressed the care of women with obesity. Of these, 145 midwives (53.7%) reported that extreme obesity was the BMI threshold for identifying an increased or high risk for perinatal complications. Sixty percent (339) of midwives who participated requested guidance for management of laboring women who are obese.DiscussionThis study provides a greater understanding of midwifery management practices when caring for women with obesity and opportunities to improve care. The results suggest that midwifery management alters with increased BMI, specifically in the care of women with extreme obesity. Suggestions for future study include research on management of pregnant women with obesity and extreme obesity with outcome data examining management strategies that provide safe, satisfying care.
Development and feasibility testing of an avatar‐based education application for patients with acute coronary syndrome
Authors: Tongpeth Jintana , Du Hui Yun , Clark Robyn A. 
Published: May 2018

AbstractAimsTo develop and evaluate an interactive, avatar‐based education application, for improving patients’ knowledge of, and response to, acute coronary syndrome (ACS) symptoms.BackgroundA patient's ability to recognise and respond to the symptoms of ACS is imperative for seeking timely medical intervention. Innovative patient education interventions are needed to support patient education and patient self‐care.MethodsParticipatory action research methods were used to engage consumers with cardiac and information technology (IT) experts to develop an avatar‐based education application. The avatar‐based education application was developed according to evidence‐based guidelines. The effect on ACS knowledge was evaluated in a group of ten patients with ACS.ResultsIn total, 10 consumers with ACS and 12 cardiovascular clinical and IT experts participated in the designing and development of the education application. An additional 10 consumers (mean age was 52.2 ± 10.4 years) were recruited for testing the feasibility of the application on improving ACS knowledge. A high level (87.3%) of satisfaction was reported with a 15.7% increase in the knowledge subscale score of the ACS Response Index and 25.7% increase in belief scores, while symptom recognition scores increased by 24.2%.ConclusionAn avatar‐based application for heart attack education is feasible and has the potential to support patient education by enhancing engagement and improving health literacy. These outcomes will provide preliminary data for an effectiveness trial.Relevance to clinical practiceNurses frequently experience obstacles in providing patient education, such as health literacy and language barriers. Utilising avatar‐based technology could potentially support the delivery of patient education. Involving consumers in the development these innovative educational tools is essential. Consumer participation in design has improved the engagement, satisfaction and outcomes of our app.
The association of sociodemographic factors and needs of haemodialysis patients according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Authors: Shih Chiung‐Yu , Huang Chiu‐Ya , Huang Mei‐Lun , Chen Chyong‐Mei , Lin Chih‐Ching , Tang Fu‐In 
Published: May 2018

AimTo explore the association between the sociodemographic factors and the needs of patients undergoing haemodialysis in Taiwan.BackgroundConcomitant discomfort, including physical and mental aspects, affects the patients’ quality of life and their willingness to undergo haemodialysis. Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a well‐known tool to assess different levels of human needs.MethodWe conducted a small‐scale cross‐sectional observational study using a structured needs assessment questionnaire on 159 patients from the Taipei Veterans General Hospital haemodialysis unit.ResultsThe overall mean scores of physical, mental, spiritual, other needs and needs in relation to medical staff care were 4.0 ± 0.8, 3.2 ± 0.8, 2.7 ± 1.0, 3.1 ± 0.9 and 4.1 ± 0.7, respectively. The results showed that the patients’ highest need was in relation to medical staff care, followed by physical needs. Further analysis showed that patients who are still employed during the treatment process have higher mental, spiritual and other needs. Patient who is financially supported by their family has higher physical needs. Patients taken care of by paid caregivers have lower spiritual needs and other needs. This is also the same with patients who are religious as opposed to those who are nonreligious. Patients who have attained tertiary education have higher other needs compared with patients who have only achieved up to primary or secondary education.ConclusionThe study is the first in Taiwan to identify and quantify the needs of patients undergoing haemodialysis. When the needs of the patients are identified in relation to their sociodemographic factors, the medical staff can give the appropriate treatment in order to meet the needs and improve the patients’ well‐being.Relevance to clinical practiceHealthcare providers should not only focus on the patients’ physiological needs, but should determine and address their other needs in various aspects in order to improve the quality and efficacy of the dialysis care process.
Nursing care providers’ perceptions on their role contributions in patient care: An integrative review
Authors: Kusi‐Appiah Elizabeth , Dahlke Sherry , Stahlke Sarah 
Published: May 2018

Aims and objectivesTo explore registered nurses’, licensed practical nurses’ and healthcare aides’ perceptions of their own and each other's role contributions.BackgroundIn response to contemporary economic and political pressures, healthcare institutions across the world have endeavoured to download job duties to less educated healthcare providers. As a result, nursing care is usually delivered by a team of nursing staff that have different roles. This means that there are fewer registered nurses and more licensed practical nurses and healthcare aides on nursing teams, despite evidence that increased numbers of registered nurses improve patient safety and care outcomes.DesignThis study was an integrative review using Whittemore and Knafl's stages for ensuring rigour. These stages include problem identification, literature searching, data evaluation, data analysis and presentation.MethodsFour electronic databases were searched according to previously designed search strategies. The 14 retrieved articles were appraised using MMATs for quality. Data were extracted and analysed thematically.ResultsThe findings of the integrative review revealed that registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and healthcare aides had little understanding about the roles of their fellow nursing team members and had difficulties describing their own roles. However, no studies concurrently examined registered nurses’, licensed practical nurses’ and healthcare aides’ perceptions on their own or each other's roles and little were written about licensed practical nurses.ConclusionMore research is needed to examine the entire nursing team's perceptions about the various nursing roles.
Impact of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit oral feeding on neuropsychomotor outcomes at 9 months of corrected age in Chinese low‐birthweight preterm infants: A retrospective study
Authors: Ding Wenwen , Zhao Lijin , Sheng Nan , Ma Jiali , Zhang Ying 
Published: May 2018

Aims and ObjectivesTo examine the changes in neuropsychomotor development and investigate the effect of feeding progression in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on neuropsychomotor outcomes in low‐birthweight preterm infants within 9 months of corrected age.BackgroundLow‐birthweight (LBW) preterm infants (<37 weeks of gestation and birthweight <2,500 g) are at a high risk for neuropsychomotor development delay. Therefore, exploring NICU practices related to neuropsychomotor development is important.DesignThis is a retrospective hospital‐based cohort study.MethodsThis study included 196 LBW preterm infants who were admitted to the NICU between January 2014–March 2016 and attended the follow‐up growth evaluation in the clinic after discharge. The neuropsychomotor development of preterm infants was assessed every 3 months to a corrected age of 9 months using the paediatric neuropsychomotor diagnostic scale (PNDS). Generalised linear mixed models (GLMM) were performed.ResultsThe total PNDS scores had a downward trend, but the difference on pairwise comparison was not statistically significant. In total, 18.1%, 15.2% and 9.7% of preterm infants were examined for neuropsychomotor disorders at 3, 6 and 9 months of corrected age, respectively. The result of GLMM showed that the early initiation of oral feeding with breast milk was associated with optimal neuropsychomotor development. The first 3 months of corrected age is the critical period for neurodevelopmental disorders.ConclusionsThis study showed the importance of the early initiation of oral feeding with breast milk as early as possible within the NICU setting and highlighted the importance of close developmental follow‐up.Relevance to Clinical PracticeThe early initiation of oral feeding with breast milk may be recommended to promote neuropsychomotor development of LBW preterm infants within the NICU setting. Early identification of neuropsychomotor developmental delays within the first 3 months may guide early interventions.
The effect of mobile messaging apps on cardiac patient knowledge of coronary artery disease risk factors and adherence to a healthy lifestyle
Authors: Tang Yea Hung , Chong Mei Chan , Chua Yan Piaw , Chui Ping Lei , Tang Li Yoong , Rahmat Norsiah 
Published: May 2018

AbstractAimsTo determine the effect mobile messaging apps on coronary artery disease patient knowledge of and adherence to a healthy lifestyle.BackgroundDue to the increasing incidence of coronary artery disease in recent years, interventions targeting coronary artery disease risk factors are urgent public priorities. The use of mobile technology in healthcare services and medical education is relatively new with promising future prospects.DesignThis study used a quasiexperimental design that included pre‐ and posttest for intervention and control groups.MethodsThe study was conducted from January–April 2017 with both intervention and control groups, in a teaching hospital in Klang Valley. Convenience sampling was used with inclusive criteria in choosing the 94 patients with coronary artery disease (intervention group: 47 patients; control group: 47 patients). The pretest was conducted as a baseline measurement for both groups before they were given standard care from a hospital. However, only the intervention group was given a daily information update via WhatsApp for 1 month. After 1 month, both groups were assessed with a posttest.ResultsThe split‐plot ANOVA analysis indicates that there is a significant and positive effect of the intervention on coronary artery disease patients’ knowledge on coronary artery disease risk factors [F(1, 92) = 168.15, p < 0.001] with a large effect size ( = 0.65). The mobile messaging apps also significantly improve the patients’ adherence to a healthy lifestyle [F(1, 92) = 83.75, p < 0.001] with a large effect size ( = 0.48).ConclusionThis study concluded that WhatsApp was an effective health intervention in increasing coronary artery disease patient's knowledge and subsequently increasing their adherence to healthy lifestyles.Relevance to clinical practiceIn clinical setting, mobile messaging apps are useful in information delivery and efficient patient monitory.
Identity leadership going global: Validation of the Identity Leadership Inventory across 20 countries
Authors: van Dick Rolf , Lemoine Jérémy E. , Steffens Niklas K. , Kerschreiter Rudolf , Akfirat Serap Arslan , Avanzi Lorenzo , Dumont Kitty , Epitropaki Olga , Fransen Katrien , Giessner Steffen , González Roberto , Kark Ronit , Lipponen Jukka , Markovits Yannis , Monzani Lucas , Orosz Gábor , Pandey Diwakar , Roland‐Lévy Christine , Schuh Sebastian , Sekiguchi Tomoki , Song Lynda Jiwen , Stouten Jeroen , Tatachari Srinivasan , Valdenegro Daniel , van Bunderen Lisanne , Vörös Viktor , Wong Sut I. , Zhang Xin‐an , Haslam S. Alexander 
Published: May 2018

Recent theorizing applying the social identity approach to leadership proposes a four‐dimensional model of identity leadership that centres on leaders’ management of a shared sense of ‘we’ and ‘us’. This research validates a scale assessing this model – the Identity Leadership Inventory (ILI). We present results from an international project with data from all six continents and from more than 20 countries/regions with 5,290 participants. TheILIwas translated (using back‐translation methods) into 13 different languages (available in the Appendix S1) and used along with measures of other leadership constructs (i.e., leader–member exchange [LMX], transformational leadership, and authentic leadership) as well as employee attitudes and (self‐reported) behaviours – namely identification, trust in the leader, job satisfaction, innovative work behaviour, organizational citizenship behaviour, and burnout. Results provide consistent support for the construct, discriminant, and criterion validity of theILIacross countries. We show that the four dimensions of identity leadership are distinguishable and that they relate to important work‐related attitudes and behaviours above and beyond other leadership constructs. Finally, we also validate a short form of theILI, noting that is likely to have particular utility in applied contexts.Practitioner pointsThe Identity Leadership Inventory (ILI) has a consistent factor structure and high predictive value across 20 countries and can thus be used to assess a leader's ability to manage (team and organizational) identities in a range of national and cultural contexts.Identity leadership as perceived by employees is uniquely related to important indicators of leadership effectiveness including employees’ relationship to their team (identification and perceived team support), well‐being (job satisfaction and reduced burnout), and performance (citizenship and innovative behaviour at work).TheILIcan be used in practical settings to assess and develop leadership, for instance, in 360‐degree feedback systems.The short form of theILIis also a valid assessment of identity leadership, and this is likely to be useful in a range of applied contexts (e.g., those where there is a premium on cost and time or when comparing multiple leaders or multiple time points).