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Human Rights and Cultural Identity
Authors: John-Stewart Gordon 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Universal human rights and particular cultural identities, which are relativistic by nature, seem to stand in conflict with each other. It is commonly suggested that the relativistic natures of cultural identities undermine universal human rights and that human rights might compromise particular cultural identities in a globalised world. This article examines this supposed clash and suggests that it is possible to frame a human rights approach in such a way that it becomes the starting point and constraining framework for all non-deficient cultural identities. In other words, it is possible to depict human rights in a culturally sensitive way so that universal human rights can meet the demands of a moderate version of meta-ethical relativism which acknowledges a small universal core of objectively true or false moral statements and avers that, beyond that small core, all other moral statements are neither objectively true nor false.
Differences in mean arterial pressure of young and elderly people measured by oscilometry during inflation and deflation of the arm cuff
Authors: Fabian Vratislav , Havlik Jan , Dvorak Jan , Kremen Vaclav , Sajgalik Pavol , Bellamy Valentin , Schirger John A. , Sovka Pavel , Johnson Bruce D. 
Published: March 2016

AbstractSystemic arterial blood pressure (BP) is one of the most important parameters of the cardiovascular system. An oscillometric NIBP monitor was specifically designed to measure oscillometric pulsations and mean arterial pressure (MAP) during inflation and deflation of the cuff. Nineteen healthy young (age 23.1±1.7 years; mean±SD) and 35 elderly (83.9±7.9 years; mean±SD) subjects were studied. Differential analysis of MAP during inflation and deflation show mean |ΔMAP|=2.9±2.6 mm Hg in the young group (mean±SD) and |ΔMAP|=6.3±5.2 mm Hg for seniors (mean±SD). There was a significant difference (p<0.05) in means of |ΔMAP| measured during cuff inflation and cuff deflation between both groups. In about 50% of elderly subjects |ΔMAP| was higher than 5 mm Hg. Potential clinical relevance of the method needs to be further evaluated.
Clinical utility of urinary liver-type fatty acid binding protein measured by latex-enhanced turbidimetric immunoassay in chronic kidney disease
Authors: Kamijo-Ikemori Atsuko , Sugaya Takeshi , Yoshida Maki , Hoshino Seiko , Akatsu Satoshi , Yamazaki Satoshi , Kimura Kenjiro , Shibagaki Yugo 
Published: March 2016

Abstract

Background:
Urinary liver-type fatty acid binding protein (L-FABP) measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method (ELISA) was approved as a clinical biomarker of tubular damage by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) in 2011. We evaluated a new latex-enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay (LTIA) to evaluate the clinical utility of urinary L-FABP measured by LTIA versus an ELISA assay.

Methods:
LTIA with anti-human L-FABP mouse monoclonal antibodies was performed using an automated clinical chemistry analyzer. Five positive samples with low, medium and high L-FABP concentrations were analyzed to determine the within-run precision. In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) (n=91), urinary L-FABP levels were measured by ELISA and LTIA.

Results:
Measurement of urinary L-FABP revealed urinary L-FABP levels within 30 min. The within-run coefficient of variation was 10.0% for 1.4 ng/mL, 4.4% for 2.5 ng/mL, 3.2% for 9.8 ng/mL, 1.5% for 50.1 ng/mL, and 1.2% for 102.7 ng/mL. Concentrations of urinary L-FABP measured by LTIA were significantly correlated with those measured by ELISA (ρ=0.932). Proportional systematic error was almost within limits of agreement (LOA). Urinary L-FABP levels measured by LTIA were significantly correlated with urinary albumin (ρ=0.634), urinary NAG (ρ=0.688) and eGFR (ρ=–0.561).

Conclusions:
Measurement of urinary L-FABP by LITA was simple, speedy, and similar in quality to ELISA results. Therefore, this method was approved as external body diagnosing medicines by the Japanese MHLW in 2014. Urinary L-FABP is expected to be widely used in various pathophysiological conditions by measuring urinary L-FABP using LTIA.
Conditionally approximately convex functions
Authors: Najdecki Adam , Tabor Józef 
Published: March 2016

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Intuitionistic fuzzy almost Cauchy–Jensen mappings
Authors: Gordji M. E. , Abbaszadeh S. 
Published: March 2016

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A Suzuki type unique common fixed point theorem for two pairs of hybrid maps under a new condition in partial metric spaces
Authors: Rao K. P. R. , Rao K. R. K. , Imdad M. 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
In this paper, we introduce a new condition namely: condition (W.C.C.) and utilize the same to prove a Suzuki type unique common fixed point theorem for two hybrid pairs of mappings in partial metric spaces employing the partial Hausdorff metric which generalizes several known results of the existing literature proved in metric and partial metric spaces.
Local spectral theory of endomorphisms of the disk algebra
Authors: Trivedi Shailesh , Chandra Harish 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Let A(𝔻) denote the disk algebra. Every endomorphism of A(𝔻) is induced by some ϕ ∈ A(𝔻) with ‖ϕ‖ ≤ 1. In this paper, it is shown that if ϕ is not an automorphism of 𝔻 and ϕ has a fixed point in the open unit disk then the endomorphism induced by ϕ is decomposable if and only if the fixed set of ϕ is singleton. Further, we determine the local spectra of the endomorphism induced by ϕ in the cases when the fixed set of ϕ either includes unit circle or is a singleton.
Quantification of time delay between damages caused by windstorms and by Ips typographus
Authors: Modlinger Roman , Novotný Petr 
Published: March 2016

AbstractDamages by wind and by European spruce bark beetle (I. typographusL.) were compared on the basis of the reports about the occurrence of harmful forest agents for the period 1964−1991 across former regional state forest directorates. In the given period, the quantity of salvage logging (70 million m3) was more than five times that of sanitation felling (13 million m3). Damage intensity increased over the decades. Using a cross-correlation function between the time series, an increase in the abundance ofI. typographusdue to windfall was demonstrated with a delay of 1–3 years. Wind damage was also shown to arise as a result of disturbed stand stability after sanitation felling with a stochastic delay of 1−5 years. Thus, disturbance of static stability of forest stands may be considered as one of the main harmful consequences of bark beetle outbreaks for the near future. Consequences for forest management are discussed.
The Multiple other in Ana Castillo’s So Far from God
Authors: Lozovschi Simona 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
The present paper aims at familiarizing readers with Ana Castillo’s reshaping of traditional female archetypes in her novel So Far from God. Not only does she remodel and enrich them, she also incorporates them into modern, contemporary life. In addition, all the female characters in the novel are drawn together towards Sofia, the all-encompassing self, the multiple Other.
Detecting breakpoints in artificially modified- and real-life time series using three state-of-the-art methods
Authors: Topál Dániel , Matyasovszkyt István , Kern Zoltán , Hatvani István Gábor 
Published: March 2016

AbstractTime series often contain breakpoints of different origin, i.e. breakpoints, caused by (i) shifts in trend, (ii) other changes in trend and/or, (iii) changes in variance. In the present study, artificially generated time series with white and red noise structures are analyzed using three recently developed breakpoint detection methods. The time series are modified so that the exact “locations” of the artificial breakpoints are prescribed, making it possible to evaluate the methods exactly. Hence, the study provides a deeper insight into the behaviour of the three different breakpoint detection methods. Utilizing this experience can help solving breakpoint detection problems in real-life data sets, as is demonstrated with two examples taken from the fields of paleoclimate research and petrology.
Endocrine control of epigenetic mechanisms in male reproduction
Authors: Ankolkar Mandar , Balasinor N.H. 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Endocrine control of reproduction is very well known and has been echoed by many research groups. However, recent developments point to the ability of toxic endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC) to alter epigenetic information of the gametes which gets transferred to the developing embryo and affects the immediate reproductive outcome or even persists transgenerationally. These epigenetic aberrations contribute to the ensuing pathophysiology of reproductive disorders. Investigations of the female in cases of poor reproductive outcome have been the main strategy towards diagnosis. However, despite the male partner contributing half of his genome to the progeny, thorough investigations in the male have been ignored. Environmental pollutants are all pervading and are encountered in our day-to-day life. Many of these pollutants have potential to disrupt the endocrine system. Here, we discuss how the male gametes (spermatozoa) are susceptible to a myriad of epigenetic insults inflicted by exposure to endocrine disruptors and how important is the contribution of the epigenetic marks of the spermatozoa in healthy reproduction. We advocate that sperm epigenetics should be considered as a significant contributor to reproductive health and should be researched further and be subsequently included in routine diagnostic workup in cases of poor reproductive outcome.
Secretin-enhanced Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography in Pancreatic Insufficient and Pancreatic Sufficient Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Authors: Jonczyk-Potoczna Katarzyna , Nowak Jan K. , Madry Edyta , Katulska Katarzyna , Stezowska-Kubiak Sylwia , Moczko Jerzy , Nowicka Agata , Lisowska Aleksandra , Walkowiak Jaroslaw 
Published: March 2016

Background & Aims: Although indirect methods of assessment of the exocrine pancreatic function have become the standard of care in the monitoring of pancreatic status, it still remains a current clinical challenge. Our aim was to compare the width of the pancreatic duct in pancreatic insufficient (PI) and pancreatic sufficient (PS) cystic fibrosis (CF) patients using secretin-enhanced magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (SE-MRCP).
Methods: Thirty-seven CF patients were enrolled for this cross-sectional study, including 21 PI and 16 PS, all of whom underwent SE-MRCP. Measurement of the diameter of the pancreatic duct was performed in the head, body, and the tail of the pancreas at the baseline and after 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 minutes after secretin administration.
Results: The diameter of the pancreatic duct in the head of the pancreas after 5 and 10 minutes of secretin injection was greater in PI than in PS patients (median = 2.0 mm [interquartile range: 1.6-3.0] vs. 2.0 mm [1.0-2.0] and 2.0 mm [1.4-2.0] vs 1.0 mm [1.0-2.0], p=0.047 and p=0.040, respectively). Areas under ROC curves for discriminating between PI and PS patients were 0.693 (95% CI 0.521-0.866) and 0.698 (95% CI 0.528-0.868), respectively. No other differences in the width of the duct were identified at the baseline or during SE-MRCP.
Conclusions: The measurement of the diameter of the pancreatic duct during secretin stimulation does not allow for differentiating between PS and PI status in CF patients.
Abbreviations: CF: cystic fibrosis; CFTR: cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator; ELISA: enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; ERCP: endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; E1: elastase-1; MRI: magnetic resonance imaging; PI: pancreatic insufficient; PS: pancreatic sufficient; SCT gene: secretin gene; SE-MRCP: secretin-enhanced magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography; T: tesla; TR: repetition time; TE: echo time.
Isolated Gastric Varices and Use of Balloon-occlusive Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration: A Case Report and Literature Review*
Authors: McCarty Thomas R. , Bakhit Mena , Rustagi Tarun 
Published: March 2016

Isolated gastric varices are far less prevalent in Western countries where the rate of splenic thrombosis is much lower. However, in Asian countries the entity is more common and therefore a more robust treatment approach has been developed. Balloon-occlusive retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO) was first described in 1984 and then revived in 1996. The procedure, while uncommon in the U.S. and not recognized by the AASLD practice guidelines, allows for direct exclusion from the portosystemic system. Here we describe the case of a patient with alcoholic cirrhosis decompensated by bleeding gastric varices treated with BRTO.
Abbrevations: BRTO: balloon-occlusive retrograde transverse obliteration; EGD: esophagogastro-duodenoscopy; HE: hepatic encephalopathy; MELD: Model for End Stage Liver Disease; TIPS: transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.
Mental Health in Children Born Extremely Preterm Without Severe Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Authors: Fevang Silje Katrine Elgen , Hysing Mari , Markestad Trond , Sommerfelt Kristian 
Published: March 2016

OBJECTIVE:
To describe the prevalence and gender characteristics of mental health problems in extremely preterm/extremely low birth weight (EP/ELBW) children without intellectual disabilities, blindness, deafness, or severe cerebral palsy compared with a reference group at 11 years of age.

METHODS:
In a national cohort of EP/ELBW children, mental health was assessed by parental and teacher report by using the Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire, the Swanson, Noland, and Pelham Questionnaire IV (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders, symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and a total difficulties score from the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire. Pervasive rating was defined as both parent and teacher scoring the child ≥95th percentile (≥90th percentile for total difficulties score) of the reference group, which was the population-based Bergen Child Study.

RESULTS:
Of eligible children, 216 (64%) EP/ELBW and 1882 (61%) reference children participated. EP/ELBW children were at significantly increased risk of pervasive rated symptoms of autism (odds ratio 4.3, 95% confidence interval 2.0–9.3), inattention (8.3, 4.4–15), anxiety (2.3, 1.4–3.7), OCD (2.6, 1.4–3.7), and ≥90th percentile for total difficulties score (4.9, 2.9–8.2). Reported by either parents or teachers, 54% of the EP/ELBW and 21% of the reference children had ≥1 mental health problem (odds ratio 4.5, 95% confidence interval 3.3–6.1). There were no significant interactions between EP/ELBW and gender in mental health outcomes.

CONCLUSIONS:
EP/ELBW children without severe disabilities had increased risk of symptoms of autism, inattention, anxiety, and OCD. Gender differences were comparable to the reference group.
Community Voices: Insights on Social and Human services from People with Lived Experiences of Homelessness
Authors: Walsh Christine Ann , Lorenzetti Liza , St-Denis Natalie , Murwisi Percy , Lewis TracyRay 
Published: March 2016

<p>Community Voices is a participatory action research study conducted in collaboration with people with lived experiences of homelessness in Calgary, Alberta to gather insights into service provision. Following convenience and snowball recruitment strategies, seven focus groups with members of the homeless community were conducted by trained facilitators. Participants and other community members were invited as co-researchers to analyze focus group transcripts, highlight key issues, develop themes and recommendations, and share key findings with stakeholders. Study findings suggest that people who are homeless experience oppression at the personal, cultural and structural levels which make it less likely for them to exit homelessness. Our findings suggests that a housing first approach coupled with intensive personalized case management embedded within a human rights framework has the capacity to reduce homelessness and overcome the barriers that prevent individuals from exiting homelessness. Such interventions, however, require substantial investment to increase the stock of affordable housing units, improve current shelter facilities, educate personnel in anti-oppressive practices and a political commitment to recognize housing as a human right. </p>
Licença-maternidade e estabilidade da gestante para homens
Authors: Silva Júnior Assis Moreira , Severino Luis Fernando 
Published: March 2016

RESUMO Neste artigo são tratados casos em que o modelo de proteção exige alterações pontuais em relação aos personagens, garantindo-se o direito à estabilidade-gestante e à licença-maternidade não apenas à mulher, mas também ao homem, em alguns casos excepcionais que abordamos, quais sejam, viúvo cujo falecimento da esposa tenha se dado por complicações decorrentes do parto, genitor solteiro, casal homoafetivo e genitor ou futuro genitor que seja o único provedor da renda familiar. Há necessidade de compatibilização entre as matérias normativas de diferentes disciplinas, com alterações legislativas que aumentem o manto protetor, com especial atenção para a entidade familiar, que goza de especial proteção do Estado. Mas isso não impede o gozo de tais direitos para os casos excepcionais mencionados, tendo em vista a interpretação sistemática do texto constitucional. ABSTRACT This article deals with cases where the protection model requires specific changes in relation to the characters, ensuring the right to pregnancy stability and maternity leave, not only to women but also to men, in some exceptional cases that we discussed about, as a widower whose wife’s death has been given from complications through childbirth, single parent, homosexual couple and future parent who is the unique provider of the family income. There is need for compatibility between the normative subjects from different disciplines, with legislative changes that increase the protective mantle, with special attention to the family entity, which enjoys special protection by the State. But this does not prevent the enjoyment of such rights to the exceptional cases mentioned, in view of the systematic interpretation of the constitutional text.
Wpływ opieki zdrowotnej na jakość życia osób starszych w Polsce oferowanej przez państwo - analiza regionalna
Authors: Rozpędowska-Matraszek Danuta , Nowak-Sapota Kazimiera 
Published: March 2016

Analiza struktury zatrudnienia pracujących bezpośrednio z pacjentem w publicznej opiece zdrowotnej powinna zapewnić równomierny dostęp do właściwej opieki medycznej dla ludzi starszych, przez co może poprawić się ich jakość życia. Ludzie starsi to grupa społeczeństwa, która w znacznie większym stopniu korzysta z usług medycznych. Artykuł ten jest wstępem do szerszego badania na temat wpływu opieki zdrowotnej na jakość życia osób starszych. Obecnie skupiono się tylko na zatrudnieniu, które tak jak wiele zmiennych ekonomicznych wykazuje znaczną wrażliwość na zmiany w zróżnicowaniu struktur. Do analizy zatrudnienia grupy siedmiu zawodów medycznych w przekroju województw wykorzystano model panelowy Berzega. Model ten jest przydatnym narzędziem do badania zmian strukturalnych zjawisk społecznych i ekonomicznych, jakie zachodzą w przestrzeni geograficznej w określonym przedziale czasu. Na podstawie oszacowanych parametrów modelu oceniono oddziaływanie zmian strukturalnych zatrudnienia pracowników medycznych w województwach, poprzez zmiany geograficzne – konkurencyjności i interakcje przestrzenne (sąsiedztwo) na zmiany poziomu regionalnego zatrudnienia personelu medycznego.
Using Goodwill Impairment To Effect Earnings Management During SFAS No. 142s Year Of Adoption And Later
Authors: Jordan Charles E. , Clark Stanley J. , Vann Carol E. 
Published: March 2016

Prior research (Bens and Heltzer, 2004) shows that the market penalizes firms less for reporting goodwill write-downs below-the-line than it does for presenting them above-the-line. Only in 2002, the year SFAS No. 142 became effective, did goodwill impairments enjoy below-the-line treatment. The current research provides evidence that firms “cherry picked” this year to recognize large impairment losses, thus removing much of the burden from future years when these losses otherwise would have been reported above-the-line. The study also indicates that, even though the number of firms taking goodwill write-offs declined subsequent to 2002, those entities that did so seemed to be taking these discretionary hits because earnings were already depressed in the current year. As such, the big bath earnings management observed in the year of adoption in previous studies (Jordan and Clark, 2004 and 2005) appears to continue even though these impairment losses no longer receive favorable below-the-line treatment.
Greater sage‐grouse apparent nest productivity and chick survival in Carbon County, Wyoming
Authors: Schreiber Leslie A. , Hansen Christopher P. , Rumble Mark A. , Millspaugh Joshua J. , Thompson Frank R. , Gamo R. Scott , Kehmeier Jon W. , Wojik Nate 
Published: March 2016

Greater sage‐grouse Centrocercus urophasianus populations across North America have been declining due to degradation and fragmentation of sagebrush habitat. As part of a study quantifying greater sage‐grouse demographics prior to construction of a wind energy facility, we estimated apparent net nest productivity and survival rate of chicks associated with radio‐equipped female sage‐grouse in Carbon County, Wyoming, USA. We estimated apparent net nest productivity using a weighted mean of the average brood size and used a modified logistic‐exposure method to estimate daily chick survival over a 70‐day time period. Apparent nest productivity was 2.79 chicks per female (95% CI: 1.46–4.12) in 2011, 2.00 chicks per female (95% CI: 1.00–3.00) in 2012, and 1.54 chick per female (95% CI: 0.62–2.46) in 2013. Chick survival to 70 days post‐hatch was 19.10% (95% CI: 6.22–37.42%) in 2011, 4.20% (95% CI: 0.84–12.31%) in 2012, and 16.05% (95% CI: 7.67–27.22%) in 2013. These estimates were low, yet within the range of other published survival rates. Chick survival was primarily associated with year and chick age, with minor effects of average temperature between surveys and hatch date. The variability in chick survival rates across years of our study suggests annual weather patterns may have large impacts on chick survival. Thus, management actions that increase the availability of food and cover for chicks may be necessary, especially during years with drought and above‐average spring temperatures.