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Fly Boy by E. Walters
Authors: Huck John 
Published: April 2016

Walters, Eric. Fly Boy. Toronto: Puffin Canada, 2011. Print. What boy hasn't dreamed of piloting a high-performance military aircraft over enemy territory? For young Robbie McWilliams, still only seventeen, that day can't come soon enough, so he takes matters into his own hands and enlists in the Royal Canadian Air Force with the documents of his deceased older brother. This is the premise of Eric Walters' YA novel Fly Boy, set in the middle of the Second World War. Walters has crafted a cleanly-written and realistic novel that gradually takes Robbie from the familiar school-like environment of training camp in Brandon, Manitoba to the air war over occupied Europe. Along the way, Robbie makes new friends; encounters elements of the adult world, such as drinking, gambling and inter-service rivalries; and comes to realize that war is not fun or glamorous, but indiscriminate and brutal. "Nothing would make me happier than to have it end today," he writes to his friend Chip. A foreword to the book by Flight Lieutenant Philip Gray voices the same message and vouches for the veracity of Walters' account: "most frightening of all, we were becoming really good at our jobs," he writes. The pace of the book is one of its pleasures. It takes almost half of the book before Robbie arrives "in theatre," and so the reader experiences the same anticipation mixed with impatience. Each aspect of the training regimen is given ample space to impose its strangeness on the young recruit, and these sequences are intercut with Robbie's letters home: to his mother to keep up the deception that he is at boarding school, and to his friend Chip, wherein he expresses his true thoughts. Robbie had entered the air force hoping to become a pilot like his father, a prisoner of war when the book begins, but his skills as a navigator see him fast-tracked at the expense of his dream. Good navigators are rare, and his country needs him to be one. Only eight of the twenty-six chapters are "action" chapters in the air, but this keeps them fresh, since an endless stream of missions would be too realistically monotonous. Instead, time is devoted to developing Robbie's relationships with his crew mates. The book also includes many small historical details, such as the contents of an escape kit or the meaning of specialized air force terms. Though the conclusion of the novel may be somewhat less than satisfying to some, it does, however, set up the possibility of a sequel quite nicely. Boys will enjoy reading this book, especially those interested in military history. Recommended: Three stars out of four Reviewer: John Huck John Huck is a metadata and cataloguing librarian at the University of Alberta. He holds an undergraduate degree in English literature and maintains a special interest in the spoken word. He is also a classical musician and has sung semi-professionally for many years.
Little White Duck: A Childhood in China by A. Liu
Authors: Kulyk Tamzen 
Published: April 2016

Liu, Alex. Little White Duck: A Childhood in China. Minneapolis: Graphic Universe, 2012. Print. ​ This graphic memoir is co-written by author/illustrator Andrès Vera Martinez and his wife Na Liu. Martinez, an accomplished and award winning illustrator, accurately captures Na Liu’s childhood perspective of China during the 1970’s and early 80’s. Little White Duck: A Childhood in China is composed of eight insightful short stories of Na Liu and her younger sister Xiao Qin’s childhood experiences in Wuhan, China. The table of contents, glossary, timeline, map, and translations are helpful features that enable readers to gain background knowledge and context while reading. Each story in this memoir provides the reader with an opportunity to explore aspects of China’s history and traditions in a subtle yet striking visual format that complements the deeply reflective narrative voice of Na Liu. Although the stories are not directly connected, they each offer a unique perspective and understanding of Chinese culture and history. What stands out about this graphic novel memoir is more than just memories, but rather the eloquently captured events and stories that have no doubt shaped Na Liu into the person she is today. For example, when Na Liu went to visit her cousins in the countryside, she discovered that life was different there and times were tough. Although not explicitly stated, but inferred through the illustrations, the reader is left knowing that Na Liu was touched by the kindness and acceptance of her cousins and also recognized the sacrifices that her dad made to provide her with the life she had. Crisp, simple images combined with appropriate amounts of text make this an extremely accessible book for younger audiences. The wisdom and perspective Da Qin shares acknowledges that her experiences as a child set her life apart from the one her parents and others experienced. A message that transcends culture and place, and one that is important for children to consider and begin to understand centres around sacrifices that parents make, and that events that shape their lives and their identity. Highly recommended for school libraries as a multitude of connections can be made across the curriculum. It is appropriate for a wide range of grade and reading levels, and it is an excellent addition to enhance culturally responsive collections. ​ Highly Recommended: 4 out of 4 stars Reviewer: Tamzen Kulyk Tamzen Kulyk is a teacher-librarian at two elementary schools in the Saskatoon Public School Division in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
ORIGIN OF THE CHAOTIC MOTION OF THE SATURNIAN SATELLITE ATLAS
Authors: Renner S. , Cooper N. J. , Moutamid M. El , Sicardy B. , Vienne A. , Murray C. D. , Saillenfest M. 
Published: April 2016

ABSTRACT
We revisit the dynamics of Atlas. Using Cassini ISS astrometric observations spanning 2004 February to 2013 August, Cooper et al. found evidence that Atlas is currently perturbed by both a 54:53 corotation eccentricity resonance (CER) and a 54:53 Lindblad eccentricity resonance (LER) with Prometheus. They demonstrated that the orbit of Atlas is chaotic, with a Lyapunov time of order 10 years, as a direct consequence of the coupled resonant interaction (CER/LER) with Prometheus. Here we investigate the interactions between the two resonances using the CoraLin analytical model, showing that the chaotic zone fills almost all the corotation sites occupied by the satellite's orbit. Four 70:67 apse-type mean motion resonances with Pandora are also overlapping, but these resonances have a much weaker effect. Frequency analysis allows us to highlight the coupling between the 54:53 resonances, and confirms that a simplified system including the perturbations due to Prometheus and Saturn's oblateness only captures the essential features of the dynamics.
THE FREQUENCY OF GIANT IMPACTS ON EARTH-LIKE WORLDS
Authors: Quintana Elisa V. , Barclay Thomas , Borucki William J. , Rowe Jason F. , Chambers John E. 
Published: April 2016

ABSTRACT
The late stages of terrestrial planet formation are dominated by giant impacts that collectively influence the growth, composition, and habitability of any planets that form. Hitherto, numerical models designed to explore these late stage collisions have been limited by assuming that all collisions lead to perfect accretion, and many of these studies lack the large number of realizations needed to account for the chaotic nature of N-body systems. We improve on these limitations by performing 280 simulations of planet formation around a Sun-like star, half of which used an N-body algorithm that has recently been modified to include fragmentation and hit-and-run (bouncing) collisions. We find that when fragmentation is included, the final planets formed are comparable in terms of mass and number; however, their collision histories differ significantly and the accretion time approximately doubles. We explored impacts onto Earth-like planets, which we parameterized in terms of their specific impact energies. Only 15 of our 164 Earth-analogs experienced an impact that was energetic enough to strip an entire atmosphere. To strip about half of an atmosphere requires energies comparable to recent models of the Moon-forming giant impact. Almost all Earth-analogs received at least one impact that met this criteria during the 2 Gyr simulations and the median was three giant impacts. The median time of the

final

giant impact was 43 Myr after the start of the simulations, leading us to conclude that the time-frame of the Moon-forming impact is typical among planetary systems around Sun-like stars.
Institutions financières : votre réputation est-elle à risque ?
Authors: Bournival Geneviève 
Published: April 2016

La Commission européenne inclut désormais l’« impact sur la société » dans sa définition de la responsabilité sociale des entreprises. Dans leur article intitulé « Closing the Trade Finance Sustainability Gap », paru en mars 2015 dans la MIT Sloan Management Review , Olivier Jaeggi et Gina Santos expliquent les effets de cette nouvelle mesure sur les institutions qui financent les activités commerciales.
L’académie BMO groupe financier, une initiative en or
Authors: Desjardins Mariève K. , Desjardins Claude 
Published: April 2016

Avec un personnel comptant environ 47 000 membres dans le monde entier, BMO Groupe financier se soucie depuis longtemps du développement du leadership et de la formation de la relève. Son université d’entreprise, l’Académie BMO Groupe financier, a ainsi requis un investissement majeur au cours des dernières années pour favoriser l’apprentissage continu à l’interne et ainsi s’assurer d’une relève compétente. La méthode retenue ? L’apprentissage par l’action, afin de créer une « organisation apprenante ».
Transitions de postes : attention aux dérailleurs de succès !
Authors: Grenier Simon 
Published: April 2016

Au cours de leur carrière, de 30 % à 50 % des gestionnaires risquent de trébucher avant d’avoir atteint leur plein potentiel, souvent en raison d’une incapacité à adapter leurs comportements à leurs nouvelles fonctions. Pour qu’elle soit réussie, une transition vers un poste de direction doit donc s’anticiper en étant bien au fait des dérailleurs de succès potentiels.
Employés à haut potentiel : transparence ou secret ?
Authors: Sabourin Francine 
Published: April 2016

Le développement des ressources humaines, tout particulièrement celui des employés dits à haut potentiel, est crucial pour toute organisation. Mais le secret dans un tel processus ne risque-t-il pas de nuire au climat et aux relations de travail ? Doit-on plutôt privilégier la transparence, au risque de démotiver les autres employés ?
Entreprises familiales : comment bien préparer la relève
Authors: Le Breton-Miller Isabelle , Miller Danny 
Published: April 2016

L’entreprise familiale est le type d’entreprise le plus répandu au Québec, au Canada et même partout dans le monde. À l’échelle locale, elle génère à elle seule 70 % de la création d’emploi. Toutefois, la succession des entreprises échoue trop souvent, privant ainsi les familles et l’économie nationale d’une importante source de prospérité. Que doit faire la génération actuelle pour mieux préparer la prochaine à reprendre les rênes ?
Cinq étapes pour mettre en œuvre la méthode Kata dans votre entreprise
Authors: Landry Sylvain , Rother Mike , Halin Francis 
Published: April 2016

Terme emprunté aux arts martiaux, le kata est un mode de pensée qui privilégie la transmission du savoir au sein d’une organisation grâce à une pratique susceptible d’en accroître la compétitivité. Comment vous en inspirer au sein de votre entreprise ?
Comment accroître son pouvoir organisationnel ?
Authors: Lainey Pierre 
Published: April 2016

L’exercice du pouvoir a toujours suscité des questions : pourquoi, avec qui et comment se servir du pouvoir ? Existe-t-il de « bonnes pratiques » en matière d’utilisation du pouvoir ? Comment éviter les dérapages que l’on constate chez ceux qui, dans leur quête du pouvoir, en veulent toujours davantage ? Après des décennies de recherches, les experts commencent enfin à avoir des éléments de réponse...
L’échec vénéré - Au-delà du fantasme
Authors: Barès Franck , Auger Claudine 
Published: April 2016

Loin d’être cachés, les détails d’un échec sont désormais bien en vue sur un curriculum vitæ. La déduction est la suivante : ces épisodes qui éprouvent l’individu prouvent également sa valeur. Cette conception à la mode, admise d’emblée, s’exprime avec une force particulière dans le secteur des entreprises en démarrage au potentiel élevé. Mais l’échec n’est-il pas sublimé ? Est-il vraiment un passage obligé vers l’apprentissage ? Et pour que ce soit le cas, ne faut-il pas avant tout savoir en tirer les leçons appropriées ?
NK Cells Help Induce Anti–Hepatitis B Virus CD8+ T Cell Immunity in Mice
Authors: Zheng Meijuan , Sun Rui , Wei Haiming , Tian Zhigang 
Published: April 2016

AbstractAlthough recent clinical studies demonstrate that NK cell function is impaired in hepatitis B virus (HBV)–persistent patients, whether or how NK cells play a role in anti-HBV adaptive immunity remains to be explored. Using a mouse model mimicking acute HBV infection by hydrodynamic injection of an HBV plasmid, we observed that although serum hepatitis B surface Ag and hepatitis B envelope Ag were eliminated within 3 to 4 wk, HBV might persist for &gt;8 wk in CD8−/− mice and that adoptive transfer of anti-HBV CD8+ T cells restored the ability to clear HBV in HBV-carrier Rag1−/− mice. These results indicate that CD8+ T cells are critical in HBV elimination. Furthermore, NK cells increased IFN-γ production after HBV plasmid injection, and NK cell depletion led to significantly increased HBV persistence along with reduced frequency of hepatitis B core Ag–specific CD8+ T cells. Adoptive transfer of IFN-γ–sufficient NK cells restored donor CD8+ T cell function, indicating that NK cells positively regulated CD8+ T cells via secreting IFN-γ. We also observed that NK cell depletion correlated with decreased effector memory CD8+ T cell frequencies. Importantly, adoptive transfer experiments showed that NK cells were involved in anti-HBV CD8+ T cell recall responses. Moreover, DX5+CD49a− conventional, but not DX5−CD49a+ liver-resident, NK cells were involved in improving CD8+ T cell responses against HBV. Overall, the current study reveals that NK cells, especially DX5+CD49a− conventional NK cells, promote the antiviral activity of CD8+ T cell responses via secreting IFN-γ in a mouse model mimicking acute HBV infection.
Advanced Atherogenic Index for the Assessment of Consolidated Lipid Risk in Premature Coronary Artery Disease Patients in India
Authors: Bansal Sanjiv Kumar , Agarwal Sarita , Daga Mridul Kumar 
Published: April 2016

ABSTRACT
Introduction: The high prevalence, severity, and prematurity of coronary artery disease (CAD) in the Indian population cannot be completely explained by the conventional lipid parameters and the existing lipid indices.
Aims and Objectives: To calculate newly defined advanced atherogenic index (AAI) in premature CAD patients and compare it between cases and controls and Correlate its values with the existing indices.
Material and Methods: One hundred and twenty premature CAD patients and an equal number of age and sex matched healthy individuals were included in this study. Lipid profile and nonconventional lipid parameters like oxidized Low density lipoprotein (OX LDL), small dense LDL (SD LDL), lipoprotein (a) apolipoprotein B (Apo B), and apolipoprotein A1 (Apo A1) were estimated and their values were used to define AAI and existing lipid indices like AI, lipid tetrad index (LTI) and lipid pentad index (LPI).
Results: The mean age of cases and controls was 37.29 + 4.50 and 36.13 + 3.53 years, respectively. The value of AAI was highly significant in cases (3461.22 ± 45.20) as compared to controls (305.84 ± 21.80). AAI has shown better statistical significance and correlation (P < 0.0001, r = 0.737) as compared to the earlier indices such as AI (P < 0.01, r = 0.52), LTI (P < 0.001, r = 0.677) and LPI (P < 0.001, r = 0.622) in premature CAD. Kolmogorov D statistic and cumulative distribution function plot has shown that AAI can discriminate cases and controls more accurately as compared to the earlier indices.
Conclusion: Statistically AAI appears to be a better marker of consolidated lipid risk in premature CAD patients as compared to the earlier indices.
Chikungunya Fever Among Patients with Acute Febrile Illness Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Mumbai
Authors: Galate Lata Baswanna , Agrawal Sachee R , Shastri Jayanthi S , Londhey Vikram 
Published: April 2016

ABSTRACT
Background: Chikungunya fever (CHIK) is an arboviral disease. Dengue fever (DENG) and CHIK are indistinguishable clinically and need to be differentiated by laboratory investigations.
Purpose: This study aimed at estimating the seroprevalence of CHIK mono-infection and CHIK and DENG dual infection in suspected patients. We also analyzed the age, sex distribution, joint involvement, and relation of joint movement restriction with visual analog scale (VAS).
Materials and Methods: Two hundred patients clinically suspected with DENG and CHIK were enrolled from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Mumbai from April 2012 to October 2013. The detailed history and examination findings were recorded. Serum samples were subjected to DENG and CHIK immunoglobulin G (IgM) enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Results: The seroprevalence of CHIK was 12.5%. Mono-infection of CHIK was 3%, and CHIK and DENG dual infection was 9.5%. Most affected age group in CHIK cases was 46–60 years wherein female preponderance was seen. All 6 patients with CHIK mono-infection had fever and joint involvement; knee and elbow were the most commonly affected joints. All CHIK patients had VAS score of 6–10 with restricted joint movement. Of the patients with dual infection, the majorities were from 31 to 45 years with male preponderance; all had fever and joint pain mainly affecting knee and elbow. Of patients who had VAS score 6–10 in patients with dual infection, only 5.26% had restricted joint movement.
Conclusion: IgM ELISA for Chikungunya infection should be included in the routine laboratory tests for acute febrile illness.
Induced Sputum Nitrite Levels Correlate with Clinical Asthma Parameters in Children Aged 7–18 Years with Mild to Moderate Persistent Asthma
Authors: Nandan Devki , Kansal Prachi , Patharia Neha , Goyal Parul 
Published: April 2016

ABSTRACT
Purpose: The objective of this study is to measure levels of nitrites in induced sputum in children with asthma and correlate it with clinical asthma parameters.
Method: This prospective observational study was done in PGIMER, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, on 91 children aged 7-18 years with mild and moderate persistent asthma. Patients were specifically evaluated for five clinical parameters of asthma (i.e. Days of acute exacerbations, use of salbutamol as rescue medication, emergency visits, nights with cough, days of school absence) and induced sputum nitrite levels was done at the time of enrollment and 3 months after treatment with inhaled budesonide.
Results: The mean age of subjects was 10.79 ± 2.563yrs. Six (6.59%) patients were not able to perform induced sputum, eighty five (93.41%) patients were suitable for data analysis. There was significant reduction in sputum nitrite levels from 33.42 ± 22.04nmol/ml at enrollment to 11.72 ± 5.61 nmol/ml (P < 0.0005) after 3 months of inhaled budesonide therapy. Significant positive correlation was found between reduction in sputum nitrite level and control of asthma symptoms: Days of acute exacerbations(r value = 0.548, P value = 0.0001), Days of salbutamol use as rescue medication (r value = 0.431, P value =< 0.0001), Number of emergency visits(r value = 0.414, P value = 0.0001), Nights with cough (r value = 0.259, P value = 0.0169), Days of school absence(r value = 0.411, P value = 0.0001). Sputum nitrite levels were significantly higher in moderate persistent asthmatics as compared to mild at the time of enrollment (P < 0.0005), which shows that induced sputum nitrite levels correlate with asthma severity.
Conclusions: This study confirms that nitrites in induced sputum correlate well with clinical asthma parameters and asthma severity in children and is a simple, non invasive, and cheap method which can be used as a parameter for monitoring of asthma.
Is There a Tendency for Thrombosis in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus?
Authors: Gorar Suheyla , Alioglu Bulent , Ademoglu Esranur , Uyar Seyit , Bekdemir Handan , Candan Zehra , Saglam Beylan , Koc Gonul , Culha Cavit , Aral Yalcin 
Published: April 2016

ABSTRACT
Context: Impact of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on the coagulation system, dynamics involved at a pathophysiological level and the exact mechanism remain unclear.
Aims: To evaluate the association between diabetes-related parameters and hemostatic factors to search for a tendency of thrombosis in GDM.
Settings and Design: Nineteen pregnant women who had GDM, 16 healthy pregnant and 13 healthy nonpregnant controls admitted to the Endocrinology outpatient clinics were enrolled in the study.
Subjects and Methods: Fasting and postprandial glucose, hemoglobin A1c and insulin levels, and insulin resistance; fructosamine, thrombin activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor (TAFI), tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI), plasminogen activator inhibitor Type-1 (PAI-1), tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA), fibrinogen, plasminogen and hemoglobin levels, platelet counts, prothrombin time (PT), and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) were studied.
Statistical Analysis Used: One-way analysis of variance, Kruskal–Wallis, and post hoc Tukey honestly significant difference or Conover’s nonparametric multiple comparison tests for comparison of the study groups.
Results: PT and aPTT were significantly lower in GDM patients compared to controls (P < 0.05), whereas fibrinogen and plasminogen levels were significantly higher in this group compared to both nonpregnant and healthy pregnant controls (P < 0.05 for each). TAFI, TFPI, PAI-1, and tissue t-PA levels were not significantly different among groups.
Conclusions: Our findings indicate tendency to develop thrombosis in GDM similar to diabetes mellitus; but more comprehensive studies with larger sample size are needed to determine the relationship between GDM and hemostasis.
Comparison of Microwave Versus Conventional Decalcification of Teeth Using Three Different Decalcifying Solutions
Authors: Srinivasyaiah Archana , Nitin Priyanka , Hegde Usha 
Published: April 2016

ABSTRACT
Background: In routine histopathology, decalcification of teeth is an essential and important step during tissue processing. The present study was attempted to decalcify teeth using microwave method and to compare it with conventional decalcification method.
Aim: To compare microwave decalcification with conventional decalcification method with respect to the speed of decalcification, preservation of tissue structure, and efficacy of staining.
Materials and Methods: A total of 72 single-rooted premolars were used for both conventional and microwave decalcification methods. Three different types of decalcifying agents at 5% and 7% were used. Decalcifying agents included nitric acid, formic acid, and trichloroacetic acid, each at 5% and 7%. About 6 teeth were included in each category and were decalcified by both conventional and microwave method. After decalcification, all the teeth were examined macroscopically and microscopically. Cramer’s V-test was used to determine the statistical significance.
Results: The results have shown that microwave method using 5% and 7% nitric acid were the fastest. Structural details and good staining characteristics were better in teeth decalcified by 5% nitric acid and 5% trichloroacetic acid by both the methods.
Conclusions: 5% nitric acid by microwave method proved to be the best decalcifying agent as it was fast and gave good structural details and staining characteristics.