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Gall mite Fragariocoptes setiger (Eriophyoidea) changes leaf developmental program and regulates gene expression in the leaf tissues of Fragaria viridis (Rosaceae)
Authors: Paponova S.S. , Chetverikov P.E. , Pautov A.A. , Yakovleva O.V. , Zukoff S.N. , Vishnyakov A.E. , Sukhareva S.I. , Krylova E.G. , Dodueva I.E. , Lutova L.A. 
Published: December 2017

AbstractThe interaction of plants with certain types of parasites leads to the formation of galls, organised structures that create the habitat of the parasite, caused by an abnormal proliferation of host plant's cells under the influence of growth regulators, secreted by the parasite, or by the plant itself under the influence of the parasite. Arthropods, mites in particular, are the largest group of gall‐inducing phytoparasites, but the mechanisms of their interaction with plants remain virtually unexplored. The interaction of the gall‐inducing eriophyoid mite Fragariocoptes setiger with Fragaria viridis plants was used as a model gall–mite system where data were obtained on the changes in the histological structure of F. viridis leaf blades under the influence of the mites as well as F. viridis gene expression during gall formation. For histological purposes, gall formation was split into four stages with each corresponding to the age of the gall as well as to specific changes that occur during that period. A dramatic change of adaxial–abaxial polarity of the lamina throughout the four stages was observed. Moreover, qRT‐PCR analysis of F. viridis gene expression in the developing gall revealed changes in the expression levels of certain meristem‐specific genes, as well as the genes that determine adaxial–abaxial polarity and signalling of phytohormones.
High Risk Clinical Features for Acute Aortic Dissection: A Case–Control Study
Authors: Ohle Robert , Um Justin , Anjum Omar , Bleeker Helena , Luo Lindy , Wells George , Perry Jeffrey J. 
Published: December 2017

AbstractBackgroundAcute aortic dissection (AAD) is a rare condition with a high mortality that is often missed. The objective of our study was to assess the diagnostic accuracy of clinical and laboratory findings for AAD, in confirmed cases of AAD and in a low‐risk control group.MethodsThis was a historical matched case–control study: participants were adults > 18 years old presenting to two tertiary care emergency departments (EDs) or one regional cardiac referral center. Cases were patients with new ED or in‐hospital diagnosis of nontraumatic AAD confirmed by computed tomography or echocardiography. Controls were patients with a triage diagnosis of truncal pain (<14 days) and an absence of a clear diagnosis on basic investigation. Cases and controls were matched in a 1:4 ratio by sex and age. A sample size of 165 cases and 660 controls was calculated based on 80% power and confidence interval of 95% to detect an odds ratio of greater than 2.ResultsData were collected from 2002 to 2014 yielding 194 cases of AAD and 776 controls (mean ± SD age = 65 ± 14.1 years; 66.7% male). Absence of abrupt‐onset pain (sensitivity = 95.9%, negative likelihood ratio = 0.07 [0.03–0.14]) can help rule out AAD. Presence of tearing/ripping pain (specificity = 99.7%, positive likelihood ratio [LR+] = 42.1 [9.9–177.5]), aortic aneurysm (specificity = 97.8%, LR+ = 6.35 [3.54–11.42]), hypotension (specificity = 98.7%, LR+ = 17.2 [8.8–33.6]), pulse deficit (specificity = 99.3, LR+ = 31.1 [11.2–86.6]), neurologic deficits (specificity = 96.9%, LR+ = 5.26 [2.9–9.3]), and a new murmur (specificity = 97.8%, LR+ = 9.4 [5.5–16.2]) can help rule in the diagnosis of AAD.ConclusionsPatients with one or more high‐risk feature should be considered high risk, whereas patients with no high‐risk and multiple low‐risk features are at low risk for AAD.
Enhancing student engagement in large management accounting lectures
Authors: Frick Hermann , Birt Jacqueline , Waters Jenny 
Published: December 2017

AbstractThe education literature suggests a student‐focused teaching strategy to improve students’ engagement in a lecture. However, in traditional accounting lectures students take the role of passive and anonymous recipients of knowledge. This paper reports on two cycles of an action research project, developing and refining a blended learning model, with the purpose of enhancing students’ engagement in the lectures of a large management accounting course. Results of our study find that engagement was enhanced with the implementation of this model. This study contributes to the accounting education literature through reporting evidence from action research and the effective implementation of a blended learning model that accounting educators can use.
Use and clinical efficacy of standard and health information technology fall risk assessment tools
Authors: Teh Ruth C , Wilson Anne , Ranasinghe Damith , Visvanathan Renuka 
Published: December 2017

ObjectiveTo evaluate the health information technology (HIT) compared to Fall Risk for Older Persons (FROP) tool in fall risk screening.MethodsA HIT tool trial was conducted on the geriatric evaluation and management (GEM, n = 111) and acute medical units (AMU, n = 424).ResultsHealth information technology and FROP scores were higher on GEM versus AMU, with no differences between people who fell and people who did not fall. Both score completion rates were similar, and their values correlated marginally (Spearman's correlation coefficient 0.33, P < 0.01). HIT and FROP scores demonstrated similar sensitivity (80 vs 82%) and specificity (32 vs 36%) for detecting hospital falls. Hospital fall rates trended towards reduction on AMU (4.20 vs 6.96, P = 0.15) and increase on GEM (10.98 vs 6.52, P = 0.54) with HIT tool implementation.ConclusionsHealth information technology tool acceptability and scoring were comparable to FROP screening, with mixed effects on fall rate with HIT tool implementation. Clinician partnership remains key to effective tool development.
Ageing and the economic life cycle: The National Transfer Accounts approach
Authors: Temple Jeromey B , Rice James M , McDonald Peter F 
Published: December 2017

ObjectiveTo illustrate the use of National Transfer Accounts (NTA) for understanding ageing and the economic life cycle in Australia.MethodsThe NTA methodology is applied utilising a range of unit record, demographic and administrative data sets from 1981 to 2010.ResultsDuring early and later life, total consumption (public and private) is greater than labour income. On a time series and cohort basis, we show that each successive generation has improved their level of well‐being (as measured by consumption) relative to the previous years or previous cohorts from 1981 to 1982 onwards. We also show a substantial increase in labour income earned by mature age workers over this period. International comparisons show Australia to have consumption and labour income age profiles very similar to those of Canada but dissimilar to many other countries, driven by differences in demographic and policy settings.ConclusionThe NTA approach provides a powerful framework to track differences in the economic life cycle across age groups, across time, across cohorts and across countries.
Population ageing and the labour force: 2000–2015 and 2015–2030
Authors: Temple Jeromey B , McDonald Peter F 
Published: December 2017

ObjectiveTo examine the role of variations in mature age labour force participation on labour force outcomes over Australia's recent past (2000–2015) and immediate future (to 2030).MethodsTo estimate the impact of rises in mature age participation on observed labour supply, we utilise demographic decomposition techniques. To examine future labour supply (to 2030), we simulate scenarios utilising a cohort‐component projection model.ResultsObserved increases in mature age participation between 2000 and 2015 added approximately 786 000 mature age workers to the Australian labour force. Over the proceeding 15 years (2015–2030), conservative changes to prevailing mature age participation would add 304 000 additional workers. The speed of ageing is projected to increase and labour supply growth decrease in the next 15 years relative to that observed from 2000 to 2015.ConclusionTo benefit from increased mature age labour force participation, the barriers to mature age participation must be addressed.
Epidemic of large babies highlighted by use of INTERGROWTH21st international standard
Authors: Park Felicity J. , de Vries Brad , Hyett Jon A. , Gordon Adrienne 
Published: December 2017

ObjectiveTo compare birth weights in central Sydney to the INTERGROWTH21st international standard to describe current trends in relation to optimal growth and to define areas that may benefit from improved obstetric surveillance and intervention.MethodsRetrospective analysis of prospectively collected cohort. Design: hospital‐based cohort study. Setting: Sydney Local Health District, Australia. Population or sample: women with singleton pregnancies who had first trimester screening for aneuploidy between 16 April, 2010 and 9 March, 2012. Analysis of 2966 births. Main outcome measures: Large for gestational age (LGA) >4000 g, >4500 g, >5000 g, >90th, >95th, >97th centiles and small for gestational age (SGA) <1500 g, <2500 g, <third, <fifth, <10th centiles.ResultsThe proportion of infants classified as LGA was significantly higher than expected by the international standard, with relative risks (RRs) of 1.66 (1.44–1.88), 1.81 (1.50–2.21) and 2.07 (1.61–2.65) for the 90th, 95th and 97th centiles, respectively (P < 0.0001). The number of infants classified as SGA was significantly lower with RRs of 0.32 (0.21–0.49), 0.38 (0.28–0.52) and 0.45 (0.37–0.55) for the 3rd, 5th and 10th centiles, respectively (P < 0.0001). Maternal body mass index (BMI) and height were significantly associated with LGA infants as were parity and pre‐existing diabetes.ConclusionComparing the international INTERGROWTH21st standards to our population has revealed a markedly high prevalence of LGA infants. The most important modifiable risk factors identified in early pregnancy were maternal BMI and pre‐existing diabetes.
Addressing the needs of first‐time fathers in Tasmania: A qualitative study of father‐only antenatal groups
Authors: Nash Meredith 
Published: December 2017

AbstractObjectiveTo examine how first‐time fathers in rural Tasmania experienced father‐only antenatal support/education groups.DesignSemistructured interviews with expectant fathers were used for this study. Purposive sampling was used to recruit fathers in 2014. Participants were recruited face‐to‐face via email through a government health service and not‐for‐profit organisation that runs a state‐wide fatherhood program. Several participants were recruited through a company that holds antenatal education classes for men in a pub. Data were analysed thematically.SettingThree rural Tasmanian areas (South, Central Coast and Northern Midlands)ParticipantsTwenty‐five men from three rural areas of Tasmania, ≥18 years, about to become first‐time father with partner at least 20 weeks pregnant.Main outcome measure(s)Semistructured interviews explored men's experiences of father‐only antenatal education groups.ResultsFour themes emerged from the thematic analysis: (i) motivations for attending antenatal groups; (ii) the effect of the group setting on men's experiences; (iii) masculine stereotypes in antenatal groups; and (iv) strategies to support fathers. Data show men wanted to join the groups and learn about being an involved father. They often felt uncomfortable sharing experiences in discussion‐based groups. They tended to prefer information‐based groups which were not premised on sharing emotions. Men offered strategies to improve father‐only antenatal education groups.ConclusionTasmanian antenatal education/support programs need improvement. Providing men with multiple opportunities to connect with other fathers is critical to improving support. Groups can be improved by accounting for multiple and complex constructions of masculinity, increasing the number of sessions offered and altering the structure.
Heart rate recovery fast‐to‐slow phase transition: Influence of physical fitness and exercise intensity
Authors: Bartels Rhenan , Prodel Eliza , Laterza Mateus C. , de Lima Jorge Roberto P. , Peçanha Tiago 
Published: December 2017

BackgroundPostexercise heart rate (HR) recovery presents an exponential decay, with two distinct phases: a fast phase, characterized by abrupt decay of HR, and determined by parasympathetic reactivation; and a slow phase, characterized by gradual decay of HR, and predominantly determined by sympathetic withdrawal. Although several methods have been proposed to assess postexercise HR recovery, none of those methods selectively assesses the time of transition from the fast to the slow phase of the HR recovery curve (HRRPT), and the magnitude of decay prior to (HRRFP) and after this point (HRRSP). Therefore, the aim of the present study was to propose a method to identify HRRPT, HRRFP, and HRRSP and to verify the effects of exercise intensity and physical fitness on such parameters.MethodsTen healthy young participants (24 ± 3 years; 23.6 ± 1.7 kg/m2) randomly underwent two exercise sessions (30 min of cycling), at moderate (MI) and high intensity (HI); followed by 5 min of inactive recovery. HR was continuously recorded during the sessions. The algorithm for HRRPT analysis was written in Python and is freely available online.ResultsHRRPT and HRRSP were increased in HI session compared with MI (81 ± 24 vs. 60 ± 20 s; 8 ± 10 vs. 1 ± 5 bpm; p = .04), and there was no difference in HRRFP between sessions (49 ± 15 vs. 46 ± 10 bpm; p = .17). In addition, HRRPT for MI exercise session was significantly and negatively associated with VO2max (r = ‐0.85, p < .05).ConclusionThe method herein presented was sensitive to exercise intensity, and partially responsive to aerobic fitness. Next studies should perform the pharmacological and clinical validations of the method.
Patient compliance with surveillance colonoscopy: patient factors and the use of a graded recall system
Authors: Gauci Chahaya , Lendzion Rebecca , Phan‐Thien Kim‐Chi , King Denis , Perera Dayashan S. 
Published: December 2017

BackgroundSurveillance colonoscopy allows for the early detection and improved treatment outcomes in colorectal neoplasms but compliance rates and factors require further investigation.MethodsThis is a retrospective cohort study examining 816 patients recalled for surveillance colonoscopy at an Australian colorectal practice over a 6‐month period. Primary outcome was compliance with colonoscopy within 12 months of recall. The secondary outcome of this study was to identify factors affecting compliance including patient factors and the practices’ graded recall system.ResultsA total of 715 patients (87.6%) were compliant with recall requests for repeat colonoscopy. Significantly higher compliance rates were noted with a personal history of adenomatous polyps (90.9% versus 85.6%, P = 0.025). Those with private insurance or Department of Veterans Affairs were more likely to be compliant than those publicly funded (89.0% versus 93.3% versus 79.0%, P = 0.007). No statistically significant difference in compliance was shown with a personal history of colorectal cancer, diverticular disease, perianal disease, National Health and Medical Research Council risk category, gender, time associated with the practice or the clinician. There was a significant positive correlation between the number of letters sent and compliance with recall, with 61.8% being compliant after a single letter, and a final cumulative compliance after five letters of 87.6% (R = 0.882, P = 0.048).ConclusionA graded recall system can achieve compliance rates as high as 87.6% compared to a single letter only achieving 61.8% compliance. A history of adenomatous polyps and insurance status were the only factors shown to result in higher recall compliance.
Unconditional analogues of Cochran–Mantel–Haenszel tests
Authors: Rayner J.C.W. , Best D.J. 
Published: December 2017

SummaryThe Cochran–Mantel–Haenszel tests are a suite of tests that are usually defined as conditional tests, tests that assume all marginal totals are known before sighting the data. Here unconditional analogues of these tests are defined for the more usual situation when the marginal totals are not known before sighting the data.
Domestic Violence Spillover into the Workplace: An Examination of the Difference between Legal and Ethical Requirements
Authors: Katz Marsha , Lopez Yvette P. , LaVan Helen 
Published: December 2017

AbstractDomestic violence is a growing societal concern that often spills over into the workplace. However, employers are not recognizing the spillover of domestic violence as a workplace issue. This is problematic considering the serious financial, legal, and ethical consequences for organizations. We analyzed six cases involving domestic violence that were litigated under specific legal bases: Violence Against Women Act, discrimination laws including Title VII, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Social Security Disability, Occupational Safety and Health Act, and associated state and municipal ordinances. We chose cases that illustrate the problems of companies meeting the legal standards but not necessarily reaching ethical expectations. Our approach is congruent with the perspective that both legal and ethical analyses should be used in organizational decision making. We suggest for future research the analysis of additional litigated cases, other ethical perspectives, and additional sources of data. In addition, we suggest that companies who are striving for corporate social responsibility should integrate the ethical treatment of domestic violence victims.
Standard of Living as a Right, Not a Privilege: Is It Time to Change the Dialogue from Minimum Wage to Living Wage?
Authors: Adams Ronald 
Published: December 2017

AbstractDating back to the 1930s, President Franklin D. Roosevelt argued that workers were entitled to a wage that allowed them to enjoy a decent standard of living—a conviction that led the president to propose the first federally‐mandated minimum wage. Mr. Roosevelt’s proposal was met with highly partisan resistance in congress and the courts—reactions not different in kind from the highly partisan resistance former President Obama experienced in his proposal to increase the federal minimum wage from its current level of $7.25 per hour. Reflecting President Roosevelt’s convictions, it is clear that many low wage workers today are not, and cannot, enjoying a decent standard of living at current minimum wage levels. Further, many of the economic arguments raised in opposition to increasing the minimum wage have been thoroughly discredited: empirical evidence suggests that increased minimum wages would not lead to dramatic spikes in unemployment, massive substitutions of capital for labor, business closings, and significantly increased consumer prices. However, as compelling as arguments for increasing the minimum wage may be, the reality is that this may not be sufficient to alleviate the plight of low income workers, particularly given the political nature of minimum wage adjustments. Indeed, it may be time to shift the national focus away from the minimum wage to an emphasis on viable living wage legislation, a proposition consistent with the social justice perspective of contemporary ethicists.
Undertreatment of hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: long‐term follow‐up on time trends in the occurrence of cardiovascular disease, risk factors and medications use
Authors: Ahmadizar Fariba , Souverein Patrick , de Boer Anthonius , Maitland‐van der Zee Anke H. 
Published: December 2017

AimsThe aims of the present study were, firstly, to evaluate long‐term trends in the occurrence and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and the occurrence of CVD events in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and, secondly, to assess the determinants of undertreatment of CVD risk factors.MethodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted in 3728 children (<19 years of age) with T1DM and up to 5 age‐ and gender‐matched diabetes‐free children (reference cohort) (n = 18 513) using data from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD).ResultsCompared with diabetes‐free subjects, children with T1DM had significantly higher annual prevalence rates of CVD risk factors and cardiovascular (CV) medication use 20 years after the onset of diabetes (index date): hypertension: 35.2% vs. 11.4%, P < 0.001; hypercholesterolaemia: 66.7% vs. 7.14%, P < 0.001; and CV medication use: 37.0% vs. 3.6%, P < 0.001. The significant differences between prevalence rates in the two cohorts started from 1 year before the index date. Furthermore, 50% of the children in the T1DM cohort with hypertension and 53% with hypercholesterolaemia remained untreated with CV drugs for a period of 2–5 years during the 20‐year follow‐up. Age was the only determinant associated with undertreated hypertension in the T1DM cohort.ConclusionsChildren with T1DM had substantially higher prevalence rates of hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia from 1 year before up to 20 years after the onset of diabetes compared with nondiabetics. There is a substantial undertreatment of CVD risk factors with CV drugs. In children with T1DM, screening for CVD risk factors and adequate treatment are of the utmost importance to prevent CVD later in life.
Impact of Crop Diversification on Rural Poverty in Nepal
Authors: Thapa Ganesh , Kumar Anjani , Roy Devesh , Joshi P.K. 
Published: December 2017

AbstractCrop diversification into high‐value crops (HVCs) can be an important strategy to augment income, generate employment, and reduce poverty in developing countries. We study the impact of crop diversification (share of production value obtained from the HVCs) on household (HH) welfare measures in Nepal. We use three rounds of the nationally representative Nepal Living Standard Surveys: NLSS I (1994/95), NLSS II (2004/05), and NLSS III (2010/11). The dose–response function, propensity score matching, and instrumental variable techniques are used to estimate the impact of crop diversification. Results show the positive impact of HVCs on the monthly per capita consumption expenditure and poverty outcomes. Among HVCs growers, HHs growing vegetables have the better welfare outcomes. While establishing the relationship between degree of agricultural diversity and poverty measures, we find that the marginal farmers need to at least derive 35% of the share of revenue from HVCs to escape from poverty.