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Processes of social flourishing and their liminal collapse: elements to a genealogy of globalization
Authors: Szakolczai Arpad 
Published: August 2016

AbstractThis article aims at exploring a long‐term historical perspective on which contemporary globalization can be more meaningfully situated. A central problem with established approaches to globalization is that they are even more presentist than the literature on modernization was. Presentism not only means the ignoring of history, but also the unreflective application to history of concepts taken from the study of the modern world. In contrast, it is argued that contemporary globalization is not a unique development, but rather is a concrete case of a historical type. Taking as its point of departure the spirit, rather than the word, of Max Weber, this article extends the scope of sociological investigation into archaeological evidence. Having a genealogical design and introducing the concept of ‘liminality’, the article approaches the modern process of globalization through reconstructing the internal dynamics of another type of historical change called ‘social flourishing’. Taking up the Weberian approach continued by Eisenstadt in his writings on ‘axial age’, it moves away from situations of crisis as reference point, shifting attention to periods of revival by introducing the term ‘epiphany’. Through the case of early Mesopotamia, it shows how social flourishing can be transmogrified into globalizing growth, gaining a new perspective concerning the kind of ‘animating spirit’ that might have driven the shift from Renaissance to Reformation, the rise of modern colonialism, or contemporary globalization. More generally, it will retrieve the long‐term historical background of the axial age and demonstrate the usefulness and importance of archaeological evidence for sociology.
The realization of absolute beauty: an interpretation of the fairytale Snow White
Authors: Takenaka Nanae 
Published: August 2016

AbstractThis paper interprets the fairytale Snow White (Bruder Grimm 1857) in terms of the realization of absolute beauty. Jung's understanding that ‘in myths and fairytales, as in dreams, the soul speaks about itself’ (Jung 1945, para. 400), underpins such an approach. From this perspective a fantasy image is not about us, not about our unconsciousness, but is essentially about itself. The idea of absolute beauty first arises in the Queen's mind as a wish. Despite the Queen's strong desire to be named as the most beautiful person in the world, her mirror reflects that it is actually her daughter Snow White who is the fairest. Snow White might be regarded in the language of Giegerich as her internal other. Effectively they are separated into the Real that conceives the idea of absolute beauty and the Ideal that embodies it. The exchange that takes place between the two – mediated by mirror and window – generates the corpse of surpassing beauty that never decays but lies inaccessible behind the glass coffin. However the loving and penetrating gaze of the Prince, representing masculinity, succeeds in reanimating Snow White. Thus the Prince as the Other that is completely external and unknown to both the Queen and Snow White, specifically to their femininity, facilitates the realization of absolute beauty as the Ideal in the Real.
Race, religion and a cat in the clinical hour
Authors: Heyer Gretchen 
Published: August 2016

AbstractRacial and religious identities are complex, often mired in dynamics of ‘othering’. Such dynamics easily become a means of distancing the pain, fear and rage of intergenerational traumas, thus undermining ways race and religion can be powerful vehicles for the transference and countertransference. Drawing from a history of race in America as well as Jung's anxiety when meeting the stranger within himself, this paper focuses on 17 years of work between a black female patient and white female clinician (me). Together we encountered themes of hatred, silence, guilt and intimacy in the transference and countertransference, themes eventually symbolized by the presence of my cat which was locked into the bathroom for each session. This cat came to represent a bridge through developmental traumas and wounds of racism.
Evaluation of point‐of‐care maternal glucose measurements for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus
Authors: Daly N , Carroll C , Flynn I , Harley R , Maguire PJ , Turner MJ 
Published: August 2016

ObjectiveUsing updated laboratory standards as the reference, we aimed to compare point‐of‐care (POC) maternal capillary glucose testing with the diagnostic accuracy of reference and customary venous samples.Design, setting, populationWomen screened selectively with a one‐step 75‐g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) at 24–28 weeks’ gestation were conveniently recruited to this prospective observational study.MethodsTwo venous samples and one capillary sample were taken at each OGTT time point. Venous sample one was a fluoride‐EDTA (FE) tube placed on an ice‐slurry until cell separation and analysis within 30 minutes (reference standard). Venous sample two was transported in a tube containing FE (without ice) (customary practice). A capillary sample was used for POC testing. Various cut‐off points for the POC sample were examined to evaluate diagnostic accuracy.Main outcome measuresThe sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values and accuracy of POC capillary glucose for the diagnosis of GDM.ResultsOf 108 women, GDM was detected in 47.2% (n = 51), 17.6% (n = 19) and 24.1% (n = 26) using the reference standard, customary practices and POC, respectively (P < 0.001). However, based on adjustment of the POC fasting diagnostic threshold from ≥5.1 to ≥4.8 mol/l (aPOC), sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV and accuracy improved to 92.5, 76.5, 69.8, 94.5 and 94.5%, respectively.ConclusionsPOC capillary maternal glucose tests were superior to customary laboratory practices for diagnosing GDM. This has considerable potential, particularly in healthcare settings where facilities for phlebotomy are distant from the laboratory or pre‐analytical sample handling is substandard.Tweetable abstractAdjusted point‐of‐care glucose measurements have potential in the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus.
Double‐balloon catheter versus prostaglandin E2 for cervical ripening and labour induction: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials
Authors: Du YM , Zhu LY , Cui LN , Jin BH , Ou JL 
Published: August 2016

BackgroundInduction of labour has become an increasingly common procedure. Ripening methods, including mechanical devices and pharmacological agents, improve the success rate of labour induction.ObjectiveTo compare the efficacy and safety of the double‐balloon catheter with prostaglandin E2 agents used for labour induction.Search strategyWe searched electronic sources from MEDLINE, Embase and Web of Science, the Cochrane Library Database of Systematic Reviews, and ClinicalTrials.gov website.Selection criteriaOnly randomised controlled trials comparing the PGE2 agents with the double‐balloon catheter for cervical ripening and labour induction in women with unfavourable cervices were included in the analysis.Data collection and analysisThe main outcomes included the vaginal delivery rate within 24 hours and risk of caesarean section. We calculated relative risks and mean differences using fixed‐ and random‐effects models.Main resultsNine studies (1866 patients) were included in this systematic review. Both the double‐balloon catheter and PGE2 agents were comparable with regard to rate of caesarean section (RR 0.92; 95% CI 0.79, 1.07), vaginal delivery within 24 hours (RR 0.95; 95% CI 0.78, 1.16) and maternal adverse events, but the risk of excessive uterine activity (RR 10.02; 95% CI 3.99, 25.17) and need for neonatal intensive care unit admissions (RR 1.31; 95% CI 1.01, 1.69) were significantly increased in women who received PGE2 agents.ConclusionsThe double‐balloon catheter demonstrated greater safety and cost‐effectiveness than PGE2 agents for cervical ripening and labour induction. The efficacy profiles of both methods were similar.Tweetable abstractDouble‐balloon catheter versus prostaglandin E2 for cervical ripening and labour induction
Disseminated leiomyoma cells can be identified following conventional myomectomy
Authors: Sandberg EM , van den Haak L , Bosse T , Jansen FW 
Published: August 2016

ObjectiveUncontained morcellation of leiomyomas during laparoscopic surgery has recently been discouraged, as undetected malignant tumours, namely leiomyosarcomas, could be fragmented which may result in upstaged disease. However, enucleating leiomyomas per se may be inappropriate from an oncological perspective because complete, radical resection of malignant tumours to prevent further tumour growth or recurrence is not achieved. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine whether spillage of leiomyoma cells occurs during laparotomic myomectomy.DesignObservational study.SettingTertiary academic centre in the Netherlands.PopulationWomen undergoing laparotomic myomectomy were included in the study.MethodsPeritoneal abdominal washings were obtained on two occasions during the myomectomy procedure; the first one immediately after opening the abdomen and the second one after resection of the leiomyoma(s). Cytological evaluation of the fluids was performed.Main outcome measuresThe presence of leiomyoma cells in any of the washings.ResultsFive patients were included in this pilot study. All first washings were negative for leiomyoma cells. However, cytology positive for the presence of leiomyoma cells was found in three of the five second, post‐myomectomy washings.ConclusionTissue spillage from leiomyoma(s) occurs during conventional open myomectomy. The clinical relevance of tissue dissemination after myomectomy is unclear but it cannot be excluded that this may negatively affect the patient's outcome if there is malignant change within the enucleated leiomyoma(s). Therefore, it is questionable whether morcellation in specially designed containment bags after laparoscopic myomectomy, guarantees any additional oncological safety.Tweetable abstractEven during conventional myomectomy, tissue spillage occurs during resection of leiomyoma(s).
Relationship between limited joint mobility of the hand and diabetic foot risk in patients with type 2 diabetes
Authors: Mineoka Yusuke , Ishii Michiyo , Tsuji Akiko , Komatsu Yoriko , Katayama Yuko , Yamauchi Mitsuko , Yamashita Aki , Hashimoto Yoshitaka , Nakamura Naoto , Katsumi Yasukazu , Isono Motohide , Fukui Michiaki 
Published: August 2016

AbstractBackgroundFoot ulceration is a serious problem for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), and the early detection of risks for this condition is important to prevent complications. The present cross‐sectional study in T2D patients determined the relationship between limited joint mobility (LJM) of the hand and diabetic foot risk classified using the criteria of the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF).MethodsRelationships between LJM of the hand and foot risk according to IWGDF category, HbA1c, age, body mass index, blood pressure, estimated glomerular filtration (eGFR), and diabetic complications (including diabetic peripheral neuropathy [DPN] and peripheral arterial disease [PAD]) were evaluated in 528 consecutive T2D patients. Poor glycemic control was defined as HbA1c ≥ 7%.ResultsPatients with LJM of the hand were older and had a longer duration of diabetes, a higher prevalence of diabetic complications, including DPN and PAD, and a higher IWDGF category (all P < 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the foot risk assessed with IWDGF category was correlated with age (odds ratio [OR] 1.04; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.01–1.06; P = 0.001), poor glycemic control (OR 1.66; 95% CI 1.00–2.77; P = 0.04), eGFR (OR 0.98; 95% CI 0.97–0.99; P = 0.02), and the presence of LJM of the hand (OR 3.86; 95% CI 2.21–6.86; P < 0.001).ConclusionsThe results demonstrate a correlation between LJM of the hand and foot risk. Diagnosis of diabetic hand is simple and non‐invasive, and is thus a useful method for assessing the risk of diabetic foot in T2D patients.
History Denied: Theories of Harmony in the tournant des Lumières
Authors: Menin Marco 
Published: August 2016

AbstractIn a somewhat clichéd historiography, the introduction of the variable of temporality into conventional natural history marks the dissolution of the concept of ‘harmony’, expressed by the spatial doctrine of the great chain of beings, in temporalised history. The aim of this article is to show how – in the period known as ‘le tournant des Lumières’ (c.1770‐1820) – the relationship that the theories of harmony established with the time variable is more complex. The attempt to reinstate the harmonic perspective on the level of temporal development has its fullest expression in the work of Bernardin de Saint‐Pierre and Charles Fourier.
warbleR: an r package to streamline analysis of animal acoustic signals
Authors: Araya‐Salas Marcelo , Smith‐Vidaurre Grace 
Published: August 2016

Summary

Animal acoustic communication is one of the most fruitful research areas in behavioural and evolutionary biology. Work in this area depends largely on quantifying the structure of acoustic signals, which has often depended upon closed‐source or graphical user interface (GUI)‐based software.

Here, we describe the r package warbleR, a new package for the analysis of animal acoustic signal structure. The package offers functions for downloading avian vocalizations from the open‐access online repository Xeno‐Canto, displaying the geographic extent of the recordings, manipulating sound files, detecting acoustic signals or importing detected signals from other software, assessing performance of methods that measure acoustic similarity, conducting cross‐correlations, measuring acoustic parameters and analysing interactive vocal signals, among others. Functions working iteratively allow parallelization to improve computational efficiency.

We present a case study showing how warbleR functions can be used in a workflow to evaluate the structure of acoustic signals. We analyse geographic variation in long‐billed hermit hummingbirds (Phaethornis longirostris) songs obtained from Xeno‐Canto.

The code in warbleR can be executed by less experienced r users, but has also been thoroughly commented, which will facilitate further customization by advanced users. The combination of the tools described here with other acoustic analysis packages in r should significantly expand the range of analytical approaches available.
How to predict plant functional types using imaging spectroscopy: linking vegetation community traits, plant functional types and spectral response
Authors: Schweiger Anna K. , Schütz Martin , Risch Anita C. , Kneubühler Mathias , Haller Rudolf , Schaepman Michael E. 
Published: August 2016

Summary

The comparable and integrated nature of plant functional types and advances in high‐spectral‐resolution remote sensing techniques (i.e. imaging spectroscopy) make their combination highly interesting for spatially continuous and repeatable large‐scale ecosystem monitoring. Depending on physical environment and stress, plants invest in covarying biochemical and structural traits, influencing spectral characteristics of vegetation. These traits are assumed to bear a more direct causal relationship to plant functional types than to plant life/growth forms. However, the connection between a vegetation community's functional and spectral response remains to be established.

We assessed the correlation structure between (i) biochemical and structural vegetation traits (biomass, dry matter content, nitrogen content, neutral detergent fibre content), (ii) plant life/growth forms and (iii) seven plant functional types of two categories (strategy types, indicator values) collected in heterogeneous alpine grassland. We then used airborne imaging spectroscopy data from the same area to model and predict plant life/growth forms and plant functional types at the vegetation community level using partial least squares regression and validated our models based on an independent data set.

We found high correlations between many of the biochemical and structural vegetation traits, plant life/growth forms and plant functional types tested. Using airborne imaging spectroscopy data, we successfully modelled and predicted most plant life/growth forms (R2 max. = 0·56) and all plant functional types (R2 max. = 0·62). However, model performance for plant life/growth forms decreased substantially during external validation and overall model consistency was low (average change in R2 = 72%), while plant functional type models were much more consistent (average change in R2 = 20%). Based on our findings, we developed a conceptual framework using the theory and methodology of vegetation ecology and imaging spectroscopy to link the vegetation community's functional to its spectral signature.

Our results encourage the use of plant functional types in imaging spectroscopy in order to aid the large‐scale monitoring of ecosystems, which is particularly important given the increased availability of airborne data and the prospective launches of spaceborne instruments in the near future.
Does the accruals quality premium arise from information risk?
Authors: Zhang Lijuan , Wilson Mark 
Published: August 2016

AbstractIn this study, we examine whether the accruals quality premium arises from information risk through the following: (i) an investigation of the accruals quality (AQ) premium conditioned by market competition levels; (ii) a test of the impact of an exogenous shock on tax‐loss‐selling incentives; and (iii) an examination of the quality of specific accruals. Consistent with an information risk explanation, we find that the pricing effect of AQ is concentrated in firms with low market competition; that tax‐loss selling is unlikely to explain the observed AQ premium; and that specific accruals quality measures which are more likely to reflect information risk are priced.
Effect of volcanic ash deposition on length and radial growths of a deciduous montane tree (Nothofagus pumilio)
Authors: Magnin Amaru , Villalba Ricardo , Torres Cristian Daniel , Stecconi Marina , Passo Alfredo , Sosa Claudia Maricel , Puntieri Javier Guido 
Published: August 2016

AbstractExtreme environmental events such as volcanic eruptions can trigger plant responses that largely exceed those recorded for moderate‐intensity disturbances. We assessed the effects of the June 2011 eruption of the Puyehue – Cordón Caulle volcano on the length and radial growths of juvenile Nothofagus pumilio trees at two sites located 20 (with >40 cm ash accretion) and 75 (without ash) km from the volcano. Variations in length and radial growth were evaluated for the periods 1999–2013 and 1993–2013 respectively; pre‐ and post‐eruption growth rates were computed. The length growth of the N. pumilio trees located close to the volcano increased significantly after the eruption: shoot extensions during the growing season after the eruption were, on average, two to three times longer than average according to ontogenetic growth trends. Variations in radial growth after the eruption were comparatively less noticeable than those in length growth. No significant effects of the eruption were observed in those trees located 75 km from the volcano. In order to explain the exceptionally positive response of N. pumilio's length growth to the volcanic eruption, three non‐exclusive explanations were proposed: (i) thick ash layers increase water retention in the soil; (ii) volcanic ash facilitates the access of plants to nutrients; and (iii) volcanic ashes decrease herbivory and competition. The comparatively lower sensitivity of radial growth to this extreme volcanic event is also noteworthy. These findings highlight the need to further examine how large‐scale volcanic events influence structure and/or functioning of ecosystem in the Patagonian forest.
How do women seeking abortion choose between surgical and medical abortion? Perspectives from abortion service providers
Authors: Newton Danielle , Bayly Chris , McNamee Kathleen , Hardiman Annarella , Bismark Marie , Webster Amy , Keogh Louise 
Published: August 2016

BackgroundDepending on availability, many Australian women seeking an abortion will be faced with the choice between surgical or medical abortion. Little is known about the factors that influence Australian women's choice of method.AimThrough the perspectives of abortion service providers, this study aimed to explore the factors that contribute to Australian women's decision to have a surgical or medical abortion.Materials and MethodsIn 2015, in‐depth interviews were conducted with fifteen Victorian‐based key informants (KIs) directly providing or working within a service offering medical abortion. Ten KIs were working at a service that also provided surgical abortion. Interviews were semi‐structured, conducted face‐to‐face or over the telephone, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically.ResultsKIs described varying levels of awareness of medical abortion, with poorer awareness in regional areas. When it comes to accessing information, women were informed by: their own research (often online); their own experiences and the experiences of others; and advice from health professionals. Women's reasons for choosing surgical or medical abortion range from the pragmatic (timing and location of the method, support at home) to the subjective (perceived risk, emotional impact, privacy, control, and physical ability).ConclusionsWomen benefit from an alternative to surgical abortion and are well‐placed to choose between the two methods, however, challenges remain to ensure that all women are enabled to make an informed choice. KIs identify the need to: promote the availability of medical abortion; address misconceptions about this method; and increase general practitioner involvement in the provision of medical abortion.
Newly Developed Neutralized pH Icodextrin Dialysis Fluid: Nonclinical Evaluation
Authors: Yamaguchi Naoya , Miyamoto Keiichi , Murata Tomohiro , Ishikawa Eiji , Horiuchi Takashi 
Published: August 2016

AbstractA two‐compartment system (NICOPELIQ; NICO, Terumo Co., Tokyo, Japan) has recently been developed to neutralize icodextrin peritoneal dialysis fluid (PDF). In this study, a nonclinical evaluation of NICO was carried out to evaluate biocompatibility as well as water transport ability. Glucose degradation products (GDPs) in the icodextrin PDFs were analyzed via high‐performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The cell viability of human peritoneal mesothelial cells derived from peritoneal dialysis effluent (PDE‐HPMCs) was evaluated as well as the amount of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) released after exposure to different PDFs (NICO and EXTRANEAL [EX, Baxter Healthcare Corp., Chicago, IL, USA]) and neutralized pH glucose PDF MIDPELIQ 250 (M250, Terumo). The water transport ability of NICO, EX, and M250 was tested using dialysis tube membranes with various pore sizes: 1, 2, 6–8, and 12–16 kDa. Although cell viability decreased by 30% after 30 min exposure to NICO, it was maintained for 6 h while a significant decrease was observed after 6 h exposure to EX. However, following adjustment of the pH to the same pre‐exposure pH value, there was no significant difference in cell viability within the same pH group despite a doubling of the difference in the total amount of GDPs (44.6 ± 8.6 µM in NICO and 91.9 ± 9.5 µM in EX, respectively). In contrast, a significant decrease in cell viability was observed when the pH decreased to less than pH 6. Levels of released LDH, a cytotoxic marker, were within 5% after a 6‐h exposure of NICO to PDE‐HPMCs. There was no significant difference in water transport ability represented as overall osmotic gradients between NICO and EX. In conclusion, neutralization of icodextrin PDF is beneficial for maintaining cell viability and minimizing LDH release while water transport ability is comparable to the conventional icodextrin PDF.