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Are sustainable buildings healthy? An investigation of lifecycle relationship between building sustainability and its environmental health impacts
Authors: Ajayi Saheed O. , Oyedele Lukumon O. , Jaiyeoba Babatunde , Kadiri Kabir , David Sunday Aderemi 
Published: June 2016

Purpose
– There have been speculations as to whether environmental friendly buildings are always healthy. Using lifecycle assessment (LCA) methodology, the purpose of this paper is to investigate lifecycle relationship between building sustainability and its environmental health impacts

Design/methodology/approach
– In order to achieve this, a block of classroom was modelled with the aid of Revit software, and its lifecycle global warming potential (GWP) and human health impacts were analysed using green building studio and ATHENA impact estimator tools. Sensitivity analyses of the block of classrooms were then carried out by varying the building materials and energy use pattern of the original typology. The LCA was performed for seven alternative typologies that were achieved through variation in the building materials and energy use patterns.

Findings
– For all the eight building typologies, the study shows a direct relationship between GWPs and human health impacts. This confirms that the more sustainable a building, the less its tendency for having negative health effects on building operatives, occupants and the wider environment. Again, the more green a building in terms of its materials and energy use pattern, the healthier the building becomes.

Research limitations/implications
– The human health impacts was evaluated by measuring amount of particulate matter (PM2.5) produced by the buildings while environmental impact was evaluated by measuring global warming (KgCO2) potentials of the buildings throughout its lifecycle. The study has been based on the impacts of building materials and energy use patterns over the entire lifecycle of the buildings and materials used for construction.

Originality/value
– The study established a positive relationship between GWP of building and its human health impacts. Thus, all arguments relating to the relationship between building sustainability and health are laid to rest by the paper.
Dirty industries’ competitiveness in EU’s new members
Authors: Karaduman Hasan Agan , Gonel Feride 
Published: June 2016

Purpose
– Despite the success in achieving the objectives for the use of renewable energy sources, the EU’s competitiveness is not at the desired level. In particular, the largest decreases in fossil-type energy intensity were observed in last 13 members of EU, namely, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. The purpose of this paper is to trace how these countries protect the competitiveness of their dirty (energy-intensive) industries.

Design/methodology/approach
– The study employs revealed comparative advantage (RCA) indices to measure the comparative advantage (CA) of EU-13 in dirty industries for the period 1995-2014 and assesses these indices in the framework of EU’s climate policy.

Findings
– Some policies which make industries to adapt EU’s 20-20-20 targets are forcing industries. In order to compete, these industries are leaving Europe and looking elsewhere. In this study the authors found that, particularly chemicals and non-metallic mineral manufactures resulted in a weakening of their CA over the years in some of these members. Similarly it is found that the RCA indices of iron and steel and non-ferrous metals are decreasing.

Originality/value
– The study addresses the EU-13’s position in terms of their competitiveness and find the connection with the EU’s climate policy through their RCAs of dirty industries.
Peer influence strategies in collectively consumed products (events and festivals): an exploratory study among university students
Authors: Scully Kirsten , Moital Miguel 
Published: June 2016

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine peer influence in the context of purchasing collectively consumed products. The particular focus of the paper is on strategies used by university students for persuasion and resistance when attending events and festivals.Design/methodology/approachFive females and three males studying for a degree in the UK were interviewed. Independent analysis of the interview transcripts was undertaken to identify persuasion and resistance strategies, as well as the factors influencing a strategy’s success.FindingsA number of persuasion and resistance strategies are used and certain strategies use specific language techniques. Some of these strategies are only applicable to reference groups who have a history of consuming products together, as they resort to past experiences as a means of producing a persuasion or resistance argument. The extent to which the influence is successful is also discussed as being very subjective and dependent on the particular context of the persuasion exercise.Originality/valueThis is the first paper to exclusively examine peer influence in the context of collectively consumed products, notably influence and resistance strategies and the conditions which can make these effective. The paper illustrates the types of strategies peers use when attending events, in particular those used by people who live in a fairly close social system (university study) and where there is no formal hierarchy (in contrast with parent–children influence). The context can influence the types of strategies used, for example, the nature of the relationship between students, which is based on high levels of trust, makes it inappropriate to use certain strategies.
Sustainable and non-sustainable consumer behavior in young adults
Authors: David Lee Joonwhan , Bahl Angelica , Black Gregory S. , Duber-Smith Darrin C. , Vowles Nicole S. 
Published: June 2016

PurposeUsing broad definitions of sustainable and non-sustainable consumer behavior, identifying key elements of these types of consumer behavior and differentiating between spirituality and religiosity, the purpose of this study is to develop and test a research model.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review was conducted to identify elements of the research constructs. Literature on sustainable business practices was particularly important. Once elements were identified, measures used in previous consumer behavior research were used to collect data from 116 undergraduate students enrolled in marketing and management classes at a major university located in the southwestern USA.FindingsResults indicate that the level of a consumer’s spirituality affects both sustainable and non-sustainable consumer behavior. In addition, the model predicts that the level of a consumer’s religiosity has no impact on non-sustainable consumer behavior, and this prediction is verified by the study results.Practical implicationsAs it is important for businesses to conduct sustainable business practices, it may also be beneficial to consumers to practice sustainable behavior. A significant predictor of this sustainable consumer behavior is spirituality, and it is important to distinguish spirituality from religiosity.Originality/valueSustainable consumer behavior is more thoroughly described. Also, religiosity and spirituality are delineated. Finally, for the first time, the separate and distinct impact of religiosity and spirituality on sustainable and non-sustainable consumer behavior is assessed.
Renal Replacement Therapy in Slovenia: Excerpts From 2013 Data
Authors: Buturović‐Ponikvar Jadranka , Gubenšek Jakob , Arnol Miha , Adamlje Tone , Ceglar Zlata , Damevska Gabriela , Globokar Mateja , Černe Senka , Čufer Andrej , Drozg Andrej , Ekart Robert , Knap Bojan , Kandus Aljoša , Kapun Sonja , Kralj‐Lopert Simona , Klančič Dimitrij , Kunc‐Rešek Natalija , Kralj Stojan , Malovrh Marko , Močivnik Marjan , Novljan Gregor , Romozi Karmen , Rus Igor , Saksida Silvan , Vujkovac Bojan , Ponikvar Rafael 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThis report provides a summary of the 2013 Slovenian renal replacement therapy (RRT) data, obtained from 24 renal centers: 23 dialysis and one transplant center, referring from 31 December 2013, with 100% response rate to individual patient questionnaires. Slovenia had a population of 2 061 085 on 1 January 2014. The total number of patients treated by RRT was 2077, i.e. 1008.3 per million of population (pmp); 1349 (65%) were treated by hemodialysis, 52 (2.5%) by peritoneal dialysis, and 676 (32.5%) had a functioning kidney graft. A total of 260 incident patients, 126.2 pmp (at day one), started RRT, their median age was 69 years, 59.8% were men,. 58.5% of hemodialysis patients were treated with on‐line hemodiafiltration. Vascular access was arteriovenous fistula in 79%, polytetrafluoroethylene graft in 8%, and catheter in 13% of patients, mean blood flow 276 ± 41 mL/min, 5.5% dialyzed in a single‐needle mode. The crude death rate was 11.4% in all RRT patients (incident patients day 1 included, 15.9% in hemodialysis, 12.3% in peritoneal dialysis, 2.1% in transplant recipients). 60 kidney transplantations were performed in 2013, from deceased donors.
Temporary Catheters as a Permanent Vascular Access in Very Elderly Hemodialysis Patients: Frequency of Complications and Interventions
Authors: Gubensek Jakob , Zrimsek Matej , Premru Vladimir , Buturovic‐Ponikvar Jadranka , Ponikvar Rafael 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe choice of vascular access in very elderly hemodialysis patients can be complex. Data on the frequency of interventions and complications when temporary catheters are used for long periods in this population are lacking. All incident patients ≥80 years old, dialyzed over non‐tunneled catheters, were included and the frequency of interventions (re‐insertions and wire‐exchanges) and complications (catheter‐related blood stream infections) were recorded. In 31 patients aged 84 ± 4 years, dialyzed for 1.4 ± 1.1 years, 87 interventions were needed (2.02/patient‐year). The median time to first intervention was 5.5 months and the 1‐year intervention‐free rate was 32%. There were three catheter‐related blood stream infections (0.2/1000 access‐days), comparing favorably to tunneled catheters. To conclude, temporary catheters are associated with a low rate of complications and an acceptable rate of interventions. Therefore, they could be the optimal vascular access in very elderly patients when the placement of an arterio‐venous fistula is not feasible.
Malnutrition in Renal Failure: Pleiotropic Diagnostic Approaches, Inefficient Therapy and Bad Prognosis
Authors: Knap Bojan , Arnol Miha , Romozi Karmen , Marn Pernat Andreja , Gubenšek Jakob , Ponikvar Rafael , Buturović‐Ponikvar Jadranka , Večerić‐Haler Željka 
Published: June 2016

AbstractMalnutrition is very common and connected with high morbidity and mortality of patients on chronic hemodialysis. A cross‐sectional, longitudinal study was performed in maintenance dialysis patients intending to determine association between modified Subjective Global Assessment (SGA), serum albumin and mortality. Cross‐sectional study of phase angle (PhA) values and other indices of bioelectrical impedance body analysis (BIA) were correlated to biochemical data and malnutrition‐inflammation score (MIS). In the group of 184 hemodialysis patients, we found 39 malnourished patients. In overall 50 months of observation, 25 out of 39 malnourished patients died. All patients with albumin values less than 30 g/L died. The group with albumin values greater than 30 g/L (N = 26) showed higher survival rate, 12 patients died in the observed period. SGA values higher than 21 and albumin values lower than 30 g/L are useful predictors of death in malnourished dialysis patients. PhA is an independent predictor of malnutrition with promising potential to replace other diagnostic tools.
Ankle‐Brachial Index and Long‐Term (10 Years) Survival of Nondiabetic Hemodialysis Patients
Authors: Bevc Sebastjan , Purg Darinka , Knehtl Maša , Hren Martin , Turnšek Nina , Hojs Nina , Zorman Tadej , Dvoršak Benjamin , Ekart Robert , Hojs Radovan 
Published: June 2016

AbstractLow (<0.9) and high (>1.4) ankle brachial index (ABI) is associated with a higher cardiovascular (CV) mortality in the general and hemodialysis (HD) population. The aim of our study was to determine the impact of ABI on long‐term survival of 52 non‐diabetic HD patients. The ABI was determined using an automated, non‐invasive waveform analysis device. Patients were divided into three groups: low (<0.9), normal (0.9–1.4) and high (>1.4) ABI. Patients were observed from the date of ABI measurement until their death or ten years. Survival analysis showed higher risk for CV death in HD patients with high ABI compared to normal ABI (log rank test P < 0.027). In Cox regression model adjusted for arterial hypertension, smoking, serum cholesterol and triglycerides, high ABI (P < 0.049) remained a predictor of mortality. The results indicate an association between ABI and long‐term survival of non‐diabetic HD patients and only high ABI was associated with higher CV mortality.
Subordinate perceptions of family‐supportive supervision: the role of similar family‐related demographics and its effect on affective commitment
Authors: Basuil Dynah A. , Manegold Jennifer G. , Casper Wendy J. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractUsing survey data from 227 employees, we draw from shared reality theory to study subordinate perceptions of family‐supportive supervision, its antecedents and outcomes. We focus on similarity in salient subordinate and supervisor family‐related demographics as an antecedent to perceived family‐supportive supervision. As expected, female subordinates perceived more family‐supportive supervision from female supervisors than from male supervisors. Likewise, parent subordinates perceived parent supervisors, compared with nonparent supervisors, to be more family supportive. Subordinate perception of family‐supportive supervision also positively related to affective commitment – mediating the indirect positive relationship between similarity in family‐related demographics and affective commitment.
Potentially Missed Diagnosis of Ischemic Stroke in the Emergency Department in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Stroke Study
Authors: Madsen Tracy E. , Khoury Jane , Cadena Rhonda , Adeoye Opeolu , Alwell Kathleen A. , Moomaw Charles J. , McDonough Erin , Flaherty Matthew L. , Ferioli Simona , Woo Daniel , Khatri Pooja , Broderick Joseph P. , Kissela Brett M. , Kleindorfer Dawn 
Published: June 2016

AbstractObjectiveMissed diagnoses of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in the ED may result in lost opportunities to treat AIS. Our objectives were to describe the rate and clinical characteristics of missed AIS in the ED, to determine clinical predictors of missed AIS, and to report tissue plasminogen (tPA) eligibility among those with missed strokes.MethodsAmong a population of 1.3 million in a five‐county region of southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky, cases of AIS that presented to 16 EDs during 2010 were identified using ICD‐9 codes followed by physician verification of cases. Missed ED diagnoses were physician‐verified strokes that did not receive a diagnosis indicative of stroke in the ED. Bivariate analyses were used to compare clinical characteristics between patients with and without an ED diagnosis of AIS. Logistic regression was used to evaluate predictors of missed AIS diagnoses. Alternative diagnoses given to those with missed AIS were codified. Eligibility for tPA was reported between those with and without a missed stroke diagnosis.ResultsOf 2,027 AIS cases, 14.0% (n = 283) were missed in the ED. Race, sex, and stroke subtypes were similar between those with missed AIS diagnoses and those identified in the ED. Hospital length of stay was longer in those with a missed diagnosis (5 days vs. 3 days, p < 0.0001). Younger age (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 0.94, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.89 to 0.98) and decreased level of consciousness (LOC) (aOR = 3.58, 95% CI = 2.63 to 4.87) were associated with higher odds of missed AIS. Altered mental status was the most common diagnosis among those with missed AIS. Only 1.1% of those with a missed stroke diagnosis were eligible for tPA.ConclusionIn a large population‐based sample of AIS cases, one in seven cases were not diagnosed as AIS in the ED, but the impact on acute treatment rates is likely small. Missed diagnosis was more common among those with decreased LOC, suggesting the need for improved diagnostic approaches in these patients.
Expression of CUL1 correlates with tumour‐grade and recurrence in urothelial carcinoma
Authors: Mao Shi‐Yu , Xiong Da‐Bo , Huang Tian‐Bao , Zheng Jun‐Hua , Yao Xu‐Dong 
Published: June 2016

BackgroundUrothelial carcinoma (UC) is a major health problem in the general population. We aimed to evaluate the function of Cullin‐1 (CUL1) and unravel its underlying molecular mechanism to develop novel treatment options equivalent to UC.MethodsTo evaluate the function of CUL1, a group of 132 pairs of UC patients were recruited for this study. UC tissues and their adjacent noncancerous tissues (NCTs) were collected between 2008 and 2009. We used immunohistochemistry to analyse the correlation between CUL1 expression and clinicopathologic variables and patient survival.Results
CUL1 was dramatically overexpressed in high‐grade UC tissues compared with low‐grade UC tissues. CUL1 up‐regulation in recurrence cases in comparison with the non‐recurrence cases. CUL1 expression upregulated in human UC tissues versus NCTs. CUL1 protein expression associated with androgen receptor.ConclusionsOur results demonstrate that increased CUL1 expression is significantly correlated with poor prognosis of patients with UC. CUL1 might be an important marker and a therapeutic target for UC.
Protected fatty acid supplementation during estrus synchronization treatment on reproductive parameters of dairy goats
Authors: Oliveira Juliana dos Santos Kuhner , Fonseca Jeferson Ferreira da , Souza‐Fabjan Joanna Maria Gonçalves , Esteves Luciana Vieira , Feres Luiz Fernando Rodrigues , Rodrigues Carla Aparecida Florentino , Torres Filho Rodolpho de Almeida , de Oliveira Juliana , Brandão Felipe Zandonadi 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThis study evaluated the effect of the protected fatty acid inclusion during estrus synchronization on reproductive parameters. Goats (n = 32) received progestagen sponges for 6 days and 200 IU equine chorionic gonadotropin and 30 µg d‐cloprostenol were given on Day 5. No difference was found among control (C), 1% protected fatty acid inclusion (C + 1%) or 4% protected fatty acid inclusion (C + 4%) groups, respectively, in estrus (100.0, 100.0 or 90.9%), estrus duration (31.6 ± 12.3; 43.2 ± 12.9 or 40.8 ± 14.1 h), animals ovulating (100.0, 90.0 or 100.0%) or ovulation rate (1.3 ± 0.5; 1.1 ± 0.3 or 1.2 ± 0.4). The interval from sponge removal to ovulation and from estrus to ovulation, respectively, were shorter for C + 4% (45.2 ± 8.0 h; 18.3 ± 11.0 h) compared with C (56.3 ± 12.6 h; 30.6 ± 10.5 h) or C + 1% (57.7 ± 8.7 h; 30.3 ± 11.1 h). The average ovulatory follicle diameter was smaller for C + 4% (6.2 ± 0.7 mm) than C (7.5 ± 0.8 mm), but similar to C + 1% (7.0 ± 1.5 mm). Insulin, insulin‐like growth factor 1, glucose and progesterone concentrations were similar among groups. The inclusion of protected fatty acid during synchronization treatment promoted no benefits on ovulation rate, but 4% anticipated the ovulation time.
Effects of 2‐hydroxy‐4‐(methylthio) butanoic acid isopropyl ester on growth and blood components in growing Holstein steers
Authors: Han Zhaoyu , Yang Baokui , Yang Zhen , Xi Yumeng 
Published: June 2016

AbstractTwenty‐four Chinese Holstein growing steers were randomly divided into three groups and fed a diet containing 0 (the control group), 15 (treatment I group, or TG1) or 25 (treatment II group, or TG2) g/day 2‐hydroxy‐4‐(methylthio) butanoic acid isopropyl ester (HMBi). Compared with the control group, the final body weights, total gains and average daily gains in the treatment groups increased (P < 0.01). The concentration of total protein (TP) for TG1 increased (P < 0.01). The levels of albumin in TG1 were higher than those in TG2 and the control group (P < 0.05). The concentration of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in TG2 increased (P < 0.05), but concentrations of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in the treatment groups decreased (P < 0.05). HMBi improved the concentrations of selenium in both TG1 (P < 0.05) and TG2 (P < 0.01). The levels of glutathion peroxidase (GSH‐Px) in TG2 were higher than those of the control group (P < 0.05). Moreover, HMBi increased the concentrations of growth hormone (GH) in both TG1 (P < 0.05) and TG2 (P < 0.01). These results indicate that the addition of HMBi increases growth performance, serum concentrations of GH and AST; 15 g/day HMBi increases concentrations of total protein and albumin, and 25 g/day HMBi increases concentrations of ALT and GSH‐Px.
The Debate over Military (or Civilian‐Military?) Dictatorship in Brazil in Historiographical Context
Authors: RIDENTI MARCELO 
Published: June 2016

This article highlights the renewed interest in the history of the coup of 1964 and the dictatorship that followed in Brazil, as well as some debates involved in the production of memoirs, investigative journalism and academic research on the topic. It analyses at more length one of the polemics: the increasing use of the term ‘civilian‐military’ to qualify the coup, the rule, and the dictatorship. It argues that – independent of the use of the term – the most important aspect is to understand the complex relationship between the military and civilians as part of a broader process of conservative modernisation during this period.
Predictors and outcomes of unplanned early rehospitalization in the first year following lung transplantation
Authors: Courtwright Andrew M. , Salomon Stacey , Fuhlbrigge Anne , Divo Miguel , Rosas Ivan O. , Camp Phillip C. , Mallidi Hari H. , Burkett Patrick , El‐Chemaly Souheil , Wolfe David J. , Goldberg Hilary J. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractUnplanned early rehospitalization (UER), defined as an unscheduled admission within 30 days of a hospital discharge, is associated with graft loss and recipient mortality in some solid organ transplants but has not been investigated in lung transplant. In this retrospective study, we collected socio‐demographic and clinical factors to determine predictors and outcomes of UER in the first year following lung transplantation. There were 193 patients who underwent lung transplantation and survived to discharge during the 7.9‐year study period. There were 116 (60.1%) patients with at least one UER. Infections (32.8%) and post‐surgical complications (11.8%) were the most common reasons for UER. On multivariate analysis, the strongest predictor of having an UER was discharge to a long‐term acute care facility (odds ratio: 3.01, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.46–6.20; P=.003). Patients with any UER in the first year following transplantation had worse adjusted survival (hazard ratio: 1.89, 95% CI 1.02–3.50; P=.04). It is unclear, however, to what extent UERs reflect preventable outcomes. Further large‐scale, prospective research is needed to identify the extent to which certain types of UER are modifiable and to define patients at high‐risk for preventable UER.