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Electroconvulsive Therapy in Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis
Authors: Coffey M. Justin , Cooper Joseph J. 
Published: June 2016

Objectives
There is a growing scientific literature describing the neuropsychiatric symptoms of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis, including the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to treat those symptoms. We sought to consolidate this literature into a review that highlights its relevance to ECT practitioners.

Methods
We performed a PubMed search using the terms electroconvulsive therapy and encephalitis, autoimmune encephalitis, or anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. We reviewed all relevant studies in detail, cross-referenced all bibliographies, and collected key clinical information related to the practice of ECT.

Results
We identified 6 studies offering patient-level descriptions of the use of ECT in patients with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. In all cases ECT was used to target symptoms of catatonia. Electroconvulsive therapy was delivered safely and effectively irrespective of the timing of diagnosis, tumor removal, or immunotherapy.

Conclusions
There are no controlled data on the use of ECT in anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. Further investigation is needed to determine whether ECT has a disease-modifying effect on this form of autoimmune encephalitis.
An accurate shock-capturing scheme based on rotated-hybrid Riemann solver
Authors: Tchuen Ghislain , Kapen Pascalin Tiam , Burtschell Yves 
Published: June 2016

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to present a new hybrid Euler flux fonction for use in a finite-volume Euler/Navier-Stokes code and adapted to compressible flow problems.Design/methodology/approach– The proposed scheme, called AUFSRR can be devised by combining the AUFS solver and the Roe solver, based on a rotated Riemann solver approach (Sun and Takayama, 2003; Ren, 2003). The upwind direction is determined by the velocity-difference vector and idea is to apply the AUFS solver in the direction normal to shocks to suppress carbuncle and the Roe solver across shear layers to avoid an excessive amount of dissipation. The resulting flux functions can be implemented in a very simple manner, in the form of the Roe solver with modified wave speeds, so that converting an existing AUFS flux code into the new fluxes is an extremely simple task.Findings– The proposed flux functions require about 18 per cent more CPU time than the Roe flux. Accuracy, efficiency and other essential features of AUFSRR scheme are evaluated by analyzing shock propagation behaviours for both the steady and unsteady compressible flows. This is demonstrated by several test cases (1D and 2D) with standard finite-volume Euler code, by comparing results with existing methods.Practical implications– The hybrid Euler flux function is used in a finite-volume Euler/Navier-Stokes code and adapted to compressible flow problems.Originality/value– The AUFSRR scheme is devised by combining the AUFS solver and the Roe solver, based on a rotated Riemann solver approach.
A study to evaluate the digitization level of Korean libraries (part II)
Authors: Noh Younghee 
Published: June 2016

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the current digitization levels of Korean libraries by identifying key elements of library services and measuring them for conventional vs digital approaches and use.

Design/methodology/approach
– The study utilized previous research related to digital libraries and consultations with experts to arrive at 13 evaluation elements and components within them to analyze. For the purpose of this study specialized libraries, college and university libraries, and public libraries were surveyed, and their responses analyzed to rate their current digitization levels vs more conventional approaches.

Findings
– First, after determining the elements that characterized the conventional and digital libraries by analyzing different pieces of literature and consulting with experts, 92 factors were identified for each of the conventional and digital elements based on the axis which was composed of 13 items. Second, this study indicated that the libraries obtained one of the conventional or digital characteristics independent of the situation, rather than that the digital library was more effective than the conventional library. Third, in evaluating the chosen libraries used as the examples, it was observed that the libraries had more conventional characteristics among the elements of the digital and conventional libraries. Also, based on the axis used for comparison of 13 items, elements such as the next generation service, the SNS service, and the library program service were more conventional, but elements such as classification and cataloging, acquisition, and the organization were more digitized.

Originality/value
– This study is the first study in the world to measure the level of digitization of the library. Therefore, hereafter, each library will be able to measure and determine its digital position based on these elements. Up to now, some research was performed in pursuit of extracting the elements of a library but it had relied solely on literature review. Comprehensive research had never been performed as in this study.
Use of smartphones by art and design students for accessing library services and learning
Authors: Lo Patrick , Cho Allan , Leung Man-hon , Chiu Dickson K.W. , Ko Eddie H.T. , Ho Kevin K.W. 
Published: June 2016

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to explore art and design students’ use of smartphones for accessing library services and learning at the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI).

Design/methodology/approach
– A questionnaire survey involving 51 HKDI students was conducted to examine the students’ utilization of apps and the internet on mobile devices to find information for the purpose of academic learning, social networking, and collaborative learning.

Findings
– Survey results showed that while the HKDI students were all smartphone owners and active users of such mobile communication devices, only a minority of them “frequently” use these mobile devices for formal learning purposes. They demonstrated a keen preference to use search engines, social communications, and other diverse use of smartphones. Except for research and image/audio-visual needs, the rest of their needs and usage behaviour is similar to mainstream university students.

Practical implications
– The results suggest opportunities for the libraries to develop services and facilities that could better fulfil students’ information needs, and to improve the network coverage outside the library.

Originality/value
– This is probably the first study of its kind to explore art and design students’ use of smartphones for learning needs. In particular, the recent capability of smartphones and mobile internet speed are comparable with desktops, it is vital to re-examine the much changed environment and user needs.
Board diversity and CSR reporting: an Australian study
Authors: Rao Kathyayini , Tilt Carol 
Published: June 2016

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the relationship between corporate governance, in particular board diversity, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting among the top 150 listed companies in Australia over a three-year period.Design/methodology/approachThe quantitative analysis involving a longitudinal study is used where content analysis is undertaken to analyse the extent of CSR disclosures in annual reports. Regression analysis using panel data is used to analyse the potential association between CSR disclosure and five important board diversity measures, specifically independence, tenure, gender, multiple directorships and overall diversity measure.FindingsThe results based on the regression analysis reveal that three of the board diversity attributes (gender, tenure and multiple directorships) and the overall diversity measure have the potential to influence CSR reporting. The relationship between independent/non-executive directors and CSR disclosure however is unclear. In addition, three of the control variables (firm size, industry and CEO duality) are found to have some influence on CSR disclosure, whereas board size and profitability are found to be insignificant. The results also indicate the existence of some possible interaction effects between gender and multiple directorships.Originality/valueThe paper has implications for companies, for policymakers and for the professional development needs of board members. Australian companies should consider identifying board attributes that enhance CSR disclosures, as it has been shown in previous studies that CSR disclosure in Australia is low when compared to other developed countries. Moreover, given that there is such limited research linking board diversity and CSR disclosure, the results of this paper provide scope for further research. Moreover the paper contributes to the existing literature on board composition and CSR disclosure by extending the literature to board diversity and provides preliminary evidence of the influence of board diversity on CSR disclosure in Australia.
Hotel chain development pipelines in Africa: implications for human capital development
Authors: Ward Trevor 
Published: June 2016

Purpose
Hotel development in Africa is at an all-time high, as entrepreneurs and institutional investors recognise and understand the opportunities, and as the international brands identify the gaps in their system coverage. The purpose of this paper is to quantify the chains’ future development pipelines and the requirement for human capital in those hotels.

Design/methodology/approach
Information was obtained from the international and regional (African) hotel chains that are signing deals to manage and brand new hotels in Africa, including location, number of rooms, brand and expected opening date. From this, a calculation was made regarding the number of jobs that will be created at different levels.

Findings
The findings show the number of hotels in the chains’ development pipeline in Nigeria and the human capital requirement in those hotels.

Practical implications
Governments, investors, operators and educators can benefit from the findings presented and develop relevant policies that will impact positively on human capital in Africa.

Originality/value
This paper outlines the impact of hotel growth on human capital needs in Africa.
When You Know Your Neighbour Pays Taxes: Information, Peer Effects and Tax Compliance
Authors: Alm James , Bloomquist Kim M. , McKee Michael 
Published: June 2016

AbstractIn this paper, we suggest that individuals’ tax compliance behaviours are affected by the behaviour of their ‘neighbours’, or those about whom they may have information, whom they may know, or with whom they may interact on a regular basis. Individuals are more likely to file and to report their taxes when they believe that other individuals are also filing and reporting their taxes; conversely, when individuals believe that others are cheating on their taxes, they may well become cheaters themselves. We use experimental methods to test the role of such information about peer effects on compliance behaviour. In one treatment setting, we inform individuals about the frequency that their neighbours submit a tax return. In a second treatment setting, we inform them about the number of their neighbours who are audited, together with the penalties that they pay. In both cases, we examine the impact of information on filing behaviour and also on subsequent reporting behaviour. We find that providing information on whether one's neighbours are filing returns and/or reporting income has a statistically significant and economically large impact on individual filing and reporting decisions. However, this ‘neighbour’ information does not always improve compliance, depending on the exact content of the information.
The incretin hormone GLP‐1 and mechanisms underlying its secretion
Authors: Tian Lili , Jin Tianru 
Published: June 2016

AbstractGlucagon‐like peptide‐1 (GLP‐1) is a cell type‐specific post‐translational product of proglucagon. It is encoded by the proglucagon gene and released primarily from intestinal endocrine L‐cells in response to hormonal, neuronal, and nutritional stimuli. In addition to serving as an incretin in mediating the effect of meal consumption on insulin secretion, GLP‐1 exerts other functions in pancreatic islets, including regulation of β‐cell proliferation and protection of β‐cells against metabolic stresses. Furthermore, GLP‐1 exerts numerous other functions in extrapancreatic organs, whereas brain GLP‐1 signaling controls satiety. Herein we review the discovery of two incretins and the development of GLP‐1‐based drugs. We also describe the development of cellular models for studying mechanisms underlying GLP‐1 secretion over the past 30 years. However, the main content of this review is a summary of studies on the exploration of mechanisms underlying GLP‐1 secretion. We not only summarize studies conducted over the past three decades on elucidating the role of nutritional components and hormonal factors in regulating GLP‐1 secretion, but also present a few very recent studies showing the possible role of dietary polyphenols. Finally, the emerging role of gut microbiota in metabolic homeostasis with the potential implication on GLP‐1 secretion is discussed.
Characterization and analysis of a de novo transcriptome from the pygmy grasshopper Tetrix japonica
Authors: Qiu Zhongying , Liu Fei , Lu Huimeng , Huang Yuan 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe pygmy grasshopper Tetrix japonica is a common insect distributed throughout the world, and it has the potential for use in studies of body colour polymorphism, genomics and the biology of Tetrigoidea (Insecta: Orthoptera). However, limited biological information is available for this insect. Here, we conducted a de novo transcriptome study of adult and larval T. japonica to provide a better understanding of its gene expression and develop genomic resources for future work. We sequenced and explored the characteristics of the de novo transcriptome of T. japonica using Illumina HiSeq 2000 platform. A total of 107 608 206 paired‐end clean reads were assembled into 61 141 unigenes using the trinity software; the mean unigene size was 771 bp, and the N50 length was 1238 bp. A total of 29 225 unigenes were functionally annotated to the NCBI nonredundant protein sequences (Nr), NCBI nonredundant nucleotide sequences (Nt), a manually annotated and reviewed protein sequence database (Swiss‐Prot), Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) databases. A large number of putative genes that are potentially involved in pigment pathways, juvenile hormone (JH) metabolism and signalling pathways were identified in the T. japonica transcriptome. Additionally, 165 769 and 156 796 putative single nucleotide polymorphisms occurred in the adult and larvae transcriptomes, respectively, and a total of 3162 simple sequence repeats were detected in this assembly. This comprehensive transcriptomic data for T. japonica will provide a usable resource for gene predictions, signalling pathway investigations and molecular marker development for this species and other pygmy grasshoppers.
The Development of Best Practice Recommendations to Support the Hiring, Recruitment, and Advancement of Women Physicians in Emergency Medicine
Authors: Choo Esther K. , Kass Dara , Westergaard Mary , Watts Susan H. , Berwald Nicole , Regan Linda , Promes Susan B. , Clem Kathleen J. , Schneider Sandra M. , Kuhn Gloria J. , Abbuhl Stephanie , Nobay Flavia 
Published: June 2016

AbstractBackgroundWomen in medicine continue to experience disparities in earnings, promotion, and leadership roles. There are few guidelines in place defining organization‐level factors that promote a supportive workplace environment beneficial to women in emergency medicine (EM). We assembled a working group with the goal of developing specific and feasible recommendations to support women's professional development in both community and academic EM settings.MethodsWe formed a working group from the leadership of two EM women's organizations, the Academy of Women in Academic Emergency Medicine (AWAEM) and the American Association of Women Emergency Physicians (AAWEP). Through a literature search and discussion, working group members identified four domains where organizational policies and practices supportive of women were needed: 1) global approaches to supporting the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in EM; 2) recruitment, hiring, and compensation of women emergency physicians; 3) supporting development and advancement of women in EM; and 4) physician health and wellness (in the context of pregnancy, childbirth, and maternity leave). Within each of these domains, the working group created an initial set of specific recommendations. The working group then recruited a stakeholder group of EM physician leaders across the country, selecting for diversity in practice setting, geographic location, age, race, and gender. Stakeholders were asked to score and provide feedback on each of the recommendations. Specific recommendations were retained by the working group if they achieved high rates of approval from the stakeholder group for importance and perceived feasibility. Those with >80% agreement on importance and >50% agreement on feasibility were retained. Finally, recommendations were posted in an open online forum (blog) and invited public commentary.ResultsAn initial set of 29 potential recommendations was created by the working group. After stakeholder voting and feedback, 16 final recommendations were retained. Recommendations were refined through qualitative comments from stakeholders and blog respondents.ConclusionsUsing a consensus building process that included male and female stakeholders from both academic and community EM settings, we developed recommendations for organizations to implement to create a workplace environment supportive of women in EM that were perceived as acceptable and feasible. This process may serve as a model for other medical specialties to establish clear, discrete organization‐level practices aimed at supporting women physicians.
The cat lipocalin Fel d 7 and its cross‐reactivity with the dog lipocalin Can f 1
Authors: Apostolovic D. , Sánchez‐Vidaurre S. , Waden K. , Curin M. , Grundström J. , Gafvelin G. , Cirkovic Velickovic T. , Grönlund H. , Thomas W. R. , Valenta R. , Hamsten C. , van Hage M. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractWe investigated the prevalence of sensitization to the cat lipocalin Fel d 7 among 140 cat‐sensitized Swedish patients and elucidated its allergenic activity and cross‐reactivity with the dog lipocalin Can f 1. Sixty‐five of 140 patients had IgE to rFel d 7 whereof 60 also had IgE to rCan f 1. A moderate correlation between IgE levels to rFel d 7 and rCan f 1 was found. rFel d 7 activated basophils in vitro and inhibited IgE binding to rCan f 1 in 4 of 13 patients, whereas rCan f 1 inhibited IgE binding to rFel d 7 in 7 of 13 patients. Fel d 7 and Can f 1 showed high similarities in protein structure and epitopes in common were found using cross‐reactive antisera. Fel d 7 is a common allergen in a Swedish cat‐sensitized population that cross‐reacts with Can f 1, and may contribute to symptoms in cat‐ but also in dog‐allergic patients.
Exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals and neurodevelopmental alterations
Authors: Pinson A. , Bourguignon J. P. , Parent A. S. 
Published: June 2016

SummaryThe developing brain is remarkably malleable as neural circuits are formed and these circuits are strongly dependent on hormones for their development. For those reasons, the brain is very vulnerable to the effects of endocrine‐disrupting chemicals (EDCs) during critical periods of development. This review focuses on three ubiquitous endocrine disruptors that are known to disrupt the thyroid function and are associated with neurobehavioral deficits: polychlorinated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, and bisphenol A. The human and rodent data suggesting effects of those EDCs on memory, cognition, and social behavior are discussed. Their mechanisms of action go beyond relative hypothyroidism with effects on neurotransmitter release and calcium signaling.
Assessment of subjective intraocular forward scattering and quality of vision after posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens with a central hole (Hole ICL) implantation
Authors: Iijima Ayaka , Shimizu Kimiya , Yamagishi Mayumi , Kobashi Hidenaga , Igarashi Akihito , Kamiya Kazutaka 
Published: June 2016

AbstractPurposeTo evaluate the subjective intraocular forward scattering and quality of vision after posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens with a central hole (Hole ICL, STAAR Surgical) implantation.MethodsWe prospectively examined 29 eyes of 29 consecutive patients (15 men and 14 women; ages, 37.2 ± 8.8 years) undergoing Hole ICL implantation. We assessed the values of the logarithmic straylight value [log (s)] using a straylight meter (C‐Quant™, Oculus) preoperatively and 3 months postoperatively. The patients completed a questionnaire detailing symptoms on a quantitative grading scale (National Eye Institute Refractive Error Quality of Life Instrument‐42; NEI RQL‐42) 3 months postoperatively. We compared the preoperative and postoperative values of the log(s) and evaluated the correlation of these values with patient subjective symptoms.ResultsThe mean log(s) was not significantly changed, from 1.07 ± 0.20 preoperatively, to 1.06 ± 0.17 postoperatively (Wilcoxon signed‐rank test, p = 0.641). There was a significant correlation between the preoperative and postoperative log(s) (Spearman's correlation coefficient r = 0.695, p < 0.001). The postoperative log(s) was significantly associated with the scores of glare in the questionnaire (Spearman's correlation coefficient r = −0.575, p = 0.017).ConclusionsAccording to our experience, Hole ICL implantation does not induce a significant additional change in the subjective intraocular forward scattering. The symptom of glare after Hole ICL implantation was significantly correlated with the postoperative intraocular forward scattering in relation to the preoperative one.