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The effect of executive control ability on the comprehension of second language metaphor
Authors: Lü Junmei , Liang Lijuan , Chen Baoguo 
Published: May 2017

Aims: The present study examined the effect of language-related executive control ability on second language (L2) metaphor comprehension in L2 learners. Design: All participants were Chinese–English bilinguals. The Stroop task was used to measure language-related executive control ability. Three types of sentences were used as stimulus materials, including familiar metaphoric sentences, unfamiliar metaphoric sentences and literal sentences. Participants were asked to determine whether the sentence presented was metaphoric or not. Data and analysis: Both response latencies and accuracy scores were obtained. Linear mixed effect model was used for statistical analysis. Findings: The effect of executive control ability on L2 metaphor comprehension is modulated by the familiarity of the metaphor. Specifically, for familiar metaphor sentences, the response time of participants with higher executive control ability was significantly faster than those with lower executive control ability. However, for the unfamiliar metaphor sentences and literal sentences, the effect of executive control ability was not significant. Originality: This study directly explored the impact of language-related executive control on metaphor comprehension in L2 learners. Significance/Implications: Our results found that the Predication Model is also applicable to L2 learners.
The Relationship Between Childhood Maltreatment and Violence to Others in Individuals With Psychosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Green Kathleen , Browne Kevin , Chou Shihning 
Published: May 2017

Background: There is a growing body of literature identifying a relationship between experiences of child abuse and symptoms of psychosis in adults. However, the impact of this relationship on risk of violence has not been systematically explored. Aims: This meta-analysis aimed to consider the influence of childhood abuse on the risk of violence among individuals with psychosis. Method: Five bibliographic databases and two gray literature resources were systematically searched to identify quantitative research which measured risk of violence and experiences of childhood maltreatment in individuals with psychosis. Risk of bias for each study was assessed under predefined criteria. Logged odds ratios ( OR) were synthesized quantitatively in a meta-analysis. Results: A total of 6,298 studies were identified, 11 of which were included in the final analysis ( N = 2,215), all studies were of a cross-sectional or case-control design. Individuals with psychotic illnesses who reported historical child maltreatment were at approximately twice the risk of perpetrating violence than patients who reported no early abuse, OR = 2.46, 95% confidence interval (CI) = [1.91, 3.16]. There was no statistical heterogeneity between main effects (τ = .00; χ2 = 8.87, df = 10, p = .54, I 2 = 0%). Discussion: Risk assessments and interventions may benefit from considering the unique contribution of trauma to violence in this population. Future research considering the interaction between childhood experiences and other risk factors for violence in this population, including specific symptoms of psychosis, would inform the current findings. Findings are limited by the lack of longitudinal research in this area, and there was some evidence of publication bias.
Views on Exercise
Authors: Shaw Michele Rose , Katz Janet , Benavides-Vaello Sandra , Oneal Gail , Holliday Carrie 
Published: May 2017

Introduction: There is a large prevalence of asthma, particularly among Hispanic children. Although physical activity is a good way to manage asthma, more Hispanic children with asthma lack activity than their healthy classmates. Given this, the purpose of this study was to explore the development of exercise perceptions in Hispanic children with asthma and to further develop an existing explanatory theory. Method: Grounded theory was the approach for the study. Grounded theory illuminated components of exercise perceptions from participants. Participants included Hispanic children with asthma, their families, and professionals who work with Hispanic children with asthma ( n = 29). Results: Findings from this study supported the previously identified grounded theory called The Process of Creating Perceptions of Exercise. In addition, two new concepts ( cultural and peer influences) were identified that further explain the category of exercise influences. Conclusion: The revised theory can be used to assist in developing nursing interventions aimed at increasing exercise participation among Hispanic children with asthma.
Relationships Between Knee Extension Moments During Weighted and Unweighted Gait and Strength Measures That Predict Knee Moments After ACL Reconstruction
Authors: Hartigan Erin , Aucoin Jennifer , Carlson Rita , Klieber-Kusak Melanie , Murray Thomas , Shaw Bernadette , Lawrence Michael 
Published: May 2017

Background: Weighted gait increases internal knee extension moment impulses (KEMI) in the anterior cruciate ligament–reconstructed (ACLR) limb; however, limb differences persist. Hypotheses: (1) KEMI during normal gait will influence KEMI during weighted gait and (2) peak knee extension (PKE) torque and time to reach PKE torque will predict KEMI during gait tasks. Study Design: Descriptive laboratory study. Methods: Twenty-four women and 14 men completed 3 gait tasks (unweighted, vest, sled) and strength testing after discharge from rehabilitation and clearance to return to sports. KEMI were calculated during the first 25% of stance. PKE torque and time to reach PKE torque were obtained using a dynamometer. Data on the ACLR limb and symmetry indices (SIs) were analyzed for each sex. Results: Women presented with asymmetrical PKE torques and KEMI across tasks. There were three correlations noted for KEMI: between the walk and vest, walk and sled, and vest and sled tasks. Slower time to PKE torque predicted limb asymmetries across tasks and KEMI in the ACLR limb during the sled task. Men presented with asymmetrical PKE torques and KEMI during the sled task. There was a correlation noted for KEMI between walk and vest tasks only. During the sled task, ACLR limb time to PKE torque predicted KEMI in the ACLR limb and PKE torque SI predicted KEMI SI. Conclusion: Women use asymmetrical KEMI profiles during all gait tasks, and those with worse KEMI during walking have worse KEMI during weighted gait. Men have asymmetrical KEMI when sled towing, and these KEMIs do not correlate with KEMI during walking or vest tasks. Clinical Relevance: PKE torque deficits persist when attempting to return to sports. Only men use gains in PKE torque to improve KEMI profiles. Although quicker PKE torque generation will increase KEMI in women, normalization of KEMI profiles will not occur by increasing rate of force development only. Gait retraining is recommended to correct asymmetrical KEMI profiles used across gait tasks in women.
Catheter-free nephrectomy: A safe change to routine practice
Authors: Zimmermann EF , Dutton TJ , Crundwell MC 
Published: May 2017

Background: British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) published updated guidance on the Enhanced Recovery Programme (ERP) in December 2015 to include avoidance of routine catheterisation and drain insertion in minimally invasive nephrectomy. We changed our practice to ‘catheter-free’ nephrectomy and present a retrospective comparative study of the outcomes in support of this guideline. Aim: The aim of this article is to assess any difference in length of stay (LOS), complications and readmission rates between patients who had catheter-free nephrectomy compared to those who had a catheter inserted as routine peri-operatively. Method: Catheter-free nephrectomy was implemented in May 2014. A retrospective comparative case note review was performed for all eligible patients from January 2013 until May 2015. All partial and radical nephrectomies (laparoscopic or robotic) were included, regardless of pathology. Results: Ninety-two patients were included. Of these, 45 patients had a routine catheter inserted peri-operatively (17 partial, 8 simple, 20 radical), and 47 patients had a catheter-free nephrectomy (22 partial, 2 simple, 23 radical). Mean age difference between groups was non-significant (61.0 vs 60.3 years, p = 0.82). LOS was longer in the catheter group compared to catheter-free group (mean 3.85 vs 2.53 days, median 3 vs 2 days, respectively, p = 0.029). There were 13 complications in the catheter group, two of which were complicated urinary tract infections, causing one readmission. In the catheter-free group there were six postoperative complications and no readmissions; three patients went into acute urinary retention requiring either short-term intermittent self-catheterisation or ‘in/out’ catheterisation. None of these patients were discharged with a catheter. Conclusion: Nephrectomy without routine insertion of a catheter appears to be safe and was associated with a shorter hospital stay and no increase in complications, hence supporting the updated ERP guideline published by BAUS.
Crystal structure of the (REE)-uranyl carbonate mineral kamotoite-(Y)
Authors: Plášil Jakub , Petříček Václav 
Published: May 2017

AbstractKamotoite-(Y) is a rare supergene product of uraninite hydration–oxidation weathering and its structure is unknown. Based on single-crystal X-ray diffraction data collected with high-redundancy using a microfocus source, kamotoite-(Y) is monoclinic, has space groupP21/n,witha= 12.3525(5),b= 12.9432(5),c= 19.4409(7) Å, β = 99.857(3)°,V= 3069.8(2) Å3andZ= 4. Crystals are pervasively twinned (two-fold rotation around [0.75 0 0.75]), giving a strongly pseudo-orthorhombic diffractionpattern. The pseudoorthorhombic pattern can be described with an orthorhombic super-cell (transformation matrix 0,1,0/1,0,1/3,0,1), approximately four times larger in volume then a true monoclinic unit cell. This unit-cell is the same as the cell given elsewhere for the structure of bijvoetite-(Y),another (REE)-containing uranyl carbonate. The successful structure solution and refinement (R= 0.044 for 6294 unique observed reflections), carried out using our choice of unit cell, as well as the superstructure refinement and comparison of the original structure data forbijvoetite-(Y) reveal that these two crystal structures are identical. The crystal structure of kamotoite-(Y) consists of electroneutral sheets of the bijvoetite-(Y) uranylanion topology and an interlayer with H2O molecules not-coordinated directly to any metal cation. Despite determinationof the kamotoite-(Y) structure and demonstration that bijvoetite-(Y) has the same structure, the identity of these two minerals cannot be proved without additional study of the holotype material.
Midostaurin approved for FLT3-mutated AML
Authors: Levis Mark 
Published: May 2017

Abstract
Midostaurin was recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of FLT3-mutant acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This is the first drug to receive regulatory approval for AML in the United States since the year 2000. Midostaurin is a small-molecule kinase inhibitor with activity against the receptor tyrosine kinase FLT3, and its approval will hopefully mark the beginning of an era of targeted agents for the treatment of molecularly defined subtypes of AML.
Mortality in Children Receiving Growth Hormone Treatment of Growth Disorders: Data From the Genetics and Neuroendocrinology of Short Stature International Study
Authors: Quigley Charmian A , Child Christopher J , Zimmermann Alan G , Rosenfeld Ron G , Robison Leslie L , Blum Werner F 
Published: May 2017

Abstract

Context
Although pediatric growth hormone (GH) treatment is generally considered safe for approved indications, concerns have been raised regarding potential for increased risk of mortality in adults treated with GH during childhood.

Objective
To assess mortality in children receiving GH.

Design
Prospective, multinational, observational study.

Setting
Eight hundred twenty-seven study sites in 30 countries.

Patients
Children with growth disorders.

Interventions
GH treatment during childhood.

Main Outcome Measure
Standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using age- and sex-specific rates from the general population.

Results
Among 9504 GH-treated patients followed for ≥4 years (67,163 person-years of follow-up), 42 deaths were reported (SMR, 0.77; 95% CI, 0.56 to 1.05). SMR was significantly elevated in patients with history of malignant neoplasia (6.97; 95% CI, 3.81 to 11.69) and borderline elevated for those with other serious non–GH-deficient conditions (2.47; 95% CI, 0.99-5.09). SMRs were not elevated for children with history of benign neoplasia (1.44; 95% CI, 0.17 to 5.20), idiopathic GHD (0.11; 95% CI, 0.02 to 0.33), idiopathic short stature (0.20; 95% CI, 0.01 to 1.10), short stature associated with small for gestational age (SGA) birth (0.66; 95% CI, 0.08 to 2.37), Turner syndrome (0.51; 95% CI, 0.06 to 1.83), or short stature homeobox-containing (SHOX) gene deficiency (0.83; 95% CI, 0.02 to 4.65).

Conclusions
No significant increases in mortality were observed for GH-treated children with idiopathic GHD, idiopathic short stature, born SGA, Turner syndrome, SHOX deficiency, or history of benign neoplasia. Mortality was elevated for children with prior malignancy and those with underlying serious non–GH-deficient medical conditions.
Signal motif-dependent ER export of the Qc-SNARE BET12 interacts with MEMB12 and affects PR1 trafficking in Arabidopsis
Authors: Chung Kin Pan , Zeng Yonglun , Li Yimin , Ji Changyang , Xia Yiji , Jiang Liwen 
Published: May 2017

ABSTRACT
Soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive fusion protein attachment protein receptors (SNAREs) are well-known for their role in controlling membrane fusion, the final, but crucial step, in vesicular transport in eukaryotes. SNARE proteins contribute to various biological processes including pathogen defense and channel activity regulation, as well as plant growth and development. Precise targeting of SNARE proteins to destined compartments is a prerequisite for their proper functioning. However, the underlying mechanism(s) for SNARE targeting in plants remains obscure. Here, we investigate the targeting mechanism of the Arabidopsis thaliana Qc-SNARE BET12, which is involved in protein trafficking in the early secretory pathway. Two distinct signal motifs that are required for efficient BET12 ER export were identified. Pulldown assays and in vivo imaging implicated that both the COPI and COPII pathways were required for BET12 targeting. Further studies using an ER-export-defective form of BET12 revealed that the Golgi-localized Qb-SNARE MEMB12, a negative regulator of pathogenesis-related protein 1 (PR1; At2g14610) secretion, was its interacting partner. Ectopic expression of BET12 caused no inhibition in the general ER-Golgi anterograde transport but caused intracellular accumulation of PR1, suggesting that BET12 has a regulatory role in PR1 trafficking in A. thaliana.
Collaboration Process Pattern Approach to Improving Teamwork Performance: A Data Mining-Based Methodology
Authors: Fan Shaokun , Li Xin , Zhao J. Leon 
Published: May 2017

It is well documented in management literature that characteristics of collaboration processes strongly influence team performance in a business environment. However, little work has been done on how specific collaboration process patterns affect teamwork performance, leading to an open issue in collaboration management. To address this research gap, we develop a Collaboration Process Pattern (CPP) approach that analyzes teamwork performance by mining collaboration system logs from open source software development. Our research is novel in three ways. First, our research is fact-driven, as the result is based on teamwork tracking logs. Second, we develop a pattern mining approach based on sequence mining and graph mining. Third, using time-dependent Cox regression, our approach derives business insights from real-world collaboration data that are directly applicable to managerial actions. Our empirical study identifies collaboration patterns that can lead to more efficient teamwork. It also shows that the effects of collaboration patterns vary depending on the types of tasks. These findings are of significant business value since they suggest that managers should carefully prioritize their limited attention on certain types of tasks for intervention. Data and the online supplement are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/ijoc.2016.0739 .
Quality of paediatric hospice care for children with and without multiple complex chronic conditions
Authors: Lindley Lisa C , Keim-Malpass Jessica 
Published: May 2017

Background: Hospice care for children with multiple complex chronic conditions (MCCC) is complicated given their unique health at the end of life (EOL). Little is known about the quality of the hospice care MCCC children receive and how that might differ from children without MCCC. Objective: To compare the quality of hospice care (i.e., structures, processes, outcomes) between children with and without MCCC. Methods: This retrospective, comparative study used data from the National Home and Hospice Care Survey, which included a nationally representative sample of paediatric hospice patients. The Pearson chi-square and Wald tests for comparisons were used. Results: MCCC children enrolled in hospice care for over 2 months with multiple visits by hospice staff. They had low symptom burden with minimal discontinuity of care at EOL. Children without MCCC had short length of stays in hospice with few visits by nurses and other clinicians. These children had high symptom burden and significant disenrollment from hospice care to receive more aggressive treatment. Conclusions: The findings revealed significant differences in paediatric hospice care between MCCC and non-MCCC children, which provides critical insight into the quality of hospice care.
Pengaruh Konsolidasi Lahan Perkotaan terhadap Harga Tanah di Ringintelu, Kelurahan Kalipancur - Kota Semarang
Authors: Mulyanti Wuri 
Published: May 2017

Perubahan kota Semarang salah satunya ditandai melalui proses pengkotaan seperti peningkatan kebutuhan lahan yang disebabkan meluasnya pemukiman, fasilitas ekonomi, perdagangan dan jasa serta jaringan infrastruktur. Hal ini menyebabkan terjadinya perubahan fisik lingkungan dan perebutan lahan sehingga harga tanah menjadi tidak terkendali. Salah satu upaya pemerintah untuk mengurai permasalahan ini adalah penataan lingkungan melalui program konsolidas i lahan perkotaan. Program ini diharapkan mampu meningkatkan harga tanah yang ada, sehingga tidak akan muncul adanya lahan tidur/”idle land” seperti di lokasi peneltian. Hal inilah yang melatarbelakangi pentingnya penelitian mengenai pengaruh konsolidasi lahan perkotaan di Ringintelu, Kelurahan Kalipancur - Kota Semarang. Tujuannya adalah mengkaji pengaruh konsolidasi lahan perkotaan terhadap harga tanah di Ringintelu, Kelurahan Kalipancur - Kota Semarang. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuanti tatif dengan analisis faktor, crosstab dan regresi berganda untuk mengetahui tingkat hubungan dan pengaruhnya. Hasil yang diperoleh dalam penelitian ini adalah adanya hubungan antara konsolidasi lahan dengan harga tanah di Ringintelu Kelurahan Kalipancur Kota Semarang. Hubungan ini berpengaruh sebesar 81,1 terhadap kenaikan harga tanah sebesar 400% hingga 900% yang secara tidak langsung dipengaruhi oleh adanya program konsolidasi. Pengaruh dikatakan tidak langsung karena faktor-faktor seperti aksesibilitas dan pengembangan sarana dan prasarana terjadi sebagai akibat adanya program konsolidasi lahan selain juga karena pengaruh faktor lainnya.Kata kunci : konsolidasi lahan, harga tanah, harga pasar
Penentuan Lokasi Industri Olahan Karet UIKM di Kabupaten Sijunjung
Authors: Christina Shelly , Pigawati Bitta 
Published: May 2017

Perkebunan karet merupakan salah satu komoditi unggulan dan sumber mata pencaharian utama masyarakat di Kabupaten Sijunjung. Hasil produksi karet yang dikelola oleh masyarakat pada saat ini masih dalam bentuk slab/ojol ( bekuan karet ) tanpa pengolahan lebih lanjut dikarenakan belum tersedianya industri pengolahan karet di Kabupaten Sijunjung, sehingga mengakibatkan rantai pemasaran menjadi cukup panjang dan harga yang diterima petani berkisar 50-55% dari harga pabrik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah penentuan lokasi industri olahan karet UIKM di Kabupaten Sijunjung. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pembobotan ( scoring) dan weighted overlay. Analisis dilakukan dengan mempertimbangkan variabel kesesuaian lahan industri olahan karet UIKM, aksesibilitas, sarana pendukung, nilai lahan, biaya transportasi dan kebijakan RTRW Kabupaten Sijunjung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 7 Kecamatan dan 31 Nagari yang sesuai menjadi lokasi industri olahan karet UIKM. Namun dari 7 Kecamatan tersebut, daerah yang paling direkomendasikan adalah Kecamatan Kamang Baru terutama Nagari Takung dan Sungai Lansek karena daerah tersebut merupakan daerah yang diizinkan oleh Pemerintah Daerah untuk pembangunan agroindustri dan menjadi penghasil karet terbanyak di Kabupaten Sijunjung serta dialiri oleh jaringan jalan arteri primer, listrik dan memiliki sumber air bersih.Kata kunci : lokasi industri, karet, UIKM, kesesuaian lahan, aksesibilitas, sarana pendukung, nilai lahan, biaya transportasi
A Note on the Application of Dynamic Panel Data (DPD) Models in Economic Models of Crime
Authors: Ghasemi Mojtaba 
Published: May 2017

Abstract
The dynamic panel data (DPD) model and application of Difference and System GMM estimators has great advantages to address endogeneity of law enforcement variables and measurement error in reporting of crimes in economic models of crime as well as controlling for fixed effects and avoiding dynamic panel bias. Meanwhile, neglecting instrument proliferation which is very common and uncommonly detected in these models can lead to misleading and unreliable results. Bolding this warning and presenting available techniques to control for this potential danger is the main mission of this note.
Banks Restructuring Sonata: How Capital Injection Triggered Labor Force Rejuvenation in Japanese Banks
Authors: Osada Takeshi , Onji Kazuki , Vera David 
Published: May 2017

Abstract
Divergent interests of bank managers and financial regulators potentially compromise the efficacy of bank rescue operations. This study empirically investigates the agency problem encountered in a capital injection program implemented in Japan. We hypothesize that the operations requirement to reduce workforce lead banks to overstate the extent of downsizing by reassigning older workers to bank subsidiaries. We implement a difference-in-differences analysis using a panel of Japanese banks from 1990 to 2010. We also employ propensity score matching to control for sample selection bias. The result shows that injected banks exhibit workforce rejuvenation relative to non-injected banks. Among injected banks, the average employee age falls by approximately 1 year, which is equivalent to a reduction of approximately seventy 65-year-old workers. On an unconsolidated basis, the number of employees in injected banks decreases as a response to the injection. However, on a consolidated basis, which accounts for subsidiary employment, the number of employees does not decrease. Our finding suggests that the Japanese practice of lifetime employment (LTE) survived, albeit in a limited form, among restructured banks.