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Introducing problem-solving therapy training into Southwestern Ontario
Authors: Marlatt Nicole M. , Van Bussel Elisabeth M. , Seitz Dallas , Gutmanis Iris 
Published: December 2016

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to introduce problem-solving therapy (PST) training to an Ontario health region. The aim of this pilot project was to increase psychotherapy access by training community-based outreach clinicians and to understand their satisfaction with the training program as well as their confidence in applying the principles of PST.

Design/methodology/approach
Clinicians from Southwestern Ontario who provide community-based mental health outreach services to older adults were invited to participate in this training opportunity. Selection was based on their existing client base, the geographic area they served, and self-reported foreseeable PST training benefits. Selected individuals received an eight-hour in-person didactic session, eight one-hour case-based learning opportunities, and individual case supervision. Acquired knowledge, perceived confidence in their skills, level of adherence to PST principles in clinical interactions, and satisfaction with the training program itself were measured.

Findings
Of the 36 applicants, eight trainees were selected. All trainees completed their training and seven were successfully certified in PST. Trainees indicated a high level of satisfaction with the training experience. According to the evaluation tools, trainee confidence in providing PST significantly increased, though there was no statistically significant change in knowledge.

Originality/value
This study provides the first evidence that PST can be introduced within a regional geriatric mental health service in Canada. The training involved both in-person training, web-based conferencing sessions and a supervisory component. The training lasted 16 hours and resulted in staff skill development in an evidence-based psychotherapy modality.
Spatial analysis of solar radiation using computer vision technique and data assimilation
Authors: Kashyap Yashwant , Bansal Ankit , Sao Anil K. 
Published: December 2016

Purpose
The presence of broken clouds leads to frequent fluctuations in direct normal incident solar irradiation as well as diffuse radiation from the sky. This brings a lot of challenge for grid integration of solar power plants. The paper aims to discuss this issue.

Design/methodology/approach
A new model is presented to nowcast solar radiation by utilizing hourly global horizontal irradiance (GHI) over a large spatial grid. The spatial distribution of the GHI provides information on the presence of a cloud shadow above a given site. This information is extracted with the help of various data processing techniques. The spatial–temporal data analysis is employed to track the extracted cloud shadow image based on a dynamic model. A Kalman filter is applied for the assimilation of data in the tracking of the extracted shadow over a geographical location.

Findings
The proposed model can provide very good forecasting of solar radiation for various time horizons. However, the variation of shadow features between time steps must be included in the dynamic model to forecast accurate GHI values.

Research limitations/implications
In this paper database used is on hourly basis; it can be further improved for the inter-hour level of ground data for more accuracy.

Practical implications
The outcome of this paper would be useful in the field of solar energy application and for weather monitoring purposes.

Originality/value
The forecasted position of the shadow is utilized to prepare and forecast a GHI map for one hour time horizon. Results show that the model can be utilized to forecast solar radiation with accuracy consistent with the contemporary models.
Decades of public-private partnership in solid waste management
Authors: Yeboah-Assiamah Emmanuel , Asamoah Kwame , Kyeremeh Thomas Agyekum 
Published: December 2016

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine empirical studies on public-private partnerships (PPPs) and solid waste management (SWM) in Ghana and India to synthesize the “crucial lessons” for urban managers and policy makers in developing countries.

Design/methodology/approach
A systematic review of empirical studies was carried out, the search process comprised four categories of keywords combined differently across three main search engines in order to obtain a pool of more relevant literature on the study. Sorting for relevance was done at various levels; retrospective content analysis of relevant empirical studies on PPP and SWM in Ghana and India was subsequently carried out to draw lessons and policy suggestions.

Findings
PPPs have mainly been impressive in coverage of waste collection in the Ghanaian context, whilst in India, emphasis has been on injection of technology and effectiveness into SWM. It is also observed that in both cases the PPP processes have lacked adequate openness, transparency and sufficient stakeholder engagement. In the Ghana cases, mostly, urban authorities hardly pay attention to details in the partnership deed and also ignore monitoring of private partners. Poorly performed PPPs do occur when one of the partners relent on his role which could have a cascading effect on other actors.

Practical implications
Whilst PPP is a strong candidate to address the SWM challenges of urban centers in developing countries, this does not necessarily come about by joining the bandwagon. Merely entering into a partnership deed with private waste management companies without paying due attention to details of the contract will usher urban managers into a state of schizophrenia. The paper presents five key lessons to inform policy and practice.

Originality/value
The paper draws lessons from multiple cases of PPPs in Ghana and India by synchronizing lessons adaptable to city authorities and policy makers in developing countries.
Application of reverse osmosis to petrochemical industry wastewater treatment aimed at water reuse
Authors: Venzke Carla Denize , Rodrigues Marco Antônio Siqueira , Giacobbo Alexandre , Bacher Luciana Ely , Lemmertz Iona Souza , Viegas Cheila , Striving Júlia , Pozzebon Shaiane 
Published: December 2016

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to apply reverse osmosis (RO) to the treatment of industrial wastewater from a large petrochemical complex in Southern Brazil, in order to verify the conditions of liquid effluent reuse and improve them, especially to reduce the consumption of natural water by some production structures such as boilers and cooling towers.

Design/methodology/approach
The petrochemical wastewater was submitted to pretreatment using a sand filter and activated carbon filters. Tests were conducted using RO equipment with a production capacity of 0.25 m3h−1 composed of a spiral membrane module with a membrane area of 7.2 m². Pressures of 8, 12 and 15 bar were applied with reject flow maintained constant at 10 Lm−1.

Findings
The experiment results indicated optimum RO performance since more than 90 percent extraction was obtained for most of the compounds present in the petrochemical wastewater.

Originality/value
By checking the aspects involved, as well as providing some relevant considerations about, this study promotes the application of RO to get a satisfactory water reuse in similar industries, thereby decreasing both the volume of water extracted from wellsprings and the amount of wastewater released into water bodies.
Small and shallow previously unstudied lakes: land-use, overgrowth and eutrophication
Authors: Rizhinashvili Alexandra 
Published: December 2016

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to compare trophic characteristics of the ecosystems of small and shallow lakes with a different character of land-cover in their catchments (as exemplified by several previously unstudied lakes of the Leningrad Region, North-Western Russia, that belong to a single lake-river system).

Design/methodology/approach
The key limnetic parameters of four lakes are analysed. Two of the lakes are located on the territory of allotment gardens, the other two are in the forest-covered areas. A preliminary assessment was made for the production-to-destruction ratio in the ecosystems of the lakes of the study region and their vulnerability factors.

Findings
For the lakes with a largely unexploited catchment, humus of terrigenous origin can act as a “hidden” source of nutrient load (primarily as phosphates). For the lakes with a catchment occupied by allotment gardens, an elevated trophic status and intensive overgrowth by vegetation (floating forms) is driven by an increased nitrogen load.

Practical implications
The results can be used for planning land and water management activities in North-Western Russia and in other world’s regions with similar environmental conditions.

Originality/value
These results can lay a foundation for creating a region-specific model to predict trends in eutrophication and overgrowth of small shallow lakes.
Identification of fluency and word‐finding difficulty in samples of children with diverse language backgrounds
Authors: Howell Peter , Tang Kevin , Tuomainen Outi , Chan Sin Kan , Beltran Kirsten , Mirawdeli Avin , Harris John 
Published: December 2016

AbstractBackgroundStuttering and word‐finding difficulty (WFD) are two types of communication difficulty that occur frequently in children who learn English as an additional language (EAL), as well as those who only speak English. The two disorders require different, specific forms of intervention. Prior research has described the symptoms of each type of difficulty. This paper describes the development of a non‐word repetition test (UNWR), applicable across languages, that was validated by comparing groups of children identified by their speech and language symptoms as having either stuttering or WFD.AimsTo evaluate whether non‐word repetition scores using the UNWR test distinguished between children who stutter and those who have a WFD, irrespective of the children's first language.Methods & ProceduresUNWR was administered to ninety‐six 4–5‐year‐old children attending UK schools (20.83% of whom had EAL). The children's speech samples in English were assessed for symptoms of stuttering and WFD. UNWR scores were calculated.Outcomes & ResultsRegression models were fitted to establish whether language group (English only/EAL) and symptoms of (1) stuttering and (2) WFD predicted UNWR scores. Stuttering symptoms predicted UNWR, whereas WFD did not. These two findings suggest that UNWR scores dissociate stuttering from WFD. There were no differences between monolingual English‐speakers and children who had EAL.Conclusions & ImplicationsUNWR scores distinguish between stuttering and WFD irrespective of language(s) spoken, allowing future evaluation of a range of languages in clinics or schools.
Written cohesion in children with and without language learning disabilities
Authors: Koutsoftas Anthony D. , Petersen Victoria 
Published: December 2016

AbstractBackgroundCohesion refers to the linguistic elements of discourse that contribute to its continuity and is an important element to consider as part of written language intervention, especially in children with language learning disabilities (LLD). There is substantial evidence that children with LLD perform more poorly than typically developing (TD) peers on measures of cohesion in spoken language and on written transcription measures; however, there is far less research comparing groups on cohesion as a measure of written language across genres.AimsThe current study addresses this gap through the following two aims. First, to describe and compare cohesion in narrative and expository writing samples of children with and without language learning disabilities. Second, to relate measures of cohesion to written transcription and translation measures, oral language, and writing quality.Methods & ProceduresFifty intermediate‐grade children produced one narrative and one expository writing sample from which measures of written cohesion were obtained. These included the frequency, adequacy and complexity of referential and conjunctive ties.Outcomes & ResultsExpository samples resulted in more complex cohesive ties and children with TD used more complex ties than peers with LLD. Different relationships among cohesion measures and writing were observed for narrative verse expository samples.Conclusions & ImplicationsFindings from this study demonstrate cohesion as a discourse‐level measure of written transcription and how the use of cohesion can vary by genre and group (LLD, TD). Clinical implications for assessment, intervention, and future research are provided.
Microbial nutrient niches in the gut
Authors: Pereira Fátima C. , Berry David 
Published: December 2016

SummaryThe composition and function of the mammalian gut microbiota has been the subject of much research in recent years, but the principles underlying the assembly and structure of this complex community remain incompletely understood. Processes that shape the gut microbiota are thought to be mostly niche‐driven, with environmental factors such as the composition of available nutrients largely determining whether or not an organism can establish. The concept that the nutrient landscape dictates which organisms can successfully colonize and persist in the gut was first proposed in Rolf Freter's nutrient niche theory. In a situation where nutrients are perfectly mixed and there is balanced microbial growth, Freter postulated that an organism can only survive if it is able to utilize one or a few limiting nutrients more efficiently than its competitors. Recent experimental work indicates, however, that nutrients in the gut vary in space and time. We propose that in such a scenario, Freter's nutrient niche theory must be expanded to account for the co‐existence of microorganisms utilizing the same nutrients but in distinct sites or at different times, and that metabolic flexibility and mixed‐substrate utilization are common strategies for survival in the face of ever‐present nutrient fluctuations.
Indirect plant defense against insect herbivores: a review
Authors: Aljbory Zainab , Chen Ming‐Shun 
Published: December 2016

AbstractPlants respond to herbivore attack by launching 2 types of defenses: direct defense and indirect defense. Direct defense includes all plant traits that increase the resistance of host plants to insect herbivores by affecting the physiology and/or behavior of the attackers. Indirect defense includes all traits that by themselves do not have significant direct impact on the attacking herbivores, but can attract natural enemies of the herbivores and thus reduce plant loss. When plants recognize herbivore‐associated elicitors, they produce and release a blend of volatiles that can attract predators, parasites, and other natural enemies. Known herbivore‐associated elicitors include fatty acid–amino acid conjugates, sulfur‐containing fatty acids, fragments of cell walls, peptides, esters, and enzymes. Identified plant volatiles include terpenes, nitrogenous compounds, and indoles. In addition, constitive traits including extrafloral nectars, food bodies, and domatia can be further induced to higher levels and attract natural enemies as well as provide food and shelter to carnivores. A better understanding of indirect plant defense at global and componential levels via advanced high throughput technologies may lead to utilization of indirect defense in suppression of herbivore damage to plants.
Comparison in knee osteoarthritis joint damage patterns among individuals with an intact, complete and partial anterior cruciate ligament rupture
Authors: Johnson Victoria L. , Guermazi Ali , Roemer Frank W. , Hunter David J. 
Published: December 2016

AbstractAimThe aim of this study was to examine the difference in the pattern of articular damage in persons with either a partial anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear; a complete ACL tear or no ACL tear.MethodsOur study included 600 individuals (of the 600 individuals, 25 with a partial, 12 with a complete ACL tear and 563 with no ACL tear) from the progression sub‐cohort of the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Individuals had a mean age of 61.8 years (range 45–79 years). Chi‐square tests were used to compare the location of meniscal pathology, bone marrow lesions (BMLs) and regional cartilage morphology between individuals with a partial or complete ACL tear, as seen on magnetic resonance imaging, as well as to a control group of 563 knees.ResultsIndividuals with either a complete or partial ACL tear displayed predominantly medial tibiofemoral damage. Individuals with complete ACL tears were more likely to have cartilage lesions in the lateral posterior tibia (P = 0.03) and the medial anterior femur (P = 0.008) as well as BMLs in the medial posterior tibia (P = 0.007). However, no significant difference in meniscal morphology was found in either compartment. Individuals with no history of knee trauma or ACL injury displayed predominantly medial tibiofemoral compartment damage.ConclusionIndividuals with prevalent ACL disruptions exhibited concomitant osteoarthritic changes in the medial tibiofemoral compartment, as seen on MRI. As the changes in joint tissues were predominantly located in the medial compartment, it is thought that these ACL tears may represent a manifestation of the overall disease process rather than the precipitant for osteoarthritis incidence.
A century on from The Biology of Dragonflies by Tillyard 1917: what have we learned since then?
Authors: Khelifa Rassim , Theischinger Gunther , Endersby Ian 
Published: December 2016

AbstractThe field of odonatology has developed considerably during the past century. Three figures, namely E. Selys‐Longchamps, R.J. Tillyard and P.S. Corbet, have undisputedly founded our current knowledge of odonatology and contributed massively to the understanding of systematics, biology, ecology and behaviour of odonates. The year 2017 will mark the 100th anniversary of Tillyard's The Biology of Dragonflies. We review the book and the author's life and contributions to Australian odonatology. We present an updated history of odonatology and highlight prominent advances in the field. The influence of the book on non‐scientists is described. Future research in odonatology on aspects that have not been studied and others that need further investigations are discussed.
Modelling the dose–response relationship: the fair share of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic information
Authors: González‐Sales Mario , Nekka Fahima , Tanguay Mario , Tremblay Pierre‐Olivier , Li Jun 
Published: December 2016

AimsThe aim of this paper is to investigate the role of drug concentration samplings in the modelling of the dose–response relationship.MethodsUsing an initial PK/PD model, a reference dataset was simulated. PK and PD samples were extracted to create reduced datasets. PK/PD and K‐PD models were fitted to theses reduced datasets. Post hoc estimates from both types of models were compared to the initial PK/PD model and performance was assessed.ResultsK‐PD models were largely biased when the drug has a nonlinear elimination. PK/PD models with 1 PK and 2 PD samples were superior to K‐PD models with 3 PD samples. PK/PD models with 1 or 2 PK samples and 3 PD samples proved to be superior to K‐PD models with 4 PD samples.ConclusionsK‐PD models should not be used when the drug has nonlinear elimination. K‐PD models should not replace PK/PD modelling but are an alternative approach if the PD information is large enough.
Integrated molecular landscape of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis provides insights into disease etiology
Authors: Klemann C.J.H.M. , Visser J.E. , Van Den Bosch L. , Martens G.J.M. , Poelmans G. 
Published: December 2016

AbstractAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a severe, progressive and ultimately fatal motor neuron disease caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, but its underlying mechanisms are largely unknown. To gain insight into the etiology of ALS, we here conducted genetic network and literature analyses of the top‐ranked findings from six genome‐wide association studies of sporadic ALS (involving 3589 cases and 8577 controls) as well as genes implicated in ALS etiology through other evidence, including familial ALS candidate gene association studies. We integrated these findings into a molecular landscape of ALS that allowed the identification of three main processes that interact with each other and are crucial to maintain axonal functionality, especially of the long axons of motor neurons, i.e. (1) Rho‐GTPase signaling; (2) signaling involving the three regulatory molecules estradiol, folate, and methionine; and (3) ribonucleoprotein granule functioning and axonal transport. Interestingly, estradiol signaling is functionally involved in all three cascades and as such an important mediator of the molecular ALS landscape. Furthermore, epidemiological findings together with an analysis of possible gender effects in our own cohort of sporadic ALS patients indicated that estradiol may be a protective factor, especially for bulbar‐onset ALS. Taken together, our molecular landscape of ALS suggests that abnormalities within three interconnected molecular processes involved in the functioning and maintenance of motor neuron axons are important in the etiology of ALS. Moreover, estradiol appears to be an important modulator of the ALS landscape, providing important clues for the development of novel disease‐modifying treatments.
A narrative meta‐review of a series of systematic and meta‐analytic reviews on the intervention outcome for children with developmental co‐ordination disorder
Authors: Miyahara M. , Lagisz M. , Nakagawa S. , Henderson S. E. 
Published: December 2016

SummaryBackgroundSystematic reviews and meta‐analyses are considered to be the ‘gold standards’ for synthesizing research evidence in particular areas of enquiry. However, such reviews are only useful if they themselves are conducted to a sufficiently high standard. The aim of this study was to conduct a narrative meta‐review of existing analyses of the effectiveness of interventions designed for children with developmental co‐ordination disorder (DCD).MethodsA narrative meta‐review of systematic and meta‐analytic reviews aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of intervention for children with DCD was conducted on studies published between 1950 and 2014. We identified suitable reviews, using a modification of the Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome (PICO) system and evaluated their methodological quality using the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR). In addition, the consistency of the quality of evidence and classification of intervention approaches was assessed independently by two assessors.ResultsThe literature search yielded a total of four appropriate reviews published in the selected time span. The Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews percentage quality scores assigned to each review ranged from 0% (low quality) to 55% (medium quality). Evaluation of the quality of evidence and classification of intervention approaches yielded a discrepancy rate of 25%. All reviews concluded that some kind of intervention was better than none at all.ConclusionsAlthough the quality of the reviews progressively improved over the years, the shortcomings identified need to be addressed before concrete evidence regarding the best approach to intervention for children with DCD can be specified.