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Establishing a Continuum of Acute Kidney Injury – Tracing AKI Using Data Source Linkage and Long-Term Follow-Up: Workgroup Statements from the 15th ADQI Consensus Conference
Authors: Mehta Ravindra , Bihorac Azra , Selby Nicholas M. , Quan Hude , Goldstein Stuart L. , Kellum John A. , Ronco Claudio , Bagshaw Sean M. ,   For the Acute Dialysis Quality Initiative (ADQI) Consensus Group
Published: February 2016

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is independently associated with the development of chronic kidney disease, endstage kidney disease and increased all-cause and cardiovascular-specific mortality. The severity of the renal insult and the development of multiple AKI episodes increase the risk of occurrence of these outcomes. Despite these long-term effects, only a minority of patients receive nephrologist follow up after an episode of AKI; those that do may have improved outcomes. Furthermore, relatively simple quality improvement strategies have the potential to change this status quo. Methods: On this background, a working group of the 15th Acute Dialysis Quality Initiative (ADQI) conference applied the consensus-building process informed by review of English language articles identified through PubMed search to address questions related to the opportunities, methodological requirements and barriers for longitudinal follow-up of patients with AKI in the era of electronic health records and Big Data. Results: Four consensus statements answering the key questions identified by the working group are developed. Conclusions: We have identified minimal data elements and potential data sources necessary to trace the natural history of patients from onset of AKI to long-term outcome. Minimum infrastructure and key barriers to achieving these goals are outlined together with proposed solutions.
Isolation and complete genome sequence of the thermophilic Geobacillus sp. 12AMOR1 from an Arctic deep-sea hydrothermal vent site
Authors: Wissuwa Juliane , Stokke Runar , Fedøy Anita-Elin , Lian Kjersti , Smalås Arne Oskar , Steen Ida Helene 
Published: February 2016

AbstractMembers of the genus Geobacillus have been isolated from a wide variety of habitats worldwide and are the subject for targeted enzyme utilization in various industrial applications. Here we report the isolation and complete genome sequence of the thermophilic starch-degrading Geobacillus sp. 12AMOR1. The strain 12AMOR1 was isolated from deep-sea hot sediment at the Jan Mayen hydrothermal Vent Site. Geobacillus sp. 12AMOR1 consists of a 3,410,035 bp circular chromosome and a 32,689 bp plasmid with a G + C content of 52 % and 47 %, respectively. The genome comprises 3323 protein-coding genes, 88 tRNA species and 10 rRNA operons. The isolate grows on a suite of sugars, complex polysaccharides and proteinous carbon sources. Accordingly, a versatility of genes encoding carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZy) and peptidases were identified in the genome. Expression, purification and characterization of an enzyme of the glycoside hydrolase family 13 revealed a starch-degrading capacity and high thermal stability with a melting temperature of 76.4 °C. Altogether, the data obtained point to a new isolate from a marine hydrothermal vent with a large bioprospecting potential.
Απόψεις Δ/ντών Α/θμιας και Β/θμιας Εκπ/σης σχετικά με το σύστημα επιλογής τους και την επιμόρφωσή τους σε θέματα διοίκησης.
Authors: Μπακάλμπαση Ελένη , Φωκάς Επαμεινώνδας 
Published: February 2016

<p>Σκοπός της παρούσας εργασίας αποτελεί η καταγραφή αντιλήψεων των Διευθυντών Σχολικών Μονάδων σχετικά με το ισχύον σύστημα επιλογής τους, όπως αυτό ορίζεται από το Νόμο 3848/2010, και παρουσιάζονται οι προτάσεις τους σχετικά με αλλαγές του υπάρχοντος συστήματος επιλογής ηγετικών στελεχών σχολικών μονάδων Πρωτοβάθμιας και Δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης. Στην έρευνα πήραν μέρος 78 άτομα όλοι Διευθυντές Α/θμιας και Β/θμιας Εκπαίδευσης, 43 (55%) είναι άνδρες και οι 35 (45%) γυναίκες σχεδόν από όλες τις Περιφερειακές Διευθύνσεις της Ελλάδας.</p><p>Είναι καθολικό το αίτημα των ερωτηθέντων Διευθυντών για αλλαγή στον τρόπο της συνέντευξης. Συμφωνούν σχεδόν όλοι για την αναγκαιότητά της: Να αξιολογηθεί η προσωπικότητα του υποψηφίου και αν είναι δυνατόν να καταγραφεί το ψυχολογικό προφίλ του. Όμως διαφωνούν και αγωνιούν για τον τρόπο που γίνεται. Προτάσσουν την συνεχή επιμόρφωσή τους σε θέματα οργάνωσης και διοίκησης της εκπαίδευσης .Οι περισσότεροι διευθυντές απάντησαν πως θα ήθελαν να επιλέγουν οι ίδιοι το περιεχόμενο της επιμόρφωσης τους και να το διαμορφώνουν ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες τους.</p>
Nothing to see here? Health Goth and the eclipse of hypercamouflage
Authors: Matts Tim , Sutherland Dane , Tyler Gary 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Displacing the dialectical negativity of traditional or ‘kitsch’ Marxism, accelerationism names a contemporary heresy. The affirmative orientation of the movement seeks instead to strategically harness the capitalist mode of production, and the historical material conditions it has sired, to intensify, destabilize and ultimately exhaust the present neo-liberal deadlock. With its anti-nostalgic, putatively ‘transhuman’ embrace of technical sportswear, biotechnologies and digitally rendered environments, the recent ‘Health Goth’ phenomenon, which first emerged as an aesthetic and social trend centred around an Internet community in 2013, therefore, at first blush, appears quintessentially accelerationist. In the interview-essay that follows, however, we pose a series of questions to Chris Cantino, one of Health Goth’s chief instigators, in a bid to open up further, speculative appropriations of a movement that itself stems from practices of détournement. Whilst acknowledging that the movement may indeed be characterized in accelerationist terms, a characterization that would moreover resonate with Malcolm Gladwell’s notion of the ‘Tipping Point’ as social epidemic, particularly insofar as it is one so overtly enabled and stimulated by the spectacular affect of sportswear fashion, we propose that it nevertheless exceeds this first order of reception, chiefly by eclipsing the accelerationist concept of hypercamouflage.
Orchestrating the edge: Towards a noisy point cloud onto-epistemology
Authors: Pearce Thomas 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
The way we understand and use emerging technologies will always be informed by a set of tacit philosophical assumptions, psychological mechanisms and techniques of governance. The discourse surrounding 3D scanning, a technology on the verge of becoming ubiquitous, is one of veracity and accuracy: the scanner is treated as an immaterial camera obscura and an ultimate facilitator of objective knowledge. This article discusses a design-research project that dismantles such assumptions and recuperates notions of noise, multiplicity and ambiguity within the point cloud. This is supported by a deconstruction of the ontological and epistemological foundations (such as representationalism, atomism and essentialism) on which the ‘realism’ of the scanner is grounded. Referencing to post-structuralist theory, theoretical physics and science studies (and to Karen Barad in particular) the article formulates an alternative onto-epistemological framework that instead emphasizes the material nature of knowing and notions of becoming and multiplicity. Equally, while revolving around and always returning to 3D scanning technology, the article extrapolates its findings towards a critical analysis of contemporary modes of governance. Central to the argument is a process of physical prototyping exploring a phenomenon called ‘edge noise’: these are ‘ghost points’ in a 3D scan created by mixed measurements at the edge of an object. The multiplicity of these faulty and fictional measurements is explored as a productive schizophrenic condition that dismantles the reductionist logic of point cloud filtering. More crucially, this edge noise is then reverse-engineered, enabling the designer to actively and precisely create this edge noise using algorithmically controlled perforated screens. Finally, the article discusses two architectural design projects that implement the developed edge noise algorithms and unpack its philosophical, technological and political considerations. These projects propose an approach towards the point cloud that, rather than treating the scanner as an immaterial and realist conveyer of truth, involves it as the designer’s and observer’s creative complicit in the very forging of phenomena.
In quest of code
Authors: Werner Liss C. 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Architects who apply their generative modelling and scripting skills for creating virtual and prototypical spaces through the usage of algorithms and bespoke coding are increasingly confronted with an application in the real material world. The article suggests computational design strategies leading to architectural and urban for an era in which intelligent material, robotic assistants, smart geometries and changing human habitat converge with demographic, cultural and natural earth data to govern a global rethinking of socio-architectural ecologies. Since the beginning of humankind, our planet Earth has served as feeding ground and shelter. Civilization and industrialization have triggered a verification of territory, ownership, economic wealth and power. Henceforth, ethical rules, societal regulation and intuitive values were partly overridden and replaced. Long-distant transport vehicles such as cargo ships and trains allowed for accelerating the mixing up of goods and technologies. Architects solved industrial and infrastructural problems with new ideas and emerging building types, shaping urban and peripheral environments. A great idea manifested through extensive exchange of cultures and knowledge, however strangely enough climaxed in an ultimate exploitation of our natural resources – a situation we can hardly understand or handle. As a result we are facing a situation of re-scripting our human, urban and architectural ecological system. Thus the article touches upon this very shift starting in the eighteenth century, traversing through the implementation of the Internet, to regulate our physical world and data-autobahns filled with informing bits and bytes. The question is, which questions to ask for the best solution we can offer.
The architecture of post-cinema
Authors: Moore James 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Open Montage (OM) is an interactive video project problematizing the position of the moving image in contemporary network culture. Digital communication systems afford the possibility for user experience designers to reflect on a weakening of hierarchical narratives of power and representation; yet, the tendency towards an unthinking remediation of prior (televisual) media types and hierarchies persists. As a consequence of new, yet often aesthetically primitive communication design formations manifesting online, it is argued that tactics of image assembly and montage must be developed to afford users a wider and more expressive range of visual language building communication tools. If the interaction design imperative is not to suspend but encourage disbelief as a condition in the user, how can this be approached as a design problem?
Attitudes towards work in Educational Institutions
Authors: Akçay Recep Cengiz , Ulutaş Mehmet , Sevinç Nuray 
Published: February 2016

The current study aims to evaluate employees’ attitudes towards work in educational institutions. An attitude scale was developed in order to reach the researchs ub-purposes. The scale was administered to the selected sample to obtain the research findings. Survey model, a quantitative Research method, was used within the current research. The Research population consists of Education employees working in schools under department of education in the town of Corlu, city of Tekirdag. 312 administrators, 1878 teachingand 480 supportive staff worked in 98 schools in the town of Corlu when the Research was conducted. 215 participants within the research sample were selected through non-proportional quota sampling among the teachers working in schools in the town. A scale to measure attitudes toward work was used as the data collection tool within the research. Some statistical analyses were needed in order to define the Research sub-dimensions. SPSS 21 software package was used to analyze the data. One-way variance analysis (ANOVA), t-test, Tukey, and LCD tests were used in the analyses. Employees considered their works in five different dimensions. When employees’ attitudes toward work are examined based on their demographic characteristics, it is seen that employees’ age, genders and seniority were a significant factors defining their attitudes toward work. The employees’ attitudes toward work at educational institutions were examined in the current study. The five dimensions defined within the research results must be considered significant for employees at educational institutions and some incentives must be activated.
A Continuation Approach to the Periodic Boundary Value Problem for a Class of Nonlinear Coupled Oscillators with Potential Depending on Time
Authors: Wang Chao 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
In this paper, we prove a new continuation theorem for the solvability of periodic boundary value problems for nonlinear vector equations. By applying the continuation theorem, we prove the existence of a periodic solution for a class of semi-linear weekly-coupled systems with time-dependent potential.
Medical data preprocessing for increased selectivity of diagnosis
Authors: Walczak Andrzej , Paczkowski Michał 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
In this review, we present a framework that will enable us to obtain increased accuracy of computer diagnosis in medical patient checkups. To some extent, a new proposition for medical data analysis has been built based on medical data preprocessing. The result of such preprocessing is transformation of medical data from descriptive, semantic form into parameterized math form. A proper model for digging of hidden medical data properties is presented as well. Exploration of hidden data properties achieved by means of preprocessing creates new possibilities for medical data interpretation. Diagnosis selectivity has been increased by means of parameterized illnesses patterns in medical databases.
Possible involvement of endoplasmic reticulum stress in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease
Authors: Hosoi Toru , Nomura Jun , Ozawa Koichiro , Nishi Akinori , Nomura Yasuyuki 
Published: February 2016

AbstractThe endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is an organelle that plays a crucial role in protein quality control such as protein folding. Evidence to indicate the involvement of ER in maintaining cellular homeostasis is increasing. However, when cells are exposed to stressful conditions, which perturb ER function, unfolded proteins accumulate leading to ER stress. Cells then activate the unfolded protein response (UPR) to cope with this stressful condition. In the present review, we will discuss and summarize recent advances in research on the basic mechanisms of the UPR. We also discuss the possible involvement of ER stress in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Potential therapeutic opportunities for diseases targeting ER stress is also described.
On nondifferentiable minimax semi-infinite programming problems in complex spaces
Authors: Jayswal Anurag , Kummari Krishna 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to study a nondifferentiable minimax semi-infinite programming problem in a complex space. For
such a semi-infinite programming problem, necessary and sufficient optimality conditions are established by utilizing the invexity assumptions. Subsequently, these optimality conditions are utilized as a basis for formulating dual problems. In order to relate the primal and dual problems, we have also derived appropriate duality theorems.
Green synthesis of novel antioxidant luminescent silica nanoparticle embedded carbon nanocomposites from a blue-green alga
Authors: Nath Abhijit , Das Aparajita , Deb Shoubhonik , Bhattacharjee Chira R. , Rout Jayashree 
Published: February 2016

AbstractSilica nanoparticle embedded carbon 2D-nanocomposite material has been synthesized using a green procedure from a blue green alga,
The impact of recent advances in genetics in understanding disease mechanisms underlying the long QT syndromes
Authors: Harmer Stephen C. , Tinker Andrew 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Long QT syndrome refers to a characteristic abnormality of the electrocardiogram and it is associated with a form of ventricular tachycardia known as torsade-de-pointes and sudden arrhythmic death. It can occur as part of a hereditary syndrome or can be acquired usually because of drug administration. Here we review recent genetic, molecular and cellular discoveries and outline how they have furthered our understanding of this disease. Specifically we focus on compound mutations, genome wide association studies of QT interval, modifier genes and the therapeutic implications of this recent work.
Non-linear Radiation Effects in Mixed Convection Stagnation Point Flow along a Vertically Stretching Surface
Authors: Hussain S. T. , Ul Haq Rizwan , Noor N. F. M. , Nadeem S. 
Published: February 2016

AbstractPresent phenomenon is dedicated to analyze the combine effects of linear and non-linear Rosseland thermal radiations for stagnation point flow along a vertically stretching surface. For better variation in fluid flow and heat transfer, mixed convection is also considered to sustain this mechanism for significant influence. After incorporating these effects, the pertinent mathematical model is constructed in the form of non-linear partial differential equations and then be transformed into the system of coupled ordinary differential equations with the help of similarity transformation to be further solved numerically. Significant difference in the heat transfer enhancement can be observed through temperature profiles and tables of Nusselt number. Though histogram and isotherms plots, finally it is concluded that non-linear radiation provides better heat transfer rate at the surface of sheet as compare to the linear or absence of radiation effects.
Simulation Test System of Non-Contact D-dot Voltage Transformer
Authors: Yang Jie , Wang Jingang , Luo Ruixi , Gao Can , Songnong Li , Kongjun Zhou 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
The development trend of future voltage transformer in smart grid is non-contact measurement, miniaturization and intellectualization. This paper proposes one simulation test system of non-contact D-dot transformer for voltage measurement. This simulation test system consists of D-dot transformer, signal processing circuit and ground PC port. D-dot transformer realizes the indirect voltage measurement by measuring the change rate of electric displacement vector, a non-contact means (He et al. 2004, Principles and experiments of voltage transformer based on self-integrating D-dot probe. Proc CSEE 2014;15:2445–51). Specific to the characteristics of D-dot transformer signals, signal processing circuits with strong resistance to interference and distortion-free amplified sensor output signal are designed. WIFI wireless network is used to transmit the voltage detection to LabVIEW-based ground collection port and LabVIEW technology is adopted for signal reception, data processing and analysis and other functions. Finally, a test platform is established to simulate the performance of the whole test system of single-phase voltage transformer. Test results indicate that this voltage transformer has sound real-time performance, high accuracy and fast response speed and the simulation test system is stable and reliable and can be a new prototype of voltage transformers.
A Unique Research Data Infrastructure for Educational Research and Beyond: The National Educational Panel Study
Authors: Fuß Daniel , von Maurice Jutta , Roßbach Hans-Günther 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
The article provides an insight into the conceptual and methodological framework as well as the research data infrastructure of the German National Educational Panel Study (NEPS). The NEPS study has been set up to build a profound empirical basis for the description and analysis of educational processes and competence development across the life span. Its large-scale database consists of longitudinal information from more than 60,000 target respondents – distributed over six different starting cohorts ranging from newborns to adults – and from relevant context persons such as parents or teachers. The complex multicohort sequence design schedules annual or even semiannual survey waves including a broad spectrum of competence assessments. All data are thoroughly prepared, documented, and disseminated free of charge in the form of regularly expanded Scientific Use Files. In addition to some background information about NEPS in general, this paper primarily focuses on issues of data collection, data structure, data availability, and the requirements for different types of data access. The number of more than 1,000 data users involved in over 700 research projects so far serves to highlight the potential of NEPS as a unique research data infrastructure for educational research and beyond.
A Lattice Boltzmann Model for Oscillating Reaction–Diffusion
Authors: Rodríguez-Romo Suemi , Ibañez-Orozco Oscar , Sosa-Herrera Antonio 
Published: February 2016

AbstractA computational algorithm based on the lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) is proposed to model reaction–diffusion systems. In this paper, we focus on how nonlinear chemical oscillators like Belousov–Zhabotinsky (BZ) and the chlorite–iodide–malonic acid (CIMA) reactions can be modeled by LBM and provide with new insight into the nature and applications of oscillating reactions. We use Gaussian pulse initial concentrations of sulfuric acid in different places of a bidimensional reactor and nondiffusive boundary walls. We clearly show how these systems evolve to a chaotic attractor and produce specific pattern images that are portrayed in the reactions trajectory to the corresponding chaotic attractor and can be used in robotic control.
A novel ALMS1 homozygous mutation in two Turkish brothers with Alström syndrome
Authors: Laxer Caley , Rahman Sofia A. , Sherif Maha , Tahir Sophia , Cayir Atilla , Demirbilek Huseyin , Hussain Khalid 
Published: February 2016

AbstractAlström syndrome (AS) is an extremely rare, autosomal recessive disorder characterised by multi-organ features that typically manifest within the first two decades of life. AS is caused by mutations in the Alström syndrome 1 (In the current study, two brothers from a first-cousin consanguineous family presented with a complex phenotype and were suspected of having AS.Both brothers were found to be homozygous for a novel nonsense c.7310C>A (p.S2437X) mutation in exon-8 ofThis particular mutation has never been reported before and confirmed the diagnosis of AS in the patients. Our work identifies a novel mutation in