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Reducing transportation greenhouse gas emissions with collaborative distribution
Authors: Danloup Nicolas , Mirzabeiki Vahid , Allaoui Hamid , Goncalves Gilles , Julien Denyse , Mena Carlos 
Published: November 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to study the potential for improving sustainability performance in food supply networks by implementing collaborative distribution. Food supply chains generate a significant portion of CO2 emissions, because of the large volume of food transportation and the large number and frequency of trips made to deliver food products to retail stores, making it available to the customers. Collaboration of partners in food supply chains will lead to reducing CO2 emissions.

Design/methodology/approach
– Such collaboration could be in the form of sharing trucks by retailers, to increase the fill rate of the vehicles and to reduce their empty running. A case study of the logistics network of a British company, distributing fruits and vegetables, is carried out. The company sends the products from a distribution centre to 27 retailers’ warehouses of 3 different companies in the UK. A simulation study is carried out to measure the reduced traveled distance for delivery of the products and the reduced amount of CO2 emissions across two different scenarios, as a result of implementing collaborative distribution.

Findings
– With this approach, the total CO2 emissions are able to be reduced by at least 26 per cent.

Originality/value
– The theoretical contribution of the paper is important both for showing the role of simulation and collaborative distribution for developing the green supply chain solutions management and their indicating to the applications to logistics and product delivery.
Understanding the dominant controls on litter decomposition
Authors: Bradford Mark A. , Berg Björn , Maynard Daniel S. , Wieder William R. , Wood Stephen A. 
Published: November 2015

Summary

Litter decomposition is a biogeochemical process fundamental to element cycling within ecosystems, influencing plant productivity, species composition and carbon storage.

Climate has long been considered the primary broad‐scale control on litter decomposition rates, yet recent work suggests that plant litter traits may predominate. Both decomposition paradigms, however, rely on inferences from cross‐biome litter decomposition studies that analyse site‐level means.

We re‐analyse data from a classical cross‐biome study to demonstrate that previous research may falsely inflate the regulatory role of climate on decomposition and mask the influence of unmeasured local‐scale factors.

Using the re‐analysis as a platform, we advocate experimental designs of litter decomposition studies that involve high within‐site replication, measurements of regulatory factors and processes at the same local spatial grain, analysis of individual observations and biome‐scale gradients.

Synthesis. We question the assumption that climate is the predominant regulator of decomposition rates at broad spatial scales. We propose a framework for a new generation of studies focused on factoring local‐scale variation into the measurement and analysis of soil processes across broad scales. Such efforts may suggest a revised decomposition paradigm and ultimately improve confidence in the structure, parameter estimates and hence projections of biogeochemical models.
The Value of Product Attributes, Brands and Private Labels: An Analysis of Frozen Seafood in Germany
Authors: Bronnmann Julia , Asche Frank 
Published: November 2015

AbstractIt is well known that the price of a food in general and fish in particular is a function of a number of attributes such as species, product form, processing form and size. However, limited attention has been given to the influence of private labels, production method, eco‐labels and promotions. We use a unique dataset which identifies these attributes in the German seafood market. We estimate a hedonic price function, and our results highlight the importance of brand and labels for seafood prices in Germany. Our results also suggest that private label products are discounted by 20%, while branded products achieve substantial price premiums, as do fish products from aquaculture.
Feelings of worthlessness during a single complicated major depressive episode predict postremission suicide attempt
Authors: Wakefield J. C. , Schmitz M. F. 
Published: November 2015

ObjectiveTo establish which symptoms of major depressive episode (MDE) predict postremission suicide attempts in complicated single‐episode cases.MethodUsing the nationally representative two‐wave National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions data set, we identified wave 1 lifetime single‐episodeMDEcases in which the episode remitted by the beginning of the wave 2 three‐year follow‐up period (N= 2791). The analytic sample was further limited to ‘complicated’ cases (N= 1872) known to have elevated suicide attempt rates, defined as having two or more of the following: suicidal ideation, marked role impairment, feeling worthless, psychomotor retardation, and prolonged (>6 months) duration.ResultsLogistic regression analyses showed that, after controlling for wave 1 suicide attempt which significantly predicted postremission suicide attempt (OR= 10.0), the additional complicated symptom ‘feelings of worthlessness’ during the wave 1 index episode significantly and very substantially predicted postremission suicide attempt (OR= 6.96). Neither wave 1 psychomotor retardation nor wave 1 suicidal ideation nor any of the other wave 1 depressive symptoms were significant predictors of wave 2 suicide attempt.ConclusionAmong depressive symptoms during anMDE, feelings of worthlessness is the only significant indicator of elevated risk of suicide attempt after the episode has remitted, beyond previous suicide attempts.
The prion‐related protein (testis‐specific) gene (PRNT) is highly polymorphic in Portuguese sheep
Authors: Mesquita P. , Garcia V. , Marques M. R. , Santos Silva F. , Oliveira Sousa M. C. , Carolino I. , Pimenta J. , Fontes C. M. G. A. , Horta A. E. M. , Prates J. A. M. , Pereira R. M. 
Published: November 2015

SummaryThe objective of this study was to search for polymorphisms in the ovine prion‐related protein (testis‐specific) gene (PRNT). Sampling included 567 sheep from eight Portuguese breeds. The PRNT gene‐coding region was analyzed by single‐strand conformation polymorphism and sequencing, allowing the identification of the first ovine PRNT polymorphisms, in codons 6, 38, 43 and 48: c.17C>T (p.Ser6Phe, which disrupts a consensus arginine‐X‐X‐serine/threonine motif); c.112G>C (p.Gly38>Arg); c.129T>C and c.144A>G (synonymous) respectively. Polymorphisms in codons 6, 38 and 48 occur simultaneously in 50.6% of the animals, 38.8% presenting as heterozygous. To study the distribution of the polymorphism in codon 43, a restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis was performed. Polymorphic variant c.129C, identified in 89.8% of the animals with 32.8% presented as heterozygous, was considered the wild genotype in Portuguese sheep. Eight different haplotypes which have comparable distribution in all breeds were identified for the PRNT gene. In conclusion, the PRNT coding region is highly polymorphic in sheep, unlike the prion protein 2 dublet gene (PRND), in which we previously found only one synonymous substitution (c.78G>A), in codon 26. The absence or reduced number of PRND heterozygotes (c.78G>A) was significantly associated with three PRNT haplotypes (17C‐112G‐129T‐144A,17CT‐112GC‐129CT‐144AG and 17T‐112C‐129C‐144G), and the only three animals found homozygous at c.78A had the 17C‐112G‐129C‐144A PRNT haplotype. These results constitute evidence of an association between polymorphic variation in PRND and PRNT genes, as has already been observed for PRND and prion protein gene (PRNP).
Alterations in serotonin metabolism in the irritable bowel syndrome
Authors: Thijssen A. Y. , Mujagic Z. , Jonkers D. M. A. E. , Ludidi S. , Keszthelyi D. , Hesselink M. A. , Clemens C. H. M. , Conchillo J. M. , Kruimel J. W. , Masclee A. A. M. 
Published: November 2015

SummaryBackgroundAlterations in serotonin (5‐HT) metabolism have been postulated to play a role in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, previous reports regarding 5‐HT metabolism in IBS are contradicting.AimTo compare platelet poor plasma (PPP) 5‐HT and 5‐hydroxyindole acetic acid (5‐HIAA) levels and their ratio in a large cohort of IBS patients and healthy controls (HC), including IBS‐subgroup analysis.MethodsIrritable bowel syndrome patients and HC were evaluated for fasting PPP 5‐HT and 5‐HIAA levels. Furthermore, GI‐symptom diary, GSRS, quality of life, anxiety and depression scores were assessed in the 2 weeks before blood sampling.ResultsOne hundred and fifty four IBS patients and 137 HC were included. No differences were detected in plasma 5‐HT between groups. The 5‐HIAA concentrations and 5‐HIAA/5‐HT ratio were significantly lower in IBS compared to HC: 24.6 ± 21.9 vs. 39.0 ± 29.5 μg/L (P < 0.001) and 8.4 ± 12.2 vs. 13.5 ± 16.6 (P < 0.01), respectively. Subtype analysis for 5‐HIAA showed all IBS subtypes to be significantly different from HC. The 5‐HIAA/5‐HT ratio was significantly lower in the IBS‐M subtype vs. HC. Linear regression analysis points to an influence of gender but not of GI‐symptoms, psychological scores or medication use.ConclusionsWe demonstrated that fasting 5‐HT plasma levels are not significantly different in IBS patients compared to controls. However, decreased 5‐HIAA levels and 5‐HIAA/5‐HT ratio in IBS patients may reflect altered serotonin metabolism in IBS. Gender affects 5‐HIAA levels in IBS patients, but no effects of drugs, such as SSRIs, or higher GI‐symptom or psychological scores were found.
Sensitization to reactive diluents and hardeners in epoxy resin systems. IVDK data 2002–2011. Part I: reaction frequencies
Authors: Geier Johannes , Lessmann Holger , Hillen Uwe , Skudlik Christoph , Jappe Uta 
Published: November 2015

SummaryBackgroundEpoxy resin systems (ERSs), consisting of resins, reactive diluents, and hardeners, are indispensable in many branches of industry. In order to develop less sensitizing ERS formulations, knowledge of the sensitizing properties of single components is mandatory.ObjectivesTo analyse the frequency of sensitization in the patients concerned, as one integral part of a research project on the sensitizing potency of epoxy resin compounds (FP‐0324).MethodsA retrospective analysis of data from the Information Network of Departments of Dermatology (IVDK), 2002–2011, and a comparison of reaction frequencies with (surrogate) exposure data, were performed.ResultsAlmost half of the patients sensitized to epoxy resin were additionally sensitized to reactive diluents or hardeners. Among the reactive diluents, 1,6‐hexanediol diglycidyl ether was the most frequent allergen, followed by 1,4‐butanediol diglycidyl ether, phenyl glycidyl ether, and p‐tert‐butylphenyl glycidyl ether. Among the hardeners, m‐xylylene diamine (MXDA) and isophorone diamine (IPDA) were the most frequent allergens. According to the calculated exposure‐related frequency of sensitization, MXDA seems to be a far more important sensitizer than IPDA. Up to 60% of the patients sensitized to hardeners and 15–20% of those sensitized to reactive diluents do not react to epoxy resin.ConclusionsIn cases of suspected contact allergy to an ERS, a complete epoxy resin series must be patch tested from the start.
High prevalence of contact allergy in adolescence: results from the population‐based BAMSE birth cohort
Authors: Lagrelius Maria , Wahlgren Carl‐Fredrik , Matura Mihály , Kull Inger , Lidén Carola 
Published: November 2015

SummaryBackgroundContact allergy is common among adults. However, little is known about the prevalence in adolescents.ObjectivesTo assess the prevalence of allergy to common contact allergens in Swedish adolescents in the general population.Participants and methodsThe BAMSE cohort is a population‐based birth cohort with the main aim of studying the risk factors for asthma, rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis. Patch testing was performed at the 16‐year follow‐up. The test (TRUE Test®) was applied at home, and removed 2 days later by nurses, who recorded and photographed the results. Dermatologists made final assessments on the basis of photographs and protocols.ResultsTwo thousand two hundred and eighty‐five participants (88% of all 16‐year follow‐up participants) were patch tested; 15.3% had at least one positive reaction. Contact allergy was more common in girls than in boys (17.0% versus 13.4%, p = 0.018). Sensitization to nickel was most common (7.5%), followed by sensitization to fragrance mix I (2.1%) and p‐tert‐butylphenol formaldehyde resin (1.9%). Nickel allergy was more frequent in girls (9.8% versus 4.9%, p < 0.001). Solitary sensitization to cobalt was more common than co‐sensitization to nickel and cobalt.ConclusionsThe prevalence of contact allergy in adolescents is of almost the same high magnitude as in adults. The applied method was feasible in the population‐based setting.
Clinical relevance of preformed IgG and IgM antibodies against donor endothelial progenitor cells in recipients of living donor kidney grafts
Authors: Daniel Volker , Sadeghi Mahmoud , Suesal Caner , Scherer Sabine , Tran Hien , Gombos Petra , Trojan Karina , Morath Christian , Opelz Gerhard 
Published: November 2015

AbstractBackgroundLiterature reports suggest that non‐HLA‐antibodies against human endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) can be detected in pre‐transplant recipient serum and that EPC antibodies can have a deleterious influence on the graft.MethodsWe investigated 71 renal transplant recipients from living donors for a possible influence of pre‐transplant donor‐specific IgG and/or IgM recipient antibodies against EPC of the donor using the flow cytometric XM‐ONE cross‐match.ResultsEight of the 71 patients developed acute biopsy‐proven rejection. Two of these patients showed IgM antibodies against EPC prior to transplantation while the other six patients had neither IgG nor IgM EPC antibodies. Conversely, pre‐transplant IgG or IgM antibodies against EPC were detected in 19 patients without acute rejection (3 × both IgG and IgM, 1 × IgG and 15 × IgM). The remaining 44 patients had neither EPC antibodies nor experienced rejection. Comparing serum creatinine levels at one month and one yr post‐transplant within and among the three patient groups revealed that serum creatinine levels were similar in patients with or without EPC antibodies (p > 0.05).ConclusionIn this series of 71 recipients with living donor kidneys, pre‐transplant EPC antibodies detected with the XM‐ONE test kit were neither associated with acute rejection nor with graft function at one month or one yr.
Heritabilities of health traits in Swiss Warmblood horses
Authors: Lauper M. , Gerber V. , Ramseyer A. , Burger D. , Lüth A. , Koch C. , Dolf G. 
Published: November 2015

SummaryReasons for performing studyThere is a lack of evidence regarding genetic parameters of health traits in Swiss Warmblood horses.ObjectivesTo estimate heritabilities of equine sarcoid disease, horn quality of hooves, prognathism and increased filling of talocrural joints as a possible indicator for osteochondrosis in Swiss Warmblood horses examined at the field tests for 3‐year‐olds between 2005 and 2013.Study designRetrospective analysis of breed society database.MethodsSwiss Warmblood horses were examined clinically by 13 veterinarians at field tests in Switzerland between 2005 and 2013. The presence of sarcoids, horn quality of the hooves, incisor occlusion and increased joint filling were assessed and recorded. Records of 3715 horses were integrated in a pedigree comprising 217,282 horses. Variance components and heritabilities were estimated on the liability scale using multiple‐trait Gibbs sampler for animal models (MTGSAM).ResultsThe prevalences of the examined traits were rather low ranging from 2.4 to 13.0%. Heritabilities estimated were 0.21 ± 0.07 for the occurrence of sarcoids, 0.04 ± 0.02 for hooves with markedly brittle and friable horn quality, 0.03 ± 0.01 for hooves with marked growth ring formation, 0.06 ± 0.03 for prognathism and 0.08 ± 0.04 for increased filling of the talocrural joint (an indicator of possible osteochondrosis). The influence of the examiner on the variance of these observations was considerable.ConclusionsWith the exception of equine sarcoid disease, estimates for the heritabilities for the traits examined here were low. A standardised examination protocol may reduce the variance due to the examiner.
Responsible Personal Finance: The Role of Conscientiousness in Bank and Pension Savings in Chile
Authors: Kausel Edgar E. , Hansen Erwin , Tapia Pablo 
Published: November 2015

AbstractWe investigate the role of trait conscientiousness, from the Big Five personality traits, in explaining individual saving behavior. Conscientiousness is a disposition to be responsible and pursue non‐immediate goals; thus, we expect this trait to positively predict saving behavior. Using a nationally representative survey from Chile, we find the expected effect of conscientiousness on pension and bank savings.
Stress measurement among charge nurses: developing a cross‐cultural tool
Authors: Admi Hanna , Eilon Yael , Renker Paula , Unhasuta Krongdai 
Published: November 2015

AbstractAimThe aim of this study was to develop a cross‐cultural tool for the measurement of stress among charge nurses in general hospitals.BackgroundStudies of the specific stressors unique to different nursing roles are few, particularly those related to hospital charge nurses. The Charge Nurse Stress Questionnaire is a well‐validated Israeli‐developed scale. However, it has not been tested cross‐culturally.DesignA descriptive methodological study was conducted in Israel, Ohio and Thailand.MethodA total of 2616 nurses from 23 hospitals (small to large size) completed the questionnaire between 2011–2013. The questionnaire was translated into English and Thai. To establish tool validity and reliability, content validity, internal consistency reliability, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were performed.ResultsAnalyses resulted in a final abbreviated version of the questionnaire with 25 items and four stress subscales. Internal consistency for the subscales indicated very good internal consistency.ConclusionsWe developed a self‐reported, cross‐cultural, valid and reliable tool for evaluating the specific stressors of the role of charge nurses. A rigorous assessment of charge nurse stress provides a good basis for planning tailored stress reduction interventions. It is recommended to further use the tool in different settings across different countries.
Within‐species reproductive costs affect the asymmetry of satyrization in Drosophila
Authors: Yassin A. , David J. R. 
Published: November 2015

AbstractUnderstanding how species interactions influence their distribution and evolution is a fundamental question in evolutionary biology. Theory suggests that asymmetric reproductive interference, in which one species induces higher reproductive costs on another species, may be more important in delimiting species boundaries than interspecific competition over resources. However, the underlying mechanisms of such asymmetry remain unclear. Here, we test whether differences in within‐species reproductive costs determine the between‐species asymmetry of costs using three allopatric Drosophila species belonging to the melanogaster subgroup. Our results support this hypothesis, especially in a pair of insular species. Males of one species that induce costs to their conspecific females led to a 5‐fold increase of heterospecific females mortality with dead flies bearing spectacular large melanized wounds on their genitalia. Males of the other species were harmful neither to their conspecific nor heterospecific females. Comparative studies of within‐species reproductive costs may therefore be a valuable tool for predicting between‐species interactions and community structures.
IFRS and Secrecy: Assessing Accounting Value Relevance Across Africa
Authors: Hillier David , Hodgson Allan , Ngole Shaban 
Published: November 2015

AbstractWe examine the value relevance of accounting across several African countries and test whether IFRS improved the value association of earnings and equity book values. We report a stronger valuation association between accounting and stock prices in African countries classified as having a secrecy culture. This increases after IFRS and more so for earnings. On the other hand, IFRS induced a stronger increase in the book value coefficient in the less secretive and more developed South African market. We surmise that the more conceptual focus of IFRS induced an increased demand for higher‐quality accounting professionals, which had a filtering‐down effect of improving quality information flow and breaking down the secrecy culture. Our research highlights the diverse impacts of IFRS and the role of culture, asset markets and accounting professionalism, in driving the relevance of accounting components across Africa.
Does Short Selling Enhance the Allocational Role of Stock Price? Evidence from Hong Kong
Authors: Jiang Li , Pang Lei 
Published: November 2015

AbstractWe investigate the real effect of short selling on corporate investments and, in particular, examine whether short selling improves managerial learning from stock prices in making investment decisions. We find that short selling improves investment sensitivity to stock price, most likely through a channel that short selling increases stock price informativeness. Using the lifting of uptick rule for index arbitrageurs and market makers as an exogenous shock to short selling intensity, we confirm the causal effect of short selling on managerial learning. Overall, our evidence suggests that short selling enhances the role of stock price in resource allocation.
Interaction between hepatic membrane type 1 matrix metalloproteinase and acireductone dioxygenase 1 regulates hepatitis C virus infection
Authors: Chang M.‐L. , Huang Y.‐H. , Cheng J.‐C. , Yeh C.‐T. 
Published: November 2015

SummaryMembrane type 1 matrix metalloproteinase (MT1‐MMP) binds to and regulates the function of tetraspanin‐enriched microdomains. It also physically interacts with claudin‐1 and acireductone dioxygenase 1 (ADI1), both associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) cell entry. Here, we examined hepatic expression of MT1‐MMP, ADI1 and claudin‐1 as well as their physical interaction in relation to serum or intrahepatic HCV‐RNA levels. A total of 104 liver biopsies obtained from chronic hepatitis C patients and 84 liver tissues obtained from noncancerous parts of surgically removed HCV‐related hepatocellular carcinoma were analysed. Positive cytoplasmic ADI1 in liver biopsies was associated with higher serum HCV‐RNA levels (P = 0.009). Positive MT1‐MMP and ADI1 interaction assessed by co‐immunoprecipitation was associated with lower tissue HCV‐RNA levels (P = 0.009). Hepatic HCV‐RNA levels were positively associated with ADI1 levels in the MT1‐MMP and ADI1 co‐immunoprecipitates (P = 0.030). Overexpression of MT1‐MMP in Huh7.5 cells suppressed cell entry of HCV pseudoparticles as well as HCVcc infection. The suppression effect could be reversed by co‐expression of ADI1 in a dose‐dependent manner. In summary, clinical and cell‐based experiments suggested that physical interaction between MT1‐MMP and ADI1 led to suppression of HCV infection. This inhibitory effect could be reversed by ADI1 overexpression.