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Hydrogeological Investigations in some Selected Major Lakes: A Case Study
Authors: Sanakaran S. , Sundararajan N. 
Published: October 2014

Abstract:
A detailed hydrogeological investigations comprising well inventory, water level monitoring, lake bathymetry, infiltration and pump tests were carried out in a few selected observation wells in order to estimate transmissivity (T) and storativity (S) in all major lakes which are highly polluted by the discharge of sewage and other chemical effluents in greater Hyderabad. The salient features of results are presented lake wise which would be of immense use in restoration of all lakes. Also, the outcome of this study along with infiltration rates may be used for modeling in future to simulate the surface water-ground water interaction.
PASSAGEWAYS OF COOPERATION: MUTUALITY IN POST-SOCIALIST TANZANIA
Authors: Rodima-Taylor Daivi 
Published: October 2014

ABSTRACTThe paper enquires into the practices of cooperation and mutuality that are reproduced in contemporary mutual help groups of post-socialist Tanzania. Diverse associations of cooperative work and mutual security are on the rise in globalizing African communities. Local institutions of mutual assistance are becoming increasingly important in regulating access to resources and redefining socialities in environments of persistent instability. Mutual help groups among Kuria people have emerged as institutions for facilitating exchange through relationally oriented expansion that enables the rise of new economic niches and social identities. A complex intermingling of diverse organizational features has enabled the associations to engage novel types of resources and categories of participants. The paper examines hybrid and haphazard elements of formalization that occur with the regularizing of work reciprocities and the increasing use of monetary loans and savings. Exploring culturally relevant metaphors of life-sustaining flows and passageways, indispensable for individual and social growth, the article investigates the value conversions mediated by the groups and their impacts on wider public spaces in Tanzanian communities.
Zircon SIMS U–Pb geochronology of the Lushan terrane: dating metamorphism of the southwestern terminal of the Palaeoproterozoic Trans-North China Orogen
Authors: LU JUN-SHENG , WANG GUO-DONG , WANG HAO , CHEN HONG-XU , PENG TAO , WU CHUN-MING 
Published: October 2014

AbstractHigh-resolution SIMS U–Pb dating of metamorphic zircons of the TTG gneisses, gneissic granitoid and amphibolites of the Lushan terrane, Taihua metamorphic complex, suggests that the metamorphism had taken place at least as early as ~1.96–1.86 Ga. These new dates, along with reference data, demonstrate that the southern and middle terranes of the Trans-North China Orogen had been involved in the continent–continent collision between the Western Block and the Eastern Block of the North China Craton. This orogenic process started as early as 1.96 Ga and lasted as late as 1.80 Ga.
Spectral Analysis of Irregular Roughness Artifacts Measured by Atomic Force Microscopy and Laser Scanning Microscopy
Authors: Chen Yuhang , Luo Tingting , Ma Chengfu , Huang Wenhao , Gao Sitian 
Published: October 2014

AbstractAtomic force microscopy (AFM) and laser scanning microscopy (LSM) measurements on a series of specially designed roughness artifacts were performed and the results characterized by spectral analysis. As demonstrated by comparisons, both AFM and LSM can image the complex structures with high resolution and fidelity. When the surface autocorrelation length increases from 200 to 500 nm, the cumulative power spectral density spectra of the design, AFM and LSM data reach a better agreement with each other. The critical wavelength of AFM characterization is smaller than that of LSM, and the gap between the measured and designed critical wavelengths is reduced with an increase in the surface autocorrelation length. Topography measurements of surfaces with a near zero or negatively skewed height distribution were determined to be accurate. However, obvious discrepancies were found for surfaces with a positive skewness owing to more severe dilations of either the solid tip of the AFM or the laser tip of the LSM. Further surface parameter evaluation and template matching analysis verified that the main distortions in AFM measurements are tip dilations while those in LSM are generally larger and more complex.
Nuclear iASPP may facilitate prostate cancer progression
Authors: Morris E V , Cerundolo L , Lu M , Verrill C , Fritzsche F , White M J , Thalmann G N , ten Donkelaar C S , Ratnayaka I , Salter V , Hamdy F C , Lu X , Bryant R J 
Published: October 2014

AbstractOne of the major challenges in prostate cancer (PCa) research is the identification of key players that control the progression of primary cancers to invasive and metastatic disease. The majority of metastatic PCa express wild-type p53, whereas loss of p63 expression, a p53 family member, is a common event. Here we identify inhibitor of apoptosis-stimulating protein of p53 (iASPP), a common cellular regulator of p53 and p63, as an important player of PCa progression. Detailed analysis of the prostate epithelium of iASPP transgenic mice, iASPPΔ8/Δ8 mice, revealed that iASPP deficiency resulted in a reduction in the number of p63 expressing basal epithelial cells compared with that seen in wild-type mice. Nuclear and cytoplasmic iASPP expression was greater in PCa samples compared with benign epithelium. Importantly nuclear iASPP associated with p53 accumulation in vitro and in vivo. A pair of isogenic primary and metastatic PCa cell lines revealed that nuclear iASPP is enriched in the highly metastatic PCa cells. Nuclear iASPP is often detected in PCa cells located at the invasive leading edge in vivo. Increased iASPP expression associated with metastatic disease and PCa-specific death in a clinical cohort with long-term follow-up. These results suggest that iASPP function is required to maintain the expression of p63 in normal basal prostate epithelium, and nuclear iASPP may inactivate p53 function and facilitate PCa progression. Thus iASPP expression may act as a predictive marker of PCa progression.
Enhanced side match vector quantisation based on constructing complementary state codebook
Authors: Ma Xiaoxiao , Pan Zhibin , Hu Sen , Wang Lingfei 
Published: October 2014

Side match vector quantisation (SMVQ) technique has been widely used in a lot of image compression and data hiding applications. It can effectively decrease the bit rate (BR) but the encoding visual quality of the image using SMVQ is generally poor because the correlation among neighbouring image blocks is still low. In this study, the authors propose a new enhanced SMVQ (ESMVQ) by introducing the concept of complementary state codebook (CSC) to improve the visual quality of SMVQ. Encoding input vectors by using CSC, ESMVQ can achieve almost the same encoding visual quality as using the conventional vector quantisation. As a result, the encoding visual quality of image can be significantly improved by exploiting the power of CSC. Experimental results show that the improvement of proposed ESMVQ method over SMVQ is up to 4.677 dB at a similar BR for image Lena when the main codebook size is 1024.
Numerous single‐layer graphene sheets prepared from natural graphite by non‐chemical liquid‐phase exfoliation
Authors: Hsu Ping‐Cheng , Lin Ting‐An , Tsai I‐Shou 
Published: October 2014

A simple method was used to produce a high concentration of single‐layer graphene sheets in a single organic solvent system, without using any surfactants. In this experiment, the concentration of single‐layer graphene sheets dispersed in solution increased as the sonication time increased, but damage occurred after performing sonication for 120 min. The concentration of single‐layer graphene sheets was 0.915 mg/ml after sonication for 60 min. According to a transmission electron microscope image, the length of the single‐layer graphene sheets was ∼2–3 μm, and the width was 0.5–1 μm. The perfect single‐layer graphene sheets and the defective single‐layer graphene sheets were distinguished using selected‐area electron diffraction. X‐ray diffraction determined that the two‐theta angle of the numerous single‐layer graphene sheets on a (002) plane was 25.57°, but the ‘one layer’ graphene sheets produced no peak along the (002) plane. According to the Raman spectra, the ratio of ID/IG was 0.3, which indicated that the graphene sheets contained few defects.
Effects of dietary fiber with Bacillus coagulans lilac-01 on bowel movement and fecal properties of healthy volunteers with a tendency for constipation
Authors: Minamida Kimiko , Nishimura Mie , Miwa Kazunori , Nishihira Jun 
Published: October 2014

Abstract
To elucidate the effects of Lilac LAB (Bacillus coagulans lilac-01 and okara [soy pulp] powder) on bowel movements/fecal properties, we conducted a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized trial with healthy Japanese volunteers with a tendency for constipation (n = 297). The subjects ingested 2 g/d placebo (okara powder) or test food (Lilac LAB, 1 × 108 CFU) once a day for 2 weeks. In the test group of functionally constipated subjects, the changes in the average scores of self-reported fecal size, sensation of incomplete evacuation, and defecation frequency were significantly improved compared to the placebo group (p &lt; 0.05), and fecal color and odor tended to improve (p = 0.07). In the test food group of all subjects and among the non-functionally constipated subjects, the fecal size tended to improve compared to the placebo group (p = 0.06, p = 0.07, respectively). Lilac LAB was effective in improving bowel movements and fecal properties in functionally constipated persons.
MUSE observations of the lensing cluster SMACSJ2031.8-4036: new constraints on the mass distribution in the cluster core
Authors: Richard Johan , Patricio Vera , Martinez Johany , Bacon Roland , Clément Benjamin , Weilbacher Peter , Soto Kurt , Wisotzki Lutz , Vernet Joël , Pello Roser , Schaye Joop , Turner Monica , Martinsson Thomas 
Published: October 2014

Abstract
We present new observations of the lensing cluster SMACSJ2031.8-4036 obtained with the Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) integral field spectrograph as part of its commissioning on the Very Large Telescope. By providing medium-resolution spectroscopy over the full 4750–9350 Å domain and a 1 × 1 arcmin2 field of view, MUSE is ideally suited for identifying lensed galaxies in the cluster core, in particular multiple-imaged systems. We perform a redshift analysis of all sources in the data cube and identify a total of 12 systems ranging from z = 1.46 to 6.4, with all images of each system confirmed by a spectroscopic redshift. This allows us to accurately constrain the cluster mass profile in this region. We foresee that future MUSE observations of cluster cores should help us discover very faint Lyman α emitters thanks to the strong magnification and the high sensitivity of this instrument.
Ancestry Composition: A Novel, Efficient Pipeline for Ancestry Deconvolution
Authors: Durand Eric Y. , Do Chuong B. , Mountain Joanna L. , Macpherson J. Michael 
Published: October 2014

AbstractAncestry deconvolution, the task of identifying the ancestral origin of chromosomal segments in admixed individuals, has important implications, from mapping disease genes to identifying candidate loci under natural selection. To date, however, most existing methods for ancestry deconvolution are typically limited to two or three ancestral populations, and cannot resolve contributions from populations related at a sub-continental scale.We describe Ancestry Composition, a modular three-stage pipeline that efficiently and accurately identifies the ancestral origin of chromosomal segments in admixed individuals. It assumes the genotype data have been phased. In the first stage, a support vector machine classifier assigns tentative ancestry labels to short local phased genomic regions. In the second stage, an autoregressive pair hidden Markov model simultaneously corrects phasing errors and produces reconciled local ancestry estimates and confidence scores based on the tentative ancestry labels. In the third stage, confidence estimates are recalibrated using isotonic regression.We compiled a reference panel of almost 10,000 individuals of homogeneous ancestry, derived from a combination of several publicly available datasets and over 8,000 individuals reporting four grandparents with the same country-of-origin from the member database of the personal genetics company, 23andMe, Inc., and excluding outliers identified through principal components analysis (PCA). In cross-validation experiments, Ancestry Composition achieves high precision and recall for labeling chromosomal segments across over 25 different populations worldwide.
Sensing nostalgia through traditional food: an insight from Croatia
Authors: Renko Sanda , Bucar Kristina 
Published: October 2014

Purpose– Due to the growing trend of consuming healthy food, which reproduces the ideal of the food the authors tried in their childhood, an increasing number of researchers have brought together the values of tradition, nostalgia and food. The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between food and nostalgia in order to find out in which way they affect each other.Design/methodology/approach– In order to explore the perspectives of traditional food in re-collecting and re-experiencing positive past experiences, both qualitative and quantitative techniques were used in two stages. First, focus group interviews were conducted with ten restaurant chefs in three different regions of Croatia. Then, a survey was carried out with 362 Croatian consumers.Findings– Focus group results show that although traditional food creates new opportunities for differentiation, finding the right ingredients and time for cooking traditional food is still a problem. There is a low interest in traditional food in restaurants, as domestic patrons mostly worry about the high prices, while foreign ones do not know anything about such foods due to the inadequate promotion of Croatian gastronomic offer. Survey results indicate that consumers are familiar with traditional Croatian food, eat it regularly at home and consider it as food with high-quality aspects that reminds them of their childhood and positive past experiences.Practical implications– The results presented in this paper give some directions for subjects involved in the manufacturing industry, tourism, the restaurant industry, etc. to devise ways of reminding their customers of childhood memories, family ties, etc.Originality/value– A relatively small number of food-centred studies are directly concerned with nostalgia. Many more studies investigate food in social changes, related to ethnic elements, etc. Considering an extensive literature review, and the analysis of data in the qualitative and quantitative study, this paper addresses two multidimensional and complex concepts which are powerful predictors of customer satisfaction.
Re-framing planning decision-making: increasing flood resilience in Jakarta
Authors: Mulyani Sunarharum Tri , Sloan Mellini , Susilawati Connie 
Published: October 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to re-frame planning decision-making to address risks of flooding and to increase community resilience. Rapid urbanisation, fragmented governance and recurrent flooding complicate resolution of DKI Jakarta’s chronic housing shortage. Failure to effectively implement planning decision-making processes poses potential human rights violations. Contemporary planning policy requires the relocation of households living in floodplains within 15 m of DKI Jakarta’s main watercourses, further constraining land availability and potentially requiring increased densification.

Design/methodology/approach
– This paper presents a preliminary scoping study for a technologically enhanced participatory planning method, incorporating synthesis of existing information on urbanisation, governance and flood risk management in Jakarta.

Findings
– Responsibility for flood risk management in DKI Jakarta is fragmented both within and across administrative boundaries. Decision-making is further complicated by: limited availability of land use data; uncertainty as to the delineated extent of watercourses, floodplains and flood modelling; unclear risk and liability for infrastructure investments; and technical literacy of both public and government participants.

Practical implications
– This research provides information to facilitate consultation with government entities tasked with re-framing planning processes to increase public participation.

Social implications
– Potential increased opportunities for collaborative decision-making and consequent reduction in risk exposure amongst DKI Jakarta’s most vulnerable populations can help to address issues of social justice.

Originality/value
– This paper synthesises information from a range of sources not available in English, and offers insights into a complex system of governance and modes for improving decision-making.
A study identifying factors influencing decision making in dynamic emergencies like urban fire and rescue settings
Authors: Launder David , Perry Chad 
Published: October 2014

Purpose– There has been little research about incident management decision making within real-life, dynamic emergencies such as urban fire settings. So this research addresses the research problem: how do incident managers make decisions in urban fire settings? These decision behaviours cover five areas: assessment of the fireground situation, selection of a decision strategy, determination of incident objectives, deployment and management of firefighting resources and ongoing review of the incident. The paper aims to discuss these issues.Design/methodology/approach– Case research was used to examine management of different types of fires, through in-depth interviews with a range of incident managers.Findings– This research identified five key behavioural elements associated with incident management in urban fire settings such as their application of a mix of recognition-primed, value based, procedural and formal decision strategies throughout the course of an incident rather than a single style.Research limitations/implications– The in-depth framework of decision making could provide foundations for later research about other emergency settings. And this research is limited to analytic generalisation (Yin, 2009); so quantitative research such as surveys and large scale interviews could be done to further extend the research for statistical generalisation.Practical implications– The decision procedures uncovered in this research will assist incident managers in many emergencies, assist policy making and foster the development of future incident managers.Originality/value– The findings expand the knowledge of how incident managers develop situation awareness, make decisions and plans, implement them, and review the incident as it evolves. Another contribution is the comprehensive framework of decision making developed from these findings.
Supplier sustainability assessment for the UK defence industry
Authors: Emmanuel-Ebikake Oyetola , Roy Rajkumar , Shehab Essam 
Published: October 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to design a framework for assessing supplier sustainability (in terms of survivability) within the defence industry based on financial and operational dimensions.

Design/methodology/approach
– The research employs a case study approach to identify a research gap in the area of supplier performance measurement and proposes five dimensions to assess supplier sustainability from the review of literature and industry practice while employing a systematic approach to generate measures for each dimension with suggested actions to improve sustainability.

Findings
– The sustainability measures, dimensions and improvement actions developed were validated with industrial experts from three defence companies and implemented as a sustainability system. A case study was applied and the results were generated.

Research limitations/implications
– Future research could include further case study application and application of dimensions and measures to other industries.

Practical implications
– The paper offers managerial implications about the need to consider the survivability of suppliers in the long term, especially in the current economic climate and think about mitigation strategies to enable economic sustainability.

Originality/value
– This paper adds to the existing knowledge in the supply chain area and proposes a novel approach to supplier performance measurement and management which is holistic.
Strategies of job seekers related to age-related stereotypes
Authors: J. Lyons Brent , L. Wessel Jennifer , Chiew Tai Yi , Marie Ryan Ann 
Published: October 2014

Purpose– Given the increasing diversity in the age of job seekers worldwide and evidence of perceptions of discrimination and stereotypes of job seekers at both ends of the age continuum, the purpose of this paper is to identify how perceptions of age-related bias are connected to age-related identity management strategies of unemployed job seekers.Design/methodology/approach– Data were collected from 129 unemployed job-seeking adults who were participants in a career placement service. Participants completed paper-and-pencil surveys about their experiences of age-related bias and engagement in age-related identity management strategies during their job searches.Findings– Older job seekers reported greater perceptions of age-related bias in employment settings, and perceptions of bias related to engaging in attempts to counteract stereotypes, mislead or miscue about one's age, and avoid age-related discussions in job searching. Individuals who were less anxious about their job search were less likely to mislead about age or avoid the topic of age, whereas individuals with higher job-search self-efficacy were more likely to acknowledge their age during their job search. Older job seekers higher in emotion control were more likely to acknowledge their age.Originality/value– Little is known about how job seekers attempt to compensate for or avoid age-related bias. The study provides evidence that younger and older job seekers engage in age-related identity management and that job search competencies relate to engagement in particular strategies.