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Brass Art: A house within a house within a house within a house
Authors: Lewis Chara , Mojsiewicz Kristin , Pettican Anneké 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Performances from Brass Art (Lewis, Mojsiewicz, Pettican), captured at the Freud Museum, London, using Kinect laser scanning and Processing, reveal an intimate response to spaces and technologies. ‘A house within a house within a house within a house’ links historical and cultural representations of the double, the unconscious and the uncanny to this artistic practice. The new moving-image and sonic works form part of a larger project to inhabit the writing rooms of influential authors, entitled ‘Shadow Worlds | Writers’ Rooms’.
Reconstructing textile heritage
Authors: Calvert Sophie , Power Jess , Ryall Helen , Bills Paul 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
This article recreates a deteriorating archive, bringing life, opportunity and growth to a collection that is in reality dying. It explores a collection owned by the National Trust at Claydon House in Buckinghamshire. Modern techniques of Infinate Focus Microscopy and Computerized Tomography scanning are used to render 3D digital images which are intended to capture the imagination of contemporary artists and designers resulting in an ever evolving archive for future generations. The research identifies that all textile materials have significance and even the smallest fragments may serve as an inspiration to the next generation of creative designers. Focusing on the preservation, restoration and visualization of small insignificant fragments of delicate cloth, the article captures and reinvents the materials, giving a new meaning for future generations.
Estrategias de Competitividad Turística en las Áreas Naturales Protegidas de Quintana Roo, México
Authors: Segrado Pavón Romano Gino , Serrano Barquín Rocío Del Carmen , Juan Pérez José Isabel , Cruz Jiménez Graciela , Arroyo Arcos Lucinda 
Published: June 2015

El objetivo fue determinar las estrategias de competitividad turística aplicadas en las Áreas Naturales Protegidas (ANP) de Quintana Roo, México. Se aplicó una metodología cualitativa de triangulación con entrevistas a los administradores, revisión de la bibliografía especializada y observación de campo. El modelo de Kay fue la base teórica para recolectar datos de la administración de las ANP y los resultados se clasificaron según la propuesta de Porter sobre estrategias de competitividad. Entre los resultados se destaca que la mayoría de las ANP aplica la estrategia de Demarketing, C.O. Isla Mujeres y Tulum aplican la diferenciación y Sian Ka´an la segmentación, aunque todas apoyan la sustentabilidad ecológica y social, pero la económica prácticamente no se considera. El subsidio económico para favorecer el acceso, la ausencia de centros de educación ambiental, capacidades limitadas de los agentes locales y falta de coordinación y consenso entre instituciones federales, cooperativas locales y ejidos, son limitantes para mejorar la competitividad turística. Se concluye que en las ANP las estrategias de competitividad se aplican sin la lógica económica. Palabras clave: turismo, ANP, competitividad, estrategias, Quintana Roo.
Evaluación de la calidad de la información climático-meteorológica contenida en los portales institucionales de promoción turística de España
Authors: Gómez Martín M. Belén , Armesto López Xosé A. , Martínez Ibarra Emilio 
Published: June 2015

Los portales institucionales de turismo suelen ser importantes proveedores de información climático-meteorológica, configurándose en uno de los principales lugares al que acuden los turistas en el momento de la toma de decisiones que se realiza durante la fase pre-vacacional, aunque también suelen ser consultados en destino, por la información meteo que contienen para el desarrollo de la experiencia durante la fase vacacional. Ambos hechos hacen que la información atmosférica mostrada en ellos se tenga que debatir entre las exigencias informativas y las exigencias de creación de imagen para la promoción. Es por ello que, la hipótesis de partida de esta investigación sostiene que la información climático-meteorológica que se ofrece en los portales institucionales es insuficiente y no responde a las necesidades informativas requeridas por el turista-consumidor. Con objeto de poner a prueba esta suposición, este trabajo evalúa –para el caso español- la calidad de la información climático-meteorológica proporcionada a los turistas en los portales de los organismos encargados de la promoción turística de los destinos a nivel estatal y autonómico, a partir del establecimiento y análisis de 26 indicadores. Los resultados indican que la información atmosférica proporcionada al turista en los portales institucionales no supera los requisitos informativos establecidos por la OMM.
Influence of the Season on the Metabolic Profile in Chios Sheep
Authors: Dzadzovski Igor , Celeska Irena , Ulchar Igor , Janevski Aleksandar , Kirovski Danijela 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Chios is a breed of sheep selected for milk production, with metabolic features typical for a dairy sheep breed. The energy requirements of pregnant sheep is increase in the last weeks of gestation. Metabolic imbalance in the late pregnancy in sheep, usually cause a metabolic disorder known as pregnancy toxemia. Additionally, a pregnant sheep exposed to low environmental temperatures has increased energy demands, due to its adaptation to undesirable environmental conditions. The aim of this study was to compare the metabolic profile of Chios sheep exposed to different environmental conditions.Two groups of ewes were instigated. First group included 8 pregnant ewes with clinical signs of pregnancy toxemia exposed to cold stress during the winter season. The second group included 8 non-pregnant, clinically healthy ewes, that were examined during the non-breeding period, in the spring season. Blood samples were taken and serum concentrations of glucose, beta-hydroxybutirate (BHBA), total protein, albumin, urea, creatinine, triglyceride and cholesterol, as well as activity of AST and ALP were determined. Pregnant ewes exposed to cold stress had significantly lower levels of glucose and total protein, and significantly higher levels of BHBA, albumin and AST in the serum compared to non-pregnant ewes that were in optimal environmental conditions. There was no significant difference between the serum levels of urea, creatinine, cholesterol, triglycerides and ALP among the groups. In conclusion, low environmental temperature and poor feeding during the winter season caused metabolic distress in pregnant ewes during the early winter season.
Adolescent and young adult medicine in Australia and New Zealand: towards specialist accreditation
Authors: Sawyer Susan M. , Farrant Bridget , Hall Anganette , Kennedy Andrew , Payne Donald , Steinbeck Kate , Vogel Veronica 
Published: June 2015

AbstractIn Australia and New Zealand, a critical mass of academic and clinical leadership in Adolescent Medicine has helped advance models of clinical services, drive investments in teaching and training, and strengthen research capacity over the past 30 years. There is growing recognition of the importance of influencing the training of adult physicians as well as paediatricians. The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of specialist physician training across the two countries. Following advocacy from adolescent physicians, the RACP is advancing a three-tier strategy to build greater specialist capacity and sustain leadership in adolescent and young adult medicine (AYAM). The first tier of the strategy supports universal training in adolescent and young adult health and medicine for all basic trainees in paediatric and adult medicine through an online training resource. The second and third tiers support advanced training in AYAM for specialist practice, based on an advanced training curriculum that has been approved by the RACP. The second tier is dual training; advanced trainees can undertake 2 years training in AYAM and 2 years training in another area of specialist practice. The third tier consists of 3 years of advanced training in AYAM. The RACP is currently seeking formal recognition from the Australian Government to have AYAM accredited, a process that will be subsequently undertaken in New Zealand. The RACP is expectant that the accreditation of specialist AYAM physicians will promote sustained academic and clinical leadership in AYAM to the benefit of future generations of young Australasians.
Adolescent health in South America
Authors: Gaete Veronica 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Since the 1950s, a significant amount of work has been done on behalf of the comprehensive health of young people in South America. This article focuses on the regional process of training health professionals to work with this age group. There are countries in which the growth of adolescent health training has been significant, others that have made progress but still have a narrower offer of teaching activities, and a few where only very basic and limited training is available. Latin American professional associations, scientific societies, and international organizations have also contributed to the education of the adolescent health work force. Although the training in the region has advanced in some countries to the point that there is specialization in adolescent medicine, much remains to be done. Certain regional conditions have contributed to the education of providers in adolescent care. The most important has been the existence of professionals who have been highly motivated to improve the health of young people. They have worked very hard and with great commitment to achieve this goal. There have also been important obstacles to educating professionals in adolescent care. Aside from the usual lack of funding, barriers have existed in the health care system and its providers, as well as the training entities and because of certain South American conditions. Finally, this article describes the regional adolescent medicine programs and the status of recognition of this specialty, and addresses the opportunities and challenges for adolescent health training.
Structural Nested Mean Models to Estimate the Effects of Time-Varying Treatments on Clustered Outcomes
Authors: He Jiwei , Stephens-Shields Alisa , Joffe Marshall 
Published: June 2015

AbstractIn assessing the efficacy of a time-varying treatment structural nested models (SNMs) are useful in dealing with confounding by variables affected by earlier treatments. These models often consider treatment allocation and repeated measures at the individual level. We extend SNMMs to clustered observations with time-varying confounding and treatments. We demonstrate how to formulate models with both cluster- and unit-level treatments and show how to derive semiparametric estimators of parameters in such models. For unit-level treatments, we consider interference, namely the effect of treatment on outcomes in other units of the same cluster. The properties of estimators are evaluated through simulations and compared with the conventional GEE regression method for clustered outcomes. To illustrate our method, we use data from the treatment arm of a glaucoma clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of two commonly used ocular hypertension medications.
Thermal Units Commitment Integrated with Reactive Power Scheduling for the Smart Grid Considering Voltage Constraints
Authors: Howlader Harun Or Rashid , Matayoshi Hidehito , Senjyu Tomonobu 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Nowadays, deregulation and liberalization in the power market has increased the competition in the retail power sectors. As a result, power companies need to reduce the operational cost and maximize profits by operating generators with high efficiency. On the other hand, the all electric residences are increasing, so controllable loads such as the electric water heater, heat pump and electric vehicle are being introduced to the power systems. The conventional system does not operate using thermal units with controllable loads in a coordinated manner. Therefore, the smart grid has become very popular in all over the world. This paper focuses on the reactive power scheduling of controllable loads, and determines the optimal operation of thermal units by satisfying the voltage constraints. The proposed method can satisfy the voltage constraint and reduce the rate of the power cost for a power system. The optimal control algorithm has been determined by the Tabu search method. Simulation results verify the proposed method and validate the performance and effectiveness of the control algorithm applied to the controllable loads and batteries.
A Comprehensive Study on the Effect of Maltitol and Oligofructose as Alternative Sweeteners in Sponge Cakes
Authors: Nourmohammadi Elham , Peighambardoust Seyed Hadi 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
In the present study the possibility of reduced-calorie sponge cake production with maltitol and oligofructose was investigated (control: 100% sucrose; M1: 100% maltitol; M2: 77% maltitol–23% oligofructose; M3: 23% maltitol–57% sucrose–20% oligofructose; M4: 25% maltitol–75% sucrose). The sensory and physical properties of the final product such as volume, specific volume, moisture and water activity, crust color, firmness and overall acceptability were evaluated. Among four samples, M3 (maltitol–sucrose–oligofructose) showed very close results to the control in terms of water activity, firmness and sensory properties and even outmatched it in volume and specific volume. M3 also presented darker crust in comparison with control. According to the results, M2 and M4 were also appropriate in some properties like volume, specific volume, water activity and crust color. M1 showed the weakest physical and sensory attributes. Moisture was not affected by maltitol and oligofructose (p > 0.05).
Seeking the best training model for difficult conversations in neonatology
Authors: Lechner Beatrice E. , Shields Robin , Tucker Richard , Bender G. Jesse 
Published: June 2015

AbstractWe hypothesize that a formal simulation curriculum prepares neonatology fellows for difficult conversations better than traditional didactics.Single-center neonatology fellowship graduates from 1999 to 2013 were sent a retrospective web-based survey. Some had been exposed to a Difficult Conversations curriculum (simulation group), others had not (no simulation group). The simulation group participated in one workshop annually, consisting of lecture, simulation, and debriefing. Scenarios were customized to year of training. Epoch comparisons were made between the simulation and no simulation groups.Self-rated baseline effectiveness at discussing difficult topics was not different. The simulation group reported more supervised family meetings and feedback after fellow-led meetings. Simulations were rated very positively. The simulation group reported increased comfort levels. Strategic pause and body positioning were specific communication skills more frequently acquired in the simulation group. In both groups, the highest ranked contributors to learning were mentor observation and clinical practice. In the simulation group, simulation and debriefing outranked didactics or other experiences.Simulation-based workshops improve communication skills in high stakes conversations. However, they do not substitute for mentor observation and experience. Establishing a structured simulation-based difficult conversations curriculum refines vital communication skills necessary for the high stakes conversations neonatologists direct in clinical practice.
Paraoxonase 2 Cys311Ser polymorphism and its association with the systolic blood pressure values in asymptomatic dyslipidemic individuals: a pilot study
Authors: Novotny Dalibor , Karasek David , Vaverkova Helena , Bartkova Margita , Kubickova Veronika 
Published: June 2015

Abstract

Background: The study aimed to evaluate the relationship of paraoxonase 2 (PON2) gene Cys311Ser variants with blood pressure values, endothelial/hemostatic marker levels, and other laboratory parameters in asymptomatic dyslipidemic subjects. The same analyses were also performed with the common variants of PON2 Cys311Ser and –T1131C apolipoprotein A5 (ApoA5) polymorphisms, and PON2 Cys311Ser and apolipoprotein E (ApoE) polymorphisms.

Methods: Two hundred and sixty-four individuals were included in the study. The laboratory parameters were assessed by routine kit methods, while methods based on polymerase chain reaction were used for PON2, ApoA5, and ApoE genotyping.

Results:
PON2 311 SS homozygous individuals had significantly lower systolic blood pressure values (SBP, p<0.01), C-reactive protein, and apolipoprotein A1 levels (p<0.05), as compared with C allele carriers. The analysis revealed no differences in the levels of endothelial/hemostatic markers, except for the increased adhesion molecule [soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (sVCAM-1)] concentrations in 311S/E2 carriers (p<0.05). PON2 311S subjects showed the lowest values of SBP in combination with “neutral” ApoE3 allele (p<0.05).

Conclusions: The presence of the PON2 311 C variant could represent an elevated risk of atherosclerotic complications in asymptomatic dyslipidemic individuals. Nevertheless, considering the study limitations, these relationships are necessary to be confirmed in further research.
A Cardinal Worry for Permissive Metaontology
Authors: Hewitt Simon 
Published: June 2015

AbstractPermissivist metaontology proposes answering customary existence questions in the affirmative. Many of the existence questions addressed by ontologists concern the existence of theoretical entities which admit precise formal specification. This causes trouble for the permissivist, since individually consistent formal theories can make pairwise inconsistent demands on the cardinality of the universe. We deploy a result of Gabriel Uzquiano’s to show that this possibility is realised in the case of two prominent existence debates and propose rejecting permissivism in favour of substantive ontology conducted on a cost–benefit basis.
Kim on Events
Authors: Gozzano Simone 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
According to Kim, events are constituted by objects exemplifying property(ies) at a time. In this paper I wish to defend Kim’s theory of events from one source of criticism, extending it by taking into account a number of ideas developed by Davidson. In particular, I shall try to avoid events proliferation – one of the most serious problems in Kim’s theory – by using a suggestion Kim himself advances, that is, by taking adverbs and the like to be events’ rather than properties’ modifiers.
Liquid-liquid mass transfer studies in various stirred vessel designs
Authors: Ghotli Reza Afshar , Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman , Ibrahim Shaliza 
Published: June 2015

AbstractA general review on correlations to evaluate mass transfer coefficients in liquid-liquid was conducted in this work. The mass transfer models can be classified into continuous and dispersed phase coefficients. The effects of drop size and interfacial area on mass transfer coefficient were investigated briefly. Published experimental results for both continuous and dispersed phase mass transfer coefficients through different hydrodynamic conditions were considered and the results were compared. The suitability and drawbacks of these correlations depend on the operating conditions and hydrodynamics. Although the results of these models are reasonably acceptable, they could not properly predict the experimental results over a wide range of designs and operating conditions. Therefore, proper understanding of various factors affecting mass transfer coefficient needs to be further extended.
Protocol for Testing Flexural Strength, Flexural Modulus, and Fatigue Failure of Cementitiously Stabilized Materials Using Third-Point Flexural Beam Tests
Authors: Mandal Tirupan , Tinjum James M. , Gokce Ahmet , Edil Tuncer B. 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
In this study, a testing protocol was developed to measure the flexural strength, flexural modulus, and fatigue failure of cementitiously stabilized materials (CSMs) for both lightly and heavily stabilized soils. Four soils (sand, gravel, silt, and clay) and four binders (cement, lime, class C fly ash, and class F fly ash) were used in this study. Beam specimens (100 mm high by 100 mm wide by 400 mm long) were prepared and tested using third-point flexural beam tests. A fatigue distress model was developed, and the data from this study was validated using other existing stress-based fatigue models. Results indicated that the testing protocol could be used to determine the flexural strength, flexural modulus, and fatigue behavior of the cementitiously stabilized layers (CSL). A stress-based fatigue performance model was a good fit for the whole range of CSMs, which is needed to predict the fatigue performance of CSL in the field and to determine the fatigue life of the CSLs.
In-Flight Simulation of the Excavation of Foundation Pit in Centrifuge Model Tests
Authors: Zhang Ga , Yan Guanchen 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
It is of great importance to simulate the excavation of foundation pits in centrifuge model tests. A new device was designed with new principles based on the understanding of the stress field in the soil base before and after excavation. A loading system was used to replace the excavated soil so that the appropriate self-weight stress state could be achieved with an increase of centrifugal acceleration before excavation. The compensation unit and the confining structure were simultaneously removed using the loading unit to simulate the excavation with accuracy. The device was made using a series of new structures for a high degree of automation and good accuracy in simulating the excavation of foundation pits. This device can be used to test a wide range of pit foundations and supporting structures. All of the components of the device were carefully designed to minimize their size and mass with a good control on the deformation of themselves. The device was confirmed to be effective in simulating the excavation of foundation pits at the 50-g level by a series of centrifuge model tests. The true paths of the stress and deformation of the foundation pit could be reasonably simulated in the centrifuge model tests, which cannot be captured by the traditional method in which the excavation was conducted previously at the 1-g level. The traditional method underestimates the earth pressures and the deformation of the soil due to the excavation of the foundation pit according to the comparison tests.
One Mosaic, Many Voices: A Reflection on the Baltimore '68 Mosaic Monument
Authors: Ralls Christina 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Communal storytelling within a group of diverse individuals, linked by common experiences, results in a more inclusive, encompassing, and equitable documentation of a community's shared history. Art, though underutilized, can be an effective tool for sharing previously untold stories and documenting personal recollections. The “Baltimore '68” Mosaic Monument is an excellent example of how community arts can enrich a multifaceted historical project like the University of Baltimore's Baltimore '68: Riots and Rebirth initiative. This article reflects on the narrative behind the mosaic and how it became a true testament to the power of art and civic dialogue.