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Efficacy of Aquaflor (50% Florfenicol)–Medicated Feed to Control Mortality Associated with Flavobacterium columnare Infection in Florida Largemouth Bass and Bluegill
Authors: Matthews Michael D , Bowker James D , Carty Daniel G , Wandelear Niccole , Bowman Molly P , Sakmar Joshua C , Childress Katherine 
Published: June 2013

Abstract
Aquaflor (florfenicol, 50% with/without) is a potent, broad-spectrum, antibacterial agent with bacteriostatic properties that are active against a variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. This product is approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration for use on several fish species to control mortality associated with a variety of diseases, including columnaris (causative agent, Flavobacterium columnare). Two independent experimental trials were separately conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of Aquaflor to control mortality associated with columnaris disease. Aquaflor was administered in feed at a targeted daily florfenicol dosage of 10 mg/kg of body weight for 10 consecutive days. Test species were fingerling Florida Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides floridanus and Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus. In each trial, 8 or 10 test tanks (4 or 5 treated, 4 or 5 control) were stocked with either approximately 473 bass (mean length = 6.4 mm; mean weight = 3.3 g) or 100 Bluegills (length = 10.3; weight = 25.2 g). At the end of the 14-d posttreatment periods, mean cumulative mortality of bass in treated tanks was 5.7% per tank, which was significantly less than that in control tanks (12.0%). Mean cumulative mortality of Bluegills in treated tanks was 19% per tank, which was significantly less than that in control tanks (38%). Analysis of treated feed samples at the start of each trial verified the initial targeted dose of florfenicol was within 11% of the target dose for both bass and Bluegills. Based on these results, we concluded that Aquaflor-medicated feed homogeneously mixed to provide florfenicol at a daily dose of10 mg/kg of body weight fed for 10 d was effective in controlling mortality in bass and Bluegill fingerlings, exposed to columnaris disease.
Crowdsourcing for bioinformatics
Authors: Good Benjamin M. , Su Andrew I. 
Published: June 2013

Abstract
Motivation: Bioinformatics is faced with a variety of problems that require human involvement. Tasks like genome annotation, image analysis, knowledge-base population and protein structure determination all benefit from human input. In some cases, people are needed in vast quantities, whereas in others, we need just a few with rare abilities. Crowdsourcing encompasses an emerging collection of approaches for harnessing such distributed human intelligence. Recently, the bioinformatics community has begun to apply crowdsourcing in a variety of contexts, yet few resources are available that describe how these human-powered systems work and how to use them effectively in scientific domains.
Results: Here, we provide a framework for understanding and applying several different types of crowdsourcing. The framework considers two broad classes: systems for solving large-volume ‘microtasks’ and systems for solving high-difficulty ‘megatasks’. Within these classes, we discuss system types, including volunteer labor, games with a purpose, microtask markets and open innovation contests. We illustrate each system type with successful examples in bioinformatics and conclude with a guide for matching problems to crowdsourcing solutions that highlights the positives and negatives of different approaches.
Contact: bgood@scripps.edu
A hydrodynamical model for the Fermi-LAT γ-ray light curve of blazar PKS 1510−089
Authors: Cabrera J. I. , Coronado Y. , Benítez E. , Mendoza S. , Hiriart D. , Sorcia M. 
Published: June 2013

Abstract
A physical description of the formation and propagation of working surfaces inside the relativistic jet of the blazar PKS 1510−089 are used to model its γ-ray variability light curve using Fermi-LAT data from 2008 to 2012. The physical model is based on conservation laws of mass and momentum at the working surface as explained by Mendoza et al. (2009). The hydrodynamical description of a working surface is parametrized by the initial velocity and mass injection rate at the base of the jet. We show that periodic variations on the injected velocity profiles are able to account for the observed luminosity, fixing model parameters such as mass ejection rates of the central engine injected at the base of the jet, oscillation frequencies of the flow and maximum Lorentz factors of the bulk flow during a particular burst.
Districts, local education authorities, and the context of policy analysis
Authors: Seashore Louis Karen 
Published: June 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present the author's commentary on the special issue of Journal of Educational Administration entitled “Systemwide reform: examining districts under pressure”.Design/methodology/approachThe author gives her personal opinions, draws upon her recent experiences in the national study of US district leadership for school improvement, recent engagement with one specific US district's improvement efforts and work with colleagues in Europe on how a nation's culture mediates global policy trends.FindingsOne striking feature is the degree to which the language of “New Public Management” (is suffused within all of the papers).Originality/valueThe author notes that each paper peels a layer of the opaque onion of systemic school reform initiatives in the USA and was struck by the papers’ insight into current policy and administrative dilemmas facing districts in the USA – and also by their uniquely American perspective.
Self assessment enables greater social inclusion in mental health care
Authors: Bamber Ben C. 
Published: June 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to argue that monitoring of symptoms through self‐assessed data is not only a vital part of record taking in mental health care, but can also aid patients in their recovery, giving them more of a say in their healthcare, and providing a record of progress for both patients and clinicians.Design/methodology/approachA literature search was undertaken to identify ways in which self‐assessed data is used in mental health care and to examine how successful this approach may be in aiding recovery and whether patients are able and enthusiastic to participate in this approach. Ideas for effective approaches to utilising self‐assessed data into mental health care are suggested.FindingsThere were clear indications from the literature that the use of self‐assessed data improves health outcomes and that patients enjoy the process. This approach promotes greater inclusion of individuals in the management of their health care.Practical implicationsSelf‐assessed data can be presented to doctors which may inform their decisions about their patients and be used as a reference for patients to see their progress towards recovery. It may also aid recognition of symptoms by patients.Originality/valueThe paper proposes that self‐assessed data should be used routinely in mental health care to complement traditional note taking by clinicians. It sets out a unique method for recording symptoms using a simple, easy to use, symptom scale. It is also proposes to measure medication dose and type, so that progress or otherwise can be compared with medication over time.
A solitary case: Swedish tobacco policy as harm reduction?
Authors: Cisneros Örnberg Jenny 
Published: June 2013

PurposeThis paper aims to analyse Swedish tobacco policy, especially in relation to EU tobacco regulation. The paper also seeks to review the arguments and the scientific support presented in the debate around Swedish snus, setting it in the context of future EU regulation on tobacco.Design/methodology/approachThe article draws on previous research, official documents and newspaper articles to examine tobacco policy development on a national and EU level.FindingsThe paper shows that the so‐called Swedish experience has led to a somewhat ambivalent political attitude towards tobacco policy. The Swedish case of snus also demonstrates the EU as a political and regulatory force in national policymaking and how different economic and political interests are using scientifically based arguments to advance goals of their own. The paper argues that political measures are dictated by ideology and political considerations, which are themselves supported by ambiguous scientific results. Harm reduction is used as a political tool in a debate which extends well beyond public health concerns.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to research on tobacco policy in general and on Swedish snus in particular. The paper also puts the snus question in a broader context of national public health policy and EU regulation.
A cross‐language personalized recommendation model in digital libraries
Authors: Lai Yuangen , Zeng Jianxun 
Published: June 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a cross‐language personalized recommendation model based on web log mining, which can recommend academic articles, in different languages, to users according to their demands.Design/methodology/approachThe proposed model takes advantage of web log data archived in digital libraries and learns user profiles by means of integration analysis of a user's multiple online behaviors. Moreover, keyword translation was carried out to eliminate language dissimilarity between user and item profiles. Finally, article recommendation can be achieved using various existing algorithms.FindingsThe proposed model can recommend articles in different languages to users according to their demands, and the integration analysis of multiple online behaviors can help to better understand a user's interests.Practical implicationsThis study has a significant implication for digital libraries in non‐English countries, since English is the most popular language in current academic articles and it is a very common phenomenon for users in these countries to obtain literatures presented by more than one language. Furthermore, this approach is also useful for other text‐based item recommendation systems.Originality/valueA lot of research work has been done in the personalized recommendation area, but few works have discussed the recommendation problem under multiple linguistic circumstances. This paper deals with cross‐language recommendation and, moreover, the proposed model puts forward an integration analysis method based on multiple online behaviors to understand users' interests, which can provide references for other recommendation systems in the digital age.
Beyond gender role stereotypes and requisite managerial characteristics
Authors: Berkery Elaine , Morley Michael , Tiernan Siobhan 
Published: June 2013

PurposeThe aims of this study are threefold: to examine the relationship between gender role stereotypes and requisite managerial characteristics, to test Lord and Maher's recognition‐based processes to determine whether familiarity with women in leadership positions decreases the “think manager‐think male” stereotype and to examine the nature of the attributes used to describe men, women and managers.Design/methodology/approachSchein's Descriptive Index was used in this study. A total of 1,236 surveys were included in the study. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC, r1) were computed to determine the relationship between the different moderators and requisite managerial characteristics. Factorial analysis and agglomerative hierarchal cluster analysis were used to identify the traits attributed to men, women and managers.FindingsMale respondents continue to gender type the managerial role in favour of men. Both males and managers continue to be viewed as agentic in nature while women are viewed in more androgynous terms by both male and female respondents.Practical implicationsThis study expands our understanding of how males and females view women, men and managers. Based on the results of this study, the authors would argue that women are better equipped to adopt an androgynous leadership style and to practise transformational leadership.Originality/valueThis study looks beyond ICC scores and looks at how each of the traits is linked to men, women and managers. The findings are discussed in terms of how organisations need to look beyond the misfit between women and requisite managerial characteristics and focus on what females can contribute at board level and to management in general.
A Convertible Use Rapidly Expandable model for disaster response
Authors: Walters Elizabeth L. , Thomas Tamara L. , Corbett Stephen W. , Lavin Williams Karla , Williams Todd , Wittlake William A. 
Published: June 2013

PurposeThe general population relies on the healthcare system for needed care during disasters. Unfortunately, the system is already operating at capacity. Healthcare facilities must develop plans to accommodate the surge of patients generated during disasters. The purpose of this paper is to examine a concept for providing independent, technologically advanced medical surge capacity via a Convertible Use Rapidly Expandable (CURE) Center.Design/methodology/approachTo develop this concept, a site was chosen to work through a scenario involving a large earthquake. Although the study‐affiliated hospital was built with then state‐of‐the‐art technologies, there is still concern for its continued functioning should a large earthquake occur. Working within these parameters, the planning team applied the concepts to a specific educational complex. Because this complex was in the initial building stages, required attributes could be incorporated, making the concept a potential reality. Challenges with operations, communications, and technologies were identified and addressed in the context of planning for delivery of quality healthcare.FindingsThe process highlighted several requirements. Planning must include community leaders, enhanced by agencies or individuals experienced in disaster response. Analyzing regional threats in the context of available resources comes first, and reaching a consensus on the scope of operation is required. This leads to an operational plan, and in turn to understanding the needs for a specific site. Use of computer modeling and virtual deployment of the center indicates where additional planning is needed.Originality/valuePrevious strategies for increasing surge capacity rely on continued availability of hospital resources, alternative care sites with minimal medical capability, or, costly hospital expansions. Development of a site‐specific CURE Center can allow communities to provide fiscally responsible solutions for sustained medical care during disasters.
The law on hate crime
Authors: Heard Catherine 
Published: June 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to inform readers about the Law Commission's review of hate crime offences and provide information on key stages. At the time of writing the review is at consultation stage and people are being invited to participate in this process.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is structured in a question and answer format and provides an overview of existing hate crime offences and the stages of the Law Commission's review.FindingsThe consultation will consider the effect of the Law Commission's review of hate crime law on people with disabilities.Originality/valueThe author is a member of the Law Commission's criminal law team and answers questions on what's involved in the consultation process. The Law Commission wants to make sure that people who could be affected by any changes to the law on hate crime have their say.
Shopping fraud victimization among the elderly
Authors: Reisig Michael D. , Holtfreter Kristy 
Published: June 2013

PurposeThis study aims to investigate whether low self‐control and routine activity theories explain fraud outcomes among the elderly. Specifically, the effects of low self‐control and remote purchasing behaviors on shopping fraud targeting and victimization are empirically assessed.Design/methodology/approachCross‐sectional survey data from telephone interviews conducted in Arizona and Florida are used. A total of 2,000 adults aged 60 and over were surveyed. Because selection bias was observed, a two‐stage probit regression model was estimated to assess theoretical hypotheses in a multivariate context.FindingsThe results demonstrate that two forms of remote purchasing – telemarketing purchase and mail‐order purchase – increase the probability of shopping fraud targeting. Infomercial purchase and mail‐order purchase are significant correlates of shopping fraud victimization. The probability of becoming a target and victim is affected positively by reduced levels of self‐control. The effects of demographic characteristics on fraud outcomes are null.Research limitations/implicationsThis research lends support to the argument that low self‐control and routine activity theories shed light on fraud victimization among elderly consumers. Future research should examine the influence of low self‐control, individual routines and lifestyles on other forms of victimization that the elderly experience.Practical implicationsThe findings underscore the need for fraud prevention and increasing public awareness among elderly consumers.Originality/valueThis is the first study to examine shopping fraud targeting and victimization of the elderly in a broad theoretical context.
The role of organisational justice, burnout and commitment in the understanding of absenteeism in the Canadian healthcare sector
Authors: Chênevert Denis , Jourdain Genevieve , Cole Nina , Banville Brigitte 
Published: June 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to integrate Greenberg's perspective on the connection between injustice and stress in order to clarify the role of organisational justice, burnout and organisational commitment in the understanding of absenteeism.Design/methodology/approachThe study was carried out among 457 workers of a large healthcare establishment in the Canadian public healthcare sector. The model was tested using structural equation methods.FindingsThe results reveal that procedural and interactional justices have an indirect effect on exhaustion through distributive injustice. Moreover, it was found that distributive injustice is indirectly linked to short‐term absences through exhaustion. By contrast, the relationship between distributive injustice and long‐term absence can be explained by two mediating variables, namely, exhaustion and psychosomatic complaints.Research limitations/implicationsIn spite of the non‐longitudinal nature of this study, the results suggest that the stress model and the medical model best explain the relationship between organisational injustice and absenteeism, while the withdrawal model via organisational commitment is not associated in this study with absenteeism.Practical implicationsHealthcare managers should consider the possibility of better involving employees in the decision‐making process in order to increase their perception of procedural and interactional justice, and indirectly reduce exhaustion and absenteeism through a greater perception of distributive justice.Social implicationsFor the healthcare sector, the need to reduce absenteeism is particularly urgent because of budget restrictions and the shortage of labour around the world.Originality/valueThis is one of the first studies to provide a complete model that analyses the stress process in terms of how organisational justice affects short‐ and long‐term absences, in a bid to understand the specific process and factors that lead to shorter and longer episodes of absence.
Industrial relations conflict in Irish hospitals: a review of Labour Court cases
Authors: Cowman Jennifer , Keating Mary A. 
Published: June 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the nature of industrial relations (IR), and IR conflict in the Irish healthcare sector.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on a thematic analysis of Labour Court cases concerning hospitals over a ten‐year period.FindingsThe findings of the paper indicate that the nature of IR conflict is changing in healthcare. The paper suggests that alternative manifestations of IR conflict evident in the Irish healthcare sector include: absenteeism as a form of temporary exit; and resistance. The key groups in the sector are discussed in the context of their contrasting disputes. The themes which characterise negotiations are identified as precedent, procedure and partnership.Research limitations/implicationsThe research was conducted in the healthcare sector, and thus its transferability is limited. Caution is also required as the research pertains to one national setting, which despite sharing some structural similarities with other health and IR systems, is a unique context. The paper highlights the importance of recognising IR conflict in its various forms. It is further suggested that managing the process of IR conflict may be significant in furthering change agendas.Originality/valueThe value of the paper centres on the investigation of alternative manifestations of IR conflict in the healthcare sector.
Reforming care legislation in England and Wales
Authors: Mitchell Ed 
Published: June 2013

PurposeThis article aims to identify the different approaches to integrated care taken by separate proposed care services legislation for England and Wales with a view to informing debate on the legislation.Design/methodology/approachThis is a comparative analysis of the proposed legislation.FindingsWhile there is much common ground between the two pieces of legislation, in other respects the approach taken to integrated care legislation differs across England and Wales.Originality/valueThis is the first published analysis of the different approaches to integrated care legislation reform proposed for England and Wales.
The comparative influence of manufacturer and retailer brands on customers' purchase behavior
Authors: Leingpibul Thaweephan , Allen Broyles S. , Kohli Chiranjeev 
Published: June 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to build the marketing discipline's body of knowledge by conducting a study that builds upon an exploratory study that examines whether manufacturer brand(s) or retail brand(s) have greater influence on customers' brand purchase behaviors.Design/methodology/approachThe study was administered to 112 samples (of which 87 were returned and usable), with data analyzed using structural equation modeling to test hypotheses.FindingsThis study revealed that customers' loyalty to retail brand(s) has a greater influence on their brand purchase behavior than manufacturers' brand(s).Research limitations/implicationsOnly one retailer and a limited range of two grocery products was employed. The respondents had purchased the items from the retailer.Practicable implicationsThe study found that retailers may need to use dissimilar marketing strategies for customers loyal to manufacturer brands and those that are loyal to retail brands.Originality/valueThis study supports the generalizability of the exploratory study.