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Systemic psychotherapy for ‘harder to reach’ families; mentalization‐based therapeutic interventions for families and the politics of empiricism
Authors: Donovan Mary 
Published: September 2014

In this article I explore the relationship between systemic psychotherapy and the model of mentalization‐based therapeutic interventions for families (MBT‐F) presented by Eia Asen and Peter Fonagy. I consider two important contextual elements in MBT‐F; firstly, the influence of the empiricist tradition in which it is anchored and secondly, the political context of this work. Both elements need disentangling from theoretical and clinical concerns to facilitate greater clarity in debates about mentalization and in wider therapeutic discourse. In essence, I conclude that dialogue between systemic and mentalization perspectives can extend well beyond the empiricist framing of MBT‐F in directions that are more broadly consistent with systemic concerns and interests, not least of which is the ongoing challenge to engage ‘harder to reach’ families in innovative systemic psychotherapy.Practitioner points
A focus on mentalization draws us towards the common ground between the different therapies and their shared challenges.
Thinking about mentalization has the potential to enhance the systemic practitioner's engagement with ‘harder to reach families’.
Thinking systemically has much to offer the mentalization debate.
Creative dialogue between systemic and mentalization perspectives can take many pathways beyond the empiricist framing of the MBT‐F model.
Do the Intellectual Property Rights of Importers Matter for Promoting Australian Exports?
Authors: Salim Ruhul , Al Mawali Nasser , Islam Amirul 
Published: September 2014

AbstractThis article provides the first empirical evidence on the effects of intellectual property rights (IPRs) and threat of imitation on Australia's export flows. Using data from all of Australia's trading partners over the period 1995–2010, an augmented gravity model is estimated in the context of an unbalanced panel. The empirical findings show that level of IPRs of importing countries and threat of imitation posed by the importing countries is both sensitive to Australian bilateral trade flows. These results therefore support the widely accepted positive nexus between the importance of IPRs and bilateral trade flows.
Are Queensland Residents Willing and Able to Respond to Time‐Varying Electricity Prices?
Authors:   Energex Limited and Ergon Energy Corporation Limited
Published: September 2014

AbstractAre Queensland residents willing and able to respond to varying electricity prices to reduce demand in peak times? To answer this, Energex and Ergon Energy conducted one of the largest tariff trials in Australia. The trial investigated time of use, dynamic peak pricing and load capacity tariffs across three climatic regions. This article presents empirical and participant survey results from the 27‐month trial. Results show participants across all regions achieved approximately a 19 per cent reduction in consumption during peak times on event days. Trial findings shed light on and challenge some long‐held views regarding pricing structures.
Should We Be Sceptical about Prospects for an ‘Asian Century’?
Authors: Walter Andrew 
Published: September 2014

AbstractMany official and private commentators, particularly in Australia and in the Asian region, argue that the world is heading inexorably towards an ‘Asian Century’. They foresee a fundamental shift of economic and political power away from the West that will transform the world economy and global politics. I argue that, notwithstanding emerging Asia's undoubted economic achievements, this claim is premature and potentially misleading for three main reasons: implicit in many of these claims are implausible historical analogies with earlier eras of European and American dominance; linear projections of continued Asian growth outperformance may not be realised in practice; and even if rapid growth were to be sustained, the domestic and external obstacles to the collective global influence of Asia will probably remain profound. The implication is that businesses, citizens and policy‐makers, especially those operating in the Asian region, will face a much more uncertain and challenging environment than is sometimes acknowledged.
Another Look at the Economics of Minimum Wage Legislation
Authors: Burkhauser Richard V. 
Published: September 2014

AbstractEconomists have long been involved in public policy‐making, both as policy advisors and policy advocates. This article revisits the two questions that future Nobel Prize winner, George Stigler, posed to the economics profession in his seminal 1946 American Economic Review article urging us to speak out in the debate over the efficacy of increases in the minimum wage: (i) ‘Does such legislation diminish poverty?’; and (ii) ‘Are there efficient alternatives?’. I review this literature in the United States in the context of the Congressional Budget Office's answers in 2014 to these questions and what Australian policy‐makers can learn from them.
Science, Technology and Innovation Policy and Collaboration in the Asian Century
Authors: Palmer Lauren A. 
Published: September 2014

AbstractScience, technology and innovation drive economies around the globe. Worldwide, governments are recognising the importance of international science collaboration and research and are investing heavily, developing programs that facilitate international collaboration. The United States and countries within Europe have long held an advantage in scientific collaboration; however, new superpowers are emerging in Asia. This provides new opportunities for Australia to strategically engage internationally, although Australia will need to act quickly to ensure it is not left behind in global science and innovation in the Asian Century.
Integrating flood depth and plant resistance with chlorantraniliprole seed treatments for management of rice water weevil, Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Authors: Lanka Srinivas K. , Blouin David C. , Stout Michael J. 
Published: September 2014

AbstractChlorantraniliprole seed treatments in rice provide effective suppression of rice water weevil populations in the United States; however, heavy reliance on prophylactic insecticide treatments as a sole strategy could destabilize management programs for this insect. The present research evaluated the compatibility of seed treatments with two other potential management tactics—plant resistance and shallow flooding–by conducting two split‐plot experiments in 2009 and 2011. In both experiments, no substantial antagonism was found among the 3 different tactics. Statistical interactions in these experiments arose from the strong and persistent effects of chlorantraniliprole on larval densities rather than incompatibility of tactics. In 2009, weevil densities differed among varieties and were significantly lower on the cultivar “Jefferson.” In 2011, weevil densities were reduced significantly in shallow‐flooded plots compared to deep‐flooded plots. Significant reductions in weevil numbers by chlorantraniliprole seed treatments, even at application rates 5 fold lower than commercially recommended rates, demonstrated the potential to reduce application rates of this highly potent larvicide. These latter results suggest that future studies on the relationship between chlorantraniliprole seed treatment rate and weevil fitness are warranted.
Density and assemblage influence the nature of the species richness–productivity relationship in Australian dry sclerophyll forest species
Authors: Mallett Ruth K. , Hovenden Mark J. 
Published: September 2014

AbstractThe relationship between species richness and productivity is important from both a basic, theoretical perspective and also because it has important ramifications for applied ecology including ecosystem restoration and the design of carbon offset plantings. While a more species‐rich community is often believed to be more productive than a species‐poor community, findings from observational and experimental studies differ and our understanding of the relationship comes largely from grasslands. Consequently, we aimed to determine for the first time the nature of the species richness–productivity relationship in a southern‐hemisphere dry sclerophyll ecosystem. We investigated the impact of species richness on productivity, plant density and mean plant biomass at three sowing densities in three species assemblages. Eucalyptus globulus, Acacia mearnsii and Allocasuarina verticillata were each grown as monocultures and included in every subsequent level of species richness, forming three distinct species assemblages. Communities were grown in a glasshouse pot experiment for four months, then harvested and above‐ground biomass measured. We found no general species richness–productivity relationship in the communities studied. There were no overall increases in productivity as species richness increased and in fact in most cases the productivity of communities with 4 and 8 species was lower than monocultures of the dominants. Importantly, density influenced the way richness affected productivity and this effect was dependent upon assemblage, indicating that species identity is a key determinant of productivity. These results demonstrate important ecological principles in a previously untested system. A key outcome of this experiment is that density alters the relationship between species richness and initial productivity in assemblages of Australian dry sclerophyll species.
Whole range and regional‐based ecological niche models predict differing exposure to 21st century climate change in the key cool temperate rainforest tree southern beech (Nothofagus cunninghamii)
Authors: Worth James R. P. , Harrison Peter A. , Williamson Grant J. , Jordan Gregory J. 
Published: September 2014

AbstractThe warmer and drier climates projected for the mid‐ to late‐21st century may have particularly adverse impacts on the cool temperate rainforests of southeasternAustralia. Southern beech (Nothofagus cunninghamii;Nothofagaceae), a dominant tree species in these forests, may be vulnerable to minor changes in its climate envelope, especially at the edge of the species range, withHolocene fossil evidence showing local extinction of populations in response to small climate changes. We modelled the stability of this species climate envelope using the maximum entropy algorithm implemented inMaxent and two thresholds of presence/absence by projecting the modern climate envelope onto fourGlobalCirculationModels forecasted for two time periods (2050s and 2070s). The climate envelope, as estimated from the species present climatic range, is predicted to shrink by up to 49% by the 2050s and up to 64% by the 2070s. The greatest predicted reduction is inVictoria with 91–100% of its current range being climatically unsuitable by the 2070s. Climatically similar areas to the species present range are predicted to remain in mountainous areas of westernTasmania, theNortheastHighlands ofTasmania, and theBawBawPlateau in theCentralHighlands ofVictoria. However, region‐specific modelling approaches made very different predictions from the whole‐range based models, especially in the severity of the predicted decline forVictorian populations ofN. cunninghamiiwhich occur in much warmer climates than the rest of the species geographical range. This shows that, for widespread species that span a range of climate zones, the exposure of current populations to climate change may be better modelled using a regional based approach. How the species responds to climate change will depend on the species ability to respond to drier and warmer climates and the concomitant increase in fire intensity.
Preliminary data on dermis and subcutis thickness in adults with type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Derraik José GB , Gusso Silmara , Peart Jane M , Rademaker Marius , Cutfield Wayne S , Hofman Paul L 
Published: September 2014

AbstractWe compared the thickness of both dermis and subcutis (measured using ultrasound) in overweight and obese adults with type 1 (n = 10) or type 2 (n = 8) diabetes mellitus. When adjusted for confounding factors, patients with type 1 diabetes had thicker subcutis than those with type 2 diabetes, with this difference being particularly marked in the abdomen. There were no observed differences in dermal thickness between the groups.
A retrospective review of cutaneous metastases at the National Skin Centre Singapore
Authors: Gan Emily Yiping , Chio Martin Tze‐Wei , Tan Wee Ping 
Published: September 2014

AbstractBackground/ObjectivesCutaneous metastases occur in up to 10% of all visceral malignancies. This study aims to determine the clinico‐epidemiological characteristics of patients diagnosed with cutaneous metastases at a leading Asian tertiary dermatological centre.MethodsA retrospective chart review was carried out on all patients diagnosed with cutaneous metastases from 2001 to 2010, identified through the National Skin Centre's clinical and histological databases.ResultsIn all, 35 patients were diagnosed with cutaneous metastases at a mean age of 65 years, with a female: male ratio of 3:2 and with most (97%) being Chinese. Cutaneous metastases were the first presentation of cancer in 34% of patients (n = 12). The two commonest primaries were breast (49%, n = 17) and lung (9%, n = 3). Most had cutaneous metastases on the chest (37%, n = 13) followed by the pelvis (17%, n = 6) and 20% (n = 7) had skin lesions on multiple sites. Clinically, 46% of patients (n = 16) presented with nodule(s), 26% (n = 9) with plaque(s) and 20% (n = 7) with heterogeneous morphologies. Cutaneous metastases were suspected in 72% of patients (n = 25), attributed to clinical features (46%, n = 16) or the presence of active metastatic disease elsewhere (26%, n = 9). All lesions appeared dermal in origin.ConclusionsCutaneous metastases are highly variable in presentation and a high index of suspicion is required for prompt diagnosis, especially in patients with a history of cancer, regardless of stage of treatment of the primary tumour.
Leadership of herd progressions in theThornicroft's giraffe ofZambia
Authors: Berry Philip S. M. , Bercovitch Fred B. 
Published: September 2014

AbstractIn cohesive social groups, travel progressions are often led by dominant or older individuals, but the leadership traits of individuals residing in flexible social systems are poorly known. Giraffe reside in herds characterized by fission–fusion dynamics frequently mediated by kinship. We analyzed 41 years (1971–2012) of longitudinal data collected from a community ofThornicroft's giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis thornicrofti) living aroundSouthLuangwaNationalPark,Zambia, to assess the characteristics of herd leaders. Movement of giraffe in a single file progression was not associated with either season or time of day, but progressions were significantly more likely to occur when giraffe traveled in open areas. The oldest female in a herd was significantly more likely to be at the front position than expected, occupying the leadership niche on 79% of observations. We reason that matriarchal leadership in giraffe, as inAfrican elephants,Loxodonta africana, is associated with resource learning. Giraffe societies are constructed on a heretofore unrecognized foundation that integrates relatedness and familiarity with matriarchal leadership in herd movement.
Variability in the Emergence Point of Transpersonal Experience in the Life Cycle
Authors: Dale Edward James 
Published: September 2014

AbstractIt is shown in this article that many positions that are usually considered incompatible or antagonistic can be synthesized into a unified framework, creating a model of transpersonal development based around plurality and complexity. The model focuses on evolutionary developmental biology (particularly the process of heterochrony) as well as around psychological theories. A large degree of variability in the nature of transpersonal experience in the life cycle is to be expected, due to differences in both the “timing of onset” of transpersonal characteristics and the “length of developmental period.” Numerous developmental patterns are identified, using the work of some prominent transpersonal theorists
Smooth Semi‐nonparametric Analysis for Mixture Cure Models and Its Application to Breast Cancer
Authors: Li Haifen , Zhang Jiajia , Tang Yincai 
Published: September 2014

SummaryMixture cure models are widely used when a proportion of patients are cured. The proportional hazards mixture cure model and the accelerated failure time mixture cure model are the most popular models in practice. Usually the expectation–maximisation (EM) algorithm is applied to both models for parameter estimation. Bootstrap methods are used for variance estimation. In this paper we propose a smooth semi‐nonparametric (SNP) approach in which maximum likelihood is applied directly to mixture cure models for parameter estimation. The variance can be estimated by the inverse of the second derivative of the SNP likelihood. A comprehensive simulation study indicates good performance of the proposed method. We investigate stage effects in breast cancer by applying the proposed method to breast cancer data from the South Carolina Cancer Registry.
Genetic, nongenetic and epigenetic risk determinants in developmental programming of type 2 diabetes
Authors: Vaag Allan , Brøns Charlotte , Gillberg Linn , Hansen Ninna S. , Hjort Line , Arora Geeti P. , Thomas Nihal , Broholm Christa , Ribel‐Madsen Rasmus , Grunnet Louise G. 
Published: September 2014

AbstractLow birthweight (LBW) individuals and offspring of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) exhibit increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and associated cardiometabolic traits in adulthood, which for both groups may be mediated by adverse events and developmental changes in fetal life. T2D is a multifactorial disease occurring as a result of complicated interplay between genetic and both prenatal and postnatal nongenetic factors, and it remains unknown to what extent the increased risk of T2D associated with LBW or GDM in the mother may be due to, or confounded by, genetic factors. Indeed, it has been shown that genetic changes influencing risk of diabetes may also be associated with reduced fetal growth as a result of reduced insulin secretion and/or action. Similarly, increased risk of T2D among offspring could be explained by T2D susceptibility genes shared between the mother and her offspring. Epigenetic mechanisms may explain the link between factors operating in fetal life and later risk of developing T2D, but so far convincing evidence is lacking for epigenetic changes as a prime and direct cause of T2D. This review addresses recent literature on the early origins of adult disease hypothesis, with a special emphasis on the role of genetic compared with nongenetic and epigenetic risk determinants and disease mechanisms.
Rethinking the Corporate Financial–Social Performance Relationship: Examining the Complex, Multistakeholder Notion of Corporate Social Performance
Authors: Weber James , Gladstone Jeffrey 
Published: September 2014

AbstractThe corporate financial performance (CFP)–corporate social performance (CSP) relationship has been investigated many times over the past few decades, yet the notion of CSP has generally been understood to be a single, monolithic aspect of corporate strategy. This article examines the common CFP–CSP understanding in three distinct ways: (1) by extending the evaluation of CSP as a complex, multistakeholder notion; (2) by analyzing CSP's relationship with the firm's financial performance at a given point in time as a lead (independent) variable in the relationship and as a lag (dependent) variable in the relationship; and (3) for both positive and negative stakeholder relationships. The results indicate that the employee emerges as the stakeholder group most strongly linked to CFP, followed by the consumer stakeholder. The natural environment and the community stakeholder group are minimally associated with CFP. General support is found for a CFP–CSP relationship at a given point in time, with some support found for CSP as a lead (independent) variable. When used as a measure of financial performance, return on assets is more often correlated with CSP than is return on equity. These results and their implications are discussed.
A comprehensive diagnostic approach using galactomannan, targeted β‐d‐glucan, baseline computerized tomography and biopsy yields a significant burden of invasive fungal disease in at risk haematology patients
Authors: Ceesay M. Mansour , Desai Sujal R. , Berry Lisa , Cleverley Joanne , Kibbler Christopher C. , Pomplun Sabine , Nicholson Andrew G. , Douiri Abdel , Wade Jim , Smith Melvyn , Mufti Ghulam J. , Pagliuca Antonio 
Published: September 2014

SummaryInvasive fungal disease (IFD) is difficult to diagnose. We investigated the incidence of IFD and risk factors using the revised European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) and the Mycoses Study Group (MSG) definitions. Patients (N = 203) undergoing intensive therapy with expected neutropenia ≥10 d were recruited prospectively and followed for a median (range) of 556 (12–730) d. Baseline chest computerized tomography (CT) was performed pre‐therapy. Twice‐weekly surveillance with galactomannan (GM) was combined with targeted β‐d‐glucan (BDG) testing on patients with possible IFD or who were GM‐positive. Tissue diagnosis was obtained whenever possible. The cumulative incidence of proven/probable IFD among the 202 evaluable cases after 2 years follow‐up was 21%, including 14 proven and 30 probable IFDs. Using either GM or BDG as the sole biomarker (plus host and clinical evidence) the apparent overall incidence of proven/probable IFD was 11% and 16%, respectively. Combined GM/BDG detected all biopsy‐proven mould IFD. Baseline CT abnormalities were found in 76/202 (38%) patients. Baseline CT abnormalities and Karnofsky score <90, monocytopenia >10 d and bacteraemia were independent risk factors associated with greater than twofold increased IFD risk. This combined diagnostic approach identified a high incidence of IFD and important risk factors in this cohort.