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Glutaredoxin AtGRXC2 catalyses inhibitory glutathionylation of Arabidopsis BRI1-associated receptor-like kinase 1 (BAK1) in vitro
Authors: Bender Kyle W. , Wang Xuejun , Cheng George B. , Kim Hyoung Seok , Zielinski Raymond E. , Huber Steven C. 
Published: February 2015

Brassinosteroid insensitive 1 (BR1)-associated receptor-like kinase 1 (BAK1) is spontaneously glutathionylated in vitro by GSSG or GSH plus H2O2. The glutaredoxin (GRX) AtGRXC2 (GRX C2) interacts with and can catalyse glutathionylation of the BAK1 in vitro. Potential redox control of BAK1 and a novel activity for plant GRXs are discussed.
Analysis and control of capacitor‐excited induction generators connected to a micro‐grid through power electronic converters
Authors: Senthil Kumar Subramaniam , Kumaresan Natarajan , Subbiah Muthiah 
Published: February 2015

A system consisting of a capacitor‐excited induction generator (CEIG) with associated power electronic converters has been developed for supplying power to a micro‐grid. The power fed to the grid from the CEIG is controlled using a diode bridge rectifier (DBR) and a pulse width modulated (PWM) inverter, connected between the generator terminals and the grid. A simple analog based hysteresis current control (HCC) technique has been employed in which the current control of the PWM inverter alone needs to be carried out by sensing the current and voltage at the grid terminals. The successful working of the system has been demonstrated for three different patterns of feeding power to a micro‐grid, by experiments conducted on a three‐phase 230 V, 3.7 kW CEIG, with a 100 µF delta connected excitation capacitor bank and employing the controllers fabricated in the laboratory. The grid power is represented as an equivalent load resistance in the steady‐state equivalent circuit of the CEIG and the technique of genetic algorithm (GA) has been adopted for the analysis of the proposed system. The predetermined performance characteristics of the system and the results of Matlab/Simulink simulation studies have also been presented.
Probabilistic spinning reserve adequacy evaluation for generating systems using an Markov chain Monte Carlo‐integrated cross‐entropy method
Authors: Wang Yue 
Published: February 2015

Spinning reserve plays an important role in balancing generation and demand mismatch within a short time interval. Probabilistic spinning reserve adequacy evaluation (PSRAE) is useful to aid operators in monitoring the adequacy of system upward spinning reserve exposed to unforeseen disturbances and making risk‐adverse decisions for unit dispatching. As a short time period, for example, 30 s–15 min, is usually considered in PSRAE, the generating system in question is commonly of high reliability, which renders naive non‐sequential Monte Carlo methods inefficient. In this study, the high reliability phenomenon of generating systems is explained through a toy case study, thereafter, aiming to develop an efficient method for PSRAE, a simulation method based on the cross‐entropy which has been widely applied in many areas to improve naive Monte Carlo methods for tackling rare‐event simulation issues, integrated with Markov chain Monte Carlo is proposed. The indices of loss of load probability and expected demand not supplied are used to quantify the spinning reserve inadequacy risk. Through case studies conducted on the RTS‐79, usefulness of the PSRAE is discussed and the proposed method is proven to be superior to the classical cross‐entropy method and thus could be taken as a candidate tool for the PSRAE to practical systems.
A Gene Feature Enumeration Approach for Describing HLA Allele Polymorphism
Authors: Mack Steven J. 
Published: February 2015

AbstractHLA genotyping via next generation sequencing (NGS) poses challenges for the use of HLA allele names to analyze and discuss sequence polymorphism. NGS will identify many new synonymous and non-coding HLA sequence variants. Allele names identify the types of nucleotide polymorphism that define an allele (non-synonymous, synonymous and non-coding changes), but do not describe how polymorphism is distributed among the individual features (the flanking untranslated regions, exons and introns) of a gene. Further, HLA alleles cannot be named in the absence of antigen-recognition domain (ARD) encoding exons. Here, a system for describing HLA polymorphism in terms of HLA gene features (GFs) is proposed. This system enumerates the unique nucleotide sequences for each GF in an HLA gene, and records these in a GF enumeration notation that allows both more granular dissection of allele-level HLA polymorphism, and the discussion and analysis of GFs in the absence of ARD-encoding exon sequences.AbbreviationsARDAntigen Recognition DomainEMLBEuropean Molecular Biology LaboratoryGFGene FeatureGFEGene Feature EnumerationHLAHuman Leucocyte AntigenIHIWInternational HLA and Immunogenetics WorkshopIMGTImMunoGeneTicsNGSNext Generation SequencingUTRUntranslated Region
Communicating climate change in rural coastal communities
Authors: Mycoo Michelle 
Published: February 2015

Purpose
– This study aims to, using Grande Riviere, Trinidad, as a case study, determine levels of climate change knowledge and awareness in the community. Second, it seeks to provide new knowledge on appropriate techniques for developing climate change literacy. Third, it attempts to highlight action needed for messages to be widely communicated and policy implications for government agencies, non-governmental organisations, communication specialists and educators.

Design/methodology/approach
– A face-to-face questionnaire was administered to all households, focus group meetings were held and a training workshop was conducted.

Findings
– A key finding is that despite vulnerability to climate change, climate change literacy is low and is influenced by multiple variables such as household income, level of educational attainment, access to technology, governance structures and political commitment to communicating climate change. A major finding is that access to modern communication modes is limited and therefore verbal communication remains the most powerful means of transmitting messages on climate change. Moreover, opportunities exist for the use of participatory and indigenous communication techniques.

Practical implications
– A major policy conclusion is that a practical blend of traditional and modern technologies, which emphasises verbal communication and promotes innovative participatory communication technologies, including indigenous ones, would be effective in strengthening adaptive capacity.

Originality/value
– This paper is useful to policymakers, communication specialists, academia and civil society in understanding that there is no universally applicable technology for climate change communication; the type of technology adopted must be tailored to the economic, social and cultural peculiarities of a community.
Rural entrepreneurship or entrepreneurship in the rural – between place and space
Authors: Korsgaard Steffen , Müller Sabine , Tanvig Hanne Wittorff 
Published: February 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to investigate how rural entrepreneurship engages with place and space. It explores the concept of “rural” as a socio-spatial concept in rural entrepreneurship and illustrates the importance of distinguishing between ideal types of rural entrepreneurship.Design/methodology/approach– The paper uses concepts from human geography to develop two ideal types of entrepreneurship in rural areas. Ideal types constitute powerful heuristics for research and are used here to review and link existing literature on rural entrepreneurship and rural development as well as to develop new research avenues.Findings– Two ideal types are developed: first, entrepreneurship in the rural and second, rural entrepreneurship. The former represents entrepreneurial activities with limited embeddedness enacting a profit-oriented and mobile logic of space. The latter represents entrepreneurial activities that leverage local resources to re-connect place to space. While both types contribute to local development, the latter holds the potential for an optimized use of the resources in the rural area, and these ventures are unlikely to relocate even if economic rationality would suggest it.Research limitations/implications– The conceptual distinction allows for engaging more deeply with the diversity of entrepreneurial activities in rural areas. It increases our understanding of localized entrepreneurial processes and their impact on local economic development.Originality/value– This study contributes to the understanding of the localized processes of entrepreneurship and how these processes are enabled and constrained by the immediate context or “place”. The paper weaves space and place in order to show the importance of context for entrepreneurship, which responds to the recent calls for contextualizing entrepreneurship research and theories. In addition ideal types can be a useful device for further research and serve as a platform for developing rural policies.
Measures of success for self-employed mothers in Spain
Authors: Gabaldon Patricia , De Anca Celia , Galdón Concepcion 
Published: February 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate alternative measures to better understand and measure success for self-employed mothers in addition to the usual financial indicators.

Design/methodology/approach
– The present study is a comparative analysis of time spent at work and undertaking childcare by female workers with children in Spain between 2009 and 2010, using a combination of descriptive statistics and linear regression analysis based on the Time-Use Survey 2009-2010.

Findings
– The results of the paper indicate that self-employed working mothers tend to spend more time with their children when these are under the age of ten, and that they work longer hours than salaried mothers.

Research limitations/implications
– This paper has some limitations due to the quantitative approach to secondary data. Further qualitative research could clarify some of the findings; moreover the study is based on Spain, so extending to other countries would help validate the results.

Social implications
– Policy makers, in general – but more specifically in high unemployment scenarios – can facilitate self-employment for both men and women to reduce unemployment and to offer workers the prospect of a more balanced life.

Originality/value
– This research contributes to the existing literature, which fosters a more holistic approach to the analysis of female-run ventures by measuring performance using not only economic indicators, but also personal achievements.
Workshops as a useful tool to better understand care professionals’ views of a lean change program
Authors: Simons Pascale A.M. , Benders Jos , Marneffe Wim , Pijls-Johannesma Madelon , Vandijck Dominique 
Published: February 2015

Purpose
– For change programs to succeed, it is vital to have a detailed understanding of employees’ views regarding the program, especially when the proposed changes are potentially contested. Gaining insight into employee perceptions helps managers to decide how to proceed. The authors conducted two workshops in a radiotherapy institute to assess the benefits and drawbacks, as well as their underlying causes, of a proposed Lean change program. Managers’ views on the workshops’ usefulness were charted. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach
– Two workshops were organized in which employees predicted positive and negative effects of a Lean program. The workshops combined a structured brainstorm (KJ-technique) and an evaluation of the expected effects. Eight top managers judged the workshops’ value on supporting decision making.

Findings
– In total, 15 employees participated in the workshops. Participants from workshop 2 reported more expected effects (27 effects; 18 positive) than from workshop 1 (14 effects; six positive). However, when effects were categorized, similar results were shown. Three from eight managers scored the results relevant for decision making and four neutral. Seven managers recommended future use of the instrument. Increased employee involvement and bottom-up thinking combined with relatively low costs were appreciated most.

Practical implications
– The workshop could serve as a simple instrument to improve decision making and enhance successful implementation of change programs, as it was expected to enhance employees’ involvement and was relatively easy to conduct and cheap.

Originality/value
– The workshop increased insight into employee views, facilitating adaptive actions by healthcare organization managers.
Intensive care patient and family satisfaction
Authors: Sarode Vineet , Sage Deborah , Phong Jenny , Reeves John 
Published: February 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to measure family member satisfaction with the care provided in an Australian private intensive care unit (ICU) at two time points separated by two years. The study was part of a quality improvement process for ICU, and was designed with reference to the revised Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health care.

Design/methodology/approach
– This prospective study involved family members of patients admitted in ICU in February 2011 and February 2013. All patients admitted to during the study month were eligible. Questionnaire addressed staff competence, treatment of family, communication, environment and overall satisfaction, using a Likert scale. There was one free text question. The first survey was done by handing the survey package to the next of kin at the time of discharge while the second involved mailing a survey package within a week of discharge from ICU. Quantitative analysis was based on ten Likert items and qualitative analysis based on the free text question.

Findings
– The response rate was 53 percent (54/102) in 2013 (mailed) compared to 44 percent (44/100) in 2011 (hand delivered). The results from second (2013) survey showed statistically significant improvement in satisfaction associated with nursing and medical competency. Other areas with improvement were the relative’s waiting room and visiting hours. The area lacking improvement was ease of finding ICU the hospital. It confirmed that families were satisfied with the care provided and highlighted areas for improvement. The results indicated high satisfaction overall, especially with the hospital staff competency and the overall care quality their relative received. Though most responses also indicated satisfaction with communication and support services, these areas did not perform as well.

Originality/value
– This study provided a simple and effective mechanism to monitor consumer satisfaction with ICU.
Doctors’ trustworthiness, practice orientation, performance and patient satisfaction
Authors: Van Den Assem Barend , Dulewicz Victor 
Published: February 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to provide a greater understanding of the general practitioner (GP)-patient relationship for academics and practitioners. A new model for dyadic professional relationships specifically designed for research into the doctor-patient relationship was developed and tested. Various conceptual models of trust and related constructs in the literature were considered and assessed for their relevance as were various related scales.

Design/methodology/approach
– The model was designed and tested using purposefully designed scales measuring doctors’ trustworthiness, practice orientation performance and patient satisfaction. A quantitative survey used closed-ended questions and 372 patients responded from seven GP practices. The sample closely reflected the profile of the patients who responded to the DoH/NHS GP Patient Survey for England, 2010.

Findings
– Hierarchical regression and partial least squares both accounted for 74 per cent of the variance in “overall patient satisfaction”, the dependent variable. Trust accounted for 39 per cent of the variance explained, with the other independent variables accounting for the other 35 per cent. ANOVA showed good model fit.

Practical implications
– The findings on the factors which affect patient satisfaction and the doctor-patient relationship have direct implications for GPs and other health professionals. They are of particular relevance at a time of health reform and change.

Originality/value
– The paper provides: a new model of the doctor-patient relationship and specifically designed scales to test it; a greater understanding of the effects of doctors’ trustworthiness, practice orientation and performance on patient satisfaction; and a new framework for examining the breadth and meaning of the doctor-patient relationship and the management of care from the patient’s viewpoint.
Establishing an ISO 10001-based promise in inpatients care
Authors: Khan Mohammad Ashiqur Rahman , Karapetrovic Stanislav 
Published: February 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to explore ISO 10001:2007 in planning, designing and developing a customer satisfaction promise (CSP) intended for inpatients care.

Design/methodology/approach
– Through meetings and interviews with research participants, who included a program manager, unit managers and registered nurses, information about potential promises and their implementation was obtained and analyzed. A number of promises were drafted and one was finally selected to be developed as a CSP.

Findings
– Applying the standard required adaptation and novel interpretation. Additionally, ISO 10002:2004 (Clause 7) was used to design the feedback handling activities. A promise initially chosen for development turned out to be difficult to implement, experience that helped in selecting and developing the final promise. Research participants found the ISO 10001-based method useful and comprehensible.

Practical implications
– This paper presents a specific health care example of how to adapt a standard’s guideline in establishing customer promises. The authors show how a promise can be used in alleviating an existing issue (i.e. communication between carers and patients). The learning can be beneficial in various health care settings.

Originality/value
– To the knowledge, this paper shows the first example of applying ISO 10001:2007 in a health care case. A few activities suggested by the standard are further detailed, and a new activity is introduced. The integrated use of ISO 10001:2007 and 10002:2004 is presented and how one can be “augmented” by the other is demonstrated.
Inter-organizational cooperation in community health organizations
Authors: Franco Mário , Haase Heiko 
Published: February 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to examine various aspects related to inter-organizational cooperation and how this phenomenon can be applied to healthcare institutions.Design/methodology/approach– To fulfil the aim, a qualitative investigation was adopted, focussing on the relationship between public hospital and a higher education institution in Portugal.Practical implications– The study supports health managers and higher education leaders, and other stakeholders involved inter-organizational cooperation drawing up strategies and understanding inter-organizational cooperation’s impact at the regional level.Originality/value– One contribution is to help fill a gap regarding the empirical research surrounding cooperation between organizations, especially in the health sector, where scientific studies are scarce. It also provides new insights by applying competence-based theory to analyze different approaches to hospital cooperation, which has received scant attention in the health sector.
A stronger voice
Authors: Hitchen Sherrie Anne , Williamson Graham R 
Published: February 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to discuss learning about service-user and carer involvement from an action research (AR) study into self-directed support implementation in one English mental health trust. The paper promotes appointing and supporting carers and people with experience as co-researchers to obtain authentic local perspectives when undertaking service implementation or redesign.

Design/methodology/approach
– The researchers used an AR spiral method incorporating carers and people with mental health experience as co-researchers. The co-researchers worked alongside the lead researcher gathering data from focus groups, training sessions and other meetings over four years and attending collaborative steering group meetings alongside professional workers throughout the study.

Findings
– The authors suggest that participation gave co-researchers a powerful and effective voice in this service redesign. This approach revealed more authentic research data and required professionals to be more accountable for their perceptions and to make explicit their understandings throughout the study, which enabled more effective working. Steering group participation was central to securing this participation.

Originality/value
– The paper illustrates how carer and service-user co-researchers can be supported to benefit both mental health organisations undergoing change and to co-researchers themselves. It also identifies AR’s utility in uncovering learning as well as structuring change.
Think (not so) straight, talk (not so) straight
Authors: Fogarty Timothy J. 
Published: February 2015

PurposeThis paper aims to provide an analysis of the choices Arthur Andersen faced in dealing with the crisis that ultimately let to its downfall in 2001-2002.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is built around institutional theory. Specifically, it applies the propositions provided by Oliver (1990, 1991) to the historical record.FindingsThe failure to develop a coherent response, combined with a failure to anticipate the specific role of the state led to Andersen’s inability to navigate the institutional field.Research limitations/implicationsThe usual limitations of institutional theory are acknowledged. These pertain to the lack of a micro-level analysis, the additional impact of pure economic rationality and the chance that every crisis of faith is unique.Practical implicationsThe article adds to our appreciation of what not to do in the face of crisis by the government and those in charge of large accounting organizations.Social implicationsThe article adds to the recently in the news “too big to fail” problem with successful economic agents.Originality/valueThe article adds to institutional theory by providing a different story than the usual, where everything is cleverly managed and the crisis is overcome.