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Book Reviews
Authors: Reeve Pamela , Steinhauser Michael , Haight Roger , Galvin John , Farris W. James , Ingham Michael , Thompson Don , Mihevc Joe , O'Toole Raymond , Plevnic Joseph , Henaut Barry , Osiander Afons , Steinhauser Michael , Vankatwyk Peter , Callahan Annice 
Published: March 2013

Wayne J. Hankey, God in Himself: Aquinas' Doctrine of God as Expounded in the 'Summa Theologiae', reviewed by Pamela J. Reeve J.A. Komonchak, M. Collins, and D.A. Lane, eds., The New Dictionary of Theology, reviewed by Michael G. Steinhauser Richard P. McBrien, Caesar's Coin: Religion and Politics in America, reviewed by Roger Haight Robert A. Krieg, Story-Shaped Christology: The Role of Narratives in Identifying Jesus Christ, reviewed by John P. Galvin David Cernic and Linda Longmire, eds., Know Thyself: Collected Readings on Identity, reviewed by W. James S. Farris Michael Ingham, Rites for a New Age, reviewed by Holly Ratcliffe Stephen W. Sykes, ed., Authority in the Anglican Communion: Essays Presented to Bishop John Howe, reviewed by Don Thompson Joseph Fahey and Richard Armstrong, eds., A Peace Reader: Essential Readings on War, Justice, Non-Violence and World Order, reviewed by Joe Mihevc Marc H. Ellis, Toward a Jewish Theology of Liberation, reviewed by Dr Raymond L. O'Toole John Paul Heil, Paul's Letter to the Romans: A Reader-Response Commentary, reviewed by Joseph Plevnik Paul W. Gooch, Partial Knowledge: Philosophical Studies in Paul, reviewed by Barry W. Henaut John S. Kloppenborg, The Formation of Q. Trajectories in Ancient Wisdom Collections, reviewed by Alfons M. Osiander Frank J. Matera, Passion Narratives and Gospel Theologies. Interpreting the Synoptics Through their Passion Stories, reviewed by Michael G. Steinhauser William P. Roberts, ed., Commitment to Partnership. Explorations of the Theology of Marriage, reviewed by Peter L. VanKatwyk Stephen Treat and Larry Hof, Pastoral Marital Therapy: A Practical Primer for Ministry to Couples, reviewed by Peter L. VanKatwyk William M. Thompson, Fire and Light: The Saints and Theology. On Consulting the Saints, Mystics, and Martyrs in Theology, reviewed by Annice Callahan
The Historical Radicality of the Reign of God: A Paradigm for Our Missionary Efforts
Authors: Cesar Ely 
Published: March 2013

Wanting to know better the Word made flesh, we discover paradoxically in Latin America that it is precisely in the 'fleshiness' of Jesus of Nazareth that the mystery of God is hidden. To the extent that we accept being confronted by the conflicts, temptations and options of the human being Jesus, we will perceive the design of God, the sense of God's self-revelation and the extension of our faith in the Anointed One of God, the Christ, Lord of our worship. From this perspective, we see that the contemplative faith of those believers whose religiosity is limited thereby to acts of piety, seeks Jesus by way of his divinity. Such faith is committed to confession, with its own self-profession and creed. The new perspective seems to show us as well that when our way to Jesus Christ is one of missionary commitment or commitment to a certain mode of historical action that changes the way things are, our believing eyes turn first to the flesh of the Word, Jesus of Nazareth , who likewise was completely governed by a missionary effort in the midst of the concrete contradictions of his time.
Synthesis, structural, optical and thermal analysis of nanostructured ZnO
Authors: Elango Muniappan , Ranjith Shanmugam , Balakumar Chinnasamy , Nazeer Kulam Mohammad Prem , Vairam Sundararajan , Thamilselvan Malaiyandi 
Published: March 2013

Abstract
Nanostructured zinc oxide (ZnO) has been synthesized via a one step solution based wet chemical method. Zinc acetate dihydrate (Zn (CH3COO)2 · 2H2O) was used as the precursor and its growth conditions were optimized for the formation of nanostructured ZnO. The powder pattern X-ray diffraction data of synthesized ZnO confirm particles of radius of about 20 nm with wurtzite hexagonal phase and preferential growth along (101) plane. Transmission electron microscopic results support the particle size value obtained through X-ray diffraction study. Clusters of nanostructured ZnO in agglomerated form are observed in scanning electron micrographs. The absorption bands observed at 509 cm−1 and 406 cm−1 in infrared spectra are assigned to ∊M-O of the synthesized compound. The absorption spectrum shows a narrow peak near the band edge in the exciton absorption region at about 371 nm and a blue shift is observed with respect to the bulk exciton absorption, 375 nm. Thermo-gravimetric analysis indicates weight loss corresponding to the formation of ZnO. The mechanism for the growth of nanostructured ZnO in solution has also been discussed.
Electrical conductivity variation of (Bi2Te3)0.25(Sb2Te3)0.75 crystal grown using the zone melting method
Authors: Kavei Ghassem , Ahmadi Kamran , Kavei Ashkan 
Published: March 2013

Abstract
Experiments and numerical results are presented to demonstrate the adverse effects of a zone melting method in (Bi2Te3)0.25(Sb2Te3)0.75 thermoelectric crystallization, on mass transport. The zone melting method shows a considerable effect from the deflection of the solid–liquid interface, and the Bi2Te3 stoichiometry changes significantly. Electrical conductivity measurements of the crystallized ingot were carried out at stepped intervals of length (each step is 7 mm). A considerable gradient was observed in the readings from the tip to the end of the ingot. To understand this variation taking into account all empirical aspects of crystal growth, we conducted a numerical study because it gives vast information on the crystal growth process. Simulating the crystallization process and characterization of the ingot reveals a variation in the measured values of the thermoelectric parameters, which was attributed to the deviation of Bi2Te3 concentration along the ingot.
Rheology, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of C18-CNT/LDPE Nanocomposites
Authors: Abbasi S. H. , Adesina A. A. , Atieh M. A. , Ul-Hamid U. , Hussein I. A. 
Published: March 2013

AbstractNanocomposites of low density polyethylene (LDPE)/C18modified multi wall carbon nanotubes (C18-CNT) were prepared by melt blending. The effect of C18-CNT loading and compatibilizer (maleic anhydride modified polyethylene, MAPE) on the morphology, mechanical, thermal and rheological properties of LDPE was studied. FE-SEM images of nanocomposites show reduced agglomeration of the in LDPE/C18-CNT in comparison with uncompatibilized C18-CNT. For uncompatibilized nanocomposites, yield strength and Young's modulus increased with loading of C18-CNT. Ultimate strength, show improvement up to 2 wt% loading. However, percent elongation and toughness were reduced for C18-CNT at all loadings. Apart from elongation and toughness, addition of compatibilizer improved all mechanical properties as compared to pure LDPE and nanocomposites without compatibilizer. Percent crystallinity shows a correlation with Young's modulus. Both, Young's modulus and total crystallinity increased with C18-CNT loading and further increase with the incorporation of compatibilizer was observed. Results of phase angle suggest no presence of network. Also, addition of C18-CNT did not increase strain hardening, maintained extensional viscosity and time of break up to 1.5 s−1Hencky rate. The C18modifier is viewed to act similar to a long chain branching on linear polymers. The C18modification of CNT resulted in reduced viscous and elastic properties of the composites. In turn, this is expected to lead to enhancement in the processing of these composites. Overall, compatibilized C18-CNT resulted in improved mechanical properties and better processing behavior.
Influence of Extrusion Conditions on Fiber Breakage along the Screw Profile during Twin Screw Compounding of Glass Fiber-reinforced PA
Authors: Ville J. , Inceoglu F. , Ghamri N. , Pradel J. L. , Durin A. , Valette R. , Vergnes B. 
Published: March 2013

Abstract
In the present study, Polyamide 12 was compounded with glass fibers in both laboratory and industrial twin screw extruders using various processing conditions (screw speed and feed rate). Dead-stop experiments were performed and samples were collected at different locations along the screws in order to determine the fiber length distribution and the extent of fiber breakage. Results show that significant fiber break-up occurs right after the addition of glass fibers to the molten matrix. Similarly fiber length distribution changes drastically at the first sampling location, near the glass fiber feeder. Processing conditions also influence the extent of degradation: it increases with screw speed and decreases with feed rate, which controls the residence time. Flow modelling has been used to calculate the flow conditions along the screw profile. It is shown that the modified Shon-Liu-White model previously proposed to describe the average fiber length evolution as function of specific energy is not able to correctly predict the evolution along the screw profile. In similar processing conditions, the large industrial extruder appears as less severe than the small laboratory one.
Using Visible Implant Elastomer to tag insects across life stages: a preliminary investigation with blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae)
Authors: Moffatt Colin 
Published: March 2013

AbstractVisible Implant Elastomer (VIE) has previously been used successfully to tag individuals in a variety of marine and amphibious animals, earthworms, and scorpions. Visible Implant Elastomer tags were injected into third instars of the blow fly Calliphora vicina Robineau-Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) to test its compatibility and retention across life stages. Injecting into the dorsal midline of the 11th segment (seventh abdominal segment) produced survival rates of 80%, with no significant difference in the subsequent rate of development (z = 0.21, P = 0.83) as compared with untagged insects. Tags remained visible and allowed identification of individuals within a feeding, intermingling aggregation (maggot mass), especially when a high-contrast fluorescent colour was used. Tags were retained across life-stage changes and were easily found in dissected adults.
The Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage: A Brief Review of the Current Literature and an Analysis of Its use and Teaching in Canada
Authors: Clarkson Colin A , Boone Darrell 
Published: March 2013

ABSTRACT

Introduction
The vast majority of the published data on the appropriate use of the diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL) is dated. Currently in Canada, there is a significant grey-zone surrounding the teaching and use of the DPL. The objectives of this article are to briefly review the recent literature, to analyze the patterns in the use of the DPL in Canada, and to determine whether general surgery residents are being taught the skill.

Methods
Literature review was conducted using PubMed and Ovid. The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) supplied the available data on DPL usage in Canada. General surgery program directors in Canada were contacted by e-mail to determine if the DPL was still being taught.

Results
Between the years of 2001 and 2006 in Canada, 38 DPLs were coded into the CIHI's database. Males accounted for 84.2% of the DPLs, and 23.7% of all DPLs resulted in a laparotomy. Motor vehicle crashes were the reason that 42% of the DPLs were performed. The majority of general surgery residency programs in Canada are not teaching the DPL outside of what is taught in the advanced trauma life support (ATLS) course.

Discussion
The literature reviewed shows that the DPL continues to play a role in the current management of patients suffering from both blunt and penetrating trauma, although a much more limited role than in the past.

How to cite this article
Boone D, Clarkson CA. The Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage: A Brief Review of the Current Literature and an Analysis of Its use and Teaching in Canada. Panam J Trauma Critical Care Emerg Surg 2012;1(3):150-153.
My patient is thrombocytopenic! Is (s)he? Why? And what shall I do?
Authors: Alberio L. 
Published: March 2013

SummarySolving the riddle of a thrombocytopenic patient is a difficult and fascinating task. The spectrum of possible aetiologies is wide, ranging from an in vitro artefact to severe treatment-resistant thrombocytopenic bleeding conditions, or even life-threatening prothrombotic states. Moreover, thrombocytopenia by itself does not protect from thrombosis and sometimes a patient with a low platelet count requires concomitant antithrombotic treatment as well. In order to identify and treat the cause and the effects of the thrombocytopenia, you have to put together several pieces of information, solving a unique jig-jaw puzzle.The present work is not a textbook article about thrombocytopenia, rather a collection of differential diagnostic thoughts, treatment concepts, and some basic knowledge, that you can retrieve when facing your next thrombocytopenic patient. Enjoy reading it, but most importantly enjoy taking care of patients with a low platelet count. I bet the present work will assist you in this challenging and rewarding clinical task.
Myeloid Sarcoma of the Head and Neck Region
Authors: Zhou Jane , Bell Diana , Medeiros L. Jeffrey 
Published: March 2013

Context.—Myeloid sarcoma of the head and neck region can pose diagnostic challenges because of the low frequency of myeloid sarcoma and the potential for tumors of almost any lineage to occur in the head and neck.Objective.—To study the clinicopathologic and immunohistochemical characteristics of myeloid sarcoma in the head and neck region and to review the differential diagnosis.Design.—We searched for cases of myeloid sarcoma involving the head and neck region for a 24-year period at our institution. The medical records and pathology slides were reviewed. Additional immunohistochemical stains were performed.Results.—We identified 17 patients, age 17 to 85 years. Most tumors involved the oral cavity. Myeloid sarcoma was the initial diagnosis in 9 patients (53%); the remaining 8 patients (47%) had a history of bone marrow disease. Immunohistochemical analysis using antibodies specific for lysozyme, CD43, and CD68 were highly sensitive for diagnosis but were not specific. By contrast, assessment for myeloperoxidase in this study was less sensitive but more specific. We also used antibodies specific for CD11c and CD33 in a subset of cases, and these reagents seem helpful as well.Conclusions.—The clinical presentation of myeloid sarcoma involving the head and neck, particularly the mouth, is often nonspecific, and a high degree of suspicion for the possibility of myeloid sarcoma is needed. Immunohistochemistry is very helpful for establishing the diagnosis.
Electron Transport at the Nanometer‐Scale Spatially Revealed by Four‐Probe Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
Authors: Li An‐Ping , Clark Kendal W. , Zhang X.‐G. , Baddorf Arthur P. 
Published: March 2013

AbstractElectron transport at the nanometer‐scale is the key to novel applications of nanomaterials in electronic and energy technologies. Due to the restricted dimensionality, one of the distinctive characteristics of nano‐systems is their transport properties critically depend on structural details. Therefore, an important requirement for transport research of a specific nanomaterial system is to examine structures and properties in a coherent manner. In this regard, four‐probe scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), which combines four independently controllable STMs with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) in the same cryogenic environment, is uniquely useful for probing electron transport on multiple length‐scales and revealing how transport is coupled to the electronic and structural properties down to the atomic scale for individual nanomaterials. By utilizing this unique tool, extensive research has been undertaken to explore aspects of nanotransport, which include (a) intertwined electronic and structural phase transitions in surface supported two‐dimensional structures, (b) effects of atomic defects and interwire coupling on the electronic and transport properties of ultra thin quantum wire systems, (c) grain boundary resistances in copper nanowires with one‐to‐one correspondence to the grain boundary structure, (d) defect scattering effects in two‐dimensional electron gas systems, and (e) evaluation of transport behaviors of individual semiconductor nano‐junctions and nanodevices. In this paper, transport measurement techniques are first introduced with a four‐probe STM and then the recent progress on its applications is reviewed with a focus on the spatially resolved electron transport at the nanometer‐scale. The goal is to stimulate further advancement and utilization of techniques capable of characterizing materials properties at the nanometer‐scale to facilitate the exploration of the great promise of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Life Beyond Diffraction: Opening New Routes to Materials Characterization with Next‐Generation Optical Near‐Field Approaches
Authors: Schuck P. James , Weber‐Bargioni Alexander , Ashby Paul D. , Ogletree D. Frank , Schwartzberg Adam , Cabrini Stefano 
Published: March 2013

AbstractNear‐field optical microscopies and spectroscopies seek to investigate materials by combining the best aspects of optical characterization and scan‐probe microscopy techniques. In principle, this provides access to chemical, morphological, physical and dynamical information at nanometer length scales that is impossible to access by other means. But a number of challenges, particularly on the scan‐probe front, have limited the widespread application of near‐field investigations. This work describes how recent probe engineering and technique innovation have addressed many of these challenges. This Feature Article begins with a short overview of the field, providing perspective and motivation for these developments and highlighting some key improvements. This is followed by a more in‐depth description of the near‐field advances developed at the Molecular Foundry, a national nanoscience User Facility–advances that provide groundwork for generally‐applicable nano‐optical studies. Finally, a discussion is provided of what progress is still needed in order to realize the ultimate objective of translating all optical measurements to the nanoscale.
Interface Recombination in Depleted Heterojunction Photovoltaics based on Colloidal Quantum Dots
Authors: Kemp Kyle W. , Labelle Andre J. , Thon Susanna M. , Ip Alexander H. , Kramer Illan J. , Hoogland Sjoerd , Sargent Edward H. 
Published: March 2013

AbstractInterface recombination was studied in colloidal quantum dot photovoltaics. Optimization of the TiO2‐PbS interface culminated in the introduction of a thin ZnO buffer layer deposited with atomic layer deposition. Transient photovoltage measurements indicated a nearly two‐fold decrease in the recombination rate around 1 sun operating conditions. Improvement to the recombination rate led to a device architecture with superior open circuit voltage (VOC) and photocurrent extraction. Overall a 10% improvement in device efficiency was achieved with Voc enhancements up to 50 mV being realized.
Model‐based risk analysis of coupled process steps
Authors: Westerberg Karin , Broberg‐Hansen Ernst , Sejergaard Lars , Nilsson Bernt 
Published: March 2013

ABSTRACTA section of a biopharmaceutical manufacturing process involving the enzymatic coupling of a polymer to a therapeutic protein was characterized with regards to the process parameter sensitivity and design space. To minimize the formation of unwanted by‐products in the enzymatic reaction, the substrate was added in small amounts and unreacted protein was separated using size‐exclusion chromatography (SEC) and recycled to the reactor. The quality of the final recovered product was thus a result of the conditions in both the reactor and the SEC, and a design space had to be established for both processes together. This was achieved by developing mechanistic models of the reaction and SEC steps, establishing the causal links between process conditions and product quality. Model analysis was used to complement the qualitative risk assessment, and design space and critical process parameters were identified. The simulation results gave an experimental plan focusing on the “worst‐case regions” in terms of product quality and yield. In this way, the experiments could be used to verify both the suggested process and the model results. This work demonstrates the necessary steps of model‐assisted process analysis, from model development through experimental verification. Biotechnol. Bioeng. 2013; 110:2462–2470. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Development and validation of dried blood spots technique for quantitative determination of topiramate using liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry
Authors: Vnučec Popov Tanja , Maričič Lea Cvitkovič , Prosen Helena , Vončina Darinka Brodnjak 
Published: March 2013

ABSTRACTAn LC‐MS/MS method for determination of the anti‐epileptic drug topiramate (TPM) in dried blood spot (DBS) samples was developed and validated. DBS samples were prepared by spotting 30 μL of spiked whole blood onto FTATM DMPK‐C cards and drying for at least 3 h. Six‐millimetre punched spots were then extracted by using a mixture of methanol and water (90:10, v/v) with deuterated internal standard (topiramate‐d12). The extracted samples were injected into a liquid chromatograph equipped with a tandem mass spectrometric detector. Negative ions were monitored in the selected reaction monitoring mode and transitions m/z 338.2 → 78.1 and m/z 350.3 → 78.1 were used for the quantitative evaluation of TPM and internal standard, respectively. The results obtained from validation were statistically evaluated according to the requirements of the European Medicines Agency and US Food and Drug Administration regulatory guidelines. The linearity of the method was checked within a concentration range from 10 to 2000 ng/mL. The validation results indicate that the method is accurate, precise, sensitive, selective and reproducible. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Prognostic impact and the relevance of PTEN copy number alterations in patients with advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) receiving bevacizumab
Authors: Price Timothy J. , Hardingham Jennifer E. , Lee Chee K. , Townsend Amanda R. , Wrin Joseph W. , Wilson Kate , Weickhardt Andrew , Simes Robert J. , Murone Carmel , Tebbutt Niall C. 
Published: March 2013

AbstractLoss of phosphatase and tensin homologue (PTEN) expression may be prognostic in colorectal cancer (CRC) and may have a correlation with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression via hypoxia‐inducible factor 1 (HIF‐1) alpha, and the PI3K/mTOR pathways. We therefore have explored the prognostic association of PTEN loss and the potential that PTEN loss may be predictive of outcome with bevacizumab. Patients enrolled in the AGITG MAX trial, a randomized Phase III trial of capecitabine (C) +/− bevacizumab (B) (+/− mitomycin C [M]) with available tissues were analyzed for PTEN expression (loss vs. no loss) as assessed using a Taqman® copy number assay (CNA). Of the original 471 patients enrolled, tissues from 302 (64.1%) patients were analyzed. PTEN loss was observed in 38.7% of patients. There was no relationship between PTEN loss and KRAS or BRAF mutation. PTEN status was not prognostic for progression‐free survival (PFS) or overall survival (OS) in multivariate analyses adjusting for other baseline factors; loss versus no loss PFS hazard ratio (HR) 0.9 (0.7–1.16), OS HR 1.04 (0.79–1.38). PTEN was not prognostic when assessed by KRAS and BRAF status. By using the comparison of C versus CB+CBM, PTEN status was not significantly predictive of the effectiveness of B for PFS or OS. PTEN status was not prognostic for survival in advanced colorectal cancer, irrespective of KRAS or BRAF status. PTEN status did not significantly predict different benefit with bevacizumb therapy.