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Dot immunogold filtration assay (DIGFA) for the rapid detection of specific antibodies against the rat lungwormAngiostrongylus cantonensis(Nematoda: Metastrongyloidea) using purified 31-kDa antigen
Authors: Eamsobhana P. , Gan X.X. , Ma A. , Wang Y. , Wanachiwanawin D. , Yong H.S. 
Published: May 2013

AbstractA rapid dot immunogold filtration assay (DIGFA) was adopted for specific immunodiagnosis of human cerebral angiostrongyliasis, using purified 31-kDa glycoprotein specific toAngiostrongylus cantonensisas diagnostic antigen and protein A colloidal gold conjugate as antigen–antibody detector. A total of 59 serum samples were assayed – 11 samples from clinically diagnosed patients with detectableA. cantonensis-specific antibody in immunoblotting; 23 samples from patients with other related parasitic diseases, i.e. gnathostomiasis (n= 8), cysticercosis (n= 5), toxocariasis (n= 2), filariasis (n= 4), paragonimiasis (n= 2) and malaria (n= 2); and 25 samples from normal healthy subjects. The sensitivity and specificity of DIGFA to detect anti-A. cantonensisspecific antibodies in serologically confirmed angiostrongyliasis cases, were both 100%. No positive DIGFA was observed in cases with other parasitic diseases, and the healthy control subjects. The 3-min DIGFA is as sensitive and specific as the 3-h immunoblot test in angiostrongyliasis confirmed cases that revealed a 31-kDa reactive band. The gold-based DIGFA is more rapid and easier to perform than the traditional enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The test utilizing purifiedA.cantonensisantigen is reliable and reproducible for specific immunodiagnosis of human infection withA. cantonensis– thus can be applied as an additional routine test for clinical diagnostic support. Large-scale sero-epidemiological studies in endemic communities in north-east Thailand are under way to evaluate its usefulness under field conditions.
Gravitational instability on propagation of MHD waves in astrophysical plasma
Authors: CHERKOS ALEMAYEHU MENGESHA , TESSEMA S. B. 
Published: May 2013

AbstractWe determine the general dispersion relation for the propagation of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves in astrophysical plasma by considering the effect of gravitational instability and viscosity with anisotropic pressure tensor and heat-conducting plasma. Basic MHD equations have been derived and linearized by the method of perturbation to develop the general form of dispersion relation equation. Our result indicates that the transverse propagation of waves in such a plasma is affected by the inclusion of heat conduction. For wave propagation, parallel to the magnetic field direction, we find that the fairhose mode is unaffected, whereas the mode corresponding to the gravitational instability is modified in astrophysical plasma with anisotropic pressure tensor being stable in the presence of viscosity and strong magnetic field at considerable wavelength.
Nonlinear ion acoustic excitations in relativistic degenerate, astrophysical electron–positron–ion plasmas
Authors: RAHMAN ATA-UR , ALI S. , MUSHTAQ A. , QAMAR A. 
Published: May 2013

AbstractThe dynamics and propagation of ion acoustic (IA) waves are considered in an unmagnetized collisionless plasma, whose constituents are the relativistically degenerate electrons and positrons as well as the inertial cold ions. At a first step, a linear dispersion relation for IA waves is derived and analysed numerically. For nonlinear analysis, the reductive perturbation technique is used to derive a Korteweg–deVries equation, which admits a localized wave solution in the presence of relativistic degenerate electrons and positrons. It is shown that only compressive IA solitary waves can propagate, whose amplitude, width and phase velocity are significantly modified due to the positron concentration. The latter also strongly influences all the relativistic plasma parameters. Our present analysis is aimed to understand collective interactions in dense astrophysical objects, e.g. white dwarfs, where the lighter species electrons and positrons are taken as relativistically degenerate.
The influence of oceanographic processes on jack mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) larval distribution and population structure in the southeastern Pacific Ocean
Authors: Vásquez Sebastián , Correa-Ramírez Marco , Parada Carolina , Sepúlveda Aquiles 
Published: May 2013

AbstractVásquez, S., Correa-Ramírez, M., Parada, C., and Sepúlveda, A. 2013. The influence of oceanographic processes on jack mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) larval distribution and population structure in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. – ICES Journal of Marine Science, 70: 1097–1107. The distribution of jack mackerel larvae in the main oceanic spawning area of the southeastern Pacific Ocean was investigated through three consecutive spring bio-oceanographic surveys (2003–2005). In this study, otolith microstructure analysis revealed a spatial age gradient with the smallest/youngest larvae specimens found primarily in the offshore area and the largest/oldest found in the coastal area, implying offshore-inshore larval drift. This suggests a connection between the oceanic spawning area and the historical coastal nursery ground (north of 30°S). In order to understand the oceanographic processes that drive this larval transport, we inferred circulation patterns from two data sources: mesoscale eddy trajectories identified by applying the Okubo-Weiss parameter to satellite geostrophic currents, and 20 years of satellite tracking data of drifters. Our results showed that eddy trajectories lead to net northwestward offshore transport (the opposite direction of larval connectivity). In addition, mean circulation associated with the subtropical anticyclonic gyre and recurrent energetic meandering structures seem to be the major mechanisms driving the spatial dynamics of the early jack mackerel life history, determining a net transport to nursery grounds. These mechanisms could play a key role in recruitment, which supports the continuity of the jack mackerel population.
Reversal of Anticoagulation After Cerebral Hemorrhage
Authors: Wijdicks Eelco F. M , Rabinstein Alejandro A 
Published: May 2013

Abstract
Anticoagulation-associated cerebral hemorrhage often results in expansion and worsening of the clinical condition. Early reversal of anticoagulation is key to reduce the hemorrhage volume. Traditionally it involves administration of fresh frozen plasma and vitamin K, but this chapter discusses new pharmacologic approaches.
Acute Cardiac Arrhythmia After Acute Brain Injury
Authors: Wijdicks Eelco F. M , Rabinstein Alejandro A 
Published: May 2013

Abstract
EKG changes are common and vary from simple ST changes in the EKG components to complex cardiac arrhythmias. In addition, critically ill patients often have underlying cardiac disease and the most common problem is flaring up of atrial fibrillation. The pharmacologic choices to initially treat the increased heart rate and options for long-term control are discussed.
Lasers, radar, acoustics and magnetic sensors come to the aid of unmanned vehicles
Authors: Bloss Richard 
Published: May 2013

PurposeThe paper aims to provide a review of how innovations in laser, acoustics, radar, magnetic and other sensor technologies are aiding in making unmanned vehicles more autonomous.Design/methodology/approachIn‐depth interviews are carried out with exhibitors of sensors at the AUVSI exhibition.FindingsInnovations in infrared, laser, acoustics, magnetic and other sensor technologies are helping unmanned vehicles better meet the challenge of an ever‐increasing range of applications in military, law enforcement, and commercial applications as well as agriculture, fishing and rescue operations.Practical implicationsThese sensor innovations will help make robot applications of all types more autonomous, easier to create and more cost effective in unmanned as well as manufacturing, logistics, medical and other applications.Originality/valueThe paper provides an insight into some of the latest in laser, radar, acoustic, magnetic, accelerometer, vision and gyro sensors and how they are helping address robotic applications that one might have seen if they had been on the exhibition floor at the Las Vegas unmanned vehicle show (AUVSI) in 2012.
Internal marketing and service quality in restaurants
Authors: Akroush Mamoun N. , Abu‐ElSamen Amjad A. , Samawi Ghazi A. , Odetallah Abdelhadi L. 
Published: May 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine an empirical model of internal marketing (IM) and internal service quality (ISQ) in tourism restaurants operating in Jordan.Design/methodology/approachA structured and self‐administered survey was employed targeting managers and employees of tourism restaurants operating in Jordan. A sample of 334 of tourism restaurants managers and employees were involved in the survey. A series of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to assess the research constructs dimensions, unidimensionality, validity and composite reliability. Structural path model analysis was also used to test the hypothesised interrelationships of the research model.FindingsThe empirical findings indicate that IM consists of six dimensions: staff recruitment, staff training, internal communications, staff motivation, job security and staff retention. Staff recruitment, staff training, and internal communications positively and significantly affected staff motivation. Staff recruitment and internal communications positively and significantly affected ISQ. Staff motivation positively and significantly affected job security, and job security positively and significantly affected staff retention. Finally, staff retention has positively and significantly affected ISQ. Staff recruitment exerted the strongest effect on both staff motivation and ISQ.Research limitations/implicationsTheoretically, the authors examined only six components of IM that lead to ISQ; meanwhile other components could affect ISQ. There could also be other factors that affect the practice and components of IM and ISQ. This research has also examined the effect of IM and ISQ only. The potential effect of ISQ on business performance needs to be examined.Practical implicationsTourism restaurants managers should have a holistic approach for IM and ISQ. Three dimensions of ISQ – reliability, assurance and empathy – loaded on one factor named “interaction quality”. This finding has important implications since it reveals that “internal customers” (employees) have “working needs” that should be met in order to meet and satisfy external customers’ needs. Managers and executives can benefit from the research findings while designing their IM and ISQ strategies to achieve long‐term organisational objectives.Originality/valueThis is the first research effort devoted to examining the interrelationships of IM and ISQ in tourism restaurants. Executives and managers can benefit from the research findings while designing their IM and ISQ strategies to achieve long‐term organisational objectives. International tourism organisations planning to expand their operations Jordan's tourism industry have now valuable empirical evidence regarding two important concepts in this industry – IM and ISQ.
Numerical study of anisotropic thermal conductivity fabrics with heating elements
Authors: Yen Ruey‐Hor , Chen Chien‐Yu , Huang Ching‐Tang , Chen Pei‐Jing 
Published: May 2013

PurposeThis work seeks to analyze the heat transfer phenomena of anisotropic thermal conductivity fabrics containing electric conductive yarns.Design/methodology/approachA numerical program, based on a spectral element method, is used to assess the heating fabric with a temperature control model. The study determines suitable parameters for the fabric by evaluating the temperature uniformity on the fabric surface. Effective thermal conductivities of the fabric are obtained by comparing the experimental and numerical results with each other, using a nonlinear least‐square fitting method.FindingsThe results indicate that employing high effective thermal conductivity of non‐electric conductive yarns in a direction perpendicular to electric conductive yarns helps to increase temperature uniformity. However, the effect of the high effective thermal conductivity of electric conductive yarns is not evident. Adopting a short distance between the electric conductive yarns and a thick fabric is also beneficial in increasing temperature uniformity. If the heating fabric is applied in a place where there is easy energy transfer between the surface of the fabric and moving air, collocation with high heating power is needed to maintain the temperature. Choosing an appropriate heating source is essential when considering temperature uniformity and energy savings using a temperature controller.Originality/valueThe findings will be useful in the design of heating fabrics.
Numerical approach of flow and mass transfer on nonlinear stretching sheet with chemically reactive species using rational Jacobi collocation method
Authors: Parand K. , Hosseini L. 
Published: May 2013

PurposeThe aim is to present in this paper an effective strategy in dealing with a semi‐infinite interval by using a suitable mapping that transforms a semi‐infinite interval to a finite interval.Design/methodology/approachThe authors introduce a new orthogonal system of rational functions induced by general Jacobi polynomials with the parameters alpha and beta. It is more flexible in applications. In particular, alpha and beta could be regulated, so that the systems are mutually orthogonal in certain weighted Hilbert spaces.FindingsThis approach is applied for solving a non‐linear system two‐point boundary value problem (BVP) on semi‐infinite interval, describing the flow and diffusion of chemically reactive species over a nonlinearly stretching sheet immersed in a porous medium. The new approach reduces the solution of a problem to the solution of a system of algebraic equations.Originality/valueThe paper presents an effective strategy in dealing with a semi‐infinite interval by using a suitable mapping that transforms a semi‐infinite interval to a finite interval.
Similarity search for office XML documents based on style and structure data
Authors: Watanabe Yousuke , Kamigaito Hidetaka , Yokota Haruo 
Published: May 2013

PurposeOffice documents are widely used in our daily activities, so the number of them has been increasing. A demand for sophisticated search for office documents becomes more important. The recent file format of office documents is based on a package of multiple XML files. These XML files include not only body text but also page structure data and style data. The purpose of this paper is to utilize them to find similar office documents.Design/methodology/approachThe authors propose SOS, a similarity search method based on structures and styles of office documents. SOS needs to compute similarity values between multiple pairs of XML files included in the office documents. We also propose LAX+, which is an algorithm to calculate a similarity value for a pair of XML files, by extending existing XML leaf node clustering algorithm.FindingsSOS and LAX+ are evaluated by using three types of office documents (docx, xlsx and pptx) in our experiments. The results of LAX+ and SOS are better than ones of the existing algorithms.Originality/valueExisting text‐based search engines do not take structure and style of documents into account. SOS can find similar documents by calculating similarities between multiple XML files corresponding to body texts, structures and styles.
A showcase of semantic time series processing
Authors: Božić Bojan , Winiwarter Werner 
Published: May 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present a showcase of semantic time series processing which demonstrates how this technology can improve time series processing and community building by the use of a dedicated language.Design/methodology/approachThe authors have developed a new semantic time series processing language and prepared showcases to demonstrate its functionality. The assumption is an environmental setting with data measurements from different sensors to be distributed to different groups of interest. The data are represented as time series for water and air quality, while the user groups are, among others, the environmental agency, companies from the industrial sector and legal authorities.FindingsA language for time series processing and several tools to enrich the time series with meta‐data and for community building have been implemented in Python and Java. Also a GUI for demonstration purposes has been developed in PyQt4. In addition, an ontology for validation has been designed and a knowledge base for data storage and inference was set up. Some important features are: dynamic integration of ontologies, time series annotation, and semantic filtering.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper focuses on the showcases of time series semantic language (TSSL), but also covers technical aspects and user interface issues. The authors are planning to develop TSSL further and evaluate it within further research projects and validation scenarios.Practical implicationsThe research has a high practical impact on time series processing and provides new data sources for semantic web applications. It can also be used in social web platforms (especially for researchers) to provide a time series centric tagging and processing framework.Originality/valueThe paper presents an extended version of the paper presented at iiWAS2012.
Visualization of web form submissions for security analysis
Authors: Tri Dang Tran , Khanh Dang Tran 
Published: May 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose novel information visualization and interaction techniques to help security administrators analyze past web form submissions, with the goals of searching, inspecting, verifying, and understanding about malicious submissions.Design/methodology/approachThe authors utilize well‐known visual design principles in the techniques to support the analysis process. They also implement a prototype and use it to investigate simulated normal and malicious web submissions.FindingsThe techniques can increase analysts' efficiency by displaying large amounts of information at a time, help analysts detect certain kinds of anomalies, and support the analyzing process via provided interaction capabilities.Research limitations/implicationsDue to resources constraints, the authors experimented on simulated data only, not real data.Practical implicationsThe techniques can be used to investigate past web form submissions, which is a first step in analysing and understanding the current security situation and attackers' skills. The knowledge gained from this process can be used to plan for effective future defence strategy, e.g. by improving/fine‐tuning the attack signatures of an automatic intrusion detection system.Originality/valueThe visualization and interaction designs are the first visual analysis technique for security investigation of web form submissions.
An exploratory study of the decision processes of fast versus slow fashion consumers
Authors: Zarley Watson Maegan , Yan Ruoh‐Nan 
Published: May 2013

PurposeThe purpose of the study is to explore the differences between fast fashion and slow fashion consumers in regards to their consumer decision process stages (i.e. purchase/consumption, post‐consumption evaluation, and divestment).Design/methodology/approachQualitative data were collected via focus groups and personal interviews. Participants were recruited through flyers that were posted at various locations, including a college campus, select retail stores, and www.craigslist.com The sample consisted of 38 participants, 22 fast fashion and 16 slow fashion. All participants were female, 18 years of age or older, with a mean age of 21.2 years.FindingsThree groups of themes emerged. The purchase/consumption themes were buyers’ remorse avoidance, utilitarianism, hedonism, and style/self‐image congruence. The post‐consumption evaluation themes included instant satisfaction vs continued satisfaction and consumer expectation confirmation. Finally, the divestment themes consisted of divestment frequencies, divestment reasons, and divestment approaches.Research limitations/implicationsThis study explored the purchase and post‐purchase stages of the Consumer Decision Process (CDP) model. This particular focus on the CDP model, in the context of fast (vs slow) fashion, has not been researched in the past. Additionally, this research adds to the body of knowledge by utilizing the CDP model to understand the differences between fast fashion and slow fashion consumers.Practical implicationsFast fashion and slow fashion retailers may use this research to better understand their target markets by understanding why they choose to purchase/consume, what influences their post‐consumption evaluation, and how and why they choose to divest their clothing.Originality/valuePast research has demonstrated the importance of understanding the supply chain and business model aspect of fast fashion. However, no empirical studies have been found that examine the decision‐making process of consumers of fast (vs slow) fashion.
Corporate responsibility management in fast fashion companies: the Gap Inc. case
Authors: Arrigo Elisa 
Published: May 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the strategic role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in global fast fashion companies.Design/methodology/approachDrawing on the management literature on CSR, corporate social performance and the benefits of a socially responsible behaviour, a conceptual framework of corporate responsibility management is presented. The Gap Inc. case is analyzed to prove how CSR commitment creates stakeholder partnerships and improves corporate brand image.FindingsThe main output of corporate responsibility management is solid stakeholder relationships resulting in: employee attraction and motivation, powerful brand, enhanced consumer perceptions, profitability. Through the corporate responsibility management process, fast fashion companies can obtain a sustainable development.Originality/valueExisting CSR research is primarily focused on a specific level of analysis. Instead the corporate responsibility management framework aims to contribute to a comprehensive analysis of CSR. Moreover it addresses the role of CSR practices in the fast fashion sector which has been rarely investigated to date.
Library in the Cloud with Diamonds: a critical evaluation of the future of library management systems
Authors: Levy Richard 
Published: May 2013

PurposeLibrary technology has been moving towards SaaS and cloud‐based services for some time. Yet the cornerstone of the library collection, namely the ILS, remains largely on separate islands with limited capacity for interoperability, requiring alternate layers for discovery to ingest and index their content. How ILS providers react to this challenge and how libraries themselves respond to it will determine the degree to which such new technologies can take hold. Ultimately, a shift towards a more unified model is perhaps inevitable. It is the means by which that is achieved which remains debatable. This paper seeks to address these issues.Design/methodology/approachWith the onset of new management solutions such as Alma, Intota and Worldshare, the prospect of moving the management of the full breadth of the library collection into the cloud has become a possibility. There is, however, no clear picture as to whether this represents the future of libraries as a whole.FindingsUltimately, a shift towards a more unified model is perhaps inevitable. It is the means by which that is achieved which remains debatable. This paper provides an open‐ended perspective on the possibilities and perils of the cloud in the library industry.Originality/valueThis paper provides an open‐ended perspective on the possibilities and perils of the cloud in the library industry.