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Physiological relevance of plant 2‐Cys peroxiredoxin overoxidation level and oligomerization status
Authors: Cerveau Delphine , Ouahrani Djelloul , Marok Mohamed Amine , Blanchard Laurence , Rey Pascal 
Published: July 2015

AbstractPeroxiredoxins are ubiquitous thioredoxin‐dependent peroxidases presumed to display, upon environmental constraints, a chaperone function resulting from a redox‐dependent conformational switch. In this work, using biochemical and genetic approaches, we aimed to unravel the factors regulating the redox status and the conformation of the plastidial 2‐Cys peroxiredoxin (2‐Cys PRX) in plants. In Arabidopsis, we show that in optimal growth conditions, the overoxidation level mainly depends on the availability of thioredoxin‐related electron donors, but not on sulfiredoxin, the enzyme reducing the 2‐Cys PRX overoxidized form. We also observed that upon various physiological temperature, osmotic and light stress conditions, the overoxidation level and oligomerization status of 2‐Cys PRX can moderately vary depending on the constraint type. Further, no major change was noticed regarding protein conformation in water‐stressed Arabidopsis, barley and potato plants, whereas species‐dependent up‐ and down‐variations in overoxidation were observed. In contrast, both 2‐Cys PRX overoxidation and oligomerization were strongly induced during a severe oxidative stress generated by methyl viologen. From these data, revealing that the oligomerization status of plant 2‐Cys PRX does not exhibit important variation and is not tightly linked to the protein redox status upon physiologically relevant environmental constraints, the possible in planta functions of 2‐Cys PRX are discussed.
Genetic variation in circadian regulation of nocturnal stomatal conductance enhances carbon assimilation and growth
Authors: Resco de Dios Víctor , Loik Michael E. , Smith Renee , Aspinwall Michael J. , Tissue David T. 
Published: July 2015

AbstractCircadian resonance, whereby a plant's endogenous rhythms are tuned to match environmental cues, has been repeatedly shown to be adaptive, although the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. Concomitantly, the adaptive value of nocturnal transpiration in C3 plants remains unknown because it occurs without carbon assimilation. These seemingly unrelated processes are interconnected because circadian regulation drives temporal patterns in nocturnal stomatal conductance, with maximum values occurring immediately before dawn for many species. We grew individuals of six Eucalyptus camaldulensis genotypes in naturally lit glasshouses and measured sunset, predawn and midday leaf gas exchange and whole‐plant biomass production. We tested whether sunrise anticipation by the circadian clock and subsequent increases in genotype predawn stomatal conductance led to rapid stomatal opening upon illumination, ultimately affecting genotype differences in carbon assimilation and growth. We observed faster stomatal responses to light inputs at sunrise in genotypes with higher predawn stomatal conductance. Moreover, early morning and midday stomatal conductance and carbon assimilation, leaf area and total plant biomass were all positively correlated with predawn stomatal conductance across genotypes. Our results lead to the novel hypothesis that genotypic variation in the circadian‐regulated capacity to anticipate sunrise could be an important factor underlying intraspecific variation in tree growth.
Constant change: dynamic regulation of membrane transport by calcium signalling networks keeps plants in tune with their environment
Authors: Kleist Thomas J. , Luan Sheng 
Published: July 2015

AbstractDespite substantial variation and irregularities in their environment, plants must conform to spatiotemporal demands on the molecular composition of their cytosol. Cell membranes are the major interface between organisms and their environment and the basis for controlling the contents and intracellular organization of the cell. Membrane transport proteins (MTPs) govern the flow of molecules across membranes, and their activities are closely monitored and regulated by cell signalling networks. By continuously adjusting MTP activities, plants can mitigate the effects of environmental perturbations, but effective implementation of this strategy is reliant on precise coordination among transport systems that reside in distinct cell types and membranes. Here, we examine the role of calcium signalling in the coordination of membrane transport, with an emphasis on potassium transport. Potassium is an exceptionally abundant and mobile ion in plants, and plant potassium transport has been intensively studied for decades. Classic and recent studies have underscored the importance of calcium in plant environmental responses and membrane transport regulation. In reviewing recent advances in our understanding of the coding and decoding of calcium signals, we highlight established and emerging roles of calcium signalling in coordinating membrane transport among multiple subcellular locations and distinct transport systems in plants, drawing examples from the CBL‐CIPK signalling network. By synthesizing classical studies and recent findings, we aim to provide timely insights on the role of calcium signalling networks in the modulation of membrane transport and its importance in plant environmental responses.
Phototherapy on the Treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome: A Prospective Analysis of 20 Cases
Authors: dos Santos Lúcia de Fátima C. , de Andrade Samantha C. , Nogueira Gessé E. C. , Leão Jair C. , de Freitas Patrícia M. 
Published: July 2015

AbstractThe aim of this study was to report the effect of laser phototherapy (LPT) on the treatment of burning mouth syndrome (BMS). This prospective clinical study reports on preliminary outcomes of twenty volunteers diagnosed with BMS who have undergone the conventional treatment prior to laser phototherapy. LPT consisted of weekly sessions of LPT (660 nm), for a period of 10 weeks. The laser protocol consisted of the following parameters: 40 mW, 10 J cm2 and 0.4 J per point, irradiation time of 10 s. In all sessions, the burning intensity was evaluated with a 10 cm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The burning intensity evaluation by VAS was performed immediately before and after each LPT session. Nonparametric test of Wilcoxon was used for statistical analysis, considering a significance level of 5%. All volunteers reported reduced burning intensity in all sessions when compared to the previous one and reduction in VAS scores by up to 49% in the last clinical session when compared to the first session. When only the VAS baseline of the first session was compared with the consecutive sessions, there was a statistically significant reduction in VAS scores in almost all sessions. The LPT may be an alternative treatment for the relief of oral burning symptoms in patients with BMS.
Periconceptional Seafood Intake and Fetal Growth
Authors: Mohanty April F. , Thompson Mary Lou , Burbacher Thomas M. , Siscovick David S. , Williams Michelle A. , Enquobahrie Daniel A. 
Published: July 2015

AbstractBackgroundPrevious reports of associations of maternal seafood intake with fetal growth were inconsistent. Further, little is known whether associations differ across seafood subtypes or fetal growth indices.MethodsAmong 3141 participants of the Omega study, a pregnancy cohort study, we investigated associations of periconceptional shell, lean, and fatty fish intake with fetal growth indices. We categorised food frequency questionnaire reported seafood intake into frequencies of: <0.2 servings/month, 0.2 servings/month ‐<0.5 servings/week, 0.5–1 servings/week, and >1 servings/week. We abstracted birthweight, birth length, and head circumference from medical records. Using generalised linear models with a log link, the Poisson family, and robust standard errors, we estimated relative risks and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for low birthweight (LBW, <2500 g) and linear regression models to estimate mean differences for continuous fetal growth indices across seafood intake categories.ResultsMedians (interquartile range) of shell, lean, and fatty fish intake were 0.3 (0–0.9), 0.5 (0–1.0), and 0.5 (0.1–1.0) servings/week, respectively. Lean fish intake of >1 servings/week (vs. <0.2 servings/month) was associated with a 2.2‐fold higher risk of LBW (95% CI 1.2, 4.1). Shellfish intake of >1 servings/week (vs. <0.2 servings/month) was associated with a 0.6 kg/m3 higher mean ponderal index (95% CI 0.0, 1.2 kg/m3). There was no evidence for associations of total seafood or seafood subtype intake with other fetal growth indices.ConclusionsHigher intakes of lean fish and shellfish were associated with a higher risk of LBW and higher mean ponderal index, respectively. Findings highlight the importance of considerations of seafood subtype in similar investigations.
Phylogeny, morphology, and physiology of Micractinium strains isolated from shallow ephemeral freshwater in Antarctica
Authors: Hong Ji Won , Jo Seung‐Woo , Cho Hyung‐Woo , Nam Seung Won , Shin Woongghi , Park Kyung Mok , Lee Kyoung In , Yoon Ho‐Sung 
Published: July 2015

SummaryCryotolerant eukaryotic microalgae were isolated from meltwater streams on Ardley Island and King George Island in Antarctica, and their morphological, molecular, and physiological characteristics were investigated. Owing to their simple morphology, distinctive characters were not observed with neither light microscopy nor transmission electron microscopy. However, molecular phylogenetic inferences drawn from the concatenated small subunit rRNA and internal transcribed spacer sequence data indicated that these microalgal strains belonged to the genus Micractinium. All the Micractinium strains showed cryotolerant properties, while their optimum growth temperature was around 20°C. Similar to other cryotolerant organisms, these Antarctic microalgae also contained a higher ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids to saturated fatty acids. In this study, new Antarctic Micractinium spp. were discovered and added to the culture collection. These cryotolerant strains may serve as a promising source of nutritionally important linoleic (C18:2 ω6) and α‐linolenic (C18:3 ω3) acids.
Smoking‐related idiopathic interstitial pneumonia: A review
Authors: Margaritopoulos George A. , Harari Sergio , Caminati Antonella , Antoniou Katerina M. 
Published: July 2015

AbstractFor many years, cigarette smoking has been considered as the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer. Recently, however, it has also been associated with the development of diffuse interstitial lung diseases. In the latest classification of the major idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIP), the term smoking‐related IIP has been introduced, including two entities, namely desquamative interstitial pneumonia (DIP) and respiratory bronchiolitis‐interstitial lung disease (RB‐ILD). Other entities in which smoking has a definite or suggested role include pulmonary Langerhan's cell histiocytosis, smoking‐related interstitial fibrosis, combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema syndrome and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. In this review, we will focus on the mechanisms of smoking‐related lung damage and on the clinical aspects of these disorders with the exception of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which will be reviewed elsewhere in this review series.
Nasal obstruction and male gender contribute to the persistence of mouth opening during sleep in CPAP‐treated obstructive sleep apnoea
Authors: Lebret Marius , Arnol Nathalie , Contal Olivier , Martinot Jean Benoît , Tamisier Renaud , Pepin Jean‐Louis , Borel Jean‐Christian 
Published: July 2015

AbstractBackground and objectiveDuring continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment, some patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) require an oronasal mask (ONM) to prevent excessive mouth leakage. Factors contributing to sleep‐related mouth opening under CPAP treatment remain known. We compared mouth opening during sleep in patients treated with CPAP by nasal mask (NM) versus ONM.MethodsCross‐sectional prospective study: patients treated with CPAP for at least 4 months underwent a sleep recording using a type 4 monitoring device (Brizzy‐Nomics) that records mouth opening via a magnetometric distance meter. Clinical assessment included anthropometry, smoking status and the Mallampati score. Nasal obstruction was assessed by the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation questionnaire.ResultsThirty‐eight patients were included, 34 analysed (22 men; age = 57.4 (53; 62) years; body mass index = 32.6 (29.1; 35.2) kg/m2; median (25th; 75th)). Twenty‐seven patients were treated with NM and seven with ONM. Patients with ONM were more often active smokers and trended to have greater nasal obstruction and lower forced expiratory volume in 1 s. They also exhibited a greater mouth opening during sleep (median (25th;75th) = 13.0 (11.0; 15.0) vs 6.0 (5.0; 10.0) mm, P < 0.001) and a higher oxygen desaturation index (9.5 (6.2; 15.5) vs 2.9 (1.0; 6.1) events/h, P = 0.009). In multivariate analysis, male gender and nasal obstruction were independently associated with mouth opening under ONM CPAP treatment.ConclusionsAfter several months of CPAP treatment, some patients using ONM persist in keeping their mouths open at night. Nasal obstruction and male gender contribute to this phenomenon.
What is the Role of HbA1c in Diabetic Hemodialysis Patients?
Authors: Coelho Silvia 
Published: July 2015

AbstractThe definition of a good glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus on hemodialysis is far from settled. In the general population, hemoglobin A1c is highly correlated with the average glycemia of the last 8–12 weeks. However, in hemodialysis patients, the correlation of hbA1c with glycemia is weaker as it also reflects changes in hemoglobin characteristics and red blood cells half‐life. As expected, studies show that the association between HbA1c and outcomes in these patients differ from the general population. Therefore, the value of HbA1c in the treatment of hemodialysis patients has been questioned. Guidelines are generally cautious in their recommendations about possible targets of HbA1c in this population. Indeed, the risk of not treating hyperglycemia should be weighed against the particularly high risk of precipitating hypoglycemia in dialysis patients. In this review, a critical analysis of the current role of HbA1c in the care of hemodialysis patients is presented.
An Experimental Study on Dividing Gains through Politics
Authors: Hsu Li‐Chen , Kan Kamhon , Yang C.C. , Yang Chun‐Lei 
Published: July 2015

AbstractThis article offers experimental evidence to examine an important case in politics where a monopolistic proposer seeks a majority's consent from competitive responders to split the gain. The unique subgame perfect equilibrium prediction is that the side of trade with a monopoly will exploit the side of trade with competition to reap almost all of the gain. Our experimental evidence reveals that while responders do compete with each other to race to the bottom (consistent with the prediction), the monopolistic proposer settles down to offer a ‘fair’ share of the pie to those from whom he or she seeks majority support (contrary to the prediction).
Cultivating Market Relations – Diversification in theDanish Organic Production Sector Following Market Expansion
Authors: Thorsøe Martin , Noe Egon 
Published: July 2015

AbstractUnderstanding how the market influences the development of organic food networks is relevant as the consumption of organics grows in many parts of the world. This article investigates how market relations influence the decision‐making of farmers. We explore the different strategies employed by organic farmers for building trust, ensuring consistency in food quality and at the farm level. By analysing 14 qualitative interviews conducted withDanish organic farmers we identify four marketagencements– assemblages of actors endowed with agency. The four agencements are: (1) A standardising market agencement, (2) a personalising market agencement, (3) a specialising market agencement and (4) an aestheticising market agencement. Each of the four market agencements supports a different approach to producing and selling organics. Hence, theDanish organic market is diversified in terms of the qualities that are transferred, the relations of trust underpinning the market, and the production strategies of the farmers. Moreover, developments in the market have enabled some producers to develop large‐scale organic production, while enabling other farmers to develop niches emphasising new product qualities and consumer relations. Consequently, we argue that organic farmers do not only produce goods for pre‐existing, predefined markets, but that they also cultivate new market relations.
Executive Control and Relationship Maintenance Processes: An Empirical Overview and Theoretical Integration
Authors: Karremans Johan C. , Pronk Tila M. , van der Wal Reine C. 
Published: July 2015

AbstractWhy do romantic partners sometimes act in ways that potentially threaten relationship satisfaction and stability, even when strongly committed to the relationship? This article discusses research that has addressed this question by examining the role of executive control. We argue that executive control plays a particularly important role in relationship functioning when partners are faced with dilemmas between acting on self‐interest and acting on partner or relationship interest. We review the key findings in this domain, demonstrating that individual differences in executive control are positively associated with sacrifice, forgiveness, and the ability to resist the temptation of attractive alternatives. We conclude with proposing a theoretical model that integrates the role of motivation and capacity factors in promoting pro‐relationship responses and discuss promising areas for future research.
Fluency and Attitudes
Authors: Claypool Heather M. , Mackie Diane M. , Garcia‐Marques Teresa 
Published: July 2015

AbstractThe goal of this article is to review how, when, and why fluency, or processing ease, affects attitudes. The current article first defines fluency and then discusses its direct impact on attitudes, noting that fluency usually makes attitudes more positive and that it does so for a wide array of attitude objects. Mechanisms and moderators of these direct effects are also described. The article then summarizes how fluency can affect attitudes indirectly, through its impact on other judgments (like perceptions of confidence or truth) and on cognitive operations (like information processing). The article ends by highlighting a few areas where additional research is likely to reap impressive benefits.
Embodied Methodologies, Participation, and the Art of Research
Authors: Fox Madeline 
Published: July 2015

AbstractIn this article, I make the case for scholarship potential at the overlap of art and research. Using the case of the psychological study of adolescence, I show that in order to produce findings of meaning from a critical psychological perspective, it is imperative to consider methodology and epistemology. With a focus on artistic embodied methodologies within participatory action research projects on adolescence, I explore how creative approaches can be an analytic process for knowledge production in the critical social sciences. I argue that the artistic approaches employed using embodied methodologies can be considered as a way to make meaning and that especially within participatory research, these approaches can strengthen validity. In response to theepistemological violence(Teo, 2010) of some conventional social psychological studies, participatory artistic embodied methodologies contribute to building liberatory knowledge and rigorous science.
The System‐Justifying Function of Gratitude Norms
Authors: Eibach Richard P. , Wilmot Matthew O. , Libby Lisa K. 
Published: July 2015

AbstractWe propose that gratitude norms function to motivate people to express system‐justifying beliefs and attitudes. When people feel grateful for the benefits they receive from sociopolitical institutions, they may feel compelled to express their appreciation by self‐censoring any grievances they may have about the functioning of their system. We review theory and research on the psychology of gratitude and integrate it with theory and research on the system‐justification motive. We illustrate how new insights into various effects in the literature on ideology and system justification might be gained by considering how the expression of system‐justifying opinions might function as an expression of gratitude toward one's system. We speculate that this system‐justifying function of gratitude is a consequence of social norms that overgeneralize the domain of gratitude from the context of interpersonal relations between peers to the context of relations with the larger, impersonal systems that govern people's lives.
Metaphor for Teaching: Good Teaching is Like Good Sex
Authors: Delgado Teresa 
Published: July 2015

AbstractBased on a real teaching experience in the classroom, the author reflects on the dynamics of gender, race/ethnicity, power, and privilege in the context of an undergraduate course in Christian sexual ethics. Through this analysis of pedagogical style and process initiated by a challenging moment at the midpoint of the semester, the author develops ten guiding principles for good teaching, using the metaphor that “good teaching is like good sex,” which emphasize the necessary elements and outcomes of a positive learning environment: intimacy, flexibility, creativity, satisfaction, care and attentiveness, vulnerability, fun and playfulness, reciprocity, full engagement, and risk‐taking. This experience provided the foundation for planning and assessment for the author's courses since.
Teaching Religion Around the World: A Modest First Glimpse
Authors: Robinson Joanne Maguire 
Published: July 2015

AbstractThis essay introduces a collection of short essays solicited from authors around the globe who teach religion courses at the college level (not for professional religious training). The central question uniting this collection is whether religious studies is a unified and global pedagogical field, and this introduction teases out salient continuities and discontinuities driven by broad cultural and political contexts. These essays are published together with this introduction inTeaching Theology and Religion18:3 (July 2015). The authors were asked to provide a brief overview of the curriculum, student learning goals, and pedagogical techniques employed in their courses.
Prospects for Religious Studies inTurkey
Authors: Wiseman Wendy A. , Kesgin Burak 
Published: July 2015

AbstractThis essay is part of a collection of short essays solicited from authors around the globe who teach religion courses at the college level (not for professional religious training). They are published together with an introduction inTeaching Theology and Religion18:3 (July 2015). The authors were asked to provide a brief overview of the curriculum, student learning goals, and pedagogical techniques employed in their courses. Wendy Wiseman taught Humanities courses at Ozyegin University in Istanbul from 2008‐2013, taught Religious Studies at Indiana University the following year, and returned to Istanbul to teach at Beykent University. Burak Kesgin is Chair of Sociology at Beykent University, with a focus on political economy and sociology of religion.
How Religious Studies is Taught in Japan
Authors: Fujiwara Satoko 
Published: July 2015

AbstractThis essay is part of a collection of short essays solicited from authors around the globe who teach religion courses at the college level (not for professional religious training). They are published together with an introduction in Teaching Theology and Religion 18:3 (July 2015). The authors were asked to provide a brief overview of the curriculum, student learning goals, and pedagogical techniques employed in their courses.