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Correlates of body mass index and overweight and obesity of children aged 2 years: Findings from the healthy beginnings trial
Authors: Wen Li Ming , Baur Louise A. , Rissel Chris , Xu Huilan , Simpson Judy M. 
Published: January 2014

ObjectiveWe sought to determine early life factors that predict body mass index (BMI) and overweight/obesity of children aged 2 years.MethodsA longitudinal and prospective analysis was conducted with 330 first‐time mothers and their newborns. Children's weight and length were measured at 2 years. Main factors of interest included reported infant feeding practices, children's fruit/vegetable consumption, and television (TV) time. Maternal demographic data, weight and height, and smoking status were collected by face‐to‐face interview at baseline. Multiple linear and logistic regression models were run to determine factors that predicted BMI or overweight/obesity of children aged 2 years, respectively.ResultsAt age 2 years, 242 remained in the study (retention rate 73%). Mean (SD) BMI of children was 16.87 kg/m2 (1.62), with 14% classified as overweight/obese. Factors predicting lower child BMI were longer breastfeeding duration, less TV viewing time, and lower child's birth weight as well as maternal healthy prepregnancy weight status. Factors predicting children's overweight/obesity status were shorter breastfeeding duration, earlier introduction of solid food, and maternal overweight or obesity.ConclusionsAt 2 years of age, longer breastfeeding duration was associated with lower BMI, while greater TV viewing time was associated with higher BMI, after adjusting for other factors. Early introduction of solids and maternal overweight or obesity were independently associated with overweight or obesity.
Improving subjective perception of personal cancer risk: systematic review and meta‐analysis of educational interventions for people with cancer or at high risk of cancer
Authors: Dieng Mbathio , Watts Caroline G. , Kasparian Nadine A. , Morton Rachael L. , Mann Graham J. , Cust Anne E. 
Published: January 2014

AbstractBackgroundNewly diagnosed patients with cancer require education about the disease, the available treatments and potential consequences of treatment. Greater understanding of cancer risk has been found to be associated with greater health‐related quality of life, improved psychological adjustment and greater health‐related behaviours. The aim of this sytematic review was to assess the effectiveness of educational interventions in improving subjective cancer risk perception and to appraise the quality of the studies.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and prospective observational studies. Eligible studies were identified via Medline, PsycINFO, AMED, CINAHL and Embase databases. After screening titles and abstracts, two reviewers independently assessed the eligibility of 206 full‐text articles.ResultsForty papers were included in the review; the majority of studies were conducted among breast cancer patients (n = 29) and evaluated the effect of genetic counselling on personal perceived risk (n = 25). Pooled results from RCTs (n = 12) showed that, both in the short and long term, educational interventions did not significantly influence risk perception level (standardised mean difference 0.05, 95% CI −0.24–0.34; p = 0.74) or accuracy (odds ratio = 1.96, 95% CI: 0.61–6.25; p = 0.26). Only one RCT reported a short‐term difference in risk ratings (p = 0.01). Of prospective observational studies (n = 28), many did demonstrate changes in the level of perceived risk and improved risk accuracy and risk ratings in both the short and long term. However, only one (of three) observational studies reported a short‐term difference in risk ratings (p < = 0.003).ConclusionFurther development and investigation of educational interventions using good quality, RCTs are warranted. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Null ABCA3 in humans: Large homozygous ABCA3 deletion, correlation to clinical–pathological findings
Authors: Carrera Paola , Ferrari Maurizio , Presi Silvia , Ventura Luisa , Vergani Barbara , Lucchini Valeria , Cogo Paola E. , Carnielli Virgilio P. , Somaschini Marco , Tagliabue Paolo 
Published: January 2014

SummaryA study was undertaken to analyze the clinical presentation, pulmonary function, and pathological features in two female siblings with neonatal pulmonary surfactant metabolism dysfunction, type 3 (MIM 610921).The clinical records of the siblings were examined; the genes encoding surfactant protein B (SFTPB), surfactant protein C (SFTPC), and ATP‐binding cassette transporter 3 protein (ABCA3) were analyzed with direct sequencing and Southern blotting.The infants were homozygous for a 5,983 bp deletion in ABCA3 including exons 2–5 as well as the start AUG codon and a putative Golgi exit signal motif. Dense abnormalities of lamellar bodies at electron microscopy and absence of ABCA3 at immunohistochemical staining were in agreement with the presence of two null alleles. In addition, an increased lipid synthesis suggested a compensatory mechanism. The clinical course in the two sisters was influenced by different environmental factors like the time needed for molecular confirmation, the ventilatory assistance adopted, the occurrence of infections.A less aggressive clinical approach did not improve the course of the disease; the prognosis was always poor. Development of a fast molecular test, able to detect also structural variants, is needed. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2014; 49:E116–E120. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Contribution of household herbicide usage to glyphosate and its degradate aminomethylphosphonic acid in surface water drains
Authors: Ramwell Carmel T , Kah Melanie , Johnson Paul D 
Published: January 2014

AbstractBACKGROUNDIt is necessary to understand the extent to which different sources of pesticides contribute to surface water contamination in order to focus preventive measures appropriately. The extent to which glyphosate use in the home and garden sector may contribute to surface water contamination has not previously been quantified. The aim of this study was to quantify the widely used herbicide glyphosate and its degradation product aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA) in surface water drains (storm drains) that could be attributed to amateur, non‐professional usage alone.RESULTSMaximum glyphosate and AMPA concentrations in surface water drains were 8.99 and 1.15 µg L−1 respectively after the first rain event following the main application period, but concentrations rapidly declined to <1.5 and <0.5 µg L−1. The AMPA:glyphosate ratio was typically 0.35. Less than 1% of the applied glyphosate was recovered in drain water.CONCLUSIONGlyphosate and AMPA losses from urban areas that arise solely from amateur usage have been quantified. In spite of overdosing occurring, glyphosate concentrations in drain flow were lower than concentrations reported elsewhere from professional use in urban areas. © 2014 Society of Chemical Industry
Epistemology, Sociology, and Learning and Teaching in Physics
Authors: SIN CRISTINA 
Published: January 2014

ABSTRACTThis paper explores the relationship between epistemology, sociology, and learning and teaching in physics based on an examination of literature from research in science studies, history and philosophy of science, and physics pedagogic research. It reveals a mismatch between the positivist epistemological foundation which seems to underpin the teaching of physics at the undergraduate level and the tentative nature of knowledge and the primarily social‐constructivist process of knowledge creation which characterise the practices of professional physicists. Attention is drawn to the consequences of neglecting this mismatch, which is detrimental to students’ understanding of the nature of the discipline, their conceptual development, and the acquisition of skills essential not only for a scientific career but also for students’ development as individuals and citizens. The paper argues for the explicit contemplation of disciplinary epistemology in physics teaching and in pedagogic research to improve student learning and for the avoidance of the dangers of epistemological essentialism.
Removal of Cetylpyridinium Bromide by Adsorption onto Maghnite: Application to Paper Deinking
Authors: Ourari Ali , Flilissa Abdenacer , Boutahala Mokhtar , Ilikti Hocine 
Published: January 2014

AbstractThe removal of cetylpyridinium bromide (CPB) from aqueous solutions was investigated using a mineral adsorbent called Maghnite (a bentonite obtained from Maghnia, West Algeria). The adsorption kinetics of CPB on Maghnite is pseudo‐second order and the adsorption isotherm follows essentially the model of Redlich–Peterson. The results obtained show that CPB is adsorbed on Maghnite with an adsorption capacity of 0.438 mmol/g (168.4 mg/g). Physical data indicate that CPB is efficient for the deinking of newspaper solutions, only when the natural Maghnite is associated to CPB. These results are of practical interest, since CPB shows a double action—to protect and to optimize aquatic environment.
Regulatory focus as a predictor of attitudes toward partitioned and combined pricing
Authors: Lee Kiljae , Choi Jungsil , Li Yexin Jessica 
Published: January 2014

AbstractPartitioned pricing is a widely used pricing strategy, but little is known about the buyer characteristics that influence its effectiveness. The current research contributes to the pricing literature by investigating the impact of regulatory focus on the perceived attractiveness of partitioned and combined pricing. In four studies, we hypothesized and found support for the idea that promotion focused individuals perceive partitioned prices to be more attractive than combined prices, while prevention focused individuals do not differentiate between the two pricing types. Our results also show that regulatory focus influences consumers' information processing style, which in turn leads to important differences in attitudes towards partitioned and combined pricing. Specifically, promotion focused consumers are more likely to engage in global processing and global processing is linked to preferences for partitioned (versus combined) prices.
DNA polymerase β deficiency is linked to aggressive breast cancer: A comprehensive analysis of gene copy number, mRNA and protein expression in multiple cohorts
Authors: Abdel-Fatah Tarek M.A. , Russell Roslin , Agarwal Devika , Moseley Paul , Abayomi Michael Ayotunde , Perry Christina , Albarakati Nada , Ball Graham , Chan Stephen , Caldas Carlos , Ellis Ian O. , Madhusudan Srinivasan 
Published: January 2014

Short arm of chromosome 8 is a hot spot for chromosomal breaks, losses and amplifications in breast cancer. Although such genetic changes may have phenotypic consequences, the identity of candidate gene(s) remains to be clearly defined. Pol β gene is localized to chromosome 8p12‐p11 and encodes a key DNA base excision repair protein. Pol β may be a tumour suppressor and involved in breast cancer pathogenesis. We conducted the first and the largest study to comprehensively evaluate pol β in breast cancer. We investigated pol β gene copy number changes in two cohorts (n = 128 & n = 1952), pol β mRNA expression in two cohorts (n = 249 & n = 1952) and pol β protein expression in two cohorts (n = 1406 & n = 252). Artificial neural network analysis for pol β interacting genes was performed in 249 tumours. For mechanistic insights, pol β gene copy number changes, mRNA and protein levels were investigated together in 128 tumours and validated in 1952 tumours. Low pol β mRNA expression as well as low pol β protein expression was associated high grade, lymph node positivity, pleomorphism, triple negative, basal‐like phenotypes and poor survival (ps < 0.001). In oestrogen receptor (ER) positive sub‐group that received tamoxifen, low pol β protein remains associated with aggressive phenotype and poor survival (ps < 0.001). Artificial neural network analysis revealed ER as a top pol β interacting gene. Mechanistically, there was strong positive correlation between pol β gene copy number changes and pol β mRNA expression (p < 0.0000001) and between pol β mRNA and pol β protein expression (p < 0.0000001). This is the first study to provide evidence that pol β deficiency is linked to aggressive breast cancer and may have prognostic and predictive significance in patients.
BETH-SHEMESH AND SELLOPOULO: TWO COMMEMORATIVE SCARABS OF AMENHOTEP III AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO AEGEAN CHRONOLOGY
Authors: Brandl Baruch , Bunimovitz Shlomo , Lederman Zvi 
Published: January 2014

A medium-size Amenhotep III scarab recently discovered in the excavations at Tel Beth-Shemesh, Israel, together with two decorated Late Minoan IIIA1 cups enables a fresh look at the synchronism between Late Minoan IIIA1 and Amenhotep III. The scarab is identified as commemorative, produced on the occasion of Amenhotep III's first Jubilee orSedfestival. In light of this interpretation a new examination of the renowned and debated Amenhotep III scarab from Sellopoulo Tomb 4 is presented. It is proposed here to identify this scarab also as commemorative as it includes, in addition to the pharaoh's prenomen, an epithet which relates it too to Amenhotep III's firstSedfestival.Both scarabs, from Beth-Shemesh and Sellopoulo, are shown to have been produced between Amenhotep III's Regnal Years 28/25 and 34 respectively – most probably around Regnal Year 28 – and presumably reached their destination about that time. Further analysis led to the conclusion that the envisioned Egyptian embassy to the Aegean, which may have been the source for the ‘Aegean List’ of Kom el-Hetan, took place also during Amenhotep III's Regnal Year 28.The two culturally different and geographically remote contexts in which the Beth-Shemesh and Sellopoulo scarabs were found – a destruction layer in Canaan and a tomb in Crete – tell the same story: Late Minoan IIIA1 was in vogue at least until the last decade of Amenhotep III's reign in the mid-fourteenth centurybc. This conclusion has important implications for the political and cultural history of Knossos and may anchor the sequence of events of the Final Palatial period in a more solid chronological framework.
The opportunity cost model: Automaticity, individual differences, and self-control resources
Authors: Hagger Martin S. 
Published: January 2014

AbstractI contend that Kurzban et al.'s model is silent on three issues. First, the extent to which opportunity-cost computations are automatic or deliberative is unclear. Second, the role of individual differences in biasing opportunity-cost computations needs elucidating. Third, in the absence of “next-best” tasks, task persistence will be indefinite, which seems unfeasible, so perhaps integration with a limited-resource account is necessary.
A Qualitative Study: Why Prolonged Stay in the Recovery Room?
Authors: Lalani Sharifa B. , Ali Fauzia , Kanji Zeenatkhanu , Jaffer Salma , Ali Mohammed 
Published: January 2014

AbstractThere are a number of factors that prolong patients’ stay in the recovery room (RR), which are related to system or clinical issues. However, less has been discovered from the RR nurses about reasons for prolonged patient stay and recommendations to solve this issue. Prolonged patient stay of more than 2 hours in the RR interferes with the primary role of the RR nurse, which is to provide care to immediate postanaesthesia patients. Consequently, this could affect the operating room schedule, normal flow of patients to the RR and discharge to the nursing units.
Some controversies of detention in multinational operations and the contributions of the Copenhagen Principles
Authors: Oswald Bruce ‘Ossie’ 
Published: January 2014

AbstractThis paper discusses three main areas of controversy relating to detention in the context of multinational operations: the relationship between international humanitarian law and human rights law; the principle of legality in the context of relying on United Nations Security Council resolutions as a justification for taking detainees; and the transfer of detainees where there is, for example, a substantial risk of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. The paper then considers how the Copenhagen Principles address these issues.
Compact UWB bandpass filter with triple notched bands using parallel U‐shaped defected microstrip structure
Authors: Wang Jianpeng , Zhao Junding , Li Jia‐Lin 
Published: January 2014

A novel compact ultra‐wideband (UWB) bandpass filter (BPF) with triple sharply notched bands and good selectivity is proposed using a parallel U‐shaped defected microstrip structure (UDMS). The initial UWB BPF comprises interdigital coupled lines and an E‐shaped multiple‐mode resonator to achieve two transmission zeros on both sides of the passband, thus improving skirt selectivity. Then, three parallel UDMSs are introduced, which have the properties of achieving the triple band‐notched characteristics and providing a high degree of adjusting freedom. To validate the design theory, a microstrip UWB BPF with three notched bands centred at 5.2, 5.8 and 8.0 GHz, respectively, is designed and fabricated. Both the simulation and the experimental results are provided which have good agreement.
Design of forward adaptive hybrid quantiser with Golomb–Rice code for compression of Gaussian source
Authors: Perić Zoran H. , Nikolić Jelena R. , Mosić Aleksandar V. 
Published: January 2014

This study proposes a novel model of hybrid quantiser composed of a uniform scalar quantiser and a non‐uniform optimal companding scalar quantiser, both designed for a Gaussian source. We examine whether by appropriately designing a novel forward adaptive hybrid quantiser with Golomb–Rice code, one can achieve more sophisticated compression and a higher signal to quantisation noise ratio compared with the uniform quantiser with Golomb–Rice code. We observe which value of the bit rate should be chosen to provide high‐quality quantisation. It is shown that the authors compression model can satisfy G.712 recommendation for high‐quality quantisation achieving the compression of 1.68 bit/sample over the G.711 quantiser. In addition, for the average bit rate of 6.32 bit/sample their hybrid quantiser outperforms the uniform quantiser for 1.32 dB. The presented performances of the forward adaptive hybrid quantiser indicate that it should be of theoretical and practical significance in quantisation of the Gaussian source signals.
Hydrogen peroxide electrochemical sensor based on Fe3O4 nanoparticles
Authors: Cao Guang Sheng , Wang Peilong , Li Xin , Wang Yue , Wang Guilong , Li Junping 
Published: January 2014

Fe3O4 nanoparticles have been successfully synthesised through co‐precipitation of FeSO4 and FeCl3 by adding a solution of NH4OH. The products are characterised in detail by multiform techniques: scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, energy‐dispersive X‐ray analysis and X‐ray diffraction. The results show that the phase structure of the Fe3O4 nanoparticles is a spinel structure of pure Fe3O4 with the particle size ranging from 40 to 50 nm. The obtained Fe3O4 nanoparticles have been employed as electrode materials for electrochemical sensing H2O2. The detection sensitivity of the sensor was 0.77683 µA mM−1 and the detection limit was estimated to be about 1 mM.
Reconciling disparate views of template-directed nucleation through measurement of calcite nucleation kinetics and binding energies
Authors: Hamm Laura M. , Giuffre Anthony J. , Han Nizhou , Tao Jinhui , Wang Debin , De Yoreo James J. , Dove Patricia M. 
Published: January 2014

Significance
Organisms use specialized macromolecules to direct the timing and placement of crystals during biomineral formation. This phenomenon has inspired synthetic approaches to templating but remains poorly understood. One view holds that the organic matrix promotes nucleation through stereochemical matching to guide the organization of solute ions, while another equates binding strength to promotion of nucleation. Our study reconciles these views with a mechanistic explanation for template-directed nucleation. Through measurements of calcite nucleation kinetics and substrate–crystal binding we show that nucleation barriers and binding free energies are linearly related for all functional group chemistries and conformations as predicted from classical nucleation theory. This model reconciles long-standing concepts of stereochemical matching with the conventional wisdom that good binders are good nucleators.
Insight into cyanobacterial circadian timing from structural details of the KaiB–KaiC interaction
Authors: Snijder Joost , Burnley Rebecca J. , Wiegard Anika , Melquiond Adrien S. J. , Bonvin Alexandre M. J. J. , Axmann Ilka M. , Heck Albert J. R. 
Published: January 2014

Significance
The Kai system is a widely studied model in theoretical biology and systems biology. It is to date the only known circadian clock that can be reconstituted in vitro. Essential to the rhythmicity of the system is the formation of the KaiC–KaiB complex. Many aspects of this interaction, such as the mode of binding of KaiB, the stoichiometry of the interaction, and the exact binding interfaces have long remained ambiguous. We present a mass spectrometry-based structural model of the KaiC–KaiB interaction that answers many of these outstanding questions on the basis of direct experimental evidence. This structural model sheds light on the intricate workings of the in vitro oscillator.
Crying Wolf? A Spatial Analysis of Wolf Location and Depredations on Calf Weight
Authors: Ramler Joseph P. , Hebblewhite Mark , Kellenberg Derek , Sime Carolyn 
Published: January 2014

AbstractCombining a novel panel dataset of 18 Montana ranches with spatial data on known wolf pack locations and satellite‐generated climatological data from 1995‐2010, we estimate the spatial impact of changing wolf pack locations and confirmed wolf depredations on the weight of beef calves. We find no evidence that wolf packs with home ranges that overlap ranches have any detrimental effects on calf weights. Other non‐wolf factors, notably climate and individual ranch‐specific husbandry practices, explained the majority of the variation in the weight of calves. However, ranches that experienced a confirmed cattle depredation by wolves had a negative and statistically significant impact of approximately 22 pounds on the average calf weight across their herd, possibly due to inefficient foraging behavior or stress to mother cows. For ranches experiencing confirmed depredation, the costs of these indirect weight losses are shown to potentially be greater than the costs of direct depredation losses that have, in the past, been the only form of compensation for ranchers who have suffered wolf depredations. These results demonstrate a potentially important and understudied aspect of economic conflict arising from the protection and funding of endangered species recovery programs.
MetDraw: automated visualization of genome-scale metabolic network reconstructions and high-throughput data
Authors: Jensen Paul A. , Papin Jason A. 
Published: January 2014

Abstract
Motivation: Metabolic reaction maps allow visualization of genome-scale models and high-throughput data in a format familiar to many biologists. However, creating a map of a large metabolic model is a difficult and time-consuming process. MetDraw fully automates the map-drawing process for metabolic models containing hundreds to thousands of reactions. MetDraw can also overlay high-throughput ‘omics’ data directly on the generated maps.
Availability and implementation: Web interface and source code are freely available at http://www.metdraw.com.
Contact: papin@virginia.edu
Supplementary information: Supplementary data are available at Bioinformatics online.