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Making Sense of Social Practice: Theoretical Pluralism in Public Sector Accounting Research: A Reply
Authors: Jacobs Kerry 
Published: January 2013

AbstractThis paper is a reply to Modell's (2013) comment on Jacobs (2012). The aim of the paper is to further explore the issue of theorisation in accounting research. The primary goal of Jacobs (2012) was to map the use of theory in public sector accounting research. Therefore, the danger, as highlighted by Modell (2013), is to read this descriptive analysis as a normative defence. I would echo Modell's concern that authors take care with their ‘ontological underpinnings’ when blending different theoretical approaches. However, I argue that the more substantive problems are that authors do not establish an accounting ‘problem’ to motivate their paper, they confuse their case study for their research problem, the theory used is not related to their accounting issue (theorisation) and they theorise the case not their problem. I conclude my response by abandoning my defence for theoretical promiscuity and arguing instead for theoretical serial‐monogamy. We should do our best to construct our research arguments to be clear and coherent. However, we should be willing to change our theoretical stance when they do not make sense and show a far higher level of reflexitivity in research design and presentation.
A 50‐Year Scoping Review of Family Court Review: An Analysis of the Journal's Core Values
Authors: Saini Michael , Barnes Jessica 
Published: January 2013

The focus of this study was to systematically review the content of all 1,778 articles published in Family Court Review (FCR) during the past 50 years to explore whether these articles helped to advance the journal's core values. The findings suggest that FCR has focused on a rich diversity of legal and social issues impacting children and families. FCR has evolved into a leading source for interdisciplinary communication among mental health and legal professions, with growing emphasis on international collaboration and an increasing emphasis on empirical evidence to guide practice, policy, and future research.

FCR has demonstrated a long‐standing commitment to the interdisciplinary nature of family law.
Published authors in FCR increasingly represent a widening array of professionals from diverse geographical areas.
Through the publication of current material, evocative discussions, standards of practice, and empirical studies, FCR has demonstrated a commitment to the professionals and families served by the family courts.
Beyond Divorce: Research on Children in Repartnered and Remarried Families
Authors: Anderson Edward R. , Greene Shannon M. 
Published: January 2013

Research on divorce, repartnering, and remarriage has grown extensively over the last 50 years. Yet repartnering and remarriage have not received much attention in Family Court Review. This article seeks to highlight some of the findings from the broader psychological literature on children's adaptation to repartnering and remarriage. Across a wide range of studies, children in repartnered and remarried families are at elevated risk for a broad range of social, psychological, and academic difficulties. We investigate how researchers study these questions from a methodological perspective and discuss how decisions concerning methodology shape the questions and answers from research. Next, we review research that seeks to understand why children in repartnered families are at elevated risk for maladjustment. Finally, we outline a series of recommendations for future research.

Repartnering and remarriage present additional challenges for divorced families and professionals who work with them.
Repartnering and remarriage may alter existing dynamics in co‐parental relationships and can involve renegotiation of existing custodial and visitation arrangements.
Remarriage, like divorce, is not a single event but part of an extended series of events and transitions that take place prior to the occurrence of remarriage.
Vancomycin: ligand recognition, dimerization and super‐complex formation
Authors: Jia ZhiGuang , O'Mara Megan L. , Zuegg Johannes , Cooper Matthew A. , Mark Alan E. 
Published: January 2013

The antibiotic vancomycin targets lipid II, blocking cell wall synthesis in Gram‐positive bacteria. Despite extensive study, questions remain regarding how it recognizes its primary ligand and what is the most biologically relevant form of vancomycin. In this study, molecular dynamics simulation techniques have been used to examine the process of ligand binding and dimerization of vancomycin. Starting from one or more vancomycin monomers in solution, together with different peptide ligands derived from lipid II, the simulations predict the structures of the ligated monomeric and dimeric complexes to within 0.1 nm rmsd of the structures determined experimentally. The simulations reproduce the conformation transitions observed by NMR and suggest that proposed differences between the crystal structure and the solution structure are an artifact of the way the NMR data has been interpreted in terms of a structural model. The spontaneous formation of both back‐to‐back and face‐to‐face dimers was observed in the simulations. This has allowed a detailed analysis of the origin of the cooperatively between ligand binding and dimerization and suggests that the formation of face‐to‐face dimers could be functionally significant. The work also highlights the possible role of structural water in stabilizing the vancomycin ligand complex and its role in the manifestation of vancomycin resistance.
Impacts of elevated terrestrial nutrient loads and temperature on pelagic food‐web efficiency and fish production
Authors: Lefébure R. , Degerman R. , Andersson A. , Larsson S. , Eriksson L‐O. , Båmstedt U. , Byström P. 
Published: January 2013

AbstractBoth temperature and terrestrial organic matter have strong impacts on aquatic food‐web dynamics and production. Temperature affects vital rates of all organisms, and terrestrial organic matter can act both as an energy source for lower trophic levels, while simultaneously reducing light availability for autotrophic production. As climate change predictions for the Baltic Sea and elsewhere suggest increases in both terrestrial matter runoff and increases in temperature, we studied the effects on pelagic food‐web dynamics and food‐web efficiency in a plausible future scenario with respect to these abiotic variables in a large‐scale mesocosm experiment. Total basal (phytoplankton plus bacterial) production was slightly reduced when only increasing temperatures, but was otherwise similar across all other treatments. Separate increases in nutrient loads and temperature decreased the ratio of autotrophic:heterotrophic production, but the combined treatment of elevated temperature and terrestrial nutrient loads increased both fish production and food‐web efficiency. CDOM: Chl a ratios strongly indicated that terrestrial and not autotrophic carbon was the main energy source in these food webs and our results also showed that zooplankton biomass was positively correlated with increased bacterial production. Concomitantly, biomass of the dominant calanoid copepod Acartia sp. increased as an effect of increased temperature. As the combined effects of increased temperature and terrestrial organic nutrient loads were required to increase zooplankton abundance and fish production, conclusions about effects of climate change on food‐web dynamics and fish production must be based on realistic combinations of several abiotic factors. Moreover, our results question established notions on the net inefficiency of heterotrophic carbon transfer to the top of the food web.
Confronting Social Constructions of Rural Criminality: A Case Story on ‘Illegal Pluriactivity’ in the Farming Community
Authors: Smith Robert , McElwee Gerard 
Published: January 2013

AbstractThe accepted social construction of the rural criminal is that of the (alien) urban marauder. In this social script the farmer is presented as the victim of crime. Traditionally, farmers enjoy high levels of social esteem and rarely are they vilified. This case story examines alternative income generating strategies from the margins of agriculture which include theft of animals and property; engaging in the illegal meat trade; trading in illegal medicines and wildlife and dog breeding. This case using ethnographic observation examines the activities of such individuals and documents the phenomenon of an indigenous rural criminal fraternity in Scotland.
Laparoscopic Sterilization of the African Lioness (Panthera leo)
Authors: Hartman Marthinus J. , Monnet Eric , Kirberger Robert M. , Venter Leon J. , Bester Lynette , Schulman Martin L. , Serfontein Tania , Fourie Retha , Schoeman Johan P. 
Published: January 2013

ObjectiveTo describe laparoscopic ovariectomy and salpingectomy in the African lioness (Panthera leo).Study DesignDescriptive clinical study.AnimalsFemale lions (n = 16).MethodsLionesses were randomly divided into 2 groups: O = ovariectomy (n = 8) and S = salpingectomy (n = 8) for laparoscopic surgery. Two Veress needle placement techniques were used.ResultsLaparoscopic ovariectomy and salpingectomy were performed without complications. The poorly developed mesosalpinx and ovarian bursa rendered the uterine tube more accessible for salpingectomy compared to the dog making the procedure easier in the lioness. Similarly, salpingectomy is a relatively easier procedure compared with ovariectomy especially when the modified Hasson technique for Veress needle placement is used.ConclusionsLaparoscopic ovariectomy and salpingectomy can be safely performed in the African lioness.
Pathways out of poverty in lagging regions: evidence from rural western China
Authors: Christiaensen Luc , Pan Lei , Wang Sangui 
Published: January 2013

AbstractHow to reduce poverty in lagging regions remains much debated and underserved with solid empirical evidence. This study illustrates an empirical methodology to analyze the pathways households followed out of poverty and to explore their potential in the future using 2000–2004 rural household panel data from two lagging provinces of China, Inner Mongolia and Gansu. It finds that rising labor productivity in agriculture has been key in understanding poverty reduction in rural lagging areas of these provinces and that it still holds much promise. Circular migration has also been important in Gansu, though less so in Inner Mongolia. On average, rural diversification has not proven to contribute much to poverty reduction and income transfers and agricultural tax abolishment have only helped at the margin. The findings from these two case studies highlight that the scope for reducing poverty in rural lagging regions can still be substantial in agriculture, also when nonagriculture drives national growth.
Modeling Growth Rate and Assessing Aflatoxins Production by Aspergillus flavus as a Function of Water Activity and Temperature on Polished and Brown Rice
Authors: Mousa Wael , Ghazali Farinazleen Mohd. , Jinap Selamat , Ghazali Hasanah Mohd. , Radu Son 
Published: January 2013

Abstract:  The aim of this study was to model the radial growth rate and to assess aflatoxin production by Aspergillus flavus as a function of water activity (aw 0.82 to 0.92) and temperature (12 to 42 °C) on polished and brown rice. The growth of the fungi, expressed as colony diameter (mm) was measured daily, and the aflatoxins were analyzed using HPLC with a fluorescence detector. The growth rates were estimated using the primary model of Baranyi, which describes the change in colony radius as a function of time. Total of 2 secondary models were used to describe the combined effects of aw and temperature on the growth rates. The models were validated using independent experimental data. Linear Arrhenius–Davey model proved to be the best predictor of A. flavus growth rates on polished and brown rice followed by polynomial model. The estimated optimal growth temperature was around 30 °C. A. flavus growth and aflatoxins were not detected at 0.82 aw on polished rice while growth and aflatoxins were detected at this aw between 25 and 35 °C on brown rice. The highest amounts of toxins were formed at the highest aw values (0.90 to 0.92) at a temperature of 20 °C after 21 d of incubation on both types of rice. Nevertheless, the consistencies of toxin production within a wider range of aw values occurred between 25 to 30 °C. Brown rice seems to support A. flavus growth and aflatoxin production more than the polished rice.Practical Application:  The developed models can be used to estimate to what extent the change in grain ecosystem conditions affect the storage stability and safety of grains without the need for running long‐standing storage study. By monitoring the intergranular relative humidity and temperature at different locations in the storage facility and inputting these data into the models, it is directly possible to assess either the conditions are conductive for the growth of A. flavus or aflatoxin production.
Effect of the Prefermentative Addition of Five Enological Tannins on Anthocyanins and Color in Red Wines
Authors: Liu Yan‐Xia , Liang Na‐Na , Wang Jun , Pan Qiu‐Hong , Duan Chang‐Qing 
Published: January 2013

Abstract:  The effects of prefermentation addition of 5 exogenous tannins with different‐origin anthocyanins and color characteristics were investigated in “Cabernet Sauvignon wines” at the end of alcoholic fermentation and the end of malolactic fermentation, and after 6 mo and 9 mo of bottle aging, respectively. The results showed that the application of GSKT2 could significantly retard the degradation of most anthocyanins in the process of alcoholic fermentation and the decrease of some pyranoanthocyanins during the subsequent 3 stages, thus causing more yellowness of wine in comparison with the control. Three other condensed tannins, GSKT1, QUET, and GSET, had a positive impact only on several anthocyanin components. Four condensed tannins all contributed to more redness, suggesting that the action mechanism might be to protect wine against oxidation or contribute to form copigmented anthocyanidins, or polymeric pigments. The application of FOLT (hydrolysable tannin) did not produce any influence on wine redness even after 9 mo of bottle aging. This work provides some reasons for the reasonable application of tannin additives.Practical Application:  The prefermentative application of condensed tannins overall could protect some pigment components from degradation and enhance wine redness. Tannin additives with different origins have different effectiveness. The tannin additive obtained from grape skins, like GSKT2, could produce significant promotion on both redness and yellowness in wine. The prefermentation addition of hydroxylase tannin like FOLT seems not to have a significant effect on wine color.
Ecological speciation along an elevational gradient in a tropical passerine bird?
Authors: Caro L. M. , Caycedo‐Rosales P. C. , Bowie R. C. K. , Slabbekoorn H. , Cadena C. D. 
Published: January 2013

AbstractLocal adaptation of populations along elevational gradients is well known, but conclusive evidence that such divergence has resulted in the origin of distinct species in parapatry remains lacking. We integrated morphological, vocal, genetic and behavioural data to test predictions pertaining to the hypothesis of parapatric ecological speciation associated with elevation in populations of a tropical montane songbird, the Grey‐breasted Wood‐wren (Henicorhina leucophrys: Troglodytidae), from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. We confirmed that two distinct populations exist along the elevational gradient. Phylogenetic analyses tentatively indicate that the two populations are not sister taxa, suggesting they did not differentiate from a single ancestor along the gradient, but rather resulted from separate colonization events. The populations showed marked divergence in morphometrics, vocalizations and genetic variation in mitochondrial and nuclear loci, and little to no evidence of hybridization. Individuals of both populations responded more strongly to their own local songs than to songs from another elevation. Although the two forms do not appear to have differentiated locally in parapatry, morphological and vocal divergence along the elevational gradient is consistent with adaptation, suggesting a possible link between adaptive evolution in morphology and songs and the origin of reproductive isolation via a behavioural barrier to gene flow. The adaptive value of phenotypic differences between populations requires additional study.
Single‐dose field bioassay for sensitivity testing in sea lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis: development of a rapid diagnostic tool
Authors: Helgesen K O , Horsberg T E 
Published: January 2013

AbstractSea lice on farmed salmonids are often treated with chemicals. Sensitivity testing of sea lice can reduce the number of treatments by identifying substances the sea lice are susceptible to. This study describes a simpler protocol for field sensitivity testing than today's six‐dose bioassay. The protocol, which uses a single dose of the delousing agents deltamethrin, azamethiphos and emamectin benzoate, was developed on four different strains of sea lice and their subsequent generations. A sensitive strain and a strain showing reduced sensitivity were identified for each chemical after performing traditional bioassays and small‐scale treatments. The single doses for each chemical were established by modelling dose–response curves from 24‐h bioassays on strains with differences in sensitivity. The largest difference between the lower 80% prediction interval for the sensitive strain and the upper 80% prediction interval for the strain showing reduced sensitivity was identified for each delousing agent. The concentration of the chemical and the % mortality corresponding to each of the 80% prediction intervals were subsequently established. To validate the protocol for field use, further studies on both sensitive and resistant strains of sea lice under field conditions are required.
Impact of Lepeophtheirus salmonis infestations on migrating Atlantic salmon , Salmo salar L., smolts at eight locations in Ireland with an analysis of lice‐induced marine mortality
Authors: Jackson D , Cotter D , Newell J , McEvoy S , O'Donohoe P , Kane F , McDermott T , Kelly S , Drumm A 
Published: January 2013

AbstractSea lice infestation as a source of marine mortality of outwardly migrating Atlantic salmon smolts has been investigated by treating groups of ranched salmon, prior to release, with a prophylactic sea lice treatment conferring protection from sea lice infestation. A number of studies have been carried out in Ireland using both established ranched populations and groups of hatchery reared fish imprinted for 5–8 weeks in the sites of experimental releases. In this study, data on 352 142 migrating salmon from twenty‐eight releases, at eight locations along Ireland's South and West coasts covering a 9‐year period (2001 to 2009) are reviewed. Both published and new data are presented including a previously unpublished time series. The results of a meta‐analysis of the combined data suggest that while sea lice‐induced mortality on outwardly migrating smolts can be significant, it is a minor and irregular component of marine mortality in the stocks studied and is unlikely to be a significant factor influencing conservation status of salmon stocks.
Altered relationship between MMP‐8 and TIMP‐2 in gingival crevicular fluid in adolescents with Down's syndrome
Authors: Tsilingaridis G. , Yucel‐Lindberg T. , Modéer T. 
Published: January 2013

Background and ObjectivePeriodontitis is more frequently found in subjects with Down's syndrome. The aim was to investigate whether the relationship between MMPs and TIMPs) in the gingival crevicular fluid of subjects with Down's syndrome is altered compared with controls.Material and MethodsTwenty‐one adolescents with Down's syndrome and gingivitis (DS‐G), 12 subjects with Down's syndrome and periodontitis (DS‐P), 26 controls with gingivitis (HC‐G) and eight controls with periodontitis (HC‐P) were clinically examined. All patients were between 11 and 20 years of age. Gingival crevicular fluid was collected from each subject and the concentrations of MMPs (2, 3, 8, 9 and 13) and TIMPs (1, 2 and 3) (expressed as pg/μL adjusted for volume of gingival crevicular fluid) were determined using multianalyte kits from R&D Systems.ResultsThe concentrations of MMP‐2, MMP‐3, MMP‐8, MMP‐9 and TIMP‐2 in gingival crevicular fluid were significantly higher (p < 0.005) in the DS‐G group compared with the HC‐G group. The correlation coefficient between MMP‐8 and TIMP‐2 differed significantly (p = 0.006) between the DS‐G group and the HC‐G group. On the contrary, the correlation coefficients between MMPs and TIMPs did not differ significantly between the DS‐P group and the HC‐P group. However, the DS‐P group exhibited a significantly lower concentration of TIMP‐2 in the gingival crevicular fluid compared with the HC‐P group.ConclusionDown's syndrome subjects with gingivitis exhibit higher concentrations of MMPs in gingival crevicular fluid with an altered relationship between MMP‐8 and TIMP‐2, which might impair the periodontal tissue turnover.
On the Applicability of the Sieve Bootstrap in Time Series Panels*
Authors: Smeekes Stephan , Urbain Jean‐Pierre 
Published: January 2013

AbstractIn this article, we investigate the validity of the univariate autoregressive sieve bootstrap applied to time series panels characterized by general forms of cross‐sectional dependence, including but not restricted to cointegration. Using the final equations approach we show that while it is possible to write such a panel as a collection of infinite order autoregressive equations, the innovations of these equations are not vector white noise. This causes the univariate autoregressive sieve bootstrap to be invalid in such panels. We illustrate this result with a small numerical example using a simple DGP for which the sieve bootstrap is invalid, and show that the extent of the invalidity depends on the value of specific parameters. We also show that Monte Carlo simulations in small samples can be misleading about the validity of the univariate autoregressive sieve bootstrap. The results in this article serve as a warning about the practical use of the autoregressive sieve bootstrap in panels where cross‐sectional dependence of general form may be present.
Systematic literature review of the effects of food and drink advertising on food and drink‐related behaviour, attitudes and beliefs in adult populations
Authors: Mills S. D. H. , Tanner L. M. , Adams J. 
Published: January 2013

SummaryA large body of research confirms that food advertising affects the food preferences and behaviour of children. The impact of food advertising on adults is less clear. We conducted a systematic review exploring the effects of advertising of food and non‐alcoholic drinks (referred to as ‘food’ throughout) on food‐related behaviour, attitudes and beliefs in adult populations.We searched seven electronic databases, grey literature sources, and references and citations of included material for experimental studies written in English investigating the effects of commercial food advertising on the food‐related behaviours, attitudes and beliefs of adults aged 16 years and over.Nine studies, rated moderate to poor quality, were included in the review; all were from developed countries and explored the impact of televised food advertising. Overall, the results did not show conclusively whether or not food advertising affects food‐related behaviour, attitudes or beliefs in adults, but suggest that the impact varies inconsistently within subgroups, including gender, weight and existing food psychology.The identification of a small number of relevant studies, none of which were high quality, and with substantial heterogeneity, highlights the need for further research. Future studies investigating longer term outcomes, diverse advertising formats, and in countries with different levels of economic development will be of particular value.