bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
E-learning from the perspective of library and information science students (case study of Alzahra, Yazd and Payamenoor Universities)
Authors: Hazeri Afsaneh , Farzin-Yazdi Mahboobeh 
Published: June 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this study is to investigate the attitudes of library and information science (LIS) students from Alzahra, Yazd and Payamenoor universities toward e-learning, while aiming to develop awareness in the broader LIS community of alternative and supplement solutions in the LIS educational arena.

Design/methodology/approach
– This is a research survey conducted amongst 142 students. Data were collected via a researcher-designed questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS software using descriptive and analytical methods.

Findings
– Based on the findings, a relatively favorable attitude of e-learning education exists, indicating the existence of a supportive culture that can offer this type of education. According to the findings, with the provision of necessary equipment and the possibility of other incentives, e.g. running workshops, a supportive culture would be more advanced. Results also revealed that e-learning systems are more effective for the purpose of some courses that are related to the use of computers and the Internet, courses relating to information sources and courses associated with the application of new technologies in libraries.

Originality/value
– The emergence of new concepts and the advancement of technologies demands that LIS schools update their curricula. The findings of this paper ascertain the importance of equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills associated with e-learning technologies. LIS students need to gain specialized skills in the application of new technologies in libraries; the implementation of an e-learning system by LIS schools, and the delivery of electronic programs, provides an environment for them in which they experience the application of new technologies.
Digital citizenship through game design in Minecraft
Authors: Hill Valerie 
Published: June 2015

Purpose– This study aims to describe a library project exploring innovative options for embedding information literacy skills in the elementary school library by utilizing Minecraft, a virtual world three-dimensional (3D) building game environment.Design/methodology/approach– The small-scale descriptive study, with a follow-up survey, focuses on a group of fifth-grade students in an after-school technology club facilitated by the school librarian. The students designed and built a 3D virtual world library game for younger students to help them learn digital citizenship and information literacy.Findings– Analysis of observations, interviews and videos indicated that students were highly engaged in learning information literacy elements throughout all stages of the project from design, building, implementation and testing of younger students.Research limitations/implications– Although the small number of students enrolled in the club is a limitation, the feedback provided strong evidence of motivation for learning through gamification. Further research could assess learning outcomes with the curriculum, specifically for digital citizenship and information literacy.Practical implications– Embedding information literacy into a 3D world allows students to learn computer code, mathematics, game design, and fosters collaboration while demonstrating digital citizenship.Social implications– Game design requires teamwork, a real-life skill essential for students entering the work force.Originality/value– Few articles share student-designed solutions of critical information literacy needs. This study exemplifies constructivist learning in a gaming environment.
Research productivity of library scholars
Authors: Jabeen Munazza , Yun Liu , Rafiq Muhammad , Jabeen Misbah 
Published: June 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to explore, by a quantitative analysis, growth rates of, and trends in, global publications in the field of library and information science (LIS) produced by library science professionals.

Design/methodology/approach
– A survey approach was used in this paper. Journal Citation Reports 2010 was the major source for selecting 40 LIS core journals. A bibliometric analysis was conducted. Visualization and mapping software was utilized to present a picture of the growth in and trends relating to LIS publications.

Findings
– A total of 18,371 research articles were published from 2003 to 2012. A significant growth rate (11.37 per cent) was found in 2009. Self-citation tendencies have been increasing, with an average rate of 38.56 per cent. Of all publication types, “article” was the most popular among LIS researchers. China has contributed remarkably in terms of collaborative publications.

Practical implications
– The present study could be helpful for library professionals, subject specialists and policy makers. These findings may encourage library professionals to integrate and monitor library functions through bibliometric analysis.

Originality/value
– This paper identifies growth and trends in publications by LIS researchers through use of bibliometrics.
Exploring the growing link of ethnic entrepreneurship, markets, and Pentecostalism in London (UK)
Authors: Gbadamosi Ayantunji 
Published: June 2015

Purpose– This paper aims to unravel how membership of Pentecostal fellowships aids the entrepreneurial activities of African-Caribbean (AC) members. While many issues about the entrepreneurial engagements of AC people have been discussed in the literature, there are far less studies documented about the link of these activities to faith, especially in the context of Pentecostalism.Design/methodology/approach– Adopting the interpretive research paradigm, a total of 25 tape-recorded, semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with AC entrepreneurs who are members of Pentecostal faith-based organisations in London, and pastors in this same sphere. Sixteen of the respondents are entrepreneurs running and managing their businesses, seven are pastors and the remaining two fall in both categories, as they are both entrepreneurs and still serving as pastors in churches in London. Rather than merely serving as gatekeepers for information, the pastors are active participants/respondents in the study.Findings– The paper highlights the challenges confronting the AC ethnic entrepreneurs, but also suggests that those in the Pentecostal faith are motivated and emboldened by the shared values in this religion to navigate the volatile marketing environment. It unveils participants’ faith in God as their key business survival strategy. It also shows the unwavering confidence of the respondents that this religious stance results in outstanding business successes like increase in sales and profits, competitive edge, divine creativity and innovation, opportunity recognition, networks, institutional support and other factors that underpin entrepreneurship.Originality/value– This study unpacks the thickly blurred link between Pentecostalism as a thriving religious orientation among the AC ethnic group in the UK and their entrepreneurial engagements.
Commentary on “An audit of an Intensive Interaction service”
Authors: Baker Peter 
Published: June 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on “An audit of an Intensive Interaction service”.

Design/methodology/approach
– Drawing on the literature regarding other related person-centred approaches and clinical and research experience, an argument is made that people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities are particularly at risk when service innovation does not account for their unique needs.

Findings
– Practice and service models need to specifically account for the needs of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities.

Originality/value
– The commentary draws attention to the importance of implementation and seeks to draw lessons from well established, service wide approaches for people with intellectual disabilities.
Young people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder in post-compulsory state supported schools in England
Authors: Hatton Chris , Glover Gyles 
Published: June 2015

Purpose
– Transition from education to adult life is a stated policy aim for young people with learning disabilities. The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which 16-18-year olds with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder are remaining in state school education beyond the minimum school leaving age.

Design/methodology/approach
– A tabulation from the Department for Education Children and Early Years Data Unit for 2014, combined with School Census data and age-specific population estimates, allowed us to compare the rates of children identified as having moderate, severe or profound/multiple learning difficulties (MLD, SLD, PMLD), or autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) in state education at the ages of 16-18 years vs five to 15 years.

Findings
– For all types of need analysed in the paper, the rate of children in state school dropped considerably at the ages of 16-18 years: 10 per cent of the rates of children with MLD, 62 per cent of children with SLD, 49 per cent of children with PMLD and 23 per cent of children with ASD at ages five to 15 years were in state education at ages 16-18 years. Almost all young people aged 16-18 years in state education with SLD or PMLD were in special schools, compared to just over half of young people with MLD or ASD. For all these figures, there was considerable regional variation.

Social implications
– Substantial numbers of children with learning disabilities or ASD do not remain in post-16 state education, with wide regional variations that do not seem to correspond to regional variations in need or national policy concerning transition.

Originality/value
– This is the first data set to examine this issue.
An audit of an Intensive Interaction service
Authors: Donnelly Cecily May , Elsworth Julie , McKim Jules 
Published: June 2015

Purpose– Following the development of the post of Trust Intensive Interaction Co-ordinator, it was decided to assess the state of provision of Intensive Interaction within the social care provision of an NHS Trust in the South of England. The purpose of this paper is to: map strengths and weaknesses of current provision; identify successful provision; identify obstacles to successful provision or factors associated with the maintenance of provision throughout the organisation.Design/methodology/approach– Feedback after training sessions offered by the Trust Intensive Interaction Co-ordinator was reviewed; data about teams supporting people needing Intensive Interaction was analysed to ensure the recommended number of people within a team had received training; opinions of managers and support workers on the provision of Intensive Interaction were gathered.Findings– In total, 96 per cent of Trust employees thought training was right for them; 81 per cent of house teams/services had at least three staff and a manager who had received Intensive Interaction training; three areas of concern were identified from the opinions of managers and support workers: discussion of Intensive Interaction in supervision; responsibility for Intensive Interaction happening; and sharing knowledge of successful Intensive Interaction with those connected to the service user.Originality/value– This is one of the first published audits of an Intensive Interaction service. For the Trust, it provides a baseline to allow monitoring of the maintenance of current levels of service provision over time and, following action taken to address areas of concern, whether future provision has been improved.
Narrative therapy in a learning disability context: a review
Authors: McParland James 
Published: June 2015

Purpose– Narrative therapy is aligned with government priorities for learning disabilities as it promotes inclusion and seeks to empower. While research on narrative therapy in learning disability services is emerging, it has not been critically evaluated. The purpose of this paper is to identify, summarise and critique the extant literature that has explored narrative therapy for adults with learning disabilities, and consider the implications for research and clinical practice.Design/methodology/approach– A literature search identified seven relevant case studies that described individual narrative therapy interventions for adults with learning disabilities. A qualitative review of these studies was carried out.Findings– Overall, the reviewed studies offer tentative evidence for the short-term usefulness of narrative therapy for difficulties with anger and qualitative benefits for ritualistic behaviour, social anxiety and stealing behaviour.Research limitations/implications– A number of methodological issues are identified, particularly concerning the use of outcome measures and the generalisability of findings. The research is limited due to a reliance on case study evidence and outcome measures that lack validity and reliability. Both larger scale and more robust research, and high quality practice-based evidence, are required.Practical implications– Learning disability services could consider providing narrative therapy for people with learning disabilities experiencing anger problems and other psychological difficulties. Clinical practice suggestions are identified, such as choosing relevant metaphors and including the individual’s wider system.Originality/value– This paper provides an up-to-date, comprehensive review of the literature on narrative therapy for people with learning disabilities that will be of use to clinicians providing therapeutic support and to people commissioning such services.
It can still happen here: systemic risk factors that may contribute to the continued abuse of people with intellectual disabilities
Authors: Marsland Dave , Oakes Peter , Bright Naomi 
Published: June 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the response to the scandal of abuse in services for people with intellectual disabilities in the light of research evidence and analysis.

Design/methodology/approach
– Critical reflection and review of literature. In particular, recent research into possible indicators that a service is at risk of becoming abusive is used to test the hypotheses and implied solutions that are currently being adopted.

Findings
– That some of the responses to recent scandals are necessary but not sufficient to prevent future harm. Furthermore, some of the proposed solutions may actually increase the likelihood of further abuse. Prevention of abuse requires a broader and more evidence-based response.

Originality/value
– The synthesis of research and analysis presented here has not been presented previously in the published literature.
Family with MSH2 mutation presenting with keratoacanthoma and precancerous skin lesions
Authors: Hatta Naohito , Takata Akiko , Ishizawa Shin , Niida Yo 
Published: June 2015

AbstractMuir–Torre syndrome (MTS) is a familial cancer syndrome characterized by a predisposition to keratoacanthoma (KA) and sebaceous tumors. Although MTS and hereditary non‐polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) share the same genetic alterations in mismatch repair (MMR) genes, the other skin lesions in MTS or HNPCC have been only rarely reported. We report a family with an MSH2 mutation c.1126_1127delTT (p.Leu376Thrfs*12). A 46‐year‐old male proband developed KA with sebaceous differentiation, colon cancer and gastric cancer, and fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for MTS. His 80‐year‐old mother, diagnosed with HNPCC, presented with multiple gastrointestinal tract cancers, Bowen's disease and actinic keratosis. Immunostaining revealed attenuated MSH2 protein expression in KA, as well as in Bowen's disease and actinic keratosis lesions. These findings suggest that MMR gene abnormality is also critical in the development of benign or malignant cutaneous tumors such as actinic keratosis and Bowen's disease in MTS/HNPCC patients.
Imbalance of T‐helper 17 and regulatory T cells in patients with alopecia areata
Authors: Han Yu‐Mei , Sheng You‐Yu , Xu Feng , Qi Si‐Si , Liu Xiao‐Jing , Hu Rui‐Ming , Miao Ying , Huang Gui‐Qin , Yang Qin‐Ping 
Published: June 2015

AbstractThere is mounting evidence that T helper (Th)17 cells and regulatory T cells (Treg) play parts in the pathogenesis of autoimmune disease. Hence, levels of these T‐cell subsets in patients with alopecia areata (AA) merit investigation. Our goal was to assess Th17 and Treg levels in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and scalp lesions of patients with AA, correlating the findings with clinical characteristics. PBMC of 177 patients with AA (test group) and 42 healthy controls and scalp tissues of 33 patients and 15 healthy controls were collected. Levels of Th17 and Treg subsets were then determined via flow cytometry and immunohistochemical staining, correlating results in test subjects with clinical features of AA. Th17 levels were significantly higher in patients, whereas Treg levels were lower by comparison. Furthermore, Th17 levels in patients with disease of short duration or in the active phase were significantly higher, relative to their respective counterparts. Th17 levels also negatively correlated with disease duration. While Treg levels were higher in severe AA than in mild AA. Results of lesions were parallel to findings of PBMC. Our data indicates an imbalance in the immune state of patients with AA.
Human T‐lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV‐1)‐associated lichenoid dermatitis induced by CD8+ T cells in HTLV‐1 carrier, HTLV‐1‐associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis and adult T‐cell leukemia/lymphoma
Authors: Tokura Yoshiki , Ito Taisuke , Kawakami Chika , Sugita Kazunari , Kasuya Akira , Tatsuno Kazuki , Sawada Yu , Nakamura Motonobu , Shimauchi Takatoshi 
Published: June 2015

AbstractHuman T‐lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV‐1) induces adult T‐cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), HTLV‐1‐associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) and carrier. ATLL is a mature CD4+CD25+CCR4+ T‐cell neoplasm, and approximately half of patients have direct skin involvement manifesting patch, plaque, tumor, multiple papules, erythroderma and purpura. However, there exist secondary eruptions without tumor cell infiltration in patients with ATLL or HAM/TSP and carriers of HTLV‐1. To clarify the presence of reactive skin eruptions in HTLV‐1‐infected individuals, we reviewed our patients with HTLV‐1‐associated diseases. In 2002–2012, we saw 50 ATLL or HAM/TSP patients and HTLV‐1 carriers presenting with skin lesions. We retrospectively selected cases that histologically showed lichenoid tissue reactions with predominant infiltration of CD8+ T cells, but not CD4+ tumor cells. The cases included erythroderma (HTLV‐1 carrier), lichen planus (HTLV‐1 carrier), alopecia areata (HAM/TSP), chronic actinic dermatitis (HTLV‐1 carrier to acute ATLL conversion) and discoid lupus erythematosus (smoldering ATLL). They were graft‐versus‐host disease‐like, major secondary lesions and seen in HTLV‐1 carriers and patients with HAM/TSP and smoldering ATLL. We coin the term HTLV‐1‐associated lichenoid dermatitis (HALD) to encompass the conditions. HALD may occur in association with the elevated immunity toward HTLV‐1‐infected CD4+ T cells, thus sharing the pathogenetic role of cytotoxic T cells with HAM/TSP.
Serum level of circulating syndecan‐1: A possible association with proliferative vasculopathy in systemic sclerosis
Authors: Wu Ching‐Ying , Asano Yoshihide , Taniguchi Takashi , Sato Shinichi , Yu Hsin‐Su 
Published: June 2015

AbstractSyndecan‐1 is a member of the transmembrane heparan sulfate proteoglycan family, whose membrane‐bound and soluble forms are involved in wound healing, inflammation and vascular biology. Because these physiological events are implicated in the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis (SSc), we investigated the clinical association of serum syndecan‐1 levels in this disease. Serum syndecan‐1 levels were significantly higher inSSc patients, both in diffuse cutaneousSSc (dcSSc) and limited cutaneousSSc (lcSSc), than in healthy individuals, while comparable between dcSSc and lcSSc groups. In late stage dcSSc patients (disease duration of >6 years), but not non‐late stage dcSSc patients (≤6 years), serum syndecan‐1 levels were significantly higher than in normal controls. More importantly,SSc patients with elevated serum syndecan‐1 levels had higher prevalence of telangiectasia, elevated right ventricular systolic pressure and decreased diffuse capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide than those with normal levels. Therefore, soluble syndecan‐1 may be related to the development of proliferative vasculopathy inSSc patients.
Rehabilitating the cyanobacteria – niche partitioning, resource use efficiency and phytoplankton community structure during diazotrophic cyanobacterial blooms
Authors: Olli Kalle , Klais Riina , Tamminen Timo 
Published: June 2015

Summary

Blooms of nitrogen‐fixing cyanobacteria are recurrent phenomena in marine and freshwater habitats, and their supplying role in aquatic biogeochemical cycles is generally considered vital. The objective of this study was to analyse whether an increasing proportion of nitrogen‐fixing cyanobacteria affects (i) the composition of the non‐diazotrophic component of ambient phytoplankton communities and (ii) resource use efficiency (RUE; ratio of Chl a to total nutrients) – an important ecosystem function. We hypothesize that diazotrophs increase community P use and decrease N use efficiencies, as new N is brought into the system, relaxing N, and concomitantly aggravating P limitation. We test this by analysing an extensive data set from the Baltic Sea (> 3700 quantitative phytoplankton samples), known to harbour conspicuous and recurrent blooms of Nodularia spumigena and Aphanizomenon sp.

System‐level phosphorus use efficiency (RUEP) was positively related to high proportion of diazotrophic cyanobacteria, suggesting aggravation of phosphorus limitation. However, concomitant decrease of nitrogen use efficiency (RUEN) was not observed. Nodularia spumigena, a dominant diazotroph and a notorious toxin producer, had a significantly stronger relationship with RUEP, compared to the competing non‐toxic Aphanizomenon sp., confirming niche differentiation in P acquisition strategies between the major bloom‐forming cyanobacterial species in the Baltic Sea. Nodularia occurrences were associated with stronger temperature stratification in more offshore environments, indicating higher reliance on in situ P regeneration.

By using constrained and unconstrained ordination, permutational multivariate analysis of variance and local similarity analysis, we show that diazotrophic cyanobacteria explained no more than a few percentage of the ambient phytoplankton community variation. The analyses furthermore yielded rather evenly distributed negative and positive effects on individual co‐occurring phytoplankton taxa, with no obvious phylogenetic or functional trait‐based patterns.

Synthesis. Our study reveals that despite the widely acknowledged noxious impacts of cyanobacterial blooms, the overall effect on phytoplankton community structure is minor. There are no predominantly positive or negative associations with ambient phytoplankton species. Species‐specific niche differences in cyanobacterial resource acquisition affect important ecosystem functions, such as biomass production per unit limiting resource.