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Successful treatment of a thrombus in the left aortic coronary sinus in a child with systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Georgiev Stanimir , Lacheva Alexandra , Pavlova Maya 
Published: October 2009

AbstractWe report our experience in a 12 year old boy referred with suspected myocardial infarction. He has previously been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, and was being treated with steroids. Echocardiographic examination revealed a thrombus in the left aortic coronary sinus of Valsalva partially occluding the orifice of the left coronary artery. The thrombosis was successfully treated by venous thrombolysis using recombinant tissue plasminogen activator.
The taming of institutions in economics: the rise and methodology of the ‘newnew institutionalism’
Authors: SPIEGLER PETER , MILBERG WILLIAM 
Published: October 2009

Abstract:We examine the origin and methodology of a ‘NewNew Institutional Economics’ (NNIE) – an emerging research agenda distinguished by its attempt to account for the role of institutions in complex socio-economic change by formally modeling institutions as the background conditions to parameterized cost–benefit calculations. The NNIE expands the application of economic modeling tools to new areas of inquiry, models institutional outcomes with parsimony and mathematical rigor, and introduces political and economic power, thereby allowing for consideration of institutional change that is not Pareto improving. Using a four-part analytical framework, we find that the explanatory power of NNIE analysis derives not from its formal models, but from a more vague, nuanced, and narrative version of the formal models, which we call ‘Quasi-Models’. We find that the NNIE's formal models are too parsimonious to meaningfully illuminate the complex institutions they ostensibly represent.
Consciousness as Recursive, Spatiotemporal Self-Location
Authors: Peters Frederic 
Published: October 2009

AbstractAt the phenomenal level, consciousness can be described as a singular, unified field of recursive self-awareness, consistently coherent in a particular way; that of a subject located both spatially and temporally in an egocentrically-extended domain, such that conscious self-awareness is explicitly characterized by I-ness, now-ness and here-ness. The psychological mechanism underwriting this spatiotemporal self-locatedness and its recursive processing style involves an evolutionary elaboration of the basic orientative reference frame which consistently structures ongoing spatiotemporal self-location computations as i-here-now. Cognition computes action-output in the midst of ongoing movement, and consequently requires a constant self-locating spatiotemporal reference frame as basis for these computations. Over time, constant evolutionary pressures for energy efficiency have encouraged both the proliferation of anticipative feedforward processing mechansims, and the elaboration, at the apex of the sensorimotor processing hierarchy, of self-activating, highly attenuated recursively-feedforward circuitry processing the basic orientational schema independent of external action output. As the primary reference frame of active waking cognition, this recursive i-here-now processing generates a zone of subjective self-awareness in terms of which it feels like something to be oneself here and now. This is consciousness.
South American sea lion and spiny dogfish predation on artisanal catches of southern hake in fjords of Chilean Patagonia
Authors: de la Torriente Ana , Quiñones Renato A. , Miranda-Urbina Diego A. , Echevarría Fidel 
Published: October 2009

Abstract
de la Torriente, A., Quiñones, R. A., Miranda-Urbina, D. A., and Echevarría, F. 2010. South American sea lion and spiny dogfish predation on artisanal catches of southern hake in fjords of Chilean Patagonia. – ICES Journal of Marine Science, 67: 294–303. The South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) is a pinniped known to interact with fisheries, potentially damaging gear and lowering catches. Predation by O. flavescens and spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) on artisanal southern hake (Merluccius australis) catches in fjords of Chilean Patagonia is estimated and compared. Observations were made in the Gulf of Ancud and Comau Fjord in southern Chile from October 2005 to September 2006. Losses of southern hake catches to O. flavescens predation were 1.6% of the total catch of the species, and to spiny dogfish predation were slightly higher, at 3.3%. The predation of both species on southern hake catches varied throughout the year, but was lower in summer. Both predators showed a preference for adult southern hake over juveniles. There was no significant relationship between predation on southern hake catches by the sea lion and the availability of adult and juvenile southern hake on longlines (AHCL). However, there was a significant relationship (p < 0.05) between AHCL and spiny dogfish predation. Most O. flavescens interaction events (81.4%) were during longline retrieval. Our results showed minimal interactions between O. flavescens and the artisanal southern hake fishery in the area, so with the present abundance of O. flavescens, there is no justification for reducing the sea lion population by hunting.
The Phytochrome-Interacting Factor PIF7 Negatively RegulatesDREB1Expression under Circadian Control in Arabidopsis
Authors: Kidokoro Satoshi , Maruyama Kyonoshin , Nakashima Kazuo , Imura Yoshiyuki , Narusaka Yoshihiro , Shinwari Zabta K. , Osakabe Yuriko , Fujita Yasunari , Mizoi Junya , Shinozaki Kazuo , Yamaguchi-Shinozaki Kazuko 
Published: October 2009

AbstractTranscription factors of the DRE-Binding1 (DREB1)/C-repeat binding factor family specifically interact with a cis-acting dehydration-responsive element/C-repeat involved in low-temperature stress-responsive gene expression in Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana). Expression of DREB1s is induced by low temperatures and is regulated by the circadian clock under unstressed conditions. Promoter sequences of DREB1s contain six conserved motifs, boxes I to VI. We analyzed the promoter region of DREB1C using transgenic plants and found that box V with the G-box sequence negatively regulates DREB1C expression under circadian control. The region around box VI contains positive regulatory elements for low-temperature-induced expression of DREB1C. Using yeast one-hybrid screens, we isolated cDNA encoding the transcriptional factor Phytochrome-Interacting Factor7 (PIF7), which specifically binds to the G-box of the DREB1C promoter. The PIF7 gene was expressed in rosette leaves, and the PIF7 protein was localized in the nuclei of the cells. Transactivation experiments using Arabidopsis protoplasts indicated that PIF7 functions as a transcriptional repressor for DREB1C expression and that its activity is regulated by PIF7-interacting factors TIMING OF CAB EXPRESSION1 and Phytochrome B, which are components of the circadian oscillator and the red light photoreceptor, respectively. Moreover, in the pif7 mutant, expression of DREB1B and DREB1C was not repressed under light conditions, indicating that PIF7 functions as a transcriptional repressor for the expression of DREB1B and DREB1C under circadian control. This negative regulation of DREB1 expression may be important for avoiding plant growth retardation by the accumulation of DREB1 proteins under unstressed conditions.
Atomistic simulation of micro‐scale adiabatic piston problem
Authors: Sengil Nevsan , Oguz Edis Firat 
Published: October 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the utilization of the direct simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) method for moving‐boundary/deforming‐domain micro‐scale gas flow problems. Furthermore, a hydrodynamic model, proposed in the literature, is used to compare its results with those obtained using the DSMC method.Design/methodology/approachA micro‐scale adiabatic piston problem is analyzed using a parallel DSMC implementation for deforming domains. Initially, pressures at both sides of the piston wall are different. Consequently, frictionless piston moves toward low‐pressure compartment, keeps oscillating from one side to the other. Eventually, the piston reaches the “Mechanical equilibrium” state. Although the temperatures are different, pressures are equal at this state. The unsteady problem is analyzed until it reaches this state. Three test cases, all with the same initial conditions but different piston masses are analyzed. The time variation of the piston position, conditions in the compartments separated by the piston, are presented and compared with the results obtained from a hydrodynamic model proposed in the literature.FindingsThe results show that the DSMC and hydrodynamic results agree for the case where the piston mass is much larger than the mass of the gas inside the cylinder. But for other two cases, where the piston mass is smaller, piston motion, and conditions in the compartments separated by the piston differ for the two methods. This is attributed to the linear velocity distribution assumption of the hydrodynamic model. The DSMC results demonstrate that this assumption is not valid for cases where the piston mass is equal or less than the mass of the gas inside the cylinder.Originality/valueImplementation of the DSMC method for problems with deforming domain is presented and a limitation for applicability of hydrodynamic model for these problems is shown.
Linear correlations of principal parameters for the preliminary design of twin civil jet aircraft
Authors: Kallinderis Yannis , Vouvakos Xenakis , Menounou Pinelopi 
Published: October 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to simplify the preliminary design process as well as the initial evaluation of existing design parameters of civil jet aircraft; to include noise level consideration right from the start of the design process; and to form a current database of civil jet aircraft design parameters.Design/methodology/approachSimple (linear) correlations are found between key design parameters.FindingsDirect linear relationships are found between design parameters including noise levels. Simplified preliminary design process.Originality/valueNew correlations which simplify the current procedures for preliminary design. In addition, the noise is included right from the beginning of the design. Finally, a new database is formed with specially selected aircraft that is current and covers a wide spectrum of sizes.
RX for excessive turnover: lessons in communicating a vision (part 2)
Authors: Appelbaum Steven H. , Carrière David , Abi Chaker Marwan , Benmoussa Kamal , Elghawanmeh Basim , Shash Suzanna 
Published: October 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate causes of high staff turnover among production workers at a large‐scale retail case meat processor. The paper aims to cover the field research that was subsequently conducted to determine if the relationship outlined in the hypotheses in part 1 of the paper could be confirmed and provide insight into the relationships.Design/methodology/approachThree hypotheses were developed to investigate six independent variables as possible factors of high job turnover. The research is based on a two‐step process consisting of a literature review and field research. The literature review served to establish empirical links among the variables and construct an appropriate questionnaire for the field research. The field research consisted of 38 employees (out of 475) completing a 41‐question survey. Individual interviews were also conducted with 20 of the 38 respondents.FindingsThe results demonstrate that the employees' organizational commitment affects employee turnover. The findings also suggest that organizational commitment can be improved through increased effective communication between management and employees and ensuring that the organization's vision is shared and understood by employees. The link between job satisfaction and turnover was not supported by the research.Research limitations/implicationsSample size was affected due to the limited availability of employees during production hours. Increased sample size would allow further investigation within specific departments and shifts. Additional research could also have been done on how the company's HR policy mandated from their US head office fits the needs of a Canadian based workforce.Originality/valueThe paper provides insight on the causes of employee turnover and low organizational commitment. The paper recommends four actions to address communication and vision sharing to improve organizational commitment and ultimately turnover.
Immersed in learning
Authors: Little Bob 
Published: October 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to reveal the preliminary results of the IRMOS Project – an EC project to “extended geo‐learning”, delivered “in‐class”, “in‐house”, “in campus and in building” on an urban, suburban and global GPS basis.Design/methodology/approachThe IRMOS Project research is being carried out by 13 European organisations. The basic premise behind their collaborative efforts is that today's service orientated infrastructures (SOIs) lack real‐time capabilities. IRMOS aims to design, develop and validate an SOI using interactive real‐time applications – enabling time‐constrained operation and dynamic service control and adaptation as well as their efficient integration into the infrastructure.FindingsUsing the IRMOS Project to blend open source learning platforms with mobile learning technologies, can produce a real time “extended” location‐based learning experience to learners active both in real and virtual learning worlds. This can make available both context and location sensitive learning experiences. In addition, this can personalise learning to a degree previously unknown except in one‐to‐one tuition.Practical implicationsThe results of the IRMOS Project should change the way that: educators develop learning materials and teach; learners interact with technology‐delivered learning materials; films – especially special effects – are made; and people interact via virtual worlds.Originality/valueThis paper outlines the preliminary results of groundbreaking research, which allies the real and virtual worlds to enhance learning experiences. This has value for all students – of any age – anywhere.
Institution building and active labour market policies in Vienna since the 1990s
Authors: Atzmüller Roland 
Published: October 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present an analysis of local institution building in active labour market policies (ALMP) in Vienna (Austria). The focus of the study is the WAFF (“Wiener ArbeitnehmerInnenförderungsfonds” – Vienna employee support fund) which was created in 1995.Design/methodology/approachThis case study was conducted for the Capright‐project (Resources, rights and capabilities). It is based on a documentary analysis, interviews with experts, policy makers and managers of the WAFF and the Public Employment Service.FindingsWhile the national system of labour market policy is increasingly moving towards workfare, the analysis shows that the WAFF aims to implement a more inclusive approach to secure social cohesion through programmes and measures to help people to cope with economic restructuring – in particular through training and skill development but also measures to fight social exclusion. A strong reliance on Social Partnership and cooperation pervades the self‐understanding of the WAFF even though institution building was not evolving without conflicts.Research limitations/implicationsThe research sheds some light on social and economic developments in Vienna. Further research is needed to come to an in‐depth analysis of the effects of the WAFF's labour market policy activities, e.g. in relation to the national Public Employment Service.Originality/valueThe paper contributes to the research about the evolution of labour market policies in cities in the context of recent economic, political and social changes.
Lending Kindle e‐book readers: first results from the Texas A&M University project
Authors: Clark Dennis T. 
Published: October 2009

PurposeThis paper aims to evaluate the reception of the Amazon Kindle e‐book lending program at the Texas A&M University Libraries.Design/methodology/approachThe paper presents an analysis of genre of titles requested to be loaded onto the e‐book readers as well as a general review of the e‐book lending model.FindingsThe Kindle e‐book readers were extremely popular, and users selected titles for them that were mostly of a general reading nature; academic titles were rarely selected. The Texas A&M lending service has been successful and will continue. Other libraries should investigate e‐book readers to supplement their bestseller and new book collections.Practical implicationsE‐book devices offer sophisticated users a reading option that fits many needs. This is a relatively new way that libraries can offer sophisticated users options for reading; libraries must continue to invest in new ways of delivering content.Originality/valueThis is the first study on e‐book reader lending services in libraries.
The Fridge: internal communications at the State Library of Victoria
Authors: Honeyman Greg 
Published: October 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to advise the Library sector about the existence of a new approach to internal communications, in the form of an intranet which delivers “fresh news daily”, similar in format to a major online newspaper.Design/methodology/approachIn 2007, and prior to the launch of its redeveloped intranet, the State Library of Victoria revolutionised its internal communications with the introduction of The Fridge – a new, online, daily news service. A small icon – in the shape of a fridge – was posted on the desktop of every Library staff member.FindingsToday, The Fridge has become a widely used and highly trusted Library tool. It has demonstrated an enhanced commitment to “real‐time” employee communication through the ability to deliver fresh news and important information daily. It has demonstrably increased morale, productivity, performance and retention of valued staff, and has played a key role in quantifiably lifting the operating “climate” of the workplace. It has helped to build a stronger workplace community.Research implicationsBecause of its “real‐time” capabilities, The Fridge is used as an internal market research tool. It has been used to gauge employee opinions and feelings on a range of subjects, the responses to which can be fed back within hours.Practical implicationsRecent Fridge research has asked staff for their opinions on a range of topics, including their favoured subjects for future articles. The Fridge is used daily by the CEO and Executive to pass on critically important information about the organization, thus avoiding the dreaded “everyone” e‐mails. The Fridge is also used to post daily updates on current events and “What's on” activities.Originality/valueThis paper introduces a revolutionary and unique new approach in internal communications to Libraries, with the ability to transform internal communications.
A new model of faculty‐librarian collaboration: the faculty member as library specialist
Authors: Yu Ti 
Published: October 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to show how the library at Jinwen University of Science and Technology (JUST) in Taiwan introduced the use of a new model “Faculty member as library specialist”. This is done in an attempt to determine the value of a new approach of faculty‐librarian collaboration for promoting the library's resources and services. In addition, some ideas and suggestions are proposed regarding the issue of faculty‐librarian collaboration for library staff around the world.Design/methodology/approachAfter providing some background information regarding the JUST Library, the process of the project implementation and the approaches used are described in detail. In addition, the effectiveness of the project is reviewed based on the results of the interviews with some of the teaching faculty and the statistics reports of the usage of the JUST Library from 2006 to 2008. Finally, some conclusions are drawn and some suggestions are made, proposing that the library staff establish a faculty‐librarian collaborative model.FindingsAfter reviewing the effectiveness of the project, it is hard to say whether or not it is the best way to promote the library's services and resources. However, the paper finds that the proposed approach provides a new idea and an example of faculty‐librarian collaboration in promoting the library's resources and services to the students.Originality/valueHopefully the model of faculty‐librarian collaboration in the JUST Library in Taiwan will provide some new ideas and inspirations that can be shared with library staff around the world.
Interim leadership after the administrator leaves
Authors: Topper Elisa F. 
Published: October 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the concept of interim leadership for an organization when the administrator leaves.Design/methodology/approachLiterature review and commentary on this topic culled from the experiences of nonprofit organizations are used in this paper.FindingsThe paper finds that by using an interim leader an organization may be able to bring on change to the organization prior to a permanent leader being hired.Originality/valueThe value of this paper is bringing to the attention of exiting leaders and their Boards, the concept that they have the responsibility of selecting a permanent administrator.
Third IFLA‐Presidential Meeting: access to knowledge: networking libraries
Authors: Koren Marian 
Published: October 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide a flavour of the content of the third IFLA Presidential Meeting held in Berlin, Germany in 2009.Design/methodology/approachAn outline description of the issues, contents and participants of this conference is presented in the paper.FindingsThe meeting follows the issues of Libraries for Access to Knowledge: Information Services and Information Literacy Today, The Digital Library as Social Challenge, Building Infrastructures in a Global Knowledge Society, and Digital Knowledge and Cultural Heritage.Originality/valueThe paper provides a conference report of value to all library and information professionals regarding access to knowledge.
Web sites of R. Vallée and Elizabeth R.
Authors: Andrew Alex M. 
Published: October 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to introduce important new web sites, one of them providing data on the WOSC President and the other on the Queen of the UK and her family. Also discussed is a video demonstrating human neural plasticity and two sites having relevance to ecology. The demonstration of neural plasticity is contrasted with a quite different demonstration of its operation in the adult rat.Design/methodology/approachThe aim is to review developments on the internet, especially those of general cybernetic interest.FindingsBoth of the major web sites reviewed are valuable sources of information, the second being also of special technical and aesthetic interest. Both demonstrations of plasticity may be useful in guiding speculation about underlying mechanisms. The first of the two sites dealing with ecology allows quantitative appreciation of the seriousness of the world situation, and the second describes a research facility in which partial remedies are sought.Practical implicationsData on Robert Vallée is valuable both as a source of reference to his publications as such and in revealing the personality behind them. The “royal” web site also reveals personality and has the special technical and aesthetic interest already mentioned. It is also valuable in showing the working of a constitutional monarchy in a parliamentary democracy. The attempt to understand neural plasticity has long been a major challenge in neuroscience. The seriousness of the world ecological situation is powerfully demonstrated and the research facility described offers some amelioration.Originality/valueIt is hoped that this paper is a valuable periodic review.