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Control of cervical cancer: Women's options and rights
Authors: Cain Joanna M. , Ngan Hextan , Garland Suzanne , Wright Thomas 
Published: June 2009

AbstractCervical cancer takes the lives of more than 250 000 women each year globally, particularly in under‐resourced areas of low‐, middle‐, and high‐income countries. Options for cancer control and treatment have reached a point that there are interventions for control that could be adopted for virtually every resource and demographic situation. Women die despite the availability of attractive control options, which means that educating policy makers, women's health professionals, as well as women themselves, must become a major focus for ongoing control of this disease. The human right to life, to prevention of suffering, and to education are all key rights linked to improving the control of cervical cancer and saving the lives of women, particularly in resource‐poor parts of the world.
Management of meconium at birth
Authors: Roggensack Anne , Jefferies Ann L. , Farine Dan , Basso Melissa , Delisle Marie‐France , Hudon Lynda , Mundle William Robert , Murphy‐Kaulbeck Lynn Carole , Ouellet Annie , Pressey Tracy 
Published: June 2009

AbstractObjectiveTo provide clinician direction that is based on the best evidence available on suctioning at the perineum for infants born with meconium stained amniotic fluid.EvidenceThe Medline database was searched for articles published in English from 2000 to 2008 on the topic of management of meconium at birth.ValuesThe recommendation was made according to guidelines developed by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care.
Psychological distance asymmetry: The spatial dimension vs. other dimensions
Authors: Zhang Meng , Wang Jing 
Published: June 2009

AbstractIn this research we demonstrate an asymmetry between the spatial dimension and the other three dimensions of psychological distance—i.e., the temporal, social, and hypothetical dimensions. The first study shows that a distal prime along the spatial dimension leads to greater perceived distance along the other three dimensions, but not the other way around. We theorize that this is because people understand temporal, social, and hypothetical distance in terms of spatial distance. Hence, symmetric priming effects should occur when similarities between the spatial dimension and other dimensions are highlighted. Indeed, the last three studies, using multiple operationalizations, show that such priming effects could become symmetric when people engage in relational processing.
A New Porcine Skull Base Model
Authors: de Almeida John R. , Ghotme Kemel , Leong Iona , Drake James , James Adrian L. , Witterick Ian J. 
Published: June 2009

OBJECTIVESFibrin glue is used in addition to grafts and flaps to repair cerebrospinal (CSF) leaks. We designed a porcine model to test the hypothesis that fibrin glue increases biomechanical strength.STUDY DESIGNA randomized experimental animal study.METHODSTen pigs underwent craniotomy with creation of a fistula through the cribriform plate into the nasal cavity. CSF leaks were endoscopically confirmed and repaired using pericranial grafts. The animals were randomized into a fibrin glue group (n = 5) and a control group (n = 5). Seven days later, endoscopic examination assessed for CSF leaks. The skull bases were harvested and examined for the degree of graft adherence (graded I‐V) and subjected to burst pressure testing and histopathological analysis.RESULTSEight animals survived, four in each group. There were no CSF leaks in the fibrin glue group and one in the control group. The fibrin glue group showed greater graft adherence (P = 0.029) and higher burst pressures (13.8 ± 5.4 vs 4.6 ± 3.1 psi, P = 0.021). Histopathological analysis revealed no difference in inflammation and bone remodeling.CONCLUSIONSThe porcine model is a good model for anterior skull base defects. The model confirmed that fibrin glue reduces the rate of CSF leak by improving graft adherence and strength of repair.
Prototyping a tangible tool for design: Multimedia e-paper sticky notes
Authors: Back Maribeth , Matsumoto Takashi , Dunnigan Anthony 
Published: June 2009

AbstractModern design embraces digital augmentation, especially in the interplay of digital media content and the physical dispersion and handling of information. Based on the observation that small paper memos with sticky backs (such as Post-Its™) are a powerful and frequently used design tool, we have created Post-Bits, a new interface device with a physical embodiment that can be handled as naturally as paper sticky notes by designers, yet add digital information affordances as well. A Post-Bit is a design prototype of a small electronic paper device for handling multimedia content, with interaction control and display in one thin flexible sheet. Tangible properties of paper such as flipping, flexing, scattering, and rubbing are mapped to controlling aspects of the multimedia content such as scrubbing, sorting, or up- or downloading dynamic media (images, video, text). In this paper we discuss both the design process involved in building a prototype of a tangible interface using new technologies, and how the use of Post-Bits as a tangible design tool can impact two common design tasks: design ideation or brainstorming, and storyboarding for interactive systems or devices.
A tangible design tool for sketching materials in products
Authors: Saakes Daniel , Stappers Pieter Jan 
Published: June 2009

AbstractIndustrial designers make sketches and physical models to start and develop ideas and concept designs. Such representations have advantages that they support fast, intuitive, rich, sensory exploration of solutions. Although existing tools and techniques provide adequate support where the shape of the product is concerned, the exploration of surface qualities such as material and printed graphics is supported to a much lesser extent. Moreover, there are no tools that have the fluency of sketching that allow combined exploration of shape, material, and their interactions. This paper evaluates Skin, an augmented reality tool designed to solve these two shortcomings. By projecting computer-generated images onto the shape model Skin allows for a “sketchy” tangible interaction where designers can explore surface qualities on a three-dimensional physical shape model. The tool was evaluated in three design situations in the domain of ceramics design. In each case, we found that the joint exploration of shape and surface provided creative benefits in the form of new solutions; in addition, a gain in efficiency was found in at least one case. The results show that joint exploration of shape and surface can be effectively supported with tangible augmented reality techniques and suggest that this can be put to practical use in industry today.
Bedeutung der emotionalen Valenz beim emotionalen Gedächtniseffekt bei Demenzpatienten
Authors: Blessing Andreas , Fritsche-Fäh Luzia , Schänzle-Geiger Heidi , Jäncke Lutz 
Published: June 2009

Die Verbesserung der Gedächtnisleistung für emotional erregende gegenüber neutralen Informationen wird als „emotionaler Gedächtniseffekt“ bezeichnet. Inwiefern die emotionale Valenz des Materials die Erinnerungsleistung bei Demenzpatienten beeinflußt, ist bislang unklar und wurde in der vorliegenden Studie untersucht. Allen Versuchsteilnehmern wurden ein Text (emotional positiv, negativ und neutral beurteilter Abschnitt) und mehrere Bilder (emotional positiv, negativ und neutral beurteilte Bilder) präsentiert, es erfolgte ein unmittelbarer und ein verzögerter freier Abruf (30 min.). Während beim non-verbalen Material die Kontrollgruppe emotional positive und negative Informationen in gleichem Masse erinnerte, zeigte sich bei der Gruppe der Alzheimer Patienten eine verbesserte Abrufleistung für emotional negatives Material. Die vermehrte Erinnerung von emotional negativem Material trat nicht nur bei depressiven Patienten auf und ist folglich nicht durch einen „Stimmungskongruenzeffekt“ zu erklären. Beim verbalen Gedächtnistest wiesen beide Stichproben eine Tendenz zur vermehrten Erinnerung von emotional negativen Informationen auf. Die Studie zeigt, daß die emotionale Valenz des Materials die explizite Gedächtnisleistung von Demenzpatienten beeinflusst. Die Ergebnisse sind für die Therapie von und den Umgang mit Demenzpatienten von besonderer Bedeutung.
A Novel Cation-DependentO-Methyltransferase Involved in Anthocyanin Methylation in Grapevine
Authors: Hugueney Philippe , Provenzano Sofia , Verriès Clotilde , Ferrandino Alessandra , Meudec Emmanuelle , Batelli Giorgia , Merdinoglu Didier , Cheynier Véronique , Schubert Andrea , Ageorges Agnès 
Published: June 2009

AbstractAnthocyanins are major pigments in colored grape (Vitis vinifera) berries, and most of them are monomethoxylated or dimethoxylated. We report here the functional characterization of an anthocyanin O-methyltransferase (AOMT) from grapevine. The expression pattern in two cultivars with different anthocyanin methylation profiles (Syrah and Nebbiolo) showed a peak at start ripening (véraison), when the concentrations of all methylated anthocyanins begin to increase. The purified recombinant AOMT protein was active on both anthocyanins and flavonols in vitro, with K m in the micromolar range, and was dependent on divalent cations for activity. AOMT showed a preference for 3′,5′ methylation when a 3′,4′,5′ hydroxylated anthocyanin substrate was tested. In order to assess its in planta activity, we performed transient expression of AOMT in tobacco (Nicotiana benthamiana) leaves expressing the Production of Anthocyanin Pigment1 (PAP1) transcription factor from Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana). PAP1 expression in leaves induced the accumulation of the nonmethylated anthocyanin delphinidin 3-rutinoside. The coexpression of PAP1 and AOMT resulted in an accumulation of malvidin 3-rutinoside. We also showed that AOMT localized exclusively in the cytoplasm of tobacco leaf cells. These results demonstrate the ability of this enzyme to methylate anthocyanins both in vitro and in vivo, indicating that AOMT plays a major role in anthocyanin biosynthesis in grape berries.
Subunits of the Plastid ClpPR Protease Complex Have Differential Contributions to Embryogenesis, Plastid Biogenesis, and Plant Development inArabidopsis
Authors: Kim Jitae , Rudella Andrea , Ramirez Rodriguez Verenice , Zybailov Boris , Olinares Paul Dominic B. , van Wijk Klaas J. 
Published: June 2009

AbstractThe plastid ClpPR protease complex in Arabidopsis thaliana consists of five catalytic ClpP and four noncatalytic ClpR subunits. An extensive analysis of the CLPR family and CLPP5 is presented to address this complexity. Null alleles for CLPR2 and CLPR4 showed delayed embryogenesis and albino embryos, with seedling development blocked in the cotyledon stage; this developmental block was overcome under heterotrophic conditions, and seedlings developed into small albino to virescent seedlings. By contrast, null alleles for CLPP5 were embryo lethal. Thus, the ClpPR proteins make different functional contributions. To further test for redundancies and functional differences between the ClpR proteins, we overexpressed full-length cDNAs for ClpR1, R2, R3, R4 in clpr1, clpr2 and clpr4 mutants. This showed that overexpression of ClpR3 can complement for the loss of ClpR1, but not for the loss of ClpR2 or ClpR4, indicating that ClpR3 can functionally substitute ClpR1. By contrast, ClpR1, R2 and R4 could not substitute each other. Double mutants of weak CLPR1 and 2 alleles were seedling lethal, showing that a minimum concentration of different ClpR proteins is essential for Clp function. Microscopy and large-scale comparative leaf proteome analyses of a CLPR4 null allele demonstrate a central role of Clp protease in chloroplast biogenesis and protein homeostasis; substrates are discussed. Lack of transcriptional and translational feedback regulation within the CLPPR gene family indicates that regulation of Clp activity occurs through Clp complex assembly and substrate delivery.
Single‐range controller design for a cruise missile
Authors: Nassirharand Amir , Mousavi Firdeh S.R. 
Published: June 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the application of a systematic single‐range controller design procedure to control a cruise missile.Design/methodology/approachThe controller design approach is based on one describing function model of the missile followed by linear system identification. The missile includes discontinuous nonlinear terms, and therefore, a small signal model is not obtainable by straight linearization. Once a linear approximation to the quasilinear model of the missile is obtained, a H∞ controller is designed to achieve a robust nonlinear closed‐loop system.FindingsIt is found that performance of the closed‐loop system with the applied simple controller design approach competes with one other complicated describing function‐based controller design technique.Research limitations/implicationsAt present, the research is limited to design of linear H∞ controllers.Practical implicationsThe major outcome of this paper is the verification that the applied simple describing function‐based H∞ controller design procedure may be used to design high‐performance controllers for cruise missiles.Originality/valueThis is the first paper that adopts an existing single‐range H∞ controller design procedure to design high‐performance controllers for cruise missiles.
Remote sensing satellites evaluation software (RSSE software)
Authors: Hassani Mohammad , Mirshams Mehran 
Published: June 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop user friendly software with the minimum error and maximum performance in a form of remote sensing satellites evaluation software for estimation of weights and ranks of the remote sensing satellite plans, to decrease risk of management decisions.Design/methodology/approachThe analytic hierarchy process (AHP) as a comprehensive framework for strategic decision making is used to arrive at the weights of criteria and sub‐criteria of remote sensing satellites. The Ms‐Access software is written to compute the ranks of the remote sensing satellite plans based on the relative weights of inputs and then, the outputs from AHP are shown as a numerical graph and generates the Ms‐Access database.FindingsOne of the main objectives of this paper is an attempt to access this skill that compare several remote sensing satellite plans on quantity and quality point of view by several effective criteria such as mass, power consumption and cost of satellites, in addition to the remote sensing subsystem, communication subsystem, telemetry, tracking and control subsystem, attitude determination control subsystem and their own sub‐criteria.Research limitations/implicationsIt is hard in just one paper, to gather lots of information about remote sensing satellite systems, use a new methodology that is unknown for aerospace engineering, and talk about an innovative software.Practical implicationsThis paper provides helpful evaluating software which has a data bank that it is very useful and impartial advice for space strategy's managing organization to compare several plans.Originality/valueThis study provides low cost, time‐saving, and high‐performance remote sensing satellite evaluation software and gives valuable information and guidelines which help management decisions of aerospace organization.
Particle swarm optimization for GPS navigation Kalman filter adaptation
Authors: Jwo Dah‐Jing , Chang Shun‐Chieh 
Published: June 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to conduct the particle swarm optimization (PSO)‐assisted adaptive Kalman filter (AKF) for global positioning systems (GPS) navigation processing. Performance evaluation for the PSO‐assisted Kalman filter (KF) as compared to the conventional KF is provided.Design/methodology/approachThe position‐velocity also knows as constant velocity process model can be applied to the GPS KF adequately when navigating a vehicle with constant speed. However, when an abrupt acceleration motion occurs, the filtering solution becomes very poor or even diverges. To avoid the limitation of the KF, the PSO can be incorporated into the filtering mechanism as dynamic model corrector. The PSO is utilized as the noise‐adaptive mechanism to tune the covariance matrix of process noise and overcome the deficiency of KF. In other words, PSO‐assisted KF approach is employed for tuning the covariance of the GPS KF so as to reduce the estimation error during substantial maneuvering.FindingsThe paper provides an alternative approach for designing an AKF and provides an example in the application to GPS.Practical implicationsThe proposed scheme enhances the improvement in estimation accuracy. Application of the PSO to the GPS navigation filter design is discussed. The method takes advantage of both the adaptation capability and the robustness of numerical stability.Originality/valueThe PSO are employed for assisting the AKF. The use of optimization such as PSO for AKF has seldom been seen in the open literature.
The secrets of successful succession planning in the new age wave
Authors: Hewitt Susan D. 
Published: June 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to raise the profile of deep succession planning to identify key talent. Older workers are now forming a significant proportion of the workforce. This cohort could be lost to retirement leaving industry and commerce short of talent.Design/methodology/approachA range of research and other relevant literature is reviewed. Real life experiences with clients developing their older workers are reported and practical suggestions made for implementation.FindingsThere is little literature on organisation‐deep succession planning. The process needs to be linked to organizational objectives with ownership at all levels.Practical implicationsThe main implications of this paper are that organization‐deep succession planning is a complex process requiring commitment and long term planning at all levels. Without a thorough analysis of age and skill profile no workable plan can be made.Originality/valueThis report brings together a range of data around succession planning that should take place across the organization, not just at board level. It will be of value to HR, L&D and equality professionals.
Mentoring in tough times
Authors: Emelo Randy 
Published: June 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to highlight a success story of an organization using web‐based mentoring and to provide details on how they did it.Design/methodology/approachThis case study of CDW Corporation examines why and how an organization would implement web‐based mentoring.FindingsParticipation numbers in mentoring increased from 108 participants to 764. Costs were reduced by 96 percent. Co‐worker engagement survey results improved by 7‐9 percent in select areas.Practical implicationsThe findings suggest: secure key stakeholder support; tie web‐based mentoring to key organizational initiatives; make it available to all; provide resources to participants; communicate often.Originality/valueThe paper shows how a web‐based mentoring program can be implemented and supported and why this could be so vital to an organization.
Human capital management: 2nd generation
Authors: Ward Michael D. 
Published: June 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to help organizations improve the overall effectiveness and utilization of talent management systems, including analysis of the evolution of technology and predictions regarding the next generation of systems, based on trends and organizational needs.Design/methodology/approachResearch for this article is based on over 15 years of research and actual implementation of talent management solutions. Discussions with organizations, analysts and providers provided key input to the findings. The article approaches human capital management globally, holistically and comprehensively.FindingsResults of the research confirmed that organizations still struggle with achieving a high success rate when implementing such systems. Utilization and effectiveness is directly linked to the overall solution, including content and services, as well as the technology.Research limitations/implicationsStatistically, the research did not include every industry and nationality.Practical implicationsOrganisations that are seeking to deploy talent management systems should consider providers that can provide content and service, directly or via partners. The content and services should be examined as part of the overall solution and not post‐implementation.Originality/valueProviders of talent management solutions are very fragmented and do not generally take an holistic approach. The concepts outlined in this paper provide human resources management with practical, “best in class”, guidelines for deploying such solutions.
Rising to the challenge: a look at the role of public libraries in times of recession
Authors: Rooney‐Browne Christine 
Published: June 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the role public libraries play in times of economic crisis and to highlight the potential impact of recession on the future development of public library services.Design/methodology/approachThe article focuses on preliminary statistics and anecdotal evidence from library communities in the UK and the USA.FindingsEarly evidence suggests that public library usage rises as the economy declines. Public library authorities in the UK and USA have reported huge increases in visitor numbers, shifts in societal expectations, and demands for specific “job related” resources and services. Although public libraries have emerged as vital services in times of recession it is perceived that they will be subject to ongoing review over the next few years as governments and local councils attempt to cut public spending.Research limitations/implicationsAt the time of writing very little official research had been conducted to investigate the impact of this latest recession on public library usage. Therefore, the findings are based on early statistical and anecdotal evidence, available via websites, forums and blogs.Practical implicationsThis article presents a case for public libraries as essential services with the potential to empower, educate, transform and inspire individuals and communities in times of crisis. It should be of interest to those working in public libraries and those documenting their impact.Originality/valueThis article represents an attempt to document the role of public libraries in the early stages of a major global recession. It highlights that although the latest economic downturn has created many opportunities for public libraries there is an urgent need to address the great many risks that public libraries will inevitably face as a result of this recession.