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Pre‐clinical diabetic cardiomyopathy: prevalence, screening, and outcome
Authors: Kiencke Stephanie , Handschin Rolf , von Dahlen Ruth , Muser Jürgen , Brunner‐LaRocca Hans Peter , Schumann Jörg , Felix Barbara , Berneis Kaspar , Rickenbacher Peter 
Published: June 2010

AimsDiabetic cardiomyopathy, characterized by left ventricular (LV) dysfunction and LV hypertrophy independent of myocardial ischaemia and hypertension, could contribute to the increased life‐time risk of congestive heart failure seen in patients with diabetes. We assessed prospectively the prevalence, effectiveness of screening methods [brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and C‐reactive protein in combination with clinical parameters], and outcome of pre‐clinical diabetic cardiomyopathy.Methods and resultsWe studied 100 adults (mean age 57.4 ± 10.2 years, 44% females) with diabetes and no previous evidence of structural heart disease. By echocardiography, diabetic cardiomyopathy was present in 48% of patients. Screening with combinations of clinical parameters (gender, systolic blood pressure, and body mass index), but not BNP, resulted in high negative predictive values for diabetic cardiomyopathy. During a mean follow‐up of 48.5 ± 9.0 months, in the groups with and without diabetic cardiomyopathy, 12.5 vs. 3.9% (P < 0.2) patients died or experienced cardiovascular events and 37.5 vs. 9.6% (P < 0.002) had a deterioration in NYHA functional class. Overall event‐free survival was 54 vs. 87% (P = 0.001) in the groups with and without diabetic cardiomyopathy, respectively. Brain natriuretic peptide was an independent predictor of events [odds ratio 3.5 (1.1–10.9), P = 0.02].ConclusionPre‐clinical diabetic cardiomyopathy is common. Screening with combinations of simple clinical parameters, but not BNP, can be useful to identify those patients needing further evaluation. Patients with pre‐clinical diabetic cardiomyopathy are at increased risk for functional deterioration and possibly cardiovascular events during follow‐up. Brain natriuretic peptide was shown to be an independent predictor of future events.
Feeding habits of some demersal fish on the Charleston Bump off the southeastern United States
Authors: Goldman Sarah F. , Sedberry George R. 
Published: June 2010

AbstractGoldman, S. F. and Sedberry, G. R. 2011. Feeding habits of some demersal fish on the Charleston Bump off the southeastern United States. – ICES Journal of Marine Science, 68: 390–398. The feeding habits of several demersal fish on the upper continental slope were investigated to determine the trophic relationships of these ecologically dominant and commercially important species, and to determine food sources for slope fish off the southeastern United States. Stomach contents were examined from 534 fish, including wreckfish (Polyprion americanus), barrelfish (Hyperoglyphe perciformis), and red bream (Beryx decadactylus). Fish fed on 46 prey taxa, and there were dietary differences among predators. Wreckfish predominantly consumed teleost fish and squid; barrelfish had a diet dominated by pelagic tunicates and some mesopelagic fish and squid; red bream consumed mainly fish, squid, and crustaceans. Seasonal shifts in diet were observed in all three species. Many of the prey items encountered were vertically migrating organisms, which are a critical link between surface waters and the slope ecosystem.
Sardine potential habitat and environmental forcing off western Portugal
Authors: Zwolinski Juan P. , Oliveira Paulo B. , Quintino Victor , Stratoudakis Yorgos 
Published: June 2010

Abstract
Zwolinski, J. P., Oliveira, P. B., Quintino, V., and Stratoudakis, Y. 2010. Sardine potential habitat and environmental forcing off western Portugal. – ICES Journal of Marine Science, 67: 1553–1564. Relationships between sardine (Sardina pilchardus) distribution and the environment off western Portugal were explored using data from seven acoustic surveys (spring and autumn of 2000, 2001, 2005, and spring 2006). Four environmental variables (salinity, temperature, chlorophyll a, and acoustic epipelagic backscatter other than fish) were related to the acoustic presence and density of sardine. Univariate quotient analysis revealed sardine preferences for waters with high chlorophyll a content, low temperature and salinity, and low acoustic epipelagic backscatter. Generalized additive models depicted significant relationships between the environment and sardine presence but not with sardine density. Maps of sardine potential habitat (SPH) built upon the presence/absence models revealed a clear seasonal effect in the across-bathymetry and alongshelf extension of SPH off western Portugal. During autumn, SPH covered a large part of the northern Portuguese continental shelf but was almost absent from the southern region, whereas in spring SPH extended farther south but was reduced to a narrow band of shallow coastal waters in the north. This seasonal pattern agrees with the spatio-temporal variation of primary production and oceanic circulation described for the western Iberian shelf.
Shifting-balance stock structure in North Pacific walleye pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus)
Authors: Grant W. Stewart , Spies Ingrid , Canino Michael F. 
Published: June 2010

AbstractGrant, W. S., Spies, I., and Canino, M. F. 2010. Shifting-balance stock structure in North Pacific walleye pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus). – ICES Journal of Marine Science, 67: 1687–1696. High levels of gene flow are expected to produce genetic homogeneity among open-ocean populations of walleye pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) because of few restrictions on migration. Although most genetic studies confirm this prediction, many surveys of morphology have detected differences among populations. Here, sequences of mitochondrial DNA cytochrome oxidase subunit I in nine samples (n = 433) from Japan to Puget Sound were used to evaluate genetic population structure. Two haplotypes varied clinally across the North Pacific. These clines are likely the result of the isolation of populations in ice-age refugia, secondary post-glacial contact, and restricted long-distance dispersal. Overall, ΦST = 0.030 (p < 0.001), but the greatest partition was attributable to differences between Asian and North American populations (ΦCT = 0.058, p = 0.036). Isolation by distance was detected across the North Pacific, but differentiation among populations within regions was minimal (ΦSC = 0.007, p < 0.092). Climate variability on decadal–centennial scales produces shifts in local abundance, which prevent the appearance of genetically discrete stocks. These cycles of boom and bust, combined with high levels of gene flow, lead to different stock structures, as viewed with morphological, life history, and genetic markers.
“Satisficing” and trade-offs: evaluating rebuilding strategies for Greenland halibut off the east coast of Canada
Authors: Miller David C. M. , Shelton Peter A. 
Published: June 2010

Abstract
Miller, D. C. M., and Shelton, P. A. 2010. “Satisficing” and trade-offs: evaluating rebuilding strategies for Greenland halibut off the east coast of Canada. – ICES Journal of Marine Science, 67: 1896–1902. To be effective, management strategy evaluation (MSE) requires a well-defined procedure for comparing the merits of candidate management strategies. We explore a two-step approach of “satisficing” followed by a trade-off analysis. “Satisficing” (a portmanteau of “satisfy” and “suffice”) is a decision-making procedure that attempts to meet criteria for adequacy, rather than identify an optimal solution. As a case study, we consider the results from a comprehensive MSE for Greenland halibut off the east coast of Canada, carried out under the auspices of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization. First, we apply satisficing to the results to determine which rebuilding strategies achieve pre-specified thresholds set for imperative performance statistics relating to resource conservation, yield, and stability of the fishery. Next, trade-offs among important, but not necessarily imperative, performance statistics are evaluated for those strategies that pass the satisficing step. For Greenland halibut, a management strategy containing a simple feedback harvest-control rule based on recent trends in survey estimates of abundance satisfices all imperative requirements and provides the best trade-off in other performance statistics. The approach necessitates translating objectives for stock rebuilding and sustainable fisheries into operationally explicit terms and incorporates a priori consideration of stakeholders' concerns.
Boron Toxicity Tolerance in Barley through Reduced Expression of the Multifunctional Aquaporin HvNIP2;1
Authors: Schnurbusch Thorsten , Hayes Julie , Hrmova Maria , Baumann Ute , Ramesh Sunita A. , Tyerman Stephen D. , Langridge Peter , Sutton Tim 
Published: June 2010

Abstract
Boron (B) toxicity is a significant limitation to cereal crop production in a number of regions worldwide. Here we describe the cloning of a gene from barley (Hordeum vulgare), underlying the chromosome 6H B toxicity tolerance quantitative trait locus. It is the second B toxicity tolerance gene identified in barley. Previously, we identified the gene Bot1 that functions as an efflux transporter in B toxicity-tolerant barley to move B out of the plant. The gene identified in this work encodes HvNIP2;1, an aquaporin from the nodulin-26-like intrinsic protein (NIP) subfamily that was recently described as a silicon influx transporter in barley and rice (Oryza sativa). Here we show that a rice mutant for this gene also shows reduced B accumulation in leaf blades compared to wild type and that the mutant protein alters growth of yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) under high B. HvNIP2;1 facilitates significant transport of B when expressed in Xenopus oocytes compared to controls and to another NIP (NOD26), and also in yeast plasma membranes that appear to have relatively high B permeability. We propose that tolerance to high soil B is mediated by reduced expression of HvNIP2;1 to limit B uptake, as well as by increased expression of Bot1 to remove B from roots and sensitive tissues. Together with Bot1, the multifunctional aquaporin HvNIP2;1 is an important determinant of B toxicity tolerance in barley.
VERDANDIIs a Direct Target of the MADS Domain Ovule Identity Complex and Affects Embryo Sac Differentiation inArabidopsis
Authors: Matias-Hernandez Luis , Battaglia Raffaella , Galbiati Francesca , Rubes Marco , Eichenberger Christof , Grossniklaus Ueli , Kater Martin M. , Colombo Lucia 
Published: June 2010

AbstractIn Arabidopsis thaliana, the three MADS box genes SEEDSTICK (STK), SHATTERPROOF1 (SHP1), and SHP2 redundantly regulate ovule development. Protein interaction studies have shown that a multimeric complex composed of the ovule identity proteins together with the SEPALLATA MADS domain proteins is necessary to determine ovule identity. Despite the extensive knowledge that has become available about these MADS domain transcription factors, little is known regarding the genes that they regulate. Here, we show that STK, SHP1, and SHP2 redundantly regulate VERDANDI (VDD), a putative transcription factor that belongs to the plant-specific B3 superfamily. The vdd mutant shows defects during the fertilization process resulting in semisterility. Analysis of the vdd mutant female gametophytes indicates that antipodal and synergid cell identity and/or differentiation are affected. Our results provide insights into the pathways regulated by the ovule identity factors and the role of the downstream target gene VDD in female gametophyte development.
Genome-Wide Distribution of TransposedDissociationElements in Maize
Authors: Vollbrecht Erik , Duvick Jon , Schares Justin P. , Ahern Kevin R. , Deewatthanawong Prasit , Xu Ling , Conrad Liza J. , Kikuchi Kazuhiro , Kubinec Tammy A. , Hall Bradford D. , Weeks Rebecca , Unger-Wallace Erica , Muszynski Michael , Brendel Volker P. , Brutnell Thomas P. 
Published: June 2010

AbstractThe maize (Zea mays) transposable element Dissociation (Ds) was mobilized for large-scale genome mutagenesis and to study its endogenous biology. Starting from a single donor locus on chromosome 10, over 1500 elements were distributed throughout the genome and positioned on the maize physical map. Genetic strategies to enrich for both local and unlinked insertions were used to distribute Ds insertions. Global, regional, and local insertion site trends were examined. We show that Ds transposed to both linked and unlinked sites and displayed a nonuniform distribution on the genetic map around the donor r1-sc:m3 locus. Comparison of Ds and Mutator insertions reveals distinct target preferences, which provide functional complementarity of the two elements for gene tagging in maize. In particular, Ds displays a stronger preference for insertions within exons and introns, whereas Mutator insertions are more enriched in promoters and 5′-untranslated regions. Ds has no strong target site consensus sequence, but we identified properties of the DNA molecule inherent to its local structure that may influence Ds target site selection. We discuss the utility of Ds for forward and reverse genetics in maize and provide evidence that genes within a 2- to 3-centimorgan region flanking Ds insertions will serve as optimal targets for regional mutagenesis.
Class XI Myosins Are Required for Development, Cell Expansion, and F-Actin Organization in Arabidopsis
Authors: Peremyslov Valera V. , Prokhnevsky Alexey I. , Dolja Valerian V. 
Published: June 2010

Abstract
The actomyosin system is conserved throughout eukaryotes. Although F-actin is essential for cell growth and plant development, roles of the associated myosins are poorly understood. Using multiple gene knockouts in Arabidopsis thaliana, we investigated functional profiles of five class XI myosins, XI-K, XI-1, XI-2, XI-B, and XI-I. Plants lacking three myosins XI showed stunted growth and delayed flowering, whereas elimination of four myosins further exacerbated these defects. Loss of myosins led to decreased leaf cell expansion, with the most severe defects observed in the larger leaf cells. Root hair length in myosin-deficient plants was reduced ∼10-fold, with quadruple knockouts showing morphological abnormalities. It was also found that trafficking of Golgi and peroxisomes was entirely myosin dependent. Surprisingly, myosins were required for proper organization of F-actin and the associated endoplasmic reticulum networks, revealing a novel, architectural function of the class XI myosins. These results establish critical roles of myosin-driven transport and F-actin organization during polarized and diffuse cell growth and indicate that myosins are key factors in plant growth and development.
Fostering a research culture in UK library practice: barriers and solutions
Authors: McMenemy David 
Published: June 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to discuss how more of a research culture can be fostered within library practice and how universities and library professionals can work together to strengthen this important area.Design/methodology/approachThe paper provides a reflective viewpoint.FindingsThe dangers of a lack of a research culture present the profession with potential issues that must be addressed if it is to remain vital. The profession and those involved in academic research must work more closely together to foster a research culture, and more emphasis should be placed in ensuring conferences have a research focus.Practical implicationThe paper should be of interest to practitioners who wish to consider the importance of research in their professional practice.Originality/valueThis paper discusses the challenges in creating a research culture in library practice, and as such offers a new debate on what key issues related to research impact on the profession of library and information science.
Public libraries in Croatia and the digitization challenge
Authors: Vrana Radovan 
Published: June 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present the current state of digitization and digital collection development in public libraries in Croatia.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is based on an online survey of public libraries in Croatia on digital collection development and digitization. In total, 165 public libraries were invited to participate in the survey, and Web survey was chosen as the most appropriate tool for surveying geographically dispersed libraries.FindingsThe findings indicate that public libraries in Croatia have taken steps towards enlargement of digital content in their holdings by digitizing their existing library collections. Although the number of digital collections in public libraries in Croatia is still rather small, it is expected that it will increase in the near future. It is also encouraging that public libraries started digitization projects on their own, thus gaining the necessary experience and skills that would help them and other libraries in future digitization projects. Still, they need additional education about digital collection development and process of library material digitization.Originality/valueThe paper article contributes to the growing body of knowledge about digital collections development and digitization in public libraries, as well as about benefits digital collections can provide for libraries in general.
The queen of the modern library movement in China: Mary Elizabeth Wood
Authors: Zheng Jing , Deng Chuan‐You , Cheng Shao‐Min , Liu Wen‐Ya , Wang A‐Tao 
Published: June 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the great contributions made by the American library expert, Mary Elizabeth Wood, to Chinese library development.Design/methodology/approachAs a pioneer of the modern library movement Mary Elizabeth Wood devoted herself to a Chinese library career. It was structured according to the following theme: setting up the Boone Library and introducing the modern American public library into China; establishing Boone Library School and initiating Chinese library science education; raising money and appealing for China's library development; helping forward the foundation of the Library Association of China; as well as promoting Chinese library intercommunion and cooperation with the West.FindingsWith the background of underdeveloped Chinese librarianship, Mary Elizabeth Wood introduced modern American public library spirit into China, opened the gate of Chinese library science, and promoted Chinese library science.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper discusses the library history of China and the role of an American librarian in Chinese library history; thus, it should be of wide interest to researchers involved in library history.Originality/valueMary Elizabeth Wood devoted herself to a Chinese library career, and promoted Chinese library science greatly, but research on her is limited. This paper considers her contribution to Chinese library science.
The use of information resources by LIS graduate students in Kuwait
Authors: Hamade Samir N. , Al‐Yousef Saud 
Published: June 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the use of information resources in the research papers of the graduate students in Library and Information Science (LIS) at Kuwait University.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology chosen for this paper is the bibliometric method by way of citation count of the references found in the literature review papers of LIS graduate students at Kuwait University by identifying the preferred form of publications, retrieval method, time span, subject distribution, and the most cited journals.FindingsIt is shown that the majority of students used journal articles, web pages, and books as the most preferred form of resources. Their preferred method of retrieval was the printed format. Time span of the most used citations is from three to ten years. They mostly used traditional library journals such as Bulletin of MLA, Library Review, The Electronic Library, Library Management, and College and Research Libraries.Research limitations/implicationsThe quantity and quality of citations were reviewed and approved by the student advisor, and the sample was drawn from a population of 74 papers based on the availability of original papers.Originality/valueThe findings in this paper provide important insights for the academic library administration to take appropriate measures to achieve a higher level of awareness and skill by the users.
Microrobots and nanorobots: a review of recent developments
Authors: Bogue Robert 
Published: June 2010

PurposeThe paper aims to provide a technical review of recent developments in microrobots, together with a less detailed consideration of nanorobotics.Design/methodology/approachFollowing a brief introduction, this paper describes a number of recently reported microrobot development activities. It then briefly considers the emerging field of nanorobotics.FindingsMicrorobots are the topic of a major research effort and many different technological approaches are under study. Critical issues are power and locomotion and magnetic methods are attracting much attention. Nanorobots are at a far earlier stage of development and most are based on DNA‐based molecular technology. Key applications for both classes of device are anticipated in microassembly, healthcare and nanotechnology.Originality/valueThis paper provides a timely review of recent microrobot and nanorobot development activities.
A control method of deceleration assistance system for collision avoidance based on driver's perceptual risk
Authors: Wada Takahiro , Hiraoka Shoji , Doi Shun'ichi 
Published: June 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to realize a smooth and secure brake assistance system to avoid rear‐end collision of automobiles.Design/methodology/approachIt is important to judge necessity of deceleration assistance as early as possible and initiate the assistance naturally in order to reduce rear‐end crashes. However, it easily results in driver's discomfort. In addition, deceleration profile of the automatic braking is also important to realize smooth collision avoidance. In this paper, a deceleration assistance control for collision avoidance will be proposed based on the formulated braking behavior models of expert drivers to realize smooth, secure brake assistance.FindingsThe proposed brake assistance system can realize smooth deceleration profile and appropriate final status of the two vehicles for various approaching conditions. In addition, experimental results using a driving simulator will show validity of the proposed system based on subjective evaluation. It is also shown that the system realizes smooth deceleration control even under existence of the interaction between human driver and the system.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper does not deal with effect of the deceleration method on change of drivers' behavior, including driver's trust on the system. Over‐trust should be eliminated if any.Originality/valueThe originality of the paper is to derive smooth secure collision avoidance system based on the driver's perceptual risk model. This method can realize smooth collision avoidance behavior for the various approaching conditions with a unified simple algorithm.