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The PLATO space mission: studying planetary transits and stellar oscillations simultaneously
Authors: Fridlund Malcolm 
Published: February 2009

AbstractPLATO (PLAnetary Transits and Oscilliations of stars) is a proposed mission of the European Space Agency's Science programme Cosmic Vision 2015–2025, currently under industrial study, and with a planned launch by the end of 2017. Its task is to better understand the properties of exoplanetary systems. As such it will detect and characterise exoplanets using their transit signature in front of a large sample of bright stars and simultaneously measuring the seismic oscillations of the parent star of these exoplanets. The mission will be orbiting the Sun-Earth L2 point, which provides a stable thermal environment and maximum uninterrupted observing efficiency. The payload consists of a number (> 28) of individual catadioptric telescopes, covering > 550 sq. degrees. Since the goal is to search for terrestrial exoplanets within the habitable zone of their host stars, and carry out asteroseismological observations of the host stars, very high photometric precision, high time resolution, and high duty-cycle visible photometry is required. Ground-based observations are needed to complement the observations made by PLATO to allow for further exoplanetary characterization. This paper consists of a summary of the preliminary results achieved by the ESA internal pre-assessment study.
Temporal bone imaging
Authors: Abildgaard Andreas 
Published: February 2009

Temporal Bone Imaging. Edited by Ellen G. Hoeffner & Suresh K. Mukherji. New York: Thieme Medical Publishers, 2008. ISBN 978-1-58890-401-0/ 978-3-13-140231-8. 220 pages, 244 illustrations. Price (hardback): EUR 89.95
The ‘Narcissistic‐We’ model: A conceptual framework for multidisciplinary team working, researching and decision‐making with traumatised individuals
Authors: Dorahy Martin J. , Hamilton Geraldine 
Published: February 2009

AbstractGreater emphasis is being placed on multidisciplinary team (MDT) working for complex clinical presentations in the NHS. Whilst such integrated working has the potential for considerable benefits for clients, it also raises the issue of constructive and destructive decision‐making within teams that bring together different individuals and professional groupings. This paper outlines a model which attempts to address how individuals in a MDT can hold onto their own personal and professional identity whilst simultaneously adopting a team identity. Thus how the ‘me’ and the ‘we’ operate to assist the client. The model, termed the ‘Narcissistic‐We’, was developed out of multidisciplinary team working with traumatised individuals in Belfast and has particular relevance for decision‐making in MDTs. The model argues that MDTs operate along two continua, the first running from ‘me’ to ‘team’ and the second running from ‘me’ to ‘client’. When overlaid these continua create four quadrants. It is suggested that no clinical decisions should be made in the ‘Me‐Me’ quadrant and most decisions should come from the ‘Client‐Team’ quadrant. However, there are times when decisions are required from the ‘Me‐Client’ and ‘Me‐Team’ quadrants. The development, practical implications and research possibilities of this model are discussed.
‘I had no family, but I made family’. Immediate post‐war coping strategies of adolescent survivors of the Holocaust
Authors: Goldenberg Jennifer 
Published: February 2009

AbstractIncreasingly, mental health professionals are confronted with survivors of ethnic conflict and genocide, many of whom were adolescents when they experienced such extreme, prolonged trauma. Holocaust survivor interviews provide an important window into the process of post‐traumatic coping and adaptation by adolescent survivors of genocide. The immediate post‐genocide years have been a particularly neglected field of inquiry among trauma researchers. This study of the immediate coping strategies used by adolescent survivors of the Holocaust is part of a larger secondary analysis of the long‐term coping and adaptation of 18 adolescent survivors – 14 women and four men – who were between the ages of 12 and 18 at the start of World War II. It found that the major coping strategies used in the immediate post‐war period were social support, community with other survivors, revenge and the pursuit of justice. These findings have important implications for the treatment of survivors of ethnic conflict seeking asylum in countries in the West.
Two Time-Series Analyses of the Impact of Antibiotic Consumption and Alcohol-Based Hand Disinfection on the Incidences of Nosocomial Methicillin-ResistantStaphylococcus aureusInfection andClostridium difficileInfection
Authors: Kaier Klaus , Hagist Christian , Frank Uwe , Conrad Andreas , Meyer Elisabeth 
Published: February 2009

Objective.To determine the impact of antibiotic consumption and alcohol-based hand disinfection on the incidences of nosocomial methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus(MRSA) infection andClostridium difficileinfection (CDI).Methods.Two multivariate time-series analyses were performed that used as dependent variables the monthly incidences of nosocomial MRSA infection and CDI at the Freiburg University Medical Center during the period January 2003 through October 2007. The volume of alcohol-based hand rub solution used per month was quantified in liters per 1,000 patient-days. Antibiotic consumption was calculated in terms of the number of defined daily doses per 1,000 patient-days per month.Results.The use of alcohol-based hand rub was found to have a significant impact on the incidence of nosocomial MRSA infection (P<.001). The multivariate analysis (R2= 0.66) showed that a higher volume of use of alcohol-based hand rub was associated with a lower incidence of nosocomial MRSA infection. Conversely, a higher level of consumption of selected antimicrobial agents was associated with a higher incidence of nosocomial MRSA infection. This analysis showed this relationship was the same for the use of second-generation cephalosporins (P= .023), third-generation cephalosporins (P= .05), fluoroquinolones (P= .01), and lincosamides (P= .05). The multivariate analysis (R2= 0.55) showed that a higher level of consumption of third-generation cephalosporins (P= .008), fluoroquinolones (P= .084), and/or macrolides (P= .007) was associated with a higher incidence of CDI. A correlation with use of alcohol-based hand rub was not detected.Conclusion.In 2 multivariate time-series analyses, we were able to show the impact of hand hygiene and antibiotic use on the incidence of nosocomial MRSA infection, but we found no association between hand hygiene and incidence of CDI.
Stockpiling Drugs for an Avian Influenza Outbreak: Examining the Surge in Oseltamivir Prescriptions During Heightened Media Coverage of the Potential for a Worldwide Pandemic
Authors: Gasink Leanne B. , Linkin Darren R. , Fishman Neil O. , Bilker Warren B. , Weiner Mark G. , Lautenbach Ebbing 
Published: February 2009

Objective.During fall 2005, personal stockpiling of oseltamivir for use during an outbreak of H5N1 influenza virus infection was widely reported. The present study aimed to identify indications for oseltamivir prescriptions to determine whether oseltamivir that was not intended for seasonal influenza was inappropriately consumed and to compare persons who were likely to have stockpiled oseltamivir and those who did not with respect to their knowledge, understanding, concerns, and expectations regarding avian influenza.Design.Survey to evaluate usage patterns for oseltamivir and assess views about avian influenza.Subjects.A total of 109 outpatients who received a prescription for oseltamivir between September 1, 2005, and December 31, 2005, and 825 matched control subjects.Results.Of 109 prescriptions, 36 (33.0%) were prescribed for patients with appropriate indications. Sixty-eight (62.4%) of 109 patients identified as having received oseltamivir and 440 (53.3%) of 825 individuals identified as not having received it responded to the questionnaire. Only 2 prescription recipients whose oseltamivir was not intended for immediate consumption reported that they had consumed the oseltamivir. Persons who probably intended to stockpile oseltamivir were older and more often white than those unlikely to stockpile it. They also reported greater worry about avian influenza and more often expected avian influenza to spread to the United States than those unlikely to stockpile, but there were no significant differences in responses to other questionnaire items.Conclusions.A large proportion of the oseltamivir prescriptions written in fall 2005 were probably intended for personal stockpiling. Similarities in participants' responses to questionnaire items suggest that educational campaigns may not be an effective method to curtail stockpiling of antimicrobial medications during an infectious threat. Promoting appropriate prescribing practices among providers may be a better means by which to minimize personal stockpiling.
ClueGO: a Cytoscape plug-in to decipher functionally grouped gene ontology and pathway annotation networks
Authors: Bindea Gabriela , Mlecnik Bernhard , Hackl Hubert , Charoentong Pornpimol , Tosolini Marie , Kirilovsky Amos , Fridman Wolf-Herman , Pagès Franck , Trajanoski Zlatko , Galon Jérôme 
Published: February 2009

Abstract
Summary: We have developed ClueGO, an easy to use Cytoscape plug-in that strongly improves biological interpretation of large lists of genes. ClueGO integrates Gene Ontology (GO) terms as well as KEGG/BioCarta pathways and creates a functionally organized GO/pathway term network. It can analyze one or compare two lists of genes and comprehensively visualizes functionally grouped terms. A one-click update option allows ClueGO to automatically download the most recent GO/KEGG release at any time. ClueGO provides an intuitive representation of the analysis results and can be optionally used in conjunction with the GOlorize plug-in.
Availability: http://www.ici.upmc.fr/cluego/cluegoDownload.shtml
Contact: jerome.galon@crc.jussieu.fr
Supplementary information: Supplementary data are available at Bioinformatics online.
Training drivers, competitive strategy and clients' needs
Authors: Malik Ashish 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the factors that drive a firm's decision to invest in training in India's IT‐enabled services/business process outsourcing (ITeS/BPO) sector. It aims to consider a much‐neglected area and an often‐cited need to consider external factors, especially the needs of an organisation's clients in a firm's decision to train.Design/methodology/approachThe paper employs case study research strategy using semi‐structured interviews, organisational documents and non‐participant observation.FindingsEmployee turnover, competitive strategy, client specifications and quality management systems were important factors in shaping the nature and extent of training. The temporal dimension of the process was also significant in influencing volume of training. The study also found that learning and development were inextricably intertwined with its operations management, as against a firm's HR infrastructure.Originality/valueAs most HRD research adopts an inward‐looking approach, the study offers fresh insights by adopting an outward‐looking approach and considers the impact of an organisation's clients on provision of training. The study's distinctive contributions are in identifying the influence that client specifications, employee turnover, temporal and geographical dimension of processes have on provision of training and, in analysing the critical and unexplored link between a firm's market orientation, learning orientation, and quality management systems, in shaping the nature and extent of training provision. This research extends the current theory‐building debates and provides insights for practitioners and education policy makers about training decision making in ITeS/BPO firms.
John Rose and the early years of sociocybernetics
Authors: van der Zouwen Johannes , Felix Geyer R. 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to sketch the most valuable contribution of Dr Rose to the development of social cybernetics over the period 1975‐1995.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on an analysis of the proceedings of the sections on “Social Systems” or “Social Cybernetics” of the WOSC conferences from 1978 through 1991, and on an analysis of the entries of the Bibliography on Social Cybernetics (1998).FindingsThe sections on “Social Systems” of the International Congresses on Systems and Cybernetics, initiated by Dr Rose, provided in the period 1978‐1995 the most important meeting point for social scientists aiming at the application of the cybernetic approach to social systems and social processes, and for cyberneticians wanting to use the principles of cybernetics for the analysis and solution of social problems.Originality/valueThe paper shows how the journal Kybernetes, founded by Dr Rose, became the most frequently used publication medium of social cyberneticians: of the 184 papers on social cybernetics mentioned in this bibliography 76 (41 per cent) were published in Kybernetes, more than in any other journal in the domain of cybernetics or social science.
Complex versus complicated: the how of coping with complexity
Authors: Schwaninger Markus 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to demonstrate and explain how distinct approaches to coping with complexity vary in their effectiveness. The different strategies are evaluated as to their respective capabilities of absorbing complexity. Virtuous versus vicious approaches are distinguished.Design/methodology/approachBased on two basic formulas for the calculation of variety, a measure of complexity, sensitivity analyses for different strategies are carried out. Recommendations for the how of coping with complexity are derived logically.FindingsStrategies based on increasing the repertory of behaviour through enhancing the potential states of the elements (component agents) in a system are superior to strategies which pursue an increase in the number of elements.Practical implicationsThe imperative to increase the repertory of behaviour and to avoid responses to complexity through complication constitute an approach that leads to an overshoot of eigen‐complexity and consequently to inefficiencies or ineffectiveness.Originality/valueThis contribution sheds light on misinterpretations of Ashby's law of requisite variety. The insights derived from the analysis can help real‐life organizations to avoid failures and reap substantial strategic advantages.
The cybernetics of inertial propulsion
Authors: Engel Alejandro B. , Stiebitz Paul H. 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide a study of inertial propulsion.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, the theory of inertial propulsion under dry friction and under viscous friction is developed.FindingsAs inertia propelled devices do not have any external moving parts; the propelling mechanism is completely enclosed inside the device. For inertial propulsion under dry friction, the equations of movement are explicitly derived and provided in closed form, so that such a device can be designed with its parameters computed exactly. For inertial propulsion under viscous friction, on the other hand, there is no closed form for the equations of movement, its dynamics are provided so that a device can be designed using a computer algebra system, as illustrated in the paper.Originality/valueThe paper demonstrates that an inertia propelled device under dry friction moves in the opposite direction than the same device under viscous friction.
Pansystems ecology, management and knowledge rediscovery
Authors: Yi Lan , You Wenhui , Li Chuan , Wu Xuemou 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to state the pansystems ecology, management and related principles and methods of knowledge rediscovery. Related contents include: generalized life, vitality, resource, circulation, environs, periodicity, phenology, eco‐niche in pansystems space, evolution, intelligence development, philosophy of science, epistemology, psychology, pedagogy and teaching.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is an application of pansystems principles to approach an ecology‐styled world outlook and methodology, related topics include: pansystems rediscovery to ecology and the world; generalized relativity, resource, environs, ecology, circulation, life; pansystems models on evolution, eco‐niche, pyramid law, recap law, phenology, management and knowledge rediscovery.FindingsAll of the logoi concerned with are reduced to the actualization of pansystems variational principle and related OR‐concretion. The pansystems ecology presents a new outlook to world, society, management, methodology, pedagogy and knowledge rediscovery.Originality/valueProvides the framework and concretion principles of pansystems research on generalized resource, circulation, environs, ecology and related applications. They lead to some new comprehension of evolution, psychology, epistemology, society, management.
Examining the use of new science metaphors in the learning organisation
Authors: Tee Ng Pak 
Published: February 2009

PurposeIn recent years, the new science has become popular in management literature. This involves the use of metaphors from the field of science (e.g. mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology) in the field of management. This paper aims to examine the use of new science metaphors in learning organisation (LO) discourse and research.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is a theoretical analysis of the use of new science metaphors in LO discourse and research. In particular, the paper illustrates the potential value of such metaphors through four examples and explores the issue of appropriate application and interpretation.FindingsThis paper shows that using new science metaphors in the field of the LO can enrich the understanding and practice of LOs. However, one has to adopt a reflexive approach so that one is more critically aware of the assumptions behind their usage. This will lead to a more appropriate application and interpretation of such metaphors in context.Practical implicationsSubject to careful application and interpretation, new science metaphors can be useful in helping one appreciate the intricate dynamics of change; that a lack of one's control does not imply that the situation is out of control; that the measurement of outcomes in itself affects the development of an LO; and that paradoxes are “normal” in the dynamics of LO development.Originality/valueThis paper provides an analysis of the use of four new science metaphors in LO, namely complexity and chaos, living systems, uncertainty principle and wave‐particle duality. It discusses how these metaphors may enrich the understanding and practice of the LO. This paper also discusses a reflexive approach towards new science metaphor usage that encompasses four issues of separation, representation, enunciation and routinisation.
Consumer centered “brand value” of foods: drivers and segmentation
Authors: Gabay Gillie , Moskowitz Howard R. , Beckley Jacqueline , Ashman Hollis 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to empirically test the consumer‐centered approach to brand management theorized by Rust, Zeithaml and Lemon in 2004 to assist companies in reducing the depreciation of brand equity.Design/methodology/approachBrand equity was operationalized in the context of conjoint measurement. In total, 5,364 respondents participated in interviews testing drivers of brand equity for six brands each in 28 food categories.FindingsData from the large‐scale study revealed that across categories brand value may not hold much beyond the name in the minds of consumers. It was found that mindset segmentation may be a basis for brand management. Messages that focused on product functionality were found to be stronger drivers of preference of one brand over another. Product features instead of brand names emerged as the primary source of value across segments.Research limitations/implicationsThe study focused on brands in the food industry requiring the replication to additional industries.Practical implicationsIt was found that brands did not hold much beyond their name. Companies holding strong brands will need to define product features in terms of their perceived functionality across consumer segments. Companies are to build and position brands around customer segments.Originality/valueA cutting edge methodology to test mindset segmentation by combinations of product features as a new basis for brand management was used. In contrast to traditional brand management which is based on products, the paper bases brand management on consumer needs highlighting consumer equity rather than brand equity.
A longitudinal study on Australian online DVD pricing
Authors: Li Hongyi , Tang Fang‐Fang , Huang Liang , Song Fiona 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyze the online DVD market in Australia, which has not been researched so far, and to examine whether the pricing patterns in this market exhibit any regularity consistent or inconsistent with research findings in other markets.Design/methodology/approachA longitudinal data set of 27,030 price observations were collected weekly over one year. Various statistical tests – in particular, a least‐squares dummy variable (LSDV) panel data model with serial correlation – were applied to the data.FindingsIn general, the online branches of multi‐channel retailers have higher average prices and standard deviations than pure internet retailers. Overall, market prices decrease over time significantly within the sample period – about 17.4 per cent decrease for all titles, however, with popular titles' prices decreasing faster than those of random titles. Furthermore, prices do not seem to converge between the two types of online retailers. For individual retailers, brand name effect seems to matter in the results, with a significant difference on prices.Research limitations/implicationsThis is an empirical study on a specific market. More data, testing and comparison are needed for any generalization of the findings whether they are consistent in the global sense.Practical implicationsOnline marketers of different types of retailers may need to reflect on their pricing policies whether their pricing strategies have any space for improvement on profitability.Originality/valueThis study investigates the price movement of the Australian online DVD market using data collected over a one year time span.