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Work-based skills development: a context-engaged approach
Authors: Felce Alison , Perks Sandra , Roberts David 
Published: July 2016

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to give a successful example of how universities can work with business to identify and address skills needs through a context-engaged approach to developing learning to meet the needs identified.Design/methodology/approach– Using a case study approach the business-university collaboration to introduce work-based learning programmes is explained. The paper sets out how learning interventions were researched, designed and introduced to meet identified skills needs throughout the organisation. It highlights the practicalities of the management approach adopted and the benefits achieved through partnership working.Findings– Key to the success of the collaboration was the recruitment of a “Training Centre Facilitator” (TCF) who was co-managed by the company and the university and who was located within the company. The TCF was able to fully understand the company’s and learners’ requirements and thus propose a context-engaged solution that met the needs of the individuals and the organisation. The work-based learning programmes introduced reflected the organisational requirements, individuals’ needs and took into account constraints and restraints on their design and implementation.Originality/value– The paper presents a case study that investigates an innovative approach to partnership working between HE, FE and a private business organisation. The appointment of a TCF, employed within the company to undertake research and implement identified training interventions is an unusual and original approach to bringing together the three organisations to achieve the planned business improvements. The process used and the key principles for achieving a successful partnership are presented and could be applied in other business-education collaborations to develop in-company work-based learning.
Work-based learning in a business school context
Authors: Brook Cheryl , Corbridge Marjorie 
Published: July 2016

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to highlight some of the issues involved in ensuring that final year undergraduate students have a meaningful WBL experience as part of their business degree. It originated in discussions between the authors concerning varying attitudes towards the idea and practice of WBL in business schools. The study examines examples of artefacts produced for assessment, as well as perceptions of the practice of WBL through an exploration of the perspectives and views of students and employers. Material was also gathered from the reflections of the authors in their capacity as WBL supervisors.Design/methodology/approach– This paper draws on a qualitative research study which used semi-structured interviews to obtain views on a range of issues associated with WBL, including the nature and scope of what is learnt and acted upon in the workplace and the value of the learning contract. The data comprise semi-structured interviews with 13 graduates of a post-1992 UK university and with five employers. The authors also reflect on their experience in delivering the WBL unit.Findings– This study examines some key issues associated with WBL. It supports the idea that unintended, informal and even “tacit” knowledge may be effectively reflected upon and assessed; that learning contracts play an important role in WBL arrangements and do not necessarily restrict or constrain what is learnt or how that learning is developed, and that artefacts provide the bridge between knowledge and work.Research limitations/implications– Employer feedback was limited, and despite attempting to contact all WBL graduates, only 13 responded and were able to be interviewed. The findings will be helpful to different stakeholders engaged in WBL who wish to develop effective strategies to maximise the benefits of WBL. The findings of this research relate to different elements in the process including the value of the employer-led project and the evidence of real improvements/contributions made in delivering their artefact, of the learning contract as a “live” document and the value of informal, experiential learning in the process.Practical implications– The findings will be helpful to different stakeholders engaged in WBL who wish to develop effective strategies to maximise the benefits of WBL.Originality/value– The paper offers a contribution to our knowledge and understanding of perceptions of the actual practice of business students’ WBL.
Libraries as Vehicle to Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs): Nigerian’s current status and outlook
Authors: Igbinovia Magnus 
Published: July 2016

Purpose
This paper aims to examine the progress made by Nigerian libraries towards the actualization of sustainable developmental goals (SDGs) and to review possible opportunities for better actualisation. The resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on September 25, 2015, resulted in a 2030 agenda for sustainable development with 17 goals and 169 targets, a transition from the millennium developmental goals, which should stimulate action over the next 15 years.

Design/methodology/approach
In view of this agenda, sessions at the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) Conference were held in 2015 in Cape Town to focus on the post-2015 development agenda available at http://www.ifla.org/node/9727. Session 103 of the 2015 IFLA Conference was on the contribution and mission of libraries and information services or sustainable development.

Findings
The Registrar of the Librarian’s Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) during the 6th Induction Ceremony for librarians held on September 13, 2015, stated that the profession will focus on making sustainable developmental goals (SDGs) a reality. In line with this, libraries and librarians in Nigeria have been doing a great deal, especially in the area of creating awareness about the goals by all stakeholders.

Originality/value
The aim of this paper is to examine the current status of Nigerian libraries toward meeting the SDGs as an example for developing countries and to propose recommendations for meeting these goals.
Open source software for library systems – 1
Authors: Oyelude Adetoun A. 
Published: July 2016

Purpose
This literature review goes ten years back to see what has been and is going on in the open source world. Effort has been made to be as comprehensive as possible, but the review has been limited again to internet sources and what can be garnered from the internet cybersphere.

Design/methodology/approach
What is Open Source? This issue has been treated by scholars interested in the topic. Different types of open source have been discussed and comparisons between open source integrated library systems done.

Findings
Open source software is a software source code that is available free of cost on the internet. Once downloaded, the software can be enhanced and customized.

Originality/value
The software is managed through a licensing process that protects the rights of the creators and collaborators (Jaffe and Careaga, 2007, p. 2).
“Through the looking glass: envisioning new library technologies” how artificial intelligence will impact libraries
Authors: Fernandez Peter 
Published: July 2016

Purpose
This is the second of a two-part series on artificial intelligence (AI). The first column summarized some of the basic concepts necessary to understand AI and why recent developments indicate that it is poised to radically transform an array of emerging technologies.

Design/methodology/approach
This column will assume some basic knowledge of AI, to more fully explore how this technology is likely to impact libraries in the future in the areas of search, educational technology and logistics.

Findings
At its core, AI is a group of technologies that attempts to enable computers to solve problems in more dynamic ways than they previously have been able to do. Often, these efforts are conceptualized as replicating human intelligence in their functionality, even if they often use radically different underlying methods.

Originality/value
One key difference is that computers have inherent advantages over humans in absorbing and processing certain types of data. As a result, what can be done once a computer is capable of making more complex inferences can be truly remarkable, particularly when AI is used to empower humans in accomplishing otherwise tedious or difficult tasks.
New approach for fashion design
Authors: Tse Florence, T.F. , Chan Catherine Y.P. 
Published: July 2016

Purpose
This paper aims to suggest a user-approach to doing style designs for apparel products.

Design/methodology/approach
A case of the approach to produce a collection of party dresses for mothers-to-be was presented. Two consecutive studies were conducted to understand and identify the needs of contemporary business women for maternity party dresses to attend banquets and functions. In these two studies, direct dialogue with target customers and scene deployment were used to collect the voice of the customer (VOC); affinity diagramming was used to organize the collected VOC data into items that were required by target customers; and the pairwise comparison method of analytic hierarchy process was used to identify important requirements.

Findings
In using various design techniques and incorporating appropriate fashion elements, style designs were produced with the primary focus on meeting user needs.

Originality/value
It has been a common practice that marketers do market research and designers do style creation. However, a joint effort of these two parties is required to better understand and address user needs. With the main focus on collecting and analyzing the VOC and organizing it into customer needs before applying various design techniques and incorporating appropriate fashion elements, the style designs that were produced in this case study were highly capable of satisfying user needs.
Effects of SnCl4 weighting of silk fibre on direct dyes uptake and physico-chemical properties
Authors: Hoque Md. Asadul , Mondal Md. Ibrahim H. , Saiduzzaman Md. , Paul Uttom Kumar 
Published: July 2016

Purpose
Colorfastness properties of dyed degummed and dyed stannic chloride weighted silk fiber were studied as a function of exposure to sunlight in air, washing with soap solution and spotting with alkalis.

Design/methodology/approach
Improved multi-voltine variety of degummed silk fibers was weighted with the treatment of stannic chloride at the varying pH level. Maximum weighting of silk fiber was achieved at the optimum SnCl4 concentration, pH of the solution, time and temperature. The degummed (un-weighted) and weighted silk fibers were then dyed with Direct Blue 1 and Direct Red 28 dyes at the optimized dying conditions.

Findings
The role of base (Na2CO3) on dyeing of weighted silk fiber with Direct Red 28 was found very influential. The loss in tenacity of degummed silk fiber was higher than that of SnCl4 weighted silk fiber when they were exposed to sunlight in air.

Originality/value
The colorfastness of weighted dyed silk was comparatively higher than that of un-weighted dyed silk.
Characterization of partially methylolated polyacrylamide guar gum by FTIR and fastness properties on to printing cotton fabric
Authors: Amin Rabab , El-Ebissy Amal 
Published: July 2016

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to prepare partially methylolated polyacrylamide-guar gum via graft copolymerization of acryalmide and guar gum using the potassium bromate/thiourea redox system.Design/methodology/approachUsing HCHO (40 per cent), amide groups in the composite are converted to reactive composite. The reactive composites (N-methylolated [PAam-GG]) were used as pastes for printing cotton fabrics with pigment dye, under a variety of conditions. Variables studied include the amount of binder incorporated into the printing paste and different catalysts incorporated into the printing paste.Originality/valueCharacterization of printing samples under different conditions, including amount of the beneficial effects of varying conditions of printing on the color strength (K/S); the color parameters L, a, b, h and c; and the change in color difference (ΔE) were also investigated. The Fourier transforms infrared spectra of printed cotton fabrics has followed each condition of printing. The obtained results indicate that the improvement in the printing process may be due to change in molecular configuration as a result of the variation in chemical bond.
A prediction model for keyhole geometry and acoustic signatures during variable polarity plasma arc welding based on extreme learning machine
Authors: Wu Di , Chen Huabin , He Yinshui , Song Shuo , Lin Tao , Chen Shanben 
Published: July 2016

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between the keyhole geometry and acoustic signatures from the backside of a workpiece. It lays a solid foundation for monitoring the penetration state in variable polarity keyhole plasma arc welding.

Design/methodology/approach
The experiment system is conducted on 6-mm-thick aluminum alloy plates based on a dual-sensor system including a sound sensor and a charge coupled device (CCD) camera. The first step is to extract the keyhole boundary from the acquired keyhole images based on median filtering and edge extraction. The second step is to process the acquired acoustic signal to obtain some typical time domain features. Finally, a prediction model based on the extreme learning machine (ELM) technique is built to recognize different keyhole geometries through the acoustic signatures and then identify the welding penetration status according to the recognition results.

Findings
The keyhole geometry and acoustic features after processing can be closely related to dynamic change information of keyhole. These acoustic features can predict the keyhole geometry accurately based on the ELM model. Meanwhile, the predict results also can identify different welding penetration status.

Originality/value
This paper tries to make a foundation work to achieve the monitoring of keyhole condition and penetration status through image and acoustic signals. A useful model, ELM, is built based on these features for predicting the keyhole geometry. Compared with back-propagating neural network and support vector machine, this proposed model is faster and has better generalization performance in the case studied in this paper.
A double-end-beam based infrared device fabricated using CMOS-MEMS process
Authors: Lei Cheng , Mao Haiyang , Yang Yudong , Ou Wen , Xue Chenyang , Yao Zong , Ming Anjie , Wang Weibing , Wang Ling , Hu Jiandong , Xiong Jijun 
Published: July 2016

Purpose
Thermopile infrared (IR) detectors are one of the most important IR devices. Considering that the surface area of conventional four-end-beam (FEB)-based thermopile devices cannot be effectively used and the performance of this type of devices is relatively low, this paper aims to present a double-end-beam (DEB)-based thermopile device with high duty cycle and performance. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach
Numerical analysis was conducted to show the advantages of the DEB-based thermopile devices.

Findings
Structural size of the DEB-based thermopiles may be further scaled down and maintain relatively higher responsivity and detectivity when compared with the FEB-based thermopiles. The authors characterized the thermoelectric properties of the device proposed in this paper, which achieves a responsivity of 1,151.14 V/W, a detectivity of 4.15 × 108 cm Hz1/2/W and a response time of 14.46 ms sensor based on DEB structure.

Orginality/value
The paper proposed a micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) thermopile infrared sensor based on double-end-beam structure.
Study on high precision magnetic encoder based on PMSM sensorless control
Authors: Wang Lei , Zhang Yongde , Hao Shuanghui , Song Baoyu , Hao Minghui , Tang Zili 
Published: July 2016

Purpose
To eliminate the angle deviation of magnetic encoder, this paper aims to propose a compensation method based on permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) sensorless control. The paper also describes the experiments performed to verify the validity of this proposed method.

Design/methodology/approach
The proposed method uses PMSM sensorless control method to get high precision virtual angle value, and then get the deviation value between virtual position and magnetic angle which is used as compensation table. Oversampling linear interpolation tabulation method has been proposed to eliminate the noise signals. Finally, a magnetic encoder with precision (repeatability) 0.09° and unidirectional motion precision 0.03 is realized. The control system with an encoder running at 14,000 and 0.01 r/min showing high motion resolution is also realized.

Findings
Higher value of current in PMSM leads to a magnetic encoder with higher precision. When using oversampling linear interpolation to tabulate the compensation table, it is understood that more oversampling does not lead to a better result. Finally, validated by experiments, using eight intervals to calculate the mean value of angle deviation leads to the best result.

Practical implications
The angle deviation compensation method proposed in this paper has a great practical implication and a good commercial application. The method proposed in this paper could be effectively used to self-correct the magnetic encoder using arctangent method and also correct any rotary encoder sensor.

Originality/value
This paper originally proposes an adaptive correction method for a rotary encoder based on PMSM sensorless control. To eliminate the noise signals in an angle compensation table, over-sampling linear interpolation tabulation method has been proposed which also guarantees the precision of the compensation table.
Creating Unidimensional Global Measures of Physician Practice Quality Based on Health Insurance Claims Data
Authors: Martsolf Grant R. , Carle Adam C. , Scanlon Dennis P. 
Published: July 2016

ObjectiveTo explore the extent to which commonly used claims‐based process quality indicators can be used to create an internally valid global composite measure of physician practice quality.Data SourcesHealth insurance claims data (October 2007–May 2010) from 134 physician practices in Seattle, WA.Study DesignWe use confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis to develop theory‐ and empirically driven internally valid composite measures based on 19 quality indicators.Data Collection MethodsHealth insurance claims data from nine insurance companies and self‐funded employers were collected and aggregated by third‐party organization.Principal FindingsOur results did not support a single global measure using the entire set of quality indicators. We did identify an acceptable multidimensional model (RMSEA = 0.059; CFI = 0.934; TLI = 0.910). The four dimensions in our data were diabetes, depression, preventive care, and generic drug prescribing.ConclusionsOur study demonstrates that commonly used process indicators can be used to create a small set of useful composite measures. However, the lack of an internally valid single unidimensional global measure has important implications for policy approaches meant to improve quality by rewarding “high‐quality physicians.”
The Sustainability of the Farm‐level Impact of Bt Cotton in China
Authors: Qiao Fangbin , Huang Jikun , Zhang Caiping 
Published: July 2016

AbstractThe short‐run impact of Bt cotton adoption has been well documented; however, the sustainability of the impact remains unclear. In particular, pest resistance build‐up and secondary pest outbreaks have caused concern regarding the sustainability of this benefit. This paper analyses the effects and impact dynamics of Bt cotton adoption in China. Using six unique waves of panel data collected between 1999 and 2007, we show that the benefits of Bt cotton continue 10 years after it has been commercialised, albeit with evidence of a decline in the benefit since the early adoption period. Importantly, we also show that the benefit has been shared by both Bt and non‐Bt cotton adopters.
Subchondral bone scan uptake correlates with articular cartilage degeneration in osteoarthritic knees
Authors: Park Do Young , Jin Long Hao , Min Byoung‐Hyun , Kwack Kyu‐Sung , An Young‐Sil , Kim Young Jick 
Published: July 2016

AbstractAimThe aim of this study was to analyze subchondral bone scan uptake in osteoarthritic knees with reference to subchondral bone microstructure and articular cartilage histology.MethodsThis cross‐sectional, laboratory study evaluated 123 human distal femoral condyle specimens of 67 patients after joint replacement surgery. All patients were preoperatively examined with bone scan of the knee joint. Specimens were evaluated for cartilage histology and micro‐computed tomography analysis of subchondral bone. Data between bone scan, histology and micro‐computed tomography were statistically analyzed using either coefficient of correlation, Student's t‐test or one‐way analysis of variance with Tukey post hoc test.ResultsBone scan grading and histological articular cartilage degeneration scores showed significant correlation (r = 0.812, P < 0.001). Both bone scan positive and histologically confirmed osteoarthritis samples showed increase in subchondral trabecular bone volume and thickness, reflected in micro‐computed tomography. Overall, positive predictive value (%) of bone scan for osteoarthritic cartilage lesions was 91.9%, and the sensitivity and specificity were 88.3% and 60%, respectively. Histology showed that bone scan has both a high positive predictive and a low negative predictive value for detection of osteoarthritic cartilage lesions.ConclusionBone scan uptake correlated with articular cartilage degeneration in osteoarthritic knees. Bone scan may be a useful diagnostic tool that reflects pathologic changes of cartilage in osteoarthritis.
Behaviour during handling predicts male natal dispersal distances in an establishing reintroduced hihi (Notiomystis cincta) population
Authors: Richardson K. M. , Ewen J. G. , Brekke P. , Doerr L. R. , Parker K. A. , Armstrong D. P. 
Published: July 2016

AbstractNatal dispersal is a complex behaviour influenced by multiple factors that are often sex‐specific and density‐dependent. Reintroduced populations are typically low in density in the initial years of establishment; hence, understanding natal dispersal patterns in this context is a critical component of reintroduction biology. Natal dispersal is a key behaviour that influences both the probability of recruitment, and simultaneously dictates the spatial configuration of the reintroduced population as it establishes. Here, we examine natal dispersal in a reintroduced population of an endangered New Zealand forest passerine, the hihi, Notiomystis cincta, in the first 3 years after reintroduction to a large, mature forest reserve. We examined (1) differences between the sexes, and (2) the relationship between temperament and natal dispersal distances (NDD) in locally bred hihi over this time period. We found NDD varied widely in both sexes, with mean NDD significantly higher in males than females. There was a sex‐specific effect of temperament, with males that distress‐called during handling dispersing further than those that did not. Our results show that while clusters of individuals have established across the reserve due to conspecific attraction, there is movement between these clusters, primarily a consequence of dispersal of males of a distinct temperament. Continuing to monitor natal dispersal patterns as populations establish will provide further insights into the role of dispersal in shaping establishment patterns in reintroduced populations.