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Benefits of internal manufacturing network integration
Authors: Szász Levente , Scherrer Maike , Deflorin Patricia 
Published: June 2016

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to offer deeper insight into the relationship between a subsidiary’s internal integration in its manufacturing network and subsidiary-level operational performance by taking into account the country context of the respective subsidiary.Design/methodology/approach– Subsidiary-level information is gathered using the sixth round of the International Manufacturing Strategy Survey, thus including 507 subsidiaries from 22 countries. Country context is operationalised using the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum.Findings– The findings reveal that internal integration has a positive influence on operational performance improvement. Country context acts as a moderator on this relationship: subsidiaries in less developed countries are only able to improve their effectiveness (quality, flexibility, delivery), while developed country subsidiaries gain both effectiveness and efficiency (cost, time) benefits from internal integration.Research limitations/implications– The unit of analysis is the knowledge-receiving subsidiary without taking the characteristics of the sending unit or that of the whole network of subsidiaries into account. Based on the context-dependency of the integration-performance relationship found in this paper, a future research agenda is proposed including further factors (absorptive capacity, knowledge complementarity, organisational practices) that could influence this relationship.Practical implications– Subsidiary managers in less developed countries should strive to acquire intra-network knowledge related to effectiveness, while managers in developed countries can expect both efficiency and effectiveness benefits.Originality/value– A large-scale survey encompassing subsidiaries from both emerging and developed countries is used to offer deeper insight into the relationship between internal integration and performance. The paper provides a possible explanation for previous mixed findings on this relationship. The differentiation between efficiency and effectiveness performance shows that country context represents an important factor that moderates the integration-performance relationship.
The different impact of inter-organizational and intra-organizational ICT on supply chain performance
Authors: Zhang Xuan , Van Donk Dirk Pieter , van der Vaart Taco 
Published: June 2016

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to clarify the different roles of intra- and inter-organizational information and communication technology (ICT) in improving supply chain performance. It proposes different mechanisms to explain how intra- and inter-organizational ICT interact with supply chain integration, and contribute to supply chain performance. The main research question is: What are the distinctive roles of inter-organizational ICT and intra-organizational ICT in improving supply chain performance?

Design/methodology/approach
– The paper builds on original survey data of 320 Chinese manufacturing firms gathered in China.

Findings
– The paper shows that inter-organizational ICT has a positive direct relationship with supply chain performance and this relationship is mediated by supply chain integration. Intra-organizational ICT has no direct relationship with supply chain performance. However, intra-organizational ICT moderates the effect of the supply chain integration on supply chain performance.

Research limitations/implications
– The paper argues that more research into the specific roles and interaction of ICT with business processes is needed in order to better understand its role in improving supply chain performance.

Practical implications
– For managers the findings show that inter- and intra-organizational ICT play a different role in the improvement of supply chain performance: the first leading to more supply chain integration, which in turn improves performance, while the second needs additional investment in integrative practices to help improve supply chain performance.

Originality/value
– This paper adds to the debate on the role of ICT in improving supply chain performance and shows that a detailed investigation into underlying mechanisms, and the interaction of ICT with other business processes is valuable.
Investigation of flank wear in MQL milling of ferritic stainless steel by using nano graphene reinforced vegetable cutting fluid
Authors: Uysal Alper 
Published: June 2016

Purpose
In milling of stainless steel materials, various cutting tool failures such as flank wear, crater wear, cracks, chipping, etc. can be observed because of their work hardening tendency and low thermal conductivity. For this reason, this paper aims to develop some coolants and coatings to reduce these formations. However, further research should be performed to reach the desired level.

Design/methodology/approach
In this study, the initial flank wear rates of uncoated and titanium nitride-coated tungsten carbide cutting tools were investigated during the milling of AISI 430 ferritic stainless steel. The milling experiments were conducted under dry and minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) conditions. Nano graphene reinforced vegetable cutting fluid was prepared and applied by the MQL system. The mixture ratios of nanofluids were selected as 1 and 2 wt.%, and MQL flow rates were adjusted at 20 and 40 ml/h.

Findings
It was observed that MQL milling with nano graphene reinforced cutting fluid has advantages over dry milling and MQL milling with pure cutting fluid in terms of the initial flank wear.

Originality/value
This paper contains new and significant information adequate to justify publication. MQL is a new method for vegetable cutting fluid containing nano graphene particles.
Sliding wear behavior of magnetron sputtered chromium carbide thin films
Authors: Beliardouh Nasser Eddine , Nouveau Corinne , Kaleli Hakan 
Published: June 2016

Purpose
The purpose of this technical paper is to investigate the friction and wear behavior of inexpensive and durable cutting tools, developed for wood machining using duplex treatment.

Design/methodology/approach
Cr–(WC–Co) coatings were deposited onto carburized low-alloy steel substrate by a reactive magnetron sputtering. The total coating thickness was approximately 2 μm. Unlubricated wear tests have been performed using a disc sample sliding against an alumina ball (Al2O3) and a wood (beech) pin.

Findings
The paper provides information about the effect of duplex treatment on the surface properties of low-alloy steel against wood and offers practical help for the researchers in coating topic.

Originality/value
Experimental results showed that sliding wear properties of the selected coatings are strongly dependent on the counter-face material. When tested against alumina balls, the wear mechanisms are oxidative wear followed by a combination of adhesive and abrasive wear, while a combination of an oxidative and adhesive wear was the main wear mechanism observed against a wood pin.
Investigation of fretting wear in journal bearings
Authors: Sevik Yasar , Durak Ertugrul 
Published: June 2016

Purpose
Fretting wear takes place when two contacting solid surfaces are subjected to relatively small amplitude oscillatory motion in the order of a few microns. The purpose of this paper is the design and manufacture of a fretting wear test rig that can analyze fretting wear on journal bearings.

Design/methodology/approach
This study included the manufacturing and operating principles of the test rig. In the test rig, the shaft was fixed and vibrational motion was given to the bearing housing. Vibration motion the amplitude of which could be adjusted was used on the test rig. The vibration motion was applied to a two-piece journal bearing on a fixed shaft supported from both ends.

Findings
Vibration amplitude was provided by a micro vibration engine (motor) to be under 100 μm.

Originality/value
Also, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray and X-ray diffraction analyses of the samples were investigated.
Comparison of tribological performances of sulfur based and boron succuminide containing antiwear additive with ZDDP by engine bench tests
Authors: Özkan Doğuş , Yağci M. Barış , Birer Özgür , Kaleli Hakan 
Published: June 2016

PurposeThis study aims to evaluate and compare by 100 hours engine bench tests the tribological performances of two types of lubrication oils, which were sulfur-based, boron succinimide-containing antiwear package (NP-3) oil and conventional zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP)-containing (R-1) oil.Design/methodology/approachThe tribological performances of the oils were evaluated in three main contexts, including engine tests, physical/chemical changes and surface analysis.FindingsResults showed that NP-3 lubrication oil, which was environment- and catalyst-friendly, can be an alternative lubrication oil with its tribological performance due to similar antiwear characteristics with the ZDDP.Originality/valueAttempts to develop catalysis- and environment-friendly antiwear additive packages have not presented popular or commonly used ZDDP-free products for the vehicle industry. This study presents tribological characterization of a newly developed ZDDP-free lubricating oil by engine bench tests.
Graduate student perceptions of a globally networked course
Authors: Risner Mary , Kumar Swapna 
Published: June 2016

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to examine students’ perceptions of a development course designed to increase global understanding by virtually connecting students from multiple world regions.Design/methodology/approach– This paper describes a graduate course that connected campuses across America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Qualitative data about students’ perceptions of the course at one participating campus were then analyzed by course component, and synchronous and asynchronous interactions. Feedback was also solicited for suggestions to improve the course.Findings– The analyzed data indicate strong positive student attitudes toward connecting with global counterparts. However, these data also imply that there are various obstacles to overcome in order to meet student expectations of increased and better quality peer interaction, and to prepare faculty across all disciplines for successful design and implementation of this type of course.Originality/value– The use of synchronous communication to facilitate the exchange of local perspectives on issues of global significance is valuable to all disciplines, and is even more critical in the area of development where understanding local context is key. This exploratory study offers recommendations for future research on courses connecting students across borders and suggestions for course activities to increase peer engagement.
Perceptions on the effectiveness of active learning strategies
Authors: Daouk Zeina , Bahous Rima , Bacha Nahla Nola 
Published: June 2016

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to determine students’ and instructors’ perceptions regarding the effectiveness of implementing active learning strategies in higher education courses conducted at a tertiary institution in Lebanon.Design/methodology/approach– Pre-service education students completed a questionnaire, professors were interviewed, and class sessions were observed.Findings– Main findings indicate that the majority of the learners as well as the instructors favoured active learning and are strong proponents of putting into effect this approach in all their courses. These findings indicate the positive perceptions towards active learning strategies and the possible impact that these perceptions have on students’ performance and learning.Research limitations/implications– Three major limitations have influenced the efficiency of this study. The number of participants is rather small. Only 37 education students were involved in this study. Furthermore, an additional limitation is that all the participants were females. Yet, it is worth noting that the majority of the students, who are majoring in education at that particular university, are females. Finally, it is worth mentioning that one of the researchers conducted the non-participant observations which might have influenced the data in one way or another.Practical implications– Implications from the results of the study are far reaching. A major implication is for the programmes to reconsider the organization of the classrooms to have rooms that allows for cooperative and group work. Also, classroom organization should be student centred with the teacher’s place not necessarily at the front of the room but possibly at different places in the room or even sitting with the student for some of the assignments. A second implication is that the classroom is to be viewed as a learning situation where the teacher is a guide, a facilitator in the teaching/learning context which would be blended with the lecture method when needed. A further implication is that teacher professional development is a priority for the agenda of educational institutions to help promote teaching effectiveness of this clearly important active learning. After all, the students are doing the learning and the teachers need to guide them in this process.Originality/value– The main value of this paper is to encourage university faculty members to change their teaching methods in order to engage and motivate learners.
Student perceptions of a flipped classroom management course
Authors: Beatty Brian J , Albert Michael 
Published: June 2016

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to assess student perceptions of a flipped classroom model used in an introduction to management course; and second, to determine the relationship between student perceptions and student grades.

Design/methodology/approach
– A quantitative approach was used, and a survey was created to assess student perceptions of their flipped classroom experience. Correlation analysis was used to explore the possible association between student performance (measured by test scores) and perceptions of the flipped classroom experience.

Findings
– Results indicate several significant differences in student perceptions of a flipped classroom model between successful (grades A-C) and unsuccessful (grades D-F) students.

Originality/value
– During the past several years, an active learning approach called the “flipped classroom model” has begun to be applied to higher education. Research on the effectiveness of the flipped classroom model in higher education has focussed on either grade outcomes or student perceptions, and is recent and limited. Findings can contribute to educators using a flipped classroom model, as well as to researchers investigating the impact of key factors related to student perceptions of their flipped classroom experience. Implications for applying the flipped classroom model are discussed along with implications for much-needed future research.
Effect of corporate social responsibility on nonfinancial organizational performance: evidence from Yemeni for-profit public and private enterprises
Authors: Al-Samman Eyad , Al-Nashmi Murad Mohammed 
Published: June 2016

PurposeThis paper aims to explore the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and nonfinancial organizational performance (NFOP) of for-profit public and private enterprises in Yemen. It also aims to find whether there is a significant difference of the level of adopting CSR as a periodic activity between business-related public enterprises known as state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and private enterprises.Design/methodology/approachEmpirical analyses were conducted on a sample comprising 103 for-profit public and private enterprises. Relationship between CSR and NFOP was examined using multiple regression analyses whereast-test analysis was used to find any significant difference in adopting CSR activities between SOEs and private enterprises operating in Yemen.FindingsThe four components of CSR (i.e. economic, legal, ethical and philanthropic) have positive significant relationships with NFOP when measured separately in private enterprises and in both SOEs and private enterprises as a whole entity. Conversely, there was insignificant influence of CSR on NFOP when examined separately in only SOEs. Furthermore, there was no statistically significant difference between SOEs and private enterprises concerning the level of adopting periodically CSR activities.Research limitations/implicationsHaving potential personal preferences among respondents was among the major limitations of this study. Moreover, using nonfinancial measures for assessing NFOP forms another key limitation.Practical implicationsHaving potential personal preferences among respondents was among the major limitations of this study. Moreover, using nonfinancial measures for assessing NFOP forms another key limitation.Originality/valueThis is one of the first papers discussing the influence of CSR on NFOP which has been given less remarkable attention in the literature compared to financial organizational performance. Moreover, the paper investigates CSR effects on NFOP in Yemen which belongs to the Third World countries.
Seaport CSR: innovation for economic, social and environmental objectives
Authors: Vanelslander Thierry 
Published: June 2016

Purpose
Seaports have gained importance in recent years, but they have also featured fundamental changes. For example, societal and environmental pressures have increased. As a consequence of these pressures, corporate social responsibility has gradually been introduced also in the ports sector. One of the impacts is at the level and type of innovation. The purpose of this paper is to focus on the way that corporate social responsibility emerges among company goals in seaports and the extent to which innovation initiatives respond to the goals raised.

Design/methodology/approach
To reach its objective, the paper applies a two-step approach. Starting from scientific literature, it drafts an initial set of port-related company goals. This list is validated through a Delphi approach. In a second step, the paper applies a scoring of how port innovation initiatives respond to the raised goals. Furthermore, it determines the degree of homogeneity of both the objective scoring and the innovation scoring, and those two are then compared.

Findings
The paper derives how relevant a specific innovation action is to a specific company goal, and to which extent it actually contributes to achieving the goal. The most relevant objectives turn out to be turnover and CO2 emissions. It furthermore seems that the social objectives are best achieved. Best achievable seem the “dangerous goods” and “training”.

Practical implications
The results give insight into which socially important objectives need public support, and which initiatives are to be stimulated.

Originality/value
The results allow making an initial typology of actions and conditions that contribute to innovation “success”.
Tobacco manufacturer brand strategy following plain packaging in Australia: implications for social responsibility and policy
Authors: Greenland Steven J. , Johnson Lester , Seifi Shahla 
Published: June 2016

Purpose
This paper aims to inform social responsibility and social policy by describing the brand strategy of Australia’s largest tobacco manufacturer, British American Tobacco Australia (BATA), the year following the introduction of plain packaging and other regulation. Tobacco controls are a proven catalyst for reducing smoking, but manufacturers adapt swiftly seeking to minimise the impact of regulatory change.

Design/methodology/approach
BATA’s strategy was determined using 2012-2014 tobacco ingredient reports, recommended retail price lists and a supermarket retail audit.

Findings
The research identified over 70 BATA brand variants, offered in diverse packaging options, with new products and modified names appearing since 2012. In total 14 main brands are highly differentiated by price, with 45 per cent difference between the cheapest and the most expensive. Volume discounting occurs across packaging ranges, with twin packs offering best value and prices up to 10 per cent lower than those of single packs.

Originality/value
The research originality stems from the triangulation of three different data resources to establish brand strategy following increased regulation. The study confirms ongoing market segmentation using highly differentiated ranges, and it reveals the unintended consequences of corporate responses to regulation. Evolving variant names communicate product information and imagery previously imparted by pack design. Pricing strategies enable smokers to offset substantial excise increases through brand switching and volume buying. The research, therefore, reveals the potential for regulating these as yet unrestricted elements to enhance the impact of plain packaging and other tobacco controls, thereby further reducing the social impact of smoking.
Comprehensive pyrosequencing analysis of the bacterial microbiota of the skin of patients with seborrheic dermatitis
Authors: Tanaka Akiomi , Cho Otomi , Saito Chie , Saito Mami , Tsuboi Ryoji , Sugita Takashi 
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACTSeborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a chronic inflammatory dermatologic condition in which erythema and itching develop on areas of the body with sebaceous glands, such as the scalp, face and chest. The inflammation is evoked directly by oleic acid, which is hydrolyzed from sebum by lipases secreted by skin microorganisms. Although the skin fungal genus, Malassezia, is thought to be the causative agent of SD, analysis of the bacterial microbiota of skin samples of patients with SD is necessary to clarify any association with Malassezia because the skin microbiota comprises diverse bacterial and fungal genera. In the present study, bacterial microbiotas were analyzed at non‐lesional and lesional sites of 24 patients with SD by pyrosequencing and qPCR. Principal coordinate analysis revealed clear separation between the microbiota of non‐lesional and lesional sites. Acinetobacter, Corynebacterium, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Propionibacterium were abundant at both sites. Propionibacterium was abundant at non‐lesional sites, whereas Acinetobacter, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus predominated at lesional sites; however, the extent of Propionibacterium colonization did not differ significantly between lesional and non‐lesional sites according to qPCR. Given that these abundant bacteria hydrolyze sebum, they may also contribute to SD development. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive analysis of the bacterial microbiotas of the skin of SD patients.
What Drives Structural Transformation in Sub‐Saharan Africa?
Authors: Mensah Justice Tei , Adu George , Amoah Anthony , Abrokwa Kennedy Kwabena , Adu Joseph 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThis paper provides an empirical assessment of the driving forces behind structural transformation in sub‐Saharan Africa, and to further access the role of structural reforms in accounting for cross‐country differences in transformation. Evidence from this paper reveals that country specific fundamentals, institutions and policy reforms as well as governance and fiscal reforms are the key drivers of transformation in the region. A set of policy strategies is proposed to engender sustained transformation and development in the region.