bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Two-country study of engagement, supervisors and performance appraisal
Authors: Farndale Elaine 
Published: June 2017

PurposeMultinational enterprises are increasingly interested in improving employee engagement across diverse geographies, signifying the importance of understanding antecedents of engagement across different national business systems. This study aims to explore the relationship between an important job resource, perceived performance appraisal fairness and employee engagement in two countries: the UK and India. Critically, the mediating role of perceived supervisor support in these contrasting cultural contexts is investigated, as well as differentiating between two types of engagement: work and organization.Design/methodology/approachDrawing on a UK-based multinational enterprise operating in its home country and in India, survey data from 249 employees are analyzed.FindingsThe survey results indicate that there are positive relationships between elements of perceived performance appraisal fairness and engagement in both countries, and that supervisor support plays an important mediating role. There are, however, important differences between the two countries’ results.Research limitations/implicationsCross-sectional data from a single firm are a limitation of this study, as well as using national culture as an explanatory variable although this is not measured. Future research should attempt to measure culture, especially in India, where cultural heterogeneity is high.Practical implicationsThe study demonstrates the importance of ensuring appropriate mechanisms in different overseas operations to achieve engagement when implementing performance appraisal.Originality/valueThis study expands significantly our knowledge surrounding the engagement construct by including both work and organization engagement, measured simultaneously in two contrasting national contexts. Furthermore, it highlights the value of national business systems cultural theorizing to explain differences in employee workplace experiences.
Human resource management practices of Japanese companies in India: dealing with the transfer-adaptation dichotomy
Authors: Maharjan Mohan Pyari , Sekiguchi Tomoki 
Published: June 2017

Purpose
Based on the international human resource management perspective, this paper aims to explore and explain the human resource (HR) practices of Japanese multinational companies (MNCs) operating in India.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper applies a qualitative methodology. The study is based on 17 semi-structured interviews that were conducted within the subsidiaries of 10 Japanese MNCs in India.

Findings
The respective HR practices are differently influenced by cultural and institutional factors. Cultural similarity, unique social context and the evolving labor market shape the HR practices of Japanese MNCs in the Indian context.

Research limitations/implications
The generalizability of findings might be limited because of the nature of methodology. Future research could collect additional qualitative data and conduct quantitative studies to test the findings of this research.

Practical implications
A unique combination of HR practices could be formed by addressing the changes in the local institutional environment and retaining the core philosophy of the parent company.

Originality/value
This research adds value to the transfer-adaptation dichotomy by presenting how institutional and cultural factors differently influence the transfer of respective HR practices.
Strength-based approaches to online child sexual abuse: using self-management strategies to enhance desistance behaviour in users of child sexual exploitation material
Authors: Merdian Hannah , Kettleborough Danielle , McCartan Kieran , Perkins Derek E. 
Published: June 2017

Purpose
Increasing numbers of convictions for the use of child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) call for enhanced measures to prevent this type of offending. Strength-based approaches such as the good lives model have made significant contributions to the management of offenders who have sexually abused against children. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach
The present study explored the application of these models to the rehabilitation and desistance behaviour of CSEM users, based on a thematic analysis of the self-managed desistance strategies employed by 26 offenders.

Findings
The findings confirmed the value of strength-based approaches in understanding self-management strategies used to enhance desistance behaviour in CSEM users.

Research limitations/implications
The empirical and theoretical findings were then combined into a conceptual framework aimed to enhance preventative efforts and interventions targeted at undetected CSEM users.

Originality/value
This paper provides the first conceptual and empirical model of prevention and desistance behaviour specific to CSEM offending.
Environmental management maturity model for industrial companies
Authors: Ormazabal Marta , Sarriegi Jose M. , Viles Elisabeth 
Published: June 2017

Purpose
Despite significant amounts of environmental management tools that are available for companies to use, no model guides them toward environmental excellence. As a consequence, the purpose of this paper is to develop an environmental management maturity (EMM) model that helps companies that are on the path toward environmental excellence.

Design/methodology/approach
An iterative process was used to develop this model, starting with some semi-structured interviews with 19 companies within the Basque Country and two workshops with environmental experts. Following these steps, the initial version of the model was developed. Data from subsequent surveys carried out in Spanish and Italian companies, and a survey and semi-structured interviews in companies in the UK were incorporated into the model, yielding the final, more robust version of the EMM model.

Findings
The EMM model proposes six maturity stages: legal requirements, responsibility assignment and training, systematization, ECO2, eco-innovative products and services, and leading green company. Each stage details a series of elements: description, agents involved, policies, tools, indicators, structure, and behavior over time graphs. This research confirms that a company’s environmental management evolves through several distinctive stages, regardless of the industrial sector.

Originality/value
The proposed model concludes that the defined maturity stages provide valuable guidance for industrial firms as it helps them identify their maturity stage as well as the steps they should follow to move to the next stage.
Sustainable management of Danube renewable resources in the region of Iron Gate
Authors: Stevovic Ivan , Jovanovic Jovana , Stevovic Svetlana 
Published: June 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to analyze sustainability of the constructed projects (Djerdap 1 and 2) and feasibility of the planned ones (Djerdap 3) on the river Danube in the region of Iron Gate, with multi-criteria focus on technical, economical and environmental parameters.

Design/methodology/approach
The main objectives were achieved by using the methodology of a holistic multi-criteria approach. Electra method was applied. The design of the three projects on the international Danube River were analyzed, from technical, economical and environmental point of view, with the goal to manage a higher involvement of renewable resources.

Findings
The results of the research imply that the most profitable technical solutions cannot reach its realization and construction if the environmental quality criteria are not fulfilled and included in the multi-criteria optimization model. At the same time, the most sustainable and environmentally friendly technical solutions, such as the renewable hydro pump storage scheme, cannot be realized without proper project management and investment.

Research limitations/implications
The results and conclusions are valid for all the structures and projects of renewable resources, where there is a conflict to the environment. This research has implications to all decision-making processes focusing on holistic analyses of conflicted techno-economical and environmental parameters.

Originality/value
The value of the paper and research is in proving the necessity of simultaneous analyses of technical, economical and environmental impacts on the projects. All the results of the research are beneficial for stakeholders who intend to invest in renewable hydro energy resources, in the function of sustainable development.
Air quality impact of diesel back-up generators (BUGs) in Nigeria’s mobile telecommunication base transceiver stations (BTS)
Authors: Adeniran Jamiu Adetayo , Yusuf Rafiu O. , Amole Michael O. , Jimoda Lukuman Adekilekun , Sonibare Jacob Ademola 
Published: June 2017

Purpose
The introduction of mobile telecommunication services in Nigeria led to the development of base transceiver stations (BTS) across the country. Inadequate power supply from the national grid has led to massive use of diesel-fueled back-up generators (BUGs). The purpose of this paper is to attempt to quantify and inform relevant stakeholders about air quality implications of BTS BUGs.

Design/methodology/approach
Seven major telecommunication network operators were identified. Emission factor approach was used to estimate the quantity of important air pollutants such as NOx, CO, SO2, PM10, PM2.5, PAH and TVOC that are emitted from the use of the BUGs based on fuel consumption rate and generators’ capacity. Fuel-based emission inventory and emission factor from the United States Environmental Protection Agency AP-42 and National Pollution Inventory were used to estimate pollutants emission from diesel-powered generators used in the BTS sites and amount of diesel consumed. Land distribution and per capita dose of the estimated pollutants load were calculated.

Findings
The study showed that the deployment of BUGs will lead to increase emissions of these air pollutants. The states that are most affected are Lagos, Kano and Oyo, Katsina and Akwa Ibom states with respective total air pollutants contribution of 9,539.61, 9,445.34, 8,276.46, 7,805.14 and 7,220.70 tonnes/yr.

Originality/value
This study has estimated pollutant emissions from the use of diesel-fueled BUGs in mobile telecommunications BTS sites in Nigeria. The data obtained could assist in policy making.
Flue gas desulfurization gypsum as a chemical amendment to reduce the concentrations of phosphorus and suspended solids in liquid manure
Authors: Michalovicz Leandro , Dick Warren Albert , Cervi Eduardo Cimino , Tormena Cassio Antonio , Müller Marcelo Marques Lopes 
Published: June 2017

Purpose
Animal liquid manure contains large amounts of phosphorus (P), which is susceptible to runoff losses when manure is surface-applied on farms as a soil amendment. Even very small quantities of P can have a large impact on waterways and lead to eutrophication. Previous studies have shown that flue gas desulfurization (FGD) gypsum, a coal combustion by-product, can reduce P losses from runoff in soils. Therefore, the authors hypothesize that FGD gypsum could reduce nutrients in liquid manure prior to field applications. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effect of FGD gypsum to reduce P and suspended solids (SS) concentrations in liquid manure, also determining its proper rate(s) and minimum time of reaction.

Design/methodology/approach
The experimental design was completely randomized with three replicates. Each plot was constituted by a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) column (1 m height and 0.15 m diameter). Dairy liquid manure and FGD gypsum rates (0, 0.62, 1.25 and 2.5 mgl−1) were added to the PVC columns and manually shaken for two minutes. Sampling was performed at 0.35, 0.65 and 0.95 m depths after 0 (immediately after shaking), 4, 8, 16 and 24 hours. Amount of phosphorus was determined by a colorimetric method and solids concentration by mass difference.

Findings
FGD gypsum reduced P concentrations in the liquid manure after four hours of reaction. The most effective rate was 0.62 mgl−1at a 0.35 m depth. FGD gypsum increased SS concentrations in depth in all treatments.

Originality/value
There are growing concerns regarding the fate of nutrients, especially phosphorus, from land application of animal waste. The results indicated that treating liquid manure in the settling tanks with FGD gypsum before field application can be particularly useful on farms where surface-manure is applied, reducing potential losses of P following manure applications, and consequently the eutrophication risk to waterways.
Investigating the online customer experience – a B2B perspective
Authors: McLean Graeme J. 
Published: June 2017

Purpose
This paper explores the online customer experience (OCE) within business-to-business (B2B) websites. The purpose of this paper is to understand the influence of website credibility and information quality on the OCE during search for information and services. In addition, this paper acknowledges the role of customer support within the offline environment and thus explores the potential role of online customer support during a customer’s online experience.

Design/methodology/approach
An online experiment was conducted with 195 participants along with an associated questionnaire for data capture. Three tasks were developed for participants which they had to complete on three different business advisory websites. The online experiment gave all participants the experience of using a business advisory website. In order to analyse the hypothesised relationships, structural equation modelling was used.

Findings
The results outlined that the credibility of the website and the quality of the information on the website have a significant effect on the OCE in a B2B context. The research highlights the need for online customer support with a service representative during search on a B2B website. The credibility of the website as well as the success of the search drives the need for online customer support. The lack of online customer support will result in customers becoming dissatisfied with their experience if they have an unsuccessful search.

Practical implications
Managers of B2B websites should acknowledge the importance of website credibility cues and information quality cues. Each of these variables drive the success of a customer’s search and in turn the customer’s impression of the experience. Additionally, managers ought to provide customers online support, through functions such as an online help desk or a live chat function, as those who have an unsuccessful search expect to be able to seek online support from a company representative, the same way as they would do in the offline environment. Online customer support can act as a service recovery tool for website providers.

Originality/value
Empirical research on the OCE within B2B websites is limited and somewhat out-dated. Due to technological advancements and changing customer expectations, this research has filled a knowledge gap on the OCE in a B2B perspective. Website credibility and information quality have been overlooked in previous research in relation to the OCE. In addition, this study outlines the need for online customer support resulting from the need to clarify information and the success of the search.
Guiding choices: implementing a library website usability study
Authors: Swanson Troy A. , Hayes Tish , Kolan Jennifer , Hand Kelly , Miller Susan 
Published: June 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this study is go better understand website usability by community college students. The usability study team sought data that would help to guide in a website redesign.

Design/methodology/approach
Librarians led students through sessions that followed the usability testing approach defined by Nielsen (2012) which emphasizes the ease of use of the Web interface. This study compared the results from the existing library website and a prototype website.

Findings
The study’s findings emphasized the need for balance between the variety of services and content that the website provides. This is especially true given that so many community college students are underprepared for college-level courses.

Research limitations/implications
The study was limited by available time and the clinical nature of the usability session.

Practical implications
The study results underscore the significant challenge facing library website designers. The various online services exist in pockets that are only partially integrated and, therefore, require students to make decisions and predictive judgments as they navigate the site.

Originality/value
Overall, this study emphasized the need for balance between the variety of services and content that the website provides.
Want to reduce the bullwhip? Measure it. Here’s how
Authors: Jin Ming , DeHoratius Nicole , Schmidt Glen 
Published: June 2017

PurposeThe popular “beer game” illustrates the bullwhip effect where a small perturbation in downstream demand can create wild swings in upstream product flows. The purpose of this paper is to present a methodical framework to measure the bullwhip effect and evaluate its impact.Design/methodology/approachThis paper illustrates a framework using SKU-level data from an industry-leading manufacturer, its distributors, end-users and suppliers.FindingsFirms benefit from tracking multiple intra-firm bullwhips and from tracking bullwhips pertinent to specific products, specific suppliers and specific customers. The framework presented in this paper enables managers to pinpoint bullwhip sources and mitigate bullwhip effects.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper presents a framework for methodically measuring and tracking intra-firm and inter-firm bullwhips.Practical implicationsA disconnect exists between what is known and taught regarding the bullwhip effect and how it is actually tracked and managed in practice. This paper aims to reduce this gap. For the various products analyzed herein, the authors show how using this framework has the potential to reduce delivered product cost by 2 to 15 per cent.Social implicationsProperly managing the bullwhip leads to lower inventories and potentially lower product prices while simultaneously increasing firm profits.Originality/valueThis paper presents a novel approach to systematically tracking intra-firm bullwhips along with bullwhips specific to a given supplier or customer.
Priority effects caused by plant order of arrival affect below‐ground productivity
Authors: Weidlich Emanuela W. A. , von Gillhaussen Philipp , Max Johannes F. J. , Delory Benjamin M. , Jablonowski Nicolai D. , Rascher Uwe , Temperton Vicky M. 
Published: June 2017

Abstract

Plant species that arrive first in the system can affect assembly (priority effects). However, effects of order of arrival of different plant functional groups (PFGs) on root development have not yet been investigated under field conditions.

We measured standing and fine root length density in the first and third year of a grassland field experiment. We wanted to know if manipulating PFG order of arrival would affect root development, and if priority effects are modulated by soil type.

Sowing legumes first created a priority effect that was found in the first and third year, with a lower standing root length density in this treatment, even though the plant community composition was different in each of the studied years. Fine root length density was not affected by order of arrival, but changed according to the soil type.

Synthesis. We found strong evidence that sowing legumes first created a priority effect below‐ground that was found in the first and third year of this field experiment, even though the functional group dominance was different in each of the studied years.
Uganda Warehousing Receipt System: Improving Market Performance and Productivity
Authors: Katunze Miriam , Kuteesa Annette , Mijumbi Teresa , Mahebe Dennis 
Published: June 2017

AbstractWarehouse receipt systems (WRS) allow farmers and traders to access markets and financial systems. While this system is not new in Uganda, as seen by both public and private effort since 2004 during its pilot, very little is known why it failed to ensure market access and credit. With the Uganda Warehouse Receipt System Authority in place, the government of Uganda seeks to reinstate the public warehouse receipt system with a focus on the electronic WRS (E‐WRS). This study therefore seeks to document perceived benefits and challenges of private sector stakeholders of the WRS in Uganda. This paper relies on qualitative data and follows the Structure‐Conduct‐Performance framework used to analyse agricultural commodity markets. The results reveal that while the market structure and conduct of the pilot WRS was implemented as theorized, it faced various barriers that led to poor market performance. Despite the challenges, actors are optimistic that reinstating the WRS will lead to better access to markets and credit. The paper draws important policy implications for the implementation of the WRS including the need for government to spearhead promotion of standards; improvements in smallholder productivity; capacity strengthening of collective action; and the importance of increased sensitization on all aspects of the WRS.
Integration Regionale et Commerce Agricole Bilateral en Afrique de L'ouest
Authors: Gammadigbe Vigninou 
Published: June 2017

RésuméQuelles sont les dimensions de l'intégration régionale qui supportent significativement les échanges de produits agricoles en Afrique de L'ouest? Dans quelle mesure l'intégration régionale contribue‐t‐elle à l'indépendance et la sécurité alimentaire des pays de l'Afrique de L'ouest? Quels sont les déterminants du commerce intra‐communautaire de produits agricoles en Afrique de L'ouest? Dans ce papier, nous abordons ces questions en usant premièrement d'un modèle de gravité augmenté. Nous mobilisons ensuite les techniques méta‐analytiques pour synthétiser nos estimations des effets isolés de deux dimensions de l'intégration régionale à savoir l'intégration commerciale et l'intégration économique et monétaire. Les résultats suggèrent que les deux dimensions exercent chacune des effets significativement positifs sur le commerce intra‐zone des produits agricoles. l'impact de l'intégration économique et monétaire semble plus élevé. Cependant, il est probable que ces effets positifs soient réduits par des détournements à l'exportation de produits agricoles. Les résultats donnent lieu à des recommandations de politique économique.
Agribusinesses, Smallholder Tenure Security and Plot‐level Investments: Evidence from Rural Tanzania
Authors: Sipangule Kacana 
Published: June 2017

AbstractThe last decade has witnessed an increase in the interest for agricultural land in developing countries. While a great deal of attention has been paid to understanding the impacts of this increased interest for agricultural land, very little is known about how local smallholder communities are affected when agribusinesses decrease or cease their operations. A large number of agribusinesses that acquired agricultural land in many sub‐Saharan African countries have reduced or ceased their operations in recent years. This paper introduces a new dimension to the literature by investigating how a decrease in the share of land held by an agribusiness in a village affects smallholder plot‐level tenure security and investments in rural Tanzanian villages. Drawing on a panel of 5,101 plots, we find that a decrease in the share of land held by an agribusiness significantly increases the probability that a plot has tenure security. Moreover, our results reveal that a decrease in the share of land held by agribusinesses significantly raises the time spent on the plot. This result is primarily driven by the number of household members employed in the agricultural sector but not through changes in tenure security.