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To craft or not to craft
Authors: Brenninkmeijer Veerle , Hekkert-Koning Marleen 
Published: April 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to examine relationships between regulatory focus, job crafting, work engagement and perceived employability. Regulatory focus theory distinguishes between promotion-focused individuals, who strive for growth and development, and prevention-focussed individuals, who strive for security. Job crafting refers to changes that individuals make in their work to meet their own preferences and needs. It was expected that job crafting would mediate associations between promotion focus and work-related outcomes.Design/methodology/approach– Questionnaires were collected among 383 registered candidates from a consultancy organization for recruitment, assessment and coaching that operates within the branches pharmacy, medical devices, food, and healthcare. Results were analyzed using structural equation modeling.Findings– Crafting structural and social resources were positively related to work engagement and employability, whereas negative relationships were found for crafting hindering demands. Promotion focus was associated with crafting resources and challenging demands, while prevention focus was associated with crafting hindering demands. Job crafting also mediated some of the relationships between promotion focus, prevention focus and work outcomes.Research limitations/implications– This study provided insight into possible antecedents and outcomes of job crafting. Unfortunately, this study used a cross-sectional design.Practical implications– These insights may help managers to encourage beneficial job crafting behaviors, while taking individuals’ foci into account.Originality/value– This study has provided insight in the relationships between regulatory focus, job crafting, work engagement, and perceived employability.
Combined FE and Particle Swarm algorithm for optimization of high speed PM synchronous machine
Authors: Belahcen Anouar , Martin Floran , Zaim Mohammed El-Hadi , Dlala Emad , Kolondzovski Zlatko 
Published: April 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to optimize the stator slot geometry of a high-speed electrical machine, which is used as an assist for a turbocharger. Meanwhile, the suitability of the Particle Swarm algorithm for such a problem is to be tested.

Design/methodology/approach
– The starting point of the optimization is an existing design, for which the Particle Swarm algorithm is applied in conjunction with the transient time-stepping 2D finite element method.

Findings
– It is found that regardless of its stochastic nature, the Particle Swarm work well for the optimization of electrical machines. The optimized design resulted in an increase of the slot area and increase of the iron loss, which was compensated by a dramatic decrease in the Joule losses.

Research limitations/implications
– The optimization was concentrated on the stator design whereas the rotor dimensioning was carried out withing the compressor and turbine design.

Originality/value
– A turbocharger with electric assist is designed optimized and manufactured. The Particle Swarm algorithm is shown to be very stable.
Analysis of FE
Authors: Offermann Peter , Hameyer Kay 
Published: April 2015

Purpose– The consideration of uncertainties in the numerical computation of electromagnetic fields has recently gained a lot of attention. Most publications focus on the creation of models for the uncertainty quantification, however, neglect the inaccuracy of the applied finite element model itself. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to analyze the influence of mesh quality on stochastic cogging torque calculations.Design/methodology/approach– The presented work consists of three steps. At first, a conventional analysis of the influence of mesh accuracy onto cogging torque is presented. Afterwards, the method is extended to stochastic calculations. Based on a comparison of the convergence behavior of both approaches, a method for more accurate cogging torque predictions with fewer necessary calculations is derived.Findings– An improved method to calculate probability predictions at minimum computational cost is presented and applied.Research limitations/implications– The presented approach requires the exact knowledge of the system’s stochastic variation boundaries.Originality/value– A fast method for more accurate stochastic cogging torque calculations is developed.
Magnetic-geared motors with high transmission torque density
Authors: Niguchi Noboru , Hirata Katsuhiro 
Published: April 2015

Purpose
– Early magnetic-geared motors have a high transmission torque density. However, the torque due to the coil is low because the permanent magnets in the stator become a large magnetic resistance when the current is applied to the coil. The purpose of this paper is to propose magnetic-geared motors which have a high transmission torque density and torque due to the coil. In addition, the proposed magnetic-geared motors are compared with past magnetic-geared motors and the effectiveness is verified by using finite element analysis.

Design/methodology/approach
– A new magnetic-geared motor which has permanent magnets in the stator slot are proposed. The torque due to the coil increases by removing permanent magnets at the tip of the stator of past magnetic-geared motors. The permanent magnets placed in the stator slots are all magnetized to the outward direction and then the stator teeth are all magnetized to the inward direction. The maximum transmission torque and torque constant are compared.

Findings
– The proposed magnetic-geared motor has a slightly smaller maximum transmission torque than the early magnetic-geared motors. However, the maximum transmission torque of the proposed magnetic-geared motor is high enough for practical uses. The torque due to the coils is higher than the early magnetic-geared motors.

Originality/value
– The proposed magnetic-geared motor has originalities in its structure, especially in the permanent magnets in the stator slots.
Influence of the closing rotor slots on the additional losses in the induction motor
Authors: Dems Maria , Komeza Krzysztof , Wiak Slawomir , Fernández Coya Sara 
Published: April 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to present the distribution of the magnetic field and additional losses analysis of the induction motors (IM) with opened and closed rotor slots.

Design/methodology/approach
– In the field-circuit approach the distribution and changes of magnetic flux density in the motor are computed using a time-stepping finite element method. The additional losses in each element are evaluated at different frequencies.

Findings
– An approximate analytical formulation is derived for rapid losses computation confirmed by the results of field-circuit method. For high-voltage motors due to the size ratios of the core and relatively deep stator and rotor slots major role in causing loss of higher harmonics play a fundamental slot harmonics. Higher harmonics order bigger than 100 cause only small part of total higher harmonics core losses. Closed rotor slots construction influenced significantly on no-load losses mainly due to reduction of losses at slot upper part. For nominal load condition that influence is not so strong according to the saturation of slot tips by rotor leakage flux. Nevertheless, core losses at load are several times higher as at no-load.

Research limitations/implications
– In future research authors will take into account motors feed from PWM inverter, working in the frequency range up to 400 Hz.

Practical implications
– The results of investigation will be used in more detailed design of IMs especially for motors with closed rotor slots.

Originality/value
– The methods presented in the paper was not used before. Also results of additional losses in the motor core calculation, especially according motors with closed slots at no load and load conditions are new.
Electromagnetic fields in body by wireless inductive system
Authors: Ding Ping-Ping , Pichon Lionel , Bernard Laurent , Razek Adel 
Published: April 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to calculate the induced electromagnetic fields in human body exposed to the wireless inductive charging system of electric vehicles has been conducted based on the numerical simulation.Design/methodology/approach– A homogeneous human body model is built and a representative wireless inductive charging system is used for the exposure assessment. The numerical simulation relies on finite element method with formulations in terms of the magnetic vector potential. The electromagnetic fields in terms of magnetic flux density and electric field are computed in the human body and compared with the electromagnetic exposure limits.Findings– It has been found that the induced EMFs in the near-field exposure configuration greatly comply with the safety guidelines.Originality/value– This study could help the development of the wireless inductive charging system with meeting the safety standard of radiation protection.
Optimization of the synchronous motor with hybrid permanent magnet excitation system
Authors: Knypiñski Łukasz , Nowak Lech , Demenko Andrzej 
Published: April 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to elaborate an algorithm and the software for the rotor structure optimization of the permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) with a magnet composed of two materials made with the use of different technologies: sintered Neodymium magnets and powder dielectromagnets. To execute of optimization of selected motor structure using the non-deterministic procedure.

Design/methodology/approach
– The mathematical model of the devices includes: the equation of the electromagnetic field, the electric circuit equations and equation of mechanical motion. The numerical implementation is based on finite element method and step-by-step algorithm. The genetic algorithm has been applied in the optimization procedures. The computer code has been developed.

Findings
– The elaborated computer software has been applied for the optimization and design of PMSMs. The elaborated algorithm has been tested and a good convergence has been attained. The parameters of two optimal structures of PMSM motors have been compared.

Originality/value
– The presented approach and computer software can be successfully applied to the design and optimization of different structure of PMSM with different type of rotors.
Thought works for ThoughtWorks
Authors: Pathak Atul Arun 
Published: April 2015

Purpose
– This paper aims to describe an innovative recruitment process at ThoughtWorks, a software-application development company in India.

Design/methodology/approach
– It details the skills and qualities that ThoughtWorks looks for in its software developers and how recruitment is aligned to project and organizational goals.

Findings
– It reveals that despite high growth pressures, ThoughtWorks recruits very selectively to ensure that the quality of its programmers and the culture of the organization are maintained.

Practical implications
– It shows that the recruitment practices of ThoughtWorks can be emulated by other companies in the software-development industry. This will ensure that new recruits are compatible with the organization’s culture and suitable for the chosen project-delivery approach.

Social implications
– It concedes that the high rejection rates because of the difficult recruitment process put a strain on the recruitment team as well as on project managers and others involved in the interviewing process.

Originality/value
– It considers an unusual recruitment process in a software-development company in India that follows agile project practices.
Blurry objectives threaten engagement and profitability
Authors: Purse Nigel 
Published: April 2015

Purpose
– Considers the limitations of traditional objective setting and looks at an alternative approach using a conversation around mutual expectations.

Design/methodology/approach
– Explains that a conversational approach requires parties to look at their purpose at work and the expectations of support they have of others at a deeper level.

Findings
– Examines deficiencies in traditional performance-management processes, including research about how clear employees are on what they are working toward. Proposes a new approach using the language of purpose and expectations to enhance the objective-setting process. Explains why purpose and expectations are so powerful. Examines why this conversation is so important and why it does not usually happen in a business environment.

Practical implications
– Considers that performance management works best when both parties are explicit and honest about their purpose at work and what support they need to achieve this purpose through structured conversation.

Social implications
– Advances the view that employees are more engaged when they are working toward a purpose more meaningful than simply receiving a pay check.

Originality/value
– Emphasizes that the attraction, development, management and retention of talented people are critical to the success of all organizations.
Impact of firefighter gear on lower body range of motion
Authors: Park Huiju , Trejo Helen , Miles Madeline , Bauer Allison , Kim Seonyoung , Stull Jeffrey 
Published: April 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the incremental impact of firefighter’s personal protective equipment (PPE) on lower body range of motion (ROM) while walking to suggest areas of design improvement for enhanced mobility and safety.

Design/methodology/approach
– Eight male and four female firefighters participated in the study. Lower body ROM was assessed while they walked in four different configurations of PPE, including turnout ensemble, a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and boots. The impact of each added PPE item, and gender differences were statistically analyzed.

Findings
– Wearing firefighter turnout ensemble and SCBA reduced ROM in the lower body in the sagittal and transverse planes. A significant reduction in ROM for anterior-posterior movement at the ankle and the ball of the foot was found while wearing rubber boots with turnout ensemble and SCBA. This puts firefighters at higher risk of experiencing foot injuries and physical strains. A significant increase in medial-lateral movement of the foot while wearing rubber boots may increase risk of ankle sprains. A greater reduction in ROM at the ankle and the ball of the foot for female firefighters may imply greater risk for women compared to men, while wearing boots.

Practical implications
– Reducing the inflexibility and bulkiness of boots is critical to improve firefighter’s lower body mobility and safety.

Originality/value
– This study implemented 3-D motion capture technology to analyze how wearing firefighting gear impacted lower body motion. It provides quantitative evidence to recommend ergonomic boot re-design.
Predicting the fiber diameter of spunbonding nonwovens fabrics by means of physical model, statistical method and artifical neural network theory
Authors: Zhao Bo 
Published: April 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to establish three modeling methods (physical model, statistical model, and artificial neural network (ANN) model) and use it to predict the fiber diameter of spunbonding nonwovens from the process parameters.

Design/methodology/approach
– The results show the physical model is based on the inherent physical principles, it can yield reasonably good prediction results and provide insight into the relationship between process parameters and fiber diameter.

Findings
– By analyzing the results of the physical model, the effects of process parameters on fiber diameter can be predicted. The ANN model has good approximation capability and fast convergence rate, it can provide quantitative predictions of fiber diameter and yield more accurate and stable predictions than the statistical model.

Originality/value
– The effects of process parameters on fiber diameter are also determined by the ANN model. Excellent agreement is obtained between these two modeling methods.
Influence of heat transfer material on the deformability of knitted fabrics
Authors: Masteikaite Vitalija , Saceviciene Virginija , Kopbajeva Elmira , Nurjasarova Maira 
Published: April 2015

Purpose– To produce a coated fabric, a base fabric may be completely or partially coated with a polymer layer, which changes the properties of the new system relative to the base fabric. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the influence of the thermal transfer material and its shape on the deformability of knitted fabrics during the uniaxial extension and to determine the residual deformation of the thermoplastic transfer element of coated fabrics after unloading.Design/methodology/approach– Knitted fabrics were partially and entirely coated with heat transfer material. For partial coating, square pieces of three different transfer materials were bonded on the middle of the specimen. They were solid, perforated with either nine circular holes or six rectangular holes. A heat seal press was used to laminate knitted fabrics. The samples were subjected to uniaxial tensile testing. The characteristics such as strain at maximum force, strain at break, and strain at low stress were measured. After stretching and relaxation of the specimens, the residual deformation of the heat transfer element was also investigated.Findings– The results indicated that coating knitted fabrics with transfer material may decrease their stretchability. The experiments show that the decrease in stretchability and in the degree of residual deformation after stretching and relaxing depend on the knitted structure, the shape of the transfer element, and the degree to which the fabric is coated.Originality/value– This study examines the influence of heat transfer material which may be not only entirely but also partially joined with knitted fabric layer on the deformability and shape stability of this system.
The context of experience
Authors: Akaka Melissa Archpru , Vargo Stephen L. , Schau Hope Jensen 
Published: April 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to explore the social and cultural aspects of the context that frames service exchange to better understand how value and experience are evaluated.Design/methodology/approach– The authors apply a conceptual approach to develop and propose a framework for deepening the understanding of the context of market-related experiences. The authors integrate two growing streams of research – consumer culture theory and service-dominant logic – that focus on phenomenological and experiential views on value and extend the context of experience with a culturally rich, service-ecosystems view of markets.Findings– The authors broaden the context of experience by applying a service-ecosystems perspective and identify four social and cultural factors that influence experience from this extended context – sign systems and service ecosystems; multiplicity of structure and institutions; value-in-cultural-context; and co-construction of context. Based on this, the authors point toward directions for future research.Research limitations/implications– The proposed framework points researchers and managers toward an extended context that is reproduced through the co-creation of value and influences evaluations of experience. Empirical research is needed to provide evidence of the proposed framework and further extend the understanding of dynamic social and cultural contexts.Practical implications– The findings of this study provide a broader scope of context and identify additional social and cultural factors for managers to consider in their efforts to enhance customer experiences.Originality/value– Traditional views of markets limit the context of experience to firm-customer encounters or consumer-centric practices and processes. This paper extends the context of experience to consider the practices and perspectives of multiple actors and various views on value.
Experience co-creation in financial services: an empirical exploration
Authors: Ponsignon Frederic , Klaus Philipp , Maull Roger S. 
Published: April 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to explore how financial services (FS) organizations manage the customer experience. It aims to establish what practices are used, to articulate the role of the FS context in influencing the choice of practices, and to identify how these practices support experience co-creation from the perspective of the organization.

Design/methodology/approach
– The authors adopt a multiple case study approach. In total, 23 cases provide a rich understanding of the phenomenon studied which permits grounding the findings on robust data.

Findings
– The authors identify five practices that are consistently used by FS organizations to manage the customer experience. The findings suggest that four industry-specific characteristics affect the choice of these practices. The results also reveal how these practices support the co-creation of the customer experience.

Research limitations/implications
– The authors focus on the FS context only, do not examine the impact of the practices on performance, and do not explore experience co-creation from the perspective of the customer.

Practical implications
– Adopting these practices can facilitate a more co-created customer experience, which in turn can provide FS organizations with a competitive differentiator.

Originality/value
– The paper advances current knowledge by revealing five customer experience management practices that are specific to the FS context. Moreover, this is one of the first studies to explore experience co-creation from the perspective of the organization and to identify ways in which organizations can support customers in co-creating the experiences.
Service experience co-creation: conceptualization, implications, and future research directions
Authors: Jaakkola Elina , Helkkula Anu , Aarikka-Stenroos Leena 
Published: April 2015

Purpose– The collective, interactive aspects of service experience are increasingly evident in contemporary research and practice, but no integrative analysis of this phenomenon has been conducted until now. The purpose of this paper is to conceptualize service experience co-creation and examines its implications for research and practice.Design/methodology/approach– To map the multi-approach research area of service experience co-creation, the study draws on literature in the fields of service management, service-dominant logic and service logic, consumer culture theory, and service innovation and design, together with invited commentaries by prominent scholars.Findings– A conceptualization is developed for “service experience co-creation,” and multiple dimensions of the concept are identified. It is postulated that service experience co-creation has wider marketing implications, in terms of understanding experiential value creation and foundational sociality in contemporary markets, as well as in the renewal of marketing methods and measures.Research limitations/implications– The authors call for cross-field research on service experience, extending current contextual and methodological reach. Researchers are urged to study the implications of increasing social interaction for service experience co-creation, and to assist managers in coping with and leveraging the phenomenon.Practical implications– For practitioners, this analysis demonstrates the complexity of service experience co-creation and provides insights on the aspects they should monitor and facilitate.Originality/value– As the first integrative analysis and conceptualization of service experience co-creation, this paper advances current understanding on the topic, argues for its wider relevance, and paves the way for its future development.