bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Most courses are not born digital
Authors: Marlos Varonis Evangeline 
Published: July 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to discuss benefits of and barriers to online learning and describe utilization of the Quality Matters (QM) peer review process as a method to assure the quality of online courses. It outlines the QM higher education rubric, explains how the collaborative QM peer review process facilitates online course design and certification, reports on the development of a statewide consortium in Ohio, and explores future directions in online courses.Design/methodology/approach– This paper offers a brief historical review of the incorporation of technology into teaching and learning. It describes attitudes toward online learning and the creation of the non-profit QM program as a vehicle for improving online course design. It summarizes the eight standards of the QM rubric, describes the QM peer review process, and discusses the implementation of the Ohio QM Consortium (OQMC) as a shared services model.Findings– Given existing barriers to online learning, the QM program can improve learning outcomes by offering best practices in online course design, validating the quality of online courses, encouraging faculty buy-in through a focus on design rather than content, and facilitating degree completion through recognition of quality courses.Practical implications– Institutions that seek to validate online course quality in a cost-effective manner can explore a shared services model such as that developed by the OQMC.Originality/value– This paper introduces to an international audience a program and process, widely implemented in the USA, which encourages inter-institutional cooperation and promotes a supportive culture among online educators.
The use of social networking and learning management systems in English language teaching in higher education
Authors: Dogoriti Evriklea , Pange Jenny , S. Anderson Gregory 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– The use of web-enhanced teaching of the English as a foreign language in higher education in Greece is addressed in this case study which examines the student's perceptions of online instruction using Moodle as a learning management system (LMS), with and without the use of Facebook (FB) as an adjunctive learning platform. The merging of this collaborative and interactive social platform with a LMS is explored, examining the attitudes of higher education foreign language learners toward Moodle as a LMS, and FB as an adjunctive informal learning environment. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach
– Results are drawn from a pre-FB questionnaire after a term using Moodle only, and a post-FB questionnaire following a term using Moodle and FB.

Findings
– Results suggest that the use of web-based tools and social media changed the way students viewed the role of internet technology in the development of their English language learning. Most students (76 percent) agreed that the addition of FB to the course helped build a sense of community within a learning environment, while 69 percent suggested it enhanced the learning process.

Originality/value
– Results suggest FB may reinforce communication skills and engagement in the learning process and may support participation and collaborative learning in the formal learning environment provided by Moodle.
Blowing the whistle on workplace sexual harassment
Authors: Tseng Lu-Ming 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate service workers’ intention to report the “customer harasses colleague” and “colleague harasses customer” problems, and how the intention is influenced by the service workers’ perception of conflict, company integrity and criminal evidence.

Design/methodology/approach
– Questionnaires were used as the research instrument, and full-time life insurance salespeople were taken as a research sample. The research design helps us to see to what extent the respondents rely on the harasser's status and the types of sexual harassment to form their whistle-blowing intention.

Findings
– The main findings showed that: sexual harassment problems are likely to be evaluated from a “who is the harasser” perspective. The respondents appeared more tolerant of the “colleague harasses customer” problems as opposed to the “customer harasses colleague” problems. The respondents exhibited higher intention to report the hostile environment sexual harassment as opposed to quid pro quo sexual harassment.

Originality/value
– Sexual harassment has been described as an extremely harmful behavior in organizations. However, relevant discussions about the “customer harasses colleague” problems and “colleague harasses customer” problems are rare. The research provided an examination of these issues.
Centipede Game network model of investment in real estate market based on grey integration and forwards induction
Authors: Shui Lulu 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to attempt the construct of a Centipede Game network model of investment in real estate market based on grey integration and forwards induction.

Design/methodology/approach
– The investment process of decision making in the real estate market is a multi-agent-stage dynamic process. The behavior of the game are interdependent and the ultimated equilibrium is an outcome of every the game adjust themselves comprehensively in certain conditions. The paper constructs a Centipede Game network model of investment in real estate market based on grey integration and forwards induction, regulars the method framework based on grey integration and forwards induction.

Findings
– The results verifies that the validity of Centipede Game network model by taking N's real estate market as an example.

Practical implications
– Most of the existing real estate market game researches study it from the view of pairwise game or one-to-many game, in fact, the game tend to be developed in the form of a network. And the paper puts forward Centipede Game network model based on the mode of players game in real estate market.

Originality/value
– The paper succeeds in providing a new and systematic framework of studying the real estate market game by using game theory.
Multi-phase information aggregation and dynamic synthetic evaluation based on grey inspiriting control lines
Authors: Guo San-dang , Liu Sifeng , Fang Zhigeng , Wang Lingling 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to put forward a multi-stage information aggregation method based on grey inspiriting control lines to evaluate the objects dynamically and comprehensively.

Design/methodology/approach
– According to the evaluation value of the objects, the positive and negative incentive lines were set up and the predicted values were solved based on the grey GM(1, 1) model, so the value with expected information could be evaluated. In the evaluation, the part above the positive incentive line should be “rewarded” and that below the negative incentive line should be “punished” appropriately. Thereby the double incentive effects of “the current development situation and future development trend” to objects could be implemented on the basis of control.

Findings
– This method can primarily describe the decision maker's expectancy of the development of evaluation objects and make the evaluation results have better practical application value.

Research limitations/implications
– Many comprehensive evaluations were always based on the past information. However, the future development trend of the evaluated object is also very important. This study can be used in the evaluation for future application and development.

Originality/value
– The paper succeeds in providing not only a method of multi-phase information aggregation with expectancy information, but also a simple and convenient method solving nonlinear inspiring lines objectively.
Property of derived grey verhulst model with multiple transformation
Authors: Cui Jie , Xie Naiming , Ma Hongyan , liang Hu Hong , Yang Zhengya , Yuan Chaoqing 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to study the properties of derived grey verhulst prediction model with multiplication transformation and reduce its modeling complexity.

Design/methodology/approach
– The paper discussed the parameter characteristics of grey derived verhulst model under multiple transformation, and demonstrated its effect on its simulative value and predictive value by investigating the multiple transformation acting on the raw data sequence of this grey model. The parameter characteristics of this model under multiple transformations and its effect of the simulation value and forecasting value are analyzed by studying the properties of multiply transformation of this model.

Findings
– The research finding shows that the modeling accuracy of derived grey verhulst model is in no relation to multiple transformations.

Practical implications
– The above results imply that the data level can be reduced; the process of building derived grey verhulst model can be simplified; but the simulative and predictive accuracy of this model remain unchanged.

Originality/value
– The paper succeeds in realising the properties of derived grey verhulst model by using the method of multiplication transformation, which is helpful to understand the modeling mechanism and expand the application range of derived grey verhulst model.
Integrated vision-based system for efficient, semi-automated control of a robotic manipulator
Authors: Jiang Hairong , P. Wachs Juan , S. Duerstock Bradley 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to develop an integrated, computer vision-based system to operate a commercial wheelchair-mounted robotic manipulator (WMRM). In addition, a gesture recognition interface system was developed specially for individuals with upper-level spinal cord injuries including object tracking and face recognition to function as an efficient, hands-free WMRM controller.

Design/methodology/approach
– Two Kinect® cameras were used synergistically to perform a variety of simple object retrieval tasks. One camera was used to interpret the hand gestures and locate the operator's face for object positioning, and then send those as commands to control the WMRM. The other sensor was used to automatically recognize different daily living objects selected by the subjects. An object recognition module employing the Speeded Up Robust Features algorithm was implemented and recognition results were sent as a commands for “coarse positioning” of the robotic arm near the selected object. Automatic face detection was provided as a shortcut enabling the positing of the objects close by the subject's face.

Findings
– The gesture recognition interface incorporated hand detection, tracking and recognition algorithms, and yielded a recognition accuracy of 97.5 percent for an eight-gesture lexicon. Tasks’ completion time were conducted to compare manual (gestures only) and semi-manual (gestures, automatic face detection, and object recognition) WMRM control modes. The use of automatic face and object detection significantly reduced the completion times for retrieving a variety of daily living objects.

Originality/value
– Integration of three computer vision modules were used to construct an effective and hand-free interface for individuals with upper-limb mobility impairments to control a WMRM.
Towards designing telepresence robot navigation for people with disabilities
Authors: M. Tsui Katherine , McCann Eric , McHugh Amelia , Medvedev Mikhail , A. Yanco Holly , Kontak David , L. Drury Jill 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– The authors believe that people with cognitive and motor impairments may benefit from using of telepresence robots to engage in social activities. To date, these systems have not been designed for use by people with disabilities as the robot operators. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach
– The authors conducted two formative evaluations using a participatory action design process. First, the authors conducted a focus group (n=5) to investigate how members of the target audience would want to direct a telepresence robot in a remote environment using speech. The authors then conducted a follow-on experiment in which participants (n=12) used a telepresence robot or directed a human in a scavenger hunt task.

Findings
– The authors collected a corpus of 312 utterances (first hand as opposed to speculative) relating to spatial navigation. Overall, the analysis of the corpus supported several speculations put forth during the focus group. Further, it showed few statistically significant differences between speech used in the human and robot agent conditions; thus, the authors believe that, for the task of directing a telepresence robot's movements in a remote environment, people will speak to the robot in a manner similar to speaking to another person.

Practical implications
– Based upon the two formative evaluations, the authors present four guidelines for designing speech-based interfaces for telepresence robots.

Originality/value
– Robot systems designed for general use do not typically consider people with disabilities. The work is a first step towards having our target population take the active role of the telepresence robot operator.
ManAGEment: the challenges of global age diversity for corporations and governments
Authors: F. Mahon John , C.J.M. Millar Carla 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the challenges, worldwide of managing an aging workforce. The paper offers suggestions for public policy and for individual organizational approaches to developing, managing and motivating an aging workforce.

Design/methodology/approach
– The paper reviews in depth international literature, public policies and corporate policies that deal with an aging workforce.

Findings
– In virtually every nation in the world, society is aging and the costs to society – on multiple dimensions demand organizational action and changes in public policy. For the first time in recorded history the number of people aged 65+ will exceed those 15 and under starting in 2015. It is also predicted that those 80+ will be greater than those under 15 in Europe by 2060.

Originality/value
– This paper explores the impact of a worldwide aging society on the management of organizations and the demands that this aging will place on public policy. It addresses the profound impacts of changing dependency ratios on nations and on their future competitiveness.
Mixed modified fruit fly optimization algorithm with general regression neural network to build oil and gold prices forecasting model
Authors: Pan Wen-Tsao 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– When facing a clouded global economy, many countries would increase their gold reserves. On the other hand, oil supply and demand depends on the political and economic situations of oil producing countries and their production technologies. Both oil and gold reserve play important roles in the economic development of a country. The paper aims to discuss this issue.

Design/methodology/approach
– This paper uses the historical data of oil and gold prices as research data, and uses the historical price tendency charts of oil and gold, as well as cluster analysis, to discuss the correlation between the historical data of oil and gold prices. By referring to the technical index equation of stocks, the technical indices of oil and gold prices are calculated as the independent variable and the closing price as the dependent variable of the forecasting model.

Findings
– The findings indicate that there is no obvious correlation between the price tendencies of oil and gold. According to five evaluating indicators, the MFOAGRNN forecast model has better forecast ability than the other three forecasting models.

Originality/value
– This paper explored the correlation between oil and gold prices, and built oil and gold prices forecasting models. In addition, this paper proposes a modified FOA (MFOA), where an escape parameter Δ is added to Si. The findings showed that the forecasting model that combines MFOA and GRNN has the best ability to forecast the closing price of oil and gold.
Performance evaluation of a hybridized simulated annealing algorithm for flow shop scheduling under a dynamic environment
Authors: Kumar Samuel Robin , Venkumar P. 
Published: July 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to propose a hybrid-simulated annealing algorithm to address the lacunas in production logistics. The primary focus is laid on the basic understanding of the critical quandary occurring in production logistics, and subsequently research attempts are undertaken to resolve the issue by developing a hybrid algorithm. A logistics problem associated with a flow shop (FS) having a string of jobs which need to be scheduled on m number of machines is considered.Design/methodology/approach– An attempt is made here to introduce and further establish a hybrid-simulated annealing algorithm (NEHSAO) with a new scheme for neighbourhood solutions generation, outside inverse (OINV). The competence in terms of performance of the proposed algorithm is enhanced by incorporating a fast polynomial algorithm, NEH, which provides the initial seed. Additionally, a new cooling scheme (Ex-Log) is employed to enhance the capacity of the algorithm. The algorithm is tested on the benchmark problems of Carlier and Reeves and subsequently validated against other algorithms reported in related literature.Findings– It is clearly observed that the performance of the proposed algorithm is far superior in most of the cases when compared to the other conventionally used algorithms. The proposed algorithm is then employed to a FS under dynamic conditions of machine breakdown, followed by formulation of three cases and finally identification of the best condition for scheduling under dynamic conditions.Originality/value– This paper proposes an hybrid algorithm to reduce makespan. Practical implementation of this algorithm in industries would lower the makespan and help the organisation to increse their profit
Postmodernist and consumerist influences on information consumption
Authors: R. Taylor Arthur 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– The statement “information is a difference that makes a difference” implies causal relationships between information bits. This relationship includes the use or consumption of information. It is this consumption of information in the context of information science, consumerism, postmodernism, and the vast information technology changes of the past decades that converge to create an environment in which the veracity and general quality of information is challenged. The purpose of this paper is to examine information consumption in this context.

Design/methodology/approach
– This paper will examine the consumption of information within the context of information science relevance theory, consumerism, postmodernism, and significant changes in information technology, providing some historical context and examining the impact of the convergence. Relevant arguments and theory will be presented as evidence of the impact of this convergence on the quality of information.

Findings
– Dimensions of information quality are examined in relation to consumerism and postmodernism. Postmodern thought embraces the market and consumerism. Information production (journalism, mass media) is yet another cultural product in the market. Information production cast into the market framework is influenced by the revised sequence of capital consumer markets where demand control through advertising and marketing and pursuit of additional surplus value impact the quality of information. This leads to biased and fragmented dissemination of information. Breakdown of traditional control structures is another side effect of this convergence, leading to prosumerism (amateur) information dissemination with similar impacts on information quality.

Originality/value
– This paper provides a cross-disciplinary examination of the current convergence of information science, postmodernism, and capital markets within the context of consumerism. It identifies evidence of the impact of this convergence on the reduced quality of information being disseminated and consumed and provides a basis for further discussion and examination.
Product image allocation and inventory control of online stores
Authors: Chen Yan-Kwang , Chiu Fei-Rung , Huang Yueh-Chuen , Yeh Chien-Hua 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– This study assumes image size and location, product substitution, and product supply to be factors influencing the purchase decision. Under such assumption, shelf-space allocation and inventory theories are integrated, and operating profit and cost of the online store under the supply policy that prevent stockouts are analyzed to develop an optimal model for inventory control and product image allocation. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach
– The developed model takes both order cost and holding cost into account when calculating the total cost. As the model presented is an integer non-linear programming problem, this study adopts genetic algorithm to solve the problem.

Findings
– Numerical examples are provided in this study to demonstrate the applicability of the model and to illustrate the search for parameters that possess greater influence over the operating profit of the store.

Originality/value
– This study provides a mixed integer non-linear programming model for the joint optimization of graphic design and inventory control problem. Online store owners may take the results of this study as a reference for decision-making purposes.
Attachment to work, job satisfaction and work centrality
Authors: Tziner Aharon , Ben-David Alla , Oren Lior , Sharoni Gil 
Published: July 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the associations between attachment styles, work centrality and job satisfaction with turnover intentions.Design/methodology/approach– A self-report questionnaire that included psychometrically sound measures of the key constructs was completed by a sample of 125 employees. A structural equation model was conducted to test the proposed relations and mediating hypotheses.Findings– Attachment styles were found to be linked directly to turnover intentions, and not mediated by job satisfaction and work centrality, as predicted. Avoidant and anxious employees showed higher levels of turnover intentions. A positive relationship was found between work centrality and job satisfaction; job satisfaction was negatively related with turnover intentions.Research limitations/implications– Although the study involved cross-sectional self-report data, it shed light on the associations between attachment theory and the costly organizational phenomena of voluntary turnover.Practical implications– Managers should pay particular attention to employees characterized by an insecure attachment style. Efforts should be made to improve work centrality and job satisfaction among employees.Originality/value– The study adds attachment styles as an additional tool available to managers in their efforts to manage turnover.