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Factors required for mobile search going mainstream
Authors: Luis Gómez‐Barroso José , Bacigalupo Margherita , Nikolov Stavri G. , Compañó Ramón , Feijóo Claudio 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThis article aims to review the technological and socio‐economic conditions which will influence the development of the mobile search market.Design/methodology/approachAn expert workshop with academics, industry representatives and market analysts was organised to discuss and analyse the results of an online survey of techno‐economic and socio‐economic aspects concerning the evolution of mobile search.FindingsDespite clear positive signs, forecasted great expectations around mobile search are not yet supported by economic market evidence. Substantial development work for creating new applications ripe for the mass market is still needed, although there seems to be no fundamental technological barrier to that. Location‐based services, augmented reality, real‐time information search, and social network search and recommendations, have been identified as some of the key trends that may shape the future of mobile search. User demand for innovative mobile search‐based applications is largely taken for granted, but experts lack a clear view on suitable business models that would allow for sustainable economic development.Originality/valueInnovating is not only inventing. Understanding what drives customers' willingness to use – and to pay for – a product or service is essential in order to design appropriate services and introduce these innovations to the market. There is a growing literature on mobile search‐related technology, but the market context is largely unexplored.
Attitudes towards information ethics: a view from Egypt
Authors: Khalil Omar E.M. , Seleim Ahmed A.S. 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe information technology (IT) related ethical issues will only increase in frequency and complexity with the increasing diffusion of IT in economies and societies. The purpose of this paper is to explore Egyptian students' attitudes towards the information ethics issues of privacy, access, property, and accuracy, and it evaluates the possible impact of a number of personal characteristics on such attitudes.Design/methodology/approachThis research utilized a cross‐sectional sample and data set to test five hypotheses. It adopted an instrument to collect the respondents' background information and assess their attitudes towards the information ethics issues of privacy, property, accuracy, and access. Egyptian business students at Alexandria University were asked to participate in the survey. A total of 305 responses were collected and analyzed.FindingsThe analysis revealed that students are sensitive to the ethicality of information privacy, information accuracy, and information access. However, students are insensitive to the ethicality of property (software) right. In addition, years of education have a main effect on students' attitudes towards property, and gender and age have an interaction effect on students' attitudes towards access.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings of this research are based on a cross‐sectional data set collected from a sample of business students at a public university. Students, however, may make poor surrogates for business or IT professionals. Future similar research designs that employ large samples from Egyptian working professionals and students in other private and public universities are needed to verify the findings of this research.Practical implicationsThe findings suggest that the investigated university as well as the other similar Egyptian universities should consider integrating ethics education into their curricula. Teaching information ethics, especially from an Islamic perspective, is expected to positively influence students' information ethical attitudes. The enforcement of the existing property right protection laws should also curb software piracy in the Egyptian market.Originality/valueIt is vital to expand the ethical research currently being performed in IT in order to help bridge the gap between behavior and IT. The findings of this research extend the understanding of students' attitudes towards the information ethics issues in Egyptian culture and contribute to the growing body of knowledge on global information ethics.
SEC adopts consolidated audit trail
Authors: Brigagliano James , Campion Kevin , Katz David , Blake Andrew 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explain the requirements of SEC Rule 613 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which requires national securities exchanges and FINRA jointly to develop a national market system plan (NMS Plan) that provides for the creation, implementation and maintenance of a consolidated order tracking system (“consolidated order trail” or “CAT”) as well as the creation of a central repository responsible for the receipt, consolidation, and retention of all order and quote information for NMS securities.Design/methodology/approachThe paper discusses weaknesses of current, multiple order tracking systems; core features of the framework adopted by the SEC to create a CAT, including the creation of a central repository; key considerations for market participants, including data reporting methods and funding the creation, implementation and maintenance of the CAT; timing and phased implementation of the NMS Plan; security and order types covered by the CAT; persons required to report information to the central repository; reportable events and CAT data elements; timing and reporting to the central repository; ownership, governance and operation of the central repository; access to CAT data; parties required to comply with Rule 613e and the NMS Plan; and governance and operation of the NMS Plan.FindingsUnder the requirements of Rule 613, and through the NMS Plan that must be developed by the exchanges and FINRA, the CAT is intended to provide a comprehensive and uniform tracking mechanism for secondary market activity in all NMS securities.Originality/valueThe paper provides guidance by experienced financial services lawyers.
Investment advisers to ERISA plans and plan asset funds will be subject to new disclosure obligations effective July 1, 2012
Authors: Bogner Ira , Projansky Robert , Weinstein Steven , Scoll Adam 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explain the US Department of Labor's final regulations under Section 408(b)(2) of ERISA, concerning the fact that information investment advisers to ERISA‐covered pension plans and private investment funds deemed to hold the “plan assets” of ERISA‐covered pension plans must disclose regarding the services they provide and the compensation they receive to such ERISA plans.Design/methodology/approachThe paper summarizes the material provisions of the Final Regulations that apply to investment advisers to funds deemed to hold plan assets, including definitions of “covered service providers” and “covered plans,” a listing of required disclosures, an explanation of disclosure timing and format, and a discussion of possible responses for advisers that are not covered service providers.FindingsUnder the Final Regulations, investment advisers to ERISA‐covered pension plans and private investment funds deemed to hold the “plan assets” of ERISA‐covered pension plans must disclose certain information regarding the services they provide and the compensation they receive to such ERISA plans.Originality/valueThe paper provides practical guidance from experienced financial services lawyers.
Selected FINRA notices and disciplinary actions, June‐August 2012
Authors: Davis Henry A. 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide selected Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Regulatory Notices and Disciplinary Actions issued in June, July, and August 2012.Design/methodology/approachThe paper provides FINRA Regulatory Notice 12‐29, Communications with the Public, and Notice 12‐38, Short Interest Reporting.FindingsNotice 12‐29: the SEC has approved FINRA's proposed rule changes to adopt a new set of communication rules that become effective February 4, 2013. They address communications in three categories: institutional communication, retail communication, and correspondence. Among other things, the rules cover approval, review and recordkeeping requirements; content standards; and guidelines for public appearances. Notice 12‐38: the SEC approved amendments to FINRA Rule 4560 to codify the requirement that member firms report only “gross” short interest existing in each proprietary and customer account (rather than net positions across accounts) and clarify that member firms' short interest reports must reflect only those short interest positions that settled.Originality/valueThese FINRA notices are selected to provide a useful indication of regulatory trends.
Perceptions of the Hamilton New Zealand casino upon local residents
Authors: Lockyer Tim 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThis paper aims to provide an understanding of the influence of a casino on local inhabitants.Design/methodology/approachThe research reports on the findings of a longitudinal study conducted over a period of eight years which consisted of three identical surveys of local Hamilton residents to determine perceptions regarding having a casino in town. It was felt that the longitudinal approach could bring richness and new dimension to a quantitative research.FindingsThe study found that over the eight‐year period there were very few changes in the perceptions of local Hamilton residents, both those who had been to the casino and those who had not been to the casino. It was of particular interest to note the gender difference between males and females regarding positive and negative aspects of the casino.Research limitations/implicationsThe study reinforces the differences in perception of local people between those who have and have not visited the casino. This indicates that promotional activities to those who have not visited the casino may be beneficial to the overall community views and thus overall perception of casinos.Originality/valueThe paper provides industry with an understanding of the perceptions of local resident attitudes toward casinos over an extended period of time.
A rule‐based system for hybrid search and delivery of learning objects to learners
Authors: Biletskiy Yevgen , Baghi Hamidreza , Steele Jarrett , Vovk Ruslan 
Published: November 2012

PurposePresently, searching the internet for learning material relevant to ones own interest continues to be a time‐consuming task. Systems that can suggest learning material (learning objects) to a learner would reduce time spent searching for material, and enable the learner to spend more time for actual learning. The purpose of this paper is to present a system of “hybrid search and delivery of learning objects to learners”.Design/methodology/approachThis paper presents a system of “hybrid search and delivery of learning objects to learners” that combines the use of WordNet for semantic query expansion and an approach to personalized learning object delivery by suggesting relevant learning objects based on attributes specified in the learner's profile. The learning objects are related to the learner's attributes using the IEEE LOM and IMS LIP standards. The system includes a web crawler to collect learning objects from existing learning object repositories, such as NEEDS or SMETE.FindingsThe presented HSDLO system has the ability to accurately search and deliver learning objects of interest to a learner as well as adjust the learner's profile over time by evaluating the learner's preferences implicitly through the learning object selections.Research limitations/implicationsSince real LOM's from SMETE are not much populated, the system is tested with a limited set of attributes. The system is evaluated using a test bench rather than real learners.Originality/valueThe paper proposes a combination of three search techniques in one system as well an architectural solution which can be used for other types of online search engines.
Managing participatory action research in a health‐care service experiencing conflicts
Authors: Gozzoli Caterina , Frascaroli Daniela 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to explore why it was considered useful and how it was possible to conduct a participatory action research (PAR) in a health‐care service experiencing conflictual dynamics (which affected service quality) and on the challenges this entailed. Specific attention is given to the action researchers’ role.Design/methodology/approachA methodological reflection is developed starting from theoretical considerations and a case study. In response to the committee group's request concerning the need to better understand and manage the criticalities and conflict episodes faced by a service for sufferers of Alzheimer's disease, the authors proposed and realized a PAR. The PAR is described considering: the process, some outcomes, the functions and actions performed by the action researchers, and the dilemmas and challenges they faced.FindingsThe case study revealed it was fundamental for the action researchers to perform a constant mediating function when conducting a PAR in an organization experiencing conflictual dynamics. How this function was carried out is described. Furthermore, the dilemmas, challenges and risks faced by the action researchers in proposing this PAR are addressed.Research limitations/implicationsIn this PAR the main limitations and open issues concern both the possibility of assessing outcomes and processes in a medium to long time frame and the cyclical turnover of patients and caregivers, raising the question of legacy.Originality/valueIn analyzing a specific case, the authors focus upon both the indicators that allowed them to assess usefulness, feasibility and sustainability of the PAR in a conflictual context and the functions assumed, actions realized, and challenges faced by the action researchers.
Autopilot? A reflexive review of the piloting process in qualitative e‐research
Authors: Pritchard Katrina , Whiting Rebecca 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine an oft‐neglected aspect of qualitative research practice – conducting a pilot – using the innovative approach of “e‐research” to generate both practical and methodological insights.Design/methodology/approachUsing the authors’ “e‐research” pilot as a reflexive case study, key methodological issues are critically reviewed. This review is set in a broader context of the qualitative methods literature in which piloting appears largely as an implicit practice. Using a new and emerging approach (“e‐research”) provides a prompt to review “autopilot” tendencies and offers a new lens for analysing research practice.FindingsThe authors find that despite an initial focus on “practical” aspects of data collection within their “e‐research”, the pilot opened up a range of areas for further consideration. The authors review research ethics, collaborative research practices and data management issues specifically for e‐research but also reflect more broadly on potential implications for piloting within other research designs.Practical implicationsThe authors aim to offer both practical and methodological insights for qualitative researchers, whatever their methodological orientation, so that they might develop approaches for piloting that are appropriate to their own research endeavours. More specifically, the authors offer tentative guidance to those venturing into the emerging area of “e‐research”.Originality/valueThis paper offers insight into an oft‐ignored aspect of qualitative research, whilst also engaging in an emerging area of methodological interest.
A study on the identification of factors affecting the life quality of breast cancer patients
Authors: Somunoğlu Sinem , Tatar Mehtap 
Published: November 2012

PurposeBreast cancer is a type of cancer affecting the health of women in many countries. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of breast cancer and its treatment procedures on the quality of life.Design/methodology/approachThe study was carried out in Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital and The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire and Breast Cancer Module were used.FindingsIt was found that 29.8 per cent of the patients were in phase 4 of the disease, 86.8 per cent already had an operation while 84.1 per cent had chemotherapy. There were statistically significant differences between the levels of the life quality for pain dimension in the symptom scale, body image dimension in the module functional scale, sexual function dimension in the module functional scale, arm symptoms dimension in module symptom scale and age groups; the levels of life quality for dyspnoea dimension in the symptom scale, anorexia dimension of the symptom scale, financial difficulties dimension of the symptom scale and the duration of the disease; the levels of life quality for fatigue dimension in the symptom scale, diarrhea dimension in the symptom scale and the phase of the cancer; the levels of life quality for physical functionality dimension in the functional scale, constipation dimension in the symptom scale and receiving chemotherapy. In the light of the findings, attempts to improve health and creation of different behaviours are important for life quality.Originality/valueThis is original research that sheds light on life quality issues for women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Leadership attributes, culture and communism: analyses of cases 1998‐2008 from China
Authors: Liang Qiaozhuan , Meng Yao , Li Shuxiang , Yuan Bo 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to track the changes of leadership attributes during the process of social development from 1998 to 2008 in China, and then to explore whether the significant events have potential impacts on the changes of leadership attributes during this time.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted two studies through qualitative approach, based on data collected from Chinese official newspapers (People's Daily and Guangming Daily) covering 216 stories (90 stories in Study 1 and 126 stories in Study 2). The first study focuses on comparing the leadership attributes in 2008 with those in 1998 and 1988 presented in previous research to find out the changes. In the second study, the most significant events are selected during the period of 1998‐2008 and their effects on the changes of leadership attributes are examined.FindingsThe findings show that leadership attributes changed during the ten years and some new attributes are advocated in China. Furthermore, the changes of leadership attributes, especially for non‐business leaders, relate to the occurrence of significant events and reflect the changes of government policies.Originality/valueAlthough some literature has explored leadership attributes in China, this study contributes to the extant research in two ways. First, it promotes the use of existing documents as data sources of longitudinal study to track the changes of leadership attributes. Second, it advances the line of inquiry of leadership attributes in China by concentrating on the factors driving those changes.
Entropy – disrupting Ansoff's five levels of environmental turbulence
Authors: Kipley Dan , Lewis Alfred , Jewe Ron 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe paper aims to examine Igor Ansoff's research on environmental turbulence and to extend the paradigm.Design/methodology/approachAnsoff's contribution was examined and applied to a variety of situations. The scale as designed did not capture certain strategic surprises.FindingsThe increasingly discontinuous environment requires a modified scaling of depicting changes in the environment.Research limitations/implicationsThis study highlights the need for researchers to extend theories and premises due to environmental discontinuities.Practical implicationsA new assessment tool to measure turbulence and discontinuity is provided.Originality/valueThe paper makes a contribution to the understanding of discontinuity in the environment.
The role of ICTs in conflict transformation in Egypt
Authors: Richardson Jayson W. , Brantmeier Edward J. 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe world is now in an era of condensed space and time in which cultural dynamics, including cultural conflict, are increasingly mediated by powerful technologies that hold the potential to accelerate change and create new opportunities. Conversely, these same powerful technologies, and the denial thereof, are used to sustain oppressive conditions and wage war for ideological (e.g. religion and politics) and material purposes (e.g. water, oil, and food). From the power of networking, in addition to the tyranny of isolation, information and communication technologies (ICTs) hold the potential for transformative change, as well as to maintain status quo through oppression and domination. The purpose of this paper is to create a model that attempts to delineate the role of ICTs in catalyzing a peaceful and democratic conflict transformation, while using a snapshot of the Egyptian Revolution of 2011; also to hypothesize that the adoption of modern digital technologies has created a mechanism for protests to achieve their ends through relatively peaceful mechanisms.Design/methodology/approachThis analysis explores the use of ICTs in the protest process, using a snapshot of the Egyptian protests of 2011. The authors test a model of ICTs for peace and conflict transformation.FindingsIt is found that, in essence, it effectively describes nuances of the modern protest process. However, the researchers propose a modified explanatory model of how ICTs are used, and can be used, for political mobilization on the road toward sustainable peace.Research limitations/implicationsEvery protest and every regime change is unique. The model used in this case needs to be tested further in other instances.Social implicationsThis model could be used to analyze other protests and uprising to understand an array of stakeholders' needs.Originality/valueAnalyzing those events that are fundamentally being changed through the use of modern technology is a valuable contribution to the field.