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GLOBAL DETERMINISM OF CLIFFORD SEMIGROUPS
Authors: GAN AIPING , ZHAO XIANZHONG 
Published: May 2014

AbstractIn this paper we shall give characterizations of the closed subsemigroups of a Clifford semigroup. Also, we shall show that the class of all Clifford semigroups satisfies the strong isomorphism property and so is globally determined. Thus the results obtained by Kobayashi [‘Semilattices are globally determined’,Semigroup Forum29(1984), 217–222] and by Gould and Iskra [‘Globally determined classes of semigroups’Semigroup Forum28(1984), 1–11] are generalized.
Evidence for Validity of the Brief Resilient Coping Scale in a Young Spanish Sample
Authors: Limonero Joaquín T. , Tomás-Sábado Joaquín , Gómez-Romero Maria José , Maté-Méndez Jorge , Sinclair Vaughn G. , Wallston Kenneth A. , Gómez-Benito Juana 
Published: May 2014

AbstractThe aim of the present study was to provide evidence of validity of the Brief Resilient Coping Scale for use in Spanish young population. A total of 365 university students responded to the Spanish version of the BRCS as well as to other tools for measuring personal perceived competence, life satisfaction, depression, anxiety, negative and positive affect, and coping strategies. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the unidimensional structure of the scale. Internal consistency reliability and temporal stability through Cronbach’s alpha and test-retest correlations, respectively, were comparable to those found in the initial validation of the tool. The BRCS showed positive and significant correlations with personal perceived competence, optimism, life satisfaction, positive affect (p < .01), and some coping strategies (p < .05). Significant negative correlations were observed with depression, anxiety and negative affect. (p < .01). Multiple regression analysis with stepwise method showed that positive affect, negative affect, optimism and problem solving explained 41.8% of the variance of the BRCS (p < .001). The Spanish adaptation of the BRCS in a young population is satisfactory and comparable to those of the original version and with the Spanish version adapted in an elderly population. This supports its validity as a tool for the assessment of resilient coping tendencies in young people who speak Spanish and offers researchers and professionals interested in this area of study a simple tool for assessing it.
Rasch-Master’s Partial Credit Model in the Assessment of Children’s Creativity in Drawings
Authors: Nakano Tatiana de Cássia , Primi Ricardo 
Published: May 2014

AbstractThe purpose of the present study was to use the Partial Credit Model to study the factors of the Test of Creativity in Children and identify which characteristics of the creative person would be more effective to differentiate subjects according to their ability level. A sample of 1426 students from first to eighth grades answered the instrument. The Partial Credits model was used to estimate the ability of the subjects and item difficulties on a common scale for each of the four factors, indicating which items required a higher level of creativity to be scored and will differentiate the more creative individuals. The results demonstrated that the greater part of the characteristics showed good fit indices, with values between 0.80 and 1.30 both infit and outfit, indicating a response pattern consistent with the model. The characteristics of Unusual Perspective, Expression of Emotion and Originality have been identified as better predictors of creative performance because requires greater ability level (usually above two standard deviation). These results may be used in the future development of an instrument’s reduced form or simplification of the current correction model.
Climate change affects key nitrogen-fixing bacterial populations on coral reefs
Authors: Santos Henrique F , Carmo Flávia L , Duarte Gustavo , Dini-Andreote Francisco , Castro Clovis B , Rosado Alexandre S , van Elsas Jan Dirk , Peixoto Raquel S 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
Coral reefs are at serious risk due to events associated with global climate change. Elevated ocean temperatures have unpredictable consequences for the ocean’s biogeochemical cycles. The nitrogen cycle is driven by complex microbial transformations, including nitrogen fixation. This study investigated the effects of increased seawater temperature on bacteria able to fix nitrogen (diazotrophs) that live in association with the mussid coral Mussismilia harttii. Consistent increases in diazotroph abundances and diversities were found at increased temperatures. Moreover, gradual shifts in the dominance of particular diazotroph populations occurred as temperature increased, indicating a potential future scenario of climate change. The temperature-sensitive diazotrophs may provide useful bioindicators of the effects of thermal stress on coral reef health, allowing the impact of thermal anomalies to be monitored. In addition, our findings support the development of research on different strategies to improve the fitness of corals during events of thermal stress, such as augmentation with specific diazotrophs.
Highly accurate 3D wireless indoor positioning system using white LED lights
Authors: Nadeem U. , Hassan N.U. , Pasha M.A. , Yuen C. 
Published: May 2014

A wireless indoor positioning system using white LED lights is proposed. The time difference of arrival technique is employed and the phase differences between the received signals are determined to develop a positioning algorithm which can estimate the receiver location with a mean localisation error as low as 1 mm in a room of dimensions 5 × 5 × 3 m. Through simulations, it is identified that the optimum receiver height where localisation error gets minimised is between 2.5 and 3 m from the ceiling which corresponds well with the typical dimensions of a room.
Producing Cr2O3 nanooxide from chromite concentrates
Authors: Aghaie‐Khafri Mehrdad , Navazany Shiva 
Published: May 2014

High‐purity (99.9+%) nanosize Cr2O3 was produced from chromite concentrates. Sodium dichromate was produced from an alkaline melt of chromite ore and then nanosize Cr2O3 was obtained by reaction between sodium dichromate and sulphur. Nanooxides were investigated by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and X‐ray diffraction analysis. The size of particles was 50–148 nm. The nanoparticles show a loosely agglomerated structure. The presented method is simple and economical.
The human skin microbiome.
Authors: Tong J. , Li H. Y. 
Published: May 2014

Abstract

This chapter discusses the composition and diversity of microbial communities (i.e., bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses) of the human skin at different sites. Perturbations in skin microbial composition during various cutaneous disease states, such as acne vulgaris, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, are also described.
Institutional barriers in the diffusion of a high technology
Authors: Malik Tariq H. 
Published: May 2014

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine possible causes of failure of the commercialization of a high technology innovation, in order to explain the relationship between resource‐based view and institution‐based view as a contributing factor.Design/methodology/approachThe research is based on a case study in a high technology sector. Qualitative evidence and analysis are used to draw some conclusions related to the causes of the failure of the commercialization process.FindingsThe main limitation is that the findings cannot be generalized. Moreover, the analysis is based on the author's individual interpretation and biases.Practical implicationsThe case provides guidelines to innovators and entrepreneurs to develop new technologies and their businesses.Originality/valueThe article is based on a real case and it can be used as a base for future research and as teaching material.
Rights and obligations in international humanitarian assistance
Authors: Kent George 
Published: May 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework for understanding the rights and obligations of different parties in relation to international humanitarian assistance.Design/methodology/approach– Past discourse on rights and obligations of the parties in various types of humanitarian emergencies is critically reviewed. Various moral and legal principles are used to assess that discourse.Findings– Many governments emphasize their right to provide international humanitarian assistance, but appear reluctant to acknowledge any obligation to provide such assistance. Claims regarding the right to provide assistance under some conditions should be accompanied by acknowledgment of obligations to provide assistance under some conditions.Originality/value– This analysis encourages national governments and international agencies to go beyond asserting their rights to assist to also recognize obligations to assist under some conditions.
On the heterogeneity of Generation Y job preferences
Authors: Guillot-Soulez Chloé , Soulez Sébastien 
Published: May 2014

Purpose– Based on generational theory, this research studies the preferences of French young graduates from Generation Y for job and organizational attributes of a future employer. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the debate on the inter- vs intragenerational differences and discusses the common stereotype of an intragroup homogeneity within the Generation Y.Design/methodology/approach– Reviewing generation and job search literature, the paper update graduates’ preferences for job and organizational attributes in their initial job search by using conjoint analysis, a rarely used methodology in human resource management (HRM). To test the intragroup homogeneity and to overcome methodological difficulties inherent in examining differences within a generational cohort, the paper operationalized a homogeneous sample (n=592) composed of people of the same age, career stage, cohort and nationality.Findings– The authors demonstrate that, even if on the whole young graduates from Generation Y prefer job security and a relaxed work atmosphere, their preferences are heterogeneous.Research limitations/implications– This research leads to discuss the relevance of the concept of Generation Y for recruitment. Additional research is needed to improve the external validity of this study which must be reproduced in other contexts and with different populations.Practical implications– The results provide useful information to assist HR managers and recruitment specialists in improving the efficiency of the recruitment process and in considering the relevant segmentation criteria for recruitment.Originality/value– Using an original methodology, conjoint analysis, this paper focusses on the heterogeneity of Generation Y and its consequences in terms of HRM.
Transparency and performance in Islamic banking
Authors: Lahrech Nada , Lahrech Abdelmounaim , Boulaksil Youssef 
Published: May 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to assess whether Islamic banks are transparent regarding profit (and loss) sharing to investment account holders. Another objective is to appraise whether Islamic banks' performance affects management incentives to distribute profit (and loss) to investment account holders.

Design/methodology/approach
– To investigate the research issue, the authors conducted an empirical study. Data of 25 global operating Islamic banks have been collected and analyzed for the period 2006-2010. The authors also developed a mathematical model based on the generalized least-squares principle.

Findings
– The research results showed that enhancing transparency will prevent Islamic banks from shadowing their profit allocation practices and place investment account holders in a better position to manage their invested funds. The study also showed that bettering Islamic banks’performance will induce them to manager profit-sharing investment account holders’ funds under bonafides.

Research limitations/implications
– The main limitation is data availability. The maximum number of Islamic banks that disclose financial data covering the period of 2006-2010 limited the scope of the study to 25 banks.

Practical implications
– The findings are very valuable for designing policies and standards as well as for the enforcement of these standards to improve transparency in Islamic banking.

Originality/value
– The study outcome is vital to many parties involved in the Islamic banking field and can be taken as a strong foundation to make appropriate actions that would help grow and sustain Islamic banking development globally.
Discussing strategy in heritage conservation
Authors: Poulios Ioannis 
Published: May 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to discuss the concept of strategy in the field of heritage conservation, with a focus on a new conservation approach that promotes the empowerment of local communities and sustainable development: a living heritage approach.

Design/methodology/approach
– The approaches to heritage conservation are outlined: a material-based approach defines the principles of western-based conservation, a values-based approach expands these principles, while a living heritage approach clearly challenges the established principles. These approaches are, then, analysed from the perspective of strategy, and a living heritage approach is seen as an example of strategic innovation. The process by which ICCROM develops a living heritage approach at an international level is also examined.

Findings
– Choosing the “appropriate” conservation approach depends on the specific conditions of each heritage place. Yet, for the cases of living heritage in particular (with communities with an original connection with heritage) a living heritage approach would be more preferable. Living heritage approach can be seen as an example of a strategic innovation in the field of heritage conservation: it proposes a different concept of heritage and conservation (a new WHAT), points at a different community group as responsible for the definition and protection of heritage (a new WHO), and proposes a different way of heritage protection (a new HOW).

Practical implications
– A living heritage approach (presented in the paper) may potentially influence the theory as well as the practice of heritage conservation in a variety of parts and heritage places in the world, especially in terms of the attitude towards local and indigenous communities.

Originality/value
– Developing a new approach is, in a sense, developing a new strategy. In this context, the paper aims at bringing the insight of business strategy into the field of heritage conservation.
From HRM practices to the practice of HRM: setting a research agenda
Authors: Björkman Ingmar , Ehrnrooth Mats , Mäkelä Kristiina , Smale Adam , Sumelius Jennie 
Published: May 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to develop an “HRM-as-practice” research agenda. The authors suggest that the HRM-performance literature would benefit from an actor-centric approach and a focus on activities, and that the HR roles research needs to shift its attention toward a more dynamic perspective of HR work and link this further to performance.Design/methodology/approach– The paper first provides an overview of strategy-as-practice (SAP) literature, and then review how extant HRM literature deals with three core notions of SAP: practices, praxis and practitioners. Based on this, the paper outlines an “HRM-as-practice” research agenda.Findings– Focussing on the intersections between praxis, practitioners and practice, the paper suggests that an “HRM-as-practice” approach can give new insights into first, how people-related decisions are made, implemented and enacted in organizations; second, how employees and other HRM stakeholders interpret and engage with HRM; third, how HR actors become more effective and influential organizational agents; and fourth, what the short-term and long-term effects of these actions and activities are.Research limitations/implications– The authors acknowledge the fuzzy and intertwined nature of the practices, practitioners and praxis categories, but believe that their intersections provide a fruitful theoretical lens to examine the practice of HRM.Originality/value– The authors use the HRM-as-practice lens to suggest novel research approaches that can shed new light on several open questions within the HRM field.
Experimental investigation of FDM process for improvement of mechanical properties and production cost
Authors: Durgun Ismail , Ertan Rukiye 
Published: May 2014

Purpose
– The mechanical properties and surface finish of functional parts are important consideration in rapid prototyping, and the selection of proper parameters is essential to improve manufacturing solutions. The purpose of this paper is to describe how parts manufactured by fused deposition modelling (FDM), with different part orientations and raster angles, were examined experimentally and evaluated to achieve the desired properties of the parts while shortening the manufacturing times due to maintenance costs.

Design/methodology/approach
– For this purpose, five different raster angles (0°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°) for three part orientations (horizontal, vertical and perpendicular) have been manufactured by the FDM method and tested for surface roughness, tensile strength and flexural strength. Also, behaviour of the mechanical properties was clarified with scanning electron microscopy images of fracture surfaces.

Findings
– The research results suggest that the orientation has a more significant influence than the raster angle on the surface roughness and mechanical behaviour of the resulting fused deposition part. The results indicate that there is close relationship between the surface roughness and the mechanical properties.

Originality/value
– The results of this paper are useful in defining the most appropriate raster angle and part orientation in minimum production cost for FDM components on the basis of their expected in-service loading.
The role of facilities managers in sustainable practice in the UK and Ireland
Authors: Meng Xianhai 
Published: May 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of facilities managers in sustainable practice. It also analyzes the change in facilities management (FM) in terms of sustainability.

Design/methodology/approach
– This research adopted a combination of literature review and expert interviews. Empirical data were collected through in-depth interviews with 40 industrial experts in the UK and Ireland.

Findings
– The analysis of interview results shows a sustainable movement in the context of FM. Facilities managers play important roles in sustainable practice, including integrating all sustainability considerations, linking strategic level with operational level, incorporating FM knowledge and experience into design, disseminating sustainable knowledge and educating people and encouraging sustainability through innovation.

Research limitations/implications
– This research goes beyond the limitations of existing studies that are characterized by a lack of positioning facilities managers in sustainability.

Practical implications
– Sustainable delivery represents a direction of FM development. This research describes what facilities managers can do and how they should do for sustainable delivery of FM, based on which improvements are made and benefits are maximized.

Originality/value
– This research provides a deeper insight into the FM role in the sustainable agenda. The findings of this research help industrial practitioners and academic researchers to better understand sustainable FM.
Positive development and assessment
Authors: Lynn Birkeland Janis 
Published: May 2014

Purpose
– There has been a tendency in sustainability science to be passive. The purpose of this paper is to introduce an alternative positive framework for a more active and direct approach to sustainable design and assessment that de-couples environmental impacts and economic growth.

Design/methodology/approach
– This paper deconstructs some systemic gaps that are critical to sustainability in built environment management processes and tools, and reframes negative “sustainable” decision making and assessment frameworks into their positive counterparts. In particular, it addresses the omission of ecology, design and ethics in development assessment.

Findings
– Development can be designed to provide ecological gains and surplus “eco-services,” but assessment tools and processes favor business-as-usual. Despite the tenacity of the dominant paradigm (DP) in sustainable development institutionalized by the Brundtland Report over 25 years ago, these omissions are easily corrected.

Research limitations/implications
– The limitation is that the author was unable to find exceptions to the omissions cited here in the extensive literature on urban planning and building assessment tools. However, exceptions prove the rule. The implication is that it is not too late for eco-positive retrofitting of cities to increase natural and social capital. The solutions are just as applicable in places like China and India as the USA, as they pay for themselves.

Originality/value
– Positive development (PD) is a fundamental paradigm shift that reverses the negative models, methods and metrics of the DP of sustainable development. This paper provides an example of how existing “negative” concepts and practices can be converted into positive ones through a PD prism. Through a new form of bio-physical design, development can be a sustainability solution.
Compassion Practices and HCAHPS: Does Rewarding and Supporting Workplace Compassion Influence Patient Perceptions?
Authors: McClelland Laura E. , Vogus Timothy J. 
Published: May 2014

ObjectiveTo examine the benefits of compassion practices on two indicators of patient perceptions of care quality—the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and systems (HCAHPS) overall hospital rating and likelihood of recommending.Study SettingTwo hundred sixty‐nine nonfederal acute care U.S. hospitals.Study DesignCross‐sectional study.Data CollectionSurveys collected from top‐level hospital executives. Publicly reported HCAHPS data from October 2012 release.Principal FindingsCompassion practices, a measure of the extent to which a hospital rewards compassionate acts and compassionately supports its employees (e.g., compassionate employee awards, pastoral care for employees), is significantly and positively associated with hospital ratings and likelihood of recommending.ConclusionsOur findings illustrate the benefits for patients of specific and actionable organizational practices that provide and reinforce compassion.