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Accessibility of academic library web sites in North America
Authors: Comeaux Dave , Schmetzke Axel 
Published: February 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present longitudinal data on the accessibility of 56 North American academic library web sites, as well as insights into the connection between accessibility and certain design methods and technologies.Design/methodology/approachBobby 3.1.1 was used to evaluate compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0. Also studied were the main method of page layout (CSS versus HTML tables), whether a content management system was used, and whether skip‐navigation links were employed.FindingsThe percentage of Bobby‐approved pages has remained consistent around 60 per cent in 2010 and 2012. However, the percentage of errors per page, a metric more sensitive to the pervasiveness of accessibility barriers, has steadily and significantly decreased. Sites whose layouts are built with cascading style sheets have fewer errors per page than those that use tables for layout. Sites that use a CMS have considerably higher percentages of approved pages and fewer errors per page than sites that are not built with a CMS.Research limitations/implicationsThe principal tool used, Bobby 3.1.1, is capable of detecting only a subset of accessible design principles. Future studies should examine compliance with the newer WCAG 2.0 guidelines.Practical implicationsThe use of a content management system may have a positive impact on accessibility. While this study reveals some promising trends, more education and continued advocacy is needed to increase web accessibility at libraries.Originality/valueThis is the only study that provides up‐to‐date trend information about the accessibility of a broader set of academic library web sites (a set not limited to one state) over an extended time period. It is also the only accessibility study comparing academic library web sites that use a content management system to those that do not.
Who is following us? Data mining a library's Twitter followers
Authors: Sewell Robin R. 
Published: February 2013

PurposeTwitter is an increasingly popular social networking tool for libraries to use to reach out to their patrons, but very little research has been done to determine who is following library tweets. The aim of the paper is to use the existing Twitter follower information for the Sterling Evans Library at Texas A&M as a test bed to determine the composition of Evans Twitter followers. The Medical Sciences Library's primary user groups are made up largely of graduate and professional students, making the difference in the number of graduate and undergraduate followers of particular interest.Design/methodology/approachFollower data were gathered from the Evans Twitter page and each user was identified and categorized. Additional data were collected on the number of tweets, and the state of the account, active or inactive.FindingsA total of 432 follower accounts were examined. A total of 54.37 percent were identified as affiliated with Texas A&M University. The largest group of followers were students (23.61 percent), made up primarily of undergraduates (81.05 percent). Faculty/staff (7.64 percent) showed very little participation. Unaffiliated followers included corporations (19.68 percent), alumni (11.57 percent), and other libraries or librarians (7.64 percent).Originality/valueVery little can be found in the library literature on Twitter follower analysis. This is the first large and detailed analysis of library Twitter followers.
30 days to first decision: time span in Library Hi Tech from submission to first decision
Authors: Greifeneder Elke 
Published: February 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this editorial is to describe how long it takes a manuscript to go through peer review within Library Hi Tech and how (potential) authors can speed up the reviewing time for their article.Design/methodology/approachThe editorial describes the three distinct time spans during the reviewing process and five rules to make the reviewing process faster and more successful.FindingsThe editorial shows that Library Hi Tech requires on average less than 30 days from submission to a first decision and that the reviewing process can be speed up if authors follow five rules, which are described in the editorial.Originality/valueThe editorial will help to understand why the reviewing process requires so much time and it can serve as guide for submissions for future authors.
Chasing value offerings through green supply chain innovation
Authors: Kronborg Jensen Jesper , Balslev Munksgaard Kristin , Stentoft Arlbjørn Jan 
Published: February 2013

PurposeThe need for innovations to achieve economically viable and green supply chains has been illuminated in recent literature. Closed‐loop supply chains are part of green supply chain management and include traditional forward supply‐chain activities as well as additional activities of the reverse supply chain. Extant supply chain literature calls for a chain perspective in order to avoid sub‐optimization in the chain since changes at one stage can affect the performance at other stages. The purpose of the paper is to analyze how implementation of green supply chain innovations can enhance value offerings along the supply chain.Design/methodology/approachThis research is based on an explorative, single‐embedded case study of a food supply chain. The case is concerned with implementation of green supply chain innovation in terms of biogas technology. The single case comprises four actors in the food supply chain: a retailer, an industrial bakery, a mill, and a farmer. Data collection is based on semi‐structured interviews with persons responsible for sustainability in the respective companies.FindingsThe case demonstrates that in order to reach the full potential of a green supply chain innovation, the different supply chain actors must be included. What in isolation of one company's perspective is perceived as a waste can be transformed to a value when the problem area is analysed from a chain perspective.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper is based on a single case study that does not provide static generalizations, and it represents the first step on a road to building new theory about green supply chain innovations. Future research can expand the findings by elaborating upon cases of other types of supply chains and supply chain innovations.Practical implicationsThe perception of waste in a supply chain can be changed through green supply chain innovations. This case illustrates how obsolete food products at the retail level, which traditionally have been perceived as a waste product with related discarding costs, can be regarded as a valued input by implementation of biogas technology at the industrial bakery company. As a result, other food supply chains can investigate similar solutions.Originality/valueThe paper provides a case that visualizes how value offerings along a food supply chain can be chased through green supply chain innovations. Furthermore, the paper applies a supply chain perspective not only conceptually but also empirically. By focusing on the interfaces between each main actor in the supply chain, this paper contributes to existing research with valuable knowledge of inter‐organizational issues related to challenges of supply chain innovation.
The bi‐modal organization
Authors: Smith Peter A.C. , Sharicz Carol Ann 
Published: February 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assist an organization to restructure as a bi‐modal organization in order to achieve sustainability in today's highly complex business world.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is conceptual and is based on relevant literature and the authors' research and practice.FindingsAlthough fluid self‐organizing networks are the natural state for humankind, in most organizations “organizing” entails the process of autopoiesis. This process does not produce the open fluid organization that is required for success in today's business world. While autopoiesis is taking place, informal socialization is taking place across the organization's interpersonal networks. Under supportive conditions, this leads to the development of a bi‐modal organization where one or more open systems may emerge and co‐exist concurrently with the autopoietic system; these open systems include fluid networks and complex adaptive system. The bi‐modal organization achieves sustainability by balancing a certain amount of organization versus a certain amount of instability, leading to predictability with disorder, and planned long‐term strategy achieved through many concurrent short‐term actions.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research will involve an empirical study that will further examine the bi‐modal organization, its development, and its properties.Practical implicationsThe systems that surround a business organization now and for the foreseeable future are highly dynamic, competitive, and socially individualized, and demand a new organizational form and competencies that may only be exhibited by a bi‐modal organization based on an open system. The paper describes how an organization can restructure to become a bi‐modal organization.Social implicationsThe paper should help improve quality of work‐life and organizational structure.Originality/valueThe paper describes a new organizational form designed to flourish in today's complex business contexts.
Distributed recycling of waste polymer into RepRap feedstock
Authors: Baechler Christian , DeVuono Matthew , Pearce Joshua M. 
Published: February 2013

PurposeA low‐cost, open source, self‐replicating rapid prototyper (RepRap) has been developed, which greatly expands the potential user base of rapid prototypers. The operating cost of the RepRap can be further reduced using waste polymers as feedstock. Centralized recycling of polymers is often uneconomic and energy intensive due to transportation embodied energy. The purpose of this paper is to provide a proof of concept for high‐value recycling of waste polymers at distributed creation sites.Design/methodology/approachPrevious designs of waste plastic extruders (also known as RecycleBots) were evaluated using a weighted evaluation matrix. An updated design was completed and the description and analysis of the design is presented including component summary, testing procedures, a basic life cycle analysis and extrusion results. The filament was tested for consistency of density and diameter while quantifying electricity consumption.FindingsFilament was successfully extruded at an average rate of 90 mm/min and used to print parts. The filament averaged 2.805 mm diameter with 87 per cent of samples between 2.540 mm and 3.081 mm. The average mass was 0.564 g/100 mm length. Energy use was 0.06 kWh/m.Practical implicationsThe success of the RecycleBot further reduces RepRap operating costs, which enables distributed in‐home, value added, plastic recycling. This has implications for municipal waste management programs, as in‐home recycling could reduce cost and greenhouse gas emissions associated with waste collection and transportation, as well as the environmental impact of manufacturing custom plastic parts.Originality/valueThis paper reports on the first technical evaluation of a feedstock filament for the RepRap from waste plastic material made in a distributed recycling device.
Health and wellbeing boards and service transformation
Authors: Wilderspin John 
Published: February 2013

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to provide an overview of issues being faced, and likely to have to be faced, in establishing effective health and wellbeing boards.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based the perspective of the Department of Health's lead for implementation of these boards. Set in the context of national policy expectation, it draws on the early experiences of board development all over the country; and on discussions and seminars held to test their practical implications.FindingsTransformation of the current pattern of services is needed to meet the preferred needs of the public. This is a major challenge at local level, and the leadership capacity and style of the new boards, and their communication skill, will be vital to the creation of responsive integrated services.Originality/valueThe paper draws together current thinking on a key policy initiative of the current government, and links it directly to integrated health and social care.
Influence of TiO2 nanocontainers on hybrid organic‐inorganic coatings for corrosion protection of magnesium alloy
Authors: Kartsonakis Ioannis A. , Balaskas Andronikos C. , Kordas George C. 
Published: February 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to focus on the corrosion protection of magnesium alloy ZK10 by applying via the dip‐coating process an hybrid organic‐inorganic coating that contains nanocontainers of TiO2 loaded with corrosion inhibitor.Design/methodology/approachThe coating consists of cross‐linked polymers containing epoxy groups, conductive polymer polypyrrole as well as organic modified silicates. The morphology and the composition of the coating were examined with scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X‐ray analysis, respectively.FindingsCorrosion tests via electrochemical impedance spectroscopy denoted that the incorporation of loaded nanocontainers improved the anticorrosion properties of the coating by increasing the impedance values in the low frequency range. Moreover, the surface of the aforementioned coating remained crack free after the exposure of the sample to corrosive environment.Originality/valueThe paper presents a new system which has been developed for the corrosion protection of magnesium alloy ZK10.
Family adaptability and cohesion in families consisting of Asian immigrant women living in South Korea: A 3‐year longitudinal study
Authors: Kim Yeon‐Pyo , Kim Sun , Joh Ju‐Youn 
Published: February 2013

AbstractIntroductionSouth Korea's low birth rate, aging society, and female migration to urban areas due to industrialization have caused an accelerated inflow of Asian female immigrants into Korea to marry Korean men, especially in rural areas. This study was performed to determine how family function of multicultural families changes over time and what factors affect the changes in family function of multicultural families.MethodsThe study subjects were 62 Asian immigrant women married to South Korean men living in South Korea. In a 1st wave study in August 2008, the socioeconomic factors and Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale III (FACES III) scores were measured. A 3‐year follow‐up study was then conducted in August 2011, and the results were compared with the 1st wave study results.ResultsThe mean family adaptability score was 24.6 in the 1st wave study and 26.1 at the 3‐year follow‐up. The average family cohesion score was 31.0 in the 1st wave study and 36.7 at the 3‐year follow‐up. There was a statistically significant increase in family cohesion after 3 years (P < 0.001). In multiple regression analysis, age difference between husband and wife (P = 0.019) and subjective SES (P < 0.001) were found to be significantly correlated with positive changes of cohesion scores.DiscussionFamily adaptability did not change over time; however, conversely, family cohesion increased. The age difference between husband and wife and the subjective SES had a positive association with the changes in family cohesion.
The Crohn's disease activity index (CDAI) is similarly elevated in patients with Crohn's disease and in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Authors: Lahiff C. , Safaie P. , Awais A. , Akbari M. , Gashin L. , Sheth S. , Lembo A. , Leffler D. , Moss A. C. , Cheifetz A. S. 
Published: February 2013

SummaryBackgroundWhile the Crohn's disease activity index (CDAI) is the gold standard for defining clinical endpoints in Crohn's disease (Crohn's) clinical trials, its ability to distinguish symptoms due to inflammation from those that are non‐inflammatory has been questioned.AimTo compare CDAI scores in patients with Crohn's and those with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).MethodsThis was a prospective, cross‐sectional cohort study of 91 patients with either Crohn's (n = 44) or IBS (n = 47). Total CDAI and individual component scores were recorded and comparisons were made between Crohn's and IBS patients.ResultsMean CDAI scores were higher in the IBS patients (183 vs. 157, P = 0.1). Sixty‐two per cent (n = 29) of IBS patients had CDAI scores greater than 150. Mean CDAI haematocrit score (35.9 vs. 23.0, P = 0.02) and CRP level (6.8 vs. 2.0, P = 0.002) were higher in the Crohn's group. Analysis of CDAI sub‐scores demonstrated that IBS patients had significantly higher pain (mean 1.7 vs. 0.8, P = 0.0007) and well‐being scores (mean 1.2 vs. 0.8, P = 0.04) relative to patients with Crohn's. Specifically evaluating patients with CDAI greater than 150 (n = 51), IBS patients had higher pain sub‐scores (mean 2.4 vs. 1.4, P = 0.002), whereas patients with Crohn's had higher CRP (mean 8.4 vs. 1.8, P = 0.001).ConclusionsOur study demonstrates that the CDAI does not discriminate patients with symptoms due to active Crohn's from patients with IBS. Patients with IBS can have CDAI scores in the clinically meaningful range. Objective measures, such as CDAI haematocrit score and CRP, are more specific markers of inflammation.
Netazepide, a gastrin/CCK2 receptor antagonist, causes dose‐dependent, persistent inhibition of the responses to pentagastrin in healthy subjects
Authors: Boyce Malcolm , Warrington Steve , Black James 
Published: February 2013

AimsTo confirm by means of pentagastrin, a synthetic gastrin agonist, that netazepide is a gastrin/CCK2 receptor antagonist in healthy subjects, and that antagonism persists during repeated dosing.MethodsWe did two studies in which we infused pentagastrin (0.6 μg kg−1 h−1 intravenously), aspirated gastric secretion and measured the volume, pH and H+ secretion rate of the gastric aspirate. First, we did a double‐blind, five‐way crossover study (n = 10) to assess the effect of single oral doses of netazepide (1, 5, 25 and 100 mg) and placebo on the response to pentagastrin. Then, we did a single‐blind, placebo‐controlled study (n = 8) to assess the effect of the first and last oral doses of netazepide (100 mg) twice daily for 13 doses on the response to pentagastrin.ResultsNetazepide was well tolerated. After placebo, pentagastrin increased the volume and H+ secretion rate and reduced the pH of gastric aspirate. Compared with placebo, single doses of netazepide caused dose‐dependent inhibition of the pentagastrin response (P < 0.02); netazepide (100 mg) abolished the response. After 13 doses, the reduction in volume and H+ secretion rate persisted (P < 0.001), but the pH effect was mostly lost.ConclusionsNetazepide is an orally active, potent, competitive antagonist of human gastrin/CCK2 receptors. Antagonism is dose dependent and persists during repeated dosing, despite tolerance to the effect on pH. Further studies are required to explain that tolerance. Netazepide is a tool to study the physiology and pharmacology of gastrin, and merits studies in patients to assess its potential to treat gastric acid‐related conditions and the trophic effects of hypergastrinaemia.
Discipline, Field, Nexus: Re‐Visioning Sociology
Authors: Carroll William K. 
Published: February 2013

Cet article propose une reconceptualisation de la discipline sociologique ainsi que de sa place dans le monde actuel. Nous remettrons tout d'abord en question l'idée même que la sociologie puisse être considérée en tant que discipline académique dans le sens habituel du terme, tout comme le fait qu'il soit possible de distinguer, à la manière des sciences de la nature, autant de disciplines distinctes au sein du champ des sciences sociales. Au contraire, nous defendrons la thèse selon laquelle la sociologie et ses disciplines connexes furent plutôt constitueés en tant que champs sociaux à travers un processus historique particulier. Cette analyse nous permettra de réaffirmer la position centrale qu'occupe la sociologie dans le champ de la recherche sociale, de par les liens étroits qu'elle entretient avec les autres disciplines qui constituent ce champ, ainsi que par sa nature interdisciplinaire et critique. Cette reconceptualisation implique qu'une ontologie sociale claire fondée sur une méthodologie cohérente, en l'occurence le réalisme critique, puisse remédier aux tendences centrifuges propre à la discipline, en renforçant sa capacité à analyser les problèmes sociaux, et donc à contribuer à défendre et à élargir les pratiques démocratiques au fondement d'un avenir meilleur.This article proposes a re‐visioning of sociology and of its relationship to the late‐modern world it inhabits. I first problematize the claim that sociology is a discipline in any ordinary sense of the term, indeed, that social science can be reasonably cleaved into “disciplines” on the model of natural science. I then explore the thesis that sociology and kindred pursuits have been constituted as fields. Finally, I argue that among the fields of social scientific inquiry, the sociological terrain is of great import, as a nexus whose permeability, dense connectivity to other fields and critical transdisciplinarity are prime assets. By implication, the remedy for centrifugal tendencies that worry some sociologists is greater clarity on matters of social ontology and, on that basis, a coherent methodology (critical realism) that can strengthen sociology's capacity to understand our troubled world and to defend and enrich democratic practices that may portend a better future.
RETRACTED: Clinical and radiographic evaluation of osseotite‐expanded platform implants related to crestal bone loss: a 10‐year study
Authors: Calvo‐Guirado José Luis , Gómez‐Moreno Gerardo , Delgado‐Ruiz Rafael A. , Maté Sánchez de Val José E. , Negri Bruno , Ramírez Fernández María P. 
Published: February 2013

AbstractObjectiveThe aim of this prospective clinical study was to evaluate the survival rates at 10 years of expanded platform implants placed in the anterior zone of the maxilla and immediately restored with single crowns.Materials and methodsImplants incorporating the platform‐switching concept were placed in fresh extraction sockets in the maxillary arch, with each patient receiving a provisional restoration immediately after implant placement. After 15 days, final screwed restorations were inserted. Mesial and distal bone heights were evaluated using digital radiography on the day following implant placement and at 1, 5, 7, and 10 years. Primary stability was measured with resonance frequency analysis (RFA) using the Osstell Mentor device. Eighty‐six implants were placed in 32 men and 32 women ranging in age between 29 and 60 (mean, 39.64 ± 5.16 years).ResultsMarginal bone loss from implant collar to bone crest between baseline and 10 years follow‐up was 1.01 mm ± 0.22. Mesial site crestal bone loss ranged from 3.57 mm ± 1.1 at baseline to 3.77 mm ± 0.7 at 10‐year. Distal site crestal bone loss ranged from 3.49 mm ± 0.8 at baseline to 3.73 mm ± 0.7 at 10 year.ConclusionThe platform‐switched implants remained stable over the course of 10 years and had an overall survival rate of 97.1%.