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Research on new hybrid excitation PM synchronous generators with tooth harmonic excitation
Authors: Wang Shanming , Xia Yonghong , Huang Shaogang , Qiu Arui , Wang Xiangheng 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– In order to keep the advantages of PM generators and eliminate its disadvantage – difficulty in regulating the magnetic field, hybrid excitation is an effective way. The purpose of this paper is to propose a novel way to achieve hybrid excitation by use of tooth harmonic field.

Design/methodology/approach
– Unlike weakening the tooth harmonics field and EMF in traditional machines, in this paper the tooth harmonics field is proposed to form a novel hybrid excitation permanent magnet synchronous generator (HEPMSG).

Findings
– The generation mechanism of tooth harmonic electromotive force (EMF) of rotor winding is introduced, and its influencing factors are discussed in detail. The matching design of tooth harmonic winding and field winding for maximum output field current of tooth harmonic excitation system is analyzed.

Practical implications
– This machine can achieve not only effective adjustment of the air-gap magnetic field, but also elimination of the brushes and slip rings.

Originality/value
– Unlike weakening the tooth harmonics field and EMF in traditional machines, in this paper the tooth harmonics filed is proposed to form a novel hybrid excitation PM synchronous generator. This machine can achieve not only effective adjustment of the air-gap magnetic field, but also elimination of the brushes and slip rings.
Application of local coordinates rectification in linearization of selected parameters of dynamic nonlinear systems
Authors: Zawadzki Andrzej 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to aim to an application of element of the theory of differential geometry for building the state space transformation, linearizing nonlinear dynamic system into a linear form.

Design/methodology/approach
– It is assumed that the description of nonlinear electric circuits with concentrated parameters or electromechanical systems is given by nonlinear system of differential equations of first order (state equations). The goal is to find transformation which leads nonlinear state equation (written in one coordinate system) to the linear in the other – sought coordinate system.

Findings
– The necessary conditions fulfilled by nonlinear system undergoing linearization process are presented. Numerical solutions of the nonlinear equations of state together with linearized system obtained from direct transformation of the state space are included (transformation input – the state of the nonlinear system).

Originality/value
– Application of first order exact differential forms for determining the transformation linearizing the nonlinear state equation. Simple linear models obtained with the use of the linearizing transformation are very useful (mainly because of the known and well-mastered theory of linear systems) in solving of various practical technical problems.
Developing an Islamic corporate social responsibility model (ICSR)
Authors: Adnan Khurshid Muhammad , Al-Aali Abdulrahman , Ali Soliman Ahmed , Mohamad Amin Salmiah 
Published: November 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this study is to develop an Islamic corporate social responsibility (ICSR) model.Design/methodology/approach– Based onQur’anicverses and previous literature, the authors aim to develop an ICSR model with an extension of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) theory of Carroll (1979).Findings– This study extends the theory of Carroll (1979) using an operational definition of CSR that encompasses the economic, legal, ethical and philanthropic dimensions of CSR from an Islamic perspective. This ICSR model is applicable to both Islamic and non-Islamic business systems because both Islamic and Western CSR have common humanitarian grounds.Research limitations– The conceptual research is not tested in this article. Further, not all Islamic principles are integrated in this model.Originality/value– Many Western theoreticians have attempted to offer theoretical, moral and ethical grounds for CSR initiatives. However, these attempts have been broadly criticized for problems relating to justification, conceptual clarity and possible inconsistency and for failing to provide adequate ethical guidance to business executives who must determine which course to pursue and their level of commitment. Therefore, there is a need to develop the concept of CSR, which has gained popularity and wide acceptance among the Western and Islamic business communities, especially from an Islamic perspective.
Process analysis and capacity utilization in a dental clinic in Kazakhstan
Authors: Ahmed Shamsuddin , Amagoh Francis 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the service delivery system of a dental clinic in Kazakhstan to maximize the clinic’s efficiency.

Design/methodology/approach
– The study uses process analysis to determine the capacity utilization and areas of bottlenecks in the dental clinic’s system.

Findings
– The analysis shows that the most severe bottleneck is identified in step 16 of the 20-step patient flow process. The system efficiency is approximately 62 per cent.

Practical implications
– The study will help similar health-care organizations identify areas of bottlenecks in their operational system. This would allow management to deploy optimal resources that would improve systems’ performance.

Originality/value
– The paper provides a framework for health-care managers to identify how to reduce patient throughput time and increase patient satisfaction.
Variables influencing expatriate learning and organizational learning
Authors: Barakat Areeg , Moussa Faten 
Published: November 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to identify the variables that influence the international assignment – expatriate learning relationship and the expatriate learning – organizational learning relationship.Design/methodology/approach– The paper contains a literature review of the research on expatriates' learning and organizational learningFindings– The paper provides an integrative framework that identifies the moderating variables that influence both the relationship between the expatriate international assignment and expatriate learning as well as the relationship between expatriate learning and organizational learning. In addition, this framework specifies the process by which the international assignment influences organizational learning and shows that expatriate learning mediates this relationship. Several hypotheses were generated to provide avenues for future investigation.Research limitations/implications– The paper does not provide an exhaustive set of the moderating variables and does not focus on the interaction between situational and individual differences moderators.Practical implications– Managers should pay attention to the selection, maintenance and repatriation of expatriates and facilitate the conditions under which expatriate learning and organizational learning can be maximized. To remain competitive, managers should engage in the continuous process of assessing the effectiveness of international assignments in enhancing expatriate and organizational learning.Originality/value– The present research identifies the conditions that facilitate or hinder expatriate learning and organizational learning as well as the process by which international assignments influence organizational learning. Expatriate learning and organizational learning are critical for the continuous growth and competitive advantage of organizations, and, accordingly, it is imperative to study the factors and the process that influence learning in organizations, especially in response to the increasing popularity of globalization and the pressure to remain competitive.
Selection and critical success factors in successful ERP implementation
Authors: M. Beheshti Hooshang , K. Blaylock Bruce , A. Henderson Dale , G. Lollar James 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate factors that contribute to the successful implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in manufacturing firms.

Design/methodology/approach
– The qualitative research method was used to study six diverse manufacturing firms in Virginia. A semi-structure method of data collection was used for the analysis.

Findings
– The ERP software has emerged as a key enabler of system integration in organizations to reduce redundancy, improve efficiency, productivity and performance. Firms implement ERP not only to improve operations efficiency but to be more responsive to the customer needs in the global economy. The findings provide insights on the factors that these large and global manufacturing firms consider to be important to the success of ERP implementation and utilization.

Research limitations/implications
– The study is limited to large manufacturing firms and does not consider service industries or small and medium enterprises.

Practical implications
– A considerable amount of time and capital are required for the acquisition and implementation of ERP systems. The results are useful to managers of manufacturing companies who are interested in using, modifying or upgrading an integrative technology software system, such as ERP.

Originality/value
– This empirical study provides an in-depth analysis of factors that motivate firms to consider ERP systems, factors that are important when acquiring the system, key factors to implementation and cultural adjustments following implementation. To the best of our knowledge, no single study has examined all of these issues in one report.
The Competitive Advantage of Nations 20 years later: the cases of Sweden, South Korea and the USA
Authors: L. Wilson Timothy , Lindbergh Lars , Graff Jens 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to reflect on some policy possibilities and outcomes for three countries of interest suggested in Porter’s The Competitive Advantage of Nations.

Design/methodology/approach
– This research was both exploratory and qualitative in nature and utilized an in-depth case study approach of three major international economies reflecting previous observations in The Competitive Advantage of Nations. Personal contemporaneous observations of individuals in the countries of interest were complemented by current secondary information. The three countries selected for analysis, South Korea, Sweden and the USA, reflected different stages of development at the time The Competitive Advantage of Nations was published and certainly different progress since then.

Findings
– The Competitive Advantage of Nations advocated new, constructive and actionable roles for government and business. These observations can now be tested after a reasonable time of development. In terms of development, Korea would appear to be the star of the group; Sweden has made strong progress in comparison with other members of the European Union. Although there are areas of strength, the USA recently has lost much of the edge it had at the time of the Advantage’s publication.

Research limitations/implications
– Because this research was built on case studies, one has the reservations common with that approach. On the other hand, case studies are acknowledged as useful in the identification of important variables in situations in which there is little control over events in a real-world context.

Practical implications
– Countries must go their own way and find their own paths to success. In some ways, directions are suggested by Schumpeter (1942/1975) and in others, by Porter (1990/1996). Chance appears to have played a role in development in each instance, but government, seen as a fifth determinant possibility by Porter, heavily affected outcomes in each instance.

Originality/value
– Although relying heavily on Porter, results add insight into the development of economies over time.
Interruption of medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence: insights from the UK
Authors: Alam Farrukh , Barker Peter 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to identify risk factors for interruptions in opioid dependence treatment and barriers to (re) entering effective treatment through real-world insight on current opioid dependence treatment in the UK.

Design/methodology/approach
– Project Access UK, a national survey deployed across multiple regions in England, Wales and Scotland, collected data on the perspectives of patients receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid dependence (n=248), out-of-treatment opioid users (n=196), and physicians (n=100).

Findings
– Both patients and users reported multiple prior episodes of MAT and detoxification. Among patients, 57 per cent reported continuing illicit drugs use in addition to their treatment, 25 per cent had misused (injected or snorted) and 30 per cent had diverted (sold or given away) prescribed opioid medications. Diverted medications were currently being used by 26 per cent of out-of-treatment users; of these, 21 per cent used methadone. Supervised dosing was rated as the condition of treatment with the biggest impact on daily life. Daily supervision was a requirement for 44, 34 and 23 per cent of patients receiving methadone, mono-buprenorphine and buprenorphine-naloxone, respectively.

Practical implications
– Interruptions to opioid dependence treatment in various forms can hamper the recovery of opioid-dependent patients. The benefits of MAT may not be fully realised if treatment is interrupted due to compliance failure, or inflexible treatment programmes leading to premature treatment exit. These findings serve to highlight areas in which treatment disruption can potentially be addressed.

Originality/value
– Consideration of these findings may aid in the optimisation of treatment delivery practices to better meet the UK policy of recovery, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Can outcome expectancies be measured across substances? Development and validation of a questionnaire for populations in treatment
Authors: Kouimtsidis Christos , Stahl Daniel , West Robert , Drummond Colin 
Published: November 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to develop a brief outcome expectancies questionnaire applicable across nicotine, alcohol, opioid and stimulant users seeking or willing to seek treatment and to assess its construct and predictive validity.Design/methodology/approach– The items were generated using semi-structured interviews. A cross-sectional study was used to determine the factor structure and internal reliability, to compare the factor structure across the groups and to assess construct validity. Scores were used to predict reduction in dependence at three-month follow-up.Findings– The qualitative study produced 98 items. For the cross-sectional study 99 nicotine, 96 alcohol, 98 opioid and 77 stimulant misusers were recruited. Factor analysis produced a two-factor (positive and negative expectancies) solution, similar across groups. A 28-item common version had scale correlations above 0.94 with the long versions of each group, and high internal consistency (Cronbach'sα>0.90). The Positive expectancies sub-scale was positively correlated with urges across all groups, and negatively correlated with self-efficacy in three groups. Negative sub-scale scores were positively correlated with motivation sub-scales and self-efficacy in three groups. Urges and negative expectancies predicted reduction of dependence at three months.Research limitations/implications– The study suggested that outcome expectancies are similar across substance sub-groups. The new tool appears to have good construct and predictive validity. Further validation with larger samples is required.Originality/value– This is the first tool to measure outcome expectancies across substances, facilitating relevant research with poly-substance users.
“Doctor shopping and pharmacy hopping”: practice innovations relating to codeine
Authors: Claire Van Hout Marie 
Published: November 2014

Purpose– The misuse of pharmaceutical opioid analgesics is identified as a global public health concern. Codeine represents an interesting quandary in terms of its regulated status, with individuals varying in their metabolism of codeine, estimation of safe dosages, risk of adverse health consequences and abuse potential. Efforts to quantify and address hidden non-compliant medical codeine use, overuse and intentional misuse is compromised by availability to the public in prescribed and over the counter forms. The paper aims to discuss these issues.Design/methodology/approach– A review of literature on codeine use, misuse and dependence, and associated innovative medical and pharmacy interventions is presented, and was conducted as part of a larger scoping review on codeine.Findings– The review highlights the complexities associated with monitoring public health awareness of codeine's abuse potential, and customer/patients trends in non-compliant codeine use for therapeutic and recreational purposes. Aberrant codeine behaviours centre on visiting multiple doctors for prescriptions, repeated lost or stolen prescriptions, forging prescriptions and use of multiple pharmacies. Innovations to monitor misuse of codeine include national prescription databases and recent developments in real-time monitoring of dispensing activity.Practical implications– Further development of real-time monitoring processes with process evaluation is advised.Originality/value– This viewpoint is intended to demonstrate how efforts to quantify and address codeine use are compromised by its availability. It intends to encourage further policy and practitioner dialogue on how to monitor, support and intervene with consumers misusing codeine.
How important are positive and negative outcome expectancies in the treatment of addiction: a narrative review of the literature
Authors: Kouimtsidis Christos , Stahl Daniel , West Robert , Drummond Colin 
Published: November 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to review the substance misuse literature on how outcome expectancies are measured, how they are related with the level of use and other factors as well as their role into treatment and recovery.Design/methodology/approach– A narrative review of the literature for all major substances of abuse was undertaken.Findings– Existing measurement tools are substance specific. Most research has been in the field of alcohol, and involved students or light and moderate drinkers. Positive expectancies have been found to be related to initiation and level of alcohol, nicotine and cannabis use and also to be modifiable with repeated cue exposure. Negative expectancies have been found to be associated with prevention of smoking, positive changes in drinking and positive effect on treatment outcome for alcohol.Research limitations/implications– Both positive and negative outcome expectancies have been found to predict development of substance misuse and recovery from it respectively, but cross-substance comparisons are hindered by lack of appropriate measures.Originality/value– The concept of outcome expectancies is present in several theories of addiction. To date there has been no comprehensive review of the extent to which different types of expectancy play a role in different substances and their treatment.
Customer centricity for growth – Yes Bank experience
Authors: Bapat Dhananjay , Naik Asha 
Published: November 2014

Subject area
Marketing, strategy.

Study level/applicability
This case is suitable for post graduate and executive development students.

Case overview
The case provides perspectives of customer centric practices of Yes Bank which has the objective of becoming the best quality bank of the world in India. The case study outlines how Yes Bank has become the fastest growing bank by its strong focus on customers through its committed and innovative employees. The customer centricity develops strong existing relationships and focuses on providing exceptional customer service, leading to better financial performance.

Expected learning outcomes
These include: highlighting the characteristics of customer centric organizations; discussing how Yes Bank practised customer centricity despite the limitation of being a new bank with no experience; describing the key differentiators and comparing with those of other banks; and establishing the relationship between customer centric practices with financial performance.

Supplementary materials
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Bharat Tobacco: vendor selection and vendor rating
Authors: Singhania Monica , Gandhi Gagan 
Published: November 2014

Subject area
Supply chain management and particularly the significance of vendors as a strategic decision making tool.

Study level/applicability
The case is suitable for use in the following courses: MBA programs with specialisation in operations management where it can be used to teach students the significance of vendor selection and vendor rating in supply chain management (SCM); marketing research in management where it can be used to highlight the concept of multi attribute utility theory (MAUT) and its application; advanced statistics for multi criteria decision making (MCDM); and MBA/post graduate programs in management in strategic management where it can be used to introduce the concept of SWOT analysis and Porter's five forces model. An understanding of business process improvement will enable students get a comprehensive view about the case.

Case overview
This case showcases the concepts of MCDM and SCM in manufacturing industry. The company wanted to select vendors and rate them in each category of raw materials in order to have a competitive advantage over competitors. Since there are multiple attributes (often contradictory in nature) based on which the vendors would be selected Kaul, Vice-President, Commercial uses multi-attribute utility theory (MAUT) to help solve the problem. The case has implications for manufacturing industry in selecting vendors to meet a raw materials need.

Expected learning outcomes
The case can be used to understand management concepts such as market research, supply chain management and multi criteria decision making. It can be used to: teach complexities involved in identifying attributes for vendor selection and vendor rating; help understand supply chain management in business process improvement; help students understand the application of MCDM; and help MBA students studying marketing research. The case will also be useful to students in understanding the application of MCDM in operations management. Some knowledge about cigarette manufacturing will help students to realize the depth of the case.

Supplementary materials
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