bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
On the multigrid cycle strategy with approximate inverse smoothing
Authors: A. Gravvanis George , K. Filelis-Papadopoulos Christos 
Published: February 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to propose multigrid methods in conjunction with explicit approximate inverses with various cycles strategies and comparison with the other smoothers.Design/methodology/approach– The main motive for the derivation of the various multigrid schemes lies in the efficiency of the multigrid methods as well as the explicit approximate inverses. The combination of the various multigrid cycles with the explicit approximate inverses as smoothers in conjunction with the dynamic over/under relaxation (DOUR) algorithm results in efficient schemes for solving large sparse linear systems derived from the discretization of partial differential equations (PDE).Findings– Application of the proposed multigrid methods on two-dimensional boundary value problems is discussed and numerical results are given concerning the convergence behavior and the convergence factors. The results are comparatively better than the V-cycle multigrid schemes presented in a recent report (Filelis-Papadopoulos and Gravvanis).Research limitations/implications– The limitations of the proposed scheme lie in the fact that the explicit finite difference approximate inverse matrix used as smoother in the multigrid method is a preconditioner for specific sparsity pattern. Further research is carried out in order to derive a generic explicit approximate inverse for any type of sparsity pattern.Originality/value– A novel smoother for the geometric multigrid method is proposed, based on optimized banded approximate inverse matrix preconditioner, the Richardson method in conjunction with the DOUR scheme, for solving large sparse linear systems derived from finite difference discretization of PDEs. Moreover, the applicability and convergence behavior of the proposed scheme is examined based on various cycles and comparative results are given against the damped Jacobi smoother.
A new laminates encoding scheme for the genetic algorithm-based optimization of stiffened composite panels
Authors: Cherniaev Aleksandr 
Published: February 2014

Purpose– The genetic algorithm (GA) technique is widely used for the optimization of stiffened composite panels. It is based on sequential execution of a number of specific operators, including the encoding of particular design variables. For instance, in the case of a stiffened composite panel, the design variables that need to be encoded are: the number of plies and their stacking sequences in the panel skin and stiffeners. This paper aims to present a novel, implicit, heuristic approach for encoding composite laminates and, through its use, demonstrates an improvement in the optimization process.Design/methodology/approach– The stiffened panel optimization has been formulated as a constrained discrete minimum-weight design problem. GAs, which use both new encoding schemes and those previously described in the literature, have been used to find near-optimal solutions to the formulated problem. The influence of the new encoding scheme on the searching capabilities of the GA has been investigated using comparative analysis of the optimization results.Findings– The new encoding scheme allows the definition of stacking sequences in composites using shorter symbolic representations as compared with standard encoding operators and, as a result of this, a reduction in the problem design space. According to numerical experiments performed in this work, this feature enables GA to obtain near-optimal designs using smaller population sizes than those required if standard encoding schemes are used.Originality/value– The approach to encoding laminates presented in this paper is based on the original heuristics. In the context of GA-based optimization of stiffened composite panels, the use of the new approach rather than the standard encoding technique can lead to a significant reduction in computational time employed.
An efficient analytical treatment of twelve order boundary value problems
Authors: Khan Majid 
Published: February 2014

Purpose
– In this article, the author proposed a new analytical solution procedure for 12 order differential equation. The new analytical technique namely homotopy analysis transform method is efficient and effective for solving higher order differential equations. The results indicate the effectiveness and stability of the proposed algorithm. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach
– The author designed a new solution methodology for higher order differential equations which is a combination of Laplace transformation and homotopy deformation theory.

Findings
– The author mainly discussed two numerical applications with error analysis of analytical scheme which shows high order accuracy of the projected technique which will serve as a milestone for solving higher order differential equations in engineering with no efforts.

Originality/value
– The author proposed an innovative and original idea for nth-order differential equations in this article.
How authentic leadership and inclusion benefit organizations
Authors: Cottrill Kenna , Denise Lopez Patricia , C. Hoffman Calvin 
Published: February 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to examine perceptions of inclusion and related factors, to understand how organizations can encourage and facilitate the full participation of employees. The research explored authentic leadership (AL) as an antecedent of inclusion, and two outcomes, organization-based self-esteem (OBSE) and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB).Design/methodology/approach– Using an online survey, data were collected from 107 primary and 219 peer participants in various industries throughout the USA. Primary participants provided perceptual ratings on inclusion, AL, OBSE and OCB. Co-workers assessed primary participants’ OCB.Findings– AL was positively related to inclusion (β=0.58,p<0.01) as well as self-rated OCB (β=0.36,p<0.01). Inclusion was positively associated with OBSE (β=0.48,p<0.01) and self-rated OCB (β=0.63,p<0.01). Inclusion mediated the relationship between AL and self-rated OCB. OBSE mediated the relationship between inclusion and self-rated OCB. All analyses controlled for the effects of race and gender.Practical implications– Results suggest organizations can promote inclusive environments through AL, and that inclusive environments promote employees’ work-related self-esteem and their willingness to go above and beyond in their jobs.Originality/value– This paper examines previously unstudied relationships, thus contributing to organizational theory and practice.
How exclusive are inclusive organisations?
Authors: Dobusch Laura 
Published: February 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to anchor the buzzword “inclusive organisation” in a theory-based perspective by identifying meanings of inclusion and exclusion in various scientific discourses.Design/methodology/approach– The paper provides an overview about inclusion/exclusion and its different usage in four “western” scientific discourses. By analysing the role of organisations in each discourse, relevant aspects for specifying the concept of “inclusive organisations” are identified.Findings– The concept of “inclusive organisations” needs to be grounded in a wider industry context for determining adequate action strategies towards inclusiveness. More attention should be paid to the excluding effects of including measures and resulting changes in power relations.Research limitations/implications– The conceptual approach of the paper needs to be anchored in further empirical research on the measurability of inclusion/exclusion within organisations and on the implementation of organisational practices towards more inclusiveness.Originality/value– The value of the paper is its interdisciplinary approach to concepts of organisational inclusion and exclusion that are usually analysed separately. This fresh perspective paves the way for an original contribution to further develop the idea of “inclusive organisations”.
The role of societal privilege in the definitions and practices of inclusion
Authors: A. Geiger Karen , Jordan Cheryl 
Published: February 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to focus on the work of those with societal privilege in the practice of inclusion. It outlines the experience of privilege, obstacles raised by the study of women in cross-race relationships, and offers guidance for those with privilege in how to use it in relationships and organizational inclusion efforts.

Design/methodology/approach
– The paper takes lessons from varied literatures about privilege, social justice, and organizational inclusion/diversity and applies them to the work of inclusion for those privileged by race in the USA.

Findings
– The paper offers guidance to those with race privilege in the USA. It suggests ways to problematize privilege, how to become a social justice ally, reframe what white means, develop awareness about race dynamics, use empathy cautiously, create a “third culture,” balance multiple identities, and acknowledge numerous power differentials.

Research limitations/implications
– Given the specific contexts and social identities chosen here, the conclusions may not generalize. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to extend the experience, obstacles and guidance for those with other kinds of privilege in other contexts.

Practical implications
– Because of global demographics, organizations have incorporated a wide range of workforce diversity and now need to maximize practices of inclusion so talent can be fully utilized. This paper provides specific practices that can cause those with privilege to create a truly inclusive environment.

Originality/value
– There is very little exploration about the role of those with societal privilege in the definitions and practices of inclusion. This paper's contribution is to outline the work to be done by those privileged.
Price customization and within-chain data do not mix!
Authors: Niraj Rakesh , Siddarth S. 
Published: February 2014

Purpose
– Grocery retailers have access to detailed data on consumer purchases within their own chains. Previous research has used across-chain scanner panel data to develop optimal price cuts targeted to individual households but whether such a targeting strategy will work with only within-chain data is unknown. The purpose of this research is to address this specific question.

Design/methodology/approach
– The authors use scanner panel data from multiple categories to create across-chain and within-chain purchase histories for the same consumers. They then estimate models of purchase decisions on the two datasets and compare their performance.

Findings
– Within-chain data fares significantly worse on both fit and prediction criteria. Retailers' upside to customizing is minimal compared to those reported for manufacturers. Finally, customized prices based on the within-chain model significantly underperform the promise of across-chain data.

Research limitations/implications
– Store choice is not modelled. Research also needs to be replicated in other contexts. The authors conclude that limited purchase histories may not yield accurate enough estimates of marketing mix responsiveness, and that across-chain purchase histories are essential for effective targeted price cuts.

Practical implications
– Loyalty card data may be useful for other purposes, like experimenting with segment-specific discounts, but its value in customizing prices at individual level is limited without adding other sources of information.

Originality/value
– Previous research on price customization has been based almost exclusively on across-store data. However, retailers only have access to their own chain-specific data. This is the first study to comprehensively compare price customization based on within- and across-chain purchase data and show that the upside potential for price customization based on the former information set is quite limited.
Homogeneity, “glocalism” or somewhere in between?
Authors: Cecilia de Burgh-Woodman Helene 
Published: February 2014

Purpose– This paper aims to expand current theories of globalisation to a consideration of its impact on the individual. Much work has been done on the impact of globalisation on social, political and economic structures. In this paper, globalisation, for the individual, reflects a re-conceptualisation of the Self/Other encounter. In order to explore this Self/Other dimension, the paper analyses the literary work of nineteenth-century writer Pierre Loti since his work begins to problematise this important motif. His work also provides insight into the effect on the individual when encountering the Other in a globalised context.Design/methodology/approach– Drawing from literary criticism, the paper adopts an interpretive approach. Using the fiction and non-fiction work of Pierre Loti, an integrated psychoanalytical, postcolonial analysis is conducted to draw out possible insights into how Loti conceptualises the Other and is thus transformed himself.Findings– The paper finds that the Self/Other encounter shifts in the era of globalisation. The blurring of the Self/Other is part of the impact of globalisation on the individual. Further, the paper argues that Loti was the first to problematise Self/Other at a point in history where the distinction seemed clear. Loti's work is instructive for tracing the dissolution of the Self/Other encounter since the themes and issues raised in his early work foreshadow our contemporary experience of globalisation.Research limitations/implications– This paper takes a specific view of globalisation through an interpretive lens. It also uses one specific body of work to answer the research question of what impact globalisation has on the individual. A broader sampling and application of theoretical strains out of the literary criticism canon would expand the parameters of this study.Originality/value– This paper makes an original contribution to current theorisations of globalisation in that it re-conceptualises classical understandings of the Self/Other divide. The finding that the Self/Other divide is altered in the current era of globalisation has impact for cultural and marketing theory since it re-focuses attention on the shifting nature of identity and how we encounter the Other in our daily existence.
Establishing the scope of marketing practice: insights from practitioners
Authors: Dibb Sally , Simões Cláudia , Wensley Robin 
Published: February 2014

Purpose– Describing marketing practices is fundamental to understanding both the scope of marketing practice and the actual value it adds to the organization. This paper aims to clarify the reach of marketing practice and the nature of activities that marketers carry out.Design/methodology/approach– The study uses mixed methods, involving qualitative document analysis, qualitative interviews and a quantitative managerial survey.Findings– The findings reveal consistency in the views of academics and practitioners across the following disaggregated elements of practice: stakeholder and relationship marketing, customer analysis, marketing-mix management/marketing planning, and the centrality of customers. However, when these themes are integrated into broader categories of practice, the activities are parceled and prioritized in different ways by the different data sources.Practical implications– The findings have implications for how marketing is practiced and taught and for the future research agenda.Originality/value– This study considers the functional practices within marketing and clarifies the scope of marketing practice.
Internal market orientation, market capabilities and learning orientation
Authors: Fang Shyh-Rong , Chang Enchi , Ou Chueh-Chu , Chou Chia-Hui 
Published: February 2014

Purpose– The purposes of this paper are to examine whether internal market orientation facilitates the development of external market capabilities, before influencing organizational performance, and to investigate whether learning orientation strengthens the aforementioned link.Design/methodology/approach– This study collected data through a survey and utilized moderated hierarchical regression analysis to examine the hypothesized relationships.Findings– Internal market orientation facilitates the development of both market capabilities and in turn enhances organizational performance. The result also shows that customer-linking capability is a stronger mediator between internal market orientation and organizational performance. Besides, learning orientation does not moderate the relationship between internal market orientation and external market capabilities.Research limitations/implications– This study only examines two market capabilities; considers only internal market orientation and does not include other antecedents; and used cross-sectional data, instead of longitudinal data, which consist of information only from 159 services companies in Taiwan.Practical implications– A company should have international market orientation mechanisms, such as internal market information system and reward systems to keep the internal communications open. For companies stressing external customer relationship, internal marketing is important.Originality/value– This study provides empirical evidence for the claim that internal marketing influences the formation of an organization's external market capabilities. It also considers two types of market capabilities instead of treating market capabilities as a holistic variable. This study also clarifies learning orientation's relationships with internal market orientation and market capabilities.
Consumer perceptions of trade show effectiveness
Authors: Gottlieb Udo , Brown Mark , Ferrier Liz 
Published: February 2014

Purpose– This paper aims to develop and estimate a model to measure consumer perceptions of trade show effectiveness.Design/methodology/approach– Data were collected at three separate B2C trade shows. Study 1 (n=47) involved field interviews with data subjected to qualitative item generation and content analysis. Study 2 data (n=147) were subjected to exploratory factor analysis and item-total correlation to identify a preliminary factor structure for the effectiveness construct and to test for reliability. In Study 3 (n=592), confirmatory factor analysis was undertaken to more rigorously test the factor structure and generalise across industries. Validity testing was also performed.Findings– A three-dimensional factor structure for assessing consumer visitors' perceptions of trade show effectiveness was produced incorporating research, operational, and entertainment components.Research limitations/implications– Data were collected in Australia and results may not generalise across cultural boundaries.Practical implications– The resulting measurement model may be used as a reliable post-hoc diagnostic tool to identify areas of trade show effectiveness where specific performance improvements are needed. Results indicate that exhibitors and organisers of B2C trade shows should consider effectiveness as a multidimensional phenomenon with entertainment, product/industry research, and the facilitation of purchase decision-making processes and problem resolution being key objectives for consumer attendees. These elements of effectiveness should each be addressed by exhibitors and organisers in planning their displays and events.Originality/value– This is the first study to provide an empirically valid model for assessing trade show effectiveness from the consumer visitor's perspective.
Research trend on higher education in China for the past ten years
Authors: Kang Cuiping , Wang Gang , Shi Min , Sun Fei 
Published: February 2014

Purpose
– This paper aims to explore the developing trend of higher pedagogy, to promote the research of higher pedagogy to be more canonical and scientific and to improve the higher education theory.

Design/methodology/approach
– The utility research uses a method of quantitative study, namely “content analysis”, to estimate and analyze the higher education theory literature on ten dimensionalities which include theme, author, abstract, keywords, subject, proposing of the issue, definition of key terms, research methods, conclusion, reference and annotations from 1996 to 2006 in China.

Findings
– The analysis of the selected 250 academic theses and reports in the field of higher education shows that academic research and theoretical standard have been improved, meanwhile academic criterion have been formed by degrees in higher pedagogy within ten years. At the same time, there are still some problems in the papers and reports the authors have selected such as title, key words, proposing of the issue, researching method and conclusion.

Originality/value
– This paper sums up the trend of research on higher education in China for the past ten years, and points out the problems in this trend and then proposes ways to improve the research of higher education in China.
The nature, characteristics and ten strategies of learning organization
Authors: Wen Hengfu 
Published: February 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to grasp the nature, characteristics and strategies of learning organization so as to construct a learning CCP organization, a learning team and a learning society.

Design/methodology/approach
– Based on the nature and characteristics of learning organization, this paper proposes ten effective strategies to construct learning organization in China.

Findings
– This paper proposed ten strategies to construct a learning organization: to construct learning group of leaders; to deliver mission, stimulate aspirations and overcome self-transcendence; to learn comprehensively and change mental models; to promote deep dialogue and expand organizational capacity; to learn at work and work in learning and put learning into practice through solving problems; to eliminate the obstacles of learning and improve the effectiveness; to establish a dynamic model of learning – research – innovation; to make a long-term plan, move forwards step by step and promote sustainable development; to implement evaluation during the whole process of construction; to conduct trial implementation.

Practical implications
– As well, there are some effective strategies and methods of constructing a learning organization, such as the enhancement of learning leaders, the establishment of a pilot group, the improvement of the mental models in learning, the promotion of the dialogue to expand the organizational capacity, learning at work and the work in learning, the establishment of “three in one” work model of learning – research – innovation, the promotion of the construction through evaluations and a long-term stage to promote sustainable development.

Originality/value
– Learning organization is not only a new form of the organization, but it is also a leadership strategy that advances the healthy and sustainable development of the organization. Moreover, it is a culture of the organization that enhances organizational learning, improves mental models, increases organizational intelligence quotient and emotional quotient, and the ability of creating the future.