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Peak aerobic power and paddling efficiency in recreational and competitive junior male surfers
Authors: Loveless Danielle J. , Minahan Clare 
Published: November 2010

AbstractThe purpose of the present study was to measure and compare peak oxygen uptake and paddling efficiency in recreational and competitive junior male surfers. Eight male recreational surfers (mean age 18 years, s=2; mass 66.8 kg, s=13.0; height 1.75 m, s=0.10) and eight male competitive surfers (mean age 18 years, s=1; mass 68.0 kg, s=11.7; height 1.72 m, s=0.10) performed an incremental paddling test consisting of four 3‐min constant load work stages followed by a ramp increase in power output of 20 W · 30 s−1 until exhaustion. The oxygen uptake–power output relationship of the four constant load work stages and peak values obtained during the incremental paddling test were used to calculate paddling efficiency. No differences (P>0.05) were observed between the recreational and competitive surfers for peak oxygen uptake (recreational: 2.52 litres · min−1, s=0.5; competitive: 2.66 litres · min−1, s=0.35) or efficiency (recreational: 24%, s=3; competitive: 21%, s=4). Blood lactate concentration was significantly greater in recreational (2.4 mmol · l−1, s=0.9) than competitive surfers (1.6 mmol · l−1, s=0.5) during submaximal paddling. There were no differences in peak oxygen uptake or paddling efficiency between recreational and competitive surfers suggesting that peak oxygen uptake and efficiency are not sensitive to differences in surfing ability. The increase in blood lactate concentration during submaximal paddling in recreational compared with competitive surfers suggests that other determinants of paddling endurance, such as blood lactate threshold, might be better at distinguishing surfers of differing ability.
Prognostic Factors for Persistence of Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children
Authors: Gieteling Marieke J , Bierma‐Zeinstra Sita MA , van Leeuwen Yvonne , Passchier Jan , Berger Marjolein Y 
Published: November 2010

ABSTRACTObjectives:The aim of the study was to identify prognostic factors for the persistence of chronic abdominal pain (CAP) in children.Materials and Methods:For this systematic review, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PsycINFO were searched up to June 2008 for prospective follow‐up studies of pediatric CAP as defined by the criteria of Apley, von Baeyer, or the Rome committee. The outcome measure of interest was persistence of CAP. Persistent CAP was considered only when the abdominal pain of children with CAP persisted during follow‐up at the same level of frequency and severity. For each study the risk for bias was assessed. The evidence for prognostic factors was summarized according to a best‐evidence synthesis.Results:Eight studies, which examined 17 prognostic factors, were included. Moderate evidence was found that having a parent with gastrointestinal symptoms predicts the persistence of CAP. Strong evidence was found for no association between female sex and the duration of CAP, and moderate evidence that the severity of abdominal pain does not predict persistence of CAP. There is conflicting evidence as to whether psychological factors prevent, or have no relation with, persistence of CAP.Conclusions:Because there are few prognostic follow‐up studies on pediatric CAP, the evidence for prognostic factors is limited. Physicians should ask about parental gastrointestinal problems because this is a risk factor for persistence of CAP in children. The hypothesis that psychological factors of the child predict persistence of CAP is not supported by evidence from the follow‐up studies.
Perceived learning outcomes in entrepreneurship education
Authors: Hytti Ulla , Stenholm Pekka , Heinonen Jarna , Seikkula‐Leino Jaana 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThis paper aims to address the impact of a person's motivation to study entrepreneurship on their subsequent levels of performance in terms of the generation of business ideas, while taking into account the effect of student team behaviour.Design/methodology/approachThe paper hypothesises that both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation as well as team behaviour influence the learning outcome and that team behaviour moderates the relationship between motivation and learning outcomes. A survey was used to generate data. A total of 117 students, who participated in pre‐programme, and post‐programme surveys, provided the sample data. First, explorative factor analyses were employed to examine the latent variables. Second, hierarchical lineal regression analyses were carried out to test the proposed hypotheses.FindingsIt was found that intrinsic motivation has a negative effect on the learning outcome while extrinsic motivation had a positive one. However, the team (and in particular the resources that become available) positively moderates the relationship between the intrinsic motivation and the outcomes.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper contributes to the evaluation and research practices of different entrepreneurship education initiatives. The data are derived solely from business students, a factor that may cause bias in the results. In addition, the paper relied on self‐assessed perceptions of learning outcomes, since the stakeholder evaluations were team‐level measurements.Practical implicationsStudents on entrepreneurship education programmes have different forms of motivation for studying entrepreneurship, and those tend to affect their satisfaction with the outcome of their studies. Using teams on an entrepreneurship course seems to generate more positive outcomes for students with both low and high intrinsic motivation, but particularly among the latter group. Ultimately, the results suggest the need for greater flexibility in course design.Originality/valueThe paper contributes to the theoretical understanding of how entrepreneurial learning outcomes are affected by student motivation and team behaviour. It makes an original contribution in distinguishing between an extrinsic and an intrinsic motivation to study entrepreneurship, and highlights the effect on learning outcomes of resources acquired through team behaviour. It also illustrates an opportunity to study the impact of entrepreneurship education, particularly when the creation of a new venture is not an immediate objective of the course.
Educating the academic librarian as a blended professional: a review and case study
Authors: Corrall Sheila 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThis paper aims to explore the phenomenon of the hybrid information specialist in the academic library setting. It does this in relation to curriculum development for preparatory and continuing professional education for librarianship and makes particular reference to the contemporary iSchools movement.Design/methodology/approachThe paper reviews trends and developments in academic information services and the information science academy in the context of continuing technological advances and educational change. It presents a case study of curriculum development and portfolio renewal, using the specialist roles of digital library manager and information literacy educator to show how the principles of interactive planning can be applied in articulating an academic strategy to meet the changing demands of educational institutions, professional bodies and employers.FindingsThere are significant parallels between professional education and professional practice in the shifting boundaries, expanded portfolios and challenged identities evident in the current information marketplace. A combination of continuous incremental development with periodic fundamental review enables professional educators to meet the changing mandates of different stakeholder groups. When combined with a strong professional focus, the breadth and depth of multidisciplinary expertise found in a research‐led iSchool facilitates the design of specialised pathways and programmes for practitioners moving into blended roles.Practical implicationsPractitioners intent on careers in academic libraries should consider the opportunities and demands of hybrid blended roles when choosing educational programmes and pathways.Originality/valueThe paper provides a conceptual framework to illustrate the nature of emergent professional roles and current challenges facing professional educators. Ackoff's interactive planning theory is used to illuminate the problem of academic planning in complex pluralist contexts.
Labour‐market performance in the OECD: some recent cross‐country evidence
Authors: Destefanis Sergio , Mastromatteo Giuseppe 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assess the evolution of labour‐market performance in the Organization for Economic Co‐operation and Development (OECD) over the last decade, considering the robustness of the claims made in an important OECD follow‐up study.Design/methodology/approachThe paper sets up an empirical framework calibrated on an important OECD follow‐up study, and suggests some ways in which the impact of unobserved heterogeneity and outliers on policy estimates can be treated in a cross‐section framework. The framework applies to the data for 30 OECD countries.FindingsThe paper finds that changes in labour‐market performance are inversely linked to lagged unemployment. Changes in the share of construction workers are also significant even in the presence of various kinds of policy change indicators. As far as the latter are concerned, the results highlight the role of unemployment benefits and, especially, active labour‐market policies.Research limitations/implicationsThe kind of policy change indicators used do not allow the adoption of panel data techniques.Practical implicationsAn important policy role seems to emerge for unemployment benefit reforms and, even more so, active labour‐market policies. The evidence also supports the contention that the construction sector is important for labour‐market performance.Originality/valueThe paper brings to the fore novel evidence about cross‐country labour‐market performance at a time when this issue is of high interest for citizens and policy‐makers.
Individually considerate transformational leadership behaviour and self sacrifice
Authors: Arnold Kara A. , Loughlin Catherine 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThis study aims to investigate how leaders report enacting individually considerate transformational leadership behaviour. More specifically, the extent to which they report engaging in supportive, developmental or self‐sacrificial aspects of this behaviour.Design/methodology/approachSemi‐structured interviews were conducted with 51 senior leaders (21 female and 30 male) in the public and private sectors across five provinces in Canada. A blended grounded theory approach was utilised and suggestions for future research are presented.FindingsLeaders reported being more likely to engage in supportive (59 percent) than developmental (41 percent) individually considerate transformational leadership behaviour. Further, male leaders were less likely than female leaders to report engaging in development in self‐sacrificing ways (21 percent versus 62 percent).Research limitations/implicationsThis study extends the leadership literature to better understand the behavioural aspects of individual consideration and explore a new dimension of this behaviour (self‐sacrifice). Sample size is a possible limitation.Practical implicationsDeveloping employees has been identified globally as a pressing concern for leaders. However, in the study, leaders reported engaging in less developmental than supportive behaviours. Male leaders in particular were less likely to sacrifice their personal interests to develop employees.Originality/valueAn in‐depth examination of how leaders support and develop employees clarifies an important aspect of individual consideration and uncovers potential gender differences that previously have gone undetected.
The J‐ and S‐curves: a survey of the recent literature
Authors: Bahmani‐Oskooee Mohsen , Hegerty Scott W. 
Published: November 2010

PurposeSince the introduction of the concepts of the J‐ and S‐curves, many researchers have tried to verify their validity empirically. This paper aims to review the related papers and to offer direction for future research.Design/methodology/approachThis is a review paper. As such, no method is employed here. Rather, the methodologies used by others to test the J‐ and S‐curves are explained and reviewed.FindingsNo new findings are offered since this is a review paper.Practical implicationsThe J‐ and S‐curves show whether currency depreciation worsens the trade balance first before improving it. Since the majority of studies are country‐specific, policymakers could benefit by learning whether currency depreciation will be effective in improving the trade balance.Originality/valueThis is a literature review paper and its originality is in terms of collecting the literature together and presenting it in one single paper.
Differentiating high involved product by trivial attributes for product line extension strategy
Authors: Sun Pi‐Chuan 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThis purpose of this study is to examine the impacts of trivial attribute and product involvement on product evaluation in different product‐line extensions.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, a 2×2×2 between‐subjects experiment was conducted.FindingsIt was found that the product with trivial attributes has a higher evaluation than those without trivial attributes in the upward extension situation. The highly involved product with trivial attributes is more positively evaluated than those without trivial attributes.Research limitations/implicationsDuring the experimental process, the subjects read only the product information described in words and photographs.Practical implicationsFirms can differentiate their products by trivial attributes to create implied benefits. However, a trivial attribute does not always function well for all products, and positive evaluation is associated with trivial attributes coupled with price.Originality/valueThe paper examines the interaction effect among trivial attributes, product involvement and product‐line extension strategy.
International marketing decision governance, standardisation, and performance
Authors: Chung Henry F.L. 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to establish a decision‐making governance framework for transferring a product/service from one EU host market to another.Design/methodology/approachPrior research concerning the relation between marketing decision governance (centralised versus decentralised) and standardisation strategy/performance tends to focus on the home‐host scenario. This study has utilised the experience of 70 firms operating in the cross‐market scenario in the EU region – i.e. transferring a product/service from one EU host market to another – in order to establish its decision‐making governance framework. The respondents were operating in both the manufacturing and service sectors.FindingsIt was found that firms with large size and a high level of business experience, operating in a similar cross‐market environment, or in a country pair that has a difference in market potential, are more likely to pursue a decentralised governance. Firms operating in a highly different market environment and in host markets with a high variation in market potential are likely to adopt an adaptation strategy. Marketing decision governance is not suggested to be related to standardisation strategy. Decentralised governance is found to be related to profitability, while adaptation was associated with market share. Market share is related to profitability.Originality/valueThe research findings suggest that firms can utilise their decision‐making and standardisation strategy separately to achieve their performance objectives when operating across the EU region. The outcomes established in the study have provided a new guidance on the research concerning structure, strategy and performance.
Ferrocene‐based catalyst systems for alkyd paint drying
Authors: Kalenda P. , Veselý D. , Kalendová A. , Št'áva V. 
Published: November 2010

PurposeTo study the siccativation effects of metallocenes based on ferrocene and its derivatives as siccatives supporting their catalytic effects during meshing reactions proceeding during the creation of an alkyd resin film.Design/methodology/approachSiccatives are used as catalysts of auto‐oxidation reactions between a binder dried by oxidation and atmospheric oxygen. Without these substances, the auto‐oxidation of the binder would be slow and paint film drying would take too long. The cobalt salts of organic acids are currently the most efficient and most widely used siccatives. Present‐day ecological efforts are aimed at reducing the content of volatile organic substances in paints. One way to achieve this goal is the application of the so‐called high solids of binders that create thicker paint films. However, fast meshing throughout the whole paint layer remains their downside.FindingsEcological efforts are aimed at searching for the highly efficient catalysts of hardening reactions for paints dried by oxidation. This paper investigates the possibility of using metallocenes based on ferrocene and its derivatives as siccatives for paints dried by oxidation. Their catalytic properties, mainly their synergic effects with cobalt siccative, were monitored in model binders by means of Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy and by measuring the hardness of created paint films. The data found in regard with the catalytic effects of ferrocene and some of its derivatives were compared with the activity of cobalt siccative alone.Practical implicationsThe siccatives under scrutiny can be conveniently used to accelerate the formation of alkyd paints modified with natural oils, be it for industrial or decorative purposes. It was discovered that acetylferrocene has excellent siccativation effects that can be realistically used in industry. Its application allows for reducing the cobalt salt content in paint as much as ten times, which has major ecological significance.Originality/valueThe method of detecting the kinetic parameters of the meshing reactions of alkyls described in the paper is relatively new and facilitates identification of siccatives that are optimum for specific paints formulations. Research into ecologically acceptable ferrocene and its derivatives as catalysts of paints dried by oxidation is also beneficial.
What will be the next records management orthodoxy?
Authors: Lappin James 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe electronic document and records management system model (EDRMS) served for most of the noughties (the decade from the year 2000) as an orthodoxy that united the records management profession. The purpose of this paper is to address two questions: “Does the stagnation and retreat of the EDRMS model towards the end of the noughties call into doubt the theory that lay behind that model, namely DIRKS and the records continuum?”, and “Is a new records management orthodoxy likely to emerge over the course of the next five years, and if so what form might it take?”.Design/methodology/approachThe paper looks back at the author's readings of DIRKS and the records management continuum at different times over the period 1993‐2010, and links those readings with the prevailing fortunes of the EDRMS model that was build on top of that theory. It gives a personal perspective of a consultant/practitioner on the chances of a new records management orthodoxy arising in the course of the next five years.FindingsThe loss of momentum of the EDRMS model does not invalidate the insights of DIRKS and the records continuum. Both frameworks support alternative readings from those that underpinned the EDRMS model. But any future orthodoxy is likely to be less directly derived from theory. One possible future orthodoxy is the “records repository model” – where a business classification scheme is held in a back end system, and applied to content held in the various applications used by colleagues. However this model has not yet received sufficient practitioner attention, and there are unanswered questions as to how it would work in practice.Originality/valueThe paper looks at the ways in which the records management community has used orthodoxies in both theory and implementation models to keep itself united during an extended period of upheaval and change since the commencement of the networked digital age. It outlines the challenge of finding a records management orthodoxy that is both consistent with record keeping theory and also workable and sustainable in the rapidly changing world of enterprise computing.
Regulatory focus as a determinant of brand value
Authors: Love Edwin , Staton Mark , Chapman Christopher N. , Mina Okada Erica 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThis research aims to investigate the relationship between consumer regulatory focus and brand value.Design/methodology/approachThree studies were conducted using both student subject pools and a broader sample from the US population. The relative chronic promotion or prevention orientation of each participant was measured, as was response to brand and pricing stimuli.FindingsPromotion‐oriented individuals are more sensitive to differences in established brands than prevention‐oriented individuals (studies 1 and 2), and promotion‐oriented individuals have a greater preference for new brands than prevention‐oriented individuals (study 2). Also, an individual's degree of chronic promotion orientation is an important driver of this relationship (study 3).Research limitations/implicationsBrand quality is considered as a general concept rather than a multidimensional construct. Although brand is a largely affective and emotional product attribute, brand trust is a dimension of quality that helps to satisfy prevention goals. A deeper investigation of the relationship between brand trust and prevention goals is recommended for future research.Practical implicationsFirms should consider the status of their brand within their product category. A firm with a relatively high quality brand can aggressively enter new categories early in the category lifecycle. Lower quality brands may benefit more from reinforcing their position in existing categories, or creating new brands for new categories.Originality/valueThis research has important implications regarding the timing and pricing of product upgrades.