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Consumer preferences for safety characteristics in pork
Authors: Raun Mørkbak Morten , Christensen Tove , Gyrd‐Hansen Dorte 
Published: July 2010

PurposeThe objective of this paper is to provide information that can guide governmental intervention strategies to increase demand‐driven supply of food safety. The secondary aim is to rank safety attributes relative to other quality characteristics that consumers associate with pork.Design/methodology/approachConsumers' preferences for safety as a quality characteristic in pork are investigated using choice experiments. An internet‐based survey was carried out with 1,322 Danish consumers.FindingsThere is a clear ranking of characteristics: domestic produce and low fat are valued as the most important attributes associated with minced pork, followed by reduced Salmonella risks, reduced use of antimicrobial agents, and increased animal welfare. In addition, it is found that consumers stated a clear willingness‐to‐pay for all the assessed product attributes – including the safety attributes.Practical implicationsThe positive price premiums for safer food suggest that demand‐driven market‐based solutions might indeed be used to increase the supply of safer food – provided that adequate labelling allows consumers to distinguish between products that differ from each other only with respect to non‐visible safety characteristics. However, it is not suggested that food safety can be left entirely to be determined by market forces due to market failures, consumer preferences and large uncertainties.Originality/valueEarlier studies have not identified a unique ranking of the importance of safety relative to other quality characteristics in meat products. The main concern is that the value of food safety may be overestimated when it is not valued relative to a full set or as close to a full set as possible of other quality characteristics, which has been attempted in the present survey.
Perspectives of studies on document abstracting
Authors: Izquierdo Alonso Mónica , Miguel Moreno Fernández Luis 
Published: July 2010

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to systemize and improve the scientific status of studies on document abstracting. This is a diachronic, systematic study of document abstracting studies carried out from different perspectives and models (textual, psycholinguistic, social and communicative).Design/methodology/approachA review of the perspectives and analysis proposals which are of interest to the various theoreticians of abstracting is carried out using a variety of techniques and approaches (cognitive, linguistic, communicative‐social, didactic, etc.), each with different levels of theoretical and methodological abstraction and degrees of application. The most significant contributions of each are reviewed and highlighted, along with their limitations.FindingsIt is found that the great challenge in abstracting is the systemization of models and conceptual apparatus, which open up this type of research to semiotic and socio‐interactional perspectives. It is necessary to carry out suitable empirical research with operative designs and ad hoc measuring instruments which can measure the efficiency of the abstracting and the efficiency of a good abstract, while at the same time feeding back into the theoretical baggage of this type of study. Such research will have to explain and provide answers to all the elements and variables, which affect the realization and the reception of a quality abstract.Originality/valueThe paper provides a small map of the studies on document abstracting. This shows how the conceptual and methodological framework has extended at the same time as the Science of Documentation has been evolving. All the models analysed – the communicative and interactional approach – are integrated in a new systematic framework.
Promoting your e‐books: lessons from the UK JISC National e‐Book Observatory
Authors: Lonsdale Ray , Armstrong Chris 
Published: July 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the findings from the qualitative strand of the National e‐Book Observatory (2007‐2009) project, relating to the promotion of e‐textbooks in UK universities by the library, academics and publishers. A complementary paper on the ways in which students and academics locate e‐books provided by their library will appear in a future issue.Design/methodology/approachFollowing the provision by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) in the UK of collections of e‐textbooks, the project used deep log analysis, benchmark surveys and focus groups to develop a rich picture of library e‐collection management and use by students and academics. Focus groups were undertaken with library staff, academics and students; the dialogues were transcribed and analysed using NVivo7 software.FindingsThe qualitative studies found that libraries were using a range of promotional tools, although these were not always finding their targets. Often libraries had no formal promotion strategy for e‐resources. Although little in evidence, the value of academic commitment and promotion was emphasised. Promotion by publishers and aggregators is both to libraries and directly to academic staff. Students felt that they were largely unaware of promotion beyond the presence of e‐books in the catalogue, and in some cases stated explicitly that they thought more should be done to promote library e‐resources to them.Practical implicationsThe paper offers pragmatic guidance on promotional methodologies.Originality/valueThe project describes the first major, national usage study of e‐books in higher education. The paper contributes significantly to the literature in discussing the importance of promoting e‐books to students and staff.
The state of development of digital libraries in Poland
Authors: Górny Mirosław , Catlow John , Lewandowski Rafał 
Published: July 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the state of development of Polish digital libraries.Design/methodology/approachThe paper describes the establishment of the first digital library in Poland, the creation of the Wielkopolska Digital Library and other regional digital libraries. The organisational and technological solutions used by these libraries are described.FindingsThe concept of a single central library and several dozen regional libraries has made possible the creation of more than 40 digital libraries and the establishment of wide co‐operation among digital librarians. However, the passage to mass digitisation is still proving impossible at present.Originality/valueThe situation in Poland indicates a clear necessity for the introduction of appropriate legal regulations to place digitisation among the charter objectives of large libraries. The awarding of small grants does not change the situation, and sometimes even makes it worse. Digital libraries have come into being in large numbers over the last few years; because some of them have been functioning for a number of years, much experience has been acquired. Now it is necessary to move on to the next stage – mass digitisation. Polish libraries are quite unprepared for this. Digitisation continues to be treated by libraries as an experimental rather than a fundamental activity.
Korean books and FRBR: an investigation
Authors: Kim Jeong‐Hyen , Moon Ji‐Hyun 
Published: July 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the characteristics of Korean books by analysing their “work types” based on the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) model.Design/methodology/approachA total of 1,000 Korean books were randomly chosen from the Korean National Bibliography (KNB) 2008 at the National Library of Korea, and the frequency of each work type was investigated.FindingsOf the Korean books that were studied, 16.9 per cent (single works, 2.7 per cent and multiple works, 14.2 per cent) were found to be multiple manifestations, and the rates of literature and social science works were relatively high.Research limitations/implicationsThe FRBR model was applied to a sample of 1,000 Korean books and was not representative of all Korean books.Practical implicationsThe usefulness of the FRBR model was found to be limited to some complex works and can be improved by applying its work types in an extended way.Originality/valueIn the study, the work types of Korean books were analysed based on the FRBR model for the first time using this model.
Design and development of a chemistry subject portal at Panjab University Library, India
Authors: Singh Neeraj Kumar , Mahajan Preeti 
Published: July 2010

PurposeThis paper aims to give a brief description of some chemistry portals available worldwide, folowed by a description of the chemistry portal developed for Panjab University Library, Chandigarh (India).Design/methodology/approachA well‐structured chemistry portal was designed for chemistry and its allied departments at Panjab University based on studies of other chemistry portals worldwide.FindingsAll the students, research scholars and faculty members of chemistry and allied subjects are deriving benefit from the use of this portal.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper provides information about chemistry portals available worldwide. However, only selected portals are presented. Moreover, the information sources included in the chemistry portal may also not be exhaustive.Practical implicationsThe paper would be of help to librarians who plan to develop such portals for other subjects.Originality/valueThe success of the portal has led to a demand from other departments in the university for developing subject portals in their subject areas.
Affective and continuance commitment in public private partnership
Authors: Wang Catherine L. , Indridason Thor , Saunders Mark N.K. 
Published: July 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of the “transfer” process on relationships between employees' perceived organisational support and affective and continuance commitment within the context of the move to a new employment relationship as part of a public private partnership.Design/methodology/approachEight semi‐structured interviews informed the design of a questionnaire, which was distributed to facilities management employees of a UK NHS hospital who had been seconded to a private‐sector management company. This resulted in 101 effective responses (33 per cent).FindingsIn new forms of employment relationship, employees' perceptions of the “transfer” process influence significantly their perceptions of the management company and their commitment to it. Positively perceived organisational support from the management company significantly increases affective and continuance commitment to the management company, particularly amongst those who feel positive about the transfer process.Research limitations/implicationsThis research focuses upon employee commitment to the management company. Further research is proposed to investigate different foci of commitment as well as the influence of the psychological contract.Practical implicationsThe effect of fairness in the “transfer” process is far reaching, lasting beyond the initial transfer. Both parties should work together to enable a smooth employee “transfer” process, supervisors particularly having a strong influence on employees' attitudes and behaviour.Originality/valueThere is a lack of research regarding the antecedents and consequences of commitment of employees, who are managed by one but employed by a different organisation. This study begins to address this gap.
Direct participation quality and organisational commitment: the role of leader‐member exchange
Authors: Torka Nicole , Schyns Birgit , Kees Looise Jan 
Published: July 2010

PurposeThe relationship between participation quality and commitment has received relatively limited attention in the industrial relations (IR) and human resource management (HRM) literature. This paper seeks to fill some of the gaps in prior research. It aims to answer three questions: How do participation justice and satisfaction influence affective and normative organisational commitment? Does leader‐member exchange (LMX) influence satisfaction and perceived justice with participation? Do the three assumed indicators of participation quality mediate the relationship between LMX and affective and normative organisational commitment?Design/methodology/approachThe research was conducted at three faculties of a Dutch university, and involved faculty staff. E‐mails and online questionnaires were distributed in Dutch. Hypotheses were tested. Three indicators of direct participation quality: satisfaction with participation, perceived distributive justice concerning participation, and procedural justice were included.FindingsIt was found that two indicators of participation quality mediate the LMX and affective organisational commitment relationship: satisfaction with direct participation and perceived distributive justice concerning direct participation. As a consequence, it can be concluded that supervisors' skills in fostering direct participation quality contribute to employees' positive attitudes towards the overall employment relationship and thereby perhaps also to organisational performance.Originality/valueThe paper explores the relationships between LMX, direct participation quality, and affective and normative organisational commitment.
Qatar's Education City's university libraries: patrons, collections, and services
Authors: Gyeszly Suzanne D. 
Published: July 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe Qatar's Education City's six university libraries, their international patrons, collections, and services.Design/methodology/approachThe paper provides analysis of the data provided by various parties related to patrons, collections and services of the six university libraries in Qatar's Education during the calendar year of 2009.FindingsEducation City's six branch libraries successfully support the needs of their patrons' curriculum and research needs especially in the e‐resources.Originality/valueThis research provides in‐depth information for the Qatar Foundation, university and library administrators of main and branch campuses related to future e‐licensing, collections acquisitions, and staffing.
New local gazetteers from China
Authors: Xue Susan 
Published: July 2010

PurposeNew (post‐1949) Chinese local gazetteers are one of the major primary resources for contemporary China Studies in the field of history, social sciences, humanities and sciences. Major research libraries in North America have collected them; however, the research value of this series of publications has not yet fully explored. This paper aims at examining how new local gazetteers have been compiled, the scope of their content and research value, and how scholars have used them.Design/methodology/approachThe paper explores the scope and importance of the new Chinese local gazetteers collection through reviewing relevant regulations, policies and guidelines regarding compilation of the new local gazetteers, and randomly examining over 30 provincial, city and county gazetteers.FindingsThe paper provides a detailed account of publishing history of this collection; rich and unique research information available; and approaches to collection development, including utilizing digitized gazetteers by Chinese governments.Originality/valueThe paper explores the development of new Chinese local gazetteers in a more systematic way and adds to the current literature on the unique research value this collection has to offer.
Is inclusive government more humane? Perspective on food availability in Pakistan
Authors: Azeem Qureshi Muhammad , Muhammad Ayaz 
Published: July 2010

PurposeIn view of the paradox of soaring malnutrition prevalence in an agrarian economy like Pakistan, political and economic pundits are of the opinion that Pakistan may face acute shortage of food in future if its political managers do not take holistic approach to address the issue. The form of government system is one such dimension of this approach. Pakistan has witnessed different forms of government system. The purpose of this paper is to assess the food availability situation under different regimes in Pakistan since 1972.Design/methodology/approachThe paper uses log‐lin growth model to make out if form of the government may affect the level of food availability in Pakistan.FindingsThe data indicate lot of variations between different regimes. Over the years consistent and positive public policies for demographic management brought down the population growth rate. It was expected that positive demographic development coupled with supplementary policies will provide space to ensure sufficient food and standard nutrition to the people but this variable also could not contribute according to expectations. Prevailing inequity in society along with inconsistent policies and mismanagement of resources are generally quoted as the main reasons for this misfortune. However, the paper demonstrates that vertical power structure and absence of inclusive political system is an additional reason of continuing food deprivation in Pakistan.Research limitations/implicationsFor the purpose of this analysis the authors use the food balance sheet data of Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations, and hence assume all limitations of this database.Practical implicationsThis paper points out another reason to have inclusive form of the government in Pakistan: to reduce food deprivation.Originality/valueThis paper is the first of its kind to assess the availability of food to the citizens of Pakistan under different regimes.
An economic analysis of willingness to pay (WTP) for conserving the biodiversity
Authors: Surendran A. , Sekar C. 
Published: July 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to study the impact of eco‐tourism on the socio‐economic characteristics of the native inhabitants and natural resources in Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR), India. The paper estimates the recreational value and measures the willingness to pay (WTP) of the stakeholders and tourists to conserve the forest eco‐system.Design/methodology/approachThe paper draws upon theories and issues of eco‐tourism to examine the economic value of forest ecosystem, including direct and indirect use values of the ecological regulatory services. The 60 sample stakeholders of the study were agricultural and forest dependents and tourist dependents in addition to 60 visitors of ATR spot.FindingsThe travel cost had a significant negative influence on frequency of visits, while education had a positive impact. The agriculture and forest dependents, tourist dependents and tourists were WTP an average amount of Rs 202 (US$4.03), Rs 449 (US$9.55) and Rs 656 (US$14.00)/annum, respectively, towards internalizing eco‐tourism‐related externalities. The option value of conserving the ATR was estimated by contingent valuation method using bidding game technique. Education and number of animal species sighted have positively related to WTP and was highly significant.Social implicationsThe paper addresses the attitude of people towards conservation of the forest biodiversity, as well as increasing the income of the people via eco‐tourism.Originality/valueThe outcome implies that eco‐tourism will reduce the dependency of forest and also create more employment and other tourism‐related income augmenting activities and thus enhancing additional income through tourism related occupations. The paper suggests the establishment of several other eco‐parks in Tamil Nadu for protecting the biodiversity as well as generating additional income and improving the livelihood security of the population.
Building and measuring employee‐based brand equity
Authors: King Ceridwyn , Grace Debra 
Published: July 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present the first known empirically‐tested model of Employee Based Brand Equity (EBBE). In doing so, it seeks to provide insight into how organisations can not only effectively manage the internal brand building‐process but also, more importantly, appreciate the subsequent employee effects and organisational benefits.Design/methodology/approachData were collected via an online survey of 371 employees who work in service organisations, sourced from a market research database list.FindingsStrong support was found for nine out of the ten hypothesised relationships, thus providing strong validation for the proposed model.Research limitations/implicationsThe employment of surveys can present data collection problems stemming from such things as lack of willingness to participate on behalf of the respondent, loss of validity when using structured questionnaires, and inherent challenges of wording questions properly. However, in acknowledging these limitations, actions, such as the utilisation of a national database of “opt in” survey participants coupled with the good reliability results and the methodical four‐stage survey design process undertaken, it is suggested that every effort was made to negate the limitations.Practical implicationsKnowledge is gained from empirically validating a model of EBBE: it further enriches the application of traditional brand management techniques; provides a framework for brand communication training; increases organisational understanding of how to engender positive employee actions; and increases the accountability of such an internal investment by identifying measurable organisational benefits that accrue as a result of such efforts.Originality/valueThe paper makes three important contributions: expanding the existing brand equity literature to incorporate a third yet equally relevant perspective, that being the employee; the adoption of a multi‐disciplined approach to addressing a marketing issue and, in doing so, extending beyond the connectionist cognitive psychology view of brand equity to incorporate a contextual/organisation cultural element; and reflecting the perceptions of employees, who are currently under‐represented in the internal brand management literature.
Segmentation in social marketing
Authors: Walsh Gianfranco , Hassan Louise M. , Shiu Edward , Andrews J. Craig , Hastings Gerard 
Published: July 2010

PurposeIn 2005, the European Union launched a four‐year antismoking television advertising campaign across its 25 Member States. This study aims to evaluate the second and third years (2006 and 2007) of the campaign based on telephone interviews with over 24,000 consumers (smokers, non‐smokers, and ex‐smokers).Design/methodology/approachThe study focuses on smokers and examines the potential for using segmentation and targeting in informing the campaign. Three important factors are used to identify clusters: attitude toward the campaign; comprehension of the campaign; and inclination to think responsibly about their smoking behaviour.FindingsCluster analyses identify three distinct and significant target groups (message‐involved, message‐indifferent, and message‐distanced) who respond differentially to the advertising. Furthermore, the percentage of respondents within each cluster varies across the EU Member States. Using Schwartz's cultural framework, the cultural dimension of “openness to change versus conservatism” is found to explain substantial cross‐national variation in message‐involved and messaged‐distanced respondents.Research limitations/implicationsCluster solutions are shown to be stable across the two data waves. Implications of these results are discussed.Originality/valueThis is the first study that seeks to better understand consumer reactions to social‐marketing advertising across different segments of the overall target group.