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Food- and situation-specific lifestyle segmentation of kitchen appliance market
Authors: Hur Won-Moo , Kyung Kim Hyun , Park JungKun 
Published: March 2010

Purpose
– The primary purpose of this research is to draw out in-depth lifestyle characteristics which can be used in new product development and marketing. To achieve this goal, this research aims to explore US female household consumers
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lifestyle structures regarding food-related AIO and identify the values that discriminate best among different consumer segments.

Design/methodology/approach
– A total of 518 US female consumers aged between 20 and 65 participated based on multi-stage stratified random selection of age. The cluster analysis was performed to identify meaningful segments.

Findings
– Six segments of Wellbeing-oriented, Social- and dining-oriented, Family-oriented, Innovation- and action-oriented, Price-conscious, and Convenience-oriented were found. These segments show differences in motivation for buying kitchen appliances, evaluation of quality aspect of foods, consumption situations, and in socio-demographic characteristics.

Research limitations/implications
– These results identify that a product-specific lifestyle helps one to understand the market better than product function even in a technology-oriented industry. Consumer electronics companies should concentrate on their potential target market and understand their specific needs.

Originality/value
– The study found that refined and modified AIO-based research is effective in terms of consumer lifestyle analysis. In addition, employing the combination of multivariate analytical techniques made it possible to attain the major objectives of the study
Job satisfaction and career commitment of librarians in federal university libraries in Nigeria
Authors: Adio Gboyega , Popoola S.O. 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the dissatisfaction of library users and the manager of each federal university library vis‐à‐vis the complaint of the librarians working in those libraries on inadequate funding, lack of promotion, poor condition of service and lack of recognition which affected their career commitment.Design/methodology/approachQuestionnaires were used to gather data from a population of 381 librarians in the 24 federal university Libraries in Nigeria. A total of 363 of them responded and their questionnaires were found to be valid for analysis. The response rate achieved was 95.3 percent.FindingsThe study found that job satisfaction has significant influence on career commitment of librarians working in the federal university libraries (F (9; 352) = 11.058, p < 0.05). The study also revealed that demographic variables and job satisfaction accounted for 20 percent (adj. R2 = 0.2000) in variability of career commitment of the respondents.Research limitations/implicationsThe study ought to have generated data on demographic variables and job satisfaction as they affect career commitment of library paraprofessionals (library officers, library attendants and assistants) since they all carry essential library function.Practical implicationsIt is recommended that the library administrators and the managers of the university libraries should consider the demographic variables and job satisfaction of librarians when planning and making decisions on their career commitment.Social implicationsThe library managers and administrators in federal university libraries in Nigeria should formulate job satisfaction policies such as adequate provision of working facilities, provision of conducive working environment, work incentives (car loan, housing loan, study leave allowance, etc) for improving career commitment of their librarians.Originality/valueThe paper provides valuable information on the career commitment of librarians in federal university libraries in Nigeria.
Participative management in medical college libraries of Orissa: a comparative study
Authors: Jena Puspanjali , Rautaray Bijayalaxmi 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the prevailing managerial situation in medical college libraries in Orissa, India related to participative management.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on survey research with structured questionnaire.FindingsAllopathic college library professionals in the survey were more participative than their counterparts in other medical areas, although across the board, professionals seemed motivated for their organizations to succeed and were keen to be involved in the management processes in achieving that.Research limitations/implicationsThe research is limited to one state of the country of India, but may be of interest to researchers in other countries investigating similar issues around participative management.Originality/valueThe paper provides a snapshot of a specific regional approach to organizational characteristics.
Binocular vision system for both weld pool and root gap in robot welding process
Authors: Ma Hongbo , Wei Shanchun , Lin Tao , Chen Shanben , Li Laiping 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a kind of low cost measuring system based on binocular vision sensor to detect both the weld pool geometry and root gap simultaneously for robot welding process.Design/methodology/approachTwo normal charge coupled device cameras are used for capturing clear images from two directions; one of them is used to measure the root gap and another one is used to measure the geometric parameters of the weld pool. Efforts are made from both hardware and software aspects to decrease the strong interferences in pulsed gas tungsten arc welding process, so that clear and steady images can be obtained. The grey level distribution characteristics of root gap edge and weld pool edge in images are analyzed and utilized for developing the image processing algorithms.FindingsA solid foundation for seam tracking and penetration control of robot welding process can be established based on the binocular vision sensor.Practical implicationsThe results show that the algorithms can extract the root gap edges and the contour of weld pool effectively, and then some geometric parameters can be calculated from the results.Originality/valueThe binocular vision system provides a new method for sensing of robot welding process.
Recovering pose and occlusion consistencies in augmented reality systems using affine properties
Authors: Guan Tao , Duan Li 
Published: March 2010

PurposeAugmented environments superimpose computer enhancements on the real world. The pose and occlusion consistencies between virtual and real objects have to be managed correctly, so that users can look at the natural scene. The purpose of this paper is to describe a novel technique that can be used to resolve pose and occlusion consistencies in real time with a unified affine properties‐based framework.Design/methodology/approachFirst, the method is simple and can resolve pose and occlusion consistencies in a unified framework based on affine properties. It can improve third dimension of the augmented reality system to a large degree while reducing the computing complexity. Second, the method is robust to arbitrary camera motion and does not require multiple cameras, camera calibration, use of fiducials, or a structural model of the scene to work. Third, a novel feature tracking method is proposed combing narrow and wide baseline strategies to match natural features between reference images and current frame directly.FindingsIt is found that the method is still effective even under large changes of viewing angles, while casting off the requirement that the initial camera position should close to the reference images.Originality/valueThis paper describes some experiments which have been carried out to demonstrate the validity of the proposed approach.
Interdisciplinary research of options theory and management information systems
Authors: Wu Liang‐Chuan , Wu Liang‐Hong , Wen Yean‐Fu 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to review research on options theory (OT) in the management information systems (MIS) field.Design/methodology/approachThe paper reviews OT and suggests further ways it may be useful for MIS.FindingsThe paper explores current global trends and past uses of OT by MIS researchers within a framework. The objective is to broaden discussion of OT in the MIS field, facilitate theory development, close gaps in existing knowledge, and uncover areas where research is needed. It is believed that MIS researchers will benefit from this study.Research limitations/implicationsThe use of OT in MIS is still young. The discussions, issues, and ideas set forth in this paper should stimulate interest in incorporating OT in the field of MIS.Practical implicationsThe paper identifies proper application of OT, thus enabling effective development. It seeks to build awareness and understanding of significant works in the field, providing a diversity of perspectives and approaches to MIS and more specific research of OT.Social implicationsThe paper helps future theorizing and makes research suggestions regarding OT and the MIS field based on past research, thereby forming a potential basis for future research.Originality/valueThere has been no systematic literature review of real options in the management field. This paper is the pioneer one to do this.
The changing face of current awareness reporting in law libraries
Authors: Ballard Terry , Blaine Anna 
Published: March 2010

PurposeIn response to budgetary concerns and feedback from users, the New York Law School's Mendik Library needed to streamline the way it reported current law journal table of contents (TOC) information to its users. As part of this streamlining process, the librarians discovered that most of the journals they provided in paper had web pages that provided full access to all articles in their current issues. The librarians responded to this opportunity by building web pages that provided links to these journals and noted when a new issue had just appeared. The purpose of this paper is to assess the status of current awareness information in the field of legal journals and uncover the options for best using them.Design/methodology/approachThe library worked from a list of journals that they purchased through paper subscriptions. They determined the web page location of each and then checked whether the journal provided TOC data only, full text through internet protocol recognition or open full text for at least the current issue.FindingsMore than 60 percent of the law journals that Mendik purchased had online TOC available with full, free access to the content.Originality/valueLibrarians can begin to explore replacing TOC reporting with virtual journal shelves that contain full content to the articles.
Mentoring interactively (MIing): new tools for librarian recruitment and retention
Authors: Gieskes Lisa 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThis paper aims to explore the viability of social networking software as a new tool for librarian recruitment and retention.Design/methodology/approachEmerging technologies such as social networking software enable new and unique opportunities for the recruitment and retention of librarians. Social networking software can bridge the generational divide that exists between current library and information science graduates and library professionals. Boomer librarians, Bridge generation librarians and Next‐Gen librarians all have things in common that may not be readily apparent when meeting face to face. However, in a virtual setting, a more egalitarian environment can be achieved. This paper aims to present how corporate, academic and government librarians – Bridge and Next‐gens – created the first (as far as is known) virtual e‐mentoring program using social networking software (IM, wikis, blogs, and virtual worlds). This virtual mentoring program was offered through the University of South Carolina College of Mass Communications and Information Studies Alumni Association (USC‐CMCIS). This program was a partnership with the University of South Carolina's School of Library and Information Science (USC‐SLIS), the University of South Carolina College of Mass Communication (USC‐CMS), and the University of South Carolina's Library and Information Science Student Association (USC‐LISSA).FindingsIt was found that librarians and library and information science students benefit from increased opportunities and formats in which to network.Originality/valueMentoring programs, including e‐mentoring programs, which allow for networking, including online social networking, should be a key component in the recruitment and retention of librarians and in strengthening SLIS programs.
“Why should the library collect immigrants' memories?”
Authors: Ulvik Synnøve 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present the work of a multicultural memory group in a Norwegian public library. The project aims to establish the library as a physical meeting place for people from different cultures, and thus facilitate integration, common understanding and trust.Design/methodology/approachThe method of unstructured participating observation is used in studying the group's work, while the method of reminiscence work is used in the group itself. The paper describes and discusses both of these methods.FindingsThe library definitely provides an arena for meetings between people from different cultures. The consequences of the project are network building, increased language skills among the immigrants participating, stronger feelings of belonging, increased trust and self‐confidence. However, this regular activity initiated by the library did not succeed until a connection to another organized activity, the local language school, was established.Research limitations/implicationsBecause closeness and a certain emotional involvement are important conditions for the group to succeed, there might be a danger of less research objectivity.Practical implicationsThe memory group might be a model for similar work in other public libraries in multicultural communities.Originality/valueUsing the library as an arena for reminiscence work among immigrants is new.
A view from the floor
Authors: Fisher Biddy 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe paper aims to present a short explanation of the complexity of the IFLA organization and specifically a descriptive account of the 2009 IFLA Congress held in Milan, Italy, 23‐27 August.Design/methodology/approachThe paper offers the viewpoint of an attendee with some IFLA experience. The author is an IFLA activist and there is mention of the work of one specific Standing Committee, as well as the more general aspects of the major international conference for Library and Information Professionals.FindingsThe paper is intended to be a personal summary that would be of interest to anyone considering attending IFLA. There is an emphasis on the outstanding opportunities for continuing professional development and networking.Originality/valueWhilst there are no practical or intellectual implications stemming from this paper, it provides a report of a major annual international conference of value to international information and library professionals.
Non‐uniform Chebyshev distributed chirped dumbbell‐shaped photonic bandgap structure (PBGs) low‐pass filter
Authors: Fu Jeffrey S. , Yang Dong‐Hua , Yeh Chin‐I , Chiu Hsien‐Chin , Chin Kuo‐Sheng , Kao Hsuan‐Ling , Cheng Jui‐Ching 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to introduce a non‐uniform Chebyshev distributed low‐pass filter (LPF) with dumbbell‐shaped photonic bandgap structure (PBGs), implemented in the 50 Ω microstrip line, with improved defected ground structure.Design/methodology/approachThe non‐uniform distribution of PBGs and dumbbell‐shaped DGS of PBGs have been discussed in open literatures. In this study, the influence of FF of PBGs in dumbbell‐shaped PBG is represented.FindingsBy varying filling factor (FF) of the periodic structure from 0.25 to 0.8 of the dumbbell squares can generate better rejection band than uniform dumbbell LPF. Different FF of each square can produce different band rejection range and then yields the LPF with different cutoff. By using chirp adjustment of distance between PBGs, the band rejection performance can be optimized.Originality/valueIt can be seen that the chirped and non‐uniform dumbbell‐shaped PBGs generate excellent bandgap performances in linearly varying period (chirped devices) than those of structures with constant period (non‐chirped or uniform devices).
Design and verification of an ALU‐based universal FIR filter
Authors: Liao Y.B. , Li P. , Ruan A.W. , Li W.C. 
Published: March 2010

PurposeTraditionally, each time a new design for a finite impulse response (FIR) filter is required, a new algorithm has to be developed specially for the FIR filter. Furthermore, corresponding hardware architecture must be designed specially to meet the requirement of the FIR specifications. The purpose of this paper is to propose an arithmetic logic unit (ALU)‐based universal FIR filter suitable for realization in field programmable gate arrays (FPGA), where various FIR filters can be implemented just by programming instructions in the ROM with identical hardware architecture.Design/methodology/approachRather than multiplier‐accumulator‐based architecture for conventional FIR, the proposed ALU architecture implements the FIR functions by using accumulators and shift‐registers controlled by the instructions of ROM. Furthermore, time division multiplexing access (TDMA) technique is employed to reduce the chip size. In addition, the proposed FIR architecture is verified in a SOC hardware and/or software co‐emulation system.FindingsAn ALU‐based universal FIR filter suitable for realization in FPGA is designed and verified in a SOC hardware/software co‐emulation system with example of a 64‐tap FIR filter design.Originality/valueA software‐based design method as well as TDMA scheme for the ALU‐based FIR filter are introduced, making FIR filter architecture universal, programmable, and consuming less FPGA resources.
Visual detection of sub‐surface defects using enhanced eddy current microscope
Authors: Cheng Yu‐hua , Jiang Shu‐yan , Luo Gang 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to introduce a new device with eddy current microscope (ECM) to test the invisible and buried subsurface flaws in metallic specimens.Design/methodology/approachWhen coil is excited by intermittent impulse signal, the eddy current effect happens among the tested metal specimen which is near the coil. Because of magnetic‐optic effect caused by eddy current magnetic field, the magnetic‐optic film changes the polarization direction of the passing linear polarization beam. The beam, containing the defects' information, can be accepted by charge‐coupled device (CCD) after being reflected through beamsplitter, and the imperceptible flaws in subsurface of mental product can be visually tested.FindingsIntegrating the eddy effect fully with Faraday's magneto‐optic (MO) effect can realize the visual non‐destructive testing for the subsurface defects.Research limitations/implicationsManufacturing defected specimens and improving the resolving power of the MO image remain difficult and need further research. A better image processing system needs to be developed to ascertain the characters of the defects.Practical implicationsAfter additional experiments, this device may find practical application on the inspection of flaws under the surface of metal specimens.Originality/valueThe device presented in this paper can detect the small defects that are hardly seen by eyes at the surface and the subsurface of metal specimens, and have them detected by the CCD.
Design and development of wiring harness test based on S3C44B0
Authors: Jiang Shu‐yan , Luo Gang , Cheng Yu‐hua 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to introduce a design method of an embedded advanced RISC machines (ARM) hardware circuit using the microprocessor S3C44B0 as a core according to a testing principle of wiring harness.Design/methodology/approachThe microprocessor module is designed with the S3C44B0 of Samsung Corp. The microprocessor send test instructions to the wiring harness circuit, receive and store the test data, get and display the test results by the liquid crystal display, and the wiring harness testing circuit is implemented by complex programmable logic device. The uClinux operating system is transplanted into the ARM hardware platform, and the developing and loading code of the uClinux device driver and a basic flow chart is given.FindingsThe combination of S3C44B0 and uClinux embedded microprocessors achieved a powerful wiring harness tester driver development. This structure leads to a flexible configuration and convenient extension.Research limitations/implicationsA Linux development environment is established and the device drivers compiled into the kernel. But the development of the application program and the user operating interface of the wiring harness have not been completed yet.Practical implicationsAfter the development of the application program and the user operating interface of the wiring harness, this device should be able to find practical application in the industry.Originality/valueThis wiring harness tester can detect different failures at the first time through the wiring harness on‐test to ensure the product quality, reduce the labor intensity, improve the working efficiency, and enhance the test accurately.
An adaptive distance‐based location management of LEO system using coordinates approach
Authors: Zhao Cong , Guo Wei , Liu Fang 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to introduce a simplified method to do the mobility management in the low earth orbit (LEO) system. With experimentations, the method is thereafter evaluated.Design/methodology/approachThe approach is introduced to implement the distance‐based strategy by using the coordinates. The users update their coordinates to the networking and the system computers which satellite and which beam can cover the user being called at real time.FindingsIn managing the location of mobile users in mobile communication systems, the distance‐based strategy has been proven to have better performance than other dynamic strategies, but difficult to implement. The approach introduced in this paper implements the distance‐based strategy by using the coordinates.Originality/valueThis method makes full use of the characters of the LEO system and refutes the apparent weakness that location management area is restricted by the establishment on the ground. The simulation result proves that this method is efficient.
A study on QCM sensor for identification of acetone vapor
Authors: Ying Zhihua , Jiang Yadong , Qin Huibin , Zheng Liang , Du Xiaosong 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to show how a quartz crystal microbalance modified with poly (epichlorohydrin) (PECH) is fabricated and used for detection of acetone vapor using a spin‐coating method.Design/methodology/approachMeasurements are based on the frequency shifts due to the adsorption of acetone vapor on the surface of the modified electrodes. A first‐order linear time‐invariant (LTI) system model is used to simulate the sensor response.FindingsIt is found that frequency shifts are linear to the concentrations of analyte, and cycle test examination shows good repeatability. The sensitivity to acetone vapor is better than other volatile compounds. A good match result is obtained with the LTI system model.Originality/valueThe device performance opens a potential way for analyzing acetone vapor.