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The impact of extrinsic and package design attributes on preferences for non‐prescription drugs
Authors: Kauppinen‐Räisänen Hannele 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of extrinsic attributes and package design attributes on consumer preferences of high‐risk products.Design/methodology/approachAn explorative conjoint analysis is conducted. A small‐scale sample, consisting of 18 consumers, conduct two conjoint tasks for two drug product types, i.e. painkillers and sore throat medicine.FindingsThe impact of the tested attributes varies according to the product type. The intrinsic attribute of taste is valued most in sore throat medicines, followed by colour and producer. Producer and colour are the most valued in painkillers. Colour is the most influential of the design attributes tested. Well‐known producer is perceived as more important in painkillers, whereas in sore throat medicine domestic producers are valued more.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is exploratory and limited due to the design with few statistical assumptions and to small‐scale sampling in one country only.Practical implicationsThe health care marketers should recognize the impact of package design on consumers' preferences of high‐risk products, such as non‐prescription drug.Originality/valueThere has been little research on the impact of package design attributes such as package colours on consumers in health care marketing.
The effect of competence‐based trust between physicians and administrative executives in healthcare on decision outcomes
Authors: Parayitam Satyanarayana 
Published: January 2010

PurposeResearch on strategic decision making has over‐emphasized the importance of competence‐based trust among the team members. Literature on healthcare is silent on the impact of competence‐based trust between the physicians and administrators on decision outcomes. The purpose of this paper is to empirically investigate whether competence‐based trust between physician executives and administrators is beneficial to the healthcare organizations.Design/methodology/approachUsing a structured instrument, data are collected from top management teams of 109 US hospitals. The participants include both CEOs and administrators and physician executives. The data are analyzed using multiple regression technique to examine the role of competence‐based trust between the physicians and administrative executives in enhancing decision quality, commitment and understanding.FindingsResults show that competence‐based trust is the key to successful strategic decision making while lack of trust may hinder the effectiveness of decision implementation in healthcare organizations.Research limitations/implicationsOnly the healthcare industry is considered. Self‐report measures may have some common method bias and social desirability bias.Practical implicationsThis study contributes to both practicing managers as well as to strategic management literature. This study suggests that development and retention of competence‐based trust between the administrators and physicians is essential in making decision‐making process effective and successful.Originality/valueThough the study represents the US hospitals, to the extent the strategic decision process is similar across the world, the findings can be generalized to other healthcare organizations in the world.
Interview with Suzanne Doyle Morris
Authors: by Juliet Norton Interview 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present and an interview with Suzanne Doyle Morris, an author, academic, entrepreneur, international speaker and accredited executive coach specialising in strategic career development and leadership coaching for high‐potential executive women.Design/methodology/approachThe paper takes the form of an interview with Suzanne Doyle Morris her views on encouraging women in the workplace.FindingsThe paper reveals that, in Suzanne Doyle Morris's view, one of the strategies that companies can use to reward high performing women is to offer coaching. Also they could not limiting high profile jobs to those that are willing to work full time.Originality/valueThis is interview provides insights into how companies can encourage women workers to achieve more in the workplace.
The Chinese sensor industry: poised to become world leader?
Authors: Bogue Robert 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide an insight into China's burgeoning sensor industry.Design/methodology/approachFollowing an introduction to the Chinese economy and sensor market, this paper considers a number of key sensor applications and technologies and highlights a selection of Chinese sensor manufacturers and their products. It concludes with an overview of the country's sensor research effort.FindingsThis shows that China's sensor market is expanding very rapidly and is being served by a fast‐growing community of manufacturers who are producing large numbers of sensors for physical and chemical variables. The automotive sector is one of the leading users of sensors and is aiding China's micro‐electromechanical system industry. China has a large and active sensor research community.Originality/valueThis paper provides an up‐to‐date review of the Chinese sensor industry, illustrating its very rapid, recent growth and huge future potential.
Dual shows, vision and sensors, team to highlight innovation
Authors: Bloss Richard 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to review the biannual Vision Show and the companion annual Sensor Expo in Chicago, with emphasis on innovative vision and sensor products introduced.Design/methodology/approachThis paper includes in‐depth interviews with exhibitors of vision and sensor products.FindingsWireless sensors and companion technologies such as energy harvesting and storage are the cutting edge today. In vision, 3D vision is the hot technology, finding objects in space rather than just looking at a flat picture.Practical implicationsSystem designers now have the freedom to place sensors in locations which might previously have been out of the question do to cabling problems. With wireless, location is no longer a criterion. Energy harvesting and storage right at the device insures continuous operation without the need for battery replacement.Originality/valueThe paper shows how 3D vision now makes it possible to operate and inspect in the real world rather than just in a flat plain. Robotic operations such as random location or bin picking are now everyday possibilities.
Advanced flow sensors used to reduce emissions in new Chinese power plant
Authors: Bogue Robert 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the use and benefits of thermal mass flow sensing on a new Chinese power plant.Design/methodology/approachThe rationale behind the use and application of thermal mass flow sensors on a coal‐fired power plant is described and the benefits derived are identified.FindingsUse of thermal mass airflow sensors have allowed improved control of the plant's combustion process, leading to greater efficiency, reduced emissions and lower maintenance requirements.Originality/valueThis paper illustrates how close measurement and control of the airflow led to improved operation of a coal‐fired power plant.
INKtelligent printing®for sensorial applications
Authors: Maiwald Marcus , Werner Christian , Zöllmer Volker , Busse Matthias 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to highlight INKtelligent printed sensor structures using maskless depositition technologies.Design/methodology/approachThis paper begins with a general introduction to INKtelligent printing®. Starting with layout and ink development, the fabrication of printed sensors is described in detail.FindingsPrinted strain gauges, thermopiles and gas sensitive films are successfully fabricated with maskless deposition technologies, offering advantages for continuous non‐destructive measurement compared to conventional sensors.Originality/valueThis paper shows a new approach for customized sensor structures. The application of a resource efficient and flexible printing technique for sensor fabrication is demonstrated.
Planar capacitive sensors – designs and applications
Authors: Hu Xiaohui , Yang Wuqiang 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present the sensing mechanism, design issues, performance evaluation and applications for planar capacitive sensors. In the context of characterisation and imaging of a dielectric material under test (MUT), a systematic study of sensor modelling, features and design issues is needed. In addition, the influencing factors on sensitivity distribution, and the effect of conductivity on sensor performance need to be further studied for planar capacitive sensors.Design/methodology/approachWhile analytical methods can provide accurate solutions to sensors of simple geometries, numerical modelling is preferred to obtain sensor response to different design parameters and properties of MUT, and to derive the sensitivity distributions of various electrode designs. Several important parameters have been used to evaluate the response of the sensors in different sensing modes. The designs of different planar capacitive sensor arrays are presented and experimentally evaluated.FindingsThe response features and design guidelines for planar capacitive sensors in different sensing modes have been summarised, showing that the sensor in the transmission mode or the single‐electrode mode is suitable for material characterisation and imaging, while the sensor in the shunt mode is suitable for proximity/displacement measurement. The sensitivity distribution of the sensor depends largely on the geometry of the electrodes. Conductivity causes positive changes for the sensor in the transmission and single‐electrode mode, but negative changes for the sensor in the shunt mode. Experimental results confirm that sensing depths of the sensor arrays and the influence of buried conductor on capacitance measurements are in agreement with simulations.Research limitations/implicationsExperimental verification is needed when a sensor is designed.Originality/valueThis paper provides a comprehensive study for planar capacitive sensors in terms of sensor design, evaluation and applications.
Comparing ability to complete simple tele‐operated rescue or maintenance mobile‐robot tasks with and without a sensor system
Authors: Sanders David 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect on completion of mobile‐robot tasks depending on how a human tele‐operator interacts with a sensor system and a mobile‐robot.Design/methodology/approachInteraction is investigated using two mobile‐robot systems, three different ways of interacting with the robots and several different environments of increasing complexity. In each case, the operation is investigated with and without sensor systems to assist an operator to move a robot through narrower and narrower gaps and in completing progressively more complicated driving tasks. Tele‐operators used a joystick and either watched the robot while operating it, or sat at a computer and viewed scenes remotely on a screen. Cameras are either mounted on the robot to view the space ahead of the robot or mounted remotely so that they viewed both the environment and robot. Every test is compared with sensor systems engaged and with them disconnected.FindingsA main conclusion is that human tele‐operators perform better without the assistance of sensor systems in simple environments and in those cases it may be better to switch‐off the sensor systems or reduce their effect. In addition, tele‐operators sometimes performed better with a camera mounted on the robot compared with pre‐mounted cameras observing the environment (but that depended on tasks being performed).Research limitations/implicationsTele‐operators completed tests both with and without sensors. One robot system used an umbilical cable and one used a radio link.Practical implicationsThe paper quantifies the difference between tele‐operation control and sensor‐assisted control when a robot passes through narrow passages. This could be an useful information when system designers decide if a system should be tele‐operated, automatic or sensor‐assisted. The paper suggests that in simple environments then the amount of sensor support should be small but in more complicated environments then more sensor support needs to be provided.Originality/valueThe paper investigates the effect of completing mobile‐robot tasks depending on whether a human tele‐operator uses a sensor system or not and how they interact with the sensor system and the mobile‐robot. The paper presents the results from investigations using two mobile‐robot systems, three different ways of interacting with the robots and several different environments of increasing complexity. The change in the ability of a human operator to complete progressively more complicated driving tasks with and without a sensor system is presented and the human tele‐operators performed better without the assistance of sensor systems in simple environments.
An effective corner detection method using subpixel edge detector and Gaussian filter
Authors: Chiou Yih‐Chih , Liang Yu‐Teng 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop an effective and reliable corner detection algorithm so as to extract all the desired corners successfully. In addition, the influences of edge detection method as well as smoothing technique on the overall performance of corner detection techniques are investigated.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, an effective corner detection algorithm based on subpixel edge detector and Gaussian filter is presented. First, a subpixel accuracy edge detector is used rather than a pixel accuracy edge detector to detect edges. Second, B‐splines approximation technique is used to eliminate the staircase effect of a digital curve. Third, curvature curve derived from the edges is smoothed by a Gaussian filter. Finally, statistical process control technique is applied to detect vertices.FindingsThe results show that spatial‐moment outperforms chain code as an edge detector. Furthermore, the Gaussian filter should be used to smooth curvature curve instead of smoothing the profile of an object, because the former provides greater impact on the corner detection results.Originality/valueIn addition to object recognition, motion tracking and obstacle avoidance, the proposed method also has many important engineering and manufacturing applications such as dimensional measuring, reverse engineering, and machine vision‐based computer numerical control (CNC) machining of polygonal sheet metal parts.
Autonomous guidance of initial welding position with “single camera and double positions” method
Authors: Wei Shanchun , Ma Hongbo , Lin Tao , Chen Shanben 
Published: January 2010

PurposeRecognition and guidance of initial welding position (IWP) is one of the most important steps of automatic welding process, also a key technology of autonomous welding process. The purpose of this paper is to advance an improved Harris Algorithm and grey scale scanning method (GSCM) to raise the precision of image processing.Design/methodology/approachThrough the configuration of “single camera and double positions,” a new set of image processing algorithms is adopted to extract feature points by using the pattern of rough location and subtle extraction, so as to restructure three‐dimensional information to guide robot move to IWP in the practical welding environment.FindingsExperiments showed that mean square errors (MSEs) in X, Y, Z‐directions for both flat butt joint and flat flange are 0.4491, 0.8178, 1.4797, and 0.5398, 0.4861, 1.1071 mm, respectively.Research limitations/implicationsIt has a limitation in providing guidance for only one step, and would be more accurate if fractional steps are adopted.Practical implicationsGuidance experiments of IWPs on oxidant tank's simulating parts are carried out, whose success rate is up to 95 percent and MSEs are 0.7407, 0.7971, and 1.3429 mm. It meets the demands of continuous and automatic welding process.Originality/valueImproved Harris Algorithm and GSCM are advanced to raise the precision of image processing which influenced guidance precision most.
A generic framework for colour texture segmentation
Authors: Nammalwar Padmapriya , Ghita Ovidiu , Whelan Paul F. 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose a generic framework based on the colour and the texture features for colour‐textured image segmentation. The framework can be applied to any real‐world applications for appropriate interpretation.Design/methodology/approachThe framework derives the contributions of colour and texture in image segmentation. Local binary pattern and an unsupervised k‐means clustering are used to cluster pixels in the chrominance plane. An unsupervised segmentation method is adopted. A quantitative estimation of colour and texture performance in segmentation is presented. The proposed method is tested using different mosaic and natural images and other image database used in computer vision. The framework is applied to three different applications namely, Irish script on screen images, skin cancer images and sediment profile imagery to demonstrate the robustness of the framework.FindingsThe inclusion of colour and texture as distributions of regions provided a good discrimination of the colour and the texture. The results indicate that the incorporation of colour information enhanced the texture analysis techniques and the methodology proved effective and efficient.Originality/valueThe novelty lies in the development of a generic framework using both colour and texture features for image segmentation and the different applications from various fields.
Multiple‐channel and cross‐channel shopping behavior: role of consumer shopping orientations
Authors: Chatterjee Patrali 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the role of consumer shopping orientations on consumer's channel choice, cross‐channel shopping behavior, and shopping outcomes.Design/methodology/approachUsing multiple sources of data including surveys of store, web, and cross‐channel shoppers and their transaction information, the impact of consumer shopping orientations on comparison‐shopping, likelihood of cross‐channel usage, purchase outcomes including unplanned purchasing, retailer satisfaction, intent to return/abandon purchases, and share of category purchases are investigated.FindingsResults suggest that high‐thrift customers patronizing a cross‐channel retailer are less likely to search for competitive offerings online or offline than customers patronizing a multiple channel retailer. Further, retailer satisfaction is higher for cross‐channel compared to multi‐channel retailers irrespective of the transaction channel used by consumers.Research limitations/implicationsThe data have external validity; however, they lack the control possible in laboratory experiments. Future research should examine if the findings can be replicated in multiple retail sectors.Practical implicationsThese results suggest that brick‐and‐click retailers can exploit synergies between their channels through order online and pick up in store strategies for greater profitability than those who operate multiple independent channels.Originality/valueThis paper examines managerial implications of multiple independent channel vs cross‐channel strategies by retailers using data from customers of a commercial retailer.
Managing the attractiveness of evolved and created retail agglomerations formats
Authors: Teller Christoph , Elms Jonathan 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify those attributes of created and evolved retail agglomeration formats that have a substantial impact on overall attractiveness from the consumers' point of view. From an agglomeration management perspective primary areas of concern are identified and suggestions to increase the competitiveness of diverse agglomeration formats are presented.Design/methodology/approachThrough synthesizing pertinent literatures, the paper produces a conceptual framework that proposes significant impacts between ten generic agglomeration attributes and different dimensions of attractiveness. The paper then tests the hypotheses using a survey of more than 1,000 consumers of three competing agglomeration formats (a town center, a strip center, and a regional shopping mall) in a particular locality.FindingsRetail‐related factors and the atmosphere influence attractiveness most significantly in each of the three settings. All other factors – in particular convenience related ones – show only format specific relevance or are of no direct importance on the consumers' evaluation of attractiveness.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings can only be transferred to similar retail settings and do not consider supra‐regional agglomerations.Practical implicationsThe results suggest that management of all three agglomerations is quite limited in directly influencing attractiveness. They should instead focus on the optimum selection of retail tenants and support or compliment the marketing endeavors of their tenants.Originality/valueThe focus is on regional retail agglomerations and considers the interdependencies between different formats in one geographical area. The in vivo survey approach takes into account the moderating effect of the shopping situation when consumers' evaluate the attractiveness of competing shopping venues.
The influence of consumer traits and demographics on intention to use retail self‐service checkouts
Authors: Lee Hyun‐Joo , Jeong Cho Hyeon , Xu Wenwen , Fairhurst Ann 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the relationships among demographic factors (gender, age, education, and income), consumer traits (technology anxiety, need for interaction, and technology innovativeness), and intention to use retail self‐checkouts.Design/methodology/approachA total of 285 usable responses are obtained through a web‐based survey after excluding non‐qualified respondents. Structural equation modeling is developed and tested.FindingsThe results of this paper demonstrate that demographic factors only indirectly influence intention to use retail self‐checkouts through consumer traits and thus the authors conclude that individual differences in the use of retail self‐checkouts can be attributed to consumer traits which are determined by some of the demographic factors.Research limitations/implicationsDemographic factors and consumer traits are only included as determinants of intention to use retail self‐checkouts. Therefore, future research could attempt to draw a comprehensive picture of retail self‐checkouts by incorporating other relevant factors.Originality/valueBy classifying individual difference traits into demographic factors and consumer traits, this paper provides more detailed explanations of the relationships among demographic factors, consumer traits, and intention to use retail self‐checkouts.