bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The relationship between spiritual management and determinants of turnover intention
Authors: Lee Tzong‐Ru , Chen Shiou‐Yu , Wang Saint‐Hei , Dadura Agnieszka 
Published: January 2010

PurposeBased on the first part of the service profit chain, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between 11 spiritual management tactics and determinants of turnover intention.Design/methodology/approachA survey on managers and manufacturing employees is conducted. Later, the grey relational analysis to process the data is used together with the multi‐criteria‐weighted average in the decision‐making process to identify degree of relatedness between spiritual management and determinants of employee turnover intention.FindingsThe paper finds that a difference in perception between managers and employees exists with regard to appropriate spiritual management tactics; the former put more emphasis on the tangibles aspects; and the later on the intangibles.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper is an exploratory research; so there is lack of other empirical studies in this area, more work needs to be done in regard to reliability and validity of measures of spiritual management. The authors suggest cultural comparison to be studied, to see if those 11 spiritual management tactics has the same effect on employees' turnover in different cultural environments.Practical implicationsThe results indicate that conducting appropriate spiritual management will benefit from reducing employee turnover and then increasing the firm performance.Originality/valueThis paper offers some concrete management suggestions both for the academy and the practice, especially in the new era of conceptual age.
Shake‐table simulation study of small scale layered models
Authors: Ziemian Constance , Ziemian Ronald , Barker Eric 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the correlation between the dynamic behavior of a full‐scale steel prototype and a small‐scale plastic model fabricated using fused deposition modeling (FDM).Design/methodology/approachBased on the use of a known input excitation, the small‐scale model is tested on a shake‐table. Experimental results are compared with results of a full prototype study and with computational models in an effort to assess the feasibility of testing small‐scale FDM models.FindingsTime History Records present strong correlation with prototype data and are reproducible using computational methods. Matching the first natural frequency of the studied structure proved to be a large part of achieving the desired response.Research limitations/implicationsIncluding the direct measurement of floor displacements will potentially highlight different aspects of model behavior not observed by recording accelerations only. Further investigation into the damping properties of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plastic is recommended towards further understanding the model response.Practical implicationsAlthough this paper is based on a simple structure, the benefits of layered manufacturing (LM) methods include speed and ease of generating geometrically complex solids. The implications of the success of this pilot study include the ease in which the dynamic response of complex structures can be assessed using small‐scale LM models.Originality/valueThis project obtained baseline information on the dynamic behavior of FDM plastic parts. It provides assessment of the value of using small‐scale LM models to accurately predict the dynamic response of structures subjected to earthquake excitation.
Surface damage during ultrasonic consolidation of 3003‐H18 aluminum
Authors: Kulakov M. , Rack H.J. 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the formation of surface damage associated with the ultrasonic consolidation (UC) of single ply 150 μm thick 3003‐H18 foil to a 3003‐18 build plate and the relationship between the development of this damage state with the linear weld density (LWD) achieved during consolidation.Design/methodology/approachThe influence of the consolidation control variables on the area fraction of the sonotrode induced top foil surface damage is established through application of a full factorial three‐level design‐of‐experiment methodology, the control variables limits being fixed by the capability of the UC system.FindingsDetailed analysis of the foil top surface structure after consolidation reveals the presence of two characteristic, damaged and undamaged, regions. The former corresponded to plastically deformed areas, these being formed as a result of interaction of the foil top surface with the sonotrode, while the latter corresponded to the original foil surface. Sonotrode normal load, vibrational amplitude and its rotational velocity are found to have an interdependent affect on the development of the sonotrode‐induced top surface damage. Top surface damage initiates upon impression of the sonotrode into the foil surface followed by the commencement of oscillatory and forward rotational motion of the sonotrode. Finally, evidence is presented that the degree of sonotrode induced top surface damage bears a direct relationship with the linear ultrasonic weld density developed at the foil‐build plate interface, increasing top surface damage being associated with increased LWD.Originality/valueA linear relationship between the degree of bonding at the foil‐build plate interface and the plastically deformed area on the foil top surface is established, this correlation demonstrating that bond formation between foils during UC depends on effective frictional conditions at the sonotrode‐foil interface.
Error analysis of FDM fabricated medical replicas
Authors: El‐Katatny Ihab , Masood S.H. , Morsi Y.S. 
Published: January 2010

PurposeRecent advancement in fused deposition modelling (FDM) rapid prototyping technology has made it a viable technology for application in reconstructive surgery. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the errors generated during the fabrication stage of complex anatomical replicas derived from computed tomography coupled with the technique of FDM.Design/methodology/approachAn evaluation on the errors generated during the fabrication process of two anatomical parts (skull or mandible) for different human sizes (infant, female or male) is carried out. A comparison between the linear measurements of 11 landmarks on the virtual model of a skull and nine for the mandible of patient specific and its replica is conducted. Furthermore, eight landmarks are chosen to evaluate the bone thickness variation over the fabricated replicas.FindingsAlthough the FDM technology proved the ability to manufacture and to fit prosthesis to a patient's unique proportions quickly and with relatively low cost, the model accuracy is a key factor to the applicability of such technology. The results show undersized replicas with an overall absolute average deviation of 0.24 per cent with an average standard deviation of 0.16 per cent of the skull models and 0.22 per cent with a 0.11 per cent standard deviation of the mandibles. Furthermore, a high level of accuracy is reflected in the representation of the measured bone thickness with deviations in the order of 100th of a millimetre being reported.Originality/valueThe paper demonstrates an outstanding accuracy using FDM process for the fabrication of anatomical replicas using models of different human sizes and gender in comparison to other established rapid prototyping techniques.
Applying decision methods to select rapid prototyping technologies
Authors: Borille Anderson , Gomes Jefferson , Meyer Rudolf , Grote Karl 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe use of rapid prototyping (RP) technologies is becoming increasingly popular due to the reduction of machinery prices. Consequently, more and more industries now have the opportunity to apply such processes to improve their product development cycles. The purpose of this paper is to present different decision‐making approaches to choose an adequate RP process.Design/methodology/approachHere, four decision approaches are applied to compare six processes regarding six criteria, using the input data from previous works. As a result, six decision methods are compared. Two different scenarios are constructed, where different important attributes are considered, simulating two different prototype applications.FindingsIt is demonstrated that not all methods result in the same RP ranking, however, most of them provide the same first option for a given scenario. The characteristics of the methods could be related to their influence on the evaluation, which serve as guidelines for the decision makers in order to reflect their exact opinion or requirements.Research limitations/implicationsOwing to different ways of inputting information into the decision methods, some considerations are made in order to convert as close as possible the RP process attributes and scenario requirements into useful data for each method. In particular, the conversion of scenarios, i.e. the relative importance of the criteria, is somewhat challenging.Originality/valueAlthough the fundamentals of the decision methods are presented here, one should be careful while comparing the RP process, because their attributes may vary enormously depending on the parameter process to build a part. Despite all the considerations and precautions to be observed, the selection of the RP process can be done in a simple way, dispensing with complex calculations.
Emotions and sponsorship
Authors: Bal Charles , Quester Pascale , Plewa Carolin 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of emotional valence and intensity on sport sponsorship attitudinal outcomes, across two culturally different samples from Australia and France.Design/methodology/approachBased on a multidisciplinary literature review of the emotional phenomenon, research hypotheses are proposed and empirically tested against two samples exposed to two comparable major sport events in Australia and France.FindingsData reveal that Australian and French spectators' emotional responses differ in terms of valence, but not in terms of intensity. This initial difference, in turn, impacts the effect of emotional responses on sponsorship attitudinal outcomes. The more positive are sport‐related emotions, the stronger their impact on the sponsorship persuasion process. The proposed mediating effect of attitude towards the event is partially supported.Research limitations/implicationsThe results are limited by the small sample size and the inherent bias of the verbal measurement of the emotional phenomenon.Originality/valueDespite omnipresence in sports events, emotions and their influence on sponsorship outcomes have not been clarified yet, once simply disregarded by many scholars. This paper provides evidence that emotions can contribute to the formation of attitudes towards sponsors, in some cases mediated by attitude towards the event. In addition, in line with the global reach of sports and sports sponsorship a comparison of results between samples from Australia and France creates a valuable contribution of this paper to marketing theory and practice.
The influence of the Olympic Games on Beijing consumers' perceptions of their city tourism development
Authors: Kapareliotis Ilias , Panopoulos Anastasios , Panigyrakis George G. 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the perceptions of the residents of Beijing for the improvement of the tourist infrastructure after the Olympic Games. The study identifies factors affecting the inhabitants' perceptions about the tourist impact of the Olympic Games, and the development of special tourist types.Design/methodology/approachA group of 1,000 urban Beijing residents from different districts are personally interviewed on their perceptions about Beijing as a tourist destination. Their perceptions are measured on the basis of infrastructure improvements made for the Olympic Games, and the impact these improvements will have in Beijing as a post Olympic city.FindingsThe Olympic Games improve tourist infrastructure according to Beijing residents. Infrastructure for the Olympic Games affects the economic development of the Olympic city, as well as the touristic development of the city. The above mentioned factors lead to three clusters of residents, namely the eco tourism supporters, the linked tourism supporters, and the mainstream tourism supporters. These three groups with different characteristics are responsible for tourist improvement, additionally to the development of new tourist models mostly related to the Olympic Games infrastructure.Practical implicationsThe improvement of tourist infrastructure in an Olympic City will attract different types of tourists who are not attached only to sports. Tourists interested in culture, in eco‐tourism, in linked tourism, and in mainstream tourism will also be attracted by an Olympic City. The outcomes of the study can be used by future Olympic cities in order to improve their image as a tourist destination.Originality valueThere is limited research related to the impacts of the Olympic Games into the tourist industry. The present study identifies the impact of the Olympic infrastructure to different types of tourism. Different clusters of residents will provide valuable insights related to tourism stemming from the Olympic infrastructure.
Statistical analysis on the intellectual capital statement
Authors: Halim Siana 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe intellectual capital (IC) can be divided into three categories, i.e. human, structural, and relationship capitals. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the correlation among those capitals to their indicators, particularly for intellectual capital statement made in Germany and intellectual capital statement made in Europe models.Design/methodology/approachIn these two models, each capital has four, six, and five indicators, respectively. So totally, there are 15 indicators. Structural equation modeling and its sensitivity analysis are utilized for measuring the correlation among those capitals to their indicators.FindingsAmong those 15 indicators, 14 indicators have strong correlation with their respective capitals. Moreover, there exist strong correlation in a similar weight among those capitals, i.e. the correlations between human (HC) and structural capital (SC) is 0.88, SC and relationship capital (RC) is 0.87 and HC to RC is 0.81.Originality/valueSo far, the data collected from the IC projects are presented and analyzed through descriptive statistics and statistics summaries, e.g. mean and standard deviation. This paper offers other statistical tools for exposing valuable information such as the correlation among each capital to its indicators in IC model.
Risk calculations in the manufacturing technology selection process
Authors: Farooq Sami , O'Brien Chris 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present result obtained from a developed technology selection framework and provide a detailed insight into the risk calculations and their implications in manufacturing technology selection process.Design/methodology/approachThe results illustrated in the paper are the outcome of an action research study that was conducted in an aerospace company.FindingsThe paper highlights the role of risk calculations in manufacturing technology selection process by elaborating the contribution of risk associated with manufacturing technology alternatives in the shape of opportunities and threats in different decision‐making environments.Practical implicationsThe research quantifies the risk associated with different available manufacturing technology alternatives. This quantification of risk crystallises the process of technology selection decision making and supports an industrial manager in achieving objective and comprehensive decisions regarding selection of a manufacturing technology.Originality/valueThe paper explains the process of risk calculation in manufacturing technology selection by dividing the decision‐making environment into manufacturing and supply chain environment. The evaluation of a manufacturing technology considering supply chain opportunities and threats provides a broader perspective to the technology evaluation process. The inclusion of supply chain dimension in technology selection process facilitates an organisation to select a manufacturing technology not only according to its own requirements, but also according to the interest of its constituent supply chain.
Post‐merger integration and change processes from a complexity perspective
Authors: Lauser Bärbel 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyse change processes in the post‐merger integration (PMI) phase from a complexity theory perspective. Therefore, it looks at the merged organisation as a complex adaptive system (CAS).Design/methodology/approachPost‐merger situations borrowed from literature and a one‐day expert workshop with integration managers are related to the characteristics of CASs. During the workshop, data of the change process in different PMI phases are collected and the integration activities are analysed with a coded event history analysis.FindingsChange processes in the PMI phase are very complex and the newly merged organisations experience tension and non‐linear behaviour, but positive self‐organisation, a major property of CASs, cannot always emerge as the required prerequisites are sometimes not given.Research limitations/implicationsInsights of the workshop are limited to personal statements of the participants. In order to further investigate the PMI process under a complexity perspective, additional research in the form of longitudinal case studies including methods of storytelling and narratives should be considered.Practical implicationsLeaders and integration managers need a great repertoire of behaviours in order to both manage the challenging change processes by planning and controlling the integration activities and allow self‐organisation to emerge.Originality/valueThe paper offers a deeper understanding of the complex change processes in the PMI phase by using the metaphor of complexity theory and CASs.
Mass customization and system development: case findings from the packaging industry
Authors: Kotri Andrus , McKenzie Brent 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide a description of a mass customization (MC) system based on the findings of a medium size manufacturing company in Estonia. The MC system is developed in order to satisfy its customers' individual needs with customized products on a mass basis. Specific challenges for a former mass producer to achieve the flexibility demanded by today's market are also addressed.Design/methodology/approachThe theoretical background draws from the literature of MC strategies, operational modes, and key capabilities – which is brought together through an in‐depth case study that allows for the extension to three complementing theories. Primary and secondary data about the company practices are extensively used to ensure the validity of results.FindingsIn contrast to the extant literature, it is found that the company's success comes from the use of several MC strategies at the same time, rather than just one. This leads to the proposition that the decision for determining the optimal operational mode for each customer depends upon a trade‐off of the customer's value to the company and the extra cost of deeper scope customization. It is found that an important peculiarity is the lower cost of adjacent orders that share similar characteristics. This analysis also highlightes the importance of inter‐functional cooperation and the central role of key account managers in order to overcome the inflexibility of company operational processes.Research limitations/implicationsAs in one‐company case studies, future research is needed to understand the degree findings hold true in other manufacturing companies, and to what degree the findings are idiomatic of the particular company or similar firms in the Baltic emerging business environment.Practical implicationsThe present study contributes to research knowledge by examining the real‐life MC system in an integrated way, which is a novel attempt to connect different streams of MC literature. Moreover, it provides a starting point for further study of overcoming inflexibility challenges in MC.Originality/valueThis is the first known study that has examined the concept of MC in a non‐Western setting such as Estonia. The value of such research results from extending the knowledge of the concept to rapidly advancing markets.
Novel conjugates of single‐chain Fv antibody fragments specific for stem cell antigen CD123 mediate potent death of acute myeloid leukaemia cells
Authors: Stein Christoph , Kellner Christian , Kügler Markus , Reiff Nina , Mentz Kristin , Schwenkert Michael , Stockmeyer Bernhard , Mackensen Andreas , Fey Georg H. 
Published: January 2010

SummaryFour new single‐chain Fv antibody fragments (scFvs) specific for the human leucocyte surface antigen CD123 (interleukin‐3 receptor α) were generated to achieve preferential targeting of leukaemia stem cells (LSCs) in acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). The scFvs were isolated from a phage display library generated with spleen RNA from mice, immunized with a fusion protein consisting of the extracellular domain of CD123 and the Fc domain of a human immunoglobulin G1. The scFvs displayed CD123‐specific binding on tumour cells (binding constants (KD) 4·5–101 nmol/l). The scFv with the highest affinity was used to design two cell death‐inducing molecules. First, an immunotoxin, a fusion protein with truncated Pseudomonas Exotoxin A, induced potent apoptosis of AML‐derived MOLM‐13 and SKNO‐1 cells at nanomolar concentrations. Second, the fusion to another scFv, specific for the low affinity Fcγ‐receptor III (CD16), created a bispecific single chain Fv (bsscFv). This bsscFv [123 × ds16] mediated potent lysis of AML‐derived MOLM‐13, THP‐1 and SKNO‐1 cells in antibody‐dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) reactions at picomolar concentrations. The recruitment of CD16‐positive effector cells for the lysis of AML cells via CD123 represents a novel combination with attractive prospects for future clinical testing.
Competition, facilitation or mediation via host? Patterns of infestation of small European mammals by two taxa of haematophagous arthropods
Authors: KRASNOV BORIS R. , STANKO MICHAL , MORAND SERGE 
Published: January 2010

1. We studied the effect of flea infestation on the pattern of tick (Ixodes ricinus and Ixodes trianguliceps) infestation on small mammals.2. We asked (1) whether the probability of an individual host being infested by ticks was affected by its infestation of fleas (number of individuals and species) and (2) whether the abundance and prevalence of ticks in a host population was affected by the abundance, prevalence, level of aggregation, and species richness of fleas.3. The probability of a host individual being infested by ticks was affected negatively by flea infestation. At the level of host populations, flea abundance and prevalence had a predominantly positive effect on tick infestation, whereas flea species richness had a negative effect on tick infestation.4. The effect of flea infestation on tick infestation was generally greater in I. ricinus than in I. trianguliceps, but varied among host species.5. It can be concluded that the effect of fleas on tick infestation of small mammals may be either negative or positive depending on the level of consideration and parameters involved. The results did not provide support for direct interactions between the two ectoparasite taxa, but suggested population and community dynamics and the defence system of the hosts as possible factors.