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Roth and Pilling's competence framework for clinical supervision: How generalisable is it?
Authors: Owen-Pugh Valerie , Symons Clare 
Published: July 2012

AbstractBackground: Roth and Pilling's (2009) competence framework for the supervision of psychological therapies was commissioned as a training resource for the UK Government's ‘Improving Access to Psychological Therapies’ (IAPT) programme. Aims: This paper considers the extent to which it reflects current supervisory practice in the UK. Method: Supervisors' opinions of the non‐modality‐specific competences were surveyed using an online survey form and two emailed survey forms. Findings: Regardless of their professional background, participants felt able to identify with the majority of competences surveyed; however, a minority elicited disagreement. Here, findings suggest that those who drew on cognitive and/or behavioural theory, and were members of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) might be more confident in their ownership than others. However, small sample sizes in the email surveys prevent firm conclusions from being drawn. Conclusions: Regardless of the theoretical approach they subscribe to, supervisors should find the framework helpful as a guide to best practice.
Bayesian ontology querying for accurate and noise-tolerant semantic searches
Authors: Bauer Sebastian , Köhler Sebastian , Schulz Marcel H. , Robinson Peter N. 
Published: July 2012

AbstractMotivation: Ontologies provide a structured representation of the concepts of a domain of knowledge as well as the relations between them. Attribute ontologies are used to describe the characteristics of the items of a domain, such as the functions of proteins or the signs and symptoms of disease, which opens the possibility of searching a database of items for the best match to a list of observed or desired attributes. However, naive search methods do not perform well on realistic data because of noise in the data, imprecision in typical queries and because individual items may not display all attributes of the category they belong to.Results:: We present a method for combining ontological analysis with Bayesian networks to deal with noise, imprecision and attribute frequencies and demonstrate an application of our method as a differential diagnostic support system for human genetics.Availability: We provide an implementation for the algorithm and the benchmark at http://compbio.charite.de/boqa/.Contact: Sebastian.Bauer@charite.de or Peter.Robinson@charite.deSupplementary Information: Supplementary Material for this article is available at Bioinformatics online.
Interscalene Blockade
Authors: Torsher Laurence C. , Smith Hugh M. , Jacob Adam K. 
Published: July 2012

Abstract
Interscalene blockade provides surgical anesthesia and postoperative analgesia for procedures of the shoulder and proximal aspect of the arm. Relevant anatomy for this block is described. Patient position and technique (including neural localization techniques, needle insertion site, and needle redirection cues), are reviewed. A discussion of ultrasound guidance, use of continuous peripheral nerve catheters, and side effects and complications completes the chapter.
Lateral Femoral Cutaneous, Obturator, and Saphenous Nerve Blockade
Authors: Wynd Kimberly P. , Smith Hugh M. 
Published: July 2012

Abstract
Three lower-extremity nerve blocks are examined in chapter 25: lateral femoral cutaneous, obturator, and saphenous. The following aspects of the procedure are reviewed for each block: clinical applications, relevant anatomy, patient position, technique (including neural localization techniques, needle insertion site, and needle redirection cues), and side effects and complications. A discussion of ultrasound guidance is included for saphenous nerve blockade.
Popliteal Blockade
Authors: Hebl James R. , Jacob Adam K. 
Published: July 2012

Abstract
Popliteal blockade is one of the most commonly used and widely accepted peripheral nerve block techniques for the lower extremity. The following aspects of the procedure are reviewed: clinical applications, relevant anatomy, patient position, technique (including neural localization techniques, needle insertion site, and needle redirection cues), and side effects and complications. Use of ultrasound guidance and continuous nerve catheters is also discussed.
Capital Taxation During the U.S. Great Depression
Authors: McGrattan Ellen R. 
Published: July 2012

AbstractPrevious studies of the U.S. Great Depression find that increased government spending and taxation contributed little to either the dramatic downturn or the slow recovery. These studies include only one type of capital taxation: a business profits tax. The contribution is much greater when the analysis includes other types of capital taxes. A general equilibrium model extended to include taxes on dividends, property, capital stock, excess profits, and undistributed profits predicts patterns of output, investment, and hours worked that are more like those in the 1930s than found in earlier studies. The greatest effects come from the increased taxes on corporate dividends and undistributed profits.
A Synthetic Approach Reveals Extensive Tunability of Auxin Signaling
Authors: Havens Kyle A. , Guseman Jessica M. , Jang Seunghee S. , Pierre-Jerome Edith , Bolten Nick , Klavins Eric , Nemhauser Jennifer L. 
Published: July 2012

Abstract
Explaining how the small molecule auxin triggers diverse yet specific responses is a long-standing challenge in plant biology. An essential step in auxin response is the degradation of Auxin/Indole-3-Acetic Acid (Aux/IAA, referred to hereafter as IAA) repressor proteins through interaction with auxin receptors. To systematically characterize diversity in degradation behaviors among IAA|receptor pairs, we engineered auxin-induced degradation of plant IAA proteins in yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). We found that IAA degradation dynamics vary widely, depending on which receptor is present, and are not encoded solely by the degron-containing domain II. To facilitate this and future studies, we identified a mathematical model able to quantitatively describe IAA degradation behavior in a single parameter. Together, our results demonstrate the remarkable tunability conferred by specific configurations of the auxin response pathway.
Key users of Polish digital libraries
Authors: Górny Mirosław , Mazurek Jolanta 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThe article concerns efforts to identify the key users of Polish digital libraries.Design/methodology/approachThe research was based on a questionnaire containing 19 questions, on subjects which included ways of using the library, reasons for using it, and which types of publications were most often used. Use was also made of statistical data collected on the library's server. An attempt was made to characterize the dominant groups of digital library users, taking a user's interests as the main determinant. The analysis focused on age, sex, level of education, and size of town where users reside. An attempt was also made to determine approximately the total number of users.FindingsApproximately 60 per cent of users are amateur historians with an interest in the history of their place of residence or genealogists interested in the history of their family. The remaining 40 per cent consist mainly of academic researchers and students. The number of regular readers – those who use the library at least several times per year – is approximately 30,000. There will probably be a significant rise in the number of users in the amateur historians and genealogists category. One of the factors that may affect the number of users is the expansion of information technology infrastructure in rural areas. This will undoubtedly cause a significant rise in the number of internet users, although the number of digital library users will probably increase only marginally as a result of this. A second factor is the spreading of internet skills in the over‐70 age group. In a few years' time that group will be more numerous. The group that affords the greatest prospects for expansion is students. Firstly this is a group that numbers two million people in Poland, and secondly they require universal access to textbooks. A cause for concern is the minimal interest in digital libraries shown by teachers and school pupils.Research limitations/implicationsThis is the first stage of research into the function performed by digital libraries in Polish society.Originality/valueThis is the first study carried out in Poland to answer the question of who uses digital libraries, to what extent, and why.
Examining world market segmentation and brand positioning strategies
Authors: Hassan Salah S. , Craft Stephen 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the conceptual as well as empirical linkages between segmentation bases and brand positioning strategies in the context of discussing practical implications for firms operating in increasingly globalizing markets.Design/methodology/approachThis paper empirically examines an inventory of market segmentation factors in relation to four global strategic positioning decision options.FindingsThe two studies reported suggest that a combined use of macro and micro‐bases to segment world markets is significantly linked to the perceived positioning strategies of global top brands, whereas firms seeking more localized positioning strategies use only micro‐bases to segment.Practical implicationsThe conceptual and empirical findings reported in this paper pave the way for embarking on promising and relevant future research that is needed to substantiate and enrich the academic understanding and managerial practice of segmentation and strategic brand positioning decisions in world markets.Originality/valueThis paper is unique in identifying a link between global brand positioning and segmentation factors.
Overcompensating for severe service failure: perceived fairness and effect on negative word‐of‐mouth intent
Authors: Noone Breffni M. 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThis study aims to examine the perceived fairness of overcompensation for severe service failures. The mediating effect of perceived fairness in the overcompensation‐negative word‐of‐mouth (NWOM) intent relationship is also explored.Design/methodology/approachAn experimental design approach was utilized to test the study's hypotheses. Overcompensation amount was manipulated at three levels (50 percent, 100 percent, 200 percent of purchase price), with two forms of overcompensation (cash or credit) tested.FindingsCash‐based overcompensation yielded higher perceptions of distributive justice than full compensation, with no significant difference in distributive justice perceptions across cash amounts. Credit‐based overcompensation was perceived as no fairer than full compensation. Perceived distributive justice fully mediates the overcompensation‐NWOM intent relationship.Research limitations/implicationsThe study's findings are based on a single service context. Further research across different service environments is needed to confirm the robustness of the results. The results are based on scenarios rather than real events. A longitudinal field study that examines consumer reaction at the point of service recovery and tracks actual subsequent behaviors is merited.Practical implicationsThe study's findings suggest that, when a severe service failure occurs, service firms should consider going beyond full compensation, offering the consumer an additional cash amount. However, more is not necessarily better – a small additional cash amount may induce similar perceptions of fairness to larger amounts.Originality/valueThis study yields insights into the perceptions of distributive justice associated with different amounts and forms of overcompensation for severe service failure, and demonstrates the mediating effect of perceived distributive justice in the overcompensation‐NWOM intent relationship.
Effect of fabric softener on properties of a single jersey knitted fabric made of cotton and spandex yarn
Authors: Sadek Roqaya 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to study the effect of softener treatment on plain jersey fabrics with properties made of cotton and spandex yarn.Design/methodology/approachSamples with 100 percent cotton yarns, spandex yarns in alternating courses (half plating) and spandex yarns in every courses (full plating) were produced on a circular knitting machine where the two latter cases were produced at five different levels of spandex extension. After the dyeing process, fabrics were treated with fabric softener using two softener types (cationic and silicon) and all type two concentrations (3 percent, 6 percent) to evaluate the most appropriate softener type and concentration on fabric friction force, sewing needle penetration force and weight loss percent under different levels of spandex extension.FindingsResults showed that silicon softener treatment results in high decreases in fabric sewing needle penetrating force, friction force and while treatment with cationic softener results in high decreases in weight loss percent for 100 percent cotton, half and full plating fabrics.Originality/valueThere is a growing need to study the effect of softeners when spandex yarns are used in the production of knitted fabric which results in high increase of stitch density. This research compares the effects of two different softener types at different concentrations on the properties of both plain jersey fabric produced from 100 percent cotton yarns and from cotton/spandex yarns with different stitch density.
Developing customer satisfaction indices using SERVQUAL sampling surveys
Authors: El‐Bassiouni M.Y. , Madi M. , Zoubeidi T. , Hassan M.Y. 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop customer satisfaction indices for the services provided by inspectors in certain departments of Al‐Ain Municipality, the United Arab Emirates.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology is based on customer satisfaction models with SERVQUAL survey input to produce indices of satisfaction and the drivers and outcomes of satisfaction. The survey data were collected via a stratified random sample of the customers who visited Al‐Ain Municipality Customer Service Center (AMCSC) in spring 2008. Structural equation models were fitted to the data and goodness‐of‐fit was assessed.FindingsThe customer satisfaction indices and scores of customers’ trust were in the mid‐eighties, indicating high levels of satisfaction and client trust.Research limitations/implicationsThe limitations of the current study include the small sample size and the use of one indicator of the latent variable trust. Further research may focus more on prioritizing future efforts, improving quality, and performing cross‐institutional benchmarking.Practical implicationsOpportunities for quality improvements were identified and some recommendations were provided.Originality/valueAlthough the results lead to the conclusion that high levels of satisfaction and client trust were attained, there is a room for improvement. The AMCSC has to continuously improve the quality of its services in order to realize its mission.
Assessment of success factors for joint venture construction projects in Nigeria
Authors: Famakin I.O. , Aje I.O. , Ogunsemi D.R. 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThe increasing pressure from clients and global construction trends have led the construction industry to seek better options for overcoming the emerging challenges and critical issues battling construction projects. The purpose of this paper is to assess the factors affecting the performance of partners in joint ventures construction projects in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachPrimary data were collected through the administration of questionnaire to partners and consultants who have engaged in joint venture construction project in partnership with the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation. The data obtained were analyzed using Mean Item Score, Wilcoxon‐Mann‐Whitney (U‐test) test, Kruskal‐Wallis (H‐test) test and factor analysis.FindingsThe study revealed that all the factors identified were significant to the performance of partners in joint venture construction with communication, compatibility of objectives and mutual understanding among partners ranked as the most important to the performance of partners in Joint Venture Projects. A KMO value of 0.743 was also derived indicating the suitability of the data for factor analysis.Practical implicationsThe research could be beneficial to potential investors for deciding the factors that contribute significantly to the performance of Partners in Joint Venture Construction Projects for inclusion in the drafting of Joint Venture Agreements. The five groupings from factor analysis and their relationship will also help in developing a framework for Joint Venture Construction Projects.Originality/valueThe extracted factors and values will help to identify prioritized factors which could be used as an assessment tool to evaluate the performance of partners and thus identifying areas for improvement.
Introduction of AHP Satisfaction Index for workplace environments
Authors: Khamkanya Thadsin , Heaney George , McGreal Stanley 
Published: July 2012

PurposeWorkplace environments and user satisfaction assessment have been recognised as a key research area for improving knowledge‐intense organisation performance through satisfaction‐based productivity. Previous research which focused on satisfaction levels of office users sometimes neglected the fact that not all office users perceived the importance of workplace environment factors (facilities services, design and layout, work and social interactions and distraction control) in a similar way. This suggests a gap in the knowledge base. The purpose of this paper is to introduce a systematic assessment of workplace‐user satisfaction.Design/methodology/approachCriteria decision analysis tools were reviewed and the use of analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was justified as an appropriate method. A survey undertaken in offices across the UK, focused on levels of satisfaction and perceived productivity, in order to construct an AHP Satisfaction Index for comparing with the average score approach.FindingsAt the individual level, the AHP Satisfaction Index weighting workplace environment criteria yield a better explanation of workplace‐user satisfaction compared with the average score approach. At the global level, the AHP Satisfaction Index does not impact on the overall statistical behaviour when compared with the original score.Originality/valueThe AHP Satisfaction Index can be used as an alternative way to measure workplace‐user satisfaction levels in the office. This approach provides more comprehensive information when researchers and practitioners are interested in the impacts of workplace environment criteria.
Effectiveness of property asset management in Scottish councils
Authors: Makaranga Ngwira Malawi , Parsa Ali , Manase David 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assess the effectiveness of operational property asset management in Scottish Councils and the extent to which this achieves best value. Appropriate criteria for evaluating asset management effectiveness include the effective use of capital resources, efficient and effective use of property assets, and improved service delivery.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on a survey investigating 32 Scottish councils. A questionnaire survey and interview of a select number of key stakeholders were carried out.FindingsThe research findings suggest that councils have been less successful in efficiently and effectively using property assets to reduce operating and maintenance costs. They have equally been unsuccessful in bringing about increased staff efficiency. Furthermore, there is a problem of improving service delivery, as councils have been less successful in introducing cross‐service working and co‐location as well as ensuring that properties are easily accessible users. However, councils have been very successful in making effective use of capital receipts to support capital projects.Research limitations/implicationsUnlike other parts of the UK, asset management in Scottish councils has only recently been introduced. This might account for the dearth of similar research on asset management in Scottish councils, making it difficult to compare findings.Originality/valueAs no similar study has been carried out on asset management in Scottish councils, the findings of this research contribute to literature on asset management and best value, thus highlighting the Scottish perspective.
Towards a model of adoption in mobile banking by the unbanked: a qualitative study
Authors: Tobbin Peter 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThis paper presents a qualitative study on mobile banking technology acceptance by the rural unbanked. The number of mobile phone users has long exceeded the number of people with bank accounts across the world. The purpose of this paper is to determine the factors that will affect the acceptance of mobile banking by the rural unbanked.Design/methodology/approachThe main purpose of this qualitative research is to discover the deeper motivations and associations that underlie an unbanked consumer's intentions to adopt mobile banking services. The use of open‐ended questions in the group discussions allowed participants to explain, comment and share experiences, attitudes, opinions, and beliefs, with specific focus on the consumer (his cognition and emotions as a result of the consumption intentions). Focus groups provide an opportunity to capture the meaning that consumers give to different aspects of reality they live in through group dynamics and interactions.FindingsThe findings of the study indicate that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use from the technology acceptance model, economic factors and trust influence the rural unbanked's intention to adopt and use mobile banking services.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough the qualitative study brings out the underlying motives of the rural unbanked, it does not statistically test the extension of the technology acceptance constructs and its antecedents that are discovered. Also, there was a limitation in the use of language and transcribing from a native language into English.Practical implicationsThe demand for mobile banking services by the unbanked can be linked to their demand for savings and loan services. Therefore, for successful adoption of mobile banking by the unbanked, operators should promote the use of mobile banking services for savings and loans. Firms should further consider educating consumers through demonstrations and training to better equip them to master mobile banking systems. Once consumers feel more competent in utilizing the system, they would find it easier to use and will be encouraged to use it.Originality/valueThe value of the paper lies in the use of a focus group discussion to unveil new determinants of technology acceptance by the rural unbanked and the identification of convenience and affordability as antecedents to perceived usefulness.