bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Monograph circulation over a 15‐year period in a liberal arts university
Authors: Cheung Sheila , Chung Terry , Nesta Frederick 
Published: July 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to determine what proportion of books were checked out in an academic library over a 15‐year period and what pattern of use occurs over the years and among various subject groups and between purchased and donated books.Design/methodology/approachCheck‐out counts were obtained for each year over a 15‐year period and the results analysed by year, language, and Library of Congress classification.FindingsBook check‐outs rise each year during the first five to seven years of a book's arrival in an academic library and stabilise after that period. Books that are checked out in their first year tend to continue to be checked out, while books that are not checked out in the first or second year will still not be checked out after 15 years. While overall check‐outs are generally about 70 per cent, some subject areas show almost 100 per cent use. As expected, books acquired as direct purchases had more use than books acquired as gifts. Although a third of the collection has not circulated over a 15‐year period, it is believed that the lack of use does not necessarily imply a lack of value.Originality/valueThis research covers a longer period than earlier studies and has been conducted in a non‐Western library using both Chinese and English texts. It supports the conclusion of earlier studies that approximately one‐third of book acquisitions will not be checked out and that circulation within the first few years of a book's acquisition is a good predictor of future circulation. For libraries considering remote storage, books not circulated within five to seven years could be removed to storage with little inconvenience to users.
Surface defect detection of 3D objects using robot vision
Authors: Tsai Ya‐Hui , Tsai Du‐Ming , Li Wei‐Chen , Chiu Wei‐Yao , Lin Ming‐Chin 
Published: July 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a robot vision system for surface defect detection of 3D objects. It aims at the ill‐defined qualitative items such as stains and scratches.Design/methodology/approachA robot vision system for surface defect detection may counter: high surface reflection at some viewing angles; and no reference markers in any sensed images for matching. A filtering process is used to separate the illumination and reflection components of an image. An automatic marker‐selection process and a template‐matching method are then proposed for image registration and anomaly detection in reflection‐free images.FindingsTests were performed on a variety of hand‐held electronic devices such as cellular phones. Experimental results show that the proposed system can reliably avoid reflection surfaces and effectively identify small local defects on the surfaces in different viewing angles.Practical implicationsThe results have practical implications for industrial objects with arbitrary surfaces.Originality/valueTraditional visual inspection systems mainly work for two‐dimensional planar surfaces such as printed circuit boards and wafers. The proposed system can find the viewing angles with minimum surface reflection and detect small local defects under image misalignment for three‐dimensional objects.
Multi‐dimensional switched reluctance motors for industrial applications
Authors: Pan J.F. , Cheung Norbert 
Published: July 2011

PurposeThe paper aims to discuss a new direction of design outline of four‐axis machine with multi‐dimensional motors. It proposes an integrated, direct‐drive machine based on switched reluctance (SR) principles. This includes how the machine is constructed and the structure of each axis of motion. The simulation and control results are also provided for performance prediction. The study aims to provide a solution and find applications for high‐performance, low‐cost manufacturing facilities.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on simulation and experimental results for performance prediction of the multi‐dimensional motors. With the approach of grounded theory on SR machines, design and construction of each axis of motion is verified with finite element analysis. Then, corresponding control strategy is provided for the control of each axis of motion. Some corresponding experimental results are carried out to verify motor performance.FindingsThe paper provides a general design procedure for direct‐drive, integrated, multi‐dimensional SR motors. It suggests a mechanically robust, low‐cost and simple machine structure for potential applications of industrial multi‐axis machines.Research limitations/implicationsConsidering the performance from the prototype, it is expected to find applications in low‐level force and torque output such as automated small‐scale printed circuit board drillings.Practical implicationsOwing to the limitations of the present study, the machine needs further control tests for robust or adaptive applications. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to implement further advanced control strategies on the machine.Originality/valueThe authors attempt to provide a comprehensive solution of multi‐axis machine design based on direct‐drive, low‐cost multi‐dimensional SR motors.
Gift exchange: benefits sought by the recipient
Authors: Parsons Andrew G. , Ballantine Paul W. , Kennedy Ann‐Marie 
Published: July 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the recipient side of gift exchange by establishing the combination/level of gift benefits preferred by the recipient. It investigates the association between these benefits and the nature of the relationship between the gift giver and recipient.Design/methodology/approachA total of 250 people were surveyed about a recent gift receipt experience. Levels of symbolic, experiential, and functional benefits sought from the gift were established. Canonical correlation was used to analyse the interrelationships of relational variables (relationship type, strength, and length) and the preferred gift benefits.FindingsPeople prefer gifts with a greater symbolic meaning (see with lower levels of functional and experiential benefits) from people close to them. People who have not known each other for long, but have a strong emotional connection, prefer gifts that are primarily functional. It shows that benefit associations are significant to gift recipients, the type of relationship the recipient is in has a significant effect on the desired combined level of benefit associations, and the symbolism of meaning for gifts can be expressed through benefit associations.Originality/valueStudies of gift exchange focus on the gift giver and the benefits gained from the act of giving. The results show that the exchange process used by sociologists and consumer behaviorists to describe and explain gift‐giving activity cannot assume the same levels of benefits associated with the gift occurring on each side of the exchange. It is also shown for the first time that the type of giver, and the relationship the recipient has with the giver, will modify recipient preferences.
Personal care consumption in Finland: trends in the early 2000s
Authors: Sarpila Outi , Räsänen Pekka 
Published: July 2011

PurposeThe paper aims to examine changes concerning spending on personal care products and services, and socio‐demographic variations between households.Design/methodology/approachThe data were derived from the Finnish Household Budget Survey from 1998 (n=4,359), 2001 (n=5,495) and 2006 (n=4,007) provided by Statistics Finland. The main analysis of personal care consumption was conducted by examining the purchasing costs of personal care products and appliances, and the amount of spending on personal care services. The differences in expenditure patterns are analysed according to the respondents' gender and age, level of education and income, and type of household.FindingsThe results indicate that household spending on personal care products and services has generally increased. However, the share of total consumption has not changed dramatically. The gender of the highest earner of the household along with household income is the key predictor of this type of consumption expenditure across all household types. The effects of these two variables have become stronger.Research limitations/implicationsThe data do not make it possible to differentiate between individual level and household level spending decisions across all household types.Social implicationsContrary to common belief, gender differences concerning personal care consumption have not diminished.Originality/valueThis study examines actual changes in personal care consumption according to socio‐demographic variables.
The Taliban: a study of book collections on the Taliban in academic, public and West Point libraries
Authors: Scanlon Seamus 
Published: July 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to document and compare the extent of book collections on the topic of the Taliban in selected academic libraries in New York and New Jersey, the New York Public Library and the military academy at West Point.Design/methodology/approachBooks on the Taliban were chosen as an index of the Afghanistan war since the Taliban are its major defining element. WorldCat was searched (www.worldcat.org) using the following criteria: “kw: taliban” > “English” > “Non‐Fiction” > “Non‐Juvenile”. In total 1,668 titles were found. Duplicates were eliminated, as were theses, government publications, ephemera and other items. Closely related titles were amalgamated. Only works that had “Taliban” in the title or subtitle were chosen from the cumulative groups above, resulting in a total of 83 titles.FindingsOnly two libraries crossed 50 percent of the “core” collection of 83 titles. A total of 27 percent of the 83 titles (n=22) were not held by any library, and only seven books were in all libraries. New York Public Library topped the modest rankings and scored above the academic libraries and West Point. West Point ranked last by a big margin (29 points). New York Public Library scored better than all the academic libraries with 49 percent of the 83 titles, followed closely by Columbia University with 46 percent. There was an eight‐point drop to 38 percent for New York University, which modestly outpointed the 35 percent for Princeton.Research limitations/implicationsA possible research limitation is that the degree of library holdings may not reflect the low level of engagement by the public, academia and military in the ongoing wars.Social implicationsThe research may indicate a low priority by collection development librarians in public libraries and in the libraries of academic and military colleges to develop a comprehensive collection of material on the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. The paper argues that more extensive collections should be built despite the media and the general population's antipathy to the war. A comprehensive collection for students, scholars, the public and the next generation of officers about a contemporary war which has profound financial, political and military sequelae should be a priority for collection‐building librarians.Originality/valueThe low holdings of books on the Taliban, and hence the war in Afghanistan, in public and academic libraries and the library of West Point may reflect the low level of interest of the US population in the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq (and Libya).
Developments in electromagnetic radiation sensing. Part one: short wavelengths
Authors: Bogue Robert 
Published: July 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide a review of recent developments in electromagnetic radiation (EMR) sensing.Design/methodology/approachFollowing a short introduction, this paper discusses a selection of recent research and development activities concerning the sensing of gamma radiation, X‐rays and ultraviolet (UV) radiation.FindingsThis shows that novel sensors are being developed for all of these classes of EMR. Improved gamma sensors are attracting strong interest in the USA, reflecting concerns regarding nuclear security. Novel X‐ray and UV sensors are often being developed in response to new and emerging uses of these types of radiation.Originality/valueThis paper provides a technical review of recent research into sensors for detecting gamma radiation, X‐rays and UV radiation.
Sensor innovations at the Assembly and Automation Technology Show
Authors: Bloss Richard 
Published: July 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to review the sensor technology innovations presented at the combined manufacturing‐related shows which included Design & Manufacturing, Assembly, Electronics, Medical and Green Manufacturing and known as the Assembly and Automation Technology Show or AAT Expo.Design/methodology/approachThe paper draws on in‐depth interviews with exhibitors of sensor products.FindingsThe paper notes that sensor technology is advancing rapidly to keep up with manufacturing trends such as nanotechnology, automated testing, greater interest in 100 percent testing and the need for better product quality.Originality/valueThe paper shows how sensor users must continue to track sensor innovations as device suppliers make rapid advances in technology to address new requirements such as nanotechnology and automated quality control while working to reduce the user's cost of employing.
Automatic detection of crystallization evaluation region by using image processing
Authors: Kawabata Kuniaki 
Published: July 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose an imaging process method for automatically extracting assessment target regions in images of crystallization wells.Design/methodology/approachThe proposed method detects the target by image processing based on saturation variance in images of crystallization wells.FindingsThe proposed method shows high accurate detection performance in a short time.Practical implicationsThe method is applicable to automatic crystallization machine. Especially, it is expected to implement to TERA system of RIKEN.Originality/valueThe paper demonstrates target area detection from microscope images based on saturation variance in images of crystallization wells.
Whose responsibility is meaningful work?
Authors: Michaelson Christopher 
Published: July 2011

PurposeThis paper aims to explore the conditions for meaningful work as a moral responsibility. Meaningful work is important in an increasingly globalized world in which greater wealth does not necessarily contribute to greater happiness and workers' well‐being is often not within their own control. Often, meaningful work is considered to be desirable but not morally obligatory despite the continuing need for work that improves social and environmental welfare.Design/methodology/approachThis paper utilizes literary examples to explore objective (Melville's Bartleby) and subjective (Proust's Marcel and Joyce's Stephen) conceptions of meaningful work.FindingsHow we define what meaningful work is – who has control over it and whose interests are at stake – makes a difference as to whose responsibility it is. An objective conception of meaningful work, focusing on the tendency for industrial production to exploit the worker, entails a weak (though nonetheless important) claim about moral responsibility, that there is a negative duty on the part of the employer not to deprive the worker of the possibility to choose work that is meaningful. A subjective conception of meaningful work, focusing on the worker's choice, raises a more contentious question about whether it is a moral responsibility at all to pursue meaningful work, when the only stakeholder is oneself.Originality/valueThe paper uses literary texts to explore in a concrete way how meaningful work can be considered to be a moral responsibility of individuals and institutions or employers, to make progress towards a holistic view of management.
Implications of a sustainability policy for facilities management organisations
Authors: Price Samantha , Pitt Michael , Tucker Matthew 
Published: July 2011

PurposeThe paper aims to look at the prevalence of facilities management (FM) companies having in place a sustainability policy, and to understand the link between a sustainability policy, company characteristics, and the application of sustainable business practice.Design/methodology/approachThe research method was a data analysis of 65 facilities management companies. Frequency analyses, multiple correspondence analyses and Pearson's χ2 tests were used to test the link between the company size, the presence of a sustainability policy and the implementation of sustainable business practice.FindingsThere is a link between company size and the likelihood of a sustainability policy being created in the FM industry. The research shows there is a link between the presence of a sustainability policy and the implementation of sustainable business practice.Research limitations/implicationsBecause of the method of data capture, there are no perception research areas, so the reasons behind companies' actions are not known. This can be developed in further research.Practical implicationsThe research shows the importance of a sustainability policy in forming commitment to sustainable business practice, as well as highlighting areas where the FM industry is lacking in commitment to sustainable business practice.Originality/valueThis paper fulfils an identified need to study the implications of a sustainability policy in the development of sustainable practice in the FM industry. It also develops the link between the characteristics of FM companies and the level of sustainable business practice implemented.
Relationship between logistic service and maintenance costs of warehouses
Authors: De Marco Alberto , Mangano Giulio 
Published: July 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to prove that maintenance cost of warehouses is correlated to the performance of the logistic business, together with other relevant operational factors.Design/methodology/approachThe relationships between indicators of logistic service level performance are examined using a linear regression analysis of a dataset collected from a number of distribution facilities operated by a leading global freight provider throughout Italy.FindingsExpenditures in building maintenance contribute to improve the punctuality of deliveries with resulting improved quality of customer service.Research limitations/implicationsFurther research may gainfully generalise the model by examining other geographical areas and longer observation periods.Practical implicationsIt is suggested that logistic buildings have to be maintained not only to preserve the functional and economic value of the asset, but also to strengthen the competitive advantage of the logistic business.Originality/valueThe business performance is very likely to be influenced not only by variables related to the business process, but also by non‐operational factors, such as warehouse building performance.
Barriers faced by MSEs: evidence from Mozambique
Authors: Dinhucha Gonçalves Fumo Nirza , Jose Chiappetta Jabbour Charbel 
Published: July 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to shed light on the main barriers faced by Mozambican micro and small enterprises (MSEs) and their implications in respect to the support policies available for these enterprises.Design/methodology/approachA literature review was made on those barriers faced by the MSEs and on the policies and governmental instruments of assistance available for MSEs. Then, a two‐step research was conducted. The first phase consisted of collecting data from 21 MSEs in Mozambique, mainly by means of interviews where the main barriers faced by those interviewed were identified and hence, this led to the second phase, which was interviewing governmental/support entities in order to know what they had done to minimize those barriers which had been identified by the entrepreneurs.FindingsThe results show that financial and competitive barriers are the main barriers faced by the analyzed MSEs. These barriers vary according to the field of activity of the enterprises.Originality/valueThis study serves to enrich the state of the art on the subject of smaller enterprises in Africa and will specially help to fill the lack of academic research available about Mozambique.
A measurement tool for customer relationship management processes
Authors: Öztayşi Başar , Sezgin Selime , Fahri Özok Ahmet 
Published: July 2011

PurposeCustomer relationship management (CRM) projects have a low success rate, which can be solved by better measurement of CRM process. The purpose of this paper is to define the CRM processes within a company and propose a tool for CRM measurement.Design/methodology/approachAn empirical study is conducted in industrial organizations in Turkey. The research is designed according to scale development literature. The responses from various industries (manufacturing, information technologies, tourism, service, retail, finance, logistics) were collected. Using exploratory factor analysis, 167 valid responses are analyzed.FindingsThe paper provides a general understanding of CRM processes in customer‐oriented perspective and proposes a measurement tool that addresses seven main processes which are: targeting management, customer information management, production/service customization, expansion management, referrals management, termination management and win back.Practical implicationsThe results of the analysis provides useful information for managers to define, measure and improve CRM process.Originality/valueThe paper provides an enhanced review about CRM measurement literature. Based on this review, the paper defines seven CRM processes and maintains a tool for evaluation of these processes within a company.
A new modified homotopy perturbation method with two free auxiliary parameters for solving MHD viscous flow due to a shrinking sheet
Authors: Raftari Behrouz , Yildirim Ahmet 
Published: July 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to introduce a new version of the homotopy perturbation method (HPM) for solving the magnetohydrodynamic viscous flow due to a shrinking sheet.Design/methodology/approachThree terms from HPM solution are used.FindingsThe results show that this method is very effective and simple and can be applied to other nonlinear problems.Research limitations/implicationsComparison between the HPM and homotopy analysis methods for the studied problem shows a remarkable agreement and reveals that the HPM needs less work.Practical implicationsIt is suggested that this method should be called HPM with auxiliary parameters. This paper uses two auxiliary parameters, three or more auxiliary parameters could be used for accuracy consideration.Originality/valueIn this paper, a two‐parameter HPM is applied which is useful for finding an approximate analytical solution of MHD viscous flow due to a shrinking sheet.
Simulating a Gaussian random process by conditional PDF
Authors: Klemenc Jernej , Fajdiga Matija 
Published: July 2011

PurposeOne of the biggest problems in an R&D process is the acquisition of information about the structure dynamic loads, which are needed to reliably prove the structure's durability. This paper aims to present an innovative method for simulating stationary Gaussian random processes, which is based on the conditional probability density function (PDF) approach.Design/methodology/approachThe basic information on the structure dynamic loads is first obtained by short‐duration measurements on prototypes or the structure itself. These data are then used to simulate the expected structure load states during operations. A theoretical background is presented first, which is followed by the application of the method.FindingsThe results show that the spectral characteristics of the original and simulated Gaussian random processes are very similar, if the influential range of the conditional PDF is properly chosen.Practical implicationsThe method can be applied for simulating random loads of structures, and excitations of dynamic systems, for example.Originality/valueThe innovative simulation approach could be helpful to engineers in the early phases of the new product development process.