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Study of influence of wind pressure and rain conditions in rain screen walls
Authors: Fernández Madrid Joaquín 
Published: April 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to design and develop a model for testing watertightness of rainscreen walls.Design/methodology/approachA test model was developed to determine the time to achieve equalisation and tightness rate of the rainscreen under investigation. Other tests include the distribution of wind loads to each rain screen layer, with the amount of water infiltrating into the cavity and the tightness rates.FindingsIt is found that the cavity must be compartmentalized, separating zones with different pressures. Vertically, corners and lateral stripes, 2 or 3m wide, must necessarily be compartmentalized. Horizontally, it is very convenient to compartmentalize the cavities of each floor, or at least every two floors (maximum 6m). When a cavity is not compartmentalized and tight, there will be air currents moving inside the cavity, and therefore the amount of infiltrated water through vents and joints will increase.Originality/valueThe paper demonstrates its value by developing a model to investigate the watertightness of rainscreen walls.
Minor destructive techniques applied to the mechanical characterization of historical rubble stone masonry structures
Authors: Lombillo I. , Villegas L. , Elices J. 
Published: April 2010

PurposeThe analysis of ancient buildings presents professionals with important challenges, so it is necessary to have a rational methodology of analysis of these constructions. From the point of view of the technology of structures it is imperative to know the mechanical characteristics of the structural elements involved, as well as the existing stress levels. Currently the tendency is to obtain such knowledge in a non‐destructive way, producing minimal damage. The purpose of this paper is to provide a vision of some of the minor‐destructive techniques (MDT) applied to the diagnosis of historical rubble stone masonry structures.Design/methodology/approachThe paper focuses attention on the employment of techniques based on mechanical stress aspects: flat jack, hole‐drilling and dilatometer, conducted on rubble stone masonry structures. Several computational models were made of parts of the building. These models were used to obtain experimental data (modulus of elasticity and Poisson's ratio). The accuracy of the models was contrasted through the comparison with compression stress levels obtained experimentally.FindingsThe paper provides a brief description of these MDT, and exposes the flat jack tests results obtained on several historical masonry walls in the Major Seminary of Comillas (Spain): Compression stress levels, modulus of elasticity and Poisson's ratio of several masonries of this building.Practical implicationsThese techniques improve the computational models of constructions, because they can obtain a better knowledge of their mechanical properties, from experimental ways, and the calibration of models through experimental data.Originality/valueThis paper describes one of the first applications of these techniques in Spain.
Customer relationship quality in landlord‐tenant relationship
Authors: Rasila Heidi 
Published: April 2010

PurposeIn long‐term business relationships the customer experience is affected by how the customer perceives the quality of the customer relationship. The purpose of this paper is to understand the customer relationship quality construct in landlord‐tenant relationships in a business‐to‐business environment.Desig/methodology/approachThe theoretical framework is adapted from relationship marketing literature and this framework is then applied in case study settings to five customer companies in a landlord and tenant relationship. The paper introduces a framework of 13 relationship quality attributes and applies these to the case companies.FindingsThe results suggest that some of the suggested relationship quality attributes have an importance in a landlord and tenant relationship while some suggested attributes have less value.Research limitations/implicationsThe case studies were conducted in companies that occupy office premises in multi‐user buildings.Originality/valueThis paper introduces theoretical understanding from relationship marketing literature into the real estate business and adds practical understanding of customer relationship management into the rental business.
The perceived quality of real estate journals: does your affiliation matter?
Authors: Tu Charles , Worzala Elaine 
Published: April 2010

PurposeThis paper aims to present the results of a recent survey, in which faculty and educators who are members of the ARES, ERES, AsRES, PRRES and AREUEA were asked to rate their perception of 18 real estate journals currently available as academic publications (peer reviewed) to ascertain if there was a relationship between the affiliation of the respondent and their perception of journal quality. In addition, it aims to compare the opinions of survey respondents by their academic rank, tenure status, and the type of institution they work at. Finally the analysis seeks to investigate the possible existence of a publication bias based on where researchers have published their work.Design/methodology/approachOver 300 respondents completed the electronic survey during the latter half of 2007. Respondents provided quality ratings of the journals as well as where they actually published.FindingsIn this paper the academic respondents’ responses were analyzed (n=220) and it is clear that the perceived quality of the journals, as well as the respondent's knowledge of the various journals, varied depending on the faculty member's affiliation with a given academic association. Most researchers were aware of the journals published in their home regions, although this was not always the case. This suggests there is a need for more outreach/marketing by publishers and editors to clearly differentiate the focus of our academic journals.Research limitations/implicationsRespondents were conference attendees and predominantly US‐based. Therefore, results may be somewhat biased against publications from other regions of the world.Originality/valueThis is the first time a review of journal quality has been conducted on an international level and included only real estate journals. Results will be useful to the rank and file of university faculty in targeting journals for their publications, particularly when journal quality matters. Results can also benefit the various academic organizations and publishers that produce the journals in targeting their promotion to the members of the academic associations where the knowledge level is significantly lower.
Selection of the organisation mode for international property investments
Authors: Falkenbach Heidi 
Published: April 2010

PurposeThis paper aims to identify different organisation modes for international property investments and analyse the rationales for selecting each mode.Design/methodology/approachThe paper reports the findings of an interview study conducted among international investors in the Finnish property market.FindingsThe study identifies four main organisation modes for international property investments, the selection of each mode being dependent of the investors' perception of the informational barriers and local nature of the property market. Most of the interviewed investors also apply the same strategy in other markets they invest in, and thus the selection of the organisation mode seems not to be very dependent on the characteristics of the investment market.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper analyses the organisation modes and their selection criteria only in the Finnish market.Practical implicationsThe study indicates that informational barriers are still of major concern for the investors entering foreign markets. Thus, activities contributing to lowering these barriers would be beneficial for those markets wanting to attract international property investments.Originality/valueThe study is the first to analyse the organisation modes of international property investors.
XML schema for UNIMARC and MARC 21
Authors: Dimić Bojana , Milosavljević Branko , Surla Dušan 
Published: April 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to create a model for an XML document that will carry information about bibliographic formats. The model will be given in the form of an XML schema describing two bibliographic formats, UNIMARC and MARC 21.Design/methodology/approachThe description of bibliographic formats using the XML schema language may be discussed in two ways. The first one relates to creating an XML schema in a way that all elements of the bibliographic format are described separately. The second way, used in this paper, is creating an XML schema as a set of elements that presents concepts of bibliographic formats. A schema created in the second way is appropriate for use in implementation of cataloguing software.FindingsThe result is an XML schema that describes MARC 21 and UNIMARC formats. The instance of that schema is an XML document describing a bibliographic format that will be used in software systems for cataloguing. An XML document that is an instance of the proposed XML schema is applied in the development of the editor for cataloguing in the BISIS library information system. This XML document represents input information for that editor. In this way, the implementation of the editor becomes independent of the bibliographic format.Practical implicationsThe created XML schema cannot serve as an electronic manual because there is some information about the format that is not included in it. In order to overcome this shortcoming an additional XML schema that will contain remaining format data may be provided.Originality/valueThe originality lies in the idea of creating one XML schema for two bibliographic formats. The schema contains elements that are models for data used in cataloguing tools. On the basis of that XML schema, the object model of bibliographic formats is implemented as well as software component for manipulating format data. This component can be used in development of library software systems.
Measuring Omani information professionals' competencies
Authors: Jabr Naeema H. 
Published: April 2010

PurposeThe variable applications of information technology (IT) have brought with it remarkable changes in the total setting of the information professionals' (IPs') preparation programs around the world. In Oman, several considerations have been taken into account as they are related to the information profession and professionals, including the establishment of the Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), the Omani Librarianship Association (OLA), Learning Recourse Centers, and the Omani e‐Government Project. It is, then, the aim of this paper to investigate such developments and to explore the Omani IPs' perspectives toward a list of competencies that they are effectively participating in and agreed with for managing their information institutions, resources, services, and others related to their attitudes toward the use of technology and their professional personality.Design/methodology/approachTo investigate the Omani IPs' perspectives toward the set of competencies, a questionnaire was developed based on the predefined competencies for IP. The list and definitions of the competencies were prepared by the Special Committee on Competencies for Special Librarians for the Special Libraries Association Board of Directors in 2003.FindingsThe results show that Omani IPs are generally carrying positive perspectives toward the list of different groups of competencies for common satisfaction of their users. Yet, their prominence perspectives center on technical skills, general awareness of technology, and current awareness competencies, but are less concentrated on and agreed with competencies related to new tools and techniques of management such as evidence‐based librarianship, negotiation, consultation, association networks, and satisfaction measurement.Originality/valueThe paper provides an inclusive view of the Omani IPs' perspectives toward the predefined list of competences and recommends that the DLIS and the OLA and the parent organizations should cooperate together to develop a kind of “job approach” preparation and training approach so that a new picture of the Omani IPs as being effective partners in their workplace will be achieved.
Software architecture of distributed client/server library circulation system
Authors: Milosavljević Branko , Tešendić Danijela 
Published: April 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to model and implement software architecture for transparent communication of client and server sides of library circulation system in order to enable system operation in different network configurations.Design/methodology/approachObject‐oriented methodology and design patterns are used for modeling system architecture. Modeling is carried out in the CASE tool that supports the Unified Modeling Language (UML 2.0) by means of class and sequence diagrams. The implementation is carried out in the Java programming language using open source components.FindingsThe result is a software package for transparent communication of client and server side of library circulation system. Database operations are executed through this package. The package can execute the operations under different protocols, which enables the work of the library circulation system in the intranet and internet environments.Research limitation/implicationsThe proposed software architecture and implementation are integrated into the circulation subsystem of the BISIS library information system and rely on the Hibernate package for object/relational mapping. For integration into other systems where operations would not be related to the database or would use some other ORM technologies, it would be necessary to make corresponding changes in the implementation.Practical implicationsThe package is integrated, together with the library circulation system, into the fourth version of the BISIS system. Testing and verifying were carried out in public and special libraries.Originality/valueOriginality of the paper is to be found in the proposed software architecture that is network‐agnostic and facilitates transparent communication of client and server sides of the circulation system while not imposing a single communication technology or protocol. Besides, the architecture does not depend on the functionality of the circulation system and can be used for different purposes, and not only for communication with the database as presented in the paper. Adding new functionalities is simple and does not require changes in the existing program code.
Factors affecting sustainability of internet usage among youth
Authors: Safar Hasim Mohd , Salman Ali 
Published: April 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to determine the factors that affect sustainability of internet usage by Malay youth in Kota Bharu, a rural town in the north east of peninsular Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachThe study used survey research for obtaining data. Some 225 respondents were sampled from the young Malay internet users in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. They were interviewed using a standard questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were used to analyse the data. The descriptive statistics included frequency, percentages, means and standard deviation while the inferential statistics included reliability test, computed means and multiple regression.FindingsFrom the results there is sustainability of internet usage among Malay youth. As far as factors that have positive effects on sustainability of internet usage is concerned, the results of the study showed that interpersonal and social network and perceived and realized benefits have significant positive effects on sustainability of internet usage by Malay youth. The results also showed that issues relating to security concerns and interruptions have significant negative effect on the sustainability of internet usage by Malay youth.Practical implicationsSustainability of usage has practical implications on the implementation of innovations, especially the internet and ICT related projects.Originality/valueThe paper is the first of its kind on sustainability of internet usage, especially among Malay youth. It contributes to the innovation diffusion process by including sustainability. It determines and measures sustainability.
Contextual analysis of the e‐records management requirements of Turkish Red Crescent Society
Authors: Külcü Özgür , Uzun Külcü Hande 
Published: April 2010

ProposeThe paper aims to identify the conditions and problems of electronic records management in the Turkish Red Crescent Society with respect to the institutional practices, international expectations, and through the records management capacity assessment system (RMCAS) with a related software program.Design/methodology/approachA survey method was used in this research; data were gathered through questionnaire and analysis. The analysis is carried out in order to identify the conditions and problems in institutional electronic records management through RMCASFindingsThe analysis shows that there are issues and difficulties in defining metadata for accessing records, restrictions to access, evaluation and annihilation processes, and applying the methods among the units, along with the fact that founding an electronic base for communication and daily correspondence should be among the priorities.Practical implicationsThe techniques used in this study are considered to serve as a guide to other institutions anywhere in the world encountering similar dilemma.Originality/valueThe paper provides practical information about analyzing the e‐records management capacity of any institutions, considering the local and international expectations.
Human values and attitudes toward bank services in Brazil
Authors: Vinhal Nepomuceno Marcelo , Barreiros Porto Juliana 
Published: April 2010

PurposeThe relationship between personal values and behaviour has been widely studied, and previous studies have demonstrated the mediating role of attitudes. The purpose of the study is to test the “values‐attitude” relation in banking services (car insurance, life insurance, home insurance and retirement plan) on a Brazilian sample and demonstrate the role of negative incidents with services on the relation between sellers' personal values and attitudes.Design/methodology/approachThe Schwartz Value Survey (SVS) and an attitude measurement developed for this research were used. The data were collected with 1,061 employers who sell these services and work in a large Brazilian bank. A structural equation model was used to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe results indicate that values of conservation were the best predictor of the attitudes, demonstrating that attitude towards bank services is explained mostly by the motivation to maintain the social tissue. However, the values showed little or no impact on the attitude of those who have had negative incidents with the services.Research limitations/implicationsResults can be used on the implementation of marketing strategies, pointing to the impact of values on attitudes when individuals have not had experienced a negative incident. The research limitations are related to its setting, data collection, sample and measurements used.Originality/valueThis is the first research in the field using a Brazilian population. It is also one of the very few studies in the field that examines the moderating role of negative incidents on the relationship between values and attitude with bank services.
Relationships between organizational support, customer orientation, and work outcomes
Authors: Yavas Ugur , Babakus Emin 
Published: April 2010

PurposeThis paper seeks to examine the nature of relationships between six organizational support mechanisms, a personal resource, and selected psychological and behavioral work outcomes. A related objective of the study is to uncover whether these relationships exhibit similar patterns between employees with different characteristics.Design/methodology/approachData for the study were collected from the employees of a large bank in New Zealand. Usable responses were obtained from 530 employees.FindingsResults show that supervisory support is most closely associated with psychological work outcomes. On the other hand, job performance is more susceptible to influences of service technology and empowerment. Also customer orientation, as a personal resource, impacts job performance.Research limitations/implicationsUsing multiple‐informants (e.g. measuring frontline employees' job performance on the basis of their supervisors' or customers' assessments) would help minimize common‐method variance. To cross‐validate our results, replication studies among other samples of frontline employees in banking as well as other service settings are in order.Practical implicationsTo fuel greater affective organizational commitment and job satisfaction among frontline employees and to reduce their turnover intentions, management must take proactive actions for the frontline employees to receive support and encouragement from their supervisors. Instituting a structured mentoring program and providing training programs to supervisors in support skills can also pay dividends.Originality/valueThe study shows that an undifferentiated approach is warranted in managing employees. Similar strategies would be equally effective in inducing favorable and reducing negative affective and performance outcomes among employees with different demographic characteristics.
The association between corporate governance guidelines and risk management and internal control practices
Authors: Sarens Gerrit , Christopher Joe 
Published: April 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate whether the weaker focus on risk management and internal control within the Belgian corporate governance guidelines is associated with less developed risk management and internal control systems within Belgian companies, when compared to Australian companies.Design/methodology/approachTheoretical arguments were drawn from institutional theory. Data for the study were collected through a questionnaire that was sent out to chief audit executives in Australia and Belgium.FindingsThe paper finds that the weaker focus of the Belgian corporate governance guidelines on risk management and internal control is associated with less developed risk management and internal control systems in Belgian companies than in Australian companies.Originality/valueThe paper contributes to the literature on corporate governance, as it suggests that the specific content of corporate governance guidelines is an important variable to take into account. This paper also confirms that institutional theory is a relevant framework to study on the one hand, corporate governance practices in a “comply or explain” context, and on the other hand, corporate governance practices within unlisted companies.