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Resource sharing using UICDS™ framework for incident management
Authors: Shafiq Basit , Ae Chun Soon , Atluri Vijay , Vaidya Jaideep , Nabi Ghulam 
Published: March 2012

PurposePertinent information sharing across various government agencies, as well as non‐governmental and private organizations, is essential to assess the incident situation, identify the needed resources for emergency response and generate response plans. However, each agency may have incident management systems of its choice with valuable information in its own format, posing difficulty in effective information sharing. Application‐to‐application sharing cross agency boundaries will significantly reduce human efforts and delay in emergency response. Information sharing from disparate systems and organizations, however, requires solving of the interoperability issue. The purpose of this paper is to present the UICDS™‐based resource sharing framework as a step toward addressing the afore‐mentioned challenges.Design/methodology/approachA prototype middleware system is developed using a standards‐based information sharing infrastructure called UICDS™ (Unified Incident Command and Decision Support™), an initiative led by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology division. This standards‐based middleware, resource management plug‐in utilizes the ontology of organizational structure, workflow activities and resources, and the inference rules to discover and share resource information and interoperability from different incident management applications.FindingsThe middleware prototype implementation shows that the UICDS™‐based interoperability between heterogeneous incident management applications is feasible. Specifically, the paper shows that the resource data stored in the Resource Directory Database (RDDB) of the NJ Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM), Hippocrates of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) can be discovered and shared with other incident management systems using the ontology and inference rules.Research limitations/implicationsThis study illustrates the possible solutions to the application to application interoperability problem using the DHS initiated interoperability platform called UICDS™.Originality/valueThe resource discovery and emergency response planning can be automated using the incident domain ontology and inference rules to dynamically generate the location‐based incident response workflows.
Promoting transparency and accountability through ICTs, social media, and collaborative e‐government
Authors: Carlo Bertot John , Jaeger Paul T. , Grimes Justin M. 
Published: March 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the ways in which governments build social media and information and communication technologies (ICTs) into e‐government transparency initiatives, to promote collaboration with members of the public and the ways in members of the public are able to employ the same social media to monitor government activities.Design/methodology/approachThis study used an iterative strategy that involved conducting a literature review, content analysis, and web site analysis, offering multiple perspectives on government transparency efforts, the role of ICTs and social media in these efforts, and the ability of e‐government initiatives to foster collaborative transparency through embedded ICTs and social media.FindingsThe paper identifies key initiatives, potential impacts, and future challenges for collaborative e‐government as a means of transparency.Originality/valueThe paper is one of the first to examine the interrelationships between ICTs, social media, and collaborative e‐government to facilitate transparency.
Public input methods impacting confidence in government
Authors: PytlikZillig Lisa M. , Tomkins Alan J. , Herian Mitchel N. , Hamm Joseph A. , Abdel‐Monem Tarik 
Published: March 2012

PurposeMunicipalities commonly ask the public to give input by answering questions about their preferences. There is some belief that input enhances the public's confidence in government. The purpose of this paper is to examine whether different types of input activities (obtained by phone or online surveys, or via face‐to‐face engagements) differentially impact confidence.Design/methodology/approachData were collected over two years from different input activities undertaken to inform a city's budgeting and performance measures' determinations.FindingsSignificant amounts of variance in the public's confidence in municipal governments are accounted for by independent predictors such as current satisfaction, perceived trustworthiness, legitimacy, and loyalty to the institution. Compared to online and phone surveys, face‐to‐face input methods seem to have a particularly strong, positive relationship with the public's perceptions of the trustworthiness (e.g. competence, integrity, benevolence) of municipal government officials. Persons who participate in face‐to‐face, online, or phone events differ both in extent of confidence and, to a small extent, in the bases of their confidence.Research limitations/implicationsThe study design is correlational rather than experimental and data were not originally gathered to test the identified hypotheses. In addition, it is not prudent to put too much stock in results from only one jurisdiction that relied primarily on convenience samples.Originality/valueIn instances in which enhancing confidence in the institution is a specific objective of public input, this work provides researchers and practitioners with guidance to better anticipate which input technique(s) works best and why.
Business coursework and the resource‐based view (RBV)
Authors: Williamson Nicholas C. , Bhadury Joy , Dobie Kay , Ofori‐Boadu Victor , Parker Troy Samuel , Yeboah Osei 
Published: March 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to determine whether one can infer the identities of specific business and management coursework topics that owner/managers of wineries want to have addressed by a wine industry‐specific educational institution by assessing upstream and downstream vertical integration strategies of their respective wineries.Design/methodology/approachExploratory empirical research involves the gathering of relevant information by way of telephone interviews and using closed end questions. The theory of the resource‐based view (RBV) of the firm is the theoretical framework that was employed in developing relevant hypotheses.FindingsThe results demonstrate that one can predict the types of business and management courses that owner/managers of wineries want to have offered by assessing realized upstream and/or downstream vertical integration strategies of their respective wineries.Originality/valueThe research creates a bridge between research involving the RBV and the identification of needs of persons in various parts of the wine value chain. Such persons might either become involved in conceiving and/or rendering wine industry‐specific business and management instruction, or benefit by taking business coursework that has been established as relevant for them by this research.
Consumer liking of white wines: segmentation using self‐reported wine liking and wine knowledge
Authors: King Ellena S. , Johnson Trent E. , Bastian Susan E.P. , Osidacz Patricia , Leigh Francis I. 
Published: March 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to determine the degree to which wine consumers in South Australia have different liking for white wine styles, and to relate reported liking to wine knowledge and demographic differences.Design/methodology/approachA group of 150 regular white wine drinking consumers from the Adelaide metropolitan area responded to a wine habits and attitudes questionnaire. Consumers were segmented based on self‐reported liking of white wine styles, with three distinct segments identified.FindingsSauvignon Blanc wine likers were mainly younger females with low wine knowledge who reported not drinking Chardonnay wines. Conversely, “Riesling wine likers” were generally older with higher wine knowledge. These consumers were interested in the region, vintage and alcohol level when purchasing white wine. The final group (40 percent of the total sample) had a lower liking for Riesling wines, but liked all types relatively highly, had low to moderate wine knowledge and took more note of expert opinion than the other clusters.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings of this study can be extrapolated to the South Australian population, however, the sample size may restrict the generalisation of the results to the broader Australian population.Originality/valueThe results of this study provide initial insights into the behaviour of white wine consumers and highlight the importance of wine knowledge in differentiating consumer liking. Some strategies for influencing consumers' preference are suggested.
The impact of environmental protection and hedonistic values on organic wine purchases in the US
Authors: Olsen Janeen , Thach Liz , Hemphill Liz 
Published: March 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to focus on one product category, organic wine, to provide a possible explanation for consumers' purchase behaviors regarding organic wine. Specifically, the authors consider the role of environmental protection and hedonistic values and their impact on organic wine purchases.Design/methodology/approachHypotheses are proposed to examine relationships between environmental and hedonic values in organic wine purchasing. Online survey data were collected from 321 wine drinkers in the USA. Partial least‐squared analysis was used to test hypothesized paths between latent variables.FindingsIn total, ten of the 13 proposed linkages were supported by the data. Values reflecting the need for environmental protection and for living a hedonistic life were found to lead to belief systems that influence the purchase of organic wines.Research limitations/ implicationsThe results demonstrate that hedonistic and environmental protection values and beliefs can partially explain the propensity to purchase organic wines. The study is limited in that only two values were investigated.Practical implicationsThe results indicate several marketing implications for professionals around communication, promotion, and point‐of‐sale information for organic wine.Originality/valueThis is the first study to integrate environmental and hedonistic values to explain the purchase of organic wines.
Foreign policy principles: an Islamic Sufi Approach – Part I
Authors: Bidabad Bijan 
Published: March 2012

PurposeGoverning principles of the world countries' current foreign policies are based on nationalism and in the realization of this aspiration, human rights in other countries are less considered and demands of national interests on other issues are surpassed. Islam, in principle, is opposite to this approach. However, national interests are important in Islam, but Islam does not try to achieve this target by destruction of other countries and rights violations of their peoples. Interests of Islam's government are based on expediency of humankind as a whole and its foreign policy should be arranged in a way to fulfill this target. In this regard, the purpose of this paper is to introduce the basic principles of foreign policy in Islam based on the Sufi standpoint.Design/methodology/approachIslam aims to improve humanities based on moralities and spiritualities. Some principles for reaching this goal based on Islamic Sufism standpoints are provided.FindingsIn total, 32 principles are introduced.Research limitations/implicationsComparative researches in other religions' Gnosticism will be helpful.Practical implicationsThese principles can be used for applied debates in the field and be ended to new international regulations.Social implicationsDelicateness, truthfulness, and righteousness of Islamic Sufism, may turn the attentions of scholars and researchers to this viewpoint, and enable a new set of regulations to be codified.Originality/valuePolitical scientists have not touched the topic from a Sufi point of view. This paper brings this approach to a new challenging arena.
Developing online legal communities
Authors: Blissenden Michael , Clarke Sandra , Strevens Caroline 
Published: March 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop and evaluate the use of a closed community for first year law students. The purpose of the closed community, which could be a wiki or a discussion board, is twofold. The first purpose is to assist new undergraduates in making the transition to University. Research tells us that socialising is an important part of this transition. A second purpose is to encourage students to learn from each other but to understand when the line is crossed and plagiarism results. The use of social networks for learning is an interesting subject for study both for its potential pedagogic value and as a means of developing “employability”, particularly for those considering a career as in‐house counsel.Design/methodology/approachThis paper will evaluate three projects which aimed at establishing closed online communities.FindingsFrom the authors' project results there seems to be a direct correlation between student interaction, student learning and assessment. It seems clear that student learning will not, of itself, be facilitated through the use of an online community. The learning is interlinked with student perceptions of a tangible benefit, usually in the form of an assessment item.Originality/valueThis paper will be of interest to those considering new methods of encouraging use of virtual networks to promote student learning.
User requirements for an ICT‐based system to provide care, support and information access for older people in the community
Authors: Brownsell Simon , Blackburn Steven , Hawley Mark 
Published: March 2012

PurposeThis paper seeks to identify the user requirements for an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based system to deliver care, support and information services to older people in the community.Design/methodology/approachA structured, mixed methods approach incorporating workshops, systematic literature reviews, surveys, and focus groups gathered user needs prior to a prototype being developed. This was then tested with users and their feedback used in further iterations of the product.FindingsIn total, five main user requirement themes were identified: information access; communication; self‐care; accessibility; and personalisation of services.Practical implicationsDetails are provided of the user requirements for a health and care system to remotely deliver support. Additionally, the value of utilising a range of requirements gathering tools and prototyping is discussed.Originality/valueToo often technology systems are developed which do not meet actual need. This paper reports the results of a formal user needs process and discusses the role of user requirements more generally.
Touch n' Tag: digital annotation of physical objects with voice tagging
Authors: Konttila Antti , Harjumaa Marja , Muuraiskangas Salla , Jokela Mikko , Isomursu Minna 
Published: March 2012

PurposeThis article aims to explore the possibilities and use of a mobile technology‐supported audio annotation system that can be used for attaching free‐formatted audio annotations to physical objects. The solution can help visually impaired people to identify objects and associate additional information with these objects.Design/methodology/approachA human‐centred design approach was adopted in the system's development and potential end‐users were involved in the development process. In order to evaluate the emerging use cases, as well as the usefulness and usability of the application, a qualitative field trial was conducted with ten visually impaired or blind users.FindingsThe findings show that visually impaired users learned to use the application easily and found it easy and robust to use. Most users responded positively towards the idea of tagging items with their own voice messages. Some users found the technology very useful and saw many possibilities for using it in the future. The most common targets for tagging were food items; however, some users had difficulties in integrating the solution with their everyday practices.Originality/valueThis paper presents an innovative mobile phone application with a touch and audio user interface. The actual use cases describe the everyday needs of visually impaired people and this information might be valuable to service providers and technology developers. Also, the experiences gained from these trials can be used when developing software for the visually impaired on other platforms.
A virtual environment for people who are blind – a usability study
Authors: Lahav Orly , Schloerb David , Kumar Siddarth , Srinivasan Mandyam 
Published: March 2012

PurposeThis research is based on the hypothesis that the supply of appropriate perceptual and conceptual information through compensatory sensorial channels may assist people who are blind with anticipatory exploration. The two main goals of the research are: evaluation of different modalities (haptic and audio) and navigation tools; and evaluation of spatial cognitive mapping employed by people who are blind.Design/methodology/approachIn this research the BlindAid system, which allows the user to explore a virtual environment, was developed and tested. The research included four participants who are totally blind.FindingsThe preliminary findings confirm that the system enabled participants to develop comprehensive cognitive maps by exploring the virtual environment. The BlindAid system could be used as a training‐simulator for O&M rehabilitation training, as a O&M diagnostic tool, and to support people who are blind in exploring and collecting spatial information in advance.Originality/valueThis preliminary study aims to highlight which VE properties could provide perceptual and conceptual spatial information and allow users who are blind to gather and expand their spatial information.
Steps to independence – supporting every day decision making with computers
Authors: Oldreive Warren , Moore Neil , Waight Mary 
Published: March 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to introduce the use of computer software as a tool aimed at promoting independence in a range of activities of daily living. This involves enabling access to information and structuring decision making.Design/methodology/approachWorking directly with an individual, the paper describes the trialling of software to support the ability of that individual to choose which clothes to wear. After success with this format, the individual was supported to access wider information. The review format employed is introduced.FindingsThe individual demonstrated the ability to access the software and use the program to make decisions within sessions.Originality/valueThis paper demonstrates how computer software can be used to support the reasoning skills required to enable individual decision making in tasks. It also introduces the format employed to evaluate success of the intervention.
Using interactive white boards as a tool to motivate and engage student learners with learning difficulties and disabilities
Authors: Mead Lloyd 
Published: March 2012

PurposeInteractive whiteboards (IWB) have become a common tool in education. The purpose of this paper is to look at some of the ways that this tool has been successfully used to engage and motivate teenage student learners with learning disabilities and difficulties (LLDD).Design/methodology/approachThe author draws upon his teaching practice to look at how IWBs have been used to engage and motivate teenage student learners with LLDD. The article compares the author's experiences with other teaching ideas identified, in order to reflect in more depth on teaching practice.FindingsThe author concludes that interactive white boards are an effective tool for the engagement and motivation of students with learning difficulties and disabilities, despite there being very little research evidence for their use with this group in further education settings.Originality/valueUse of the interactive white board has enabled the author to deliver ideas in a different style of teaching, developing more interactive and engaging lessons for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
The search for a suitable outcome measure for use in evaluating the outcome of provision of an environmental control system
Authors: Palmer Phil , Jepson Jill 
Published: March 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to report on the journey, by the Access to Communication and Technology (ACT) Service, towards a suitable measure for use in evaluating the outcome of provision of an environmental control (EC) system.Design/methodology/approachThis journey has involved various approaches and methodologies. A literature search together with qualitative research, by the first author, demonstrated that the power of EC provision lies in the psycho‐social domain. Subsequently, ACT evaluated the 26‐item Psycho‐social Impact of Assistive Devices Scale (PIADS), as a research project. This was deemed to be not fit for the purpose of outcome measure in routine clinical practice. During the course of this ACT research project, a shortened version of PIADS (the PIADS‐10) was developed at the University of Western Ontario.FindingsACT has concluded that the PIADS‐10 is more likely to be fit for purpose, as it is shorter, more understandable for the patient, and easier for the clinician to administer.Originality/valueService providers and commissioners should consider PIADS‐10 as a means to evaluate outcome in EC.
Ethical issues around telecare: the views of people with intellectual disabilities and people with dementia
Authors: Perry Jon , Beyer Steve 
Published: March 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to ascertain the views of people with intellectual disabilities (PWID) and people with dementia (PWD) on the ethical issues around assistive technology and telecare (AT&T).Design/methodology/approachTwo focus groups were convened twice to discuss and validate the topic areas/results of a Delphi study on the ethical issues around telecare. The focus groups comprised five PWID and five PWD, respectively.FindingsParticipants' ratings indicated that they felt there were important ethical issues around seven areas related to AT&T: motivation for telecare, risk, assessment and review, consent, privacy, social isolation and equipment installation.Research limitations/implicationsThis is an exploratory study with relatively few participants so the results cannot be generalised.Originality/valuePeople receiving AT&T have strong opinions on the related ethical issues and it is important that these views are heard. This study provides that opportunity.