bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Customer profile of the “carryout” segment for restaurants
Authors: Bojanic David C. 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to identify the customer profile for the “carryout” segment at all types of restaurants.Design/methodology/approachCustomers at two casual dining restaurants in the suburbs of a second‐tier city in Western Massachusetts were surveyed regarding their dining out habits, including carryout service.FindingsThe carryout segment tends to be married with children, below the age of 55, and has slightly higher incomes than dine‐out only customers.Research limitations/implicationsThis study was exploratory and similar studies need to be performed covering more geographic locations at various times throughout the year. In addition, a probability sampling technique could be used with a good sampling frame.Practical implicationsCasual dining restaurants need to determine whether they want to target the “carryout” segment. If so, the restaurant needs to focus more of its marketing efforts on reaching these customers and creating demand for the carryout product. Also, the benefits of targeting this segment need to be weighed against the additional costs in facility design and operations.Originality/valueThis study focuses on the “carryout” segment for all types of restaurants, while most of the previous research in this area has been on quick‐service restaurants. This is important because the “carryout” segment for casual dining restaurants is increasing steadily.
Human resources: a hidden advantage?
Authors: Bas Collins Ayse 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThis study seeks to identify the general characteristics of the profile of staff at five‐star hotels, and methods of recruitment, and makes suggestions for improvement in this sector. It is hoped that it will lead hotels to a greater competitive advantage.Design/methodology/approachBoth qualitative and quantitative methods were used to collect and analyze the data. Comparisons were made with existing data in order to determine trends and characteristics of hotel staff.FindingsThe results show that there is room for staff improvement and improvement in recruitment methods, even within five‐star hotels. All hotels, regardless of their rating, should understand their human resources make‐up and what needs to be implemented to retain staff.Practical implicationsWith these improvements one might better compete for the first time guests and repeat clientele. Other studies should be undertaken on an international basis in order to widen the database.Originality/valueThere are few studies that address these particular issues, yet there is still additional room to expand the study and comparisons that need to be performed. It would be advantageous include hotels of a lesser rating in future studies.
Finite volume method for the solution of flow on distorted meshes
Authors: McBride D. , Croft N. , Cross M. 
Published: February 2007

PurposeTo improve flow solutions on meshes with cells/elements which are distorted/ non‐orthogonal.Design/methodology/approachThe cell‐centred finite volume (FV) discretisation method is well established in computational fluid dynamics analysis for modelling physical processes and is typically employed in most commercial tools. This method is computationally efficient, but its accuracy and convergence behaviour may be compromised on meshes which feature cells with non‐orthogonal shapes, as can occur when modelling very complex geometries. A co‐located vertex‐based (VB) discretisation and partially staggered, VB/cell‐centred (CC), discretisation of the hydrodynamic variables are investigated and compared with purely CC solutions on a number of increasingly distorted meshes.FindingsThe co‐located CC method fails to produce solutions on all the distorted meshes investigated. Although more expensive computationally, the co‐located VB simulation results always converge whilst its accuracy appears to grace‐fully degrade on all meshes, no matter how extreme the element distortion. Although the hybrid, partially staggered, formulations also allow solutions on all the meshes, the results have larger errors than the co‐located vertex based method and are as expensive computationally; thus, offering no obvious advantage.Research limitations/implicationsEmploying the ability of the VB technique to resolve the flow field on a distorted mesh may well enable solutions to be obtained on complex meshes where established CC approaches failOriginality/valueThis paper investigates a range of cell centred, vertex based and hybrid approaches to FV discretisation of the NS hydrodynamic variables, in an effort characterize their capability at generating solutions on meshes with distorted or non‐orthogonal cells/elements.
A numerical model for the thermocapillary flow and heat transfer in a thin liquid film on a microstructured wall
Authors: Alexeev A. , Gambaryan‐Roisman T. , Stephan P. 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThis paper aims to study thermocapillarity‐induced flow of thin liquid films covering heated horizontal walls with 2D topography.Design/methodology/approachA numerical model based on the 2D solution of heat and fluid flow within the liquid film, the gas above the film and the structured wall is developed. The full Navier‐Stokes equations are solved and coupled with the energy equation by a finite difference algorithm. The movable gas‐liquid interface is tracked by means of the volume‐of‐fluid method. The model is validated by comparison with theoretical and experimental data showing a good agreement.FindingsIt is demonstrated that convective motion within a film on a structured wall exists at any nonzero Marangoni number. The motion is caused by surface tension gradients induced by temperature differences at the gas‐liquid interface due to the spatial structure of the heated wall. These simulations predict that the maximal flow velocity is practically independent from the film thickness, and increases with increasing temperature difference between the wall and the surrounding gas. It is found that an abrupt change in wall temperature causes rupture of the liquid film. The thermocapillary convection notably enhances heat transfer in liquid films on heated structured walls.Research limitations/implicationsOur solutions are restricted to the case of periodic wall structure, and the flow is enforced to be periodic with a period equal to that of the wall.Practical implicationsThe reported results are useful for design of the heat transfer equipment.Originality/valueNew effects in thermocapillary convection are presented and studied using a developed numerical model.
Social relations among managers: old boys and young women's networks
Authors: Waldstrøm Christian , Madsen Henning 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThis study seeks to investigate whether there are gender differences in the importance placed on two types of network support among managers in organisations. Prior research indicates that it can be expected that female managers will not have their social contact needs satisfied to the same extent as their male colleagues and that female managers do not regard their nearest colleagues as friends to the same extent as male managers.Design/methodology/approachLarge scale survey of managers in Denmark.FindingsThe first hypothesis is neither supported nor rejected, since the gender differences are strongly influenced by age, when controlling for sector, marital status, and children living at home. While male managers tend to see their colleagues more as friends, the older they are, the reverse is true of female managers. The second hypothesis is clearly rejected, since no gender differences are found.Originality/valueThe paper identifies the crucial role of age in the gender differences in perception of social support, offering a new interpretation of female managers' use of workplace networks.
Institutional preparedness and sustainability of micro finance institutions during post disaster scenario
Authors: Anand Kumar T.S. , Newport Jeyanth K. 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThis paper seeks to show how microfinance has contributed to poverty reduction and strengthening the risk management capacity of the poor.Design/methodology/approachConsiders disaster preparedness of micro finance institutions (MFIs) especially in natural disasters, economic crisis and civil conflicts.FindingsFinds that it is essential for MFIs to prepare a strategy for maintaining liquidity in a disaster situation, especially keeping disaster loan funds (DLFs) in reserve to help affected households.Originality/valueSees disaster management as a dynamic process that could ideally be developed during normal times and tested in actual disasters but it requires careful planning and commitment on the part of all stakeholders
Opportunities for improving disaster management in Chile: a case study
Authors: Aldunce Paulina , León Alejandro 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThis paper seeks to propose measures to improve management of rainfall‐related disasters in Chile.Design/methodology/approachThis research was carried out as a case study in the semi‐arid region of Chile where above‐normal rainy events occur once or twice during some rainy seasons. Measures to improve management are suggested based on theory, field data, and community participation. The method was based on a review of both the scientific literature and the local media; and a semi‐structured survey that was applied to local parties, including the population affected by past disasters. Also, some participatory activities (i.e. workshops) were organized in order to include the community opinions.FindingsResults show that there have been significant advances during the last decade in Chile regarding disaster management. Yet, improvements need to be done at the local level in order to achieve a holistic, proactive and integrative management, including community participation and sharing responsibilities. A key element is increased coordination and cooperation.Practical implicationsBenefit the communities and public agencies associated with disaster management, through practical recommendations based on theoretical issues and findings derived from fieldwork.Originality/valueThis is one of the very few scientific research efforts done in Chile based on a case study that includes social aspects (e.g. community participation, social vulnerability) and disaster management.
Co‐ordinating humanitarian operations in peace support missions
Authors: Rietjens Sebastiaan J.H. , Voordijk Hans , De Boer Sirp J. 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThis paper seeks to contribute to a more effective co‐ordination of humanitarian operations by military and civilian organizations involved in a peace support mission in response to a complex emergency.Design/methodology/approachThe information processing view, in particular Galbraith's typology of generic mechanisms for achieving co‐ordination, is taken as the theoretical framework. This framework is subsequently applied to the co‐ordination of humanitarian operations by military and civilian organizations. Empirical data are derived from a set of expert interviews with both military and civilian respondents in The Netherlands and a four week visit to Kabul and Baghlan, a province in northern Afghanistan. During this visit 40 military respondents have been interviewed and over 60 meetings have been held with local authorities, humanitarian organizations, small entrepreneurs, refugees and local villagers. Finally, conclusions are drawn and recommendations are provided with regard to a more effective co‐ordination of humanitarian operations in a peace support mission.FindingsThe article's main finding is that “self‐contained tasks” in combination with lateral relations are the dominant co‐ordination mechanisms. “Slack resources”, though observed in practice, is not considered a viable co‐ordination mechanism since this implies an excess, and thus waste, of scarce resources. “Information systems” are, unfortunately, not well‐developed leading to mismatches between policy and practice. Keeping “self‐contained tasks” as the major co‐ordination mechanism, the main recommendation is to develop and implement innovative “information systems”, that can also be used to support “lateral relations”, in particular those between military and civil actors.Originality/valueThe paper applies the information processing perspective to a unique and important subject, namely co‐ordination between military and humanitarian organizations in peace support missions.
Adolescents' view on smoking, quitting and health education
Authors: Dijk Froukje , de Nooijer Jascha , Heinrich Evelien , de Vries Hein 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to explore the beliefs of 15‐17 year‐old Dutch adolescents about starting or quitting smoking and to explore their preferences regarding education concerning this topic.Design/methodology/approachThe paper shows that a total of 12 group interviews were held with 101 students in the highest classes in secondary school (lower and higher secondary school and first class of intermediate vocational education).FindingsThe findings in this paper indicate that most adolescents started smoking to be cool and because they were curious about the taste of a cigarette. Smokers felt that smoking is sociable and relaxing, while non‐smokers emphasized the negative consequences of smoking. Smokers expected to quit smoking when the price of cigarettes further increased, or when they fell ill as a result of smoking. They did not expect to receive social support from their friends and parents during a quit attempt. The hardest times during their quit attempts would be in the presence of smoking friends, when feeling stressed or during a night out. Adolescents preferred to receive future education through the internet. A web site should consist of much colour and animated images, but should also be serious.Originality/valueThe paper shows that computer tailoring could be an effective method of educating adolescents about (quitting) smoking through the internet, since it links up with their personal situation and therefore relevant advice can be given.
Spotlight on Peter Cappelli
Authors: by Sarah Powell Interview 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThis article provides an interview with Peter CappelliDesign/methodology/approachAn interview with Peter Cappelli exploring the background to and impact of the changed relationship between employers and employees.FindingsPeter Cappelli provides views and opinions about the changed relationship between employers and employees.Originality/valueProvides an insightful interview with Peter Cappelli.
The double bind of e‐journal collections
Authors: Fox Robert 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThis paper aims to examine technology developed to aid in e‐journal archiving and preservation.Design/methodology/approachThis paper examines two organizations and relevant technology which has been developed over the last five years to meet the needs of e‐journal archiving and preservation.FindingsThis paper is exploratory in nature and examines two potential solutions for the e‐journal preservation dilemma.Practical implicationsSince the advent of e‐journal licensing, concerns regarding the preservation of digital born content have grown. The need to establish means to preserve this content for the future is acute.Originality/valueThis paper examines the pros and cons associated with the two primary organizations, Portico and LOCKSS, regarding e‐journal content preservation. It is hoped that this information will be useful to librarians and library staff who are responsible for exploring the means to implement digital preservation and will guide them to further resources which will be helpful in making an informed decision.
Standard methodology in digital library project management
Authors: Cervone H. Frank 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe objective of this paper is to provide a description of the model for standardized project management developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI), as applied to digital library projects.Design/methodology/approachUsing the PMI model for project management, the paper develops a context for managing digital library projects according to the PMI's standard methodology.FindingsThe paper finds that by using a standard methodology increases the likelihood of delivering projects on time and on budget.Originality/valueThis paper will be of interest to digital library project managers as it fills a gap in the literature by providing an accessible overview of the major components of standard project management methodology as defined by the PMI.
Analysis of the use of open archives in the fields of mathematics and computer science
Authors: Wojciechowska Anna 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe objective of this paper is to study the use of institutional open archives in France, and more specifically “Hyper Article en Ligne” (Hal).Design/methodology/approachThis study analyses self‐archiving of articles by those of the French researchers in mathematics and computer science who work in relation with the French National Network of Mathematics Libraries (RNBM). The survey was performed by sending a questionnaire to the researchers via libraries of the RNBM.FindingsThe paper provides information about the knowledge of open archives, about information search, experience in self‐archiving and copyright awareness of French researchers in mathematics and computer science.Originality/valueThis paper tries to identify the causes of the difficult development of open archives in France.
Project StORe: making the connections for research
Authors: Pryor Graham 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify the workflows and norms of scientific researchers in their use of source and output repositories and to design functional links between them that will enhance the value of research data.Design/methodology/approachThe paper reports on the key findings from a survey of seven scientific disciplines, with analysis of data from an online questionnaire and a series of structured interviews, conducted with a representative cohort of researchers.FindingsThe paper finds that significant support was expressed for the provision of bi‐directional links between source and output repositories, tempered by a limited knowledge of repositories among the survey constituency and the need for reassurance on measures for the protection of data ownership. Diversity in the application of good data management practice is marked both between and within each of the disciplines surveyed, with solutions adopted characterised by a culture of self‐sufficiency and the use of repositories driven by practical research requirements. Common areas for improvement have been recognised across the disciplines, notably in the processes described for the assignment of metadata, and opportunities for expert assistance in data management were identified.Research limitations/implicationsHaving identified the specificity of requirements and levels of understanding within individual disciplines, further research would benefit the design and alignment of repository and information services.Practical implicationsObservations of researcher attitudes and behaviours provide clues to future service provision, and to the principal functions of data repositories. Evidence for the potential realignment of institutional information services is also provided.Originality/valueThis paper presents a candid description of the challenges facing data managers, curators and information service providers.
Using web logs transactions to assess a metadata registry system's use
Authors: Polydoratou Panayiota , Pendleton Michael , Nicholas David 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe Environmental Data Registry (EDR) is a cornerstone of the US Environmental Protection Agency's efforts to manage and integrate environmental information for the purposes of safeguarding human health and protecting the environment. This paper seeks to present findings on the use of the EDR/SoR metadata registry system based on data from web logs transactions. It aims to broaden our understanding of how metadata registries are used, particularly as indicated by their own users.Design/methodology/approachThe paper presents an analysis of web log transactions of a six‐year period (1998‐2004). The focus of this paper is in three areas: use presented on a daily, monthly and yearly basis; trends in use (increasing/decreasing) over a period of more than six years; and users of the metadata registry system as shown through the domain and directory reports.FindingsThe paper presents the daily, monthly and yearly use of the EDR/SoR. It shows trends in its use for a period of over six years and identifies some of the metadata registry's users and the information they seek (as shown in the directory reports).Research limitations/implicationsTransactional web logs, in general, record the internet protocol address of the computer that accessed the web site/service. That is not necessarily linked to any one specific user. Therefore, results are presented as actual access numbers rather than human beings.Originality/valueThis paper is among the first of its kind to examine web log transactions in assessing metadata registry usage. This research is intended to enhance the understanding of the user and application of the EDR/SoR and therefore provide a baseline for metadata registry systems' evaluation in general.
Information retrieval features in Indian digital libraries: a critical appraisal
Authors: Das Anup Kumar , Dutta Chaitali , Sen B.K. 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assess the present situation in the development of indigenous digital libraries in India. The study aims to evaluate different retrieval features of Indian digital libraries, especially those provide access to multilingual and multimedia documents.Design/methodology/approachFor this study, eight digital libraries originated in India, which are available in 24×7 timeframe and accessible worldwide through the internet, have been identified and selected. The retrieval features and other information on these digital libraries have been collected mostly from their respective websites and from other published literature, annual reports, etc.FindingsThe paper finds that Indian digital libraries provide universal access to informative and culturally rich digital content related to South Asian region. The digitisation efforts in Indian institutions make these digital libraries operational.Research limitations/implicationsThe institutional repositories and open access archives of Indian institutions that give access to the current research literature are not included in this study, because their retrieval features are mostly similar to each other as they use either DSpace or GNU EPrints open source software.Practical implicationsIndigenous digital libraries in India provide universal access to information and knowledge related to culture and heritage of people of South Asian counties. This study gives an insight on how diverse contents are integrated and disseminated to the end‐users in a user‐friendly manner. This study also indicates research initiatives on different aspects of multilingual contents in this region.Originality/valueNo such evaluation on Indian digital libraries has been done from the perspective of information retrieval features. This study will generate new knowledge in area of indigenous digital libraries in a developing country like India. This study is also an attempt to popularise Indian indigenous digital libraries among the world community.