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Permanent magnet synchronous motor with exterior‐rotor
Authors: Štumberger Bojan , Štumberger Gorazd , Hadžiselimović Miralem , Zagradišnik Ivan , Hamler Anton , Trlep Mladen 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThe paper aims to present the comparison between the performances of the exterior‐rotor permanent magnet synchronous motors with distributed windings and the performances of the exterior‐rotor permanent magnet synchronous motors with concentrated windings.Design/methodology/approachFinite element method is used for motors performance determination. The BLDC operation mode for the motors with different slot and pole number combination and concentrated windings was accounted for in the comparison.FindingsIn the BLDC operation mode motor structures with concentrated windings with similar slot and pole numbers exhibit at the same current density similar or even higher torque capability and lower electromagnetic torque ripple in comparison to the motor structure with distributed windings. Motor structures with 9‐slot/8‐pole, 9‐slot/10‐pole, 12‐slot/10‐pole slot and pole number combinations are the most appropriate for the BLDC operation.Originality/valueThe paper shows which motor structures with distributed or concentrated windings in the BLDC operation mode produce lower torque ripple and higher average torque per ampere.
The necessity of trans‐scientific frameworks for doing interdisciplinary research
Authors: Brier Søren 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThe purpose of this theoretical research paper in philosophy and theory of science is to argue for the necessity of developing transdisciplinary frameworks in order to be able to interact in an interdisciplinary fashion.Design/methodology/approachReflects on interdisciplinarity and the prerequisites of doing scientific and scholarly research and develops a non‐reductionistic and transdisciplinary view on human knowing in the light of the growing development of interdisciplinary practices and sciences.FindingsIt is argued that there is at present an incompatibility between scientific and phenomenological approaches to cognition and communication. A broader framework is, therefore, needed to encompass both, if one wants to make coherent theories and models in this subject area. The work, therefore, focuses on the relation between information science and semiotics and creates a framework for the analysis of both meaning and truth.Research limitations/implicationsThe framework is very abstract here in the description. It has to be developed in detail and its effect demonstrated in practical examples.Practical implicationsThey have to be judged both on how well their descriptions fit better than others with what actually goes on in the sciences and humanities and on their usefulness to function as a common map coordinating interdisciplinary work.Originality/valueA trans‐scientific framework, which is suggested as a basis for the sciences and humanities to understand themselves in relation to other kinds of knowledge such as philosophy, art, religion, political ideology, etc. New also are the visual structural models.
Corporate social responsibility from the viewpoint of systems thinking
Authors: Knez‐Riedl Jozica , Mulej Matjaz , Dyck Robert G. 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThe corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an essential topic of both life and sociocybernetics. It requires businesspersons and other decision makers to be broad and hence to apply inter‐disciplinarity incorporating many, mutually partly different and therefore interdependent, viewpoints for requisite holism. To do so, they should use systems thinking. But the modern diversity of systems theories, including cybernetics, opens the issue: which systems theory and/or cybernetic should one use? Aims to discuss the dialectical systems theory (DST), its definition of holism and its definition of the seven principal groups of notions making systems thinking possible, when applied in a synergy. This may lead to a requisite holism, and hence to efficiency and effectiveness of the work on and of the CSR; it has often been done so in the 30 years of DST.Design/methodology/approachDesk research and indirect field research were used. The concept of CSR is a rather soft topic. It demands a holistic treatment and hence a plural theoretical foundation following recent trends in economics (business and environmental), management as well as systems thinking. The problem was investigated empirically from the systems‐oriented perspective supported by DST, because it tackles human personality and impacts over it and by it, rather than offers tools for people to use for whatever purposes.FindingsThe CSR concept belongs in sociocyberbetics linking cybernetics, systems theory and social aspects of the reality. The definition of CSR requires humans to think, decide, and act on a very broad basis rather than to reduce their horizons to the narrow habit of businesses to find profit only essential. CSR links the hard‐systemic and soft‐systemic versions of modern systems theories. It could be seen as an attribute of human personality and as a process between humans and organisations.Research limitations/implicationsAs CSR has many dimensions (economic, environmental and social ones, at least), the research focused on the requisitely holistic performance of an organisation being aware of diversified needs of multi‐stakeholders (including its own employees, as well).Practical implicationsThe research findings and conclusions can support endeavors to implement the CSR concept in practice: in organisations, among different stakeholders and broader public audience (including governmental institutions and communities).Originality/valueThe paper provides the theoretical foundation to raise and improve socially responsible activities by supporting a maturing management philosophy approaching the viable, balanced organisation.
Social knowledge for a world in transition
Authors: Lee Richard E. 
Published: July 2006

PurposeTo provide an overview of the historical development of non‐reductive currents in science that underpinned the sociocybernetic movement and from that perspective assess the importance of the movement for social science.Design/methodology/approachExamines the principles of general system theory, cybernetics, and sociocybernetics, in a relevant selection of the founding literatures as an outgrowth of the long‐term development of the structures of knowledge in the modern world and as related to contemporary geopolitics and the world‐economy.FindingsIndicates how sociocybernetics, as a holistic alternative, may be a part of the solution to the crisis of analytic approaches in applications targeting an understanding and interpretation of human reality.Originality/valueSuggests how scholars may confront today's world as active agents without losing their status as producers of authoritative knowledge.
Information systems for e‐business continuance: a systems approach
Authors: Bajgoric Nijaz 
Published: July 2006

PurposeIn today's e‐business, system downtime is an unacceptable option since each hour, even minute of downtime may generate negative financial effects. In order to stay competitive, e‐business must be continuous from a data availability perspective and agile with regard to data access. Therefore, there is a need for an information system which can support such a kind of business which will have high availability ratios. This study seeks to address this issue.Design/methodology/approachA systems approach has been used. Methodological framework is based on a MS/OR‐based definition of a system given by C.W. Churchman.FindingsThe paper presents a framework for the development of an e‐business‐oriented information system from business continuance perspective. It identifies high system availability and agile data access as two critical attributes in designing information systems for e‐business. In addition, it identifies two sets of information technologies (business continuity and business agility drivers) that are crucial in developing such information systems.Practical implicationsThe presented framework can be used while selecting an appropriate operating platform in order to achieve higher levels of continuous computing.Originality/valueSystems approach as defined by C.W. Churchman has been applied in the field of information systems for e‐business continuance.
Study of the connexity of the set of affine controllable systems
Authors: Kadem Abdelouahab 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThis paper sets out to review a study of the set of affine controllable systems connexity denoted by Ca.Design/methodology/approachWith each affine system a homogeneous system is associated. Jurdjevic and Sallet proved that, if a homogeneous system is controllable in R2−{0} and, if the affine system has not a fixed point, then the affine system is controllable in R2.FindingsIt is shown that these systems are denoted by S, and are dense in Ca.Research limitations/implicationsAllows one to tackle the problem by using the connexity of a dense set in S.Originality/valueSucceeds in completing a study of the set of affine controllable systems connexity denoted by Ca.
A connection between derivates and processes
Authors: Lloret‐Climent Miguel 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThis paper aims to describe to the dependence and independence functions associated with the system and the environment system, as also the interdependence functions between the two systems.Design/methodology/approachThese functions, like the connections between pairs of entities in the systems, are formulated using the derivative concept. The system will thus be analysed in function of processes between mathematically formulated variables.FindingsFor each entity in the system or in the environment system it will be possible to determine networks of dependence and interdependence, which will be represented by their associated functions.Originality/valueThe functions described in this paper aim to decipher the processes that occur in systems. The characterisation of these functions via derivates implies an acknowledgement of the processes in the system, given that by simply observing the value of the derivatives obtained, one can uncover the network of interdependences between system entities.
Two mathematical notes – new homogenised Simpson's rules and a riffle shuffle conjecture
Authors: Andrew Alex M. 
Published: July 2006

PurposeSeeks to derive a class of “homogeneous” rules for numerical integration from earlier results and empirical findings to treat the apparently magical reordering of a pack of cards after successive shuffles, previously discussed by Zeeberg, from a new angle and to form a mathematical conjecture.Design/methodology/approachThe studies were made using computer programs for which the language JavaScript proved adequate.FindingsThe rules for numerical integration are more precise than earlier versions. The conjecture associated with card shuffling appears to be novel.Practical implicationsImproved methods of numerical integration have practical value in many areas. The conjecture is in the field of number theory, with no obvious immediate applications.Originality/valueThe findings and methods are original. The demonstration of a plausible mathematical conjecture may provoke further studies aimed at its proof as a theorem, or its refutation.
Emergence decision using hybrid rough sets/cellular automata
Authors: Hassan Yasser , Tazaki Eiichiro 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThe aim is identifying and analyzing some well‐defined types of emergence where the paper uses ideas from machine learning and artificial intelligence to provide the model of cellular automata based on rough set theory and response in simulated cars.Design/methodology/approachThis paper proposes, as practical part, a road traffic system based on two‐dimensional cellular automata combined with rough set theory to model the flow and jamming that is suitable to an urban environment.FindingsThe automaton mimics realistic traffic rules that apply in everyday experience.Research limitations/implicationsThe modeled development process in this paper involves simulated processes of evolution, learning and self‐organization.Practical implicationsRecently, the examination and modeling of vehicular traffic has become an important subject of research.Originality/valueThe main value of the model is that it provides an illustration of how simple learning processes may lead to the formation of the state machine behavior, which can give an emergent to the model.
EvoPOL: a framework for optimising social regulation policies
Authors: Abraham Ajith , Petrovic‐Lazarevic Sonja , Coghill Ken 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThis paper aims to propose a novel computational framework called EvoPOL (EVOlving POLicies) to support governmental policy analysis in restricting recruitment of smokers. EvoPOL is a fuzzy inference‐based decision support system that uses an evolutionary algorithm (EA) to optimize the if‐then rules and its parameters. The performance of the proposed method is compared with a fuzzy inference method adapted using neural network learning technique (neuro‐fuzzy).Design/methodology/approachEA is a population‐based adaptive method, which may be used to solve optimization problems, based on the genetic processes of biological organisms. The Takagi‐Sugeno fuzzy decision support system was developed based on three sub‐systems: fuzzification, fuzzy knowledge base (if‐then rules) and defuzzification. The fine‐tuning of the fuzzy rule base and membership function parameters is achieved by using an EA.FindingsThe proposed EvoPOL technique is simple and efficient when compared to the neuro‐fuzzy approach. However, EvoPOL attracts extra computational cost due to the population‐based hierarchical search process. When compared to neuro‐fuzzy model the error values on the test sets have improved considerably. Hence, when policy makers require more accuracy EvoPOL seems to be a good solution.Originality/valueWhen policy makers require more accuracy EvoPOL seems to be a good solution. For complicated decision support systems involving more input variables, EvoPOL would be an excellent candidate for framing if‐then rules with precise decision scores that could help the government representatives as to what extent to concentrate on available social regulation measures in restricting the recruitment of smokers.
Regular grammars of L(MT): a language for ecological systems modelling (I) – part I
Authors: Usó‐Domènech J.L. , Vives‐Maciá F. , Mateu J. 
Published: July 2006

PurposeAll models have in common that they encode experience and always involve signs, signals, syntax, semantics and an ability to decode and derive meaning from what is encoded. Therefore, an ecological model can be considered a text T, written in a formal (mathematical) language defined by the authors as L(MT).Design/methodology/approachThe language chosen is a regular language generated by regular grammars which in turn are generated by finite automaton.FindingsA text results from a union of some finite automata defining a textual grammar. Recognoscitive and generative grammars of words, defining the basis of the L(MT) language are developed.Practical implicationsA mathematical modelling of ecological systems is developed in parts I and II of this research project.Originality/valueA language for ecological systems modelling has been defined and its implementation discussed.
A virtual electronic trading system for business‐to‐business e‐commerce
Authors: Fong A.C.M. , Hui S.C. 
Published: July 2006

PurposeUntil recently, only large companies could afford to develop and maintain computer systems to automate their trading processes. Thesead hocsolutions are expensive and preclude widespread applications because they often address specific issues. This paper addresses some of these issues by proposing a business‐to‐business (b2b) electronic trading framework known as virtual electronic trading (VET).Design/methodology/approachWith personal computers and the internet, it is now possible to realize a generic electronic infrastructure for virtual trading. A modular approach has been adopted in the development of VET to ensure a high degree of flexibility, scalability, maintainability and upgradeability. Overall, the design goal is to make sure that the system performs effectively and reliably.FindingsA survey of existing b2b electronic trading systems has been conducted. Key attributes of these systems and areas of improvements are highlighted. These form the basis of VET.Research limitations/implicationsThe VET framework forms the basis for further research. Two examples are highlighted, namely: application of intelligent agents to perform the of market‐maker task; and development into a mobile commerce system when mobile technology and infrastructure can support such services.Practical implicationsAn important contribution of our work is that the VET system provides a generic framework for a variety of business models and practices. Owing to the modular design, it can be easily customized to suit different (specialized) trading communities.Originality/valueIt is a systematic approach in developing a b2b e‐trading system that addresses users' needs by applying the most up‐to‐date computing and internetworking technology.
Ecology, environmentalism and system theory
Authors: Certomà Chiara 
Published: July 2006

PurposeTo consider the links between ecology, environmentalism and system theory.Design/methodology/approachThe concept of system and its philosophical implications are examined in relation to ecology and environmentalism.FindingsThat in human systems complexity is organised through forms of hierarchy, coevolution connected to the environment, emergency and information phenomena which transform disorder into order. Concludes that these traits have a deep impact on the system man – environment and offer opportunities for scientific research and social mobilisation to think and act in a broader context.Originality/valuePolitical near scientific thought as presented encourage a rethinking or concepts such as resposibility limit, diversity when the future of the earth is deemed to be threatened.
A study of the effects of SSL on the adhesion property of phenolic resin in production of agro‐based composite
Authors: El‐Saied H. , Basta A.H. 
Published: July 2006

PurposeTo investigate the role of spent sulphite liquor (SSL) retained on neutral sulphite bagasse pulp in the binding action of phenolic resin, for the purpose of enhancing its performance to produce high quality agro‐based composite.Design/methodology/approachPulps used in this work as agro‐based fibres were prepared from Asplund defibrator and neutral sulphite pulping processes. The performance of the resol resin in presence of SSL, were evaluated in terms of the effects of SSL constituents and using novolac as phenolic resin, in comparison with that prepared from pulps in absence of SSL and conventionally prepared resol – Asplund bagasse composites. Preparation of pulp free from sulphonyl groups and pre‐out‐precipitating the resol or lignosulphonic acid (LSA) on the strength and water resistance properties of the composite produced was also examined. The degraded hemicellulose and LSA in SSL were polynomial correlated with the changes in composites properties.FindingsAll neutral sulphite pulps investigated, in presence of SSL, were found to enhance the strength quality of agro‐based composite compared to commercially available resol‐agro‐based composite. The retained SSL on NS‐raw bagasse pulp could replace the Asplund bagasse pulp together with resol resin in production of agro‐composite. As well as, using neutral sulphite – Asplund bagasse pulp reduced the percent of added resol to half, to produce commercial resol agro‐based composite. The performance of the composite produced from novolac resin‐SSL‐neutral sulphite pulp and resol‐LSA‐neutral sulphite pulp exceeded 1.5 to 1.9 times the strength of commercially available composite.Research limitations/implicationsDespite the SSL retained on pulp success in improving the strength property of the resol resin‐agro‐composites, but it has an undesirable effect on water resistance of the product. This problem was resolved by avoiding the undesirable effect of sulphonyl groups on pulp fibres as well as the degraded hemicellulose in SSL.Practical implicationsThe approach developed provided a simple and practical solution to enhancing the performance of phenolic resin as well as agro‐fibres and SSL wastes in the production of high performance lignocellulosic composite.Originality/valueThe resol, together with SSL constituents retained on neutral sulphite pulp, are economic bonding agents for agro‐fibres and could be used in wood mills for production of medium density fibre‐board.
Environmental values and lifestyles as determining factors of ecological consumer behaviour: an empirical analysis
Authors: Fraj Elena , Martinez Eva 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThe aim of this study is to identify what values and lifestyles best explain environmentally friendly behaviours.Design/methodology/approachThis paper adapts the Values and Lifestyle scale and the Environmental and Attitude and Knowledge scale to the Spanish context in order to describe the ecological consumer profile. The data were obtained from a questionnaire handed out to a random sample of 573 individuals. With the information obtained, and after the scales validation process, a structural equation analysis has been conducted.FindingsFindings of the study highlight that environmental patterns and self‐fulfilment values are those that best characterise the ecological market segment. This group of consumers is characterised by their self‐fulfilment feeling. They are people who always try to improve themselves and take actions which pose a new challenge for them. They are also characterised by having an ecological lifestyle, that is, environment consciousness, selecting and recycling products and taking part in events to protect the environment. This kind of consumer would be interested in firms that are committed to the environment and launch new products, showing them as a new and exciting experience.Originality/valueThe results of this study might interest consumer behaviour researchers and those firms that care about the ecological consumers. Further research is needed including new psychographic variables.
Modeling store loyalty: perceived value in market orientation practice
Authors: Chen Shu‐Ching , Quester Pascale G. 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThis study developed a model of customer store loyalty for retail service based on a value‐based market orientation practice, staff performance and customer satisfaction.Design/methodology/approachA comprehensive qualitative study was undertaken to develop measurements, derived from both perspectives of firms and consumers. The model was then tested empirically in a retail setting in Taiwan, using a dyadic data collection approach. For each service provider from a random sample of hairdressing salons in Taiwan included in our survey, a matched set of customers provided information concerning their expectation and evaluation of service.FindingsOur findings provide an insight into the effect of perceived customer value in market orientation practice as well as its impact on customer retention. The model indicates that marketing practitioners should manage customer satisfaction and perceptions of value in their implementation of market orientation as they are directly related to customer store loyalty.Research limitations/implicationsThis study involved only one service industry (hairdressing salons) in one country (Taiwan). However the scales and methodology described here could and should be replicated in other settings.Practical implicationsBy using our scale and results, service providers may be able to enhance their customers' perception of value and increase their degree of store loyalty.Originality/valueDespite the importance of customer value for organizations seeking to become market oriented, customer value measures are not included in market orientation scales. This study shows how including customer value into market orientation measurements can assist in enhancing business performance via customer retention.