bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Government goldmine: American Indian materials in government documents
Authors: Burroughs Jennie M. , Major Colleen 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to investigate government document collections to identify subject‐related materials and offer suggestions for making those materials more evident to researchers.Design/methodology/approachUsing American Indian‐related materials as a case study, the authors conducted a keyword and subject heading analysis of federal government publications from 1976 through 2006, quantifying the publication patterns of various agencies. The researchers used the data to gain a better understanding of the distribution of subject matter throughout the collection and to identify key series.FindingsThe paper reveals that, in a traditional, Superintendent of Documents‐classified, federal publications collection, materials with a common subject matter are produced by a wide variety of agencies. This dispersed production leads to disconnected pockets of relevant information, which creates more work for information seekers.Research limitations/implicationsThe case study analysis does not address materials produced prior to 1976 due to limited local cataloging. Future analyses could draw on catalogs with more extensive historical holdings.Practical implicationsLibraries can consider several means of drawing users' attention to subject‐related materials, including reclassifying collections, creating subject guides, and developing subject portals.Originality/valueThe paper is useful for those working with separate government information collections who are looking for a methodical approach to identifying unexpected sources of relevant information.
Circulation statistics in the evaluation of collection development
Authors: Adams Brian , Noel Bob 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThis article aims to describe how circulation statistics may be used to evaluate collection development policies.Design/methodology/approachThe circulation statistics of books acquired by a science library in a specific year are analyzed by publisher, publication date, and subject.FindingsThe paper finds that older books circulated more than recently published titles purchased at the same time. Circulation averages varied considerably between publishers.Research limitations/implicationsCheckouts are an imprecise measure of value. Number of items not purchase costs is the denominator of all averages used; there is a data bias against inexpensive books.Originality/valueThe procedure outlined can be used generally to evaluate collection development policies.
Making growth make sense for retail and franchise businesses
Authors: Jackson Stuart E. 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to show that most retail and franchise businesses have the goal of rapidly expanding to create a nationwide or even international network of outlets. Achieving that goal requires more than just having an appealing offering that works in one city. Business leaders need to determine a pathway to national presence that takes account of the geographic scale economics for their particular business. Some businesses will benefit from rapidly going national with simultaneous growth in many regions of the country. Others will benefit from a much more measured approach, building strong scale advantages in one region before expanding into the next. In this column, Stuart Jackson considers examples of both business types and offers lessons to help companies decide which type of growth strategy is right for them.Design/methodology/approachIn this article, Jackson considers the expansion strategies of two different retail businesses, Starbucks coffee shops and Staples office supply stores. Jackson looks at how each business expanded and considers their different sources of competitive advantage and scale economics versus competitors. He then draws lessons that can be applied broadly across multi‐site businesses.FindingsJust because you have the ultimate goal of being a nationwide or global player in your industry does not mean that the best way to get there is to open outlets as fast as possible across the country. Companies that take care to build competitive advantage at each stage of their expansion will enjoy higher profitability, even if growth may be slower at times. The pay‐off is that they will have the resources to sustain continued growth into new markets and win the struggle to create value for investors.Originality/valueBy looking in detail at local and national benefits of scale in the retail industry, the article provides valuable insights into how to understand and predict which geographic growth strategies will maximize long term success and value creation.
The fast‐multipole method applied to open‐PEC problems with triangular type wire‐to‐surface junctions
Authors: Yu Yiqiang , McCowen Andy 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe paper aims to focus on: implementation of the fast‐multipole method (FMM) to open perfect electric conductors (PEC) problems involving triangular type wire‐to‐surface junctions; investigation and analysis of the effect of wire‐to‐surface junction configuration on the conditioning of the linear systems; application of the preconditioning technique to improve the efficiency of the FMM scheme on such problems.Design/methodology/approachA complete set of formulations is proposed to evaluate the far‐field terms of the impedance matrix that represent the couplings between the wire‐to‐surface junction and standard wire and PEC surfaces. The formulations are derived in a convenient form suitable for the application of the FMM. An iterative scheme is adopted to estimate the condition number of the linear systems arising from open‐PEC problems with wire‐to‐surface junctions and to investigate the effect of wire‐to‐surface junction configuration on the conditioning of the linear systems. The Crout version of ILU (ILUC) preconditioning strategy is applied to improve the convergence rate of the iterative solver on such problems.FindingsThe solutions show that the proposed formulations have accurately evaluated the far‐field terms that represent the couplings between the wire‐to‐surface junction and standard wire and PEC surfaces. The investigation of the conditioning of open‐PEC problems with junctions shows that the effect of the wire‐to‐surface junction configuration induced to the conditioning of the linear systems is negligible. The convergence records of several open‐PEC problems involving wire‐to‐surface junctions show that the ILUC preconditioning strategy is suitable to apply to such problems, as it significantly improves the performance of the iterative solver.Practical implicationsThe proposed FMM strategy can be applied to many practical large‐scale open‐PEC problems that involve wire‐to‐surface junctions, such as antenna arrays and electromagnetic compatibility problems, to effectively speed up the overall electromagnetic simulation progress and overcome the bottleneck associated with the dense impedance matrix of the method‐of‐moments.Originality/valueThe application of the FMM to open‐PEC problems that involve wire‐to‐surface junctions has yet to be reported, which has been addressed in this work. This work also investigates the conditioning of such problems and analyzes the effect of wire‐to‐surface junction configuration on the conditioning of the linear systems. In addition, the performance of the ILUC preconditioner on such problems has not been reported, which has also been included in this report.
Problem of infinity between predicates and infinite sets
Authors: Zhu Wujia , Lin Yi , Gong Ningsheng , Du Guoping 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe paper's aim is to reconsider the feasibility at both the heights of mathematics and philosophy of the statement that each predicate determines a unique set.Design/methodology/approachA conceptual approach is taken.FindingsIn the naive and the modern axiomatic set theories, it is a well‐known fact that each predicate determines precisely one set. That is to say, for any precisely defined predicate P, there is always A={x|P(x)} or x∈A↔P(x). However, when the authors are influenced by the thinking logic of allowing both kinds of infinities and compare these two kinds of infinities, and potentially infinite and actually infinite intervals and number sets, it is found that the expressions of these number sets are not completely reasonable.Originality/valueDetailed analyses are given for the introduction of new symbols and representations for either potential or actual infinite sets.
Inciting consumers to buy fairly‐traded products: a field experiment
Authors: d'Astous Alain , Mathieu Suzanne 
Published: May 2008

PurposeResearch on fairly‐traded products has shown that changing consumers' attitudes may not be the best strategy to bring consumers to purchase these products. The objective of this study is to examine a different, non‐cognitive approach based on the utilization of behavioral influence strategies.Design/methodology/approachA field experiment was conducted involving 168 consumers. The experiment took place in the context of a commercial stand in which fairly‐traded products such as coffee, sugar, chocolate, and so on, were sold. Three factors were manipulated: the concreteness of the information provided to visitors; the provision of information about the popularity of fairly‐traded products among relevant others; and the possibility of receiving concrete feedback from a producer.FindingsThe paper finds that, contrary to what was expected, abstract information led to a greater amount of money spent on average by visitors. In addition, knowing that fairly‐traded products were popular among relevant others had a significant impact on money spent only when feedback was not offered to the participants.Research limitations/implicationsA field experiment does not offer a high degree of control over nuisance variables. The application of the manipulations and the randomization of participants in this study were therefore not optimal.Practical implicationsManagers involved in the marketing of fairly‐traded products who communicate with potential buyers using concrete messages should make sure that consumers are attentive to their messages. These messages should inform consumers that fairly‐traded products are purchased by relevant others.Originality/valueThe paper provides useful information on how to influence consumers' attitudes to purchasing fairly‐traded products.
Emergent realities of global competition
Authors: Fatehi Kamal , Veliyath Rajaram , Derakhshan Foad 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to discuss the new realities of global rivalry which has been elevated to include economic competition between nations, in addition to the more traditional forms of competitive interactions between firms.Design/methodology/approachThe Introduction section discusses the changes that global geopolitics and the economy have undergone from the end of the Second World War to the present time. The 11 macro‐economic factors that have impacted international business over this time period are then discussed. The next section of the paper discusses the nature of the new relational assets of firms, their locations, and the means of harnessing and utilizing them in knowledge‐based economic competition. A series of propositions relating to the nature of these assets, how managers of corporations can access them, the roles and skill sets required of these managers, and the competitive advantages these assets provide, are then presented. The Conclusion section explores the impacts of these global economic changes for national governments and government bureaucrats, for managers of international firms, for their roles, perspectives, and their skill sets.FindingsThese changes have modified the competitive landscape at the level of competition between nations, across industries as well as between firms. These changes have necessitated modifications in the roles, training and skills required on the part of government bureaucrats and managers of international companies. New roles and skills are needed to meet these challenges.Practical implicationsThe paper has implications for competitive advantages of firms as well as nations. Executive education and training programs for managers may need to be restructured to provide these managers the required perspectives, skills and knowledge that will equip them to compete and be effective champions of their companies, and also to some extent, ambassadors of their nation states.Originality/valueThe paper offers a new way of thinking about competition and competitive advantages.
Common understanding as a basis for coordination
Authors: Jaatinen Miia , Lavikka Rita 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop further a theoretical framework of common understanding and explore the role of common understanding in coordination.Design/methodology/approachA constructive action research approach was employed applying abductive reasoning to develop new models with practical relevance.FindingsA new framework of the elements of common understanding and a new theory of communication as a mechanism for coordination.Research limitations/implicationsAs a longitudinal case study and part of a multiple case‐study, the findings are generalized to theory which should be further developed.Practical implicationsPresents a framework for developing shared meanings to achieve better coordination in collaborative service provisioning.Originality/valuePresents a new model of common understanding, a refined approach to coordination.
Critical issues, processes and solutions in ISFET packaging
Authors: Khanna Vinod Kumar 
Published: May 2008

PurposeTo provide an insight of the intricacies of ion‐sensitive field‐effect transistor (ISFET) encapsulation and describe the presently available packaging solutions, indicating how the packaging requirements can be complied for various applications.Design/methodology/approachISFET packaging is a complete subject in itself. The paper includes examples of the different packaging strategies that have been offered by literature and company findings over the past few decades.FindingsISFET packaging has progressed from the initial epoxy embedding of the wire bonds and contact pads to the more sophisticated techniques capable of automation wherein moulds are made for epoxy coating or the chip is tightened between contacting parts using elastomer gaskets.Research limitations/implicationsThe emerging packaging technologies have succeeded in making chip packaging more a science than an art, and the new methods are capable of large‐scale manufacturing with greater precision.Practical implicationsPackaging solutions for demanding applications of ISFETs have been provided by the upcoming technologies.Originality/valueThe information provided in this paper is of immense value to researchers working on ISFET encapsulation.
Insider trading in China: the case for the Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission
Authors: Cheng Hongming 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the effectiveness of illegal insider trading enforcement in China by focusing, among other things, on the Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission's (CSRC) enforcement actions in the period 1993‐2006.Design/methodology/approachThis paper discusses the CSRC's enforcement policies and practices of insider trading regulation, based upon administrative and judicial cases, face‐to‐face interviews with regulators, and policy documents.FindingsA major finding of the study is the paucity of insider trading cases and the lack of convictions for insider trading offences in China. The campaign against securities offences did not actually come with the stricter enforcement of insider trading laws. A primary challenge in the insider trading regulation comes from the fact that most insider trading cases involve high‐ranking government and party officials. The CSRC lacks the power to directly administer discipline and penalties on government officials and party cadres for insider trading offences.Research limitations/implicationsIt is recommended that the CSRC be given more power, more resources and more trained regulators to detect and address insider trading activities. It is also recommended that the CSRC improve its surveillance capabilities by fully utilizing sophisticated computer surveillance software systems, by improving inter‐agency and inter‐market information‐sharing, and by cooperating with other countries' regulators and participating in the ISG's database to detect possible international insider trading.Originality/valueThe paper will be of interest to researchers in the field of financial crime and securities regulation. Regulators, the private sector and government departments will also benefit from an analysis of Chinese insider trading enforcement cases. This paper also suggests better strategies for dealing with insider trading offences in China. A fair and orderly market is crucial for investors in the Chinese market.
Mining e‐services in P2P‐based workflow enactments
Authors: Yuan Shuai , Shen Jun 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThis paper aims to explore the feasible mining and proper selection of QoS‐aware services for a P2P‐based business process enactment framework, and enhance the relevant workflow prototype.Design/methodology/approach– Through observing and analysing unpredictable dynamic changes that commonly exist in e‐service workflow, a set of QoS specifications and monitoring mechanisms in a P2P workflow framework is proposed. These specifications are an evolving extension of services' description with semantic web facilitators for P2P‐based e‐services.FindingsIt has been demonstrated that the QoS‐OWL approach can be effectively used to describe and exploit e‐services, particularly in a decentralised environment. QoS‐OWL is also able to provide the deliberation of geographic information for e‐services, and facilitates the peers' effective cooperation and automates business processes. It is recommended that the approach be adopted in the dynamic online information system environment to increase efficiency and reduce costs in running e‐services.Practical implicationsThe QoS attributes discussed in this paper are relatively typical for benchmarking purposes, so the extension of the QoS metrics specifications and related protocols need to be discussed in future work.Originality/valueThe authors propose an approach to dynamically selecting appropriate service‐oriented peers in a P2P network, where the composition of e‐services in a business process can be enhanced significantly. The approach is based on ontology and QoS perspectives, and the descriptions of services have rich semantic features in an attempt to make the service selection more intelligent and reliable. Therefore the proposal offers e‐service providers innovative initiatives to re‐engineer their business services.
Application of value stream mapping (VSM) for minimization of wastes in the processing side of supply chain of cottonseed oil industry in Indian context
Authors: Seth Dinesh , Seth Nitin , Goel Deepak 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify and address various wastes in the supply chain of the edible cottonseed oil industry (specifically the processing side) using a value stream mapping (VSM) approach to improve productivity and capacity utilization in an Indian context.Design/methodology/approachCritical observations and interviewing techniques were used with open‐ended questions to understand the processes involved in the value chain of the cottonseed oil industry. Different chain links/members were investigated through personal visits and discussions. VSM is applied as an approach to the industry to identify and remove non‐value‐adding (NVA) activities.FindingsMajor findings obtained from the study are as follows. There is an excess cumulative inventory of 244 days in the whole supply chain. The industry is highly fragmented with a large number of small players present, which hampers the use of economies of scale. There are NVA activities present in the supply chain such as the moving of cottonseed oil from expeller mill to refinery. The industry still uses outdated technology which hampers the productivity.Practical implicationsAttention needs to be given to boosting the productivity of the oil sector. Waste removal from the oilseed‐processing sector is one key to improving the productivity of the sector.Originality/valueThe paper addresses the various wastes in the processing side of the supply chain of the Indian cottonseed oil industry, using VSM as an approach which was hardly ever attempted before. Wastes are then individually attacked to reduce or eliminate them from the system. Suggestions to make the whole chain more productive can be generalized and can be replicated in the context of other developing countries.
RuleML‐based learning object interoperability on the Semantic Web
Authors: Biletskiy Yevgen , Boley Harold , Ranganathan Girish R. , Boley Harold 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe present paper aims to describe an approach for building the Semantic Web rules for interoperation between heterogeneous learning objects, namely course outlines from different universities, and one of the rule uses: identifying (in)compatibilities between course descriptions.Design/methodology/approachAs proof of concept, a rule set is implemented using the rule markup language (RuleML), a member of XML‐based languages. This representation in RuleML allows the rule base to be platform‐independent, flexibly extensible and executable.FindingsThe RuleML source representation is easily converted to other XML‐based languages (such as RDF, OWL and XMI) as well as incorporated into, and extracted from, existing XML‐based repositories (such as IEEE LOM and CanLOM) using XSL Transformations (XSLT).Practical implicationsThe RuleML facts and rules represented in the positional slotted language are used by the OO jDREW reasoning engine to detect and map between semantically equivalent components of course outlines as the key step in their interoperation. In particular, this will enable the precise delivery of learning objects (e.g. course outlines) from repositories to a specific learner's context.Originality/valueAlthough the particular scenario is discussed in the present paper, the proposed approach can be applied to other tasks related to enabling semantic interoperability.
Rehearsing tomorrow's leaders: the potential of mythodrama
Authors: Olivier Richard , Verity Julie 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe paper explores the potential of Mythodrama as a leadership learning intervention. It suggests that the new leadership capabilities required for future organizational success, can be built with this methodology.Design/methodology/approachHenry V – Shakespeare's greatest inspirational leader – is used as case study to explain the Mythodrama methodology and some of the lessons that can be learnt about leadership from Henry's story.FindingsMythodrama is a powerful intervention for learning and rehearsing leadership behaviors. Great leaders have a repertoire of styles and demonstrate judgment about which style is relevant to the context. Authentic leadership requires self‐knowledge, belief and commitment, there is the potential to explore these personal traits through the mythodrama methodology.Practical implicationsEffective leaders are increasingly recognized as one of the most valuable assets of the organization. Hence, truly transforming learning methodologies – those that can touch people personally and deeply – promise to add future value to organizations that employ them.Originality/valueIntroduces and explores the potential of a leadership learning intervention. Explains how the methodology works and describes some of the skills and behaviors leaders can rehearse.