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Non‐hydrogenated cottonseed oil as a deep‐fat frying medium
Authors: Daniel‐O'Dwyer Darla , Thompson Leslie , Shriver Brent , Wu Chih‐kang , Hoover Linda 
Published: August 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to compare the oxidative stability of non‐hydrogenated cottonseed oil with that of the partially hydrogenated oils commonly used as a deep‐fat frying medium by the restaurant industry when used to prepare French fries in order to reduce trans‐fatty acids.Design/methodology/approachStability characteristics of non‐hydrogenated cottonseed oil and two hydrogenated oils, canola and soybean, were evaluated in deep‐fat frying applications. French fries were analyzed for total polar compounds, and the oils were analyzed for iodine, peroxide, p‐anisidine and totox values, and free fatty acids.FindingsCanola and soybean oil had significantly lower iodine values than cottonseed oil. Free fatty acid values were not significantly different among the oils (0.256 per cent oleic acid). Initially cottonseed oil had higher peroxide, p‐anisidine, and totox values compared with canola and soybean oil. However, as days of frying increased, values trended closer together. Total polar compounds were similar. All oil types were comparable in terms of their stability characteristics under the conditions used in this study.Research limitations/implicationsResearch with additional food product and under more stressful conditions would be beneficial.Practical implicationsHydrogenation increases trans‐fatty acid content. Consumption of trans‐fatty acids has been associated with increased risk of heart disease. Non‐hydrogenated cottonseed oil may be a viable alternative to popular hydrogenated oils currently used in the restaurant setting.Originality/valueRestaurants are being pressured by health officials to choose healthier oil. This research article can help restaurants make an informed choice.
Exploring food and eating patterns using food‐maps
Authors: Albon Deborah 
Published: August 2007

PurposeImprovement in dietary intake is seen as a key way to make a positive impact on children's current and future health. Yet food and eating are more complex than purely imbibing one's nutritional requirements. In order to gain a fuller picture of an individual's food and eating patterns, it is also important to consider the social dimension within which food and eating takes place. This paper aim to address this issue.Design/methodology/approachThe paper outlines the development of a tool – “food‐mapping”, which is used to explore two children's current food and eating patterns.FindingsResults show that the food‐mapping tool may offer a useful visual representation of an individual's food and eating patterns. This can help, at a glance, to pin‐point areas to develop, such as high levels of sweet‐eating, as well as highlighting key individuals and organizations in providing food for the child.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper outlines two cases, from which generalizations cannot be made. In addition, the food‐mapping tool may be limited in that it provides a snap‐shot in time as food and eating patterns do change. This said, it could be used to track changes over time – something not detailed in this paper.Practical implicationsFood‐mapping may be a useful tool for all professionals involved in making a positive impact on people's diet.Originality/valueThe paper focuses on a new tool and its possible application, which takes into account the social dimension to food and eating as well as what is eaten.
Quantification and identification of polysaccharide contents in Hericium erinaceus
Authors: Yew Keong Choong , Amini Abdul Rashid Badrul , Swee Ing Young , Ismail Zakiah 
Published: August 2007

PurposeThe aim of this study is to identify and quantify sugar and polysaccharide contents in locally grown Hericium erinaceus.Desig/methodolog/approachThe experiment is presented of chromatography methods to determine sugars in Malaysian–grown H. erinaceus. After the extraction, the crude polysaccharide solution was followed by hydrolysis with acid as well as enzymes reaction, respectively.FindingsIn thin–layer chromatography, two sample spots turned blue after treatment with sugar visualizing reagent. The HPLC analysis of the H. erinaceus hot water crude extract showed arabinose as the major component. All H. erinaceus water crude extract showed the components of arabinose, glucose and rhamnose when reacting with different enzymes. The ratio of arabinose and glucose was 2.3:1 after enzymatic reaction compared with 2.7:1 before the enzymatic reaction.Research limitation/implicationsThe H. erinaceus polysaccharides from the fruiting body can be further isolated and purified by means of GCMS. In this way, the contents of the polysaccharides isolated and types of the linkage can be determined thoroughly in a more detailed way. The purified polysaccharides also should be screened for the bioassay guide fractionation.Practical implicationsThe H. erinaceus can also be analyzed for its various nutritional values. In this way, it is hoped that Malaysia can produce Hericium products locally for the benefit of the local consumers with a more competitive price.Originalit/valueThis paper fulfils an identified information of sugar and polysaccharide content in Malaysian–grown H. erinaceus.
Potential of thermal sprayed TinO2n‐1‐coatings for substituting molybdenum‐based ring coatings
Authors: Landa J. , Illarramendi I. , Kelling N. , Woydt M. , Skopp A. , Hartelt M. 
Published: August 2007

PurposeThis paper aims to focus on the potential for substituting molybdenum‐based piston ring coatings, which are recognized as “allrounder” by other candidate metallurgies. Another purpose is the tribological interaction of molybdenum‐based and new triboactive/reactive piston ring coatings with low SAP, polymer‐ and metal‐free as well as bionotox engine oils with high‐viscosity indices.Design/methodology/approachSubstoichiometric titanium dioxide composed of the Magnéli‐types phases Ti4O7(∼17 per cent), Ti5O9(∼66 per cent), Ti6O11(∼17 per cent) deposited by plasma spraying, a vacuum sprayed TiO1,93and a plasma‐sprayed titanium‐molybdenum carbo‐nitride coated piston rings were compared to a state‐of‐the‐art molybdenum‐based piston ring. They were tribologically characterized by means of BAM and SRV tests lubed under mixed/boundary lubrication by factory fill engine oils, engine oils as blends of hydro‐carbons with esters as well as prototype engine oils based on esters and polyglycols.FindingsOverall, the molybdenum‐ and titanium‐based ring coatings wore in the same order of magnitude. The ranking depends on the test used. The BAM test favours MKP81A (PL72) more, whereas the SRV methods favour the TinO2n−1more. The different bionotox and low‐ash prototype engine oils with reduced additive contents displayed isoperformance regarding the tribological behaviour of common and triboreactive materials. They presented no visible weakness in wear resistance, coefficient of friction and extreme pressure properties.Research limitations/implicationsThe next steps have to confirm functional properties by different engine and endurance tests.Practical implicationsTitanium‐based piston ring coatings are overall more attractive, as they are primarily refined from titania, which is cheap and not rated at stock exchanges, and they present at least an isoperformance when compared with molybdenum‐based ring coatings.Originality/valueThis supplier report displays the complete methodology in order to substitute molybdenum‐ by titanium‐based piston ring coatings as well as illuminating the beneficial interaction with alternative engine oils in existing engine architectures.
An investigation into reutilizing of waste materials using friction welding and upset manufacturing methods
Authors: Erol Akata H. , Sahin Mumin , Turan Ipekci M. 
Published: August 2007

PurposeThe present study seeks to examine the possibilities of combined usage of friction welding and plastic forming in recycling of bar‐shaped waste materials.Design/methodology/approachIf the waste materials can be reproduced using various manufacturing methods without melting, their economic values could be increased economically. For this reason, using a combination of friction welding and plastic forming was chosen as an alternative recycling method. Upsetting was chosen as the plastic forming method due to its ease of application.FindingsIn the present study, dimensional changes, hardness variations in heat affected zone (HAZ), variations of torsion and tensile strengths with upsetting ratio of specimens were examined. Hardness values of test material are raised to higher levels within the HAZ by the local hardening. The maximum shear stress in torsion and the tensile strengths of specimens are closely harmonious with hardness values of test material.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough it was observed in general that the increasing upsetting ratio increased the torsion and tensile strengths, experimental study must be improved and extended in order to obtain more precise results.Practical implicationsIt can be concluded that combined usage of just welded and additional cold deformation can be considered as an alternative recycling method owing to obtained positive results.Originality/valueThis paper helps individuals reutilize waste materials because of the small lengths of the bars. Furthermore, it can be observed that the combination of friction welding and plastic forming produces savings in the material and the cost in this study.
Hydrophobicizing mould release agent for press moulding
Authors: Seyidov F.T. , Mansoori Y. , Taghi Nezhad J. 
Published: August 2007

PurposeThis paper seeks to address the preparation of new compositions of hydrophobicizing liquids as release agent for press moulds in the production of plastic articles of all kinds of polymers.Design/methodology/approachMixtures of thermo‐stable polyethers (copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide) and polyols esters/mixed esters in the presence of phenothiazine as antioxidant were prepared and tested.FindingsAll compositions were tested and compared with silicone oil polymethylsiloxane‐100 (PMS‐100). The lubricant was manually applied on a hot surface (160‐190°C) of tray of press mould, without any change in the operating cycle. The finished products were easily removed from press mould, and showed higher durability. The release agent was also checked for production of polyethylene lids by automatic moulding at 170‐200°C, and 17 lids have been obtained on one application. This is quite a good result compared with silicone oil PMS‐100, which produced only four to five lids.Research limitations/implicationsBecause of complexity of obtained mixture, it was impossible to study the structure and composition of the obtained products by modern spectroscopy techniques.Practical implicationsIn order to obtain compositions of optimum properties a lot of mixtures were prepared and tested. Only compositions which showed suitable properties were reported.Originality/valueThis paper provides detailed information on the experimental preparation of 37 compositions for hydrophobicizing mould release agents. Testing of different obtained hydrophobicizing liquids showed positive results, in production of plastic household articles, over silicone oil PMS‐100. The finished products were easily removed from press mould and prepared hydrophobicizing liquids showed higher durability than silicone oil PMS‐100. The obtained compositions are also favored from the point of view of commercial availability and ecology and can be considered as replacements for PMS‐100 release agent.
Is RFID right for your organization or application?
Authors: Reyes Pedro M. , Jaska Patrick 
Published: August 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to help managers determine whether RFID is appropriate for their particular organizational needs and to give them some guidelines for implementing an RFID solution.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is a general review of RFID and offers instructions to managers who are in a dilemma as to whether RFID is right for their organization or application.FindingsThe results of this study provide managers with procedures to follow that will enable them to minimize RFID implementation problems.Practical implicationsFor practicing managers, these implementation procedures have important implications. As with any technological implementation, the needs of the organization, its personnel, and customers must be at the forefront of the process.Originality/valueThis paper offers managers a valuable perspective on the RFID implementation process for their organization.
Materialistic attitude as an antecedent of organizational citizenship behavior
Authors: Torlak Omer , Koc Umut 
Published: August 2007

PurposeOrganizational citizenship behavior (OCB) has continuously been an important issue for almost three decades. In contrast with the high interest in OCB, the effects of materialism on OCB have not attracted sufficient attention in the literature. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the materialistic attitudes of salespeople working in pharmaceutical and household white goods and furniture (HWGF) sectors and their OCB.Design/methodology/approachIt is hypothesized that materialistic attitude is one of the dispositional variables which is an antecedent of OCB. A total of 199 salespeople who work for pharmaceutical and HWGF sectors in Eskisehir, Turkey were surveyed. The questionnaire consisted of two scales to measure materialistic tendencies and OCB, respectively.FindingsThe results of the study early indicate that materialistic attitude is one of the antecedents that have negative impacts on OCB. There are negative correlations between all dimensions of OCB and materialistic attitude.Research limitations/implicationsSelf‐reporting for both materialistic attitudes and OCB may inflate correlations. Since the differences in cultural context between Turkey and Western countries and between the sectors can make it difficult to generalize the results universally, there is need for further research in different cultural contexts and sectors.Practical implicationsAccording to the literature and previous research, managers’ evaluations of performance, organizational effectiveness, and customer perceptions of service quality are positively related with OCB. Sales managers must pay more attention to decreasing salespeople's materialistic tendencies and increasing the OCB.Originality/valueThis is the first study that shows a relationship between materialistic attitude, as a dispositional variable and an individual characteristic, and OCB.
Knowledge management in different types of strategic SME networks
Authors: Valkokari Katri , Helander Nina 
Published: August 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to bridge the knowledge management (KM) and strategic business network literatures from the viewpoint of SMEs.Design/methodology/approachThis paper presents a typology of KM and strategic business networks; thus the paper is based on a literature review and analysis.FindingsThe paper provides a typology of the strategic SME network types and their key KM challenges based on a synthesis of existing literature.Research limitations/implicationsIt is suggested that longitudinal case studies of KM practices in strategic SME networks should be conducted. An empirical multi‐case study has already been started.Originality/valueThe presented SME network typology can benefit SME managers facing networking and KM challenges. Besides, it is suggested that a common strategy should be developed for all types of networks to enable the creation of knowledge‐based competencies and capabilities.
Business strategies and manufacturing decisions
Authors: Ward Peter T. , McCreery John K. , Anand Gopesh 
Published: August 2007

PurposeThis paper seeks to investigate whether linkages, proposed by previous researchers, among business strategies and structural and infrastructural investment decisions of manufacturing are empirically supported.Design/methodology/approachA sample of 101 US manufacturing firms is classified into three groups based on their predominant business strategies. The classification is validated using analysis of variance (ANOVA) tests on the taxons and on the environment in which the firms operate. ANOVA tests on manufacturing investment decisions are then used to address the central question of the paper – whether the three business strategy groups differ in their emphasis on structural and infrastructural areas of manufacturing.FindingsThe three business strategy‐based groups of firms, labeled broad‐based competitors, differentiators, and price leaders, differ in their emphasis on several of the structural and infrastructural areas of manufacturing, thus supporting the contention of linkages among business strategy and manufacturing investment decisions.Originality/valueThe popular notion of linkages among business strategies and investments in structural and infrastructural areas of manufacturing is empirically tested.
Operational implications of manufacturing outsourcing for subcontractor plants
Authors: Sousa Rui , Voss Christopher A. 
Published: August 2007

PurposeThe objectives of this paper are: to identify the key defining elements of a subcontractor plant from an operations management perspective and examine whether there are differences between the operational contexts of such plants and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) plants; and to examine whether these differences should translate into different operational practices, addressing the specific case of process quality management practices.Design/methodology/approachThe paper uses a multiple case study involving five plants in the electronics industry representative of the OEM and different subcontractor contexts.FindingsResults suggest that the operational contexts of subcontractor and OEM plants are different and that, as a result, these types of plants should emphasize different sets of process quality management practices.Research limitations/implicationsResults are considered to be generalizable to most discrete goods industries. However, future research should ascertain whether these results replicate in industries other than electronics.Practical implicationsOEMs, who have a critical role in disseminating best practice within the supply chain, must recognize the differences between OEM and subcontractor environments and avoid pushing one‐size‐fits‐all best practice programs along the chain.Originality/valueResearch in outsourcing to date has focused on the outsourcing decision per se and has mainly taken the perspective of the outsourcer firm. This study contributes to a better understanding of the operational implications of outsourcing decisions for subcontractor plants. It also responds to calls for more research linking quality management and supply chain management.
Customer satisfaction and service quality in UK financial services
Authors: Maddern Harry , Maull Roger , Smart Andi , Baker Paul 
Published: August 2007

PurposeThe paper seeks to evaluate the drivers of customer satisfaction (CS), specifically exploring the impact of business process management (BPM) on service quality and CS.Design/methodology/approachA longitudinal case study uses quantitative and qualitative data to test six propositions derived from current literature.FindingsAnalysis confirms the role of staff satisfaction and service quality as key drivers of CS, suggested in the service profit chain, but proposes a more complex set of relationships. Technical service quality (TSQ) is found to play a critical role in determining CS and a strong causal link is found between TSQ and BPM.Research limitations/implicationsFindings are based on a single case, in a fast‐changing sector.Practical implicationsFindings suggest that managers should focus on TSQ as a priority. End‐to‐end BPM is identified as a key enabler of TSQ.Originality/valueThe research challenges the adequacy of the service profit chain and the emphasis on soft factors evident in much of the existing marketing and service operations literature. In examining the drivers of CS, this research offers an alternative perspective which places BPM at the centre of the debate.
Hospital operations and length of stay performance
Authors: McDermott Christopher , Stock Gregory N. 
Published: August 2007

PurposeAs hospital costs continue to rise, increasing attention is being paid to the way these organizations are and should be managed. This attention typically comes in the form of focus on costs of services, quality (often measured through mortality rates) and length of stay. Hospital management has a broad array of choices at their disposal to address these challenges. As service operations, hospitals present a significant opportunity to apply the many tools and techniques from the field of operations strategy to this important industry. The objective of this paper is to use the operations strategy framework to assess the relationship between a set of operational elements and hospital performance in terms of average length of stay (ALOS), so that hospital managers improve the effectiveness and efficiency of patient care of their hospitals.Design/methodology/approachUsing the structural and infrastructural operations strategy framework, this study examines the relationship between several strategic variables and hospital performance. To analyze these relationships the paper employs data from the population of hospitals in New York State. The performance measure is the ALOS for patients, adjusted for the mix and severity of cases in each hospital.FindingsThe paper finds that a direct relationship exists between the dependent variable and location, capacity, and teaching status, and failed to find a direct relationship for capital expenditures, salary, and staffing levels. However, the paper did find significant interaction effects between capital expenses and both salary and staffing levels.Practical implicationsThere appear to be trade‐offs between capital expenditures and workforce decisions that have significant implications in light of current and expected hospital staffing shortages. The findings indicate that reductions in staff may not be perfectly replaced by corresponding increases in capital expenditures.Originality/valueThis paper further expands the body of research that addresses the important challenges hospitals face from an operations management perspective.