bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Toward semantics‐aware management of intellectual property rights
Authors: Damiani Ernesto , Fugazza Cristiano 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to introduce the advantages of semantics‐aware representation formalisms in the integration of digital rights management (DRM) infrastructures grounded on heterogeneous formats.Design/methodology/approachAfter discussing the notion of semantics‐aware IPR and its relationship with Semantic Web‐style metadata, we exemplify the advantages of adopting it by providing two different use cases. XML‐based DRMLs are mapped with a shared ontology‐based representation in such a way that dependencies between elements can be drawn.FindingsIndividual formalisms may take advantage of a semantics‐aware infrastructure to check consistency of DRM policies according to dependencies not explicit in the specification language. On the other hand, distinct formalisms can be integrated with each other according to fine‐grained translation mechanisms.Originality/valueInference procedures can pre‐process this knowledge base and derive implicit knowledge that can be used by programming logic in the actual enforcement of DRM policies.
Analysis of supply models and FM service market trends in Finland – implications on sourcing decision‐making
Authors: Ventovuori Tomi 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to analyse Facilities Management (FM) service market trends and different supply models of FM services in Finland. In addition, the implications of the prevailing market conditions for a client's decision‐making concerning FM services sourcing are discussed.Design/methodology/approachThe research is based on thematic interviews and a survey that were conducted in Finnish FM service companies.FindingsIn order to compete successfully in the FM service market and fulfil the clients' needs in the near future, service providers need to be able to offer a wider range of FM services. In addition, it is important that the suppliers become stronger in the area of technical service competence. As the service companies are developing their internal technical competences, the clients might become more confident in outsourcing more technically demanding FM services. These market trends might explain why buyers in the FM service market are more ahead in using supply models like the integrated service provider model as opposed to using supply models like the specialized service provider model.Research limitations/implicationsThis research offers new insight into FM service market trends in Finland and sheds light on the implications of the market conditions on the client's decision‐making process concerning the sourcing of FM services. In order to make stronger claims and to better understand the FM service industry as a whole, one should also gather data from the buyer side.Practical implicationsAs information on a certain market is important for the buyers, it is suggested that the buyers of FM services should make a systematic research of the FM markets as part of sourcing strategy development or at least prior to releasing an invitation to tender to selected potential suppliers.Originality/valueThis research offers important market information that could be used to help the clients to make well‐grounded FM service sourcing decisions. In addition, this research describes those factors of competitiveness that come into play when service providers are in the process of reaching their competitive position in a certain market.
Heritage site area type classification for facility management purposes
Authors: Bozány András 
Published: February 2007

PurposeAlthough heritage sites are numerous, facility management (FM) is maybe the most important process in heritage site management systems. The similarities and differences of the sites should be considered before implementing common FM information systems that support more heritage sites with various area types. The presented classifications are collected and made primarily to support this process. Specialties of heritage sites were also observed from FM point of view. The paper attempts to identify a few groups that can be used well for FM system installations.Design/methodology/approachThe paper observes the sites from several points of view. The sites are classified by heritage types, by facility planning point of view, by fragmentation and the rate of built‐in area, by human influence, by application. It offers three methods for area classification, later the computerized supporting systems are observed.FindingsOn most heritage sites FM is probably the most important management process. These cultural and natural sites are handled usually by governmental authorities and/or such organizations that can serve more sites permanently.Research limitations/implicationsSince, the heritage sites are various, there might be several exceptional cases that are not collected in this paper.Practical implicationsThe paper offers guidelines and ideas to enhance the FM system implementation on different types of heritage sites. Using these groupings, several problems can be identified early in the planning phase of such information systems.Originality/valueThis paper attempts to present the diversity of the objects on the heritage sites, trying to categorize them for FM purposes from more viewpoints. Most of these sites are currently not applied with efficient FM support.
Improving delivery of laser pan retinal photocoagulation in treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Authors: Chavan Randhir , Mitra Arijit , Headon Maurice 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assess the benefits of introducing a laser room poster in improving delivery of laser pan retinal photocoagulation (PRP) in treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR).Design/methodology/approachAn audit was carried out to describe the practice prior to introducing laser room poster. A reaudit was conducted after its introduction to evaluate if the practice had improved.FindingsThere was a 20 per cent increase (92 per cent in reaudit versus 72 per cent in audit) in total number of laser burns between 1,000‐2,500 burns during first session. In a completed PRP, an increase of 23 per cent was recorded (45 per cent versus 22 per cent) in total number of laser burns between 3,000‐6,000 burns. Retinal area ablated less than recommended by ETDRS fell by 21 per cent (18 versus 39). Not surprisingly the percentage of patients requiring re‐treatment after completed PRP fell from 30 per cent to 21 per cent, indicating an overall improvement in PRP treatment results.Originality/valueFuture strategies for improving clinical effectiveness can be based on experience gained from this project. Laser room poster can be an important tool in ophthalmology departments in the management of PDR.
How safe is information about medicines? A risk assessment framework
Authors: Wills Simon , Stephens Martin 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify factors predisposing to risk in publications written by healthcare professionals, especially those concerned with medicines.Design/methodology/approachObservation, discussion, and analysis of production methods, standards, and written outputs produced by the UK Medicines Information network as an exemplar of a healthcare organisation producing an array of publications with an accompanying tier of pre‐publication quality assurance procedures.FindingsThe factors which affect the likelihood and impact of risk in publications can be identified: author competence, quality of information sources, transformation process, audience, provenance, intended use and subject matter. These factors can be used to score a given publication and establish its risk potential relative to other publications.Practical implicationsIt is recommended that healthcare organisations engaged in producing written material consider carefully the risks inherent in publishing, and the factors which influence risk.Originality/valueThe factors identified here can be used to score relative risk and to identify the highest risk publications. Higher risk documents should attract the most stringent pre‐publication quality assurance procedures.
Crossing the generational divide: engaging “young” employees in your organization
Authors: Schulman Sarah 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to examine how new employees and employers can both contribute to “committed action” within employment.Design/methodology/approachOutlines ways in which to create the right conditions for equal engagement.FindingsThere is no foolproof formula for achieving inter‐generational engagement in the workplace: roughly it is one part recognition, one part intentionality, and one part commitment to challenging the status quo. By first recognizing what matters to people (whether young or old), then integrating their answers into the organization's overall strategy and human resource design, and finally by being unsatisfied with stagnation, the feeling of engagement can take root and new, improved ways of thinking and doing can blossom.Originality/valueThe paper provides useful information on encouraging individuals to be wholly committed to action.
Wilderness thinking: a novel approach to leadership development
Authors: Watson Sally , Vasilieva Elena 
Published: February 2007

PurposeDescribes the development of a leadership approach in which the outdoors became an environment for personal reflection.Design/methodology/approachReports on the pilot findings from research conducted with 50 managers from Airbus UK and TOTAL and contribute to knowledge about reflective approaches to leadership developmentFindingsA process of retreat became a catalyst for reflective learning about leadership among 50 managers from Airbus UK and TOTAL. The findings challenge OMD and SMD and their specific use of the outdoors as a medium for individual learning.Originality/valueEvidence was found that wilderness thinking represents an innovation in reflective learning which challenges the main trends in the use of the outdoors to develop leaders
Keeping it real – supporting learning through workshops in small and medium‐sized exporters
Authors: Taylor Robert 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to examine the use of workshops in delivering learning, particularly with regard to the “Passport to export” programme and its plan to help SMEs succeed in the export markets.Design/methodology/approachLooks at how decisions regarding presentation and schedule of the workshops were made.FindingsThe workshop is outstandingly successful with around 96 per cent of the delegates rating it as good or excellent, declaring it a worthwhile investment of their time and being prepared to recommend it to othersOriginality/valueEncourages decision makers to undertake learning thereby influencing the growth and development in these businesses and consequently in the economy as a whole.
Conservation of tanks/lakes in the Bangalore metropolitan area
Authors: Gowda Krishne , Sridhara M.V. 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to build up perspectives for the conservation and restoration of the various spoilt water bodies within the Bangalore metropolitan area.Design/methodology/approachThis paper describes how Bangalore city is typical of the features of peninsular India in that it is made up of ridges, valleys and undulating terrain. Monsoon rainfall is substantial and the tanks and lakes can receive and contain substantial amounts of water from rains. Only thing is to de‐clog the natural water flow routes and to restore the bunds of tanks and repair the spillways and put in place legal and administrative measures to preserve the interiors of tanks; free them from construction activities and launch suitable afforestation programs to contain soil erosion, improve the quality of subsoil water and raise if possible medicinal and ornamental trees so that Bangalore gains in its aesthetic appeal.FindingsThe study reveals that the existence of water bodies is an important asset to the environment of Bangalore. It has a beneficial impact on the microclimate of the city and serves as outdoor recreational areas, which are very much needed as a source of change and relief for the city dwellers. It is good for developing open spaces with greenery along the valleys. There is much scope for water‐front developments to enhance urban aesthetics in the surrounding areas. It is possible to improve the ground water table, so that there will be scope for tapping ground water through bore wells all through the year, particularly during summers.Practical implicationsThis work will draw the attention of government authorities as well as local residents, NGOs and experts to keep the tanks/lakes conserved in and around the BMA and to prevent silting of tanks by offshore development and large‐scale tree planting and also removal of encroachments within the study area.Originality/valueThis study will stimulate interest in recreation, conservation, open space beautification, pollution abatement and a myriad other ways to improve the quality of urban environment.
Sharing responsibility: what they didn't teach you in kindergarten
Authors: Powers Michael R. 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to consider the problem of allocating responsibility for risk through a simple classroom vignette that illustrates some of the difficulties encountered in more complex real‐world scenarios.Design/methodology/approachAfter considering a number of ad hoc allocation methods, this study focuses on the Shapley and Aumann‐Shapley values from cooperative game theory.FindingsShows that the Aumann‐Shapley value provides a useful tool for allocating risk in a real‐world insurance context, and therefore may be used to distribute capital (surplus) and premium loadings.Originality/valueThe paper offers insights into both the challenges of the risk‐allocation problem and its proposed solutions.
Data‐efficient model building for financial applications
Authors: Sandow Sven , Zhou Xuelong 
Published: February 2007

PurposeInvestors often rely on probabilistic models that were learned from small historical labeled datasets. The purpose of this article is to propose a new method for data‐efficient model learning.Design/methodology/approachThe proposed method, which is an extension of the standard minimum relative entropy (MRE) approach and has a clear financial interpretation, belongs to the class of semi‐supervised algorithms, which can learn from data that are only partially labeled with values of the variable of interest.FindingsThis study tests the method on an artificial dataset and uses it to learn a model for recovery of defaulted debt. In both cases, the resulting models perform better than the standard MRE model, when the number of labeled data is small.Originality/valueThe method can be applied to financial problems where labeled data are sparse but unlabeled data are readily available.
An analysis of risk for defaultable bond portfolios
Authors: Guo Hongtao , Wu Guojun , Xiao Zhijie 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to estimate value at risk (VaR) using quantile regression and provide a risk analysis for defaultable bond portfolios.Design/methodology/approachThe method proposed is based on quantile regression pioneered by Koenker and Bassett. The quantile regression approach allows for a general treatment on the error distribution and is robust to distributions with heavy tails.FindingsThis article provides a risk analysis for defaultable bond portfolios using quantile regression method. In the proposed model we use information variables such as short‐term interest rates and term spreads as covariates to improve the estimation accuracy. The study also finds that confidence intervals constructed around the estimated VaRs can be very wide under volatile market conditions, making the estimated VaRs less reliable when their accurate measurement is most needed.Originality/valueProvides a risk analysis for defaultable bond using quantile regression approach.
Real‐time routing selection for automated guided vehicles in a flexible manufacturing system
Authors: Buyurgan Nebil , Meyyappan Lakshmanan , Saygin Can , Dagli Cihan H. 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present the development of an architecture for real‐time routing of automated guided vehicles (AGV) in a random flexible manufacturing system (FMS).Design/methodology/approachAGV routing problem is modeled using an evolutionary algorithm‐based intelligent path planning model, which handles vehicle assignments to material handling requests and makes routing decisions with the objective of maximizing the system throughput. The architecture is implemented on a 3‐layer software environment in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed model.FindingsThe proposed architecture, along with the evolutionary algorithm‐based routing model, is implemented in a simulated FMS environment using hypothetical production data. In order to benchmark the performance of the path planning algorithm, the same FMS model is run by traditional dispatching rules. The analysis shows that the proposed routing model outperforms the traditional dispatching rules for real‐time routing of AGVs in many cases.Research limitations/implicationsFuture work includes expanding the scope of the current work by developing and implementing other routing models and benchmarking them against the proposed model on different performance measures.Originality/valueThe implementation of evolutionary algorithms in real‐time routing of AGVs is unique. In addition, due to its modularity, the proposed 3‐layer architecture can allow effective and efficient integration of different real‐time routing algorithms; therefore it can be used as a benchmarking platform.
Implementing a platform strategy for a systems business via standardization
Authors: Karandikar Harshavardhan , Nidamarthi Srinivas 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe benefits of a platform strategy in volume product businesses are well established. Such a strategy can also pay dividends in a low‐volume systems or projects business. The benefits include increased engineering efficiency, higher solution reliability and reduced direct costs. The purpose of this paper is to describe the mechanism for the implementation of such a platform strategy via a design standardization initiative and discuss the technical challenges involved. The paper describes the case of the automotive powertrain assembly line business.Design/methodology/approachFor the past three years, the authors were an integral part of the engineering teams at four systems businesses, automotive suppliers with a global footprint, driving the process of standardization and engineering platform development. The concepts presented in the paper were developed and validated during the course of this effort.FindingsImplementation of an engineering platform can succeed via a design and work process standardization initiative embedded in a strong business context. The problems involved – technical, organizational, and cultural – must be dealt with simultaneously and comprehensively.Practical implicationsThe practical steps that need to be taken and the comprehensive approach required to implement platform concepts in a systems/projects business are highlighted.Originality/valueThere is considerable literature on the planning and design of product platforms. However, there is less discussion of how to implement these platforms in practice considering the organizational constraints and legacy products. Further, there is even less published literature on platform development for complex systems treated as products.
Knowledge management practices in Turkish SMEs
Authors: Tunc Bozbura F. 
Published: February 2007

PurposeAims at finding out the senior managers' perceptions about the extent to which the components of KM contribute to the success of SMEs (small and medium enterprises) in Turkey.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, the current knowledge management practices in Turkish SMEs are searched through a survey. The survey is prepared depending on a basic model of knowledge management built by the author.FindingsThe results of the survey show that Turkish SMEs do not like to share knowledge even within the company. The managers are afraid of losing the control of knowledge. However, since they close the information channels, they also prevent the incoming knowledge.Originality/valueThis paper provides a basis for the research about knowledge management practices in SMEs in developing countries.
An empirical investigation of manufacturing performance measures utilization
Authors: Gomes Carlos F. , Yasin Mahmoud M. , Lisboa João V. 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe objective of this study is to shed some light on the information flow between executives and financial analysts in the context of manufacturing performance measurement and evaluation.Design/methodology/approachThe predictive value, information availability and frequency of performance measures used by the sampled manufacturing organizations and financial analysts are compared using multiple regression analysis.FindingsThe findings of this study clearly underscore the increasing significance of non‐financial and non‐traditional performance measures. The importance of customer‐based and quality‐related measures is noted.Research limitations/implicationsThe sample used in this study is specific in nature. It consisted of Portuguese manufacturing organizations and Portuguese financial analysts. Thus, the results should be interpreted accordingly.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study have clear implications for organizational information systems. Re‐engineering of organizational information systems is called for toward closing the information gaps which exist in the context of organizational performance measurement.Originality/valueThis study has both practical and theoretical value, as it empirically explores the practical implications of some important issues related to organizational performance.