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A predictive model for the successful integration of concurrent engineering with people and organizational factors: Based on data of 25 companies
Authors: Duffy Vincent , Danek Annette , Salvendy Gavriel 
Published: July 2007

AbstractManufacturers that use concurrent engineering perform the design of the product and process in parallel and may utilize teams as the primary work group. In order to implement concurrent engineering, manufacturers have relied on a variety of new technologies. In this paper, it is proposed that models developed for the effective management of technological and organizational change could be effectively used to predict the levels of success of the organization attributed to concurrent engineering. An integrated model was developed that considers the human and organizational variables that are thought to be important when implementing a new technology. A questionnaire was developed and administered at 25 manufacturing companies. Results provide a reliable and valid model whereby time spent by management in determining task, work structure, and technology implementation accounts for 46.7% of the variance attributed to the effectiveness of organizations. @ 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
A fuzzy logic approach for safety and collision avoidance in robotic systems
Authors: Graham James H. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractA major factor that has limited the application of robots in industrial and human service applications has been the lack of robust sensing and control algorithms for detection and prevention of collision conditions. This paper discusses an approach to the collision avoidance control of robots using a fuzzy logic methodology for the integration of sensory input data from the robot's environment. The paper presents a formulation of the collision avoidance problem using the occupancy grid formulation, and discusses the use of a combination of Dempster‐Shafer inference and fuzzy logic in fusing the sensory information and making robot movement decisions. This hybrid approach utilizes the strengths of both systems to provide an effective and computationally tractable result. @ 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Ebselen attenuates cadmium‐induced testicular damage in mice
Authors: Ardais Ana P. , Santos Francielli W. , Nogueira Cristina W. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractThis study was designed to examine if ebselen, an organoselenium compound with antioxidant and glutathione peroxidase‐mimetic properties, attenuates testicular injury caused by intraperitoneal administration of CdCl2. A number of toxicological parameters were evaluated in the testes of mice, such as δ‐aminolevulinic acid dehydratase (δ‐ALA‐D) activity, lipid peroxidation, ascorbic acid levels and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activities. Ebselen attenuated lipid peroxidation levels altered by CdCl2. δ‐ALA‐D activity inhibited by the highest dose of CdCl2 was attenuated by ebselen. A significant negative correlation between lipid peroxidation levels and δ‐ALA‐D activity was observed. Ebselen restored ascorbic acid levels reduced by CdCl2. A significant negative correlation between ascorbic acid levels and δ‐ALA‐D activity reinforces the idea that ebselen attenuated the damage induced by CdCl2 via its antioxidant property. The significant correlation between ALT and δ‐ALA‐D activity supports the assumption that ebselen prevented damage caused by CdCl2. The results show that ebselen attenuated oxidative stress, a process important for CdCl2 toxicity. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Patterns of spatial and temporal cranial muscle development in the African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis (Anura: Pipidae)
Authors: Ziermann Janine M. , Olsson Lennart 
Published: July 2007

AbstractThe African Clawed Toad, Xenopus laevis, has been a major vertebrate model organism for developmental studies for half a century. Because most studies have focused on the early stages of development, this has had the effect that many aspects of organogenesis and later development remain relatively poorly known in this species. In particular, little is known about cranial muscle development even at the level of morphology and histological differentiation of muscle anlagen and muscle fibers. In this study, we document the morphogenesis and histological differentiation of cranial muscles in X. laevis. We provide a detailed account of the timing of development for each of the cranial muscles, and also describe a new muscle, the m. transversus anterior. The cranial musculature of X. laevis larvae generally develops in a rostrocaudal sequence. The first muscles to differentiate are the extrinsic eye muscles. Muscles of the mandibular and hyoid arches develop almost simultaneously, and are followed by the muscles of the branchial arches and the larynx, and by the mm. geniohyoideus and rectus cervicis. Despite the fact that differentiation starts at different stages in the different muscles, most are fully developed at Stage 14. These baseline data on the timing of muscle differentiation in the X. laevis can serve as a foundation for comparative studies of heterochronic changes in cranial muscle development in frogs and other lissamphibians. J. Morphol., 2007. © 2007 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Predictors of proximal tibia anterior shear force during a vertical stop‐jump
Authors: Sell Timothy C. , Ferris Cheryl M. , Abt John P. , Tsai Yung‐Shen , Myers Joseph B. , Fu Freddie H. , Lephart Scott M. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractAnterior cruciate ligament (ACL) continues to be a significant medical issue for athletes participating in sports and recreational activities. Biomechanical analyses have determined that anterior shear force is the most direct loading mechanism of the ACL and a probable component of noncontact ACL injury. The purpose of this study was to examine the biomechanical predictors of proximal tibia anterior shear force during a stop‐jump task. A biomechanical and electromyographic (EMG) analysis of the knee was conducted while subjects performed a vertical stop‐jump task. The task was chosen to simulate an athletic maneuver that included a landing with a sharp deceleration and a change in direction. The final regression model indicated that posterior ground reaction force, external knee flexion moment, knee flexion angle, integrated EMG activity of the vastus lateralis, and sex (female) would significantly predict proximal tibia anterior shear force (p < 0.0001, R2 = 0.8609). Knee flexion moment had the greatest influence on proximal tibia anterior shear force. The mathematical relationships elucidated in the current study support previous clinical and basic science research examining noncontact ACL injuries. This data provides important evidence for clinicians who are examining the risk factors for these injuries and developing/validating training programs to reduce the incidence of injury. © 2007 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 25:1589–1597, 2007
Spectral synthesis of coherent anti‐Stokes Raman spectra with broadband Stokes lasers of arbitrary line shapes
Authors: Marrocco Michele 
Published: July 2007

AbstractAn accurate analysis of coherent anti‐Stokes Raman spectroscopy (CARS) relies on spectral convolutions over the relevant bandwidths. Although analytical solutions of CARS signals generated by pump and Stokes lasers with standard (i.e. Gaussian or Lorentzian) line shapes are well known, broadband Stokes lasers can deviate from the assumed profiles. To minimize the influence of such a deviation, it is customary to normalize the data to the previously measured background CARS spectrum reproducing the Stokes laser profile. However, no one has so far quantified the possible changes in the final outcome of a CARS experiment when the Stokes profile undergoes a distortion from standard line shapes. In an attempt to include this issue in the general treatment of CARS signals, the calculation of CARS spectra with arbitrary Stokes line shapes is described in this paper. To that end, the complexity of such problem is solved by linearizing the smooth profile of the broadband laser. Advantages of this new strategy are discussed in regard to an application to molecular hydrogen and signal corrections are found to be as high as 10% of the standard CARS intensities calculated for a Gaussian Stokes profile. For such signal variations, imprecision of standard CARS thermometry is expected to be about 3%. Comparison with background‐corrected standard intensities reveals, instead, an agreement on the spectral line strengths only; CARS line shapes and off‐resonance signal levels are in disagreement. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Brain wave analysis. An electroencephalographic technique used for evaluating the communications‐effect of advertising
Authors: Weinstein Sidney , Weinstein Curt , Drozdenko Ronald 
Published: July 2007

AbstractThe results from the authors's applied research studies of communications‐effect and electroencephalographic (EEG) recording, which took place over the last ten years, employing thousands of respondents, are integrated in this paper. Application of EEG methodology to ad research, rather than theory, is stressed. Brain Wave AnalysisBrain Wave Analysis is a service mark of NeuroCommunication Research Laboratories, Inc., for its brand of EEG service.
, an EEG technique, is described. A positive relationship determined between Brain Wave Analysis and sales is discussed, as well as various applications such as “brain typing” the target market. The application of Brain Wave Analysis in determining effective advertising frequency is discussed as it relates to Krugman's three exposure theory. The continuing development of EEG analysis is briefly discussed.
The effects of compressed speech on listener attitudes
Authors: Nickell Gary S. , Pinto John N. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractThe effect of time‐compressed persuasive communications on listener attitudes was investigated. Previous research has indicated that faster speech rates enhance the perception of a message with no loss in comprehension. However, many of these studies suffer from methodological problems that make their conclusions tentative. The present study is an attempt to clarify the effects of time compression on commercial messages. Eighty subjects listened to one of two commercial messages at one of four speeds: 150, 175, 200, or 225 words per minute (WPM). Subjects later rated the message on several dependent measures using nine attitude rating scales and one behavioral intention measure. Results show support for the moderate speeds of 175 and 200 WPM being the preferred rate of speed on most of the dependent measures. The results suggest that many of the beneficial effects of faster speech rates previously shown may be artifacts of methodological controls.
The effects of discrepant power perceptions in a marketing channel
Authors: Gaski John F. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractThere have been numerous attempts to measure power in marketing channels, most relying on perceptions reported by the channel entities. Such measures have been shown to suffer from considerable bias (Phillips 1981). In particular, perceptions from different sides of a channel dyad may not be in close agreement. This study attempts to identify some consequences of such a perceptual disparity.
The effect of fear on purchase intentions
Authors: Mcdaniel Stephen W. , Zeithaml Valarie A. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractThe parallel response paradigm, set forth by Leventhal (1970), offers an explanation that accounts for the conflicting effects of facilitation and inhibition which result from fear arousal. Using this paradigm as a framework, the relationship between fear and purchase intentions was explored in a mail survey using a window protection device as a sample product. Results revealed a positive association between fear and purchase intentions.
Direct observation of search behavior in the purchase of two nondurable products
Authors: Gobb Cathy J. , Hoyer Wayne D. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractThis study examines external information search for nondurable products using a relatively unobtrusive measurement technique in an effort to minimize the demand bias inherent in many previous search studies. An attempt is made to explain differences in search behavior using five groups of predictive variables: decision task, shopping lifestyles, general shopping behavior, personality, and demographics. The findings support the notion of very limited search in the purchase of common, inexpensive, low involvement goods. Variables related to the decision task appear to be the best predictors of external information search behavior.
Personal constructs: Their use in the marketing of intangible services
Authors: Lewis Robert G. , Klein David M. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractMarketing services requires identification of consumer's perceptions of salient attributes for positioning. Personal constructs (Kelly 1963) are at the core of consumers' determination of the degree to which attributes exist within phenomenon. Using Kelly's notion of personal constructs, this paper proposes a conceptual framework from which intangible attributes can be “tagged” to tangible signs.
The attraction paradigm in dyadic exchange
Authors: Caballero Marjorie , Resnik Alan J. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractAlthough the marketing literature alludes to the influence of interpersonal attraction in dyadic exchange, the composition of attraction, as well as its relationship to other elements in the exchange process, has not been given adequate attention. Since substantial empirical evidence supports the impact of attraction on a variety of human responses, this article examines how attraction impacts on marketing dyads and presents a model of interpersonal attraction as a framework for empirical testing. The implications of the model are discussed, and suggestions for further research are given.
Cost‐ versus convenience‐oriented consumers: Demographic, lifestyle, and value perspectives
Authors: Morganosky Michelle A. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractThe demographic, lifestyle, and product value perspectives of convenience‐oriented consumers were compared with those of cost‐oriented consumers. Findings significant at least at the 0.05 level suggest that convenience‐oriented consumers do differ from cost‐oriented consumers on demographic, lifestyle, and product value perspectives. Implications for market segmentation and promotional strategies are presented.
Inflation‐induced adaptive behavior
Authors: McDaniel Stephen W. , Rao C. P. , Jackson Ralph W. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractPeriods of rapidly rising prices are seen by many as cyclical and pervasive phenomena in modern day economic systems. When rapid price increases occur, they are likely to induce adaptive behavior on the part of consumers. This article reports on a study seeking to analyze consumer inflation‐induced adaptive behavior as it relates to three food‐related consumer activities–food buying, preparation, and consumption. Results indicate that consumers, in general, attempt to adjust to the changing economic environment in several ways: they exercise more care and planning in food shopping, are more price sensitive and price conscious, are willing to sacrifice convenience but not quality, and try to maintain their usual level of food consumption and food habits. Results also indicate that inflation leads to greater adaptive behavior on the part of lower income consumers.
The hispanic family—consumer research issues
Authors: Alaniz Lisa Penaloza , Gilly Mary C. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractThere are significant differences in the structure and composition of the Hispanic‐American family when compared to models of the American family in the family life‐cycle literature. For researchers using the family life‐cycle framework to classify consumers, it is important to recognize key differences in families and the effects of these differences on family consumption behavior. The primary theoretical assumption made in this paper is that ethnic/racial differences in family structure and composition represent variations in subcultural norms governing family behaviors, including family consumption behaviors. Consumer research issues—such as difficulties encountered when conducting research on Hispanics—are discussed, as well as the effects of subcultural norms on aspects of consumer behavior. Future research is recommended to enrich our understanding of family consumption behavior by introducing a cultural dimension.
Shopping patterns: An exploration of some situational determinants
Authors: Mattson Bruce E. , Dubinsky Alan J. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractGiven the importance of specific behaviors, particularly choice behaviors, to marketing decisions, researchers have focused much of their attention on investigating determinants of choice behavior. Broader units of analysis, namely patterns of consumer behaviors, however, may also be useful in shaping marketing strategy. In fact, some research demonstrates that definite consumer shopping patterns exist. The present study goes beyond previous research by investigating the situational influences of time pressure and gift/self shopping on prestore and store visit shopping patterns.
An investigation of the determinants of cue utilization
Authors: Sullivan Gary L. , Burger Kenneth J. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractConsumers' evaluations of subjective attributes are frequently accomplished using surrogate indicators as cues. An experiment was conducted to test the impact of three independent variables suggested by the literature to be central to the cue utilization process. Support for the notion that predictive value and confidence value interact to determine the influence of a cue on the evaluation of subjective attributes was obtained. The study results also indicate that the effect of predictive value and confidence value is consistent for both intrinsic and extrinsic cues.
The impact of interpersonal anxiety on consumer information processing
Authors: Hill Ronald Paul 
Published: July 2007

AbstractEffects of interpersonal anxiety on consumer information processing were investigated from a psychoanalytic perspective. Findings indicate that increases in the number and importance of others in subjects' decision environments heighten experienced levels of anxiety. In addition, the relationship of anxiety to information processing was found to be curvilinear (inverted U‐shaped) as indicated by the total amount of information and the processing mode selected by subjects during a decision task. Implications for marketers and future research directions are provided.
Why marketing should quit giving subliminal advertising the benefit of the doubt
Authors: Saegert Joel 
Published: July 2007

AbstractThe popular belief in subliminal advertising has remained robust in spite of the fact that advertising professionals almost universally discount it as a practical technique. The current psychological theories of Silverman [Silverman, L. H. (1976). Psychoanalytic theory: The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated. American Psychologist, 31 (Sept.), 621–637] and his colleagues provide a conceptual basis for how changes in behavior might result from subliminal stimulation. However, the theory specifies stimulus conditions which make it highly unlikely that successful use of subliminal messages could be achieved in a promotional context. In light of Silverman's theories, even two recent demonstrations of subliminal effects in the advertising literature fail to enhance the credibility of subliminal advertising as a professional tool.
Self‐referencing as a mediator of the effectiveness of sex‐role portrayals in advertising
Authors: Debevec Kathleen , Iyer Easwar 
Published: July 2007

AbstractThis research examines the extent to which individuals self‐reference advertising portrayals and the consequences of doing so. A composite self‐referencing measure is developed relative to how self‐referencing has been defined and induced in past research. Individuals who exhibited high levels of self‐referencing of stimulus advertisements elicited more positive attitudes and cognitive responses than those who exhibited low levels of self‐referencing. Self‐referencing was also found to mediate the effect of various sex‐role portrayals on respondents' attitudes.
Timing of negative disclosures and attitudinal consequences
Authors: Smart Denise T. , Ensley Elizabeth E. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractHow to deal with situations that put a product and a company in a negative light has become a major concern for a number of companies. Research in the area of self‐disclosure of information and the effect on attraction for the source of the information suggest possible strategies for timing of disclosure of negative information in the advertising message to reduce negative attitudes about the product and the company. This article reports the results of an experiment designed to measure the effects of early or late disclosure of information when consequences of the situation are either light or severe.
Recent perspectives on unconscious processing: Still no marketing applications
Authors: Pratkanis Anthony R. , Greenwald Anthony G. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractThe history of subliminal research consists of cycles during which investigators report a subliminal finding, others fail to replicate it, but, nevertheless, the finding is publicized and achieves some degree of acceptance among lay audiences. Such cycles have been permitted by (a) inadequately standardized empirical criteria for subliminal effects and (b) lack of consensus on theories of unconscious processes. Recent advances in methods have yielded some replicable subliminal effects and new models of unconscious processes have abandoned some of the controversial motivational assumptions of past perspectives. Nevertheless, cautious interpretation of this recent work maintains the wisdom of a skeptical appraisal of the potential for productive marketing applications.
The intensifying effects of exciting television programs on the reception of subsequent commercials
Authors: Singh Surendra N. , Hitchon Jacqueline C. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractThis paper examines the effects of viewer excitement as elicited by television programs on the effectiveness of commercials embedded in such programs. A review of the literature suggests that the physiological arousal which results from suspenseful or emotional programs can be usefully characterized as an intensifier of important viewer responses. A brief overview of the literature on program context effects to date is given and a model is developed which positions arousal in relation to other mediating variables affecting commercial impact. The paper concludes with a summary of the more pressing issues arising from the study of excitement as an aspect of media environment.
Psychological meaning: Empirical directions for identification and strategy development
Authors: Golden Linda L. , Alpert Mark I. , Betak John F. 
Published: July 2007

AbstractMeaning is important in attitude and perception research. Consumers can assign meanings to product attributes that do not conform to standard usage or have not been considered by the researcher, and a misunderstanding of that meaning can result in ineffective marketing strategy. This paper explores different levels of meaning and, through empirical example, presents a methodology for investigating the psychological meaning of attributes. Alternative methodologies for studying psychological meaning are discussed, and techniques for investigating the strategic operationalization of empirical semantic meaning results are illustrated using a mass transit study.