bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Numerical simulation of the flow field around parachute during terminal descent
Authors: Cao Yihua , Jiang Chongwen 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThis paper aims to provide a preliminary method for the numerical simulation of the flow field around a parachute.Design/methodology/approachWith the rise of computational fluid dynamics and structural finite element method, it is possible to accurately describe the dynamic characteristics of a parachute. In order to simulate the flow field around the parachute during terminal descent, a finite volume method and Spalart‐Allmaras turbulence model are used to solve the incompressible Navier‐Stokes equations.FindingsThe calculated results for flow field show good agreement with the experimental data.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough a preliminary analysis for the flow field around the parachute could be obtained using current method, the exact flow field (such as involving the canopy flexibility and weave porosity) calculations still rely on the complex fluid‐structure interaction analytical techniques that should be studied in future.Practical implicationsA very useful method for the preliminary analyses of the parachutes.Originality/valueBy comparing the calculated results with those of relevant experiment, it is proved that the proposed method is valid and available to parachute analyses.
Copper redeposition and surface enrichment during the dissolution of Al‐Cu alloys in different concentrations of NaCl solution. Part 1 – electrochemical measurements
Authors: El Warraky A.A. , El‐Aziz A.M. , Soliman Kh.A. 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe paper aims to study the dissolution of Al, Al‐3.84%Cu, Al‐5.22%Cu and Al‐11%Cu alloys in different concentrations of NaCl (10‐5‐10‐1 M).Design/methodology/approachThe approach is to use open circuit potential (OCP) and potentiostatic polarization measurements.FindingsResults obtained showed that, as the Cu content was increased in the Al‐Cu alloys, a steady state potential was rapidly reached. Addition of different concentrations of CuCl2 to 0.5 M NaCl demonstrated that by increasing the concentration of CuCl2 up to 2 ppm a greater increase in the OCP towards more anodic value occurred from the moment of immersion. Further increases in the concentration of CuCl2, up to 600 ppm, exhibited the same behavior.Originality/valueThe results of the study reveal that cathodic current was controlled by the oxygen in solution, while the anodic current increased with increased Cu content in the alloy.
Copper redeposition and surface enrichment during the dissolution of Al‐Cu alloys in different concentrations of NaCl solution. Part 2 – spectroscopic analysis measurements
Authors: El Warraky A.A. , El‐Aziz A.M. , Soliman Kh.A. 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe paper aims to examine the enrichment of Cu, and the type of attack occurring during the dissolution of Al‐3.84%Cu alloy in 0.5 M NaCl.Design/methodology/approachThe approach is to use scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy (EDX) and solution analyses using atomic absorption spectrophotometry.FindingsExamination of the surface after five days of immersion showed that Cu clusters had concentrated around the edges of the specimens and two types of localized corrosion were evident, pitting corrosion and the intergranular attack, which were concentrated mainly around the Cu clusters and in the regions where a higher concentration of Cu was evident. After 80 days of immersion, the higher concentration of Cu was distributed over nearly the entire surface and its concentration differed from one site to another.Originality/valueThe analysis results of the study confirmed the mechanism of simultaneous dissolution.
Trends in the global poultry meat supply chain
Authors: Manning L. , Baines R.N. , Chadd S.A. 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyse the current status of the poultry meat supply chain.Design/methodology/approachThe research included a literature review and evaluation of financial performance data to determine the market conditions that have impacted on both individual organisations and supply chains.FindingsThe financial data has demonstrated, for the transnational corporations (TNC) studied, a significant reduction in financial performance over the last 12 months. This is due in part to the influence of avian influenza, but also to the over supply of poultry meat and increased production costs. The ongoing management of risk within this context needs to not only address traditional risk factors, but also in publicly traded organisations address the effective management of investment risk to ensure continued shareholder confidence and organisational viability.Originality/valueThis research is of academic value and of value to those working in the food supply chain.
Reputation management in agro‐food industries: safety first
Authors: van Woerkum C.M.J. , van Lieshout Ir. M. 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to study the way in which Dutch organizations in the food sector try to cope with their reputations regarding food safety.Design/methodology/approachIn‐depth interviews with eight representatives of Dutch agro‐food companies were organized, representing a variety of products with different positions in the agro‐food chain.FindingsThe results show that, although reputation management is not a special branch in the organization of communication, the subject is seen as crucial for these organizations. Their strategies, however, differ considerably, depending on whether they position food safety as more or less central in their mission and brand strategy.Originality/valueThe article makes recommendations and gives insight into the agro‐food industry and will be of interest to those in the field.
Lay people's views of the school food supply
Authors: Worsley Anthony 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThis article aims to examine lay‐persons' views of school food services in Victoria, Australia.Design/methodology/approachA cross‐sectional postal questionnaire survey of a random sample of electors on the Electoral Roll in Victoria, Australia. Out of 1,000 potential respondents, 377 completed the questionnaire. Main outcome measures included responses to closed questions about foods supplied to children at school using five‐point scales. Data analyses included frequency and cross‐tabulation analyses, and multivariate analyses of principal component scores by demographic and personal values variables.FindingsMany respondents were critical of children's school food services but they were generally supportive of food and health education, whilst holding ambivalent attitudes towards snacks and marketing practices.Research limitations/implicationsThis was a cross‐sectional survey with a relatively low response rate.Practical implicationsUnderstanding of laypersons' views of children's food services is likely to facilitate nutrition communication and promotion of healthy children's foods.Originality/valueLay views of children's food provision have rarely been reported, despite their importance for the support of public nutrition policies. The study identifies likely antecedents of lay people's views.
Probiotic therapy for gastro‐intestinal allergenic infants
Authors: Sarkar S. 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThis article seeks to review the incidence of food allergy or food sensitization in children which has increased during the past decade and can manifest urticaria or angioedema, anaphylaxis, atopic dermatitis, respiratory symptoms or gastro‐intestinal disorders, and to looks closely at probiotic therapy, which appears to alleviate allergy inflammation.Design/methodology/approachLiterature related to probiotics and their exploitation as probiotic therapy for gastro‐intestinal allergenic infants has been primarily composed from two databases, namely, Dairy Science Abstracts and Entez Pub Med.FindingsDevelopment of intestinal microbiota is considered to be a consequential factor affecting the health of newborns and could be achieved by nutritional change in diet or by consumption of probiotic through fermented milks. Animal and human trials revealed that probiotics can affect host‐resistance to intestinal infection as well as various immune functions and alleviate intestinal inflammation, normalize gut mucosal dysfunction and down‐regulate hypersensitivity reaction. Mode of action of probiotics is mediated by the microbial composition as well as metabolic activity of the intestinal flora. Beneficial properties of probiotics suggest their application for probiotic therapy of food‐allergenic infants.Originality/valueIngestion of fermented milk products containing probiotic cultures may provide health benefits in terms of colonization and normalization of intestinal flora, thereby alleviating food allergenicity in infants.
Fast change – how to avoid getting in the way of your own success
Authors: Evans Malcolm G. 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThis paper seeks to explore the links between well‐established learning theory and organisation change. It aims to encourage organisation leaders to develop a learning strategy for change implementation.Design/methodology/approachThe paper tests out the proposition that the four‐box model based on learning steps is relevant not only to an individual's learning, but also to larger change situations. It tests out an idea proposed by Charles Handy that change is a synonym for learning.FindingsPersonal experience and observation suggest that change managers can operate at a strategic level one step removed from change. While this feels more comfortable it has some significant disadvantages when facilitating change. In comparison a learning focus gives the change leader useful insights into leading change. The paper finds strong links and echoes of the stages in the learning steps (unconscious incompetence – conscious incompetence – conscious competence – unconscious competence)Practical implicationsChange leaders will benefit from thinking through and developing a learning strategy to go alongside the change strategy with communication strategy and the physical changes that they are planning. Otherwise they may put too much emphasis on diagnosing and coping with resistance. This is a problem in traditional change methodology.Originality/valueThe paper makes a useful link between learning theory and change theory. It is written to be helpful to any manager who is responsible for a larger change and (ideally) who has not yet started on the change process, but wants to prepare themselves realistically for the task ahead.
Hunter‐seeker strategies: the antidote to overload
Authors: Landale Anthony 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to suggest that when it comes to information overload, executives need to be more proactive in their approach.Design/methodology/approachA three state approach to overload is considered in the paper which is underpinned by continuous assessment on the part of the manager or reader. Within each of these states there are a set of tools outlined which help with this assessment.FindingsThe paper finds that assessment and evaluation are critical for anyone who needs to manage information overload at work.Originality/valueThe new approach to managing information overload in this paper offers executives a practical solution to major work problems.
Brave new worlds: 80 years of Library Review
Authors: James Stuart 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to indicates the history and nature of Library Review over 80 years.Design/methodology/approachA chronological narrative highlights the main themes and personalities involved in the history of the journal.FindingsLibrary Review has changed in nature and outlook since its foundation although many of its professional fundamentals remain unchanged.Practical implicationsDiscusses the history of one of the longest running library journals and as such should be of practical interest to library historians and those interested in journal publishing.Originality/valueCelebrates the 80th anniversary of Library Review, written by a former editor, the second‐longest‐serving incumbent at the journal.
MPhil and PhD library and information science research in Pakistan: an evaluation
Authors: Jalaluddin Haider Syed , Mahmood Khalid 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe aim of this study is to provide an insight to international readers into the perspective of doctoral level research in Pakistan. The factors which led to the start of this program and difficulties encountered in this regard at different universities are discussed.Design/methodology/approachThe study is mainly based on review of the literature. Research theses approved at MPhil and PhD level are evaluated. Some information collected from Library and Information Science (LIS) schools through personal communication is also provided.FindingsThe problems that did not allow success in the doctoral programs in LIS were: lack of encouragement by seniors in a real sense; low esteem for indigenous PhD degree in the eyes of fellow professionals; little or no impact of early recipients of the degree on profession; and non‐availability of financial assistance to the prospective candidates. Of the findings mention is made of: no fixed criteria for admission; the research topics do not concern the problems; and absence of proper supervision/guidance resulting in poor quality of thesis in most cases. Suggestions include: formation of a high level committee comprising senior library educators under the Higher Education Commission to work out problems and streamline the process; maintenance of close links with library schools in other countries, particularly in the English speaking world, which are interested in global librarianship.Originality/valueThis paper is the only evaluation of postmaster level LIS education in Pakistan. The findings are useful for planners of LIS education at postmaster level in Pakistan as well as in other developing countries.
Learning dynamics in the alliance development process
Authors: Das T.K. , Kumar Rajesh 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe paper seeks to propose a framework for examining the dynamics of learning in the various stages of alliance development.Design/methodology/approachThe three kinds of learning in alliances are described – namely, content, partner‐specific, and alliance management – and the saliences and implications of particular types of learning in different alliance stages are discussed.FindingsThe framework makes clear that alliance learning varies according to the stages of the alliance developmental process (formation, operation, outcome), and that different types of learning have different strategic implications.Practical implicationsBriefly, content learning augments the collective strengths of the alliance, partner‐specific learning (i.e. learning about a partner as opposed to learning from a partner) is crucial in determining whether or not an alliance gets formed, and alliance management learning helps build the confidence of the alliance partners in managing alliances.Originality/valueThe article responds to the need of managers with alliance responsibilities for a framework to help identify and exploit the most effective types of learning opportunities, vis‐à‐vis partners and the alliance as a whole, during the specific alliance development stages of formation, operation, and outcome.
Venture capital in China: a culture shock for Western investors
Authors: Pukthuanthong Kuntara , Walker Thomas 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThis study seeks to examine the peculiarities of the venture capital market in China and seeks to compare it with Western markets.Design/methodology/approachThe paper provides insights based on both the practitioner and academic literature in the field.FindingsIt is noted that different cultural norms, corporate governance structures, a lack of appropriate exit strategies, and governmental intervention are important factors that set the markets apart and should be taken into consideration when making venture capital investments in China.Practical implicationsThe paper should be of interest to practitioners considering investing in China and to academics doing research in this area.Originality/valueThe paper is to the best of the authors' knowledge the first to provide a detailed and comprehensive review of the Chinese venture capital market.
Self‐regulation and decision heuristics in entrepreneurial opportunity evaluation and exploitation
Authors: Bryant Peter 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe paper seeks to explore the role of self‐regulation in the use of decision heuristics by entrepreneurs.Design/methodology/approachAn exploratory mixed‐methods study incorporating qualitative and quantitative data, and generating propositions to guide future research and practice.FindingsThe findings suggest that entrepreneurs use heuristics frequently in relation to the evaluation of opportunities, but rely on more systematic decision means during the exploitation phase. In addition, entrepreneurs appear to employ heuristics in an effective fashion by using skills of self‐regulation. This finding questions widespread assumptions about the inherent bias and cognitive errors associated with this type of entrepreneurial decision‐making.Research limitations/implicationsBeing an exploratory study of a relatively small sample, the findings are tentative and not generalized to a wider population. However, the study implies that future researchers should explore these topics in greater depth.Practical implicationsSelf‐regulatory skills can be primed and enhanced using systematic interventions and the study suggests that these techniques could be used to improve the education and management of heuristic decision making by entrepreneurs.Originality/valueThis study is one of the first to explore the complex role played by self‐regulation in the use of heuristics by entrepreneurs, and also one of the first to explore the conditions surrounding the use of specific decision heuristics. The study also adopts an original approach by assuming that heuristics may be effective and rational decision means.
Mission statements in Slovene enterprises
Authors: Biloslavo Roberto , Lynn Monty 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe paper sets out to observe the absorption of strategic management practice in a leading Central and East European (CEE) economy, and to provide insight into institutional differences influencing the content of mission statements.Design/methodology/approachThe content of mission statements from large Slovene enterprises is compared with research on US mission statements.FindingsMission statements in Slovene firms tend to emphasize customers, shareholders, and strategic suppliers significantly less often than do US firms. Corporate reputation, customer‐market scope and quality are also mentioned significantly less often in Slovene statements. Although some gaps between the theoretical ideal and corporate practice may exist in both settings, many differences may be explained by macroeconomic volatility, industry structure, and institutional environments.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough the Slovene sample size is smaller than comparable US studies, it is an equivalent sample of the two nations' largest firms. The time difference between the Slovene and US samples is not a critical issue in this study since it mimics the time delay between the behaviour of the US firms and the subsequent behaviour of Slovene firms in writing mission statements.Practical implicationsThe conclusions can help managers in US multinational firms to better understand some implicit differences in understanding organisations and their relationships with the business and social environment when they do business with firms from CEE.Originality/valueThe paper presents what are differences between Slovene and American companies regarding mission statements content and stakeholders involved and it gives some possible explanations for them based on cultural and historical differences.
Human capital and organizational performance: a study of Egyptian software companies
Authors: Seleim Ahmed , Ashour Ahmed , Bontis Nick 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe paper seeks to test empirically a variety of hypotheses related to human capital and organizational performance within software companies in Egypt.Design/methodology/approachA valid research instrument was utilized to conduct a survey of 38 software companies who are representative of the 107 members of the Software Industry Chamber of Egypt. A correlation analysis and stepwise regression were conducted to ascertain the validity of the hypotheses.FindingsStatistical support was found for six of the nine hypotheses tested.Research limitations/implicationsOne of the limitations of this study is that human capital metrics were based on CEO self‐reported scores. Thus, the ability to generalize is limited to this context.Practical implicationsOf all the human capital metrics collected, the number of superstar developers seems to be the most critical variable in predicting export intensity. Superstar developers are those individuals whose productivity equals four times that of the other developers and twice that of the star developers.Originality/valueThis paper tests empirically the relationship between human capital and organization performance in the Egyptian software industry context and provides support for the recruitment and development of superstar developers.
A framework for quality management practices in strategic alliances
Authors: Mellat‐Parast Mahour , Digman Lester A. 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the role of quality management (QM) practices in the success of strategic alliances.Design/methodology/approachThrough a review of the literature, a conceptual model employing a relational view of inter‐organizational competitive advantage is proposed, which attempts to address the concept of quality management in strategic alliances and networks.FindingsTrust and co‐operative learning have emerged as critical factors that affect the success of strategic alliances. The proposed model, while integrating elements of quality management and strategic alliances, determines alliance success and alliance satisfaction as the outcomes of strategic alliances. Several propositions have been developed to address the relationship between different constructs in the model. The effects of trust and co‐operative learning on alliance performance are discussed, and key areas for research are identified.Practical implicationsCompanies can achieve a higher level of performance and satisfaction from alliances.Originality/valueWhile previous research on quality management has been focused on the implementation of quality management within a firm, by extending the concept of quality management to strategic alliances this paper expands quality management implementation beyond the traditional view of quality.