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Promoting practitioner‐researcher collaboration in library and information science
Authors: Joint Nicholas 
Published: June 2005

PurposeTo investigate ways of developing positive partnerships between practice‐based librarians and those active in library and information (LIS) research.Design/methodology/approachAn opinion piece reflecting on issues currently discussed in the practitioner and research communities.FindingsThat there are a number of practical strategies that practitioners, researchers and funding bodies can adopt to maximise the potential for mutually beneficial collaboration.Research limitations/implicationsAn expression of opinion about the value of partnering in research to the library practitioner community, and about the reasons why partnerships in this area may not occur as frequently or fruitfully as they could.Practical implicationsIf taken further, the suggestions made in this editorial would enhance the quality and increase the quantity of practice‐based LIS research collaborations.Originality/valueThis opinion piece attempts to shed light for researchers on attitudes to research among the practitioner community, creating perspectives which cannot be gained from the standpoint of the research community alone.
Libraries: tools for education and development in post‐conflict Sierra Leone
Authors: Gorvie Mary 
Published: June 2005

PurposeTo describe the state of the library system in Sierra Leone in the recent period after the civil war, and its part in post‐conflict reconstruction.Design/methodology/approachA descriptive account with some historical, social and geographical contextual information.FindingsThe paper demonstrates how libraries have an essential role to play in the recreation of a nation's civil fabric following a period of destruction and social disintegration.Research limitations/implicationsThis account of library reconstruction during a period of post‐conflict stability describes a situation, the future development of which is dependent on a number of external variables. It is difficult to predict how those factors will in fact play out, but there is reason for cautious optimism.Practical implicationsThis paper describes the pragmatic steps and policy commitments needed to restore library services in a period following a breakdown in civil order.Originality/valueThe paper gives an important insight into library work in a difficult and traumatic setting and provides ample evidence of how librarianship has an invaluable contribution to make in such environments.
Cyberspace as a vehicle for remembrance
Authors: McGettigan Liz , McMenemy David , Poulter Alan 
Published: June 2005

PurposeThe paper seeks to describe the development of an internet web site to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day 2004.Design/methodology/approachThe paper provides a descriptive overview of the development of the site, detailing the planning of the site, its contents and the subsequent reaction.FindingsThat the public library is well‐placed to engage in creation of information resources that challenge ignorance and racism.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper suggests that further research needs to be done into library‐created resources created for communities.Practical implicationsIt is of practical use for libraries planning the creation of subject‐specific internet resources or community web sites.Originality/valueThe paper discusses the role of the public library in creating unique information resources and as such develops the theme of the public library as content creator as well as content provider.
Education for librarianship in Iran before the 1979 Islamic Revolution
Authors: Hayati Zouhayr , Fattahi Rahmatollah 
Published: June 2005

PurposeTo record and evaluate the impact of the American contribution to Iranian librarianship education.Design/methodology/approachDescribes how American support created modern librarianship in Iran, thanks to a range of initiatives such as the American development foundations and programs, and the Fulbright Program, which helped the country to renovate its higher education. Reviews the advantages and disadvantages of the American model of education for librarianship, which was implemented by a number of Iranian universities. This paper also describes how American library educators were influential in the creation of some major professional library organizations such as the Tehran Book Processing Centre (TEBROC), the Iranian Documentation Centre (IRANDOC) and the Iranian Library Association (ILA).FindingsConcludes that, despite the fact that modern librarianship in Iran came to life after the Second World War due to American assistance, the major shortcomings of the American model of library education in Iran led to lack of creativity in Iranian students, lack of independent research capability, and lack of integration between what students learned and what the Iranian library profession actually needed.Research limitations/implicationsEstablishes the context of influence behind the growth of Iranian library science education, which can inform further research on such cultural impacts.Practical implicationsSince many other countries have based LIS education on an American model, they may find some similarities in the discussions in this paper with their own case.Originality/valueThis paper documents an important period of growth and development in the history of Iranian librarianship.
Visualising and mapping stakeholder influence
Authors: Bourne Lynda , Walker Derek H.T. 
Published: June 2005

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to offer insights into a tool that one of the authors has developed to help map, and thus visualise, stakeholder power and influence within the performing organisation.Design/methodology/approachThe concept described in this paper has been tested at several large international gatherings to well over 200 active professional project managers. The feedback to date has been very positive. This positive feedback led to testing of these ideas through research being conducted during 2004/2005 by one of the authors who is a candidate for the doctor of project management (DPM) at RMIT.FindingsThe research is centred around this tool, the stakeholder circle, as a means to provide a useful and effective way to visualise stakeholder power and influence that may have pivotal impact on a project's success or failure. The stakeholder‐circle tool is developed for each project through a methodology that identifies and prioritises key project stakeholders and then develops an engagement strategy to build and maintain robust relationships with those key stakeholders. An example of the tool is presented.Originality/valueFuture papers will provide case study examples currently under way of the use of this tool. The implication for this tool's use is that project managers can clearly visualise and map stakeholder influence patterns that have significant impact on stakeholder outcome expectations.
What the hare can teach the tortoise about make‐buy strategies for radical innovations
Authors: Perrons Robert K. , Richards Matthew G. , Platts Ken 
Published: June 2005

Purpose of this paperThe purpose of this investigation is to help establish: whether or not strong relationships between suppliers and customers improve performance; and if prescriptive frameworks on outsourcing radical innovations are dependent on industry clockspeed.Design/methodology/approachA survey of UK‐based manufacturers, followed by a statistical analysis.FindingsLong‐term supplier links seem not to play a role in the development of radical innovations. Moreover, industry clockspeed has no significant bearing on the success or failure of any outsourcing strategy for radically new technologies.Research limitations/implicationsLiterature about outsourcing in the face of radical innovation can be more confidently applied to industries of all clockspeeds.Practical implicationsPrescriptions for fast clockspeed industries should be applied more broadly: all industries should maintain a high degree of vertical integration in the early days of a radical innovation.Originality/valuePrior papers had explored whether or not a company should outsource radical innovations, but none had determined if this is equally true for slow industries and fast ones. Therein lies the original contribution of this paper.
Deceitful behaviors of alliance partners: potential and prevention
Authors: Das T.K. 
Published: June 2005

PurposeTo provide decision makers in strategic alliances a risk‐time framework to: categorize types of potential deceitful behaviors by partners; and adopt appropriate deterrence mechanisms to curb and control such behavior.Design/methodology/approachThe article identifies four types of deceitful behavior, based on: the degree of relational risk that characterizes interactions of a firm with its alliance partner; and the length of the deceit horizon.FindingsSuggests a number of deterrence mechanisms for controlling the different types of deceitful behavior, with the aim of enhancing confidence in partner cooperation in alliances.Practical implicationsThe article provides a practical template for alliance managers to decide what kinds of deterrence mechanisms to adopt on the basis of the type of perceived deceitful behavior of alliance partners.Originality/valueThe article responds to an unmet need of managers with alliance responsibilities for a framework to help select the most effective mechanisms to deter different kinds of potential deceitful behavior of alliance partners.
Following in the footsteps of Mary Parker Follett
Authors: Barclay Laurie J. 
Published: June 2005

PurposeTo examine Mary Parker Follett's writings with respect to organizational justice and highlight insights that can advance contemporary organizational justice theory as well as help justice scholars effectively address challenges currently facing the field.Design/methodology/approachBy comparing and contrasting Follett's writings with contemporary research, the author argues that Follett provides a number of insights that can advance contemporary justice theory and research. Discusses ways in which the field can capitalize on these insights.FindingsFollett foreshadowed a number of important justice issues that have subsequently captured the attention of contemporary justice scholars. More importantly, her process‐oriented perspective suggests a number of research avenues that have yet to be fully explored including emotionality of injustice, integrative unity, and circular responses. In order to take advantage of Follett's insights, however, contemporary justice researchers may need to re‐examine current assumptions about: the nature of organizational justice; the way that it should be studied; and the relationship between theory and practice.Originality/valueThis paper is the first to examine Follett's writings in the context of organizational justice. Although the field of organizational justice has not yet recognized Follett's work, her writings deal both explicitly and implicitly with the concept of justice in considerable depth. Not only does Follett foreshadow contemporary research, but her writings also provide alternative avenues for theory development and research.
Capital owners, entrepreneurs and managers: a Marshallian scheme
Authors: Zaratiegui Jesús M. , Arturo Rabade Luis 
Published: June 2005

PurposeThe reader of Alfred Marshall writings confronts a variety of businessmen portraits that coexist along his epoch. The purpose of this paper is to describe Marshall's understanding of the capitalist‐owner concept, the way in which access to capital determined the emerging role played by entrepreneurs, the differences between entrepreneurs and managers in order to expose the characteristics that defined managerial activities.Design/methodology/approachA chronological review of Marshall writings revealed that the evolution of his ideas about entrepreneurship is associated to the role played by businessmen as capital owner, risk bearer, innovator, or administrator.FindingsMarshall's analysis is useful to explain: the problem that arises in the firm when property (capital owner) and control (manager) are separated (the principal‐agent relationship); why directors of today's firms are required to embody qualities as administrators (passive superintendents) and innovators (active entrepreneurs); and how to sort out the conflict that occurs in many family firms when the founder (entrepreneur) is unable to cope with the managerial complexities associated to growth (the Marshallian “cycle life” of business and entrepreneurs).Originality/valueSchumpeter is widely regarded in the economic literature as the one that developed the modern vision of businessmen as a risk bearer. We contend that this vision was already described by Marshall, as well as the distinction between the innovator (entrepreneur) and the orderly administrator of business (manager).
Three types of ceramic coating applicability in automotive industry for wear resistance purpose
Authors: Köse Ramazan , Urtekin Levent , Ceylan Ali , Salman Serdar , Findik Fehim 
Published: June 2005

PurposeThe aim of the research is to investigate the influence of ceramic coating on the wear performance of machine parts.Design/methodology/approachDuctile cast iron parts were coated using ceramics. Three ceramics were used for this purpose. These coated parts were subjected to wear tests under a stable load. A pin‐on‐disc wear test apparatus was used.FindingsAs a result of this study, the following findings are reported: According to ASTM G 99‐90 pin‐on‐disc experiments, Cr2O3 was found to be best coating material with low wearing rate. Within row, Al2O3 and ZrO2 can be given. According to the previous work, motor parts for example piston ring, cylinder liner and engine valve can be coated with ceramic. In this study, it is observed that the figure of merit is increased in this study. Only wearing data is given in this research. The other results are also supporter of the results taken from the wearing experiments. As a result, due to the decrease in heat loss and coaling stability of part can provide good results. With these, by coating there is a decrease in oil reduction.Research limitations/implicationsCoatings were limited with three ceramics, a stable load was used, and coated parts were subjected to wear test.Practical implicationsFor future work, instead of using other coating materials, Cr2O3 is used for the best coating material with low wearing rate. By this process, working life of the machine parts can be extended and a number of economical advantages may also be obtained.Originality/valueThis paper fulfills identified information needs and offers practical help to the industrial firms working with ceramic coating and also to the academicians working on wear of materials.
High‐temperature tensile and wear behaviour of microalloyed medium carbon steel
Authors: Gündüz Süleyman , Acarer Mustafa 
Published: June 2005

PurposeTo provide new observations about dynamic strain ageing in medium carbon microalloyed steels which are used for automotive applications.Design/methodology/approachThe present work aims to provide theoretical and practical information to industries or researchers who maybe interested in the effects of dynamic strain ageing on mechanical properties of microalloyed steel. The sources are sorted into sections: introduction, experimental procedure, results and discussion, conclusion.FindingsMicroalloyed medium carbon steel was susceptible to dynamic strain ageing where serrated flow is observed at temperatures between 200 and 350°C. In this temperature regime, ultimate tensile strength and proof stress exhibit maximum values, however, elongation to fracture showed a decrease until 250°C, after which it increased. Above 350°C, a sharp decrease in tensile strength and proof stress were observed. Abrasive wear resistance of the microalloyed medium carbon steel was also increased at temperatures between 200 and 350°C due to dynamic strain ageing.Research limitations/implicationsA search of the literature indicated that although there is considerable volume of information related to dynamic strain ageing in mild steel or in low‐carbon steel no extensive investigation has been made of dynamic strain ageing in microalloyed steel due to the ease with which nitrogen is combined AlN, VN, NbN, etc. which perhaps increase its implications.Practical implicationsA very useful source of information for industries using or planning to produce microalloyed steels.Originality/valueThis paper fulfils an identified resource need and offers practical help to the industries.
Abrasive wear behaviour of concussor jaws welded using a gas metal arc welding process
Authors: Kıratlı Nurullah 
Published: June 2005

PurposeThe aim of the research is to investigate the influence of gas metal arc welding on the wear performance of worn concussor jaws.Design/methodology/approachWorn parts were welded using the gas metal arc welding process. Various wires were used for this purpose. These welded parts were subjected to wear tests under different loads, and changes in the hardness and microstructures were examined. A pin‐on‐disc wear test apparatus was used.FindingsAs a result of this study, the following findings are reported: wear rates were significantly increased with the increasing of load and wear distance; the hardness of the weld metal of the welded specimens changed depending upon the chemical composition of the weld wire; with the increasing carbon, manganese and chromium in the weld wire, wear resistance increased; in the present study, specimens B and C showed better wear resistance; therefore these specimens are suitable for using in concussor jaws.Research limitations/implicationsElectrodes were limited with four wires, for welding gas arc welding methods were applied, loads were limited with 10, 25, 40 N, welded parts were subjected to wear test, hardness test, microstructures were examined.Practical implicationsFor future work, instead of buying worn concussor jaws, they are repaired with the gas metal arc welding process using various weld wires. By this process, working life of the jaws can be extended and vast economical benefit may also be obtained.Originality/valueThis paper fulfils an identified information need and offers practical help to the industrial firms working with alunit ore and rock crasher and also to the academicians working on wear of materials.
Secant‐shaped porous slider bearing lubricated with couplestress fluids
Authors: Bujurke N.M. , Naduvinamani N.B. , Benchalli S.S. 
Published: June 2005

PurposeTo study the combined effects of permeability and couplestresses on the performance characteristics of a secant‐shaped porous slider bearing lubricated with Stokes couplestress fluid.Design/methodology/approachThe modified Reynolds type equation governing the fluid film pressure is derived on the basis of Stokes microcontinuum theory of couplestress fluids by using Beavers‐Joshep slip boundary conditions at the fluid‐porous interface. The modified Reynolds equation is solved analytically and closed form expressions are obtained for the fluid film pressure, load carrying capacity, frictional force and centre of pressure.FindingsThe bearing characteristics are computed for various values of the couple stress parameter, slip parameter and the permeability parameters. It is found that, the effect of couple stress is to increase the load carrying capacity and to decrease the coefficient of friction as compared to the Newtonian case. However, the effect of permeability parameter is to decrease the load carrying capacity. It is also found that, the effect of couple stresses is to shift the center of pressure towards the outlet edge.Research limitations/implicationsThe end effects are neglected in the analysis and these can be included in the study by considering full three‐dimensional problem.Practical implicationsReduction in the load carrying capacity due to the presence of porous facing can be compensated by the use of lubricants containing additives of proper size. As a result the bearing performance can be improved.Originality/valueThis paper provides closed form expressions for the bearing characteristics and are analyzed with respect to non‐dimensional parameters, viz. couplestress parameter, slip parameter and permeability parameter. This paper offers help to design engineers to design efficient bearing systems.
Lubricating durability of two GF category engine oils
Authors: Ma Yajun , Zhao Wancheng , Li Shenghua , Jin Yuansheng , Wang Yucong , Simon Tung C. 
Published: June 2005

PurposeImproved fuel economy, lower emission and longer durability are the major developing trends of engine oils. Aims to describe further research on the friction coefficient of engine oils.Design/methodology/approachThe lubricating durability D was defined based on definition of three characteristic points Pd, PS, Pi and three key time lengths Td, Ts, Ti. Two kinds of engine oils, respectively, belonging to GF‐2 and GF‐3 categories, were selected as samples to compare their lubricating durability.FindingsTest results indicate the GF‐3 oil has much better lubricating durability than GF‐2 oil. With investigation of the topography and chemical composition changes of wear tracks along with the tribotests' time extending, the meanings of three characteristic points were discussed. Analysis indicates much better tribofilm, formed by the synergistic effect of Ca‐containing detergent with MoDTC/ZDTP in GF‐3 oil, is the major factor resulting in GF‐3 oil's longer lubricating durability.Originality/valueProvides further research on lubricating durability, which is important for engine oil change and maintenance, as well as decreased cost and pollution to the environment, and improved energy conservation.
Using system dynamics in a discrete‐event simulation study of a manufacturing plant
Authors: Greasley Andrew 
Published: June 2005

PurposeTo provide an example of the use of system dynamics within the context of a discrete‐event simulation study.Design/methodology/approachA discrete‐event simulation study of a production‐planning facility in a gas cylinder‐manufacturing plant is presented. The case study evidence incorporates questionnaire responses from sales managers involved in the order‐scheduling process.FindingsAs the project progressed it became clear that, although the discrete‐event simulation would meet the objectives of the study in a technical sense, the organizational problem of “delivery performance” would not be solved by the discrete‐event simulation study alone. The case shows how the qualitative outcomes of the discrete‐event simulation study led to an analysis using the system dynamics technique. The system dynamics technique was able to model the decision‐makers in the sales and production process and provide a deeper understanding of the performance of the system.Research limitations/implicationsThe case study describes a traditional discrete‐event simulation study which incorporated an unplanned investigation using system dynamics. Further, case studies using a planned approach to showing consideration of organizational issues in discrete‐event simulation studies are required. Then the role of both qualitative data in a discrete‐event simulation study and the use of supplementary tools which incorporate organizational aspects may help generate a methodology for discrete‐event simulation that incorporates human aspects and so improve its relevance for decision making.Practical implicationsIt is argued that system dynamics can provide a useful addition to the toolkit of the discrete‐event simulation practitioner in helping them incorporate a human aspect in their analysis.Originality/valueHelps decision makers gain a broader perspective on the tools available to them by showing the use of system dynamics to supplement the use of discrete‐event simulation.