bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
HR outsourcing in operation: critical success factors
Authors: Hindle John 
Published: June 2005

PurposeExamine the critical success factors for human resources (HR) outsourcing.Design/methodology/approachSuccess factors have been identified following work with many clients and in‐depth industry knowledge of best practice in HR outsourcing.FindingsArticle outlines the critical success factors that companies should employ when implementing HR outsourcing to ensure they maximize return on investment. It also highlights the expected benefits of HR outsourcing.Practical implicationsPractical ideas are given for improving the client vendor relationship and management of the outsourcing partnership.Originality/valueThe article is of value to all HR professionals who are embarking on outsourcing any of their HR functions, as it outlines likely benefits and best practice in HR outsourcing.
Don't sit idly by if you want your staff to stay
Authors: Lewis Justin 
Published: June 2005

PurposeAdvises bosses of firms large and small about how to prevent their talented staff leaving mid‐career now that employees are increasingly reluctant to work long hours.Design/methodology/approachDiscusses changing employee attitudes and how HR managers should react to these changes.FindingsUrges organizations to put in structures that ensure all staff are working efficiently and fairly. Suggests that, with the right structure, regular monitoring and “policing”, enormous amounts of time will be liberated, enabling staff to reduce their working hours and take longer holidays. Argues that there is a balance to be struck in giving employees the right amount of responsibility: they should have enough, so that their judgment and intelligence are fully used, but not so much that they feel overburdened and are unable to relax after work. Contends that holiday cover should be provided so that employees do not return to a mountainous in‐tray.Practical implicationsStresses the key role of HR managers in ensuring that employees do not become overburdened with work and opt to leave the organization.Originality/valueProvides a viewpoint from the front line – the chief executive of City of London stockbroking firm Corporate Synergy, who has had to confront the issues about which he writes.
High retention rates bring customer benefits at SITEL Direct
Authors: Cordray Kevin 
Published: June 2005

PurposeExplains SITEL Direct's approach to staff retention and how successful strategies to empower, encourage and promote employees provide business benefits to its clients and their customers.Design/methodology/approachHighlights the main benefits available to agents working in SITEL's bureau and fulfillment programs: varied work, flexible hours, good training and personal development opportunities, and the chance to work in one of England's prettiest towns. Emphasizes the importance of having a settled team.FindingsShows that SITEL has established a monthly retention target of 95 percent for its bureau agents, but in 2004, there was an average monthly retention rate of 97.2 percent in quarter one, 95.9 percent in quarter two and 94.3 percent in quarter three. Fulfillment has achieved even higher retention rates. With a similar target of 95 percent monthly retention, the program in 2004 achieved an average monthly retention rate of 100 percent in quarter one, 97.2 percent in quarter two and 97.8 percent in quarter three.Practical implicationsDemonstrates that high staff turnover need not, in all cases, characterize the call‐centre industry.Originality/valueEmphasizes that the agents working in SITEL's bureau and fulfillment programs are critical to the success of a client's campaign, as they are the first people that consumers interact with either directly or indirectly.
Part I. General practitioner–specialist relationship
Authors: Piterman L. , Koritsas S. 
Published: June 2005

Abstract This article is the first of a two‐part series that seeks to explore the relationship and interaction between general practitioners (GPs) and medical specialists. A historical account of the medical profession is given, beginning from the tripartite division (i.e. the physicians, surgeons or barbers and the apothecaries), the Apothecaries Act of 1815, and the Medical Act of 1858. An account is also given of factors that exacerbated the division and friction between GPs and specialists, and how general practice developed in Australia. The role of the GP is stated as the provision of primary care, preventive care, patient‐centred care, continuing care, comprehensive care, and community‐based care to individuals and their families. The role of the specialists on the other hand is that of a consultant to advise GPs who carry on the management after the patient leaves the specialist. The dynamics of the GP–specialist relationship are discussed in relation to power, interdependence, morale, public image, education and training, and support from the Colleges, and we conclude by discussing the importance of collaboration between professions. (Intern Med J 2005; 35: 430–434)
Robot‐assisted vs pure laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: are there any differences?
Authors: Joseph Jean V. , Vicente Ivelisse , Madeb Ralph , Erturk Erdal , Patel Hitendra R.H. 
Published: June 2005

OBJECTIVETo compare our experience of pure laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) with robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy (RAP).PATIENTS AND METHODSThe two techniques were compared retrospectively in 100 patients with localized prostate cancer who had LRP or RAP (50 each). Both groups were similar in age, serum prostate‐specific antigen level, Gleason score and clinical stage. Their charts were reviewed, collating intraoperative data and early functional outcome.RESULTSThe mean surgical time for LRP and RAP was 235 and 202 min (P > 0.05) and mean (95% confidence interval) blood loss 299 (40) and 206 (63) mL (P = 0.014), with no transfusions in either group. The positive margin rate did not differ significantly (14% LRP and 12% RAP) and there was no biochemical recurrence in either group. Early functional outcomes were similar.CONCLUSIONSBoth LRP and RAP are technically demanding, but feasible, with the patient clearly benefiting. There were no major surgical differences between the techniques, but RAP is more costly.
Representing Discourse Coherence: A Corpus-Based Study
Authors: Wolf Florian , Gibson Edward 
Published: June 2005

This article aims to present a set of discourse structure relations that are easy to code and to develop criteria for an appropriate data structure for representing these relations. Discourse structure here refers to informational relations that hold between sentences in a discourse. The set of discourse relations introduced here is based on Hobbs (1985). We present a method for annotating discourse coherence structures that we used to manually annotate a database of 135 texts from the Wall Street Journal and the AP Newswire. Alltexts were independently annotated by two annotators. Kappa values of greater than 0.8 indicated good interannotator agreement. We furthermore present evidence that trees are not a descriptively adequate data structure for representing discourse structure: In coherence structures of naturally occurring texts, we found many different kinds of crossed dependencies, as well as many nodes with multiple parents. The claims are supported by statistical results from our hand-annotated database of 135 texts.
A description of physical therapists' knowledge in managing musculoskeletal conditions
Authors: Childs John D , Whitman Julie M , Sizer Phillip S , Pugia Maria L , Flynn Timothy W , Delitto Anthony 
Published: June 2005

Abstract
Background
Physical therapists increasingly provide direct access services to patients with musculoskeletal conditions, and growing evidence supports the cost-effectiveness of this mode of healthcare delivery. However, further evidence is needed to determine if physical therapists have the requisite knowledge necessary to manage musculoskeletal conditions. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe physical therapists' knowledge in managing musculoskeletal conditions.

Methods
This study utilized a cross-sectional design in which 174 physical therapist students from randomly selected educational programs and 182 experienced physical therapists completed a standardized examination assessing knowledge in managing musculoskeletal conditions. This same examination has been previously been used to assess knowledge in musculoskeletal medicine among medical students, physician interns and residents, and across a variety of physician specialties.

Results
Experienced physical therapists had higher levels of knowledge in managing musculoskeletal conditions than medical students, physician interns and residents, and all physician specialists except for orthopaedists. Physical therapist students enrolled in doctoral degree educational programs achieved significantly higher scores than their peers enrolled in master's degree programs. Furthermore, experienced physical therapists who were board-certified in orthopaedic or sports physical therapy achieved significantly higher scores and passing rates than their non board-certified colleagues.

Conclusion
The results of this study may have implications for health and public policy decisions regarding the suitability of utilizing physical therapists to provide direct access care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
Linearization and Scatter-Correction for Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectra of Meat
Authors: Geladi P. , MacDougall D. , Martens H. 
Published: June 2005

This paper is concerned with the quantitative analysis of multicomponent mixtures by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. Near-infrared reflectance (NIRR) measurements are related to chemical composition but in a nonlinear way, and light scatter distorts the data. Various response linearizations of reflectance (R) are compared ( R with Saunderson correction for internal reflectance, log 1/ R, and Kubelka-Munk transformations and its inverse). A multi-wavelength concept for optical correction (Multiplicative Scatter Correction, MSC) is proposed for separating the chemical light absorption from the physical light scatter. Partial Least Squares (PLS) regression is used as the multivariate linear calibration method for predicting fat in meat from linearized and scatter-corrected NIRR data over a broad concentration range. All the response linearization methods improved fat prediction when used with the MSC; corrected log 1/ R and inverse Kubelka-Munk transformations yielded the best results. The MSC provided simpler calibration models with good correspondence to the expected physical model of meat. The scatter coefficients obtained from the MSC correlated with fat content, indicating that fat affects the NIRR of meat with an additive absorption component and a multiplicative scatter component.
Packaging, Containers for Industrial Materials
Authors: Olsson David L. , Chapman A. Ray ,   Updated by Staff
Published: June 2005

Abstract
Packaging fulfills several important functions in the safe delivery of chemical products through the distribution system to customers: containment, protection, use features, and communication. Development of industrial packaging with these functions in mind is critical for the safe efficient delivery of industrial products.
There are many regulations making demands on package development, including domestic rail and motor freight classifications as well as other carrier requirements, and U. N. recommendations for international transport of dangerous goods (perhaps virtually all chemicals), which are restated in U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
Many types and sizes of industrial packages for chemicals are in use, ranging from small boxes, pails, and drums, through intermediate bulk containers, to specialized rail cars. The variety of packaging alternatives, sizes, materials, and applications are all discussed.
Packaging, Converting
Authors: Batelka Joseph J. ,   Updated by Staff
Published: June 2005

Abstract
Various types of paper and paperboard packaging are discussed with respect to the various package manufacturing processes and the materials and chemicals used in these processes. Specific package types described include corrugated paperboard boxes, solid fiber paperboard boxes, multiwall paper bags, paper grocery sacks, paper retail bags, folding paperboard cartons, fiber drums, and fiber cans. The principal categories of uncoated, coated, nonwet‐strength and wet‐strength paper and paperboard substrates are discussed. The various typical paper mill and package plant coatings and chemical additives applied to achieve various package properties are listed. The package performance characteristics covered are moisture resistance, humidity resistance, oil and grease resistance, abrasion resistance, adhesion release properties, nonskid properties, flame‐retardant properties, static electricity control, noncorrosive properties, and gloss. Printing inks and process steam boiler chemicals are specifically excluded from the discussion.
High Temperature Alloys
Authors: Fuchs G. E. 
Published: June 2005

Abstract
High temperature alloys are combinations of metals used specifically for their heat resisting properties. Applications in the aircraft, automotive, power generation, and space‐related industries include use in steam and gas turbine engines, as cutting tools, and as various spacecraft parts.
The alloys most often used at high temperatures include steels, superalloys, refractory metal alloys, and intermetallic compounds. These alloys, their properties and surface stability, mechanical behavior, the strengthening mechanisms and process systems employed are discussed.
Various low alloy steels and wrought stainless steels are employed as are modified stainless steels. Superalloys may have, for example, nickel, cobalt, or iron‐nickel bases. Nickel continues to be the preferred alloy base for high temperature alloys. The reasons for this is that nickel lacks an allotropic phase transformation below its melting point, it has a high tolerance for a wide variety of alloying elements without causing any phase stability, its close‐packed face‐centered cubic crystal structure, and the ability to produce and manipulate a very stable precipitate, which is one of the primary sources of elevated temperature strength in Ni‐base alloys.
Lubrication and Lubricants
Authors: Dickey James R. 
Published: June 2005

AbstractLubrication is a process in which a lubricant is placed between rubbing surfaces to control friction and reduce wear. This article outlines the nature of the frictional force, the wear process, the role of surface characteristics, and the mechanisms of lubrication. The manufacture and classification of lubricating oil base stocks, including refined petroleum stocks, chemical base stocks, stocks synthesized from other chemicals, and vegetable oils are covered. The composition and function of lube oil additives are described for enhancing oxidation stability, corrosion resistance, wear reduction, friction modifying, viscosity–temperature characteristics, and other important performance characteristics. The performance characteristics of lubricating oils, for selected applications are discussed, including automotive engine oils, diesel engine oils, automatic transmission fluids, automotive gear oils, jet engine lubes, and industrial turbine oils. Metalworking fluids, lubricating grease, solid‐film lubricants, and lubrication in extreme environments are covered, as are the lubricants market and environmental and health concerns.
Materials Standards and Specifications
Authors: Westbrook Jack H. 
Published: June 2005

AbstractA comprehensive overview of materials standards and specifications is presented. Discussion of standards includes types, the generation process, administration, implementation, standard reference materials, standard reference data, nondestructive evaluation standards, traceability, and a detailed review of basic standards for chemical technology. Comparable treatment of specifications includes objectives and types, content, use strategy and implementation, economic, legal, and educational aspects, and discussion of trends in the field. International standards and specifications, computerization, and the need to consider the use of standards and specifications in various hostile environments are all considerations. A reference section compiling standardization journals, sources of standards and specifications domestic and worldwide, and directories and cross‐reference aids is included.
Pilot Plants
Authors: McConville Francis X. 
Published: June 2005

AbstractPilot plant is a generic term indicating various types of specialized equipment and systems designed to support or conduct process research on a scale larger than laboratory glassware. This article describes some of the principal characteristics of pilot plants and issues surrounding their design and operation, including experimental program planning. An overview of process scale‐up is presented along with a discussion of pilot plant start‐up and the difficulty of ensuring safety in the often atypical equipment and operations encountered in pilot plants. Other subjects include pilot plant design and construction, estimated costs, and space and control requirements.
Melamine Resins
Authors: Binder Wolfgang H. , Dunky Manfred , Jahromi Shahab 
Published: June 2005

AbstractMelamine‐based resins [MF, MUF, MUPF, PM(U)F] used as wood adhesives represent one of the largest groups of aminoplastic resins. They are made by the reaction of formaldehyde with melamine using urea, phenol, or other components as comonomers. The hardened resins show duroplastic hardening behavior; they are three‐dimensionally cross‐linked and hence insoluble, nonmeltable networks. Analytical methods to determine the chemical identity of the complex mixtures (ie, nmr spectroscopy, ir spectroscopy, hplc, as well as mass spectrometry) are described in this article. Melamine‐based resins show higher hydrolysis resistance compared to UF resins. The field of application comprises the production of wood‐based panels such as particleboards, MDF, OSB, plywood, blockboards, and others especially for use under humid conditions. The molar ratio between formaldehyde/reactive amino groups [F/(NH2)2] distinctly determines reactivity, the degree of cross‐linking, and hence the bonding strength. Cocondensation between melamine, formaldehyde, and other components (such as urea and phenol) is possible, furnishing cocondensates with improved properties and reduced price.The possiblity of increasing the impact strength of MF resins using rubber toughening technology is examined.
Surgical management of chronic pain after inguinal hernia repair
Authors: Aasvang E , Kehlet H 
Published: June 2005

Abstract

Background
Chronic pain after inguinal hernia repair is an adverse outcome that affects about 12 per cent of patients. Principles of treatment have not been defined. This review examines neurectomy and mesh or staple removal as possible treatments.

Method
A literature search was carried out using the Medline and Ovid databases. Keywords were ‘pain; chronic’, ‘herniorrhaphy; inguinal’, ‘neurectomy’ and similar words. Article references were cross-checked for additional references. Articles were reviewed for data on surgical treatment of chronic pain after hernia repair.

Results
Neurectomy of the ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric, genitofemoral or lateral femoral cutaneous nerve was described in 14 papers. Overall, a favourable outcome was reported. However, the methodological quality was poor in all studies in respect of preoperative diagnostic criteria and treatment, intraoperative success in identifying a pathological lesion or nerve and quality of follow-up; this hindered interpretation of the data. Insufficient information is available at present on the effect of removal of mesh or staples.

Conclusion
Chronic pain after hernia repair is a significant problem and there is a need for a definitive assessment of its surgical treatment.
Risk factors for anastomotic failure after total mesorectal excision of rectal cancer (Br J Surg 2005; 92: 211–216)
Authors: Gatt M , MacFie J , Mahon C , Mainprize K 
Published: June 2005

Abstract
The Editors welcome topical correspondence from readers relating to articles published in the Journal. Responses can be sent electronically via the BJS website (www.bjs.co.uk) or by post. All letters will be reviewed and, if approved, appear on the website. A selection of these will be edited and published in the Journal. Letters must be no more than 250 words in length. Letters submitted by post should be typed on A4-sized paper in double spacing and should be accompanied by a disk.
Thallium Selenate (Tl2SeO4) in a Paraelastic Phase by X‐Ray Powder Diffraction.
Authors: Matsuo Yasumitsu , Tokoyoda Yoshihide , Hatori Junko , Komukae Masaru , Ikehata Seiichiro 
Published: June 2005

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Magnetic and Moessbauer Spectral Studies of Ln3Fe29‐xMox Compounds (Ln: Y, Nd, Sm, Gd, Tb, and Dy).
Authors: Lazar D. P. , Valeanu M. , Galatanu A. , Leonovici M. R. , Dafinei A. , Ion L. 
Published: June 2005

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Evidence for a Nucleophilic anti‐Attack on the Cleaved C(2)‐Oxygen Bond in Cl2‐AlH‐Catalyzed Ring‐Opening of 2‐Substituted 1,3‐Dioxolanes.
Authors: Morelli Carlo F. , Fornili Arianna , Sironi Maurizio , Duri Lavinia , Speranza Giovanna , Manitto Paolo 
Published: June 2005

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Triphenylphosphine‐Mediated Synthesis of 5‐Oxo‐2,5‐dihydrofurans Through the Reaction of Dialkyl Acetylenedicarboxylates and Butane‐2,3‐dione.
Authors: Yavari Issa , Amiri Rahebeh , Haghdadi Mina 
Published: June 2005

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Synthesis of Thiadiazoles, Triazoles and Oxadiazoles from Sulfonyl Acetic Acids via a Common Route.
Authors: Padmavathi Venkatapuram , Thriveni Pinnu , Reddy Boggu Jagan Mohan , Padmaja Adivireddy 
Published: June 2005

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Lanthanum‐Exchanged Zeolites as Active and Selective Catalysts for the Generation of Singlet Oxygen from Hydrogen Peroxide.
Authors: Wahlen Joos , De Vos Dirk , De Hertogh Sigrid , Nardello Veronique , Aubry Jean‐Marie , Alsters Paul , Jacobs Pierre 
Published: June 2005

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Chloroindate(III) Ionic Liquids: Recyclable Media for Friedel—Crafts Acylation Reactions.
Authors: Earle Martyn J. , Hakala Ullastiina , Hardacre Christopher , Karkkainen Johanna , McAuley Barry J. , Ronney David W. , Seddon Kenneth R. , Thompson Jillian M. , Waehaelae Kristina 
Published: June 2005

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A Simple Regioselective Demethylation of p‐Aryl Methyl Ethers Using Aluminum Chloride‐Dichloromethane System.
Authors: Negi Arvind S. , Chattopadhyay Sunil K. , Srivastava Sachin , Bhattacharya Asish K. 
Published: June 2005

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Grignard Reagent‐Promoted Selective Ring Expansion and Alkylation of Formyl Borneol and Isoborneol: A New Route to Highly Substituted Cyclopentanes.
Authors: Yang Te‐Fang , Zhang Zhong‐Nian , Tseng Chih‐Hao , Chen Li‐Hsun 
Published: June 2005

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One‐Pot Four‐Component Reaction: Aqueous TiCl3/PhN+2‐Mediated Alkyl Radical Addition to Imines Generated in situ.
Authors: Cannella Rosalba , Clerici Angelo , Pastori Nadia , Regolini Eva , Porta Ombretta 
Published: June 2005

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Dynamic Ligand Exchange of the Lanthanide Complex Leading to Structural and Functional Transformation: One‐Pot Sequential Catalytic Asymmetric Epoxidation‐Regioselective Epoxide‐Opening Process.
Authors: Tosaki Shin‐ya , Tsuji Riichiro , Ohshima Takashi , Shibasaki Masakatsu 
Published: June 2005

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