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The Independence of Independents: Influences on Commercial Driver Intentions to Commit Unsafe Acts
Authors: SWARTZ STEPHEN M. , DOUGLAS MATTHEW A. 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Modern American folklore describes independent owner-operator truckers as the last cowboys or frontiersman. If accurate, the individualistic nature of the independent trucker would mitigate the effectiveness of “corporate culture” in modifying behavioral intentions. The modern independent owner-operator exists in a unique environment characterized by high regulation and low supervision, with highly undesirable consequences for bad decisions. This study used owner-operators' perceptions of carrier safety climate and the Theory of Planned Behavior (Ajzen 1991) to understand drivers; intentions to engage in potentially unsafe driving behavior. The relationships were tested with data from nearly 300 owner-operators who conduct national, regional, and local driving operations. Results supported the individualistic nature of owner-operators. Results also indicated that a carrier's use of supportive (versus directive) safety practices, combined with drivers' attitudes towards and perceived behavioral control of unsafe driving, significantly and directly influenced drivers' intentions to commit unsafe driving actions. These key findings inform carriers about adopting more resourceful safety training and awareness programs that provide drivers the necessary tools and skills to drive safely and avoid potential danger outside their control.
Affiliation of Authors in Transportation and Logistics Academic Journals: A Reevaluation
Authors: CARTER CRAIG R. , EASTON P. LIANE , VELLENGA DAVID B. , ALLEN BENJAMIN J. 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
The authors update prior studies that evaluated the publication output of faculty members in refereed logistics, supply chain management, and transportation journals to identify current trends and changes. In addition a new weighted average metric is used to allocate credit to universities for co-authored articles. The rankings among the top-tier schools show comparable changes to prior periods in terms of the number of new entrants to the top twenty-five ranked universities. However, for the first time, non-North American universities have entered the top five rankings, indicating the increased global interest in and importance of logistics and supply chain management publications.
How Online Vendors Select Parcel Delivery Carriers
Authors: LIN PEI-CHUN , LEE CHIA-HUI 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
This study investigated what criteria online vendors use to select parcel delivery carriers and examines what bearing they have on the development and maintenance of mutually beneficial partnerships. The selection attributes are identified via the logistical transport literature and then grouped according to their influence on online vendors. Seven distinct factors pertaining to the selection of carriers were identified, the two most important of which are “on-time, tracking and quick response” and “fare rate and freight loss.” Considerable interpenetration is discernible between these factors and the e-commerce business model, average monetary transaction and shipment frequency. Online transactions reply on a distribution service that ensures physical goods reach intended customers. Since service requirements fluctuate over time, selection attributes identified in previous studies are likely to be of limited utility. An expanding online market affords more distribution service opportunities, which makes it imperative that key factors affecting the selection of carriers by online vendors are amenable to empirical verification.
Locating Manufacturer Distribution Centers by a Fixed-Charge Model: A Case Study of Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc.
Authors: HUANG KUANCHENG , CHEN YING-HSUANN 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc. (KKL), once a nonprofit government monopoly, was corporatized in 1998. Cost reduction and profit maximization became the new corporation's main goal. Located on an island off the main island of Taiwan, KKL sells over 90 percent of its produced liquor domestically. In order to restructure its distribution system, KKL is planning to establish the distribution centers (DCs) on the main island of Taiwan. This study aimed to provide the decision support from a quantitative aspect for KKL's strategic plan. The classic fixed-charge model was modified to take into consideration the inbound and outbound transportation costs of the DCs as well as the variable and fixed components of the DC facility costs. This study collected and estimated the relevant parameters in the model, and obtained the optimized solution. The results indicated that three DCs need to be established with a total system cost of NTD 110,786,400 per year.
Freight Transportation Derivatives Contracts: State of the Art and Future Developments
Authors: TSAI MEI-TING , REGAN AMELIA , SAPHORES JEAN-DANIEL 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
In lean and demand-responsive logistics systems, orders need to be delivered rapidly, accurately, and reliably, even under demand uncertainty. Increasing burdens on the industry motivate the introduction of new methods to manage transportation service contracts. One way to hedge transportation capacity and cost volatility is to create derivative contracts. To date, ocean transportation is the only mode of transportation where this type of contract has been applied. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of freight transportation derivatives and to discuss some recent relevant research. We start by introducing the theory underlying derivative contracts, before reviewing the development of derivatives markets in the maritime industry. We then investigate the adoption of derivatives contracts in trucking (the dominant mode of freight transportation), which we call truckload options. A numerical example follows to illustrate how derivatives could help financially both shippers and carriers. Finally, this article discusses the conditions necessary for the emergence of a market for truckload options.
Developing a Theoretical Framework for Research into Driver Control Practices in the Trucking Industry
Authors: MELLO JOHN E. , HUNT C. SHANE 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Previous research into management control of truck driver activities, while highly valuable, has failed to provide a comprehensive framework of driver control theory. This article addresses this issue by presenting a data-driven framework of driver control based on grounded theory research methods that explore the experiences of logistics professionals. This research extends current theory from the salesperson control literature to the motor carrier industry. The findings suggest that formal and informal control methods are used in various combinations in the industry, that these control types are comprised of many forms of management activities, that no single control method is completely effective in isolation, and that a number of conditions affect what methods are used and how firms apply them.
Exploring Superior Distribution Practices in the Paper Industry
Authors: KALE RAHUL , CHOI YOUNGTAE , PAULRAJ ANTONY , WILLIAMSON STEVEN 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Studies on effective distribution practices specific to the paper industry are largely non-existent. Therefore, through our exploratory research, we first identify key elements of physical distribution in existing literature. Secondly, we empirically investigate the extent to which these elements influence non-cost-based (such as inventory turnover, order fulfillment etc.) measures of distribution performance in the paper industry. Using a sample of 95 National Paper Trade Association member firms, we create three performance groups (low, medium, and high). Then, we use analysis of variance (ANOVA) to test for any differences in the adoption of the physical distribution elements among these groups. Further, through partial least squares regression analysis, we attempt to identify those elements of physical distribution which may be most critical in explaining the differences in distribution performance. Our results provide general support for the importance of the key elements identified in this study.
Positioning of International Air Passenger Carriers Using Multidimensional Scaling and Correspondence Analysis
Authors: WEN CHIEH-HUA , YEH WEN-YA 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
This article uses multidimensional scaling and correspondence analysis to explore how international airline passengers position various air carriers. The analysis has produced perceptual maps of relative positions of airlines and their service attributes. Empirical data were collected from Taiwanese air passengers who had flown from Taipei to Tokyo and to Singapore. Factor analysis was performed to reduce a large number of airline service attributes into a small set of underlying factors. The results of multidimensional scaling analyses reveal that some air carriers are closely competitive; this can be seen by their close proximity in the perceptual map. However, certain airlines possess a unique service quality profile and are not strongly associated with other airlines; such unique firms appear as isolated points on the perceptual map. Interestingly, both multidimensional scaling and correspondence analysis produce similar perceptual maps of the airlines' relative positions and service attributes. However, the advantage of correspondence analysis over multidimensional scaling is that data collection is relatively quick and easy because the analyst is not required to obtain respondents' ratings for each attribute. This study provides specific suggestions about how air carriers on each route can use the results to improve their performance or to build a differential edge.
Exploring Customer-based Airline Brand Equity: Evidence from Taiwan
Authors: CHEN CHING-FU , TSENG WEN-SHIANG 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Although branding management is important to an airline company, the existing literature on brand equity within the airline industry is sparse. This study proposes an airline brand equity model from the customer's perspective and ope rationalize s the airline brand equity with four dimensions: brand awareness, brand image, perceived quality, and brand loyalty. In addition, the inter-relationships among four dimensions and their influences on brand equity are investigated empirically. Using an empirical survey data of Taiwanese air passengers, the results reveal that brand loyalty, among other brand equity components, is the main determinant of brand equity, and a causal relationship between perceptual and behavioral dimensions is confirmed in terms of inter-relationships among brand equity components. Managerial implications in brand management and customer relationship management to the airline industry are provided.
Factors Influencing Mode Selections of Low-cost Carriers and a Full-service Airline in Thailand
Authors: THANASUPSIN KITTICHAI , CHAICHANA SURAPHAN , PLIANKAROM SUDTIDA 
Published: June 2022

AbstractThis article investigates factors influencing Thai travelers' selection of traveling modes: lowcost carriers and a full-service airline in Thailand. The field data were collected using the revealed preference technique. The results on travelers' perceptions show that fare and safety concerns are most satisfied by low-cost carriers and full-service airline travelers, respectively. Based on the logit model developed, significant factors influencing mode selections are group size, fare deviation to income ratio, waiting time deviation multiplied by income, punctuality, and safety. The changes of significant factors affected on number of passengers have also been studied and presented.
A Comparison of Cabin Safety Awareness among Airline Passengers in Taiwan and Mainland China
Authors: CHANG YU-HERN , LIAO MENG-YUAN 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
This article compares the effect of cabin safety education on passengers' cabin safety awareness in knowledge, attitude, and behavior (KAB) in Taiwan and Mainland China, primarily for passengers that cross the Taiwan Strait. Evidence reveals that passengers from both sides of the Taiwan Strait need to be taught about safety before they fly. Passengers from both sides of the Taiwan Strait were surveyed at two Taiwan airports, the Taoyuan International Airport and the Taipei Municipal Airport. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) technique is used for data analysis. The results show that cabin safety education positively affects Taiwan passengers' cabin safety knowledge, attitude, and behavior. Safety education that involves accurate utilization of emergency equipment procedures, situational awareness, and responses is recommended. Although the cabin safety education positively affects Mainland China passengers' attitude and behavior, it does not have a strong effect on the aspect of knowledge. Emergency equipment procedures and regulations are needed content for cabin safety education for Mainland China passengers. The findings also indicate that Taiwan passengers' cabin safety knowledge will positively affect their behavior; therefore, the knowledge-behavior consistency is supported. The attitude-behavior and the knowledge-attitude consistency correlation are both supported as well. However, the relationships among Mainland China passengers' cabin safety knowledge, attitude, and behavior are not consistent. Passengers' demographic data indicate that the Mainland China passengers' educational level, age, and number of flights could be major factors in this inconsistency.
Guidelines for Shaping Perceptions of Fairness of Transportation Infrastructure Policies: The Case of a Vehicle Mileage Tax
Authors: KRISHEN ANJALA , RASCHKE ROBYN , MEJZA MICHAEL 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Regulatory focus theory is used to study individuals' perceptions of fairness towards a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)-based transportation funding policy. According to regulatory focus theory, messages are more effective when they are congruent with the goal framing promotion (gains) or prevention (loss avoidance) focus of the recipients (i.e., there is a regulatory fit). This study confirms an interaction effect when the information in a message is congruent with the regulatory orientation of the individual. In addition, we find that the sensitivity towards fairness is more pronounced when subjects exhibit a prevention fit than when they exhibit a promotion fit. Our findings emphasize the importance of regulatory focus as it concerns public perceptions of potential transportation funding policy and provide useful guidelines for related outreach messaging strategies for influencing them.
Comparative Analysis of Efficiency for Major Northeast Asia Airports
Authors: HA HUN-KOO , YOSHIDA YUICHIRO , ZHANG ANMING 
Published: June 2022

AbstractGrowing airport capacity constraint, airports' increasing attention to profits, and regional hub formation in Northeast Asia suggest a need to study efficiency performance of the region's major airports. This article empirically evaluates the level and change of efficiency (productivity) of Tokyo (Narita), Osaka (Kansai), Seoul (Incheon and Gimpo), Beijing Capital, Shanghai Hongqiao, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong airports. We apply data envelopment analysis (DEA) to new panel data covering the 1994-2007 time period. We find that all the sample airports have recorded an increase in productivity over the period. Given the initial low productivity level of Chinese airports, this finding suggests that a series of deregulatory measures adopted by the Chinese government may have worked in improving airport productivity. On the other hand, no sample airports have experienced consistent growth in productivity. To improve productivity, the airports in Northeast Asia need not only technological revolutions at the industry level, but also technical improvements, such as better airport management, operations, and investment, at an airport level. Alternatively, the region may need to adopt more aggressive liberalization measures to stimulate further traffic growth. A number of future research areas are also discussed.
The Relationship between Motor Carrier Financial Performance and Safety Performance
Authors: BRITTO RODRIGO A. , CORSI THOMAS M. , GRIMM CURTIS M. 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
This study examines the relationship between a motor carrier's financial position and its safety performance. New evidence is provided regarding this relationship. Data were taken from the Motor Carrier Safety Status Measurement System (SafeStat) database and the Motor Carriers Annual Reports dataset. The sample has 657 carriers across all major industry segments. Negative binomial regression and multiple regression analysis were applied to obtain the results. The results provide evidence to indicate that a stronger financial position in a previous year is significantly associated with better safety performance in a subsequent year.
Third Annual Logistics Faculty Salary Survey
Authors: MANUJ ILA , YAZDANPARAST ATEFEH , FARRIS M. THEODORE , WILSON JERRY W. 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
While the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International conducts an annual survey of business school faculty and administrative salaries, the report does not specify salary figures for logistics (and related areas such as supply chain management) faculty. Since the growth in the number of logistics faculty positions has continued to exceed the output of doctoral programs in the field for more than a decade, it is logical to assume that logistics faculty salaries, at all levels, are increasing. However, without factual data, questions such as what salary should a new logistics Ph. D. expect and what should an administrator budget for a logistics faculty position cannot be answered satisfactorily. Moreover, most people expect and want to be adequately compensated. However, for the specific discipline of logistics and supply chain management (SCM), the data on average compensation across different ranks, institutions, and other such factors are not available. To provide such factual data, the authors have developed a survey to annually collect data on logistics and supply chain faculty salaries. This year's survey was the third one in the past four years.
Implementation of Learning Management System based on Moodle Ruang Belajar for Optimizing Online Learning
Authors: Qomariah Siti , Nasir Muhammad , Rahmadani Rahmadani 
Published: June 2022

Pandemi Covid-19 yang melanda seluruh dunia menimbulkan dampak di segala bidang salah satunya pendidikan, dimana pola pembelajaran tatap muka berubah menjadi pola pembelajaran daring dan sekarang menjadi pembelajaran campuran dimana pemebelajaran dilakukan secara tatap mukan dan juga secara virtual. Penelitian ini betujuan adalah menghasilkan pengembangan LMS sebagai media pembelajaran daring mengunakan plaform moodle dengan metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Research and Development (R&D) dengan model pengembangan yang digunakan model ADDIE yaitu Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation.Â Untuk instrument penelitian adlah kuisioner dengan respondenn adalah dosen dan mahasiswa.Â Untuk pengujian aplikasi Ruang Belajar digunakan pengujian blackbox.Â Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa media pemebelajara ruang belajar dibangun dengan mengunkan software moodle, dengan server local adalah XAMMP.Â Pada pengujianÂ blackbox Â sistem kerja berjalan dengan baik, komponen mau fungsi juga berjalan dengan baik dapat disimpulkan bahwa LMS ruang belajar sangat setuju "digunakan dalam pembelajaran. Berdasarkan pengujian beta testing dengan instrument penelitian didapakan hasil berupa 89%Â media pembelajaran dinilai sangat setuju terhadap aplikasi ini.
A internação socioeducativa em tempos de covid-19: desafios para a cidadania dos adolescentes
Authors: Sposato Karyna Batista , Moitinho Victoria Cruz 
Published: June 2022

A pandemia de Covid-19 evidenciou problemáticas estruturais que sempre estiveram presentes, embora invisibilizadas. No âmbito da justiça especializada da infância e juventude, a pandemia gerou um olhar mais atento às especificidades dos adolescentes privados de liberdade, sobretudo no que diz respeito a efetivação dos direitos e garantias previstos no Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente. Nesse sentido, o presente artigo busca analisar os impactos decorrentes da pandemia de Covid-19 para o sistema socioeducativo, mais especificamente, para a internação dos adolescentes. Observou-se, preliminarmente, que o contexto de privação de liberdade, por ser altamente vulnerável à propagação do vírus, reforçou a necessidade de observância ao princípio da excepcionalidade da imposição das medidas socioeducativas previsto no Art. 122, do Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente. Utilizando-se dos dados disponibilizados pelo Conselho Nacional de Justiça e sistematizados no âmbito do Subprojeto Covid-19: Impactos Sociais nas Populações Vulneráveis no Estado de Sergipe, discute-se que a pandemia expôs de forma ainda mais evidente o quanto se fez necessário avançar no cumprimento dos ditames legais no campo de aplicação e execução de medidas socioeducativas de internação destinadas aos adolescentes.
Effect of epitendinous suture augmentation to a double Krackow suture pattern for canine gastrocnemius tendon repair
Authors: Downey Amy C. , Duffy Daniel J. , Chang Yi-Jen , Fisher Matthew B. , Moore George E. 
Published: June 2022

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effect of a double Krackow suture pattern (DK), with and without epitendinous suture augmentation (ES), in a canine gastrocnemius tendon (GT) model.

SAMPLE
Paired GTs from 12 adult dog cadavers and 4 control GT.

PROCEDURES
GTs were assigned to 2 groups (n = 12/group). Transverse tenotomy was performed and repaired with a DK or DK + ES. Yield, peak, and failure force, stiffness, occurrence of 1-and 3-mm gapping, and failure mode were examined.

RESULTS
Yield, peak, and failure loads were greater for DK + ES. Yield force was 48% greater for DK + ES (mean ± SD, 149.56 ± 53.26 N) versus DK (101.27 ± 37.17 N; P = 0.017). Peak force was 45% greater for DK + ES P < 0.001). Failure force was 47% greater for DK + ES (193.752 ± 31.43 N) versus DK (131.54 ± 22.28 N; P < 0.001). Construct stiffness was 36% greater for DK + ES (P = 0.04). All 12 DK and 10 of 12 DK + ES repairs produced a 1-mm gap, with all DK and 4 DK + ES repairs producing a 3-mm gap (P < 0.001). Loads required to create a 3-mm gap were significantly greater for DK + ES (P < 0.013). Suture breakage occurred in all DK repairs, which differed from DK + ES, where suture breakage (7/12) and tissue failure (5/12; P = 0.037) predominated.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE
Augmentation of a primary DK repair with an ES significantly improved construct strength in canine GT constructs while increasing loads required to cause 1- and 3-mm gap formation, respectively. ES augmentation is a simple technique modification that can be used to significantly increase construct strength, compared with DK alone.