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Publication date: 6 November 2018

Grant Beebe, Milorad Novicevic, Ifeoluwa Tobi Popoola and Joseph (Jody) Holland

The purpose of this paper is to develop a 5As framework for entrepreneurial nudge public leadership for health and wellness promotion based on two exemplary cases in Mississippi.

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to develop a 5As framework for entrepreneurial nudge public leadership for health and wellness promotion based on two exemplary cases in Mississippi.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors use a “case within a case” study design to develop the 5As public influence framework for entrepreneurial public leadership.

Findings

Based on the investigated cases of healthcare and wellness promotion in Hernando and Charleston, Mississippi, the authors developed the 5As framework for wellness promotion dimensions of awareness, assistance, alignment, association, and assessment. This framework is applicable to the lived experiences of community members, leaders, healthcare providers, and government.

Research limitations/implications

The study results provide a compelling insight into early-stage formation of entrepreneurial public leadership. However, the study results lack generalizability due to the case study approach used.

Practical implications

This study can assist entrepreneurial public leaders and policy-makers align their strategic wellness goals, initiatives, and policies that motivate community members to seek and receive supporting services.

Originality/value

Developing an original framework for wellness promotion useful to both healthcare practitioners and public leaders, this study contributes to the extant literature on public health leadership and proposes mechanisms for addressing community wellness needs. The framework is designed to address public health concerns by integrating public leadership strategies aimed at linking with existing community wellness and healthcare services.

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Management Decision, vol. 57 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0025-1747

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Article
Publication date: 1 May 2023

Kristen L. Farris, Michael E. Burns, Tricia J. Burke and Janet R. Bezner

The authors used a case study approach to explore employees' perceptions of one institution's culture of health. The authors then applied a needs-centered training model to create…

Abstract

Purpose

The authors used a case study approach to explore employees' perceptions of one institution's culture of health. The authors then applied a needs-centered training model to create and test the effectiveness of a workplace wellness training program to improve the culture of health.

Design/methodology/approach

For study 1, the authors recruited 736 faculty and staff from an institution of higher education to complete an online culture of health survey measuring their perceived leadership support, peer support and institutional resources. In study 2, participants (n = 60) in follow-up focus groups described their experiences related to the culture of health at the institution. For study 3, university employees (n = 44) participated in the training intervention and reported on post-test outcomes measuring the training's effectiveness.

Findings

High levels of employee stress and lack of supervisor and coworker support were identified as significant issues in the needs assessment process. Therefore, the authors developed a needs-centered training intervention that focused on supportive and confirming supervisor and peer communication. Results suggest employees perceive the training to be effective, are ready to change their behaviors and are knowledgeable about the training content.

Originality/value

This study provides evidence regarding needs-based trainings focused on co-worker communication and how these trainings may incrementally improve the culture of health within organizations. Accordingly, the authors offer best practices, including the value of focusing on employee needs, advocating for employees, building community through trainings and enacting change through the training process.

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International Journal of Workplace Health Management, vol. 16 no. 2/3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1753-8351

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Article
Publication date: 1 April 2004

Georgios I. Zekos

Investigates the differences in protocols between arbitral tribunals and courts, with particular emphasis on US, Greek and English law. Gives examples of each country and its way…

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Investigates the differences in protocols between arbitral tribunals and courts, with particular emphasis on US, Greek and English law. Gives examples of each country and its way of using the law in specific circumstances, and shows the variations therein. Sums up that arbitration is much the better way to gok as it avoids delays and expenses, plus the vexation/frustration of normal litigation. Concludes that the US and Greek constitutions and common law tradition in England appear to allow involved parties to choose their own judge, who can thus be an arbitrator. Discusses e‐commerce and speculates on this for the future.

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Managerial Law, vol. 46 no. 2/3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0309-0558

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Article
Publication date: 1 September 1994

Caroline Beebe, Emily Nedell, Min Song, Jeanne Sullivan, Kara Overfelt, Jenny Schatz and Elisabeth Davenport

The paper reports the results of a small qualitative study of six widely different publishing operations in a Mid‐West campus town. Participants were asked to describe their…

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The paper reports the results of a small qualitative study of six widely different publishing operations in a Mid‐West campus town. Participants were asked to describe their organisation, their own work, the role of technology and procedures for purchasing technology. The responses showed a marked lack of strategic planning for technology investment in all of the participating organisations, though there were differences across the group in other areas, notably participation in purchasing decisions and training. The authors identify seven salient themes which may be explored with a larger sample.

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Aslib Proceedings, vol. 46 no. 9
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0001-253X

Article
Publication date: 1 July 1950

These details and drawings of patents granted in the United States are taken, by permission of the Department of Commerce, from the ‘Official Gazette of the United States Patent…

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These details and drawings of patents granted in the United States are taken, by permission of the Department of Commerce, from the ‘Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office’. Printed copies of the full specifications can be obtained, price 10 cents each, from the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D.C., U.S.A. They are usually available for inspection at the British Patent Office, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.2.

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Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, vol. 22 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0002-2667

Article
Publication date: 16 March 2015

Munezza Ata Khan, Umar Ansari and Murtaza Najabat Ali

Real-time monitoring of wound or injured tissues is critical for speedy recovery, and the onset of a cascade of biochemical reactions provides potential biomarkers that facilitate…

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Purpose

Real-time monitoring of wound or injured tissues is critical for speedy recovery, and the onset of a cascade of biochemical reactions provides potential biomarkers that facilitate the process of wound monitoring, e.g. pH, temperature, moisture level, bacterial load, cytokines, interleukins, etc. Among all the biomarkers, pH has been known to have a profound impact on the wound healing process, and is used to determine the incidence of bacterial infection of the wound (persistently elevated alkaline pH), proteolytic activity at the site of injury, take rate in skin grafting, wound healing stage and preparation for wound debridement.

Design/methodology/approach

This review highlights the significance of pH in determination of clinical parameters and for selection of an appropriate treatment regime, and it presents an in-depth analysis of the designs and fabrication methods that use integrated pH sensors, which have been reported to date for the real-time monitoring of wound healing.

Findings

For an expedited wound healing process, the significance of pH mandated the need of an integrated sensor system that would facilitate real-time monitoring of healing wounds and obviate the requirement of redressing or complicated testing procedures, which are both labor-intensive and painful for the patient. The review also discussed different types of sensor systems which were developed using hydrogel as a pH-responsive system coupled with voltammetry, potentiometry, impedimetric and flex-circuit inductive transducer systems. All of the mentioned devices have considerable potential for clinical applications, and there is need of in vivo testing to validate their efficiency and sensitivity under practical scenarios.

Originality/value

This manuscript is an original review of literature, and permission has been granted to use the figures from previously published papers.

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Sensor Review, vol. 35 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0260-2288

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Article
Publication date: 1 September 1944

In a unit for controlling aircraft equipment a casing, a main sliding control valve for said equipment mounted in said casing, said casing being formed to include a bellows…

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In a unit for controlling aircraft equipment a casing, a main sliding control valve for said equipment mounted in said casing, said casing being formed to include a bellows housing at each end of said control valve, a bellows in each housing connected to a respective end of said control valve, an atmospheric pressure passage to the interior of each of said bellows, a cylindrical boring in said casing, pressure supply passages between each bellows housing and the walls of said boring, a vacuum pump, pressure supply passages from the wall of said boring leading to said vacuum pump, a passage from the wall of said boring leading to an atmospheric pressure connection, a cylindrical value housing inserted within said boring, said valve housing including an axial passage forming a valve chamber, openings in said valve housing to complete communication between said chamber and each of said pressure supply passages, an additional opening in said housing leading from said valve chamber to the atmospheric pressure passage, a sliding pressure control valve in said chamber for controlling said pressure supply passages and pressure responsive means for actuating said sliding pressure control valve whereby control is exercised over said main control valve.

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Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, vol. 16 no. 9
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0002-2667

Article
Publication date: 1 May 1944

A clamp comprising in combination a guide having parallel upper and lower members and inter‐connecting side member forming a closed guide frame, said lower member carrying a plane…

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A clamp comprising in combination a guide having parallel upper and lower members and inter‐connecting side member forming a closed guide frame, said lower member carrying a plane clamping surface, a plunger passing through the said lower member of said frame, a second plane clamping surface carried on one end of said plunger and positioned adjacent said first mentioned clamping surface carried by said frame, a spring in said guide frame surrounding said plunger and extending between said lower member and an abutment carried by said plunger adapted normally by applying force between said lower member and said abutment to force said clamping surfaces together and means carried by said plunger and movably associated with said frame to compress said spring and force said clamping surfaces apart whereby they may be placed over objects to be clamped.

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Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, vol. 16 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0002-2667

Article
Publication date: 1 April 1995

Brian Quinn

Although the telephone constitutes an important aspect of reference service in many libraries, it is frequently taken for granted or overlooked by both patrons and professional…

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Although the telephone constitutes an important aspect of reference service in many libraries, it is frequently taken for granted or overlooked by both patrons and professional staff alike. Often, it is seen by librarians as merely an adjunct service, or even something of a nuisance. In this view, telephone reference is considered secondary and subordinate to serving on‐site patrons.

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Reference Services Review, vol. 23 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0090-7324

Article
Publication date: 1 July 1993

Robert Tinkham and Brian H Kleiner

Suggests that performance appraisals can be a motivating factor foremployees; careful implementation performance appraisal techniques willassure desired company goals are…

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Suggests that performance appraisals can be a motivating factor for employees; careful implementation performance appraisal techniques will assure desired company goals are encouraged. Describes computer performance monitoring systems (CPMS) which are used to gather data and evaluate employee performance. Reviews the advantages and disadvantages of CPMS and offers methods for customer‐oriented performance appraisal and for employee self appraisal.

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