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Publication date: 15 August 2023

Keyu Chen, Guoquan Chen, Qiong Wu, Wei Liu and Huiqun Zhao

The literature on help-seeking at work has experienced significant growth in the past decades. However, our knowledge about this research domain remains fragmented and lacks…

Abstract

Purpose

The literature on help-seeking at work has experienced significant growth in the past decades. However, our knowledge about this research domain remains fragmented and lacks sufficient theoretical integration. Therefore, this paper aims to comprehensively integrate the extant literature on help-seeking behavior at work and propose an overarching, organized framework to propel this field forward.

Design/methodology/approach

A state-of-the-art review and theoretical development on help-seeking at work are conducted.

Findings

First, the authors provide the conceptual clarity of its definitions, key characteristics, types and measurement techniques. Second, the authors develop a fine-grained and integrative process-based framework consisting of antecedents, proximal psychological mechanisms, subsequent influencing processes and distal outcomes to advance our understanding of seeking help in the workplace. Third, the authors offer a detailed agenda for future research to target opportunities within the field.

Originality/value

The current study is comprehensive in surveying the full body of knowledge on help-seeking at work. It uniquely provides a coherent overarching framework that organizes prior findings and channels future research. Additionally, this review paints a complete picture of what has been done and what needs to be done in the field. More research can be spurred based on our conceptual framework.

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Nankai Business Review International, vol. 15 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2040-8749

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Article
Publication date: 5 April 2021

Tianyu Zhao, Guobing Li, Honggang Pan and Huiqun Yuan

An accurate and fast dynamic analysis innovative approach for vehicle parts is provided for engineering practice.

Abstract

Purpose

An accurate and fast dynamic analysis innovative approach for vehicle parts is provided for engineering practice.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper presents an innovative dynamic analysis approach for vehicle parts based on parallel optimization algorithm with CUDA.

Findings

This project is supported by the National Science Foundation of China (No. 51805076, No. U1708255 and No. 51775093), the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. N170503011) and the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province, China (No. 20180551058).

Originality/value

This paper presents an innovative approach for vehicle parts using parallel optimization algorithm based on CUDA, which can improve the computing accuracy and speed effectively.

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Engineering Computations, vol. 38 no. 9
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-4401

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Article
Publication date: 5 September 2016

Xiufeng Zhang, Huiqun Fu, Xitai Wang, Guanglin Li, Rong Yang and Ying Liu

This paper aims to find a new method that could be applied to the high and mid-grade prosthesis knee joint.

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to find a new method that could be applied to the high and mid-grade prosthesis knee joint.

Design/methodology/approach

Based on analysis, calculation, modeling, simulation and experimental study of the motion law of knee joint, this paper not only determines the structure and parameters of the knee joint and calculates the instantaneous center but also analyzes the stance stability and completes the optimization. With the help of experimental tests (fatigue test and gait curve test), the quality and performance of the designed knee joint is verified.

Findings

The experimental results show that the gait curve of the designed knee joint is much closer to health people. The designed prosthesis knee joint, with adjustable swing speed and gait curve which are close to health limb, has a better performance when compared to the ordinary knee joint with four-bar linkage structure.

Originality/value

This paper developed a prosthesis knee joint based on a novel design method that could be applied to the “high and mid” grade prosthesis knee joint and verified its function on an amputee performed the lower amputation, which could provide theoretical support for researches and designs related to prosthesis knee joint in future.

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Assembly Automation, vol. 36 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0144-5154

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