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Article
Publication date: 1 November 2001

C. Jeanne Hill

Within the existing health care system, a significant percentage of Americans over the age of 65 will have need of extended health care. Yet the extended care industry has little…

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Within the existing health care system, a significant percentage of Americans over the age of 65 will have need of extended health care. Yet the extended care industry has little information as to how consumers will make a choice among placement options. The results of this study describe both the need recognition and pre‐selection search stages of the decision process and the impact of need recognition on subsequent search activity. The information obtained from an influential person as the problem is being defined appears to have a complex relationship with pre‐selection search, with initial information leading to less search but additional information increasing search activity. Contrary to previous studies, pre‐selection search was found to be fairly extensive, increasing with time availability.

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Journal of Services Marketing, vol. 15 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0887-6045

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Article
Publication date: 1 February 1991

Kjell Grønhaug and Alladi Venkatesh

In spite of the emphasis on needs by marketing scholars almost noresearch efforts directed towards this topic have been reported in theorganisational buying behaviour literature…

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In spite of the emphasis on needs by marketing scholars almost no research efforts directed towards this topic have been reported in the organisational buying behaviour literature. The nature of organisational buying needs is explored, and how various organisational and environmental factors influence and direct recognition of such needs. A model of organisational need recognition is developed, and based on relevant research a set of inter‐related propositions of how various organisational and environmental factors influence organisational need recognition is proposed. Managerial implications are highlighted.

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European Journal of Marketing, vol. 25 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0309-0566

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Article
Publication date: 13 May 2020

Xianhe Wen and Heping Chen

Human assembly process recognition in human–robot collaboration (HRC) has been studied recently. However, most research works do not cover high-precision and long-timespan…

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Purpose

Human assembly process recognition in human–robot collaboration (HRC) has been studied recently. However, most research works do not cover high-precision and long-timespan sub-assembly recognition. Hence this paper aims to deal with this problem.

Design/methodology/approach

To deal with the above-mentioned problem, the authors propose a 3D long-term recurrent convolutional networks (LRCN) by combining 3D convolutional neural networks (CNN) with long short-term memory (LSTM). 3D CNN behaves well in human action recognition. But when it comes to human sub-assembly recognition, the accuracy of 3D CNN is very low and the number of model parameters is huge, which limits its application in human sub-assembly recognition. Meanwhile, LSTM has the incomparable superiority of long-time memory and time dimensionality compression ability. Hence, by combining 3D CNN with LSTM, the new approach can greatly improve the recognition accuracy and reduce the number of model parameters.

Findings

Experiments were performed to validate the proposed method and preferable results have been obtained, where the recognition accuracy increases from 82% to 99%, recall ratio increases from 95% to 100% and the number of model parameters is reduced more than 8 times.

Originality/value

The authors focus on a new problem of high-precision and long-timespan sub-assembly recognition in the area of human assembly process recognition. Then, the 3D LRCN method is a new method with high-precision and long-timespan recognition ability for human sub-assembly recognition compared to 3D CNN method. It is extraordinarily valuable for the robot in HRC. It can help the robot understand what the sub-assembly human cooperator has done in HRC.

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Assembly Automation, vol. 40 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0144-5154

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Article
Publication date: 17 October 2018

Sarah Wallace, Carolyn Wallace, Joyce Kenkre, Jo Brayford and Simon Borja

The purpose of this paper is to explore the needs of men experiencing domestic abuse from the perspective of the professionals supporting them.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explore the needs of men experiencing domestic abuse from the perspective of the professionals supporting them.

Design/methodology/approach

An all Wales qualitative study, 20 semi-structured interviews were completed with managers and practitioners of domestic abuse services supporting men. Interviews were analysed using thematic analysis.

Findings

Analysis identified six themes: against the tide of recognition, a need to recognise and accept domestic abuse, knowledge of provision, low numbers of men, resources (time and funding) and rebuilding. However, against the tide of recognition was central. Domestic abuse is understood as a heteronormative and gendered experience; abused men defy these notions.

Research limitations/implications

Findings cannot be generalised across the UK. This study offers a valuable base on which to build future knowledge. Future research might consider recruiting larger samples or follow up qualitative findings with a larger quantitative survey.

Practical implications

This paper presents the manager and practitioner views of the service needs and solutions for men. They perceive that abused men need to recognise and accept victimisation, have knowledge of provision and know it is acceptable to seek help and receive practical support.

Social implications

Increasing recognition cannot be achieved in isolation. A shared commitment is required from policy, practice and research to raise the agenda for abused men.

Originality/value

This is an under-researched area. This paper is the first to explore the needs of men through the lens of domestic abuse professionals.

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Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, vol. 11 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1759-6599

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Article
Publication date: 1 March 1991

Guvenc G. Alpander

One MNC′s attempts to develop empowerment strategies are reviewed.These strategies are based on a cross‐cultural study of employee needsin the company′s Australian, German and…

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One MNC′s attempts to develop empowerment strategies are reviewed. These strategies are based on a cross‐cultural study of employee needs in the company′s Australian, German and Japanese subsidiaries. Although the need to control stands out in each of the three countries, employee needs patterns are different. The needs for economic security, belongingness, recognition, self‐worth, and control relate with each in different configurations and patterns. Because of significant differences in employee needs patterns, empowerment strategies enabling employees to fulfil their need to control cannot be transferred from one culture to another without major adjustments. In some instances very little is needed to empower an employee while in others almost nothing works. Some light is shed on why, within an MNC, a similar amount of control over their work and work environments empowers Japanese workers much more than their Australian and German counterparts.

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Journal of Management Development, vol. 10 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0262-1711

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Article
Publication date: 26 July 2021

Wesley R. Teter and Libing Wang

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have transformed the global outlook for international higher education. Given the rapid shift to online learning, the Tokyo Convention in the…

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Purpose

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have transformed the global outlook for international higher education. Given the rapid shift to online learning, the Tokyo Convention in the Asia-Pacific entrusted to UNESCO has become an important policy framework to facilitate regional collaboration, authoritative information sharing and recognition of qualifications across diverse modes of learning. This paper examines the role of the Tokyo Convention to establish an inclusive platform for monitoring and collaborative governance of mobility and internationalization based on fair and transparent recognition policies and practices in the Asia-Pacific.

Design/methodology/approach

In August 2019, a standardized survey instrument was sent by the Secretariat of the Tokyo Convention Committee at UNESCO Bangkok to competent recognition authorities in 46 countries in the Asia-Pacific, including the eight State Parties to the Tokyo Convention that ratified the Convention as of the reporting period. In total, qualitative data from n = 27 countries/states was received and analyzed to assess implementation of the Tokyo Convention throughout the region. The research design illustrates how normative instruments such as the Tokyo Convention are monitored and assessed over time.

Findings

A multi-stakeholder approach based on collaborative governance is needed to effectively monitor implementation and implications of the Tokyo Convention for diverse higher education stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region.

Research limitations/implications

Implications include establishing baseline data and methods for monitoring implementation of the Tokyo Convention. Based on collaborative governance theory, the paper explores potential for a multi-stakeholder approach to promote mutual accountability in the Asia-Pacific and to develop mechanisms for inclusive participation in the governance of the forthcoming Global Convention on recognition.

Originality/value

As the first systematic review of its kind, this paper includes a unique dataset and insights into UNESCO's methodology to monitor implementation of standard-setting instruments for qualifications recognition in the Asia-Pacific.

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International Journal of Comparative Education and Development, vol. 23 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2396-7404

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Book part
Publication date: 6 September 2021

Cheryl Canning and Steven Buchanan

This chapter explores the role of cultural activity within prison libraries for not only the general wellbeing of prisoners, but also as a form of indirect intervention for…

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This chapter explores the role of cultural activity within prison libraries for not only the general wellbeing of prisoners, but also as a form of indirect intervention for addressing unrecognised and/or unaddressed information needs amongst prisoners; particularly important needs of a more sensitive nature often repressed (e.g. remorse, mental health, relationships). Drawing on research to date, the authors discuss the information needs of prisoners, the associated benefits of cultural activity for information need recognition and understanding, and the support role of the prison library; and in relation, identify opportunities for further development of the library as a key change agent in the progressive rehabilitation of prisoners.

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Exploring the Roles and Practices of Libraries in Prisons: International Perspectives
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-80043-861-3

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Youth Transitions Out of State Care: Being Recognized as Worthy of Care, Respect, and Support
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-80262-487-8

Article
Publication date: 1 April 1997

Maureen M. Grasso and Roland C. Wright

Knowing how to target the African‐American market effectively is of great importance, as this segment has different values, needs and wants, and buying power. This study explores…

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Knowing how to target the African‐American market effectively is of great importance, as this segment has different values, needs and wants, and buying power. This study explores the initial stages of the decision‐making process of African‐American mothers who have a child or children under the age of seven who wear play‐wear. This study identifies children's clothing needs, advertising information used in the search process, stores searched and frequency of shopping, and the types of fabric and decorations preferred by the mothers. The findings from the focus group interviews suggest that African‐American mothers have unique needs to be met for their children's clothing. They rely on external search with an emphasis on magazines. They prefer cotton fabrics and decorations representing flowers or animals.

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Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An International Journal, vol. 2 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1361-2026

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Article
Publication date: 1 February 1991

Guvenc G. Alpander and K.D. Carter

This is a comparative study of employee needs patterns in eightinternational subsidiaries of a multinational corporation. Although ineach country the need to control one′s work…

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This is a comparative study of employee needs patterns in eight international subsidiaries of a multinational corporation. Although in each country the need to control one′s work environment emerges as the most dominant need, four different needs patterns are identified. The resulting patterns suggest that specific strategies are necessary for employee motivation in different cultural environments. Strategies that enhance work motivation in one country should be reviewed carefully before being transferred to another.

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Journal of Managerial Psychology, vol. 6 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0268-3946

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