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Applying the Motivation, Opportunity, Ability (MOA) model, and Self-Efficacy (S-E) to better understand student engagement on undergraduate Event Management programmes
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Ryan, W., & Jepson, A. (in press). Applying the Motivation, Opportunity, Ability (MOA) model, and Self-Efficacy (S-E) to better understand student engagement on undergraduate Event Management programmes. Event Management, 22(2), 271-285. https://doi.org/10.3727/152599518X15173356116718

Considering the Motivation, Opportunity, Ability (MOA) Model (Hung et al 2011) and the Self-Efficacy (S-E) component of Bandura’s (1986) Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), this paper aims to examine through a series of four research questions whether suc... Read More about Applying the Motivation, Opportunity, Ability (MOA) model, and Self-Efficacy (S-E) to better understand student engagement on undergraduate Event Management programmes.

Football scores, the Poisson distribution and 30 years of final year projects in mathematics, statistics and operational research
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Scarf, P. (in press). Football scores, the Poisson distribution and 30 years of final year projects in mathematics, statistics and operational research. MSOR Connections, 15(3), 61-66. https://doi.org/10.21100/msor.v15i3.491

The development of the Poisson match as a model used in the prediction of the outcome of football matches is described. In this context, many interesting modelling projects arise that are suitable for undergraduate, final year students. In a narrativ... Read More about Football scores, the Poisson distribution and 30 years of final year projects in mathematics, statistics and operational research.

The effects of trade show environments on visitors
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Wong, J., Li, T., Chen, A., & Peng, N. (in press). The effects of trade show environments on visitors. Event Management, 21(6), 665-681. https://doi.org/10.3727/152599517X15073047237205

Tourism trade shows that are open to the public as well as to buyers and sellers are an emerging channel for the promotion of products to potential tourists. However, few studies have explored the influence of environmental stimuli on non-business vi... Read More about The effects of trade show environments on visitors.

How to manage a micro-manager
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Lord, J. (in press). How to manage a micro-manager

We all know of one in the workplace- a manager who has to double-check your work and refuses to delegate work to you. In other words, a micro-manager. The very term sends shudders of dread down an employee’s spine. What impact can a micro-manager hav... Read More about How to manage a micro-manager.

Managing conflict at work
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Lord, J. (in press). Managing conflict at work

Conflict in the workplace is not something that employees relish and it often places the manager in a difficult position when they have to manage conflict between team members. How can a manager best address conflict between team members? What are th... Read More about Managing conflict at work.

‘Launching’ a new nation: The unfolding brand of South Sudan
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Harengel, P., & Gbadamosi, A. ‘Launching’ a new nation: The unfolding brand of South Sudan. Place Branding and Public Diplomacy, 10(1), 35-54. https://doi.org/10.1057/pb.2013.12

In June 2011 South Sudan joined the United Nations as a new state, marking the final stage of years of struggle for independence. Its secession is witness to the potential of regions with no historic claims of statehood to achieve independence. This... Read More about ‘Launching’ a new nation: The unfolding brand of South Sudan.

The urbis building as looking glass:
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Hanson, S., & Rainey, M. The urbis building as looking glass:. Cultural Studies, 28(2), 222-239. https://doi.org/10.1080/09502386.2013.789069

This paper uses the glass and steel Urbis building in Manchester as a prism via which we might look at cultural, political and economic change in England over the last twenty years or so. It takes stock of neoliberalism, museum and popular culture in... Read More about The urbis building as looking glass:.

Formation of seasonal groups and application of seasonal indices
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Boylan, J., Chen, H., Mohammadipour, M., & Syntetos, A. Formation of seasonal groups and application of seasonal indices. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 65(2), 227-241. https://doi.org/10.1057/jors.2012.126

Estimating seasonal variations in demand is a challenging task faced by many organisations. There may be many stock-keeping units (SKUs) to forecast, but often data histories are short, with very few complete seasonal cycles. It has been suggested in... Read More about Formation of seasonal groups and application of seasonal indices.

Mathematical modelling with generalised logarithm and exponential functions
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Baker, R. Mathematical modelling with generalised logarithm and exponential functions. Mathematics today, 50(2), 98-101

That `elementary transcendental function', the logarithm,
is a very familiar function, that we learn
early on, and I can still recall a mathematics teacher at school telling
the class solemnly that `all logarithms are indices'. It seemed like a... Read More about Mathematical modelling with generalised logarithm and exponential functions.

To lead or not to lead : analysis of the sprint in track cycling
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Moffatt, J., Scarf, P., Passfield, L., McHale, I., & Zhang, K. To lead or not to lead : analysis of the sprint in track cycling. Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports, 10(2), 161-172. https://doi.org/10.1515/jqas-2013-0112

This paper uses a statistical analysis of match sprint outcomes to guide tactical decisions in this highly tactical contest and to provide competitors and coaches with a potential, marginal gain. Logistic regression models are developed to predict th... Read More about To lead or not to lead : analysis of the sprint in track cycling.

Modelling warranty extensions: A case study in the automotive industry
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Scarf, P., & Majid, H. Modelling warranty extensions: A case study in the automotive industry. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part O: Journal of Risk and Reliability, 225(2), 251-265. https://doi.org/10.1177/1748006X11401801

Warranty extensions are considered for automotive vehicles. In particular, the expected cost to a manufacturer of an extension to a base warranty is determined, while taking account of the effect of services during the warranty period. To model the e... Read More about Modelling warranty extensions: A case study in the automotive industry.

Using ordinal logistic regression to evaluate the performance of laser-Doppler predictions of burn-healing time
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performance of laser-Doppler predictions of burn-healing time. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 9(11), https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2288-9-11

Background

Laser-Doppler imaging (LDI) of cutaneous blood flow is beginning to be used by burn surgeons to predict the healing time of burn wounds; predicted healing time is used to determine wound treatment as either dressings or surgery. In this... Read More about Using ordinal logistic regression to evaluate the performance of laser-Doppler predictions of burn-healing time.

An untapped pool of volunteers for the Big Society? Not enough social capital? Depends on how you measure it....
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Kamerade, D. An untapped pool of volunteers for the Big Society? Not enough social capital? Depends on how you measure it...

The key factor in determining the success of the Big Society in the UK is the availability of volunteers. How large is the pool of adults in Great Britain not already volunteering? To answer this question this paper adopts an under-utilised dynamic... Read More about An untapped pool of volunteers for the Big Society? Not enough social capital? Depends on how you measure it.....

Celebrating heterogeneity? A survey of female ICT professionals in England
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Griffiths, M., Moore, K., & Richardson, H. Celebrating heterogeneity? A survey of female ICT professionals in England. Information, Communication and Society, 10(3), 338-357. https://doi.org/10.1080/13691180701409945

This paper introduces key findings from a large-scale, online survey of women in the ICT industry across England undertaken between October 2004 and October 2005. Placed in a theoretical framework which draws on critical perspectives from within info... Read More about Celebrating heterogeneity? A survey of female ICT professionals in England.

"All they lack is a chain": lean and the new performance management in the British Civil Service
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Carter, B., Danford, A., Howcroft, D., Richardson, H., Smith, A., & Taylor, P. "All they lack is a chain": lean and the new performance management in the British Civil Service. New Technology, Work and Employment, 26(2), 83-97. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-005X.2011.00261.x

The adaptation of lean techniques in public services is viewed as an innovative managerialist response to government
demands for more efficient services amidst large reductions in public spending. This paper explores workers’ experiences of the impa... Read More about "All they lack is a chain": lean and the new performance management in the British Civil Service.