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Going offline: An exploratory cultural artifact analysis of an internet dating site’s development trajectories (2007)
Journal Article
Fletcher, G., & Light, B. (2007). Going offline: An exploratory cultural artifact analysis of an internet dating site’s development trajectories. International Journal of Information Management, 27(6), 422-431

In this study we develop a theorization of an Internet dating site as a cultural artifact. The site, Gaydar, is targeted at gay men. We argue that contemporary received representations of their sexuality figure heavily in the site’s focus by providi... Read More about Going offline: An exploratory cultural artifact analysis of an internet dating site’s development trajectories.

Metacognition and lifelong e-learning: a contextual and cyclical process (2007)
Journal Article
Worrall, L., & Bell, F. (2007). Metacognition and lifelong e-learning: a contextual and cyclical process. E-learning (Oxford), 4(2), 161-171. https://doi.org/10.2304/elea.2007.4.2.161

Metacognition is arguably an important conceptualisation within the area of lifelong e- learning, with many theorists and practitioners claiming that it enhances the learning process. However, the lifelong, cyclical and flexible aspects of 'before',... Read More about Metacognition and lifelong e-learning: a contextual and cyclical process.

Modelling soccer matches using bivariate discrete distributions with general dependence structure (2007)
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McHale, I., & Scarf, P. (2007). Modelling soccer matches using bivariate discrete distributions with general dependence structure. Statistica Neerlandica, 61(4), 432-445. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9574.2007.00368.x

In this paper copulas are used to generate novel bivariate discrete distributions. These distributions are fitted to soccer data from the English Premier League. An interesting aspect of these data is that the primary variable of interest, the discre... Read More about Modelling soccer matches using bivariate discrete distributions with general dependence structure.

A two-stage prognosis model in condition based maintenance (2007)
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Wang, W. (2007). A two-stage prognosis model in condition based maintenance. European Journal of Operational Research, 182(3), 1177-1187. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2006.08.047

We often observe in practice that the life of a piece of production equipment can be divided into two stages. The first stage is referred to as the normal working stage where no significant deviation from the normal operating state is observed. The s... Read More about A two-stage prognosis model in condition based maintenance.

Informed consent and the transmission of sexual disease: Dadson Revivified (2007)
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Cooper, S., & Reed, A. (2007). Informed consent and the transmission of sexual disease: Dadson Revivified. Journal of Criminal Law, 71(5), 461-474. https://doi.org/10.1350/jcla.2007.71.5.461

This article examines the impact of the decisions in R v Dica (2004) and R v Konzani (2005) on the extent of the defence of consent. As well as analysing the impact of the decisions on the extent of the defence where a defendant faces criminal liabil... Read More about Informed consent and the transmission of sexual disease: Dadson Revivified.

Visitor motivation, satisfaction and behavioural intention : the 2005 Naadam Festival, Ulaanbaatar (2007)
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Schofield, P., & Thompson, K. (2007). Visitor motivation, satisfaction and behavioural intention : the 2005 Naadam Festival, Ulaanbaatar. International Journal of Tourism Research, 9(5), 329-344. https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.638

The study investigates visitor motivation for attending the 2005 Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. It identifies motivation variance on the basis of socio-demographic variables and examines the factors of significance with regard to visitor s... Read More about Visitor motivation, satisfaction and behavioural intention : the 2005 Naadam Festival, Ulaanbaatar.

Internet crisis potential: the importance of a strategic approach to marketing communications (2007)
Journal Article
Conway, A., Ward, M., Lewis, G., & Bernhardt, A. (2007). Internet crisis potential: the importance of a strategic approach to marketing communications. Journal of Marketing Communications, 13(3), 213-228. https://doi.org/10.1080/13527260601086462

The Internet as a communications medium has the ability to instantaneously distribute information to a mass audience at low-cost and provides a powerful basis for Internet Crisis Potential (ICP) when stakeholders negatively affect the reputation of a... Read More about Internet crisis potential: the importance of a strategic approach to marketing communications.

A note on corporate taxation, limited liability, and asymmetric information (2007)
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Miglo, A. (2007). A note on corporate taxation, limited liability, and asymmetric information. Journal of Economics, 92(1), 11-19. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00712-007-0281-3

Becker and Fuest (this issue, p. 1–10) provides a new explanation for the link between limited liability and corporate taxation. The authors argue that a corporate tax on all entrepreneurs with limited liability is optimal when entrepreneurs can offs... Read More about A note on corporate taxation, limited liability, and asymmetric information.

Freedom of entry, market size and competitive outcome : evidence from English soccer (2007)
Journal Article
Buraimo, B., Forrest, D., & Simmons, R. (2007). Freedom of entry, market size and competitive outcome : evidence from English soccer. Southern Economic Journal, 74(1), 204-213

The paper tests, in the context of an open sports league, whether greater success is achieved by clubs in markets with larger populations. The relationship is strong but, to a limited extent, mitigated by more clubs establishing in large markets.

The mysterious case of the missing paradigm: a review of critical information systems research 1991–2001 (2007)
Journal Article
Richardson, H., & Robinson, B. (2007). The mysterious case of the missing paradigm: a review of critical information systems research 1991–2001. Information Systems Journal, 17(3), 251-270. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2575.2007.00230.x

In this journal, Chen and Hirschheim have provided a historical analysis of positivist and interpretivist research paradigms and methodologies in the 10 years following the much cited work of Orlikowski and Baroudi. In this paper, we investigate the... Read More about The mysterious case of the missing paradigm: a review of critical information systems research 1991–2001.

IS success and failure: the problem of scale (2007)
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Kreps, D., & Richardson, H. (2007). IS success and failure: the problem of scale. Political Quarterly, 78(3), 439-446. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-923X.2007.00871.x

In this article we consider Information Systems (IS) failure, and how social and technical factors combine and contribute to project setbacks. This is a timely re¯ection, given the turbulence and confusion facing what has been described as the large... Read More about IS success and failure: the problem of scale.

E-Learning as a tool for knowledge transfer through traditional and independent study at two UK Higher Educational Institutes : a case study (2007)
Journal Article
Owens, J. D., & Floyd, D. (2007). E-Learning as a tool for knowledge transfer through traditional and independent study at two UK Higher Educational Institutes : a case study. E-Learning and Digital Media, Vol. 4(2), 172-180. https://doi.org/10.2304/elea.2007.4.2.172

Much has been made of the advances in computer aided learning activities. Websites, virtual campus, the increased use of Web CT and chat rooms and further advances in the use of WebCT are becoming more commonplace in UK universities. This paper looks... Read More about E-Learning as a tool for knowledge transfer through traditional and independent study at two UK Higher Educational Institutes : a case study.

Predicting stock returns and assessing prediction performance (2007)
Journal Article
Baker, R., & Belgorodski, A. (2007). Predicting stock returns and assessing prediction performance. IMA Journal of Management Mathematics, 18(4), 413-433. https://doi.org/10.1093/imaman/dpm023

We use regression methods to predict the expected monthly return on stocks and the covariance matrix of returns, the predictor variables being a company's ‘fundamentals’, such as dividend yield and the history of previous returns. Predictions are eva... Read More about Predicting stock returns and assessing prediction performance.

The rise of the phoenix : methodological innovation as a discourse of renewal (2007)
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McMaster, T., Wastell, D., & Kawalek, P. (2007). The rise of the phoenix : methodological innovation as a discourse of renewal. Journal of Information Technology, 22(1), 59-68. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jit.2000086

The imperatives on contemporary organizations to adapt to an increasingly uncertain and turbulent environment are intense. The pace of change is at least as great in the public as the private sector, with technology being integral to the UK governmen... Read More about The rise of the phoenix : methodological innovation as a discourse of renewal.

Relationship marketing in the subsidised arts: the key to a strategic marketing focus? (2007)
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Conway, A., & Whitelock, J. (2007). Relationship marketing in the subsidised arts: the key to a strategic marketing focus?. European Journal of Marketing, 41(1/2), 199-222. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090560710718184

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to consider whether successful subsidised arts organisations are more likely to apply a relationship rather than transactional marketing approach to overcome the tendency of not-for-profit organisations generall... Read More about Relationship marketing in the subsidised arts: the key to a strategic marketing focus?.

An investigation of the relationship between public transport performance and destination satisfaction (2007)
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Thompson, K., & Schofield, P. (2007). An investigation of the relationship between public transport performance and destination satisfaction. Journal of Transport Geography, 15(2), 136-144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2006.11.004

The availability and perceived quality of local transport at tourist destinations has latterly been established as exercising an influence on visitor experience, overall satisfaction and repeat visitation. The dimensions of urban public transport per... Read More about An investigation of the relationship between public transport performance and destination satisfaction.

Within-season dismissal of football coaches: statistical analysis of causes and consequences (2007)
Journal Article
de Dios Tena, J., & Forrest, D. (2007). Within-season dismissal of football coaches: statistical analysis of causes and consequences. European Journal of Operational Research, 181(1), 362-373. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2006.05.024

The paper examines the triggers for, and, consequences of, within-season dismissals of managers (head coaches) in the top division of the Spanish Football League during seasons 2002–2003 to 2004–2005. A major reason for directors deciding on dismissa... Read More about Within-season dismissal of football coaches: statistical analysis of causes and consequences.