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Publication date: 19 October 2010

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Journal of Documentation, vol. 66 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0022-0418

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Publication date: 1 March 1985

Douglas J. Ernest and Lewis B. Herman

In recent years, guides to hiking trails and wilderness areas have enjoyed an increase in popularity. Here, Douglas J. Ernest and Lewis B. Herman evaluate more than 100 such books.

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In recent years, guides to hiking trails and wilderness areas have enjoyed an increase in popularity. Here, Douglas J. Ernest and Lewis B. Herman evaluate more than 100 such books.

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Reference Services Review, vol. 13 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0090-7324

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Publication date: 1 October 2008

Norm O'Reilly

This paper seeks to build understanding of the evaluation of sponsorships involving high human mortality risk. Examples of risky sponsees are presented, with two assessed as…

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This paper seeks to build understanding of the evaluation of sponsorships involving high human mortality risk. Examples of risky sponsees are presented, with two assessed as in-depth case studies. Based on this research, a sponsorship evaluation framework for sponsors is presented that includes: sponsee selection, risk management, strategic tactics, contingency planning, contract elements and post-contract tactics.

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International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship, vol. 10 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1464-6668

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Publication date: 24 October 2008

David Bennet and Alex Bennet

The purpose of this paper is to consider knowledge from a new perspective that permits a rational analysis and interpretation of knowledge as it applies to learning and action in

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The purpose of this paper is to consider knowledge from a new perspective that permits a rational analysis and interpretation of knowledge as it applies to learning and action in simple, complicated and complex situations.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper provides a fine‐grain analysis of knowledge. Specifically it looks at: the special relationship between knowledge and information (KnI and KnP); knowledge types, the characteristics of knowledge used for different types of work; and levels of knowledge in terms of surface, shallow and deep. Following a discussion of knowledge from the these three frames of reference, this model is used to explore similarities in levels of learning, then it is applied to the complexity of situations, the complexity of making decisions and the complexity of actions.

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There appears to be a correlation among the levels of knowledge and the corresponding levels of learning and action. In addition, the breakdown of systems into the classic three areas of simple, complicated and complex carry over into the three corresponding levels (surface, shallow and deep) as applied to learning and knowledge.

Originality/value

This is a new frame of reference for considering knowledge. This analysis can be used to ask relevant questions about specific levels of knowledge. It also enables managers to recognize the scope and depth of knowledge available to maximize problem solving, decision making and action in simple, complicated and complex situations. Further, it permits knowledge developers to tailor learning and knowledge to improve knowledge sharing and conservation.

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VINE, vol. 38 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0305-5728

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Publication date: 12 July 2007

David Mountain and Fotis Liarokapis

The motivation for this research is the emergence of mobile information systems where information is disseminated to mobile individuals via handheld devices. A key distinction…

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The motivation for this research is the emergence of mobile information systems where information is disseminated to mobile individuals via handheld devices. A key distinction between mobile and desktop computing is the significance of the relationship between the spatial location of an individual and the spatial location associated with information accessed by that individual. Given a set of spatially referenced documents retrieved from a mobile information system, this set can be presented using alternative interfaces of which two presently dominate: textual lists and graphical two‐dimensional maps. The purpose of this paper is to explore how mixed reality interfaces can be used for the presentation of information on mobile devices.

Design/methodology/approach

A review of relevant literature is followed by a proposed classification of four alternative interfaces. Each interface is the result of a rapid prototyping approach to software development. Some brief evaluation is described, based upon thinking aloud and cognitive walk‐through techniques with expert users.

Findings

The most suitable interface for mobile information systems is likely to be user‐ and task‐dependent; however, mixed reality interfaces offer promise in allowing mobile users to make associations between spatially referenced information and the physical world.

Research limitations/implications

Evaluation of these interfaces is limited to a small number of expert evaluators, and does not include a full‐scale evaluation with a large number of end users.

Originality/value

The application of mixed reality interfaces to the task of displaying spatially referenced information for mobile individuals.

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Aslib Proceedings, vol. 59 no. 4/5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0001-253X

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Publication date: 24 October 2008

Alex Bennet and David Bennet

The purpose of this paper is to provide a new frame of reference for considering change.

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The purpose of this paper is to provide a new frame of reference for considering change.

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Following an introduction and definitions, people and organizations are considered as complex adaptive systems. The relationship between the knowledge worker and the environment is then explored by the mind/brain perspective prior to presenting an explication of the factors included in the personal action learning change model.

Findings

The study finds that the set of factors in the personal action learning change model represent a significant force for energizing action and initiating change.

Originality/value

This paper embraces new ways of thinking about learning, knowledge, action and change to suggest a personal action learning change model. A set of factors is described through which an individual can initiate and implement personal change from the inside out, that is, from their own volition. This is a new frame of reference for considering change.

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VINE, vol. 38 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0305-5728

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Publication date: 1 October 2006

Alex Bennet and David Bennet

The purpose of this article is to link the associative learning process of the human brain to the relationship and emergence of really significant ideas on the global horizon.

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The purpose of this article is to link the associative learning process of the human brain to the relationship and emergence of really significant ideas on the global horizon.

Design/methodology/approach

First, learning is explored from the viewpoint of the brain/mind, with a focus on the creation of patterns and their relationships to our personal frames of reference. Second, the associations of three really significant ideas are explored, and a pattern of patterns is surfaced.

Findings

The paper finds that in concert with the functioning of the brain, significant ideas emerge in relationship with other ideas that have personal historical significance, i.e. external patterns from the environment are detected, recognized, made sense of and have meaning in relationship with our internal patterns of significance.

Originality/value

The paper creates an appreciation of the role of patterns in thinking and learning.

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VINE, vol. 36 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0305-5728

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Publication date: 30 October 2007

Alex Bennet and David Bennet

This article aims to build on the unique relationship between stories and organizations to explore the use of stories as strategy and strategy as stories.

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This article aims to build on the unique relationship between stories and organizations to explore the use of stories as strategy and strategy as stories.

Design/methodology/approach

First, various uses of stories as strategy are explored. This is followed by an application example from the US Department of Navy. Finally, some potential concerns are addressed.

Findings

Stories may be used as a specific strategy themselves, in support of a particular strategy, as part of a generic strategy of learning as one goes, or to jump‐start a new strategy.

Originality/value

This work offers new ways to strategically engage the use of stories as strategies for knowledge transfer and organizational learning.

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VINE, vol. 37 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0305-5728

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Publication date: 17 April 2007

Alex Bennet and David Bennet

The purpose of this paper is to present a systems perspective of context avenues that impact the knowledge‐sharing process.

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The purpose of this paper is to present a systems perspective of context avenues that impact the knowledge‐sharing process.

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Following a brief introduction of the meaning of context, an example of face‐to‐face interaction is used to explore the term “context‐sensitive” in terms of sharing knowledge in a one‐way single exchange from a source to a perceiver. Eight different context avenues are presented, their relationship to the conscious and unconscious mind addressed, and their impact on the sharing of knowledge considered.

Findings

The authors posit that there are eight primary context avenues that potentially impact the creation of knowledge in terms of shared understanding and meaning, and that the higher the number of related patterns forwarded through content and context the greater the resonance of shared understanding. Further, that the unconscious mind plays a significant role in embedding context and creating meaning.

Originality/value

This paper provides a shift in perception from the transmission of information to the sharing and re‐creation of knowledge in terms of shared understanding and meaning. It also presents a new model of context avenues impacting the sharing of knowledge.

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VINE, vol. 37 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0305-5728

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Publication date: 1 December 2001

David Mountain and Jonathan Raper

Location‐based services are touted as the ‘killer applications’ of the mobile information revolution. This paper highlights some of the technical characteristics and limitations…

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Location‐based services are touted as the ‘killer applications’ of the mobile information revolution. This paper highlights some of the technical characteristics and limitations inherent in current mobile positioning technologies in order to set the current optimism surrounding Location‐Based Services (LBS) in context. A complex technical situation is revealed with different technologies providing results with very different spatial characteristics. Most current terrestrial solutions fail to provide results of sufficiently high spatial resolution for many of the proposed LBS applications, and satellite based solutions suffer from problems of reception and coverage in built up areas. The issue of georeferencing the services themselves is tackled and further work needs to be done on providing accurate spatial locations on the vast array of services that could be available through LBS. A current reluctance to temper these claims could arguably lead to unrealistic raising of the expectations of the buying public. The proven vulnerability of new technology to the fickleness of market opinion highlights that the technology may stand or fall not on its own merits, but on how it matches the expectations of the user.

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Aslib Proceedings, vol. 53 no. 10
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0001-253X

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