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Publication date: 13 March 2019

Aaron W. Stark and Isaac Wisniewski

The purpose of this paper is to look at how the faculty at West Point uses a student-managed investment fund (SMIF) to contribute to the development of Army officers.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to look at how the faculty at West Point uses a student-managed investment fund (SMIF) to contribute to the development of Army officers.

Design/methodology/approach

The United States Military Academy at West Point started a student-managed investment fund in 1983. The Economics program, which has four finance classes within its curriculum, hosts the student-run SMIF. The students (cadets) in charge of the SMIF have recently started pursuing a risk parity strategy. This paper discusses the challenges that arise from taking on this strategy.

Findings

It argues that investment management, especially with a risk-aware strategy, helps the cadets learn to manage the risk/reward tradeoff as well as help them work on leadership skills, both of which will help them as future Army officers.

Originality/value

The authors suggest that the recent student-initiated changes to the SMIF at West Point highlight some of the leadership opportunities inherent to approaching a SMIF from a risk-aware, portfolio-based perspective. This can teach students important experiential lessons about how to manage prudent risk both in finance and as a leader.

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Managerial Finance, vol. 46 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0307-4358

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Publication date: 4 November 2013

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Gender in Management: An International Journal, vol. 28 no. 8
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1754-2413

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Publication date: 28 May 2020

Stephen Buser

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Managerial Finance, vol. 46 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0307-4358

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Publication date: 4 June 2021

Eva PenzeyMoog and Danielle C. Slakoff

The reality of domestic violence does not disappear when people enter the digital world, as abusers may use technology to stalk, exploit, and control their victims. In this…

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The reality of domestic violence does not disappear when people enter the digital world, as abusers may use technology to stalk, exploit, and control their victims. In this chapter, we discuss three unique types of technological abuse: (1) financial abuse via banking websites and apps; (2) abuse via smart home devices (i.e., “Internet of Things” abuse); and (3) stalking via geo-location or GPS. We also argue pregnancy and wellness apps provide an opportunity for meaningful intervention for pregnant victims of domestic violence.

While there is no way to ensure users' safety in all situations, we argue thoughtful considerations while designing and building digital products can result in meaningful contributions to victims' safety. This chapter concludes with PenzeyMoog's (2020) “Framework for Inclusive Safety,” which is a roadmap for building technology that increases the safety of domestic violence survivors. This framework includes three key points: (1) the importance of educating technologists about domestic violence; (2) the importance of identifying possible abuse situations and designing against them; and (3) identifying user interactions that might signal abuse and offering safe interventions.

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The Emerald International Handbook of Technology-Facilitated Violence and Abuse
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-83982-849-2

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Publication date: 17 October 2017

Adrian Bartlomiej Mróz, Lukasz Lapaj, Tomasz Wisniewski, Konstanty Skalski and Volf Leshchynsky

Orthopaedic implants, such as intervertebral disc endoprostheses (IDEs) are difficult to manufacture by means of conventional methods because of their complex shape. However…

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Purpose

Orthopaedic implants, such as intervertebral disc endoprostheses (IDEs) are difficult to manufacture by means of conventional methods because of their complex shape. However, technologies developed in recent years, such as selective laser melting, could simplify this process. Although this method is attractive in both manufacturing and rapid prototyping of IDEs, little is known about their tribological performance. The functional aim of the work is to conduct a tribological evaluation of the ASTM F75 alloy after selective laser melting process and to investigate the viability of the technology in IDE design. The research aim was an explanation of the wear mechanism of bearing surfaces with respect to the reference material.

Design/methodology/approach

In this paper, the tribological test results of a lumbar IDE prototype fabricated by selective laser melting and forging is presented and compared. The endoprostheses were fabricated from commercially available ASTM F75 powder using a selective laser melting device. As a reference material, a forged ASTM F1537 LC alloy was used. Comparative wear and friction tests were carried out with the use of a unique spine simulator.

Findings

The obtained results confirm the viability of the selective laser technology in endoprosthesis design. Unfortunately, poorer tribological wear resistance of endoprostheses produced by means of selective laser melting (SLM) technology compared with that of the reference material calls into question the possibility of using these technologies in the manufacturing process of endoprosthesis' components exposed to tribological wear.

Originality/value

This paper presents the friction and wear behaviour of the lumbar IDE prototype. The tests were carried out in motion and loading conditions close to those we observe in the lumbar spine.

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Rapid Prototyping Journal, vol. 23 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1355-2546

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Publication date: 25 January 2008

Reşat Özgür Doruk and Erol Kocaoğlan

This paper aims to focus on the implementation of the integral back‐stepping control on the model of BILSAT – 1 satellite of the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research…

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Purpose

This paper aims to focus on the implementation of the integral back‐stepping control on the model of BILSAT – 1 satellite of the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council (TUBITAK).

Design/methodology/approach

The nonlinear model of the satellite is divided into three groups and the control Lyapunov function is constructed systematically. The formed closed loop system is analyzed for stability according to a recently developed stability analysis procedure and multi‐run simulations.

Findings

Since the studied model includes the dynamics of a practical reaction wheel (SSTL Type: Microwheel), the simulation results showed that the designed controllers are suitable for practical application. The torque requirement is far below the maximum torque supplied by the wheel. In addition, the system seems to be quite fast and robust against the parametric uncertainties.

Research limitations/implications

Since the control system is nonlinear, the computational complexity will be an issue in practical application. The stability analysis should be improved to have more reliable information concerning the disturbance torques. Currently this analysis is performed by multi‐run simulations. An observer or estimator may also be designed in order to compute the attitudes from the gyroscope readings.

Practical implications

The controller designed here can be implemented on the proceeding satellite projects (foregoing BILSAT projects) by TUBITAK.

Originality/value

The paper provides a satellite control application of back‐stepping using a model involving modified Rodriguez parameters and reaction wheel dynamics that is not studied in the literature.

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Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, vol. 80 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0002-2667

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Publication date: 16 November 2021

Lisa K. Meneau and Janakiraman Moorthy

The purpose of the study is to examine the following two research objectives. The first was to examine the predictive relationships that consumer characteristics of financial…

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Purpose

The purpose of the study is to examine the following two research objectives. The first was to examine the predictive relationships that consumer characteristics of financial literacy, thinking styles and self-control have with a consumer's financial behaviors. The second goal was to ascertain financial management products' ability to aid those consumers who need it the most by weakening the predictive effects of consumer traits on financial behaviors.

Design/methodology/approach

The study employed a web-based survey to gather information. The measurement and structural models were analyzed using generalized structured component analysis (GSCA), a component-based structural equation model. The mediation effect of self-control is assessed using the GSCA. The conditional mediation of demographic variables and use of personal financial management products are evaluated using multi-group analysis (MGA) in GSCA.

Findings

Antecedents, financial literacy, thinking styles and self-control consumer characteristics are predictors of financial behaviors. However, self-control plays a more prominent role as a mediator between the other variables, strengthening the overall relationship. Also, financial products can have a beneficial moderation effect assisting those consumers who need them the most.

Practical implications

These insights help in creating target specific financial literacy strategies to influence consumers' financial behaviors. Also, there is a need to develop mechanisms to influence a consumer's self-control and thinking styles to improve financial behavior. In conjunction with other initiatives, the impact of financial literacy has a greater effect on financial behaviors. Further, the insights assist financial institutions and financial technology firms in offering and creating products to help customers make better financial decisions and improve their financial behaviors.

Social implications

The research addressed a significant global issue – consumer financial health. The Great Recession and the COVID-19 recession highlight the need to focus on the consumer and efforts to improve their financial health.

Originality/value

This research highlighted the mediating role of self-control and suggested that existing and future financial products can positively influence consumer behavior drivers.

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International Journal of Bank Marketing, vol. 40 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0265-2323

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Publication date: 8 May 2018

Maurizio d’Amato

Valuation is a professional activity based on international and local standards. In the valuation process more than one method can be modified. In this case, a final…

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Valuation is a professional activity based on international and local standards. In the valuation process more than one method can be modified. In this case, a final reconciliation of different opinions of value may be required. It is a matter of fact that the final result of these different valuation methods may vary. Therefore, in the final part of the valuation process, the valuer is required to assign a weight to the different methodologies to reach an appropriate opinion of value. This process is essentially based on valuer’s expertise. This paper aims to propose an automatic procedure of calculating the weights to assist the valuer in the valuation process.

Design/methodology/approach

The work provides methodologies to assign the weights through simple mathematical procedures that can be used to support subjective judgement in the valuation process. The models proposed can be applied to other phases of reconciliation inside the valuation process and are based on the collection of previous property data in the same market segment.

Findings

Two different methodologies are proposed to support valuers in the valuation process and in particular in the phase of the choice of the weights for final reconciliation purposes.

Research limitations/implications

The implication is the development of an information system to support the appraiser in providing these weights. The models proposed are only two but represent a future, much larger field of research.

Practical implications

The models may help in determining more consistent valuation reports.

Social implications

Consistent valuation reports for the determination of mortgage lending value may contribute to the stability of the social and economic system, especially after the 2008 non-agency mortgage crisis.

Originality/value

These are original models proposed in literature for such kind of problems.

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Journal of European Real Estate Research, vol. 11 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1753-9269

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Publication date: 10 February 2020

Katie Elson Anderson

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Library Hi Tech News, vol. 37 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0741-9058

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Publication date: 21 October 2020

Bradley D.F. Colpitts, Michael Dean Smith and David P. McCurrach

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the inability of the Japanese higher education system to adapt to widespread unexpected disruption. The limited metrics available to assess Japanese…

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Purpose

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the inability of the Japanese higher education system to adapt to widespread unexpected disruption. The limited metrics available to assess Japanese higher education’s response in the wake of the pandemic indicate several areas where the system needs to be strengthened. This paper aims to harness the ecological perspective to explore the procedures by which higher education in Japan can mitigate extant digital shortcomings.

Design/methodology/approach

Leveraging Zhao and Frank’s ecological perspective as its theoretical model, this paper proposes practical solutions to remedy deficiencies highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic rooted in existing literature both within and outside of Japanese higher education research.

Findings

The paper suggests pragmatic ideas to embolden each of the three strata encompassing the educational “ecosystem”: institutions, faculty and students. The paper identifies measures for strengthening institutions to become more adaptive and improve leadership capacity. At the faculty level, meanwhile, an increase in professional development opportunities and the bolstering of support systems may function to bridge an intergenerational digital divide. Finally, for students, the authors argue for mobile-assisted language learning in an effort to cultivate stronger learner outcomes, and prescribe how to integrate this method into formal IT platforms.

Originality/value

The current paper is among a select few that use the ecological perspective in the field of educational research in Japan. The authors contend that the model, while effective, offers an incomplete view of education, suggesting that the ecological perspective must be expanded to include students as a distinct species.

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Interactive Technology and Smart Education, vol. 18 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1741-5659

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