John M. Perfect, W.J. Campbell, J.W. Cuthbertson, J.C. Bailey, A.W. Brace, J.M. Kape, C.E. Michelson, H. Ginsberg, W. Kaden, J.G. Simmons, B.A. Scott, H.M. Bigford, H. Richaud, Capt. J. Fox‐Williams and H.L. Watts
The Conference on Anodised Aluminium, organised by the Aluminium Development Association and held in the new Cripps Hall at Nottingham University from September 12–14, was…
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The Conference on Anodised Aluminium, organised by the Aluminium Development Association and held in the new Cripps Hall at Nottingham University from September 12–14, was probably the first of its kind in the world and attracted nearly 300 delegates. Eighteen papers were discussed. In the following pages abstracts and conclusions from most of the papers are given, emphasis being placed on the corrosion aspects of the subject.
THE Fulmer Research Institute was founded in 1947 to undertake confidential sponsored research for industry and/or government, British and/or foreign. Its founder, the late Col…
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THE Fulmer Research Institute was founded in 1947 to undertake confidential sponsored research for industry and/or government, British and/or foreign. Its founder, the late Col. Devereux, had been impressed by the work of sponsored research organisations such as Battelle, Armour, Stanford and others in the United States, and he believed that a similar organisation should have a role to play in the research effort of this Country. In 1947 this was a far‐sighted belief, for it seems probable that in those early post‐war years research and development were not recognised to the extent they are today, as essential parts of the processes of economic growth.
HYDRO‐ELECTRIC STATION. Corrosion at Kamsk—I. The first of a series of articles on research at the Permsk State University, chiefly in connection with pitting corrosion. During…
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HYDRO‐ELECTRIC STATION. Corrosion at Kamsk—I. The first of a series of articles on research at the Permsk State University, chiefly in connection with pitting corrosion. During the past 10 years several large hydro‐electric power stations have been built in the Soviet Union, and the severe corrosion to which much of the ironwork is exposed has become a serious problem. The station on the Kama River (central part) has been the subject of special studies, including samples of the river water that is much contaminated from various causes. Sulphate and chloride ion concentration is particularly high as compared with other Russian rivers, as shown in two tables, the second of which gives details for the several dams and spillways, up to No. 23 on the left bank. Some particulars are also given of the steel used. Special attention was given to micro‐biological studies; also of various protective coatings used, e.g. bituminous lacquers; also zinc sheeting and others. Pitting corrosion was severe in places through electrochemical action. It was found that, in the Kama water, there is a high content of iron bacteria, such as Leptothrix (two forms) and Crenothrix, with others. These favour electrochemical corrosion, but also take part in the formation of concretions that cover part of the metal surface and prevent ingress of oxygen. In such parts, forming anodes of local cells, corrosion develops rather deeply in the metal. The pH value of the water below the concretions is lowered. The bituminous lacquers were found to be of poor quality for the purpose of protection.—(V. V. Kuznetsov et al., Zh.prikl. Khim., 1961, (1), 187–193.)
£¼M Export contract. Close co‐operation between two British companies has resulted in a £¼ million order involving shipment of 240,000 glavanised steel panels for a construction…
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£¼M Export contract. Close co‐operation between two British companies has resulted in a £¼ million order involving shipment of 240,000 glavanised steel panels for a construction contract placed by a Middle Eastern Defence Ministry.
Increasing utilisation of the properties of hardness, corrosion resistance and electrical insulation has taken place rapidly in recent years. Still scope exists for further…
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Increasing utilisation of the properties of hardness, corrosion resistance and electrical insulation has taken place rapidly in recent years. Still scope exists for further development of anodised aluminium as knowledge of the mechanism involved grows. In the first of this two‐part article the author deals mainly with bright and conventional architectural anodising.
Ana Cuic Tankovic, Dragan Benazić and Jelena Kapeš
The purpose of this paper is to empirically investigate the corporate image as a high-order construct in the hospitality industry. Therefore, it includes an important part of all…
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to empirically investigate the corporate image as a high-order construct in the hospitality industry. Therefore, it includes an important part of all the agents that contribute to the formation of this corporate image: the clients, the employees and the hotel management.
Design/methodology/approach
In order to better conceptualize and understand the dimensions of corporate image in the hospitality industry, a theoretical systematization and analysis of the literature on corporate image definitions and validated scales to date are presented. The primary research is based on a questionnaire survey that emerged from the theoretical model. The collected data were tested using confirmatory factor analysis and covariance-based structural equation modelling (CB-SEM).
Findings
Results indicate that corporate image is a high-order construct that includes the dimensions of symbols from servicescape, employees' behaviour, perception of the organization, perception of the management, perception of the service and perception of the hotel.
Research limitations/implications
The application of this paper will enable new research in the corporate marketing literature, while the presented multidimensional approach will support future empirical research on corporate image in hospitality.
Originality/value
The paper contributes to theory by conceptualizing the corporate image as high-order construct. It provides evidence of corporate image multidimensionality, comprising six dimensions. Moreover, the findings provide an insight for practitioners to better understand how to manage hotel image.
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Zuzana Kvítková and Zdenka Petrů
Online reputation management (ORM) plays a significant role in the tourism industry. Tourists are more and more interested to express their opinions about their…
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Online reputation management (ORM) plays a significant role in the tourism industry. Tourists are more and more interested to express their opinions about their experiences/satisfaction not only with their friends but also on social media. ORM is largely used not only by tourist destinations but also by other companies operating in the tourism industry. This chapter aims to draw attention to the importance of intermediaries in tourism, their reputation in general, and especially their ORM and its specifics. This contribution also characterizes different types of intermediaries and their different roles in the distribution process of tourism services. These roles are important and can be even more significant in the “new normal” post-COVID-19 time. In the scientific literature and research, there is not much attention given to intermediaries as a whole and even less to their ORM and its specific solutions. But practical contributions can be found. Due to the specific activities and roles of different types of intermediaries, also their reputation is influenced not only by tourists but also by their suppliers. Their ORM has also some specifics and needs specific solutions. Their reputation is depending not only on customers' satisfaction with their own services but also on the reputation of tourism service providers, whose services they offer and mediate either individually or in the form of their own product, e.g., package tours. Specific attention in this chapter is given to intermediaries such as OTAs (Online Travel Agencies/Agents) and tour operators. At some time, these two types of intermediaries help to increase the reputation of tourism services providers, e.g., hotels. The chapter describes the situation in the field of intermediaries with a conceptual model, their ORM, and summarizes its specifics.
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This study aims to explore the factors contributing to the out-of-school children (OOSC) issue at the primary level in Cambodia and related initiatives in addressing the…
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Purpose
This study aims to explore the factors contributing to the out-of-school children (OOSC) issue at the primary level in Cambodia and related initiatives in addressing the challenges, drawing upon the application of social reconstructionism in addressing the issue.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper reviews and analyzes relevant, existing literature, including scholarly articles, reports, policy documents and books.
Findings
Despite efforts by the government, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and non-government organizations, the issue of OOSC remains a challenge. Integration of social reconstructionist principles offers a transformative approach to address the OOSC issue, as well as systemic educational disparities.
Research limitations/implications
This review paper lacks empirical findings of its own and relies solely on the availability and quality of the relevant sources, setting direction for future research to explore empirical findings.
Practical implications
The findings underscore the importance of adopting a holistic and socially conscious approach to education, incorporating social reconstructionist principles in reform policy.
Social implications
Addressing the OOSC in Cambodia is crucial for promoting social equity and breaking the cycle of poverty, highlighting the need for inclusive education policies.
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This study contributes to the existing literature and builds upon it to offer a novel perspective of applying social reconstructionist principles in reform policy to address the OOSC issue, as well as the potential of a transformative approach to dealing with systematic educational disparities.
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International assessments have shown gender disparity in STEM among middle school students. Little is known of the gender disparity, the role of psychosocial factors, and…
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International assessments have shown gender disparity in STEM among middle school students. Little is known of the gender disparity, the role of psychosocial factors, and school-to-work aspirations in STEM fields in the Cambodian context. The sample included 100 15-year-old students (53% females) from 10 schools in four provinces and the capital city. Classroom observations included eight classrooms from one of the 10 surveyed schools. This study’s measures were adapted from TIMSS’s including science and math interests, and perceived STEM support from teachers and parents. Results indicated that non-STEM subjects are on top of the most enjoyed subjects reported by the students. No statistical significance between genders on STEM interests was found. A multiple regression analysis showed that parents’ and teachers’ support in math, and teachers’ support in science, were predictive of STEM interests. Both parents and students tended to value math more than science, indicating a possible lack of understanding of science. Students showed a significant disconnect between STEM education received in classrooms and aspirations toward an actual career in STEM fields. Classroom observations indicated that while females tended to be shy in the classroom, most teachers did not exhibit behaviors suggesting gender discrimination patterns. Explanations of students’ interests in STEM regardless of gender, as well as the current climate in higher education and careers regarding the gender disparity in STEM, were discussed based on socioeconomic and sociocultural issues within the Cambodian context.
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D.D.N. Singh and M.K. Banerjee
Like aqueous corrosion of metals, atmospheric corrosion of metallic articles has also been a matter of great anxiety due to the individual and joint action of oxygen, humidity and…
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Like aqueous corrosion of metals, atmospheric corrosion of metallic articles has also been a matter of great anxiety due to the individual and joint action of oxygen, humidity and various types of pollution gases and ions in the atmospheres. As there is no limit of oxygen availability in the open atmosphere, this type of corrosion of metals is mainly controlled by humidity. In industrial mines and marine environments, however, metal attack is controlled by aggressive gases, ions and chloride ions respectively.