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Publication date: 1 March 1948

PATRICK SAUL

AT a conference held in London in March of this year, under the chairmanship of Mr. Frank Howes, President of the Royal Musical Association, it was proposed that an Institute of…

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AT a conference held in London in March of this year, under the chairmanship of Mr. Frank Howes, President of the Royal Musical Association, it was proposed that an Institute of Recorded Sound should be set up, which would have as its main function the preservation of sound recordings of all types for posterity and for the current use of students.

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Journal of Documentation, vol. 4 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0022-0418

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Publication date: 11 December 2023

Ayyaz Mallick

This chapter explores the writings of Pakistani sociologist Hamza Alavi, especially on the post-colonial state, ethnicity, peasantry and kinship relations. In contradistinction to…

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This chapter explores the writings of Pakistani sociologist Hamza Alavi, especially on the post-colonial state, ethnicity, peasantry and kinship relations. In contradistinction to most (partial) uptakes of Alavi, I evaluate his work as a whole in order to shed light on its continuities and discontinuities. I demonstrate both the strengths and pitfalls of Alavi's theorisation of the post-colonial state, mode of production and ethnicity by placing him in context of wider Marxist debates at the time. I then suggest that Alavi's other work (e.g. on the peasantry and kinship relations) may serve to complement the weaknesses of the former. Thus, by reading Alavi contra Alavi, I advocate for an ‘integral’ perspective on the relations between civil and political society, arguing for a conjunctural awareness of mediations between the same, and their imbrications with differentiated relations of class, ethnicity and kinship.

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Marxist Thought in South Asia
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-83797-183-1

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Publication date: 1 March 1957

James J. Eaton

For reasons of which the Director of Aslib has been made aware a considerable time has passed since I, as representative of Aslib on the Council of the British Institute of…

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For reasons of which the Director of Aslib has been made aware a considerable time has passed since I, as representative of Aslib on the Council of the British Institute of Recorded Sound, made my previous report regarding the affairs of the Institute. The outstanding reason for the delay has been the fact that any reports which might have been presented during the intervening period could only have given a misleading impression. The efforts made firmly to establish the Institute were unremitting but, as is usual with a new idea, lack of money frustrated those efforts and no sooner was one obstacle overcome than others appeared.

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Aslib Proceedings, vol. 9 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0001-253X

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Publication date: 1 December 1963

CONFERENCES are to inspire, to re‐invigorate, to recharge the batteries. Admitted that some of us are pretty flat batteries to start with, this conference would not have recharged…

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CONFERENCES are to inspire, to re‐invigorate, to recharge the batteries. Admitted that some of us are pretty flat batteries to start with, this conference would not have recharged a sixpenny torch battery from Woolworth's.

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New Library World, vol. 65 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0307-4803

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Publication date: 1 July 1959

“STUDENT” is one of the most abused words in the vocabulary of the library profession. Not only is it used very loosely with regard to those employed in library work—we are not…

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“STUDENT” is one of the most abused words in the vocabulary of the library profession. Not only is it used very loosely with regard to those employed in library work—we are not concerned with that aspect at the moment—but it is often used in public libraries to mean anybody who is reading any book other than a novel or the current best‐selling biography or travelogue. This attitude that it is a waste of public money, and bad librarianship to buy books, even for the medium sized or small library, which are only occasionally borrowed is too prevalent. It is deplorable that all too often these books, when they are bought, are stored away in hidden stock rooms not open to the public. An effective request service is not a substitute for the provision of adequate stocks on the shelves at the branches. These books, frequently numbering some thousands, are only available on such request, but naturally they are underused and provide ammunition for the gnat‐minded librarians who cry that “there is no demand for serious books in my area”.

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New Library World, vol. 61 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0307-4803

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Publication date: 1 May 1983

NBL branches ‐ The National Book League's pilot attempt to establish a regional branch, master‐minded by Peter Labdon and taking the form of the Ipswich & Suffolk Book League, is…

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NBL branches ‐ The National Book League's pilot attempt to establish a regional branch, master‐minded by Peter Labdon and taking the form of the Ipswich & Suffolk Book League, is already judged sufficiently encouraging for the NBL to seek to spread the process elsewhere in Britain. To which end there has been published a booklet called Branching Out—setting up National Book League local branches: a working handbook, which is obtainable without charge from the Director, Martyn Goff, at the NBL, Book House, 45 East Hill, Wandsworth, London SW18.

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New Library World, vol. 84 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0307-4803

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Publication date: 1 June 2021

Samuel Furka, Daniel Furka, Nitin Chandra Teja Chandra Teja Dadi, Patrik Palacka, Dominika Hromníková, Julio Ariel Dueñas Santana, Javier Díaz Pineda, Saul Dueñas Casas and Juraj Bujdák

This study aims to describe the preparation of antimicrobial material usable in 3D printing of medical devices. Despite the wealth of technological progress at the time of the…

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Purpose

This study aims to describe the preparation of antimicrobial material usable in 3D printing of medical devices. Despite the wealth of technological progress at the time of the crisis caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus: Virus that causes current Pandemic situation (COVID-19), the global population had long been exposed beforehand to an acute absence of essential medical devices. As a response, a new type of composite materials intended for rapid prototyping, based on layered silicate saponite (Sap), antimicrobial dye phloxine B (PhB) and thermoplastics, has been recently developed.

Design/methodology/approach

Sap was modified with a cationic surfactant and subsequently functionalized with PhB. The hybrid material in powder form was then grounded with polyethylene terephthalate-glycol (PETG) or polylactic acid (PLA) in a precisely defined weight ratio and extruded into printing filaments. The stability and level of cytotoxicity of these materials in various physiological environments simulating the human body have been studied. The applicability of these materials in bacteria and a yeast-infected environment was evaluated.

Findings

Ideal content of the hybrid material, with respect to thermoplastic, was 15 weight %. Optimal printing temperature and speed, with respect to maintaining antimicrobial activity of the prepared materials, were T = 215°C at 50 mm/s for PETG/SapPhB and T = 230°C at 40 mm/s for PLA/SapPhB. 3 D-printed air filters made of these materials could keep inner air flow at 63.5% and 76.8% of the original value for the PLA/SapPhB and PETG/SapPhB, respectively, whereas the same components made without PhB had a 100% reduction of airflow.

Practical implications

The designed materials can be used for rapid prototyping of medical devices.

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The new materials have been immediately used in the construction of an emergency lung ventilator, Q-vent, which has been used in different countries during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Rapid Prototyping Journal, vol. 27 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1355-2546

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Publication date: 16 August 2021

Lorraine Rumson

The historical study of sexuality during the Victorian period has been influenced heavily by the development of sexology as a scientific field. The impetus of sexology to…

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The historical study of sexuality during the Victorian period has been influenced heavily by the development of sexology as a scientific field. The impetus of sexology to delineate and categorize “types” of sexuality and sexual behavior has situated the late nineteenth century as a starting point for studies of contemporary concepts of sexual “abnormality.” However, research into this subject, while drawing on both legal and medical discourses, has overwhelmingly ignored the value of porn in reconstructing the dynamics of Victorian sexuality. Accordingly, this chapter integrates legal, medical, and pornographic discourses of the late nineteenth century to develop a more thorough examination of Victorian sexual experiences that fell outside the limits of prescribed legal and medical “normalcy.”

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Kink and Everyday Life
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-83982-919-2

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Publication date: 24 July 2020

Morgan R. Clevenger

Corporate involvement in higher education remains highly visible and controversial. While best practices can be found, many gray areas exist in the actions motivating both…

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Corporate involvement in higher education remains highly visible and controversial. While best practices can be found, many gray areas exist in the actions motivating both parties. This organizational analysis examines corporate citizenship through the inter-organizational relationships of a public US doctoral university and six US corporate partners as framed through Cone’s (2010) corporate citizenship spectrum between 2006 and 2010. The literature has shown that little research exists regarding the behavior aspects of these inter-organizational relationships. Triangulation of data is provided by 36 interviews, 12,609 pages of documents and audio-visual materials, and a campus observation of 407 photographs. The research indicates three themes as to why higher education desires involvement with companies: viable resources, student enrichment, and real-world connectivity. Further, there are four themes explaining what motives and ROI expectations companies have to be involved with higher education and include: workforce development, community enrichment, brand development, and research. Finally, three themes emerged regarding ethical considerations between these inter-organizational relationships with higher education and companies. First, generally no ethical dilemmas were found. Second, several general ethics discussion topics created five clusters of interest: public relations, solicitation, policies and stewardship, accountability and transparency, and leadership behavior. Third, five ethical concerns were shared.

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University–Community Partnerships for Promoting Social Responsibility in Higher Education
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-83909-439-2

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Publication date: 1 October 2006

Tony Jaques

The purpose of this paper is to characterize commonalities between activists and corporate communicators, who are often perceived as natural antagonists within the context of…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to characterize commonalities between activists and corporate communicators, who are often perceived as natural antagonists within the context of managing public and community issues.

Design/methodology/approach

The focus is on exploring the innovative “rules” developed three decades ago by the Activist Pioneer Saul Alinksy and how his work has close parallels both with modern activism and corporate issue management. The paper cites modern sets of “rules” on both sides of the debate, highlighting common themes, and examines three recent developments which have impacted the nature of the relationship between contending parties.

Findings

While communication technology including the internet has helped level the power imbalance between the “haves” and the “have nots,” change within activism – such as growing professionalism, the emergence of formalized stakeholder participation, and a growing acceptance of constructive engagement – has further drawn both parties increasingly onto common ground.

Originality/value

Convergence between the tools and techniques of activism and business disciplines such as issue management has gone largely unrecognized. This paper characterizes that convergence and suggests that increasing understanding of the trend will enhance opportunities for a mutual gains approach.

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Journal of Communication Management, vol. 10 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1363-254X

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