L. Gong, R. Hagel, K. Zhang and R. Unbehauen
A semi‐analytical algorithm for the calculation of 3D induction heating of a uniformly moving conducting and permeable steel shell is presented. The eddy current field problem is…
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A semi‐analytical algorithm for the calculation of 3D induction heating of a uniformly moving conducting and permeable steel shell is presented. The eddy current field problem is solved by the longitudinal component method together with the Fourier transform. The solution of the heat transfer problem under Neumann boundary conditions is obtained by using the separation of variables and considering the movement of the shell.
Jacques van der Meer, Jane Skalicky and Harriet Speed
Increasingly, universities are involved in providing leadership development opportunities that support students’ academic endeavours and their personal and professional…
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Increasingly, universities are involved in providing leadership development opportunities that support students’ academic endeavours and their personal and professional development, including employability and citizenship skills. Leadership experiences are beneficial not only for students, but also for universities, the wider community, and future employers. To develop a greater understanding of students’ perceived benefits of their involvement in peer leadership activities, a group of Australasian universities participated in a pilot survey based on the United States National Survey of Peer Leadership. Overall, the results suggest students believe they benefit from peer leadership experiences across a range of key outcomes areas, most prominently creative problem solving, appreciation of diversity, and a sense of belonging and contributing to the university community.
The Laming Inquiry into the death of Victoria Climbié recommends national and local changes to the child protection process. While the benefits of national reforms are uncertain…
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The Laming Inquiry into the death of Victoria Climbié recommends national and local changes to the child protection process. While the benefits of national reforms are uncertain, changes in local practice are clearly necessary. Greater consensus about the information necessary to inform decisions and its interpretation is likely to improve matters. But, it is argued, practice development has to be informed by research into the epidemiology of child abuse and the effects of decisions on children's welfare. A common language to identify and analyse children's needs and relate them to services, manifest in validated practice tools for use by managers and practitioners, is suggested as a way forward.
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Theo Lieven, Bianca Grohmann, Andreas Herrmann, Jan R. Landwehr and Miriam van Tilburg
This research aims to examine the impact of brand design elements (logo shape, brand name, type font and color) on brand masculinity and femininity perceptions, consumer…
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Purpose
This research aims to examine the impact of brand design elements (logo shape, brand name, type font and color) on brand masculinity and femininity perceptions, consumer preferences and brand equity.
Design/methodology/approach
This research empirically tests the relation between brand design elements, brand masculinity and femininity and brand preferences/equity in four studies involving fictitious and real brands.
Findings
Brand design elements consistently influenced brand masculinity and femininity perceptions. These, in turn, significantly related to consumer preferences and brand equity. Brand masculinity and femininity perceptions successfully predicted brand equity above and beyond other brand personality dimensions.
Research limitations/implications
Although this research used a wide range of brand design elements, the interactive effects of various design elements warrant further research.
Practical implications
This research demonstrates how markers of masculinity and femininity that are discussed in the evolutionary psychology literature can be applied to the brand design of new and existing brands.
Originality/value
This research considers the impact of multiple brand design elements (logo shape, brand name, type font and color) and involves a wide range of brands and product categories.
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To provide a selective bibliography for researchers and graduate students who have an interest in induction processes applied to the electromagnetic processing of materials.
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Purpose
To provide a selective bibliography for researchers and graduate students who have an interest in induction processes applied to the electromagnetic processing of materials.
Design/methodology/approach
The objective is to provide references that identify seminal, early work, and references that represent the current state of the art. References are listed in categories that cover the broad range of induction modeling and application issues.
Findings
A brief overview of the key areas in induction processing of materials is provided, but greater emphasis and space is devoted to the references provided.
Research limitations/implications
The middle years of each topic area are not covered.
Practical implications
A very comprehensive coverage of material is provided to those with an interest in induction processing of materials.
Originality/value
This paper fulfils an identified information/resources need.
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Cristina Cabras, Roberta Tumatis, Marina Mondo and Cristina Sechi
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of sexual objectification on the attribution processes of the guilt of a defendant – and also on the level of guilt. It…
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Purpose
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of sexual objectification on the attribution processes of the guilt of a defendant – and also on the level of guilt. It was also hypothesized that legal expertise could be a protective factor in countering the influence of sexual objectification.
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Sexual objectification can be defined as the perspective in which a person is evaluated solely in terms of his or her body parts or sexual function. As yet, no studies have assessed the influence of sexual objectification on guilt assessment in the legal system; this paper aims to explore whether sexual objectification has an influence on the attribution processes of a defendant's guilt.
Findings
The statistical analysis revealed that the sexually objectified defendant received a guilty verdict more often than a non-sexually objectified defendant; additionally, legal experts were more likely to identify the defendant as not guilty than non-legal experts. The findings support the hypothesis that sexual objectification is indeed one of the common stereotypes that lead to discrimination.
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The present study provides novel findings regarding sexual objectification in the forensic context in which the defendant is viewed and evaluated.
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Supporting the mental health of university students is a key priority for higher education. Students living with long-term health conditions are at increased risk of poor mental…
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Supporting the mental health of university students is a key priority for higher education. Students living with long-term health conditions are at increased risk of poor mental health; yet little work has focused on their particular mental health needs or indeed, the implications for health education in the university setting. This study sought to identify the mental health support needs of students with long-term conditions, including best ways for universities to support these students.
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A UK national online survey of 200 university students living with long-term physical health conditions (e.g. asthma, endometriosis, epilepsy) was conducted in 2019.
Findings
95% of respondents reported that their long-term condition/s had at least a moderate impact on their mental wellbeing, with 81% reporting that they felt depressed and anxious at least once a month because of their health. The most common suggestion for how universities can better support their mental wellbeing was to raise awareness about long-term conditions on campuses, with many reporting a lack of understanding about long-term conditions from academic and support services staff members – with negative impacts on their mental health. Because of this, some respondents reported a reluctance to come forward and seek help from university services, with 25% not formally disclosing their conditions.
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These reported concerns underscore the need to develop health education amongst university staff about long-term conditions and to ensure these students are supported with their health at university.
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Sebastian Böhmelt, Nils Kielian, Michael Hagel, Marcus Stiemer, Marvin-Lucas Henkel and Markus Clemens
The purpose of this paper is to present the implementation of a balanced domain decomposition approach for the numerical simulation of large electro-quasistatic (EQS) systems in…
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to present the implementation of a balanced domain decomposition approach for the numerical simulation of large electro-quasistatic (EQS) systems in biology. The numerical scheme is analyzed and first applications are discussed.
Design/methodology/approach
The scheme is based on a finite element discretization of the individual domains obtained by decomposition and a physically consistent inter-domain coupling realized via Robin boundary conditions. The proposed algorithms can efficiently be implemented on a highly parallelized computing grid.
Findings
The feasibility and applicability of the method is proven. Further, a couple of technical details are found that increase the efficiency of the method.
Originality/value
The presented method offers an enhanced geometrical flexibility and extensibility to simulate larger cell systems with higher model resolution compared to other methods presented in the literature. The presented analysis provides an understanding of the balanced coupling scheme for large EQS systems.
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States that advertisers on the World Wide Webb (WWW) rely on a traditional mass communication model, which may be inappropriate for electronic commerce. Sets out to explore how…
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States that advertisers on the World Wide Webb (WWW) rely on a traditional mass communication model, which may be inappropriate for electronic commerce. Sets out to explore how marketing could happen on the WWW. Explains the WWW, its origins, its phenomenal growth, and the opportunities it opens up for commercial transactions, particularly in the USA. Refers to literature which indicates that conventional marketing activities need to be revisited and turned into virtual marketing if there is to be any success in electronic commerce. Cites five phases in this evolutionary process. Focuses on interactivity between the consumer and the marketing organization, predicting that good marketing will be based on good conversation, customer satisfaction and consumer access to the company.