Previous papers have discussed ‘public‐funded’ information resources. We should remind ourselves that public funds come from the economic resource of the country—and that comes…
Communication is the basis of the development of civilization, and advances in communication techniques are both a cause and an effect of developments in science and technology…
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Communication is the basis of the development of civilization, and advances in communication techniques are both a cause and an effect of developments in science and technology. Probably something similar also applies in the humanities, whereas the arts in themselves represent significant forms of communication. The Industrial Revolution was itself certainly expedited by developments in communication technology, and progress since has been similarly conditioned. The rate at which communications technology can be advanced both from the point of view of techniques and of related hardware will certainly constitute a major factor in the continuing progress of the so‐called developed countries and of the rate at which the developing countries progress. Such advances also impact directly on the standards of living of the communities concerned, but at the same time introduce increasing complexities into the everyday lives of the communities, their social structure and everyday work, and many, if not most, of the problems that arise in this complex social structure stem from failures of communication. An industrial dispute is certainly nothing more than a failure of communication between the parties concerned, and the speed with which differences can be settled is dependent, materially, on the speed and level at which communication can be re‐established. Of course the technology of communication is an important factor—such as the radio, telephone and written communication but these are only a concomitant to the realization that good communication means good human relations.
Any system of making scientific and technical articles available must meet a reasonable number of the requirements of the main players in the system: authors, publishers…
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Any system of making scientific and technical articles available must meet a reasonable number of the requirements of the main players in the system: authors, publishers, libraries and consumers. Among the requirements are high visibility (authors), profit (publishers) and affordable costs (libraries). Consumers need inter alia exposure, ready access and ease and flexibility of use. They have most requirements but least power. Needs differ for current and older journals. Of the various single modes of publication none performs very well for all parties. Combinations of modes are more effective but payment has to be made twice. Much depends on authors' willingness to accept less visible forms of publication, but the ultimate deciding factor is publishers' assessment of the economics.
The dock gate cable seen in the photograph below is submerged in sea‐water for 12 hours out of every 24. Nine years ago an inspection showed the appearance of rust on the same…
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The dock gate cable seen in the photograph below is submerged in sea‐water for 12 hours out of every 24. Nine years ago an inspection showed the appearance of rust on the same cable and a replacement was considered. However, it was decided to try an application of the anti‐corrosive lubricant Voler V 200 R, a graphited compound made by Revol Ltd. The cable was ‘unlocked’ and impregnated with the compound. In the nine years since, no further trouble has been experienced. Another example of the protection afforded by V 200 R in the marine field is its use on the cables of Arctic survey ships. After treatment with the compound it is claimed that the life of these cables has been quadrupled.
BRITISH AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY UNDER INVESTIGATION. Mr Roy Jenkins, (he Minister of Aviation, announced in the House of Commons on December 9 that a Committee under Lord Plowdcn would…
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BRITISH AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY UNDER INVESTIGATION. Mr Roy Jenkins, (he Minister of Aviation, announced in the House of Commons on December 9 that a Committee under Lord Plowdcn would examine the future place of the aircraft industry in the British economy. Terms of reference of the Plowden Committee are: ‘To consider what should be the future place of the aircraft industry in relation to the economy of the country, taking into account the demands of national defence, export prospects, the comparable industries of other countries, and the relationships of the industry with Government activities in the aviation field; and to make recommendations on any steps and measures necessary’. It is hoped that the Committee will present its findings to the Minister within six months. Speaking on behalf of the British industry, the Society of British Aerospace Companies has welcomed the membership of the Committee and promised every support to enable it to complete its task expeditiously.
Synopsis journals have been suggested in recent years as a possible solution to some of the problems of scholarly journal publishing. In a synopsis journal, the conventional…
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Synopsis journals have been suggested in recent years as a possible solution to some of the problems of scholarly journal publishing. In a synopsis journal, the conventional printed version contains a one‐or two‐page summary of the paper, possibly including one or two diagrams, tables or references. The full paper appears in microfiche or miniprint directly from the typescript, or it is archived and photocopies are made available on request. Typically, the full paper has the conventional layout of a scholarly paper with a short abstract at the start, but the synopsis as such does not appear in the full paper. (Miniprint is printing in reduced size, usually with four or nine typescript pages on one printed page. A magnifying glass is required to read it.)
The inaugural meeting of the newly established National Party was held in the Queen's Hall, Langham Place, on Thursday, October 25th, under the presidency of Admiral Lord…
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The inaugural meeting of the newly established National Party was held in the Queen's Hall, Langham Place, on Thursday, October 25th, under the presidency of Admiral Lord Beresford. There was a large and distinguished audience numbering about 3,000 persons, among those on the platform being Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, Brigadier‐General Page Croft, M.P., Mr. Havelock Wilson, Miss Constance Williams, the Hon. G. J. Jenkins (all of whom addressed the meeting), Earl Bathurst, Sir C. Allom, Major Alan Burgoyne, M.P., Colonel Cassal, Mr. G. K. Chesterton, Sir R. Cooper, M.P., Capt. Viscount Duncannon, M.P., Sir W. Earnshaw Cooper, Mr. H. A. Gwynne, Mr. Rowland Hunt, M.P., Lieut.‐Col. Lord Leconfield, Lord Leith of Fyvie, Admiral Sir H. Markham, The Earl of Northesk, Colonel R. H. Rawson, M.P., Lord Edward St. Maur, Admiral Sir Edward Seymour, Lord Stafford and others.
The purpose of this research is to investigate the moderating impact of product innovativeness on the new product market success‐organizational integration relationship…
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Purpose
The purpose of this research is to investigate the moderating impact of product innovativeness on the new product market success‐organizational integration relationship. Design/methodology/approach – A mail survey research approach was used that gathered 131 completed survey instruments from NPD managers in the electrical products, medical devices, and the heavy construction equipment industries. Findings – This research confirmed that organizational integration during NPD processes and the innovativeness of new products are associated with new product market success. This study also discovered that product innovativeness does not moderate the organizational integration‐new product market success relationship.
Research limitations/implications
This study's findings may not be generalizable to industries beyond those studied, the studied relationships may change when new product projects are appended to one another, and it may be necessary to take into account several dimensions of product innovativeness to ascertain the relationship between product innovativeness and new product market success.
Practical implications
This study's results imply organizational integration can be increased to increase the market success of new products; new product developers should integrate marketing and R&D during NPD projects; and the innovativeness of new products can be increased without affecting the organizational integration‐new product market success relationship. Originality/value – The investigation of the following research questions contributes to NPD knowledge. How is new product market success related to NPD organizational integration? How is new product market success related to a product's innovativeness? To what extent does the innovativeness of new products moderate the relationship between new product market success and organizational integration?
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In reporting to the Board early in 1906 on inquiries as to meat inspection in London; Dr. Buchanan drew attention to the need for a better understanding, in the interests of the…
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In reporting to the Board early in 1906 on inquiries as to meat inspection in London; Dr. Buchanan drew attention to the need for a better understanding, in the interests of the British consumer, of the conditions under which meat and meat foods are prepared abroad for exportation to the United Kingdom, of the various systems of inspection or control adopted abroad in the case of such meats, and of the significance to be attached to the presence or absence of official inspection labels or marks on imported carcass meat and other meat foods.
So far as the various British Food and Drugs Acts are concerned, the meaning of “sophistication” or “adulteration,” which includes “substitution,” is now very wide.