scholarly journals A Study on Community Formation Patterns Based on the Usage of Benches by Seniors

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 437-437
Author(s):  
Yunjeong Lee ◽  
Akiko Nishino ◽  
Yuji Matsuda ◽  
Toshio Otsuki ◽  
Kazuhiko Nishide
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Building ◽  
Community Formation ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Usage Pattern ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Single Use ◽  
Building Behavior ◽  
Housing Complex ◽  
Use Behavior

Abstract In Japan, the rate of aging exceeds 27%, and the decline of communities has been an issue. Therefore, in this study we take the T housing complex as an example where the rate of aging is more than 40% and aim to understand the usage pattern of benches. An observational research was conducted for 19 days to examine the usage of a total of 23 benches, 17 existing ones and 6 newly installed ones, in the T housing complex. This investigation led to the findings. An average of 417 people used the benches in a day. Research determined that there are four different types of bench utilization, and they each present different ways of building relationships with other people. Bench use behavior was broken into four different categories. Sitting on a bench alone (without building relationships with others) was classified as “single use”. Sitting on a bench with another person but not engaging in any relationship-building behavior was classified as “sharing”. Sitting on a bench and exhibiting relationship-building behavior with others (such as through talking) was classified as “chatting”. Sitting with companions in groups of 3 or more people and exhibiting relationship-building behavior was classified as “group use”. Our findings provide evidence that a bench can be a device to foster the formation of diverse communities.

scholarly journals Relationship Building as a Strategy for Managing Referring Clinicians

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Holly Marshall ◽  
Lina Mehta ◽  
Donna Plecha
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Community Outreach ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Radiology Practice ◽  
Tumor Boards

Abstract The strength of a radiology practice depends on the strong relationships radiologists develop with referring clinicians. Solid relationships with referring clinicians can contribute to a satisfying work environment, and ultimately excellent patient care. There are several different ways that a radiologist can help improve relationships with clinicians. As a start, this includes a radiologist strengthening one’s emotional intelligence. Also, identifying the personality traits of others is key to successful interactions. Conflicts in the workplace are inevitable, and effective negotiation is helpful in building relationships with clinicians. Interacting with the referring clinicians is also key to a successful relationship. This includes all in-person communication, participating in tumor boards, community outreach events, and social functions outside of work. This article presents several tips to improve and manage relationships with referring clinicians.

scholarly journals How Well Do Consumer-Brand Relationships Drive Customer Brand Loyalty? Generalizations from a Meta-Analysis of Brand Relationship Elasticities

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 435-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mansur Khamitov ◽  
Xin (Shane) Wang ◽  
Matthew Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Brand Relationships ◽  
Brand Relationship ◽  
Different Types

Abstract To advance understanding of how well different types of brand relationships drive customer brand loyalty and to help companies improve the effectiveness of their relationship-building investments, this article conducts a meta-analysis of the link between five consumer-brand relationship constructs and customer brand loyalty. The analysis of 588 elasticities from 290 studies reported in 255 publications over 24 years (n = 348,541 across 46 countries) reveals that the aggregate brand relationship elasticity is .439. More importantly, results demonstrate under what conditions various types of brand relationships increase loyalty. For example, while elasticities are generally highest for love-based and attachment-based brand relationships, the positive influence of brand relationships on customer brand loyalty is stronger in more recent (vs. earlier) years, for nonstatus (vs. status) and publicly (vs. privately) consumed brands, and for estimates using attitudinal (vs. behavioral) customer brand loyalty. Overall, the results suggest that brand relationship elasticities vary considerably across brand, loyalty, time, and consumer characteristics. Drawing on these findings, the current research advances implications for managers and scholars and provide avenues for future research.

Online Relationship Formation

2017 ◽  
Vol 81 (3) ◽  
pp. 21-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irina V. Kozlenkova ◽  
Robert W. Palmatier ◽  
Eric (Er) Fang ◽  
Bangming Xiao ◽  
Minxue Huang
Keyword(s):  
Online Shopping ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Relationship Formation ◽  
Online Relationships ◽  
Reciprocal Relationships ◽  
Online Sales ◽  
Relationship Partners ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Dynamic Payoffs ◽  
Level Analysis

As online shopping evolves from being primarily transactional to being more relational, sellers aim to form online relationships. This article investigates online relationship formation, identifies the performance payoffs that result from forming different types of online relationships (unilateral vs. reciprocal), and tests the most effective relationship-building strategies. Study 1, based on a longitudinal buyer-level analysis of an online shopping community, reveals that buyers use community-, seller-, and buyer-generated signals to identify suitable relationship partners and reduce online shopping risk. These signals generally diminish in importance as buyers gain experience but become more important when buyers are forming reciprocal relationships. Study 2 evaluates the dynamic payoffs of online relationship formation (seller-level analysis) on sales; the effect on sales of reciprocal relationships is three times greater and lasts seven times longer than that of seller-initiated, unilateral relationships. Study 3 is a field experiment testing managerially actionable strategies for leveraging relationships to grow online sales. Tenets arising from differences between online and offline relationships, together with the results from the three studies, inform an emerging theory of online relationships.

The role of community-based playgroups in building relationships between pre-service teachers, families and the community

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura McFarland-Piazza ◽  
Alison Lord ◽  
Melissa Smith ◽  
Belinda Downey
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Constant Comparative Method ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Education Courses

THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY was to explore how connections between families, communities and educators can be facilitated in teacher education courses through the use of playgroups. Barriers to building relationships, as well as the perceived benefits of these relationships to families and pre-service teachers, were also explored. Participants were involved in weekly university-based community playgroups. Focus group interviews were conducted and the constant comparative method was used to analyse interview transcripts. Themes of ‘Constraints’ and ‘Enablers’ emerged from pre-service teachers' transcripts, indicating that they were initially uncomfortable with community and family involvement but eventually made connections as to why this was important. The theme of ‘positive relationship building’ emerged from parents' transcripts, indicating that they saw building relationships with families and communities as an important role of early childhood educators. Implications for the importance of authentic learning situations for fostering these relationships in teacher education courses are discussed.

Perspectives of decision-making in requests for euthanasia: A qualitative research among patients, relatives and treating physicians in the Netherlands

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianne K Dees ◽  
Myrra J Vernooij-Dassen ◽  
Wim J Dekkers ◽  
Glyn Elwyn ◽  
Kris C Vissers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Proactive Approach ◽  
Qualitative Thematic Analysis ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Complex Decision Making

Background: Euthanasia has been legally performed in the Netherlands since 2002. Respect for patient’s autonomy is the underpinning ethical principal. However, patients have no right to euthanasia, and physicians have no obligation to provide it. Although over 3000 cases are conducted per year in the Netherlands, there is little known about how decision-making occurs and no guidance to support this difficult aspect of clinical practice. Aim: To explore the decision-making process in cases where patients request euthanasia and understand the different themes relevant to optimise this decision-making process. Design: A qualitative thematic analysis of interviews with patients making explicit requests for euthanasia, most-involved relative(s) and treating physician. Participants/setting: Thirty-two cases, 31 relatives and 28 treating physicians. Settings were patients’ and relatives’ homes and physicians’ offices. Results: Five main themes emerged: (1) initiation of sharing views and values about euthanasia, (2) building relationships as part of the negotiation, (3) fulfilling legal requirements, (4) detailed work of preparing and performing euthanasia and (5) aftercare and closing. Conclusions: A patient’s request for euthanasia entails a complex process that demands emotional work by all participants. It is characterised by an intensive period of sharing information, relationship building and negotiation in order to reach agreement. We hypothesise that making decisions about euthanasia demands a proactive approach towards participants’ preferences and values regarding end of life, towards the needs of relatives, towards the burden placed on physicians and a careful attention to shared decision-making. Future research should address the communicational skills professionals require for such complex decision-making.

Single-Use Acupuncture Needles: Scanning Electron-Microscopy of Needle-Tips

2002 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Hayhoe ◽  
Maria McCrossan ◽  
Aden Smith ◽  
David Ellis ◽  
Simon Croft ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
White Paper ◽  
Additional Test ◽  
Oily Residue ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Control Procedures ◽  
Single Use ◽  
Unexpected Findings ◽  
Needle Point ◽  
Scanning Electron

Unselected, disposable acupuncture needles from various manufacturers and retail suppliers were taken from a pool of donated and bought samples. Three needles of each type were prepared for electron-microscopy. The needle tips were inspected at two magnifications (x39.37 and x612.5): 52 electron-micrographs were taken of 31 individual needles from 11 different types. No needle-tip looked perfect and significant faults were seen in most; some appeared seriously deformed. The faults noted were: scratch marks along or across the needle, metallic scuff, lumps and irregularities in the needle surface, needle-tip stubbed or malformed, and needle point off-centre. An additional test made was to wipe a number of needles firmly on white paper tissue. Some left grey lines, and these were regarded as evidence of metallic or oily residue from the needle surface which could have been deposited in the patient. These unexpected findings, in a variety of popularly used needles from well-respected suppliers, suggest that most manufacturers need to reassess their quality control procedures.

scholarly journals How Small Advertising Agencies Brand Themselves on the Web: A Pilot Study

10.28945/3498 ◽  
2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martine Robinson Beachboard
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Limited Resources ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
Specific Interest ◽  
Advertising Agencies ◽  
Content Areas ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
The Web

Marketing communication agencies are in the business of branding other companies. In the current media landscape, ad agencies need to demonstrate their communication expertise through the Internet including their homepages. This pilot study collected data and user impressions on the websites of 42 randomly selected small advertising agencies. Companies with 10 or fewer employees were of specific interest because of the limited resources they bring to the competitive process. We used content analysis to compare the studied sites with validated criteria for quality websites in seven categories. These areas addressed design, navigation, technology, functionality and content. The content areas concerned reputation, relationship-building opportunities and distinctive branding features. Researchers found mixed results concerning the key branding elements of clarity, competence and credibility, distinctive personality, and demonstrations of expertise. There seems to be room for small ad agencies to improve the way they brand themselves through their websites. The conference presentation shares preliminary findings on how well agencies did at validating their credentials, building relationships, and communicating clearly. Recommendations are offered.

scholarly journals Faculty writing retreats in the library: Creative approaches to relationship building

2020 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Lisa Nickel ◽  
Tami Back
Keyword(s):  
High Impact ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Teaching Faculty ◽  
Faculty Writing

At William & Mary (W&M) Libraries, we often feel this way, and we hear from our teaching faculty colleagues that they feel the same. But can this common challenge present a unique opportunity? Can we, as a library, fill this need and accomplish our goals of building relationships and connections with faculty? We determined that we can. As we consider time-intensive library events, partnerships, and outreach, we have learned that focusing on high-impact relationship-building opportunities is the best way to spend our time.

scholarly journals Analysis of the discontinuities of the micro-finishing process, taking into account the form and characteristics of the micro-chips structure

Mechanik ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 322-324
Author(s):  
Wojciech Kacalak ◽  
Katarzyna Tandecka ◽  
Filip Szafraniec ◽  
Łukasz Rypina ◽  
Thomas G. Mathia
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Complete Evaluation ◽  
Abrasive Grains ◽  
Nominal Size ◽  
Finishing Process ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Single Use ◽  
Very High ◽  
Scanning Electron

Micro-finishing with abrasive foils is characterized by a single use of the tool, which makes it necessary to optimally fill the space between the grains of the processing products. Microscopy research with the use of scanning electron microscopy enables a more complete evaluation of the machining process. Based on the structure of micro-chips, the phenomena occurring in the micro-finishing zone with foils with electrocorunded abrasive grains with a nominal size of 15 μm have been described. It has been shown that the analysis of micro-chips, the bottoms of machining marks and the size of micro-chips with segmentation construction allows to estimate the frequency of process discontinuities. Different types of spherical chips, created as a result of very high temperatures, are also presented as a phenomenon unfavorable for the process.

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