“Through the looking glass”: present and future tools for writing

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Peter Fernandez
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Writing Process ◽  
Written Language ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Core ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
The World ◽  
Looking Glass ◽  
Communication Methods ◽  
The Way

Purpose Humans use the written language to tell stories and exchange ideas across time and space, and it is the core innovation on which libraries are founded. Design/methodology/approach Even as the transmission of writing has evolved from hand-written scrolls to mass printing to digital distribution, it has remained one of primary communication methods in the world. Through websites, e-mails, news articles, Facebook posts and more, writing is core to how humans interact. Writing well is also an activity that many people find arduous. Findings This paper will explore some of the current technologies and emerging trends that are designed to assist with the writing process. Originality/value Along the way, the paper will highlight some specific applications that can be used now. Examining these technologies, many of which only currently serve niche audiences, serves another purpose as well, as they point the way to what the future of writing will look like.

A study on emerging trends in Indian startup ecosystem: big data, crowd funding, shared economy

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sagar Lotan Chaudhari ◽  
Manish Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Skilled Labor ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
The World ◽  
Pros And Cons

Purpose India ranks third in the global startup ecosystem in the world incubating more than 50,000 startups and witnessing 15% YoY growth per year. Being a center of innovation and skilled labor, Indian startups have attracted investments from all over the world. This paper aims at exploring the trends that are driving the growth in the Indian startup ecosystem. Design/methodology/approach Top 200 startups according to valuation are selected as a sample to find out the major trends in the Indian startup ecosystem. This paper includes surveying the sample startups about the implementation of trends such as big data, crowdfunding and shared economy in their startup and its tangible, as well as intangible impacts on their business. The result of the survey is analyzed to get an overview of the emerging trends in the Indian startup ecosystem. Findings Major ten emerging trends that drive growth in the Indian startup ecosystem are discovered and the areas where these trends can be leveraged are identified. Originality/value This research has contributed toward structuring and documenting the growth driving trends, and it will help the budding entrepreneurs to get familiar with the contemporary trends, pros and cons associated with it and the ways to leverage these trends to build a successful startup.

Learning and practicing police craft

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 276-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike Rowe ◽  
Elizabeth Turner ◽  
Geoff Pearson
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Core ◽  
Policy Debates ◽  
Changing Patterns ◽  
Craft Skills ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Degree Level ◽  
The Way

Purpose The authors consider current policy debates in the UK about the professionalisation of the police to respond to changing patterns of crime and, specifically, the suggestion that officers be educated to degree level. Drawing on the ethnographic evidence, the purpose of this paper is to focus attention on how officers learn, and continue to develop the applied, that is the craft aspects of the work of uniformed constables. Design/methodology/approach The authors draw on a long-term ethnographic project observing officers during the course of their duties. The focus is on the use of discretion and of particular powers. But in the course of the research, the authors also observe the way officers behave and the way they talk about their job. Findings The authors suggest that, while there may be a role for degree qualifications, attention needs to be paid to the practices the authors observe, practices that have long been the core craft skills of uniformed officers. Originality/value The authors suggest that, despite the emergence of cybercrime and other new forms of crime/threat, the evidence suggests that much has not. Not least, crime is not the only focus of police work.

“Through the looking glass: envisioning new library technologies” how inexpensive computers can transform information access and literacy

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (7) ◽  
pp. 4-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Fernandez
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Information Access ◽  
Moore’S Law ◽  
Moore's Law ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World ◽  
Looking Glass

Purpose – This column will explore how one aspect of Moore’s Law – price – can have a transformative effect on the utility of computers. Design/methodology/approach – As computers become increasingly inexpensive, they become more accessible to new audiences. Findings – Individuals, libraries and other institutions are using these new, inexpensive computers to interact with information, and the world, in new ways. Originality/value – This is one of the first articles to examine Moore’s Law in relation to library applications.

Jointly grasping the possible in design

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-17
Author(s):  
Chuck Huff
Keyword(s):  
Participatory Design ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Ethical Concern ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
The Way

Purpose – This paper aims to evaluate the contribution of Christiansen attempting to reintegrate ethics into the process of design. Design/methodology/approach – It situates her attempt in the context of the history of the participatory design movement, and the way ethical concern has been jettisoned leaving only a pragmatic toolbox of techniques. Findings – Christiansen is successful in finding ethical encounter residing of necessity at the heart of design. Design imposes a vision or narrative on the world and participatory design makes that narrative negotiable. Practical implications – All design is of necessity ethical endeavor, and Christiansen helps us to understand why. Originality/value – This response situates Christiansen's approach within the Heideggerian understanding of the “ready to hand” assumptions that lie in the ways we approach objects in our world. This language may help provide a structured way to talk about the encounter.

Intellectual capital disclosure and academic rankings in European universities

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Brusca ◽  
Sandra Cohen ◽  
Francesca Manes-Rossi ◽  
Giuseppe Nicolò
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Fourth Stage ◽  
Content Type ◽  
European Universities ◽  
The World ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
World Ranking ◽  
Academic Rankings ◽  
The Way

Purpose The purpose of this study is to compare of the way intellectual capital (IC) is disclosed in the websites of the universities in three European countries to assess the way universities decide to communicate IC to their stakeholders and identify potential patterns and trends. In addition, the relation between the level and the type of IC Web disclosure in universities and academic rankings as a proxy of performance is explored to reveal interrelations. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on a sample of 128 universities coming from Greece (22), Italy (58) and Spain (48). The websites of the universities are content-analysed to measure the level of IC disclosure. The IC disclosure metrics are then correlated with the academic rankings of the World Ranking. Findings While the level of IC disclosure among universities and among countries is not homogeneous, human capital and internal capital items are more heavily disclosed compared to external capital items in all three countries. In addition, larger universities in terms of number of students tend to disclose more on IC. Moreover, there is a positive correlation between the level of IC Web disclosure and the academic ranking that challenges the IC disclosure strategies followed by the universities. Originality/value The paper represents an innovative contribution to the existing literature as it investigates websites to assess the level of IC disclosure provided by universities in a comparative perspective. Furthermore, it analyses the relationship between the online IC disclosure and European universities’ academic rankings and provides evidence on the interaction between the IC disclosure and the ecosystem in which the universities operate contributing to the fourth stage of IC research.

Robot innovation brings to agriculture efficiency, safety, labor savings and accuracy by plowing, milking, harvesting, crop tending/picking and monitoring

2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 493-499 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Bloss
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Agricultural Field ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
The Many ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
The Way

Purpose – This paper aims to review the dramatic entry of robotics into the field of agriculture. Design/methodology/approach – Research of efforts around the world to apply robots to agricultural needs and participation in webcasts of the latest in agricultural robotic development projects. Findings – Robots are enabling many new and innovative methodologies for performing traditional agricultural tasks of all types. Providing saving in labor, improved performance and faster field coverage. Practical implications – Readers may be very surprised at the many tasks that robots are already addressing in the agricultural field around the world and the way just applications can have major benefits to farming. Originality/value – A review of the wide range of the innovative application of robots to agricultural tasks worldwide.

Leadership metaphors

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Duncan Edmonstone
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Healthcare Leadership ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World ◽  
Leadership In Healthcare ◽  
The Way

Purpose This paper aims to suggest that the language typically used about leadership in healthcare tells us something important about how we see it. Design/methodology/approach Three main metaphors currently adopted for healthcare leadership purposes are explored – military, sporting and finance. Findings The language used about leadership sustains the way the world is seen. A more life-affirming use of language is possible, which more accurately reflects what healthcare is about. Originality/value The paper builds on the work of Gareth Morgan in applying the use of metaphors to healthcare leadership.

Leading the way for sustainable development

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 642-646
Author(s):  
Jorge Costa ◽  
Mónica Montenegro ◽  
João Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theme Issue ◽  
Content Type ◽  
World Today ◽  
The World ◽  
Shed Light ◽  
The Way

Purpose This paper aims to introduce the papers in this issue and to explain the pertinence of the strategic question. Design/methodology/approach A brief context for the strategic question is provided, as well as the issue alignment and a content analysis of the papers selected. Findings From the analysis of the papers selected for this theme issue, it becomes clear that sustainable development is now one of the major concerns in the world today. Originality/value The papers selected for this issue shed light on an important theme issue question: how can tourism strategy contribute to sustainable development?

Co-workers’ perceptions of and reactions to employee’s involuntary demotion

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 740-757 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Hennekam ◽  
Subramaniam Ananthram ◽  
Steve McKenna
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Emotional Responses ◽  
Emotional Reaction ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Informational Justice ◽  
Behavioural Responses ◽  
Behavioural Reaction ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
The Way

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how individuals perceive and react to the involuntary demotion of a co-worker in their organisation. Design/methodology/approach The authors draw on 46 semi-structured in-depth interviews (23 dyads) with co-workers of demoted individuals. Findings The findings suggest that an individual’s observation of the demotion of a co-worker has three stages: their perception of fairness, their emotional reaction and their behavioural reaction. The perception of fairness concerned issues of distributive, procedural, interpersonal and informational justice. The emotional responses identified were feelings of disappointment/disillusion, uncertainty, vulnerability and anger. Finally, the behavioural reactions triggered by their emotional responses included expressions of voice, loyalty, exit and adaptation. Originality/value Perceptions of (in)justice perpetrated on others stimulate emotional and behavioural responses, which impacts organisational functioning. Managers should therefore pay attention to the way a demotion is perceived, not only by those directly concerned, but also by co-workers as observers.

How Phillips saw the light

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (8) ◽  
pp. 29-31
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Business World ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Freak Show ◽  
The World ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
The One ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings The problem with developing a reputation of being something of an oracle in the business world is that all of a sudden, everyone expects you to pull off the trick of interpreting the future on a daily basis. Like a freak show circus act or one-hit wonder pop singer, people expect you to perform when they see you, and they expect you to perform the thing that made you famous, even if it is the one thing in the world you don’t want to do. And when you fail to deliver on these heightened expectations, you are dismissed as a one trick pony, however good that trick is in the first place. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document