Recent Advances in the Catalytic Applications of Lanthanide-Oxo Clusters

Lanthanide-oxo/hydroxo clusters (LOCs) in this mini-review refer to polynuclear complexes featuring a polyhedral metal-oxo/hydroxo cluster core of lanthanide ions exclusively or with coexisting 3d metal ions. We summarize herein the recent works using this unique family of cluster complexes for catalysis; this aspect of research stands in stark contrast to their extensively studied synthetic and structural chemistry as well as the much-researched magnetic properties. Following a brief introduction of the synthetic strategies for these clusters, pertinent results from available literature reports are surveyed and discussed according to the types of catalyzed reactions. Particular attention was paid to the selection of a cluster catalyst for a specific type of reactions as well as the corresponding reaction mechanism. To the end, the advantages and challenges in utilizing LOCs as multifunctional catalysts are summarized, and possible future research directions are proposed.

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Facing disruptive technologies: aligning purchasing maturity to contingencies

Supply Chain Management An International Journal ◽

10.1108/scm-03-2018-0087 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 147-169 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Britta Søgaard ◽

Heather Dawn Skipworth ◽

Michael Bourlakis ◽

Carlos Mena ◽

Richard Wilding

Keyword(s):

Strategic Alignment ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Directions ◽

Company Strategy ◽

New Approach ◽

Content Type ◽

Disruptive Technologies ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Exploratory Case Studies ◽

Selection Of

PurposeThis paper aims to explore how purchasing could respond to disruptive technologies by examining the assumptions underlying purchasing strategic alignment and purchasing maturity through a contingency lens.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a systematic review across purchasing maturity and purchasing strategic alignment literature. This is supplemented with exploratory case studies to include practitioners’ views.FindingsThis research demonstrates that neither purchasing maturity nor purchasing strategic alignment are suitable approaches to respond to disruptive technologies. Purchasing maturity does not allow purchasing managers to select relevant practices. It also shows no consideration of any contingencies, which practitioners highlight as important for the selection of practices. Purchasing strategic alignment includes the company strategy as a contingency but does not provide any practices to choose from. It does not include any other contextual contingencies considered important by practitioners. The findings indicate that linking the two research streams may provide a more suitable approach to responding to disruptive technologies.Research limitations/implicationsThis research demonstrates the requirement to develop a new approach to responding to disruptive technologies, by linking purchasing maturity and purchasing strategic alignment to contextual contingencies. This is a currently unexplored approach in academic literature, which refutes the generally accepted premise that higher maturity unilaterally supports a better positioning towards technological disruption. This research also highlights a requirement for practitioners to shift their approach to “best practices”.Originality/valueThis is the first research to systematically review the relationships between purchasing maturity and purchasing strategic alignment. It adds to contingency theory by suggesting that purchasing maturity models can support the achievement of strategic alignment. Also, future research directions are suggested to explore these relationships.

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Transcending Eudaimonic Entertainment

The Oxford Handbook of Entertainment Theory ◽

10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190072216.013.20 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 362-381

Author(s):

Sophie H. Janicke-Bowles ◽

Anne Bartsch ◽

Mary Beth Oliver ◽

Arthur A. Raney

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Processes ◽

Future Research ◽

Media Content ◽

Research Directions ◽

Personality Differences ◽

Online Videos ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Need For Affect ◽

Self Transcendence ◽

Selection Of

Research thus far has generally conceptualized eudaimonic entertainment as media content that can provide viewers with meaningful, moving, and contemplative experiences. This chapter first outlines the traditional conceptualization of eudaimonic entertainment and the different affective and cognitive processes involved, followed by an expansion on extant definitions. Self-transcendent experiences as another form of eudaimonic entertainment experiences that orient the consumer toward others more so than the self are introduced, followed by an elaboration of the depictions of transcendent portrayals and their effects across different media platforms (film, television, social media and online videos, digital games and virtual reality), theories of self-transcendence, outcomes of eudaimonic entertainment (e.g., altruism, connectedness, wisdom, recovery) and personality differences that impact the selection of and experience with eudaimonic media (e.g., need for affect, empathy). Implications of the expanded conceptualization of eudaimonic entertainment for media scholars and future research directions are discussed.

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Wearable Devices for Ergonomics: A Systematic Literature Review

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s21030777 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (3) ◽

pp. 777

Author(s):

Elena Stefana ◽

Filippo Marciano ◽

Diana Rossi ◽

Paola Cocca ◽

Giuseppe Tomasoni

Keyword(s):

Scientific Literature ◽

Well Being ◽

Wearable Devices ◽

Future Research ◽

Body Parts ◽

Vibrotactile Feedback ◽

Research Directions ◽

Different Types ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Selection Of

Wearable devices are pervasive solutions for increasing work efficiency, improving workers’ well-being, and creating interactions between users and the environment anytime and anywhere. Although several studies on their use in various fields have been performed, there are no systematic reviews on their utilisation in ergonomics. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review to identify wearable devices proposed in the scientific literature for ergonomic purposes and analyse how they can support the improvement of ergonomic conditions. Twenty-eight papers were retrieved and analysed thanks to eleven comparison dimensions related to ergonomic factors, purposes, and criteria, populations, application and validation. The majority of the available devices are sensor systems composed of different types and numbers of sensors located in diverse body parts. These solutions also represent the technology most frequently employed for monitoring and reducing the risk of awkward postures. In addition, smartwatches, body-mounted smartphones, insole pressure systems, and vibrotactile feedback interfaces have been developed for evaluating and/or controlling physical loads or postures. The main results and the defined framework of analysis provide an overview of the state of the art of smart wearables in ergonomics, support the selection of the most suitable ones in industrial and non-industrial settings, and suggest future research directions.

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Magnetic Fields on Solar–Like Stars: The First Decade

Symposium - International Astronomical Union ◽

10.1017/s0074180900044430 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 138 ◽

pp. 427-441 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

S. H. Saar

Keyword(s):

Magnetic Properties ◽

Magnetic Fields ◽

Current Understanding ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Directions ◽

Analysis Techniques ◽

The Past ◽

Magnetic Analysis ◽

Future Research Directions

I review the progress made over the past decade in the measurement of magnetic fields on solar–like stars. I describe the evolution of magnetic analysis techniques, summarize our current understanding of stellar magnetic properties, and outline some future research directions.

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Which decision heuristics are used in consideration set formation?

Journal of Consumer Marketing ◽

10.1108/07363760310472236 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 192-209 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Michel Laroche ◽

Chankon Kim ◽

Takayoshi Matsui

Keyword(s):

Fast Food ◽

Choice Behavior ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Directions ◽

Consideration Set ◽

Decomposition Approach ◽

Actual Choice ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Consideration Set Formation ◽

Selection Of

This study empirically investigates consumers’ use of five heuristics (conjunctive, disjunctive, lexicographic, linear additive, and geometric compensatory) in the consideration set formation, a critical first phase before actual choice behavior. Data were collected on the selection of beer brands and fast food outlets by real consumers. Using a decomposition approach in determining the consumers’ choice heuristics, it was found that the conjunctive heuristic is the most often used decision model in the consideration set formation for the two product classes. Implications for brand managers and future research directions are developed.

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Analysis of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Model in SMEs

10.46532/jsm.20200903 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 47-53

Author(s):

Arvind Atreya

Keyword(s):

Human Computer Interaction ◽

Future Research ◽

Theoretical Evaluation ◽

Research Directions ◽

Critical Design ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Action Grammar ◽

Industrial Task ◽

Selection Of ◽

Computer Interaction

In Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is considered as a cross-disciplinary segment applied in ergonomics, psychology and the engineering departments. HCI deals with the evaluation, implementation, designing and theoretical evaluation of means in which humans utilize and relate with computing applications. The term ‘Interaction’ is differentiated from other terminologies in the same application interface. The term refers to the abstract system which allows humans to interact with devices of computing for a particular industrial task. An application interface in this case applies to the selection of the technical (software and hardware) realization of a specified interaction system. Because of extensive research to incorporate diversified HCI into an understandable model, this paper evaluates HCI model in SMEs to provide the projected guidance to designers of the system using Information Technology (IT). The choice of a good model provides the recommendable direction for presentation languages e.g., Task Action Grammar (TAG) and the design actions determine the feel and look of the system. In this contribution, critical design projects in every discipline are identified alongside the present study trends and future research directions.

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Review of approaches for selection and ensembling of GCMs

Journal of Water and Climate Change ◽

10.2166/wcc.2020.128 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 577-599 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Komaragiri Srinivasa Raju ◽

Dasika Nagesh Kumar

Keyword(s):

Water Resources ◽

Climate Models ◽

Global Climate ◽

Global Climate Models ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Directions ◽

Geographical Regions ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Resources Planning ◽

Selection Of

Abstract Global climate models (GCMs) are developed to simulate past climate and produce projections of climate in future. Their roles in ascertaining regional issues and possible solutions in water resources planning/management are appreciated across the world. However, there is substantial uncertainty in the future projections of GCM(s) for practical and regional implementation which has attracted criticism by the water resources planners. The present paper aims at reviewing the selection of GCMs and focusing on performance indicators, ranking of GCMs and ensembling of GCMs and covering different geographical regions. In addition, this paper also proposes future research directions.

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The Effect of World Ranking on the Selection of Athlete Endorsers: The Case of the PGA

International Journal of Sport Communication ◽

10.1123/ijsc.2015-0043 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 411-430

Author(s):

Wonseok (Eric) Jang ◽

Yong Jae Ko ◽

Hee Youn Kim ◽

Seung Hoon Jeong

Keyword(s):

Exploratory Study ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Directions ◽

Current Trends ◽

Different Types ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Golf Industry ◽

Professional Golfers ◽

World Ranking ◽

Selection Of

The purpose of the current exploratory study was twofold: First, to outline current trends in athlete endorsement in the golf industry, and second, to discuss specific patterns of athlete endorsement in practice by considering an athlete’s world ranking and product type (low vs. high involvement and informational vs. transformational products). The results indicate that firms in 23 different types of industries are currently using professional golfers as athlete endorsers to position their products in their target markets. Specifically, the results of correspondence analysis indicate that highly ranked golfers tend to endorse high-involved, expensive, and informational products, while both highly ranked and lowly ranked golfers are similarly used as endorsers for low-involved, inexpensive, and transformational products. Implication, limitations, and future research directions are discussed.

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