5,423 research outputs found
Prevention and monitoring of adverse events following immunization: the "Green Channel" of the Veneto region in Italy
No full textMeasures to improve vaccine safety are essential for successful immunization programs. Therefore, an activity for vaccine adverse events prevention and surveillance, named the Green Channel, was established in the Veneto ion of Italy in 1992. This report summarizes the results of 10 years activity of a specialized pre-vaccination counseling service, offered to 543 selected at risk individuals referred for prior AEFIs or suspected contraindications (CI) to vaccine administration. Furthermore, data on 1762 AEFIs reported in this region are analyzed and discussed. This joint activity appeared effective and it is proposed as a model
Comparative life cycle impact assessment of electric and conventional bus in Vietnam
No full textTransportation is one of the key sectors causing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution. With the substantial increase in passenger and freight transportation, the corresponding GHG emissions and air pollutants are expected to increase significantly. Recent global and national policies are targeting at reducing environmental impacts of transportation activities. The promotion of public transportation and development of electric buses (e-buses) will reduce the use of fossil fuels in transportation, and consequently, reduce GHG emissions. This study assesses the life cycle GHG emissions and other environmental impacts of e-bus, and compares them with those of conventional bus operated in Vietnam. The results indicate that e-bus is a preferred choice in most of studied environmental impact categories over the whole life cycle such as GHG emission, ozone depletion, ozone formation, fine particulate matter formation, acidification, etc. For GHG emissions, the adoption of electric mobility will reduce 42.62 gCO(2)eq per passenger km of carbon footprint if conventional buses are substituted by e-buses in Vietnam
Talent Management in Hospitality Operations: Case Company X
No full textThe hospitality industry has become a significant contribution to the Finnish economy in the last ten years. Nonetheless, a decrease in labor is reported due to the nature of the industry, even though the industry provides numerous jobs for the people. A new approach in hiring, managing, and retaining talent is discovered to solve the matter.
Talent Management is a modern concept and a holistic approach of human resource management. The goal of this thesis is to perceive the new TM framework and its concept in hospitality operations. The case company is a leading Finnish hotel organization which is adopting the TM framework into their HR policy recently.
This study provides a theoretical review that is a fundamental base for implementing empirical research. The theoretical part includes the primary literature of TM definition, model, and practices in the hospitality industry. The research methods adopted in the practical part are both quantitative and qualitative in which an in-depth face-to-face interview with the company’s HR expert and an online survey were conducted.
The results present a case company’s TM model including five phases: planning, attracting, developing, retaining, and transitioning. The planning, developing, and retaining phases are defined as doing successfully when the rest two phases need some improvements. Furthermore, the assessments towards the company’s performance are also displayed. The research’s analysis and the results will be useful support for the case company in order to acknowledge the miss of their TM model and practices as well as contributes useful information for companies that use the same or similar concept
Employee acceptance of online platforms for knowledge sharing: exploring differences in usage behaviour
No full textPurpose: This paper aims to examine the technology acceptance model’s applicability in understanding employees’ acceptance of online platforms for knowledge sharing in organisations. Specifically, this research explores gender differences in using online platforms for sharing knowledge at the workplace in an emerging market context and the role of individuals’ motivation in online platform usage in organisations. Design/methodology/approach: A web-based survey was conducted in Vietnam with 290 responses from employees in the banking and insurance industries. Findings: Both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations influenced the perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and online platform usage for knowledge sharing. The results also confirm a significant influence of perceived ease of use directly on knowledge sharing behaviour using online platforms and indirectly via perceived usefulness. Regarding gender differences, perceived ease of use was more salient in women, while men considered perceived usefulness to a greater extent. Research limitations/implications: This study provides a complete picture of gender, motivation and technology used for knowledge sharing in organisational settings. Originality/value: This research has provided additional insight into the importance of gender and motivation in technology acceptance. By doing this, this study helps organisations capture the potential of valuable human resources for their competitiveness.No Full Tex
Synthesis optimization and charge carrier transfer mechanism in LiLuSiO<sub>4</sub>:Ce, Tm storage phosphor
No full textLiLuSiO4:Ce and LiLuSiO4:Ce, Tm show very efficient charge carrier storage properties upon beta irradiation after samples have received treatment in vacuum. They outperform the commercial storage phosphor BaFBr(I):Eu2+ in many aspects. The influence of the synthesis conditions, Ce and Tm concentration, nonstoichiometry and codoping with Ca, Hf, Al and Ge are reported. Based on the results of the synthesis optimization, thermoluminescence (TL) emission and TL excitation spectra a mechanism of charge carrier transfer, storage, and recombination during irradiation and thermal or optical readout is proposed.Accepted Author ManuscriptRST/Fundamental Aspects of Materials and EnergyRST/Luminescence Material
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Four-dimensional model: a literature review on reasons behind lurking behavior
No full textPurpose: In the early days of online communities, researchers tended to view lurkers negatively and considered them illegitimate and peripheral members. However, the tide of opinion about lurkers has gradually become more positive. To take a broad view, lurkers should be included in the knowledge sharing context because while they may not share knowledge directly, they are still stakeholders in online communities who benefit from the knowledge shared. This study aims to review the literature from a knowledge sharing perspective to provide a comprehensive understanding of lurkers in online communities and identify additional reasons behind lurking behavior. Design/methodology/approach: Previous studies that examined reasons behind lurking behavior in the literature were reviewed. Findings: A four-dimensional model is provided, which categorizes the additional reasons for lurking into four domains: individual, social, organizational and technological. Originality/value: The model serves as a roadmap for future researchers in examining lurkers and lurking behavior. Lurkers should be redefined. De-lurking strategies were suggested following the reasons for lurking behavior in the four-dimensional model, but de-lurking strategies were not recommended in all circumstances. An increase in active lurkers is another option to bring more value to online communities.Full Tex
Four-dimensional model: a literature review in online organisational knowledge sharing
No full textPurpose: Online knowledge sharing is a popular activity worldwide and can be leveraged by organisations to innovate, create and sustain competitive advantage. Although there have been a number of studies examining knowledge sharing to encourage employees to convey their skills and experiences to others in an organisation, few attempts have been made to investigate the key motivators of online knowledge sharing in an organisation. Based on the theory of planned behaviour and technological acceptance model, this study aims to review the literature to establish a conceptual framework examining motivators of online knowledge sharing in organisations. Design/methodology/approach: Previous studies that investigated motivators of online knowledge sharing in organisations in the literature were reviewed to propose a conceptual framework. Findings: Four-dimensional model, which includes four types of key motivators of online knowledge sharing, namely, individual, social, organisational and technological, was established. Originality/value: The model serves as a roadmap for future researchers and managers considering their strategy to enhance online knowledge sharing in organisations.Full Tex
Motivation and knowledge sharing: a meta-analysis of main and moderating effects
No full textPurpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation on knowledge sharing and the moderating effects of individual demographics, organizational context and cultural context in that relationship. Design/methodology/approach: This study conducted a meta-analysis of 44 studies involving 14,023 participants to examine the direct and moderating effects of motivation on knowledge sharing. Findings: Results revealed that both extrinsic and intrinsic motivational factors were associated with higher levels of knowledge sharing, while the effect was stronger for intrinsic motivation. Moreover, results revealed that substantial variance was explained by moderating variables. Further investigation revealed that individual characteristics (age, gender), organizational context (organizational setting vs. open system, IT infrastructure) and cultural context (collectivism, uncertainty avoidance, performance orientation, power distance) moderated the motivation and knowledge sharing relationship. Research limitations/implications: As a meta-analysis, this study is confined to variables that have been frequently analyzed in prior research. Future research could further increase our understanding of different types of knowledge sharing and various boundary conditions. Practical implications: Organizations should provide customized incentive systems to specific target groups to align motivation and knowledge sharing. Multinational organizations may consider different motivation schemes across countries to better suit cultural differences. Originality/value: Despite a growing number of studies highlighting the important role of motivation in predicting knowledge sharing, the evidence is mixed. Based on a meta-analysis, this study identified true relationships and identified moderating effects that help explain prior mixed results.No Full Tex
Cognitive processes, rewards and online knowledge sharing behaviour: the moderating effect of organisational innovation
No full textPurpose: Online knowledge sharing is a critical process for maintaining organisational competitive advantage. This paper aims to develop a new conceptual framework that investigates the moderating impacts of innovation on self-efficacy, extrinsic and intrinsic rewards on employees’ online knowledge sharing behaviour in public and private sector companies. Design/methodology/approach: This research analysed 200 responses to test the moderating effects of organisational innovation on the relationship between self-efficacy and rewards and online knowledge sharing behviours. The analysis was carried out using component-based partial least squares (PLS) approach and SmartPLS 3 software. Findings: The results reveal that self-efficacy significantly affects online knowledge sharing behaviour in firms, regardless of the organisation type. Extrinsic rewards encourage employees in private companies to share knowledge online, whereas intrinsic rewards work effectively in public companies. Additionally, the study found the moderating role of organisational innovation in examining the relationship between rewards and online knowledge sharing behaviour. Research limitations/implications: Future research may consider different dimensions such as knowledge donating and collecting behaviours as well as motives, such as self-enjoyment, reciprocity or social interaction ties, which may be investigated to get a deeper understanding of online knowledge sharing behaviour. Practical implications: Firms must tailor training and rewards to suit employees’ abilities and needs so as to align with organisation type and innovation. Originality/value: The study’s distinctive contribution is the under-researched context of Vietnamese public and private sector banks for investigating the moderating effects of organisational innovation on micro and meso factors on online knowledge sharing behaviour.Full Tex
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