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Replacement of fluid-filter elements without interruption of flow
Gatling-type filter assembly, preloaded with several filter elements enables filter replacement without breaking into the operative fluid system. When the filter element becomes contaminated, a unit inner subassembly is rotated 60 degrees to position a clean filter in the line
Segmenting excessive alcohol consumers : implications for social marketing
While extant studies have mainly investigated differences between drinkers and non-drinkers, the literature on segmenting heavy drinkers and profiling them is surprisingly scarce. This study makes a significant contribution to the social marketing literature by illustrating a novel way of targeting heavy drinkers by utilizing their health management styles and provides useful insights into understanding how segmentation could be a valuable tool for developing effective social marketing programmes that are aimed at reducing excessive alcohol consumption. Analysis of data collected through the HINTS study reveals a two-cluster segmentation model. The two segments of heavy drinkers distinctly differ in terms of the extent of reliance and trust they place on health service professionals. Hence, the segmentation analysis provides interesting and novel insights into the level of dependence of heavy drinkers on the health care system and their health management styles. The study provides an actionable perspective for future research, public policy and social marketing
No Drama: Key Elements to the Success of an HIV/STI-Prevention Mass-Media Campaign
We qualitatively examined gay menâs reactions to the national âDrama Downunderâ HIV/STI social marketing campaign targeting gay men in Australia to identify key campaign elements that underpinned the demonstrated effectiveness of the campaign. We present findings from six qualitative focus groups held with 49 participants as part of the evaluation of the sexual-health-promotion campaign over 2008â2009. Participants identified attention-grabbing images, a humorous approach, positive and simple tailored messaging, and the use of mainstream media as campaign features crucial in normalizing sexual health testing, driving campaign engagement, and ensuring high message exposure. Our results suggest that designers of future campaigns should strive to balance positive and negative campaign images and messages, and find new ways to engage men with sexual health topics, particularly younger gay men. We discuss the implications of our findings about campaign effectiveness for future health-promotion campaigns and message design
Sceptical Employees as CSR Ambassadors in Times of Financial Uncertainty
This chapter offers new insights into the understanding of internal (employee) perceptions of organizational corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies and strategies. This study explores the significance of employeesâ involvement and scepticism upon CSR initiatives and focuses on the effects it may have upon word of mouth (WOM) and the development of employeeâorganisation relationships. Desk research introduces the research questions. Data for the research questions were gathered through a self-completion questionnaire distributed in a hardcopy form to the sample. An individualâs level of scepticism and involvement appears to affect the development of a positive effect on employeesâ WOM. Involvement with the domain of the investment may be a central factor affecting relationship building within the organization, and upon generation of positive WOM. The chapter offers a conceptual framework to public relations (PR) and corporate communications practitioners, which may enrich their views and understanding of the use and value of CSR for communication strategies and practices. For-profit organisations are major institutions in todayâs society. CSR is proffered as presenting advantages for (at macro level) society and (micro level) the organization and its employees. Concepts, such as involvement and scepticism, which have not been rigorously examined in PR and corporate communication literature, are addressed. By examining employee perceptions, managers and academic researchers gain insights into the acceptance, appreciation and effectiveness of CSR policies and activities upon the employee stakeholder group. This will affect current and future CSR communication strategies. The knowledge acquired from this chapter may be transferable outside the for-profit sector
High-fidelity state detection and tomography of a single ion Zeeman qubit
We demonstrate high-fidelity Zeeman qubit state detection in a single trapped
88 Sr+ ion. Qubit readout is performed by shelving one of the qubit states to a
metastable level using a narrow linewidth diode laser at 674 nm followed by
state-selective fluorescence detection. The average fidelity reached for the
readout of the qubit state is 0.9989(1). We then measure the fidelity of state
tomography, averaged over all possible single-qubit states, which is 0.9979(2).
We also fully characterize the detection process using quantum process
tomography. This readout fidelity is compatible with recent estimates of the
detection error-threshold required for fault-tolerant computation, whereas
high-fidelity state tomography opens the way for high-precision quantum process
tomography
Corporate Culture and Its Connection with External and Internal Public Relations
The main aim of this article is to present the influence of corporate culture on company's stakeholders. This paper signalises the tendency in corporate communication with its internal and external publics. It is focused on two issues: corporate social responsibility and employer branding. Those two categories are consequences of corporate culture model.GĆĂłwnym celem artykuĆu jest zaprezentowanie wpĆywu jaki wywiera charakter kultury korporacyjnej na zwiÄ
zanych z przedsiÄbiorstwem interesariuszy (stakeholders). W artykule zasygnalizowane zostaĆy gĆĂłwne tendencje wyznaczajÄ
ce charakter komunikacji miÄdzy organizacjÄ
a jej wewnÄtrznym i zewnÄtrznym otoczeniem. Tekst koncentruje siÄ na dwĂłch kwestiach: spoĆecznej odpowiedzialnoĆci przedsiÄbiorstwa (corporate social responsibilty) i budowanie wizerunku pracodawcy (employer branding), ktĂłre zaprezentowane zostaĆy jako efekty okreĆlonego modelu kultury organizacyjnej
Packaging design elements and consumers' decision to buy from the Web:A cause and effect decision-making model
Quantum control of Sr in a miniature linear Paul trap
We report on the construction and characterization of an apparatus for
quantum information experiments using Sr ions. A miniature linear
radio-frequency (rf) Paul trap was designed and built. Trap frequencies above 1
MHz in all directions are obtained with 50 V on the trap end-caps and less than
1 W of rf power. We encode a quantum bit (qubit) in the two spin states of the
electronic ground-state of the ion. We constructed all the necessary
laser sources for laser cooling and full coherent manipulation of the ions'
external and internal states. Oscillating magnetic fields are used for coherent
spin rotations. High-fidelity readout as well as a coherence time of 2.5 ms are
demonstrated. Following resolved sideband cooling the average axial vibrational
quanta of a single trapped ion is and a heating rate of
ms is measured.Comment: 8 pages,9 figure
Branding the nation: Towards a better understanding
This paper aims to clarify some misunderstanding about nation branding. It examines the origins and interpretations of the concept, and draws a comparison between nation branding and commercial branding. A new definition is offered that emphasises the need to shift from âbrandingâ the nation to nation image management
Do UK universities communicate their brands effectively through their websites?
This paper attempts to explore the effectiveness of UK universitiesâ websites. The area of branding in higher education has received increasing academic investigation, but little work has researched how universities demonstrate their brand promises through their websites. The quest to differentiate through branding can be challenging in the university context, however. It is argued that those institutions that have a strong distinctive image will be in a better position to face a changing future. Employing a multistage methodology, the web pages of twenty UK universities were investigated by using a combination of content and multivariable analysis. Results indicated âtraditional valuesâ such as teaching and research were often well communicated in terms of online brand but âemotional valuesâ like social responsibility and the universitiesâ environments were less consistently communicated, despite their increased topicality. It is therefore suggested that emotional values may offer a basis for possible future online differentiation
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