Applied Science Private University

About: Applied Science Private University is a education organization based out in Amman, Jordan. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Catalysis & Population. The organization has 4124 authors who have published 5299 publications receiving 116167 citations.

The Impact of Supplier Relationship Management on Competitive Performance of Manufacturing Firms

Abstract: Supplier Relationship Management is very important for manufacturing firms as it can ensure the supply of reliable and frequent deliveries in today's dynamic and competitive environment. For such relationship to be effective and long-term, it has to be beneficial for all parties, the buying and the supplier firms. This study attempts to examine the impact of supplier relationship management (SRM) on competitive performance in the manufacturing sector. Based on the literature review, we measure SRM through five main practices: supplier quality improvement, trust-based relationship with suppliers, supplier lead time reduction, supplier collaboration in new product development, and supplier partnership/development. We measure competitive performance through cost, quality, flexibility, delivery, and on time product launch. Using international data collected in Japan, Korea, USA, and Italy as part of round 3 of High Performance Manufacturing (HPM) project, and After using statistical package of social sciences (SPSS) to describe and analyze the data, the results show that two practices of supplier relationship management, supplier partnership/development and supplier lead time reduction significantly and positively affect the competitive performance of the buying firms. Discussion and conclusion are provided based on the results of this study.

Privacy-Preserving Enhanced Collaborative Tagging

Abstract: Collaborative tagging is one of the most popular services available online, and it allows end user to loosely classify either online or offline resources based on their feedback, expressed in the form of free-text labels (i.e., tags). Although tags may not be per se sensitive information, the wide use of collaborative tagging services increases the risk of cross referencing, thereby seriously compromising user privacy. In this paper, we make a first contribution toward the development of a privacy-preserving collaborative tagging service, by showing how a specific privacy-enhancing technology, namely tag suppression, can be used to protect end-user privacy. Moreover, we analyze how our approach can affect the effectiveness of a policy-based collaborative tagging system that supports enhanced web access functionalities, like content filtering and discovery, based on preferences specified by end users.

Conflict management style of Jordanian nurse managers and its relationship to staff nurses' intent to stay.

Abstract: Aim To explore the relationship between conflict management styles used by nurse managers and intent to stay of staff nurses. Background Nursing shortages require managers to focus on the retention of staff nurses. Understanding the relationship between conflict management styles of nurse managers and intent to stay of staff nurses is one strategy to retain nurses in the workforce. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive quantitative study was carried out in Jordan. The Rahim organization conflict inventory II (ROCI II) was completed by 42 nurse managers and the intent to stay scale was completed by 320 staff nurses from four hospitals in Jordan. The anova analysis was carried out. Results An integrative style was the first choice for nurse managers and the last choice was a dominating style. The overall level of intent to stay for nurses was moderate. Nurses tend to keep their current job for 2–3 years. There was a negative relationship between the dominating style as a conflict management style and the intent to stay for nurses. Conclusion The findings of the present study support the claim that leadership practices affect the staff nurses' intent to stay and the quality of care. Implications for nursing management Nurse managers can improve the intent to stay for staff nurses if they use the appropriate conflict management styles.

Perspective of additive manufacturing for metamaterials development

Abstract: Metamaterials are featured by artificial composite structures with exotic properties, which process promising application potentials in various areas. However, the manufacturing of metamaterials faces great challenges due to the structural complexity, accuracy requirement, and small scale. Additive manufacturing (AM), as a layer-by-layer technique, shows intrinsic advantages in the fabrication of metamaterials. This paper extensively reviews the current state on how and to what extent AM techniques are adopted for metamaterials fabrication, in which the metamaterials are mainly classified into mechanical, acoustic and electromagnetic types. More importantly, the challenges and research opportunities are discussed for AM fabrication of metamaterials, with focus on high precision, multi-structural and multi-material, topology optimization, support structure, anisotropy and heterogeneity, residual stresses and application realization. It is expected that with further innovative solutions being developed to bridge the research gaps, the industries will become more confident to adopt metamaterials in devices and systems for critical applications.