Nottingham Trent University

About: Nottingham Trent University is a education organization based out in Nottingham, United Kingdom. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Addiction. The organization has 4702 authors who have published 12862 publications receiving 307430 citations. The organization is also known as: NTU & Trent Polytechnic.

Corporate Governance Codes: a comparison between Malaysia and the UK

Abstract: This paper highlights several major aspects of the proposed Malaysian Code and contrasts them with UK Corporate Governance Codes. Comparisons are made on their origins, compliance, board structure and key committees. Preliminary findings suggest that UK Codes are voluntary and largely business driven whereas the proposed Malaysian Code, is regulatory driven. It suggests a more highly regulated business environment in Malaysia to ensure effective compliance and enforcement. As many Malaysian listed companies are owned by controlling and substantial shareholders who heavily influence the appointment of chief executive officers, improvements in the corporate governance standards are essential to protect minority shareholders, restore investor confidence and conform with national socio-economic objectives.

Learning about journal publication: The pedagogies of editing a ‘special issue’

Abstract: Despite the development of, and arguments for, alternative genres of open access and devolved publication (Smith, 1999; Willinsky, 2006), writing for commercially produced scholarly journals continues to be significant. In Britain, for example, academic ‘output’ in the social sciences is measured and judged, in the national Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), largely on the basis of single-authored books (the scholarly monograph) and peerrefereed journal articles. The current proposal to change the RAE process to focus more strongly on citations makes the work of publishing in high-status and publicly indexed journals not simply a necessity, but a high-pressure imperative.

Videogame Addiction: Further Thoughts and Observations

Abstract: This paper provides further thoughts and observations on Richard Wood’s paper “Problems with the concept of video game “addiction”: Some case study examples (this issue). Wood argues against the concept of ‘videogame addiction’ but very few of the arguments presented by Wood negate its existence. Just because the few empirical studies appear to overestimate the prevalence of ‘videogame addiction’, it does not mean that the condition does not exist. Furthermore, some of the assertions made by Wood are arguable. Furthermore, Wood does not put forward his own preferred criteria for addiction. This is especially problematic when using his own case studies to negate whether ‘videogame addiction’ exists. Until addiction researchers agree on what it is to be addicted, we will never get agreement on whether behavioural excesses like videogame playing can be classed as a ‘genuine’ addiction.

Why Swedish people play online poker and factors that can increase or decrease trust in poker Web sites: A qualitative investigation

Abstract: Three face-to-face focus groups that included 24 online poker players were conducted in Stockholm to investigate their motivations for playing online poker and issues relating to their trust of poker Web sites. Casual players played because they liked the convenience, the ease of learning, the low stake size, the relief from boredom, and the social interactions. “Professional” players played to win money and utilised several features of the online game for psychological tactics. They also tended to play several tables at once. Factors that affected how much a player would trust an online poker Web site included the size and reputation of the operator, the speed with which winnings were paid out, the clarity of the Web site design, the technical reliability of the service, and the accessibility and effectiveness of the customer service. Responsible gaming measures also increased levels of trust by demonstrating company integrity and by reducing anxiety about winning from other players. The findings indicate that providing a safe online environment with effective responsible gaming measures may be much more than just a moral and regulatory requirement. Players in this study suggested that such features are sometimes necessary in order to achieve an enjoyable gaming experience. Consequently, responsible gaming initiatives and good business practice do not have to be mutually exclusive. Indeed, in this particular scenario, they might even be considered mutually dependent. This project was funded by Svenska Spel, the operators of the Swedish National Lottery. Other than agreeing to the research question, Svenska Spel had no say in how the research was carried out, the results that were reported, the conclusions that were drawn, or the editing of the report.