Recipients of 2021 VZJ Editor's Citation for Excellence Named
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DOI: 10.1002/vzj2.20199
Abstract: The Vadose Zone Journal editorial board has selected four individuals for recognition for excellence in performing their work as associate editors. The recognition is based on their efforts in establishing a quality review process—for timely… read more here.
Keywords: citation excellence; editor citation; editorial board; excellence ... See more keywords
A journey to excellence in process safety management
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2018.06.002
Abstract: Abstract The benefits of achieving excellence in process safety are multifold: it reduces the probability of chemical incidents, mitigates the consequences of incidents when they occur, and provides effective emergency response. In addition, excellence in… read more here.
Keywords: process safety; journey excellence; process; excellence process ... See more keywords
Airport Business Excellence Model: A holistic performance management system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tourman.2018.12.014
Abstract: Abstract This study proposes for the first time the Airport Business Excellence Model (ABEM) as a specific version of the European Foundation of Quality Management (EFQM) and tests it in 143 airports worldwide. Based on… read more here.
Keywords: airport business; management; performance; airport ... See more keywords
Science needs to redefine excellence
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DOI: 10.1038/d41586-018-02183-y
Abstract: The concept of research excellence is ubiquitous, but its meaning depends on context. The concept of research excellence is ubiquitous, but its meaning depends on context. read more here.
Keywords: redefine excellence; needs redefine; science needs; excellence ... See more keywords
Academic excellence: Golden Germany
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DOI: 10.1038/nj7670-119a
Abstract: Government's push for excellence is creating a golden age of opportunity for scientists flocking to the country. read more here.
Keywords: golden germany; excellence golden; academic excellence; excellence ... See more keywords
Excellence R Us: University Research and the Fetishisation of Excellence
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DOI: 10.1057/palcomms.2016.105
Abstract: The rhetoric of “excellence” is pervasive across the academy. It is used to refer to research outputs as well as researchers, theory and education, individuals and organisations, from art history to zoology. But does “excellence”… read more here.
Keywords: research; fetishisation excellence; university research; research fetishisation ... See more keywords
What does operational excellence mean in the Fourth Industrial Revolution era?
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2021.1905903
Abstract: Although the term Operational Excellence (OE) has been widely applied over the past few decades, its meaning is still ill-defined. This issue may be especially aggravated after the advent of the In... read more here.
Keywords: mean fourth; industrial revolution; operational excellence; excellence mean ... See more keywords
Inclusive Elite Education in Sweden: Insights from Implementing Excellence Programs into an Egalitarian School Culture
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DOI: 10.1080/00313831.2017.1336480
Abstract: ABSTRACT A global demand for excellence programs and elite education for pupils identified as specially gifted has emerged in recent decades. This article provides preliminary insights into the ongoing efforts to integrate special tracks for… read more here.
Keywords: elite education; school; excellence programs; inclusive elite ... See more keywords
Cambodian lecturers’ pursuit of academic excellence: expectations vs. reality
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DOI: 10.1080/02188791.2019.1621797
Abstract: ABSTRACT The academic profession in Cambodia has been under growing pressure to pursue excellence in higher education. Nonetheless, various interpretations of what constitutes excellence persist across the public and private sectors, as lecturers follow disparate… read more here.
Keywords: lecturers pursuit; cambodian lecturers; pursuit academic; excellence expectations ... See more keywords
Does excellence matter? The influence of potential for excellence on students’ motivation for specific collaborative tasks
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DOI: 10.1080/03075079.2017.1304376
Abstract: ABSTRACT It is often assumed that students with a higher potential for excellence are less motivated to collaborate. So far, the question remains whether this is actually the case. This survey study investigated the influence… read more here.
Keywords: collaborate; potential excellence; excellence; influence ... See more keywords
Salient practices of award-winning undergraduate research mentors – balancing freedom and control to achieve excellence
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DOI: 10.1080/03075079.2019.1637838
Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper contributes to research on teaching excellence by extending the current body of literature pertaining to mentoring pedagogies in undergraduate research settings across diverse social, institutional and disciplinary contexts. Our data comes from… read more here.
Keywords: undergraduate research; freedom control; research; excellence ... See more keywords