Imaginary Publications
3. Treloar, A. (2005), "Suitcase size selection as a
correlate with gender dimorphism", Trans Appl Container
Studies, Special Luggage Issue, Vol 203, Spring.
Keywords: Gender Studies, Design
Theory
Abstract: An observational
research study identified opposite-gendered pairs of subjects together
with their luggage in an international travel setting. In all of the
cases observed, the size of the suitcases was different. In most of the
cases (3 out of 4, significant at p < 0.001) the male member of
the pair was associated with the larger suitcase and the female member
of the pair with the smaller suitcase. This is despite anecdotal
evidence from the domestic clothes storage sector that a
greater amount of space is typically required for storage of female
clothes (based on number of items rather than volume of each item).
Because of the small sample size, and the observational nature of the
data collection, further research is needed in a variety of settings.
Dimensions that might be significant include setting (national
versus international), mode (air, train, boat), class
(economy, premium economy, business, first). This suggests a 24 cell
matrix that needs to be incorporated into the phase two research design.
2. Treloar, A. (2004), "Solar-Silico-Saline Therapy: Fad or
Fantasy?", Int. J. Wellness, Vol 100, No 2.
Keywords: Commerce, Management,
Tourism and Services/Tourism/Tourism Behaviour
Abstract: This paper describes a
single-subject experiment involving a 180-degree work-life balance
repolarisation, coupled with a zero-tolerance approach to the use of
any form of information technology. The research project builds on
earlier research reported in Treloar (2003). The subject initially
experienced feelings of loss of purpose, coupled with an ongoing desire
to see if any new emails had arrived in the last minute, and what the
latest slashdot
posting was about. After repeated courses of integrated
solar-silico-saline therapy these symptoms diminished markedly. A
side-effect, the desirability of which should perhaps be viewed as
highly context and task-specific, was a reduced sense of the passage of
time, or even of the importance of such passage. On return to work, it
is believed that the subject will experience greater motivation,
increased clarity of thought, and a better perspective on how to
proactively manage an increasingly complex task portfolio. In addition,
it is hoped that the subject will be more fun to work with. Due to the
limited sample size, and the restricted experiment duration, more
research will be required as a matter of urgency to validate these
findings.
1. Treloar, A. (2003), "Sun, sand and surf - an innovative
new treatment regime delivers real relaxed results", Int. J. Wellness,
Vol 99, No 1.
Keywords: Commerce, Management,
Tourism and Services/Tourism/Tourism Behaviour
Abstract: [not completed due to
fieldwork-induced damage (sand/salt water rendering laptop inoperable)]
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