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)]