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2020-February-04-Basler Chairholder Mauricio AntóN, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 4, 2020) – World-renowned paleoartist Mauricio Antón is in residence at East Tennessee State University this spring as the chairholder of the Wayne G. Basler Chair of Excellence for the Integration of the Arts, Rhetoric and Science.

Created in 1994, the Basler Chair of Excellence brings a variety of scholars to the community to broaden learning opportunities for ETSU students and the general public in the arts, humanities and science.  It is named in honor of a longtime member of the ETSU Foundation who is a strong advocate of programs at the university and has a deep …

Human-Machine Communication: Complete Volume. Volume 1

Human-Machine Communication

This is the complete volume of HMC Volume 1.

2020-02-03 Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from February 3, 2020.

2020-02-03 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress newsletter for February 3, 2020.

Value Added Fed And Feeder Cattle Practices: Are They Paying?, Elliott James Dennis

Extension Farm and Ranch Management News

Summary

Some value added management programs clearly pay more than others and some do not pay at all. However, just like with a breeding or forage management strategy where not every year the cow gets bred back or the grass has sufficient protein, a value added program strategies premiums vary year to year. Switching the way cattle are managed and raised, handled, and fed requires planning and an understanding of labor and management capabilities. Not every cattle producer could or even should switch management practices an animal health protocol – even if premiums do exist. Thus, careful planning and consideration …

2020-February-01-Enjoy Retirement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Congratulations to the following members of the East Tennessee State University family who retired in February.  Thank you for your service!

Gerri S. Brockwell – HR Business Partner, Human Resources

Dwight Douglas Ernst – Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Office of Practice

Mary Lou Hawk – Coordinator, Division of Laboratory Animal Resources

Ricky Lynn Holmes – Painter Lead Worker, Plant Maintenance and Repairs

Janice Lyles – Radiation Safety Officer, Environmental Health and Safety

Betty Ann Proffitt – Executive Aide, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

Gary T. Stevens – Plumber, Building Maintenance

Superstition, Conspicuous Spending, And Housing Market: Evidence From Singapore, Jia He, Haoming Liu, Tien Foo Sing, Changcheng Song, Wei-Kang Wong

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

We study the effect of superstition and conspicuous spending motives on housing demand and price in Singapore. We find that buyers pay less for homes with unlucky addresses and more for homes with lucky addresses. There were fewer housing transactions on inauspicious days of the lunar calendar when people are advised to avoid making major economic decisions. This suggests that superstitious belief still affects economic activities. The demand for lucky addresses is also weaker on these inauspicious days, suggesting that superstitious belief indeed affects the demand for lucky addresses. Moreover, the price premium for a lucky address is significantly higher …

An Empirically Supported Taxonomy Of Misinformation, Mark Chong, Murphy Choy

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Fake news, which includes both disinformation and misinformation, has been a challenge for many countries in the last few years. Disinformation has been present in modern history as part of the tool kit of PSYOPS for the military. Likewise, misinformation has been part of human history for a long time. Hoaxes, rumors, and urban legends—all of which can be classified as differing types of misinformation, although they are not commonly addressed as such—have been exploited by adversarial organizations for their own benefit. This study will propose a comprehensive taxonomy to tackle fake news, disinformation, and misinformation and assess the level …

Situational Judgment Tests For Selection: Traditional Versus Construct-Driven Approaches, Paul A. Tiffin, Lewis W. Paton, Deborah O'Mara, Carolyn Maccann, Jonas W. B. Lang, Filip Lievens

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Context: Historically, situational judgement tests (SJTs) have been widely used for personnel selection. Their use in medical selection in Europe is growing, with plans for further expansion into North America and Australasia, in an attempt to measure and select on ‘non-academic’ personal attributes. However, there is a lack of clarity regarding what such tests actually measure and how they should be designed, scored and implemented within the medical and health education selection process. In particular, the theoretical basis from which such tests are developed will determine the scoring options available, influencing their psychometric properties and, ultimately, their validity. Methods: The …

Familiarity, Attitudes, And Self-Regulatory Challenges Related To Mindfulness, Alissa J. Mrazek, Michael D. Mrazek, Leandro A. Calcagnotto, Jonathan N. Cloughesy, Abigail M. Holman, Theodore C. Masters-Waage, Jonathan W. Schooler

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Objectives: Despite growing evidence demonstrating the benefits of mindfulness for physical and mental health, little is known about the barriers that dissuade individuals from practicing mindfulness. The present study sought to examine the self-regulatory barriers that most commonly prevent mid-life adults from engaging in mindfulness practice. Methods: The present study surveyed a nationally representative sample of 385 mid-life adults (ages 50-64) in the USA to assess familiarity, attitudes, and prior experiences with mindfulness, as well as self-regulatory challenges that may hinder consistent practice. Specifically, this research focused on the self-regulatory elements of (i) goal setting, (ii) limiting beliefs, (iii) habit …

Strategic Intent Of Obor: Enhancing Energy Supply Resilience, Loon Ching Tang, Joyce M. W. Low

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Since the launch of the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative in 2015, China has announced its intention to invest in major infrastructure projects to promote trade and co-operation with its trading partners along OBOR. This paper examines the current level of trading and key projects underway along OBOR so as to provide insights to understand its strategic intent. In particular, a network model is constructed to analyze the impact to China current and future demand for energy under various conditions especially during prolonged periods of supply uncertainties. Since these key projects are closely connected to the current and proven …

2020-January-31-Etsu Elevates Pitch Competition Winners, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 31, 2020) – The competition was fierce, but three teams were successful in convincing spectators that their service projects were worthy of $5,000 service grants from East Tennessee State University to fund projects aimed at improving the lives of people across the region.

Now it is time for the winners – Unicoi County Animal Shelter, the International Storytelling Center and Girls Inc. of Johnson City/Washington County – to begin implementing their projects.

Last week, five teams were drawn from a pool of applicants to present their service project ideas at the ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition Thursday night …

2020-January-29-Festival Of Ideas, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 31, 2020) – The competition was fierce, but three teams were successful in convincing spectators that their service projects were worthy of $5,000 service grants from East Tennessee State University to fund projects aimed at improving the lives of people across the region.

Now it is time for the winners – Unicoi County Animal Shelter, the International Storytelling Center and Girls Inc. of Johnson City/Washington County – to begin implementing their projects.

Last week, five teams were drawn from a pool of applicants to present their service project ideas at the ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition Thursday night …

2020-January-28-Etsu Elevates Pitch Competition, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 28, 2020) – Following the successful launch of a new initiative introduced by East Tennessee State University President Brian Noland last fall, the second ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition will take place Thursday, Jan. 30.

Five competitors were randomly drawn last week and will pitch their service project ideas to a live audience in the ETSU Millennium Center ballroom beginning at 6:30 p.m. During this “Shark Tank” style competition, teams will attempt to earn audience votes and ultimately service grants of $5,000 to fund projects aimed at improving the lives of people across the region. The event …

2020-January-27-Etsu Public Safety Seeking Name For New Therapy Dog, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (January 27, 2020) The newest member of the East Tennessee State University public safety team arrives in a few weeks and needs just one thing before she gets started:  a name.

The newbie is a therapy dog who is part of the Paws & Stripes Comfort Dog Program.   She will be on the ETSU campus in February, and her soon-to-be colleagues are seeking ideas for a name.

As a therapy dog, she will be available to meet with students when they need a break from the pressures and demands of college. She is not a trained K-9 …

2020-January-27-Etsu Nearly Sweeps Icca South Region Quarterfinals, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 27, 2020) – Greyscale, the premier a cappella ensemble in East Tennessee State University’s Department of Music, brought home first place honors in the South Region quarterfinals of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA), held Saturday, Jan. 25, on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

Greyscale, along with ETSU’s Swashbucklers, Harmonium and Ascension, competed against five ensembles from UT-Knoxville and one from the University of Memphis.  The first-place finish qualifies Greyscale to move on to the ICCA South Semifinals, which will be held March 7 at the Carolina Theatre in Durham, North …

The Choice Between Ebooks And Printed Books: A Study Among Hospitality And Tourism Educators And Learners, Senthilkumaran Piramanayagam Phd, Partho Pratim Seal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The emergence of electronic books (ebook) changed the position of printed books in the learning space. This study examines the perceptions and preferences of hospitality and tourism educators and learners. Similarities and dissimilarities in the preference, perception and its link with gender, and scope of the degree course what the respondents teach and learn are analyzed. Data was collected from both students and teachers of hospitality, tourism and culinary degree program at a private university located in Karnataka, India. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. The result of the study shows that printed books are …

Pearls, People, And Power : Pearling And Indian Ocean Worlds, Pedro Machado, Steve Mullins, Joseph Christensen

Ohio University Press Open Access Books

Pearls, People, and Power is the first book to examine the trade, distribution, production, and consumption of pearls and mother-of-pearl in the global Indian Ocean over more than five centuries. While scholars have long recognized the importance of pearling to the social, cultural, and economic practices of both coastal and inland areas, the overwhelming majority have confined themselves to highly localized or at best regional studies of the pearl trade. By contrast, this book stresses how pearling and the exchange in pearl shell were interconnected processes that brought the ports, islands, and coasts into close relation with one another, creating …

Phytochemical And Neuroprotective Investigation On Ferula Hermonis, Karim Raafat

BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing

Ferula hermonis (F. hermonis, Fh) is one of the important medicinal-plants cultivated in Lebanon. The aim of this study is to phytochemically-investigate F. hermonis and its most active compound(s) and to explore their neuroprotective potentials utilizing an in vivo model of glycine receptor. HPLC-DAD investigation was done to identify F. hermonis phytochemical constituents. Combined chromatographic, bio-guided fractionation, and in vivo model of glycine receptor were utilized to identify its most active constituent(s). HPLC has shown that F. hermonis has shown 11 major peaks identified as: (1) Jaeskenin (2.47%), (2) Acetoxy-Ferutinin (3.71%), (3) Lapiferin (4.95%), (4) Siol anisate (6.16%), (5) Fertidin …

Campbell Collection (Mss 683), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 683. Correspondence and papers primarily relating to the service of Elvis R. Campbell, Bowling Green, Kentucky, in the public works department of city government and at Detrex Corporation. Also includes account books/farm journals and business papers of his parents, John R. Campbell and Maggie (Brown) Campbell.

Post-Brexit Implications On Irish Freight Transport And Logistics Sector, Amr Mahfouz, John Crowe, Rishi Choudhary, Jennifer Floody, Aly Owida Dr, Declan Allan

Technical Reports/Case Studies

The study quantifies the impact that new custom checks and Agri/SPS inspection procedures could have on agri-food supply chains. It is possible that these checks will be introduced at both EU27 and UK ports. The analysis shows the potential risks to the Irish agri-food supply chain. These risks are explained through a range of non-tariff barriers and Ireland/EU transport connectivity scenarios. There is potential for disruption in the long-established transportation routes between Ireland, the UK and Continental European markets. Direct shipping routes (i.e. links directly between Ireland and the EU26) have therefore been considered in this case. This consideration comes …

Irish Beef Supply Chain And Trade Challenges Post-Brexit: A Case Study, Amr Mahfouz, John Crowe, Rishi Choudhary, Jennifer Floody, Declan Allen

Technical Reports/Case Studies

No abstract provided.

The Implications Of Borders Check Delay Post-Brexit On Irish Cheese Export And Supply Chain: A Case Study, Amr Mahfouz, John Crowe, Rishi Choudhary, Jennifer Floody, Declan Allan

Technical Reports/Case Studies

No abstract provided.

Reiterpreting The Territory-Fragmentation Through Creating Cultural Promenadecase Study: Possibility To Reinterpret Zokak El-Blat District, Maged Youssef, Sarah Abou Shahine

BAU Journal - Creative Sustainable Development

"This paper focuses on tools and actions of urban planning that help the creation, enhancement, transformation or revitalization of cultural identity and historical meaning of central public spaces that suffer from urban disruption or fragmentation. This work uses the case study of a well-known district, Zokak el Blat, in Beirut, Lebanon, which has undergone noticeable changes in terms of morphology of the urban fabric as well as disparities in functionality. According to these facts, this district has a high potential for defining a strong central dynamic zone, where local character is reinforced, which creates a sort of fragmentation and discontinuity …

Teaching About The Dark Web In Criminal Justice Or Related Programs At The Community College And University Levels., Scott H. Belshaw, Brooke Nodeland, Lorrin Underwood, Alexandrea Colaiuta

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

Increasingly, criminal justice practitioners have been called on to help solve breaches in cyber security. However, while the demand for criminal justice participation in cyber investigations increases daily, most universities are lagging in their educational and training opportunities for students entering the criminal justice fields. This article discusses the need to incorporate courses discussing the Dark Web in criminal justice. A review of existing cyber-criminal justice programs in Texas and nationally suggests that most community colleges and 4-year universities have yet to develop courses/programs in understanding and investigating the Dark Web on the internet. The Dark Web serves as the …

2020-January-08-Martin School Of The Arts Spring Season, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 8, 2020) – This spring will be the last semester “on the road” for East Tennessee State University’s Mary B. Martin School of the Arts, according to school Director Anita DeAngelis, because starting in fall 2020, the Martin School will hold most of its events in the James C. and Mary B. Martin Center for the Arts, slated for completion later this spring.

For spring 2020, however, Martin School events will be on and off campus. “While we are certainly looking forward to fall 2020 in the new Martin Center for the Arts, we have a remarkable …

Biodynamic Preparations: A Dilemma To Use, Shwetazalavadiya Shwetazalavadiya, Anwarulhaq Payalmakavana

International Review of Business and Economics

Biodynamics is an agricultural management system based on degradation of food produced through farming practices that increasingly relied on additions of inorganic fertilizers and pesticides. Biodynamics were thought to be one of the first alternative approaches to modern agriculture as one of three alternative or ‘‘organic’’ agricultural methodologies. Biodynamic preparations influences organic life on earth through cosmic and terrestrial forces that would stimulate vitalizing and harmonizing processes in the soil. Some preparations are made by packing cow manure or silica, respectively, into cow horns and burying them for a number of months before use. It was believed that cow horns, …

Leveraging Economic Growth: A Swot Analysis, Sudhanva V. Char

International Review of Business and Economics

India accounted for 30 percent or more of World GDP a little over a thousand years ago, a level no other country has attained anytime in history. Then came China’s rise, and the pillages and plunders of invaders who literally raided India. The European colonizers came soon thereafter, continuing the loot of India more systematically. Today China has made up for lost growth and has emerged as the second largest economy in the world. India, under a democratic political framework with some devious and corrupt political actors, is struggling to make progress. The last five years has witnessed much nationalistic …

Improve Yield And Quality Of Senile Orchard With Rejuvenation And Nutrient Management, Kiran S. Jotava

International Review of Business and Economics

Day by day newer technologies are under implementation and become popular among the orchardists. Decades ago orchard establishment was made by varying spacing and different source of planting materials of either sexual or asexual methods. Due tothedifferenceinsourceofplanting material and short of application of nutrient of orchards leads to the senile or less productive. Poor management practices also brings orchards to the uneconomical zone. Overcrowding and encroachment of trees resulted in competition for nutrient absorption congestion, poor light penetration and act as good shelter house for insect- pests and disease attacks are obvious problems with older orchards, if trees are not …

Factors Influencing Consumers’ Expected Food Waste, Kara R. Grant, R. Karina Gallardo, Jill J. Mccluskey

Faculty Publications - College of Business

This study analyzes the factors influencing consumers’ self-reported expected food waste when preparing a meal at home versus buying the meal already prepared. Results show that far-off expiration dates are expected to generate less food waste—particularly for fresh produce used in larger quantities and chicken. The Ready to Heat meal generated the lowest expected food waste. Convenient meal alternatives have the potential to reduce organic food waste, aside from any potential packaging waste, by facilitating the handling of products in transit, improving logistics, and reducing organic food waste.