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Why We Must Commune: Rethinking The Role Of Marketing Communications In Turbulent Times, Javier Garcia

Publications and Research

“Communications” is often thought of as a noun, representing the messages we receive on a daily basis from people, brands, and institutions alike. 

"Communications" is also often associated with an industry that exists to produce such messaging in service of capitalism, with a commercial or otherwise actionable outcome desired from its receiving audience. 

This presentation, hosted by two-time CCNY graduate and senior marketing communications professional and Assistant Professor Javier Garcia, will examine the urgency and opportunity in rethinking the value and study of marketing and communications. 

In his presentation, Professor Garcia will offer suggestions on how to guide students towards …

Exploring The Impact Of Team Culture In High-Pressure Jobs, Such As Investment Banking And Consulting, And How Project Management Can Be Applied, Mayavathi Lal

Harrisburg University Dissertations and Theses

Toxic team cultures remain a pressing issue in high-pressure environments such as investment banking and consulting, where long hours, and hierarchical norms often undermine employee well-being and compromise project delivery. Previous studies have documented how workplace stress, exclusionary leadership, and cultural rigidity fuel burnout and turnover. However, limited research has explicitly examined these cultural dynamics through the lens of project management frameworks such as resource management, stakeholder engagement, and agile practices. This study employs a qualitative research approach by leveraging semi-structured interviews with analysts and associates, to capture the lived experiences of culture and its impact on team coordination and …

The Role Of Stakeholder Management In The Adaptive Reuse Of Historic Buildings: Balancing Social, Economic, And Community Interests, Karina G. Iavarone

Harrisburg University Dissertations and Theses

The adaptive reuse of historic buildings has emerged as a vital strategy for sustainable urban development. While such projects can preserve cultural heritage, revitalize communities, and stimulate economic growth, they often face significant challenges due to competing stakeholder priorities. The central problem addressed in this study is the lack of effective stakeholder management in adaptive reuse initiatives, which can result in project delays, inflated costs, and outcomes that overlook social sustainability.

The purpose of this qualitative, descriptive study was to explore how stakeholder management practices influence the success of adaptive reuse projects by balancing social, economic, and community interests. Three …

Bank Finance And Private Sector Development: A Comparative Study Of Sub- Saharan Africa And The Oecd Economies, Raymond Asamoah

Doctoral Dissertations (DBA)

The study examines bank credits to the private sector and the factors driving bank decisions in 25 Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries and 25 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, which are considered both developing and developed countries by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, with comparative stabilized economies. It focuses on the factors that influence banks to offer credit to the private sector. Domestic credit to the private sector as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) is used as the dependent variable. 8 determinants or explanatory variables are used to explain Bank credit decisions. …

Study On Strategies And Measures And Insights For Introducing Artificial Intelligence Talents In Japan, Fangxin Hu, Ru Ma, Yujun Su

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

In response to the aging population and the need for innovation in science and technology development, Japan regards AI as a key technology to solve social problems. In addition to accelerating the training of domestic AI talents, Japan is also vigorously introducing overseas AI talents. This study sorts out and analyzes Japan’s long-term, annual, and AI-specific strategic planning for the introduction of AI talents, including Basic Plan for Science, Technology and Innovation, Comprehensive Innovation Strategy, Strategic Plan for Artificial Intelligence Technology, and AI Strategy, and explores Japan’s specific implementation measures such as updating the national residence management system, improving the …

Finding A Voice: Felesha (Townes) Love ’86, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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Our Own 'Miss Alabama' Pam Long Leaves Saturday For Atlantic City, The Flor-Ala

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Miss UNA and Miss Alabama Pam Long busily gets ready for the Miss America Pageant 1974.

Battles Busy; Miss America Could Be Next, Kaye Franklin Veal

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Miss Alabama Pam Battles looks to the future and the Miss America Pageant.

Best Of State's Beauties Competing For A Crown As 1986 Miss Alabama, The Birmingham News

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Miss Alabama 1986-Amy Beth Jones and DeLon Smith pictured.

Battles Wins Miss Alabama, The Timesdaily

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Miss UNA 1982 Pam Battles wins Miss Alabama 1983.

Past Miss Point Mallard Winners, Decatur Daily

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Yesteryear, Athens News Courier

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25 Years ago... Karen Pressnell of Elkmont was crowned Miss UNA during a pageant at the University of North Alabama in Florence.

Florence State Junior Wins Miss Alabama Title, Associated Press

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Miss UNA 1974, Pam Long, wins the title of Miss Alabama at Birmingham-Southern College Theater.

They'll Know Susie "Country Girl' Is Going City (Atlantic), Cindy Greene

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Interviewing Susie Vaughn on her upcoming trip to Atlantic City, New Jersey and the Miss America Pageant.

*Article in The TimesDaily*

The Miss America Pageant, Miss America Pageant

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The Miss America Pageant Program 1974

To Be Busier, The Times-Journal

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Miss Alabama Pam Battles

Goodbye, Pam, Jim Hannon/Staff

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Off to crown the next Miss Alabama.

Pamela Kaye Long 'Our' Miss Alabama, Sara Prater

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News article and photographs of Miss Alabama Pamela Kaye Long, who also was the first Miss UNA 1974.

Local Girls Miss Crown But Take Scholarships, Daily Mountain Eagle

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Miss Alabama Pageant 1984

When Disaster Strikes Y’All Street: A Study On Cross-Sector Collaboration In Protecting U.S. Financial Critical Infrastructure, Rachael A. Zerr, John Friedlander

Publications and Research

This exploratory research examines public-private collaboration between corporate security leaders and local emergency responders in the North Texas financial corridor known as “Y’all Street.” Using perception-based survey data from senior representatives in the private and public sectors, the paper evaluates partnership strength, preparedness activities, information sharing, and operational coordination. Findings indicate that collaborative practices such as facility tours, joint exercises, and emergency planning are present, but that partnership maturity remains uneven and is not yet fully standardized across the corridor. The research concludes that more formalized and institutionalized coordination will be necessary to strengthen resilience as the region’s financial significance …

The Status Of Women In Utah Politics: A 2026 Update, Corinne Clarkson, Jamie Faux, Susan R. Madsen

Marketing and Strategy Faculty Publications

Given the beauty of Utah’s mountains and deserts, its strong economy, thriving arts community, and range of urban and rural living environments, the state has much to offer Utahns. In terms of overall quality of life, WalletHub’s most recent rankings place Utah eighth among the states—second in education and health, and sixth in affordability.¹ The state’s WalletHub ranking peaked at 4th in 2024,² but Utah hovers among the top 10 best states to live.

2026-02-19 Letter To The Department Chairs From The Academic Issues Committee, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A letter to the Department Chairs of Morehead State University from the Academic Issues Issues Committee placed before the Faculty Senate on February 19, 2026.

2026-02-19 Faculty Sick Leave Report, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

An update provided by the Chief Finance Officer of Morehead State University on faculty sick leave policy sent to the Faculty Senate on February 16, 2026.

2026-02-19 Fep Checklist Draft, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

FEP checklist draft submitted by the Executive Council to the Faculty Senate on February 19, 2026.

2026-02-19 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from February 19, 2026.

2026-02-19 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from February 19, 2026.

Protecting ‘Punks’: The Shortcomings Of The Prison Rape Elimination Act, Rachel Goldsmith

Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal

Prisoner-on-prisoner sexual abuse is widespread in US male prisons, with inmates “turning each other out” by sexually assaulting each other. While the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) received unanimous support in Congress in 2003, motivated by the Human Rights Watch Report “No Escape: Male Rape in Prisons,” scholars argue that the PREA fails to protect prisoners from prison rape: for example, its standards may be ineffective or criminalize consensual sex between prisoners. This essay will examine the shortcomings of the PREA, drawing on current legal scholarship, and propose solutions to enhance the law's effectiveness in protecting prisoners. The US government …

Operational Factors Influencing Branch Revenue In Multi-Branch Child Therapy Services, Muhammad Luthfi

Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan

The management of multi-branch child therapy services requires a strong understanding of operational factors that contribute to revenue performance. This study aims to analyze the relationship between operational days, occupancy rate, service attendance, and the number of practitioners in relation to branch revenue within a child therapy service organization operating in urban areas in Indonesia. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed using operational data collected from 24 child therapy services. This study employed a quantitative cross-sectional design using branch-level operational data collected in December 2025 from 24 child therapy service branches. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to examine the …

Menumbuhkan Kepercayaan Untuk Loyalitas Merek Yang Berkelanjutan: Peran Kualitas, Nilai, Kepuasan, Dan Diferensiasi Dalam Layanan Terapi Anak, Riefka Anggraini Riefani

Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan

Parental loyalty toward child therapy services is a critical factor in ensuring the sustainability of child development therapy centers. This study aims to analyze the effects of perceived quality, perceived value, perceived satisfaction, and perceived differentiation on brand trust and brand loyalty within the context of a child development therapy center. The study adopts a quantitative explanatory approach using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM–PLS). A total of 784 respondents who had utilized pediatric therapy services participated in this study. The results indicate that brand trust is the strongest predictor of brand loyalty (β = 0.386; p < 0.001). Perceived differentiation exerts the strongest influence on brand trust (β = 0.399; p < 0.001). Perceived quality significantly affects brand trust but does not have a direct effect on brand loyalty. Meanwhile, perceived satisfaction and perceived value significantly influence both brand trust and brand loyalty. These findings underscore that parental loyalty is shaped by a combination of trust, service differentiation, satisfaction, and perceived value. This study provides important managerial implications for the development of effective strategies in pediatric therapy services.

Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Niat Investasi Cryptocurrency Ditinjau Dari Unified Theory Of Acceptance Dan Use Of Technology (Utaut): Tinjauan Literatur, Muazila Norisnita, Selvi Permata Groda

Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan

This study aims to examine the implementation of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) in the context of cryptocurrency investment intentions. UTAUT is a modern technology acceptance theory, developed from earlier models of technology adoption, and is commonly used to explore user acceptance of new technologies. In this context, it is applied to cryptocurrency, a relatively new form of investment that relies on technology not previously used in traditional investment instruments such as stocks, commodities, bonds, or mutual funds. UTAUT consists of four key constructs that explain individuals' intention and behavior in adopting a technology: effort …