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Health Policy & Management News, Georgia Southern University

Health Policy & Community Health: News & Publications (2011-2018)

• Georgia Southern Examines Operational and Financial Performance of Georgia’s Critical Access Hospitals

Biostatistics News, Georgia Southern University

Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Environmental Health Sciences: News & Publications (2011-2018)

• Georgia Southern Investigates Kernel Density Based Mode Estimation

The Inkwell, Armstrong State University

The Inkwell

No abstract provided.

The George-Anne Daily, Student Media, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

No abstract provided.

My News, Georgia Southern University

My News (2014-2020)

• Georgia Southern’s online programs recognized for excellence in latest rankings by U.S. News & World Repor
• The 2018 Evening with the All-Stars to feature Fred McGriff
• Robert I. Strozier Lecture Series showcases Armstrong Campus faculty research
• Georgia Southern campuses take part in Savannah MLK Day Parade

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Robert I. Strozier Lecture Series Showcase Armstrong Campus Faculty research
• Childcare conference unites providers, teachers and experts
• Governor Nathan Deal Recommends funding for two Georgia Southern Projects supporting workforce development

Betty Lousie Mobley

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Men’S Basketball Preview: Eagles Meet Longtime Rival App State Saturday, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Men’s Basketball Preview: Eagles Meet Longtime Rival App State Saturday
• Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. in the Holmes Center.

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Georgia Southern Examines Regression Estimators for Different Stratified Sampling Schemes

Biostatistics News, Georgia Southern University

Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Environmental Health Sciences: News & Publications (2011-2018)

• Georgia Southern Examines Regression Estimators for Different Stratified Sampling Schemes

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

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College Of Education News, College Of Education, Georgia Southern University

College of Education: News & Publications (2003-2023)

• Georgia Southern College of Education collaborates with Georgia’s Assistive Technology Act Program
• Special education majors present with COE faculty at state conference

My News, Georgia Southern University

My News (2014-2020)

• Professor earns top award at 2017 National Communication Association Convention
• Student Government Association presidents build ties across campuses
• Bakari Sellers named 2018 annual MLK Celebration speaker
• Follow Georgia Southern on social media

Observing And Deterring Social Cheating On College Exams, Richard J. Fendler, Michael C. Yates, Jonathan M. Godbey

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

This research introduces a unique multiple choice exam design to observe and measure the degree to which students copy answers from their peers. Using data collected from the exam, an empirical experiment is conducted to determine whether random seat assignment deters cheating relative to a control group of students allowed to choose their seats. Empirical results demonstrate a significant decline in measured cheating within the assigned seating sample. This study contributes to the literature by providing a measurement of actual cheating frequency among students, as opposed to relying on reported cheating in anonymous surveys, and by demonstrating that an easily …

Student Learning With Permissive And Restrictive Cell Phone Policies: A Classroom Experiment, Alexander L. Lancaster

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Based on Finn and Ledbetter’s (2013; 2014) work regarding classroom technology policies, this experimental study examined the implementation of a permissive and a restrictive cellular phone policy in two sections of a public speaking course, and the effect of these policies on students’ cognitive and affective learning. College students (N = 31) were assigned to the permissive or restrictive cellular phone policy condition based on the class section of public speaking for which they registered for the Fall, 2016 semester. Results indicated that while there were no differences in cognitive learning, students in the restrictive policy condition reported greater …

Challenges To Disciplinary Knowing And Identity: Experiences Of Scholars In A Sotl Development Program, Janice E. Miller-Young Dr, Michelle Yeo, Karen Manarin

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Faculty members from five years of an annual Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) development program were invited to participate in a study about the impact of SoTL on their teaching, scholarship, and career trajectory. During semi-structured interviews, many expressed feeling discomfort during their journey into SoTL. A qualitative analysis using the constant comparison method showed that this discomfort was sometimes due to contrasts between SoTL and their discipline’s epistemology, as well as challenges to their identity as a teacher, researcher, and a colleague. We conclude with suggestions for how faculty development and multidisciplinary SoTL communities of practice can be …

A Space Syntax Analysis Of The Relationship Between Function And Form In Facility Layout, Alejandro Teran-Somohano, Alice E. Smith

15th IMHRC Proceedings (Savannah, Georgia. USA – 2018)

This paper explores the relationship between a facility’s operation and its form using quantitative techniques provided by Space Syntax. Space Syntax provides quantitative metrics for characterizing the spatial traits of the locations within a facility which can then be related to operational metrics. Instances of the quadratic assignment problem are used to perform spatial and operational analyses on different flow matrices to study the resulting layouts. The effects of different objective functions on facility shapes are also studied.

Synthetic Order Data Generator For Picking Data, Mohammadnaser Ansari, Behnam Rasoolian, Jeffrey S. Smith

15th IMHRC Proceedings (Savannah, Georgia. USA – 2018)

Sample data are in high demand for testing and benchmarking purposes. Like many other fields, warehousing and specifically order picking process are not exempt from the need for sample data. Sample data are used in order picking pro- cesses as a way of testing new methodologies such as new routing and new storage allocation approaches. Unfortunately, access to real order picking data is limited because of confidentiality and privacy issues which make it difficult to obtain practical results from the new methodologies. On the other hand, order data follows a highly complex and correlated structure that cannot be easily extracted …

The Small World Of Material Handling Research, Parag J. Siddique, Kevin Gue, Md Salahuddin Ayuby

15th IMHRC Proceedings (Savannah, Georgia. USA – 2018)

Using data from 88 journals over an 8 year period, we investigate the relationships among researchers in material handling. We apply social network analysis to measure many attributes of the network, including papers published each year, papers published per author, number of collaborators per author, strength of collaboration between authors, and how influential an author is in the network. We observe that collaboration patterns in material handling follow a scale-free structure in the presence of some hub-like researchers. According to social network theory, these hub researchers facilitate rapid dissemination of knowledge in the network. We conclude that the scientific community …

Reflector Magazine, Georgia Southern University, Student Media

Reflector Magazine

• A Transylvanian lost in Statesboro: Meet "Rocky Horror" director Megan Bowen
• Remembering Birdhaus. A DIY Music Venue
• The Roots of Southern: GS in the 1950's
• Holiday Recipes
• From Thailand to New York to Statesboro: Kamolwan Kawpunna's Journey
• Southern Limelight: Student Features
• Financial Struggles Among College Students
• Thrift Fashion
• Mental Health at Georgia Southern
• Fitness Tips & Tricks

Teaching Health Disparities Awareness In Undergraduate Public Health Courses, Anuli Njoku

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Disparities in health outcomes between U.S. population subgroups, related to factors like race/ethnicity, income, and geographic location, are alarming. By integrating health disparities awareness content into the curriculum, academic institutions can play an important role in developing conscious health practitioners to help close gaps in health outcomes. This paper presents the implementation, results and feedback of efforts to incorporate health disparities awareness content into two undergraduate public health courses at a rural Midwestern U.S. university. Throughout this process, the author’s work was supported by a faculty development program. Students completed pre- and post-surveys to report health disparities knowledge and attitudes …

2018 Fall Commencement, Georgia Southern University

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Cutting The Cords: Provider, Payer, Policy And Maternity Outcomes In Selected U. S. States, Courtney Gustin

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine if there is variation in interventions and complications in the labors of women cared for by nurse midwives compared with physicians after controlling for medical risks and sociodemographic factors in pregnant women in Georgia, New Mexico, Illinois, Virginia, and Alaska.

Methods: The study was based on a secondary analysis of 2015 Birth Certificate Data from the National Center for Health Statistics. The outcome variables included VBAC, induction/augmentation of labor, third and fourth-degree laceration, and chorioamnionitis. The exposure of interest was provider type- nurse-midwife or physician. Multiple logistic regression was used to …

Coastal Empire Economic Monitor, 4th Quarter, 2018, Georgia Southern University Center For Business Analytics And Economic Research

Coastal Empire Economic Monitor

The Economic Monitor provides a continuously updating quarterly snapshot of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area economy, including Bryan, Chatham and Effingham counties in Georgia. The coincident index measures the current economic heartbeat of the region. The leading index is designed to provide a short-term forecast of the region’s economic activity in the upcoming six to nine months.

Impact Of Acculturation And Internal And External Influences On Food Consumption Behavior Among Asian American Ethnic Groups, Ryan W. Kota, Sindy Chapa

AMTP Proceedings 2018

Retail food sales in the United States surpassed $5 trillion annually in 2015 and this number is on the rise. As a growing industry, it is important to understand what factors influence consumption. In this paper, the authors report on data collected from an ethnic segment that is growing in terms of overall population and spending power in the U. S.; Asian Americans. Through analyses of internal and external influences, and measurement of acculturation across 1,284 respondents, the authors are able to suggest that more acculturated individuals are more prone to be influenced by external factors (i.e., other foods and …

Beyond Supplier Relationship Management, Vishal Kashyap, Mee-Shew Cheung, Marla A. Phillips

AMTP Proceedings 2018

In an effort to determine the sources of dysfunction that affect the integrity of supply in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry, a research collaboration was created by the academia, business practitioners and regulators. The research used a multi-stage effort that relied on the DMADV (define, measure, analyze, develop, and verify) approach to identify and propose solutions for key issues influencing the reliability of supply chains in an effort to improve existing processes of the participating firms. The data was collected over 3 years and involved 41 executives from 25 participating firms that had either Fortune 500 or Fortune 100 …

Why I Purchase What I See On Facebook: Comparing The Impact Of Electronic Word-Of-Mouth Between Hispanic And Non-Hispanic Consumers, Nivia Escobar, Sindy Chapa

AMTP Proceedings 2018

This study aims to explore the role of the adoption and consumption of Facebook on Electronic Word-Of-Mouth (eWOM) among Hispanics versus African Americans, Asians, and Non-Hispanics Whites in the United States, whilst exploring the impact of attitudes towards eWOM on the likelihood to purchase something because of the “Likes” on Facebook. A national panel was used to collect the data and an ANOVA test was conducted to test the hypotheses. The results indicated Non-Hispanic White consumers were significantly less likely to use WOM than Hispanic, African Americans and Asians. Overall, Hispanics were found to be more likely than any other …

Gender And Cybersecurity: Consumer Awareness, Experience And Trust, M. Olguta Vilceanu, Kristine Johnson

AMTP Proceedings 2018

In light of the growing epidemic of cyberattacks, it is important to understand how different groups within the general population connect information with attitudes and behaviors. Internet transactions become less of an option and more of a requirement for consumers and the workforce. This study explored the connection between awareness, experience, and trust with the goal of identifying communication strategies that will ultimately steer consumers toward healthy cyberbehaviors. Consumer trust in government and business organizations is the desired status quo for everyone. Awareness and experience are important modifying factors and both are addressable through strategic consumer communication campaigns. Understanding the …

Indoor Sport Facility Feasibility Study: Assessment, Value And Demand, Mark Lyberger, Laurence M. Mccarthy, Brian H. Yim

AMTP Proceedings 2018

A sport management organization proposed to build an indoor sport facility in a town close to a major urban area. The potential investors and stakeholders required that a feasibility study be conducted before an investment decision was made. The study examined the proposed facility through a traditional economic feasibility study and a market analysis to understand the market, possible future market demands, and potential growth opportunities. Included in the study are the key components and data analysis which led to a positive investment report.

More Than Skin-Deep: Reading Past Whiteness In Hemingway’S “Hills Like White Elephants”, Laura Valeri

Writing & Linguistics: Faculty Publications (1990-2022)

The author argues a much neglected element in the seminal Hemingway's story "Hills Like White Elephant." Reading the story by taking into context a subtext of racial bias lends new interpretation to the story.