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Clustering Sustainable Suppliers In The Plastics Industry: A Fuzzy Equivalence Relation Approach, Reza Kiani Mavi, Navid Zarbakhshnia, Neda Kiani Mavi, Sajad Kazemi

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Nowadays, pure economic supply chain management is not commonly contemplated among companies (especially buyers), as recently novel dimensions of supply chains, e.g., environmental, sustainability, and risk, play significant roles. In addition, since companies prefer buying their needs from a group of suppliers, the problem of supplier selection is not solely choosing or qualifying a supplier from among others. Buyers, hence, commonly assemble a portfolio of suppliers by looking at the multi-dimensional pre-determined selection criteria. Since sustainable supplier selection criteria are often assessed by linguistic terms, an appropriate clustering approach is required. This paper presents an innovative way to implement fuzzy …

Cross-Cultural Validation Of The Chinese Cultural Value Scale In Tourism, Songshan Huang, Jian Xu, Jin Wang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study aims to validate the Chinese Cultural Value Scale in Tourism (CCV-T) across cultures, using a sample of 405 Australian tourists. Through the application of Confirmatory Composite Analysis (CCA) within Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM), the study demonstrates that the CCV-T scale exhibits excellent measurement qualities, including indicator reliability, construct reliability, convergent validity, discriminant validity, and nomological validity. The CCV-T scale comprises five dimensions: Life and Leisure Enjoyment (LLE), Filial Piety and Relationship (FPR), Self-fulfilment, Righteousness, and Humanity, consisting of 17 measurement items. The findings indicate that this scale is suitable for use with Australian tourists, representing …

Animal-Assisted Interventions And Vulnerable Tourists, Jun Wen

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Animal-assisted interventions include animals as an integral part of treatment for physical or mental illness. Various species (e.g., dogs, horses) can be used in diverse ways to facilitate personal well-being. ...

2023-October-31-Etsu Training Leaders In Special Education.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

With national headlines about children with special needs being left behind, special education instructors are needed now perhaps more than ever.

And East Tennessee State University is preparing graduates well for such a career.

“I was lucky to participate in many campus-related service organizations like POP Arts and Access ETSU that serve students with exceptionalities,” said Cameron Phillips, a special education teacher at Dobyns-Bennett High School. “This real-world experience of working with these individuals is unmatched.”

For Phillips, a peer mentoring program called BUDS, short for Buddies Understanding Different Students, proved life-changing. As a senior at Dobyns-Bennett – the same …

2023-October-31-Sherrod Library Reaches Out In Many Ways To Support Students, Faculty.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Academic libraries come with a built-in clientele. Students must write term papers, after all, and faculty use library resources in course preparation and research. But with the constantly changing technology and methodologies, it can be hard to keep up with the myriad ways to use the library.

Staff at the Sherrod Library of East Tennessee State University work hard to help students and faculty stay on top of it all. To do this, the library engages in two different kinds of outreach, according to David Atkins, dean of the Sherrod Library.

“First, we support students and faculty with their research …

Importance Of Crisis Management And Business Continuity Teams, Alan Saquella

Publications

Just as distracted drivers can cause accidents, businesses must be prepared to mitigate risks and distractions during times of crisis. Issues occurring on the road can be mirrored in the corporate world, emphasizing the importance of crisis management and business continuity teams.

Assessing Accessibility: An Exploratory Study On The Relationship Between The Barriers To Corporate Leadership For Those With Disabilities And The Effect On Corporate Culture, Christina Dicostanza

Honors Projects in Management

In my thesis, I seek to understand what the challenges managers with disabilities face in the workplace are and how companies can create more inclusive and accommodating work environments for these individuals. I also want to uncover whether or not the corporate culture of companies with employees with disabilities have a higher level of empathy within their corporate culture. I will be examining the role and complexities of identity for an employee with a disability, as well as how the current corporate hiring practices and common organizational structures create obstacles for those with disabilities, especially when it comes to elevated …

Virtual Reality At Workplace For Autistic Employees: Preliminary Results Of Physiological-Based Well-Being Experience, M. A. Reyes-Consuelo, D. Michaud, J. Proulx-Guimond, Jocelyne Kiss, C. Vincent, G. Edwards, James Hutson, J. Ruel, S. Letscher, V. Psyche, C. Papi, M. Caouette, I Feillou, Piper Hutson

Faculty Scholarship

Emotional health problems in the workplace often hinder the integration and retention of autistic employees (AE), a challenge identified in many sectors. Recent literature highlights the consequences of these problems, such as burnout leading to reduced productivity and resignation. Previous research supports the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) for training a variety of specific skills (e.g. riding a bus or plane travel), as well as more complex social skills, such as emotion recognition and functional communication. In addition, existing studies on using physiological self-monitoring in AE training offer a promising approach to promoting improved emotional health. The present paper reports …

2023-October-30-Etsu Professor Will Spend Semester Abroad.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Ingrid Luffman, an award-winning professor teaching in the Department of Geosciences, will take her expertise across the Atlantic next year as part of a budding international partnership.

Luffman will teach a semester at Harlaxton College during the 2024 spring semester.

While ETSU and Harlaxton College have been formal academic partners since 2019, Luffman is the first ETSU professor to teach a semester at the England-based school.

Such a partnership promises a wealth of opportunities that benefit faculty, staff, students and the community, including the chance to share resources and curriculum, student and faculty exchange …

Lindenwood Hosts Homecoming 2023, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

School Of Culinary Arts & Food Technology Autumn Newsletter 2023, James Murphy

Other resources

The School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology, TU Dublin, Autumn Edition Newsletter captured the many events, research, awards, significant contributions and special civic and community activities which the students and staff members of the school have successfully completed up to the Autumn period of 2023. The successful completion of these activities would not be possible without the active and on-going support of the 'INSPIRED' friends of Culinary Arts (school supporters) and our school's industry association supporters. If you would like to support our school and the next Generation of Food, Culinary and Horticulture students, contact us at e: [email protected]

Presentation - Scaft School Awards Ceremony 2023, James Murphy

Other resources

This presentation captured the School of Culinary Arts & Food Technology, TU Dublin Awards Ceremony 2023 held in the Central Quad building on it's Grangegorman Campus, Dublin 7. The awards ceremony celebrate the magnificent achievements of the students and staff across their professional practice, new publications, research, National and International competitions, seminars, conferences and community engagement. These achievements would not be possible without the active and ongoing support of the school's sponsors (who are highlighted in this presentation). The school also remembers colleagues, students and industry figures who sadly passed away in the last year. If you interested in supporting …

Supply Chain Simulation Of Manufacturing Shirts Using System Dynamics For Sustainability, Gurinder Kaur, Ron Kander

School of Design and Engineering Papers

In supply chain management (SCM), goods and services flow from the raw materials stage to the end user with complexities and uncertainty at each stage. Computer modeling and simulation is a particularly useful method to examine supply chain operational issues because it can solve operational complexities that are challenging and time consuming to analyze. Manufacturing companies fear losing valuable time and assets during the manufacturing process; the inaccurate estimation of raw materials, human capital, or physical infrastructure not only leads to monetary loss for the manufacturing unit, but also has a detrimental effect on the environment. The purpose of this …

2023-October-27-Etsu Cuts Ribbon On Newly Renovated Sturgill Family Dental Hygiene Clinic.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University’s College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences celebrated the naming and unveiling of the newly renovated Sturgill Family Dental Hygiene Clinic on Thursday, ushering in a new era for the university’s dental hygiene program, which was established more than a half-century ago.

The Sturgill Family Dental Hygiene Clinic is named for Drs. Jeremiah and Riley Sturgill, who own Sturgill Consulting, Sturgill Endodontics and Sturgill Orthodontics.

Jeremiah is a native of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and owns dental practices in Johnson City and Norton, Virginia. He received degrees in biology and business administration from King …

2023-October-26-Percussion Ensemble At Etsu Earns International Honor.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Comprised of talented students at East Tennessee State University, the Percussion Ensemble has earned an incredible international honor.

The group is heading to Indianapolis early next month for the New Percussion Ensemble Literature Showcase Concert.

The group is housed in ETSU’s Department of Music. ETSU is one of only four universities invited to present an entire showcase concert each year.

“This is the equivalent to making it to the Final Four for academic percussion programs,” said Dr. Matthew Geiger, assistant professor of percussion in the department. “I am so proud of these students and the hard work they have …

Measuring Monetary And Non-Monetary Roi At Mmc Opex, Suneela Nayak, Natalia Johnson, Rebecca A. Brookes, Jill Shiroki

Operations Transformation

Operational Excellence (OpEx) is a data driven approach to department based continuous improvement, minimizing costs, increasing efficiencies, engaging staff in a shared quality agenda and assuming a proactive approach to maintaining facilities. The OpEx platform assists in strengthening efficiency and patient safety at Maine Medical Center (MMC) by demonstrating alignment of goals across the entire organization. A recent publication by BMC Health services “… found that the ROI concept in healthcare QI aligned with the concepts of value and benefit, both monetary and non-monetary.”2. Currently, OpEx does not have a system in place to track these values. We are looking …

2023-10-26 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from October 26, 2023.

2023-10-26 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from October 26, 2023.

The Covid-19 Pandemic And Work From Home, 2019-2021, Maryam Raja, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Economic Development & Workforce

This fact sheet presents data from the American Community Survey (ACS) Report, “Home Based Workers and the COVID-19 Pandemic,” which examines how the COVID-19 pandemic affected commuting patterns and workplace systems. The data examine how the pandemic shifted norms in work culture and conditions in Mountain West states and metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs).

2023-October-25-Etsu’S Mock Trial Enjoying Tremendous Success.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

It’s hard to imagine a group that formed only a year ago enjoying so much success.

But that’s exactly what East Tennessee State University’s Mock Trial is doing.

Over the weekend, the team traveled to Atlanta for its first-ever invitational, the Owl Classic at Kennesaw State University. The Bucs placed first overall, besting teams that have a much larger enrollment, including Auburn University.

“Our mock trial team’s recent success is a testament to the hard work, dedication and unwavering passion of our students. We are proud to see our students excel in this highly competitive field, and we look forward …

Servicescape Effects On Hotel Guests’ Willingness To Pay Premiums At Different Stages Of Pandemic: A Multi-Phase Study, Alei Fan, Sheryl F. Kline, Yiran Liu, Karen Byrd

Purdue University Libraries Open Access Publishing Fund

Drawing on servicescape theory, this research investigates guests’ perceptions of and responses to the protection and prevention practices launched by hotels at different stages of the pandemic. The research finds that hotel guests’ general response-efficacy beliefs positively influence their perception of the effectiveness of the protection and prevention practices adopted in hotels’ physical and social servicescapes, and such positive relationships also show a significant increase from 2020 to 2021. The servicescape effects’ downstream results show that hotel guests are willing to pay premium prices for safety servicescapes manifested as protection and prevention practices implemented at the private space or related …

2023-10-25 Scholarship Appeals & Advisory Committee Revisal, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Scholarship Appeals & Advisory Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

A proposed revisal of the Scholarship Appeals & Advisory Committee description submitted on October 25, 2023.

The Paradox Of Leadership Coaching In A Vuca World, Raymond L. Forbes

All Faculty and Staff Scholarship

What does it feel like to be living right in the middle of a major paradox? Disorienting? Confusing? Unbalancing? One of the definitions of a Paradox is a situation, person, or thing that combines contradictory features or qualities. For many organizational leaders today dealing with paradox has become a recurrent feature of executive life. The contradictory features may arise in the form of a choice between apparently diametrically opposed alternatives. In fact, in the worst case, the best available options might all be equally undesirable. This uncertainty over paradox seems to be reflective of the many quandaries confronted by leaders …

2023-10-25 Statement From The Department Of English And Modern Languages, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A Statement from the Department of English and Modern Languages submitted to the Faculty Senate on October 25, 2023.

Kclc Radio Celebrates 75th Anniversary, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

2023-October-24-‘James And The Giant Peach’ Coming To Etsu.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach” has captivated audiences for generations.

And East Tennessee State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is bringing the production to the Appalachian Highlands later this year.

“‘James and the Giant Peach’ is a musical for the whole family to enjoy,” said Cara Harker, director, as well as a professor and associate chair of the department. “Through music, dance, puppetry and more, this story celebrates the lasting bonds of friendship where everyone, be it human or insect, finds the love they so richly deserve.”

Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 16-18, and …

2023-October-24-Etsu- Connecting With Nature Offers Numerous Benefits.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

As the fall season progresses and temperatures drop, now is the perfect time to step outside and take in the beauty of the season change.

Dr. Bethany Novotny, associate professor in East Tennessee State University’s Department of Counseling and Human Services, said that it is crucial for students to explore the outdoors.

She said that with the increase in technology being incorporated into our daily lives, we are spending less time outdoors. Additionally, technology is bringing added anxiety and stress into students’ lives.

The solution is to spend more intentional time outside, she said.

“I don’t think it’s a surprise …

Jerry Scheidegger Awarded Honorary Doctoral Degree, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Developing Research Culture Among Staff Under Conditions Of Organizational Change, Mariia Perelygina, Denise O'Leary

Conference papers

This paper focuses on encouraging the growth of a research culture within a school of hospitality and tourism in one third-level institution in Ireland. The aim of the initiative is to increase engagement of staff members in impactful research, leading to benefits for individual staff members and a greater research profile for the school. Taking an action research approach, a plan of initiatives was designed and implemented to develop research culture. The paper examines the phenomenon of changing the organizational culture at the department level in a higher education institution undergoing a large amount of organisational change. The initiative is …

Board Of Trustees Minutes, Oct. 20 2023, Indiana State University Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees

No abstract provided.