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2015-February-05-Etsu Offers Two-Year M.S.W. Degree Program In Asheville, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Feb 2015

2015-February-05-Etsu Offers Two-Year M.S.W. Degree Program In Asheville, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2015-February-05-Speaker To Discuss ‘Feeding The World In 2050’, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Feb 2015

2015-February-05-Speaker To Discuss ‘Feeding The World In 2050’, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2015-February-05-‘Csi: Ny’ Star Hill Harper To Address ‘Youth And Justice’ Johnson City (Feb. 5, 2015) – Film, Television And Stage, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Feb 2015

2015-February-05-‘Csi: Ny’ Star Hill Harper To Address ‘Youth And Justice’ Johnson City (Feb. 5, 2015) – Film, Television And Stage, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2015-February-05-Bilateral Amputee Jason Koger To Speak On ‘Turning Tragedy Into Triumph’, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Feb 2015

2015-February-05-Bilateral Amputee Jason Koger To Speak On ‘Turning Tragedy Into Triumph’, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2015-February-05-Quinn To Speak On Raising Cervical Cancer Awareness In Nicaragua, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Feb 2015

2015-February-05-Quinn To Speak On Raising Cervical Cancer Awareness In Nicaragua, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2015-02-05 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Faculty Senate. Morehead State University. Feb 2015

2015-02-05 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Faculty Senate. Morehead State University.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes for February 5, 2015.


An Analytical Representation Of Flexible Resource Allocation In Hospitals, Michael Thorwarth, Wael Rashwan, Amr Arisha Feb 2015

An Analytical Representation Of Flexible Resource Allocation In Hospitals, Michael Thorwarth, Wael Rashwan, Amr Arisha

Articles

Non-linear processes within complex systems are difficult to predict. Using discrete event simulation (DES) models can be helpful for presenting the uncertainty level embedded within these processes. However, the interpretations of the resulting outcomes can be challenging to analyze. This is evident when experimenting with simulation models, and therefore requires the adaptation of existing models. Introducing cyclic entities such as interconnected resources to the simulation model adds a new level of complexity to the model. In practical cases, decision makers often demand a model that enables them to make quick decisions with less complexity involved. However, these individuals still want …


Connectivity Via Web Services: An Analysis For Interoperable E-Commerce., Emmanuel Opara, Omprakash Gupta Feb 2015

Connectivity Via Web Services: An Analysis For Interoperable E-Commerce., Emmanuel Opara, Omprakash Gupta

Communications of the IIMA

The Web Services platform depicts a systematic, inter operable, and messaging infrastructure on which enterprise systems build sophisticated and dynamic applications for data mobility on the web. This article examine how scalability and interoperability of data using Web Services can promises a dramatic progression for both the technological and the business aspects of ecommerce.


The Octopus In Hong Kong: The Success Of A Smart Card-Based E-Payment System And Beyond, Chun Kit Lok Feb 2015

The Octopus In Hong Kong: The Success Of A Smart Card-Based E-Payment System And Beyond, Chun Kit Lok

Communications of the IIMA

The success of the Octopus as a smart card-based E-payment system in Hong Kong is unparalleled by its counterparts worldwide. The number of daily transactions is over 8.1 million, generating over US$7 million in revenue on average. Although the majority of these transactions are transport-related, the Octopus is seeking to extend its arms into retailing payments. This research investigates whether retailers and consumers in Hong Kong would accept the Octopus better than its rivals such as cash, credit cards, or Electronic Payment System (EPS) to become a preferred payment method for retailing in Hong Kong.


Scalability, Interoperability And Movement Of Data On The Web Using Xml Technology, Emmanuel Opara, Omprakash Gupta Feb 2015

Scalability, Interoperability And Movement Of Data On The Web Using Xml Technology, Emmanuel Opara, Omprakash Gupta

Communications of the IIMA

Today's economy pulses with electronic vibrancy, extensible Markup Language (XML) has prompted individuals and organizations to discover new and creative ways of enhancing existing technologies and creating new ones. This study investigates emerging XML-related technologies that cover abroad range of industries and their organizational systems. XML provides access to a plethora of technologies for manipulating, structuring, transforming and querying data.


A Semantic Network For Modeling Biological Knowledge In Multiple Databases, Jeffrey Stone, Xindong Wu, Marc Greenblatt Feb 2015

A Semantic Network For Modeling Biological Knowledge In Multiple Databases, Jeffrey Stone, Xindong Wu, Marc Greenblatt

Communications of the IIMA

We have developed a semantic network of biological terminology to aid in the retrieval and integration of biological information from a variety of disparate information sources. Our semantic network strives to provide a categorization of biological concepts and relationships among these concepts. The semantic network will impart a knowledge structure through which computers can "reason " and draw conclusions about biological data objects and will provide a federated view of the many disparate databases of interest to biologists. In the development of our system, we have included the concepts from several established controlled vocabularies, chief among them being the National …


Semi-Automatic Query Expansion Approach To Web- Based Information Retrieval, Chaoyang Zhang, Kuo Lane Chen, Huei Lee, Hong Lan, Qijun Chen, Jiangyan He Feb 2015

Semi-Automatic Query Expansion Approach To Web- Based Information Retrieval, Chaoyang Zhang, Kuo Lane Chen, Huei Lee, Hong Lan, Qijun Chen, Jiangyan He

Communications of the IIMA

The query used for Web searching is usually short and may not be able to reflect the intrinsic semantics of the user information need. The purpose of the paper is to take into account user information feedback, and to develop a semi-automatic query expansion approach to improve the effectiveness of Web searching. A search engine has been developed using the vector information retrieval model to validate the semi-automatic query expansion approach. The experiments show that this approach may improve the effectiveness of web searching.


Utilizing Mobile Phones For Payment, Ook Lee, Woonghee Lee Feb 2015

Utilizing Mobile Phones For Payment, Ook Lee, Woonghee Lee

Communications of the IIMA

This study introduces a sound-based mobile payment system. Using a mobile phone for payment for mobile commerce is essential for its success. The proposed system will use sound that is generated from the existing mobile phone and the sound can be recognized by the existing credit card reader of the shop with an installation of an ordinary microphone and simple software to process sound input. This system is a better system since it doesn't require customers to buy a new mobile phone and the cost for the microphone and the software is very low.


An Analysis Of Electronic Meeting Comment Translation, Mmilam Aiken, Jose Ablanedo, Mahesh B. Vanjani Feb 2015

An Analysis Of Electronic Meeting Comment Translation, Mmilam Aiken, Jose Ablanedo, Mahesh B. Vanjani

Communications of the IIMA

Multilingual groups often find communication difficult. Even with human interpreters, these groups still suffer from the inherent limitations of oral meetings: only one person at a time can talk, comments are not anonymous, and ideas must be recorded manually. Group Support Systems (GSS) have been used to increase the productivity of traditional, oral meetings by allowing participants to exchange automatically recorded, typed comments simultaneously and anonymously. Integration of language translation software with these systems could enable multilingual groups to achieve the same benefits obtained by monolingual groups. This paper investigates the feasibility of using automatic language translation in GSS meetings …


The Next Generation Of Mobile Computing For Hospitals, Warren Adis Feb 2015

The Next Generation Of Mobile Computing For Hospitals, Warren Adis

Communications of the IIMA

Mobile computing in the broadest sense is when multiple communications devices work together within an environment, unhampered by equipment limitations, distance, or interference. As computer and networking devices are put into smaller and smaller envelopes, their workplace usefulness increases. These mobile devices offer the potential of increasing the quality of healthcare services by making better use of hospital resources, including improved communications among medical and support staff, and increased patient monitoring. This paper depicts several hospital scenarios in order to conceptualize the planning and design of future mobile networks, taking into consideration patient care, management thinking, and technical issues.


Glen W. Rollings Et Al., Order On Defendants' Motion To Dismiss And For Judgment On The Pleadings, Melvin K. Westmoreland Feb 2015

Glen W. Rollings Et Al., Order On Defendants' Motion To Dismiss And For Judgment On The Pleadings, Melvin K. Westmoreland

Superior Court of Fulton County: Metro Atlanta Business Case Division Opinions

No abstract provided.


2015-February-04-Study: Parental Education Predictor Of Adolescent Obesity, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Feb 2015

2015-February-04-Study: Parental Education Predictor Of Adolescent Obesity, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2015-February-04-Etsu Student Wesley Vaughan Signs Contract As An Rotc Cadet, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Feb 2015

2015-February-04-Etsu Student Wesley Vaughan Signs Contract As An Rotc Cadet, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2015-February-04-Students To Screen Films At Real To Reel, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Feb 2015

2015-February-04-Students To Screen Films At Real To Reel, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2015-February-03-Goodkin Re-Elected To Serve With Aids Clinical Trial Group Network, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Feb 2015

2015-February-03-Goodkin Re-Elected To Serve With Aids Clinical Trial Group Network, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2015-February-03-Canadian Pianist Noel Mcrobbie To Perform In Guest Artist Concert, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Feb 2015

2015-February-03-Canadian Pianist Noel Mcrobbie To Perform In Guest Artist Concert, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2015-February-03-Etsu To Test Mass Notification Systems, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Feb 2015

2015-February-03-Etsu To Test Mass Notification Systems, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2015-February-03-Clavier Appointed To Director Of Institutional Effectiven, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Feb 2015

2015-February-03-Clavier Appointed To Director Of Institutional Effectiven, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


Ada News - 02/02/2015, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Feb 2015

Ada News - 02/02/2015, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


2015-02-02 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Feb 2015

2015-02-02 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress newsletter for February 2, 2015.


2015-February-02-Tsbdc At Etsu To Offer Free Small Business Workshops In February, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Feb 2015

2015-February-02-Tsbdc At Etsu To Offer Free Small Business Workshops In February, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2015-February-02-Black Faculty And Staff Association To Host Banquet, Dance, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Feb 2015

2015-February-02-Black Faculty And Staff Association To Host Banquet, Dance, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2015-February-02-Department Of Music To Host Residency With Composer Alice Parker, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Feb 2015

2015-February-02-Department Of Music To Host Residency With Composer Alice Parker, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2015-February-02-Business Career Fair, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Feb 2015

2015-February-02-Business Career Fair, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


Reconciling The Characteristics Vs. Factors Models For Explaining Stock Returns, Brian C. Payne Lt Col, Jeffery Scott Bredthauer Feb 2015

Reconciling The Characteristics Vs. Factors Models For Explaining Stock Returns, Brian C. Payne Lt Col, Jeffery Scott Bredthauer

Finance, Banking and Real Estate Faculty Publications

Daniel and Titman (DT) (1997) disclaim the Fama-French three factor model in favor of a firm characteristics based model to explain stock returns. Davis, Fama, and French (2000) find this characteristics-based model outperforms their model only for the 20.5 year time period from July 1973-December 1993, but the three factor model is robust for the 68-year period from 1929- 1997. We find the DT period represents a unique macroeconomic environment in that significant interaction effects exist between the default (and term) risk premia innovations and returns. Incorporating these effects into a traditional three-factor model help explain the 1973-1993 “characteristics model …