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Examining The Relevance Of Indian Logical Traditions And Present-Day Ai Developments, Ramesh Subramanian

Communications of the IIMA

This paper is an essay on the differences between “formal” Western logic and Indian logical traditions and how the latter impacts present-day AI developments. Upon the colonization of India, Western philosophers often dismissed Indian logical constructs as being underdeveloped or clumsy. Others, however, saw such denigration as emanating from Western racial prejudice rather than objectivity. This debate has persisted. I discuss the salient aspects of this debate, and then focus on the inductive aspects of Indian logic. This is especially relevant to the present, when there is an explosion of artificial intelligence based applications. I discuss the salient features of …

Forecasting Gasoline Price With Time Series Models, Xin James He

Communications of the IIMA

This research forecasts the gasoline price in U.S. and analyzes its managerial implications by means of both univariate and multivariate time series forecasting models. Gasoline price forecast is among the most difficulty time series variables during its importance to the economy and extremely volatile nature. The average regular gasoline price in U.S. reached $5.06 per gallon in the month of June 2022, as opposed to $3.41 at the beginning of 2022, a 48% increase. While gasoline prices had been rising over the first half of 2022 due to supply chain disruptions as a result of global Covid 19 lockdowns and …

Assessing Employees’ Cybersecurity Attitude Based On Working And Cybersecurity Threat Experience, Norshima Humaidi, Melissa Shahrom

The African Journal of Information Systems

Many cybersecurity problems are caused by human error, which is a worry in the commercial sector. Due to their attitude towards cybersecurity, many employees in the firm do not work in a way that safeguards data. This study seeks to examine employees' cybersecurity attitudes with a focus on their work experience and exposure to cybersecurity threats. Data were gathered through a survey conducted in targeted business firms located in the Klang Valley area, Malaysia. Utilizing ANOVA and two-sample tests, the study analysed 245 data samples to evaluate the hypotheses. The results show significant distinctions in employees' cybersecurity attitudes in relation …

Crowdfunding Your Diy Project: Introducing Students To Kickstarter, Jason W. Luther

Open Educational Resources

The purpose of this learning module is to help instructors consider how crowdfunding can serve as a meaningful way to build culturally rich, entrepreneurial projects. Such projects — which include film, music, publications, video and board games, art, performance, and technology — invite amateurs to not only articulate their vision of the world, but to ask others to participate in it, telling their story publicly in such a way that their network feels compelled to support them. While the obvious value of crowdfunding is that it financially supports the work of creators, it also uses the exigence of capital to …

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 …

Leveraging Vr/Ar/Mr/Xr Technologies To Improve Cybersecurity Education, Training, And Operations, Paul Wagner, Dalal Alharthi

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

The United States faces persistent threats conducting malicious cyber campaigns that threaten critical infrastructure, companies and their intellectual property, and the privacy of its citizens. Additionally, there are millions of unfilled cybersecurity positions, and the cybersecurity skills gap continues to widen. Most companies believe that this problem has not improved and nearly 44% believe it has gotten worse over the past 10 years. Threat actors are continuing to evolve their tactics, techniques, and procedures for conducting attacks on public and private targets. Education institutions and companies must adopt emerging technologies to develop security professionals and to increase cybersecurity awareness holistically. …

An Examination Of Reward-Based Crowdfunding Performance And Success, Matthew Alan Grace

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Reward-based crowdfunding (RBCF), where fundraisers raise funds from a crowd of investors in return for a reward, has carved a niche as a proven option for not just entrepreneurs seeking early-stage funding, but also for established firms looking to presell or market a new product or service. Establishing crowdfunding performance and success factors is important for researchers and practitioners alike. Fortunately, a large portion of the RBCF academic literature is immediately applicable to entrepreneurs, with very little additional interpretation required. However, important questions about RBCF remain. The first paper in this three-part dissertation, a systematic literature review, examines some of …

A Comparison Of Clustered And Isolated Casino Performance In Missouri, Douglas M. Walker, Todd M. Nesbit

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

This paper utilizes data on Missouri’s casino industry to examine how clustered casinos, such as those in Kansas City and St. Louis, perform compared to dispersed or isolated casinos, such as those in Boonville, Caruthersville, La Grange, and St. Joseph. Missouri limits the number of casino licenses allowed; however, it does not explicitly mandate casino locations. Missouri provides a unique natural experiment for comparing location model performance. Although there is no published research on which type of casino location model is more effective for generating industry revenues and associated taxes, state legislatures have nevertheless been following an isolated casino location …

Exploratory Factor Analysis Of Perceived Political Intolerance Amongst Families, Leitulimaoatua Faiai, Jerry Chi

Celebration of Research and Creative Scholarship

Leitulimaoatua Faiai

Andrews University School of Business Administration

Jerry Chi

Andrews University School of Business Administration

Have you noticed that in recent years, tensions amongst family members with opposing political views have increased? With the help of mainstream media, the rise of political (and sometimes controversial) giants such as Donald J. Trump, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, and others further divided an already fractured America. Political tolerance within familial relationships have decreased over the years, with some relationships irrevocably broken due to polarizing views. This writing presents an explanation for the research approach that the researcher plans to use to measure …

For More Dementia-Friendly Facilities In Tourism And Hospitality, Paola Ossola

ICHRIE Research Reports

Some tourists – such as seniors, people with disabilities, pregnant women, obese people, people with allergies, etc. – might have physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities that limit their tourism experiences. These tourists may require access accommodations. Nevertheless, only a small number of hotels and other hospitality facilities have been catering to these needs beyond the legal minimum so far. To address this gap, we recommend the implementation of sustainable practices for enhancing accessibility in hotels and other hospitality facilities that specifically focus on meeting the needs of senior tourists who may be living with dementia. For doing so, the first …

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

Board of Trustees

No abstract provided.

Rinehard, Catherine J. (Fa 1396), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Folklife Archives Project 1396. “The Happy Family: Working as a Waitress at Park Mammoth Resort,” a project by WKU student Cathy Reinhard consisting of a paper and transcriptions of six taped interviews with Treva Nell Merideth, a member of the wait staff at the Park Mammoth Resort restaurant in Park City, Kentucky. Merideth talks about her job responsibilities, coworkers, interactions with customers, and some of her personal beliefs and superstitions. The project also discusses this restaurant as a workplace, its procedures, equipment and layout. Includes a glossary, dining leaflet and …

Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

No abstract provided.

Staff Council Minutes, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

No abstract provided.

Harrisburg Workforce Study, Coumba Seck

Harrisburg University Research Symposium: Highlighting Research, Innovation, & Creativity

Harrisburg University proposes an exploratory case study to examine workforce participation and patterns in the downtown Harrisburg Area as part of its mission to support business creation and economic development. This research interest has resulted from uncertainty regarding the number of local employees returning to work in a face-to-face environment in the post-pandemic era compared to other metropolitan areas in the United States.

This preliminary research seeks to provide empirical evidence of the current and predictive state of workforce participation in Harrisburg for the purposes of informing urban planners, downtown business owners and other decision makers concerned with many aspects …

Dr. Sarah Patterson-Mills Wins Writing Award, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Bryant University Day Of Understanding, Equity In Action, Office Of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging

Day of Understanding Programs

No abstract provided.

2023-October-19-Business And Technology Inducts New Hall Of Fame Members.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University’s College of Business and Technology inducted four people into its Hall of Fame at an awards ceremony earlier this month. The college presented awards in three categories: Horizon, Faculty Lifetime Achievement and Lifetime Achievement Awards, honoring inductees who have earned noteworthy achievements in business, technology and community service.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. B.J. King and Morris Baker.

A seasoned financial executive and educator with more than 30 years of experience, King served as the chief financial officer at ETSU from 2017 to 2023.

“Dr. King’s remarkable fiscal leadership enabled ETSU to effectively navigate the financial …

2023-October-19-Etsu Scientists- Beavers Have Been Shaping North America For 7 Million Years.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Famous for their habits of downing trees and damming rivers, beavers leave a major impact on their environments. In fact, scientists have said that beavers change their surroundings more than any other animal besides humans.

And new research suggests that these rodents have been modifying forests and rivers for millions of years.

These insights come from a study published in the journal “Palaeontologia Electronica” by Kelly Lubbers, bonebed paleontologist at The Mammoth Site in South Dakota and an alumnus of East Tennessee State University’s paleontology master’s program, and Dr. Joshua Samuels, associate professor in the ETSU Department of Geosciences …

Road Maintenance Challenges: The Greatest Obstacle To Sustainable Development In South Sudan, Gai Chol Paul

Journal of Sustainable Social Impact

Road infrastructure plays a crucial role in the sustainable development of any nation. It connects communities, facilitates trade, and enables essential service delivery. However, road maintenance is one of the most significant challenges hindering sustainable development in South Sudan. The poor roads hinder economic growth, access to essential services, and social cohesion and are in dire need of repair and upkeep. Thus, I developed this qualitative multiple-case study to explore challenges that hinder road maintenance in South Sudan. I collected data through document review and semi-structured interviews with four road engineers, and then thematically analyzed the gathered data. Three themes …

Student Goal Setting, Goal Tracking, And Goal Accomplishment, Jared Hansen, Paul Wilson, Jeff Christensen

Browse all Datasets

This dataset came from the research paper "Sustainably engaging student personal development in a distracting digital world through experiential goal setting and weekly goal tracking" coauthored by the researchers. The project examines the effects of student weekly goal tracking reports on student goal achievement. It also examines the effect of SMART goal elements and if the goal is sustainability focused. It controls for student biological sex and for student work team drama. Using student goal achievement (0/1) as the dependent variable, the authors apply binary logistic regression analysis to the data.

Introduction To International Business, Rajaram Veliyath

KSU Distinguished Course Repository

An introduction to the global business environment, this course examines the discrete and interactive effects of the geographic, historical, sociocultural, political/legal, economic and technological forces that shape business activities across borders and their consequences.

2023-October-19-‘Fl3tch3r’ Exhibit On Display At Etsu’S Reece Museum.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The 11th annual “FL3TCH3R Exhibit: Social and Politically Engaged Art” is on display at East Tennessee State University’s Reece Museum through Dec. 8. On Thursday, Nov. 2, at 5 p.m., Adam DelMarcelle, this year’s juror, will present a public talk at the museum. An awards ceremony will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a reception.

“We are always excited to see what each year’s exhibit will offer and this year features such a variety of artists from various cultural backgrounds,” said Spenser Brenner, the Reece Museum’s exhibition coordinator. “This year features folks from all across the U.S. and eight other …

Priced Out Of Housing In The Mountain West, 2022, Maryam Raja, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Housing & Real Estate

This fact sheet presents data from the National Association of Home Builder (NAHB) 2022 report on "priced out estimates" and the consequences of increased prices and interest rates on homes. Data are included from NAHB on home affordability for median home prices in five Mountain West states and 25 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs).

2023-10-19 Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

The meeting minutes of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee for October 19, 2023.

2023-10-19 Faculty Welfare & Concerns Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Faculty Welfare & Concerns Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Welfare & Concerns Committee for October 19, 2023.

2023-10-19 Provost's Response To Faculty Welfare & Concerns Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost.

Faculty Senate Records

Provost's response to the Faculty Welfare & Concerns Committee meeting minutes of October 19, 2023.

2023-October-18-Etsu Professors Part Of Major Project Studying Student Behavior.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

A bevy of long-term problems can be the result when students struggle with social and behavioral issues.

A lack of access to behavioral health services often amplifies the problem, especially in rural America.

Researchers are hoping to discern how to address this.

A pair of East Tennessee State University professors are at the center of the effort.

“What an opportunity to live out the mission of ETSU to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond,” said Drs. Kim Hale, a professor in Educational Foundations and Special Education and director of the Center of Excellence …

2023-October-18-Peak Fall Color Coming Soon, Etsu Says, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Across the region’s lower elevations, the parade of red, yellow and orange is likely to peak around Halloween, beginning the weekend of October 28 and stretching through the first week or so of November. 

“The sustained cooler temperatures have definitely kicked off the changing colors,” said Travis Watson, East Tennessee State University’s campus arborist.  

Beautiful colors are popping across the mountains of East Tennessee, Western North Carolina and Southwest Virginia.  

Go see them while you can.  

“The region’s highest elevations are currently at or past peak and the progression down in elevation is well underway,” he said.  

Weather conditions …