Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons^™

The Effect Of Financial Sector Development On Fdi Led Growth In China, John Costigan

Master's Theses

Abstract: Over the past several decades developing countries have attracted and relied on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to supply their economies with the investment needed to maintain high economic growth and development. In their pursuit of FDI, many developing countries have passed policies and regulations aimed at attracting inward FDI. Because of the high growth rates and high returns on investment in many of these economies they have experience a large increase in FDI inflow over the past few decades. As these economies have grown and investment has increased, the financial services sector in the developing world has grown to …

Effect Of Non-Monetary Incentives On Women's Competitive Inclination: Experimental Evidence From Ancona, Italy, Kalkidan Shebi

Master's Theses

This study investigates how monetary incentives versus non-monetary incentives affect women’s decision to enter a competitive environment. This study was conducted in Ancona Italy, in a controlled laboratory experiment with a total of 60 participants; of which 29 were male and 31 were female. Participants were given mathematical addition problems to solve under alternative incentives. How they received these incentives differed based on their preference to enter or withdraw from the competition. The study also included components that assessed risk preferences and willingness to pay for the non-monetary incentive in the experiment. Results show no significant difference in performance scores …

Colorectal And Female Breast Cancer In South Dakota, Patricia Da Rosa

South Dakota Demography Conference

Among all cancers, colorectal and female breast cancer are among the most common cancers in South Dakota (SD). In 2012, 398 cases of colorectal and 672 cases of female breast cancer were diagnosed among South Dakota residents. This presentation will report the incidence and mortality rates of colorectal and female breast cancer in SD by age, race and county.

Population Denominators: Measuring Risk To Improve Health And Well-Being, Long Kightlinger

South Dakota Demography Conference

Population denominator numbers stratified age, race, gender, county and zip code are essential public health tools in determining disease burden and risk. Accurate disease incidence and prevalence data are needed by state and local health care providers and public policy makers to appropriately target health service delivery and public health interventions.

The Econbiz Partner Network, Thorsten Meyer, Tamara Pianos

2016 ABLD-EBSLG-APBSLG Joint Conference & Meeting

No abstract provided.

Remaining Relevant: A Public Business Research Library Adopts Best Business Practices To Retain Users, Kristin Mcdonough

2016 ABLD-EBSLG-APBSLG Joint Conference & Meeting

No abstract provided.

Schools As Learning Organisations, Geoff N. Masters

Excellence in Professional Practice Conference

From 1 January 2017 every school in Australia will be required to have a school improvement plan. But what is a school improvement plan? Is it different from the strategic plans that most schools already have? This presentation will define school improvement as the process of changing school practices in ways that lead to better student outcomes. A school improvement plan is developed by the school community to make improvements to current school practices and thus student outcomes. It embodies a collaborative commitment to the rigorous, systematic investigation of specific improvement strategies. Key steps in the development and implementation of …

Digital Textbooks And The Library: It’S Ebooks, Jim, But Not As We Know Them!, Lorna Mcnally

2016 ABLD-EBSLG-APBSLG Joint Conference & Meeting

No abstract provided.

Working With American Indian Communities To Utilize And Improve Data For Heath Research, Jessica Hanson, Wyatt Pickner, Susan Puumala

South Dakota Demography Conference

This session will include three presentations on data collection with American Indian communities and discuss current gaps and possible solutions. The first presentation will be on community input and utilization of data for program development. The second presentation will discuss the availability and utility of local data. The final presentation will describe existing data sources for longitudinal regional and national data that may relate to American Indian health.

Leveraging Our Knowledge And Expertise In The Implementation Of Faculty Information Systems (Fis), Karen Marsh King

2016 ABLD-EBSLG-APBSLG Joint Conference & Meeting

No abstract provided.

The Printless Business Library: Data And Anecdata, Hilary Schiraldi

2016 ABLD-EBSLG-APBSLG Joint Conference & Meeting

No abstract provided.

Servant Leadership: Fit And Misfit Deffects On Turnover And Conflict. The Moderating Effect Of The Subordinate’S Gende, Mireia Las Heras, María J. Bosch

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

An Authenticity Approach To Role Congruity Theory, Leader Effectiveness, And Team Performance, Jasmien Khattab, Hannes Leroy

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

How Important Are Informal Work-Family Support? A Meta-Analytic Path Analysis Of Supervisor Work-Family Support And Employee Outcomes, Lusi Wu, Rong Su, Ellen E. Kossek

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

Queen Bees, Mother Hens, And King Apes: A Multi-Source And Cross-Cultural Examination Of Gender Differences In Supervisor-Subordinate Relations, Samantha C. Paustian-Underdahl, Eden B. King, Steven G. Rogelberg, Zoa Ordóñez, Ines Weichert, Rena Rasch, William A. Gentry

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

Conference Report: 4th Annual South Dakota Demography Conference, 2016, Weiwei Zhang

South Dakota Demography Conference

The Conference was held on May 19th and 20th (half day), 2016 in University Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The program included 2 plenary sessions, 5 breakout sessions, 3 workshop sessions, 1 data user feedback session, and 1 post-conference webinar on population and health related topics and data tools and resources prepared by 14 presenters.

4th Annual South Dakota Demography Poster, State Data Center

South Dakota Demography Conference

No abstract provided.

4th Annual South Dakota Demography Conference Program, State Data Center

South Dakota Demography Conference

The 4th annual South Dakota Demography Conference was held at the University Center in Sioux Falls on May 19^th and 20^th, 2016. It was organized by the State Data Center, in conjunction with Black Hills Knowledge Network, and South Dakota State University. The theme of the conference was "Population and Health"

A Critical Feminist Perspective On Leadership Excellence And Gender, Carol Watson

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

Longitudinal Career Patterns Of Engineering Doctorates: Gender Diversity In The Academic Sector, Joyce Main

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

The Challenges Female Science Faculty Report To Their Socialization And Advancement: A Preliminary Data Analysis, Karen Rohrbauck Stout

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

Contextual Buffers Of The Negative Effects Of Sexism On Women In Male-Dominated Majors, Laura Y. Kooiman, Katie M. Lawson, Cassie Aker, Jenna Stroup

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

One Size May Not Fit All: Exploring The Intersection Of Race And Gender And Effective Role Models In Stem Companies, Evava S. Pietri, India R. Johnson, Ezgi Ozgamus

Dismantling Bias Conference Series

No abstract provided.

Understanding Perceptions Of Citizen Demeanour: Using An Experimental Design To Understand The Impact Of Encounter And Observer Characteristics, Kathleen M. Donovan, Rob Tillyer, Charles F. Klahm Iv

Political Science Faculty/Staff Publications

Systematic social observations of police-citizen encounters have revealed that citizen demeanour is an important predictor of outcomes (e.g. arrests and searches). Drawing from research on stereotypes and impression formation, we examine whether characteristics of the encounter and/or observer affect how respondents perceive demeanour. We exposed undergraduates (n = 255) to a randomly rotated series of five between-subjects design, in which characteristics of the encounter (citizen race, gender, or age; officer gender; neighbourhood context) and the level of demeanour displayed were manipulated. OLS regression was used to examine how these manipulations interact to produce our dependent variable – perceptions of …

Bullying And Development, Caitlin O'Hare

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

This capstone project looks into the developmental aspects behind bullying. Cyberbullying, suicide and long term effects are presented along with how schools have been handling bullying within the classroom. Adding a personal touch, to show a prime example of how one can overcome substantial obstacles and see the light at the end of the tunnel. This project also looks in depth of the effects of cyberbullying as it has increased over the years with the strong use of technology. Additional information was gathered by conducting an interview with teachers from a Bay Area elementary school along with a high school …

An Investigation Into Hazard Mitigation Tools At Institutes Of Higher Education, Robert A. Jackson

Theses and Dissertations from 2016

Current theories for community planning assert that multiple stakeholders should be involved to improve civic cohesion and implementation. Since an institute of higher education (IHE) operates like a town or city in many ways, it is appropriate that the emergency management planning within an IHE should engage multiple stakeholders. Emergency management planning at an IHE focuses on the students who while adults, are not traditionally valued for their input in emergency management planning. Emergency management leaders at IHEs across the country were surveyed. Following correlation analysis, results indicated that an IHE with student involvement in emergency management planning had an …

Teaching Preparedness To Better Prepare Children In The Event Of Disaster, Brian Kendall

Theses and Dissertations from 2016

The purpose of this research was to determine if teaching preparedness to children will better prepare them in the event of a disaster. Children have been the target audience for several campaigns in the past. By introducing disaster awareness into the schools, it is hoped, like in other campaigns, that children will take the knowledge obtained and share that information to family and friends. This study was significant to the field of emergency management due to the need of providing the general public with the necessary information and resources that could potentially save lives. As a result of this study, …

Wku Staff Council Election Results, Chonda White

Staff Council

Email to WKU staff announcing winners in the staff council election.

K-12 And The Active Shooter: Principals’ Perceptions Of Armed Personnel In New Jersey District Factor Group Gh Public Schools, Brian P. Kelly

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

The purpose of this study was to explore the predicament school principals face when formulating the best methodology to provide a safe environment for their students and faculty, while simultaneously creating an atmosphere that is conducive to education.

This multiple-case study is a replication of a dissertation published in 2014 which explored a unique phenomenon containing multiple variables within an urban public school district. Conversely, this research study examined suburban public school districts within communities that possessed a median household salary ranging between $86,000 and $105,000, where the socioeconomic status of these schools is identified and delineated by New Jersey …

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?: Food Inequlaity And Black Americans, Christina Foster

Capstone Collection

Food insecurity is an issue that plagues many people throughout the world. It only requires a brief search on the United Nation’s (U.N.) World Hunger Map to determine that this is indeed a worldwide crisis. Conversely, within the United States, the issue of hunger is often treated as “minimal” in comparison to other countries. A deeper inquiry into hunger within the U.S. reveals an even more disturbing connection: the role of white supremacy and systemic racism in regard to hunger. Academic research pertaining to food access is quite recent. Be that as it may, it is of no surprise that …