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Publications from 2023

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Do Community Banks Stabilize Housing Prices?, Jeffrey A. DiBartolomeo PhD and Bert Smoluk PhD, CFA

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Racial animosity and Black financial advisor underrepresentation, Elizabeth J. Parks-Stamm PhD, Jeffrey A. DiBartolomeo PhD, Michael G. Kothakota, and Derek Tharp Ph.D.

Publications from 2022

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Exploring Gender Differences in Marital and Parental Income Premiums Among Financial Advisors, Elizabeth J. Parks-Stamm PhD, Derek Tharp Ph.D., Meghan Lurtz, and Michael Kitces

Submissions from 2019

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The Liquidity Risk of REITs, Jeffrey A. DiBartolomeo PhD, Vladimir A. Gatchev, and David M. Harrison

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From the Playing Field to the Classroom: The Academic Challenges for NCAA Division I Athletes, Matt R. Huml, Matthew J. Bergman, Emily M. Newell PhD, and Meg G. Hancock

Submissions from 2018

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M-payment service: Interplay of perceived risk, benefit, and trust in service adoption. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries, Jungkun Park, Eklou R. Amendah PhD, Younghee Lee, and Hyowon Hyun

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The Behaviorally-Enlightened Fiduciary: Addressing Moral Dilemmas through a Decision-Theoretic Model of Moral Value Judgment, Derek Tharp Ph.D.

Submissions from 2016

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Ideational Influence, Connectedness, and Venue Representation: Making an Assessment of Scholarly Capital, Michael J. Cuellar, Hirotoshi Takeda Ph.D., Richard Vidgen, and Duane Truex

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A Call to Embrace Social Reading in Higher Education, Matthew D. Dean Ph.D.

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Data Mining: An Ethical Baseline for Online Privacy Policies, Matthew D. Dean PhD, Dinah M. Payne, and Brett J.L. Landry

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Universal-Diverse Orientation of Business, Education, and Social Work Students, Hermeet K. Kohli PhD, MSW; Flynn Ross EdD; Amarpreet Kohli PhD; and Cheng Peng PhD

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Universal-diverse Orientation of Business, Education, and Social Work Students in a North-eastern Comprehensive University, Hermeet K. Kohli PhD, MSW; Flynn Ross EdD; Amarpreet S. Kohli PhD; and Cheng Peng PhD

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Data Transfers From the EU to the U.S. After Schrems, Carter H. Manny JD

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Integration of Experiential Learning and Leadership Development in a Sport Management Classroom, Heidi M. Parker PhD and Joanne Williams M.Ed, D.PE

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The Attitude of Chinese Consumers Toward Illegal Downloading of Music, Movies and Software in the United States, Li Shen and Eklou R. Amendah PhD

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Hospital Evacuation in Disasters: Uncovering the Systemic Leverage Using System Dynamics, John Voyer PhD, Matthew D. Dean Ph.D., and Christopher B. Pickles

Submissions from 2015

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Motivators to Adopt Green Supply Chain Initiatives, Amarpreet S. Kohli PhD and Ellen Hawkins

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The European Union's 'Right to be Forgotten', Carter H. Manny JD

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International Student-Athlete Adjustment Issues: Recommendations for effective transitions, Emily M. Newell PhD

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Data Mining and Privacy: An Initial Attempt at a Comprehensive Code of Conduct for Online Business., Dinah Payne, Brett J.L. Landry, and Matthew D. Dean Ph.D.

Experiential Financial Therapy, Derek Tharp PhD, MFCS, CFP

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Understanding Humanitarian Supply Chain Logistics with Systems Dynamics Modeling, John Voyer PhD; Matthew D. Dean PhD; and Christopher Pickles MS, MBA

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Effects of Big Data Analytics and Traditional Marketing Analytics on New Product Success, a Knowledge Fusion perspective, Zhenning Xu Ph.D., Gary L. Frankwick, and Edward Ramirez

Submissions from 2014

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Mass-casualty Triage: Distribution of victims to multiple hospitals using the SAVE model, Matthew D. Dean PhD and Suresh K. Nair

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Recent Controversy Surrounding the EU - US Safe Harbor Data Protection Regime, Carter H. Manny JD

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The Value of Twitter for Sports Fans, Joanne Williams M.Ed, D.PE; Susan J. Chinn; and James Suleiman Ph.D., MIS

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The Effects of Neoliberalism and Trade Liberalization on China’s Environment Over Time: A Macromarketing Perspective, Zhenning Xu PhD, Edward Ramirez, Juanjuan Xu, and Yu Liu

Submissions from 2013

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Disaster Management: An Ethical Review and Approach, Matthew D. Dean PhD and Dinah M. Payne

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Personal Lines Risk Management & Insurance Simulation Game, Dana A. Kerr PhD and Stephen M. Avila

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Health Privacy: Improved Regulatory Protection in 2013, Carter H. Manny JD

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The Spirit of Capitalism Across Income Levels, Herbert J. Smoluk PhD and John Voyer PhD

Submissions from 2012

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Playing It Out: Female intercollegiate athletes' experiences in revealing their sexual identities, Janet S. Fink PhD, Laura Burton PhD, Heidi M. Parker PhD, and Annemarie Farrell PhD

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Female Athlete Endorsers: Determinants of effectiveness, Janet S. Fink PhD, Heidi M. Parker PhD, George B. Cunningham, and Jacquelyn Cuneen

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Exploring the Role of Pseudodeductibles in Auto Insurance Claims Reporting, Dana A. Kerr PhD

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Proposed Privacy Reform Legislation in Europe and Its Effect on International Data Transfers, Carter H. Manny JD

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Arrest Record or Openly Gay: The impact of athletes’ personal lives on endorser effectiveness, Heidi M. Parker PhD and Janet S. Fink PhD

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Text Message Copy in Print Ads: A Shrewd Communicative Strategy?, Jeremy J. Sierra PhD, Robert S. Heiser PhD, and Ivonne M. Torres PhD

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Ethnic Identity in Advertising : A Review and Meta-Analysis, Jeremy J. Sierra, Michael R. Hyman, and Robert S. Heiser Ph.D.

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Explaining NFL Fans' Purchase Intentions for Revered and Reviled Teams: A dual-process perspective, Jeremy J. Sierra PhD, Harry A. Taute, and Robert S. Heiser PhD

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Social Media Posters and Lurkers: The impact on team identification and game attendance in minor league baseball, Joanne Williams MEd, DPE; Robert S. Heiser PhD; and Susan J. Chinn

Submissions from 2011

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How the Dodd-Frank Act Affects the Standard of Care Required of Brokers/Dealers, Joel Gold PhD, Jeffrey Gramlich PhD, and Dana A. Kerr PhD

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Affordability and Availability of Individual Health Insurance in Maine, Dana A. Kerr PhD

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Macroeconomic Influences on Social Security Disability Insurance Application Rates, Dana A. Kerr PhD and Herbert J. Smoluk PhD

Predictors of Student Success in Undergraduate Business Statistics Course, Amarpreet S. Kohli PhD; Cheng Peng PhD; and Prashant Mittal MS, MSc

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State Restraints on Prescription Records: ‘Constitutional Flu’ or Legitimate Remedy?, Carter H. Manny JD

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The Effect of Nonverbal Signals on Student Role-Play Evaluations, Harry A. Taute, Robert S. Heiser PhD, and David N. McArthur

Submissions from 2010

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Gender Typing in Management: Evaluation of Managerial Subroles for Sport, Laura Burton PhD and Heidi M. Parker PhD

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Improving Operations Strategy: Application of TOC Principles in a Small Business, Amarpreet S. Kohli PhD and Mahesh Gupta PhD

Assessing Effectiveness of Supply Chain Collaboration: An Empirical Study, Amarpreet S. Kohli Ph.D. and John B. Jensen

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Assessing Cultural Competence in Graduating Students, Hermeet K. Kohli PhD, MSW; Amarpreet Kohli PhD; Ruth Huber; and Anna C. Faul PhD

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Online Behavioral Targeting: Efforts to Limit Unfair Information Practices, Carter H. Manny JD

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Negative Sponsor Behaviour, Team Response and How This Impacts Fan Attitudes, Heidi M. Parker PhD and Janet S. Fink

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Consumer Racial Profiling in Retail Environments: A Longitudinal Analysis of the Impact on Brand Image, Jeremy J. Sierra, Robert S. Heiser Ph.D., Jerome D. Williams, and Harry A. Taute

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Personal Opinions and Beliefs as Determinants of Collegiate Football Consumption for Revered and Hated Teams, Jeremy J. Sierra PhD, Harry A. Taute, and Robert S. Heiser PhD

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Team Loving and Loathing: Emotional Determinants of Consumption in Collegiate Football, Harry A. Taute, Jeremy J. Sierra PhD, and Robert S. Heiser PhD

Submissions from 2009

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Off-Field Behavior of Athletes and Team Identification: Using Social Identity Theory and Balance Theory to Explain Fan Reactions, Janet S. Fink PhD, Heidi M. Parker PhD, Martin Brett, and Julie Higgins

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A Cross-National Study of Government Social Insurance as an Alternative to Tort Liability Compensation, Dana A. Kerr PhD, Yo-Luen Ma, and Joan T. Schmit

Theory of Constraints: An Application in U.S. Army's Recruiting Process, Amarpreet S. Kohli PhD, Dinesh K. Sharma, and Jon Gerold Lieutenant Colonel

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Strengthened Privacy Protection for Health Information Under the 2009 HITECH Act, Carter H. Manny JD

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Spectator Motives: Why Do We Watch When Our Favorite Team Is Not Playing?, Heidi M. Parker PhD and Janet S. Fink PhD

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Exploring Determinants and Effects of Shared Responsibility in Service Exchanges, Jeremy J. Sierra, Robert S. Heiser PhD, and Shaun McQuitty

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Long‐Term Disability Claims Rates and the Consumption‐to‐Wealth Ratio, Herbert J. Smoluk PhD

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Group Long-Term Disability Insurance Claims and the Business Cycle, Herbert J. Smoluk PhD and Bruce H. Andrews PhD

Submissions from 2008

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Creativity via Cartoon Spokespeople in Print Ads: Capitalizing on the Distinctiveness Effect, Robert S. Heiser PhD, Jeremy J. Sierra, and Ivonne M. Torres

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A Dynamic Simulation Study to Assess the Impact of Collaboration on the Performance of a Supply Chain Subject to a Variety of Demand Environments, Amarpreet S. Kohli PhD, Suraj M. Alexander, and Mahesh C. Gupta

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The Effect of Sport Commentator Framing on Viewer Attitudes, Heidi M. Parker PhD and Janet S. Fink PhD

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Social Loafing in Technology-Supported Teams, James Suleiman Ph.D., MIS and Richard T. Watson

Submissions from 2007

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Cash Flow Analysis of Large-Deductible Workers’ Compensation Plans, Manoj Athavale, Stephen M. Avila, and Dana A. Kerr PhD

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Student Perceptions of the Insurance Profession, Suzanne N. Cory, Dana A. Kerr PhD, and Jerry D. Todd

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Supply Chain Management and its Impact on Operation Decisions, Amarpreet S. Kohli PhD and Dinesh K. Sharma

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European Privacy Law and the Controversy Over U.S. Access to European Money Transfer Data Held by SWIFT, Carter H. Manny JD

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Is the U.S. Government’s Mining of Commercial Data Contributing to an Erosion of Public Trust in Government?, Carter H. Manny JD

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Evaluating Stock Returns with Time-Varying Risk Aversion Driven By Trend Deviations From the Consumption-to-Wealth Ratio: An Analysis Conditional on Income Levels, Herbert J. Smoluk PhD and James A. Bennett PhD

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The Effects of Warning Label Placement in Print Ads: A Social Contract Theoretical Perspective, Ivonne M. Torres, Jeremy J. Sierra, and Robert S. Heiser PhD

Submissions from 2006

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Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and its Implications for Operations Function, Mahesh Gupta PhD and Amarpreet Kohli PhD

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Normative Influences in Donation Decisions, Robert S. Heiser PhD

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Understanding Basis Risk in Insurance Contracts, Dana A. Kerr PhD

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Collaboration and its impact on Supply Chain Dynamics, Amarpreet S. Kohli PhD and Suraj Alexander PhD

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Case Study: Our Toys: A Case in Small Business Simulation, Herbert J. Smoluk PhD and Raymond P. Neveu

Submissions from 2005

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Revisiting Competition: Broadening the Competitive Environment, Robert S. Heiser PhD, Shaun McQuitty PhD, and Andreas W. Stratemeyer

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The Effect of Ownership Structure on Insurance Company Litigation Strategy, Dana A. Kerr PhD

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Wal-Mart Need Not Doom Small Retailers, Dana A. Kerr PhD

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U.S. Government Scrutiny of Airline Passenger Data: Are European Privacy Concerns Being Adequately Addressed?, Carter H. Manny JD

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A prerequisite for meaningful state economic performance comparisons: Adjusting for population density, Herbert J. Smoluk PhD and Bruce H. Andrews PhD

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The Effects of Cultural Rigidity on Bank Geographic Diversification, Herbert J. Smoluk PhD, John Voyer PhD, and Bruce H. Andrews PhD

Submissions from 2004

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A Comparison of American and European Attempts to Restrict Unsolicited Commercial E-mail, Carter H. Manny JD

Submissions from 2003

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Personal privacy — transatlantic perspectives: European and American privacy: commerce, rights and justice — part II, Carter H. Manny JD

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Privacy Protection for Health Information Transferred Between the European Union and the U.S.: A Comparison of Legal Frameworks, Carter H. Manny JD

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Catching up with the Americans, Herbert J. Smoluk PhD and David VanderLinden PhD

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A Methodology for Analyzing the Effects of Geographic Diversification for Financial Institutions, Herbert J. Smoluk PhD, John Voyer PhD, and Bruce H. Andrews PhD

Submissions from 2002

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Privacy Protection for Personal Financial Data Transferred from Europe to the U.S., Carter H. Manny JD

Submissions from 2001

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Privacy Controls on Transborder Flows of Personal Data From Europe, Carter H. Manny JD

Submissions from 2000

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Data Protection Law in the United Kingdom, Carter H. Manny JD

Submissions from 1999

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European Privacy v. American Liberty: the Controversy Surrounding the Data Protection Directive of the European Union, Carter H. Manny JD

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Domestic variance and international comovement bonds tests of interest rates, Herbert J. Smoluk PhD

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Excess Long Real Rate Volatility, Herbert J. Smoluk PhD

Submissions from 1998

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Recent Developments in Controlling U.S. Encryption Exports, Carter H. Manny JD

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Random Walks in the U.K. Pound/ U.S. Dollar Exchange Rates, Herbert J. Smoluk PhD, Geraldo M. Vasconcellos, and Jonathan K. Kramer

Submissions from 1997

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Performance Anxiety: Electronic Products Errors & Omissions Coverage, Dana A. Kerr PhD

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Controlling Encryption Exports: the Clash Between Freedom of Speech and National Security in Bernstein v. U.S. Dept. Of State, Carter H. Manny JD