Three years ago, administrative and faculty leaders at the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station created a “beginner farmer” training program for people new to farming to address two related challenges: the aging of New Jersey farmers and the inexperience of many drawn to the profession.
Bewildering as the premature arrival of Halloween merchandise might seem, the impetus for retailers to get the jump on a holiday can be readily explained as simple economic behavior. Jadrian Wooten, a Virginia Tech professor of economics, explained what drives these early holiday displays.
New research from Chris Rider and three co-authors, explores racial disparity in National Football League promotion practices.
The Kogod School of Business at American University announced today the addition of two new faculty members and a new Executive-in-Residence who will be joining its award-winning sustainability program this fall. Dr. Julie Anderson is joining Kogod as a professorial lecturer in the Management Department and Associate Program Director of the Master of Science in Sustainability Management Program.
While U.S. inflation has come down significantly from nearly 9% to 3% and unemployment continues to stay low, it will be challenging for the Federal Reserve to reduce inflation to its target of 2% without significantly raising the unemployment rate and possibly sinking the U.S. into a recession, according to a new working paper from the University of California of San Diego’s Rady School of Management.
Texas A&M scientists and AgriLife Extension specialists help fine-tune the Texas wine industry.
Samuel Handwerger explains the safe harbor accounting method as a recourse for cryptocurrency investors in cases like that of Celsius Network.
The Federal Reserve has increased interest rates and may curb inflation in the United States. However, for other countries, particularly developing nations, higher interest rates may create financial risks. Cristina Bodea, professor of political science at Michigan State University, shares expert insight on what this could mean.
How people initially react to organizational change depends on their placement within their work groups’ status hierarchy, according to new research from Elijah Wee, assistant professor of management in the University of Washington Foster School of Business.
New research from Alfonso Pedraza-Martinez, Professor of IT, Analytics and Operations in the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, examines the critical problem of drinking water access in rural areas of developing countries and recommends optimal locations to build new water projects.
A recent study led by Southeast University of China reveals interdependencies in the global technology supply chain. The researchers have uncovered the profound effects of the technology outage risk and independent research and development (IR&D).
Although millions are spent each year on entrepreneurship training that is intended to help alleviate poverty and elevate the quality of life of entrepreneurs in developing nations, these programs often fail to make an impact.
Consumer psychology expert Colleen Kirk, D.P.S., associate professor of management and marketing studies at New York Institute of Technology, shares insight on why Barbie’s brand is more relevant than ever.
Anil K. Gupta, who has addressed the World Economic Forum multiple times and is ranked by Thinkers50 as one of the “world’s most influential management thinkers,” is selected to receive the 2023 CK Prahalad Award for Scholarly Impact.
It's that time of year again. For media working on stories about the seasonal return to school, here are the latest features and experts in the Back-To-School channel on Newswise.
Restaurants can persuade patrons to choose healthier foods by adjusting the font size of numbers attached to nutritional information on menus, according to a study.
University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business (MCB) was recently reaccredited in business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) programs, underscoring the college’s outstanding leadership, faculty, curriculum and students.
The latest headlines from the Food and Water Safety channel on Newswise.
Entrepreneur-fellows in Innovation Crossroads, a Department of Energy Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will complete the Spark Cleantech Accelerator, a 12-week program offered by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Spark Innovation Center at the UT Research Park.
The Wistar Institute, a global leader in biomedical research in cancer, immunology and infectious disease, is pleased to welcome Joy Taylor to its Board of Trustees. Taylor is CEO of EastEdge Consulting Services, a Pennsylvania-based management consulting firm focused on organizational and operational improvement.
New research forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing from Joe Urbany, marketing professor in the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, recommends disclosing a "true normal price" to protect consumers from decepting pricing.
Researchers have found that robots can have a ‘U-shaped’ effect on profits: causing profit margins to fall at first, before eventually rising again.
About a third of the restaurants listed on iFood, the food delivery app most used by Brazilians, are “dark kitchens”, according to the first study of the topic conducted in Brazil, and one of only a few worldwide.
Nottingham Trent University has chosen Altmetric Explorer from Digital Science’s flagship products to improve the measurement and reporting of social media and alternative metrics.
Many people gain their expertise in money management by trial and error. However, carefully monitoring your finances and giving them proper consideration can help avoid some common financial missteps, according to two Texas A&M University financial planners.
A New York Institute of Technology consumer psychology expert discusses Barbie's brand relevance.
Creatively enhancing a CV, known as “resume padding,” has the potential to cast the sender in a bad light. But can this “self-reported signaling” – the conveying of information that may or may not be true – ultimately have a positive effect in the grand scheme of things? Two Cornell University researchers think so.
New research from the University of Adelaide demonstrates that being proactive could earn an individual a leadership position, but merely being proactive alone does not make for a good leader. Individuals must be aware of their own leadership competencies to avoid the traps of the Peter Principle, which acknowledges that employees tend to be promoted to leadership positions based on their past performance as employees, not their competence in leading.
For the fourth year in a row, RUSH is among the nation’s best on U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Hospitals Honor Roll. In the annual evaluation of more than 4,500 hospitals, U.S. News & World Report again placed RUSH University Medical Center among the nation’s top hospitals.
Duke Health is embarking on a five-year, innovative partnership with Microsoft aimed at responsibly and ethically harnessing the potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology to redefine the health care landscape.
Digital Science is pleased to announce a limited and exclusive beta launch of Dimensions AI Assistant, a new research tool designed to enhance how users engage with the wealth of knowledge available on Dimensions, among the world’s largest linked research databases.
The American Physiological Society (APS) has been recognized with seven awards for excellence in the areas of marketing and communications. The awards were given by three different organizations and recognize a wide array of publications and marketing pieces.
Smith’s MSIS update includes designated focus areas including AI, cloud computing and emerging technologies, and the added start date will accommodate applicants who apply after earning a three-year or four-year undergraduate degree.
Michael Berkowitz, who built the 100 Resilient Cities initiative, and later Resilient Cities Catalyst, from ideas into global movements, will serve as the executive director of the fledgling Climate Research Academy, which supports the University of Miami’s 12 schools and colleges in their efforts to conduct research, train the next generation of climate scientists and practitioners, and solve the most pressing problems caused by climate change.
Though it’s just as likely to be worn while lounging on the couch as in the gym, a large driver of activewear’s popularity among women is its association with a dynamic lifestyle, positive wellbeing and overall good health. However, two new Edith Cowan University (ECU) studies suggest online shopping for activewear may in fact be harmful to women’s body image.
Fitness Industry Leaders Announce Next-Generation Event PartnershipThe American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) and IDEA® Health & Fitness Association join forces for a game-changing Winter 2024 fitness professional conference. San Diego, July 27, 2023 – The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and IDEA Health & Fitness Association, two foundational, professional organizations with deep roots in the fitness and wellness industry, are pleased to announce an event partnership that underscores the importance of unity and commitment to top-level education and professional engagement for personal trainers, group fitness instructors, fitness facility owners and managers, clinical exercise specialists, and other health and fitness professionals.
While composting and organic waste ban policies are gaining popularity across the United States, a new study from the University of California San Diego’s Rady School of Management finds dynamic pricing could be the most effective way for grocery chains to keep perishables out of landfills, reducing food waste by 21% or more.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today announced it has been selected as a 2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation. This marks the seventh consecutive year the Society has received the designation.
How can an AI become the boss? Already during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen how crucial digital technologies have become for leadership.
Whether it’s recycled aluminum at Apple’s MacBook Air or compensation payments from Microsoft for emissions over the life of an Xbox, climate-friendly products are becoming more and more popular.
It is only natural that, when students consider career options, they ask friends, family, and colleagues in their prospective fields for advice. They may hear about job opportunities, wage expectations, career paths, hiring processes, and more. In the end, that information may inspire and excite, or it may turn students off from the field entirely.
Those consumer loyalty cards filling our wallets that give you a free sandwich or cup of coffee when they're filled tend to lead to disappointment. A new study shows that for many, completing the card is more fulfilling than the reward.
Experts on women in cinema, social media advertising, and the Arab-Israeli-Palestinian conflict are available to comment on trending news topics for the week of July 24, 2023.
NIH's RADx Tech committed resources in early 2022 for increased accessibility of COVID-19 home tests. The RADx Tech Accessibility Program subsequently invited collaboration from advocacy organizations to contribute to design insights and is a first step that will help manufacturers address the gap in accessible test availability.
RSS
Medicine keyboard_arrow_right
Sciencekeyboard_arrow_right
Life keyboard_arrow_right
Business keyboard_arrow_right
Journal News keyboard_arrow_right
By Location keyboard_arrow_right
Meetings, Grants, and Events keyboard_arrow_right