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Newswise: Modified Information Ratio Reveals Network Effects Behind Long-Term ICO Success
Released: 3-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Modified Information Ratio Reveals Network Effects Behind Long-Term ICO Success
Chinese Academy of Sciences

New research reveals that Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) conducted on proprietary blockchains are fundamentally much more likely to succeed in the long term, highlighting the significant impact of network effects on ICO performance.

   
Newswise: Cal State Fullerton Named in Washington Monthly's Top 20 ‘Best Bang for the Buck’ Colleges: West in 2024
Released: 29-Aug-2024 8:05 PM EDT
Cal State Fullerton Named in Washington Monthly's Top 20 ‘Best Bang for the Buck’ Colleges: West in 2024
California State University, Fullerton

Cal State Fullerton earned the No. 16 spot out of 201 colleges on Washington Monthly’s 2024 list of America’s Best Bang for the Buck Colleges: West, moving up from No. 19 on the 2023 list.

Released: 26-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Key Trait Links Nonprofits That Bounce Back More Slowly From Economic Downturns
North Carolina State University

A recent study evaluates three decades of financial data from nonprofit organizations and finds nonprofits that rely on investment income to fund operations are often less resilient in the face of economic downturns.

Newswise: New UAV-Compatible Fertilizers Enhance Rice Yield and Economic Efficiency for a Sustainable Future in Agriculture
Released: 25-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
New UAV-Compatible Fertilizers Enhance Rice Yield and Economic Efficiency for a Sustainable Future in Agriculture
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team developed two types of granular compound fertilizers, Hcf-P and Hcf-G, specifically designed suitable for unmanned air vehicle (UAV) spraying.

Newswise: Sasin MBA Students Visit Tha Chalom to Learn Sustainable Brand Building
Released: 22-Aug-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Sasin MBA Students Visit Tha Chalom to Learn Sustainable Brand Building
Chulalongkorn University

Sasin MBA students visited Tha Chalom, Samut Sakhon, as part of the “Sustainable Place Branding from the Bottom-Up: Building Brands in Tourist Destinations Sustainably from the Roots of the Economy to the Top” initiative.

Newswise: MOU Signing between Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, and World’s Leading Organization in Social Development, Yunus Centre, headed by Nobel Laureate, to Create “Power of Change” toward Sustainable Society
Released: 22-Aug-2024 8:55 AM EDT
MOU Signing between Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, and World’s Leading Organization in Social Development, Yunus Centre, headed by Nobel Laureate, to Create “Power of Change” toward Sustainable Society
Chulalongkorn University

Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, signed an MOU with Yunus Centre, the world’s leading organization in social development. This MOU aims to pave the way for further collaboration and foster the “power of change” to drive Thai society toward a sustainable future. This collaboration will focus on combining the knowledge, experience, and resources of both organizations in projects and activities.

Newswise: Sandia Science & Technology Park injecting billions into state economy
Released: 21-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Sandia Science & Technology Park injecting billions into state economy
Sandia National Laboratories

The Sandia Science and Technology Park is being credited with playing a critical role in New Mexico’s economy over the last 25 years, creating high-paying jobs and bringing state-of-the-art technologies to the marketplace.

Newswise: LC05-136: Pioneering Sugarcane Variety Transforming China's Sugar Industry
Released: 19-Aug-2024 6:05 AM EDT
LC05-136: Pioneering Sugarcane Variety Transforming China's Sugar Industry
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team at the Liucheng Sugarcane Research Units (LC-SRU) developed the fifth-generation sugarcane variety LC05-136, which has become a flagship in China due to its high yield, high sugar content, and strong tolerance to drought and cold stress.

Newswise: UAH researcher wins 2024 ORAU Powe Junior Faculty Award to explore novel method of synthesizing ammonia with potentially global implications
Released: 16-Aug-2024 5:05 PM EDT
UAH researcher wins 2024 ORAU Powe Junior Faculty Award to explore novel method of synthesizing ammonia with potentially global implications
University of Alabama Huntsville

Dr. Agnieszka Truszkowska, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, has won the 2024 Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Award. The national honor is a one-year $5,000 commitment aimed at enriching the research skills and professional growth of young faculty members at ORAU member institutions.

Released: 14-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Biden Administration Expands Crackdown on Junk Fees with New "Time is Money" Initiative
George Washington University

The Biden administration has introduced the "Time is Money" initiative, a new governmentwide effort aimed at eliminating complex processes that cost customers time and money. ...

Newswise: Financial boom or bust: University of Kentucky expert analyzes economic impact of the Olympics
Released: 12-Aug-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Financial boom or bust: University of Kentucky expert analyzes economic impact of the Olympics
University of Kentucky

A global spectacle, the Olympics often brings promises of economic prosperity to host cities.However, the financial outcomes can be double-edged. While some cities experience a lucrative boost in tourism and infrastructure, others struggle with massive debts and underutilized facilities.In the Q&A below, Michael Clark, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) in the Gatton College of Business and Economics, discusses the real costs and benefits that come with the grandeur of the Games.

Released: 9-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Travel Companies Forecast Slowdown in Leisure Travel as U.S. Consumers Curtail Spending
George Washington University

Companies like Airbnb and an online travel agency said they’re both seeing slowing growth in the U.S., where consumers are either trading down for lower-priced options or booking trips at the last... ...

Newswise: 11th Chula-ASEAN Week on “Reshaping ASEAN Towards an Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Future”
Released: 9-Aug-2024 8:55 AM EDT
11th Chula-ASEAN Week on “Reshaping ASEAN Towards an Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Future”
Chulalongkorn University

Join us for the 11th Chula-ASEAN Week, where we delve into the theme of “Reshaping ASEAN Towards an Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Future.” The event will take place on 15th – 16th August 2024, at the Chumbhot-Panthip Conference Room, 4th Floor, Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok.

Newswise: Expert: Comparing political parties’ economic outlook, plans
Released: 8-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Expert: Comparing political parties’ economic outlook, plans
Washington University in St. Louis

“Envy of the world” or a disgrace? John Horn, an economist at Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, discusses the state of the U.S. economy, President Joe Biden’s economic legacy and what to expect from a future Harris or Trump presidency.

Released: 7-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Community Focused Approaches to Fisheries Governance Transform Local Perceptions
Wildlife Conservation Society

New social science shows that community engagement and capacity building work can markedly improve local perceptions of fisheries governance capacity, restrictions, and management rules.

Newswise: Does transparency help or hurt business dominated by one-time transactions?
Released: 5-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Does transparency help or hurt business dominated by one-time transactions?
Southern Methodist University

For business owners that don’t regularly get repeat customers, such as contract workers or real estate agents, does being transparent about past business make them more or less likely to make a sale that benefits both them and the buyer? Economists from SMU and the University of Miami did a study to figure that out.

Released: 2-Aug-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Media Tip: Argonne-led study highlights public transit’s critical role across Chicago
Argonne National Laboratory

A recent study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory and MIT revealed the significant consequences of eliminating public transit in Chicago, including increased vehicle congestion, reduced economic activity and disproportionate impacts on underserved communities.

Released: 2-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: July Jobs Report Misses Expectations, Unemployment Rising
George Washington University

The US economy added only 114,000 jobs in July, significantly below the expected 175,000, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, its highest level since October 2021.  ...



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