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Newswise: Iowa State recognized for spurring innovation, talent and economic wellbeing
Released: 14-Nov-2023 3:45 PM EST
Iowa State recognized for spurring innovation, talent and economic wellbeing
Iowa State University

Iowa State received the top Innovation and Economic Prosperity University Award from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities. The university also ranked first in Iowa in The Princeton Review’s 2024 annual survey of undergraduate schools for entrepreneurship studies.

Released: 14-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Boosting profits for technology holders and licensees through game theory
Chiba University

A new study shows that licensing schemes that maximize profits for technology holders and boost licensees’ own surplus can be determined via game theory

   
Released: 13-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
"Zoom fatigue": Exhaustion caused by video conferencing proven on a neurophysiological level for the first time
Graz University of Technology

Using EEG and ECG data, researchers at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria and Graz University of Technology were able to prove that video conferences and online education formats lead to greater fatigue than face-to-face alternatives

     
Newswise: Michigan Ross Professor Addresses Why Greenwashing Remains as Important as Ever
Released: 13-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Michigan Ross Professor Addresses Why Greenwashing Remains as Important as Ever
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Tom Lyon, Dow Professor of Sustainable Science, Technology, and collaborators from the Ivey Business School recently released research outlining the evolution of corporate greenwashing. The research has been published in a report titled “Greenwashing 3.0.”

Released: 13-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
UC Irvine’s Basic Needs Center to launch mobile food pantry on Nov. 15
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 — The Basic Needs Center at the University of California, Irvine will unveil its new mobile food pantry, a 22-foot-long customized delivery van, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Pereira Drive roundabout in front of the Aldrich Hall flagpoles. The first 200 attendees will receive collapsible Tupperware products.

Released: 13-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
How Employees Can Help Cut 'Quiet Cutting' Out of Their Careers
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Expert Gerald Suarez, gives career insights on navigating quiet cutting via “identifying the ‘why,’” “reading the tea leaves,” “finding the ‘off-ramp’” and “starting a new chapter.”

   
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Released: 13-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
To avoid travel problems this holiday season, expert says to plan ahead
Virginia Tech

The holiday season can be a stressful time for those planning to travel. Between costs, short staffing, and limited bookings, a Virginia Tech travel and tourism expert says to plan ahead. “With the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year holidays coming soon, the best travel planning should start now, if not earlier,” says Mahmood Khan, professor and director in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Virginia Tech.

Released: 12-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Are consumers ready for robots to show up at their doorstep?
Northwestern University

With Amazon aiming to make 10,000 deliveries with drones in Europe this year and Walmart planning to expand its drone delivery services to an additional 60,000 homes this year in the states, companies are investing more research and development funding into drone delivery, But are consumers ready to accept this change as the new normal?

   
Released: 10-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
Effective communication boosts sales of solar systems
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (Munich)

A new study shows how targeted advertising messages can increase demand for solar systems.

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Released: 10-Nov-2023 4:00 PM EST
Business and Society Podcast: The Labor Movement
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, Professors Jerry Davis and Cindy Schipani discuss the state of labor from an economic, industry, and organizational development perspective. They explore the factors of modern labor, recent striking action, CEO pay, and more.

Newswise: Thailand’s Silver Workforce: Tapping into Untapped Potential
Released: 10-Nov-2023 8:55 AM EST
Thailand’s Silver Workforce: Tapping into Untapped Potential
Chulalongkorn University

In recent years, the labor market in Thailand has experienced a major “demographic disruption” that has affected the employment dynamics among the senior population (we will focus on individuals aged 55 and above in this article as this reflects the typical “early retirement age” in the country).

Released: 8-Nov-2023 9:30 AM EST
Analyzing the New Workday Dead Zone: The Power Dynamics and Science of It
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Whether they’re working from home or on site, many employees are taking a break between 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and making up the time later that night. Smith expert Nicole Coomber says, “sometimes it’s worthwhile to take a step back from work, rather than trying to just keep grinding.”

   
Newswise: The 3rd World Marketing Forum
Released: 8-Nov-2023 8:55 AM EST
The 3rd World Marketing Forum "The New Marketingverse: Meta Mitri Meetang."
Chulalongkorn University

Marketing Association of Thailand, in partnership with Asia Marketing Federation, is delighted to present the prestigious "3rd World Marketing Forum."

Released: 7-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
Why companies should report what CEOs and workers earn
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Changes in the law will ensure that companies can’t go on ignoring inequalities in earnings and wealth in South Africa.

Released: 6-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
Cleveland Clinic Launches New Quantum Innovation Program for Start-up Companies
Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic has launched the Cleveland Clinic Quantum Innovation Catalyzer Program, a competitive program for start-up companies to explore quantum computing applications in healthcare and life sciences.

Newswise: Customers willing to wait longer for delivery when they shop in store showroom vs. online
Released: 3-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Customers willing to wait longer for delivery when they shop in store showroom vs. online
Indiana University

New research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business finds renewed value in stores returning to an old concept — the store showroom — particularly when larger, big-ticket durable goods are involved.

Released: 1-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Optimizing office environments for work efficiency and health of worker
Hosei University

Researchers examine the economic benefits of enhancing various elements in office spaces in Tokyo for improved work efficiency and health

     
Released: 1-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Open the floodgates: Internal crowdfunding fosters innovation and engages employees
Kühne Logistics University

Siemens employees used internal crowdfunding to fund innovative ideas and boost morale.

Released: 1-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Kelley Futurecast: US economy will slow slightly in first half of 2024, but end year stronger
Indiana University

Buoyed by an expected steady decline in inflation, an economic forecast from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business is optimistic in projecting that the economy will slow modestly in the first half of 2024 and then reaccelerate in the second half of the year.

Released: 31-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Resiliency and Vulnerability of Global Supply Chains During the Covid-19 Pandemic
George Washington University

New research is diving more closely into the resiliency and vulnerability of global supply chains during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Released: 31-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Online grocery shopping promotes less variety, fewer impulse buys
Cornell University

Online grocery carts tend to include less variety and fewer fruits and vegetables than those in a trip to a brick-and-mortar supermarket – but online shoppers are less susceptible to unhealthy impulse buys, according to a new Cornell University study.

Newswise: Expert Shares Tips for Holiday Gift Giving on a Budget
Released: 31-Oct-2023 9:30 AM EDT
Expert Shares Tips for Holiday Gift Giving on a Budget
New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech

While it may be too late to shop earlier or set aside money each week, one expert shares tips to create positive gifting experiences on a budget.

   
Released: 31-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Power of the Pictogram: Rensselaer Researcher Finds That Sorted Graphics Make Consumers Feel Optimistic
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Sometimes, how the information is presented is as important as the information itself. Graphics, icons, and pictograms are increasingly popular methods of presenting information to consumers in direct, memorable, and easily understandable ways.A team of researchers led by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Gaurav Jain, Ph.D.

Newswise: Unveiling Real-Time Economic Insights with Search Big Data
Released: 31-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Unveiling Real-Time Economic Insights with Search Big Data
Chinese Academy of Sciences

This study introduces a novel, fully data-driven methodology utilizing Search Big Data to approximate economic indicators in real-time, achieving successful nowcasting of Japanese economic indicators even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research reveals the significant impact of libidinal drives and entertainment pursuits on economic indicators and demonstrates consistent performance, adapting to rapid fluctuations and unexpected circumstances, thus transcending limitations of existing forecasting methodologies.

Newswise: NSF Grant to Focus on Entrepreneurship, Workforce Resilience and Development along Colorado's Front Range
Released: 30-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
NSF Grant to Focus on Entrepreneurship, Workforce Resilience and Development along Colorado's Front Range
University of Northern Colorado

The University of Northern Colorado was one of 50 institutions recently awarded a three-year, $400,000 Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) grant from the National Science Foundation. The EPIIC grant, which will be executed by the Monfort College of Business, is designed to encourage minority-serving institutions, two-year institutions, primarily undergraduate institutions and other emerging research institutions to participate in and strengthen regional innovation ecosystems.

Newswise: Binghamton University-led battery initiative named federal Tech Hub
Released: 30-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Binghamton University-led battery initiative named federal Tech Hub
Binghamton University, State University of New York

​The federal government designated the New Energy New York (NENY) project led by Binghamton University a hub for battery innovation.

Newswise: Asian American Engineer of the Year goes to Sandia Labs computer scientist
Released: 26-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Asian American Engineer of the Year goes to Sandia Labs computer scientist
Sandia National Laboratories

Tian Ma, a distinguished computer engineer in research and development at Sandia National Laboratories, has been honored as a 2023 Asian American Engineer of the Year by the Chinese Institute of Engineers-USA.

Released: 26-Oct-2023 8:30 AM EDT
Announcing the ADA Forsyth Institute: A World-Class Organization for Oral Health Research and Innovation
American Dental Association (ADA)

The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Forsyth Institute today announced the formation of the ADA Forsyth Institute.

Newswise: Central Illinois named US Tech Hub for biomanufacturing by Biden-Harris administration
Released: 24-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Central Illinois named US Tech Hub for biomanufacturing by Biden-Harris administration
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

President Joe Biden announced Monday that the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Hub (iFAB) is among 31 designated Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs (Tech Hubs) by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) — recognizing Central Illinois as a globally competitive center for innovation and job creation in biomanufacturing.

Released: 24-Oct-2023 1:35 PM EDT
From nanoplastics to airborne toxins: Pollution stories for media.
Newswise

Read the latest research news on air pollution, nanoplastics, waterborne illnesses and more in the Pollution channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 24-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Study explores relationship between crowdfunding sites, backers
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Why would someone decide to give their money to help a stranger bring a creative project to life?

Newswise: October Celebrates the Lasting Impact of Women-Owned Businesses on the Economy
Released: 24-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
October Celebrates the Lasting Impact of Women-Owned Businesses on the Economy
Canisius University

The Women's Business Center at Canisius has been a beacon for women entrepreneurs for two decades. It's strategic partnership with the university's School of Business enables it to offer unparalleled resources which have catapulted the success of thousands of women-owned businesses throughout Western New York.

Released: 24-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Are retrospective adjustments to sustainability reports helping CEOs score a bonus?
University of Technology, Sydney

A lack of clarity around sustainability reporting is allowing companies to retrospectively alter figures, ensuring CEO bonus pay tied to these metrics is realised, new research suggests

Newswise: Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan Partners with Financial Times on Economic Poll Ahead of 2024 Presidential Election
Released: 24-Oct-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan Partners with Financial Times on Economic Poll Ahead of 2024 Presidential Election
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

The Financial Times and Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan are partnering on a new monthly poll to track how American voters perceive financial and economic issues in the lead up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

Newswise: Michigan Ross Professor Challenges White-Collar Crime Enforcement
Released: 23-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Michigan Ross Professor Challenges White-Collar Crime Enforcement
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

In a recent MSNBC News op-ed, Will Thomas, assistant professor of business law at the Ross School of Business, explores the flaws in white-collar crime enforcement. Thomas challenges the representation of white-collar crime through the lens of former President Donald Trump’s recent civil fraud case, particularly the perception that business misconduct crimes such as bribery, money laundering, insider trading, tax fraud, etc., are less harmful or victimless.

Released: 23-Oct-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Female board members help improve firms’ corporate sustainability reporting
University of Portsmouth

New research has revealed that firms with female directors on the board, regardless of how many, improves the quality of corporate sustainability disclosures than those with no board representation.

Released: 22-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
UMD Smith, Montgomery College Initiate Pathway to a Business Analytics Masters
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is collaborating with a regional community college for a unique pathway to a business analytics master’s degree to help meet a growing demand for professionals in that field.

   
Released: 19-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Q&A: UW expert on rise of younger, less experienced bosses in the workplace
University of Washington

Supervisors are traditionally associated with higher status markers such as age, education and tenure than their subordinates. But it’s increasingly common to see those dynamics reversed, which is the focus of a new study from Jessica Huisi Li, University of Washington assistant professor of management and organization.



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