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Dr. Edie Goldberg has been recognized as a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for her outstanding contributions to the field of I-O psychology. She is known for developing best practices in talent management systems and building high-performance cultures.
Dr. Nathan A. Bowling has been recognized by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) as a Fellow, demonstrating his impact on employee attitudes, counterproductive work behavior, and self-report questionnaires. With over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters published in prestigious publications.
Dr. Dana Born, PhD has been recognized as a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for her outstanding contributions to the profession. She is a pioneering leader who has made significant impacts in I-O psychology, including policy implementation for the Department of Defense.
Dr. Sharon Glazer has been recognized as a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for her meaningful impact on cross-cultural practice and theory in I-O psychology. She is known for her research on occupational stress, culture, and global virtual teams.
John C. Scott has received the Distinguished Professional Contributions Award from SIOP for his outstanding lifetime achievements in I-O psychology. His work has significantly impacted HR practices, organizational performance, and the practice of I-O psychology.
Experts weigh the importance of balancing individual rights with innovation in regulating personal data. Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) aims to strike a balance between privacy protection and business interests.
A new study from the University of Bath and Polytechnic University of Milan shows that too much pro-social orientation can be counterproductive on business-focused crowdfunding platforms. Entrepreneurs should strike a moderate balance between social benefits and financial effectiveness to increase funding success.
Researchers found that social banks produce smaller returns to their owners, remunerate depositors at below market interest rates, and grant loans below market interest rates. This supports the hypothesis that ownership explains the results, as stakeholder banks exhibit different interest rate behavior.
A new list of chemicals available worldwide contains 350,000 entries, three times greater than 20 years ago, highlighting a need for international collaboration to track global chemical diversity. The list reveals inadequate descriptions and confidential business information on 70,000 and 50,000 entries, respectively.
A 100-plus page report presents a vision for the strategic path to unleashing AI's full potential, with applications in healthcare, education, business innovation, and more. The roadmap aims to address the tremendous social change that will result from AI research.
Effective leadership is driven by four distinct mindsets: growth, learning, deliberative, and promotion. Leaders with these mindsets are more likely to engage, navigate change, and lead effectively. Prioritizing mindset development can significantly impact leadership effectiveness.
New Cornell research reveals that bike-share systems often deter users due to long distances between docking stations. The study recommends creating denser networks with smaller stations and increasing bike availability to grow ridership. Placing stations near grocery stores provides the most benefit, according to the findings.
New research reveals that collective leadership groups in professional service firms can maintain cohesion and act decisively when faced with a crisis. The study found that an individual 'heroic' leader within the collective played a crucial role in resolving the crisis, with the Senior Partner mobilizing a hidden hierarchy to build su...
A new study at Penn State found that incremental improvements made by businesses outside of their firm are crucial for economic growth and employment. The 'latent' innovation index assigns scores to counties based on opportunities for improvement, showing that rural areas can foster innovation too.
A new study by Bocconi University finds that private companies with similar organizational structures display higher accounting quality than public ones. This is particularly true for standalone firms, which tend to underreport earnings to save taxes, whereas business groups exhibit more reliable accounts.
A new paper demonstrates that digital extension practices are adopted at rates comparable to traditional in-person extension, with significantly lower costs. The study highlights the research utility of digital extension and its potential for improvement through iteration and testing.
A $299,641 grant will advance the development of a noninvasive diagnostic biomarker test for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a life-threatening illness affecting neonates. The test aims to alleviate this devastating gut disease among premature babies.
A recent study by researchers at the University of Granada found that laws and regulations play a crucial role in reducing pollution, with compulsory laws exerting a stronger effect than voluntary measures. The study, which analyzed over 70 studies and 97,000 firm observations from around the world, concludes that outcome-based regulat...
A study by the UBC Sauder School of Business found that customer mistreatment significantly links to employee quit rates. When supervisors treat employees with dignity and respect, workers are more likely to stay in their jobs.
Researchers at University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management devised a new method to manage perishable inventory, cutting costs by up to 27%. The single most effective strategy is shortening lead time between receiving an order and delivering it, reducing costs for suppliers in the food retail industry.
Diascopic LLC is developing an AI-powered diagnostic platform for detecting tuberculosis (TB) using digital pathology tools. The platform has shown promising results in five African clinical locations, securing $225,000 in Small Business Innovation Research funding from the National Institute of Health.
Research finds that high-ability management teams can use discretionary accounting choices to signal future performance, leading to more predictable earnings and cash flows. This approach improves a firm's stock price and enhances its reputation among investors.
A recent study found that people who pray before donating tend to give less than they would have otherwise. However, simply thinking about the victims had no significant effect on donation levels. The research suggests that prayers can act as a substitute for material help in some contexts.
A new study by University of Cambridge researchers confirms the 'weekend effect' in hospital mortality, which is attributed to junior doctors' tendency to admit lower-risk patients on weekends. Senior doctors' admitting patterns remain unchanged on weekends and weekdays.
A new study from the UBC Sauder School of Business reveals that homes projected to be underwater due to climate change sell for roughly 7% more than comparable homes in areas where people don't believe in climate change. The difference is significant, with implications for real estate investors and homeowners.
A new model accurately estimates terror group lifetime lethality from initial attacks, potentially identifying highly destructive groups before they mature. The model conceptualizes terror groups as businesses constrained by resources, explaining lethality better than standard models.
A new predictive model can forecast a terror organization's future violence after just 10 attacks, allowing security forces to identify and neutralize the most destructive groups. The model, developed by Northwestern University researchers, uses data from publicly available sources like the Global Terror Database.
Researchers analyzed 1,309 gamers' playing history over 29 months, finding that varying game difficulty based on players' engagement levels increases use by 4-8%. The study suggests introducing surprises like new maps or game modes to offset decreased player curiosity.
New research reveals global liquidity shocks have a significant impact on house prices worldwide, with emerging markets being more vulnerable. Effective policy responses, such as housing-related macroprudential measures, can shield housing markets from global shocks.
Researchers from Bocconi University, NYU Stern, and the University of Bolzano found that private firms have higher 'earnings quality' or EQ compared to public firms. The study analyzed nearly 400,000 European companies across 11 countries over a nine-year period.
A new study from Northwestern University explains why big cities generate more crime: it's easier for criminals to find collaborators. The study found that certain types of crime, such as robbery and car theft, exponentially outpace the population.
Researchers developed three new models to quantify the impact of transport links on property value in the North of England, finding a premium for ease of access to employment, with rail adding 14% to home value. The study also identified other factors contributing to property value, including access to local facilities and parks.
New research shows software firms tend to set up close to established businesses, creating clusters that persist due to the ready supply of skilled employees. This clustering leads to sustained employment in certain areas, but does not necessarily result in increased profitability.
A study of 1800 working-aged residents in a Colombian public apartment complex found that women on the ground floor earned twice as much as those on other floors, narrowing the gender earnings gap. Ground-floor female entrepreneurs also earned triple what their neighbors made in other occupations.
A new digital platform aims to increase recyclable plastics by reducing material components and weighing functionality against resource efficiency. The DIMOP project creates a tool for product developers to make better material choices, increasing plastic recyclability.
Research at Cass Business School found that entrepreneurial groups with strong friendship bonds are more likely to persist with a failing venture and escalate financial commitment. The study suggests that understanding team emotions is crucial for best decision making in start-ups.
Research by University of Kent economists found that corruption by inspectors increases labor costs in India by an average 35% across the country. The study sheds light on why restrictive labor regulations are often blamed for problems in developing countries.
The US Department of Energy will provide approximately $31.5 million in funding for small businesses to establish the technical feasibility of new innovations advancing the Office of Science's mission. Small businesses can apply for Phase I grants with durations ranging from 6-12 months.
A new study from UBC Sauder School of Business shows that pay-for-performance incentive programs in emergency departments can increase return visits and readmissions. The research focused on patients discharged within 20 minutes of the deadline for incentives and found a significant discontinuity around the four-hour mark.
Using a cellphone to take a break during mentally challenging tasks depletes the brain and impairs performance. Participants who took phone breaks completed puzzles more slowly and accurately than those with no breaks or those taking paper breaks.
A new study from the University of British Columbia found that amateur investors fail to diversify their portfolios, leading to increased financial risk. More experienced investors understand the importance of diversifying assets by including negatively correlated and uncorrelated assets.
Research in International Security reveals how powerful states exert leverage over key products and services to coerce other nations, challenging traditional globalization narratives. This phenomenon of 'weaponized interdependence' has significant implications for international relations and global economic networks.
A study found that sleep plays a vital role in evaluating business ideas, with entrepreneurs who get at least seven hours of sleep consistently selecting the best pitches. The research suggests that lack of sleep can lead to less accurate beliefs about the commercial potential of new venture ideas.
A recent study from the University of Texas at Austin suggests that a priority rule for organ donors could lead to a decline in the quality of donated organs. The researchers propose a solution of a 'freeze period' to ensure a higher organ supply without compromising quality.
A new study by Cass Business School academic Dr Janina Steinmetz confirms that people tend to judge entire groups based on the performance of their first member. The research found that a bad experience at the 'first' register or position leads to harsher judgments about the group, while a good experience results in greater positivity.
New research shows that tabletop devices can improve restaurant service and customer satisfaction, increasing sales per minute by 11%. Tabletop technology allows customers to view menu items, re-order beverages, and pay for meals, reducing meal duration by 10% and boosting sales by 1% per check.
Research from the University of Exeter Law School found that UK mobile phone contracts are cheaper due to minimal regulations and market competition. The study suggests that keeping regulations low creates a more competitive market, leading to lower prices.
A study by Oregon State University found that location-based data from social commerce sites like Yelp can predict restaurant success. The hybrid model, which combines contextual and geographic models, performed best in predicting business performance.
New research published in Journal of Business Finance & Accounting reveals a link between non-compliance with securities laws and future GAAP violations. Firms that breach non-accounting related laws are more likely to report multiple accounting restatements.
A healthcare system implemented chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing to reduce infections, achieving a 65% reduction in CLABSI, 30% reduction in CAUTI, and 100% reduction in MRSA. Estimated total cost savings were $515,000 between April 2017 and March 2018.
New research finds that viewing pornography at work is linked to increased shirking of work and lying. The study suggests that this negative behavior is caused by a propensity to dehumanize others, leading to potential issues with sexual harassment and hostile work environments.
A new study from the University of Toronto suggests that Canada's restrictive foreign investment policies are stifling innovation and productivity, resulting in lost jobs and earnings worth $9.6 billion annually. Relaxing these restrictions could boost productivity by 0.79% and create up to 137,400 new jobs.
A £120,000 project aims to eliminate carbon emissions from freight trains in the UK by developing hybrid locomotives. The project will explore digital displacement technology developed by Artemis Intelligent Power as a more efficient alternative to conventional hydraulic pumps.
A study by Dr. Lorenzo Casavecchia found that funds with greater active management concentration outperformed those with less active focus, achieving a 70 basis points per year advantage before fees. This excess return is economically significant and risk-adjusted.
A survey conducted by Drexel University found that 90% of residents and 63% of business owners/staff in Kensington support opening an overdose prevention site. The study also revealed statistically significant differences in opinions among different demographic groups, with those who use opioids and Asian, African American, and Hispani...
Researchers analyzed over 400,000 sets of questions and answers on Stack Exchange to discover a 'politeness bias' where users prefer respectful responses, even when content isn't the most useful. The study's findings suggest that Q&A platforms should display more votes and consider renaming the 'best answer' feature to reduce bias.
Researchers analyzed 1.5 million actor and actress careers to discover that the most productive year is typically early in a career, with around 85% accuracy in predicting peak success. The study also found that most careers last only one year, and that actors are more likely to find work after a cold streak.
A new study found that uncertainty in early-stage inventions can lead to lower budgetary support. Researchers investigated how university-based academic inventions are selected for support and discovered that background familiarity and scientific complexity improve support chances. The study aims to develop models and tools to access, ...
A University of Kansas doctoral student investigates the social, economic, and cultural dynamics between American and European expatriates and Costa Rican locals. Her research aims to understand how wealthy migrants use their power to influence local communities and gain political advantage.
The University of Portsmouth's 'Brand Me' presentations have shown an increase in students' employability-related self-confidence. Students developed skills in proactive self-promotion, improving their impression management and self-promotion, enhancing their chances in the graduate recruitment process.