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Released: 17-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
The biggest barrier to getting fossil fuel workers green jobs isn’t skills — it’s location
University of Pittsburgh

Between the Inflation Reduction Act and the EU’s Just Transition Mechanism, both the United States and Europe are poised to put tens of billions of dollars toward creating green jobs.

Released: 17-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Accounting is facing a labor crisis. Could fraud be part of the solution?
University of Florida

New research from the University of Florida finds that financial fraud plays a unique role in attracting students to the field of accounting and other business disciplines.

Newswise: RUDN Economists Propose Algorithm For Flexible Management of Innovative Enterprise for Sustainable Development
Released: 17-Oct-2023 5:05 AM EDT
RUDN Economists Propose Algorithm For Flexible Management of Innovative Enterprise for Sustainable Development
Scientific Project Lomonosov

Economists from RUDN University have created a methodology based on mathematical modeling to manage production effectively with rapidly emerging innovations.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 6:05 PM EDT
How to tell if your boss is a ‘corporate psychopath’
Anglia Ruskin University

Findings from research to help the business world identify destructive ‘corporate psychopaths’ will be presented at the Chelmsford Science Festival on Monday, 23 October.

   
Newswise: No FOMO here - study finds social media photos may drive new customers away
Released: 16-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
No FOMO here - study finds social media photos may drive new customers away
Tulane University

Social media marketers sharing photos of people vacationing in exotic locales or attending events at exclusive venues may actually be driving new customers away, according to a recently published Tulane University study.

Newswise: Deep tech is coming
Released: 16-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Deep tech is coming
University of Utah

Two major investments in technology research and development were announced Thursday, Oct. 12, by University of Utah President Taylor Randall, marking the U’s expanding partnerships with industry and government players in the areas of artificial intelligence and semiconductors.

Released: 14-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
AI researchers expose critical vulnerabilities within major LLMs
Lancaster University

Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Bard have taken the world by storm this year, with companies investing millions to develop these AI tools, and some leading AI chatbots being valued in the billions.

Newswise:Video Embedded pacific-northwest-set-to-launch-hydrogen-energy-hub
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Released: 13-Oct-2023 7:05 PM EDT
Pacific Northwest Set to Launch Hydrogen Energy Hub
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Clean hydrogen energy infrastructure is coming to the Pacific Northwest with a newly announced hydrogen hub, and PNNL experts are advising the work to come.

Released: 12-Oct-2023 6:05 PM EDT
The advantage of digital-native brands setting up physical brand stores—and the challenge of preventing sales losses in existing channels
American Marketing Association (AMA)

Researchers from Erasmus School of Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam, KU Leuven, Universität zu Lübeck, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, and FoodLabs published a new Journal of Marketing article that investigates the multichannel impact of brand stores by digital-native FMCG brands.

Newswise: CSEP and ACSM Reach Historic Partnership
Released: 11-Oct-2023 7:05 AM EDT
CSEP and ACSM Reach Historic Partnership
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Indianapolis, IN, October 11, 2023 - Two of the world leaders in exercise science, sports medicine and personal training have established a new collaborative partnership.

Newswise: Michigan Ross Professor Explores Warning Signs in Banking Industry
Released: 9-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Michigan Ross Professor Explores Warning Signs in Banking Industry
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Banks reporting high profits in good times could be taking greater risks with their portfolios that lead to bigger trouble in a future downturn, according to a study co-authored by Amiyatosh Purnanandam, professor of finance at the Ross School of Business.

Released: 9-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Prescription opioid companies increased marketing after Purdue Pharma lawsuit, UW study shows
University of Washington

Public scrutiny of Purdue Pharma’s role in the opioid crisis increased sharply in the years after the state of Kentucky filed a lawsuit against the company. New research from David Tan, University of Washington associate professor of management, examines the ensuing behavior of competing prescription opioid companies.

Newswise: Chula Emphasizes on the Effort to Drive the Thai Economy with Thai Soft Power Through Research and Innovation, Focusing on 2Ts for Cultural Empowerment
Released: 6-Oct-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Emphasizes on the Effort to Drive the Thai Economy with Thai Soft Power Through Research and Innovation, Focusing on 2Ts for Cultural Empowerment
Chulalongkorn University

Chula Marketing professor draws attention to the strengths and weaknesses that Thai entrepreneurs and related sectors should immediately address so that the Thai economy can soar with soft power while revealing Chula’s readiness to drive research and social innovation to create the leaders of the future and drive Thai soft power to the global society.

Released: 6-Oct-2023 4:05 AM EDT
How much are you willing to pay for a product or service? It depends on your other options and the given context
American Marketing Association (AMA)

Researchers from Concordia University and Northwestern University published a new Journal of Marketing study that presents the Comparative Method of Valuation as a more accurate way to measure customers’ willingness to pay for a product or service.

Newswise: Fair and sustainable futures beyond mining
Released: 4-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Fair and sustainable futures beyond mining
University of Göttingen

Mining brings huge social and environmental change to communities: landscapes, livelihoods and the social fabric evolve alongside the industry. But what happens when the mines close? What problems face communities that lose their main employer and the very core of their identity and social networks?

Released: 3-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
UMD Smith Ramping up MSIS Student-Company Engagement to Spur Technology-Based Business Solutions
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

The Robert H. Smith School of Business has launched a push to engage companies with its information systems graduate students to spur technology-based business solutions

   
Newswise: Canisius University's Wehle School of Business Earns High Marks from US News
Released: 2-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Canisius University's Wehle School of Business Earns High Marks from US News
Canisius University

The Richard J. Wehle School of Business at Canisius University earned high marks on the U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings for “Best Undergraduate Business Programs.” Among the more than 500 business programs in the country, the university’s Finance and Accounting programs received numerous accolades.

Released: 29-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Gamers help highlight disparities in algorithm data
Cornell University

Gamers from around the world may have differing opinions, but this diversity of thought makes for better algorithms that help audiences everywhere pick the right games, according to new research from Cornell, Xbox and Microsoft Research.

Released: 28-Sep-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Laundry Professionals Unfold Opportunities at Sold Out WDF Workshop 2023
Coin Laundry Association

In just a few days, the Coin Laundry Association (CLA) will host the eagerly awaited WDF Workshop 2023, welcoming approximately 275 laundry professionals to a sold-out event at the Sonesta Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., from October 4-6.

Released: 28-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Research Finds DEI Initiatives During Certain Presidencies Can Affect Bottom Line
University of New Hampshire

According to researchers at the University of New Hampshire, how DEI affects a business’ bottom line may depend on the presidential administration and the general public’s perception at the time.

Released: 28-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
How a Repatriation Tax Challenge Before SCOTUS Could Upend the Tax Code
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Samuel Handwerger describes implications of Moore v. United States, a case before the Supreme Court that challenges the Mandatory Repatriation Tax provision of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

   
Newswise: Cleaning Product Ingredient Transparency Gets a Hearing on Capitol Hill
Released: 27-Sep-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Cleaning Product Ingredient Transparency Gets a Hearing on Capitol Hill
American Cleaning Institute

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce is discussing a legislative proposal that would establish – for the first time – a federal standard for ingredient communication in cleaning products.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Many pathways lead to success, Colgate Cares Day speakers tell CFES Brilliant Pathways students
CFES Brilliant Pathways

Colgate Cares Day speakers share their pathways with CFES Brilliant Pathways students

Newswise: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Unveils The Domino’s Village
27-Sep-2023 11:25 AM EDT
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Unveils The Domino’s Village
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

The new patient family housing building was made possible by a multi-million dollar donation from the pizza giant.

Newswise: Show, don’t tell: Attracting a diverse workforce
Released: 27-Sep-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Show, don’t tell: Attracting a diverse workforce
Iowa State University

Over the last decade, a growing number of companies and organizations have included messages about diversity and inclusion as part of their employee recruitment efforts.

Newswise: ORNL launches Center for AI Security Research to study AI’s impacts on society, security
26-Sep-2023 7:30 AM EDT
ORNL launches Center for AI Security Research to study AI’s impacts on society, security
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory announced the establishment of its Center for AI Security Research, or CAISER, to address threats already present as governments and industries around the world adopt artificial intelligence and take advantage of the benefits it promises in data processing, operational efficiencies and decision-making.

Released: 26-Sep-2023 9:40 AM EDT
Customer Service Net Promoter Score (NPS) not all it’s cracked up to
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

For thousands of American businesses, including hundreds in the Fortune 1000, the Net Promoter Score (NPS) of customer loyalty is a magic number that all but guarantees future growth if it’s high enough. But a new study from University of Iowa researchers finds the number is not all that magical.

Newswise: New corporate finance, financial planning workshop prepares IU Kelley School of Business students for in-demand jobs
Released: 25-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
New corporate finance, financial planning workshop prepares IU Kelley School of Business students for in-demand jobs
Indiana University

A new partnership between the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and the Association for Financial Professionals will create new opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in corporate finance and financial planning and analysis.

21-Sep-2023 12:00 PM EDT
Companies may benefit from transparency about racial diversity efforts
American Psychological Association (APA)

Companies that reveal their struggles to increase racial diversity in their workforces are perceived as more trustworthy and committed to diversity than companies that remain silent, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

   
Newswise: Is there more to palm oil than deforestation?
Released: 22-Sep-2023 2:40 PM EDT
Is there more to palm oil than deforestation?
University of Göttingen

Palm oil is the world's most produced and consumed vegetable oil and everyone knows that its production can damage the environment.

Newswise: CU Sihub Drives Social Innovation Business Model Prototypes to Social Innovation-Led Enterprise
Released: 22-Sep-2023 8:55 AM EDT
CU Sihub Drives Social Innovation Business Model Prototypes to Social Innovation-Led Enterprise
Chulalongkorn University

The Chulalongkorn University Social Innovation Hub (CU SiHub) supported project to encourage the development of social innovation business model prototypes was held on September 2, 2023 at the Visid Prachuabmoh Building to showcase the business design of innovations for social benefit and evaluate the viability of implementing the research group’s business plan.

Released: 22-Sep-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Why the UFC-WWE Merger is a One-Two Marketing Punch
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Marketing professor Mary Beth Furst explains why TKO has reason to believe that both WWE and UFC can complement each other to grow the overall market of viewers in the combat sports and entertainment space.

   
Newswise: Cardiff University chooses Figshare as integral part of research data management strategy
Released: 21-Sep-2023 11:00 AM EDT
Cardiff University chooses Figshare as integral part of research data management strategy
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Cardiff University has chosen Figshare from Digital Science’s flagship products to enhance its researcher support services, as it continues its work as a leading research institution.

     
Newswise: Sasin Chula is the First in Thailand to Uphold IDEALS Policy that Promotes Diversity and Equity as well as Inclusion for Sustainable Organizations and Businesses
Released: 21-Sep-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Sasin Chula is the First in Thailand to Uphold IDEALS Policy that Promotes Diversity and Equity as well as Inclusion for Sustainable Organizations and Businesses
Chulalongkorn University

Sasin School of Management, Chulalongkorn University is set to become a focal point for DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) efforts.

Released: 20-Sep-2023 8:05 PM EDT
Pandemic years created unmatched volatility in Utah’s housing market
University of Utah

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s State of the State’s Housing Market report provides a detailed analysis of current market conditions in Utah, which shows residential construction activity, existing home sales, housing shortages, and affordability were all impacted in a way not seen since the Great Recession.

Released: 20-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Cloud services without servers: what's behind it
University of Würzburg

In cloud computing, commercial providers make computing resources available on demand to their customers over the Internet. This service is partly offered "serverless", that is, without servers. How can that work? Computing resources without a server, isn't that like a restaurant without a kitchen?

Released: 20-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
‘Garbatrage’ spins e-waste into prototyping gold
Cornell University

Building on work in human-computer interaction that aims to incorporate sustainability and reuse into the field, Cornell University researchers introduces “garbatrage,” a framework for prototype builders centered around repurposing underused devices.

Newswise: Expert: Auto workers’ strike could impact future labor organizing
Released: 19-Sep-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Expert: Auto workers’ strike could impact future labor organizing
Washington University in St. Louis

The persistently tight labor market, growing frustration over wage inequality and record high support for unions set the stage for the United Auto Workers strike, according to Jake Rosenfeld, a professor of sociology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis.

   
Released: 19-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
UMD’s Justice for Fraud Victims to Host Business Fraud Prevention Seminar
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Speakers representing federal and local law enforcement will discuss the latest financial fraud tactics against businesses, and practical counter methods, in a free event in College Park, Md., Nov. 3, 2023

   
Released: 19-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Google on trial: Virginia Tech expert explains why it matters
Virginia Tech

The first big tech trial in decades is underway as the Department of Justice takes Google to court, arguing it abused power as a monopoly to dominate the search engine business.   According to Virginia Tech expert James Ivory, the case hinges on claims that Google illegally orchestrated business dealings so that its search engine would be people’s first option on their devices.

Newswise: A cautionary tale: How Italy’s ChatGPT ban hurt businesses, economy
Released: 19-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
A cautionary tale: How Italy’s ChatGPT ban hurt businesses, economy
Washington University in St. Louis

Initial data from Italy’s monthlong ChatGPT ban in early 2023 demonstrates the technology’s transformative impact on business and the economy, according to Jeremy Bertomeu at Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis



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