Edited Version - The 2018 IABPAD Conference Program

IABPAD

The International Academy

of

Business and Public Administration Disciplines

Conference Program

Dallas, Texas

April 19-22, 2018

www.iabpad.com

WELCOME Welcome to the 2018 International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines (IABPAD) Spring Conference in Dallas, Texas. The goal of this conference is to provide an opportunity for participants to present their research papers and exchange ideas and ways by which private and public organizations and nations can meet global challenges in the twenty-first century. We hope that all of you enjoy your visit to Dallas and find the various sessions and other activities of the IABPAD worthwhile and enjoyable. We are proud to announce that participants at this conference have made significant contributions to the literature through their research and advanced ideas. We encourage you to explore outside your disciplines and sample the work of your peers from across the spectrum. We are glad to announce that the IABPAD sponsors seven refereed journals. International Journal of Business and Public Administration (IJBPA), International Journal of Business and Economics Perspectives (IJBEP), International Journal of Education Research (IJER), International Journal of Business, Accounting, and Finance (IJBAF), International Journal of Business, Marketing, and Decision Sciences (IJBMDS), International Journal of Management and Human Resources (IJMHR), and

International Journal of Business Research and Information Technology (IJBRIT). Each journal has an ISSN number, issued by the library of Congress, Washington, DC. Articles published in the seven journals will be included in the databases of EBSCO publishing Inc. and Gale/ Cengage Learning. Abstracts are also indexed by the IABPAD We would like to thank those who agreed to participate as discussants and session chairs. We would like to extend our heart-felt and deepest appreciation to each of you. It is our authors and the conference participants who make the IABPAD successful and who support our efforts to achieve our goal. Thank you and have a great conference.

Abdalla Hagen Raja Nassar Program Chair Conference Chair

Morsheda Hassan Conference Coordinator

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC ADMINSTRATION DISCIPLINES

Conference Program

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: ARRIVAL OF PARTICIPANTS ON-SITE CONFERENCE

REGISTRATION In Teak Room

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Pre-Conference Statistics Work Shop: Regression Analysis of Time Series Data In Teak Room

Friday, April 20, 2018

7:00 AM-8:00AM: BREAKFAST AT DOUBLE TREE (For those residing at DoubleTree)

AT The Chef’s Table RESTAURANT ON THE LOWER LEVEL

8:00 AM- 5:00 PM: ON-SITE CONFERENCE

REGISTRATION

The IABPAD Conference Dallas, Texas, 2018

The International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines

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8:00 AM to 9:15 AM Friday, April 20, 2018

Location: OAK

Management/Entrepreneurship Session

SESSION CHAIR: Barbara Dalby, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS STRATEGIES TO SUSTAIN TAIWANESE FOREIGN BUSINESS INVESTMENT IN CHINA (101)

Isabel Wan, Colorado State University –Global Campus, Allen, TX PROSOCIAL MOTIVATION OF NONPROFIT EMPLOYEES: DOES IT PREDICT ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AMONG A MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKFORCE (248)

Edith Rosenthal, Northcentral University Richard Dool, Northcentral University

THE FACTORS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION THAT LED HIGHER EDUCATED MILLENNIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN CREATING SUCCESSFUL SMALL BUSINESSES (141)

Angela Lois Hall, Argosy University, Northern Virginia Robert Goldwasser, Argosy University, Northern Virginia Michael Piellusch, Argosy University, Northern Virginia

CORRELATES AND PREDICTORS OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS (243)

Hamid Khan, Our Lady of the Lake University DISCUSSANTS: Isabel Wan, Colorado State University –Global Campus, Allen, TX Angela Lois Hall, Argosy University, Northern Virginia



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8:00 AM to 9:15 AM April 21, 2017

Location: EBONY

Accounting/International Accounting Session

SESSION CHAIR: Mostafa A. El Shamy, Kuwait University IS COMPREHENSIVE INCOME SUPERIOR TO NET INCOME IN EQUITY VALUATION? EVIDENCE FROM KUWAIT (153)

Mostafa A. El Shamy, Kuwait University Hussain Al-Yousif, Kuwait University Jassem Al- Modaf, Kuwait University

THE RISE OF NON-GAAP MEASURES IN ANNUAL REPORTS: TO MISLEAD OR TO INFORM? (207)

Fodil Adjaoud, University of Ottawa, Canada

GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS, WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND PROFITABILITY OF JSE LISTED NON-FINANCIAL FIRMS (209)

EK Oseifuah, University of Venda, South Africa

DISCUSSANTS: Fodil Adjaoud, University of Ottawa, Canada

EK Oseifuah, University of Venda, South Africa



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Location: ACACIA

Education/Information Technology Session

SESSION CHAIR: Khaled J. Al-Agha, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ATTENDANCE (208)

Khaled J. Al-Agha, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas Mahmoud Yousef, the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg

ASSESSING STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES TO ACHIEVE ASSURANCE OF LEARNING STANDARDS IN AN AACSB-ACCREDITED BUSINESS SCHOOL (137)

Hui-Chuan Chen, the University of Tennessee at Martin Sean Walker, the University of Tennessee at Martin Taeuk Kang, the University of Tennessee at Martin

PRODUCING ACADEMIC CASE STUDIES WITH SPEED AND EFFICIENCY: DEVELOPMENT OF A DATABASE REPOSITORY AND CASE STUDY DESIGN ENGINE (183)

Shresta Myrtle Mallela Daiva, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX Nancy A. Bonner, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX James R King, Jr., University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX Kristi Trammell, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX

DISCUSSANTS: Marjorie Adams, Morgan State University

Mahmoud Yousef, the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg Nancy A. Bonner, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX



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9:15 AM-9:30 AM

COFFEE BREAK

TEAK Room



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Location: OAK

Management/Information Technology Session

SESSION CHAIR: Nancy A. Bonner, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX EFFECTIVENESS IN TEACHING PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS BASED ON STUDENT EVALUATIONS (133)

Elvira Teller, California State University, Carson, CA THE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF MANAGING THE DIGITAL NATIVES (219)

Joann Adeogun, Point University Tom Javarinis, Point University Akins Ogungbure, Troy University

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND THE INCIDENCE OF CYBERCRIMES (160)

Godpower O. Okereke, Texas A&M University-Texarkana CORPORATE AND BIBLICAL ETHICS (234)

Marjorie Adams, Morgan State University Charles Chekwa, Troy University, Atlanta, GA

DISCUSSANTS: Joann Adeogun, Point University

Aysar P. Sussan, Arab American University in Jenin



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9:30 AM TO 10:45 AM FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018

Location: EBONY

Finance/ International Finance Session

SESSION CHAIR: Chinedu B. Ezirim, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcour GEOGRAPHIC DETERMINATION OF BANK PROFITABILITY: A CAUSAL EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA (205)

Chinedu B. Ezirim, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcour Ucheoma I. Ezirim, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcour Napuru D. Bassuo, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcour Uchenna Elike, Alabama A & M University

WHICH TUNE IS THE U.S. STOCK MARKET SINGING: MONDAY BLUES OR TGIF? (213)

Qian Shen, Alabama A&M University, Normal, Alabama 2008-2009 FINANCIAL MELTDOWN AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE PRAGMATIC PROBLEMS IN USING BETA FOR MANAGERIAL FINANCE APPLICATIONS: A REVISIT (105)

Elvan Aktas, Valdosta State University WERE REINHART AND ROGOFF RIGHT? SOVEREIGN DEBT IN DEVELOPED NATIONS (197)

Hussein F. Zeaiter, Lebanese American University DISCUSSANTS: Qian Shen, Alabama A&M University, Normal, Alabama

Elvan Aktas, Valdosta State University Cynthia Hester, Southern University at Shreveport



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9:30 AM TO 10:45 AM FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018

Location: ACACIA

Management/Communication Session

SESSION CHAIR: Alexandra Montesi, Woodbury University TO TASK OR MULTI-TASK? : THE TRUTH ABOUT PRODUCTIVITY (104)

Alexandra Montesi, Woodbury University

MULTICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS: MODIFYING ETHNOCENTRIC BEHAVIOR TO MEET GLOBAL CULTURAL EXPECTATIONS (177)

Teresa Lao, Colorado State University-Global Campus Terry Rodriguez, University of Phoenix

THE PERCEPTIONS OF SCM STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY (178)

Alice Ruth Coleman, Columbia Southern University Robert Goldwasser, Columbia Southern University

FOCUS AREAS OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES IN TWO LEADING COMPANIES IN ETHIOPIA – TOWARDS UNVEILING THE STATUS OF CSR FROM THIS PART OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD (131)

Yohannes Workeaferahu Elifneh, DISCUSSANTS: Alice Ruth Coleman, Columbia Southern University

Robert Goldwasser, Columbia Southern University



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10:50 AM to 12:00 (Noon) Friday, April 20, 2018

Location: OAK

Marketing/Advertising/ E-Commerce Session

SESSION CHAIR: Akins Ogungbure, Troy University THE SOCIAL SCIENCE OF MARKETING (170)

John C. Cox, Ouachita Baptist University Marshall J. Horton, Ouachita Baptist University

SUSTAINABLE OR CONVENTIONAL MARKETING: PERCEIVED FACTORS INFLUENCING CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE ORGANIC OR CONVENTIONAL TOMATOES (143)

Scott Grant Eckert, Argosy University EXPLORING THE BUYING, HAVING, AND BEING OF THE CONSUMERS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PYRAMID (200)

Akins Ogungbure, Troy University Charles Chekwa, Troy University Conrad Francis, Bethune-Cookman University

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES IN THE FACE OF THE CURRENT GLOBAL ECONOMIC MELTDOWN IN NIGERIA (155)

Daramola Babatunde Muhammed, Moshood Abiola Polytechnics, Nigeria DISCUSSANTS: Scott Grant Eckert, Argosy University John C. Cox, Ouachita Baptist University

Conrad Francis, Bethune-Cookman University



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Location: EBONY

Management/Quality Management Session SESSION CHAIR: Festus O. Olorunniwo, Tennessee State University A STUDY OF PATENTS FOR INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS IN EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT & MONITORING (134)

Sathiadev Mahesh, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Kenneth R. Walsh, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

ETS FIELD TEST IN BUSINESS: A QUALITY MANAGEMENT MODEL (242)

Robert M Lynch, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Garth Allen, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley

DEMOGRAPHIC DIFFERENCES IN PASSENGERS’ SATISFACTION WITH CRUISE EXPERIENCE AND PORT ACTIVITIES: THE BERMUDA CRUISE (217)

Festus O. Olorunniwo, Tennessee State University David M. Baker, Tennessee State University Shawn Deshields, Bermuda College

ESSENTIAL PILLARS OF SUCCESS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (250)

Emeka Dunu, Alabama A&M University Krishan Rana, Alabama A&M University

DISCUSSANTS: Robert M Lynch, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley

Sathiadev Mahesh, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA



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Location: ACACIA

Management Session

SESSION CHAIR: Mahmoud A. Elgamal, Kuwait University THE READINESS OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING: THE MEASUREMENT AND PATTERNS (109)

Mahmoud A. Elgamal, Kuwait University MULTI STAGES PROTOTYPE MODEL AND ITS INTERACTION WITH END USERS (124)

Aysar P. Sussan, Arab American University in Jenin Reem D. Kassira, City College - Florida

MODERATING EFFECTS OF PERCEIVED EFFECTIVENESS OF TEAM LEADER ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SATISFACTION WITH THE LEADER AND MEMBERS’ LEVEL OF EXTRA EFFORT (135)

David Notgrass, Tarleton State University Jacob Heller, Tarleton State University Ed Dittfurth, Tarleton State University

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WORKPLACE SPIRITUALITY AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE (193)

Ngozi Oriaku, Elizabeth City State University Ebere Oriaku, Elizabeth City State University Kingsley Nwala, Elizabeth City State University

DISCUSSANTS: Ed Dittfurth, Tarleton State University David Notgrass, Tarleton State University



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12:00 (Noon)-1:30 PM

LUNCH BREAK



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1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Friday, April 20, 2018

Location: OAK

Public Sector and Public Administration/Legal Issue in Business Session

SESSION CHAIR: Charles Chekwa, Troy University BENEFIT CORPORATIONS: A RELATIVELY NEW LEGAL FORM FOR SUPPORTING SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE ENTERPRISES IN THE U.S. (122)

Elisabeth J. Teal, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA A. Rebekah Teal, Attorney and Corporate Consultant, Atlanta, GA

INTERGENERATIONAL SOCIAL MOBILITY: THE CASE OF A BLACK FAMILY IN LOST PRAIRIE (TRIGGS) ARKANSAS (227)

Darein Hatcher, Texas A&M University-Texarkana Godpower Okereke, Texas A&M University-Texarkana

WAITING AT THE CROSSROADS - THE INTERSECTION OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING AND INSURANCE COVERAGE (253)

Diana Brown, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX IMPACT OF PRECOLONIAL ERA ON AFRICA’S POLITICAL LEADERSHIP AND ITS CONSEQUENT UNDERDEVELOPMENT (157)

Barr Ayankoya Oluwatoyosi Mojoyinola, M.F.L CHAMBERS Ibadan Nigeria THE IMPACT OF THE SYRIAN WAR REFUGEES ON LEBANON’S QUALITY OF LIFE (241)

Said M. Ladki, Lebanese American University

DISCUSSANTS: Godpower Okereke, Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Said M. Ladki, Lebanese American University



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Location: EBONY

Management/ Human Resource Session

SESSION CHAIR: Richard Dool, Argosy University THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT, AND WORKPLACE BULLYING: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY (121)

St. Hill Delilah, Argosy University Richard Dool, Argosy University Mancini Dale, Argosy University

AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF HUMAN CAPITAL (146)

Kevin Wainwright, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Canada THE EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND PRACTIES ON REPUTATION: EXPLORING THE ASYMMETRIC IMPACT (239)

He-Boong Kwon, Colorado State University-Pueblo OPERATIONALISING A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE STRATEGIES FOR THE NIGERIA MANUFACTURING SECTOR (106)

Idris Olayiwola Ganiyu, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa Ziska Fields, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa Sulaiman Olusegun Atiku, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa

DISCUSSANTS: Alexandra Montesi, Woodbury University

Mancini Dale, Argosy University



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Location: ACACIA

Economics/International Economics Session

SESSION CHAIR: Chinedu B. Ezirim, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcour DOES IMMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES PROVIDE A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE?: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PRODUCTIVITY ACROSS EIGHT INDUSTRIES (172)

Reena Ahuja, Flagler College, FL GROWTH AND GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE NEXUS: AN INVESTIGATION IN TRANSITION ECONOMIES (202)

Altin Gjini, University “Aleksander Moisiu” Durres, Durres, Albania Agim Kukeli, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX

FUNDING OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE INDUSTRIES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA (206)

Chinedu B. Ezirim, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcour Ucheoma I. Ezirim, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcour Abel Musa, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcour Uchenna Elike, Alabama A & M University

FOREIGN INSTITUTIONAL LOANS AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH IN NIGERIA (168)

Ewubare Dennis Brown, Rivers State University Port, Harcourt, Nigeria Rachael Elo-Oghene Morris, Rivers State University Port, Harcourt, Nigeria

DISCUSSANTS: Ricardo Tovar-Silos, Lamar University

Reena Ahuja, Flagler College, FL



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3:00 PM-3:15PM

COFFEE BREAK

TEAK Room



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Location: OAK

Management/Human Resources Session

SESSION CHAIR: Patrick Jaska, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor A REVIEW OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE (195)

Barbara Dalby, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Effel Harper, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Patrick Jaska, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

MOTIVATING THE MILLENNIAL WORKERS (174)

Teresa Lao, Walden University Terry Rodriguez, University of Phoenix

THE DYNAMICS OF ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE (118)

Meredith E. David, Baylor University in Waco, Texas Fred R. David, Francis Marion University, Ocean Isle Beach, NC

VISUAL MANAGEMENT: A TOOL FOR IMPROVING EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY IN ORGANIZATIONS (251)

Emeka Dunu, Alabama A&M University Ajeet Jain, Alabama A&M University Fola Michael Ayokanmbi, Alabama A&M University

DISCUSSANTS: Barbara Dalby, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Felix Kamuche, Morehouse College Fred R. David, Francis Marion University, Ocean Isle Beach, NC



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Location: EBONY

Marketing/ International Marketing Session

SESSION CHAIR: Laurie A. Babin, University of Louisiana Monroe FAST FOOD DINING PERCEPTIONS (114)

Kevin Mason, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Stephen Jones, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR James Walton, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR

MARKETING OUTER SPACE FROM MERCURY TO APOLLO TO SPACEX (184)

Julie Toner, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY Mike H. Ryan, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY

INFLUENCE OF SPECIAL FEATURE(S) ON CONSUMER PRODUCT CHOICE: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY (214)

Mijanur Rahman, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh Humayun Kabir Chowdhury, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

INFLUENCER MARKETING (237)

Laurie A. Babin, University of Louisiana Monroe DISCUSSANTS: Stephen Jones, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Mike H. Ryan, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY



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Location: Location: ACACIA

Accounting/International Accounting Session SESSION CHAIR: Salem Ibrahim, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD: REDUCING UNNECCESARY COMPLEXITY IN FINANCIAL REPORTING (144)

Karen M. Oxner, University of Central Arkansas FINANCIAL INCLUSION ACTIVITIES AND ECONOMIC STIMULATION EFFECTS IN EMERGING ECONOMIES: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA (116)

Ebele P Ifionu, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria Omotayo. F Akinpelumi, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

FASB EFFORTS TO IMPROVE LEASE ACCOUNTING (222)

Ana G Maldonado, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas Alexandra Reza, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas Tsvetelina Valentionva Bozhanova, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas

Salem Ibrahim, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas Morsheda Hassan, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas

DISCUSSANTS: Karen M. Oxner, University of Central Arkansas

Ebele P Ifionu, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria



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Location: OAK

Management/ Contemporary Business Issues/Leadership Session

SESSION CHAIR: David Notgrass, Tarleton State University LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION: MEETING THE NEEDS OF MILITARY LEADERS AND VETERAN STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION (149)

Darnell E. Wiggins, Argosy University Robert Goldwasser, Argosy University Richard Dool, Argosy University

ENTREPRENEURSHIP: COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES, BEST PRACTICES, AND PITFALLS TO AVOID (175)

Terry R Rodriguez, University of Phoenix Teresa Lao, Walden University

CHANGE MANAGEMENT: DO EMPLOYEE ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS MATTER? (235)

Megan Stanley, Texas A&M University-San Antonio Josephine Sosa-Fey, Texas A&M University-San Antonio

TOWARD A NEW THEORY: THE INTERSECTING WINDOWS OF VULNERABILITY (188)

Emmanuel Small, Stockton University, Galloway, NJ DISCUSSANTS: Alice Ruth Coleman, Columbia Southern University

Robert Goldwasser, Argosy University Josephine Sosa-Fey, Texas A&M University-San Antonio



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Location: EBONY


SESSION CHAIR: Hyungju Edmond Cha, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas COMMITTEE DECISION-MAKING IN MONETARY POLICY (245)

Hyungju Edmond Cha, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas THE CORRELATION BETWEEN EDUCATION LEVEL AND CHARACTERISTICS OF CLAIMANTS FILING FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE IN THE DELTA AREAS (115)

Danyell Weaver, Kaplan University, Sulphur Rock, Arkansas DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF THE HOUSING SECTOR AND BUSINESS CYCLES (211)

Zaman Zamanian, Montclair State University THE RISE OF THE USE OF THE BITCOIN AND ITS POTENTIAL FUTURE (215)

Conrad Francis, Bethune-Cookman University Charles Chekwa, Troy University Akins Ogungbure, Troy University

DISCUSSANTS: Danyell Weaver, Kaplan University, Sulphur Rock, Arkansas

Zaman Zamanian, Montclair State University



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Location: EBONY

Accounting/Finance Session

SESSION CHAIR: Mark Buxton, University of Illinois Springfield THE IMPACT OF DEDICATED INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTIONS on STATE governmental COMPLIANCE AUDIT FINDINGS (226)

Mark Buxton, University of Illinois Springfield Frank Nation, University of Illinois Springfield Quentin Kuntzman, University of Illinois Springfield

FIVE YEARS LATER: ROADBLOCKS TO IFRS ADOPTION IN THE UNITED STATES (164)

Kathryn Winney, Our Lady of the Lake University Michelle Avila, Our Lady of the Lake University Ronald Crowe, Our Lady of the Lake University

AN INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK FOR THE ROLE OF MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM IN BUSINESS PROCESS RE-ENGINEERING: AN ANALYTICAL FIELD STUDY (225)

Salah A. Ali, University of Bahrain Salah M. Omran, Assiut University, Egypt

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE SYSTEM AND ITS ROLE IN ACTIVATING ISLAMIC BANK’S MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION (132)

Orobah Mahmoud, Alquds University, Abu Dis, Palestine DISCUSSANTS: Frank Nation, University of Illinois Springfield Salah A. Ali, University of Bahrain

Kathryn Winney, Our Lady of the Lake University



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INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC ADMINSTRATION DISCIPLINES

Saturday, April 21, 2018

7:00 AM-8:00AM: BREAKFAST AT DOUBLE TREE (For those residing at DoubleTree)

AT The Chef’s Table RESTAURANT ON THE LOWER LEVEL

8:00 AM-12:00 PM: ON-SITE CONFERENCE

REGISTRATION



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8:00 AM to 9:15 AM Saturday, April 21, 2018

Location: OAK Education Technology Session

SESSION CHAIR: Levon R. Hayrapetyan, Houston Baptist University INCREASING STUDENT SELF-AWARENESS TO PREPARE TOMORROW’S LEADERS (108)

Robin K. Hinkle, Spalding University, Louisville, KY

ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STUDENT WORKBOOKS IN AN INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MANAGEMENT CLASS (117)

John J. Newbold, Sam Houston State University SCHOLARLY STUDENT SEARCH BEHAVIOR IN LIBRARY WEBSITES: A PROPOSED MODEL FOR IMPROVING UTILIZATION OF ACADEMIC LIBRARY RESOURCES: PROMOTE READING AND SUPPORT RESEARCH MODEL (PRSR MODEL) (127)

Esra Abdoh, University of South Carolina, South Carolina Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia

DISCUSSANTS: Esra Abdoh, University of South Carolina; Taibah University John J. Newbold, Sam Houston State University



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Location: EBONY

Management Session

SESSION CHAIR: Semere Haile, Grambling State University, Grambling, LA CULTIVATING EMPLOYEE INNOVATION: IS IT CRITICAL IN THE CURRENT BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT? (236)

Cecilia Morrison, Texas A&M University-San Antonio Josephine Sosa-Fey, Texas A&M University-San Antonio

FUNDAMENTALS OF MODERN SPACE MANAGEMENT: REFLECTIONS ON BUSINESS OPERATIONS (185)

Ida Kutschera, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY Mike H. Ryan, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LIFE EXPERIENCES AND TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS OF CITY AND COUNTY MANAGERS (148)

C. Scott Andrews, Argosy University, Phoenix Campus ECONOMICS OF ENTREPREUERSHIP EDUCATION IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES FOR SUSTATINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (112) Oyetakin Akinrotimi Iyiomo, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-akoko, Nigeria

Yahyah Lateefat, Lagos State University, Lagos State, Nigeria DISCUSSANTS: Elvira Teller, California State University, Carson, CA

C. Scott Andrews, Argosy University, Phoenix Campus



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Location: ACACIA

Finance/ International Finance Session

SESSION CHAIR: Eugenie Ardoin, University of Louisiana at Monroe VOLATILITY MODELING AND DAILY STOCK MARKET RETURNS RELATIONSHIP IN NIGERIA: 1999-2016 (128)

Chukwu Agwu Ejem, Abia State Polytechnic, Nigeria Godfrey Udochukwu Ogbonna, Board of Internal Revenue, Nigeria Chinedu B. Ezirim, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

DETERMINANTS OF THE CROSS-SECTION STOCK RETURNS IN THE AMMAN STOCK EXCHANGE (232)

Mahmoud Haj, Grambling State University, Grambling, LA DO STOCK PRICES REACT TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT ORDERS ISSUED BY THE SEC? AN EVENT STUDY (221)

Eugenie Ardoin, University of Louisiana at Monroe Arturo Rodriguez, University of Louisiana at Monroe Avash Pokharel, University of Louisiana at Monroe

AN EXAMINATION OF TAXATION AS A TOOL FOR INTERNALLY GENERATED REVENUE IN LAGOS STATE: THE PLACE OF E-TAX (102)

Olaosebikan Joshua Abayomi, Nigerian Army School of Finance and Administration Stella Ahunanya, Nigerian Army School of Finance and Administration

DISCUSSANTS: Mahmoud Haj, Grambling State University, Grambling, LA Arturo Rodriguez, University of Louisiana at Monroe



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9:15 AM-9:30 AM

COFFEE BREAK

TEAK Room



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Location: OAK Education Technology Session

SESSION CHAIR: Larry G. Locke, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, TX USE OF INTERPRETIVE STRUCTURAL MODELLING AND MICMAC IN INTERPRETING INTERPLAY AMONG MODEL COMPONENTS IN AN EXPLORATORY INVESTIGATION (111)

Philip L. Bond, Southern Arkansas University INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: A STRATEGIC SPORTS MARKETING TOOL (198)

Ben Hammonds, University of Mary-Hardin Baylor James R King, Jr., University of Mary-Hardin Baylor

THE PORTRAYAL OF UNIVERSITY DIVERSITY IN SOCIAL MEDIA (162) Kailyn Brush, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, TX Larry G. Locke, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, TX

DISCUSSANTS: Philip L. Bond, Southern Arkansas University James R King, Jr., University of Mary-Hardin Baylor



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Location: EBONY

Management/ Management in Higher Education Session

SESSION CHAIR: Bruce Walters, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA WORK-HOME BOUNDARIES: IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP AND POLYCHRONICITY (152)

Rakesh Mittal, New York Institute of Technology

EXPATRIATE SUCCESS: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF AMERICAN EXPATRIATES IN SOUTH EAST ASIA (233)

Osman Yussuf, Wiley College Marshall TX

AN INCOMPLETE TRAJECTORY TOWARDS POST-BUREAUCRACY: THE EXAMPLE OF QUEBEC ACADEMIA (154)

Adler Chloé, University Laval Carole Lalonde, University Laval

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY IN NIGERIA PUBLIC SECTOR (161)

Awolere Abimbola Oluwafunmilayo, University of Lagos, Nigeria DISCUSSANTS: Semere Haile, Grambling State University, Grambling, LA

Carole Lalonde, University Laval



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Location: ACACIA

Management/ Health Care/Economic Session

SESSION CHAIR: Chin-Yen Alice Liu, Texas A&M University – San Antonio, TX MOBILE HEALTH AND TELEMEDICINE AWARENESS AND ADOPTION IN HEALTH DISPARITY POPULATIONS (129)

David N. Etim, University of Connecticut Alice S. Etim, Winston Salem State University Jasmine Scott, Winston Salem State University

NUTRITIONAL CRITERIA IN DAILY FOOD SELECTION USING LINEAR-PROGRAMMING ANALYSIS (166)

Chin-Yen Alice Liu, Texas A&M University – San Antonio, TX EFFECT OF DISEASES ON SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA (192)

George-Anokwuru Chioma Chidinma, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria Chiehiura Akpan, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

DISCUSSANTS: Alice S. Etim, Winston Salem State University

George-Anokwuru Chioma Chidinma, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

David N. Etim, University of Connecticut



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10:50 AM to 12:00 (Noon) Saturday, April 21, 2018

Location: OAK

Public Sector and Public Administration/Legal Issue in Business Session

SESSION CHAIR: Aysar P. Sussan, Arab American University in Jenin MEDIA AND RELIGIOUS CONFLICT IN THE ARAB WORLD (103)

Morris Kalliny, Eastern Washington University, Spokane, WA Mary Kalliny, Eastern Washington University, Spokane, WA

WHAT DID TOM HAGEN DO FOR VITO CORLEONE? (151)

Tim Wilson, Texas A and M University – Commerce THE PRISON INDUSTRY IN AMERICA (228)

Tracy Craig, Texas A&M University-Texarkana Godpower Okereke, Texas A&M University-Texarkana

DISCUSSANTS: Tim Wilson, Texas A and M University – Commerce



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Location: EBONY Education Technology Session

SESSION CHAIR: Mohammad Dadashzadeh, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan

USING AUTOMATED ATTENDANCE TRACKING SYSTEM TO MONITOR THE IMPACT OF ATTENDANCE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE (165)

Xue Bai, Virginia State University ENGAGING STUDENTS IN THE ONLINE CLASSROOM (179)

Bonnie S. Rucks, DeVry University, Addison, Illinois TEACHING PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS WITH MICROSOFT DATA MINING TOOLS (138)

Mohammad Dadashzadeh, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan

DISCUSSANTS: Bonnie S. Rucks, DeVry University, Addison, Illinois

Xue Bai, Virginia State University



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Location: ACACIA

Information Technology Session SESSION CHAIR: Samuel Tabi, Wiley College, Marshall Texas A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF THE GOALS OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEGREE PROGRAMS (230)

Robert Vinaja, Texas A&M University–San Antonio DATA CENTER A METAPHOR FOR CLOUD COMPUTATION SECURITY EFFECT (150)

Okey Igbonagwam, Saint Leo University, Virginia A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK TO HARNESS THE POWER OF BIG DATA USING COGNITIVE COMPUTING (187)

Shamsul Chowdhury, Roosevelt University, Chicago ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF E-SERVICE QUALITY AND TRUST PROPENSITY ON CONSUMERS REPURCHASE INTENTION WITH MEDIATING ROLE OF SATISFACTION IN E-COMMERCE (125)

Raheela Rafaqat, COMSATS Institute of Information & Technology, Pakistan Liya Mughal, COMSATS Institute of Information & Technology, Pakistan Asif Mughal, COMSATS Institute of Information & Technology, Pakistan

DISCUSSANTS: Robert Vinaja, Texas A&M University–San Antonio Shamsul Chowdhury, Roosevelt University, Chicago



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12:00 (Noon)-1: 30 PM

Professor Malcolm Coco Abilene Christian University

“Internships: A Try Before You Buy Arrangement”

(Keynote Speaker)

Garden Room



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1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday, April 21, 2018

Location: OAK

Statistics/Data Analysis/Contemporary Business Issues Session

SESSION CHAIR: Hani Mesak, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA RANDOM CONSISTANCY INDICES FOR ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PORCESSES (107)

Levon R. Hayrapetyan, Houston Baptist University OLIGOPOLY / OLIGOPSONY POWER AND THE DEGREE OF MARKET DOMINANCE: A GAME-THEORETIC APPROACH (190)

Franc Troy, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri David Bouras, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri Eric Burgess, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri Altin Kuli, Canadian Institute of Technology, Albania

AN ANALYSIS OF RESOURCE ALLOCATION IN THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE (240)

Amy Rodak, University of Illinois Springfield Mark Buxton, University of Illinois Springfield

MODELING MOBILE ADVERTISING CLICK FRAUD PROBLEM USING TENSOR FLOW (119)

Grace Zhang, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX DISCUSSANTS: Franc Troy, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri Levon R. Hayrapetyan, Houston Baptist University



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Location: EBONY

Accounting/Economics Session SESSION CHAIR: Weiqiu Yu, University of New Brunswick, Canada

A MEANINGFUL ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM CLASS PROJECT (145)

Elizabeth Mulig, University of Dallas, Irving, TX Cheryl L Prachyl, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX

SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES (147)

Elizabeth Mulig, University of Dallas Cheryl L Prachyl, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX

THE IMPACT OF REGIONAL AGE DISTRIBUTION ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN CANADA (140)

Weiqiu Yu, University of New Brunswick, Canada Liang Ma, University of Alberta, Canada

SPIRITUALITY IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS: NATIONAL AND GLOBAL REFORM STRATEGIC PLANNING RECOMMENDATIONS: REVISITED SEVEN YEARS LATER (201)

Mario E. Delgado, Former Rural Development Specialist/USDA, Gainesville, GA Antonio A. Fernández, Barry University, Miami, Florida María I. Méndez, Miami-Dade College, Miami, Florida Pedro F. Pellet, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS THE IMPACT OF NAFTA ON ECONOMIC GROWTH ON ITS MEMBER COUNTRIES (231)

Habte G. Woldu, University of Texas at Dallas Shawn Alborz, University of Texas at Dallas Nitish Myneni, University of Texas at Dallas

DISCUSSANTS: Ewubare Dennis Brown, Rivers State University Port, Harcourt, Nigeria

Pedro F. Pellet, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Habte G. Woldu, University of Texas at Dallas



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Location: ACACIA

Finance/ Financial Literacy/ Economics Session

SESSION CHAIR: Mahmoud Haj, Grambling State University, Grambling, LA DO FIRMS WITH DUAL CEOS PERFORM BETTER THAN THEIR COUNTERPARTS? (126)

C. Joe Ueng, University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX Vinita Ramaswamy, University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX John Leavins, University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX

FINANCIAL LITERACY IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA (223)

Jason Gibson and Michael Sakala, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas Freida Ekwueme and Krista Mullen, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas Kareem Maclemore, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas Ibrahim Salem, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas Morsheda Hassan, College, Marshall, Texas

INFORMATION CONTENTS OF STOCK LENDING & BORROWING AND SHORT SELLING TRANSACTIONS: KRX vs NYSE (212)

Yeong-Suk Cho, Mokpo National University, South Korea Youngsik Kwak, Delaware State University

UNITED STATES QUANTITATIVE EASING POLICY: AN ANALYSIS UNDER THE FRAMEWORK OF A STRUCTURE BREAK (136)

Jung-Bin Su, China University of Science and Technology Ken Hung, Texas A&M International University, WHTC

DISCUSSANTS: Youngsik Kwak, Delaware State University

C. Joe Ueng, University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX Cynthia Hester, Southern University at Shreveport



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3:15 PM-3:30PM

COFFEE BREAK

TEAK Room



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Location: OAK

Information Technology/Management Session SESSION CHAIR: Mahmoud Yousef, the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ON IT FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE (142)

Harold C. Okere, Walden Univesity, Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee TECHNOLOGY IN MINISTRY-THE MINISTERS’ PERSPECTIVES (216)

Samuel Tabi, Wiley College, Marshall Texas

CHANGE MANAGEMENT AS AN APPROACH TO DEVELOP HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: CASE STUDY OF KUWAIT TELECOM COMPANY (238)

Salah Abdelkader, Kuwait University Galal Elhagrasey, Canadian University, Egypt Felix Kamuche, Morehouse College, United States Abdalla Hagen, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas

FERTILITY AND FEMALE LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION IN MENA COUNTRIES: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS (252)

Bassam M. AbuAl-Foul, American University of Sharjah DISCUSSANTS: Samuel Tabi, Wiley College, Marshall Texas

Godpower O. Okereke, Texas A&M University-Texarkana



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Location: EBONY


SESSION CHAIR: Ricardo Tovar-Silos, Lamar University REVISITING HYSTERESIS UNEMPLOYMENT IN EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES USING QUANTILE REGRESSION (130)

Tsangyao Chang, Feng Chia University, Taichung, TAIWAN Ken Hung, Texas A&M International University, TX

REVISITING RYBCZYNSKI’S THEOREM: THE MATHEMATICAL MODEL AND A SIMULATION (203)

Agim Kukeli, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls TX Altin Gjini, University “Aleksander Moisiu” Durres, Durres, Albania

A VECTOR ERROR CORRECTION MODEL EVALUATION OF IMPACT OF SECTORAL EXPENDITURE ON NIGERIAN ECONOMY (1981-2015) (113)

Chukwu Agwu Ejem, Abia State Polytechnic, Nigeria Godfrey Udochukwu Ogbonna, Board of Internal Revenue (Head Office), Nigeria Onyemachi Maxwell Ogbulu, Abia State University, Nigeria

ECONOMIC GROWTH VS SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS: SOUTHERN FLORIDA CASE STUDY (244)

Mario E. Delgado, Former Rural Development Specialist/USDA, Gainesville, GA Antonio A. Fernández, Barry University, Miami, Florida María I. Méndez, Miami-Dade College, Miami, Florida Pedro F. Pellet, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

DISCUSSANTS: Ken Hung, Texas A&M International University, TX

Weiqiu Yu, University of New Brunswick, Canada



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Location: ACACIA

Education Technology/ Financial Literacy Session

SESSION CHAIR: Osman Yussuf, Wiley College Marshall TX IT IS TIME TO TEACH FINANCIAL LITERACY TO HBCU STUDENTS (246)

Cynthia Hester, Southern University at Shreveport STUDENT SATISFACTION AND LEARNING USING ONLINE HOMEWORK TOOLS: EVIDENCE FROM Accounting and Economics courses (158)

Daniel M. Settlage, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, AR Thomas Hayes, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, AR

KNOWLEDGE MODLING AS DATA MANAGEMENT TOOL (220)

Sung-kwan Kim, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Arkansas

THE SERVICE QUALITY DETERMINANTS AND STUDENTS’ SATISFACTION: COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN JORDANIAN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES (171)

Ahmad Salih Mheidi Alnaser, Amman Arab University Motteh S. Alshibly, Amman Arab University

DISCUSSANTS: Thomas Hayes, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, AR

Ahmad Salih Mheidi Alnaser, Amman Arab University Kareem Maclemore, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas



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8:30 AM to 11:00 AM Sunday, April 22, 2018

INFORMAL MEETING

Location: TEAK ROOM

It is an informal meeting for questions and answers. It is also for inquiries about publishing in the IABPAD affiliated refereed journals.



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LIST OF INSTITUTIONS Abia State Polytechnic, Nigeria Abia State University, Nigeria Abilene Christian University Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-akoko, NigeriaAlabama A&M University, Normal, AlabamaAlquds University, Abu Dis, PalestineAmerican University of Sharjah Amman Arab University Arab American University in JeninArgosy University Argosy University, Northern VirginiaArgosy University, Phoenix CampusArkansas Tech University, Russellville, ARAssiut University, Egypt Attorney and Corporate Consultant, Atlanta, GABarry University, Miami, Florida Baylor University in Waco, Texas Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY Bermuda College Bethune-Cookman University Board of Internal Revenue, NigeriaBritish Columbia Institute of Technology, CanadaCalifornia State University, Carson, CA Canadian Institute of Technology, AlbaniaCanadian University, Egypt China University of Science and TechnologyCity College - Florida Colorado State University –Global Campus, Allen, TXColorado State University-Pueblo Columbia Southern University COMSATS Institute of Information & Technology, PakistanDelaware State University DeVry University, Addison, IllinoisEastern Washington University, Spokane, WA Elizabeth City State University Feng Chia University, Taichung, TAIWAN Flagler College, FL



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Former Rural Development Specialist/USDA, Gainesville, GAFrancis Marion University, Ocean Isle Beach, NCGrambling State University, Grambling, LAHouston Baptist University Jagannath University, Dhaka, BangladeshKaplan University, Sulphur Rock, ArkansasKuwait University Lagos State University, Lagos State, NigeriaLamar University Lebanese American University Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LAM.F.L CHAMBERS Ibadan NigeriaMiami-Dade College, Miami, FloridaMidwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX Mokpo National University, South KoreaMontclair State University Morehouse College Morgan State University Moshood Abiola Polytechnics, NigeriaNew York Institute of Technology Nigerian Army School of Finance and AdministrationNorthcentral University Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FloridaOakland University, Rochester, MichiganOuachita Baptist University Our Lady of the Lake University Point University Rivers State University Port, Harcourt, NigeriaRoosevelt University, Chicago Saint Leo University, Virginia Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX Southern Arkansas University Southern University at Shreveport Spalding University, Louisville, KY Stockton University, Galloway, NJ Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi ArabiaTarleton State University Tennessee State University



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Texas A&M University – CommerceTexas A&M International University, TXTexas A&M University – San Antonio, TX Texas A&M University-TexarkanaTroy University, Atlanta, GA University “Aleksander Moisiu” Durres, Durres, AlbaniaUniversity Laval University of Alberta, Canada University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, ARUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock, ArkansasUniversity of Bahrain University of Central Arkansas University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg University of Connecticut University of Dallas, Irving, TX University of Illinois Springfield University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South AfricaUniversity of Lagos, Nigeria University of Louisiana at Monroe University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TXUniversity of New Brunswick, Canada University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LAUniversity of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GAUniversity of Northern Colorado, GreeleyUniversity of Ottawa, Canada University of PhoenixUniversity of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, NigeriaUniversity of South Carolina University of St. Thomas, Houston, TXUniversity of Tennessee at Martin University of Texas at Dallas University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX University of Venda, South Africa Valdosta State University Virginia State University Walden Univesity, Lane College, Jackson, TennesseeWiley College, Marshall, Texas

Winston Salem State University Woodbury University



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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

Participants Code(s) Page(s) Abayomi, Olaosebikan Joshua 102 25

Abdelkader, Salah 238 38

Abdoh, Esra 127 23

Abel Musa 206 14

AbuAl-Foul, Bassam M. 252 38Adams, Marjorie 234 3, 5Adeogun, Joann 219 5

Adjaoud, Fodil 207 2Adler, Chloé 154 28Ahuja, Reena 172 14Ahunanya, Stella 102 25Akinpelumi, Omotayo.F 116 18

Akpan, Chiehiura 192 29Aktas, Elvan 105 6Al- Modaf, Jassem 153 2

Al-Agha, Khaled J. 208 3

Alborz, Shawn 231 35Ali, Salah A. 225 21

Allen, Garth 242 9

Alnaser, Ahmad Salih Mheidi 171 40Alshibly, Motteh S. 171 40

Al-Yousif, Hussain 153 2

Andrews, C. Scott 148 24Ardoin, Eugenie 221 25

Atiku, Sulaiman Olusegun 106 13Avila, Michelle 164 21

Ayokanmbi, Fola Michael 251 16

Babin, Laurie A. 237 17

Bai, Xue 165 31

Baker, David M. 217 9

Bassuo, Napuru D. 205 6

Bond, Philip L. 111 27

Bonner, Nancy A. 183 3, 5Bouras, David 190 34



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Bozhanova, Tsvetelina Valentionva 222 18Brown, Diana 253 12Brown, Ewubare Dennis 168 14, 35

Brush, Kailyn 162 27

Burgess, Eric 190 34Buxton, Mark 226, 240 21, 34

Cha, Hyungju Edmond 245 20

Chang, Tsangyao 130 39

Chekwa, Charles 200, 215, 234 5, 8, 12, 20

Chen, Hui-Chuan 137 3

Cho, Yeong-Suk 212 36

Chowdhury, Humayun Kabir 214 17

Chowdhury, Shamsul 187 32

Coco, Malcolm 33

Coleman, Alice Ruth 178 7, 19

Cox, John C. 170 8

Craig, Tracy 228 30

Crowe, Ronald 164 21Dadashzadeh, Mohammad 138 31

Daiva, Shresta Myrtle Mallela 183 3

Dalby, Barbara 195 1, 16David, Fred R. 118 16David, Meredith E. 118 16

Delgado, Mario E. 201, 244 35, 39

Deshields, Shawn 217 9

Dittfurth, Ed 135 10Dool, Richard 121, 149, 248 1, 13, 19

Dunu, Emeka 250, 251 9, 16Eckert, Scott Grant 143 8Ejem, Chukwu Agwu 113, 128 25, 39

Ekwueme, Freida 223 36El Shamy, Mostafa A. 153 2Elgamal, Mahmoud A. 109 10

Elhagrasey, Galal 238 38

Elifneh, Yohannes Workeaferahu 131 7Elike, Uchenna 205, 206 6, 14

Etim, David N. 129 29

Etim. Alice S. 129 29Ezirim, Chinedu B. 128, 205, 206 6, 14, 25



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Ezirim, Ucheoma I. 205, 206 6, 14Fernández, Antonio A. 201, 244 35, 39Fields, Ziska 106 13

Francis, Conrad 200, 215 8, 20Ganiyu, Idris Olayiwola 106 13

George-Anokwuru, Chioma Chidinma 192 29Gibson, Jason 223 36Gjini, Altin 202, 203 14, 39

Goldwasser, Robert 141, 149, 178 1, 7, 19

Hagen, Abdalla 238 38

Haile, Semere 24, 28Haj, Mahmoud 232 25, 36Hall, Angela Lois 141 1

Hammonds, Ben 198 27

Harper, Effel 195 16Hassan, Morsheda 222, 223 18, 36Hatcher, Darein 227 12Hayes, Thomas 158 40

Hayrapetyan, Levon R. 107 23, 34

Heller, Jacob 135 10Hester, Cynthia 246 6, 36, 40Hill, Delilah St. 121 13

Hinkle, Robin K. 108 23

Horton, Marshall J. 170 8

Hung, Ken 130, 136 36, 39Ibrahim, Salem 222, 223 18, 36Ifionu, Ebele 116 18Igbonagwam, Okey 150 32

Iyiomo, Oyetakin Akinrotimi 112 24

Jaska, Patrick 195 16

Javarinis, Tom 219 5

Jain, Ajeet Jones, Stephen 114 17Kalliny, Mary 103 30Kalliny, Morris 103 30

Kamuche, Felix 238 16, 38

Kang, Taeuk 137 3Kassira, Reem D. 124 5

Khan, Hamid 243 1



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Kim, Sung-kwan 220 40King, James R Jr 183, 198 3, 27

Kristi Trammell 183 10

Kukeli, Agim 202, 203 14, 39

Kuli, Altin 190 34Kuntzman, Quentin 226 21

Kutschera, Ida 185 24

Kwak, Youngsik 212 36

Kwon, He-Boong 239 13

Ladki, Said M. 241 12

Lalonde, Carole 154 28Lao, Teresa 174, 175, 177 7, 16, 19

Lateefat, Yahyah 112 24

Leavins, John 126 36

Liu, Chin-Yen Alice 166 29Locke, Larry G. 162 27

Lynch, Robert M 242 9Ma, Liang 140 35

Mahesh, Sathiadev 134 9

Mahmoud, Orobah 132 21Maldonado, Ana G 222 18Mancini, Dale 121 13

Mason, Kevin 114 17Maclemore, Kareem 223 36, 40

Méndez, María I. 201, 244 35, 39Mesak, Hani 34

Mittal, Rakesh 152 28Mojoyinola, Ayankoya Oluwatoyosi 157 12Montesi, Alexandra 104 7, 13

Morris, Rachael Elo-Oghene 168 14

Morrison, Cecilia 236 24Mughal, Asif 125 32Mughal, Liya 125 32

Muhammed, Daramola Babatunde 155 8Mulig, Elizabeth 145, 147 35Mullen, Krista 223 36

Myneni, Nitish 231 35Nation, Frank 226 21Newbold, John J. 117 23



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Notgrass, David 135 10, 19

Nwala, Kingsley 193 10Ogbonna,Godfrey Udochukwu 113, 128 25, 39

Ogbulu, Onyemachi Maxwell 113 39

Ogungbure, Akins 200, 215, 219 5, 8, 20

Okere, Harold C. 142 38

Okereke, Godpower 160, 227, 228 5, 12, 30

Olorunniwo Festus O. 217 9

Oluwafunmilayo, Awolere Abimbola 161 28

Omran, Salah M. 225 21

Oriaku, Ebere 193 10

Oriaku, Ngozi 193 10

Oseifuah, EK 209 2Oxner, Karen M. 144 18

Pellet, Pedro F. 201, 244 35, 39

Piellusch, Michael 141 1Pokharel, Avash 221 25Prachyl, Cheryl L 145, 147 35Rafaqat, Raheela 125 32Rahman, Mijanur 214 17

Ramaswamy, Vinita 126 36Rana, Krishan 250 9Reza, Alexandra 222 18

Rodak, Amy 240 34Rodriguez, Arturo 221 25Rodriguez, Terry 174, 175, 177 7, 16, 19

Rosenthal, Edith 248 1

Rucks, Bonnie S. 179 31Ryan, Mike H. 184, 185 17, 24Sakala, Michael 223 36Scott, Jasmine 129 29

Settlage, Daniel M. 158 40Shen, Qian 213 6

Small, Emmanuel 188 19

Sosa-Fey, Josephine 235, 236 19, 24

Stanley, Megan 235 19Su, Jung-Bin 136 36Sussan, Aysar P. 124 10, 30Tabi, Samuel 216 32, 38



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Teal, A. Rebekah 122 12Teal, Elisabeth J. 122 12

Teller, Elvira 133 5, 24Toner, Julie 184 17

Tovar-Silos, Ricardo 14, 39

Troy, Franc 190 34

Ueng, C. Joe 126 36

Vinaja, Robert 230 32Wainwright, Kevin 146 13Walker, Sean 137 3

Walsh, Kenneth R. 134 9

Walters, Bruce 28

Walton, James 114 17Wan, Isabel 101 1Weaver, Danyell 115 20

Wiggins, Darnell E. 149 19

Wilson, Tim 151 30

Winney, Kathryn 164 21

Woldu, Habte G. 231 35

Yousef, Mahmoud 208 3, 38Yu, Weiqiu 140 35, 39

Yussuf, Osman 233 28, 40Zamanian, Zaman 211 20

Zeaiter, Hussein F. 197 6Zhang, Grace 119 34

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Accounting Business Communication Case Study Contemporary Business Issues Computer Information Systems Curriculum and Students Distance Learning E-Commerce and the Internet Economics Education/Technology Entrepreneurship/Small Business Finance and Real Estate Hotel and Tourism Administration International Business Legal, Social, and Ethical Issues in Business Management Marketing Modeling and Forecasting Non-Profit, Public Sector and Public Administration Office Systems and Business Education Other related Disciplines Quantitative Methods Statistics and Applications Service and Health Care Management

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