The main objective of the study is to determine which socio-economic factors affect levels of ind... more The main objective of the study is to determine which socio-economic factors affect levels of individual participation in the "Ludi-damgade" community forest. The empirical evidence for participation as a function of social status is obtained by using an ordered probit model. The model also estimates the marginal effects of socio-economic factors on different levels of participation suggesting how per unit
ABSTRACTInvestigating effective teaching strategies and understanding student attributes that enh... more ABSTRACTInvestigating effective teaching strategies and understanding student attributes that enhance their performance are beneficial to student's academic achievement. In addition, relationship between grade achievement and student attributes, including grade expectation can provide information to reduce over confidence. Empirical results from a survey gathered from business courses at West Liberty University reveal significant correlation between student attributes, course structure, student's grade expectation, and grade achievement. Regression results found statistically significant relationship between grade achievement and grade expectations, residency on campus, gender, and project requirement for the course. Findings also suggest that a class project requirement had a negative relationship between grade optimism, male students are more likely to overestimate their final grade, and having strict attendance policy with incentive creates a larger gap in grade achieveme...
Studies show that students in general have higher expectations or optimism towards their final co... more Studies show that students in general have higher expectations or optimism towards their final course grade. This higher expectation leads to dissatisfaction and grade dispute. A survey of students from four business courses at a mid-sized public institution in Mid-Atlantic region is utilized to draw inferences between grade expectation and achievement. This research effort utilizes empirical probabilities of achieving a specific grade based on their grade expectation on the first day of class. The statistical difference in grade expectation and achievement between student’s gender, residency and sport involvement is also explored.
While historians believe that preserving a historic building in its original location is importan... more While historians believe that preserving a historic building in its original location is important to maintain its historic integrity, the general public’s opinion is unknown. Survey data were gathered from local residents regarding a proposed relocation of a historic mill in rural West Virginia. Only a minority of the sample population supported preserving the mill at its original location. Willingness to pay for preservation was estimated at $8.45 for a one-time donation for the sample and $2.29 after adjusting for non-respondents using characteristics of the local population.
Abstract. A GIS-based decision support system was developed to aid in restoration planning by int... more Abstract. A GIS-based decision support system was developed to aid in restoration planning by integrating various chemical and ecological modeling components that the West Virginia Water Research Institute has developed over the past five years. Using the popular GIS ...
For-profit entities around the world have explored, evaluated, and implemented initiatives relati... more For-profit entities around the world have explored, evaluated, and implemented initiatives relative to social responsibility. These efforts, developed in academia and by various business industry practitioners, have become publicly salient following the 2008 financial crisis. The production of goods and services can generate earnings but also have indirect social impacts, whether it is through economic, legal, ethical, or environmental changes. Boli and Harsuiker (2001) suggested that 90% of Fortune 500 firms embraced Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as an essential element within their organizational goals, and actively promote their CSR activities in annual reports. Business organizations that currently do not use social responsibility initiatives or perhaps, do not have an understanding of how social responsibility is beneficial to the company’s future prospect. However, this perspective is not common. According to Bowen (1953), CSR had begun as a field of study since Fortun...
Abstract Previous research reveals various economic and social impacts in the community from list... more Abstract Previous research reveals various economic and social impacts in the community from listing historic resources in the National Register of Historic Places; however, information on underlying community factors that influence these listings has not been examined and ...
The main objective of the study is to determine which socio-economic factors affect levels of ind... more The main objective of the study is to determine which socio-economic factors affect levels of individual participation in the "Ludi-damgade" community forest. The empirical evidence for participation as a function of social status is obtained by using an ordered probit model. The model also estimates the marginal effects of socio-economic factors on different levels of participation suggesting how per unit
ABSTRACTInvestigating effective teaching strategies and understanding student attributes that enh... more ABSTRACTInvestigating effective teaching strategies and understanding student attributes that enhance their performance are beneficial to student's academic achievement. In addition, relationship between grade achievement and student attributes, including grade expectation can provide information to reduce over confidence. Empirical results from a survey gathered from business courses at West Liberty University reveal significant correlation between student attributes, course structure, student's grade expectation, and grade achievement. Regression results found statistically significant relationship between grade achievement and grade expectations, residency on campus, gender, and project requirement for the course. Findings also suggest that a class project requirement had a negative relationship between grade optimism, male students are more likely to overestimate their final grade, and having strict attendance policy with incentive creates a larger gap in grade achieveme...
Studies show that students in general have higher expectations or optimism towards their final co... more Studies show that students in general have higher expectations or optimism towards their final course grade. This higher expectation leads to dissatisfaction and grade dispute. A survey of students from four business courses at a mid-sized public institution in Mid-Atlantic region is utilized to draw inferences between grade expectation and achievement. This research effort utilizes empirical probabilities of achieving a specific grade based on their grade expectation on the first day of class. The statistical difference in grade expectation and achievement between student’s gender, residency and sport involvement is also explored.
While historians believe that preserving a historic building in its original location is importan... more While historians believe that preserving a historic building in its original location is important to maintain its historic integrity, the general public’s opinion is unknown. Survey data were gathered from local residents regarding a proposed relocation of a historic mill in rural West Virginia. Only a minority of the sample population supported preserving the mill at its original location. Willingness to pay for preservation was estimated at $8.45 for a one-time donation for the sample and $2.29 after adjusting for non-respondents using characteristics of the local population.
Abstract. A GIS-based decision support system was developed to aid in restoration planning by int... more Abstract. A GIS-based decision support system was developed to aid in restoration planning by integrating various chemical and ecological modeling components that the West Virginia Water Research Institute has developed over the past five years. Using the popular GIS ...
For-profit entities around the world have explored, evaluated, and implemented initiatives relati... more For-profit entities around the world have explored, evaluated, and implemented initiatives relative to social responsibility. These efforts, developed in academia and by various business industry practitioners, have become publicly salient following the 2008 financial crisis. The production of goods and services can generate earnings but also have indirect social impacts, whether it is through economic, legal, ethical, or environmental changes. Boli and Harsuiker (2001) suggested that 90% of Fortune 500 firms embraced Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as an essential element within their organizational goals, and actively promote their CSR activities in annual reports. Business organizations that currently do not use social responsibility initiatives or perhaps, do not have an understanding of how social responsibility is beneficial to the company’s future prospect. However, this perspective is not common. According to Bowen (1953), CSR had begun as a field of study since Fortun...
Abstract Previous research reveals various economic and social impacts in the community from list... more Abstract Previous research reveals various economic and social impacts in the community from listing historic resources in the National Register of Historic Places; however, information on underlying community factors that influence these listings has not been examined and ...
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