Southern Miss Business at Work | 2021-22 Faculty Research Impact

COLLEGE Mission AND Vision

Vision

We will be a recognized leader in providing business educational experiences that inspire and empower business scholars and students to fearlessly lead on the national and international stage.

Mission

Our purpose is to develop leaders who leverage an entrepreneurial mindset to create value and innovative business solutions. We ensure that all students have applied experiences that build the knowledge and develop the skills needed to succeed and lead in the global marketplace. We support economic development by advancing knowledge through influential scholarship and collaboration with our communities.

Organizational Values

Guide the pursuit of our Vision and Mission and inform our approach to work.

AUTHENTICITY: We stay true to who we are and always act with integrity.

UNITY: We respect others’ perspectives and work together to strengthen our community.

RESILIENCY: We persevere by being relevant, tenacious, and adaptable.

PASSION: We nurture passion and inspire boldness.

RESOURCEFULNESS: We foster curiosity, creative problem-solving, and forward thinking to meet challenges head-on.

Strategic Priorities

In the next five years, Southern Miss Business will focus on:

• Becoming the business school of choice for experiential learning, real-world preparation, and entrepreneurial mindset

• Expanding opportunities for community, industry, and global engagement

• Fostering a culture and community of scholars characterized by excellent teaching, impactful teaching and research, collegiality, and considerate service to all stakeholders

• Enhancing external relations and fundraising activities

Full-Time Faculty Profile for Academic Year 2021-22

Scholarship Statement

Southern Miss Business promotes a balanced academic portfolio of teaching, scholarship, and service. We aim to raise our research profile by supporting individual research productivity, facilitating a collaborative and engaging research culture, and encouraging faculty to develop expertise and take on research leadership roles. Our scholarship focuses on intellectual contributions that advance knowledge in our disciplines, understanding of applications of theory for organizational problems, and practices that influence teaching excellence, student success, and community development. Therefore, faculty are encouraged, supported, and rewarded for engaging in impactful scholarly endeavors, which include the following:

• Research engagement activities that reflect research growth, continuous learning, and developing areas of expertise

• Research collaboration and leadership activities that involve working with and leading others in the advancement of knowledge

• Research productivity that reflects dissemination of highquality research, including journal articles (assessed through acceptance rate of 35% or below, ISI indexing, recognized rankings lists, and other quality metrics), conference presentations, community development projects, etc.

To support these endeavors, Southern Miss Business

• Awards annual competitive summer research grants ($110,000) and research awards for faculty who contribute the most to raising the research profile of the College and University;

• Rewards faculty for publications in elite peer-reviewed journals in the promotion and tenure review process (where each elite journal article is counted as two publications); and

• Supports research-related workshops/training, student research initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

2022 Southern Miss Business Research Grant Recipients

• $54,000 was awarded in new faculty research support: Alison Fridley, Ke Gong, Kristina Harrison, Dana Hart, Allen Ryan, Bradley Winton.

• $56,102 was awarded through a competitive proposal review process: A. Banu Elmadag Bas, Chris Croft, Ali Dogru, Katie Howie, Srinidhi Kanuri, Shinhua Liu, Curtis Matherne, Chao Meng, Wei Wang, Reginald Wilson, Yuanyuan Zhang, Zikai Zhou.

In addition, several faculty members received other research-related awards and honors over the last academic year

• Kimberly Goodwin was awarded the Kinnard Young Scholar Award by the American Real Estate Society.

• Valerie Simmons completed her Ph.D. and was named 2022 Outstanding Ph.D. Student at Kennesaw State University.

• A. Banu Elmadag Bas was advisor of the Best Dissertation at Istanbul Technical University.

• Kimberly Goodwin and Srinidhi Kanuri were awarded the Best Paper Award by the Journal of Real Estate and Portfolio Management.

• Gallayanee Yaoyuneyong and Jamye Foster were nominated for the USM Research Advocate Award.

• Chris Croft was nominated for the USM Graduate Mentor of the Year Award.

2022 Louis K. Brandt Publication Award Recipient

Joanne Cao, Chris Croft, and Kimberly Goodwin were nominated. Kimberly Goodwin was selected as the award recipient.

2022 Business Advisory Council Research Award Recipients

Joanne Cao, Chris Croft, Alison Fridley, Ke Gong, Kristina Harrison, Curtis Matherne, Chao Meng, Bradley Winton

RESEARCH ENGAGEMENT

Research engagement activities reflect research growth, continuous learning, and developing areas of expertise.

Therefore, faculty are supported and encouraged to attend research workshops, earn certifications, and review for academic journals and conferences.

In addition, faculty are expected to maintain active research streams that help them develop expertise and expand discipline and educational knowledge – which can lead to media mentions and relevant grant/sponsored projects opportunities.

12

Faculty members completed 16 researchrelated continuous learning activities.

24

Faculty members reviewed for over 70 journals and conferences.

10

Faculty members were the focus of media coverage.

26

Faculty members engaged in external funding opportunities worth over $5 million.

Continuous Learning Research Workshops

and Training Completed

FACULTY MEMBER

TRAINING/WORKSHOP/COURSE

Gregory Bradley USM Faculty Development Workshop – On Revision: The Only Writing That Counts

H. Quincy Brown USM Faculty Development Workshop – Take Your Research for a SPIN

Kristina Harrison USM Graduate School – Effective Student Mentoring Workshop USM Faculty Development Workshop – Incorporating Speaking, Writing, and Peer Review

Dana Hart American Accounting Association - How to Publish Accounting Education Research

Sharon Rouse USM Faculty Development Workshop – Take Your Research for a SPIN

Chris Smith USM Faculty Development Workshop – Proposal Project: Grant Proposal Development

Alexis Tymkiw Stoner USM Faculty Development Workshop – Incorporating Speaking, Writing, and Peer Review

Reginald Wilson Quantitative Course Audit – Calculus

USM Graduate School – Effective Student Mentoring Workshop

USM Honors College – Honors Thesis Advisor Workshop

Bradley Winton

USM Faculty Development Workshop – Incorporating Speaking, Writing, and Peer Review

Southern Management Association – Advice for Building Your Research Program

Gallayanee Yaoyuneyong USM Faculty Development Workshop – On Revision: The Only Writing That Counts

Yuanyuan Zhang Course Audit – Machine Learning (Stanford Online)

Chris Zimmer Tableau Desktop Specialist – Entry-level Tableau Certification

Completed Reviews for Peer-Reviewed Journals and Conferences

FACULTY MEMBER JOURNALS/CONFERENCE

Joel Bolton Organization Management Journal, Journal of Business Research

Gregory Bradley Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, International Journal of Hospitality Management

H. Quincy Brown

PEOPLE: International Journal of Social Sciences, Performance Improvement Quarterly (International Society of Performance Improvement)

Joanne Cao Journal of Marketing Theory & Practice, Journal of Marketing for Higher Education

Chris Croft

Association of Marketing Theory and Practice, International Journal of Sport Communication, Journal of Managerial Issues, Journal for the Study of Sport and Athletes in Education, SHAPE America National Convention, Sports Innovation Journal

Ali Dogru European Journal of Operational Research, INFORMS Journal of Applied Analytics

A. Banu Elmadag Bas

Kimberly Goodwin

Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice, Academy of Marketing Science, Society of Marketing Advances

Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, Journal of Real Estate Research, Managerial Finance, Journal of Real Estate Literature

Stacey Hall Journal of Sport Management

Kristina Harrison

Journal of Business Ethics, Academy of Marketing Science, Society of Marketing Advances, Business Society and Review, Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice

Dana Hart International Academy of Business Disciplines

Information Systems Research, Production & Operations Management, Journal of Business Research, International Journal of Production Economics, International Journal of Production Research, IEEE

Fujun Lai

Transactions on Engineering Management, Decision Sciences, European Journal of Operational Research, International Journal of Logistics Application & Research, Information & Management, Production Planning and Control, Tourism Management, Journal of Operations Management

John Lambert AIB U.S. Southeast Chapter Conference

Melinda McLelland

Journal of Consumer Marketing, Journal of Research in Interactive Marketing, Journal of Services Marketing

Joseph Peyrefitte Academy of Management, Wine Business Journal

Wei Wang Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education

Reginald Wilson Managerial Auditing Journal, Journal of Finance and Accountancy

Bradley Winton

International Journal of Organizational Analysis, EMONET – Emotions Network, Eastern Academy of Management, Southwest Academy of Management, Southern Management Association

Marco Wolf Academy of Marketing Science

Gallayanee Yaoyuneyong

Yuanyuan Zhang

Zikai Zhou

Chris Zimmer

International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, Journal of Research in Interactive Marketing

Journal of Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science

International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, Journal of Team Performance Management, IISE Annual Conference & Exposition, ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, The Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC), ASEM International Annual Conference

Social Media & Society, Behavioral Sciences

Media Contributions Faculty Media Coverage

FACULTY MEMBER TOPIC/TITLE

Gregory Bradley Cruisin’ the Coast Economic Impact Press Conference

Julia Bradley USM Accounting Student Earns Internship with Goldman Sachs

USM School of Marketing Hosts Student Research Showcase

Joanne Cao

Chris Croft

Kimberly Goodwin

Stacey Hall

Amber Hatten

JOURNALS/CONFERENCE

WLOX, WXXV, and The Sun Herald (2022)

USM Press Release and WDAM (2021)

Daily Leader, Yazoo Herald, Cyber News, Daily Advent, Spot on Mississippi (April ‘22)

Student Research Showcase Provides Opportunities for Faculty and Undergraduates Student Printz (2022)

Interview with Dr. Chris Croft

Southern Miss Sport Management Partners with NCS4 on Marketing Project

Southern Miss Sport Management Recent Impact & Rankings

USM Professors Take First Runner-Up Award in Marketing Conference

Southern Miss Athletics Legal Battle with Conference USA & Sun Belt Conference

USM Team Secures Sixth-Place Finish in National Sports Sales Event

USM Sport Management Students to Compete in National Tournament

USM Sports Management Partners with Biloxi Shuckers and Pelicans

Southern Miss Sport Management Partners with Biloxi Shuckers

Southern Miss Sport Management Collaborates with New Orleans Pelicans on Group Ticket Sales

Southern Miss Sport Management Collaborates with NCS4

Southern Miss Athletics Changing Athletic Conferences

How to Start Saving and Investing

Should I Pay Off My Mortgage or Invest the Money?

NCS4, Industry Research Report and Technology Solutions

SportsDegreesOnline.org (June ‘22)

Southern Miss Now (May ‘22)

Southern Miss TV (April ‘22)

Southern Miss Now (March ‘22)

Southern Miss TV (March ‘22)

Southern Miss Now (Feb. ‘22)

Southern Miss Now (Feb. ‘22)

WLOX TV (Jan. ‘22)

Southern Miss Now (Jan. ‘22)

Southern Miss Now (Jan. ‘22)

Southern Miss TV (Nov. ‘21)

Southern Miss TV (Nov. ‘21)

Money Geek (July ‘21)

Money Geek (July ‘21)

Stadium Tech Report (2022)

Super Bowl Security SuperTalk Eagle Hour (Feb. ‘22)

Is the NFL Ready for All Its Rowdy Friends?

NCS4 Publishes Industry Report on Spectator Perceptions of Safety and Security Practices and Technologies

Sports Illustrated (Sept. ‘21)

SportsEvents Media Group (Sept. ‘21)

Sports Destination Management (Sept. ‘21) Take Me Out to the Ballpark

Spectator Safety & Security Survey an Important Read for Event Owners

Sport Security Post 9/11

‘Meet the Firms’ Sees Impressive Turnout in Return to In-Person Format

USM Accounting Students Earn Prestigious Scholarships

Katharine Howie Brand Activism

Security Systems News (Sept. ‘21)

NPR (Sept. ‘21)

USM News (Sept. ‘21)

USM News (Aug. ‘21)

WLOX-ABC (May ‘22)

Chad Miller USM Professor Says U.S. Facing ‘Watershed Moment’ on Economic Front The Pine Belt News (Jan. ‘22)

Ask the Pros - Getting Your First Credit Card

Mike Morgan

Tips for Getting and Staying Out of Debt

Ask the Pros - Personal Loans

WalletHub (May ‘22)

WDAM (Jan. ‘22)

WalletHub (Oct. ‘21)

External Funding Activity

Leadership Competency Model for Millennials in a Distributed Workforce Environment: A Mixed-Methods Study

Let’s Make a Deal: Guided NIL Programming for ACC Student-Athletes

Initiative Research Grant Program, Atlantic Coast Conference

Project Management (PM) and Human Performance Technology (HPT) Integration in Improving Leadership Competencies

Promoting Innovation, Sustainability and a Circular Economy in the Sciences (PISCES)

Development Award, Coastal Operations

Social Media Strategies for StudentAthletes (SMSSA) NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grant Program Chris Croft (PI), Sarah Stokowski, David

STEM E3-Engage, Empower, Enact

Lucas Endowment for Faculty Excellence Award 2021-22

Foundation-United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Socal Sciences (ARI)

(PI), H. Quincy

Spotlight on Community Impact: DR. CHAD MILLER

Dr. Chad R. Miller, professor of economic development, takes an engaged university approach to his research and the management of the Master of Science in Economic Development (MSED) program. An engaged university, generates and disseminates knowledge, which helps the community and, in turn, faculty and students learn from the community. This contrasts with the “ivory tower” university, where faculty and students are cut off from the community pursuing their own esoteric pursuits.

Taking this perspective, Dr. Miller has received more than $5 million in sponsored research, which was directed toward helping the community, funding graduate education for students, and giving students career-enhancing experience. He has received funding from such sources as the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Department of Energy, Mississippi Development Authority, and the Appalachian Regional Commission. Examples of this work include establishing the Mississippi Defense Initiative, which develops the defense industry in the state, promotes defense innovation, and supports military installations and their communities.

Dr. Miller’s mainstream of research focuses on how transportation impacts economic development. This includes peer-reviewed research journal articles, such as “The Evolving Role of Rural River Ports as Strategic Economic Development Actors”, “Realizing the Economic Development Benefits of Short-line Railroads: The Case of Mississippi”, and “A Review of Public and Private Intermodal Railroad Development in the Memphis Region.” In recognition of his international reputation in this area, Dr. Miller was invited by the National Academy of Sciences Transportation Research Board to join its Standing Committee on Economic Development and Land Use (AMS-50) and chair the Planning Committee for the 2024 TRB International Transportation and Economic Development Conference in Denver.

Working with the Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Miller annually leads 10-15 community-funded student research projects. Typical studies include economic and fiscal impact studies, feasibility studies, labor workforce analysis, and strategic planning. An example of this was the Economic and Fiscal Impact Study of Mid-Delta Airport Hangar Improvements Greenville, Mississippi, which the community used to attract the investment needed to create 200 jobs through the attraction of Kearns Aerospace.

This external funding helps fund the education of graduate students in the MSED program and provides them with hands-on work experience. Over 30 students have had their graduate education paid for by the projects brought in by Dr. Miller. Funding support from Southern Miss Business allows three to four students per year to get economic development research experience while keeping the cost down for distressed communities, which need engaged university assistance. All these students interact with the communities, are named collaborators on the reports, and are expected to publicly present their findings.

The mantra of the MSED program is that we are not teaching students, we are developing future colleagues. This has created a strong mutually beneficial network with the economic development community. Alumni regularly contact the program seeking knowledge. This can be as simple as free advice or a quick no cost data pull, or more extensive studies, such as Mike Harvey of the Northwest Arkansas Council wanting to understand the emerging electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) industry and commissioning the Northwest Arkansas Council Advanced Air Mobility Opportunities Cluster Study. In return, alumni hire and mentor MSED students and help with research. This engagement with the economic development community creates a two-way flow of benefit.

Public Engagement with Research

Actively involving the public in the research activity of the institution

Engaged Teaching

Developing teaching activities which positively impact the community and enhance students’ engagement skills

The Engaged University

Knowledge Exchange

Increasing the two-way flow of knowledge and insight between the university and wider society

Social Responsibility

Seeking to maximize the benefits that the institution can generate for the public

RESEARCH COLLABORATION AND LEADERSHIP

Research collaboration and leadership activities involve working with and leading others in the advancement of knowledge. Within the institution, this includes interdisciplinary research, and collaborations with colleagues and students. Therefore, research collaboration among faculty and students is encouraged, and research mentorship is valued. Externally, this includes being active in processes related to dissemination of research, such as being involved in conference planning or serving as a journal editor.

Institutional Collaboration and Leadership (Internal) Collaboration activities include student research advisement, junior faculty mentorship, and active service on research-focused committees. Leadership activities include leading research-focused committees and initiating new research programs/initiatives.

Professional Collaboration and Leadership (External) Collaboration activities include serving on conference panels and planning committees, serving on editorial boards for academic journals and conference organizations, client-based/ service-learning class projects, and research collaborations with community partners. Leadership activities include holding officer positions in academic organizations, serving as journal editor, special issues chair, etc.

27

Faculty members supervised 110 student projects.

20

Faculty members provided research related service to their school, college, and university.

16

Faculty members mentored new and junior faculty.

13

Faculty members contributed professional service to academic conferences and journal publications.

3

Faculty members provided substantial leadership to academic conferences and journal publications.

Other Research-Related Institutional Service

FACULTY MEMBER ROLE COMMITTEE/TASK FORCE/TEAM

Jonathan Beedle Judge Graduate Student Research Symposium

Brigitte Burgess

Committee Member DCUR Steering Committee

Faculty Fellow Honors College

Joanne Cao

Committee Member Undergraduate Research Symposium Planning Committee

Faculty Lead Student Research Task Force, Coffee and Convos: Student Research Workshop Series

Brian Collins

Member Research Advisory Council

Chris Croft Judge SoMKT Student Research Showcase

A. Banu Elmadag Bas

Member SoMKT Student Research Task Force

Jamye Foster Member SoMKT Student Research Task Force

Alison Fridley Member SoMKT Student Research Task Force

Ke Gong Judge Student Research Showcase

Kimberly Goodwin Judge Graduate Research Symposium

Kristina Harrison Member SoMKT Student Research Task Force

Katharine Howie Member SoMKT Student Research Task Force

Sungsoo Kim

Member SoMKT Student Research Task Force

Member University Research Council

Fujun Lai Member University Research Council

Melinda McLelland Member SoMKT Student Research Task Force

Chad Miller Judge Student Research Showcase

Sharon Rouse Reviewer/Board Member USM Institutional Review Board

Wei Wang

Member SoMKT Student Research Task Force

Russ Willis Moderator Student Research Showcase

Gallayanee Yaoyuneyong

Member SoMKT Student Research Task Force

Member USM Institutional Review Board

DCUR: Drapeau Center for Undergraduate Research

Spotlight on Student Research: SCHOOL OF MARKETING’S STUDENT RESEARCH SHOWCASE

In April, the School of Marketing hosted their third annual Student Research Showcase. This event is planned and hosted by the school’s Student Research Task Force, and this year, they decided to open it up to students from across the college. A total of 23 students participated in giving 18 research presentations - representing undergraduate and graduate students from the Hattiesburg and Gulf Park campuses. Presentations spanned various Southern Miss Business disciplines, including marketing, sport management, international business, hospitality and tourism, economic development, healthcare marketing, and human resource management. A total of 23 students presented their research, with some earning special recognitions:

Hospitality and tourism management senior, Sophie Unson (Dr. Wei Wang and Dr. Kristina Harrison, advisors) and marketing senior, Lauren Beverly (Dr. Jamye Foster, advisor) successfully defended their Honors thesis research projects

The People’s Choice Award went to junior marketing major, Ka’lon Duncanson (Dr. Bradley Winton, advisor).

Junior marketing and economics major, Landon McFarland (Dr. Joanne Cao, advisor) won Best in Proposal Phase, with junior interior design major, Robbie McDonald (Dr. Gallayanee Yaoyuneyong, advisor) winning runner-up in the category.

The completed research category, Best in Final, was swept by Master of Science in Economic Development students. Faiyaz Hussian won the top award, with Abigail Douglas earning runner-up. Both were mentored by Dr. Chad Miller.

Junior Faculty Mentorship

FACULTY MENTOR FACULTY MENTEE

Nell Adkins Dana Hart, Assistant Professor of Accounting Allen Ryan, Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting

Brigitte Burgess A. Banu Elmadag Bas, Assistant Professor of Marketing

Joanne Cao Alison Fridley, Assistant Professor of Marketing

Ali Dogru Ke Gong, Assistant Professor of Management

Jamie Gavin Ozlem Dogru, Instructor of Finance

Stacey Hall Chris Croft, Assistant Professor of Sport Management

Melinda McLelland Katharine Howie, Assistant Professor of Marketing

Chad Miller Chris Smith, Visiting Assistant Professor of Economic Development

Steven Stelk Jennifer O’Sullivan, Assistant Teaching Professor of Finance

Wei Wang Kristina Harrison, Assistant Professor of Marketing

Russ Willis Alexis Tymkiw Stoner, Instructor of Marketing

Gallayanee Yaoyuneyong Chao Meng, Assistant Professor of Marketing

Chris Zimmer Ozlem Dogru, Instructor of Finance

Collaborative Contributions to Conferences and Journal

FACULTY MEMBER ROLE ORGANIZATION/PUBLICATION

Joanne Cao Track Chair/Organizer

Chris Croft

Editorial Review Board

Society for Marketing Advances Annual Conference

Academy of Marketing Science Annual Conference

Journal of Managerial Issues

Journal of Student-Athlete Educational Development and Success Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

Session Chair Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators

Alison Fridley Editorial Review Board Journal of NCAA Compliance

Katharine Howie Editorial Review Board

Journal of Business Ethics Frontiers in Psychology

Fujun Lai Associate Editor Journal of Data, Information and Management

Shinhua Liu Editorial Review Board Journal of Accounting and Finance

Chao Meng Committee Member Winter Simulation Conference

Chad Miller Committee Member National Academy of Sciences Transportation Research Board

Russ Willis Respondent Society for Human Resource Management

Bradley Winton Session Chair Southwest Academy of Management Faculty Mentor Southwest Academy of Management

Marco Wolf Track Chair/Organizer Academy of Marketing Science

Gallayanee Yaoyuneyong Editorial Review Board Journal of Applied Marketing Theory

Yuanyuan Zhang Committee Member National Academy of Sciences

Conference and Journal Publication Leadership Roles

Jonathan Beedle Editor Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers

Kimberly Goodwin President and Director American Real Estate Society

Shuyan Wang Editor Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange

Spotlight on Professorships: DR. KIMBERLY GOODWIN PARHAM BRIDGES ENDOWED CHAIR OF REAL ESTATE

William Parham Bridges Jr. and two other prominent real estate colleagues decided to promote real estate education in Mississippi by creating endowed professorships at the three largest state universities. Even though Parham Bridges was a graduate of Millsaps College, he established an endowed chair of real estate at Southern Miss. After serving in World War II, Parham Bridges began his real estate career by assuming management of Bridges Loan and Investment Company. Over time, he grew the company to provide services in land development, home building, mortgage lending, and insurance services across eight states. During the 1950s, Mr. Bridges served as a director for the National Association of Real Estate Boards and as president of the Mississippi Real Estate Association. Mr. Bridges maintained an active real estate license until his death in 2021 at age 93. A lifelong resident of Jackson, Parham Bridges practiced a balanced lifestyle that included flying airplanes and boating along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. So, it is fitting that Parham Bridges continues to impact real estate education at Southern Miss.

Dr. Kimberly Goodwin has held the Parham Bridges Endowed Chair of Real Estate since 2011. She credits this professorship for assuring that real estate remains a part of the curriculum at Southern Miss. “It’s a lot harder to erase a discipline from existence in bad times when you have the power of an endowed professorship behind it, so Parham Bridges is part of the reason students at Southern Miss still have several courses in real estate finance,” says Goodwin. Real estate is a huge part of the economy in Mississippi and an area that provides great career opportunities for our students. Dr. Goodwin explains, “Over the past 10 years, I have had many opportunities to speak to and work with members of the real estate industry in south Mississippi. They are all wonderful people who love their work, and I know how important it is to them to support real estate education at Southern Miss.”

According to Dr. Goodwin, the Parham Bridges Endowed Chair of Real Estate has also provided her with the financial support needed to help establish her research portfolio in housing markets and real estate investment. She has used the funds from the endowment to purchase technology and survey data that were the basis for one of her most known articles on language and connotation in real estate listings. In addition, the endowment allows her to attend the annual meeting of the American Real Estate Society (ARES) each year so that she can present her current research to colleagues from around the world and build her network with academic and industry professionals.

Regular attendance and networking at these meetings resulted in Dr. Goodwin’s push into a variety of leadership roles in the American Real Estate Society. After serving on the Board of Directors for five years, she was elected to another five-year leadership term that included program chair of the 2021 annual conference. Dr. Goodwin is currently serving as the 2022-23 ARES president. She has served as an editor of the Journal of Housing Research since 2015. Last year, Dr. Goodwin was selected as the ARES publications director, which involves strategic management and oversight of the organization’s seven scholarly journals. Her reputation as an internationally respected real estate scholar and leader led her to receive the Kinnard Young Scholar Award in 2021. This award recognizes one real estate scholar from anywhere in the world each year for exceptional research contributions during the first decade of their career. Dr. Goodwin also received the Louis K. Brandt Publication Award from Southern Miss Business in 2022.

RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY

Overall Research Productivity

Research productivity has increased overall since last year, including a 25% increase over last year in peer-reviewed journal articles.

By facilitating an engaging research environment, where interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty and students is valued, our faculty members are better able to produce high-quality research outputs, such as peer reviewed journals, presentations, grants, book chapters, etc. As evidenced in the citations provided for each School, our faculty members often work together to extend knowledge by publishing in quality journals, presenting at conferences with student researchers, completing sponsored community projects, grant proposals, managing grant awards, serving on dissertation committees, and advising thesis students. SCHOOL

REFLECTIONS FROM A NEW SCHOLAR

By Dr. Bradley Winton

As faculty members, we are called to be scholarly. We are called to be involved with serious academic study. Serious academic study takes many forms. In its simplest form, we are measured by our peer-reviewed journal publications (PRJs), conference proceedings, and book chapters. My young career as a scholar includes a series of PRJs and conference proceedings that I am proud of. Each one represents a substantial amount of time, effort, and care. Each one provides clear evidence that I am taking care of my responsibility to add to the academic conversations in my particular field of study. But the call to serious academic study does not end with these traditional measures of scholarly success.

To be scholarly is also to help raise the College’s research profile through the advancement of knowledge in altruistic ways. In my corporate career, I found that the success of new hires, interns, and employees to be much more fulfilling. The life of a scholar provides opportunities to find this fulfillment on a whole new level by leading others in serious academic study. Does it make sense to take on the heavy lifting of an Honors student and thesis? Can I juggle the demands of a doctoral student’s dissertation committee with my own research? With so many other personal responsibilities, can I take on student research advisement?

The simplest answer is “yes.”

I said “yes” to an undergraduate scholar, who became my first Honors student in the very first class I taught here at Southern Miss, as he investigated his passion for scuba diving and marketing. Ka’Lon Duncanson stood out because of his glowing personality, his thirst for knowledge, and his genuine interest in research. After one brainstorming session about his thesis, we decided that we had something worth investigating. That brainstorming session culminated in a People’s Choice Award at the Student Research Showcase, a fully formed thesis, and a submission to his first academic conference. And he has already set his sights on a PRJ!

It is also “yes” to developing the research proficiency of our Ph.D. students as they battle the ups and downs of their dissertation

journeys. Forming scholars at the doctoral level provides a unique set of challenges. The interdisciplinary nature of each dissertation is both a challenge and a welcome distraction. The joy of this work is encapsulated in my first Ph.D. student committee. Not only was the dissertation interesting and practically important, but also provided another example of how helping with student research is as rewarding for the instructor as it is for the student. His knowledge of the subject, his drive to give back to both his profession and Southern Miss, and his ultimate recognition as a 2022-23 USM Graduate Hall of Fame honoree provide tangible evidence of the productivity and fulfilling nature of studentfocused scholarly activity.

As researchers, we often focus on our personal development and success. There are good reasons for this mentality to persist. Though I would argue that mentoring young scholars who have the drive to get their first conference proceeding, to attend their first academic conference, to finish their dissertation, or to write their first PRJ article should be equally important.

Personal scholarly success and student research mentorship are not mutually exclusive endeavors. Each “yes” to a student also adds to the body of knowledge we, as scholars, are called to progress. Each “yes” builds the confidence of the next generation of scholars. And each “yes” adds to the fulfillment of being both a faculty member and scholar.

Ka’Lon Duncanson, a junior marketing major, presenting his Honors research at the Spring 2022 Student Research Showcase

Dr. Winton and his oldest daughter Brailey at the Fall Student Welcome Back event

School of ACCOUNTANCY

17 MEMBERS: 11 PARTICIPATING, 6 SUPPORTING

7 TENURE-TRACK: 2 FULL, 3 ASSOCIATES, 2 ASSISTANTS

FACULTY SUFFICIENCY: SA-6, PA-3, SP-2, IP-5, OTHER-1

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

Adkins, N., Henderson, C. (2021). ARPA expands tax credits for families. The Tax Adviser. ARPA Expands Tax Credits for families July 2021-1.pdf

Beck, A. K., Beck, P. J. (2022). Effects of ASU 2016-13 and COVID-19 on Banks’ Loan Loss Allowances. Advances in Accounting, 56(One), 1-13. Advances Article with Allison-1.pdf

Hart, D. L. (2022). To Sell or Not to Sell: The 1031 Option. Journal of Accountancy, 227(1), 3036. https://editions.journalofaccountancy.com/ publication/?m=67127&i=731060&p=30&ver=html5 dlh - 1031 Article - JOA - Published Version-1.pdf

Academic Conference Presentations/Proceedings

Beck, P. J., 2022 Southeast Region Meeting, "Did Banks Exploit ASU 2016-13 Transition Guidance to Manage their Earnings and Capital Ratios?," American Accounting Association, Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL, United States. (May 13, 2022).

Hatten, A. B., Bradley, J. G., MSCPA Accounting Education Conference, "Strategies to Improve Student Readiness for the Accounting Major," Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA), Mississippi Society of CPAs headquarters, Ridgeland, MS, United States. (October 29, 2021).

Completed Honors Thesis Projects

Reginald Wilson: Brock Revels - "The Effect of 100 Percent Population Testing on the Perception of CPA Firms with Limited Liability Exposure," (May 2022).

School of FINANCE

18 MEMBERS: 10 PARTICIPATING, 8 SUPPORTING

5 TENURE-TRACK: 2 FULL, 2 ASSOCIATES, 1 ASSISTANT FACULTY SUFFICIENCY: SA-8, PA-2, SP-0, IP-6, OTHER-2

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

Goodwin, K. R., Liu, S. (2022). GICS and the Real Estate Reclassification Revolution. Journal of Real Estate Portfolio Management, 27(2), 121-136.

Goodwin, K. R., Kanuri, S. Relative Performance of Real Estate Exchange Traded Funds. Journal of Real Estate Portfolio Management, 27(1), 78-87.

Liu, S. (2022). Informational efficiency and GICS classification: Evidence from REITs. Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance. https://www.sciencedirect.com/ science/article/abs/pii/S1062976922000497?via%3Dihub

Stelk, S. J., Zumpano, L. (2021). Investigating the Impact of Agency Disclosure on Home Prices. Journal Of Housing Research, 30(2), 128-141.

Zimmer, J. C. (2021). Problematic Social Network Use: Its Antecedents and Impact upon Classroom Performance. Computers & Education.

Academic Conference Presentations/Proceedings

*Satasuk, N., Yaoyuneyong, G., Goodwin, K. R., Cao, J. T. (2021). The Attitude-Behavior Gap towards Sustainable Consumption in K-Pop. Make ‘Em Say “Wow”: How Marketers are Wowing Customers, Dana E. Harrison, Editor. (pp. 209-210). https://www.societyformarketingadvances.org/resources/ Documents/Conference/2021%20Conference/2021_SMA_ Conference_Proceedings.pdf

*Denotes journal publications with student researchers

Non-Refereed Publications

Goodwin, K. R., Zumpano, L. (2021). A Brief History of the Journal of Housing Research. Journal of Housing Research, 30(2), 111-112.

Goodwin, K. R. (2021). Thirty Years of Housing Research. Journal of Housing Research, 30(2), 107-110.

Books/Book Chapters

Miller, C. (2020). Encyclopedia of quality of life and well-being research. In Consumer Well-Being, Globalization. Springer Reference.

Stelk, S. (2021). Introduction to Corporate Finance. Great River Learning.

Technical Reports and Cases

Miller, C. (2021). Grand Gulf Nuclear Station economic impact analysis 2016-2020. Trent Lott National Center.

Miller, C. (2021). Inland port feasibility study for Grenada, Mississippi. Trent Lott National Center.

Presentations

Goodwin, K. R., “Do Foreign Buyers Really Pay More? Evidence from the Miami Condo Market,” University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL. (March 24, 2022). (Invited)

Miller, C. R., Next Move Group Annual Mardi Gras Conference, “Lessons from 40 Years of Economic Development Educations,” Next Move Group, Hilton New Orleans, New Orleans. (February 23, 2022).

Miller, C. R., TEDC Annual Conference, “Joint USM/ UNTD MBA Graduate Certificate in Economic Development Program,” Texas Economic Development Council, Worthington Renaissance Hotel, Fort Worth, TX. (October 13, 2021).

Miller, C. R. (Presenter), Mississippi Society of American Foresters Annual Conference, “Mississippi Forest Product Utilization Initiative,” Mississippi Society of American Foresters, Hilton Garden Inn, Clinton, MS. (August 25, 2021).

Completed Honors

Thesis Projects

Steven Stelk: David (Peyton) Morrow - “The Financial Impacts of COVID-19 and Subsequent Government Intervention on the Mississippi Commercial Casino Industry,” (August 1, 2020 - December 2021). David Morrow Thesis Approved-1.docx

School of LEADERSHIP

MEMBERS: 20 PARTICIPATING, 28 SUPPORTING

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

Bradley, G. T., Wang, W. (2022). Development and Validation of a Casino Service Quality Scale: A Holistic Approach. Tourism Management, 88(February), 1-32.

Chen, D., Huang, C., Liu, D., Lai, F. (2022). The Role of Expertise in Herding Behaviors: Evidence from a Crowdfunding Market. Electronic Commerce Research.

Che, T., Peng, Z., Lai, F., Luo, R. (2022). Online Prejudice and Barriers to Digital Innovation: Empirical Investigations of Chinese Consumers. Information Systems Journal, 32(3), 630-652.

Che, T., Lai, F., Yang, R. (2021). The Impacts of Production Linkages on Cross-Regional Collaborative Innovations: The Role of Inter-regional Network Capital. Technological Forecasting & Social Change, 170.

Chu, Z., Lai, F., Wang, L. (2021). Leveraging inter-firm relationships in China: Western relational governance or guanxi? Domestic vs. foreign firms. Journal of International Marketing, 28(4), 58-74.

Rouse, S., Cleveland, J. & Jones, R. (2023 Winter Ed.). Software Enabling School Through Analysis. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals (JAASEP)

Sabol, Winton, B. (2022). Examining the impacts of trust and creativity on innovation focused promotive voice. International Journal of Innovation Management.

Valentine, R., Valentine, D., & Valentine, J. (2021), Investigating the Relationship of Schools Reopening to Increases in COVID-19 Infections Using Event Study Methodology: The Case of the Delta Variant, Journal of Public Health, November 5.

Winton, B. (2022). Emotional intelligence congruence: The influence of leader and follower emotional abilities on job satisfaction. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 43(5), 788-801.

Winton, B., Sabol, M. A. (2022). Opening up to innovation: Emotional intelligence as an intrapersonal resource. European Journal of Innovation Management.

Winton, B. (2022). Authentic leadership: Making meaning and building engagement. European Business Review, 34(5), 689-705.

Winton, B., Bean, B. R., Sargent, M., Maellaro, R. (2021). Embedding effective communication and formal rewards into corporate culture: A path to organizational agility. Organization Development Journal, 38(2), 21-35.

Winton, B., Sabol, M. A. (2021). A multi-group analysis of convenience samples: Free, cheap, friendly, and fancy sources. International Journal of Social Research Methodology. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/ abs/10.1080/13645579.2021.1961187?journalCode=tsrm20

Winton, B. (2021). Disaggregating emotional intelligence: Building job satisfaction through emotional abilities. International Journal of Organizational Analysis. https://www. emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJOA-03-20212669/full/html

Zantow, K. E., Yu, J., Ye, G., Xi, Y., Liao, X. (2022). An Integrated Model for User Innovation Knowledge Based on Super-Network. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 69(2), 399-408.

Zhou, Z., Hosseini, S. (2021). Evaluating Supply Chain Resilience: A Resilience Capacity Perspective. International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management.

Academic Conference Presentations/Proceedings

Hartley, J., & Brown, Q. (2022). Competency model development for online instructors. Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) International Research Conference in the Americas, Virtual Conference, April 19-22, 2022.

Isgett, C., Wang, S. (2021). Challenges Regarding Assistive Technology in Special Education (1st ed., vol. 1, pp. 293-298). Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331: IEEE Computer Society Conference Publishing Services. https://www.computer.org/csdl/proceedings-article/ eitt/2021/275700a293/1AFsvLENEY0

Lai, F. (2022).Task Management in decentralized autonomous organizations, Southeast Decision Science Institution Annual Conference, 2022.

Lomas, M., & Brown, Q. (2022). Registered nurse resources coaches during COVID-19: Reducing nightshift burnout, low morale, and nurse turnover (Poster Session). Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) International Research Conference in the Americas, Virtual Conference, April 19-22, 2022.

Meng, T. (Presenter), Wang, S. (Co-Presenter), SITE 2022 (33rd International Conference of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education), “Enhancing Online Teaching and Learning with Videos,” Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Sheraton San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States. (April 14, 2022).

Rutland, T. & Annulis, H. (2022). (Poster Session). Employee engagement’s influence on the relationship between selfdirected learning and technology acceptance. Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) International Research Conference in the Americas, Virtual Conference, April 19-22, 2022.

Tang, H. (Presenter), Bao, Y. (co-presenter), Wang, S. (Copresenter), The 10th International Conference of Educational

Innovation through Technology (EITT2021), “Building Design Thinking into an Authentic Internet of Things Instruction,” The Society of International Chinese in Educational Technology (SICET), Southwest University, Chongqing, China. (December 17, 2021).

Tang, H., Gumina, S., Wang, S. (2021). Building Design Thinking into an Authentic Internet of Things Instruction (1st ed., vol. 1, pp. 24-27). Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331: IEEE Computer Society Conference Publishing Services. https://www.computer.org/ csdl/proceedings-article/eitt/2021/275700a024/1AFstllD5xS

Wang, S. (2022). Promoting students’ online Interaction and collaboration, Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE 2022), San Diego, CA, April 11-15, 2022.

Wang, S. (2022). Enhancing Online Teaching and Learning with Videos (pp. 131-135). Waynesville, NC 28786: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). https:// www.learntechlib.org/p/220719/

Wang, S. (2022). Promoting Students’ Online Interaction and Collaboration (pp. 2147- 2152). Waynesville, NC: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). https://www.learntechlib.org/p/221005/

Winton, B. (2022). The evolution of a princess: Pop culture’s pathway to effective leadership. Southwest Academy of Management.

Zhang, Y., Zhang, F., Prine, C., Tripathi, A., Puryear, S. (2021). A Market Accessibility Study of The Inland Waterway System in Mississippi. the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering. https:// csce2021.ca/

Zhou, Z., Hosseini, S. (2021). Evaluating Supply Chain Resilience: A Resilience Capacity Perspective. International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management.

Books/Book Chapters

T. Lansford, C. M. Maugh-Funderburk, R. P. Watson, & D. Brattebo (Eds.), Leadership and Legacy: The Presidency of Barack Obama. Albany, NY: SUNY Press.

Taylor, C. & Annulis, H. CDC Community Development Handbook (2022). Chapter 20. Workforce Planning and Development (pgs. 257-302).

Technical Reports and Cases

Bradley, G. T., Select Client Group, “A Distillation and Systematic Review of Covid-19 Reporting Data, Forecast Models, and Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions: A Suggested Path Forward,” Foundation Gaming Group et al., Corporate Headquarters, Gulfport, MS, United States. (October 2021).

Presentations

Annulis, H. (2022). Invited Keynote. Leadership in your hive: Decision-making and spirituality. Women in Higher Education Conference. Oxford, MS, February 17-18, 2022.

Bradley, G. T. (Presenter), Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Professional Development Series, “The Entrepreneurial Mindset,” Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Knight Nonprofit Center, Gulfport, MS, United States. (October 2021).

Kmiec, J. J. (Professor of Practice), 2022 Creating Futures Through Technologies Conference, “Where The Heck Did Everybody Go?,” Mississippi Community College Board, Beau Rivage Resort and Casino, BILOXI, MS. (March 3, 2022).

Kmiec, J. J. (Presenter), MCCB Leadership Academy, “Our Iceberg Is Melting: Change Leadership,” Mississippi Community College Board, The Central Mississippi Planning and Development District, Pearl, MS. (February 10, 2022).

Terry, D. G. (2021). 2021 Auditing Update, Mississippi Association of Public Accountants and Tennessee Association of Public Accountants Joint Convention, Mississippi Association of Public Accountants, Cleveland, MS. June 24, 2021.

Terry, D. G. (2021), Fraud prevention, Mississippi Association of Public Accountants, Mississippi Association of Public Accountants and Tennessee Association of Public Accountants Joint Convention, Cleveland, MS. June 24, 2021.

Terry, D. G. (Presenter/Author), Mississippi Association of Public Accountants Annual Accounting Seminar, “2021 Accounting and Auditing Update,” Mississippi Association of Public Accountants, Mississippi Agricultural Museum, Jackson, MS. (August 26, 2021).

Terry, D. G. (2022) Big data - What is it?, Creating Futures Through Technology Conference, Biloxi, MS, March 2, 2022.

Wang, S. (Keynote Speaker), 2021 Learning Sciences and Future Education Forum, “How to Promote Effective Learning: The Practice from an Online Course,” Beijing University, Virtual, Beijing, China. (November 27, 2021).

Wang, S. (Presenter/Author), Creating Future through Technology Conference (CFTTC 2022), “The Best Practices of Online Teaching,” Creating Future through Technology Conference, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, MS, United States. (March 3, 2022).

Wang, S. (Presenter/Author), Mississippi Educational Computing Association Conference (MECA 2022), “Tools for Creating Videos,” Mississippi Educational Computing Association, Jackson, MS, United States. (February 24, 2022).

Completed Dissertation Projects

STUDENT FULL NAME DISSERTATION TITLE

COMPLETED FALL 2021

CHAIR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Dr. H. Quincy Brown

Justin Lee Chandler

Personal and Organizational Characteristics Impacting Employee Self-Efficacy

Anesa Davis Barriers, Enablers, and Strategies Influencing Female Leaders' Career Advancement in the Nuclear Industry

Vashae R. Dixon

Candace Green Johnson

Taheesha Quarells

Donna Valestro

Kristy Nicole Williams

Exploring Emotional Labor, Emotional Dissonance, and Job Satisfaction Among African-American Student Affairs Professionals at Predominately White Institutions

Employees' Expectations of Leadership Development Programs and Their Effects on Anticipated Voluntary Employee Turnover and Organizational Commitment

An Exploration of Black Church Leaders' Intentions to Development Critical Consciousness Among AfricanAmerican Students

Employee Engagement and the Role of Time Perspective

Examining the Relationship Between Social Isolation, Telecommuting Intensity Levels, Autonomy, and Job Satisfaction

COMPLETED SPRING 2022

Dr. Heather Annulis

Dr. John J. Kmiec

Dr. Dale Lunsford

Dr. H. Quincy Brown

Dr. Heather Annulis

Dr. John J. Kmiec

Dr. Dale Lunsford

Dr. Heather Annulis

Dr. H. Quincy Brown

Dr. H. Quincy Brown

Dr. Dale Lunsford

Dr. Heather Annulis

Dr. H. Quincy Brown

David Seyi Akanbi

Keith E. Boyd

Phillip C. Sandifer

Gregory Sansone

Cory Jarell Wicker

Demetrice Williams

Anna Swan

Examining Workplace eLearning Programs Using Persuasive Learning Design

Examining and Exploring Social Constructs, Conflict Management Style, and Workplace Conflict Among Workers in the United States

Exploring Perceptions About American Theological Institutions in Preparing Workshop Pastors for Service

Comparing Top Industry Demands for Talent to General Studies Curriculum for Competitive Job Acquisition

The Value of Internships in Developing Social Capital for Improving Employment Outcomes: A Mixed Methods Approach

Digital Equity: Difficulties of Implementing the 1:1 Computing Initiative in Low-Income Areas

Patient Portal Use and Patient Education Materials Access Among Mississippi Adult Residents

COMPLETED SUMMER 2022

Dr. H. Quincy Brown

Dr. Jonathan Beedle

Dr. Dale Lunsford

Dr. Heather Annulis

Dr. Jonathan Beedle

Dr. Dale Lunsford

Dr. Heather Annulis

Dr. H. Quincy Brown

Dr. John J. Kmiec

Dr. H. Quincy Brown

Dr. John J. Kmiec

Dr. Dale Lunsford

Dr. Heather Annulis

Dr. Jonathan Beedle

Dr. Dale Lunsford

Dr. Heather Annulis

Dr. Jonathan Beedle

Dr. Dale Lunsford

Dr. Heather Annulis

Dr. Jonathan Beedle

Dr. H. Quincy Brown

Dr. H. Quincy Brown

Dr. H. Quincy Brown

Dr. H. Quincy Brown

Dr. Jonathan Beedle

Dr. Shuyan Wang

Mark P. Ferguson

Kenotra Campbell

The Application of Motivational Design to Office Hours Conducted Within Fully Online Courses

Military Instructors’ Perspectives of Integrating Instructional Multimedia Into Military Classrooms

Dr. Jonathan Beedle

Dr. Shuyan Wang

Dr. Dale Lunsford

Dr. John J. Kmiec

Dr. Heather Annulis

Dr. John J. Kmiec

Dr. Dale Lunsford

Dr. Heather Annulis

Dr. John J. Kmiec

Dr. Dale Lunsford

Dr. Heather Annulis

Dr. John J. Kmiec

Dr. Dale Lunsford

Dr. Shuyan Wang

Dr. Lilian Hill

Dr. Richard Mohn

Dr. Jonathan Beedle

Dr. Kyna Shelley

Dr. Kevin E. Wells

Dr. Kyna Shelley

Dr. Tom Hutchinson

Dr. Holly Foster

Dr. H. Quincy Brown

Dr. Jonathan Beedle

Dr. Dale L. Lunsford

School of MANAGEMENT

12 MEMBERS: 11 PARTICIPATING, 1 SUPPORTING

7 TENURE-TRACK: 3 FULL, 2 ASSOCIATES, 2 ASSISTANTS

FACULTY SUFFICIENCY: SA-9, PA-0, SP-0, IP-2, OTHER-1

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

Dogru, A. K., Peyrefitte, J. A. (2022). Investigation of Innovation in Wine Industry via Meta-Analysis. Wine Business Journal. https://wbcrj.scholasticahq.com/ article/31627-investigation-of-innovation-in-wineindustry-via-meta-analysis

Marler, L., Cox, S., Dickerson, M., Matherne, C. F. I., Rogers, B. (2021). Can do and reason to: When are proactive employees willing to share negative information? International Journal of Organizational Analysis.

Wolverton, C. C., Credo, K., Matherne, C. F. I. (2021). Development of an organizational coolness concept from an examination of millennial perceptions of cool and uncool employer organizations. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 34(3), 672-687.

Parker, O., Gong, K., Mui, R. (2021). Reputation Belongs in More Strategic Decision Models (And Some Data to Measure It). Strategic Organization.

Parker, O., Gong, K., Mui, R., Titus, V., Du, J., Kwarteng, G. (2021). Order matters: How altering the sequence of performance events shapes perceived quality formation. Journal of Business Research, 126, 48-63.

Peyrefitte, J. A., Sevier, A., Willis, R. H. (2022). The roles of sensegiving language and context in change announcement acceptance. Journal of Change Management, 22(1), 79-97.

Academic Conference Presentations/Proceedings

Abdurakhmonov, M., Gong, K., Johnson, S., Ridge, J., Academy of Management 2022 Annual Conference, "Boss is out of sight, the underling is in sight? How firms respond to politician ideological values," Academy of Management, Seattle, WA., Seattle, WA, United States. (2022).

Gong, K., Johnson, S., Parker, O., Sanchez-Ruiz, P., Strategic Management Society 2021 Annual Conference, "Bribery and Corporate Social Responsibility," Strategic Management Society, Virtual Toronto, Toronto, Canada. (2021).

Meng, C., Dogru, A. K., POMS Annual Conference 2022, "A Simulation-based Timber Truck Queuing Time Prediction Model for Sawmills," POM Society, Online. (April 23, 2022).

Book/Book Chapter

Gong, K., Johnson, S. (2021). The Bivariate Probit Model in Strategy and Management Research: Applications and Potential (vol. 13, pp. 99–122). Emerald Publishing Limited. https:// www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/S1479838720210000013009/full/html

Presentations

Willis, R. H. (Presenter), Education Law Association's Annual Conference, "Working Remotely at Colleges and Universities: Federal and State Employment Law Post-Pandemic," Education Law Association, Was done virtually. (September 20, 2021).

Grants and Sponsored Projects

Griffitt, R. (PI), Bolton, J. (COPI), "Ocean Enterprise Entrepreneurship Program," Sponsored by Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, State, $997,439.00. (January 2022 - January 2026).

Meng, C. (PI), Dogru, A. K. (COPI), "Idaho Forest Group Lumberton Logistics and Production Study," Sponsored by Idaho Forest Group, Business-Industry, $15,937.00. (November 2021 - July 2022).

School of MARKETING

Peer-Reviewed Journal

Publications

Bradley, G. T., Wang, W. (2022). Development and Validation of a Casino Service Quality Scale: A Holistic Approach. Tourism Management, 88(February), 1-32.

Cao, J. T., Burgess, B. W., Foster, J. K., Yaoyuneyong, G., *Wallace, L. K. (2021). Rapid Transitioning to Remote Learning – Shared Responsibility and Coping Strategies. Journal of Marketing Education, 1-15. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/ full/10.1177/02734753211044744

Chen, J., Wang, W., Jensen, O., Kim, H., Liu, W.-Y. (2021). Perceived impacts of tourism in the Arctic. Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change, 19(4), 494-508. https://www.tandfonline. com/doi/abs/10.1080/14766825.2020.1735403

Foster, J. K., McLelland, M. A., *Wallace, L. K. (2021). Brand avatars: Impact of Social Interaction on Consumer-Brand Relationships. Journal of Research in Interactive Marketing

Fridley, A., Dittmore, S., Stokowski, S. (2022). Cookie cutter marketing might not cut it: A case study on men’s tennis marketing. Kentucky SHAPE Journal, 59(2), 25-40. https:// kyshape.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Vol-59-Issue-2.pdf

Fridley, A., Stokowski, S., Shortt, C. (2021). Three lecture modalities: Engaging students through innovative technology. SCHOLE: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, 1-2.

Harrison, K. M., Yoo, B., Thelen, S., Ford, J. What draws voters to Brandidates and why? - Political Orientation, Personal Satisfaction, and Societal Values on Presidential Candidates’ Brand Personality. Journal of Product and Brand Management

Harrison, K. M., Ford, J., Karande, K., Merchant, A., Zhang, W. The Development and Validation of a Chinese American Affiliation Scale. Journal of Business Research.

Hu, B., Meng, C. (2021). The Effect of Risk Tolerance in Mobile Game Supply Chain Pricing and Effort Decisions. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 1-16.

James, K., Kemp, K. M., Parker, J., Hong, J. H., Cao, J. T. (2021). Satisfaction in Clinics and Hospitals: Does Context Matter? Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice. https://www. tandfonline.com/eprint/YSRGZBWEQHDCNRSXQMHR/ full?target=10.1080/10696679.2021.1945935

Kim, K., Fridley, A., Moiseichik, M., Dittmore, S., Han, J., Kim, M. (2021). Examining the impact of fan identification and leisure participation on international students’ acculturation. International Journal of Applied Sports Sciences, 33(2), 287 - 300.

Manning, R.D., Croft, C., Hall, S., Allen, B., Casper, G. (2021). Birds of a Feather Don’t Flock Together: Institutional Athletics Rebranding at the University of Southern Mississippi. Journal of Managerial Issues, XXXIII(3), 220-236. https://www.pittstate. edu/business/_files/documents/jmi/jmifall2021.pdf

McLelland, M. A., Foster, J. K., Pollitte, W. (2022). Perceptual Deterrents of the Green Consumer. Qualitative Marketing Research, 25(2), 293-218.

Miller, J., Croft, C. C. (2022). The Application of the Theory of Social Influence on the Recruitment of Division I Male Basketball Players. Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/ 19357397.2022.2026110?scroll=top&needAccess=true

Miller, J., Croft, C. C. (2022). The influence of university recreation centers on student return and retention during COVID-19. Recreational Sports Journal. https:// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9047664/ pdf/10.1177_15588661221097701.pdf

Paule-Koba, A., Stokowski, S., Kaunert, C., Fridley, A. (2021). March Sadness: A content analysis of Division I men’s and women’s basketball athletes’ Instagram posts following the cancellation of the NCAA basketball tournament. Global Sport Business Journal, 9(1), 27-38.

Sajtos, L., Cao, J. T., Sundaram, D., Peko, G., Zhang, W. (2022). Developing a Feature-Centric and Affordance-based Conceptualization of Social Media Interactions. Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics.

Strehlow, S., Foster, S. J., Fuller, R., Ridpath, D., Fridley, A., Stokowski, S. (2021). Division I college athletes’ self-perception: Investigating the impact of race and discrimination. Journal of Athlete Development and Experience, 3(3), 150-169.

Stokowski, S., Fridley, A., Croft, C. C., Stensland, P., ArthurBanning, S. G. (2022). Athlete identity and mental health among NCAA Division III student-athletes. Journal of Athlete Development and Experience, 4(1), 71-82.

Thelen, S., Yoo, B., Harrison, K. M. (2021). Patient Consideration of Local Hospital, Center of Excellence, and Medical Tourism Options for Surgery. Health Marketing Quarterly.

*Wallace, L. K., Cao, J. T., Wang, W. (2022). A Tale of Two Cultural Values in Airbnb: Long-Term Orientation and Indulgence. Tourism Planning & Development.

Wilkerson, T. A., Fridley, A., Arthur-Banning, S., Aicher, T. J., Stokowski, S. (2022). “Gonna mess with your head”: The role of mental health in the lived experiences of black male football college athletes. Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, 15, 292-315.

Wilson, T., Croft, C. C., Reed, S. (2021). Promoting Intercollegiate Beach Volleyball: The Rise of the NCAA’s Fastest Growing Sport. Journal of Managerial Issues, XXXIII(3), 274-288. https://www.pittstate.edu/business/_files/ documents/jmi/jmifall2021.pdf

Zhou, Q., Meng, C., Yuen, K. F., Sheu, J.-B. (2022). Impact of intercompetitor licensing on remanufacturing market competition and cooperation. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.

Zhou, Q., Meng, C., Yuen, K. F. (2021). Remanufacturing authorization strategy for competition among OEM, authorized remanufacturer, and unauthorized remanufacturer. International Journal of Production Economics, 242, 108295.

Zhou, Q., Meng, C., Yuen, K. F., Sheu, J.-B. (2021). Remanufacturing Authorization Strategy for an Original Equipment Manufacturer-Contract Manufacturer Supply Chain: Cooperation or Competition? International Journal of Production Economics, 240, 108238.

Zhang, J., Zhang, Q., Tang, C., Park, K., Harrison, K. M., McLaughlin, P., Stacy, B. (2022). The Role of Generic Price Look-Up Code in WIC Benefit Redemptions. Journal of Public Policy and Marketing.

Academic Conference

Presentations/Proceedings

Basar, B. (Author), Elmadag Bas, A. B. (Presenter), Society for Marketing Advances, “Health Message Framing and Effectiveness: Is Conservatism a Determinant?,” Orlando, United States. (November 5, 2021).

*Beverly, L., Foster, J., “The Role of Exclusivity on Chandlers: Between Loud and Discrete Luxury Brands,” Association of Marketing Theory and Practice. San Destin, FL (March 2022).

*Beverly, L., Foster, J., “You Don’t Belong: Exploring luxury branding strategy,” The Society for Marketing Advances. Orlando, FL (November 2021).

Burgess, B. W., Sullivan, P., Pollitte, W., Yaoyuneyong, G., Burgess, M. (2022). TAM Inhibitors: Resistance to Use & Technology Anxiety (pp. 51-53). Marketing Management Association. http:// www.mmaglobal.org/publications/proceedings-archive/ Croft, J. C., Wang, W., College Sport Research Institute Conference, “Applying Kolb’s Experiential Learning in Sport Management Higher Education,” Hilton, Columbia, SC. (March 25, 2022).

Elmadag Bas, A. B. (Presenter), Yaoyuneyong, G. (Author), *Okan, M. (Author), Society for Marketing Advances, “Perceptions of Discrimination among Immigrant Customers During the Service Experiences: Customer Well-being and Attitudes towards Services,” Orlando. (November 5, 2021).

Fridley, A., Stokowski, S., North American Society for Sport Management, “Enhancing sport management student engagement through technology.,” Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, GA, United States. (June 2022).

Kim, K., Stokowski, S., Fridley, A., Han, J., Kim, M., North American Society for Sport Management, “Intercollegiate sport spectatorship: A model of team identification, social support, and acculturation among international students.,” Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, GA, United States. (June 2022).

Forsythe, S. (Primary Presenter), Stokowski, S., Fridley, A., Croft, J. C., Allen, B. L., College Sport Research Institute Conference, “Athlete identity and mental health among NCAA Division III college athletes,” College Sport Research Institute, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States. (March 2022).

Fridley, A. (Primary Presenter), Stokowski, S., Velliquette, A., Forsythe, S., Rubin, L., College Sport Research Institute Conference, “The forgotten inherent relationship: Faculty and intercollegiate athletics.,” College Sport Research Institute, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States. (March 2022).

Harrison, K. M., Roy, S., Society for Marketing Advances, “Advertising Cross-Culturally: Ethnicity of the Model Matters in Multinational Advertisements,” Orlando, FL. (November 4, 2021).

Harrison, K. M., Association for Marketing Theory and Practice, “Determining Patient Satisfaction and Well-being in Dental Healthcare: Expanding Theoretical Models through Grounded-Theory Methods,” Sandestin, FL. (March 24, 2022).

Harrison, K. M., Thomas, A., Society for Marketing Advances, “The Effects of Food Insecurity on Food Selection Healthfulness,” Orlando, FL. (November 6, 2021).

Harrison, K. M., Huang, L., Society for Marketing Advances, “When Authenticity Backfires: Genuine CSR Intent Could Cause More Harm than Good,” Orlando, FL. (November 6, 2021).

Harrison, K. M., Huang, L., Society for Marketing Advances, “What do these Tweets mean for us? How analysis of consumer tweets sheds light on consumers CSR beliefs and firm confidence,” Orlando, FL. (November 4, 2021).

Harrison, K. M., Huang, L., Virtual Global Research Conference on Marketing and Entrepreneurship, “A Moderated Moderation Mediation of Corporation Social Responsibility Model – The Importance of Authenticity.” (July 2021).

Howie, K. M., Association for Marketing Theory and Practice, “How Bystander Brands Can Win the Free Agent Game Following Brand Activism,” Sandestin, Sandestin, FL. (March 1, 2022).

Howie, K. M., Mesler, R. M., Tu, C., Chernishenko, J., Ghasrodashti, A., Society for Consumer Psychology, “Who wants to hustle? Conservatives Propensity for Multi-Level Marketing Participation and Losses,” Virtual. (2021).

Meng, C., Dogru, A. K., POMS Annual Conference 2022, “A Simulation-based Timber Truck Queuing Time Prediction Model for Sawmills,” POM Society, Online. (April 23, 2022).

*Satasuk, N., Yaoyuneyong, G., Goodwin, K. R., Cao, J. T. (2021). The Attitude-Behavior Gap towards Sustainable Consumption in K-Pop. Make ‘Em Say “Wow”: How Marketers are Wowing Customers, Dana E. Harrison, Editor. (pp. 209-210). https://www.societyformarketingadvances.org/resources/ Documents/Conference/2021%20Conference/2021_SMA_ Conference_Proceedings.pdf

Stokowski, S., Fridley, A., Godfrey, M., Stensland, P., Goldsmith, A., Zimmerman, M., North American Society for Sport Management, ““Two voices is beneficial”: Team teaching in a virtual sport management classroom.,” Atlanta, GA, Lexington, GA, United States. (June 2022).

Sutton, K. A., Evatt, L. (Primary Presenter), Godfrey, M., Stokowski, S., Fridley, A., College Sport Research Institute Conference, “A case study of ACC Network fall programming during Covid-19,” College Sport Research Institute., University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States. (March 2022).

Strehlow, S., Fridley, A., Stokowski, S., Rubin, L., Velliquette, A., College Sport Research Institute Conference, “Selfperception of Division I college athletes: Gender difference.,” College Sport Research Institute, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States. (March 2022).

*Unson, S., Wang, W., Association of Marketing Theory and Practice, “Exploring Stakeholders’ Perceptions Toward Event Innovations,” Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Sandestin, FL, United States. (March 24, 2022).

*Unson, S., Wang, W., SECSA-ICHRIE, “A Preliminary Study to Develop Perceived Event Innovation Scale,” Virtual. (March 4, 2022).

*Unson, S., Wang, W., Society for Marketing Advances, “Examining Consumer Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Event Industry Strategies During Global Pandemic - A Mixed Method Approach,” Orlando, FL, Orlando, FL. (November 4, 2021).

*Wallace, L. K., Cao, J. T., Yaoyuneyong, G. (2021). Discussion Board 2.0: Utilizing TikTok to Increase Student Engagement during Challenging Times. Make ‘Em Say “Wow”: How Marketers are Wowing Customers, Dana E. Harrison, Editor. (pp. 28-29). https://www.societyformarketingadvances.org/ resources/Documents/Conference/2021%20Conference/2021_ SMA_Conference_Proceedings.pdf

Wang, W., Croft, J. C., Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators Conference, “Innovative teaching practices in marketing education through collaborative experiential learning,” Hilton, New Orleans, LA. (March 3, 2022).

Wallace, L. K., Cao, J. T., 2021 Society for Marketing Advances Annual Conference, “Discussion Board 2.0: Utilizing TikTok to Increase Student Engagement during Challenging Times,” SMA. (August 2021).

Zal, S., Koorank Beheshti, M., Harrison, K. M., Academy of Marketing Association, “The impact of COVID-19 on cleaning surcharges in the hospitality accommodations.” (August 2021).

Books/Book Chapters

Croft, J. C., Hall, S. A., Goldfine, B., Lawrence, H. Sport Facility Management. Foundations of Sport Management. Hattiesburg: FIT.

Newland, B., Hall, S. A., Archer, T. (2021). Sport Facility and Event Management. Contemporary Sport Management (7th Edition ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Technical Reports and Cases

Croft, C. C. (2021). Conference Reshuffling: Chasing Money and the New College Football Playoff Expansion. Hattiesburg:. https:// southernmiss.rivals.com/news/conference-reshufflingchasing-money-the-new-cfp-expansion

Croft, J. C. (2022). Coaching Through Life Changes. https:// sportcoachamerica.org/coaching-through-life-changes/

Hall, S. A., Zale, J. (2021). Spectator Perceptions of Safety and Security. Athletic Business. https://www.athleticbusiness.com/ operations/safety-security/article/15280334/ncs4-surveyreveals-fan-attitudes-on-sports-event-safety-securitymeasures

Hall, S. A., Zale, J. J. (2021). Spectator Perceptions of Safety and Security Practices and Technologies Industry Research Report. NCS 4 .

Ward, D., Zale, J., Hall, S. A. (2021). Patriot One Technologies Operational Exercise Report: Threat Detection and Patron Screening Solutions. The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security.

Ward, D., Zale, J., Hall, S. A. (2022). Evolv Technology Operational Exercise Report: Evolv Express. The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security.

Presentations and Posters

Croft, C., Wang, W., USM Research Day, “A Case study for Cross-Curricular Instructions in Hospitality and Tourism and Sport Management Education,” The University of Southern Mississippi, Thad Cochran Center, Hattiesburg, MS. (November 12, 2021).

Elmadag Bas, A. B. (Moderator), Yaoyuneyong, G. (Presenter), Wang, W. (Presenter), Karabas, I. (Presenter), Andonova, Y. (Presenter), Society for Marketing Advances, “Challenges as International Scholars in PhD & Early Career,” Orlando, United States. (November 5, 2021).

Hall, S. A., Congressional Staffers Meeting, “Crowd Safety Training and Guidance,” The University of Southern Mississippi, The Accelerator, Hattiesburg, MS, United States. (February 2022).

Hall, S. A., Dubai Sports Council, “International Best Practices for Stadium Security,” Dubai Police, Virtual. (February 2022).

Hall, S. A., VenueConnect, “Women in Leadership,” International Association of Venue Managers, Atlanta, GA, United States. (August 4, 2021).

Hall, S. A., VenueConnect, “State of the Union - Public Venue Industry,” International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), Atlanta, GA, United States. (August 2, 2021).

Hall, S. A., Accelerate Summit, “An Interview with Eileen Williams, MBE, Safety Officer of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and CEO of Rookery Consultancy,” S2 Global, Golden Nugget Casino, Biloxi, MS, United States. (March 2022).

VanMeter, R., Howie, K. M., Albinsson, P., Cao, J. T., Tanner, E. (2021). Panel: Being the Girl in the Room. Make ‘Em Say “Wow”:

How Marketers are Wowing Customers, Dana E. Harrison, Editor. (pp. 172). https://www.societyformarketingadvances.org/ resources/Documents/Conference/2021%20Conference/2021_ SMA_Conference_Proceedings.pdf

Wilson, T. (Presenter), Croft, J. C. (Presenter), Loeb, E. (Presenter), Davidson, N. (Presenter), Sport Entertainment & Venue Tomorrow (SEVT), “NAIA Athletic Directors and Sport Security Training,” University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, Columbia, SC. (November 18, 2021).

Completed Honors Thesis Projects

• Jamye Foster: Lauren Beverly – “Exploring the Impact of Loud and Discreet Luxury Branding Strategy on Aspirational Shoppers” (Completed May 2022). Honors Thesis.

• Awarded Eagle Spur research grant; presented at two academic conferences; represented USM at the National Center for Undergraduate Research Conference; Served as the Office of the President Standard Bearer.

• Wei Wang: Unson, Sophie, “Conceptualization of. Perceived Service Innovation – A Mixed Method Study” (Completed May 2022). Honors Thesis.

• Awarded best thesis by the Honors College; presented at three academic conferences; Journal publication in press.

RESEARCH QUALITY

In addition to the number of publications, publishing in highly selective research outlets helps increase recognition of our faculty researchers within their fields of study. The tables below include the journals in which faculty members published, along with several key metrics used to gauge research quality. It’s important to note that quality metrics can vary dramatically across disciplines, so focusing on a single metric can be problematic.

Journal Rankings

Elite Journal Publications

Elite peer-reviewed journals are defined in the College Policies and Procedures document as journals that meet any of the following criteria: (a) highly rated in the ISI Journal Citation Ratings, or Scopus rankings (SJR, IPP, SNIP, Citations), (b) Impact Factor, Eigenfactor, or Article Influence Score in the top 15% of journals in the discipline, or (c) acceptance rate of 10% or less. In addition, each School is responsible for compiling and updating an elite peer-reviewed journal list for each discipline within the School.

32% JOURNALS WITH IMPACT FACTOR OF 5.0 OR HIGHER

45% JOURNALS WITH GOOGLE SCHOLAR H5 INDEX SCORE OF 50 OR ABOVE

28% JOURNALS WITH CABELLS ACCEPTANCE RATE OF 15% OR LESS

Quality Metrics for Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

Only journals that had metrics available through SSCI, SJR, and Web of Science are listed above. Bolded journals are considered highly selective.

Impact-Measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year

GS h5-index–If a journal has an h-index of y, the journal has y publications that have all been cited at least y times (reported by Google Scholar).

Acceptance Rate-Measure of a journal’s exclusivity (reported by Cabells)

CCI-Cabells Classification Index: Premier (top 10%); Significant (80-90%); High (<80%); Qualified (published >5 yrs); Novice (published <5 yrs)

ABDC Rating-Australian Business Deans Council: A* (best or leading journal in its field); A (highly regarded journal in the field or subfield); B (well-regarded journal in the field or subfield); C (recognized journal)

CABS Rating–Chartered Association of Business Schools: 4* (a world elite journal); 4 (a top journal); 3 (a highly regarded journal); 2 (a well-regarded journal); and 1 (a recognized journal)

Spotlight on Research Streams DR. WEI WANG

Hospitality and tourism research is known as an interdisciplinary field, which incorporates a variety of disciplines in application to the industry. This has shaped Dr. Wang’s research interests and led to an increased exposure to interdisciplinary theories, such as combining marketing and social psychology. Dr. Wang believes strongly that research should be designed and conducted with high rigor, using multi-method, multi-stage, and multi-perspective approaches. In addition, Dr. Wang looks for opportunities to work with student researchers and hopes her involvement can shed light on young scholars and motivate them to build higher research profiles. Dr. Wang’s biggest hope is to “understand global, contemporary tourism issues through rigorous methodology and collaborations to create innovative, state-of-art research works.”

Much of Dr. Wang’s research is interdisciplinary in nature, where she focuses on the connection points between tourism and other fields – including marketing, management, merchandising, sport, and pedagogy. She has coauthors from a variety of fields and with diversified backgrounds and believes that their knowledge and expertise add valuable insights and perspectives to each research study. Two of Dr. Wang’s primary research streams center around tourist behavior and destination and service marketing.

The highlighted project is part of a research stream focusing on tourist behavior. It considers the interplay of hospitality innovation with travelers’ perceptions and behavioral intentions. For this research, Dr. Wang collaborated with marketing colleagues Dr. A. Banu Elmadag Bas and Dr.

Kristina Harrison, along with Dr. Mehmet Okan, assistant professor of marketing at Artvin Coruh University. The research team conducted a qualitative study with two quantitative experiments to fully understand service robots’ interactions with customers when service is perceived negatively. The results of this first study revealed that service technology qualities, customer emotions, and customer service evaluations play vital roles in the service delivery. The research was presented at the Society for Marketing Advances Conference, where it was awarded Best Paper in Track.

In another research stream focusing on destination and service marketing, Dr. Wang works on a project examining how improvement of service provisions in hospitality businesses can create optimal customer experiences. Dr. Wang collaborated with Dr. Gregory Bradley, a management colleague, to develop a casino service quality scale. They used a nine-step multistage research process, incorporating perspectives from 1,000 casino guests, along with feedback from casino managers and executives. Overall, four casino service quality components were identified and validated as a holistic measurement: gaming service, restaurant service, hotel service, and cleanliness. The manuscript was published at a top-tier elite journal, Tourism Management, which has an impact factor of 12.879 and ranks as an A+ level journal (Australian Business Deans Council).

RESEARCH STREAM in Action

1. 2. 3. 4.

IDEA DEVELOPMENT

• Original idea was sparked while Dr. Wang and Dr. Bas were traveling together for a conference.

• General Topic Idea: Technology use in HTM

• What type of technology? (smartphones, kiosks, robots, etc. )

• What industry? (airlines, airports, restaurants, hotels, etc.)

• Developed Focus: The use of robots in restaurants

CONCEPTUALIZATION

• Research team formed: Wang, Bas, Harrison, Okan

• RQS developed and methods considered

• Requires qualitative and quantitative studies

• Scenarios created to see how participants would respond

• Pre-tests: Gathering general ideas from participants

DESIGN OF STUDY

• 1 Qualitative-convenient sample (colleagues, students, etc.)

• 1 Quantitative-Prodege (larger sample sizes)

• Intruments-adopt existing scales

• Variables:

• Incivility

• Anger (participant’s feelings)

• Service outcome (word of mouth, perceived service quality)

RESULTS AND OUTPUT

• Found a significant impact of the robot’s appearance on service quality and word-of-mouth behaviors. When incivility occurs, the more human it looks, the more people hated it.

• Presented at conference (SMA-Best Paper in Track award)

• Currently under review at International Journal of Hospitality Management (A* on ABDC, Impact=10.427)

• Research team exploring extension opportunities to build on this study

PUBLICATION IMPACT

Publication impact can be assessed by examining the work of faculty that consistently publish quality articles that inform the work of other scholars in the field. The scholar h-index captures both the quantity and quality of this kind of consistent scholarship (A scholar h-index of 10 means that a scholar has 10 publications with at least 10 citations each). The scholar h-index for the Top Southern Miss Business Scholars (as calculated by Google Scholar, Scopus, and Research Gate) are presented in the following three tables with measures based on the scope of the respective databases. All data are accurate as of October 24, 2022.

Top 10 Google Scholars

This includes total citation count and overall h-index scores. More recent activity is reflected in the citation count and h-index calculated since 2017.

Top Google Scholar-Cited Research Articles

The table includes all-time top cited articles with at least 500 citations. To identify newer research gaining traction, it also includes articles that have been published within the last 10 years with at least 100 citations.

Scopus h-index

Scores of 5 or Higher

This includes overall h-index scores, along with total citation counts

Research Gate Research Interest

Scores of 200 or Higher

Interest score considers engagement activities with the researcher’s listed outputs (community reads, recommendations, citations, mentions, etc.). Also included below is total citation count and h-index score.

College of BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Southern Miss BUSINESS

Southern Miss College of Business and Economic Development

Southern Miss College of Business and Economic Development

Southern Miss Business

@southernmissbiz

@southernmissbiz