Academic and Business Research Institute
Conference - Las Vegas 2011

October 6 - 8, 2011

Conference Proceedings and Schedule


The 2011 Las Vegas Conference proceedings are organized registration number. To view proceedings by registration number select from registered submissions below:

LV11001; Almerico, Gina - The University of Tampa: Secondary Content Area Reading Strategies that Work, Track - EIP.

LV11002; Lampton, Jolene - Park University: How a MUN Experience Meshes with the Liberal Arts and Management Education A practice-focused application of leadership training at Park University, a liberal arts institution, Track - MMM.

LV11003; Jones, Don - Texas A&M University - Kingsville: Building Capacity: University/School District Partnerships for Dual Credit Faculty Development, Track - EIP.

LV11004; Gray, David - The University of South Alabama: An Innovative Program to Prepare Instructional Leaders, Track - EIP.

LV11005; Furutan, Omid - University of La Verne: University curriculum and the fight against corruption, Track - EIP.

LV11006; Liang, Priscilla - California State University, Channel Islands: Uniqueness of speculative capital flows and monetary policy responses in China (2007-2010), Track - AFE.

LV11007; Smedley, Linda - National University: Roles & Challenges Confronting School Psychologists Worldwide, Track - EIP.

LV11008; Wheeler, Diana - National University: Changing Roles: One University's Perspective, Track - EIP.

LV11009; Woods, Dexter - Ohio Northern University: Curriculum VITA: Tax Class and the IRS Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Program, Track - EIP.

LV11010; Marcum, Tanya - Bradley University: Tax and Managerial Implications of Employer Travel Reimbursement Policies: How to Use Policies to Maximize Employee Productivity and Satisfaction, Track - MMM.

LV11011; Perry, Sandra - Bradley University: Tax and Managerial Implications of Employer Travel Reimbursement Policies: How to Use Policies to Maximize Employee Productivity and Satisfaction, Track - MMM.

LV11012; Monahan, Brian - Pace University: A Model for Preparing School Business Officials, Track - EIP.

LV11013; Witte, Carl - Roosevelt University: ABSTRACT: Consumer Attitudes and Perceptions Concerning Active Adult Communities: An Exploratory Study and Proposition Development, Track - MMM.

LV11014; Matthews, Warren - LeTourneau University: Fiscal Policy in a Political Era, Track - AFE.

LV11015; Weisenfeld, Leslie - Winston-Salem State University: Restated financial statements and type of internal control disclosures, Track - AFE.

LV11016; Lin, Chen-Miao - Clayton State University: Asymmetric Information and Corporate Risk Management by Using Foreign Currency Derivatives, Track - AFE.

LV11017; Mulrine, Christopher - William Paterson University: Meeting the Special Education Professional Development Needs of Elementary General Educators: A study replication comparing elementary schools in both Hawaii and New Jersey., Track - EIP.

LV11018; Norris, JT - Univ. of the Incarnate Word: The Accounting Capstone Problem (Norris & Elrod), Track - AFE.

LV11020; Bowen, Charles - Kennesaw State University: The Importance of Ethics Instruction In Teacher Preparation Courses, Track - EIP.

LV11021; El-Saidi, Mohammed - : Manuscript Pending Receipt, Track - .

LV11022; Larson, James - National University: What Barriers Do Southeast Asian American Students Face In Their Quest For Educational Success?, Track - Case.

LV11023; Mahdavi, Iraj - National University: Students' Expectation of Online Courses, Track - EIP.

LV11024; Neil, Benjamin - Towson University: The Death Penalty for Youthful Offenders, Track - IEB.

LV11025; Shepherd, Carol - National University: Water, Water, Everywhere, Yet Not a Drop to Drink, Track - IEB.

LV11026; Valadez, Ray - Pepperdine University: The Value Proposition of Small Businesses: Economic engines for job creation, Track - MMM.

LV11027; Tiggeman, Theresa - University of the Incarnate Word: Using Internship Results as Assessment of Accounting Outcomes, Track - AFE.

LV11028; Elrod, Henry - University of the Incarnate Word: (1) The Capstone Problem (2) Using Internship Results as Assessment of Accounting Outcomes, Track - AFE.

LV11029; Hand, Karen - Northeastern Illinois University: Individual and Contextual Sources of Beginning Physical Education Teacher Efficacy, Track - EIP.

LV11031; Teneyuca, David - University of Texas as San Antonio: Analysis of Web Technology on Ethical Behavior, Track - IEB.

LV11032; Mallette, Leo - Pepperdine University: If you get asked to be a Session Chair, your only reaction should be to say “Yes!”, Track - EIP.

LV11033; George, Benna - University of St. Thomas Houston: Integration: an elusive concept, Track - IEB.

LV11034; Monroe, Stuart - Metropolitan State College of Denver: FACULTIES Attitudes Towards Research As A Basis For Improvement In Publication Productivity, Track - IEB.

LV11035; Holland, Glenda - Texas A&M University-Kingsville: Building Capacity: University/School District Partnerships for Dual Credit Faculty Development, Track - EIP.

LV11036; Gonzales, Alberto - Texas A&M University Kingsville: Building Capacity: University/School District Partnerships for Dual Credit Faculty Development, Track - EIP.

LV11037; Argan, Metin - Anadolu University: Word-of-Mouth Communication Effect in the Holdings and Trades of Stocks: Empirical Evidence from Emerging Market, Track - AFE.

LV11038; Sevil, Tuba - Anadolu University: How to Portrait Event Experience: A Special Event as Experiential Marketing Tool, Track - MMM.

LV11039; Sevil, Guven - Anadolu University: Long Memory in Stock Markets: Empirical Study on Spot and Future Markets in Turkey, Track - AFE.

LV11040; Tucker, Mary - Ohio University: Assurance of learning in short-term, study abroad programs, Track - EIP.

LV11041; SLUSARZ, GEORGE - WEBSTER UNIVERSITY: Does it pay to be gay? An examination of the tax implications to legalizing same-sex marriage, Track - AFE.

LV11042; Fries, Mason - National University: TEACHING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY: ONE IN THE SAME, Track - EIP.

LV11043; Kearney, Sean - University of Notre Dame Australia: Improving Engagement: The Use of ‘Authentic Self and Peer Assessment for Learning’ to Enhance the Student Learning Experience, Track - EIP.

LV11044; DINKPA, NKECHINYERE - Robert Gordon University: Risk and Return characteristics of firms., Track - AFE.

LV11046; Gresik, Linda - National University: Placing Teachers in Urban Classrooms Are They Prepared?, Track - EIP.

LV11047; Rideout, George - University of Phoenix: Applying the LQ3 in the Classroom: A Case Study, Track - Case.

LV11048; Krause, James - Ringling College of Art and Design: Teaching Qualitative Subjects to Creative Students, Track - EIP.

LV11049; Dickinson, J. Barry - Holy Family University: An entrepreneurial decision: what if the market moves away from you?, Track - Case.

LV11050; Ishak, Nor Khomar - University of Management and Technology: Mak Tim Resort, Track - Case.

LV11052; Wosu, Tina - Robert Gordon University: Green House Gas emissions by United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Track - IEB.

LV11053; Logan, Brenda - Armstrong Atlantic State University: We Can Learn from the Charter Middle School Model: Teachers Talk, Track - EIP.

LV11054; Pohopien, Laura - Cal Poly Pomona: Student Stress in a Quarter System- An Action Research Report, Track - IEB.

LV11055; Ishak, Nor Khomar - University of Management and Technology (UMtech): UNDERSTANDING THE ENTREPRENERS IN THE NIGHT MARKET BUSINESS, Track - Case.

LV11056; Maguad, Ben - Andrews University: Using the Activity-Based Costing Approach to Measure the Cost of Quality in Higher Education: A Faculty Perspective, Track - AFE.

LV11058; English, Donald - Texas A&M University-commerce: Business Communication Instructors' Views of Workplace Qualities, Track - EIP.

LV11059; Ruhupatty, LeRoy - Andrews University: USING THE ACTIVITY-BASED COSTING APPROACH TO MEASURE THE COST OF QUALITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A FACULTY PERSPECTIVE, Track - AFE.

LV11060; Wheeler, David - Suffolk University: Book Marketing: Before and During a Revolution in Publishing, Track - MMM.

LV11061; Hosein, Nasim - Northwood University: Measuring the Purchase Intention of Visitors to the Auto Show, Track - MMM.

LV11062; Trimble, Floria - National Univesity: Value-Added Models to Impact Teacher Effectiveness, Track - EIP.

LV11063; Ab Hamid, Noor Raihan - University of Management and Technology: FARMERS’ PARTICIPATION AND SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES: A CASE STUDY OF FARMERS’ MARKET IN KUALA LUMPUR VICINITY, Track - Case.

LV11064; WOSU, TINA - ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY: INVESTIGATION OF CURRENT FINANCIAL REPORTING PRACTISES FOR EMISSION TRADING, Track - AFE.

LV11065; Wang, Kenneth Hsiche - Lunghwa University of Science and Technology: An Exploratory Study on Leisure Activities Demand of Elderly in Taiwan, Track - MMM.

LV11066; Flagg, DONALD - University of Tampa: Do VCs Provide More Than Money? Venture Capital Backing & Future Access to Capital, Track - AFE.

LV11067; AKERELE, AYODELE - HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY: An exploratory study of the effect of employee turnover on organization`s rate of knowledge diffusion, Track - MMM.

LV11068; Chinyere, Ikechukwu Ikea - Huazhong University of Science & Technology: Understanding the Risks of Public-Private Partnerships in Construction and Infrastructure Development before the 2008 Global financial Crisis., Track - AFE.

LV11069; Wang, Jeremy Fei - Marietta College: Penny Auction – A Viable E-Commerce Business Model?, Track - MMM.

LV11070; Green, Sharon - Duquesne University: HOW SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ARE BEING ADDRESSED IN MBA ACCOUNTING COURSES, Track - EIP.

LV11071; Adams, Mollie - Bradley University: Time Management for College Students, Track - EIP.

LV11072; Johnson, Shondra - Bradley University: Time Management for College Students, Track - EIP.

LV11073; Qu, Zhe - Fudan University: Understanding Health Information Technology Adoption from a Socio-Technical Perspective, Track - MMM.

LV11074; Steyskal, James - Saint Xavier University: Leadership, Education, Service – Through Mission and Focus in New Mexico for Navajo Indian Nation, Track - EIP.

LV11075; Ha, Jong - Columbus State University: A PARADOX IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CULTURAL DISTANCE AND FOREIGN ENTRY MODEL SELECTION: A KOREAN CASE, Track - IEB.

LV11078; Kim, Young - Tuskegee University: A PARADOX IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CULTURAL DISTANCE AND FOREIGN ENTRY MODEL SELECTION: A KOREAN CASE, Track - IEB.

LV11079; Wermus, Marek - Old Dominion University: Choosing a Criterion to Evaluate Flow Shop with Penalities for Lateness and Earliness, Track - MMM.

LV11080; KIBEDI KASAWO, HENRY - KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY, KAMPALA: Organisational internal environment, role clarity, and citizenship behaviour at casualty emergency centers in Uganda, Track - IEB.

LV11081; Chatelain-Jardon, Ruth - Texas A&M University - Kingsville: Transportation Cost and International Trade (work-in-progress), Track - MMM.

LV11082; Monroe, Stuart - Metropolitan State College of Denver: STUDENT PERFORMANCE DETERMINANTS IN A BUSINESS STATISTICS COURSE AT A LARGE URBAN INSTITUTION, Track - EIP.

LV11083; Davis, Michael - City Colleges of Chicago: Community Based Science Outreach to Drive Curricular Development and Outcomes in STEM Education, Track - EIP.

LV11084; Combs, Howard - San Jose State University: A Study of the Technology Acceptance Model, Trust, and Adoption of E-banking in Thailand, Track - MMM.

LV11085; Oppenheimer, Pete - North Georgia College and State University: Minimizing Foreign Investors' Capital Gain Tax Consequences in U.S. Real Property Using Contingent Interest Debt, Track - AFE.

LV11086; Swartz, James - The California State Polytechnic University: Factors Affecting Undergraduate Student Satisfaction in Marketing Research Participation, Track - MMM.

LV11087; Li, Lei - Columbus State University: The Impact of Risk Checklists on Project Manager’s Risk Perception and Decision-Making Process, Track - MMM.

LV11088; Nicholls, Curtis - Bucknell University: The Impact of Accounting and Auditing Enforcement Releases on Firms' Cost of Equity Capital, Track - AFE.

LV11089; Chompukum, Pachsiry - Chulalongkorn University: Performance Management Effectiveness in Thai Banking Industry from a Look of Performers: Mediating Roles of Justice, Track - MMM.

LV11090; Jia, Heather - Eastern Illinois University: Employee Affinity for Technology: Personality Antecedents and Job-Related Outcomes, Track - MMM.

LV11091; Karge, Belinda - CSU Fullerton: Engagement Strategies for Enhancing College Teaching, Track - EIP.

LV11092; Guo, Rong - Columbus State University: Does diversification caused internal capital market inefficiency?, Track - AFE.

LV11093; Stinespring, John - University of Tampa: MACROECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF RELIGIOUS NONAFFILIATION: A PANEL STUDY OF U.S. REGIONAL DATA, Track - AFE.

LV11094; Akyildiz, Muge - Anadolu University: Using Online Social Networking: Students’ Purposes of Facebook Usage at the University of Turkey, Track - MMM.

LV11095; Anderson, Patricia - East Carolina University: The Second Life Teeter Totter: Highs and Lows of Teaching in a Virtual World, Track - EIP.

LV11096; Kornecki, Lucyna - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Locational Determinants of Inward FDI Flow in the U.S. Economy, Track - AFE.

LV11097; Rady, Tamer - Ain-Shams University: Outward looking Development Policies and the Prospective for Egypt, Track - AFE.

LV11098; Labib, Nevine - Sadat Academy for Management Sciences: Knowledge Discovery for Geriatric Diseases, Case Study: Dementia in Egypt, Track - MMM.

LV11099; Johnson, Arvid - Dominican University - Brennan School of Business: Knowledge Discovery for Geriatric Diseases, Case Study: Dementia in Egypt, Track - MMM.

LV11100; Etim, Alice - Winston-Salem State University: Mobile Technology Adoption for Microfinance Delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa, Track - MMM.

LV11101; Adwere-Boamah, Joseph - Alliant International University: Improving Undergraduate Education in America: The Views of Faculty and Graduate Students, Track - EIP.

LV11102; Adwere-Boamah, Joseph - Alliant International University: Faculty Opinions on How to Improve undergraduate Education in America, Track - EIP.

LV11103; Ward, Terry - Middle Tennessee State University: Auditor Resignations and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Track - AFE.

LV11104; Gerlich, R. Nicholas - West Texas A&M University: The Reading Motives Scale: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis With Marketing Applications, Track - MMM.

LV11105; ABUBAKAR, BINTA - United Arab Emirate University: STUDY OF TAIWANESE TRAVEL TRENDS AND SATISFACTION WITH AUSTRALIA AS A TOURIST DESTINATION, Track - MMM.

LV11106; Secrest, Thomas W - Coastal Carolina University: Claiming Contingent Liabilities and the Effect on Stockholder Wealth, Track - AFE.

LV11107; Coates, Breena - California State University, San Bernardino: Leader-Driven Conscious Capitalism” and the Triple Bottom Line, Track - Case.

LV11108; Garman, George - Metropolitan State College of Denver: Proposed Model for Analyzing Employer and Student Perceptions of Information System Internships., Track - EIP.

LV11109; Maximov, Sergey - Eastern Illinois University: Employee Affinity for Technology: Personality Antecedents and Job-Related Outcomes, Track - MMM.

LV11111; Phillips, Kathie - CSU San Bernardino: Engagement Strategies for Enhancing College Teaching, Track - EIP.

LV11112; Ellis, Maureen - East Carolina University: The Second Life Teeter Totter: Highs and Lows of Teaching in a Virtual World, Track - EIP.