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Scholarly Activity for the Graduate Programs Faculty

Dr. Teresa Daniel:

Books

Book Chapters

  • Daniel, T.A. (2022). Managing workplace conflict: The role of human resources as “organizational toxin handlers”. In L. Wilkin & Y. Pathak (Eds.), De Gruyter handbook of organizational conflict management (pp. 281-288). De Gruyter. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110746365-020.
  • Daniel, T.A. (2022). Invisible heroes: The mission critical role of HR during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Malka, C. & Tiell, B. (Eds.), Back to a new normal: In search of stability in an era of pandemic disruption—Insights from practitioners and academics. Information Age Publishing, Inc.
  • Daniel, T.A. (2021). Mergers, acquisitions and wellbeing in organizational life: The critical role of human resources. In Wall, T., Cooper, C.L., & P. Brough (Eds.), The SAGE handbook of organisational wellbeing. SAGE Publications, Ltd.
  • Daniel, T.A. (2020). Toxic leaders: Who they are, what they do, and what you and your organization can do about them at work. In Belak, T. & Wilkin, L. (Eds.), From discord to harmony: Making your workplace hum (pp. 3-16). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc.
  • Daniel, T.A. (2020). The era of #MeToo and #Time’s Up: A spotlight on sexual harassment at work. In Belak, T. & Wilkin, L. (Eds.), From discord to harmony: Making your workplace hum (pp. 151-169). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc.
  • Daniel, T.A. (2018). The role of human resources in the prevention of workplace bullying and mobbing. In Duffy, M. & Yamada, D.C. (Eds.), Workplace bullying and mobbing in the United States (pp. 235-284). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.
  • Daniel, T.A. (2003). Cash balance pension plans. In Vett, L.A. (Ed.), Encyclopedia of retirement and finance (pp. 87-90, 592-593). Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing.
  • Daniel, T.A. & Griffith, R.K. (1992). Privacy issues: Employer practices and policy concerns. Kentucky employment law deskbook. Lexington, KY: UK/CLE. [Archived]

Academic (Peer Reviewed) Journal Articles

Practitioner Journal Articles

SHRM-Published Articles

Dr. Robert Goldwasser:

Publications

  • Martin, Y., & Goldwasser, R. (2022). Employee Motivation, Job Reengineering, and Perceived Job Satisfaction: A Quantitative Correlational Approach . Business Management Research and Applications: A Cross-Disciplinary Journal, 1(1), 60-106. https://doi.org/10.54093/bmra.v1i1.2123
  • Gunderson, B., & Goldwasser, R. (2022). Line Managers’ Personality Traits Related to Effective Human Resource Management Implementation. Business Management Research and Applications: A Cross-Disciplinary Journal, 1(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.54093/bmra.v1i1.2120

Presentations

  • Coleman, A. & Goldwasser, R. (2018). The international academy of business and public administration disciplines, the perceptions of scm strategic priorities: a quantitative study.

Dr. Jeff Johnson:

Presentations

  • Johnson, J. & Merrifield, H. (2017, December 1 - 5). Degree Plus Programs and PMI Certifications: Why are Students Not Pursuing Certifications?  SACSCOC 2017Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States.
  • Johnson, J., Merrifield, H., & Hughes, C. (2018, October 6 - 9). Does a More Effective Public Speaking Course Impact Student Persistence? SAIR 2018 Convention, Norfolk, VA, United States.
  • Johnson, J., Merrifield, H., & Hughes, C. (2019, December 7 - 10). Does a More Effective Public Speaking Course Impact Student Persistence? SACSCOC 2019 Annual Meeting, Houston, TX, United States.

Dr. Shalom “Charles” Malka:

Articles in Peer Reviewed Academic Journals

  • Malka, S. (2023). On the paradoxical nature of exploration and exploitation: Can they coexist? Insights, considerations, and managerial implications. The Journal of Conflict Management, 8(1), 1-22.
  • Malka, S. C. (2023). Brief note on long-term trends triggered by the 2019 pandemic. International Journal of School and Cognitive Psychology, 10(3), 289-294.
  • Malka, S. & Austin, L. C. (2023). Supply chain essentials: Exploring the antecedents of
    the firm’s logistics capabilities. Journal of Strategic and International Studies, 17(1), 5-21. ISSB 2326-3636 (A publication of the Academic Organization for Advancement of Strategic and International Studies (OASIS).
  • Malka, S. & Austin, L. C. (2022). Just how necessary are firm’s logistics capabilities for its supply chain visibility? A necessary condition analysis. Journal of Strategic and International Studies, 16(4), 18-36. ISSB 2326-3636 (A publication of the Academic Organization for Advancement of Strategic and International Studies (OASIS).
  • Malka, S. (2022). On the blessings that chaos brings: A closer look at conflict through the lens of chaos theory. The Journal of Conflict Management, 7(1), 1-17.
  • Malka, S. & MacLennan, H. (2021). Firm effects versus industry effects: Are they necessary for firm performance? A necessary condition analysis. Journal of Advancements in Economics, Finance and Accounting, 8(1), 21-37. ISSB 2327-9087. (A publication of the International Association of Applied Business Research (IAABR).
  • Malka, S., and Magzoub, E. (2021). Are operations management dimensions necessary
    for firm performance? A necessary condition analysis. Journal of Advancements in Economics, Finance and Accounting, 8(1), 5-20. ISSB 2327-9087. (A publication of the International Association of Applied Business Research (IAABR).
  • Malka, S. & Tran, T. (2021). Revisiting the myopic-activists claim of short-termism: Assessing the long-term effects of hedge fund activists on firm operational performance. Journal of Advancements in Applied Business Research, 10(1), 29-43. ISSN 2332-0311 (A publication of the International Association of Applied Business Research (IAABR).
  • Malka, S. (2017). Shareholder activism: A multi-dimensional view of a conflict-ridden construct. The Journal of Conflict Management, 5(1), 24-42.
  • Tiell, R. & Malka, S. (2017). Job search turnaround: The case of the long-term unemployed – A practitioner’s perspective. Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Association Journal. 41(1), 43-58.
  • Malka, S. & Tiell, R. (2016). Job search turnaround and the long term unemployed: An exploratory framework and a contingency model. Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals Journal, 11(1), 9-26.
  • Malka, S. (1990). Application of the multitrait-multirater approach to performance appraisal in social service organizations. Journal of Evaluation and Program Planning, 13(3), 243-250.
  • Malka, S. (1990). Contracting for human services: The case of Pennsylvania’s subsidized
    child day Care program – policy limitations and prospects. Journal of Administration in SW, 14(1), 31-46.
  • Malka, S. (1989). Managerial behavior, participation, and effectiveness in human Service organizations. Journal of Administration in SW, 13(2), 47-66.

Conference Presentations – Most Recent

  • Malka, Shalom, C. & Austin, L. C. (2023). Supply chain essentials: Exploring the antecedents of the firm’s logistics capabilities. Research paper presented at the Key West International Academic Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting, January 6-7, 2023.
  • Malka, Shalom, C. & Austin, L. C. (2022). Just how necessary are firm’s logistics capabilities for its supply chain visibility? A necessary condition analysis. Research paper accepted for presentation at the International Academic Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting, in Paris (France) July 9-10, 2022.
  • Malka, Shalom, C. & Tran, Tuan (2021). Revisiting the myopic-activists claim of short- termism:
    Assessing the long-term effects of hedge fund activists on firm operational performance. Research paper presented at the Orlando International Academic Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting, May 29-30, 2021.
  • Malka, Shalom, C. and Magzoub, Elsuhaili (2021). Are operations management dimensions necessary for firm performance? A necessary condition analysis. Research paper presented at the Miami International Academic Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting, August 20-21, 2021.
  • Malka, Shalom, C. & MacLennan, Helen (2021). Firm effects versus industry effects: Are they necessary for firm performance? A necessary condition analysis. Research paper presented at the Orlando International Academic Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting, November 6-7, 2021.

Books and Book Chapters - Recent

  • Tiell, R. H. & Malka, S. C. (Eds.)(2023). Amplifying management research for the common good: Lessons for curious individuals and organizations – Insights from practitioners in the field. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. In Press.
  • Malka, S. C. & Tiell, R. H. (Eds.)(2022). Back to a new normal: In search of stability in An era of pandemic disruption - Insights from practitioners and academics. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
  • Malka, S. C. (2023). The case of Covid-19: Sorting through long-term workplace related trends created and accelerated by the pandemic – Observations of a curious individual. In R. H. Tiell & S. C. Malka (Eds.), Amplifying management research for the common good: Lessons for curious individuals and organizations – Insights from practitioners in the field. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. In Press.
  • Tiell, R. and Malka, S. C. (2023). The case of two recent recessions – 2008 and 2020: Lessons for the youth and for the long-term unemployed – Implications for career & employment service practitioners. In R. H. Tiell & S. C. Malka (Eds.), Amplifying management research for the common good: Lessons for curious individuals and organizations – Insights from practitioners in the field. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. In Press.
  • Malka, S. C. and Tiell, R. (2022). The pandemic and the long-term unemployed: A road map for job search turnaround. In S. C. Malka & R. H. Tiell (Eds.), Back to a new normal: In search of stability in an era of pandemic disruption - Insights from practitioners and academics. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
  • Tiell, R. and Malka, S. C. (2022). Job search for the long-term unemployed: A practical approach for practitioners In S. C. Malka & R H. Tiell (Eds.), Back to a new normal: In search of stability in an era of pandemic disruption - Insights from practitioners and academics. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
  • Malka, S. C. (2020). What should your organization know before embarking on the exploration-exploitation journey? The exploration-exploitation paradox: Insights, considerations, and managerial implications.
    In T. Bilak, & L.Wilkin (Eds.), From discord to harmony. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.

Commissioned Reports & Studies:

  • Smith, T.K., Stillman, J.C., Malka, S. C. & Shepard, K.J., (1989). Rate Setting
    Alternatives for Early Childhood Services. Interim report to the Governor and Legislature of New York State, January 1, 1989. The Conservation Company. Philadelphia, PA.
  • Pearl, C. & Malka, S. C. (1989). Rate Setting and Reimbursement Methodologies for Early Childhood Services. A study for the New York State Executive and Legislature, October 1, 1989. The Conservation Company. Philadelphia, PA.
  • Malka, S. C. (1988). A Strategy for Evaluation: Pennsylvania Child and Adolescent Service System Project.
    A report to the Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health, Department of Public Welfare. March 1, 1988. The Conservation Company. Philadelphia, PA.
  • Smith, T.K., & Malka, S. C. (1987). Pennsylvania’s Subsidized Day Care Program: The Operation of Local Management Agencies. A study for the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. December 1, 1987. The Conservation Company. Philadelphia, PA.
  • Smith, T.K., & Malka, S. C. (1986). Management of Subsidized Day Care in Allegheny County. A case study for the Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. November 3, 1986. The Conservation Company. Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Kenneth Miller:

Presentations

  • Miller, K (2018). Coffee News International Conference: Improving Coffee News Distribution Practices and Strategies. Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Miller, K. (October 2019). BNI Regional Conference: Network Like A Rockstar: The 7/12 Steps To Build Better Business Relationships, Bowling Green, KY
  • Miller, K. (September 2019). Commerce Lexington: Network Like A Rockstar: The 71/2 Steps To Build Better Business Relationship. Lexington, KY.

Dr. Thomas J. Smith:

Publications

  • Smith, T. J. (2016, November). A call for a restaurant renaissance. Retrieved from Entrepreneurial Chef.
  • Smith, T. J. (2016, December). An industry of respectful plagiarism. Retrieved from Entrepreneurial Chef.
  • Smith, T. J. (2016, September). How to get your employees to volunteer to be more productive. Retrieved from Entrepreneurial Chef.
  • Smith, T. J. (2012, January / February). Be a master menu mixer: Gaze into the future with your POS crystal ball. Retrieved from Independent Restauranteur Magazine. 

Dr. Tuan Tran:

Publications

  • A. Nguyen, H. Pham, D. Nguyen, and T. Tran “Towards Monitoring Marijuana Activities via User-Generated Content Platforms and Social Networks,” in Book Public Health Intelligence and the Internet, Springer Nature- Lecture Notes in Social Networks, Springer, 2017.
  • Thuan-Ba Duong, T. Tran, T. Nguyen and B. Bose, “A Dynamic Virtual Machine Placement and Migration Scheme for Data Centers,” IEEE Transactions on Services Computing (TSC), 2018.

Presentations

  • A. Nguyen, Q. Hoang, H. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, and T. Tran, “Evaluating Marijuana-Related Tweets on Twitter,” in the Proceedings of the 7th IEEE Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC), 2017.
  • A. Nguyen, L. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, U. Le and T. Tran, “Revealing the Demographics of Marijuana Uses via Craigslist Ads,” in the Proceedings of the AAAI 2017 Joint Workshop on Health Intelligence W3PHIAI 2017.
  • D. Nguyen, C. Nguyen, T. Duong, and T. Tran, “Joint Network Coding and Machine Learning for Error-prone Wireless Broadcast,” in the Proceedings of the 7th IEEE Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC), 2017.
  • T. Tran, D. Nguyen, A. Nguyen and E. Golen “Sentiment Analysis of Marijuana Content via Facebook Emoji-based Reactions,” IEEE ICC 2018.

Dr. LaVena Wilkin:

Publications

  • Wilkin, L. & Belak, T. (Eds.) (2020). From discord to harmony: Making your workplace hum. Information Age Publishing.
  • Wilkin, L. (2020). From discord to harmony: Five skills for keeping your workplace humming. In Wilkin, L. and Belak, T. (Eds.). From discord to harmony: Making your workplace hum (pp. 319-332). Information Age Publishing.
  • Wilkin, L. & Hymes, W. (2020). A workplace bullying perspective: Bending the melodies of ballads (the story) and classical (the research). In Wilkin, L. and Belak, T. (Eds.). From discord to harmony: Making your workplace hum (pp. 189-202). Information Age Publishing.

Presentations

  • Wilkin, L. (2018). Presentation, Finding Your Style: How the Way We Engage in Conflicts Influences their Outcomes
  • Wilkin, L. (2018). Presentation, How the P.E.A.C.E.© From Conflict Model Helps HR Managers Use Conflict Constructively
  • Wilkin, L. (2018). Presentation, Visualize Your Research: Mind Mapping Your Research Questions
  • Wilkin, L. (2018). Presentation, Maneuvering the Advisory Committee Relationship
  • Wilkin, L. (2019). Presentation, Using the P.E.A.C.E.© Model of Conflict to Improve Communication
  • Wilkin, L. (2019). Presentation, From Discord to Harmony: Five Strategies for Making Your Workplace Hum
  • Wilkin, L. (2019). Presentation, Warning: Workplace Bullies Can Be Hazardous To Your Health
  • Wilkin, L. (2019). Presentation, P.E.A.C.E.© From Conflict: Strategies for Improving Collaborative Problem-solving

Other

  • Wilkin, L. (2018). Motivational Speaking, Imagine Creating Your Most P.E.A.C.E.(ful) Life
  • Wilkin, L. (2018). Motivational Speaking, What If: Don’t Let Worry Rob You of Your Joy
  • Wilkin, L. (2018). Motivational Speaking, Enlightened Transformation: Transforming Our Lives Through the Power of Forgiveness
  • Wilkin, L. (2019). Motivational Speaking, Joy to the World
  • Wilkin, L. (2019). Motivational Speaking, Joy to the World Motivational Speaking, Developing Conscious Kindness
  • Wilkin, L. (2020). Motivational Speaking, Joy to the World Motivational Speaking, Healing Through the Power of Forgiveness
  • Wilkin, L. (2020). Motivational Speaking, Joy to the World Motivational Speaking, Trust Your Inner Self
  • Wilkin, L. (2020). Podcast, Workplace Bullying: What Targets Can Do
  • Wilkin, L. (2020). Workshop, Moving From Discord to Harmony Using the P.E.A.C.E.© Model of Conflict Management
  • Wilkin, L. (2020). Workshop, Developing Trust Leaders
  • Wilkin, L. (2020). Workshop, P.E.A.C.E.© From Conflict: A Focus on Emotional Intelligence
  • Wilkin, L. (2020). Workshop, Nurturing Workplace Engagement and Motivation
  • Wilkin, L. (2020). Workshop, Feedback and Assessment