This study investigated public attitudes toward the sexual lives of individuals with disabilities. History demonstrates that people with disabilities have often been denied fundamental human rights, including sexual autonomy. Beyond societal barriers, even those closest to individuals with disabilities sometimes restrict or discourage sexual experiences due to fear, misunderstanding, or stigma. The present study examined how males and females from the general public view the sexual experiences of people with disabilities across three categories: physical, intellectual, and general (non-specified) disability. Participants (n = 993) completed a survey comprising a modified version of the attitudes toward sexuality–general public and attitudes toward sexuality–intellectual disability instruments, administered via Qualtrics. Data were collected using CloudResearch’s Prime Panels. Results indicated that female respondents reported more positive attitudes toward females, both with and without disabilities, engaging in a sexual life than did male respondents toward males with and without disabilities. Additionally, respondents expressed the least positive attitudes toward adults with intellectual disabilities having a sexual life. Study limitations and recommendations for future research are discussed.
This study investigates the relationship between student employment and academic performance using survey data from two public universities in the United States - one located on the West Coast and one in the Southeast. Unlike prior research that often conceptualises student employment as a singular variable, this study introduces a differentiated framework by disaggregating work into four categories: total hours, on-campus, off-campus, and self-employment. Employing ordinary least squares regression on a sample of 358 undergraduate and graduate business students, the analysis reveals that only on-campus employment is significantly and positively associated with final course grades. Neither total work hours nor off-campus and self-employment exhibit significant associations with academic outcomes. These findings complicate the assumption that employment uniformly detracts from student success and suggest that structured, campus-based employment can enhance academic performance. Regional disparities were also observed, with students in the Southeastern institution working more hours and earning lower grades than their West Coast counterparts. The results underscore the importance of institutional support for academically integrated employment and suggest that expanding on-campus work-study programmes or aligning employment opportunities with academic disciplines may improve educational outcomes, particularly for students balancing financial necessity with academic goals.
SYNOPSIS: The accounting profession faces a persistent pipeline shortage, with steep declines in graduates and CPA candidates raising concerns about audit quality, tax compliance, and financial reporting. Compensation and work-life balance concerns are often cited as reasons for the shortage. Using a novel dataset of 14,652 individualyear observations from 2021 to 2024, we document recent trends in real compensation, average weekly hours, and the link between workload and job satisfaction. Results show a significant decrease in weekly hours of 2.3 per week (4.7 percent), with reductions across the board but largest among mid-level staff and non-Big 4 firms. Our results also show fewer hours are associated with higher job satisfaction. By contrast, real compensation has decreased $3,686 (3.7 percent), with the sharpest declines at senior levels and in the consulting service line. Our findings highlight both progress and limits: firms are easing workload pressures, but continued declines in real compensation may hinder long-term retention.
PurposeThe value chain framework is an essential concept in the strategic management process. Unfortunately, many students in strategic management courses lack an adequate understanding of the model and are not equipped to transfer learning to practical scenarios and conduct the value chain analysis in a business context. To address these challenges, this study aims to introduce a scenario-based value chain exercise developed with the assistance of ChatGPT. The exercise provides students with a "hands-on" and "mind-on" opportunity to apply their knowledge to a real-world business setting and solve organizational issues.Design/methodology/approachThe study recruited upper-level undergraduate students from the US and Vietnam. To ensure that the participants were equipped with the foundational knowledge of the value chain concept, the authors specifically restricted their sample to students taking the Capstone course - Strategic Management in both countries. This approach yields a final sample of 84 students, with 43 in the US and 41 in Vietnam. Using the participants' comparative survey responses prior to and after the exercise, this study tested the effectiveness of the designed exercise in enhancing student learning outcomes.FindingsThe results suggest that incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into scenario-based learning activities makes learning more enjoyable, improves the US and international students' learning outcomes, and bridges the gap between theory and practice.Originality/valueThis study serves as a foundational step toward understanding and leveraging the transformative power of AI in educational technology and strategic management pedagogy, advocating for a more inclusive, effective and engaging learning environment.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is an increasingly prevalent issue both nationally and internationally. The onset and progression of this disease are influenced by multiple factors, which can lead to higher healthcare costs and poor patient outcomes, including complications related to end-stage liver disease. It is essential to explore both nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatment options to prevent disease progression, enhance patient outcomes, and reduce healthcare spending. While nonpharmacological therapies such as lifestyle modifications aimed at weight loss remain the first-line treatment, other pharmacological options should not be overlooked. Historically, pharmacological treatments were limited to vitamin therapy. However, recent advancements have introduced new pharmacological therapies including glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and thyroid hormone receptor-beta agonists. This article provides an overview of current and emerging therapies for managing and treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Given the complexity of this disease and its various risk factors, a multi-faceted approach is recommended.
