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How a Luxury Clothing Brand’s Country of Origin Impacts Consumer Desirability and Status Perception: A Literature Review
Full text linkGender Inequality and Export Diversification in Afghanistan: A Critical Literature Review
Full text linkThe Importance of Intersectionality in book: Cultivating Equitable and Inclusive Conversations in Higher Education
No full textThis chapter will explore the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ) work in health service psychology. Intersectionality theory will start the conversation as it pertains to social identities in and outside the classroom. Additionally, when constructing curricula and syllabi for classrooms, there are a number of factors that this chapter will highlight as vital considerations for implementation. Furthermore, the chapter will highlight some pedagogical approaches that are crucial in developing students’ autonomy and agency in their educational journeys. Moreover, there will be applicational approaches of how to apply intersectionality theory into the Social Matrix Diagram. We then discuss a framework for infusing DEIBJ work into higher education spaces. At the end of chapter, we have case examples of various students who you may come across while teaching. We also provide discussion questions to assist in thinking about the discourse of this chapter. Lastly, we leave the reader with our recommendations on how to continue their education of DEIBJ issues in higher education
Say It Once, Say It Twice: Abrogating the Rebuttal Requirement of the Prior Consistent Statement Hearsay Rule
Full text linkFederal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(1)(B) limits the introduction of a witness’s prior statements during court proceedings, even if those statements are consistent with the witness’s in-court testimony. A witness’s previous declarations can only be solicited if (a) the adversarial party directly attacks the witness’s credibility and (b) the offered prior consistent statement directly rebuts the basis of the attack. This Comment refers to these restrictions as the “rebuttal requirement” of Rule 801(d)(1)(B) and argues for its revocation to make statements substantially consistent with a witness’s in-court testimony admissible, subject to the other rules of evidence, regardless of whether the witness’s credibility has been directly attacked. The rationale behind the amendment has to do with the adversarial nature of the American justice system. Witnesses are subpoenaed by one of the parties to provide testimony which supports that party’s theory of the case. That witness is then subject to cross-examination by the opposing party. The very purpose of cross examination is to attack the witness’ credibility. So, whether the witness is impeached or not, every witness’s credibility is necessarily at issue. The jury must decide whether to believe their testimony. Accordingly, that witness’s prior consistent statements and the attendant circumstances of that disclosure may not only be relevant but also necessary for the jury’s due consideration of that witness’s testimony. This Comment argues that Rule 801(d)(1)(B) as currently codified unfairly underestimates the jury’s ability to weigh the reliability of a witness’s prior statements and to use such information only where relevant and helpful. The current rendition of the Rule is needlessly complex, results in unpredictable application by judges, improperly delegates decision-making power to the judge over the jury, and favors exclusion contrary to the intended spirit of the Federal Rules of Evidence. This Comment argues that repealing the rebuttal requirement would simplify Rule 801(d)(1)(B) and re-empower the jury to serve its factfinding function to bring justice in every case
Transactional and Autocratic Leadership in Practice: The Case of Trump’s Attempt to Redefine Birthright Citizenship
Full text linkThis case study investigates how President Donald Trump\u27s autocratic and transactional leadership style influenced the conception, implementation, and social impact of the 2025 executive order seeking to revoke birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. This study employs the case study approach and applies thematic analysis of public documents, legal texts, and media reports. The study identifies five major themes, including autocratic leadership and executive overreach, racialized policy implementation, media manipulation, legal resistance, and a broader crisis of democratic legitimacy. The findings suggest that while the executive order aims at framing a legal structure, it disproportionately affects marginalized immigrant communities, exacerbating systemic racial inequalities and undermining constitutional norms. The order triggered significant institutional and civil resistance, highlighting the importance of procedural fairness, racial equity, and democratic safeguards. The study concludes with policy recommendations for strengthening constitutional oversight, embedding racial equity assessments in immigration policymaking, and fostering democratic resilience in the face of authoritarian tendencies
Leading Gen Z: The Connected Authentic Leadership Model
Full text linkGeneration Z is rapidly reshaping the global workforce, bringing with them new expectations for leadership grounded in authenticity, purpose, flexibility, technological fluency, and cultural intelligence. However, many traditional leadership models—such as transactional, servant, and even transformational leadership—only partially align with Generation Z’s needs. This study conducted a thematic analysis of 45 scholarly articles published between 2018 and 2024, identifying six leadership dimensions most valued by Generation Z: authentic transparency, servant-transformational focus, adaptive flexibility and inclusion, digital fluency, purpose-driven vision, and cultural intelligence. Based on these findings, the Connected Authentic Leadership Model (CALM) was developed to provide a holistic leadership framework suited to engaging and retaining Generation Z employees. CALM integrates these six dimensions, extending existing leadership theories by embedding digital competence, cross-cultural sensitivity, and social purpose as core leadership functions rather than peripheral concerns. Practical implications include the need for leadership development programs to prioritize authenticity, technological leadership skills, personalized motivation strategies, and mission-driven work cultures. Future research should empirically test the CALM model’s effectiveness across industries and global contexts. As organizations compete to attract the next generation of talent, leaders who embody the CALM principles will be best positioned to foster loyalty, innovation, and organizational success
The CrossFit Affiliate Business Model: The Risks of the “Unknown and Unknowable”
Full text linkIn the wake of the tragic death of six-time Elite athlete Lazar Ðukič at the 2024 CrossFit Games, this study explores how CrossFit, LLC can enhance its public image and cultivate more substantial relationships with its affiliates and customer network. This purposeful case study examines the events surrounding Ðukič’s death in conjunction with founder Greg Glassman’s “Floyd-19” controversy, to posit that authenticity, transparency, and trust are three missing factors in the business model. With intentional and explicit collaboration with the Professional Fitness Athletes’ Association, this study argues that the organization’s Affiliate Business Model can be enhanced and affiliate and customer relationship management can be rectified, so long as authenticity, transparency, and trust are prioritized in the brand’s vision and value statement
From intent to invent: an exploration of the entrepreneurial learning strategies of entrepreneurially-intentioned individuals when navigating social media as an informal learning environment
Full text linkThe journey from entrepreneurial intention to entrepreneurial invention involves various considerations for individuals with an intention to start a business in the next 3 years. While some individuals with entrepreneurial intentions pursue higher education prior to starting a business, some start businesses without graduating from a degree program—prompting an exploration of various entrepreneurial learning options. This study uncovered the learning strategies employed by individuals with entrepreneurial intentions when navigating informal learning environments, particularly social media, through a phenomenological qualitative approach. The study explored the phenomenon of entrepreneurial learning experiences through investigating the use of social media platforms as informal learning environments, the functional elements of social media platforms, and how these elements support the cultivation of personal learning environments. Data was collected from individuals, aged 25-34, with entrepreneurial intentions and individuals involved in early-stage entrepreneurial activity in the researcher’s personal and professional network, through homogenous purposive sampling. Thematic analysis yielded technological adaptability, intentionality and consciousness, and initiative as processes to describe the extent in which individuals navigate social media as informal learning environments. These findings contributed to the conclusion that individuals with entrepreneurial intentions personalize their entrepreneurial learning through intention, consciousness, and initiative while navigating multiple social media platforms as Entrepreneurial Personal Learning Environments (EPLE)