Presidential Popularity and the Linear Model

Since the 1970\u27s, much research has been done in an attempt to determine variables that cause decline of the president\u27s popularity. Although there are different studies that give various reasons for the decline of the president\u27s popularity, all agree that there is a trend of decline over the president\u27s term. To represent the decline, James Stimson suggested a parabola model, whereas John Mueller suggested a linear-regression model. This paper attempts to show that a linear-regression model is more effective in explaining decline of the presidents from Truman to Johnson, than from Nixon to Bush. The findings show that a linear model does somewhat represent the era of Truman to Johnson better than the era of Nixon to Bush

Predictors of intent to stay for hourly employees in the fast food industry.

This study (N = 935) examined the relationships of demographic characteristics, organizational justice (including the three areas: distributive, procedural, and interactional), and organizational socialization with the dependent variable of intent to stay. Intent to stay has been identified as a criterion variable that predicts actual turnover behavior. If a person responds positively that they intend to stay, they in fact do so. A paper survey, both in English and Spanish, was sent to 100 fast food restaurants for hourly employees to complete anonymously and individually. Multiple regression analysis and hierarchical regression analysis were conducted to determine the strength of the relationships, at the individual response level and the aggregated restaurant location level. This study was unique in that it surveyed hourly employees in the fast food industry whereas the majority of studies have focused on managerial employees. The multiple regression analysis showed that age, primary wage earner status, distributive justice, interactional justice, and organizational socialization were all significantly related to an employee\u27s intent to stay at the individual level. At the aggregated location level, distributive justice and organizational socialization were significantly related. Hierarchical regression analysis, controlling for the demographic variables, showed that age, primary wage earner status, and distributive justice were significantly related at the individual level. At the aggregated restaurant level, distributive justice and organizational socialization were related. This study supports the literature (with managerial respondents) showing that relationships exist with organizational justice and organizational socialization and either intent to stay or intent to leave. This study further supports the practical relevance for HRD leaders in fast food companies to understand the relationships and leverage the information to create practices that will increase employees\u27 intention to stay, which will then translate to longer tenure

Comparative Intellectual Property Protection for Marijuana: United States vs. The European Union

Protecting intellectual property relating to marijuana is a complicated endeavor. The federal ban on marijuana renders trademark protection difficult at best, and patent protection, while available, still rife with complications. In Europe, the laws pose similar challenges in the protection and enforcement of marijuana related intellectual property. This Note presents a comparative law analysis of the various ways marijuana related intellectual property may be protected in the United States and Europe. Different types of intellectual property protection explored include utility patents, design patents, trademarks, plant patents, Plant Variety Protection Act coverage, and Community Plant Variety Act coverage. This Note explores the various ways that intellectual property may be protected in the United States and Europe, the challenges marijuana faces in this context, and practical solutions that can be reached by marijuana businesses and their intellectual property counsel

Some factors affecting farm earnings in Roane county, Tennessee

The purpose of this study is to determine the relation of various factors to labor earnings among upland farms in the East Tennessee Valley, to ascertain the relation of soils to crop yields, and to make available information which will be of use in this and other similar areas

Conference on the Future of School Psychology

The University of Dayton School Psychology Program recently participated in the 2012 Conference on the Future of School Psychology. This conference provided students and faculty at The University of Dayton the opportunity to participate in a national dialogue on the future of our field. This multi-site conference was jointly sponsored by the National Association of School Psychologists, Division 16 of the American Psychological Association, the Society for the Study of School Psychology, the Council of Directors of School Psychology Programs, Trainers of School Psychologists, the American Academy of School Psychology, the American Board of School Psychology, and the International School Psychology Association. This conference was a continuation of the work initiated in the 2002 Futures Conference, and the mission of the conference was to better the lives of children. The Futures Conference was designed to facilitate local, state, national, and international connections, to encourage worldwide groups to examine opportunities within their local contexts, and to support development of sustainable action plans

Bird Dispersal Techniques

Conflicts between humans and birds likely have existed since agricultural practices began. Paintings from ancient Greek, Egyptian, and Roman civilizations depict birds attacking crops. In Great Britain, recording of efforts at reducing bird damage began in the 1400s, with books on bird control written in the 1600s. Even so, the problem persists. Avian damage to crops remains an issue today, but we also are concerned with damage to homes, businesses, and aircraft, and the possibility of disease transmission from birds to humans or livestock. Successful dispersal techniques should capitalize on bird sensory capabilities. If birds cannot perceive the dispersal technique, it will not be effective in dispersing birds. Not only must birds be able to perceive a dispersal technique, they also must interpret the technique as a threat to their safety. A technique that worked initially may fail later as birds habituate to it and no longer perceive the technique as threatening. For some species, the introduction of limited lethal control reinforces non-lethal dispersal techniques, as the birds again perceive the non-lethal technique as potentially dangerous. For other species, changing techniques is necessary, because they may not react to the death of a flock member and therefore still not interpret the scare technique as a threat. In either case, changing techniques and using multiple techniques in an integrated manner are essential for deterring birds from sensitive areas. No single technique or tool will deter birds in every instance or situation; there is no silver bullet. Successful bird dispersal involves a combination of tools and timing of use, as well as the skill and persistence of biologists and wildlife control operators (WCOs). The following sections offer overviews of various techniques that have been used to mitigate bird problems in various situations, as well as examples that highlight successful bird dispersal programs