Is Diamond a Resource Curse for Africa?

This paper investigates the resource curse in diamond exporting industry in African countries. The empirical evidence about the “resource curse” is mixed in literature and almost none has been done regarding diamond. Our study aims to bridge that gap. The results suggest that diamond export is positively correlated with well-being in a group of African countries. In other words, the “resource curse” may not occur in diamond mining industry after the Kimberly Process (KP) was put in place in 2002. We argue that the KP serves as a good institution and has created good incentives for firms in the industry. In return, these firms may have created better jobs and increased well-being in these countries. The author is thankful for continuous support and critical advice from Dr. Tuan V. Le

The Web Magazine 1988, Spring

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue provides a schedule for homecoming as well as a short segment about the Special Olympics of \u2788. Gardner-Webb alumnus Bruce Bowers is featured for his accomplishments in journalism, the Parents\u27 Association\u27s work in setting up student funding is praised, and the new Honors program is announced. The Webb mentions several speakers who came to Gardner-Webb, including Wilma Dykeman, Rev. E. Leon Smith, and Kent Plemmons. Alumnus Ron Rash is also recognized in this issue for being a successful writer; Rash\u27s work was featured in some of America\u27s most prestigious literary magazines . A few pages provide updates on the faculty/staff of GWC, followed by information concerning the numerous financial gifts GWC had received, and sports updates.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/the-web/1123/thumbnail.jp

Exploring the Potential Moderating Role of Self-Compassion on the Relationships Between Event Centrality and Post-Assault Psychological Outcomes.

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to examine whether various post-assault internal processes (i.e., present control, event centrality, and compassionate and uncompassionate self-responding) would predict distress and resilience among women who have experienced adult sexual assault (ASA). Additionally, we tested whether compassionate and uncompassionate self-responses would moderate the relationships between event centrality and outcomes. Method: A convenience sample of women who had experienced sexual assault during adulthood (N = 253) completed an anonymous online survey. Results: Regression analyses showed that lower present control, higher event centrality, and higher uncompassionate responses to the self significantly predicted PTSD. Additionally, higher present control and higher compassionate responses to the self significantly predicted resilience. There was no moderation of the relationship between event centrality and outcomes by either compassionate responses to the self or uncompassionate responses to the self. Conclusions: Endorsing greater levels of uncompassionate responses towards the self was associated with greater distress, while engaging in greater compassionate responses to the self was associated with greater resilience, even when accounting for levels of present control and event centrality

The Web Magazine 1986, Fall

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. In this newspaper, the front headline tells the news of Mr. Lloyd C. Bost heading a nearly six million dollar campaign for Gardner-Webb. There were plenty of new faces beginning to work at the college in the Fall. Sharon Jennings was also named as the Director of Programs for the deaf and Blind. In the fall of 1986, enrollment in the Day program reached an all time high. The majority of this issue was filled with pictures from Earl Scruggs Day, celebrating the renowned musician. Dr. Frank Campbell lectured to the Staley Distinguished Christian Scholars. The final article, approximately one page, details the struggles and strides that it takes to be a blind runner, as the paper interviewed Doug Armstrong.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/the-web/1118/thumbnail.jp