Nicholls State University

About: Nicholls State University is a education organization based out in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & The Internet. The organization has 456 authors who have published 795 publications receiving 20031 citations.

Gender Differences in the Effect of Privacy on Location-Based Services Use on Mobile Phones

Abstract: More and more businesses implement location-based services (LBS) to attract consumers to purchase their products or services. However, using LBS may pose privacy concerns for consumers. An understanding of what drives consumers to use LBS on their mobile phones and how privacy concerns may prevent them from using would help marketers promote LBS services more effectively. We augmented the technology acceptance model with privacy concerns and subjective norms. Specifically, we investigated the influence of privacy concerns on consumers’ behavioral intentions to use LBS and to spread positive word-of-mouth about LBS. In addition, we also investigate gender differences in the effect of privacy concerns on the outcome measures. The research model was tested using data collected from an online survey of 563 LBS users. The results indicate significant gender differences and that privacy concerns negatively affected intention to spread positive word-of-mouth among females only. Practical implications and theoretical contributions are discussed.

Synthesis of 10-Ethyl Flavin: A Multistep Synthesis Organic Chemistry Laboratory Experiment for Upper-Division Undergraduate Students

Abstract: A multistep synthesis of 10-ethyl flavin was developed as an organic chemistry laboratory experiment for upper-division undergraduate students. Students synthesize 10-ethyl flavin as a bright yellow solid via a five-step sequence. The experiment introduces students to various hands-on experimental organic synthetic techniques, such as column chromatography, thin layer chromatography (TLC), extraction techniques, and characterizing intermediates and final products by IR and NMR spectroscopy. It also provides an opportunity for students to review important topics such as nucleophilic substitution reactions, hydrolysis of amides, condensation reactions, and reduction of aromatic nitro groups to amines.

Portfolio investment outflow and the complementary role of direct investment

Abstract: Purpose – This paper aims to uncover potential contemporaneous relationship between foreign portfolio investment (FPI) and another popular type of cross-border investment outflow, namely, foreign direct investment (FDI). Design/methodology/approach – The relationship between FPI and FDI are modeled using simultaneous equations approach to take potential endogeneity in to account. In a panel of 45 countries over the period of 2001-2009, FPI and FDI are found to be strategically complimentary to each other. Findings – The two-stage least square estimates suggest existence of both statistically and economically significant relationship between these two types of outflows. In particular, the FDI outflow has empirically significant predictive power in explaining the FPI outflow. Similarly, the FPI outflow also has significant explanatory power for the observed level of FDI outflow. Second, the FPI has greater explanatory power for FDI outflow than the FDI for the FPI outflow. Originality/value – The authors be...