University of St. Thomas - Minnesota

Implementing gender-focused DEI initiatives in B2B sales: Navigating cultural forces and organizational resistance

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has emerged as a strategic imperative in business-to-business markets. Yet, existing DEI implementation frameworks underplay the roles of frontline translation and organizational resistance. This omission is consequential in global sales con...

Holding on to Journalism’s Core Ethic in the Age of News Influencers: Recommendations for Journalism Education

News influencers and creator-driven media are changing how audiences access and engage with news, raising important questions for journalism educators. This article summarizes discussions from a syndicate at the 2025 World Journalism Education Congress, where participants explore...

Engineering Metrics for Full-Scale Viability of PFAS Sorbent Regeneration

Abstract Evolving global regulations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are driving rapid expansion of sorbent-based treatment in drinking water and industrial effluents. Granular activated carbon and anion-exchange resins remain among the best available technologies,...

State of the Art in High-Load Multi-Rotational Disc Bearings: Design, Practice, and Future Needs

High-load multi-rotational (HLMR) disc bearings have been available domestically since the 1970s. In the decades since, they have become an increasingly attractive option for use when bridges require higher rotations or loads than typical elastomeric bearings can transfer. These...

Social Capital and Total Factor Productivity: Evidence From Plant‐Level Data

ABSTRACT Using US Census microdata, we show that ethical social norms yield measurable economic benefits. County‐level social capital, which measures cooperation and the honouring of obligations, significantly enhances plant productivity, particularly where corporate oversight is...