Appalachian State University's Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian 2024-25 will occur on Wednesday, February 5, 2:00-6:00 p.m., and research from three Walker College of Business professors will be included.
The impact of repealing Certificate-of-Need laws on healthcare spending: A causal analysis Shishir Shakya, Ph.D., Economics
Certificate-of-Need laws in 35 US states require healthcare providers to obtain government approval before building new facilities or expanding services. Their stated goal is to ensure a genuine community need and avoid redundant services, with the aim of controlling healthcare costs and distributing resources fairly, although their effectiveness is debated. Our study differs from previous literature as we present the causal effects of repealing Certificate-of-Need laws on various healthcare expenses. Our findings suggest that repealing Certificate-of-Need laws can reduce the burden of healthcare spending.
The Role of Entrepreneurial Competencies and AI Self-Efficacy in Enhancing Entrepreneurial Resilience Amidst Environmental Uncertainty Charlie Chen, Ph.D., Computer Information Systems
In today’s unpredictable business landscape, entrepreneurial resilience—the ability to adapt and succeed amidst uncertainty—has become essential for long-term success. This study explores how key entrepreneurial competencies, such as spotting opportunities, creativity, vision, valuing ideas, and ethical and sustainable thinking, can enhance resilience when combined with AI prompt engineering training (AIPET). Additionally, it investigates the moderating role of AI self-efficacy and environmental uncertainty in these relationships. By integrating insights from entrepreneurial resilience and AI theory, this research aims to offer practical strategies for entrepreneurs and policymakers to bolster resilience and thrive in volatile markets.
Artificial Intelligence in Autonomous Vehicles (AVs): Market potentiality, consumers’ readiness, and ethical challenges Jason Xiong, Ph.D., Computer Information Systems
The strong interest of Venture Capital (VC) investment in AI start-ups and the abundant availability of big data are two main factors driving the current wave of AI growth. One of the most significant applications of AI is in automotive sector, which AI is primarily used to power autonomous cars. In 2021 the global autonomous car market was valued at over 27 billion U.S. dollars in 2021, and it is expected to reach 62 billion U.S. dollars in 2026. However, the current AI limitation prevent the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) in an AV from responding to unpredicted scenarios which encompass human values, through an inability to identify the metrics of the human values, ethical relations, or legal consequences of an action or inaction (Cunneen, Mullins, & Murphy, 2019).
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About Faculty Research in the Walker College of Business
The Walker College faculty produce and disseminate extensive research through both academic and professional communities. In the last five years, faculty have published 543 peer reviewed academic journal articles, 160 conference proceedings, and made 533 conference and professional presentations. In total, faculty have produced 1,175 intellectual contributions in the last five years. Approximately 520 intellectual contributions were made in basic or discovery research, 540 in applied or integrative research, and 115 contributions in teaching and learning research. Learn more at business.appstate.edu/research.
Three to present at App State's Research and Creative Activity event February 5
