Information systems (IS) research has enfranchised established disciplines such as computer science, operational research, organizational behavior and management. Unfortunately, however, it has not been able to establish itself as a discipline in its own right, even though it is regarded as valid applied research and being a proponent to business process change. Nonetheless, its teaching and re...

In the light of various studies carried out in various socio-economic areas, scientific and cultural development has been introduced as a prerequisite and fundamental factor for sustainable development of the societies. Obviously, universities, as a "scientific and intellectual command center of the society" have a fundamental and unique role and function. In order to achieve this, the most sig...

This paper estimates indirect benefits of improved air quality induced by hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”. The recent increase in natural gas supply led to displacement of coal-fired electricity by cleaner natural gasfired generation. Using detailed spatial panel data comprising the near universe of US power plants, we find that coal generation decreased by 28%. Further, fracking decreased ...

The general objective of the multiple-use Management Strategy Evaluation (MSE) framework is to develop and demonstrate practical science-based methods that support, under existing statutory arrangements, integrated regional planning and management of coastal and marine ecosystems. Multiple-use MSE has, so far, focused on four sectors: oil and gas, conservation, fisheries and coastal development...

Despite numerous and diverse theoretical models for the indirect benefits of polyandry, empirical support is mixed. One reason for the difficulty in detecting indirect benefits of polyandry may be that these are subtle and are mediated by environmental effects, such as maternal effects. Maternal effects may be especially important if females allocate resources to their offspring depending on th...