2025-2026 Faculty Publications
Bae, Byoung R. (Full Professor)
Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Accepted)
Lee, c., Park, S., Bae, B. B. (2026). The Moderating Effect of Hospital Teaching Status
on the Relationship between Financial Ratios and Hospital Efficiency. Bulletin of Applied Economics, 13(1), 63-83.
Wang, Jing (Associate Professor)
Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article
Zhang, H., Wang, J. CEO Equity Incentives and Corporate Tax Avoidance. Advances in Management Accounting.
Gearhart, Richard S. (Associate Professor)
Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Accepted)
Michieka, N. M., Gearhart III, R. S., Mwilaria, S. (2025). Urbanization, Energy Use and Spatial Spillovers: The Case of Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Economic Research, 30(2), 231-278. https://www.kci.go.kr/kciportal/landing/article.kci?arti_id=ART003236302
Other Intellectual Contributions
Technical Report (Accepted)
Michieka, N. M., Gearhart III, R. S. (2026). Fueling Kern County: The Contribution of Oil and Gas Workers on Kern County’s Economy. Bakersfield:.
Michieka, Nyakundi M. (Associate Professor)
Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Published)
Ryan, R. W., Michieka, N. M. (2026). Employment, Input–Output Linkages, and the Energy Transition in California’s Top Oil-Producing Region. Networks and Spatial Economics. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11067-026-09762-x
Journal Article (Published)
Ryan, R. W., Michieka, N. M. (2025). Not All Oil Price Shocks Are Alike. A Replication of Kilian (American Economic Review, 2009). Journal of Comments and Replications in Economics, 4(8), 1--27.
Journal Article (Accepted)
Michieka, N. M., Gearhart III, R. S., Mwilaria, S. (2025). Urbanization, Energy Use and Spatial Spillovers: The Case of Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Economic Research, 30(2), 231-278. https://www.kci.go.kr/kciportal/landing/article.kci?arti_id=ART003236302
Other Intellectual Contributions
Technical Report (Accepted)
Michieka, N. M., Gearhart III, R. S. (2026). Fueling Kern County: The Contribution of Oil and Gas Workers on Kern County’s Economy. Bakersfield:.
Ryan, Richard W. (Assistant Professor)
Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Published)
Ryan, R. W., Michieka, N. M. (2026). Employment, Input–Output Linkages, and the Energy Transition in California’s Top Oil-Producing Region. Networks and Spatial Economics. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11067-026-09762-x
Journal Article (Published)
Ryan, R. W., Michieka, N. M. (2025). Not All Oil Price Shocks Are Alike. A Replication of Kilian (American Economic Review, 2009). Journal of Comments and Replications in Economics, 4(8), 1--27.
Journal Article (Published)
Ryan, R. W. (2025). Credit-Market Cyclicality and Unemployment Volatility. Journal of Risk and Financial Management. https://www.mdpi.com/1911-8074/18/9/477
Non-Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Submitted)
Ryan, R. W. Revelations from the 2026 Kern Water Summit. Central Valley Journal of Agriculture and Food.
Liang, Mingwei (Assistant Professor)
Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Accepted)
Liang, M. (in press). The Importance of Considering Regimes in Long-term Asset Allocation to Real Estate. Real Estate Economics.
Agarwal, Ankita (Assistant Professor)
Non-Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Working Paper)
Woods, J. A., Agarwal, A., Sweida, G. L., Conner, J., Park, J., Kenyon-Rouvinez, D. Leveraging In-Law Human Capital in Family Firms. Journal Family Business Management.
Bidgoli, Hossein (Full Professor)
Other Intellectual Contributions
Book (Accepted)
Bidgoli, H. (2026). Management Information Systems- 12th Edition (Eleventh Edition ed.). Mason, OH: Cengage. https://www.cengage.com/c/mis-11-11e-bidgoli/9780357883860PF/
Chen, J.T. (Assistant Professor)
Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Published)
Chen, J.T., Deeg, M., Sigdyal, P. (2025). The impact of leadership and workload on healthcare employee affective well-being: does career calling matter? Journal of Health Organization and Management. https://www.emerald.com/jhom/article-abstract/doi/10.1108/JHOM-11-2024-0440/1301987/The-impact-of-leadership-and-workload-on?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Choi, Mahl Geum (Assistant Professor)
Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Published)
Wu, D., Choi, M. G., Roehling, M. V., Ge, C. (2026). The complex relationship between employee obesity and turnover: A longitudinal field study. Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal.
Journal Article (Submitted)
Sigdyal, P., Choi, M. G. Resource Review: Using Gemini Storybook in Management Classrooms. Management Teaching Review.
Conference Proceedings
Conference Proceeding (Submitted)
Choi, M. G., Sigdyal, P. Power, AI Literacy, and Organizational Politics: A Teaching Case on Generative AI.
Ju, Boreum (Lecturer)
Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Published)
Pak, S., Kramer, A., Ju, B. How and when TASW-fairness influences personal initiative and work withdrawal. Cross Cultural & Strategic Management.
Journal Article (Published)
Ju, B. (., Pak, S. (2025). Managing cyber incivility in digital workplaces: A systematic review and HR strategies. International Journal of Organizational Analysis.
Pak, Sunjin (Assistant Professor)
Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Published)
Pak, S., Kramer, A., Ju, B. How and when TASW-fairness influences personal initiative and work withdrawal. Cross Cultural & Strategic Management.
Journal Article (Published)
Ju, B. (., Pak, S. (2025). Managing cyber incivility in digital workplaces: A systematic review and HR strategies. International Journal of Organizational Analysis.
Journal Article (Accepted)
Pak, S., Kramer, A., Kim, Y.-h. (2025). Tipping the Scales: Identifying the Working Hours Thresholds Impacting Health and Gender Wage Disparities. The International Journal of Human Resource Management.
Pira, Milad (Assistant Professor)
Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Submitted)
Pira, M. Essential Founder Characteristics for Entrepreneurial Success: A Necessary Condition Analysis Using GEM Data. Journal of Business Research.
Non-Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Published)
Pira, M. (2025). Anti-disciplinary research on how to investigate poverty using the smart city concept. Evaluation and Program Planning, 111, 102616. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102616
Journal Article (In Preparation; Not Yet Submitted)
Pira, M., Sarma, S. Entrepreneurial Intentions: The Role of Networking within University Settings. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research.
Journal Article (In Preparation; Not Yet Submitted)
Pira, M. Leveraging Digital Innovation for Low-Carbon Sustainable Transportation Systems: Insights from World Bank Open Data. Sustainability.
Other Intellectual Contributions
Book Chapter (Published)
Pira, M. (2026). Unveiling the Allure of Corporate Social Responsibility in Poverty Alleviation. The Oxford Handbook of Power Politics and Poverty. Oxford University Press. https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/62387/chapter-abstract/555103350?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Book (Published)
Pira, M. Sustainable Business Practices and Social Entrepreneurship: Innovations and Impact. Contributions to Environmental Sciences & Innovative Business Technology (CESIBT)” book series. Springer.
Sarma, Sumita (Assistant Professor)
Non-Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Not Accepted)
Sarma, S., Tumlison, C. Environmental Responsibility of Citizens and Recycled Water: Implications for Corporations and Sustainable Entrepreneurs. 9001 Stockdale Hwy
Journal Article (In Preparation; Not Yet Submitted)
Pira, M., Sarma, S. Entrepreneurial Intentions: The Role of Networking within University Settings. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research.
Other Intellectual Contributions
Book Chapter (Accepted)
Sarma, S., Stark, J. (2026). Applying Gandhian Ethical Framework to Business Pedagogy and Research. Springer Nature. 9001 Stockdale Hwy
Sigdyal, Pratigya (Assistant Professor)
Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Published)
Chen, J.T., Deeg, M., Sigdyal, P. (2025). The impact of leadership and workload on healthcare employee affective well-being: does career calling matter? Journal of Health Organization and Management. https://www.emerald.com/jhom/article-abstract/doi/10.1108/JHOM-11-2024-0440/1301987/The-impact-of-leadership-and-workload-on?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Journal Article (Submitted)
Sigdyal, P., Choi, M. G. Resource Review: Using Gemini Storybook in Management Classrooms. Management Teaching Review.
Conference Proceedings
Conference Proceeding (Submitted)
Choi, M. G., Sigdyal, P. Power, AI Literacy, and Organizational Politics: A Teaching Case on Generative AI.
Stark, John (Full Professor)
Other Intellectual Contributions
Book Chapter (Accepted)
Sarma, S., Stark, J. (2026). Applying Gandhian Ethical Framework to Business Pedagogy and Research. Springer Nature. 9001 Stockdale Hwy
Woods, Jeremy A. (Associate Professor)
Non-Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Working Paper)
Woods, J. A., Cruz, A. C., Erickson, R. AI Innovation in Higher Education Work Experience Professional Packaging. International Journal of Innovation Management.
Journal Article (Working Paper)
Woods, J. A., Agarwal, A., Sweida, G. L., Conner, J., Park, J., Kenyon-Rouvinez, D. Leveraging In-Law Human Capital in Family Firms. Journal Family Business Management.
Carter, Eric V. (Associate Professor)
Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Published)
Carter, E. V. (2025). Curating Historical Green Learning Competency: The ECHO-Sustainability Design. International Journal of Higher Education and Sustainability, 5(3), 199-245. https://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijhes
Journal Article (Submitted)
Carter, E. V. Rediscovering the Philosophy/Humanities Imperative in Industry 5.0 Research: A Proposed Blueprint to Validate Human/Earth Centricity. Sustainability. https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability/special_issues/32CGJG5B1G https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability
Journal Article (Submitted)
Carter, E. V. Global Cultural Intelligence (GCI): Designing Strategic CQ Agility Dashboards. Journal for Multicultural Education. https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/jme
Other Intellectual Contributions
Book Chapter (Published)
Carter, E. V. (2026). Toward Living Systems: Ecological and Cultural Paradigms in Contemporary Management. Applied Cross-Cultural Research Today (Adebowale Akande, Ed.) (1st ed., pp. Ch.25: 627-657). Cham: Springer Nature. https://link.springer.com/book/9783032119216
Tumlison, Creed
Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Published)
Song, G., Tumlison, C., Gilmore, C., Ramaker, R., Galloway, B., Roy, R., Akakpo, V., Borozdina, N., Huett, B., Rahman, M. M., Nyoni, A. (2025). Beyond Borders: Empowering Policy Scholarship in China and the Global South. China Policy Journal. https://chinapolicyjournal.org/2025/12/24/beyond-borders-empowering-policy-scholarshipin-china-and-the-global-south/
Non-Refereed Journal Articles
Journal Article (Not Accepted)
Sarma, S., Tumlison, C. Environmental Responsibility of Citizens and Recycled Water: Implications for Corporations and Sustainable Entrepreneurs. 9001 Stockdale Hwy