NSU College of Business & Technology

Congratulations, Dr. Hossein Nezakati! 🎉

CBT is proud to celebrate Dr. Nezakati on the publication of his latest research article, “Comparative Analysis of Ecovillage Conceptualizations: Southeast Asia and Developed Nations,” in the Journal of Community Practice.

The study examines ecovillage development and sustainable communities across Southeast Asia and developed nations, contributing to research on sustainability and the quadruple bottom line framework.

This publication also supports Dr. Nezakati’s current NSU Faculty Research Committee grant project focused on sustainable communities and ecovillage development.

Congratulations, Dr. Nezakati, on this accomplishment! We are proud to celebrate your continued contributions to research and scholarship at NSU and CBT! 👏📚🦅

Read the full article:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10705422.2026.2678155

Happy Birthday to our Dean, Dr. Tena Wooldridge! 🎉

Today, we’re celebrating Dr. Wooldridge and the leadership, dedication, and commitment she brings to the NSU College of Business & Technology. We hope you have a wonderful birthday, Dr. Wooldridge! 💚🦅

Our student workers are back and ready for another great semester! 🦅 We’re so glad to have this crew back at NSU CBT! 💚

Welcome back, Riverhawks! 💚🦅

A new semester is here, and we’re ready to see our students back on campus! Get ready for another great semester in the College of Business & Technology. 📚

Congratulations to Dr. Muhammad Asif and Dr. Rick Wallace on the publication of their latest research!🎉🦅

Their article, "Beyond Command and Control: A Leadership Model for Complex Healthcare Environments," has been accepted for publication in Quality & Quantity, an internationally recognized scholarly journal.

Co-authored with Yasmeen Muhammad Din Javeed, the research introduces an integrated leadership framework that combines Systems Thinking, Complexity Leadership Theory, and High Reliability Organization principles. The model provides practical guidance for healthcare leaders navigating today's complex environments while balancing innovation, adaptability, safety, and operational excellence.

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Asif and Dr. Wallace for this outstanding achievement and for representing the College of Business & Technology and Northeastern State University through their impactful scholarship.

Congratulations, Dr. Asif and Dr. Wallace! 👏

Read the publication: https://rdcu.be/frtVR

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. René Moquin Publishes Research on Privacy Concerns in Social Media Data Use 🌟

Dr. René Moquin has published new research exploring how social media users navigate privacy concerns when sharing personal information online.

The study, “Bound to Disclosure: An Assessment of Secondary Data Use Concerns,” examines how users perceive the collection and secondary use of their data on platforms such as Facebook. Findings reveal that while concerns about privacy increase perceived risks and reduce the benefits of sharing information, many users still believe the benefits outweigh the potential downsides.

By incorporating the concept of bounded rationality, the research provides new insight into why users continue to disclose personal information despite privacy concerns and highlights the importance of greater transparency in social media data practices.

Congratulations to Dr. Moquin on this important contribution to the fields of digital privacy and user behavior research!

🌟 Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Mfon Akpan 🌟

We’re proud to highlight the latest research from Dr. Mfon Akpan, recently published in Contemporary Issues in Auditing (AAA HQ).

His study, “Generative Artificial Intelligence in Audit Practice: Enhancing Risk Assessment,” examines how advanced AI models can assist auditors in identifying and predicting Critical Audit Matters (CAMs) from corporate financial disclosures.

By evaluating leading generative AI systems across multiple industries, Dr. Akpan’s research found that AI has significant potential to support audit planning and risk assessment, while also revealing important considerations related to management tone, bias, and model performance.

The findings reinforce an important message: while AI can be a valuable tool for enhancing audit effectiveness, professional auditor judgment remains essential to the audit process.

Dr. Akpan’s work advances our understanding of how emerging technologies can be responsibly integrated into accounting and auditing practice, helping shape the future of the profession.

👏 Congratulations to Dr. Akpan on this impactful publication and contribution to the field!

Faculty Spotlight ✨

Congratulations to Dr. Hassan Ahmed on his recent publication, “Connectedness of Economic Policy Uncertainty between the G-7 Countries,” in the Journal of Accounting, Finance, Economics, and Engineering Research!

Dr. Ahmed’s research explores how economic policy uncertainty spreads across the world’s leading economies, including the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, and Italy. His findings highlight the major role global economies play in shaping financial expectations, market behavior, and economic stability worldwide.

This impactful research contributes to important conversations surrounding global economics, policymaking, and financial systems. We are proud to celebrate Dr. Ahmed’s continued dedication to advancing research and academic excellence within the College of Business and Technology.

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Celebrating excellence in mentorship! 🌟 Congratulations to Dr. Doris Feltham on being named Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to empowering students continue to inspire us all. 💚💛

Celebrating excellence at the Northeastern State University College of Business and Technology 2026 Awards Banquet! 🦅🎉

From outstanding academic achievements to leadership, service, and student success, this special evening recognized the hard work and dedication of our incredible students, faculty, and supporters. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s banquet such a memorable celebration.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients and honorees — your accomplishments continue to make CBT proud! 🌟