Refereed Journal Articles 

Cavender, R., Zhang, P., Jackson, V. P., Wesley, S. C. (2022). The impact of instructional effectiveness on soft skills development among college students: Mediating and moderating mechanisms. Journal of Textile Science & Fashion Technology, 10(1), 1-11. 

Easter, E., & Dabbain, S. (2022) Evaluating the Performance of Reusable Level 2 Isolation Gowns, Journal of Infection Control, Submitted. 

Kang, A. Y. & Baker, M. A. (2022). Which CSR Message Most Appeals to You? The Role of Message Framing, Psychological Ownership, Perceived Responsibility and Customer Altruistic Values. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 106, 103287. [SSCI Indexed & Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) Journal Quality List – A+ Level 

Lu, T., Wei, W., Wu, L., Swanson, J., & Getz, D. (2022). The Role of Meeting Size in Attendees’ Psychological Response and Consequence Behavior: A Social Anxiety Approach. Event Management, 26(7), 1623-1635. https://doi.org/10.3727/152599522X16419948694784 

McQuerry M. & Easter E. P., (2022) Wildland Firefighting Personal Protective Clothing Cleaning Practices in the United States, Fire Technology Journal, 58, 1667-1688 February 2022. Impact Factor 2.239. 

Park, H. & Lee, M.-Y. (2022). The Two-Sided Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Online Apparel Renting. Sustainability, 14, 16771. https://doi.org/10.3390/su142416771 

Sengupta, A., Wesley, S. C., Cavender, R., Lee, M.-Y. (2022). Global vs local: analysis of the consumer-brand relationships in India. International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, 50(3), 361-376. 

Zhao, L., Lee, S. H., Li, M., & Sun, P. (2022). The Use of Social Media to Promote Sustainable Fashion and Benefit Communications: A Data-Mining Approach. Sustainability, 14(3), 1178.

Refereed Presentations 

Cavender, R., Thompson, K., & Wesley, S. (October 2022). Exploring knowledge gaps in merchandising curriculums: Perceptions of recent retail internship participants. International Textiles and Apparel Association 2022 Annual Conference, Denver, CO. 

Jackson, V. P., Hanley, C., & Cavender, R. (2022, March 25). Stimulating higher education leadership progression: An institutional framework for black, indigenous, people of color. Presentation to Provost’s Office, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.

Funded External Grants 

Easter E. P., "Quality Control Lab for NAILM," Sponsored by Association for Linen Management, January 1, 1988 - December 31, 2023; $1,019,855.00. 

Tanaka, K. (Co-Principal), Boyd, D. A. (Co-Principal), Lu, Y. (Co-Principal), Wu, D. (CoPrincipal), Maske, H. X. (Co-Principal), Takenaka, A. (Co-Principal), Kwon, D. L. (CoPrincipal), Wang, R. (Co-Principal), Matias, C. (Co-Principal), Yam, S.-y. (CoPrincipal), Sizemore, M. R. (Co-Principal), Basu, S. (Co-Principal), Wang, Y. (CoPrincipal), "Stories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Kentucky", Sustainability Challenge Grant, University, $22,670.00, start: July 2021, end: June 2022). 

Paulins, V. A., Hillery, J. L., Malcom, N. L., Howell, A. L., Martindale, A., Adikorley, R., & Cavender, R. (Funded Dec. 2019). Ohio University Baker Fund. The Meaning of the Pussyhat: Voices of Women from Marginalized Populations. $10,217. My work on this grant includes data collection via interview, qualitative data analysis, and manuscript writing. The grant funding is located at Ohio University. 12/16/2019-1/6/2022.

Peer Reviewed Book Chapters 

Swanson, J. & Johannigman, T**. (2022). Autoethnography of Culture and Heritage Tourism Documentary Production: A Story of Tourism Story Telling. In Campos, A.C. & Almeida, S. (Eds.), Global Perspectives on Strategic Storytelling in Destination Marketing. IGI Global: Pennsylvania, USA. 9781668434369

Refereed Publications Submitted 

Cavender, R., Zhang, P., Jackson, V. P., & Wesley, S. (Accepted). The impact of instructional effectiveness on soft skills development among college students: Mediating and moderating mechanisms. Journal of Textile Science & Fashion Technology.

Scholarly Presentations 

Cavender, R., Thompson, K., Wesley, S., International Textiles and Apparel Association 2022 Annual Conference, "Exploring Knowledge Gaps in Merchandising Curricula: Perceptions of Recent Retail Internship Participants," Denver, CO, United States. (October 28, 2022). 

Wesley, S. C., Bluegrass Home Economist, "Fashion Show: Behind the Scenes at the Color Me Spring Annual Event," Bluegrass Home Economist, Lexington, KY, United States. (January 27, 2022).

Presentations 

Easter, E. P. (Presenter & Author), Engineering Week 2022 - Laundry Training, "Laundry Tips and Tricks”, GE Appliances, Invited, Louisville, KY, United States. (10/6/2022). 

Easter, E.P. (Presenter & Author). Master Clothing Volunteer Training, “Soils and Stains in the Laundry”, University of Kentucky Family & Consumer Sciences, Invited, Embassy Suites, Lexington, KY. (10/3/2022). 

Easter, E.P. (Presenter & Author). Master Clothing Volunteer Training, “What’s New in Linens”, University of Kentucky Family & Consumer Sciences, Invited, Embassy Suites, Lexington, KY. (10/3/2022).

Conference Proceeding 

Chen, J., Lu, Y. (October 2022). The Role of Festivals in Rural Community Development: A Literary Synthesis. The 28th Annual Graduate Education & Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism

Conference Presentations 

Kang, A. Y. & Baker, M. A. Human versus technology provider smiles: Not all smiles are equal. The 2022 Annual International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) Summer Conference. August, 2022. 

Kang, A. Y. & Baker, M. A. Creating memorable experience in service encounters: The moderating role of technology fatigue. The 2022 Annual International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) Summer Conference. August, 2022. 

Kang, A. Y., Baker, M. A., & Legendre, T. S. Service encounter research: An integrative bibliometric review. The 2022 Annual International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) Summer Conference. August, 2022. 

McQuerry, M & Easter, E. Wildland firefighting personal protective clothing cleaning practices in the United States. 4th Global Summit on Future Materials Science and Research. Las Vegas, NV (virtual) (11/8/2022).

Invited Presentations 

Cavender, R. (2022, April 13). Who bears responsibility for sustainable development? Invited Guest Speaker, University of Kentucky Waste Reduction Week, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 

Swanson, J.R. James B. Beam Institute Whiskey Webinar Featured Presenter: Bourbon Tourism (2022)

Refereed Journal Articles 

Cavender, R. & Lee, Min-Young, Wesley, S. (2021). The Impact of Slow Fashion Orientation (SFO) on Socially Responsible Apparel Consumption (SRC): Moderating Effects of Industry Irresponsibility and Consumer Irresponsibility. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 12(2), 1-15. https://doi:10.30845/ijbss.v12n2p1 

Groppo, V. E. & Easter E. P., (2021) Evaluation of Leggings Selected by Athleisure Consumers” Journal of Textile Science & Fashion Technology, 7(4) 2021. Impact Factor 2.2 

McQuerry M., Easter E. P., & Cao A. (2021) Disposable versus Reusable Medical Gowns: A Performance Comparison, American Journal of Infection Control. 49(5): May 2021. Impact Factor 2.918. 

Sengupta, A., Wesley, S., Cavender, R. and Lee, M-Y. (2021). Global vs local: analysis of the consumer-brand relationships in India, International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, 50(3), 361-376. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJRDM-08-2020-0306

Refereed Published Abstracts & Presentations 

Cavender, R., Zhang, P., & Jackson, V. P. (November 2021). The connection between instructional effectiveness and career success as moderated by career motivation, career self-efficacy, soft skill development, and attitudes toward higher education. International Textiles and Apparel Association 2021 Annual Conference, Virtual. 

Jackson, V., Hanley, C. (2021). Stimulating higher education leadership progression - an institutional framework for Black, Indigenous, People of Color.

Peer Reviewed Publications 

Li, M., & Zhao, L. (2021). Exploring Global Fashion Sustainability Practices through Dictionary-Based Text Mining. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal. [SSCI Indexed]. 

Swanson, J.R. (2021). Future, tourism. In J. Jafari & H. Xiao (eds.), Encyclopedia of Tourism. 

Zhao, L., Li, M., & Sun, P. (2021). Neo-Fashion: A Data-Driven Fashion Trend Forecasting System Using Machine Learning through Catwalk Analysis. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal. [SSCI Indexed].

Peer Reviewed Conference Presentations 

Li, M., Zhao, L. & Srinivas, S. (2021). “It’s about Inclusion! Mining Online Reviews to Understand the Needs of Adaptive Clothing Consumers”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, Virtual Conference. 

Li, M., & Zhao, L. (2021). “Competing in the Digital Age: Understanding the Customer Experience of Department Stores through Mobile App Reviews”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, Virtual Conference.

Funded Internal Grants 

Muzhen Li: Research Grant from Graduate Student Association- Textile and Apparel Management, University of Missouri, $1,500 (2018-2021)

Funded External Grants 

Easter E. P., "Quality Control Lab for NAILM," Sponsored by Association for Linen Management, January 1, 1988 - December 31, 2023; $1,019,855.00. 

Tanaka, K. (Co-Principal), Boyd, D. A. (Co-Principal), Lu, Y. (Co-Principal), Wu, D. (CoPrincipal), Maske, H. X. (Co-Principal), Takenaka, A. (Co-Principal), Kwon, D. L. (CoPrincipal), Wang, R. (Co-Principal), Matias, C. (Co-Principal), Yam, S.-y. (CoPrincipal), Sizemore, M. R. (Co-Principal), Basu, S. (Co-Principal), Wang, Y. (CoPrincipal), "Stories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Kentucky", Sustainability Challenge Grant, University, $22,670.00, start: July 2021, end: June 2022). 

Paulins, V. A., Hillery, J. L., Malcom, N. L., Howell, A. L., Martindale, A., Adikorley, R., & Cavender, R. (Funded Dec. 2019). Ohio University Baker Fund. The Meaning of the Pussyhat: Voices of Women from Marginalized Populations. $10,217. My work on this grant includes data collection via interview, qualitative data analysis, and manuscript writing. The grant funding is located at Ohio University. 12/16/2019-1/6/2022.

Unfunded External Grants 

Wesley S., C., Principal, Cavender R., Co-Investigator, Lee M.-Y., Co-Investigator, Zhang P., Co-Investigator, "Enhancing Small Business Development: Promoting the Growth of Retailing and Hospitality Businesses in Rural Areas Through Curriculum Development and Student Preparedness," Sponsored by National Institute of Food and Agriculture, $150,000.00 requested, $0.00 granted. Date Submitted: March 18, 2021.

Non-Sponsored Projects 

Wesley, S. C. (Principal), "MAT 414 and MAT 559 Teaching Gift", Elisabeth Goth, LLC, $100000. (August 2021 - May 2022). Description: This funding was obtained for teaching initiatives in MAT 414 - Merchandising Strategy Analysis and MAT 559 - Fashion Show Production. The funds were using to implement experiential learning activities in both courses.

Books 

Jackson, V., Holland, Jacqueline and Miller, J. R. (July 2021). African Americans in the Human Sciences. ISBN: 978-1-7936-4894-5. Lexington Books.

Refereed Publications 

Cavender, R., Lee, M.Y., & Wesley, S. (2021). The impact of slow fashion orientation (SFO) on socially responsible consumption (SRC); moderating effects of industry irresponsibility and consumer irresponsibility. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 12(2), 1-15. (IF & TC not available).http://dx.doi.org/10.30845/ijbss.v12n2p1

Sengupta, A., Wesley, S., Cavender, R., & Lee, M.Y. (2021). Global vs local: analysis of the consumer-brand relationships in India. International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management, 50(3), 361-376. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJRDM-08-2020-0306

Conference Proceeding 

Chen, j., Lu, Y. (2021). (2021). Attitude Change towards Virtual Event Websites: Comparing Customer Reviews before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The 40th Annual Conference of ISTTE [Best Paper Award].

Conference Presentations 

Kang, A. Y. & Baker, M. A. How Do Customers Perceive Corporate Social Responsibility Messages during COVID-19?: The Moderating Role of Customer Altruistic Values. The 2021 Annual International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) Summer Conference. July, 2021.  Kang, A. Y., Legendre, T. S., Lee, A. S., & Baker, M. A. Sharing the Pain: The Role of Ethical Idealism and Firm Responses to the Covid-19 Pandemic. WFCHRIE Conference. Feb, 2021.

Presentations 

Easter, E.P. (Presenter & Author). Master Clothing Volunteer Training, “What’s New in Linens”, University of Kentucky Family & Consumer Sciences, Invited, Embassy Suites, Lexington, KY. (10/2021). 

Easter, E.P. (Presenter & Author). Master Clothing Volunteer Training, “Basics of Textiles: Get to Know Fibers & Fabrics”, University of Kentucky Family & Consumer Sciences, Invited, Embassy Suites, Lexington, KY. (2021).

Invited Presentations 

Cavender, R. (2021, April 20). The True Cost: Post-screening discussion. Invited Guest Speaker, University of Kentucky Waste Reduction Week, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.

Refereed Presentations 

Cavender, R., Zhang, P., & Jackson, V. P. (November 2021). The Impact of Instructional Effectiveness on Soft Skills Development among College Students: Mediating and Moderating Mechanisms. International Textiles and Apparel Association 2021 Annual Conference, Virtual. 

Cavender, R., Lee, M. Y., Jackson, V. P., & Hanley, C. (2021, December 10). Comparing the barriers, resiliency and mentoring experiences of women of color and white women leaders in academia. University of Kentucky Women’s Forum, Lexington, KY.

Refereed Journal Articles 

Cavender, R., Swanson, J.R., & Wright, K. (2020). Transformative Travel: Transformative Learning through Education Abroad in a Niche Tourism Destination. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education,27. 

Chen, J., de Groote, J., Petrick, J. F., Lu, Y., Nijkamp, P. (2020). (2020). Travelers’ willingness to pay and perceived value of time in ride-sharing: an experiment on China. Current Issues in Tourism [Impact Factor: 4.147], 23(23), 2972-2985. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85087159785 

Easter, E., Badgett, J. (2020) An Evaluation of the Quality of Men’s 100% Cotton Jersey Knit White T-Shirts’, Journal of Textile Science & Fashion Technology, 5(5): 2020. Impact Factor 2.2. 

Legendre, T. S., Jarvis, N., Kang, A. Y., Jamal, G., & Jackson, J. (2020). Rescuing imperfect produce: The effects of stigma disclosure strategies, controllability, and aesthetics. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 85, 102443. [SSCI] [SSCI Indexed & Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) Journal Quality List – A+ Level] 

Tang, T. W., Zhang, P., Lu, Y., Wang, T. C., Tsai, C. L. (2020). The effect of tourism core competence on entrepreneurial orientation and service innovation performance in tourism small and medium enterprises. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research [Impact Factor: 2.02], 25(2), 89-100.

Refereed Publications 

Cavender, R., Swanson, J., & Wright, K. (2020). Transformative travel: Transformative learning through education abroad in a niche tourism destination. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education, 27(November 2020), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlste.2020.100245 Web of Science Metric Year: 2020 | Category: Education & Educational Research | JIF: 1.762 | TC: 661 | Rank by JIF: 183/264 | JCI Percentile: 62.40 | Rank by JCI: 272/722

Funded Internal Grants 

Muzhen Li: Research Grant from Graduate Student Association- Textile and Apparel Management, University of Missouri, $1,500 (2018-2021) 

Muzhen Li: Professional Development Travel Grant from Graduate Professional Council, University of Missouri, $300 (2019-2020)

Wells, J., Jackson, V., Matias, C.E. and DaMaris Hill. (2020). Stimulating higher education leadership progression - an institutional framework for BIPOCs. 31,000.00. 

Unfunded External Grants 

Bessette, D., Cavender, R. (co-PI), Farrell, A., Jackson, V., McKendree, M., McKendree, R., McKim, A., Taxis, T., Tyler, Q., & Warsaw, P.* (2020). Fostering Diverse Leaders through Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human (FANH) Sciences: A MultiState Project. Sponsored by USDA/NIFA Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program, $200,000 requested. *Investigators listed in alpha order. 

Cavender, R. (2020). Proposal to develop course entitled, Dress, Diversity, and the American Media. Interfaith Youth Core’s Racial Equity & Interfaith Cooperation Faculty Award. $1,000 requested. 

Warsaw, P., Cavender, R. (co-PI), McKendree, M., McKim, A., & Taxis, T. (2020). Making Inclusive Leadership an Educational Strength (MILES): Building a Multi-Institutional Network on Leadership Development in Multicultural Education. Sponsored by NSF INCLUDES Planning Grants, $100,000 requested. 

Wesley, S., Lee, M., Cavender, R., Jackson, V. (2017). Focus on Soft Skills: Investing in the preparedness of diverse undergraduate and graduate student populations through concentrated curriculum opportunities in agriculture and human sciences. National Institute of Food and Agriculture. $150,000. (unfunded).

Funded External Grants 

Easter E. P., "Quality Control Lab for NAILM," Sponsored by Association for Linen Management, January 1, 1988 - December 31, 2023; $1,019,855.00. 

Easter E. P. & McQuerry M., “Product Development and Evaluation of ‘Tough Cotton® Leggings, Cotton in the Curriculum, Works," Sponsored by Cotton Incorporated, $20,294.00, January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020. 

Paulins, V. A., Hillery, J. L., Malcom, N. L., Howell, A. L., Martindale, A., Adikorley, R., & Cavender, R. (Funded Dec. 2019). Ohio University Baker Fund. The Meaning of the Pussyhat: Voices of Women from Marginalized Populations. $10,217. My work on this grant includes data collection via interview, qualitative data analysis, and manuscript writing. The grant funding is located at Ohio University. 12/16/2019-1/6/2022.

Peer Reviewed Publications 

Lang, C., Li, M., & Zhao, L. (2020). Understanding consumers’ online fashion renting experiences: A text-mining approach. Sustainable Production and Consumption. 21, 132144. [SSCI Indexed].

Peer Reviewed Conference Presentations 

Li, M., & Zhao, L. (2020). “Online Adaptive Clothing Shopping Experience: Text-Mining of Product Titles and Consumer Reviews”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, Virtual Conference. 

Zhao, L., Sun, P., & Li, M. (2020). “Neo-Fashion: A Data-Driven Fashion Trend Forecasting System Using Machine Learning through Catwalk Analysis”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, Virtual Conference.

Conference Presentations 

Kang, A. Y. & Baker, M. A. Viewing the Customer as a Potential Employee: The Application of Brand-centered Training to Customers. The 2020 Annual International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) Summer Conference. July, 2020.

Presentations 

Easter, E. P. (Presenter & Author), Engineering Week 2020 - Laundry Training, "Color Basics & Colorfastness," GE Appliances, Invited, Louisville, KY, United States. (2020).

Scholarly Presentations 

Lee, M.-Y., Cavender, R., Wesley, S. C., International Textile and Apparel Association 2020 Annual Conference, "The Impact of Slow Fashion Orientation (SFO) on Socially Responsible Consumption (SRC); Moderating Effects of Industry Irresponsibility and Consumer Irresponsibility.," International Textile and Apparel Association, Cleveland, OH, United States. (November 2020). 

Wesley, S. C., International Textiles and Apparel Association Annual Meeting 2020, "Visible Thinking for a Data-Driven Experiential Ecosystem in a Disruptive Marketplace," International Textiles and Apparel Association (ITAA), United States. (November 17, 2020). 

Wesley, S. C., Diddi, S., Fiore, A.-M., Karpova, E., International Textiles and Apparel Association Conference 2019, "Establishing interdisciplinary, international, and multiInstitutional collaborations: Implications for textiles and apparel scholars," International Textiles and Apparel Association (ITAA), Las Vegas, NV, United States. (October 2020).

Refereed Presentations 

Jackson, V. P., & Cavender, R. (2020, December 9). An examination of race, barriers, mentoring and leadership styles of women as leaders in academia. University of Kentucky Womxn+ Conference, Lexington, KY. 

Lee, M.Y., Cavender, R., & Wesley, S. (November 2020). The impact of slow fashion orientation (SFO) on socially responsible consumption (SRC); moderating effects of industry irresponsibility and consumer irresponsibility. International Textiles and Apparel Association 2020 Annual Conference, Virtual. 

Lee, M.Y., Cavender, R., & Wesley, S. (May 2020). The impact of slow fashion orientation (SFO) on socially responsible consumption (SRC); moderating effects of industry irresponsibility and consumer irresponsibility. 2020 International Conference on Clothing and Textiles, Busan, Korea; Conference cancelled due to COVID pandemic. 

Paulins, V. A., Hillery, J. L., Cavender, R., & Jestratijevic, I. (November 2020). Consumer behaviors regarding sustainability that affect demands shaping corporate social responsibility policies in fashion and hospitality industries. International Textiles and Apparel Association 2020 Annual Conference, Virtual. 

Sengupta, A., Wesley, S., Cavender, R., & Lee, M.Y. (March 2020). Comparison of global and local apparel brands in India. American Collegiate Retailing Association 2020 Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. Submitted as a full paper. Conference cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic.

Invited Presentations 

Swanson, J.R. UK Alumni Association Great Teachers on Great Challenges; Lexington, KY Panelist: Food Service in the Time of COVID-19 (2020) 

Swanson, J.R. FCS Summer Series Webinar; Lexington, KY Main Presenter: Oh, the Places You’ll Go! (2020) 

Swanson, J.R. CAFE Office of Philanthropy and Alumni CAFE Conversations; Lexington, KY Panelist: How COVID-19 has Changed Teaching (2020)

Conference Proceeding, Abstract 

Chen, J., Zhang, P., Lu, Y. (October 2020). (2021). Co-created values of Human Robot Interaction in mega event and the mediating role of front-line employees. The 26th Annual Graduate Education & Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism.

Refereed Journal Articles 

Easter, E., Badgett, J. (2019) An Evaluation of the Quality of Men’s 100% Cotton Jersey Knit TShirts’, Journal of Textile Science & Fashion Technology, 3(2): 2019. Impact Factor 2.2.

Kang, A. Y., Legendre, T. S., & Cartier, E. A. (2019). Personality Congruence Among Brands, Recruiters, and Applicants During the Anticipatory Socialization Process. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research, 43(8), 1302-1325. [SSCI] [SSCI Indexed & Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) Journal Quality List - A Level]

Meng, M., Cai, L., Day, J., Tang, C.H., Lu, Y. (2019). Effects of nostalgia on subjective wellbeing – Evidence from rural China. Journal of Heritage Tourism, 14(5/6), 506-524. 

Swanson, J. & Cavender, R. (2019). Generational perceptions of prosperity on the niche tourism island destination of Ikaria, Greece. International Journal of Tourism Anthropology, 7(1), 40-59.

Refereed Papers Published in Proceedings and Symposium Publications 

McQuerry, M., Cao, A.**, & Easter, E. (4/10/2019). Wash lifespan analysis of surgical gown durability concerning impact penetration and hydrostatic pressure. 2019 Proceedings of AATCC International Conference. Fort Worth, TX.

Refereed Publications 

Cavender, R. (2019). Exploring how instructor role, student engagement, and student response systems interface to facilitate cross-cultural learning in a large-lecture diversity course. International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research, 4(3), 6277. (IF & TC not available). Link to article: https://www.ijaemr.com/link/370 

Cavender, R., Howell, A., Hillery, J. L., Paulins, V. A., & Jestratijevic, I. (2019). Exploring consumers’ understanding and evaluation of their ethical consumption and disposition Journal of Textile Science & Fashion Technology, 2(3), 1-8. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.33552/JTSFT.2019.02.000536 (IF & TC not available).

Cavender, R. & Gannon, T. (2019). Engagement in cross-cultural large lecture classrooms: Using Top Hat technology to include students in the discussion. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 7(1), 39- 54. Link to article: https://www.jhseonline.com/article/view/805 (IF & TC not available)

Swanson, J. & Cavender, R. (2019). Generational perceptions of prosperity on the niche tourism island destination of Ikaria, Greece. International Journal of Tourism Anthropology, 7(1), 40-58. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJTA.2019.098104 • Scopus Metric Year: 2019 | Category: Anthropology | CiteScore: 1.1 | Rank: 147/411 | Highest Percentile: 64th | SNIP: 0.416 | SJR: 0.21

Book Chapters 

Kang, A. Y. & Legendre, T. S. Managing tourist experience through social media: Evidence from South Korea. The Routledge Handbook of Tourism Experience Management and Marketing. Routledge.

Funded Internal Grants 

Cavender, R. (April 2019). University of Kentucky Libraries Alternative Textbook Grant Program. $2,500. 

Muzhen Li: Research Grant from Graduate Student Association- Textile and Apparel Management, University of Missouri, $1,500 (2018-2021) 

Muzhen Li: Professional Development Travel Grant from Graduate Professional Council, University of Missouri, $300 (2019-2020) 

Swanson, J. Value co-creation through sustainable farm-to-table food system: Perspectives from stakeholders. (with Dr. Pei Zhang-PI and Dr. Vanessa Jackson). Kentucky Agriculture Experimental Station Hatch Project. $15,049 

Swanson, J. Ashland Oil Endowed Professorship in Human Environmental Sciences. College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. (Three year endowed professorship). $30,000

Funded External Grants 

Easter E. P., "Quality Control Lab for NAILM," Sponsored by Association for Linen Management, January 1, 1988 - December 31, 2023; $1,019,855.00. 

Lu, Y. (Principal), "HMT570 - Service Learning Projects", The Charles E. Barnhart Fund for Excellence, College, $900.00, start: July 1, 2018, end: June 30, 2019). 

Paulins, V. A., Hillery, J. L., Malcom, N. L., Howell, A. L., Martindale, A., Adikorley, R., & Cavender, R. (Funded Dec. 2019). Ohio University Baker Fund. The Meaning of the Pussyhat: Voices of Women from Marginalized Populations. $10,217. My work on this grant includes data collection via interview, qualitative data analysis, and manuscript writing. The grant funding is located at Ohio University. 12/16/2019-1/6/2022.

Unfunded External Grants 

Wesley S., C., Principal, Cavender R., Jackson V., P., Lee M.-Y., Turner-Pryor M., L., "Focus on Soft Skills: Investing in the Preparedness of Diverse Undergraduate and Graduate Student Populations Through Concentrated Curriculum Opportunities in Agriculture and Human Sciences," Sponsored by National Institute of Food and Agriculture, $149,724.00 requested, $0.00 granted. Date Submitted:June 1, 2017.

Conference Proceeding 

Tang, T.W., Lu, Y., Tsai, T.C., Wang, T.C. (2019). (2019). Exploring the Visual Clues of the Tourist Hotel’s Wellness Service Image. The 5th World Research Summit for Tourism and Hospitality.

Scholarly Presentations 

Cavender, R. (Presenter & Author), Lee, M.-Y. (Author Only), Wesley, S. C. (Author Only), International Textiles and Apparel Association/Regent’s University 2019 Joint Conference, "An Exploration of Consumer Accountability for Sustainability in the Fast Fashion Industry," International Textiles and Apparel Association/Regent’s University, London, United Kingdom. (August 1, 2019).

Peer Reviewed Conference Presentations 

Li, M., Lang, C., & Zhao, L. (2019) “Understanding Consumers’ Online Fashion Renting Experiences: A Data-Mining Approach”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. 

Li, M., Rana, M., & Zhao, L. (2019) “A Study of Sustainability Practices of US Fashion Brands Through Dictionary-Based Text Analysis”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. 

Rana, M., Li, M., Zhao, L., & Ha-Brookshire, J. (2019) “U.S. Fashion Brands Endeavors Toward Sustainability from the Kaizen Perspective: A Data-mining Based Lexical Analysis”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. 

Zhao, L., Sun, P., & Li, M. (2019) “The Effect of Sustainable Fashion Brands’ Posts on Customers’ Emotions in Social Media”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Invited Presentations 

Cavender, R. (March 1, 2019). Identifying Apparel Consumer Typologies with the Potential for Slow Fashion. School of Human Environmental Sciences Research Seminar, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 

Swanson, J.R. US State Department Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Academia Working Group; Lexington, KY Panelist: Education Abroad from a Faculty Perspective (2019)

Conference Presentations 

Kang, A. Y. & Legendre, T. S. The Effect of Purchase Motivation and Consumption Setting on Restaurant Brand Choice: Consumption Values Theory Perspectives. APacCHRIE and EuroCHRIE Conference, Hong Kong, China. May, 2019. 

Kang, A. Y. & Legendre, T. S. Personality Congruence among Brands, Recruiters, and Applicants: Internal Brand Management during the Anticipatory Socialization Process. The 24th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, Houston, TX. Jan, 2019.

Presentations 

Easter, E. P. (Presenter & Author), Engineering Week 2019 - Laundry Training, "Stains and Stain Removal," GE Appliances, Invited, Louisville, KY, United States. (2019).

Refereed Presentations 

Cavender, R., Lee, M.Y., & Wesley, S. (August 2019). An exploration of consumer accountability for sustainability in the fast fashion industry. International Textiles and Apparel Association/Regent’s University 2019 Joint Conference, London, England, United Kingdom. 

Howell, A., Cavender, R., Hillery, J. L., Paulins, V. A., & Jestratijevic, I. (October 2019). Consumer dissonance between behavior and values of ethical consumption and disposal. International Textiles and Apparel Association 2019 Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV

Refereed Journal Articles 

Cavender, R. & Lee, Min-Young (2018). Exploring the Influence of Sustainability Knowledge and Orientation to Slow Consumption on Fashion Leaders’ Drivers of Fast Fashion Avoidance. American Journal of Theoretical and Applied Business, 4(3), 90-101. 

Cavender, R. & Lee, Min-Young (2018). Identifying Apparel Consumer Typologies with the Potential for Slow Fashion. International Journal of Business Management and Commerce, 3(6), 1-16. 

Farashahi, B., Easter, E., Annett-Hitchcock. K. (2018) "Price and perceived product quality: a comparison of denim jeans in three price categories", Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An International Journal, Vol. 22 Issue: 3, pp.369-386, https://doi.org/10.1108/JFMM-10-2017-0104. Impact Factor 3.329. 

Lu, Y., Chen, Z., Law, R. (June 2017). (2018). Mapping the progress of social media research in hospitality and tourism management from 2004 to 2014. Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, 35(2), 102-118. 

Pansukkum, S.* & Swanson, J.R. (2018). Youth visitors’ travel experiences in cultural heritage attractions: A case study of Ayutthaya Historical Park. APEIT Journal, 7(1), 20-33. 

Wei, Z1 ., Lee. Min-Young, Shen, H. (2018). What Drives consumer in China to buy clothing online? Application of the technology acceptance model. Journal of Textiles and Fibrous Materials, 1, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1177/2515221118756791, 1 Visiting Scholar (2015- 2016) (Lee developed research framework and helped analyze data and helped write the paper)

Funded Internal Grants 

Lee, Min-Young [PI] (2018). Revising distance learning class (MAT 570). The distance learning course development fund, Distance Learning Programs, University of Kentucky, $1,500. 

Yeonjung Kang: Research Grant, University of Houston (2017 – 2018) (Applied and received) Research Assistant — Primary investigator: Legendre, T. S. University of Houston New Faculty Grant ($5,990) Commercialization of Edible Insect Food Product 

Swanson, J.R., Transformative Travels: Exploring Kentucky (television production for KET). UK FCS Mini-grant. $5,000 

Swanson, J.R., Transformative Travels: Exploring Kentucky (television production for KET). College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. $10,000

Swanson, J.R., Transformative Travels: Exploring Kentucky (television production for KET). UK Family and Consumer Science Extension Program. $3,700 

Funded External Grants 

Easter E. P., "Quality Control Lab for NAILM," Sponsored by Association for Linen Management, January 1, 1988 - December 31, 2023; $1,019,855.00. 

Lu, Y. (Principal), "HMT570 - Service Learning Projects", The Charles E. Barnhart Fund for Excellence, College, $900.00, start: July 1, 2018, end: June 30, 2019). 

Muzhen Li: Research Grant from Graduate Student Association- Textile and Apparel Management, University of Missouri, $1,500 (2018-2021) 

Pei Zhang [PI] & Min-Young Lee [co-PI] (2018). The Downturn of Chinese tourism Shopping in Japan: Impeding Factors and Coping Strategies. Fiscal 2018 Grant for Japan-Related Research Projects, The Sumitomo Foundation, $10,000.

Peer Reviewed Publications 

Cavender, R. (2018). The marketing of sustainability and CSR initiatives by luxury brands: Cultural Indicators, call to action, and framework. In C. K. Y. Lo & J. H. Brookshire (Eds.), Sustainability in luxury fashion business (pp. 29-49). Singapore: Springer. Link to article: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-10-8878-0_3 (IF & TC not available)

Cavender, R., & Lee, M. Y. (2018). Identifying apparel consumer typologies with the potential for slow fashion. International Journal of Business Management and Commerce, 3(6), 1- 16. Link to article: http://ijbmcnet.com/images/Vol3No6/1.pdf (IF & TC not available) 

Cavender, R., & Lee, M. Y. (2018). Exploring the influence of sustainability knowledge and orientation to slow consumption on fashion leaders’ drivers of fast fashion avoidance. American Journal of Theoretical and Applied Business, 4(3), 90-101. (IF & TC not available) doi: 10.11648/j.ajtab.20180403.12 

Li, G., & Li, M. (2018). Sampling theorem and efficiency comparison of three local minimum variance unbiased estimators of the mean and variance of the exponential distribution. Cogent Mathematics & Statistics, 5(1) [ESCI Indexed].

Peer Reviewed Book Chapters 

Pansukkum, S* . & Swanson, J.R. (2018). Cultural heritage tourism through the lens of youth: The case of Thai youth visitors to Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand. In Wang, Y., Shakeela, A., Kwek, A., & Khoo-Lattimore, C. (Eds.), Managing Asian Destinations (261-277). Singapore: Springer.

Books 

Edgell, D. & Swanson, J.R. (2018). Tourism policy and planning: yesterday, today and tomorrow. Third Edition. London: Routledge.

Conference Proceeding 

Clark, H. "., Lu, Y. (2017). Effects of Table Spacing on Consumers’ Dining Experience in a Fast-Casual Restaurant. The 22nd Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism. 

Clark, H., Lu, Y. (2017). Effects of Table Spacing on Consumers’ Dining Experience in a FastCasual Restaurant. The 22nd Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism.

Conference Proceeding, Full Paper 

Lu, X., Lu, Y. (2018). A Review of Host-Guest Research in Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Accommodation. The 37th Annual Conference of ISTTE. 

Meng, M., Cai, L., Lu, Y. (2018). “Reincarnation” and “Fortress Besieged”: Impacts of Traditional Chinese Philosophical Values on Modern Chinese Rural-urban Migrants at Rural Destinations.. 

Shi, J., Lu, Y., Cai, L. (2018). Revitalizing China’s Countryside through Shared Rural Tourism. Asia-Pacific CHRIE conference 2018.

Presentations 

Easter, E. P. (Presenter & Author), Engineering Week 2018 - Laundry Training, "Laundry Tips and Tricks," GE Appliances, Invited, Louisville, KY, United States. (2018). 

Easter, E. P. (Presenter & Author), Clothes Care Research Consortium Biannual Meeting, "To Evaluate the Impact of the Dryer on the Clothes Load - Phase 2," Clothes Care Research Consortium Proctor and Gamble, GE Appliances and Cotton INC, Invited, Louisville, KY, United States. (2018 & 2017).

Easter, E. P. (Presenter & Author), NFPA 1851 Committee Meeting, "Review of the Validation of Fire Fighter Personal Protective Ensemble - 'How Clean is Clean?'," National Fire Protection Association, Invited, Los Angeles, CA, United States. (2018). 

Scholarly Presentations 

Diddi, S., LeHew, M., Wesley, S. C., Hawley, J., Chi, T., International Textiles and Apparel Association Annual Conference 2018, "Establishing research action networks to address challenges in a changing marketplace.," International Textiles and Apparel Association (2018), Cleveland, OH, United States. (October 2018).

Invited Presentations 

Jackson, V. (2018). 'Pretty Girl Tea & Discussion about Black Professional Women and our Mental Health'. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Connections Chair, Gatton Student Center, University of Kentucky. 

Jackson, V. (2018). Race and More: MAT 247 Dress and Culture. 

Jackson, V, (2018). Guest Speaker. Ubuntu Weekend, The Graduate School Office of Diversity and Inclusion. 

Jackson, V. (2018). African American Entrepreneurs from Lexington and Around the World. Dunbar High School. Black History Month.

Conference Presentations 

Kang, A. Y. & Legendre, T. S. The Role of Mature Employees in the Quality and Brand Evaluation. The 23rd Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, Fort Worth, TX. Jan, 2018.

Refereed Presentations 

Cavender, R. & Lee, M.Y. (November 2018). Identifying apparel consumer typologies with the potential for slow fashion. International Textiles and Apparel Association 2018 Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH.

Other Presentations 

Meuret, R. (2018) Millennials and Workforce Development in Kentucky 

Meuret, R. (2018) Meuret, R Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau Workforce Development

Refereed Journal Articles 

Duffy, L., Kline, C., Swanson, J.R., Best, M., & McKinnon, H. (2017). Community development through agroecotourism in Cuba: An application of the community capitals framework. Journal of Ecotourism, 16(3), 203-221. 

Jackson, V. P., Wesley, S. C. (2017). Closing the gap between faculty and industry professional's importance of student soft skill proficiency. The Journal of American Academy of Business, 23(1), 54-60. 

Jackson, V and Johnson, W (2017). Race and Racism: The Black Male Experience in Sports in Critical Race Theory: Black Athletic Sporting Experiences in the United States. Billy J. Hawkins, Akilah R. Carter-Francique, Joseph N. Cooper . Palgrave Macmillan: NY, NY. Pp. 153-170. 

Li, J., Lu, Y. (January 2017). (2017). A review on international publications on Chinese culture and Chinese tourist behavior. Tourism Tribune, 32(9), 70-79. 

Lu, Y. (April 2016). (2017). A model of expectancy motivation for business event tourism: Evidence from China. Event Management, 21(4), 481-486. 

Lu, Y. (August 2016). (2017). The concept of loyalty in hospitality and tourism: Theoretical development, practice and future research directions. To appear in International Journal of Qualitative Research in Service, 2(4), 308-324. 

Park, H., Lee, Min-Young, & Koo, W. (2017). The four faces of apparel consumers: Identifying sustainable consumers for apparel. Journal of Global Fashion Marketing, 8(4), 298-312. (Lee developed original research idea and research framework. I wrote, introduction, results and discussion parts) 

Spillman, K., Lee, Min-Young, Huffman, N. Yoo, J. & Kim, Y.J. (2017). Dress and the Public, Private and Secret Self Model during emerging adulthood. Fashion, Style & Popular Culture, 4(3), 383-401. (Lee analyzed the data and wrote methodology and results section) 

Wei, W., Lu, Y., Hua, N. (August 2016). (2017). Attendees’ user experience of social media technology during multiphase participation in conventions: A consumption values approach. Event Management, 21(3), 347-364.

Wei, W., Lu, Y., Miao, L., Cai, L., Wang, C.-Y. (August 2016). (2017). Customer-Customer interactions (CCIs) at conferences: An identity approach. Tourism Management, 59(20), 154-170. 

Wesley, S., Jackson, V & Lee, Min-Young (2017). The Perceived Importance of Core Soft Skills Between Retailing and Tourism Management Students, Faculty and Businesses. Employee Relations, 39(1), 79-99. SSCI.

Refereed Published Abstracts & Presentations 

Lee, M-Y & Jackson, V. P. (2017). Organization-Centered Vs. Customer-Centered: The Effectiveness of Organizations’ Orientations and Message Framing on Donation Intention to Nonprofit Organizations. Recent Advances in Retailing and Consumer Science Conference, The European Institute of Retailing and Services Studies (EIRASS), Vancouver, Canada, July 26-29.

Books 

Edgell, D. & Swanson, J.R. (2017). Tourism policy and planning: yesterday, today and tomorrow. Second Edition. Chinese Language Edition. Beijing: Routledge.

Funded External Grants 

Easter E. P., "Quality Control Lab for NAILM," Sponsored by Association for Linen Management, January 1, 1988 - December 31, 2023; $1,019,855.00.

Funded External Grants 

Cavender, R. (AY 2017/2018). Target Stores Case Study Competition. Applied for and 2018 attained grant to hold case competition in RTM 425: Human Resource Management in partnership with Target Stores. Funding divided among five students on winning team. $3,500. 

Lu, Ying (Principal), "The Heartland of the United States as Destinations for the Inbound Market from China," Sponsored by Purdue University, Total Funding $10,000.00, Total Projected Funding $10,000.00. (September 1, 2013 - July 31, 2017). 

Lu, Y. (Principal), "“What’s Next, Kentucky?” Conversation Event Project for HMT570 - Event Planning & Coordination 2017", Kentucky Campus Compact, Foundation, $2,000.00, start: September 2017, end: December 2017). 

Lu, Y. (Principal), "The Role of Meeting Size on Attendees’ Psychological and Consequence Behavior: A Social Anxiety Approach", Research Activity Award, College, $2,100.00, start: 2016, end: 2017).

Lu, Y., "THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON ATTENDEE BEHAVIOR", National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Federal, start: October 1, 2012, end: September 30, 2017). 

Funded Internal Grants 

Lee, Min-Young [PI] (2017). Organization-centered vs. customer-centered: The effectiveness of organizations’ orientations and message framing on donation intention to nonprofit organizations. Research Activity Awards, College of Agriculture, Food, & Environment, University of Kentucky, $1,500. (Research presented at 24th Recent Advances in Retailing & Service Science conference held by European Institute of Retailing and Service Studies, 2017) 

Jackson, V., Wesley, S. & Lee, Min-Young [co-PI] (2014). Creating a reciprocal relationship between rural/urban businesses, educators and students utilizing Soft Skills and experiential learning environments. HES Extension Activity Awards, University of Kentucky, $4,854.97. (Publications: Employee Relations, 2017)

Unfunded External Grants 

Wesley, S. C., Cavender, R. (co-PI), Jackson, V. P., Lee, M.-Y., Turner-Pryor, M. L. (2017). Focus on Soft Skills: Investing in the Preparedness of Diverse Undergraduate and Graduate Student Populations through Concentrated Curriculum Opportunities in Agriculture and Human Sciences, Sponsored by USDA/NIFA Higher Education Challenge (HEC) Grants Program, $149,724 requested.

Conference Proceeding, Full Paper 

Lu, Y., Wei, W., Wu, L., Swanson, J., Getz, D. (2017). (2017). Is Higher Attendance, the Better?– Examining the Impacts of Conference Size on Attendees’ Psychological Responses and Consequence Behavior. The 4th International Conference on Events (ICE). 

Meng, Z., Cai, L., Lu, Y. (2017). (2017). Nostalgia and authenticity — Subjective well-being of Chinese rural-urban migrants. International Society of Travel & Tourism Educators (ISTTE).

Presentations 

Easter, E. P. (Presenter & Author), Clothes Care Research Consortium Biannual Meeting, "To Evaluate the Impact of the Dryer on the Clothes Load - Phase 2," Clothes Care Research Consortium Proctor and Gamble, GE Appliances and Cotton INC, Invited, Louisville, KY, United States. (2018 & 2017). 

Easter, E. P. (Presenter & Author), Engineering Week 2017 - Laundry Training, "Detergency 101 - Soils, Soiling and Soil Removal," GE APPLIANCES, Invited, Louisville, KY, United States. (2017).

Easter, E. P. (Presenter & Author), Clothes Care Research Consortium Biannual Meeting, "Evaluating Performance Textiles after Washing with the 2018 Energy Requirements for Water and Temperature," Clothes Care Research Consortium Proctor and Gamble, GE Appliances and Cotton Inc., Invited, Cincinnati, OH, United States. (May 5, 2017).

Scholarly Presentations 

Cavender, R. Lee, Min-Young, & Gannon, Trina (2017). Exploring the effect of the “Sustainability Factor” on fashion leaders fast-fashion avoidance. International Textiles and Apparel Association, St. Petersburg, FL. November 12-16, Available online at www.itaaonline.org 

Dale, K., Wesley, S. C., Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars, "Small group dynamics: Transitioning from the classroom to study abroad," University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States. (April 26, 2017). 

Jung, Y. & Lee, Min-Young. (October 2017). Re-envisioning fundraising practice and teaching in the context of higher arts administration education. International Conference on Social Theory, Politics and the Arts, Minneapolis, MN. 

Lee, Min-Young, & Jackson, V. (2017). Organization-Centered vs. Customer-Centered: The effectiveness of Organization’s Orientations and Message Framing on Donation Intention to Nonprofit Organizations. 24th Recent Advances in Retailing & Service Science. European Institute of Retailing and Service Studies (EIRASS), Vancouver Canada, June 26-29. P46. 

Wesley, S. C., Phi Upsilon Omicron Alumni Chapter, "Retailing and Tourism Management Department online master's program: What is it all about?," Lexington, KY, United States. (October 23, 2017)

Invited Presentations 

Jackson, V, (2017). Guest Speaker. Ubuntu Weekend, The Graduate School Office of Diversity and Inclusion. 

Jackson, V. (2017). Graduate Students of Color Professional Development Colloquium Panel Discussion, University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky. 

Lee, Min-Young, Cultural differences in Retailing and Tourism Management, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China, June 1, 2017.

Conference Presentations 

Kang, A. Y. & Legendre, T. S. The Role of Personality Congruence among Brands, Recruiters, and Applicants: Internal Brand Management during the Anticipatory Socialization Process. Poster presented at: 22nd Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, Houston, TX. Jan, 2017.

Refereed Presentations 

Cavender, R. & Lee, M.Y., & Gannon, T. (November 2017). Exploring the effect of the ‘sustainability factor’ on fashion leaders’ fast fashion avoidance. International Textiles and Apparel Association 2017 Annual Conference, St. Petersburg, FL. 

Cavender, R., (2017, November 17). Facilitator for Special Session on the Future of Luxury, Proposal with peer review accepted, International Textile and Apparel Association 2017 Annual Conference, St. Petersburg, FL.

Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers and Presentations 

Lee, H. Y.**, Zhang, P., Swanson, J.R., & Lu, Y. (2017). Examining tourist non- purchase intention of peer-to-peer accommodation: Impeding factors and perceived risks. Poster Presentation at the HES 2017 All-School Conference, Lexington, KY. 

Lu, Y., Wei, W., Wu, L., Swanson, J.R., & Getz, D. (2017). Is Higher Attendance, the Better?– Examining the Impacts of Conference Size on Attendees’ Psychological Responsesand Consequence Behavior. The 4th International Conference on Events (ICE), December 12th –14th, 2017, Orlando, FL.

Refereed Journal Articles 

Easter, E., Lander, D., Houston, T. (2016) Risk Assessment of Soils Identified on Firefighter Gear. Journal of Occupational and Environment Hygiene, Article DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2016.1165823, Taylor & Francis.3/3016. Impact Factor 2.155. 

Lee, Min-Young, & Kang, J. (2016). Sustainability and management in fashion, design, and culture. Journal of Global Fashion Marketing, 7(2), 73-75. 

Li, M., Lu, Y. (2016). Greenway as a project for happiness: Evidence from China. Journal of Tourism Management and Hospitality, 5(1), 1-5. 

Li, J., Lu, Y. (February 2016). (2016). Chinese culture in tourist research: A review and comparison of Chinese and English studies in 1993-2012. Tourism Review, 71(2). 

Miller-Spillman, K. A., Lee, Min-Young, Graham, M*. & Cho, B*. (2016). Consumer groups for Ghanaian fabric products based on aesthetics and socially responsible shopping behavior. Journal of Global Fashion Marketing, 7(2), 120-131. (Lee developed research framework, helped design the research, and wrote methodology and results sections, was co-PI on the grant) 

Owusu-Amankwah, G.**, Swanson, J.R., Allen, J., Han, J.***, & Davis, A. (2016). Restaurant tax feasibility: Determinants of restaurant threshold price. International Journal of Hospitality and Event Management, 1(4), 333-354.

Refereed Papers Published in Proceedings and Symposium Publications 

Easter, E., Hackett, Tara & Behnoosh, F. (2016) Assessing the Impact of Reduced Water Levels, Detergent Type and Laundering Platform on Basic Clothing Attributes. AATCC 2016 International Conference, Williamsburg, VA, 380-397.

Other Publications 

Jackson, V. & Fiest-Price, S. (2016). Mentoring Frameworks and Best Practices Faculty Mentoring. 

Jackson, V. & Fiest-Price, S. (2016). Diversity Recruitment Resource Guide for Faculty Positions 

Meuret, Robert S. "2016’s Best & Worst Cities for Staycations." N.p., Web.

Funded Internal Grants 

Cavender, R. (Fall 2016). Faculty Peer Mentor, Presentation U! Faculty Fellows Peer Mentoring Program, University of Kentucky. $500. 

Cavender, R. (July 2016). Revision Grant for Distance Learning Course (MAT 572). University of Kentucky Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching. $1,500. 

Cavender, R. (July 2016). Revision Grant for Distance Learning Course (RTM 650). University of Kentucky Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching. $1,500. 

Cavender, R. (Spring 2016). Part-of-Term Course Development Grant (Dress, Diversity, and the American Media). University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) Student Success Team. $5,000. 

Cavender, R. (Fall 2016). Part-of-Term Course Development Grant (Dress, Diversity, and the American Media). University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) Student Success Team. Taught course in spring 2016 and due to positive student/advisor feedback and impact on CAFE retention, recruited and agreed to teach course again in fall 2016. $2,666. 

Lee, Min-Young [PI] (2016). Revising distance learning class (MAT 570). The distance learning course development fund, Distance Learning Programs, University of Kentucky, $1,500. 

Miller-Spillman, K. [PI] and Min-Young Lee [co-PI] (2013). Development of the Ghana Business Plan (part of Ghana Fabric Study). Buster Award, University of Kentucky, School of Human Environmental Science, $2,401. (Publications: J of Global Fashion Marketing, 2016)

Unfunded Internal Grants 

Cavender, R. (April 2016). University of Kentucky Libraries Alternative Textbook Grant Program. $1,500 requested. Review Committee suggested resubmission. Resubmitted and received funding in April 2019.

Funded External Grants 

Cavender, R. (AY 2016/2017). Target Stores Case Study Competition. Applied for and attained grant to hold case competition in RTM 425: Human Resource Management in partnership with Target Stores. Funding divided among five students on winning team. $3,500 

Easter E. P., "Quality Control Lab for NAILM," Sponsored by Association for Linen Management, January 1, 1988 - December 31, 2023; $1,019,855.00. 

Easter E. P., "Cotton Incorporated Laundry Study," Sponsored by Cotton Incorporated, $229,574.00, January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016.

Lu, Ying (Principal), "The Heartland of the United States as Destinations for the Inbound Market from China," Sponsored by Purdue University, Total Funding $10,000.00, Total Projected Funding $10,000.00. (September 1, 2013 - July 31, 2017). 

Lu, Y. (Principal), "The Role of Meeting Size on Attendees’ Psychological and Consequence Behavior: A Social Anxiety Approach", Research Activity Award, College, $2,100.00, start: 2016, end: 2017). 

Lu, Y., "THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON ATTENDEE BEHAVIOR", National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Federal, start: October 1, 2012, end: September 30, 2017). 

Lu, Y. (Principal), "Distance Learning Course Grant", UK Analytics & Technology, University, $6,000.00, start: 2016, end: 2016).

Unfunded External Grants 

Wesley S., C., Cavender R., Jackson V., P., Lee M.-Y., Turner-Pryor M., L., Focus on Soft Skills: Investing in the Preparedness of Diverse Undergraduate and Graduate Student Populations Through Concentrated Curriculum Opportunities in Agriculture and Human Sciences, Sponsored by National Institute of Food and Agriculture Submitted: June 1, 2017.Requested: $149,724.00, | Awarded: $0.00 OSPA ID: 201706010826

Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers and Presentations 

Pansukkum, S.* & Swanson, J.R. (2016). Youth Tourists’ Perspectives with Cultural Heritage Attractions in Thailand. 4th Annual International Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research; Bangkok, Singapore.

Refereed Published Abstracts & Presentations 

Jackson, V., Wesley, S. & Lee, M. (2016). The perceived importance of core soft skills between Retailing and Tourism Management Students, Faculty and Businesses, American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Conference, Seattle Washington

Conference Proceeding, Full Paper 

Wei, W., Lu, Y., Miao, L., Cai, L., Wang, C.-Y. (2016). The Impacts of Attendee Interactions at Conferences: An Identity Approach. The 2nd Global Tourism & Hospitality Conference.

Scholarly Presentations 

Jackson., V., Lee, Min-Young, & Wesley, S. (2016) Examining the Perceived Importance of Soft Skills for Curriculum Development in Retailing & Tourism Management American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Conference, Bellevue, WA, June 22-24, 2016

Tran T*. & Lee, Min-Young. (2016). Food Tourism Destinations and Its Relationships with Information Sources, Destinations’ Food Image, and Local Restaurant Entrepreneurs. Proceedings of American Collegiate Retailing Association. ACRA 2016 Conference, New York, NY, April 13-16, 2016.

Invited Presentations 

Cavender, R. (October 7, 2016). Engagement in Cross-cultural Large Lecture Classrooms: Using Top Hat Technology to Include Students in the Discussion. School of Human Environmental Sciences Research Seminar, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 

Jackson, V. (2016). Nurturing our Future through collaborations. Family & Consumer Sciences Day, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee. 

Swanson, J.R. National Tour Association Convention; Atlanta, GA Seminar Leader: High Impact Survey Practices and Transformational Travel Truths (2016) 

Swanson, J.R. Kentucky Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus; Danville, KY Keynote Speaker: Cost-Benefit Analysis for Community Events (2016) 

Refereed Presentations 

Cavender, R. & Gannon, T. (November 2016). Engagement in cross-cultural large lecture classrooms: Using Top Hat technology to include students in the discussion. International Textiles and Apparel Association 2016 Annual Conference, Vancouver, BC.

Refereed Journal Articles 

Cai, L., Wei, W., Lu, Y., Day, J. (2015). College students’ decision-making for study abroad – Anecdotes from a U.S. hospitality and tourism internship program in China. Journal of Travel and Tourism Teaching, 15(1), 1-26. 

Choi, S., Lu, Y. (2015). Determination as a dimension of conative loyalty. Annals of Tourism Research, 51(3), 51-53.

Kline, C., Cardenas, D., Schneider, P., & Swanson, J.R. (2015). Using a community tourism development model to explore equestrian trail tourism potential in Virginia. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management, 4(2), 79-87. 

Lee, Min-Young, Jackson, V. Miller-Spillman, K. A. & Ferrell, E*. (2015). Female consumers’ intention to be involved in Fair-Trade product consumption in the U.S.: The role of previous experience, product features and perceived benefits. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services. 23, 91-98. Social Science Citation Index (SSCI). (PI on the grant)

McQuerry, M., Klausing, S., Cotterill, D., Easter, E. (2015) Post-use analysis of firefighter turnout gear: Phases I, II, & III. ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation. Impact Factor 1.264. 

Swanson, J.R., Liggett, D., & Roldan, G. (2015). Conceptualizing and enhancing the argument for port state control in the Antarctic gateway states. Polar Journal, 5(2), 361-385. 

Wesley, S., Lee, Min-Young, Farashahi, B.*, Parks, L*. (2015). Exploring perceived product knowledge, credibility, and attractiveness of celebrity endorsers on influencing teen purchase intentions. Journal of American Academy of Business. 21(1), 200-207. (Dr. Lee helped to design the research, analyzed data, helped to write the paper and served on student’s MS thesis committee).

Refereed Published Abstracts & Presentations 

Saunders, N.*, Jackson, V., Lee, M. Y., & Spillman, K. (2015). A qualitative analysis of consumers’ perceptions of retail shopping needs in a rural community. Recent Advances in Retailing and Consumer Services Science by European Institute of Retailing and Service Studies (EIRASS). Montreal, Canada. July 27-30, 2015.

Peer Reviewed Publications 

Cavender, R. & Kincade, D. H. (2015). A luxury brand management framework built from historical review and case study analysis. International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management: Special Issue on Luxury in the Supply Chain, 43(10/11), 1083-1100. doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJRDM-07-2014-0103 (IF & TC not available)

Swanson, J.R. (2015). Future, tourism. In J. Jafari & H. Xiao (eds.), Encyclopedia of Tourism, Springer, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-01669-6_365-1.

Book Review 

Lu, Y. (2015). A Landscape of Travel: The Work of Tourism in Rural Ethnic China (3rd ed., vol. 26, pp. 472-473). The Australian Journal of Anthropology.

Conference Proceeding 

Choi, S., Lu, Y., Cai, L. A. (2015). Dynamism of attitudinal and behavioral outcomes by varietyseeking traits: A case of Chinese tourists. The 3rd World Research Summit for Tourism and Hospitality and 1st USA-China Tourism Research Summit. 

Chen, Z. "., Lu, Y. (2015). Customer loyalty in hospitality and tourism research: Theory, practice, and future directions. EIRASS 2015: European Institute of Retailing and Services Studies 22nd International Conference. 

Choi, S., Lu, Y., Cai, L. A. (2015). Tourist loyalty: A reexamination of scope and dimensions. The 2015 ICHRIE Annual Conference. 

Choi, S., Lu, Y., Cai, L. A. (2015). A Closer look at conative tourist loyalty: An exploratory examination of contextual variation. Tourism Travel and Research Association (TTRA) Conference.

Peer Reviewed Book Chapters 

Swanson, J.R., Kline, C., & Slocum, S.L. (2015). Exploring the Decision-making of the University SAVE Market. In S.L. Slocum, C. Kline, & A. Holden (Eds.), Scientific tourism: Researchers as travelers (66-79). London: Routledge.

Funded Internal Grants 

Cavender, R. (Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016). Presentation U! Faculty Fellows Cohort #4. Three semester long pedagogical program, University of Kentucky. $3,000. 

Cavender, R. (February 2015). Ohio University Honors Tutorial College Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Grant. Funding for Undergraduate Honors Student, Cierra Boyd, for 2015-2016 academic year. $3000. I applied for and received this grant for Ms. Boyd.

Funded External Grants 

Cavender, R. (AY 2015//2016). Target Stores Case Study Competition. Applied for and attained grant to hold case competition in RTM 425: Human Resource Management in partnership with Target Stores. Funding divided among five students on winning team. $5,600. 

Cavender, R. (Spring-Fall 2015). Capacity Building with Botho University- Curriculum Development & Mentoring Grant. Developed Retailing and Product Development course for Botho College and served as faculty mentor during first semester of instruction. Hospitality and Ecotourism Program, Botho College, Gaborone, Botswana. $5,590. 

Easter E. P., "Quality Control Lab for NAILM," Sponsored by Association for Linen Management, January 1, 1988 - December 31, 2023; $1,019,855.00. 

Easter E. P., "Cotton Incorporated Laundry Study," Sponsored by Cotton Incorporated, $229,574.00, January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016. 

Lu, Ying (Principal), "The Heartland of the United States as Destinations for the Inbound Market from China," Sponsored by Purdue University, Total Funding $10,000.00, Total Projected Funding $10,000.00. (September 1, 2013 - July 31, 2017). 

Lu, Y., "THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON ATTENDEE BEHAVIOR", National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Federal, start: October 1, 2012, end: September 30, 2017). 

Lu, Y. (Principal), "Distance Learning Course Grant", UK Analytics & Technology, University, $3,000.00, start: 2015, end: 2015).

Refereed Presentations 

Cavender, R. & Kincade, D.H. (March 2015). Key initiatives of successful Omni-channel marketing in the luxury goods industry. American Collegiate Retailing Association 2015 Conference, Miami, FL.

Scholarly Presentations 

Lee, Min-Young & Park, H. (2015). Understanding socially conscious apparel shoppers. 2015 Global Fashion Management Conference (GFMC). Florence, Italy, June 25th-28. 

Saunders, N.*, Jackson, V. Lee, Min-Young, & Spillman, K. (2015). Qualitative analysis of consumers’ perceptions of retail shopping needs in a rural community. 22nd Recent Advances in Retailing & Service Science. European Institute of Retailing and Service Studies (EIRASS), Montreal Canada, July 27-30. p83. 

Sengupta, A.* & Lee, Min-Young (2015). Brand analyses of global brands versus local brand in Indian apparel consumer market. 22nd Recent Advances in Retailing & Service Science. European Institute of Retailing and Service Studies (EIRASS), Montreal Canada, July 27- 30. p. 86.

Invited Presentations 

Jackson, V. (March 17, 2015). What motivates a customer to buy your product or service?What motivates a client to do business with you instead of a competitor? National Association of Women Business Owners, Lexington, KY 

Jackson, V. (Spring 2015). Networking in a social setting with a focus on attire and etiquette, National Society of Black Engineers, Lexington, Kentucky.

Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers and Presentations 

Kline, C., Swanson, J.R., & Yankholmes, A. (2015). Exploring the University SAVE Market. 24th Nordic Symposium on Tourism and Hospitality Research; Reykjavík, Iceland. 

Swanson, J.R. & Burrows, E.V.** (2015). Board Governance of Annual Sport Events: Skills, Relationships, and Structure (poster presentation). Travel and Tourism Research Association Annual Conference; Portland, Oregon.