Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Andrew Manikas Author-Name: Michael Godfrey Author-Name: Jason Woldt Title: WHAT DRIVES HIGHER BEER RATINGS? EVIDENCE FROM BIG DATA Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present a data analytics model utilizing a large database of beer reviews. We are witnessing a big data revolution with companies’ ability to capture and analyze large volumes, velocity, and variety of consumer spending patterns and purchase factors. Analysis of consumer reviews recently has shifted from focusing only on consumer ratings to also mining the content of those reviews. Using a sample of approximately 9 million reviews over 22 years from BeerAdvocate, we developed a multiple regression model to test the relationship of alcohol by volume (ABV) and review word length to the rating that a beer received. Our main finding was that the more (ABV) that a beer had, the higher was that beer’s average rating. Although increased ABV was associated with higher consumer scores, we found diminishing returns. We also confirmed that negativity bias occurred in these reviews—lower-scoring beers tended to have longer reviews than higher scoring beers had. This suggests that breweries would be advised to have higher alcohol content in their products to meet consumer preferences (even if those preferences are subconscious). Given the supply chain disruptions plaguing the world today, big data analysis of consumer preferences for beer could enable both manufacturers with constrained capacity to better align product offerings with consumer tastes and preferences. Classification-JEL: Big Data, Supply Chain Analytics, Consumer Reviews Keywords: L31, L84, M11 Journal: International Journal of Management and Marketing Research Pages: 1-13 Volume: 15 Issue: 1 Year: 2022 File-URL: http://www.theibfr2.com/RePEc/ibf/ijmmre/ijmmr-v15n1-2022/IJMMR-V15N1-2022-1.pdf File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:ibf:ijmmre:v:15:y:2022:i:1:p:1-13 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Benedict E. DeDominicis Title: HISTORICAL ANALOGIES AND THE UKRAINE CRISIS: COMPARISONS AND CONTRASTS OF INTERWAR GERMAN WITH POST-COLD WAR SERBIAN AND RUSSIAN IRREDENTISM AND WESTERN RESPONSES Abstract: The paper comparatively analyzes the extended Yugoslav crisis of the 1990s with the current Ukraine crisis, focusing on the eve of the February 24, 2022, Russian invasion. It illustrates post-1989 recurrent political behavior patterns rooted in nationalist irredentism. The Soviet regime authorities did not permit the Russian Social Federated Republic to create its own republic-level Communist Party. The paper demonstrates that Russian internal Soviet diaspora populations in the Ukrainian republic were incentivized to self-identify with the Soviet state. De facto Russification of the Soviet state nevertheless functioned and alienated non-Russian national minorities. The disintegration of the USSR left internal Russophone diaspora identity in a comparatively fluid condition. European Union integration encouraged state building around the republic borders inherited from the Soviet era. Russophone elements within Ukraine faced inducements to self-identify with the titular nation exercising the core community function of the post-Soviet core community state. Political trend irredentist responses in the Russian polity intensified. They view the EU as fortifying the construction of a Ukrainian nation state. The analysis suggests that the prevailing view in Moscow perceived the EU is a proxy for extending US hegemony. Moscow demands great power national status equality in international diplomacy. Ukraine’s partition is likely. Classification-JEL: D7, F02, F15, Z13 Keywords: Irredentism, European Union, Nationalism, NATO, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine Journal: International Journal of Management and Marketing Research Pages: 15-46 Volume: 15 Issue: 1 Year: 2022 File-URL: http://www.theibfr2.com/RePEc/ibf/ijmmre/ijmmr-v15n1-2022/IJMMR-V15N1-2022-2.pdf File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:ibf:ijmmre:v:15:y:2022:i:1:p:15-46 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Terrance Jalbert Author-Name: Jonathan D. Stewart Title: A COMPREHENSIVE RETIREMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING TOOL Abstract: Financial planning makes up an essential element of any retirement plan. Assuring availability of sufficient resources to meet uncertain future needs requires careful planning. Advisors supply assorted tools and advice to assist in this process. This paper presents a comprehensive planning tool to aid potential retirees in developing their financial plan. The tool evaluates the financial picture of individuals annually throughout their retirement years. The analysis goal is accommodating a long retirement, with income that increases at the rate of inflation, achieved by using all assets available and without exhausting the portfolio. The tool provides a starting point for users to responsibly assess their financial future in retirement. Classification-JEL: C60, D10, G17, M41, M50 Keywords: Financial Modelling, Retirement Planning, Personal Financial Planning Journal: International Journal of Management and Marketing Research Pages: 47-76 Volume: 15 Issue: 1 Year: 2022 File-URL: http://www.theibfr2.com/RePEc/ibf/ijmmre/ijmmr-v15n1-2022/IJMMR-V15N1-2022-1.pdf File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:ibf:ijmmre:v:15:y:2022:i:1:p:47-76