Turner College economist Frank Mixon has been named to the editorial board of Metrics, an academic journal published by MDPI. A new journal, Metrics publishes rigorous high-quality research on quantitative aspects of information science. The main focus of the journal is on topics in bibliometrics, scientometrics, informetrics, webometrics, patentometrics, altmetrics and research evaluation. Contributions studying informetric problems using methods from other quantitative fields, such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics and econometrics, and network science, are especially encouraged. In extending the invitation, MDPI stated, "We noticed that Professor Mixon's research interests fit very well with Metrics, and we believe that the journal will greatly advance research in the related fields with his membership on the editorial team." Mixon is currently the editor of the Journal of Financial Economic Policy, and he serves on the editorial boards of Advances in Economics Education, American Business Review, American Journal of Economics and Sociology, Businesses, Economies, Journal of Economics and Finance Education, Journal of Public Finance and Public Choice, and Sustainability.
Officials in the Turner College's Butler Center for Research and Economic Development recently put the finishing touches on an extensive report on trends in educational programs and occupations in the Columbus area. The report also includes data on business and technology trends. According to Fady Mansour , Director of the Butler Center, there are several key takeaways from the report regarding 10 occupational gaps that currently exist in the Columbus area. First, software development occupation exhibits the biggest labor shortage, with the report adding that the TSYS School has a bachelor's degree program in information technology along with a new AI track for the bachelor's degree in computer science, both of which can qualify students for this occupation. Other educational programs are in demand, such as computer programming and cloud computing. Second, there is a gap of 30 employees per year in general and operations management. This gap could be addressed by the Turn...

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