Dr. Xihui "Paul" Zhang
Current Courses
- CIS 125 Business Applications of Microcomputer Software
- CIS 636 Information Systems Management
- CIS 660 Electronic Commerce
Education
- 2009 Ph.D., Business Administration, University of Memphis
- 2004 M.S., Business Administration, University of Memphis
- 2002 M.S., Engineering Technology, University of Memphis
- 1996 M.S., Earth Sciences, Nanjing University, China
- 1993 B.S., Earth Sciences, Nanjing University, China
Publications
| 2020 | |
| [55] | Miller, B., & Zhang, X. (2020). A multi-layer approach to detecting and preventing IoT-based botnet attacks. Issues in Information Systems, 21(3), 168-178. [Best Paper Award in Research Category at IACIS 2020] |
| [54] | Zhang, Q., Zhu, Y., Onita, C. G., Banks, M. S., & Zhang, X. (2020). Toward a conceptual model for understanding the relationships among MMORPGs, gamers, and add-ons. Issues in Information Systems, 21(2), 186-195. |
| [53] | Miller, B., Miller, K., Zhang, X., & Terwilliger, M. G. (2020). Prevention of phishing attacks: A three-pillared approach. Issues in Information Systems, 21(2), 1-8. |
| [52] | Zhang, X., Stafford, T. F., Hu, T., & Dai, H. (2020). Measuring task conflict and person conflict in software testing. ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology, 29(4), 25.1-25.19. |
| [51] | Zhang, X., Wang, M., Banks, M. S., Zhang, Q., & Onita, C. G. (2020). Design and delivery of an online information systems management course for MBA programs. Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 19, 47-74. |
| [50] | Zhang, X., Crabtree, J. D., Terwilliger, M. G., & Jenkins, J. T. (2020). Teaching introductory programming from A to Z: Twenty-six tips from the trenches. Journal of Information Systems Education, 31(2), 106-118. |
| [49] | Zhang, X., Crabtree, J. D., Terwilliger, M. G., & Redman, T. T. (2020). Assessing students’ object-oriented programming skills with Java: The “Department-Employee” project.. Journal of Computer Information Systems, 60(3), 274-286. |
| [48] | Gillenson, M. L., Stafford, T. F., Zhang, X., & Shi, Y. (2020). Use of qualitative research to generate a function for finding the unit cost of software test cases. Journal of Database Management, 31(2), 42-63. |
| 2019 | |
| [47] | Gillenson, M. L., Zhang, X., Muthitacharoen, A., & Prasarnphanich, P. (2019). I’ve got you under my skin: The past, present, and future use of RFID technology in people and animals. Journal of Information Technology Management, 30(2), 19-29. |
| [46] | Zhang, X., Gossett, C., Simpson, J., & Davis, R. (2019). Advising students for success in higher education: An all-out effort. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 21(1), 53-77. |
| 2018 | |
| [45] | Zhang, X., Stafford, T. F., Murad, A., Risher, A., & Simmons, J. (2018). How to measure IT effectiveness: The CIO's perspective. Journal of Information Technology Management, 29(4), 1-22. |
| [44] | Li, X., Li, Q., Xu, X., Xu, D., & Zhang, X. (2018). A novel approach to developing organized multi-speed evacuation plans. Transactions in GIS, 22(5), 1205-1220. |
| [43] | Mutale, W., Tomeo, M., Scarpino, J. J., D’Imperio, C., & Zhang, X. (2018). Implementing Dweck's growth mindset by incorporating industry based tools and techniques in the classroom. Issues in Information Systems, 19(2), 13-22. |
| [42] | Zhang, X., Nickels, D., Poston, R., & Dhaliwal, J. (2018). One world, two realities: Perception differences between software developers and testers. Journal of Computer Information Systems, 58(4), 385-394. |
| [41] | Hu, T., Stafford, T. F., Kettinger, W. J., Zhang, X., & Dai, H. (2018). Formation and effect of social media usage habit. Journal of Computer Information Systems, 58(4), 334-343. |
| [40] | Xu, T., Zhang, X., Claramunt, C., & Li, X. (2018). TripCube: A trip-oriented vehicle trajectory data indexing structure. Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, 67(1), 21-28. |
| 2017 | |
| [39] | Tao, Z., Zhang, X., & Malone, K. D. (2017). Talent capital on economic growth: A tale of a Chinese megalopolis. International Journal of Applied Economics, 14(2), 56-70. |
| [38] | Wang, M., & Zhang, X. (2017). Integrating ERP and BPM to IS core in MBA curriculum: An innovative framework. Issues in Information Systems, 18(3), 107-115. |
| [37] | Zhang, X., & Hunkapiller, T. J. (2017). Sources of conflict between software developers and testers: A comparison and an integration of two models. Issues in Information Systems, 18(3), 53-61. |
| 2016 | |
| [36] | Gillenson, M. L., Racer, M. J., Zhang, X., Booth, R. E., & Dugan, J. P. (2016). A heuristic method for scheduling requirements implementation in agile software development projects. Journal of Information Technology Management, 27(4), 169-178. |
| [35] | Morgan, C. P., Gillenson, M. L., Zhang, X., Bui, S. N., & Lee, E. T. (2016). ATCG: An automated test case generator. Journal of Information Technology Management, 27(3), 112-120. |
| [34] | Zhao, Y., Zhang, X., & Crabtree, J. (2016). Human-computer interaction and user experience in smart home research: A critical analysis. Issues in Information Systems, 17(3), 11-19. |
| [33] | Zhang, Q., Zhang, X., Hu, T., & Zhang, C. (2016). Service comprehensiveness: Another piece of the technology acceptance model. Issues in Information Systems, 17(2), 76-81. |
| 2015 | |
| [32] | Crabtree, J., & Zhang, X. (2015). Recognizing and managing complexity: Teaching advanced programming concepts and techniques using the Zebra puzzle. Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 14, 171-189. |
| 2014 | |
| [31] | Dai, H., Hu, T., & Zhang, X. (2014). Continued use of mobile technology mediated services: A value perspective. Journal of Computer Information Systems, 54(2), 99-109. |
| [30] | Zhang, X., Onita, C., & Dhaliwal, J. S. (2014). The impact of software testing governance choices. Journal of Organizational and End User Computing, 26(1), 66-85. |
| [29] | Zhang, X., Stafford, T. F., Dhaliwal, J. S., Gillenson, M. L., & Moeller, G. (2014). Sources of conflict between developers and testers in software development. Information & Management, 51(1), 13-26. |
| [28] | Zhang, C., Zhang, X., & Halstead-Nussloch, R. (2014). Assessment metrics, challenges and strategies for mobile health apps. Issues in Information Systems, 15(2), 59-66. |
| 2013 | |
| [27] | Zhang, X., Dhaliwal, J. S., Gillenson, M. L., & Stafford, T. F. (2013). The impact of conflict judgments between developers and testers in software development. Journal of Database Management, 24(4), 26-50. |
| [26] | Muthitacharoen, A., Zhang, X., & Gillenson, M. L. (2013). What matters and what doesn't: Examining the effectiveness of surcharge policies in C2C online auctions. Journal of Information Technology Management, 24(3), 1-12. |
| [25] | Zhang, X., Zhang, C., Stafford, T. F., & Zhang, P. (2013). Teaching introductory programming to IS students: The impact of teaching approaches on learning performance. Journal of Information Systems Education, 24(2), 147-155. |
| [24] | Huang, Y., Li, T., Xiao, X., Zhang, X., & Olagues, J. (2013). Dynamic employee stock options. Annals of Management Science, 2(1), 1-15. |
| 2012 | |
| [23] | Li, X., Huang, B., Liu, Z., Zhang, X., & Sun, J. (2012). A novel method for planning a staged evacuation. Journal of Systems Science and Complexity, 25(6), 1093-1107. |
| [22] | Xiao, X., Huang, Y., & Zhang, X. (2012). Optimizing checkpoint for scientific simulations. Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE C (Computers & Electronics), 13(12), 891-900. |
| [21] | Huang, Y., Zhang, X., & Alexander, P. (2012). A heuristic algorithm for optimizing business matchmaking scheduling. International Journal of Operations Research and Information Systems, 3(4), 59-73. |
| [20] | Moeller, G., Zhang, X., & Richardson, S. (2012). Understanding the antecedents of interpersonal conflict in information systems development: A critical analysis. Journal of Information Technology Management, 23(3), 12-43. |
| [19] | Li, X., Claramunt, C., Zhang, X., & Huang, Y. (2012). A fast and deterministic approach to a near optimal solution for the p-median problem. International Journal of Operations Research and Information Systems, 3(3), 1-14. |
| [18] | Stafford, T., Zhang, X., Jackson, W., & Al-Khasawneh, A. (2012). Global diffusion of information technology education: A comparison with developing economies. Journal of Information Technology Management, 23(1), 46-61. |
| [17] | Hu, T., Zhang, X., Dai, H., & Zhang, P. (2012). An examination of gender differences among college students in their usage perceptions of the Internet. Education and Information Technologies, 17(3), 315-330. |
| 2011 | |
| [16] | Dhaliwal, J., Onita, C., Poston, R., & Zhang, X. (2011). Alignment within the software development unit: Assessing structural and relational dimensions between developers and testers. Journal of Strategic Information Systems, 20(4), 323-342. |
| [15] | Dondanville, C., Zhang, X., & Lee, T. (2011). Mining crime data using an off-the-shelf data mining tool: Experience and lessons learned. Communications of the International Chinese Information Systems Association, 12(1), 77-93. |
| [14] | Hu, T., Zhang, X., Vande Brake, K., & Nickels, D. (2011). Understanding the impact of information technology on strategic management: A power asymmetry view. Issues in Information Systems, 12(1), 151-158. |
| [13] | Yang, Y., Onita, C., Zhang, X., & Dhaliwal, J. (2011). TESTQUAL: Conceptualizing software testing as a service. e-Service Journal, 7(2), 46-65. |
| [12] | Gillenson, M., Racer, M., Richardson, S., & Zhang, X. (2011). Engaging testers early and throughout the software development process: Six models and a simulation study. Journal of Information Technology Management, 22(1), 8-27. |
| [11] | Zhang, X., Crabtree, J., Huang, Y., & Hu, T. (2011). Building a dynamic RFID data-driven supply chain management system: Imperatives and guidelines. Information Technology Journal, 10(4), 703-709. |
| [10] | Aiken, P., Gillenson, M., Zhang, X., & Rafner, D. (2011). Data management and data administration: Assessing 25 years of practice. Journal of Database Management, 22(3), 24-45. |
| [9] | Hu, T., Zhang, X., & Teng, W. (2011). Understanding information technology configuration in business diversification: A political view. Information Technology Journal, 10(3), 470-477. |
| [8] | Zhang, X., Huang, Y., Crabtree, J., & Li, X. (2011). A survey of channel allocation algorithms for wireless local loops. Information Technology Journal, 10(2), 231-238. |
| 2010 | |
| [7] | Zhang, X., Dhaliwal, J., & Gillenson, M. (2010). Organizing software testing for improved quality and satisfaction. Journal of Information Technology Management, 21(4), 1-12. |
| [6] | Zhang, X. (2010). Assessing students' structured programming skills with Java: The "blue, berry, and blueberry" assignment. Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 9, 227-235. |
| [5] | Zhang, X., Hu, T., Dai, H., & Li, X. (2010). Software development methodologies, trends and implications: A testing centric view. Information Technology Journal, 9(8), 1747-1753. |
| [4] | Zhang, X., Nickels, D., & Stafford, T. (2010). Understanding the organizational impact of radio frequency identification technology: A holistic view. Pacific Asia Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 2(2), 1-17. |
| 2009 | |
| [3] | Li, X., Liu, Z., Lin, H., & Zhang, X. (2009). Connectivity-based vehicle trajectory data query (in Chinese). Journal of Image and Graphics, 14(7), 1245-1250. |
| [2] | Li, X., Zhang, X., & Lin, H. (2009). Deriving network-constrained trajectories from sporadic tracking points collected in location-based services. Geo-spatial Information Science, 12(2), 85-94. |
| 2008 | |
| [1] | Li, X., Lin, H., Guo, Z., & Zhang, X. (2008). Reducing vehicle tracking data volume through a network-based approach. Acta Geodaetica et Cartographica Sinica, 37(1), 95-101. |
Email: xzhang6@una.edu
Telephone: 256-765-4419
Office: Keller 251
Postal: UNA Box 5217
University of North Alabama
Florence AL, 35632