Publications and Research

Selected journal publications and refereed conference proceedings in information systems, computing education, and instructional technology.

Journal Publications

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2023

Kovalchick, L., Peslak, A., Kovacs, P., Wang, W. (2023). Learning styles preferences, personality characteristics, gender and age of computer information systems students. Information Systems Education Journal, 24(3), 333–346.

Peslak, A., Kovalchick, L., Wang, W., Kovacs, P. (2023). On-grounders in Computer and Information Systems Courses in Higher Education: A Two-Step Cluster Analysis. Information Systems Education Journal, 21(5), 43–59.

2022

Wang, W., Peslak, A., Kovacs, P., Kovalchick, L. (2022). Have students’ perceptions of online education changed with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions? Issues in Information Systems, 23(3), 199–208.

2021

Peslak, A., Kovacs, P., Wang, W., Kovalchick, L. (2021). Effectiveness of Educational Delivery Modes: A Study in Computer Information Systems. Journal of Information Systems Education, 32(4), 253–261.

2020

Anumla, V., Abdul, K. R., Chaza, F., Wang, W., Kovacs, P., Powell, L. M. (2020). Social Networking for a Learning Management System. Issues in Information Systems, 21(1), 131–140.

2019

Wang, W., Peslak, A., Kovacs, P. (2019). What Really Matters in Online Education? Issues in Information Systems, 20(1), 40–48.

2018

Kovacs, P., Peslak, A., Kovalchick, L., Wang, W. (2018). Attitudes Toward Course Delivery. Information Systems Education Journal, 16(4), 27–33.

Peslak, A., Kovacs, P., Wang, W., Kovalchick, L. (2018). Changing Attitudes Toward Online Learning. Issues in Information Systems, 19(1), 98–107.

Shepherd, A., Kesa, C., Cooper, J., Onema, J., Kovacs, P. (2018). Data Lakes for Enterprise Decision-Making. Issues in Information Systems, 19(1), 48–57.

2017

Kovacs, P., Peslak, A., Kovalchick, L., Wang, W, & Davis, G, A., (2017). Effectiveness of Course Delivery Methods: A Multi-University Study, Issues in Information System, 18(1), 137-147.

Wang, W., Kovacs, P.,  Baugh J, M., (2017) Project-Based Learning with Systems Analysis and Design, Issues In Information Systems 18(2), 71-79.

2016

Peslak, Alan., Kovacs, Paul, Davis, Gary Alan., Wang, Wenli., Kovalchick, Lisa., Ceccucci Wendy., Scarpino, John, J., (2016). Does Age and Gender Matter In Students’ Perception Of Instruction Effectieness In On-Ground, Online and Hybrid Courses? Issues in Information Systems, 17(2), 135-141

Scarpino, J, John., Michael Hodder, Michael., Davis, Gary, A., Kovacs, Paul., Owusu, Theophilus, D., Kisow, Matthew R., (2016). Teaching the Cloud: Security Ramains A Concern For Iinformation Technology Students, Issues in Information System, 17(2), 233-241.

2015

Kovacs, Paul. J.,Kovalchick, Lisa., Peslak, Alan., Wang, Wenli. (2015). In-Classroom Teaching Is Here To Stay–At Least For Students In Computer And Information Systems. Issues In Information Systems 16(2), 44-52.

Scarpino, J, John., Michael Hodder, Michael., Davis, Gary, A., Kovacs, Paul., Owusu, Theophilus, D., Kisow, Matthew R., (2016). Teaching the Cloud: Security Ramains A Concern For Iinformation Technology Students, Issues in Information System, 17(2), 233-241.

Alfifi, Fahad., Wang,Wenli., Davis, Gary.A., Kovacs, Paul.J., & Al-Maliki, Saeed.Q., (2015). Cloud Computing: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Study Between Comptuer And Information Ssystems Faculty At A University In The United States And A University In Saudi Arabia, Issues in Information System 16(2),.41-50.

2014 – 2001

Selected publications from 2017 through 2001 cover topics including: online learning effectiveness, systems analysis and design, database systems, cloud computing, software quality assurance, curriculum development, web technologies, and information systems education.

Additional archived publications may be added in future revisions of this website.

Refereed Proceedings

2022

Peslak, A., Kovalchick, L., Wang, W., Kovacs, P. Onliners versus On-grounders in Higher Education: A Two-Step Cluster Analysis. Proceedings of the EDSIG Conference, Clearwater, Florida.

2021

Peslak, A., Kovacs, P., Wang, W., Kovalchick, L. The COVID-19 Effect: Have Students Changed Perceptions on Online Education? Proceedings of the EDSIG Conference, Washington, D.C.

2020

Peslak, A., Kovalchick, L., Kovacs, P., Wang, W. Effectiveness of Educational Delivery Modes: A Study in Computer Information Systems. Proceedings of the EDSIG Virtual Conference.

2018

Peslak, A., Kovacs, P., Kovalchick, L., Conforti, M., Wang, W., Bhatnagar, N. Linking Programmer Analyst Skills to Industry Needs: A Current Review. Proceedings of the EDSIG Conference, Norfolk, Virginia.

2017

Peslak,A.,Kovalchick, L., Wang, W., & Kovacs, P., Attitudes Toward Course Delivery: A Multi-University Study of Online, On-ground, And Hybrid Instruction 2017 Proceedings of the EDSIG Conference Austin Texas, v 33 n4317 ISSN: 2473-3857.

2014

Peslak,A.,Kovacs,P.,Davis, G. A., Scarpino,J.,Kovalchick,L., and Ceccucci,W., Age and Gender Differences of Students’ Assessments of Online, Hybrid, and On-Ground Learning. The Proceedings of the Information Systems Education Conference 2014 , v 31 n3039 (Baltimore, Maryland): ISSN: 2167-1435.

2010 – 1994

Archived refereed proceedings include presentations and conference publications involving: information systems education, web development, search technologies, database systems, online learning, curriculum design, and information technology workforce competencies.

Conference venues include EDSIG, IACIS, IRMA, IBSCA, and regional information systems conferences.