Faculty Profile

Vess Johnson

Title
Associate Professor
Department
Information Technology and Decision Sciences
College
College of Business
Associate Professor
Information Technology and Decision Sciences
College of Business

    

    

      


                          

            
Curriculum Vitae

            

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Education

            



  

  


  
PhD, University of North Texas, 2014. 
Major: Business - Computer Information Systems
Degree Specialization: Decision Sciences
Dissertation Title: Business/IT Alignment: The Impact of Incentive Plans on The Development of Shared Vision
MS, Mississippi State University, 1986. 
Major: Computer Science
Degree Specialization: Database Technology and Artificial Intelligence
Dissertation Title: LASEN: A Layered Semantic Network
BA, Mississippi State University, 1981. 
Major: Philosophy
BS, Mississippi State University, 1980. 
Major: Mathematics
Degree Specialization: Electrical Engineering





          

        
                

          
Current Scheduled Teaching*


          
BCIS 6950.712, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 2024 
BCIS 6950.758, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2024 
BCIS 5650.001, Emerging Information Technologies, Spring 2024 Syllabus
BCIS 5760.001, Introduction to Business Aspects of Digital Forensics, Spring 2024 Syllabus
BCIS 5150.040, Leveraging Information Technology for Business, Spring 2024 Syllabus


          
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  Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of
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Previous Scheduled Teaching*


            
                    

                    BCIS 6950.767, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2023 
                    

                    BCIS 5650.001, Emerging Information Technologies, Fall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 5760.001, Introduction to Business Aspects of Digital Forensics, Fall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5180.090, Introduction to the Business Decision Process, Fall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5360.009, Data Visualization, Summer 5W1 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5360.502, Data Visualization, Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 6950.758, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2023 
                    

                    BCIS 5650.001, Emerging Information Technologies, Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 5150.040, Leveraging Information Technology for Business, Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5360.001, Data Visualization, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5360.002, Data Visualization, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 6950.767, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2022 
                    

                    DSCI 5180.090, Introduction to the Business Decision Process, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5360.008, Data Visualization, Summer 5W1 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5360.009, Data Visualization, Summer 5W1 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5360.002, Data Visualization, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5360.004, Data Visualization, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 5150.040, Leveraging Information Technology for Business, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 6900.702, Special Problems, Spring 2022 
                    

                    DSCI 5360.001, Data Visualization, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5360.002, Data Visualization, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5360.003, Data Visualization, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5180.090, Introduction to the Business Decision Process, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 3610.002, Basic Information Systems, Summer 5W1 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5360.001, Data Visualization, Summer 5W1 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5360.002, Data Visualization, Summer 5W1 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5360.026, Data Visualization, Summer 5W1 2021 Syllabus
                    

                    DSCI 5360.002, Data Visualization, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5360.502, Data Visualization, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5180.001, Introduction to the Business Decision Process, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5180.502, Introduction to the Business Decision Process, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5360.501, Data Visualization, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    DSCI 5180.090, Introduction to the Business Decision Process, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 3610.005, Basic Information Systems, Fall 2013 
                    

                    BCIS 3610.003, Basic Information Systems, Summer 5W1 2013 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.002, Introduction to Computers in Business, Summer 5W1 2012 

          


          
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Published Publications



  

  
Published Intellectual Contributions


  
Book
Sidorova, A., Evangelopoulos, N., Torres, R., Johnson, V. L. (2013). A Survey of Core Research in Information Systems. 107. Springer International. 
Conference Proceeding
Amin, M., Johnson, V. L., Parrish, J. L., Mohit, H.  (2023). Exploring the Metaverse: A Study to Limitless Possibilities of AI-Integrated Virtual Realities and the Role of Escape Theory in Human Behavior. Proceeding of the 2023 Bright Internet Global Symposium (BIGS). 
Kiser, A., Johnson, V. L., Woolridge, R.  (2019). Management Moves to Reduce Costs with Self-Checkout: What Affects Consumer Usage and Continued Use?. 5th Academy of Business and Emerging Management International Conference. 
Kiser, A., Johnson, V. L., Kappelman, L.  (2017). Women in High-Level Executive IT Positions: How well are They Represented?.  San Francisco, CA: 18th World Business Research Conference. 
Johnson, V. L., Torres, R. R., Negahban, A.  (2015). The Impact of Privacy Risk on M-Payment Service Adoption. Annual Information Institute Conference. 
Torres, R., Johnson, V., Rahnamaee, A., Philips, B.  (2014). Location Based Services: A Multi-Entity Trust View. SW DSI. 
Gerhart, N., Johnson, V. L., Torres, R. R. (2014). The Impact of Privacy Concerns on Mobile Banking: Adaptation of the IS Continuance Model. Annual Information Institute Conference. 
Johnson, V., Torres, R., Phillips, B., Rahnamaee, A.  (2013). Continued Usage of Location-Based Services: Privacy Risk Impact on Motivation and Adoption.  Las Vegas, NV: Security Conference. 
Johnson, V., Torres, R.  (2013). IS Discipline: A Comparison of Text Mining Techniques. Decision Sciences Institute. 
Dake, J., Becker, J., Johnson, V.  (2012). Business Futures of 2012 - Forecasting the driving currents for IT and Decision Sciences for the next 2 years. North Texas SAS Users Group. 
Johnson, V.  (2012). Dynamic Nature of Shifting Interests on Information Security. Security Conference. http://www.security-conference.org
Johnson, V.  (2012). Member Retention in Social Networking Sites. AMCIS. 
Johnson, V., Torres, R., Imhonde, B.  (2012). Mobile eBook Reader Adoption:  Content Availability and the Influence of Hedonic and Utilitarian Forces.  Orlando, FL: ICIS - DIGIT 2012. 
Dake, J., Becker, J., Johnson, V.  (2012). Tracking Future Jobs - Tracking future job postings for IT and Decision Sciences in the State of Texas. North Texas SAS Users Group. 
Johnson, V., Fox, T., Heacock, D., Huijbregts, E., Kornfeld, A.  (2005). Should our approach be current. Design Automation Conference. 
Hodges, J., Johnson, V.  (1987). AI and DBMS Modeling Concepts as Applied to the Development of Knowledge-Based Expert Systems. ACM - Southeast Regional Conference. 
Johnson, V., Hodges, J.  (1986). Expert Database System Modeling Requirements. ACM - Mid-southeast Chapter Conference. 
Doctoral Dissertation
Johnson, V. L. (2014). Business/IT Alignment: The Impact of Incentive Plans on the Development of Shared Vision.  Denton, TX: University of North Texas. 
Journal Article
Amin, S., Johnson, V. L., Prybutok, V. R., Koh, C. E. (2024). An Investigation into Factors Affecting Willingness to Disclose Personal Health Information when Using AI-enabled Caregiver Robots. Industrial Management & Data Systems. 124(4), 1677-1699. 
Johnson, V., Maurer, C., Torres, R., Guerra, K., Srivastava, S., Mohit, H., Srivastava, S., Chatterjee, S.  (2024). The 2023 SIM IT Issues and Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 23(1), 83-124. 
Johnson, V. L., Mohit, H., Memarian Esfahani, S.  (2024). Using Rational Choice Theory to Explore Factors Impacting Contact Tracing Application Adoption. Information Systems Management. 41(1), 27-43. 
Johnson, V., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Chatterjee, S., Guerra, K., Mohit, H., Srivastava, S.  (2023). A Preview of the 2023 SIM IT Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 22(4), . MISQ Executive. 
Guerra, K., Koh, C. E., Prybutok, V. R., Johnson, V.  (2023). WIoT Adoption Among Young Adults in Healthcare Crises. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 63(6), 1316-1331.  Denton:. 
Mohit, H., Johnson, V., Memarian Esfahani, S.  (2023). Social Media Continuance from the Perspective of Commitment. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 63(4), 904-918.  Denton:. 
Guerro, K., Koh, C. E., Prybutok, V. R., Johnson, V. L. (2023). IoT and Blockchain: a Review and a Technical-Legal-Social Acceptance Model. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 
Johnson, V., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Guerra, K., Srivastava, S., Mohit, H.  (2023). The 2022 SIM IT Issues and Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 22(1), 55-99. 
Di Gangi, P. M., Johnson, V., Koch, H.  (2022). Special Issue Editorial: Digital transformation in times of crisis — An introduction to the special issue and a framework for future research. MIS Quarterly Executive. 21(4), . 
Johnson, V., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Srivastava, S., Guerra, K., Mohit, H.  (2022). A Preview of the 2022 SIM IT Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 20(4), . MISQ Executive. 
Kappelman, L. A., Torres, R., McLean, E., Johnson, V., Maurer, C., Snyder, M., Guerra, K.  (2022). The 2021 SIM IT Issues and Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 21(1), 75-114. 
Johnson, V., Woolridge, R., Kiser, A., Guerra, K.  (2022). The Impact of Coproduction Resentment on Continuance Intention. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 62(2), 410-421.  Denton:. 
Kappelman, L. A., Torres, R., Guerra, K., Johnson, V., Maurer, C., Srivastava, S., Guerra, K.  (2021). A Preview of the 2021 SIM IT Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 20(4), . MISQ Executive. 
Felan, J., Bell, J., Upadhyay, S. X., Johnson, V.  (2021). Economic Factors and the Kauffman Startup Activity Index. Journal of Research in Marketing and Entrepreneurship.  Bingley: Emerald Publishing. 
Kappelman, L. A., Torres, R., McLean, E., Johnson, V., Maurer, C., Kim, K., Guerra, K., Snyder, M.  (2021). The 2020 SIM IT Issues and Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 20(1), . 
Johnson, V. L., Woolridge, R., Bell, J. R. (2021). The Impact of Consumer Confusion on Mobile Self-Checkout Adoption. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 61(1), 76-86. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 
Kappelman, L. A., Torres, R., Guerra, K., Johnson, V., Maurer, C., Kim, K., Srivastava, S.  (2020). A Preview of the 2020 SIM IT Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 19(4), . MISQ Executive. 
Dotter, T., Johnson, V. L. (2020). Interactive Visual Aid Adoption within Pharmaceutical Sales Organization. Computers in Human Behavior Reports. 2, .  Amsterdam: Elsevier. 
Kappelman, L., Jones, M., Pavur, R., Nguyen, Q., Johnson, V.  (2020). Pathway to Being CIO: The Role of Background Revisited. Information & Management. 57(5), . Information and Management. 
Johnson, V. L., Woolridge, R. W., Kiser, A. I. (2020). Factors Affecting Coproduction Resentment within a Self-checkout Environment. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 61(6), 529-538.  Philadelphia, PA: Taylor & Francis Online. 
Johnson, V. L., Kiser, A., Kappelman, L.  (2020). Women in IT Management: Significant Gains and Continuing Challenges. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 60(3), 244-255. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 
Kappelman, L. A., Johnson, V., Torres, R., Kim, K., Guerra, K., McLean, E., Maurer, C.  (2020). The 2019 SIM IT Issues and Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 18(1), 51-86. 
Kappelman, L., Johnson, V., Maurer, C., Katie, G., Ephraim, M., Torres, R., Snyder, M., Kim, K.  (2020). The 2019 SIM IT Issues and Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 19(1), 69-104.  Bloomington, IN: MIS Quarterly Executive. 
Mitchell, R. B., Woolridge, R., Johnson, V. L. (2020). The Role of Nontechnical Skills in Providing Value in the Analytics-based Decision Culture. Journal of Education for Business.  Washington D.C., Routledge Taylor Francis: Journal of Education for Business. 
Johnson, V., Woolridge, R., Wang, W., Bell, J. R. (2020). The Impact of Perceived Privacy, Accuracy and Security on the Adoption of Mobile Self-Checkout Systems. 2020(1), 221-247.  Dunkerque: Journal of Innovation Economics & Management. https://www.cairn.info/revue-journal-of-innovation-economics-2020-1-page-221.htm
Johnson, V., Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Kim, K., Guerra, K.  (2019). A Preview of the 2019 SIM IT Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 18(4), . MISQ Executive. 
Kappelman, L., Torres, R., McLean, E., Maurer, C., Johnson, V. L. (2019). The SIM 2018 IT Issues and Trend Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 18(1), 51-84. 
Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V. L., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Kim, K.  (2018). Guest Editorial: The Preview of the 2018 SIM IT Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 17(4), . 
Kappelman, L., Johnson, V. L., Torres, R., Maurer, C., McLean, E.  (2018). A Study of Information Systems Issues, Practices, and Leadership in Europe. 1-17. European Journal of Information Systems. 
Johnson, V. L., Kiser, A., Washington, R., Torres, R.  (2018). Limitations to Rapid Adoption of M-Payment Services: Understanding the Impact of Privacy Risk. 79(2), 111-122. Computers in Human Behavior. 
Kappelman, L., Johnson, V. L., Maurer, C., McLean, E., Russell, T., David, A., Nguyen, Q.  (2018). The 2017 SIM IT Issues and Trends Study. 17(1), 53-88. MIS Quarterly Executive. 
Kappelman, L., Johnson, V. L., Nguyen, Q., Alsius, D., McLean, E., Torres, R., Maurer, C.  (2017). A Preview of the 2017 IT Trends Study. 16(4), xi-xiii. MIS Quarterly Executive. 
Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V. L., Torres, R., Nguyen, Q.  (2017). The 2016 SIM IT Issues and Trend Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 16(1), 47-80. 
Kappelman, L. A., Johnson, V. L., Maurer, C., McLean, E., Torres, R. R. (2016). A Preview of the 2016 IT Trend Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 15(4), . 
Kappelman, L. A., Jones, M. C., Johnson, V. L., McLean, E., Boonme, K.  (2016). Skills for Success at Different Stages of an IT Professional's Career. Communications of the ACM. 59(8), . ACM. 
Johnson, V. L., Ryan, S., Galvez-Kiser, A.  (2016). The Impact of Territorial and Relational Belonging on Member Retention in Social Networking Sites. 7(3), 38-59. International Journal of Digital Literacy and Digital Competency. 
Kappelman, L., Johnson, V. L., McLean, E., Torres, R.  (2016). The 2015 SIM IT Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 15(1), 55-83. 
Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V. L., Torres, R.  (2015). Guest Editorial: A Preview of the 2015 SIM IT Trend Study. 14(4), . MIS Quarterly Executive. 
Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V., Gerhart, N.  (2014). The 2014 SIM IT Key Issues and Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 13(4), 237-263. 
Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V., Gerhart, N.  (2014). The 2014 SIM IT Key Issues and Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 13(4), 237-263. 
Johnson, V., Torres, R., Phillips, B., Rahnamaee, A.  (2014). Continued Usage of Location Based Services: Privacy Risk on Motivation and Adoption. Government Information Quarterly. 
Torres, R., Johnson, V. L., Imonde, B.  (2014). The Impact of Content Type and Availability on eBook Reader Adoption. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 54(4), 42-51. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 
Kappelman, L. A., McLean, E., Luftman, J., Johnson, V. L. (2013). Key Issues of IT Organizations and Their Leadership: The 2013 SIM IT Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 12(4), 227-240. 
Johnson, V. L., Torres, R., Phillips, B., Rahnamaee, A.  (2013). Continued Usage of Location-Based Services: Privacy Risk Impact on Motivation and Adoption. 1(1), 1-17. Information Quarterly. 
Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Luftman, J., Johnson, V.  (2013). Key Issues, Investments and Practices of Organizations and IT Executives: Results and Observations from the 2013 SIM IT Trends Survey. MIS Quarterly Executive. 
Masters Thesis
Johnson, V. L. (1986). LASEN: A Layered Semantic Network.  Mississippi State, MS: Mississippi State University. 
Research Report
Johnson, V., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Guerra, K., Srivastava, S., Mohit, H., Chatterjee, S.  (2023). Issues, Investments, Concerns & Practices of Organizations, and their IT Organizations: 2024 Comprehensive Report. 49. Society of Information Management. 
Johnson, V., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Guerra, K., Srivastava, S., Mohit, H.  (2022). Issues, Investments, Concerns & Practices of Organizations, and their IT Organizations: 2023 Comprehensive Report. 49. Society of Information Management. 
Kappelman, L., Torres, R., Ephraim, M., Maurer, C., Johnson, V., Snyder, M., Guerra, K., Srivastava, S.  (2021). Issues, Investments, Concerns & Practices of Organizations, and their IT Organizations: 2022 Comprehensive Report. 49. Society of Information Management. 
Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Snyder, M., Kim, K., Guerra, K.  (2020). Issues, Investments, Concerns & Practices of Organizations, and their IT Organizations: 2021 Comprehensive Report. 49. Society of Information Management. 
Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V. L., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Snyder, M., Kim, K., Guerro, K.  (2019). Issues, Investments, Concerns & Practices of Organizations, and their IT Organizations: 2020 Comprehensive Report. 49. Society of Information Management. 
Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V. L., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Snyder, M., Kim, K.  (2018). The 2018 SIM IT Trends Study - The 2019 Comprehensive Report. 58. Society of Information Management. 
Kappelman, L., De Meyer, F., Derksen, B., Johnson, V. L., Torres, R., McLean, E., Maurer, C., Nguyen, Q., David, A.  (2018). The Society of Information Management's International Trend Study: 2018 Comprehensive Report. 48. Society of Information Management. 
Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V. L., Torres, R., Snyder, M., Nguyen, Q., David, A.  (2018). Society of Information Management IT Trends Study: 2018 Comprehensive Report. 58. Society of Information Management. 
Johnson, V. L., Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Torres, R.  (2016). Issues, Investments, Concerns, and Practices of Organizations and their IT Executives: Results and Observations from the 2017 SIM IT Trends Study. Society of Information Management. 
Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V. L., Torres, R.  (2015). Issues, Investments, Concerns, and Practices of Organizations and their IT Executives: Results and Observations from the 2016 SIM IT Trends Study. Society of Information Management. 
Johnson, V. L., Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Gerhart, N., Petersen, S., Douglas, B.  (2014). Issues, Investments, Concerns, and Practices of Organizations and Their IT Executives: Results and Observations of the 2015 SIM IT Trend Study. Society of Information Management. 
Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Luftman, J., Johnson, V. L. (2013). IT Key Issues, Investments, and Practices of Organizations and IT Executives: Results and Observations from the 2013 SIM IT Trends Study. Society of Information Management. 
Web Publication
Johnson, V. L. (2016). The 5 Things Keeping IT Leaders Up at Night. SIM International. 



	
		
		
	  

	

	

  
    
	

	

	  

		

		   
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Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research  

 	 
	 	 
  
Grant - Research   
Johnson, V. L., Mazzulo, A., "An MCM Concurrent Engineering Software Tool Market Study," Sponsored by GOV-Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Federal, $60000 Funded. (1994 – 1994).



	
		
		
	  

	

	

	
	

  
  
  

  	

		

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