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Day 1- 2009-10-12
Start End Room Activity
07:00am - 08:00am Pickup @ Hilton for Bus ride to Prairie View A&M University
08:00am - 05:00pm Registration (Computer Room Resources Open)
08:15am - 10:15am Breakfast and Opening Session
10:30am - 12:00pm Business Processes
A Session chair: Harold Dyck
9 Analysis of FDA’s Risk Assessment Methodology at Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sites
Warren Adis (Iona College)
41 Good to Great in Service Management: A Case Study
Eric van der Brugh, A.J. Gilbert Silvius (HU University of Applied Sciences)
46 Exploring the Perceptions of Inhibitors and Drivers of Social Media Progression among SMES at Different Stages of E-Business Maturity
Gerlach Velthoven, Kobus Smit (HU University of Applied Sciences)
57 IT Deployment Assessment: A Two-Dimensional Supply Chain Life-Cycle Management Framework for Strategic Analysis
Harold Dyck, Linda Gordon, David Kung (California State University, San Bernardino; University of La Verne)
10:30am - 12:00pm Software Innovations
B Session chair: Diana Boekman
3 An Evaluation of the Accuracy of Online Translation Systems
Milam Aiken, Kaushik Ghosh, John Wee, Mahesh Vanjani (University of Mississippi, Texas Southern University)
39 A Comparative Analysis of Speech Recognition Platforms
Ore A. Soluade (Oasis Consultants, Inc)
42 Current Endeavors and Future Ramifications of Global Positioning
Steve Hallman, Michael Thomas, Al Stahl, Michel Plaisent, Prosper Bernard, Jan Tucker (Columbia Southern University, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, University of Quebec in Montreal)
55 Integrating Human Computer Interaction Testing into the Medical Device Approval Process
Jim Nindel-Edwards, Gerhard Steinke (Microsoft Corporation, Seattle Pacific University)
12:00pm - 01:20pm Lunch with Keynote Speaker: CEO Roy G. Perry (ThinIdentity Corporation)
02:00pm - 03:30pm Cummunication Technology
A Session chair: Robert Richardson
Aiding Fair Trade Online Through Place Branding
Vivek Shah, Hsun-Ming Lee, Enrique P.Becerra (Texas State University - San Marcos)
Institutional Determinants of Student Success on the Uniform CPA Examination in Texas
B. Brian Lee, Moosa Khan, Rahim Quazi, William Vetter (Prairie View A&M University)
Insight Essential to Enhancing Education
Robertson Shandale (Businessweek)
22 Rural Urban Differentials in the Attitude of Global System of Mobile Communication (GSM) Consumers to Merits and Demerits of GSM Technology in Ogun State
Joan H. Rumpel, O.O. Oduwole, R.A. Sanusi (Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria)
02:00pm - 03:30pm Various Topics
B Session chair: Jack Marchewka
17 A Case Study in Implementing Second Life in a Graduate Distance Learning E-Commerce Class
Donald R. Moscato, Eric D. Moscato (Iona College)
33 Realizing the Future State of K-12 Public Education: Data Exchange and Functional Integration with Local Government
Patrick J. Simon, J. Mark Heumann (Beehive Technology Solutions LLC, Blair and Associates)
38 Educational Learning in Africa
Juliana Uche Iwuoha (University of Nsukka)
11 A Framework for Identifying and Understanding Information Technology Project Risk
Jack T. Marchewka (Northern Illinois University)
03:30pm - 03:45pm Break
03:45pm - 04:45pm Workshop
Creating a 3D World Presence for Your University in Second Life
Donald Moscato (Iona College)
05:00pm - 06:30pm Reception Dinner
06:00pm - 06:30pm Bus Ride to Hilton Hotel
Day 2- 2009-10-13
Start End Room Activity
07:00am - 07:15am Pickup @ Hilton for Bus ride to PVAMU College of Nursing Campus
08:00am - 08:30am Breakfast
08:00am - 05:00pm Registration continues
09:00am - 10:30am Database Technologies
A Session chair: Warren Adis
16 Geocoding Data Analysis and Processing in Relational Database
Jiangping Wang (Webster University)
52 Simulation of a Two-Category Secured Access Database
Marn-Ling Shing, Chen-Chi Shing, Kuo Lane Chen, Huei Lee (Taipei Municipal University of Education, Radford University, University of Southern Mississippi, Eastern Michigan University )
25 The Value of Automobile Surveys in Reducing the Buyer’s Risk
Robert J. Richardson (Iona College)
20 Strategic Integration of IT and Business Service Management
Brenda F. Richardson, Ahmed Y. Mahfouz (BMC Software, Inc.)
09:00am - 10:30am Business Processes
B Session chair: Tony Coulson
18 Exploring the Business Process Re-engineering: National Science Library's Experience
Munusamy Natarajan (National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR))
28 A Context Dependent Implementation Method for Business Process Management Systems
Pascal Ravesteyn (HU University of Applied Sciences)
37 Casino CRM - Issues and Some Implementation Strategies
Chang-tseh Hsieh (University of Southern Mississippi)
47 United we stand? Exploring the willingness to cooperate amongst open source service providers
A. J. Gilbert Silvius, Pascal Ravesteyn (HU University of Applied Sciences)
09:30am - 10:30am Networking Systems
C Session chair: Jake Zhu
Using Benchmarking to Develop a Model Curriculum for Transportation and Logistics
Jake Zhu, Harold Dyck, John Wu, Tapie Rohm (California State University, San Bernardino)
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Based Libraries in Agricultural Extension Agencies in Nigeria: Analysis of Personnel Perception and Use
R. A. Sanusi, I. Ndagi, E. O. Aigbekaen, O. O. Fagbami (Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria)
Perception of Depression among Nigerian born Women in the U.S.A.
Ifeoma E. Ezeobele (University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric)
10:30am - 10:45am Break
10:45am - 12:00pm Business Intelligence
A Session chair: Diana Boekman
7 The Implications of Organizational Culture in the Management of Nigeria's Oil and Gas Industry
Nathaniel C. Ozigbo, Vera M. U Azubuike (University of Abuja)
24 The Perceptions of Problems and Prospects by extension Workers in the Development of ICT Centres in Agricultural Extension Agencies in North-Central and South-West Nigeria
E. O. Aigbekaen, I.Ndagi, R. A. Sanusi, O. O. Fagbami (Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria)
36 Knowledge Management and Information Technology: Enablers of E-Commerce Development in Africa
Muhammed A. Badamas (Morgan State University)
54 Rural Development through Village Knowledge Centers in India
Ramesh Subramanian, Masilamani Arivanandan (Quinnipiac University, Indian Institute )
10:45am - 12:00pm Finance and Ethics
B Session chair: Gin Chong
2 FAS 157 and Fair Value Measurements
Gin Chong, Henry Huang (Prairie View A&M University)
5 Sentiment Analysis of Financial News Articles
Robert P. Schumaker, Yulei Zhang, Chun-Neng Huang (Iona College, University of Arizona )
Concern about Fairness, Ethical Idealism and Demand for Formal Procedures of Information Management
Joseph S. Mollick (Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi)
10 Ethical framework for the IT and Business Professions
Gin Chong, Emmanuel Opara (Prairie View A & M University)
10:45am - 12:00pm Education
C Session chair: Tanya Goette
Teaching Accounting and Information System Classes in a Multinational Environment
Vance Etnyre, Constance Lehmann (University of Houston - Clear Lake)
Redesigning a Bachelor Degree in Mexico for Accreditation
Juan Gómez Reynoso, Estela Muñoz Andrade (Universidad Autonoma de Aguascalientes)
Perception of Consumers on the Merits and Demerits of Global System of Mobile Communication (GSM) in Ogun State, Nigeria
Oduwole, Fagbami, R. A. Sanusi, I. Ndagi (Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria)
Insourcing Using The Specialty Occupational Worker [H-1B Visa] in the IT
Mostafa Soliman (Prairie View A&M University)
12:00pm - 01:15pm Lunch / Presidential Comments
Keynote Speaker
Dr Rickey J. Shyne (National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA)
01:30pm - 02:50pm Information & Communication Technologies
A Session chair: Pascal Ravesteyn
27 Nigeria's Efforts in ICT4D
Rosaline Opeke (Babcock University)
45 Sustainability in ICT projects
A. J. Gilbert Silvius, Jasper van den Brink, Kobus Smit (HU University of Applied Sciences)
Managing Laundry Using an RFID-based Automated Process
Akhtar Lodgher (Prairie View A&M University)
49 Applying Human Interaction Management Concepts to E-Mailing: A Visualized Conceptual Model
Baldur Kristjansson, Patrick Mikalef, Johan Versendaal, Pascal Ravesteyn (Utrecht University, HU University of Applied Sciences)
01:30pm - 02:50pm Information Systems
B Session chair: Ahmed Mahfouz
8 Electronic Facilitation of Large Meetings
Tobin Lindblom, Milam Aiken, Mahesh Vanjani (Northern State University, University of Mississippi, Texas Southern University )
35 Integrated Enterprise Systems Enhancing Voice over IP Interoperability and Scalability to Enhance Productivity
Emmanuel Uzoma Opara, Mohammad A. Rob, Alphonse J. Baltes (Prairie View A&M University, University of Houston-Clear Lake )
6 Integrating Knowledge Management and Relationship Management in an Enterprise Environment
Joseph O. Chan (Roosevelt University)
An Exploratory Study of the Impact of Formatting on Email Effectiveness and Recall
Bryan Marshall, Peter Cardon, Douglas A. Goings, Sally Humphries, Neal Jones (Georgia College & State University, University of South Carolina )
01:30pm - 02:50pm Workshop paper review system
C Session chair: Jos van Reenen
02:50pm - 03:20pm Break
03:20pm - 04:00pm Various Topics
A Session chair: Diana Boekman
26 Impact of Team Attitude and Behavior on IS Project Success
Xiaobo (Bob) Xu, Xin James He (American University of Sharjah, Fairfield University)
48 Industry Participation in Educating Enterprise Resource Planning
Pascal Ravesteyn, Adri Köhler (HU University of Applied Sciences)
03:20pm - 04:00pm Various Topics
B Session chair: Sammie Robinson
15 The Importance of Knowledge Transfer in Decision Making
Anza Akram (Anza Management Consulting Firm)
53 A Framework for Improving Information Assurance Education
Daniel P. Manson, Steven S. Curl (California State Polytechnic University)
05:00pm - 06:00pm Dinner and evening Activity
06:00pm - 06:30pm Bus ride to Hilton Hotel
Day 3- 2009-10-14
Start End Room Activity
07:00am - 07:15am Pickup @ Hilton for Bus ride to PVAMU College of Nursing Campus
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast
09:00am - 10:00am Business meeting
10:10am - 01:00pm Tour NASA
01:00pm - 02:30pm Lunch -- Closing