ISCAP Proceedings 2025

Louisville, Kentucky - November 2025

Best Papers of ISCAP Conference



IS & CIS Education/Pedagogy Best Paper

Automating Curriculum Intelligence: Scalable Extraction and Categorization of University Courses Using GenAI (6346)

Luis Sa-Couto
Tan Gürpinar
Shizhen (Jasper) Jia
Sana Quadri
Quinnipiac University

Amelia McKenna
Wellesley College


IS & CIS Education/Pedagogy Distinguished Papers (Top 10%)

The Rise of Data Analytics: An Inductive Analysis of Disciplinary Migration in Higher Education (6353)

Lionel Mew
University of Richmond


IS & CIS Education/Pedagogy Distinguished Papers (Top 10%)

Human-AI Collaboration in Learning Environments: A Multi-Theoretical Examination of Knowledge Flow and Student Cognition (6309)

Abraham Abby Sen
Murray Jennex
Jeffry Babb
Kareem Dana
West Texas A&M University

Jeen Mariam Joy
Virginia Commonwealth University


IS & CIS Education/Pedagogy Meritorious Papers (Top 15%)

An Analysis of Natural Language and Java Program Complexity (6333)

Jon Clark
Seth Kinnett
Colorado State University


IS & CIS Education/Pedagogy Meritorious Papers (Top 15%)

Factors Influencing Student Participation in Excel MOS Certification (6301)

Tyson Riskas
Jan Bentley
Cynthia Krebs
DeDe Smith
Utah Valley University


Information Systems Applied Research Best Paper

An AI-based tool for Creating Social Stories for Children: NiteStory.AI (6429)

Asia Stevenson
Sam Chung
City University of Seattle


Information Systems Applied Distinguished Papers (Top 10%)

Does Dark Humor Work? An Inspection of Social Media-Based Marketing Strategies (6355)

Philip Kimty
Matthew Bagatta
Walsh University

Richard Metzer
Robert Morris University


Information Systems Applied Distinguished Papers (Top 10%)

Using a Large Language Model to Evaluate Content Quality in Nutritional YouTube Shorts (6335)

Loreen Powell
Marywood University

Gwendolyn Powell
Penn State University

Carl Rebman Jr.
University of San Diego

Hayden Wimmer
Georgia Southern University


Information Systems Applied Meritorious Papers (Top 15%)

Designing An Artificial Intelligence Adoption Assistance Platform for Small and Medium Enterprises: Identifying Opportunities and Concerns (6316)

Brian Alvarez
Judith Gebauer
Yao Shi
University of North Carolina Wilmington

Lukas Fitz
Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences


Cybersecurity and/or Data Analytics Best Paper

Enhancing Student Learning in Information Security Courses: Integrating Generative AI, Critical Thinking, and Case-Based Pedagogy (6334)

Gary Yu Zhao
Cindy Zhiling Tu
Joni Adkins
Northwest Missouri State University


Cybersecurity Distinguished Papers (Top 10%)

Feasibility of AI-Driven Non-Playable Characters (NPCs) as Conversational Guides in Cybersecurity Training Simulations (6345)

Chukwuemeka Ihekweazu
Pat Ko
Sam Houston State University

Naomi Aghado
Viterbo University

Elizabeth Adelowo
St. Cloud State University


Data Analytics Distinguished Papers (Top 10%)

Teaching Data Analytical Skills to Business Undergraduates through GenAI-Augmented and Traditional Programming Tools (6350)

Wenqi Zhou
Pinar Ozturk
Kathleen Hartzel
Duquesne University

Carlos Salazar
University of Rhode Island


Teaching Cases Best Paper

Paddles for Paws: Development of a Pickleball Tournament Event Management Database for a Cool Cause (6319)

Dana Schwieger
Southeast Missouri State University


Teaching Cases Distinguished Papers (Top 10%)

A Teaching Case of Engaging GenAI for Co-creation: Image Generation and Poster Design (6342)

Fang Chen
Bryan Hammer
Shawn Clouse
Patricia Perry
University of Montana