Publications

Books

  1. N. Botts & B. Thoms, How to Build a Health eProfile: Empowering Yourself with Personal Health Data, January 20, 2024. View on Amazon

Journal Publications (Refereed)

  1. E. Eryilmaz, B. Thoms, “Multiclass Text Classification in Online Discussions Guided by the Interaction Analysis Model,” Conditionally Accepted on Jan 2024, Communications of the Association for Information Systems. (Impact Factor 1.8)
  2. E. Eryilmaz, B. Thoms, Z. Ahmed, KH Lee, “Formation and Action of a Learning Community with Collaborative Learning Software,” Journal of Management Information Systems, v40(1), 2023. (Impact Factor 7.84)
  3. E. Eryilmaz, B. Thoms, Z. Ahmed, KH Lee, “Effects of recommendations on message quality and community formation in online conversations,” Education & Information Technologies, v26(1), 2021. (Impact Factor 3.6)
  4. E. Eryilmaz, B. Thoms, Z. Ahmed, KH Lee, “Affordances of Recommender Systems for Disorientation in Large Online Conversations,” Journal of Computer Information Systems, v61(3), 2021. (Impact Factor 3.91)
  5. B. Thoms, E. Eryilmaz, N. Dubin, R. Hernandez, S. Colon-Cerezo, “Real-Time Visualization to Improve Quality in Computer Mediated Communication,” Web Intelligence, v18(1), 2020. (Impact Factor 0.89)
  6. E. Eryilmaz, B. Thoms, J. Canelon, “How Design Science Research Helps Improve Learning Efficiency in Online Conversations,” Communications of the Association for Information Systems, v42(21), 2018. (Impact Factor 1.8)
  7. B. Thoms, E. Eryilmaz. “Online Social Networking Software as Ad-Hoc Project Management Software in Capstone Project Courses,” International Journal on Advances in Intelligent Systems, v9(3), pp. 233-243, 2016.
  8. E. Eryilmaz, B. Thoms, J. Mary, R. Kim, J. Van der Pol. “Instructor versus Peer Attention Guidance in Online Learning Conversations,” AIS Transactions of Human Computer Interaction, v7(4), 2015. (Impact Factor 3.92)
  9. B. Thoms, E. Eryilmaz, “Introducing a Twitter Discussion Board to Support Learning in Online and Blended Learning Environments,” Education & Information Technologies, v20(2), pp. 265-283, 2015. (Impact Factor 3.6)
  10. S. Peterson, S. Hovick, A. Burton-Chase, F. Ba, K Basen-Engquist, M. Fisch, N. Botts, T. Horan, B. Thoms, F. Stingo, R. Yzquierdo, C. Galvan, A. Rieber, “Preferences for eHealth Technology in Meeting the Health Information Needs of Underserved Cancer Survivors,” PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY, Oct., 2014, v23.
  11. B. Thoms, E. Eryilmaz, “How Media Choice Affects Learner Interactions in Distance Learning Classes,” Computers & Education, v75, 2014. (Impact Factor 11.2)
  12. E. Eryilmaz. M. Chiu, B. Thoms, J. Mary, R. Kim, “Design and evaluation of instructor-based and peer-oriented attention guidance functionalities in an open source anchored discussion system,” Computers & Education, v71, 2014. (Impact Factor 11.2)
  13. B. Thoms. “Perceptions and Outcomes of Microblogging in Higher Education.” Journal of Information Technology Education (JITE), v11, 2012. (Impact Factor 2.6)
  14. B. Thoms. “A Dynamic Social Feedback System to Support Learning and Social Interaction in Higher Education,” IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, Issue: 99, Mar. 2011. (SUNY Award for Outstanding Publication) (Impact Factor 4.43)
  15. N. Botts, B. Thoms, T., Horan. “Cloud Computing Architectures for the Underserved: Public Health Cyberinfrastructures through a Network of HealthATMs,” American Journal of Preventive Medicine, v40(5), pp. S115-S122, 2011. (Impact Factor 6.6)
  16. B. Thoms, N. Garrett and T. Ryan, “Online Learning Communities in the New ‘U’. International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, 6(5), pp. 499-517, 2009. (Impact Factor 1.1)
  17. N. Garrett, B. Thoms, T. Ryan and N. Alrushiedat, “Developing the Social Portfolio,” On the Horizon, v17(3), 2009. (Impact Factor 1.59)
  18. B. Thoms, N. Garrett, M. Soffer and T. Ryan, “Resurrecting Graduate Conversation through an Online Learning Community,” International Journal of Information Communication and Technology Education (IJICTE), Issue #15 v4(3), 2008.

    Conference Publications (Refereed)

  19. S. Schmidt, B. Thoms, E. Eryilmaz, J. Isaacs, “Classifying Vaccine Misinformation in Online Social Media Videos using Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning,” Proceedings of Hawaiian International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 57), January 2-6, 2024.
  20. B. Thoms, E. Eryilmaz, “Measuring the Effects of a Dynamic Sentiment Analyzer within Online Social Networking Software During COVID-19”, 14th Annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN 22), July 5, 2022.
  21. M. Shariff, B. Thoms, J. Isaacs, “Approaches in Fake News Detection: An Evaluation of Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning Techniques on the Reddit Social Network,” 8th International Conference on Data Mining and Applications (DMA 2022), May 28-29, 2022.
  22. S.V. Hoven, B. Thoms, N. Botts, “Determining Link Relevancy in Tweets Related to Multiple Myeloma Using Natural Language Processing,” Proceedings of Hawaiian International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 55), January 3-7, 2022.
  23. A. Bharaswadkar, V. Vakilian, B. Thoms, J. Isaacs, “Congestion Strategies for Clustered Central Place Foraging,” IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARS 2021), Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal, April 28-29, 2021.
  24. B. Thoms, E. Eryilmaz, “Developing a Mobile Social Learning Application for Interdisciplinary Technology Courses,” Proceedings of IADIS Conference on Information Systems March 3-5, 2021.
  25. P. Chavan, B. Thoms, J. Isaacs, “A Recommender System for Healthy Food Choices: Building a Hybrid Model for Recipe Recommendations using Big Data Sets,” Proceedings of Hawaiian International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 54), January 7-10, 2021.
  26. E. Eryilmaz, B. Thoms, Z. Ahmed, A. Sandhu, “Integrating Learning Analytics to Measure Message Quality in Large Online Conversations,” Proceedings of Hawaiian International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 53), January 7-10, 2020, Wailea, HI, USA.  (Best Paper Nomination)
  27. E. Eryilmaz, B. Thoms, KH Lee, M. de Castro, “Development of a Reading Material Recommender System Based On Design Science Research Approach,” Proceedings of Hawaiian International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 52), January 8-11, 2019, Wailea, HI, USA.
  28. B. Thoms, E. Eryilmaz, N. Dubin, R. Hernandez, S. Colon-Cerezo. “Dynamic Visualization of Quality in Online Conversations,” Proceedings of 2018 IEEE/WIC/ACM International Conference on Web Intelligence, December 3-6, 2018, Santiago, Chile.
  29. B. Thoms, E. Eryilmaz. “Social Software Design to Facilitate Service-learning in Interdisciplinary Computer Science Courses,” 49th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Baltimore, MD, Feb. 21-24, 2018.
  30. B. Thoms, E. Eryilmaz, G. Mercado, B. Ramirez, J. Rodriguez. “Towards A Sentiment Analyzing Discussion Board,” Hawaiian International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 50), Waikoloa Village, HI, Jan. 5-8, 2017.
  31. E. Eryilmaz, B. Thoms, J. Mary, R. Kim and A. Fuchsman. “Learning Effects of Attention Guidance in Online Discussions,” American Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS 2016), Aug. 11-14, 2016, San Diego, CA.
  32. E. Eryilmaz, B. Thoms, J. Mary, R. Kim, J. Canelon. Task Oriented Reading of Instructional Materials and Its Relationship to Message Scores in Online Learning Conversations, Hawaiian International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 49), Jan. 5-8, 2016, Kauai, Hawaii.
  33. B. Thoms, E. Eryilmaz. “Online Learning Community Software to Support Success in Project Teams,” Fifth International Conference on Advanced Collaborative Networks, Systems and Applications, Oct., 2015.
  34. B. Thoms, E. Eryilmaz, “Designing a Peer Support Network for Introductory Computer Programming Courses using Social Networking Software,” Hawaiian International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 47), Waikoloa Village, HI, Jan. 2014.
  35. E.Eryilmaz, B. Thoms, J. Mary, R. Kim, J. Van der Pol, “Facilitating Guidance in Online Learning Conversations,” Hawaiian International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 47), Waikoloa Village, HI, Jan. 2014. (Best Paper Nomination)
  36. B. Thoms. “Integrating Blogging and Microblogging to Foster Learning and Social Interaction in Online Learning Communities,” Hawaiian International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 45), Jan., 2012, Maui, HI.
  37. B. Thoms, N. Garrett, T. Ryan. “The Design and Evaluation of a Peer Ratings System for Online Learning Communities.” Hawaiian International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 43), Jan., 2010, Kauai, HI.
  38. N. Botts, B. Thoms, A. Noamani, T. Horan. “Cloud Computing Architectures for the Underserved: Public Health Cyberinfrastructures through a Network of HealthATMs.” Hawaiian International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 43), Jan., 2010, Kauai, HI.
  39. N. Botts, B. Thoms, T. Horan. “HealthATM: Interactive Services for Underserved Populations,” 2009 American Medical Informatics Association Symposium, San Francisco, CA, Nov. 14-18.
  40. B. Thoms, N. Garrett, JC Herrera and T. Ryan, “Understanding the Roles of Knowledge Sharing and Trust in Online Learning Communities,” Hawaiian International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 41) Jan., 2008, Waikoloa, HI. (Best Paper Nomination)
  41. B. Thoms, N. Garrett, M. Soffer and T. Ryan, “Resurrecting Graduate Conversation through an Online Learning Community,” IADIS Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems Jul, 2007, Lisbon, Portugal (Best Research Paper Award)
  42. N. Garrett, B. Thoms, M. Soffer and T. Ryan, “Extending the Elgg Social Networking System to Enhance the Campus Conversation,” Second Annual Design Research in Information Systems (DESRIST) May, 2007, Pasadena, CA (Best Research Paper Nomination)
  43. T. Miller, G. Leroy, S. Chatterjee, J. Fan, and B. Thoms, “A Classifier to Evaluate Language Specificity of Medical Documents,” Hawaiian International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 40) Jan., 2007, Waikoloa, HI. (Best Research Paper Award)

    Book Chapters (Invitation)

  44. B. Thoms, N. Garrett, T. Ryan. “Enhancing Scholarly Conversation through an Online Learning Community,” In Advances in Cognitive Informatics and Natural Intelligence book series, “ICTs for Modern Educational and Instructional Advancement: New Approaches to Teaching,” Oct. 2009.

    Conference Posters (Refereed)

  45. R. Rackermann, B. Thoms, N. Botts. “Health Knowledge Quiz,” SAGE Student Research Conference, North Quad, California State University, Channel Islands, May 4, 2019.
  46. S. Decanio, B. Thoms “Database Technologies: Investigating Database Paradigms,” SAGE Student Research Conference, North Quad, California State University, Channel Islands, May 4, 2019.
  47. G. Edwards, B. Thoms, N. Botts. “Fitbit Tracking and Android OS Integration,” SAGE Student Research Conference, Broome Library, California State University, Channel Islands, May 5, 2018.
  48. S. Colon-Cerezo, N. Dubin, R. Hernandez, B. Thoms. “Constructing Speq-DB: A Simple Program for Enhancing Quality in Online Discussion Boards,” SAGE Student Research Conference, Broome Library, California State University, Channel Islands, May 6, 2017.
  49. F. Moo, B. Thoms. “A Dynamic Analysis and Graphing of Key Medical Terms,” SAGE Student Research Conference, Broome Library, California State University, Channel Islands, May 6, 2017.
  50. B. Thoms. “Social Networking Strategies for Non-Profits,” CI Celebration of Service, Grand Salon, California State University, Channel Islands, May 4, 2017.
  51. S. Colon-Cerezo, N. Dubin, R. Hernandez, B. Thoms. “Constructing Speq-DB: A Simple Program for Enhancing Quality in Online Discussion Boards,” Southern California Conference in Undergraduate Research (SCCUR), University of California, Riverside Nov. 12, 2016.
  52. S. Colon-Cerezo, N. Dubin, R. Hernandez, B. Thoms. “Introducing Speq-DB: A Simple Program for Enhancing Quality in Online Discussion Boards,” Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Conference, Long Beach, CA, Oct. 13-15, 2016.

    Technical Reports

  53. B. Thoms. “Converting Social Networking Software into Course Management Software,” SocialXYZ Blog Post created June 28, 2017 and available online at http://blog.socialxyz.com/converting-social-networking-software-into-course-management-software/.
  54. B. Thoms. “Social Networking Strategies for Non-Profits: A Service Learning Project,” SocialXYZ Blog Post created May 9, 2017 and available online at http://blog.socialxyz.com/social-networking/.
  55. B. Thoms. “Towards the Construction of Next Generation Online Discussion Boards – Mining Online Conversations at Channel Islands for Useful Design Patterns,” 2015 Faculty Project Award and Report, submitted to CSUCI Foundation.
  56. N. Botts, B. Thoms, T. Horan. “HealthATM Technical Specifications,” White Paper.

    Degree Publications

  57. B. Thoms. “Expanding Learning and Social Interaction through Intelligent Systems Design: Implementing a Reputation and Recommender System for the Claremont Conversation Online,” Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA, Jul. 2009.
  58. B. Thoms, Outsourcing: Inside Out and Outside In. (MSIS Thesis). Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, Jan. 2004.