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The CEITR Members' Publications 

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By Mansureh Kebritchi, Ph.D.

Introduction

We are pleased to present a list of peer-reviewed journal articles published by members of the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR) from 2020 to the present. Many of these articles highlight research projects developed and completed with the support of the CEITR Research Lab. Since 2020, a total of 66 peer-reviewed articles have been published by 85 unique authors.

This curated selection includes articles reported to the CEITR leadership.  If you have published articles that you would like to share, please do so by completing . Additionally, if you are interested in joining the CEITR Research Lab or have any inquiries, feel free to contact the Chair of the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research at Mansureh.Kebritchi@phoenix.edu.

2026 Publications

Akojie, P., Blake, M., & Underdahl, L. (2026). Academic applications of generative AI tools: A scoping review.  International Journal for Digital Society, 16(1).

Beitsayadeh, C., & Darbyshire, P. E. (2026). Rank-based item-level transformation for harmonizing multi-scale Likert data: A comparative evaluation. Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods, 25(2), Article 100008.

Beitsayadeh, C., Darbyshire , P., & Velkova , G. (2026). Investigating Factors Influencing Student Academic Outcomes in Online Higher Education: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study. Online Learning, 30(1), 14–46.

Darbyshire,  P. & Beitsayadeh, C. (2026) Enhancing Student Success through GAI and Predictive Analytics. International Journal for Educational Media and Technology, 19(2). 

Goods, A. (2026). Value-acquisition leadership development through guided self-reflection. Journal of Business Ethics Education. 23(1)

James, J. L., Miller, O., & Myers, K. (2026). Studying faculty perceptions of rigor in online college courses: Compromising or accommodating? A literature review. Journal of Educators Online, 23(1).

Migliore, L. (Ed.). (in press). Inspiring transformation through AI-powered whole-person leadership: Synchronicity, self-efficacy, and servant leadership. IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

Migliore, L. (2026). Collaborative synergy learning model: Building self-efficacy in an AI-driven learning ecosystem. In R. Dhakal, W. Davis, & K. Heske (Eds.), Fostering educational culture for student success (pp. 337–384). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

Morton-Mitchell, C., & McClain, W. L. (2026). Trust in the AI era: Healthcare IT professionals' insights on AI-driven NLP for digital health. Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics, 23(1).

Niane, H. M. M., & Rivale-Bell, N. (2026). Remote learning challenges in rural schools. Acta Educationis Generalis, 16(1).

Sylvester, J., Kulick, M., Maganares, L., & Smith, S. (2026, June 30). Strategic integration or skill compensation? Understanding GenAI use in online higher education. Artificial Intelligence in Education, 2(1), 205-223.

Veera, S., Bietsch, S., Bennett, A., Jones, S., & Rice, J. (2026). Relationship between Students’ Attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) and their usage of AI Chatbots. International Journal of AI in Pedagogy, Innovation, and Learning Futures, 2026(1). Retrieved from 

2025 Publications

Lewis, C. (2025, May). Mitigating healthcare workplace violence. Management in Healthcare. [Volume and issue numbers unknown; accepted for publication May 9, 2025]

Reed, R., Carriere, J., Pipoly, L., & Bennett, A. (2025). From burnout to belonging: a sequential mixed methods study of comprehensive support structures for online adjunct faculty. Online Learning, 29(3), 103-129. 

Reed, R., Underdahl, L., Navarro, M., Haynes, S., & Gulley, N. (2025).  Graduate employability in a changing world.  International Journal of Innovative Business Strategies, 11(1).ÌýÌý

2024 Publications

Bosch, S. A., & Rice, D. M. (2024). An evaluation of the Nunez Community College Quality Enhancement Program: Assessing the impact of embedded Conover Workplace Readiness® modules on students' work readiness. Sage Open, 14(2).

Darbyshire, P. E., Navarro, M., & Underdahl, L. (2024). Strategies to promote e-learning, engagement, and belonging in emerging educational technologies. International Journal for Educational Media and Technology, 18(2), 114–125.

Kearns-Sixsmith, D. (2024). The hallmarks of high-quality online tutoring: A higher Ed MM-GT study. Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning. [Volume and page numbers not yet known at time of submission]

Shank, M. K. (2024). Evidence-based classroom management training for novice teachers. In R. V. Nata (Ed.), Progress in education (Vol. 79). Nova Science Publishers.

Shank, M. K. (2024). The current landscape of artificial intelligence in project work. Phoenix Scholar, 7(1), 47–50. /research/publications/phoenix-scholar/vol-7-issue-1.html

Underdahl, L., & Darbyshire, P. E. (2024). Clarity on career advancement: Transforming optimism into results [White Paper]. °®¶¹´«Ã½ Career Institute. [Accepted for publication June 26, 2024]

Underdahl, L., Ditri, M., & Duthely, L. M. (2024). Physician burnout: Evidence-based roadmaps to prioritizing and supporting personal wellbeing. Journal of Healthcare Leadership, 16, 15–27.

Underdahl, L., Haynes, S., Navarro, M., Magabo, M., & Marzano, M. (2024). Thought leadership in skills: Skill sets, graduate employability, and next steps [White Paper]. °®¶¹´«Ã½ Career Institute. [Accepted for publication January 30, 2024]

Veera, S. (2024). Through the looking glass of AI: Project management in Wonderland. PM World Journal, XIII(VII).

Vortman, R., Darbyshire, P. E., & Talatala, R. (2024). Sharing your perioperative nursing expertise through publication: A novice writer's guide to publication. The AORN Journal, 119(3), 186–196.

2023 Publications

Emanuilova, P. (2023). (Dis)embodiment in the virtual classroom: Reflecting on aspects of teacher presence in the synchronous online language class. Proglas, 32(1), 54–68. St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo.

Ferebee, S., & Lessen, N. (2023). New business models for Society 5.0. In L. Carvalho, C. Silveira, L. Reis, & N. Russo (Eds.), Internet of behaviors implementation in organizational contexts. IGI Global.

Lang, J. M., Marzano, M., Valk, J., Fitzpatrick, A., & Twigg, M. (2023). The condition of education: Teacher mental health absenteeism in the aftermath of COVID-19. The American Journal of Qualitative Studies. [Manuscript accepted for publication; volume and page numbers unknown]

Lane, J., Robinson, S., & Bowen, A. (2023). Conduits of chaos: Social media and intersections of home, school, and community cultures. Journal of Organizational Psychology, 23(3), 80–90.

Maatnefert, S. (2023, Summer). Summative or formative assessments? – That is the question. Phoenix Scholar, 6(2), 7–10. /research/publications/phoenix-scholar/vol-6-issue-2.html

Rhodes, G., & Ford, D. (2023). The impact of nurses working multiple jobs and drowsy driving accidents: A scoping literature review. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice.13(7), 1.

Robinson, S., Bowen, A., & Lane, J. (2023). Exploring intersections of race, gender, culture, and power: Collaborative autoethnography, Freire, and model for reform. Journal of Business Diversity, 23(3), 107–112.

Shank, M. K. (2023). Novice teachers' training and support needs in evidence-based classroom management. Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 67(4), 197–208.

Underdahl, L. (2023). Beyond keeping American workers current: Roadmaps for career progression [White Paper]. °®¶¹´«Ã½ Career Institute. /content/dam/edu/career-institute/doc/roadmaps-career-progression-underdahl.pdf

Underdahl, L. (2023, Autumn). Reflections on The Qualitative Report (TQR) 14th Annual Conference (Virtual): February 16–18, 2023. QMiP Bulletin, 36, 58–61.

Underdahl, L., Akojie, P., Mababo, M. A., Reed, R. R., Haynes, S., Marzano, M., Navarro, M., & Patterson, M. S. (2023). A framework to enhance graduate employability. International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 18, 055–075.

2022 Publications

Cade, J., Wardle, F., & Otter, J. (2022). Toddler and preschool teachers' beliefs and perceptions about the use of developmentally appropriate practice. Cogent Education, 9(1).

Ferebee, S. (2022). Metaverse: The ethical dilemma. In T. Fudge (Ed.), Exploring ethical problems in today's technological world (pp. 315–330). IGI Global.

James, J. L. (2022). Students as stakeholders: Understanding expectations can increase student retention. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 24(1), 20–42.

Kebritchi, M., Rominger, R., & McCaslin, M. (2022). Student success in an online practitioner-oriented doctoral program. Journal of Adult & Continuing Education. [Volume and page numbers unknown]

Plummer, K., Kebritchi, M., Leary, H., & Halverson, D. (2022). Enhancing critical thinking skills through decision-based learning. Innovative Higher Education.

Shank, M. K., & Santiague, L. (2022). Classroom management needs of novice teachers. The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 95(1), 26–34.

Sloan, T. J., McClain, W. L., Kebritchi, M., & Pyron, L. (2022). Reshaping practitioner higher education institutions to serve adult learners: The COVID-19 pandemic implications. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 22(3).

Underdahl, L. (2022, Fall). Compassion, academics, and reflections on Faculty of the Year. We Rise Digest – Quarterly Review of General Studies, 24–26.

Valentine, D., Ferebee, S., & Heitner, K. (2022). The effect of wellness programs on long-term contract employees' workplace stress, absenteeism, and presenteeism. International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, 10(4).

2021 Publications

Benning, T. B., Harris, K. P., & Rominger, R. (2021). Depression and mysticism: Case report and literature review. Spirituality in Clinical Practice. Advance online publication.

Conzelmann, J. D. (2021). Exploring updates to performance evaluation terminology. Business Ethics and Leadership, 5(4), 6–16.

Conzelmann, J. D. (2021). A review of Culbert's book "Get Rid of the Performance Review": An impractical suggestion. Scholar Chatter, 2(4), 1–6.

Davidson, P., Hunt-Wagner, D., McCoy, D., Stanfield, S., & Stout, M. (2021). Mini-certification programs to enhance faculty engagement and professional development: A mixed-method study. Phoenix Scholar, 4(2), 24–27. /content/dam/uopx/blog/phoenix-scholar/PhoenixScholar.12.2021.pdf

Davidson, P., Hunt-Wagner, D., McCoy, D., Stanfield, S., & Stout, M. (2021). Self-directed faculty engagement and professional development enhanced by mini-certificate programs. International Journal of Self-Directed Learning. [Submitted February 2022; publication details pending]

Kebritchi, M., Shank, M., Entrekin, F., Lind, M. R., & Schumacher, J. (2021). Remote work skills and teaching strategies for effective online collaboration. Phoenix Scholar, 4(2), 6–8. /content/dam/uopx/blog/phoenix-scholar/PhoenixScholar.12.2021.pdf

Shank, M. K. (2021). COVID-19 effects on work-life balance for working parents, military workers, and veterans [White Paper]. °®¶¹´«Ã½ Career Institute. 

Underdahl, L. (2021). Expanding biomedical engineering curricula to include medical device interoperability with electronic health records. AAMIBlog – Advancing Safety in Healthcare Technology. 

Underdahl, L. (2021). Career perception of American workers and their emotional states [White Paper]. °®¶¹´«Ã½ Career Institute.

Underdahl, L., Akojie, P., Haynes, S., Reed, R., Magabo, M., Patterson, M., & White, T. (2021). Reshaping education through innovation: Aligning curricula with employer needs. Phoenix Scholar Special Edition – Reshaping Education Through Innovation. [October 2021]

Underdahl, L., Akojie, P., Haynes, S., Reed, R., Magabo, M., Patterson, M., White, T., Kebritchi, M., & Rominger, R. (2021). Promoting industry alignment in curriculum development. College & University. 

2020 Publications

Baule, S. M. (2020). PD for successfully launching a 1:1 program. In R. Dillon (Ed.), IDEAS to connect your classroom. Illinois Digital Educators Alliance. (pp. 53–62).

Baule, S. M. (2020, Winter). The impact of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) on suspensions by race and ethnicity in an urban school district. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 16(4), 45–55.

Baule, S. M. (2020, August). Secure and protect: Student and staff data remains vulnerable to attacks and theft. American School Board Journal. [Volume and page numbers unknown]

Baule, S. M. (2020, Spring). An infantry regiment's board of inquiry about a missing pair of cavalry boots. Military Collector & Historian, 72(1), 59.

Baule, S. M. (2020, February 1). How IT staff can accommodate transgender and non-binary students and faculty. Tech & Learning. [Volume and page numbers unknown]

Conzelmann, J. D. (2020). Document review: Journal articles, performance evaluations, and organizational citizenship terminology. Business Ethics and Leadership, 4(2), 75–85.ÌýÌý

Conzelmann, J. D. (2020). Leaders recognizing and rewarding organizational citizenship behaviours during formal employee performance evaluations. e-Journal of Social & Behavioural Research in Business, 11(1). 

Miller, P., & Connelly, J. (2020). Walk to health: The transtheoretical model for behavior change applied to exercise. International Journal of Public and Private Perspectives on Healthcare, Culture, and the Environment, 4(2), 1–11.

Miller, P., & Connelly, J. (2020). A conceptual framework for SMART applications in higher education: Emerging research and opportunities. IGI Global.