Computer Information Systems

Associate Professor

• Ph.D., University of Nebraska Omaha
• M.S., University of Nebraska Omaha

Dr. Jason Xiong is an Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University. Dr. Xiong's research focuses on IT for Development (IT4D), E-Commerce, and the value of Information Systems. Dr. Xiong has work experience in large IT companies in the United States and China. Dr. Xiong is the Vice President for Communication for Association for Information Systems (AIS) SigGlobDev. Dr. Xiong is the Communication Editor for Journal of Information Technology for Development and Editorial Board Member for Journal of Database Management and Journal of Information Systems Applied Research.

Peer-Reviewed Academic Journal Articles

1. Xiong, J., Tang, Y., & Medlin, D. (2020) Conceptualization of Blockchain-based Applications: Technical Background and Social Perspective. Journal of Information Systems Applied Research http://www.jisar.org/2020-13/n1/JISARv13n1p12.html

2. Qureshi, S. & Xiong, J., (2020). Equitable Healthcare Provision: Uncovering the Impact of the Mobility Effect on Human Development. Information Systems Management.  https://doi.org/10.1080/10580530.2020.1732531

3. Li, Y., Gao, X., Du, M., He, R., Yang, S., & Xiong, J. (2020) What Causes Different Sentiment Classification on Social Network Service? -Evidence from Weibo with Genetically Modified Food in China. Sustainability https://doi.org/10.3390/su12041345

4. Zhang, X. J., Tang, Y., Xiong, J., Wang, W. J., & Zhang, Y. C. (2020). Ranking Game on Networks: The Evolution of Hierarchical Society. Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physa.2019.123140

5. Tang, Y., Xiong, J., Becerril-Arreola, R. and Iyer, L. (2019), Ethics of blockchain, Information Technology & People, Vol. 33 No. 2, pp. 602-632. https://doi.org/10.1108/ITP-10-2018-0491 

6. Tang, Y., Xiong, J., Luo, Y., & Zhang, Y. C. (2019). How Do the Global Stock Markets Influence One Another? Evidence from Finance Big Data and Granger Causality Directed Network. International Journal of Electronic Commerce, 23(1), 85-109. https://doi.org/10.1080/10864415.2018.1512283

7. Leon, S., & Xiong, J. (2019). Connecting the Dots: Strategies to Recruit Computer Information Systems Students. Information Systems Education Journal, 17(3), 4.  http://isedj.org/2019-17/ EDSIGCON 2018 Distinguished Paper Top 7%  

8. Zhang, X. J., Tang, Y., Xiong, J., Wang, W. J., & Zhang, Y. C. (2019). How Network Topologies Impact Project Alliance Performance: Evidence from the Movie Industry. Entropy, 21(9), 859 https://doi.org/10.3390/e21090859

9. Choi, H., Xiong, J., Medlin, D. (2019). Driving Distractions and Multi-tasking: An Investigative Study. Journal of Information Systems Applied Research, 12(3) pp 14-23. http://jisar.org/2019-12/  

10. Chen, C, Choi, H, Xiong, J. & Tang, Y. (2019) Aligning the Factors of Skill, Technology and Task to Influence the Continued Use of Mobile Payment Users in China. Journal of Information Systems Applied Research, 12(2) pp 18-29. http://jisar.org/2019-12/ 

11. Tang, Y., Xiong, J.J., Jia, Z.Y., & Zhang, Y.C. (2018). Complexities in Financial Network Topological Dynamics: Modeling of Emerging and Developed Stock Markets. Complexity, https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/4680140

12. Zhang, S., Yan, J, Huang, J., Wakefield, R., & Xiong, J.J. (2018) Real-Time Bidding (RTB) Advertising: Surprising or Irritating? The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge, and Society. 14 (4): 19-28. https://doi.org/10.18848/1832-3669/CGP/v14i04/19-28

13. Zhang, X. J., Tang, Y., Xiong, J., Wang, W. J., & Zhang, Y. C. (2018). Dynamics of cooperation in minority games in alliance networks. Sustainability, 10(12), 4746.   https://doi.org/10.3390/su10124746  

14. Jia, Z. Y., Tang, Y., Xiong, J. J., & Zhang, Y. C. (2018). Quantitative learning strategies based on word networks. Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 491, 898-911. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physa.2017.09.097

Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings

1. Xiong, J. & Tang, Y. (2020) Mobile Cryptocurrency for Development in Asia-Moderating Effects of Advantage, Complexity, and Compatibility. 2020 Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS)
2. Xiong, J., Tang, Y., & Medlin, D. (2019) Conceptualization of Blockchain-based Applications: An Information Systems Perspective. Proceedings of the Conference on Information Systems Applied Research, Cleveland, OH
3. Tang, Y., Xiong, J., Becerril-Arreola, R. and Iyer, L. (2019) Blockchain Ethics Research: A Conceptual Model, ACM SIGMIS Computers and People Research Conference, Nashville, TN. Nominee for Magid Igbaria Outstanding Conference Paper of the Year
4. Noteboom, C., Xiong, J., Qureshi, S., Iyer, L. (2019) Overcoming Health Inequities in Native American Tribal Populations through mHealth. Twelfth Annual Pre-ICS SIG Global Development Workshop (SIGGlobDev), Munich, Germany
5. Qureshi, S. & Xiong, J. (2019) Social Determinants of Health Equity: Does mHealth Matter for Human Development?  2019 Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), Cancun, Mexico
6. Qureshi, S., Xiong, J., & Deitenbeck, B. (2019) The effect of Mobile Health and Social Inequalities on Human Development and Health Outcomes: mHealth for Health Equity, 52^nd Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS). Maui, HI
7. Leon, S. & Xiong, J. (2018) Connecting the Dots: Strategies to Recruit Computer Information Systems Students. Proceedings of EDSIG Conference on Information Systems and Computing Education. Norfolk, VA
8. Choi, H., Xiong, J., & Medlin, B.D. (2018) Driving Distractions and Multi-tasking: An Investigative Study. Proceedings of the Conference on Information Systems Applied Research, Norfolk, VA
9. Chen, C, Choi, H, Xiong, J. & Tang, Y. (2018) Improve the Loyalty of Mobile Payment Users in China by Increasing the Fit between Skill, Technology and Task. Proceedings of the Conference on Information Systems Applied Research. Norfolk, VA
10. Qureshi, S. & Xiong, J. (2018) Global Financial Inclusion and Human Development: The Bitcoin Effect, Eleventh Annual Pre-ICS SIG Global Development Workshop (SIGGlobDev), San Francisco, CA
11. Deitenbeck, B., Qureshi, S., & Xiong, J., (2018) The Role of mHealth for Equitable Access to Healthcare for Rural Residents, 2018 Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), New Orleans, LA
12. Xiong, J., Dave, D., & Stoddard, J. (2018) Financial and Materials Flows of Supply Chain Management: A Study of Chinese Consumers. Pan-Pacific Conference XXXV, Seoul, South Korea
13. Xiong,J., Tang, Y., & Medlin, B.D. (2018) Analysis of Agile Learning into Information Systems Project Class: A Cognitive Apprenticeship Approach. 2018 Appalachian Research in Business Symposium, Johnson City, TN
14. Medlin, B. D., Choi, H. S., Xiong, J. & Houlik, Z. (2017) Mobile Distractions: A Risky Driving Behavior Appalachian Research in Business Symposium, Boone NC
15. Tang,Y. & Xiong, J., (2017) An Econophysics Approach to Understand the Network Structures and Statistical Validation of Stock Markets. Appalachian Research in Business Symposium, Boone, North Carolina
16. Medlin, B. D., Choi, H. S., Xiong, J. (2017) Multitasking Behaviors: Distracted Driving Threats Beyond Texting. Proceedings of the Conference on Information Systems Applied Research, v.10 n.4577, Austin, Texas
17. Qureshi, S. & Xiong, J. (2017). The Role of Mobile Phones in the Provision of Equitable Health Care for Human Development Tenth Annual Pre-ICS SIG Global Development Workshop (SIGGlobDev), Seoul, South Korea
18. Tang, Y., Xiong, J., Luo, Y. & Zhang, Y.-C. (2017). An Econophysics Approach to Understand the Network Structures and Statistical Validation of Stock Markets, 2017 Appalachian Research in Business Symposium, Boone NC
19. Qureshi, S. & Xiong, J. J. (2017). Understanding the role of Technology in the Development of Micro-Enterprises: Concepts to Study in Making a Better World, 51^st Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS). Waikoloa Village, HI
20. Xue, Y. and Xiong, J. (2016), "Competitive Intelligence Practices in Small Business: a Social Media Analytics Approach", 22th Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), San Diego, California, USA, August 10-13, 2016.
21. Shang, Y. and Xiong, J. (2016), "Exploring the Activeness of Professional Online Community Members", 22th Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), San Diego, California, USA, August 10-13, 2016.