Computer Information Systems

Before joining Appalachian State, Dr. Haines was an Associate Professor of Information Technology at Old Dominion University. He received his B.S. and Master of Accountancy from Brigham Young University and his Ph.D. from the University of Houston. Prior to joining academia, Dr. Haines worked as an accountant, a retail manager, a business owner, and a web developer. His research interests are in laboratory experiments, ethical decision-making, supply chain decision-making, and computer-mediated communication. His research has been published in the European Journal of Information Systems and the Journal of Business Ethics, among others.

Recent Publications

Simmonds, David and Russell Haines. (2025). “Training a large language model to code qualitative research data: Results from discussions of ethical issues. Journal of Information Systems Applied Research and Analytics, 18(4), 46-55.

 Chen, Charlie, Russell Haines, and Krittipat Pitchayadejanant. (2024). “Examining the Nexus of Innovation Traits, Social Influence, and Environmental Sustainability Attitudes of Consumers in Thailand: A Study of 3D-Printed Clothing Adoption Intentions.” Thammasat Review, 27(2), 117-136.

 Haines, Russell, Lijun Chen, and Ed Hassler. (2024). “Awareness in Virtual Workspaces: Influences on Dispensability and Consensus.” Issues in Information Systems, 25(3), 399-412.

 Hodges, Darin, Deepti Agrawal, and Russell Haines. (2024). “To follow the rules or break them: An individual rule-following perspective.” Issues in Information Systems, 25(2), 346-362.

 Haines, Russell and Darin Hodges. (2024). “Decisional Guidance to Promote Motivation in Supply Chain Decision Making.” Journal of Information Systems Applied Research, 17(2), 18-30.