STEP Journal Publications

1. Yao, S., Gillenson, M. L., Zhang, X. (2022). A Quantitative Function for Estimating the Comparative Values of Software Test Cases. Journal of Database Management, 33(1), 1-33.
2. Gillenson, M. L., Totty, S., Zhang, Q., Zhang, X., and Shi, Y. (2020). Global Index for Test and Evaluation Data (GIFTED): An Implementation Approach. Journal of Information Technology Management, 31(2), 22-37.
3. Zhang, X., Stafford, T. F., Hu, T., and Dai, H. (2020). Measuring Task Conflict and Person Conflict in Software Testing. ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology, 29(4), 25.1-25.19.
4. Gillenson, M. L., Stafford, T. F., Zhang, X., and Shi, Y. (2020). Use of Qualitative Research to Generate a Function for Finding the Unit Cost of Software Test Cases. Journal of Database Management, 31(2), 42-63.
5. Zhang, X., Nickels, D., Poston, R., and Dhaliwal, J. (2018). One World, Two Realities: Perception Differences between Software Developers and Testers. Journal of Computer Information Systems, 58(4), 385-394.
6. Zhang, X. and Hunkapiller, T. J. (2017). Sources of Conflict between Software Developers and Testers: A Comparison and an Integration of Two Models. Issues in Information Systems, 18(3), 53-61.
7. Gillenson, M. L., Racer, M. J., Zhang, X., Booth, R. E., and Dugan, J. P. (2016). A Heuristic Method for Scheduling Requirements Implementation in Agile Software Development Projects. Journal of Information Technology Management, 27(4), 169-178.
8. Morgan, C. P., Gillenson, M. L., Zhang, X., Bui, S. N., and Lee, E. T. (2016). ATCG: An Automated Test Case Generator. Journal of Information Technology Management, 27(3), 112-120.
9. Poston, R. S. and Dhaliwal, J. (2015). IS Human Capital: Assessing Gaps to Strengthen Skill and Competency Sourcing. Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 36, 669-695.
10. Zhang, X., Onita, C. G., and Dhaliwal, J. S. (2014). The Impact of Software Testing Governance Choices. Journal of Organizational and End User Computing, 26(1), 66-85.
11. Zhang, X., Stafford, T. F., Dhaliwal, J. S., Gillenson, M. L., and Moeller, G. (2014). Sources of Conflict between Developers and Testers in Software Development. Information & Management, 51(1), 13-26.
12. Zhang, X., Dhaliwal, J. S., Gillenson, M. L., and Stafford, T. F. (2013). The Impact of Conflict Judgments between Developers and Testers in Software Development. Journal of Database Management, 24(4), 26-50.
13. Meservy, T., Zhang, C., Lee, E., and Dhaliwal, J. (2012). The Business Rules Approach and Its Effect on Software Testing. IEEE Software, 29(4), 60-66.
14. Moeller, G., Zhang, X., and Richardson, S. M. (2012). Understanding Antecedents of Interpersonal Conflict in Information Systems Development: A Critical Analysis. Journal of Information Technology Management, 23(3), 12-43.
15. Dhaliwal, J., Onita, C. G., Poston, R., and Zhang, X. (2011). Alignment within the Software Development Unit: Assessing Structural and Relational Dimensions between Developers and Testers. Journal of Strategic Information Systems, 20(4), 323-342.
16. Jain, R. P., Poston, R. S., and Simon, J. C. (2011). An Empirical Investigation of Client Managers' Responsibilities in Managing Offshore Outsourcing of Software Testing Projects. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 58(4), 743-757.
17. Jain, R. P., Simon, J. C., and Poston, R. S. (2011). Mitigating Vendor Silence in Offshore Outsourcing to India: An Empirical Investigation (of Testing). Journal of Management Information Systems, 27(4), 261-298.
18. Yang, Y., Onita, C., Zhang, X., and Dhaliwal, J. (2011). TESTQUAL: Conceptualizing Software Testing as a Service. E-Service Journal, 7(2), 46-65.
19. Ambartsoumian, V., Dhaliwal, J., Lee, E., Meservy, T., and Zhang, C. (2011). Implementing Quality throughout the Enterprise IT Production Process. Journal of Information Technology Management, 22(1), 28-38.
20. Gillenson, M. L., Racer, M. J., Richardson, S. M., and Zhang, X. (2011). Engaging Testers Early and Throughout the Software Development Process: Six Models and a Simulation Study. Journal of Information Technology Management, 22(1), 8-27.
21. Onita, C. and Dhaliwal, J. (2011). Alignment within the corporate IT unit: An analysis of software testing and development. European Journal of Information Systems, 20(1), 48-68.
22. Zhang, X., Dhaliwal, J., and Gillenson, M. L. (2010). Organizing Software Testing for Improved Quality and Satisfaction. Journal of Information Technology Management, 21(4), 1-12.
23. Zhang, X., Hu, T., Dai, H., and Li, X. (2010). Software Development Methodologies, Trends and Implications: A Testing Centric View. Information Technology Journal, 9(8), 1747-1753.
24. Poston, R. S., Simon, J. C., and Jain, R. P. (2010). Client Communication Practices in Managing Relationships with Offshore Vendors of Software Testing Services. Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 27(1), 129-148.