Selected Publications
Journals, conference proceedings, book chapters & edited volumes — 2006 to present
Budree, A., & Braman, J. (2025). Dying Digitally: Rethinking the Afterlife in the Global South. Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 57, 637–652. https://doi.org/10.17705/1CAIS.05727
Brown, L., & Braman, J. (2025). Silent Sensors: Exploring Cemeteries as IoT Nodes in Smart Urban Networks. 2025 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI), Las Vegas, NV, USA.
Roros, M., Braman, J., Mayfield, C., & Akhimiemona, M. (2025). Bridging computer programming education with quantum computing and art: Temporal rhythms observed in space. In Proceedings of the 45th International Business Information Management Association (IBIMA) Conference (June 2025).
Al-Ahmary, N., & Braman, J. (2024). Typing Dynamics as a Tool for User Identification: Investigating the Potential Role of Unique Behaviors. 2024 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI), Las Vegas, NV, USA.
Roros, M., & Braman, J. (2024). Developing TRACE – Towards an Automated Emotion Detection and Reaction Tool for Media Content. 2024 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI), Las Vegas, NV, USA.
Akhimiemona, M., & Braman, J. (2024). Leveraging Chatbots for Academic Advising to Help Overcome Advising Challenges. 2024 Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, & Applied Computing (CSCE), Las Vegas, NV, USA.
Braman, J., Brown, A., & Richards, M. (Eds.). (2024). Reshaping Learning with Next Generation Educational Technologies. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1310-7
Akhimiemona, M., Brown, A., & Braman, J. (2023). Raising Student Awareness of Ethical Concerns Related to Artificial Intelligence in Computing Courses. 2023 Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, & Applied Computing (CSCE), Las Vegas, NV, USA, pp. 2751–2753.
Paniagua, F., & Braman, J. (2023). Enhancing Programming Education Through Innovative Teaching and Embracing AI. 2023 Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, & Applied Computing (CSCE), Las Vegas, NV, USA, pp. 2748–2750.
Braman, J., & Brown, A. (2023). Death Analytics and the Potential Role in Smart Cities. In Wang, J. (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Data Science and Machine Learning (pp. 2906–2916). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9220-5.ch173
Pigatt, Y. & Braman, J. (2023). Engaging Students in a Computer Diversity Course Through Virtual Worlds. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Research Anthology on Virtual Environments and Building the Metaverse (pp. 145–169). IGI Global. [Reprint]
Braman, J., & Dudley, A. (2022). Do We Need a Digital Data Exorcism?: End of Life Considerations of Data Mining Educational Content. In G. Trajkovski, M. Demeter, & H. Hayes (Ed.), Applying Data Science and Learning Analytics Throughout a Learners Lifespan (pp. 260–275). IGI Global.
Dickerson-Southworth, G., Chen, B., Braman, J. (2022). Securing the Accounts of the Deceased: Implications of Compromised Profiles. In Stephanidis, C., Antona, M., Ntoa, S. (Eds.), HCI International 2022 Posters. HCII 2022. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1583. Springer, Cham.
Chin, W., Braman, J., Hanks, M., & Comet, P. (2022). Working Towards a Data Science Associates Degree Program: Impacts, Challenges, and Future Directions. In G. Trajkovski, M. Demeter, & H. Hayes (Ed.), Applying Data Science and Learning Analytics Throughout a Learners Lifespan (pp. 160–175). IGI Global.
Vincenti G., Braman J. (2021). Felix: A Model for Affective Multi-agent Simulations. In Ahram T.Z., Karwowski W., Kalra J. (Eds.), Advances in Artificial Intelligence, Software and Systems Engineering. AHFE 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 271. Springer, Cham.
Bartlett F., Braman J. (2021). Supporting Students While Shifting to Online Learning During COVID-19: Community College Feedback from Several Computing Courses. In Meiselwitz G. (Ed.), Social Computing and Social Media: Applications in Marketing, Learning, and Health. HCII 2021. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 12775. Springer, Cham.
Clements M., Braman J. (2021). Exploring Factors of an Inclusive Textbook Access Program in Computer Technology Courses. In Meiselwitz G. (Ed.), Social Computing and Social Media: Applications in Marketing, Learning, and Health. HCII 2021. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 12775. Springer, Cham.
Pigatt, Y., & Braman, J. (2021). Engaging Students in a Computer Diversity Course Through Virtual Worlds. In Choi, D. H., Dailey-Hebert, A., & Estes, J. S. (Eds.), Current and Prospective Applications of Virtual Reality in Higher Education (pp. 170–193). IGI Global.
Richard, J., Braman, J., Colclough, M., & Bishwakarma, S. (2020). A Neural Affective Approach to an Intelligent Weather Sensor System. In Stephanidis C., Antona M., Ntoa S. (Eds.), HCI International 2020 – Late-Breaking Posters. HCII 2020. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1293. Springer, Cham.
Anyangwe, S., Braman, J., & Jackson, N. (2020). Increasing Security Awareness of Green IT Initiatives. Proceedings of the International Business Information Management Conference (35th IBIMA). Seville, Spain.
Boyette-Kelly, A., & Braman, J. (2019). Exploring Impacts and Preparedness of Dual Enrollment for Student Success in Technology Courses. Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, 17(2), pp. 1–3. (Reprinted from IMCIC 2019).
Braman, J., Yancy, B., & Sorkin, S. (2019). Creating a Community of Scholars: Outcomes and Interventions of a Four-Year Community College STEM Scholarship Program. In Stephanidis C. (Ed.), HCI International 2019 – Posters. HCII 2019. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1034. Springer, Cham.
Braman, J., Wood, A., Dudley, A., & Vincenti, G. (2019). Using Social Media to Express Grief While Considering Security Vulnerabilities of Inactive Accounts of the Deceased. Proceedings of the 21st HCI International Conference on Online Communities and Social Computing. July 2019, Orlando, Florida.
Tavegia, S., Braman, J., Vincenti, G., & Yancy, B. (2019). Enhancing Database Courses through the EDNA Project: A Preliminary Framework for the Extraction of Diverse Datasets and Analysis. Proceedings of the 21st HCI International Conference on Online Communities and Social Computing. July 2019, Orlando, Florida.
Sorkin, S., Braman, J., & Yancy, B. (2019). Interim Awardee Outcomes after Four Years of a STEM Scholarship Program. Information Systems Education Journal, 17(1), pp. 49–63. ISSN: 1545-679X.
Boyette-Kelly, A., & Braman, J. (2019). Exploring Impacts and Preparedness of Dual Enrollment for Student Success in Technology Courses. Special Track on AGIC 2019. Proceedings of the 10th International Multi-Conference on Complexity, Informatics and Cybernetics: IMCIC 2019. Orlando, Florida, USA.
Sorkin, S., Braman, J., & Yancy, B. (2018). Interim Awardee Outcomes after Four Years of a STEM Scholarship Program. Proceedings of the EDSIG Conference. Nov 1–3, 2018. Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
Braman, J., Dudley, A., & Vincenti, G. (2018). Designing SADD: A Social Media Agent for the Detection of the Deceased. Proceedings of the 20th HCI International Conference on Online Communities and Social Computing. July 15–20, 2018. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Vincenti, G., Hilberg, J.S., & Braman, J. (2017). Student Preferences and Concerns about Supplemental Instructional Material in CS0/CS1/CS2 Courses. International Journal on E-Learning, 16(4), pp. 417–441. AACE.
Braman, J., Dudley, A., & Vincenti, G. (2017). Memorializing the Deceased using Virtual Worlds: A Preliminary Study. Proceedings of the 19th HCI International Conference on Online Communities and Social Computing. July 9–14, 2017. Vancouver, Canada.
Braman, J., & Yancy, B. (2017). Infusing Writing and Research in Technology Courses through Multi-User Virtual Environments. Proceedings of the 11th International Multi-Conference on Society, Cybernetics and Informatics (IMSCI 2017). Orlando, Florida, USA. July 8–11, 2017.
Wahba, I., Braman, J., & Fountain, C. (2016). Exploring the Value of Educational Accessibility and Learning through Virtual Worlds [Editorial]. EAI Endorsed Transactions on e-Learning, Vol 3, 16(12):e1. http://dx.doi.org/10.4108/eai.2-12-2016.151715
Pigatt, Y., & Braman, J. (2016). Increasing Student Engagement through Virtual Worlds: A Community College Approach in a Diversity Course. In Choi, D., Dailey-Hebert, A., & Simmons Estes, J. (Eds.), Emerging Tools and Applications of Virtual Reality in Education (pp. 77–98). IGI Global.
Dudley, A., & Braman, J. (2015). Using Virtual Worlds in Ethical Case Studies: Evaluating Computer Students' Perceptions. 19th World Multi-conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics: WMSCI 2015. Orlando, Florida, USA.
Braman, J., & Dierbach, C. (2015). Utilizing Virtual Worlds for Personalized Search: Developing the PAsSIVE Framework. In Social Computing and Social Media (pp. 3–11). Springer International Publishing.
Braman, J., Dudley, A., & Vincenti, G. (2015). Thana-technology Education: The Importance of Considering Social Networks and Virtual Worlds. The Forum. The Thanatology Association. Vol. 41 No. 1. Jan/Feb 2015.
Vincenti, G., Hilberg, J.S., & Braman, J. (2015). Student Preferences for Consuming Supplemental Instructional Material in CS0/CS1/CS2 Courses. Proceedings of the 26th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). March 2–6, 2015. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Braman, J. (2014). Education in a Smart City: Future Impacts on Education? [Editorial]. EAI Endorsed Transactions on e-Learning, 14(4):e1 ICST. DOI: 10.4108/el.1.4.e1
Braman, J., Meiselwitz, G., & Vincenti, G. (2013). Virtual Worlds in the General Education Curriculum. Proceedings of the 24th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). March 25–29, 2013. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Braman, J., Vincenti, G., Dudley, A., Wang, Y., Rodgers, K., & Thomas, U. (2013). Teaching about the Impacts of Social Networks: An End of Life Perspective. Proceedings of the 15th HCI International Conference on Online Communities and Social Computing. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Braman, J., Thomas, U., Vincenti, G., Dudley, A., & Rodgers, K. (2013). Preparing your Digital Legacy: Assessing Awareness of Digital Natives. In G. Mallia (Ed.), The Social Classroom: Integrating Social Network Use in Education (pp. 208–223). IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-4904-0.ch011
Wang, Y., Vincenti, G., Braman, J., & Dudley, A. (2013). The ARICE Framework: Augmented Reality in Computing Education. International Journal on Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), Vol 8, Num. 6, pp. 27–36.
Vincenti, G., Braman, J., & Hilberg, J.S. (2013). Teaching Introductory Programming through Reusable Learning Objects: A Pilot Study. The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 28(3).
Dudley, A., Braman, J., & Vincenti, G. (2012). Investigating Cyber Law and Cyber Ethics: Issues, Impacts and Practices (pp. 1–342). Information Science Reference. Hershey, PA. doi:10.4018/978-1-61350-132-0
Vincenti, G., & Braman, J. (2012). Hybrid Emotionally Aware Mediated Multiagency. In Machine Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications (pp. 1314–1329). IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-60960-818-7.ch508
Vincenti, G., & Braman, J. (2011). Multi-User Virtual Environments for the Classroom: Practical Approaches to Teaching in Virtual Worlds. Information Science Reference. Hershey, PA.
Braman, J., Dudley, A., & Vincenti, G. (2011). Death, Social Networks and Virtual Worlds: A Look into the Digital Afterlife. Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Software Engineering Research, Management and Applications (SERA 2011). August 10–12, 2011. Baltimore, MD, USA.
Braman, J., Dudley, A., Colt, K., Vincenti, V., & Wang, Y. (2011). Gaining Insight into the Application of Second Life in a Computer Course: Student's Perspectives. Proceedings of the 14th HCI International Conference on Online Communities and Social Computing. Orlando, FL.
Braman, J., & Gosnell, T. (2011). Creating a Greener Organization through Virtual Worlds. Proceedings of the 16th International Business Information Management Conference (16th IBIMA). June 29–30, 2011. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Wang, Y., Dudley, A., Vincenti, G., & Braman, J. (2011). Augmented Reality for the Classroom: Enhancing Concepts for Computing Courses. Proceedings of the Interdisciplinary Conference of AHLiST 2011. Houston, TX, USA.
Braman, J. (2010). Interactions in Context-Zero: Towards Conceptual Adaptation through the Izbushka Agent. In Trajkovski (Ed.), Developments in Intelligent Agent Technologies and Multi-Agent Systems: Concepts and Applications. IGI Publishing. Hershey, PA, USA.
Vincenti, G., & Braman, J. (2010). Teaching through Multi-User Virtual Environments: Applying Dynamic Elements to the Modern Classroom. Information Science Reference. Hershey, PA.
Braman, J., & Dierbach, C. (2010). Using Second Life as an Interface for Personalized Search. In SLActions: Research Conference in the Second Life World. November 18–19, 2010.
Braman, J., & Dierbach, C. (2010). Second Life as a Context for Personalized Search. The 7th International Conference on Cybernetics and Informatics. Technology, Systems and Applications: CITSA 2010. Orlando, Florida, USA.
DiBlasio, M., Vincenti, G., & Braman, J. (2010). Designing SCORM Compliant Courses for Introductory Programming Students. 3rd Symposium on Academic Globalization (AG 2010). Orlando, Florida, USA.
Dudley, A., Braman, J., Wang, Y., Vincenti, G., & Tupper, D. (2010). Security, Legal, and Ethical Implications of using Virtual Worlds. The 14th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics: WMSCI 2010. Orlando, Florida, USA.
Wang, Y., Dudley, A., Braman, J., & Vincenti, G. (2009). Simulating Ethical Dilemmas: Teaching Ethics through Immersive Virtual Environments. Proceedings of the 12th IASTED International Conference on Computers and Advanced Technology in Education. St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
Braman, J., Vincenti, G., Arboleda, A., & Jinman, A. (2009). Learning Computer Science Fundamentals through Virtual Environments. Online Communities and Social Computing. HCI International Conference. San Diego, CA, USA.
Braman, J., Vincenti, G., & Trajkovski, G. (2009). The Handbook of Research on Computational Arts and Creative Informatics. Information Science Reference. Hershey, PA.
Wang, Y., & Braman, J. (2009). Extending the Classroom through Second Life. Journal of Information Systems Education (JISE), Special Issue on Impacts of Web 2.0 and Virtual World Technologies on IS Education, Vol. 20, Num. 2, pp. 235–248.
Braman, J. (2009). Designing Izbushka: Investigating Interactions in Context Zero Environments. International Journal of Agent Technologies and Systems (IJATS), Vol. 1, pp. 73–94.
Sullivan, B., Baum, J., Dyer, L., & Braman, J. (2009). Immersive Learning Objects for E-Learning and Collaboration through Second Life. IEEE Learning Technology Newsletter: Special issue on Learning Objects and Their Supporting Technologies for Next Generation Learning.
Vincenti, G., Braman, J., & Trajkovski, G. (2008). Hybrid Emotionally Aware Mediated Agent Architecture for Human-Assistive Technologies. 2008 Spring AAAI Symposium on Emotion, Personality and Social Behavior. Stanford, CA, USA.
Vincenti, G., Braman, J., & Trajkovski, G. (2007). Emotion-Based Framework for Multi-Agent Coordination and Individual Performance in a Goal-Directed Environment. The AAAI Fall Symposium. Emergent Agents and Socialities: Social and Organizational Aspects of Intelligence. Arlington, VA.
Braman, J., Jinman, A., & Trajkovski, G. (2007). Towards a Virtual Classroom: Investigating Education in Synthetic Worlds. The AAAI Fall Symposium. Emergent Agents and Social and Organizational Aspects of Intelligence. Arlington, VA.
Braman, J., Jinman, A., & Trajkovski, G. (2007). Exploring Virtual Worlds as an Extension to Classroom Learning. International Conference on Information Society. Merrillville, Indiana.
Trajkovski, G., Collins, S., Braman, J., & Goldberg, M. (2006). Coupling Human and Non Human Agents. The AAAI Fall Symposium: Interaction and Emergent Phenomena in Societies of Agents. Arlington, VA.