My research bridges systems and ethics, seeking clarity, fairness, and accountability in how we learn, decide, and trust. It values quiet, disciplined improvements that ripple outward with real-world impact.
Research
Publications
Sasmaz, M., Frost, R., Gordon, E., Kenyo, L., Matta, V., Raisch, M., (2025), The Design and Implementation of Open Access Software to Advance Active Learning, Automate Grading, and Reduce Cheating in Excel, Issues in Accounting Education |
Palvia, S., Matta, V. (2023) Quantitative analysis of subjects’ textual responses: key to enhancing your manuscript’s quality, Journal of Information Technology Case and Application Research |
Palvia, S., Matta, V (2023) Comparing student perceptions of in-class, online synchronous, and online asynchronous instruction, World Journal of Educational Technology, Vol. 3 No. 3, DOI: https://doi.org/10.18844/wjet.v15i3.8656 |
Matta, V., Palvia, S. (2021) Instructional Modes for the New Normal: In-Class, Synchronous or Asynchronous? Information Systems Education Journal |
Mahara, T, Iyer, L.S., Matta, V., Algarsamy, S. (2021), Effect of Organizational Culture during Crises on Adoption of Virtual Classrooms: An Extension of UTAUT Model, Journal of Information Technology and Case Application Research, Taylor and Francis Online |
Frost, R., Matta, V., Kenyo, L. (2021), A System to Automate Scaffolding and Formative Assessment while Preventing Plagiarism: Enhancing Learning in IS and Analytics Courses that Use Excel, Journal of Information Systems Education |
Dick, G., Akbulut, A., Matta, V. (2020), Teaching and learning transformation in the time of the Coronavirus crisis, Journal of Information Technology and Case Application Research, Taylor and Francis Online |
Young, W., Matta, V (2020), How a College Resolved the Problem of Multi-Criteria Team Formation, International Journal of Systems Society Science |
Frost, R., Matta, V., McIvor, E. (2015), Assessing the Efficacy of Incorporating Game Dynamics in a Learning Management System, Journal of Information Systems Education |
Matta, V., Koonce, D., Jeyaraj, A. (2012), Initiation, Experimentation, Implementation of Innovations: The Case for Radio Frequency Identification Systems, International Journal of Information Systems |
Matta, V., Luce, T., Ciavarro, G. (2011), Exploring Impact of Self-selected Student Teams and Academic Potential on Student Satisfaction, Information Systems Education Journal |
Luce, T., Matta, V. (2010), Academic Change Induced Curriculum Change, Issue in Information Systems |
Matta, V., Berisso, K., Brokaw, T. (2009), Prototyping for The Holy Grail of RFID: Return on Investments, Issues in Information Systems |
Matta, V., Koonce, D. (2009), Semantic Breakdown of Functionality of RFID Technology to Support Application Development, Journal of Computer Information Systems |
Matta, V., Snitcher, L. (2009), Creating a Course in Business Systems Integration: Process, Challenges and Lessons, Issues in Information Systems |
Matta, V., Moberg, C. (2007), Defining the Antecedents of Adoption of RFID in the Supply Chain, Issues in Information Systems |
McGann, S., Frost, R., Matta, V., Huang, W. (2007), Meeting the Challenge of IS Curriculum Modernization: A Guide to Overhaul, Integration, and Continuous Improvement, Journal of Information Systems Education |
McGann, S., Frost, R., Matta, V. (2006), Meeting dynamic IS market demands: Leveraging consulting practices to guide curriculum reform *Best Paper Award*, Issues in Information Systems |
Matta, V., Moberg, C. (2006), The Development of a Research Agenda for RFID Adoption and Effectiveness in Supply Chains, Issues in Information Systems |
Matta, V., Sormaz, D. (2006), Intelligent Information Systems, Quo Vadis?, Issues in Information Systems |
Luce, T., Matta, V., Brown, C. (2006) Developing a more effective course to deliver CIS education, Issues in Information Systems |
Matta, V., Frost, R., Huang, W. (2005), An Exploratory Investigation of the Effect on Learning Outcomes of different types of Presentation Handouts, Issues in Information Systems |
Invited Publications
Matta, V. (2023). Adaptability is the key to longevity in industry: Bill Schlegel (Industry Report) Journal of Information Technology and Case Application Research |
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Matta, V. (2023). Envision, Transform and Sustain: A Mantra for IT Success from Matt Wienke, President of Infoverity, (Industry Report) Journal of Information Technology and Case Application Research |
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Matta, V., Bansal, G., Akakpo, F., Christian, S., Jain, S., Poggemann, D., Rousseau, J., & Ward, E. (2022) Diverse perspectives on bias in AI, Journal of Information Technology Case and Application Research |
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Matta, V. (2021). A Review of Teaching in the online classroom: surviving and thriving in the New Normal, (Book Review) Journal of Information Technology Case and Application Research (1st ed., vol. 23): Taylor & Francis Online |
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Matta, V. (2021). An interview with Josh Thomas, Vice President of Information Technology - Rocky Brands, (Industry Report) Journal of Information Technology and Case Application Research |
Conference Proceedings
Sasmaz, M., Frost, R., Gordon, E., Kenyo, L., Matta, V., Raisch, M. (2024), Open Access Software to Advance Active Learning, Automate Grading, and Reduce Cheating in Excel, Proceedings of the American Accounting Association, CTLA |
Frost, R., Gordon, E., Kenyo, L., Matta, V., Sasmaz, M. (2023) Scoreboard – An Advancement of Excel Technology, Proceedings of the American Accounting Association, CTLA |
Frost, R., Moyer, A., Kenyo, L., Gordon, E., (2023) Empowering Faculty to Automatically Create and Grade Excel and SQL Assignments: Facilitating Scaffolding and Formative Feedback while Reducing Plagiarism, Proceedings of the National Business Economic Society. |
Matta, V (2022), Instructional Experiments to Improve Learning with an Introductory Business Analytics Course, International Conference on Information Systems (Special Interest Group on Decision Sciences & Analytics) |
Palvia, S., Matta, V. (2021). Efficacy of Online Education during the Pandemic: Evidence from a Repeated Measures Design Across Three Modes of Instructional Delivery, International Sustainable Development Studies Institute (ISDSA) |
Matta, V., Palvia, S. (2021). Instructional Modes for the New Normal, Conference Proceedings of Information Systems & Computing Academic Professionals (ISCAP) & Education Special Interest Group (EDSIG) |
Tittle, D., Matta, V., Babin, J., Beeler, L. (2020), Online Food Delivery: How Do Service Failures Impact Behavioral Loyalty?, Proceedings of the Americas Conference on Information Systems |
Tittle, D., Matta, V., Beeler, L. (2019), Food Delivery Apps: Where Do Loyalties Lie?, Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems |
Frost, R., Matta, V. (2019), Free Form Assignment Creation and Grading in Excel, Proceedings of the Third Data Science Educators Workshop, Pittsburgh, PA |
Matta, V., Lucus, D., Triche, J. (2019), Designing an ARCS Based BI Course Without Losing Your Mind, Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems, (Technology, Research, Education, Opinion) |
Vaghefi, I., Turel, O., Xiao, B.S., Matta, V. (2018), DIGITAL DETOX? Understanding Users’ Abstinence from Social Networking Sites Use, Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems |
Frost, R., Matta, V. (2018), Innovations in Assessment Automation and Plagiarism Prevention in Information Systems Curricula, Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems (Special Interest Group on Decision Sciences and Analytics) |
Frost, R, Kenyo, L., Matta, V. (2018), Automated Grading, Analysis, and Feedback in Excel Assignments, Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems (Special Interest Group on Education) |
Matta, V. (2018) Exploring the Homogeneity Problem of Recommender Systems, Team-Based Learning Conference |
Moss, M., Matta, V., Frost, R. (2018), Partial Credit on Multiple Choice Exams: Does it Help or Hurt Students?, Proceedings of the Education Special Interest Group of the Information Systems |
Frost, R, Matta, V., Kenyo, L. (2018), Automated Assessment with Formative Feedback using Excel, Proceedings of the Education Special Interest Group of the Information Systems and Computer Academic Professionals |
Matta, V. (2018), Investigating Outcomes of Incorporating Grade-Free Readiness Assurance Tests, Proceedings of the Team-Based Learning Conference |
Matta, V. Frost, R. (2018), To explore Motivations for electronic Word-of-Mouth Contributions using a Dual Theory Approach, Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems |
Pinney, R., Matta, V. Frost, R., Fox, A. (2017), Decomposing Poison Pill Reviews: An Analysis of Review Grammar and Argument Quality, Proceedings of the Americas Conference on Information Systems |
House, D., Matta, V. (2015), Helpfulness in Online Reviews for Baby Products: An Exploration of Disclosure, Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems |
Matta, V. (2013), Self-selected Team Formation using Sociometric Popularity Normalization, Proceedings of the International Association for Computer Information Systems |
Matta, V., Jeyaraj, A. Frost, R. (2012), Motivations for Electronic Word-of-Mouth Communications, Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems |
Frost, R., Matta, V., MacIvor, E. (2012), Game Dynamics in Education: Do’s and Taboos, Proceedings of the Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Miami |
Matta, V. Jeyaraj, A. (2012), An Exploration of Timing of Online Surveys on Response Characteristics, Proceedings of the Americas Conference on Information Systems |
Matta, V. Rosado-Feger, A. (2012), Evaluating Variance in Cost-Benefit Perceptions of RFID Systems in the Supply Chain Sector, Proceedings of the 45th Hawaii International Conference on Information Systems |
Matta, V. Koonce, D., Sarkar, A. (2011), Analysis of Business Processes in RFID Implementations, Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems |
Matta, V., Jeyaraj, A. (2011), Motivations of Electronic Word-of-mouth Communications by Reviewers: A Proposed Study, Proceedings of the Americas Conference on Information Systems |
Matta, V., Rosado-Feger, A. (2011), Evaluating Variance in Perceptions of Cost-Benefit of RFID Systems in the Supply Chain Sector, Proceedings of the Midwest Decision Sciences Institute |
Koonce, D., Matta, V. (2010), Refining the Functional Breakdown of RFID Applications, Proceedings of the Industrial Engineers Research Conference |
Matta, V., Koonce, D., Berisso, K. (2009), Refining the Semantic Model of Functionality of RFID Systems *Best Poster Award*, Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems |
Matta, V., Brokaw, T. (2006), Exploring Interdependent Team Dynamics in an MIS Project, Proceedings of the International Association for Computer Information Systems |
Frost, R., Matta, V., Brokaw, T., Brown, C., Lou, H., Luce, T. (2006), Keynote on IS pedagogy and curriculum, Proceedings of the International Association for Computer Information Systems |
McGann, S., Cahill, M., Matta, V. (2006), Pulling It All Together: An IS Capstone Course for the 21st Century Emphasizing Experiential & Conceptual Aspects, Proceedings of the International Association for Computer Information Systems |
Matta, V., Koonce, D. (2005), Resistance in Adoption of Radio Frequency Identification Systems in the Supply Chain Industry, Proceedings of the Industrial Engineers Research Conference |
Brokaw, T., McGann, S., Matta, V., Frost, R. (2004), An SDLC Curriculum Model, Proceedings of the International Association for Computer Information Systems |
Matta, V., McGann, S., Brokaw, T., Frost, R. (2004), Using the SDLC to Develop a Curriculum Model, Proceedings of the International Association for Computer Information Systems |