Faculty Profiles

*Joshi, A., Perez, E., & Mendez, F. A. (n.d.). A Stochastic Programming Model for Trauma Hospital Network Expansion considering Rural Communities and COVID-19. Health Care Management Sciences.

Vyas, S., Vyas, C., Sharotry, A., Jimenez, J., Qasem, A. M., & Mendez, F. A. (n.d.). Human Activity Recognition in MMH: Pilot Study on Lifting and Lowering Classification.

Jimenez, J., McCawley, J., Mendez, F. A., & Sharotry, A. (n.d.). Advancements in Human Action Recognition in Manual Material Handling using Machine Learning.

*Joshi, A., Perez, E., & Mendez, F. A. (2024). An Empirical Analysis of Forecasting Methods for Trauma Injuries in Rural Areas – A Case Study. International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 48(2), 278–300. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJISE.2023.10057285

Sharotry, A., Jimenez, J. A., & Mendez Mediavilla, F. A. (2023). Forklift Operator Safety & Productivity: A Review of Current Research and Future Directions. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/pmhr_2023/17/

*Saha, S., Sharotry, A., Mendez, F. A., Jimenez, J., & Perez, E. (2023). Productivity and reliability of people with disability: A literature review. In Proceedings of the Industrial and Systems Engineering Conference (IISE).

**Islam, M. F., Novoa, C. M., & Mendez, F. A. (2023). Planning Distributed Generation Systems Powered with Wind Turbines using a Stochastic Programming Model. In Proceedings of the 2023 Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Annual Conference & Expo (pp. 1–6). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.21872/2023IISE_1860

Perez, E., *Marthak, Y. V., & Mendez, F. A. (2022). Analysis and Forecast of Donations at Domestic Hunger Relief Organizations Impacted by Natural Disasters. Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, 86.

Sharotry, A., Jimenez, J. A., Mendez, F. A., Wierschem, D. C., Koldenhoven, R. M., & Valles Molina, D. (2022). Manufacturing operator ergonomics: A conceptual digital twin approach to detect biomechanical fatigue. IEEE Access, (10), 12774–12791. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3145984

*Kothamasu, M., Perez, E., & Mendez, F. A. (2022). Modeling and Simulation of Food Bank Disaster Relief Operations. In Proceedings of the 2022 Winter Simulation Conference. IEEE, Singapore, Dec 11-14.

Sharotry, A., Jimenez, J., Wierschem, D. C., Mendez, F. A., Koutitas, G., Valles Molina, D., … Rolfe, R. M. (2021). A Digital Twin Framework for Real-Time Analysis and Feedback of Repetitive Work in the Manual Material Handling Industry (pp. 2637–2648). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC48552.2020.9384043

*Kothamasu, M., Perez, E., & Mendez, F. A. (2021). A Stochastic Programming Model for Food Bank Disaster Relief Operations considering Transportation Capacity Limitations. In Proceedings of the Industrial and Systems Engineering Conference (IISE).

Marthak, Y. V., Perez, E., & Mendez, F. A. (2021). A Stochastic Programming Model for Tactical Product Prepositioning at Domestic Hunger Relief Organizations Impacted by Natural Hazards. Natural Hazards. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-021-04639-3

Li, Y., Mendez, F. A., Temponi, C. C., Kim, J., & Jimenez, J. (2021). A heuristic storage location assignment based on frequent itemset classes to improve order picking operations. Applied Science.

Jimenez, J., Aslan, S., Valles Molina, D., Koutitas, G., Mendez, F. A., & Wierschem, D. C. (2021). Using industry 4.0 digital twins to model human labor in smart material handling systems.

Kim, J., Mendez, F. A., & Jimenez, J. (2020). Storage location assignment heuristics based on slot selection and frequent itemset grouping for large distribution centers. IEEE Access, 8, 189025–189035. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3031585

Wierschem, D. C., Jimenez, J. A., & Mendez, F. A. (2020). A Motion Capture System for the Study of Human Manufacturing Repetitive Motions. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Retrieved from McCoy College

Lopez Perez, F., Ekin, T., Mendez, F., & Jimenez, J. (2020). Risk Balanced Territory Design for a Micro Finance Institution. Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, 16(2), 741–758.

Hernandez, M., Valles Molina, D., Wierschem, D. C., Rolfe, R. M., Koutitas, G., Mendez, F. A., … Jimenez, J. (2020). An Initial Julia Simulation Approach to Material Handling Operations from Motion Captured Data. In 2020 11th IEEE Annual Information Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference (IEMCON) (pp. 0718–0722). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/iemcon51383.2020.9284829

Hernandez, M., Valles Molina, D., Wierschem, D. C., Rolfe, R. M., Koutitas, G., Mendez, F. A., … Jimenez, J. (2020). An Initial Julia Simulation Approach to Material Handling Operations from Motion Captured Data. In 2020 11th IEEE Annual Information Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference (IEMCON) (pp. 0718–0722). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/iemcon51383.2020.9284829

Carroll, T., Hernandez, G., Koutitas, G., Wierschem, D. C., Mendez, F. A., Valles Molina, D., … Jimenez, J. (2020). Comparison of inverse kinematics algorithms for digital twin industry 4.0 applications (pp. 0300–0305). IEEE.

Lee, H. M., Angelow, D. E., & Mendez, F. A. (2020). Data Supply Chains for Data Science. San Marcos, United States. Retrieved from McCoy College

Sun, Y., Zhang, P., Wierschem, D., & Mendez Mediavilla, F. A. (2020). CEO Turnover, Network Effects, and Firm Performance. International Journal of Organizational and Collective Intelligence, 10(2), 54–72. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.4018/IJOCI.2020040104

Sharotry, A., Jimenez, J., Wierschem, D. C., Mendez, F. A., Koutitas, G., Valles Molina, D., … Rolfe, R. M. (2020). A digital twin framework of a material handling operator in industry 4.0 environments (pp. 45–52).

Hernandez, G., Valles Molina, D., Wierschem, D. C., Rolfe, R. M., Koutitas, G., Aslan, S., … Jimenez, J. (2020). Machine Learning Techniques for Motion Analysis of Fatigue from Manual Material Handling Operations Using 3D Motion Capture Data (pp. 0300–0305). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/CCWC47524.2020.9031222

Hernandez, G., Valles, D., Wierschem, D. C., Koldenhoven, R. M., Koutitas, G., Mendez, F. A., … Jimenez, J. (2020). Machine Learning Techniques for Motion Analysis of Fatigue from Manual Material Handling Operations Using 3D Motion Capture Data. In 2020 10th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC) (pp. 0300–0305). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ccwc47524.2020.9031222

Mendez, F. A., Wierschem, D. C., & Jimenez, J. (2018). A Motion Capture System Framework for the Study of Human Manufacturing Repetitive Motions. In Digital Commons@Georgia Southern (pp. 1–8). Georgia Southern University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/pmhr_2018/25

Wierschem, D. C., & Mendez, F. A. (2018). Entry Level Technology Positions: No Degree Required. Journal of Information Systems Education, 29(4), 253–268.

White, G., Smith, K., & Mendez, F. (2017). Ch 2. The impact of online training on Facebook privacy. In A. Mesquita (Ed.), Research Paradigms and Contemporary Perspectives on Human-Technology Interaction (pp. 22–42). Hershey, PA, USA: IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-1868-6

Jimenez, J. A., Mendez, F., & Temponi, C. (2016). A data-intensive analysis augmented simulation model of a distribution center operations.

Smith, K. H., Mendez, F., & White, G. (2016). The Impact of Online Training on Facebook Privacy. Journal of Computer Information Systems, online(October 2016), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1080/08874417.2016.1233001

Zhang, P., Wierschem, D., Mendez Mediavilla, F. A., & Hong, K. P. (2016). An Empirical Investigation on CEO Turnover in IT Firms and Firm Performance. Journal of International Technology and Information Management, 25(2), 66–82. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/jitim/vol25/iss2/5

Jesus, J., Mendez, F., & Temponi, C. (2016). A Data-Intensive Analysis  Augmented Simulation Model of Warehouse Operations. In & C. T. (Ed.) (6h ed., p. 10). Kedge Business School, Bordeux: Proceedings of the International Conference of Information, Logistics and Supply Chains – ILS 2016.

Lopez, F., Ekin, T., Mendez, F., & Jimenez, J. (2015). Hybrid heuristic for dynamic location-allocation on micro-credit territory design. Computacion y Sistemas, 19(4), 783–804.

Lopez, F., Ekin, T., Mendez, F., & Jimenez, J. (2015). Territory Design with Risk for a Micro Finance Institution. Texas State University Center for High Performance Systems.

Smith, K., White, G., & Mendez, F. (2014). Narcissism as a Predictor of Facebook Users’Privacy Concern, Vigilance, and Exposure to Risk. International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction, 10(2), 78–95.

Badua, F. A., Sharifi, M., & Mendez, F. (2014). What Makes A Top-Selling Textbook? Comparing Characteristics of AIS Textbooks. Journal of Education for Business, 89(5), 257–262.

Fulton, L., Bastian, N., Mendez, F., & Musal, R. (2013). Rainwater harvesting system using a non-parametric stochastic rainfall generator. Simulation, 89(6), 693–702.

Fulton, L. V., Ivanitskaya, L. V., Bastian, N. D., Erofeev, D. A., & Mendez, F. A. (2013). Frequent Deadlines: Evaluating the Effect of Learner Control on Healthcare Executives’ Performance in Online Learning. Learning and Instruction, 23, 24–32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.learninstruc.2012.09.001

Fulton, L. V., Bastian, N. D., Mendez, F. A., & Musal, R. M. (2013). Rainwater harvesting system using a non-parametric stochastic rainfall generator. SIMULATION, 89(6), 693–702. https://doi.org/10.1177/0037549713479037

Fulton, L., Mendez, F., Bastian, N. D., & Musal, R. (2013). Rejoinder to Letter to the Editor: Confusion Between Odds and Probability, a Pandemic? Journal of Statistics Education, 21(1). Retrieved from http://www.amstat.org/publications/jse/v21n1/fulton_rejoinder.pdf

Fulton, L. V., Mendez, F. A., Bastian, N. D., & Musal, R. M. (2013). Rejoinder to Letter to the Editor. Journal of Statistics Education, 21(1).

Temponi, C., Jimenez, J. A., & Mendez, F. (2012). Critical variables in the decision-making process for AMHS technology selection in semiconductor wafer size transitions: Exploratory study. IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, 25, 408–419.

Lee, S., Mendez, F., Becerra, E., & Cook, J. (2012). Approximation queries for building energy-aware data warehouses on mobile ad hoc networks. International Journal Information and Decision Sciences, 4(1).

Fulton, L., Musal, R., & Mendez, F. (2012). Construction Analysis of Rainwater Harvesting Systems (pp. 1–11). Proceedings of the 2012 Winter Simulation Conference. Retrieved from http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=2429831

Fulton, L., Mendez, F., Bastian, N. D., & Musal, R. (2012). Confusion Between Odds and Probability, a Pandemic? Journal of Statistics Education, 20(3), 1–15.

Shah, J., Mendez, F., & Lee, S. (2012). Information Technology for Uncertainty Management in Supply Chain (p. 7). Quebec, Canada: 4th International Conference on Information Systems, Logistics and Supply Chain. Retrieved from https://symposia.cirrelt.ca/ILS2012/en/schedule?slot_id=557

Temponi, C., Jimenez, J., & Mendez, F. (2012). Critical variables in the decision-making process for AMHS technology selection in semiconductor wafer size transitions: Exploratory study. IEEE Transactions in Semiconductor Manufacturing, 25(3), 408–419. Retrieved from http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/search/searchresult.jsp?newsearch=true&queryText=IEEE+Transactions+on+Semiconductor+Manufacturing&x=45&y=20

Shah, V., & Mendez, F. (2012). Teaching Multiple Regression in Elementary Statistics. International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 11(1), 1–11. Retrieved from http://www.inderscience.com/browse/index.php?journalCODE=ijil

Landram, F. G., Landram, S. V., Mendez, F., & Shah, V. (2011). Judgmental Modification For Time Series Forecasting. Southwestern Economic Review, 37, 113–124. Retrieved from swer.wtamu.edu/sites/default/files/Data/113-124-16-44-1-PB.pdf

Mendez, F., Lee, S., & Badua, F. A. (2011). Using Data Marts for Probability Management in Supply Chains. SWDSI 2011.

Wischnevsky, J. D., Damanpour, F., & Mendez, F. A. (2011). Influence of Environmental Factors and Prior Changes on the Organizational Adoption of Changes in Products and in Technological and Administrative Processes. British Journal of Management, 22(1), 132–149. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8551.2010.00700.x

White, G., Mendez, F., & Shah, J. (2011). Information Privacy: Implementation and Perception of Laws and Corporate Policies by CEOs and Managers. International Journal of Information Security and Privacy, 5(1), 50–66.

Jones, D. H., & Mendez, F. (2010). A Bayesian method for query approximation. Journal of Applied Statistics, 37(10), 1703–1715.

Badua, F. A., Kim, S. H., & Mendez, F. (2010). Topics of Business Technology. Journal of the Academy of Business Education, 11.

Elam, D., & Mendez, F. (2010). Career Expectations of Accounting Students. American Journal of Business Education, 3(5), 5. Retrieved from http://journals.cluteonline.com/index.php/AJBE/article/viewFile/430/418

Novoa Ramirez, C. M., & Mendez, F. A. (2009). Bootstrap Methods for Analyzing Time Studies and Input Data for Simulations. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management (IJPPM), 58(5), 460–479.

Mendez, F., & Lee, S. (2009). Approximate Queries on Distributed Data Marts. International Journal of Information and Decision Sciences, 1(4), 366–381.

Landram, F. G., Mendez, F., Shah, V., & Landram, S. V. (2009). A Fresh Approach to Combining Forecasts. Southwestern Economic Review, 36(1), 219–228.

White, G., Shah, J., Cook, J., & Mendez, F. (2008). Relationship Between Privacy Concerns and Computer Self-efficacy. International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction, 4(2), 52–82.

Mendez, F., Landram, F., & Shah, V. (2008). A Comparison of the Coefficient of Predictive Power, the Coefficient of Determination and AIC for Linear Regression. Journal of Applied Business and Economics, 8(4), 44–55.

Mendez, F., & Jones, D. H. (2008). Early Detection of Rare Events for Supply Chain Security. Houston, Texas: Southwest Decision Sciences Institute Conference.

Mendez, F., & Jones, D. H. (2007). A Bayesian Method for Record-Based Disclosure Control. Phoenix, Arizona: Decision Sciences Institute Conference.

Mendez, F., Cook, J., & Lee, S. (2007). Approximate Query Answers for Mobile Decision Making. Denver, CO: Western Decision Sciences Conference.

Jones, D. H., & Mendez, F. (2006). A Bayesian Method for Query Approximation. Long Island, New York: Northeast Business & Economics Association.

Damanpour, F., Wischnevsky, D. J., & Mendez, F. (2005). Product, Process, and Managerial Change: Antecedents and Dynamics (pp. 14211–14216). San Francisco, California: Decision Science Institute.

Jones, D. H., & Mendez, F. (2005). Creating Artificial Datasets for Association Rules Algorithm Evaluation (pp. 16021–16026). San Francisco, California: Decision Science Institute.

Mendez, F. (2005). Using discrete multivariate MCMC Bayesian methods for change detection and disclosure control. Newark: Rutgers The State University of New Jersey - Newark. Retrieved from dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1145116

Mendez, F. (1999). Imputation of the proportion of subsidy recipients in Puerto Rico during 1996 using cluster analysis techniques. UPR RRP SB Admin. Empresas: University of Puerto Rico.