JISARA - Journal of Information Systems Applied Research and Analytics

JISARA

Journal of Information Systems Applied Research and Analytics
(formerly JISAR - Journal of Information Systems Applied Research)

Current Issue

Volume 19, No. 2 - June, 2026

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Page 4 Immersive Virtual Reality to Support Blood Donation: A Pilot Study on Engagement and Anxiety Reduction
Yi Li, Kennesaw State University
Maria Valero, Kennesaw State University
Brooke Berman, Kennesaw State University
Junhong Min, Kennesaw State University
Lakeeya Wiggins, Kennesaw State University
Lin Li, Kennesaw State University
Afekwo Mary Ukuku, Grady Memorial Hospital
Robert Keyser, Kennesaw State University

Page 11 A Study of Chatbots Performance with Large Language Models in Scenario of a Higher Education Institution
April Villeda Roblero, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Yang Song, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Judith Gebauer, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Yao Shi, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Page 25 Examining Artificial Intelligence Job Descriptions: An Analysis of Current Job Postings
Alan Peslak, Penn State University
Wendy Ceccucci, Quinnipiac University
Kiku Jones, Quinnipiac University
Margaret Wanjiku Gachau, Quinnipiac University

Page 36 Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) Based Question and Answer System
Emmanuel Balogun, Georgia Southern University
Hayden Wimmer, Georgia Southern University
Carl Rebman Jr., University of San Diego

Page 50 Improving AI-Driven Stroke Prediction Models: A Comparative Evaluation of SMOTE and Undersampling Methods
Dara Tourt, Metropolitan State University Minnesota
Queen Booker, Metropolitan State University Minnesota

Page 71 What Agile Skills Are Needed for IT Jobs?
Stephanie Totty, Middle Tennessee State University
Carol Clark, Middle Tennessee State University
Amy Harris, Middle Tennessee State University

About JISARA

JISAR ISSN#: 1946-1836

The Journal of Information Systems Applied Research and Analytics (JISARA) is a double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal sponsored by the Information Systems and Computing Academic Professionals (ISCAP). Publishing frequency is three times per year. The first date of publication was 2008. JISARA was published in the 2008 to 2024 period as JISAR. The journal focuses on IS applied research including (but not limited to) artificial intelligence, business intelligence, data analytics, data management, cloud and virtualization, information systems strategies, knowledge management, telecommunications, security and web technologies. Accepted papers are peer reviewed to determine quality and level of contribution. This submission process is integrated with the ISCAP Conference.

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