Research Awards And Publications
Dr. Rachida Parks is a prominent research scholar at the intersection of healthcare and technology, with expertise in business analytics and artificial intelligence scholarship. She holds the esteemed position of Associate Editor at both the Health Systems Journal and the Information Systems Journal, focusing on AI and digital healthcare transformation.
Parks has been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2024 Faculty Research Scholarship Award and the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award.
Her work also earned her the role of Fulbright U.S. Scholar Alumni Ambassador, where she engages in outreach and educational activities. Additionally, she holds a joint appointment at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, integrating advanced analytics into healthcare practices to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiencies.
Selected Research Awards
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2024 Faculty Scholar Award | May 2024
This prestigious university research & scholarship is granted to those who have demonstrated a high level of commitment to producing outstanding scholarship worthy of this recognition.
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Fulbright U.S Scholar Alumni Award | Feb 2024 - Feb 2026
Elected for two years to serve as representative, recruiter, and spokesperson by sharing her unique experiences with audiences at campus presentations and conferences, by writing articles, assisting with digital outreach and social media efforts, and participating in recruitment webinars.
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Associate Editor (Health Systems Journal) | Dec 2013 - Present
Selected for the prestigious role of Associate Editor at the esteemed Health Systems Journal, a by-invitation-only position at the cutting edge of scientific publishing in the intersection of healthcare and Technology: AI & Data Science, Digital Transformation of Healthcare and Omics & Precision Medicine.
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PUPN Magazine Spotlight | September 2023
Spotlight as one of Quinnipiac University’s professors “who is doing interesting and impactful work” in business analytics and artificial intelligence in healthcare.
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Fulbright U.S Scholar Award | May 2022-2023
Recipient of the highly esteemed Fulbright US research scholarship award, renowned worldwide for its recognition and prestige. Engaged in cutting-edge research, expanding professional networks, and fostering research collaborations. Facilitated future partnerships between institutions and countries. Research focused on operationalizing analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, specifically in Morocco.
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Sabbatical Award | August - December 2022
Recipient of a sabbatical leave award from Quinnipiac University, underscoring the rigor and competitive nature of the process. My proposal, centered on the operationalization of business analytics and AI, was distinguished among numerous submissions, highlighting its promise for both my specialized field and the broader academic community at the university.
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Joint Appointment - Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine | September 2021-Present
Prestigious joint faculty appointment at the medical school which recognizes my interdisciplinary excellence and high-ranking scholarly contributions in medical informatics and data analytics. This unique position allows me to integrate cutting-edge business analytics strategies with healthcare practices, enabling me to drive transformative solutions that optimize healthcare delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and streamline operational efficiencies. By bridging the gap between these two domains, I possess a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of business and medicine research & scholarship, positioning me to spearhead innovative projects and collaborations that advance the field.
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People’s United Center for Women and Business (PUCWB) Award
Recipient of the PUCWB research & scholarship Award for a research project Addressing Digital Resilience, Inclusivity, and Equity in Higher Education that aligns with the PUCWB mission. This interdisciplinary research is in collaboration with an organization behavior expert, and a crisis management expert.
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Treo People Choice Award | August 2021
Recipient of the prestigious TREO People Choice Award, recognizing the paper with the highest impact and relevance at the esteemed America Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS). AMCIS stands as a premier platform for presenting a diverse range of research & scholarship conducted by IS/IT scholars, solidifying its position as one of the foremost conferences in the field.
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Diana Forsythe Award | November 2020
Recipient of the esteemed Diana Forsythe Award, presented by the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA), in recognition of the best paper exemplifying the spirit and scholarship of Diana Forsythe’s pioneering work at the intersection of informatics and social sciences. This prestigious honor reflects dedication to advancing knowledge and bridging disciplines to address complex healthcare challenges.
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Associate Editor at the Information Systems Journal | November 2019 - Present
Handpicked for the exclusive role of Associate Editor at the renowned Information Systems Journal, an invitation-only position at the forefront of scientific publications in the field. Esteemed recognition of expertise and significant contributions to the Information Systems community. Collaborating with distinguished researchers to ensure the dissemination of high-quality research. Committed to driving advancements in the field through meticulous editorial work.
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Operational Research Society’s Stanford Beer Award | December 2018
Recipient of the distinguished Stafford Beer Award from the Operational Research Society, recognizing the utmost excellence in the philosophy, theory, or practice of Information Systems. This prestigious honor is bestowed upon the most outstanding contribution published in the renowned European Journal of Information Systems, a top-tier journal in the field. This medal signifies the exceptional impact and groundbreaking research achieved within the relevant year.
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School of Business Summer Research Grant | 2018
“Balancing Information Privacy and Operational Utility in Healthcare Organizations”.
Research successfully published:
Parks, R. F., Wigand, R. T., Lowry, P. B. (2022). Balancing Information Privacy and Operational Utility in Healthcare: Proposing a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Framework European Journal of Information Systems, 1-18.
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Office of the Executive VP and Provost, Innovation Grant | 2017
“Establishing Dynamic Industry-Course Partnerships (ICP) In Business Analytics”. Amount $5,000.
Research successfully published:
Parks, R., Simmons, L.. (2018). Establishing Industry-Course Partnerships (ICP): Innovative Learning in Business Analytics Courses. Proceedings of the EDSIG Conference on Information Systems and Computing Education (EDSIGCon), Norwalk, VA. November 1-3.
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Bloomberg Business Week Grant | 2017
Grant supported integration of Bloomberg Business Week into a Business Analytics Course – CUS 355
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School of Business Summer Research Grant | 2017
“Why students engage in cyber-cheating through a collective movement: A case of deviance and collusion”.
Research successfully published:
Parks, R. F., Lowry, P. B., Wigand, R., Agarwal, N., and Williams, T. L. 2018. Why Students Engage in Cyber-Cheating through a Collective Movement: A Case of Deviance and Collusion, Computers & Education. DOI information: 10.1016/j.compedu.2018.04.003
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School of Business Summer Research Grant | 2016
“Understanding Business Analytics Success and Impact Factors”.
Research successfully published:
Parks, R., Thambusamy, R. (2017). Understanding Business Analytics Success and Impact: A Qualitative Study. Information Systems Education Journal, 15(6) pp 43-55.
Selected Research Publications
Moujoud, A., Asserraji, M., Laboudi, F., Ahid, S., & Parks, R. (2024). With the Generalization of AI and Algorithms, Will We Still Need a Nephrologist in the Dialysis Room? Blood Purification, 1-5. https://doi.org.10.1159./000536074.
Parks, R., Paros, A., Yakubu, M. (2024). Examining Impacts on Digital Discrimination, Digital Inequity and Digital Injustice in Higher Education: A Qualitative, Information Systems Education Journal.
Gnalian, J., Parks, R., Thomas, L., Mattie, A., Dong, Z. (2023). A Festering Tension between Clinical and Operational Analytics: A Qualitative Healthcare Study. Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), Panama City, Panama, August 9-13, 2023.
Parks, R., Williams, C., Mattie, A., Thomas, L. (2023). Bridging Clinical, Financial, and Operational Analytics: The Operationalization of Analytics and AI in Healthcare. Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), Panama City, Panama, August 9-13, 2023.
Parks, R., Dong, A. (2022). Managing Healthcare through Analytics: A Systematic Literature Review. 1ères Journées scientifiques de recherche en Santé Publique et management, Casablanca, Morocco. June 24-25, 2022.
Parks, R. F., Wigand, R. T., Lowry, P. B. Balancing Information Privacy and Operational Utility in Healthcare: Proposing a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Framework (2022). European Journal of Information Systems, 1-18.
Wu, D., Lowry.P.B., Zhang.D., and Parks.R.F (2021). Patients’ Compliance Behavior in a Personalized Mobile Patient Education System (PMPES) Setting: Rational, Social, or Personal Choices? International Journal of Medical Informatics (145) – ISSN 1386-5056, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2020.104295.
Parks, R. F. (2020). A Pedagogic Experience in Designing a Healthcare Analytics Course: Lessons Learned. Information Systems Education Journal (18:5), p. 5.
Parks, R. F., Wigand, R. T., Agarwal, N., Bennani Othmani., Serhier, Z., and Bouhaddou, O. (2019). Electronic Health Records Implementation in Morocco: Challenges of Silo Efforts and Recommendations for Improvements. International Journal of Medical Informatics, (129), pp. 430-437. Paper received the Diana Forsythe Award
Parks, R. F., Lowry, P. B., Wigand, R. T., Agarwal, N., and Williams, T. L. (2018). Why Students Engage in Cyber-Cheating through a Collective Movement: A Case of Deviance and Collusion. Computers & Education (125), pp. 308-326.
Parks, R., Ceccucci, W., and McCarthy, R. (2018). Harnessing Business Analytics: Analyzing Data Analytics Programs in Us Business Schools, Information Systems Education Journal (16:3), p. 15.
Evans, B. A., Beverly, C. J., Tsai, P.-F., Rettiganti, M., Lefler, L. L., and Parks, R. F. (2018). “Older Adults’ Live Demonstration of Electronic Personal Health Record Use: Factors Mediating Initial Proficiency,” Computers Informatics Nursing : CIN, p. 1.
Parks, R., Xu, H., Chu, C.-H., & Lowry, P. B. (2017). Examining the intended and unintended consequences of organizational privacy safeguards. European Journal of Information Systems, 26(1), 37-65. Paper received the Operational Research Society’s Stafford Beer Award
Parks, R. F., Thambusamy, R. (2017). Understanding Business Analytics Success and Impact: A Qualitative Study. Information Systems Education Journal, 15(6) pp 43-55. http://isedj.org/2017-15/ ISSN: 1545-679X.
Parks, R. F., & Adams, L. (2016). Analyzing Security Breaches in the US: A Business Analytics Case Study. Information Systems Education Journal, 14(2), 43.
Parks, R. F., & Hall, C. (2016). Front-End and Back-End Database Design and Development: Scholar’s Academy Case Study. Information Systems Education Journal, 14(2), 58.
Parks, R., & Wigand, R. (2014). Organizational Privacy Strategy: Four Quadrants of Strategic Responses to Information Privacy and Security Threats. Journal of Information Privacy and Security, 10(4), 203-224.
Simmons, L. L., Simmons, C. B., Hayek, M., Parks, R., & Mbarika, V. W. (2012). A Cultural Comparison of Trust in eLearning Artifacts. Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 10(4), 547-574.
Parks, R., Chao, C., Xu, H. (2010). RFID Information Privacy Issues in Healthcare: Exploring the Roles of Technologies and Regulations. Journal of Information Privacy and Security, 6(3), 3-28.
