Professor at I-Shou University, Taiwan
Dr. Hsiu-Ju Chen is an accomplished academic and researcher in the fields of educational technology, e-learning systems, human–computer interaction, and technology acceptance models. With over 15 years of prolific research, she has consistently explored how digital systems influence learning behavior, workplace adaptation, and consumer decision-making. Her work integrates models such as the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), IS Success Model, and Expectation-Confirmation Theory to investigate user experiences across various digital platforms.
🔹Professional Profile:
Scopus Profile
Google Scholar Profile
🎓Education Background
Dr. Hsiu-Ju Chen possesses a solid academic foundation in educational technology, information systems, and behavioral research. While detailed institutional and degree-specific data (such as university names and graduation years) are not explicitly listed in the available sources, her extensive publication record and research focus suggest advanced graduate-level training in these disciplines. Her work spans multiple theoretical frameworks including the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Information System (IS) Success Model, and Expectation-Confirmation Model, often applied within higher education and digital learning environments.
💼 Professional Development
Dr. Hsiu-Ju Chen is currently engaged in academic teaching and research at a university level, focusing on digital learning environments, user behavior analysis, and educational innovations. Her academic contributions span across internationally recognized journals and interdisciplinary applications in education, business, and information systems.
🔬Research Focus
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Technology Acceptance Models (TAM, IS Success Model, TR Index)
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E-learning and M-learning systems
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Human-computer interaction and user engagement
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Social media behavior and subjective well-being
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AI and ChatGPT integration in education
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Organizational learning and innovation adoption
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Gamification, scarcity, and consumer behavior
📈Author Metrics:
Dr. Chen is a well-established researcher with a growing global academic impact. According to her Google Scholar profile, she has amassed over 770 citations, demonstrating wide recognition of her research. She holds an h-index of 13 and an i10-index of 16, reflecting both the depth and consistency of her scholarly contributions. On Scopus, Dr. Chen holds an h-index of 7 with 214+ citations, primarily from her publications in reputed journals such as Computers & Education, Education and Information Technologies, and Activities, Adaptation & Aging. Her author metrics confirm her as a respected contributor to the fields of e-learning, user behavior, and digital innovation in education.
Awards & Honors
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Recognized for high-impact research in educational technology and user behavior analytics
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Frequent contributor to top-tier journals including:
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Education and Information Technologies
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Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics
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Activities, Adaptation & Aging
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Pioneering researcher on the integration of ChatGPT and AI into classroom pedagogy
📝Publication Top Notes
1. Integrating Amazon Web Services Academy into University Classes Through Learning by Doing: A Pretest-Posttest Design and Partial Least Squares Analysis
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Author: H.J. Chen
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Journal: Journal of College Science Teaching
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Year: 2025
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Pages: 1–8
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Summary:
This study explores the integration of AWS Academy into university classrooms using a “learning by doing” pedagogical model. It employs a pretest-posttest design and Partial Least Squares (PLS) path modeling to assess learning effectiveness and technological adoption.
2. Older Adults and Social App Use: A Subjective Well-Being Perspective
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Author: H.J. Chen
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Journal: Activities, Adaptation & Aging, Volume 48, Issue 2
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Pages: 214–238
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Year: 2024
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Summary:
Investigates how the use of social media applications influences subjective well-being among older adults in Taiwan, highlighting the role of digital inclusion in mental health and social satisfaction.
3. The Different Value of Facebook for Taiwanese Older Adults
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Author: H.J. Chen
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Journal: Activities, Adaptation & Aging, Volume 48, Issue 1
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Pages: 53–79
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Year: 2024
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Summary:
Analyzes how older adults in Taiwan perceive Facebook’s personal and social value, offering insights into how platform features contribute to digital engagement and aging support systems.
4. Assessing the Influence of Optimism on Users’ Continuance Use Intention of ChatGPT: An Expectation-Confirmation Model Perspective
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Author: H.J. Chen
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Journal: International Journal of Management Studies and Social Science Research
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Volume: 6
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Year: 2024
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Summary:
Applies the Expectation-Confirmation Model (ECM) to understand how users’ optimism influences their continued use intention of ChatGPT, contributing to AI adoption and behavioral technology research.
5. Clarifying the Impact of Surprise in E-learning System Design Based on University Students with Multiple Learning Goals Orientation
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Author: H.J. Chen
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Journal: Education and Information Technologies, Volume 25, Issue 6
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Pages: 5873–5892
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Year: 2020
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Citations (Google Scholar): 21
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Explores how the element of surprise in e-learning interface design affects learner engagement, particularly among students with diverse goal orientations. The findings support user-centric instructional design in digital learning platforms.
.Conclusion:
Prof. Hsiu-Ju Chen is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award in Technology, given her strong academic profile, consistent publication record, and pioneering work on the integration of AI and user-centered technology in education. Her research is timely, relevant, and well-aligned with current global trends in digital learning, human-computer interaction, and technology acceptance.
✅ Final Verdict: Strongly recommended for the Best Researcher Award in Technology