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Munsif Sokiyna

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Munsif Sokiyna

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About Me.

Ph.D. Candidate in Information Systems | MIS Instructor | OSS & Human–AI Interaction Researcher

I'm Munsif Sokiyna, a Ph.D. candidate in Management Information Systems at the University of Alabama and an instructor at the Culverhouse College of Business. My research examines toxic behavior and participation dynamics in open-source software (OSS) communities, with a growing interest in how generative AI tools influence trust, collaboration, and contributor motivation.

I'm currently on the 2025–2026 academic job market. My dissertation, titled "Detecting and Analyzing Toxic Behavior in OSS Communities," combines NLP, large language models (LLMs), longitudinal GitHub data, and survey-based analysis. My work has been published in journals such as Sustainable Computing: Informatics and Systems and presented at conferences including AMCIS, ICIS and the OpenForum Academy Symposium at Harvard.

In addition to my research, I teach Fundamentals of Management Information Systems (MIS 200), where I've led large undergraduate sections since Fall 2024. I will continue teaching MIS 200 through the 2025–2026 academic year. I emphasize applied learning, real-world tools, and student engagement in both in-person and virtual formats.

Beyond academia, I bring hands-on experience in web development, IT support, and team leadership from both corporate and freelance roles. I'm passionate about building healthier digital communities and advancing the responsible use of AI in collaborative software environments.

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Personal Information

  • NameMunsif Sokiyna
  • ResidenceUnited States, Alabama
  • Emailmsokiyna@ua.edu
  • Emailmunsif.sokiyna@gmail.com
  • Phone+1 (205) 535-9945
  • FreelanceAvailable
  • Full TimeAvailable
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Experience

  • Ph.D. Candidate & Instructor

    University of Alabama – Culverhouse College of Business

    Teaching Fundamentals of MIS (MIS 200) since Fall 2024, including Excel labs. Dissertation research focuses on open-source software communities, toxicity, GenAI, and contributor dynamics. Received the 2025 Outstanding Teaching Award.

    Present 2023

  • Research Assistant

    GRAIDE AI Business Lab, Institute of Data Analytics

    Conducting research on human–AI interaction, generative AI impacts, and OSS community behavior using NLP, GitHub data, and survey methods. Supporting multiple IS research projects within the Institute.

    Present 2023

  • IT Operations Lead

    McDonald's, Jordan

    Led IT operations for POS systems, delivery platforms, and software upgrades across multiple branches. Managed system reliability, inventory, shift planning, and team supervision.

    2017 2010

  • Frontend Developer & IT Support Specialist

    Inspire Solution Co., Jordan

    Built web and mobile applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and backend tools. Provided remote and on-site IT support, hardware/software maintenance, and network setup for small businesses.

    2023 2014

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

    Management Information Systems

    Jadara Private University, Jordan, Irbid

    2009 2013

  • Master degree

    Electronic Business and informatics

    Jadara Private University, Jordan, Irbid

    2016 2014

  • PhD degree

    Management Information Systems

    The University of Alabama, USA, Alabama

    2022 Present

Research

My research explores the intersection of open-source software (OSS) communities, human–AI interaction, and sociotechnical systems. I investigate how digital collaboration is shaped by toxic behavior, contributor motivation, and trust in distributed development environments. My dissertation, "Detecting and Analyzing Toxic Behavior in OSS Communities," involves three empirical studies using mixed methods across large-scale GitHub data and survey responses.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Under Review & Working Papers
  1. Sharma, P. N., Safadi, H., Karahanna, E., Hulland, J., & Sokiyna, M. (2025). Multi-project involvement and volunteer developers' continued contribution to open-source software projects. Journal of Strategic Information Systems. Third Round Review.
  2. Sharma, P. N., Wright, L., Herfurth, A., & Sokiyna, M. (2025). Mitigating licensing risks in AI-generated code. MIT Sloan Management Review. In Review.
  3. Sokiyna, M., Herfurth, A., & Sharma, P. N. (2025). Stack Overflow users' responses to toxicity. Behavior and Information Technology. In Review.
  4. Sokiyna, M., Herfurth, A., Das, S., & Sharma, P. N. (2025). When AI writes the code: Trust and community cohesion in OSS development. Submitted to the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS). In Review.
  5. Sokiyna, M., & Sharma, P. N. (2025). Toxicity in open source: Contextual detection and typology using OSS-specific models and large language models. Target: IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering. In preparation (Planned submission: September 2025).
  6. Herfurth, A., Sokiyna, M., & Sharma, P. N. (2024, May). The impact of generative AI on open-source software developer motivations: An exploratory qualitative study. Presented at the OpenForum Academy Symposium, Harvard University. Target: Human–Computer Interaction. In preparation.
Published Refereed Journal Articles
  1. Sokiyna, M., & Aqel, M. (2020). The role of e-business applications software in driving operational excellence: Impact of departmental collaboration using sustainable software. Sustainable Computing: Informatics and Systems, 28, 100445. DOI
  2. Sokiyna, M., Aqel, M., & Naqshbandi, O. A. (2020). Cloud-computing technology algorithm capabilities in managing and processing big data in business organizations. Journal of Information Technology Management, 12(3), 100–113. DOI
  3. Aljawarneh, N. M., Sokiyna, M., Obeidat, A. M., et al. (2020). The role of CRM fog computing on innovation and customer service quality: An empirical study. Sumy State University Working Paper Series. Link
  4. Aqel, M., Naqshbandi, O., Sokiyna, M., & Valentyn, P. (2020). Messaging-system design based on using servers and encoding system. International Association of Online Engineering Technical Report. DOI
  5. Khalaf, O., Sokiyna, M., Alotaibi, Y., et al. (2021). Web-attack detection using the input-validation method: DPDA theory. Computers, Materials & Continua, 68(3), 3167–3184. DOI
Published Refereed Conference Proceedings
  1. Sokiyna, M., & Sharma, P. N. (2024, August). Aggressive, disrespectful, uncivil: An immersive examination of toxic communications in OSS communities. Proceedings of the 2024 Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), Paper No. 9. Link
  2. Sokiyna, M., Herfurth, A., & Sharma, P. N. (2024, August). Stack Overflow users' responses to toxicity: An exploratory study. Proceedings of the 2024 Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), Paper No. 8. Link

Teaching

Current Teaching

I teach Fundamentals of Management Information Systems (MIS 200) at the University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of Business. Since Fall 2024, I have led large undergraduate sections, emphasizing applied learning, real-world tools, and student engagement in both in-person and virtual formats.

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching approach focuses on bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications, helping students understand how information systems drive modern business operations and decision-making.

Recognition

Received the 2025 Outstanding Teaching Award for excellence in undergraduate instruction.

Contact Me.

Let's Talk

munsif.sokiyna@gmail.com
Alabama, United States
+1(205) 535 9945