Publications

Published Refereed Journal Articles/Book Chapters

Keyser, R.S., Li, L., Davis, S.J., & Chapman, J.W. Enduring the COVID-19 pandemic at a major research university. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 2024, 24(11), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v24i11.7362

Keyser, R.S., Rodriguez-Jacobo, E., & Scherrer, C.  A time study analysis of fluoride varnish application in pediatric well visits to address health disparities among children. Journal of Applied Research on Industrial Engineering, 2024, 11(2), 283-294. https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2024.436316.1595

Keyser, R.S., & Khalifa, H.A.E.W. A fuzzy goal programming approach for solving multi-objective minimum cost flow problems with possibilistic coefficients. Uncertainty Discourse and Applications, 2024, 1(1), 29-40). https://uda-journal.com/journal/article/view/20/11

Keyser, R.S., Li, L, Frank, L., McNeal, A., Zavala Diaz, J., & Anderson, E. Surveying concerns of COVID-19 and its variants at an R2 research university. Research in Higher Education Journal, 2024, 45, 1-14.

Khalifa, H.A.E.W. & Keyser, R.S. Towards a fuzzy approach for optimizing single machine common due date scheduling problem under uncertainty. Journal of Operational and Strategic Analytics, 2024, 2(1), 11-20. https://doi.org/10.56578/josa020102

Edalatpanah, S.A., Khalifa, H.A.E.W., & Keyser, R.S. A new approach for solving fuzzy cooperative continuous static games. Soft Computing Fusion with Applications, 2024, 1(1), 19-26.

Keyser, R. and Pooyan, P. Reducing setup times with Soft Systems Methodology. Journal of Applied Research on Industrial Engineering. 2023, 10(4), 563-574.

Kuang, M., Safa, R., Edalatpanah, S.A., and Keyser, R. A deep hybrid approach for sentiment analysis in product reviews. Facta Universitatis, Series: Mechanical Engineering, 2023, 21(3), 479-500.

Li, L., Valero, M., Keyser, R., Ukuku, A.M., and Zheng, D. Mobile applications for encouraging blood donation: A systematic review and case study. Digital Health, 2023, 9, 1-15. 

Keyser, R. and Pooyan, P. Lean at home: Applying 5 Whys and PFMEA to home projects. Journal of Applied Research on Industrial Engineering, 2023, 10(1), 46-56. 

Ogidigben, M.E.; Rivera, E.R.; and Keyser, R.S. Faculty Perceptions of Safety and the Impact of Online Classroom Modalities During the COVID-19 Pandemic, The Kennesaw Journal of Undergraduate Research, 2022, 9(1)/5. 

Bellamy, K. and Keyser, R. Concerns with taking the COVID-19 vaccine. Kennesaw Journal of Undergraduate Research, 2022, 9(1)/2. 

Keyser, R., Severin, R., and Geiger, M. Setup time reduction with SMED in a corrugated box plant. Journal of Applied Research on Industrial Engineering, 2022, 9(2), 264-271. 

Ogidigben, M., Rivera, E., and Keyser, R. Faculty perceptions of cleanliness and safety on a college campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 2021, 21(12), 71-83. 

Li, L., Keyser, R., and Pierson, R. No-cost learning material: Perspectives from industrial and systems engineering students. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 2021, 21(10), 215-225.

Ogidigben, M., Rivera, E., and Keyser, R. Return to campus? Amid the COVID-19 pandemic? Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 2021, 21(6), 1-7.

Keyser, R. Lean at home: Applying RCA techniques to home projects. Journal of Applied Research on Industrial Engineering, 2021, 8(2), 131-142.

Keyser, R., and Doyle, B. Clever methods students use to cheat and ways to neutralize them. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 2020, 20(16), 11-21.

Keyser, R., and Jordan, L. Addressing corrugated board warp with a 2^3 factorial design. Journal of Management and Engineering Integration, 2020, 13(1), 20-31.

Keyser, R. A correlation between non-mandatory attendance and course grades in a fourth-year industrial engineering course. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 2019, 19(8), 17-24.

Keyser, R., and Jordan, L. Lean in education: Mistake-proofing teacher mistakes at a magnet high school. Journal of Management and Engineering Integration, 2019, 12(1), 49-58.

Keyser, R. A correlation between absenteeism and course grades in a third-year industrial engineering class. Research in Higher Education Journal, 2019, 37, 1-6.

Keyser, R. Analyzing course grades in a converged classroom environment - A follow-up study. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 2018, 18(4), 102-113.

Keyser, R., Marella, V. K., and Clay, K. Lean restaurants: Improving the dining experience. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 2017, 17(6), 67-79.

Keyser, R. and Parvathareddy, H. An assessment of average course grades in a converged classroom environment. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 2017, 17(3), 70-86.

Wiles, G. and Keyser, R. Converged classroom approval based on student satisfaction. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 2016, 16(3), 17-21.

Keyser, R., Marella, V., and Sawhney, R. A management framework for understanding change in a lean environment. Tékhne - Review of Applied Management Studies, 2016, 14(1), 31-44.

Keyser, R. and Sawhney, R. Reliability in lean systems. Int'l Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, 2013, 30(3), 223-238.

Published Refereed Conference Proceedings

Keith, M., Keyser, R., Li, L., Zheng, D., & Nwadike, D. The role of graduating engineering students’ core self-evaluation in job search, 2024 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Southeastern Section Conference, Marietta, GA, March 12, 2024.

Keyser, R. "Reducing setup times on an automated packaging center using the seven quality tools". Proceedings of the 2022 Lean Six Sigma and Data Science (LSSDS) Conference, Atlanta, GA, USA, September 19-21, 2022.

Keyser, R. "Reducing setup times with SMED". Proceedings of the 2021 Lean Six Sigma and Data Science (LSSDS) Conference, Atlanta, GA, USA, September 20-22, 2021.

Keyser, R. and Jordan, L. "Addressing corrugated board warp using a 2^3 factorial design". Proceedings of the 2020 Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems (IEMS) Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL, USA, March 17, 2020.

Keyser, R., Jordan, L., DeGrendel, D., Mody, H., and Monaghan, P. "Using human factors engineering and quality assurance principles to improve the quality and reliability of products, services, and processes." Proceedings of the Maintainability and Reliability Conference (MARCON), Knoxville, TN, USA, March 8-11, 2020.

Scherrer, C., and Keyser, R. "The hybrid converged classroom". Proceedings of the 2019 IISE Annual Conference and Expo, Orlando, FL, USA, May 18-21, 2019.

Keyser, R., and Jordan, L. Lean in Education: Mistake-proofing teacher mistakes at a magnet high school". Proceedings of the 2019 Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems (IEMS) Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL, USA, February 17, 2019.

Lowder, L., Keyser, R., et al. "Student and faculty perceptions of attendance policies at a polytechnic university". 2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Seattle, WA, June 14-17, 2015.

Keyser, R. and Marella, L. "An assessment of human (un)reliability in the workplace". Proceedings of the 2014 Maintainability and Reliability (MARCON) Conference, Knoxville, TN, USA, Feb. 24-27, 2014.

Berg, T., Bills, K., Young, R., Maleki, S., Macias de Anda, E., Keyser, R., and Sawhney, R. "Risk analysis in a lean system using monte carlo simulation". Proceedings of the 2011 IIE Engineering Lean and Six Sigma Conference, Atlanta, GA, USA, Sept. 13-14, 2011.

Invited Conference Presentations

"Reducing setup times on an automated packaging center using the seven quality tools". Lean Six Sigma and Data Science (LSSDS) Conference, Atlanta, GA, USA, September 19-21, 2022.

"Reducing Setup Times with SMED". Lean Six Sigma and Data Science (LSSDS) Conference, Atlanta, GA, USA, September 21, 2021.

"Addressing Corrugated Board Warp Using a 2^3 Factorial Design". Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems (IEMS) Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL, March 17, 2020.

"Using human factors engineering and quality assurance principles to improve the quality and reliability of products, services, and processes". Maintainability and Reliability Conference (MARCON), Knoxville, TN, USA, March 8-11, 2020.

"Lean in education: Mistake-proofing teacher mistakes at a magnet high school". Industry, Engineering, & Management Systems (IEMS) Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL, 2019.

"An assessment of human (un)reliability in the workplace".  Maintainability and Reliability (MARCON) Conference, Knoxville, 2014.

Open-Education Resource (OER) Textbooks

Li, Lin; Keyser, Robert; and Han, Meng, (2021). "Survey of Engineering Applications from Mathematics". Engineering Open Textbooks. 3. University System of Georgia. https://oer.galileo.usg.edu/engineering-textbooks/3

Keyser, Robert; Li, Lin; and Han, Meng, (2021). “Systems Simulation”. Engineering Open Textbooks. University System of Georgia. https://alg.manifoldapp.org/projects/systems-simulation

Distinguished Course Repositories:

Keyser, Robert S. Human Factors Engineering, KSU Distinguished Course Repository, 2023, 2(3), 3. https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/dcr/vol2/iss3/3/

Keyser, Robert S. Work Measurement Study, KSU Distinguished Course Repository, 2022, 2(1), 5. https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/dcr/vol2/iss1/5

Keyser, Robert S. (2022). "Manufacturing and Service Systems," KSU Distinguished Course Repository, 1(1/4). https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/dcr/vol1/iss1/4

Dissertation

"Reliability in Lean Systems", PhD dissertation, University of Tennessee, December 2008.