Publications

A record of my published and in-progress research. Much of this work is collaborative and co-authors are listed in full. Citation counts are from Google Scholar as of May 2026. This list includes preprints that have yet to undergo peer review.

2026
Preprint Preprints · DOI: 10.20944/preprints202605.0979.v1

Ordered Piecewise Additive Learner: A Hybrid Regression Algorithm Combining Linear Basis Functions and Regression Trees

George, F. Jr.

A proposed hybrid regression algorithm that combines the interpretability of piecewise linear functions with the flexibility of regression trees, designed to improve prediction in structured, ordered data settings. Submitted as a preprint in May 2026.

2025
Journal Article Human Performance · 38(5) 1 citation

An Examination of the Effect of Multiple-Choice Item Writing Quality on Test Performance

Arthur, W. Jr., Schulte, B.D., George, F. Jr., Mendoza, A.M., Hagen, E., & Jacobs, R.R.

An empirical examination of how item-writing flaws in multiple-choice assessments affect test-taker performance — with practical implications for the construction and validation of employment tests.

2022
Journal Article Human Resource Management Review · 32(3) 17 citations

Ethical Person-Environment Fit: An Integrative Definition, Key Findings, and a Call for Future Research

George, F. Jr.

An integrative review that proposes a definition of ethical person-environment fit and synthesizes existing empirical findings, identifying gaps and directions for future research at the intersection of ethics, values, and organizational fit.

2021
Journal Article Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior · Vol. 8 139 citations

The Lazy or Dishonest Respondent: Detection and Prevention

Arthur, W. Jr., Hagen, E., & George, F. Jr.

A review of the literature on careless and deceptive responding in organizational surveys and assessments. The paper examines how these response styles affect data quality, summarizes detection methods, and discusses prevention strategies relevant to both research and practice.

2020
Commentary Industrial and Organizational Psychology · 13(2) 3 citations

Integrating Discrimination Training with CSR Programs

George, F. Jr.

A commentary exploring how discrimination awareness training can be more effectively integrated within organizational corporate social responsibility frameworks, with practical implications for HR and training practitioners.

For the most current list, visit my Google Scholar profile or ORCID record.