This collection is comprised of dissertations from doctoral students who have completed their degree in either Doctor of Professional Studies in Instructional Design (DPS), Doctor in Business Administration (DBA), Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA), or Doctor of Education (EdD).
Dissertations from 2024
Qualitative Study: Positive and Negative Mentoring Practices in the Corporate Workplace and the Impact the Practices have on the Black Male, Johnie Lee Reed
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale Impact In A Suburban Diverse Community, Jesus Eusebio Ruiz
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Student-Identified Influences on Academic Success: A Qualitative Study of Alumni Descriptions of their Prior Experiences in a Central Ohio High School, Sharee Thigpen
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Strategizing A Vibrant and Competitive Market Integration of Biosimilars: A Health Care Provider Clinical Adoption Plan., Rose Yaghi
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Analyzing the Janus Decision’s Impact on Public Sector Unions and Labor Relations, Buffy J. Andrews
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Social Emotional Learning Post- Covid-19 and Office Referrals: An Exploratory Case Study, Allison Ruth Brooks
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
The Lived-Experience of Faculty During Organizational and Instructional Change: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Sarah Chambers
Doctor of Professional Studies in Instructional Design Leadership (DPS)
Silenced and Marginalized: A Qualitative Study of Gendered Racial Microaggressions Among Black Female Graduate Students, Ebony L. Cole
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Which Chemotherapy Treatment Setting Best Predicts the 5-year Survival Rates in Women Diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer?, Allison Eck
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Andragogy and Microlearning in Professional Continuing Education, Lori M. Herzog
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Conflict Management Practices and Superintendent Tenure in Ohio’s K-12 Educational System, Ella Jordan Isaac
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Assessment of Work Meaning: An Automotive Manufacturing Exploratory Survey Using Steger's Model., Sheryl Kelley
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Achieving Tribal Gaming Regulatory Excellence: A Narrative Analysis Using Indigenous Persons Methodology, Bruce V. Molnar
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Empowering Voice: A Case Study on the Impacts of Employee Resource Groups on Individual Employees' Voice Behaviors, Taylor Rosecrans
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Skills of an Effective United States Air Force Program Manager: A Qualitative Descriptive Study of the Skills Required for United States Air Force Program Managers, Shane Connor Rowlands
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Mixed Method Study to Examine Leadership Characteristics that Result in Collaboration and Distributive Ministry with Team Engagement: Evidence-Based Solutions for Pastoral Leaders to Navigate the Responsibilities of 21st-Century Congregational Ministry to Lessen Burnout, Diane Schwiger-Alexander
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Enhancing Occupational Health Safety: A Qualitative Study Using Condition Reports, Danielle Shirk Mills
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
The Postsecondary Education Food Insecurity Experiences of Military Student Service Members and Veterans: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Per Ankh K G Siaca Bey
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Examining Patients’ Representativeness in HCAHPS Surveying: A Mixed-Method Approach in Healthcare, Rachel M. Silsdorf
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Digital Health Equity: Investigating the Impact of Training Providers' Perceptions of Telehealth Encounters with Professional Language Interpretation Services, Crystal Smarr
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
A Qualitative Phenomenological Study on Leadership Behaviors That Can Support Minority Advancement, Terrance Smith
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
A Qualitative Examination of Higher Education's Transformative Impact on Incarcerated Students, Micah D. Dorsey
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
This submission includes a video of the candidate’s defense.
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award Winner (Spring 2024)
Assessing the Effectiveness of a Financial Education Intervention for Appalachian Artists: Action-Based Research, Elaine Grogan Luttrull
Doctor of Professional Studies in Instructional Design Leadership (DPS)
This submission includes a video of the candidate’s defense.
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award Winner (Spring 2024)
Cultural Competency Development Among Nonprofit Board Members and Perceived Organizational Success: An Exploratory Study, Catherine Zanon Paessun
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award Winner (Summer 2024)
Dissertations from 2023
The Impact of Liquid Plasma in Massive and Emergency Blood Transfusion, Mohamed Abdelmonem
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Examining the Sustained Adoption of Omnichannel Shopping Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic, Henry Akwa-Mensah
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
A Qualitative Investigation of the Perception of Cultural Inclusion Represented in Instructional Design Received From Multinational Organizations Based in the United States, Angela Marie Brake
Doctor of Professional Studies in Instructional Design Leadership (DPS)
Exploring Strategies and Resources for Implementing Remote Learning in PreK-12 Public Schools Using the Delphi Method, Joshua David Davenport
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Examining Statistical Differences Between Constructed Response and Computer-Scorable Questions on Accelerated Math Placement Assessments, Steven R. Hiner
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Chronic Disease Management Via Telepharmacy From a Pharmacist Perspective: A Qualitative Approach, Azhar Hussain
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
The Burden of Work Injuries in Sonography with a Focus on Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers' Lived Experiences, Camelia Ionescu
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Nurses’ Burnout Post COVID: A Quantitative Study, Sheree Johnson
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
A Qualitative Inquiry Into a Community College Leadership Development Program, Nicholas Ryan Kent
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
A Mixed Methods Study on Role of Leadership in Developing a Collaborative Culture as Perceived by Employees, Kimberly Ann Kerr
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Shared Leadership In The Indiana Knights of Columbus: A Mixed Methods Study, Lonny Macdonald
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Academic Disengagement of African American Male Students in Classroom Settings: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Sandra A. Murphy
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Commission-Free Stock Trading and Impact on Individual Stock Market Participation (SMP), Augustine Akomeah Otchere
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Dynamics of Culture and Fatalism on Likelihood of Engaging in Cardiovascular Prevention-Seeking Behaviors, Mark A. Roper
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Factors that Contribute to a Successful Implementation of a Comprehensive Institutional Effectiveness Plan in a Higher Education Institution, Dorothy Lynn Schramm
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Exploring the Impact Peer Feedback Can Have on Leadership Among Adolescents, Andrew Seddelmeyer
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Evaluating Organizational Success of an AI-Based Recommender System at a Two-Year Higher Education Institution, Cheryl P. Stewart
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Military Readiness Implications of the United States Obesity Epidemic: A Systematic Review with Meta-Synthesis, Jesse Jac Thomas
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Diversity in Healthcare Settings: An Exploratory Study Using State of Ohio Licensed Social Worker Staff Perspectives on the Diversity of Staffing, Latania Thomas
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Under-recognition of African American Women Healthcare Leaders: A Phenomenological Qualitative Analysis in Greater Houston, Texas, Leonetta Thompson
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Supporting Student Engagement: Examining Title 1 High School Teachers’ Perceptions of Social Networking Sites as Pedagogical Tools, La'Sharae Renee Thornton
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Organizational Readiness for Change and Behavioral Intention: A Quantitative Study, Melvina C. Turner
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Exploring Academic Advisors' Perceptions in Supporting Vertical Transfer Students at a Private Nonprofit University in the Midwest: A Phenomenological Study through the Lens of a Transfer-Receptive Culture Framework, James Patrick Yost
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
The Underrepresentation of African American Males in Senior Leadership Positions at Predominantly White Institutions: Qualitative Phenomenology Study of Ohio’s Community Colleges, Ty-Juan R. Young
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
The Self-Directed Career Growth Success Factors of Autistic Business Leaders Who Serve The United States Tech Industry. A Phenomenological Study, Jason Todd Cohen
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
A qualitative study informed by Critical Race Theory (CRT): Black white-collar workers assess racism, biases, and discrimination in organizational settings, Lloyd Alan Demmons
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Qualitative Research Study: Lived Experiences In Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Diagnosed Veterans Utilizing Telemedicine Treatment, Kristen L. Epperly
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Mid-Level Community College Leaders and Competencies for Success: A Qualitative Study, Katherine Elizabeth Gonzalez
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
This submission includes a video of the candidate’s defense.
A Practical and Fast Numerical Method for Calculating Global Sensitivity with Examples from Supply Chain and Measurement Applications, William Alan Groves
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Measuring Successful Social Inclusion of Clients With Intellectual Disabilities: A Case Study From The Perspective of Staff Providing Services, Anita Johnson
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Bringing Out-Of-District Special Education Students Back to Their Home District, Robert F. Johnson
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
An Examination of the Benefits of Mentoring for African American Female Accountants, Gina Louise Jones
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
The Role of Foster Care Organizational Systems’ Components on Financial Independence, Liz Kheng-Chindavong
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Academic Optimism of Columbus City Schools' High School Teachers in Relation to the Black-White Achievement Gap, Rachelle Smith
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Teacher Participation and Professional Learning Communities: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Dion Dolton Thomas
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Navigating the “New Normal”: Investigating the Relationship Between Full-time Remote Work, Organizational Justice, and Turnover Intentions., Terrance A. Truitt
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Relationships Between Big Five Personality Traits and Three Dimensions of Employee Engagement, Kelly N. Tussey
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
What Are Radiologists' Perceptions in Regard to Image Quality and Increased Utilization Due to Vendor Provided Deep Learning Signal to Noise Ratio and Deep Learning Reconstruction on 3.0T Magnetic Resonance Imagine?, Gianni Venturi
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Child Abuse: A Study of Placement, Substantiation and Type of Abuse, Paula Anderson
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
The Emotional Impact of Registered Nurses in Virginia and Maryland During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic in Early 2020: A Qualitative Study, Vanessa Arriola
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Student Perceptions of Doctoral Faculty Advisors and How They Support Motivation in an Online, Professional Doctorate Program, Julie Elizabeth Barnickle
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Transformational Leadership Traits and Job Satisfaction Among U.S. Technology Professionals: An Exploratory Qualitative Examination, Bridget Bratt
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
The Effects of Price Transparency Legislation on Hospital Pricing, Rafiat Eshett
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Stigma Among Nursing Home Staff Towards Nursing Home Residents with a Mental Illness, Kristen Marie Kuhlman
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Kirkpatrick Model Evaluation on Government Intern Programs: A Qualitative Exploratory Case Study, Tanya Kuza
Doctor of Professional Studies in Instructional Design Leadership (DPS)
Impact of Patient Gender and Race on Patient Satisfaction within the Physician Patient Interaction, Denyse E. Mcintosh
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Attitudes and Perceptions of Executive Leadership on Employee Engagement, Lori Mulichak
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Training trends signal a middle-skill gap: A quantitative study of training dollars spent in Central Ohio, Kelly Ann O'Donnell
Doctor of Professional Studies in Instructional Design Leadership (DPS)
Telehealth Potential In-Patient Volume Lifeline for Rural Hospitals in East Tennessee, Jason Pilant
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Managing Change from Disruptive Innovation: United States Property & Casualty Insurance, Daniel Peter Roberts
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Effects of Experiential Learning Via Student-Run Marketing Agencies on Student Soft Skills Through the Experiences of Current Students, Recent Alumni, And Hiring Managers, Nicholas Schreck
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
A Rural Two-County CIT Program Study, Adam K. Sorensen
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Healthcare Leadership Perceptions of Screening for Social Risk Factors, toward Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake, Emily Williams
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Using the Integrated Behavior Model to Explore Faculty Perceptions of a Digital Escape Room Used to Influence Behavioral Intentions Toward Developing Accessible Online Course Content, Heather Wire
Doctor of Professional Studies in Instructional Design Leadership (DPS)
Assisted Living Person-Centered Practices in Michigan Tri-Counties: Administrators Analysis, Tarmay D. Worlobah
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Increasing Change Effectiveness: Impacts of Emotional Intelligence on Sensemaking, Sensegiving, and Resistance During Organizational Change, Deirdre S. Baker
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award Winner (Fall 2023)
Ohio Foster Parent Experiences Leading to Exits from the Foster Care System, Crystal Michelle Brodzenski
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award Honorable Mention (Spring 2023)
Exploring the Impact of Leadership Communication on Change Managers’ Perception of Crisis-Driven Change at U.S.-Based Fortune 100 Financial Service Companies, Ryan C. Castle
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award Winner (Fall 2023)
Incidence, Method, and Location of Suicides from Fatal Self-Inflicted Injuries Sustained in US Hospitals, Medical Facilities, and Campuses, Moray Ford Joslyn
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award Winner (Spring 2023)
An Examination of the Combined Relationship of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyslexia With Entrepreneurial Intention, Jacquelyn Ruffner
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
This submission includes a video of the candidate’s defense.
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award Winner (Summer 2023)
Perceived Usability Evaluation Of Hands-On And Virtual Science Laboratories: Using The System Usability Scale (SUS) To Determine Adult Learners’ Preferred At-Home Laboratory Experience, Amiee M. Wagner
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award Winner (Summer 2023)
Dissertations from 2022
Turnover Intention and Its Relationship with Education Benefits: A Quantitative Study at a Midwest University, Mary Beth Bertrand
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Multigenerational Communication Preferences in the Workplace, Tiffany Rose Beskid
Doctor of Professional Studies in Instructional Design Leadership (DPS)
Organizational Resiliency: How A Midwest Community CollegeManaged Student Success During the Covid-19 Pandemic, John Patrick Bowler
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Community School Administrators’ Attitudes and Beliefs about Criminal Background Reviews During Enrollment Processes, Terrence J. Brooks
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Factors Impacting Student Success in a Competency-Based Education College Course, Jennifer Risner Day
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
The Predictive Power of Organizational Culture and Social Quality Relationships on Environmental Services Departmental Turnover Intent, Donell Godsey
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Elements of The Online Experience That Create Organizational Affinity Among Adult Distance Learners, Sherry Mercurio
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
This submission includes a video of the candidate’s defense.
Measuring the Perception of Readiness with an EHR Training:A Look into Primary Care, Elizeba Saldivar
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Game Theory and Prospect Theory: Ultimatum Bargaining and Entrepreneurship in a Non-Laboratory Environment, Zachary Jacks Beck
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Creating a Comprehensive and Integrated Pathway to Enhance the Quality of Dementia Care A Qualitative Research Study, Indeera V. Ganesan
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Individual Work Ethic And Job Satisfaction: A Correlational Study Using Self-Determination Theory, Leslie Franklin Hall
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Impact of Interactive Computer-Aided Instruction in Learning Trigonometry in a High School Precalculus Course, Rose M. Jenkins
Doctor of Professional Studies in Instructional Design Leadership (DPS)
Referral Management: An Exploration of the Timeliness of the Referral Management Protocol within an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) between Primary Care and Specialty Care, Raven-Seymone Johnson
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Differences in Caregiver Attitudes Towards Neonatal Oxygen Titration, Brandon Thomas Kuehne
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Examining the Influence of Knowledge Leadership Behaviors on the Enablers of Knowledge Management in Small and Medium-sized Companies, Sara Pax
Doctor of Professional Studies in Instructional Design Leadership (DPS)
