Dissertations from 2023
The Impact of Liquid Plasma in Massive and Emergency Blood Transfusion, Mohamed Abdelmonem
Examining the Sustained Adoption of Omnichannel Shopping Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic, Henry Akwa-Mensah
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Fall 2023)
Child Abuse: A Study of Placement, Substantiation and Type of Abuse, Paula Anderson
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
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Spring 2023)
Increasing Change Effectiveness: Impacts of Emotional Intelligence on Sensemaking, Sensegiving, and Resistance During Organizational Change, Deirdre S. Baker
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Winner (Fall 2023)
Student Perceptions of Doctoral Faculty Advisors and How They Support Motivation in an Online, Professional Doctorate Program, Julie Elizabeth Barnickle
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
Transformational Leadership Traits and Job Satisfaction Among U.S. Technology Professionals: An Exploratory Qualitative Examination, Bridget Bratt
Ohio Foster Parent Experiences Leading to Exits from the Foster Care System, Crystal Michelle Brodzenski
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
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Winner (Fall 2023)
The Self-Directed Career Growth Success Factors of Autistic Business Leaders Who Serve The United States Tech Industry. A Phenomenological Study, Jason Todd Cohen
Exploring Strategies and Resources for Implementing Remote Learning in PreK-12 Public Schools Using the Delphi Method, Joshua David Davenport
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Fall 2023)
A qualitative study informed by Critical Race Theory (CRT): Black white-collar workers assess racism, biases, and discrimination in organizational settings, Lloyd Alan Demmons
Qualitative Research Study: Lived Experiences In Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Diagnosed Veterans Utilizing Telemedicine Treatment, Kristen L. Epperly
The Effects of Price Transparency Legislation on Hospital Pricing, Rafiat Eshett
Mid-Level Community College Leaders and Competencies for Success: A Qualitative Study, Katherine Elizabeth Gonzalez
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
Examining Statistical Differences Between Constructed Response and Computer-Scorable Questions on Accelerated Math Placement Assessments, Steven R. Hiner
Chronic Disease Management Via Telepharmacy From a Pharmacist Perspective: A Qualitative Approach, Azhar Hussain
The Burden of Work Injuries in Sonography with a Focus on Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers' Lived Experiences, Camelia Ionescu
Bringing Out-Of-District Special Education Students Back to Their Home District, Robert F. Johnson
Nurses’ Burnout Post COVID: A Quantitative Study, Sheree Johnson
An Examination of the Benefits of Mentoring for African American Female Accountants, Gina Louise Jones
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Summer 2023)
Incidence, Method, and Location of Suicides from Fatal Self-Inflicted Injuries Sustained in US Hospitals, Medical Facilities, and Campuses, Moray Ford Joslyn
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Winner (Spring 2023)
A Qualitative Inquiry Into a Community College Leadership Development Program, Nicholas Ryan Kent
A Mixed Methods Study on Role of Leadership in Developing a Collaborative Culture as Perceived by Employees, Kimberly Ann Kerr
The Role of Foster Care Organizational Systems’ Components on Financial Independence, Liz Kheng-Chindavong
Stigma Among Nursing Home Staff Towards Nursing Home Residents with a Mental Illness, Kristen Marie Kuhlman
Kirkpatrick Model Evaluation on Government Intern Programs: A Qualitative Exploratory Case Study, Tanya Kuza
Shared Leadership In The Indiana Knights of Columbus: A Mixed Methods Study, Lonny Macdonald
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Fall 2023)
Impact of Patient Gender and Race on Patient Satisfaction within the Physician Patient Interaction, Denyse E. Mcintosh
Attitudes and Perceptions of Executive Leadership on Employee Engagement, Lori Mulichak
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Spring 2023)
Academic Disengagement of African American Male Students in Classroom Settings: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Sandra A. Murphy
Training trends signal a middle-skill gap: A quantitative study of training dollars spent in Central Ohio, Kelly Ann O'Donnell
Commission-Free Stock Trading and Impact on Individual Stock Market Participation (SMP), Augustine Akomeah Otchere
Telehealth Potential In-Patient Volume Lifeline for Rural Hospitals in East Tennessee, Jason Pilant
Managing Change from Disruptive Innovation: United States Property & Casualty Insurance, Daniel Peter Roberts
Dynamics of Culture and Fatalism on Likelihood of Engaging in Cardiovascular Prevention-Seeking Behaviors, Mark A. Roper
An Examination of the Combined Relationship of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyslexia With Entrepreneurial Intention, Jacquelyn Ruffner
This submission includes a video of the candidate’s defense.
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Winner (Summer 2023)
Factors that Contribute to a Successful Implementation of a Comprehensive Institutional Effectiveness Plan in a Higher Education Institution, Dorothy Lynn Schramm
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Fall 2023)
Exploring the Impact Peer Feedback Can Have on Leadership Among Adolescents, Andrew Seddelmeyer
Academic Optimism of Columbus City Schools' High School Teachers in Relation to the Black-White Achievement Gap, Rachelle Smith
A Rural Two-County CIT Program Study, Adam K. Sorensen
Evaluating Organizational Success of an AI-Based Recommender System at a Two-Year Higher Education Institution, Cheryl P. Stewart
Teacher Participation and Professional Learning Communities: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Dion Dolton Thomas
Military Readiness Implications of the United States Obesity Epidemic: A Systematic Review with Meta-Synthesis, Jesse Jac Thomas
Under-recognition of African American Women Healthcare Leaders: A Phenomenological Qualitative Analysis in Greater Houston, Texas, Leonetta Thompson
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Fall 2023)
Supporting Student Engagement: Examining Title 1 High School Teachers’ Perceptions of Social Networking Sites as Pedagogical Tools, La'Sharae Renee Thornton
Navigating the “New Normal”: Investigating the Relationship Between Full-time Remote Work, Organizational Justice, and Turnover Intentions., Terrance A. Truitt
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Summer 2023)
Organizational Readiness for Change and Behavioral Intention: A Quantitative Study, Melvina C. Turner
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Fall 2023)
Relationships Between Big Five Personality Traits and Three Dimensions of Employee Engagement, Kelly N. Tussey
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
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Winner (Summer 2023)
Healthcare Leadership Perceptions of Screening for Social Risk Factors, toward Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake, Emily Williams
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
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Spring 2023)
Assisted Living Person-Centered Practices in Michigan Tri-Counties: Administrators Analysis, Tarmay D. Worlobah