Dissertation Abstract Journal - February 2016

Dissertation Abstract Journal - February 2016

Featured Dissertation Students

  • Revlon B. Briggs, DHA
  • Carmenza Millan, DHA
  • Wilma Hart-Flynn, PHD/NUR
  • John H. Morana, Jr., DHA
  • Nichelle D. Stone, EDD/ET
  • Novella S. Hill, DM/IST
  • Raquel Pesce, PHD/HEA
  • Trina C. Burkes-Hodge, DM
  • Thao N. Chau, DBA - Education (K- 12)
  • Marisa A. J. Stones, DM
  • Belinda Joy Lipscomb, EDD
  • Prarthna P. Gupta, DM
  • Ronald Coloma, DM
  • Devin Mornique Raines, EDD
  • Jessica D. Redcay, EDD/CI
  • Gustavo A. Varon, DM
  • Pedro P. Aguas, EDD/CI
  • Fatai Lawal, DM
  • Freddy Bécquer Moncayo Suárez, DM/IST
Dissertation Abstract(s): 

Building Professional Relationships Between Physicians and Practice Administrators: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study

Author: 
John H. Morana, Jr.
Program of study: 
D.H.A.
Abstract: 
A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted to identify and describe the elements that were needed to develop a working relationship among physicians and their practice administrators.
Tags: 
qualitative phenomenological approaches

The Perceived Skills and Professional Development Needs of Administrative Leadership in K-12 Virtual Education

Author: 
Nichelle D. Stone
Program of study: 
Ed.D./ET
Abstract: 
This qualitative phenomenological study sought to understand the needed fundamental skills and initial professional development training administrators heading district-developed K-12 virtual learning
Tags: 
professional development training
education
K-12
leadership
online learning
hybrid learning

Enforcing and Prosecuting Animal Cruelty Laws in Texas: A Phenomenological Study

Author: 
Trina C. Burkes-Hodge
Program of study: 
D.M.
Abstract: 
This qualitative phenomenological descriptive study was conducted to explore the lived experiences of the law enforcement officers and prosecutors in Harris County, Texas that handles animal cruelty c
Tags: 
phenomenological study
law enforcement
prosecutors
animal abuse
animal cruelty

Knowledge Retention and Transfer in an IT Community of Practice: Leader and Former Participant Perspectives

Author: 
Marisa A. J. Stones
Program of study: 
D.M.
Abstract: 
The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study which evolved into a collective case study was to gain a deeper understanding of knowledge retention and transfer practices within an information
Tags: 
qualitative phenomenological study
knowledge retention
knowledge transfer
Information Technology (IT)

Meta-Analysis of Financial Collaborative Strategies of Biotechnology and Information Technology Startups

Author: 
Prarthna P. Gupta
Program of study: 
D.M.
Abstract: 
Meta-analysis of Initial Public Offering (IPO) valuation studies on startups was done to address the gap in the literature with regards to financial collaborative strategies of Biotechnology and Infor
Tags: 
startups
meta-analysis
collaboration
biotechnology
Information Technology (IT)

The Kindergarten Students' Reading Performance and Perceptions of Ludus Reading: A Mixed-Method Study

Author: 
Jessica D. Redcay
Program of study: 
Ed.D./CI
Abstract: 
The study used an embedded qualitative, historical, explanatory, case study design with a dominant quantitative, quasi-experimental pre-post, longitudinal, retrospective design.
Tags: 
kindergarten
reading comprehension
ludus reading
Mixed Methods Research

The U.S. Airline Industry and the Mishandled Baggage Incidents: A Multiple-Case Study Using Data Mining

Author: 
Gustavo A. Varon
Program of study: 
D.M.
Abstract: 
This is a qualitative, multiple-case study of the handling of checked baggage which led to uncover themes in the mishandled baggage cases reported by customers of U.S.
Tags: 
multiple-case study
airline industry
customer care
lost baggage
qualitative

A Phenomenological Study of Key Stakeholders' Lived Experiences While Implementing an Aligned Foreign Language Curriculum

Author: 
Pedro P. Aguas
Program of study: 
Ed.D./CI
Abstract: 
Despite the major attempts at implementing foreign language curriculum innovation initiatives to improve the quality of foreign language education in Colombia, educational reforms at the national leve
Tags: 
aligned curriculum
foreign language curriculum
phenomenological study
educational reform
implementation

Leadership Development for the 21st Century: A Qualitative Exploratory Case Study of First Bank of Nigeria

Author: 
Fatai Lawal
Program of study: 
D.M.
Abstract: 
Leadership development represents an important key for unlocking idle creative potentials of employees and helps to equip leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet current and future nee
Tags: 
leadership development
employee potential
qualitative exploratory case study
leadership

The Productivity Change of Medical Practice Staff with Use of Electronic Health Records

Author: 
Freddy Bécquer Moncayo Suárez
Program of study: 
D.M./IST
Abstract: 
A quantitative, retrospective panel study was conducted to explore the change in the staff productivity over time with use of electronic health records (EHRs).
Tags: 
electronic health record (EHR)
quantitative retrospective panel study
healthcare
medical practices
Information Technology (IT)
productivity

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