Dissertation Abstract Journal - January 2016

Dissertation Abstract Journal - January 2016

Featured Dissertation Students

  • Lisa Yvette Artis, DM/IST
  • Kendahl Owoh, EDD
  • Vivian M. Jackson, EDD
  • Gloria Lewis, EDD/CI
  • Hans Kennedy, DM
  • Jeffrey A. Fink, EDD
  • Janet B. Hodges, EDD
  • Melnice Flowers, DM
  • Vicky Jo Moran, DM
  • Yuvonne Richmond, DBA
  • Alla Williamson, DHA
  • Signé D. Balluff, EDD
  • Wissam Hammoud, DM/IST
  • Alanzo White, DM
  • Reynolds Bernard Peele, DM
  • Stephanie Kidd, PHD/HEA
  • Denise M. Gluck, DHA
  • Kevin M. LaChapelle, EDD
  • Christine C. Sandoval, DM
Dissertation Abstract(s): 

A Quantitative Study on the Effects of Electronic Health Records on Patient Health

Author: 
Lisa Yvette Artis
Program of study: 
D.M./IST
Abstract: 
The research study used a quasi-experimental design to examine the effectiveness of electronic health records on pediatric patient care, and pediatric patients’ parents’ privacy concerns.

The Effect of Inclusion Models on Special Education Student Performance in Charter Schools in Washington, D.C.

Author: 
Kendahl Owoh
Program of study: 
Ed.D.
Abstract: 
Assessment results of 52 special education students in a charter school in Washington, D.C., were used to compare instruction received in co-teaching models of inclusion and resource classrooms to det

Disengagement, Intervention, and Drop-Out: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Students, A Phenomenological Study

Author: 
Jeffrey A. Fink
Program of study: 
Ed.D.
Abstract: 
Throughout the process of schooling from elementary through the end of high school; several points exist when students disengage from the process leading to dropout.

Administrative Support for Special Education Teachers: A Phenomenological Study

Author: 
Janet B. Hodges
Program of study: 
Ed.D.
Abstract: 
The purpose of the current qualitative phenomenological study was to gain a better understanding of the experiences regarding administrative support perceived by special education teachers and the inf

Assistant Principals' Lived Experiences with Managerial Skills Needed for Promotion: A Phenomenological Study

Author: 
Melnice Flowers
Program of study: 
D.M.
Abstract: 
The purpose of this qualitative, phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of assistant principals in what they deem to be the needed managerial skills for promotion to campus princi

Obstetric Providers' Perceptions Regarding Text Messaging as a Strategy Concerning Postpartum Depression

Author: 
Alla Williamson
Program of study: 
D.H.A.
Abstract: 
Postpartum depression (PPD) remains largely neglected. The growth of mobile technology with texting capabilities is an exciting technological innovation with great potential for managing PPD.

Attributes Effecting Software Testing Estimation; Is Organizational Trust an Issue?

Author: 
Wissam Hammoud
Program of study: 
D.M./IST
Abstract: 
This quantitative correlational research explored the potential association between the levels of organizational trust and the software testing estimation.

A Qualitative Grounded Theory Study of Technology Intelligence Quotient (TIQ)

Author: 
Alanzo White
Program of study: 
D.M.
Abstract: 
The purpose of this grounded theory study was to explore factors perceived by approximately 10 individuals of the Project Management Institute (PMI) in order to establish the domains of technology int

Millenials on Campus: Using the Traits of a Generation to Improve Higher Education

Author: 
Stephanie Kidd
Program of study: 
Ph.D./HEA
Abstract: 
With the release of their book Millennials Rising: The Next Great Generation, Neil Howe and William Strauss defined a new generation of Americans with a combination of traits that set them apart from

How Past Experiences Impact a Nurse's Decision About Family Presence During Resuscitation: A Phenomenological Study

Author: 
Denise M. Gluck
Program of study: 
D.H.A.
Abstract: 
The purpose of the proposed qualitative phenomenological research study was to determine the lived experiences of emergency department nurses involved in family presence during resuscitation events.

Case Study of the PowerMentor Model for Latino Men Transitioning to College

Author: 
Kevin M. LaChapelle
Program of study: 
Ed.D.
Abstract: 
Latino students have one of the highest high school dropout rates of any minority group, and very few of them likely continue on to college after graduating from high school.

Federal Interagency Intelligence and Information Sharing: A Matter of Mission, a Function of Trust

Author: 
Christine C. Sandoval
Program of study: 
D.M.
Abstract: 
Despite great strides and initiatives since the National Security Act of 1947, and more recently following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, fundamental problems remain that prohibit or inh
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