December 2020

Dissertations

  1. Student retention at the community college: Meeting students' needs
    Jacobs-Biden, Jill, University of Delaware, 2007, Ed.D.
    Subject: Community college education
  2. Cognitive effects on the neurophysiology and biomechanics of stroke recovery
    Diamond, Solomon Gilbert, Harvard University, 2004, Ph.D.
    Subject: Biomedical engineering
  3. Social Media and Self-Evaluation: The Examination of Social Media Use on Identity, Social Comparison, and Self-Esteem in Young Female Adults
    Solomon, Michelle, William James College, 2016, Psy.D.
    Subject: Clinical psychology
  4. Why Did You Stay?: A Case Study of Male Student Persistence in Technical College
    Froehlich-Mueller, Kerry, Northcentral University, 2017, Ed.D.
    Subject: Community college education
  5. A Correlational Study on Interactive Technology Use and Student Persistence In eLearning Classes at an Online University
    Edwards, Carol T., Northcentral University, 2017, Ph.D.
    Subject: Information technology
  6. How High School Students' Perceptions of Their Teacher-Student Relationships Relate to Their Academic Achievement
    Short, Lori A., Northcentral University, 2017, Ed.D.
    Subject: Secondary education
  7. Sharpening the Focus of Political Will to Address Achievement Disparities
    Cardona, Miguel Angel, University of Connecticut, 2011, Ed.D.
    Subject: Educational leadership
  8. Factors that Influence Successful Organizational Change in Corporations: Examination of Change Management, Employees' Reaction to Change, and Change Outcomes
    Roberts, Augustus Dee, University of Maryland University College, 2017, D.Mgt.
    Subject: Management
  9. The relationship between micro-counseling skills and clinical attendance
    Wolstein, Daniel Aaron, East Carolina University, 2014, Ph.D.
    Subject: Counseling Psychology
  10. Teacher Experiences with Formative Assessments: A Narrative Analysis
    Tazewell, Kimberly, Northeastern University, 2018, Ed.D.
    Subject: Elementary education
  11. An investigation of attitudes towards adults with mental illness among mental health professionals in-training, non mental health professionals in-training, mental health professionals, and non mental health professionals
    Smith, Allison L., The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2008, Ph.D.
    Subject: School counseling
  12. Factors Influencing Customer Satisfaction at a Fast Food Hamburger Chain: The Relationship Between Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty
    Kabir, Jahangir M., Wilmington University (Delaware), 2016, D.B.A.
    Subject: Business administration
  13. A Qualitative Study on Knowledge Transfer Among Members of the United States Intelligence Community
    Keshavarz-Nia, Navid R., The George Washington University, 2011, Ed.D.
    Subject: Educational technology
  14. Gender socialization in the family
    Shearer, Cindy L., The Pennsylvania State University, 2007, Ph.D.
    Subject: Developmental psychology
  15. Biochemical and structural dissection of the regulation of the apoptotic pathways in Drosophila and Caenorhabditis elegans
    Yan, Nieng, Princeton University, 2005, Ph.D.
    Subject: Molecular biology
  16. Spanish and English Guided Reading for English Language Learners: A Nonequivalent Quantitative Quasi-Experimental Study
    Lazaro-Farmer, Maggie Marie, Northcentral University, 2019, Ph.D.
    Subject: Bilingual education
  17. Organizational Change Readiness: Effects of Organizational Structure and Leadership Communication in Organizational Change
    Krishnan, Rajesh R., University of Maryland University College, 2018, D.Mgt.
    Subject: Management
  18. A Quantitative Study of Grit as a Predictor of Online Course Success at a Suburban Michigan Community College
    Climer, Steven L., Northcentral University, 2017, Ph.D.
    Subject: Higher education
  19. Rage and social media: The effect of social media on perceptions of racism, stress appraisal, and anger expression among young African American adults
    Maxwell, Morgan Lindsey, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2016, Ph.D.
    Subject: Social psychology
  20. The Effects of Website Quality on Customer Satisfaction, Use Intention, and Purchase Intention: A Comparison Among Three Types of Booking Channels
    Xu, Xiaowei, Iowa State University, 2017, Ph.D.
    Subject: Information technology
    Colorism in Media Content: A Qualitative Study Focusing on Film and Perception
    Leary, Rameca Vincent, Regent University, 2018, Ph.D.
    Subject: Communication
  21. The K-12 Service-Learning Standards and Fourth Grade Students' Math Achievement: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Georgia
    Clark, Tanner, Northcentral University, 2017, Ed.D.
    Subject: Elementary education
    The Revolution May Not Be Televised but It Will Be Hashtagged: The Impact of Social Media on Social Movements, Racial Perceptions, and Real-World Activism
    Barnett Cosby, Nadine, Regent University, 2018, Ph.D.
    Subject: Communication
    A study of the relationship between skill variety and high internal work motivation, task identity and high internal work motivation, task significance and high internal work motivation, autonomy and high internal work motivation, and intrinsic job feedback and high internal work motivation in the manufacturing arena
    Robbins, Jay Thomas, Nova Southeastern University, 2000, D.B.A.
    Subject: Management
  22. The Politics of Globalization in a World of Global Cities
    Ranganath, Aditya Narayanan, University of California, San Diego, 2018, Ph.D.
    Subject: Political science
    A Quantitative Correlational Study of Georgia High School Graduation and Retention Rates of Students with Disabilities
    Rose, Dale Rennard, Northcentral University, 2019, Ph.D.
    Subject: Special education
    Descriptions of childhood trauma, effects of the trauma, and how adults moved through the trauma to normalized behavior
    Schaaf, Alice Katherine, Andrews University, 2012, Ph.D.
    Subject: Social psychology
  23. Impact of School Uniforms on Student Discipline and the Learning Climate: A Comparative Case Study of Two Middle Schools With Uniform Dress Codes and Two Middle Schools Without Uniform Dress Codes
    Dulin, Charles Dewitt, North Carolina State University, 2016, Ed.D.
    Subject: Educational leadership
  24. Organizational behavior: Perceptions analysis of micro and macro organizational behavior in an organizational setting
    Delich, Joshua T., University of North Texas, 2015, Ph.D.
    Subject: Organizational behavior
  25. A correlation study of pk12 teacher experience, education level, turnover, and student achievement
    Walker, Ashlin C., Northcentral University, 2017, Ed.D.
    Subject: Early childhood education
    A Correlation Study of PK12 Teacher Experience, Education Level, Turnover, and Student Achievement
    Walker, Ashlin C., Northcentral University, 2017, Ed.D.
    Subject: Early childhood education

Masters Theses

  1. Social Media and Self-Esteem: The Relationship of Social Media Usage and Self-Esteem
    Barker, Jody Don, Arkansas State University, 2018, M.S.M.C.
    Subject: Psychology
  2. From Social Media Uses and Gratifications to Social Media Addiction: A Study of the Abuse of Social Media Among College Students
    Liu, Yuchen, University of Kansas, 2016, M.S.
    Subject: Mass communication
  3. Social Media Use and Its Impact on Body Image: The Effects of Body Comparison Tendency, Motivation for Social Media Use, and Social Media Platform on Body Esteem in Young Women
    Puglia, Deanna R., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2017, M.A.
    Subject: Public health
  4. Reforming the criminal justice system: A pragmatic approach to building a sustainable system
    Smith, Da'Mon J., University of Central Oklahoma, 2011, M.A.
    Subject: Public administration
  5. Crisis Management in Social Media: The Importance of Social Media and How Companies Utilize Social Media in Crisis Situations
    Southorn, Isabell, Hawaii Pacific University, 2015, M.A.
    Subject: Communication
  6. Analysis and Classification of Natural Disasters
    Caldera, Hallupathirage Jithamala, University of Calgary (Canada), 2017, M.Sc.
    Subject: Civil engineering
  7. Positive and Negative Effects of Social Media on Adolescent Well-Being
    Kennedy, Katie, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 2019, M.S.
    Subject: Health education
  8. Synthesis of Dilantin Using the Principles of Green Chemistry
    Sublett, Veronica, Tennessee Technological University, 2017, M.S.
    Subject: Chemistry
  9. Exploring Positives and Negatives of Social Media and Their Effects on LGBT Youth in America
    Norton, Shelby, Pacifica Graduate Institute, 2016, M.S.
    Subject: Counseling Psychology
    K-pop, language, and online fandom: an exploration of korean language use and performativity amongst international k-pop fans
    Crow, Teahlyn Frances, Northern Arizona University, 2019, M.A.
    Subject: Sociolinguistics
  10. Exploring the effects of scarcity, impulse buying, and product returning behavior in the fast fashion environment among female fashion conscious consumers
    Chatvijit, Sasikarn, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2012, M.S.
    Subject: Marketing
    The Survival of the Neolithic Goddess in Polish Folklore, Myth, and Tradition
    Muniz, Alanna, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2010, M.A.
    Subject: Spirituality
  11. Race, Class and Attitudes Towards Use of Force by Police
    Robertson, Christopher Everett, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2018, M.A.
    Subject: Ethnic studies
  12. Solving Design Problems with Principles of Minimalism from De Stijl, Bauhaus and Swiss International Style Movements
    Sobayo, Olufemi, Mississippi College, 2017, M.F.A.
    Subject: Design
  13. Is There An Association Between Endodontic Pathosis and Cardiovascular Disease? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
    Christian, Arabella, University of Maryland, Baltimore, 2015, M.S.
    Subject: Dentistry
  14. The Media's Portrayal of Human Trafficking versus Experiences: Understanding Human Trafficking from the Survivor's Perspective by Analyzing Media Portrayal of Human Trafficking and Debunking the Myths
    Sanders, Katherine, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2018, M.S.
    Subject: Criminology
    Organizational strategies that inspire and improve employee retention and morale
    Saliba, Soraya, Royal Roads University (Canada), 2007, M.A.
    Subject: Management
  15. Canada, the Perpetrator: The Legacy of Systematic Violence and the Contemporary Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
    Ancil, Gabriel Sy, Indiana University, 2018, M.A.
    Subject: Women's studies
  16. Implications of code-sharing agreements on air carriers' liability
    Guelfi, Audrey, McGill University (Canada), 2001, LL.M.
    Subject: Law
  17. The impact of ineffective leadership on organizational performance: Recommendations for best practice
    Moore, Tammy M., The College of St. Scholastica, 2011, M.B.A.
    Subject: Management
    Our Sunken Place: "Post-Racial" America in Jordan Peele's Get Out
    Hughes, Brooke Dianne-Mae, State University of New York at Buffalo, 2018, M.A.
    Subject: Film studies
    Influencer Marketing: Consumer Perception on Influencers and Its Role in Digital Communication Management
    Draganova, Ivona, Webster University, 2018, M.S.
    Subject: Marketing
  18. Application of Investigative Psychology to Psychodynamic and Human Development Theories: Examining Traits and Typologies of Serial Killers
    Smith, Jordyn, California Baptist University, 2018, M.A.
    Subject: Behavioral psychology
    Green products and green marketing: Factors affecting consumers' purchases of green products
    Donikini, Rajyalaxmi, Tennessee State University, 2013, M.S.
    Subject: Agricultural economics
  19. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Profit Performance: CSR For Profitability, CSR for Social Welfare, or CSR for Both Profitability and Social Welfare?
    HuangFu, JiangBo, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 2017, M.S.
    Subject: Economics
    Policy analysis on Megan's Law
    Garcia, Marissa Ofelia, California State University, Long Beach, 2009, M.S.W.
    Subject: Social work
  20. Hands-On or Hands Off: Teaching Math Using Hands-On Math Manipulatives vs. Traditional Lecture
    Olson, Jacqueline E., Trinity Christian College, 2017, M.A.
    Subject: Special education
    Instagram Influencers: The Effects of Sponsorship on Follower Engagement With Fitness Instagram Celebrities
    Neal, Morgan, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2017, M.S.
    Subject: Communication
    #Effyourbeautystandards: Message Construction in the Body Positivity Movement on Instagram
    Bahr, Nike, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2018, M.A.
    Subject: Communication
    Weaponization of Artifical Intelligence
    Pozzi, Joseph A., Utica College, 2018, M.S.
    Subject: Artificial intelligence
    Social media, the Internet, and political perceptions: Changing communications through the lens of the media dependence theory
    George, Amy Russell, Gonzaga University, 2016, M.A.
    Subject: Communication
  21. Digital Activism: How Social Media Prevalence has Impacted Modern Activism
    Chapman, Kyle, University of Washington, 2016, Master's
    Subject: Sociology
    Impact of Employee Motivation on Employee Retention Rates
    Dugovicova, Janka, Webster University, 2019, M.B.A.
    Subject: Management
    Shakespeare's concept of evil portrayed through the villains in his major tragedies
    Erdin, Cindy L., University of Houston-Clear Lake, 1999, M.A.
    Subject: British & Irish literature
    What Is Social About Social Media Users? How Social Media Efficacy Impacts Information Evaluation Online
    Hocevar, Kristin Page, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2013, M.A.
    Subject: Mass communication
    Facebook and social penetration theory
    Olson, Amanda M., Gonzaga University, 2013, M.A.
    Subject: Communication
  22. Spring into action for black women: Examining the Black Lives Matter organization's Twitter coverage of state-sanctioned violence against black women
    Williams, Jonathan Matthew, Wake Forest University, 2016, M.A.
    Subject: Communication
    Cryptocurrency the new money laundering problem for banking, law enforcement, and the legal system
    Jacquez, Todd, Utica College, 2016, M.S.
    Subject: Law
    Social media and self-concept: Does social media have an effect on college students' self-concept?
    Gannon, Adrienne Cecile, University of South Alabama, 2014, M.A.
    Subject: Communication
    Success and Failure Factors in Post-Acquisition / Post-Merger Integration
    Maepa, T. P., University of Pretoria (South Africa), 2014, M.B.A.
    Subject: Business administration
  23. The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
    Pond, Britini, University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2018, M.A.
    Subject: Criminology
    Orientals in Hollywood: Asian American Representation in Early U.S. Cinema
    Lu, Megan Hermida, Boston University, 2017, M.F.A.
    Subject: Film studies
  24. Branding White Saviorism: The Ethics and Irony of Humanitarian Discourse on Instagram
    Cooney-Petro, Elizabeth S., Syracuse University, 2019, M.A.
    Subject: Rhetoric
    Gender in Shakespeare's "Macbeth": Performances and performativities
    Reaves, Christa, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2014, M.A.
    Subject: British & Irish literature
  25. Monstrosity, madness, and marriage in Victorian literature: The Bronte novels---"Jane Eyre", Wuthering Heights", and "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall"
    Nikravesh, Negeen Natalie, San Diego State University, 2016, M.A.
    Subject: British & Irish literature
    Cinema sisters: Laura Mulvey, Cindy Sherman, and the destruction of the male gaze
    Helt, Crystal, Azusa Pacific University, 2016, M.A.
    Subject: Film studies
    Terrorist Group Recruitment Tactics Using Social Media on the Internet
    Petroski, Jaryd, Utica College, 2017, M.S.
    Subject: Criminology
    UBER: A Case Study in Strategy, Leadership and Change
    Spott, Patrick, The College of St. Scholastica, 2018, M.B.A.
    Subject: Management
    Coca-Cola goes global: A content analysis of Coca-Cola advertisements from six countries
    Bryant, Nick, Gonzaga University, 2012, M.A.
    Subject: Marketing
    Main Street 2.0: A Guide to Online and Social Media Marketing For Small Business Through The Use of Online Analytics and Content Marketing Strategies
    Cleary, Peter J., The University of Mississippi, 2013, M.A.
    Subject: Marketing
    Chinese hotel general managers' perspectives on energy-saving practices
    Zhu, Yidan, Purdue University, 2011, M.S.
    Subject: Management
    Redefining the Identity of Black Women: "Natural" Hair and the Natural Hair Movement
    Henderson, Amber, The George Washington University, 2015, M.A.
    Subject: African American studies
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