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Ai Propulsion Of Globalization, Aleksandra Drozd
Ai Propulsion Of Globalization, Aleksandra Drozd
Liberty University Research Week
The invention and continual growth of artificial intelligence (AI) on the global stage have significantly shaped the world’s economies, governments, societies and their cultures. The new industrial revolution and the subsequent race of the world’s leading powers have led to increased international joint efforts and exchange of information, simultaneously reducing barriers to trade and communication. Meanwhile, emerging technologies deploying AI have driven changes in human behavior and culture, and challenged the traditional nation-state model. Within the same time frame, the world stage has undergone profound transformations with a clear trend of globalization, the tightening of international relations and closer cooperation …
Unveiling The Power Of Hitler's Propaganda: Examining The Impact Of The Propaganda Of Adolf Hitler And The Nazi Regime On The Nation Before And During World War Ii, Chandra Waller
Liberty University Research Week
This presentation examines the power and impact of the propaganda of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime through a variety of methods that were implemented via the Reich Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda. Shortly after seizing power in 1933, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Regime quickly established the Reich Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda under the leadership of Joseph Goebbels. The Ministry created a propaganda program which was designed to appeal to the sense of national identity or nationalism, the aspirations, and the fear and weaknesses of various groups of the population. To ensure their message was being …
Improper Divulgence: How Distrust And Poor Reporting Influenced Civilians Views Of The Three Mile Island Incident, Dylan Cumbo
Improper Divulgence: How Distrust And Poor Reporting Influenced Civilians Views Of The Three Mile Island Incident, Dylan Cumbo
Liberty University Research Week
This paper looks at how the media impacted the civilian opinion of the United States’ population on the Three Mile Island Incident. I argue that the media outlets reporting on the nuclear incident negatively impacted the public’s perception of the incident, making the disaster appear far worse than what was actually happening. Occurring on March 28, 1979, the meltdown of reactor number two at Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania, was the worst nuclear incident in United States history. Prior to the meltdown, United States citizens already had exposure to the pros and cons of radiation. Influenced by their experiences with nuclear …
The Un’S Standard Of “Revolutionary Feminism”, Elaine Webb
The Un’S Standard Of “Revolutionary Feminism”, Elaine Webb
Liberty University Research Week
This paper examines the UN Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination’s declaration and discussion with Tunisian Delegations from February 17, 2023. Tunisia has long stood as a pillar of what developing gender equality can look like in the Middle East and North Africa region. However, the UN Experts have not yet equally reviewed other grassroots feminist movements. This exclusionary declaration is the driving factor of the research question: What must countries do to gain international feminist recognition? To answer this question, the paper discusses scholar Valentine M. Moghadam’s article from the British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies …
Bridging Biblical Beliefs And Behaviors: Historical And Cultural Influence Of Machismo In Latin America, Kimberly Weaner
Bridging Biblical Beliefs And Behaviors: Historical And Cultural Influence Of Machismo In Latin America, Kimberly Weaner
Liberty University Research Week
Stemming from the Spanish word “macho”, Machismo is a social construct of an exaggerated sense of masculinity that is common across Latin American and Spanish culture. Machismo is typically associated with negative aspects. This research paper seeks to explore the historical and cultural influence of machismo culture in Latin America to find the intersection between machismo and Christianity. Machismo impacts how both men and women behave, speak, and interact with one another. Machismo has a multifaced history within Latin America, spanning its origin from pre-colonial times to contemporary. Beginning with an exploration of pre-colonial gender roles and their evolution during …
Deceptive Innocence: Exploring The Symbolic Interpretation Of Purity In Little Billy's Letters, Lindsay Anton
Deceptive Innocence: Exploring The Symbolic Interpretation Of Purity In Little Billy's Letters, Lindsay Anton
Liberty University Research Week
This study attempts to answer the question, “How does the symbolic interpretation of innocence in Little Billy's letters influence the responses from famous individuals?” Over a period of several years, a little boy named Billy Geerhart wrote fan letters to a range of notable individuals: Richard Nixon, Mr. Rogers, Oprah Winfrey, Billy Graham, Johnny Cash, Charles Manson, and thousands more (Harness, 2010). He captured their attention through humorous, innocent, and whimsical letters. To his surprise, almost all of these celebrities responded to him in personalized letters. On a superficial level, this might seem like an obsessed kid reaching out to …
The Looking Glass Self In Film: The Effects Of A Positive Self Image, Rebecca Kicinski
The Looking Glass Self In Film: The Effects Of A Positive Self Image, Rebecca Kicinski
Liberty University Research Week
The theory of the Looking Glass Self suggests that an individual’s self image is socially constructed through interactions with others. Numerous studies support this theory, finding the significance of self image in individual lives as well as the impact that people, or outsiders, around the individuals can have on their self image. Generation Z in particular struggles to maintain a positive self image in the face of others. A close textual analysis of the films It’s a Wonderful Life (1947) and Hugo (2011) will show clearly that the Looking Glass Self is not only relevant despite its age, but also …
The Need For Standardized Training For Volunteer Healthcare Chaplains, Dominic Anthony Korzecki
The Need For Standardized Training For Volunteer Healthcare Chaplains, Dominic Anthony Korzecki
Masters Theses
For the past 50 years, many studies have examined the effects of Spiritual Care in medical environments. Though these studies have helped support the legitimacy and necessity for the presence of spiritual care in medicine, a lack of attention has been given to the level of professionalism of those who have been granted permission to administer care. The objective of my thesis is to determine the following: 1) if medical organizations that utilize volunteer-only spiritual care programs for their patients, and families, provide the same level of care as ones staffed by trained professionals, 2) if volunteer-only chaplaincy programs generate …
The City Clerk And The Body In The Basement, Celeste J. Mcfall
The City Clerk And The Body In The Basement, Celeste J. Mcfall
Masters Theses
Writing has been not only my source of income, but also an avenue to display my own thoughts through the words of others for the past four decades. Being able to incorporate my own personality across the genres in written form has given me, and many readers, an expanded knowledge and enjoyment. While it is well known that writing has physical and mental health benefits, quite often writers don’t realize how much of themselves is poured into their work. This theory was especially true for me during the COVID years, when I worked, mostly alone, as the City Clerk for …
The Official Pow’S Rights Beginning In The Civil War Forward: Co-Authored By Francis Lieber, Delynn Antoinette Burrell
The Official Pow’S Rights Beginning In The Civil War Forward: Co-Authored By Francis Lieber, Delynn Antoinette Burrell
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Historians have written many volumes on the Civil War, but few have examined the plight of prisoners of war. Although a few prominent historians wrote on the subject in the mid-nineteenth century, the topic quickly faded into obscurity until the mid to late twentieth century. Most historical works regarding prisoners of war focus more on individual prison camps rather than the system as a whole. This research seeks to fill the gap in the historiography of prisoners of war by examining the development of an official policy on their care and treatment. Through the examination of the War of the …
Mentorship For African American Female Officers Of Faith In The United States Air Force, Tanquer L. Dyer
Mentorship For African American Female Officers Of Faith In The United States Air Force, Tanquer L. Dyer
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Mentorship has emerged as a critical component for the cultivation and development of leaders. Mentoring is beneficial for the mentee and mentor both personally and professionally. The United States Air Force (USAF) encourages formal and informal mentoring for their leaders through initiatives and regulations. Other branches emphasize leadership development; whereas, the USAF emphasizes career development. While African American female officers of faith continue to hold leadership positions, it is unclear whether mentorship serves as a factor of success. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore and understand the lived experience of African American female officers in the USAF …
Mitigating Turnover In Healthcare: Exploring Servant Leadership And Psychological Capital, Lindsay Tsang
Mitigating Turnover In Healthcare: Exploring Servant Leadership And Psychological Capital, Lindsay Tsang
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding factors that influence the turnover intentions of healthcare workers is critical. This quantitative correlational study explored how psychological capital mediates the relationship between perceived supervisor servant leadership and turnover intentions among Canadian healthcare workers. This study uses the Hayes PROCESS Model 4 for mediation and Pearson’s correlation analysis with participants recruited via social media. Out of 773 respondents, 648 valid responses were received (83.8%), of which the majority were aged between 24-34 years old (74.7%), were nurses (80.2%), and had tenure between six to ten years (75%). In agreement with prior literature, …
Exploring Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Alzheimer's Disease And Related Dementias: Prevalence, Healthcare Utilization, And Costs, Michael E. Myers Ii
Exploring Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Alzheimer's Disease And Related Dementias: Prevalence, Healthcare Utilization, And Costs, Michael E. Myers Ii
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Objective: This study aims to investigate the disparities in prevalence rates, healthcare utilization patterns, and healthcare costs associated with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) among various racial and ethnic groups over time. Methods: Utilizing data from the medical expenditure panel survey over a five-year period, this study employs factorial logistic regression to analyze ADRD prevalence rates and multivariate analysis of variance to examine healthcare utilization and costs. The analysis focuses on weighted populations to account for the representation of racial and ethnic groups, ensuring the generalizability of the findings. Results: The study identifies statistically significant disparities in ADRD prevalence, …
Provider Education And Nicotine Cessation: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Madison Riley-Glenn
Provider Education And Nicotine Cessation: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Madison Riley-Glenn
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Nearly 3.08 million U.S. middle and high school students use some form of nicotine. Additionally, it was estimated that 28.3 million adults in the United States smoke cigarettes. Current prescribers lack the comprehensive knowledge that is involved with nicotine cessation therapy. Nicotine addiction is recognized as a complex disease process, but instrumental opportunities exist to help patients quit this addictive substance. Providers were educated on nicotine cessation modalities that varied from pharmacotherapies to non-pharmacotherapy options. The project implemented an educational intervention for providers at two primary care offices, increasing confidence in providing patients with the best cessation therapy. A pretest …
Enhancing Productive Vocabulary Of Esl Learners: A Qualitative Case Study, Hala Bastawros
Enhancing Productive Vocabulary Of Esl Learners: A Qualitative Case Study, Hala Bastawros
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this qualitative embedded case study is to examine how applying multimedia theories in online courses can enhance vocabulary acquisition, retention, and production among adult English as a Second Language (ESL) learners at a non-profit organization in Ontario, Canada. Guided by Mayer’s Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (CTML), the study probes how ESL learners effectively transfer, retain, and produce new vocabulary. Data collection involves criterion sampling and analysis through MaxQDA, encompassing physical artifacts, personal interviews, and online questionnaires. The findings underscore the efficacy of integrating multimedia elements to facilitate new vocabulary retention and production, emphasizing the importance of …
Inhibiting Repetitive And Restricted Behaviors In Sprague-Dawley Rats Using Propranolol: Sex Differences, Melanie M. Berry
Inhibiting Repetitive And Restricted Behaviors In Sprague-Dawley Rats Using Propranolol: Sex Differences, Melanie M. Berry
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is diagnosed when an individual has persistent deficits in social communication and restrictive repetitive patterns of behaviors, interests, or activities. Restricted repetitive behaviors (RRBs) are typically triggered by anxiety and can cause significant detriment to an individual's life. While there is no cure for ASD, there are pharmacological treatment options for the symptoms caused by ASD. Propranolol, a beta-adrenergic antagonist, is used to treat anxiety and shows promise in reducing many of the symptoms associated with ASD. This study explores the effects of Propranolol on RRBs in a sample size of …
Early Childhood Education Teachers' Experiences With Implementing Play-Based Learning In The Classroom: A Phenomenological Study, Lori Lee Wagner
Early Childhood Education Teachers' Experiences With Implementing Play-Based Learning In The Classroom: A Phenomenological Study, Lori Lee Wagner
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this hermeneutical phenomenological study was to understand the early childhood education teachers’ lived experiences implementing play-based learning in the early childhood classroom setting in the Maricopa County region of Arizona. Play-based learning is defined as an instructional approach involving playful, child-directed elements planned for, facilitated, or capitalized upon by the educator cognizant of learning objectives that are standard-driven (Allee-Herndon et al., 2021). The theory guiding this study was Vygotsky’s social constructivism theory as it relates to the teachers’ lived experiences implementing the play-based learning pedagogy with the children in the classroom. The study design was hermeneutical phenomenological …
A Mixed-Method Approach Identifying Antecedents Of Employee Engagement In A Nondenominational Church: Perspective From Volunteers And Employees, Gregory A. Rodriguez
A Mixed-Method Approach Identifying Antecedents Of Employee Engagement In A Nondenominational Church: Perspective From Volunteers And Employees, Gregory A. Rodriguez
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Employee engagement is a crucial factor that affects organizational success, productivity, and overall well-being. Extensive research has been conducted on factors contributing to employee engagement in secular organizations. However, additional study on the volunteer workforce is needed, particularly on the factors influencing engagement within the Christian community. This study explored the antecedents of employee engagement from a comparative perspective, examining volunteers and employees to shed light on the factors that drive engagement across different work commitments. Drawing upon a mixed-methods research approach, data was collected from a diverse sample of Christian church volunteers and employees. The research used an adapted …
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study: Identifying The Unmet Needs Of Homeless Veterans With Or Without Mental Disorders From A Healthcare Provider Perspective, Thomas L. Scott
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This study explores the experiences of healthcare providers in addressing the unmet needs of homeless veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness in San Antonio, Texas. Data analysis revealed three overarching themes: access to resources, lack of desire for housing, and job satisfaction/discharge status. Under the access to resources theme, barriers limiting access to needed assistance for homeless Veterans and other people experiencing homelessness were identified, including limited support, agency challenges, lack of self-care, and moving forward. Theme two highlighted challenges addressing the lack of desire for housing among some homeless individuals and subthemes such as limited services, holistic approaches, community involvement, …
A Qualitative Investigation Of The Technology Acceptance Model In The U.S. Cooperative Extension Service On The Adoption Of Customer Relationship Management Systems, Aaron Weibe
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This research investigates the technology acceptance model (TAM) in the U.S. Cooperative Extension Service (CES) regarding the adoption of customer relationship management (CRM) systems to improve communications, outreach, and engagement with the publics and communities it serves. The CES comprises land-grant universities throughout the United States and offices in nearly every county in the country. It provides research-based educational programming to help communities of all sizes meet the challenges they face. However, many CES organizations have yet to adopt CRM technologies, leading to potential missed opportunities in improving client engagement, outreach, and communications. A thorough review of the literature of …
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of The Experiences Of Secondary Teachers' Rapid Implementation Of New Instructional Technology During Covid-19 Pandemic, Caledon A. P. Smith
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of The Experiences Of Secondary Teachers' Rapid Implementation Of New Instructional Technology During Covid-19 Pandemic, Caledon A. P. Smith
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to understand the lived experience of secondary teachers’ rapid implementation of new instructional technology during the COVID-19 pandemic for faculty located in an urban area in southeast Georgia. The central research question for this study is: What are the experiences of secondary teachers who have participated in the rapid implementation of instructional technology during the COVID-19 pandemic? The theory guiding this study is Knowles’s adult learning theory (1968), as it pertains to secondary teachers’ lived experiences with implementing instructional technology into their classroom routines and how they approached mastering the technology. Purposeful …
Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Teachers When Enrolled In An Asynchronous Certification Program: A Phenomenological Study, Sara R. Allen
Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Teachers When Enrolled In An Asynchronous Certification Program: A Phenomenological Study, Sara R. Allen
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of teachers when enrolled in an asynchronous pre-service educator certification program. This study was guided by John Keller’s theory of motivation, as it explained the motivational factors that influence the Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction (ARCS) model for teachers who have completed an asynchronous educator certification program. A qualitative hermeneutical phenomenology design was combined with snowball and convenience sampling to enroll 10 participants from a school district in the Midwest. Responses from semi-structured individual interviews and a focus group with five participants were collected, and program description letters were obtained from all participants. …
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of The Lived Experiences Of Educators And Service Providers In The Identification Process Of Minority Students For Special Education In East Tennessee Elementary Schools, Paula R. Jones
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the experiences of educators and service providers in identifying minority students in special education in Tennessee elementary schools. The theory guiding this study was Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory. This theory emphasizes cultural tools and their functions in understanding a different culture. It also provides a framework for researchers to investigate how education links individuals to their culture. The study’s sample consisted of ten participants, including general education teachers of core content areas, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and ELL teachers from three elementary schools in Tennessee. I used the triangulated research strategy …
Exploring How Church Leadership Strives For Effective Ministry By Developing A Viable Leadership Training Program At A Small Nondenominational Church In Scranton, South Carolina, Willa Dean Montgomery
Exploring How Church Leadership Strives For Effective Ministry By Developing A Viable Leadership Training Program At A Small Nondenominational Church In Scranton, South Carolina, Willa Dean Montgomery
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The problem at Gospel of Grace Church in Scranton, South Carolina is the church lacks a viable leadership training program to develop competent leaders. The purpose of this DMIN action research project is to develop and implement a viable leadership training program. If a viable leadership training program is implemented, then leadership at Gospel of Grace Church would model servant-leadership characteristics found in Jesus’s Servant Leadership Model. This viable leadership training program aims to teach leaders how to apply biblical principles to their daily lives. They will learn to be a servant first, to serve the needs of others before …
Investigating Experiences During Times Of Uncertainty: A Phenomenological Study Of High School Educators, Selinna Creasy
Investigating Experiences During Times Of Uncertainty: A Phenomenological Study Of High School Educators, Selinna Creasy
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the motivation to educate during times of uncertainty for high school educators at an urban Virginian public high school. This study examined the influence of different factors on job satisfaction relating to recognition, growth, relationships, and remuneration. The theory of motivation-hygiene served as the guiding principle, emphasizing the importance of internal and external factors in enhancing job satisfaction. In terms of methodology, a phenomenological transcendental approach was employed. The sample consisted of high school educators teaching students in urban Virginian schools in Grades 9 through 12. The study included 14 participants …
A Phenomenological Study Of Implementing Social-Emotional Learning Skills Virtually And Its Influence On The Teacher-Student Relationship, Felicia S. Spratt
A Phenomenological Study Of Implementing Social-Emotional Learning Skills Virtually And Its Influence On The Teacher-Student Relationship, Felicia S. Spratt
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This transcendental phenomenological research design seeks to investigate the experience of teachers in Illinois urban school districts who have virtually implemented Social-Emotional Learning skill sets and describe any impact virtual implementation has had on the teacher-student relationship. This data was viewed through teachers who implemented the social and emotional learning skill sets in an urban middle school. Social-emotional learning is often implemented in a classroom while teaching students regular academic requirements. The theory used to guide this study was Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, with self-actualization being the ultimate achievement goal on the pyramid. The theory explained the connection between the …
The Experience Of Military Families Accessing Early Childhood Education And Care: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Kristine Clothier
The Experience Of Military Families Accessing Early Childhood Education And Care: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Kristine Clothier
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study is to understand accessing early childhood education and care (ECEC) opportunities by military families using government and private programs. The study focused on 12 families who have children ages three to five years old enrolled in an ECEC program. The philosophical foundation used in this study is Heidegger’s hermeneutic phenomenology. The theory provided an underlying construct and structure to understand the interconnectedness of ECEC stakeholders and the impact of government policies on ECEC access. The study explored the lived experiences of military families who seek access to high-quality equitable early childhood education opportunities. The …
Exploring The Role Of Curricular Engagement In The Secondary English Classroom: A Case Study, Kelsey Leah Baldwin
Exploring The Role Of Curricular Engagement In The Secondary English Classroom: A Case Study, Kelsey Leah Baldwin
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Educational engagement is an issue that has become problematic due to the many changes that have occurred since COVID, including technological dependency and teacher burnout. Teachers may need more skills to manage and implement engagement strategies in the classroom setting. Understanding educators’ experiences with classroom engagement in a variety of secondary English classrooms is the setting of this case study. The central research question explores how educators experience student engagement in their classrooms. The theory guiding this study is Bandura’s social cognitive theory, as I utilize the theory to examine behaviors affected by people and the classroom environment. This research …
Exploring The Writing Center's Role On At-Risk Students' Self-Efficacy And Writing Performance: A Phenomenological Study, Lacey Sipos
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this qualitative transcendental phenomenological study was to explore the beliefs and attitudes regarding at-risk higher education students’ experiences with using their institution’s writing center services at a public state university in the Northwestern United States. The research was a transcendental phenomenological approach that used psychologist Moustakas's methodical data analysis procedures and guidelines to construct descriptions that captured the essence of the lived experiences of at-risk students who participated in the study. Bandura’s self-efficacy theory provided the theoretical framework for this study. Previous research continues to examine multiple factors that may contribute to at-risk student populations' underutilization of …
Mentorship Experiences Of College Level Educators: A Phenomenological Study, Rebecca M. Arsenault
Mentorship Experiences Of College Level Educators: A Phenomenological Study, Rebecca M. Arsenault
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the impact that mentorship had on the retention of ten participating educators working at various post-secondary educational institutions. The theory guiding this study was Dansereau’s leader-member theory guided as it pertained to the interactions between a dyadic relationship such as the one represented by one-on-one mentorship. The central research question for this study asked about the mentorship experiences of educators in higher education who have been in the field of education for five years or more. This study used transcendental phenomenological to study the essence of the experiences of 10 educators …