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Organizational Redevelopment: A Systematic Approach To Behavioral Health Mergers, Acquisitions, Or Consolidations, Inesha Shairon Trahan

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Policing On The Mental Health Of Black Communities, Roishetta Sibley Ozane

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Adherence To Clinical Practice Guidelines For Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers In Federally Qualified Health Centers, Paul Chizoba Ezenwa

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Social Structures Developed By The Internally Displaced Persons (Idps) To Govern Their Lives During Displacement, A Burkina Faso Case Study, Abdou-Salam Savadogo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Exploring Coping Mechanisms For Colorism Among African American Women: A Focus On Social Support And Resilience, Zelina Marie Chinwoh

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Impact Of Mental Health On Childhood Obesity In Southern African American Youth Ages 12-18, Shari Scott Robinson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

A Qualitative Analysis Of Citizen Response To The 2025 Post Fire Recovery In Los Angeles, Richard Vaughn

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Experiences Of Recent High School Graduates In Missouri Regarding Stress Management And Coping Skills Within Their Health Education Curriculum, Courtney Faye Thomas

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

University Counselors' Experiences With Providing Services To Students Of Color, Kim Ridley

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Evidence-Based Approaches To Managing Adolescent Aggression, April Dade

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Cultivating Healing: Understanding Pinay Adolescent Social And Emotional Well-Being, Dylan R. Francisco

Doctoral Dissertations

The Filipina/x/o American community is the third largest Asian American ethnic community in the United States (U.S. Department of Commerce, 2023). Among the population, adolescents in particular have been identified as being in a pivotal period, as adolescence in the Asian American community marks the unfolding of identity development, in addition to increasing familial and societal pressures (Choi et al., 2018).  Existing research has identified Filipina/x/o American adolescents in particular to have higher rates of smoking, alcohol use, teen births, depressive rates, and thoughts about suicide. Despite these growing concerns, limited studies have been conducted on this specific ethnic community …

The Effectiveness Of Mastery Learning On Student Achievement Across Stem Disciplines: A Meta-Analysis, Francis Siangco Estabillo

Doctoral Dissertations

Mastery learning has been one of the most extensively researched instructional strategies in education, studied continuously since the 1960s. Prior meta-analyses have consistently found positive effects of mastery learning on student learning outcomes, however, none have examined its effectiveness on student achievement explicitly within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

This comprehensive meta-analysis investigated the effectiveness of the mastery-learning instructional strategy on student achievement across STEM disciplines in K-12 and higher-education contexts. A systematic literature search yielded 85 studies with combined sample sizes of 10,244 participants that met the inclusion criteria. Heterogeneity was assessed using Q,I^{2 …}

Exploring The Use Of Nondigital And Digital Games In The Classroom Of Teaching Chinese As A Foreign Language For Adult Learners, Zheng George

Doctoral Dissertations

Game-based learning (GBL) has gained increasing attention as an instructional strategy in foreign language education due to its potential to enhance motivation, engagement, and language acquisition. However, most existing research has focused on young learners or on languages other than Chinese, leaving a gap in understanding of how games are used to teach Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL) to adult learners. In addition, prior studies have primarily examined learners’ perspectives, with limited attention to teachers’ instructional practices when implementing game-based instruction. The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to explore how CFL teachers integrate nondigital and digital games in …

Identifying Social Disparities Inside The Colombian Jesuit Schools From The Students’ Perceptions, Fr. Edwin Mauricio Martínez Callejas Sj

Doctoral Dissertations

This thesis conducts a comprehensive investigation into social disparities within Colombian Jesuit schools through the voices and perceptions of their students. Employing a Critical Pedagogy framework inspired by Paulo Freire, the research centers on understanding how students from three Jesuit schools in major Colombian cities—Medellín (Colegio San Ignacio), Bucaramanga (Colegio San Pedro Claver), and Barranquilla (Colegio San José)—perceive and navigate issues of social inclusion, ethnic diversity, gender equality, socioeconomic status, political polarization, and religious plurality. The study utilizes qualitative methods, including focus groups and interviews with students, teachers, staff, and parents, to explore school convivencia (coexistence and social harmony) and …

A Quantitative Study On Broadband Access Rates In K-12 Schools And Student Academic Achievement, Tonya Michelle Todd

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

As technology evolves, so do K-12 educational platforms and policies. However, research into broadband access’s influence on student academic achievement is limited and some are outdated. Without adequate knowledge on the topic, educational and policy leaders are at risk of misallocating educational technology funds. Given the substantial monetary investment involved in the implementation of this public education policy and the limited research on the influence of broadband access rates on student academic achievement, the purpose of this study is to investigate whether the SC Educational Technology Plan’s broadband expansion influenced student academic performance.

This quantitative study sought to determine whether …

Improving Early Detection Of Dementia In Primary Care, Terry E. Smith

Group: Northern Arizona University School of Nursing, DNP Doctoral Papers

Dementia remains under-detected in primary care despite recommendations to assess cognitive health during Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visit (AWV). Persistent gaps in clinician knowledge and workflow standardization contribute to delayed diagnosis and missed opportunities for early intervention. Strengthening early detection practices is essential to improving outcomes for individuals with dementia. This project aimed to improve early detection of dementia by implementing a brief clinician education program and evaluating its impact on dementia knowledge, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) diagnostic coding, and utilization of the Cognitive Assessment and Care Planning Visit (CACPV). The DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) project was conducted in two …

Second Annual Advances In Business Education Conference 2026 Proceedings, Kelsey Metz

Advances in Business Education (ABE) Conference Proceedings

Conference Overview: The Second Annual Advances in Business Education (ABE) Conference was held on May 21–22, 2026, at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. Hosted by the LMU School of Business, the ABE Conference exists to promote teaching excellence, scholarly inquiry, and regional engagement through innovation and collaboration in business education.

With a focus on fostering meaningful dialogue among educators, researchers, students, and industry professionals, the conference welcomed more than 70 attendees representing 11 institutions from across the Appalachian region and beyond.

The event was structured around four key tracks:

Pedagogy and Teaching Excellence: Showcasing innovative teaching methods, instructional technologies, …

Hedonics Of Used Car Attributes On Market Price, Alexander Bent, Jason Gutierrez

Undergraduate Economics Working Paper Series

This paper uses Rosen's paper on hedonic pricing as a framework to analyze the determinants of used car prices found in Craigslist. Using cleaned data, we observe over 43,000 listings from 2005 to 2020 and investigate factors that affect used car prices and how they interact in this market. Results show that odometer readings and condition are the strongest factors that determine price, while manufacturers, paint color, drive type, fuel type, size, and year have more ambiguous effects that depend on certain perceived attributes or conditions.

Key Determinants Of Diamond Value, Tobey Brill, Alexander Dobrovolskyi, Rayland Labayog

Undergraduate Economics Working Paper Series

This paper intends to examine the determinants of diamond pricing using a hedonic regression framework. Using the diamonds dataset from Wickham (2016), we analyze the four C’s, also known as carat weight, cut, color, and clarity. We also wanted to go deeper into this topic and look into the depth and table to see how it impacts diamond pricing. Results have displayed that carat weight greatly influences a diamond’s price, while characteristics such as clarity, color, and cut exert positive effects. Estimates were found to be statistically significant. Our findings confirm and reassure the idea that hedonic pricing accurately captures …

Social Determinants Of Low Educational Attainment, Isabelle Graham, Kevin Lieng, Aubriana Weisbach

Undergraduate Economics Working Paper Series

This paper examines how socioeconomic and demographic factors influence low educational attainment across U.S. cities. The analysis estimates both a linear regression model and a semi-log model to evaluate how poverty, unemployment, family structure, age composition, overcrowding, racial and ethnic minority share, broadband access, and housing cost burden affect the percentage of adults without a high school diploma. The results show that poverty, overcrowding, and minority share are the strongest predictors of low educational attainment, each exhibiting positive and highly significant effects. Overall, the findings highlight the role of social factors in shaping educational outcomes in high school.

Gambling Behaviors: How Do Gambling Losses Affect Future Wagers?, Ashley Talavera, Hannah Lopez Ibarra, Roman Rozbitskyy

Undergraduate Economics Working Paper Series

This study looks at how previous gambling losses affect future betting behavior in online cryptocurrency gambling markets. Using roughly 50,000 real betting observations from Bustabit, the paper tests whether gamblers become more aggressive after losses or instead pull back and bet more cautiously. Using both OLS and Fixed Effects regression models, the results show that players generally reduce their wager sizes following losses rather than engage in strong loss-chasing behavior. After controlling for individual player tendencies, the Fixed Effects models show statistically significant decreases in future bet sizes after losses, suggesting that caution and loss aversion may play a larger …

Spectaor 2026-05-21, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator

No abstract provided.

Using The Socio-Ecological Model To Explore Parents' Resilience And Perceptions Of Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Qualitative Study In The Southeastern United States, Maribel G Dominguez, Christine Markham, Andrew E Springer, Louis D Brown

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: The negative impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on child development is documented. The parent-child relationship protects against ACEs and improves healthy child development, playing a crucial role in preventing and mitigating ACEs by strengthening parental resilience. However, there is a gap in the literature on our understanding of parental resilience's impact on the parent-child relationship within the social-ecological model (SEM) (i.e., intra- and interpersonal, community, and societal levels). Objective: This study explores parents' perspectives on parental resilience as a protective factor for preventing and mitigating ACEs at every level of the SEM. Method: This study uses a thematic …

Evaluating The Association Between Chronic Health Conditions And Caregiver Burden For Male Dementia Caregivers, Dareion D. Hill-Smith

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Teaching Motivational Interviewing Techniques To Nursing Staff To Improve Glycemic Control In Patients With Diabetes, Augustine Ngouondjyou Fotsing

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

The Current Status Of Utah Women & Girls: A Research Synopsis: 2026, Susan R. Madsen, Corinne Clarkson

Marketing and Strategy Faculty Publications

In 2025, U.S. News and World Report rated each state using 71 metrics across eight categories. Utah was rated the #1 “Best State Overall” for the third year in a row, ranking first in fiscal responsibility and third in both the economy and infrastructure categories and fourth in education.¹ Utah was also ranked number one for “Economic Outlook” by Rich States, Poor States in 2025, a forward-looking forecast that is based on 15 state policy variables.² WalletHub ranked Utah as the second “Most Charitable State” and the number one state for volunteering and service.³ In addition, ConsumerAffairs …

Asian American Multiraciality And Cultural Wealth In Higher Education, Marielle Song Lyons

Master's Theses

Multiracial Asian American college students endure pervasive and commonplace monoracism, multiracial microaggressions, and deficit-based narratives in higher education, which negatively impact their sense of self, belonging, and mental health. Through narrative methodology, the present qualitative study captures the stories of three multiracial Asian American undergraduate students and how they are making sense of their racialized experiences and cultural wealth in higher education. The results of this study suggest that (a) multiracial Asian Americans experience monoracism and multiracial microaggressions, which shape their understanding of cultural legitimacy and impact their behavior, sense of self, and relationships with others; (b) monoracism and multiracial …

Paternal Investment And Labor Market Soft Skills: Evidence From The Philippines, Timothy Crane Wilkins

Master's Theses

Fathers’ involvement in their children’s lives may shape the social skills that determine labor market success, yet evidence from Southeast Asia remains limited. This study examines the relationship between paternal investment and soft skills used in the workforce. Using original survey and experimental data from more than 300 parents of young children in Metro Manila, Philippines, I analyze how their fathers’ past involvement during childhood, and current involvement as grandparents in childcare relate to dictator-game giving, interpersonal trust, and workplace relations. The results indicate that paternal investment is most statistically significant with improved workplace relations, specifically with participants’ reported ability …

Meeting Their Needs: Experiences Of Uc Berkeley International Graduate Students Navigating Financial Strain, Ryann M. Hirt

Master's Theses

Of prior research on student experiences with financial strain, little has specifically focused on international student experiences in higher education while studying in the U.S., in tandem with financial strain. This qualitative study, through utilization of narrative methodology, explores the ways in which international students–in particular, graduate students–experience and navigate financial strain during their studies at a large, R1: Doctoral university: the University of California, Berkeley. The research was guided by three questions: (a) What are UC Berkeley international students’ stories of navigating financial strain? (b) What are the experiences of UC Berkeley international students with external and internal (campus) …

Improving Enrollment, Transfer, And Discharge Workflows In Integrated Behavioral Health And Primary Care Settings, Matthew Clark

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.