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Dissertations/Capstones from 2024

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Household Chaos Relates to Cortisol Levels for Children in Head Start Preschool, Mary Ann Blumenthal

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Diagnosing Market Inefficiency: The Impact of Consolidation in the Private Health Insurance Market on Healthcare Costs in the United States, Zachary Ising

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The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Inhibitory Control Among Emerging Adults, Lindsay Zavislak

Dissertations/Capstones from 2023

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How can the Baka people of the Southern Region of Cameroon be empowered to participate in the design, monitoring, evaluation, and implementation of programs to reduce poverty in their community?, TIMOTHY ABORA

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Equitable Funding for Trauma Informed Social Policy: A Critical Analysis of the 2019-2020 Pennsylvania Department of Education School Safety and Security Grant Program, heather bickley

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“Like a Whole Thing”: Dialogic Sensemaking in One Sixth Grade Classroom, Catherine Bienkowski

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Embodiment, Scholarship Pressures, and Eating Disordered Behaviors in Division II Collegiate Athletes, Kelsey Blum

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Descriptive Analysis of Open Government Practices of Four Mid-Sized Cities in New York State, Brian Bray

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Liberatory Language Instruction: A Dusselian Self-Study, Renee Burgos

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My Sister is My Role Model: Why Girls Choose Science, Patricia Butler

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An Analysis of the Contracted Service Providers of Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS), Elsie Chocho

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Examination of Intramural Sport Officials’ Training, Development and Performance: A Mixed Methods Study, Daniel Comas

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The Search for Something Better: Narrative Inquiry into Why Women in Non-Faculty Roles Left Higher Education During COVID-19 Pandemic, Amanda Corsi

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Digital Preoperative Education for Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Surgery and Effect on Outcomes, Kelley Culley

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Sustaining Equitable Child Welfare Policies in Foster Care: Perspectives from Non-profit Support Professional and their Role in Multidisciplinary Policy Collaboration, Shirley Dews

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Is Nuisance Abatement "Broken Windows" Policing? Searching for Code Enforcement's Impact on Crime, Shane Diller

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Evaluating Assertiveness, Support, and Gameplay Patterns by California Rural County Departments in Acquiring Budgetary Resources, Janet Dutcher

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Using Input from Administrative Staff to Make Cost-Effective Decisions for Telecommuting, Technology, and Productivity during the COVID-19 Era, Chika Egemba

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Term Limits: An Argument for the Senate, Deanna Ferry

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The Impact of An Electronic Handoff Tool on Transfer Times from the Emergency Department to the Observation Unit, Lorie Fosbenner

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The Impact COVID-19 on the Healthcare Industry’s Systems and Policies: A Case Study, Jameyshia Franklin

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Division II College Athletes' Perceptions of Name, Image, & Likeness Compensation: A Mixed Methods Analysis, Eric Frans

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Successful Admissions in a Time of Great Uncertainty: A Case Study of Employees' Perceptions of Employee Well-Being and Emotional Intelligence, Sarah Freed

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Under the Radar: Legislative Intent to Silence Critical Race Theory, Meg Hazel

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Reading Proficiency As A Public Policy Agenda Indicator: The Importance Of Reading Ability On The Educational Outcomes Of Students And The Collateral Effects To Society, Mark Jaronczyk

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Service-Learning Curricula in Eastern Pennsylvania’s K-12 Schools: Educational Decision-Makers’ Experiences Through a Critical Lens, Megan Jerabek

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Navigating the Financial Aid Application Process: The Voices of First-Generation College Students, Holly Kirkpatrick

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A Case Study of Cross-Sector Collaboration in Community Schools in Central Pennsylvania, Jesscia Knapp

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Student Loans, Persistence, and Well-being: The Need to Support Single Mothers in College: A Qualitative Study, Kimberly Lemon

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Centering Consumer Dignity Within Volunteer Operations, Meghan Loftus

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The Powerful Actors Of The Criminal Justice System: Understanding Prosecutorial Discretion From The Viewpoint of Prosecutors. A Public Administrator's Perspective, Ja'von Long

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The Effects of a Six-Week Mindfulness Intervention Designed for Adolescents on Emotion Regulation and Perceived Stress in College Students, Theodora Malinowski

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Unbounding Rationality: Observing and Mitigating K-12 Public Education Administrators’ Cognitive Bias, Julie K. Mesaros

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Student Affairs Professionals’ Experiences Supporting Students through a Grief Loss: A Qualitative Study, Lenora Mitchell

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Economic Impact of Land Use Planning (Transit-Oriented Development): A Comparative Analysis, Sam M

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Anticoagulation Adherence in Atrial Fibrillation Patients with a Scheduled Cardioversion, Caitlin Naimo

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Effect of Telemonitoring and As Needed Patient Support on PAP Adherence, Saoirse Owens

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Tell Me Your Story: Utilizing Photovoice to Explore the Journeys of First-Generation College Graduates, Christina Pantoja Williams

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Eighth Graders’ Approaches to Reading Analysis as Compared with the PSSA’s Application of Common Core Standards, John Phillips

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Innovating Education Through Design Thinking: A Case Study of Problem-Solving Educators, Matthew Pimental

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Impact of an APRN Directed Workflow Change on Outpatient Palliative Care Referral Acceptance Rates, Stefanie Rashti

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The Effect of Patient Reminders on Patient Engagement With Digital Preoperative Education, Christine Reger

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Familiar Faces and Comfortable Spaces: The Role of the College Union in Fostering Sense of Belonging on a College Campus, Adriane Reilly

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Succession and Workforce Planning in Small to Mid-Size Academic Libraries in the United States, Kaci Resau

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Quality Check: How Good is Your Emergency Management Program?, Kesley Richardson

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Community Violence and Adolescent Aggression: The Moderating Role of Perceived Parental Support, Giemaly Soto

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Navigators as a Means of Overcoming Administrative Burdens: A Quantitative Study of State-Administered Federal Assistance Programs, Jonathan Sternesky

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Progression and Protectiveness of Social Bonds and Play in a Captive Group of Western Lowland Gorillas, Madeline L. Vandevere

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Exploring Sub-Saharan African International Students’ Experiences of Racism within Higher Education Institutions in the United States: A Qualitative Study, Gloria N. Wafula

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Everyone is on Their Phones: Eighth Graders' Struggle with Social Media in School, George Weinhardt

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Animating Faith Development: The Experience of Student Affairs Professionals at U.S. Catholic Colleges & Universities, Sarah Williamson

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Diversity Matters: Federal Executives’ Influence, Will Williams

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Unveiling Sense of Belonging of Lower-Income, First-Generation College Students, Devan Zgleszewski

Dissertations/Capstones from 2022

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United States Leadership and Collaborative Actions Challenges SARS COVID-19, Omar Aldabagh

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U.S. Families and Mothers Deserve Better .......!, Emmanuel Asante

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Hypothermic Patient Warming in a Pediatric Emergency Department, Daniel Bileth

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The Impact of Leadership Style on Employee Job Performance in the Embassy of the Central African Republic in Washington D.C, Xaverie Sandrine Biloa

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Why Students Choose a Small Rural State-Owned Institution of Higher Education, Emmalyn Myra Borst Conti

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Sexual Violence and Eating Disordered Behaviors in College Women: Examining the Roles of Embodiment and Body Image, Kelly Bradley

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Let’s Talk About Trust: Exploring the Importance of Communication in Building and Maintaining Public Trust in Local Government, Amanda M. Cantlin

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Collaborating in Crisis: A Case Study on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Georgia Pre-Kindergarten Program Providers, Arlene Charles

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Career Longevity in Student Affairs: Implications for New Professionals from a Qualitative Study, Diane R. D'Arcangelo

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Community Bonding for Ex-Offenders: The Importance of Recreational Social Activities on the Post-Incarceration reentry Process, Mfon-Obong Edet

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The Impacts of Learning 2 Breathe on Rumination, Adessa Flack

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Assessment Limitations and the Disparate Impact of Tax Policy on Minoritized Communities, Michael Fouassier

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Pennsylvania Game Commission's Public Management of the PA Common Pool Resource White-Tailed Deer Herd, Matthew Frankel

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Exploring the Tensions between Teacher Beliefs about Integrating Technology: A Case Study, Monica Frank

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Embodied Reminders and Well-being Among Breast Cancer Survivors: Examining the Influence of Feminine Gender Role Orientation, Biographical Disruption, and Body Image, Andriana Frost

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Morbid Curiosity: Exploring the Ethics of Dark Tourism, Kristina Garlick

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Can it Heal and Hurt?: Survivors of Sexual Assault Share the Benefits and Challenges of Sexual Assault Support Group Participation, Brittni Gettys

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Evaluability of Community Dispute Resolution Programs: Effecting Change or Maintaining the Status Quo?, Rebecca Gourde

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From the Shadows to the Spotlight: Centering the Experiences of Faculty with (Invisible) Disabilities, Tiffany Gray

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Saving for a Rainy Day: Evaluating the Use and Efficacy of State Budget Stabilization Funds, Brittany Griffin

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The Impact of Collegiate Marching Band on the Intra- and Interpersonal Competencies and Capacities of Alumni: A Qualitative Case Study, Adam Gumble

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Predictors of Future Gendered Play Practices, Caroline Guzi

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Prevalence of Steroid Induced Hyperglycemia in Oncology Patients, Dawn Hornberger

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Impacts of Affordable Childcare on Families, Amanda Kennedy

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Yoga, Stress, and College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Study, Lori Klein

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Mindfulness and the Veteran: Increasing Veteran Participation in Mindfulness Programs at a VA Medical Center, Cynthia Lang-Groening

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Online Student Course Engagement in a Developmental Summer Bridge Program: A Mixed Methods Study, Kaitlyn Machcinski

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Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis: Exploring the Lived Experiences of African-American City/County Managers and the Impact of Mentoring on the Profession, Johnny Mays

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Ecological Development of Purpose Among Graduating College Students: A Mixed Methods Study, Alexis McCarthy

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Impact of Departmental Procedural Fairness on Officer Psychological Well-Being and Engagement in Organizational Citizenship Behaviors, Jennifer Mehnert

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Homelessness in Late Life: An exploration of the lived experience, Danielle Palmisano

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The Lived Experience: Collective Realities of Black Maternal Healthcare, Rhonda Parham

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The Protective Role of Ethnic-Racial Socialization and Ethnic-Racial Identity on Academic Outcomes among a Diverse Sample of Emerging Adult Immigrants in the United States, Veronica Parris

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Transformational Learning Through a Success Coaching Graduate Assistantship Experience: A Qualitative Case Study, Rita Patel Eng

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Sparking Debate: Private or Public? The Effect of Ownership on Electric Utility Performance, Joseph Pazzalia

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A Comprehensive Analysis of the Pennsylvania Wine Industry with Actionable Recommendations for Industry Improvement and Growth, Seth Porter

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Factors Contributing to the Success of Rising Latino Leadership in Central California, a Qualitative Inquiry, Yammilette Rodriguez

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Centering Critical Vibes Through Community Immersion: A Mixed Methods Study of Early Grades Teacher Candidates’ Critical Consciousness, Ashley Rowe

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Understanding Factors Impacting Volunteer Firefighters' Work, Family, and Volunteer Balance to Serve, Christopher Schultz

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The Pandemic Dilemma: A Mixed-Methods Study of Student-Centered Science Education in the COVID-19 Pandemic, Jennifer Slavick

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Communicating Effectively: An Exploration of Communication Methods between Parents and Teachers with Mixed Methods, Melanie Solano

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Intermediate Elementary Teachers’ Perception and Use of a Learning Management System in Supporting Effective Teaching and Learning: A Mixed Methods Study, Jennifer Southmayd

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The Emotional Labor of Special Educators: A Mixed Methods Study, Erika Thomas

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Perceptions and Use of Digital Technology by Educators Who Support Students with Disabilities in Public Schools: A Mixed Methods Study, Tammy Thompson-Cooke

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Identification and Screening of Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure, Anne Truscott

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The Impact of the Mandatory PHAB Accreditation Process on Environmental Health Programs at Local Health Districts in Ohio, Wesley Vins

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The Effectiveness of an APRN-led Pain Service on Patient Satisfaction Scores: A Retrospective Analysis, Maripatricia Welz-Bosna