All dissertations completed at Western Michigan University are entered into ScholarWorks. Some may be embargoed or restricted by the authors and may be only available from on-campus computers. Print copies are available through interlibrary loan for dissertations before 2013. If you have any questions, please contact wmu-scholarworks@wmich.edu.
Dissertations from 2024
The Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Polysaccharide-Based Additive To Improve Wet and Dry Strength and High-Barrier Properties of Paper Products, Cornellius Marcello
An Exploration of the Experiences That Influenced Black Males to Become Information Technology Professionals, Ronnie McMillian
Black Women’s Instagram Usage and Body Dissatisfaction, Shirlee Buchanan Moore Jr.
On Near-Linear Cellular Automata Over Near Spaces, Abdul-Rahman M. Nasser
Shigella Flexneri Diguanylate Cyclases Regulate Pathogenesis, Ruchi Ojha
Faulty Perception Correction of Autonomous Vehicles in Real-Life Driving Scenarios, Mark Omwansa
Intelligent Health Monitoring Systems via Flexible Hybrid Electronics and Machine Learning, Masoud Panahi
An Empirical Study of Cross-site Variation in Treatment Effects of Educational Interventions, Thuy Dung Pham
A Paradigm Shift? Speech-Language Pathologists’ Perspectives and Practices with Neurodiversity-Affirming Approaches, Kelli Pierce
Safety Assessment for Vulnerable Road Users Using Automated Data Extraction with Machine-Learning Techniques, Baraah Sami Qawasmeh
Systematics, Biogeography, and Floral Trait Evolution of the Plant Genus, Medinilla (Melastomataceae), John Peter Quakenbush
Using Video Prompting To Teach Daily Living Skills to Young Adults With Disabilities, Melissa Anne Rajter
3D Automated Surgeon’s Hand Motion Assessment Using a Cascade Fuzzy Supervisor During Intelligent Box-Trainer System Skills Training in a Multi-Thread Video Processing, Fatemeh Rashidi Fathabadi
Development of a discrete element model for artificial turf, Justin Rittenhouse
Mothering, Leadership, and Career: A Narrative Analysis, Joanne Susan Roehm
Translanguaging in an English as a Foreign Language Context: Practices and Perspectives of Indonesian University Teachers and Students, Marianus Roni
The Earth Speaks History: Narrative and the Anthropocene in Contemporary Climate Fiction, Hana Khalid Saeed
Ultrafast Relaxation Dynamics of Novel Organic and Inorganic Nanohybrids, Sukanya Saha
Advanced material manufacturing obtained from natural products for wastewater treatment, Neha Sawant
Longitudinal Evaluation of Vitamin D Concentrations in Relation to the Onset of Type 2 Diabetes in American Adults: A Secondary Data Analysis, Kathryn Michelle Schurr
An Examination of Specific Learning Disability Identification Post Participation in the Michigan Department of Education Transformation Zone, Erin E. Senkowski
Establishing Practical Equivalence of Factor Loadings in Multigroup Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Christopher Edward Shank
Synthesis, Characterization and Testing of Graphene-Based Materials for Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Catalysts, Hassan Shirzadi Jahromi
Synthesis and Characterization of Heavy-Metal Oxoanion- and Phosphonate-Binding Nanojars, Pooja Singh
Methods and Metacognition: Teaching an Historically and Culturally Responsive Holocaust Unit, Katie Sluiter
Current to Best Practice: An Approach to Establishing a Clearinghouse, Alycia Sterenberg Mahon
New Alternative Methods Developed for the Measurement of Active and Total Clay in Foundry Green Sands, Piao Jian Tan
Performativity and the Formal Elements of Comics: Reading Nonviolent Resistance in Graphic Novels, Krista Turner
Integrating Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis and Sentiment Analysis for an Enhanced Understanding of Emotions in Human Experience, Laura Urdapilleta
Beneficial Effects of Exercise on Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Content and Endplate Morphology in Skeletal Muscle of Aging Male and Female Rats, Juliana M. VanGyseghem
Investigating the Impacts of AI Integration on Workplace Well-Being, an Exploratory Case Study, Anezka Viskova-Robertson
Understanding the Experience of Being Food Insecure at an Independent College or University, Natalie Wagner
A Comparison of Training Approaches on Skill Acquisition Among Direct Care Staff at an Adult Day Program, Sandra Wagner
Acculturation, Well-Being and Identity of Oromo Immigrants, Hawi M. Wako
Printed Graphite Electrodes for Fast-Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries, Guanyi Wang
Principals Staying in Concentrated Poverty School Districts: Voices from Within, Mark Wilke
The Effect of Performance-Contingent Monetary Rewards on Creativity, Intrinsic Interest and Autonomy, Merrilyn Yeboah
Identity and Alterity in a Comedy Series from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, During the Presidency of Evo Morales, Anita L. Zandstra,
Enzyme-Enhanced ECF Bleaching: Improving Pulp Bleachability and Reducing Its Environmental Footprint, Bingyao Zhou
Dissertations from 2023
Associating Driver Behavior to Surrounding Environments and Cyclist Presence, Mousa Ahmad Abushattal
Synthesis of Glucomannan-Xylan Composite Biofilms: Characterization and Applications for Food Packaging, Kholoud Al-Ajlouni
Exploring the Use of Cultural Values in the Evaluation of Programs with Native American Tribes, Karen Lynn Alexander
State of the Art in The Knowledge of Engineers’ Job Satisfaction in Saudi Arabia, Muidh Awadh Algahtani
Towards Reliable Hepatocytic Anatomy Segmentation in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Using U-Net with Auto-Encoder, Koloud Najem Alkhamaiseh
Racial Identity, Student-Professor Interactions, and Social Support: Predictors of Graduate Experiences for Black Women in Graduate Programs, Darrielle Allen
Early Carbonate Diagenesis of the Miocene Dam Formation in Southwestern Qatar, Mohammed Al-Musawi
Wideband Parameter Estimation of Overhead Transmission Lines from Terminal Measurements, Fahad J. Alqahtani
Three Essays on International Migration and Remittances, Mir Tanzim Nur Angkur
Statistical Clustering of Networks with Additional Information, Paul Atandoh
Assessing and Characterizing Marijuana Use Disorders (DSM-5) — National Survey on Drug Use and Health, United States, 2020, Alejandro Azofeifa-Ujueta
National Emergency Department Sample in Geriatric Subsequent Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Visits and Associations with Sex, Falls, Payor, and Discharge Outcomes, Carrie Ann Barrett
Development and Validation of Simulation Protocols for Assessing Stresses in a Network Tied Arch with a Posttensioned Tie Girder, Kanchani Lakamalika Kumari Basnayake Mudiyanselage
Examination of a Measure to Assess Clients’ Perceptions of the Client-Provider Relationship in Home Visiting Services, Bethelhem Belachew
Zonality in Graphs, Andrew Bowling
AV Operation and Energy Efficiency Improved Through The Evaluation and Demonstration of AV Sensor Technology, Nicholas Brown
Community College Students’ Awareness of Their Reading and Writing Proficiency, Martha Paulina Campusano Rojas
School Accountability Within the Dominican Republic: A Qualitative Study of School Principals’ Beliefs and Knowledge, Massiel Cohen Camacho
The Impact of Historical Narratives on Students' NOS Understanding and Science Motivation, Peng Dai
A Two-Session ACT Intervention with Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Tabitha Anne DiBacco
You Don't Need Eyes to See: The Lived-Experience of College Graduates Who Are Black Men, Born into Poverty, and Living with a Visual Impairment, Ronald Dillard
Exploring the Dimensions of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Affirmative Clinical Supervision, Lindsey N. Dollar
Origin of the Mega-Streamlined Morphology in NE Africa and Arabia: Remote Sensing and Field-Based Investigations, Mohamed Samy Mohamed Elhebery
The Difficult Night Window, Christopher Emery
On Phishing: Proposing a Host-Based Multi-Layer Passive/Active Anti-Phishing Approach Combating Counterfeit Websites, Wesam Harbi Fadheel
Improving Autonomous Vehicles Operational Performance Using Resilience Engineering, Johan Fanas Rojas
Moral Discourses of Atheist Organizations: Moral Contrasts, Symbolic Boundaries, and Collective Identities, Alexander Fether
Investigating the Critical Literacy Practices of Adult Learners: A Case Study of Four Leveled Reading Courses at a Community College, Anna Fontaine
Evaluation of a Classroom Management Video Training Package, Avner Fraidlin
The Effects of Mindfulness and Exercise on Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review, Collin Tyler Garner
Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: Examining the Perspectives of Survivors and Speech-Language Pathologists, Patricia Lynn Geels
Investigation of Public Trust in Science in Connection with Views about Tentative Nature of Science and Epistemological Beliefs, Asghar Pervaiz Gill
Measuring Multicultural Competence in Counseling, Martha Mae Golubski
Strategies to Increase Engagement in K-12 Stem Programs Among BIPOC Students Grades 3rd – 8th, Denisha C. Griffey
Visual Circuitry in Adaptive Behavior: Extraction of Complex Visual Image Information by Arrays of Non-Image Forming Eyes, Thomas Kipp Halladay Groves
Learning Finite Mixture of Ising Graphical Models, Chong Gu
Essays on the Impact of Shocks on Trade, Migration, and Agriculture in Mozambique, Ana Lidia Gungulo
Experiences of Female Muslim International Graduate Students with Children in the U.S.: Strategies to Cope with Academics and Family Life, Nizoramo M. Haitova
A Mixed Methods Investigation of Pediatric Medication Administration Dosing Errors in Emergency Medical Services, Bryan M. Harmer
Simulating Strongly Coupled Many-Body Systems with Quantum Algorithms, Manqoba Qedindaba Hlatshwayo
A Narrative Inquiry Study of Adult Female Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Their Journey into Individual Counseling, Alex Houseknecht
Investigation of the Philosophical Foundations and Use of Culturally Responsive Evaluation, Ouen Hunter
The Skin I’m in: A Critical Content Analysis of Picture Books Written by Black Authors, Angela LaTrece Justice
Reactive Oxygen Species and Weak Magnetic Fields: Unraveling the Mechanisms of Planarian Regeneration and Tissue Growth, Luke James Kinsey
Analysis of U.S. Housing Markets Using Advanced Econometric Models and Machine Learning Algorithms, Cody Kirby
Evaluating the Performance of Estimators in SEM and IRT With Ordinal Variables, Bo Klauth
Using Visual Imagery to Develop Multiplication Fact Strategies, Gina Kling
Felicidad Aplataná: How Dominican Migrants Living in the Nordic Countries Make Sense of their Happiness, Ivanna Lajara
A Framework for Flourishing: Belonging, Confidence, and Connectedness in Academic Libraries, Kathleen Anne Langan
A Critical Analysis of Discrepancies in Behavioral Health Program Ratings by Evidence-Based Practice Registers for Behavioral Health, Miranda Jade Lee-Easton
Adaptive Instruction Through Reflection: How Preservice Teachers Create and Implement individualized Literacy Lessons in a University Reading Center, Jennifer Marie Lennon