Washburn University: Recent submissions
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Influence of tax rates on ownership type : debt choice, valuation, and leverage gain
(Washburn University. School of Business, 2018-06-01)After assigning the same before-tax cash flows and costs of borrowing, we examine the influence of tax rates on ownership type by computing valuation and leverage gain outcomes for debt choices. After determining the optimal ... -
Family firm voting and managerial control : the effects on share repurchases
(Washburn University. School of Business, 2018-06-01)The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether family firms (FFs) differ from non-family firms (NFFs) in their propensity and likelihood of repurchasing shares. -
Firm performance and earnings management around dividend change announcements
(Washburn University. School of Business, 2018-03-01)Studies that fail to fully consider how performance affects firms' earnings and dividend smoothing activities will identify deviations of discretionary accruals and real activities from sub industry averages as unusual or ... -
Power-users and new hires : contrarian insights on technology skills for entry into the accounting profession
(Washburn University. School of Business, 2018-01-01)The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), American Accounting Association (AAA), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), and the Big ... -
Capital structure model (CSM) : correction, constraints, and applications
(Washburn University. School of Business, 2017-12-01)We extend the Capital Structure Model (CSM) research by performing the following tasks. First, we offer a correction on the corporate tax rate adjustment found in the break-through concept of the levered equity growth rate ... -
Sears' spinoff of Lands' End
(Washburn University. School of Business, 2017-11-01)Following several years of declining revenues and profits, in late 2011 Sears Holding Inc. ("Sears") began to hive off its business divisions. As part of its series of diversitures, on December 6th, 2013 Sears announced ... -
Hedge fund variables and short-run SEO returns
This paper's purpose is to determine if hedge fund variables (HFVs) are related to short-run daily buy and hold abnormal returns (BHARs) for a 30-day window around announcement dates for seasoned equity offerings (SEOs). -
Influences of Telehealth Services on Appointment Attendance in Underserved Populations
(Washburn University, 2022-11-23)Background/Problem: Accessibility barriers related to social determinants of health impact appointment attendance rates in underserved, medically complex populations. Underserved populations influenced by such barriers ... -
Adolescent Well Child Examinations in the Midwest
(Washburn University, 2022-12-19)Well child examinations (WCEs) are annual comprehensive preventive care visits conducted to address age-appropriate physical, psychosocial, and developmental milestones set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics and ... -
The Impact of Education on Self-Management and Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
(Washburn University, 2022-12-19)Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) currently affects approximately 1 in 9 individuals in the United States. Access to education, transportation to appointments, and other social determinants of health can reflect poor ... -
Implementation of a Vaccines for Children Project for Underserved Children in Shawnee County, Kansas
(Washburn University, 2022-12-19)Introduction and Purpose: The project was conducted to improve access to immunizations and increase the number of recommended vaccines received by children residing in a rural Shawnee County, Kansas community. Framework: ... -
Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder: A Case Study of a 14-Year-Old
(Washburn University, 2022-08-02)The following is a de-identified case study that presents the treatment process and outcome for a 14-year-old female with social anxiety disorder (SAD). To maintain confidentiality “Emily” will be used in lieu of the ... -
Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder
(Washburn University, 2022-08-02)The following is a de-identified case study that presents the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Names and other identifying ... -
A Transdiagnostic Approach to the Treatment of an Adolescent Male with Depressive and Anxious Symptomatology
(Washburn University, 2022-04-20)The following is a de-identified case study that presents the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment process for an adolescent presenting with major depressive disorder (MDD) with anxious distress and a history of trauma. ... -
Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder: A Case Study of a 31-Year-Old
(Washburn University, 2022-03-21)The following is a de-identified case study that presents the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Names and other identifying information ... -
Treatment for Anxious Depression: A Case Study of a 20-Year-Old
(Washburn University, 2022-05-02)The following is a de-identified case study on the treatment process and outcome for a 20-yearold pregnant LatinX female diagnosed with anxious depression. Names and other details of the case have been changed to preserve ... -
Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Study of a 19-Year-Old
(Washburn University, 2022-04-27)The following is a de-identified case study that presents the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) utilizing Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Names and other identifying information ... -
Treatment of OCD: A Case Study of a Man with Checking Associated with Not Just Right Experiences
(Washburn University, 2022-04-23)The following is a de-identified case study that presents the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention ... -
Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Case Study of a 17-Year-Old Female
(Washburn University, 2022-04-04)The following is a de-identified case study that presents the treatment process and outcome for Jenny, a 17-year-old female with a primary diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. Names and other details of the case ... -
Improving Depression Screening for Adults in Rural Louisiana
(Washburn University, 2022-04-14)Problem Statement: The adult and senior population of a primary care clinic in rural Louisiana lack depression screening. Purpose: This project aimed to improve screening for depression in a privately owned primary care ...