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Book ChapterGardner, Carolyn CaffreyThis work is chapter #13 from the book, Hidden Architectures of Information Literacy Programs: Structures, Practices, and Contexts edited by Carolyn Caffrey Gardner, Elizabeth Galoozis, and Rebecca Halpern published by ACRL. . . .
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ArticleMa, WeiThe past decade has seen an explosion in the numbers and types of electronic information resources available to identify and retrieve articles and other information relevant to a scholar's research needs. Today, library users are confronted with a . . .
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Conference ProceedingMa, WeiAs the number of electronic bibliographic databases available continues to increase, library users are confronted with the increasingly difficult challenge of trying to identify which of the available databases will be of most use in addressing a p . . .
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ArticleKibbee, JoReal‐time online reference holds enormous potential for revolutionizing the way users find and use reference services. By adding interactive help to their online information services, libraries can reach users who may never have sought out the traditi . . .
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ArticleMa,WeiThe proliferation of digital information resources and electronic databases challenges libraries and demands that libraries develop new mechanisms to facilitate and better inform user selection of electronic databases and search tools. We developed a . . .
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ArticleFalse narratives of generational difference in academic libraries: Toward an intersectional approachGardner, Carolyn CaffreyIn this article, we examine the discourse that academic librarians have used to describe different generations and age groups in articles and conference presentations throughout the last 2 decades. Age and generations have surfaced in the professional . . .
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Masters ThesisPace, TeontaIn recent years, the number of medical device recalls for software defects has climbed steadily, with Class II recalls accounting for the majority of total voluntary recalls. Prolonging the time it takes between recall initiation and recall terminatio . . . -
Masters ThesisChase, ChrystalA review of literature highlights the importance of organizational culture and its relationship to organizational effectiveness. The success of an organization includes the ability to produce quality product without excessive rework or high costs for . . .
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Masters ThesisEspejel, MiguelMost organizations question how to optimize performance to remain competitive and maintain customer loyalty. In today’s fierce competition, quality and process improvements are critical to reduce costs and maximize manufacturing performance. Company A . . .
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Masters ThesisVillanueva, IsmeniaEvery year, some students in special education programs at traditional high schools transfer to alternative high schools. It is important for students in special education to receive high quality education, but this is also the law under Individuals w . . .
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Masters ThesisReed, JacobJoyce’s writing has largely been associated with narrative irony. However, a romantic reading is possible aided by the ideas of Joseph Campbell and Sc hopenhauer. A romantic is one that uses the narrative pattern of romance: a questing hero successfu . . .
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Masters ThesisFlanigan, KelseyStudents eligible for special education under the criteria of Emotional Disturbance often present disruptive or off-task behaviors in the classroom. The purpose of this study was to determine if the class pass intervention or classroom password or the . . .
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Masters ThesisBradshaw, KhaleahColorism is rooted in racism. Because the institution of racism stems from the enslavement of Africans in America, colorism has a history in the United States just as long as slavery itself. Using a color system among women sets the standard of beauty . . .
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Masters ThesisBeggs, AndrewAlbert Camus re-constructs the Greek myths of Sisyphus and Prometheus to symbolize man’s essential condition and the rebellion against that condition. Through the use of symbol and allusion Camus connects The Stranger and The Plague to Greek myth and . . .
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Masters ThesisAkard, Michael E.Misconceptions abound regarding the Highland bagpipe. Despite the global presence of this instrument and its popularity for both solo and ensemble work, there is disagreement among scholars and performers regarding piobaireachd and appropriate interpr . . .
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Masters ThesisEchols, AngelaCompliance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture wheat flour milling standards and U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations is not enough to prevent a major recall of wheat flour containing peanut residue that has caused adverse reactions in tw . . .
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Masters ThesisAloufi, NasserThis thesis considers the problem of scheduling autonomous vehicles at intersections. A new system is proposed which is more efficient and could replace the recently introduced Autonomous Intersection Management (AIM) model. The proposed system is bas . . .
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Masters ThesisRountree, Ronald M.This thesis focuses on the original languages and the subsequent modifications of eternal worldview through artistic expression, thus demonstrating the way that the modern problematic concept of Hell adapts the original context of the documents and la . . .
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Masters ThesisDe La Torre, Maricruz MaczRecent studies have suggested that a close interaction between touch-sensing neurons and skin cells may not only be important for early development, but also for neuronal function and structure. In order to better understand the skin cell-neuron inter . . .
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Masters ThesisWinton, MeredithMany varieties of In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical Devices exist to diagnose and monitor some of the world’s most prevalent diseases. The ability to diagnose and monitor illnesses is imperative to the survival of those affected by them. Faults in the . . .
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Masters ThesisSingh, HarvinderIn the last 20 years, wood items and the furniture industry in the United States have been influenced by the competitive business environment, unpredictable economic cycles, increased production levels and transportation expenditure, changing purchase . . .
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Masters ThesisReynolds, Robin L.This thesis examines the archetypal heroic journey of Harper Lee’s protagonist Jean Louise “Scout” Finch from childhood to her adult years through two of the author’s works. The study is presented with chapters focusing on three main categories of Cam . . .
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Masters ThesisNguyen, Khoi NgocThe focus of this study is two-fold: (1) an exploratory literature review of Lean thinking implementation and (2) a directed Lean Thinking implementation project, specifically 5S, applied to a cosmeceutical manufacturing environment. The objective of . . .
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Masters ThesisLittle, MusaErrors in laboratories are a common phenomenon. The hematology/oncology physicians primarily rely on results of samples taken to laboratories in order to make comprehensive inferences and diagnoses of the patients’ conditions. Therefore, the analysis . . .
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Masters ThesisGrosskopf, LisaLean is a process that drives improvement in manufacturing facilities. With Lean’s focus on customer needs and continuous improvement, companies have used Lean tools and techniques to improve products and decrease manufacturing costs. Application to a . . .
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Masters ThesisFlores J Lucas, HugoPolicy-Driven Data Centers (PDDCs) are data centers in which all Virtual Machine (VM) traffic must traverse a sequence of Middleboxes (MBs). These MB policies help guarantee a given level of security and performance for all applications hosted in the . . .
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Masters ThesisVega-Martinez, LorennNumerous deficiencies associated with the U.S. Navy’s supplier cost overruns, schedule delays, and reporting methods have been identified by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) during the last decade. This study adapted the Balanced Scorecard ( . . .
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Masters ThesisSteitieh, Dua J.Improving the quality of healthcare has become a priority in order to make healthcare safer, more effective, and cost-controlling. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been addressing the high hospital readmission rates with new reg . . .
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Masters ThesisRasheed, AyeshaPoor quality medical devices may lead to dire financial and reputational consequences for an organization. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning letters are indicators of the challenges the medical device industry has to overcome the deficiencies . . .
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Masters ThesisHussain, Azra R.In today’s fiercely competitive society, the most valuable way of securing a competitive advantage and improving organizational performance is through quality improvement. XYZ is an organization which provides chemicals used to create nextgeneration c . . .
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Masters ThesisZimmerman, RandyThis study explores the problem of employee engagement as related to product quality in a manufacturing firm. The product quality characteristic is defined as the ability of a product to meet the specification limits of any design characteristic. To c . . .
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Masters ThesisWilliams, VictoriaPoor health costs the United States economy over half a trillion dollars a year, and a substantial percentage is from absenteeism due to illness or from employees coming to work but not performing their best. Health complaints in the workforce are ass . . .
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Masters ThesisVillegas, Jose A.Manufacturers face complex challenges in delivering quality products to successfully gain competitive market share. Organizations must learn how to collect and interpret data about process performance to discover best practices. Risk of food quality n . . .
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Masters ThesisVilla, MarthaThe push for inquiry based math curriculums driven by the Common Core State Standards has led to an increase in instruction and assessment using multi-step math word problems. Students with specific learning disability (SLD) particularly struggle with . . .
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Masters ThesisTurco, LaurenThis study aimed to determine if mindfulness strategies may reduce perceived stress levels for students with mild to moderate special education eligibilities ranging from autism spectrum disorder to specific learning disability. The study consisted of . . .
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Masters ThesisSherrin, Paula StarrThis thesis juxtaposes the characters of Lavinia and Tamora in William Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus (1594) and Beatrice-Joanna and Isabella in Thomas Middleton and William Rowley’s The Changeling (1622) to examine the plays’ treatment of female tran . . .
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Masters ThesisSandoval , EdgarThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued increasing numbers of warning letters to medical device manufacturers, citing deficiencies in design control and risk management processes. Though FDA provides guidance through the Code of Federal Regu . . .
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Masters ThesisRoby, KurtEmergency department overcrowding has exhibited an increasing trend, as described through the length of stay metric reported by hospital systems through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a United States federal government program. . . .
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Masters ThesisReyes, Giovanni F.The complexities surrounding emergency preparedness are evident for both employee and employer more than ever before: natural disasters, domestic terrorism, and a company’s own internal risks associated with manufacturing goods and providing services. . . .
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Masters ThesisNgo, Tammy M.This thesis argues that the works of Spanish-Mexican Surrealist artist Remedios Varo (1908–1963) possesses transcendent qualities influenced by the culture and images of Renaissance magic and alchemy. Varo’s incorporation of these Renaissance subjects . . .
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Masters ThesisNg, MariaMicrosoft® Excel™ is default software used within the organization for drug development projects. Increased availability of statistical software packages in the pharmaceutical industry allows scientists and engineers to complete their analyses effortl . . .
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Masters ThesisMorelos-Herrera, AlejandroJane Austen is often lauded for her ability to create relatable, strong, and endearing heroines in her novels and her male characters are written with the same level of talent and virtue. This paper focuses on illustrating Austen’s male characters in . . .
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Masters ThesisMcIntosh, Jasmine M.This study searched to determine if the implementation of a behavior intervention in the form of a token economy system in the home environment would overall decrease the frequency of a specific targeted maladaptive behavior in Elementary students wit . . .
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Masters ThesisLeon, DanielAutomotive manufacturers establish their quality management system (QMS) based on requirements from the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949 and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2105. The automotive industry is hig . . .
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Masters ThesisEspericueta, AngelaThis study explored the following four co-teaching models; parallel teaching, station teaching, team teaching, and one teach-one assist in regard to academic success and learning as well as instructional preference in high school algebra students with . . .
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Masters ThesisDrake, MichaelThis paper examines the evolution of warfare in the twentieth century, its depiction in film, and how motion pictures of the century’s wars either reflected or influenced public opinion. It explores the pendulum shifts in public attitudes toward Unite . . .
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Masters ThesisBarker, Adam AnthonyIt 's argued that art imitates lite. This study covers the extent to which Ernest Hemingway draws from actual events in his life to construct his fictional works. By examining events from In Our Time, The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, For Whom t . . .
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Masters ThesisVenus, KahlieSleep deprivation is a growing concern for many, especially college students. Increased demands from school, work, and personal obligations, could decrease socioemotional and psychosocial functioning. Previous research suggests poor sleep quality is a . . .
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Masters ThesisValentin, Enya RuthPrevious research has suggested that social media usage has some relationships with increased levels of narcissism among individuals. However, most of this research has focused on Facebook. Snapchat is an application that focuses on picture and video- . . .
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Masters ThesisStaker, MarilouAbstract Expressionism has generally been studied as the formal confluence of abstraction, surrealism and expressionism transposed onto America’s shores during the psychotraumatic existentialist World War II period and atomic aftermath. An underlying . . .
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Masters ThesisRomo, JenniferThis thesis analyzes existential crises and existential choices in Cormac McCarthy’s novel, The Road. Living in post-apocalyptic chaos where the characters constantly suffer from starvation and fleeing from cannibal cults, life’s worth is called into . . .
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Masters ThesisOliveri, Celina MoniqueThirteen Argiope argentata populations in coastal Southern California were compared electrophoretically for genetic variability at 8 genetic loci. Populations had low levels of genetic variability compared with other arthropods, as shown by mean value . . .
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Masters ThesisOgunkola, SundayXYZ clinical laboratory is one of the leading healthcare providers in the country that is committed to the quality of the services provided to the customers. The dedication of the organization's leadership to continuous quality improvement is apparent . . .
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Masters ThesisMontez, TimothyA major problem in the field of continuous improvement is that approximately 60% of continuous improvement programs fail to deliver the desired results (McLean & Anthony, 2014). This problem exists in manufacturing industries around the world (Lodgaar . . .
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Masters ThesisMontez, PaulLung tissue necrosis is a complication of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Klebsiella pneumoniae. Lung tissue necrosis has a high case fatality rate and currently the mechanisms by which this disease occurs remain poorly understood. It has been previo . . .
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Masters ThesisMcCubbing, VanessaThis study demonstrates the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) problem-solving tool to address increasing thousand kernel weight results seen in hybrid canola production. Production and quality data were analyzed together to determine if t . . .
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Masters ThesisJuarez, JanineThis quasi-experimental case study examined the benefits of using a computer-assisted intervention (CAI), Read Naturally Live, with secondary students with a specific learning disability (SLD). As teachers look for digital tools to engage students to . . .
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Masters ThesisHull, Dale S.Campbell’s monomyth or hero’s journey provides a template for many artists, including filmmakers. In this thesis, the hero’s journey as portrayed in seven religiously themed films is examined. It is shown that the structure of the journey is the same . . .
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Masters ThesisHolmes, MeganTeachers and school officials have begun to realize the influence that social emotional learning (SEL) has on student success and life-long learning. This is especially important for students with emotional disturbance. Mindfulness-based practice is o . . .
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Masters ThesisHenderson, AutumnUnderstanding how Escherichia coli adapts to its environment helps us understand mechanisms of evolution. Incubating E. coli for long periods allows cells to acquire mutations that are selected for in this stressful environment, ultimately leading to . . .
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Masters ThesisGarcia, GriseldaThe thesis study demonstrates the importance of incorporating Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics (HFE/E) countermeasures, starting from the design phase of any process being developed. When not incorporated, risk of injury to the employee in the . . .
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Masters ThesisGabriella, IvettAlcohol consumption is known to be prevalent among college students. Previous research has shown that affective states may influence alcohol consumption and prosocial behaviors are associated with affective states. Therefore, prosocial behaviors may b . . .
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Masters ThesisChoi, JamesThe purpose of this study was to examine if there was a link between the self-directed Individualized Education Program (IEP) process and the students’ self-determination within a public high school in an urban setting. The research team examined the . . .
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Masters ThesisChang, Timothy Chih ShuangWith the recent push to implement ethnic studies education in K-12 schools in California, teachers have been teaching for justice at an increasing rate. However, few research studies and practical guides have been published on how to implement critica . . .
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Masters ThesisBrinkman, JeffRaphael’s Stanza della Segnatura, painted between 1508 and 1511 CE, is considered one of the greatest works of Renaissance painting. The frescoes themselves ostensibly represent the disciplines of philosophy, theology, poetry, and the law, however, fu . . .
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Masters ThesisAndersen, Melvianne QuarlesThis study explores Shakespeare’s use of experimentation in three plays: Love’s Labour’s Lost, As You Like It, and The Merchant of Venice. In each play, the female protagonist dons a disguise to experiment with her love interest, testing his suitabili . . .
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Masters ThesisTran, ViSupplier performance scorecards have been introduced and used throughout organizations for decades, but they often vary with different weight measurements and performance metrics. Suppliers play an important role within organizations, and the collabor . . .
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Masters ThesisSummers, KevinHonor is an often misinterpreted term because honor is not clearly understood. Honor is frequently defined as acting correctly or being honest and fair. The reality is honor is not defined as merely doing the right thing nor is it about being respectf . . .
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Masters ThesisSowden, KennethThe purpose of this thesis is to interconnect and enhance the narrative related to Camp Sheridan and Camp Robinson during the latter half of the nineteenth century. Original endorsement journals and post returns from these two camps are utilized, as w . . .
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Masters ThesisRodriguez, Suzanne MarieThis study sought to determine whether preschool students with special needs demonstrate increased on-task behaviors when listening to paperback versus digital textbooks during read-aloud activities. Six students who receive special education services . . .
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Masters ThesisPowell, KylieThis study sought to determine if explicit instruction of a student’s individual learning strengths would be an effective method for promoting self-advocacy for SWD. To determine effectiveness, researcher compared data taken on students instances of a . . .
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Masters ThesisPaz, ErikaThis study sought to determine whether the use of modeled and repetitive language during structured activities led to increased spontaneous language production during unstructured activities in preschoolers who are preverbal. Four children between 3-t . . .
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Masters ThesisPapillion, AshleeIn this project, I explore the concept and usage of sentiment and sensibility in Britain during the second half of the eighteenth century, with particular focus on the coinciding presence of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its impact on the empire. . . .
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Masters ThesisPapcun, George JosephThe ever-increasing interconnection and sophistication of medical devices containing software presents a significant security risk management challenge for many manufacturers. While a number of methods have been established for addressing these risks . . .
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Masters ThesisOsorio, Brianna A.Young African-American (AA) women frequently suffer from an aggressive form of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) for which there is no treatment. Although cells reside in adipose tissue in the tumor microenvironment, including M2 macrophages, are i . . .
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Masters ThesisSchmidt, Swetlana NasrawiIf it is the role of the humanities is to interpret the expressions of human experience over time, what exactly can Shakespeare offer in response to critical environmental concerns? How can an ecological reading of Shakespeare serve to inform humanity . . .
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Masters ThesisMarrs, MichaelThe low adoption rate of product updates is a problem for companies in that valuable engineering resources are used to identify improvement areas and implement solutions that only a portion of customers are benefitting from. The value of these updates . . .
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Masters ThesisLidgard, KathrynThe attitudes that professionals hold regarding causes of poverty are particularly relevant when considering those who work directly with people who are poor, as these views have been shown to influence the nature of assistance these professionals pro . . .
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Masters ThesisMohamed, Wafick K.XYZ, a biopharmaceutical company, developed a patented drug to cure a skin disorder that impacts 3% of the world’s population. The addition of a second production line to the existing production line at a Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) cont . . .
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Masters ThesisKang, MichelleE-cigarettes have evolved since 1965 with research indicating users believing that e-cigarettes are less harmful than their conventional counterparts. For this study, I investigated the relationship between the perceptions of e-cigarettes and conventi . . .
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Masters ThesisBarber , Jonathan Paul MichaelConventional scholarship does not assign any responsibility for the creation of the prison-industry complex to Ronald Reagan. This thesis entails a critical examination of Reagan’s governorship to identify his contributions to the mass incarceration p . . .
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Masters ThesisGuglielmelli, DinoMusic programs in correctional institutions illuminate the paradoxical volley between inmate humanism and security apparatus ideology. This study examines the rehabilitative benefits of the arts and the security apparatus’s rationale for disallowing m . . .
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Masters ThesisGomez, MarioAt a critical stage when oral-systemic health studies link gum disease to other serious health problems, dental laser technology offers dentists and patients valuable benefits to help curtail growing health risks. However, adoption of this technology . . .
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Masters ThesisEwing, JeremiahDespite having been raised a Congregational Protestant, Ernest Hemingway abandoned the faith of his youth after he left home—especially, after he experienced destruction and death in the Italian theater during World War I. In the following years, Hemi . . .
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Masters ThesisCain, DanielleIn Democratic Promise: The Populist Moment in America, Lawrence Goodwyn suggests, “White supremacy prevented black farmers from performing the kinds of collective public acts essential to the creation of an authentic movement culture” (Goodwyn 122-123 . . .
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Masters ThesisAmorde, KaitlinThis study aimed to determine the impact of Quizlet as a study tool for science vocabulary. The participants included five 8th-grade students with a special education eligibility of specific learning disability (SLD). Participants were taught how to u . . .
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Masters ThesisAcuna, EricContinual improvement pioneer and visionary scholar in academia, Dr. W. Edwards Deming had been very vocal in saying that transformation is necessary in a prevailing style of management. The management transformation is needed in this age and time whe . . .
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Masters ThesisAcosta, SocorroThe purpose of this study was to determine if students with speech and language impairments benefit from a program that employs the use of thematic units in the Pretend Play Centers designed to help with social interactions and increase vocabulary. Th . . .
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Masters ThesisTakaki, TorieWith the rapidly growing number of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students in our schools, school psychologists are required to assess students whose first language is not English. However, when looking at current research, there is a wid . . .
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Masters ThesisSutton, MelanieThrough the use of technology and its effects, as well as a prevailing pedagogical emphasis on student choice in the classroom, the modern student is evolving. The purpose of this project is to outline a student-driven curriculum by implementing a “cu . . .
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Masters ThesisEstrada, Hugo RodasThe purpose of this study was to examine if there is a relationship between positive parental engagement and participation and student academic engagement with middle school children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in an urban school setting. The . . .
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Masters ThesisPomar, JenniferThis study seeks to determine whether the use of computer-assisted instruction positively impacts literacy knowledge related to letter recognition for preschool students with developmental delays (DD). All of the students in this study were identified . . .
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Masters ThesisMcPherson, Alan S.Today’s for-profit business supply chain is driven by the insular objective of maximizing profits and shareholder value. This financial slant is proving hazardous, as today’s supply chain construct is evermore linearized, frangible, and extended. The . . .
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Masters ThesisKnox, RhondaThe prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in schools has resulted in the need to develop effective classroom strategies for teachers to help students become successful. Students with ADHD often demonstrate off-task behaviors, r . . .
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Masters ThesisHwang, Chloe Yea BinThis thesis provides a political analysis of the creepshot phenomenon that emerged as a social pandemic in contemporary South Korean society, where misogynistic attitudes are pervasive. Creepshot practice represents a new form of patriarchal control t . . .
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Masters ThesisHolloway, Michelle C.Although proficient secondary reading levels are inconsistent in high school students identified with a disability, a proficient or advanced score on standardized math tests is an expected outcome for all students. This study examined a text-to-speech . . .
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Masters ThesisAlamri, WafaThe study evaluates the effectiveness of a biology textbook for 11th grade students in Saudi Arabia. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the adequacy of biology textbook resources used in schools, and how they facilitate learning. An evalu . . .
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Masters ThesisGarcia, IsabelLetter recognition is important because it leads to word recognition, reading, and spelling. The California Preschool Learning Foundations indicate the preschool students should learn the letter sounds and names. Preschool students with exceptions lik . . .
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Masters ThesisGomez, TinaFluency is a vital aspect of reading comprehension. Many students with learning disabilities tend to struggle in the area of reading fluency, thus affecting their reading comprehension. Studies have shown that using research-based strategies for teach . . .
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Masters ThesisChen, AndreToday’s data-driven society has prompted the need for energy-efficient data collection via data-intensive sensor networks. Previous research assumed that the nodes in these networks willingly cooperate with each other when routing and storing data. Th . . .
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