This thesis charts the events surrounding the 1911 woman suffrage in California. It analyzes the roles of suffragist leaders, supporters, and opponents of the suffrage movement.

This thesis consists of seven short stories written by the author: 1) "Street of Dreams" 2) "The Voiceover" 3) "Tight" 4) "Dragon in the Wave" 5) "Local Traffic" 6) "Just a Phone Call Away" 7) "A Little Byte in the Mainframe"

The genome size of plants shows a thousand fold variation from the 150 Mb genome of Arabidopsis to the 140,000 Mb genome of Fritillaria. Much of this variation in genome size is due to changes in the amount of non-coding DNA. Genome complexity, in . . .

This thesis is an examination of the Presidency of William McKinley, who served from March of 1897 until he was assassinated in September of 1901.

This thesis is an examination of the military and political measures taken to defend the San Francisco bay against the threat of hostile Confederate ships during the Civil War. The author also addresses the significance of California's role in support . . .

Analyzing a set of financial statements involves using ratios of key financial variables and other analytical tools to gain insight into the operating performance and financial health of a firm. Decisions based on this information can include those . . .

This thesis investigates Dewey's and Niebuhr's chief area of political disagreement--their views on social action--during the Depression. It examines two works that serve as their principal statements about their respective views on social action, Dew . . .

It is the purpose of this thesis to formulate a decision model that can be used to determine whether public ownership or private ownership can operate an electric system more economically. Specifically, this thesis will provide a tool to aid analy . . .

During the period 1898 to 1913, great changes occurred in the political, social and ideological structure of China, the Middle Kingdom. The Manchu-Ch' ing dynasty, which had ruled in China from 1644, was overthrown in 1911 and replaced by a republ . . .

This thesis is based on a long-standing interest and concern with the loss and deterioration of prime agricultural lands in the State of California, still the leading agricultural producer in the nation. California is also the leading wine-producing . . .

The Lovejoy Formation consists of a series of olivine basalt flows that occur in scattered outcrops in the northern Sierra Nevada. Previous workers have suggested that extensive, inferred basalt flows in north-central California are correlative wi . . .

This project is concerned with Environmental Living as one contemporary aspect of Outdoor Education. A definition of Environmental Living is provided in order to provide the reader with a common base of understanding. Several concurrent approaches . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine if teacher expectations are related to student socioeconomic level or length of teaching experience. Section I of the Social Behavior Survival (SBS) Inventory was used to measure the level of teacher standa . . .

The compositions surveyed in this thesis exhibit a wide variety of extended techniques and present a broad sampling of new music for the trumpet since 1970. Each piece is either for unaccompanied or accompanied trumpet solo. Accompaniments range from . . .

Two-way bilingual immersion (TWBI) programs have demonstrated great success in improving Latino English Language Learners’ educational outcomes. When compared with students in English-only programs, TWBI students have more favorable attitudes towar . . .

This thesis details the composition of a new work for chamber ensemble entitled "Gentle Persuasion." The complete score is included in the work.

Single stranded oligonucleotides called aptamers that have a binding affinity to reduced glutathione (GSH) and oxidized glutathione (GSSG) were isolated. An iterative technique called Systematic Evolution of Ligands by Exponential Enrichment (SELEX) w . . .

This thesis examines the lower Sacramento Valley in northern California. In this structural basin, streams emerging from surrounding ranges have deposited their channels above the basin's floor. Patterns of land use in the valley have persisted acro . . .

Late 19th century literature often responds to the anxieties of class, gender, and race by participating in justifying the hierarchies as it relies on a deterministic setting and typically explores the grimmer, but often realistic, themes in American . . .

A combination of non-destructive sampling methods (capture and release) were used from December 1998 to July 2001 to compare usage by native and introduced fish species of several restored, partially restored, and highly modified brackish tidal marshe . . .

This thesis is a critical examination of female characters in the literature of Henry James. It analyzes the ways in which characters such as Daisy Miller and Isabel Archer are representative of James's views of the United States.

Anyone directly following the depicted examples of exacting justice in fictional literature has a fairly good chance of winding up in prison, especially since a good number of stories and novels have (notably ones involving archetypal heroes) the prot . . .

This thesis documents a study designed to investigate the influence of severe fatigue interpolated early in practice on performance and motor learning of the stabilometer task. The experiment involved eighty male volunteers at California State Univers . . .

Enzymes are complex proteins that often exhibit unpredictable behavior. Understanding how enzymes work is the Rosetta stone of Biochemistry. Most enzymes are hard to work with because they are unstable and it is usually hard to isolate them from the r . . .

Current monitoring methods for walnut husk flies (WHFs), Rhagoletis completa Cresson, (Diptera: Tephritidae), a major pest of commercial walnuts, are ineffective at predicting the onset of damage, since the initiation of oviposition is determined by . . .

The purposes of this study are to explore fully the philosophical rationale behind the California Music Framework's emphasis upon music as aesthetic education, to record its development, and to describe attempts at its implementation.

Phosphorus (P) is an essential macronutrient for plant growth and development and it is the major growth-limiting nutrient in many soils. In comparison to other plant species, white lupin (Lupinus albus L.) has been found to show extreme tolerance to . . .

Some teachers' systems they have currently in communicating with parents of their students are not effective. Teachers may not have the knowledge or proper training on what adequate communication looks like besides the district and state mandated syst . . .

This thesis consists of a work of fiction by the author.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the readability of California state-mandated textbooks in the primary grades. This research will attempt to answer the following questions: 1. Does the readability level of a given textbook as indicated . . .

Spurred by the endless possibilities of aptamers applications, we decided to investigate the potential for an aptamer based MRI contrast agent. Our research group has previously isolated a 44-base long aptamer that binds to Gd3+ ion. The selective bin . . .

Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) is a powerful technique that has found a wide range of applications ln modern molecular and cell biology. Rapid advances in FISH have allowed its use in areas ranging from gene mapping and prenatal diagnos . . .

This thesis is an examination of George Eliot's feminism through an examination of the middle-aged women in her novels.

This thesis consists of a work of fiction by the author.

This study explores the culture sharing group of five African American Evangelical Christians from the San Francisco East Bay and their engagement and experience in interfaith dialogue, or dialogue between religions -a proposed remedy for hope, peac . . .

In light of the review of the literature and the theoretical considerations, the present study will investigate whether amphetamines will affect an endurance type of performance. Stated as a formal hypothesis: 1. Subjects, under the influence of a . . .

The current research was designed to add to the literature concerning trampling modification as a taphonomic action capable of mimicking stone tool damage. Instead of focusing on how to differentiate trampling from other forms of bone modification, . . .

This paper is about artifact looting and its socioeconomic value to Guatemalan huaqueros and their communities. In addition to examining the lives of huaqueros, the author's study hopes to contribute to a broader understanding of the interplay be . . .

This thesis is an analysis of the author's composition, "String Quartet Number One." The complete score is included in the work.

The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of using a weighted belt and vest to increase energy cost of walking and to investigate the effects on cardiorespiratory function. Fourteen moderately trained males completed three submaximal . . .

Recent advances in third-generation sequencing technologies (long-read sequencing) require High Molecular Weight DNA (genomic DNA) of high quality and purity. In this study, the author developed a protocol to isolate Fritillaria affinis nuclei by te . . .

The purpose of this study is to determine if the parents of the students in the CITY Program are more satisfied then the parents of the students in the Pasadena high schools with the transition program serving their young adult offspring.

Children impacted by mass incarceration face poor educational outcomes when a loved one is incarcerated, whether the individual detained is a parent or sibling. Approximately 2.7 million children of color, who are students in PK-12 schools, are aff . . .

Today, a four-year degree is touted as the only respectable option for postsecondary training when in actuality a myriad of choices exists for students. Because of the overvaluing of degrees, over 70 percent of high school graduates now enter colle . . .

This study was designed to investigate the relationship between oral reading rate and comprehension of printed material and the relationship between oral reading rate and competency in reading sub-skills, using fifth-grade students. Oral reading . . .

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of Wendy's International, Inc., not only as a distinct entity in itself but one related also to its competitors and the restaurant industry. Financial ratios are used to test and determine the health and . . .

Over the past decade there has been increased concern by government officials towards the employment problems of young people. In 1964, the Department of Labor set up various centers for youth in economically depressed areas which would serve as f . . .

The first goal of this study was to determine if adult (greater than or equal to 8 years) or sub adult (4 to 6 years) male rhesus macaques differed in their rates of sexual activity, intermale aggression, mating disruptions, and injuries. The second . . .

For decades the K–12 public school system in the United States has been failing to provide all students with an equitable educational experience. The K–12 public school system graduates large numbers of students who are not prepared for the 21st ce . . .

Research has shown that students need to read content-area text and make sense of the information by applying the knowledge gained to their own experience through writing. The current emphasis on a textbook-based curriculum has left little time for . . .

This is a study in the sociology of literature. As Grana has pointed out, the sociologist looking at literature is not confined to one perspective. "He may look at the content of a book, the life history of the writer, or the connection between t . . .

This study is focused on the philosophical models and strategies used by school psychologists in coping with learning problems in the schools. It is also concerned with an assessment of the school psychologist's attitudes towards his function in t . . .

The purpose of this study was to reveal through perceptions of the participants in negotiations the effectiveness of the Winton Act to the school districts in Santa Clara County.

This thesis explores whether or not a consumer-grade unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) can produce mapping products that meet the standards of the mapping industry.

Sugar Culture has become increasingly popular among girls in recent years. The research analyzes Sugar Culture, and Feminist Theory, focusing on issues of agency and power. The website SeekingArrangement.com is a dating site for what is termed, “mut . . .

African American male students have been marginalized and criminalized for years in the American public school system, leading to low academic performances, low engagement in school, and high dropout rates. This study examined College Bound Brotherho . . .

This study surveyed the significance of participants to be in agreement with the training program's philosophy, if he is to evaluate the program as being a success. Without this agreement the program is assumed to be considered poor and evaluated . . .

Tritonia tetraquetra is a member of gastropoda class. This study was done to investigate the population genetics of Tritonia populations. In this study, the whole genome of the organisms from individuals from various populations were sequenced, and th . . .

Chloroperoxidase (CPO) from Caldariomyces fumago is a very versatile heme enzyme that catalyzes different reaction types, including peroxidation reactions of various substrates. Several of these reactions are of industrial interest. To create a re-usa . . .

The trapped electron method has been used to study low energy molecular excitation events by electron impact. The design, construction, and testing of the experimental apparatus are discussed. An analytic expression for the potential in the electr . . .

Teacher collaboration is essential to strengthen teaching and learning among teachers. There is a plethora of research that states the importance of collaboration in schools. In education today, nearly every school deems it is creating a community o . . .

This thesis is a work of creative fiction by the author.

The purpose of the experiment described in this paper was to study the effect of reduced salinity on the activity of tyrosine aminotransferase, rate of oxygen consumption, body weight changes and tissue osmolarity in the euryhaline gastropod Nassar . . .

This thesis consists of seventeen short works of creative writing by the author.

This study utilized mixed methods—both qualitative and quantitative—to investigate the attitudes of parents/guardians in the Bay Area toward the inclusion of their children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in public schools practicing evidence-b . . .

In an attempt to assess the present degree of compatibility of the Plain Titmouse, Parus inorrtatus, and the Chestnut-backed Chickadee, P. rufescens, I have studied the territorial behavior and interactions of sympatric populations in a woods at H . . .

The purpose of the study documented in this thesis is to determine if there is a sense of regional identity or regional consciousness in Modoc County, located in the extreme northeastern corner of California.

This thesis examines the history of California and other states in the American West during the Civil War, focusing on the region's transition from a frontier mentality to a nationalistic democratic society.

This interview study examines adult literacy phenomena within a participatory research methodology. Such research is rooted in a hermeneutic perspective in critical theory which interprets adult minority students' particular social texts within a . . .

Caenorhabditis elegans forages for food by distinguishing between various odorants in a dynamic environment. Their sensory neurons have the ability to adapt to persistent attractive odors in the absence of food (Colbert and Bargmann, 1995). Adaptat . . .

The E. coli genes yqgE and yqgF are part of the same operon and may therefore be functionally related. YqgF is an essential nuclease with a putative pre-16S rRNA processing role while the function of YqgE has yet to be determined. Here, chemical cr . . .

The role of the school principal is demanding in a variety of ways. School principals are faced with the daily challenge of balancing their roles of site manager and instructional leader. This study examined and identified the knowledge and learni . . .

It is the purpose of this investigation to analyze a number of membership drives and, hopefully, provide from this analysis information on certain characteristics which will aid unions in organizing or management in preventing the organization of . . .

This thesis is an analysis of Virginia Woolf's response to Coventry Patmore's Victorian poem "The Angel in the House."

Because of concerns voiced by many teachers and administrators in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District regarding the present system of reporting pupil progress in the upper elementary grades, work began on developing a new and hopefully better s . . .

Using Bloom's taxonomy of educational objectives as a frame of reference, it is the purpose of this study to analyze a school district's written behavioral objectives, grades kindergarten through eighth, to determine their incidence in the cogniti . . .

This study focuses on what one Region of the U. S. Forest Service, the Pacific Southwest Region, has accomplished in developing and implementing a program to obtain high quality performance in harvesting activities. In order that a purposeful revi . . .

The purpose of this study was to estimate the relative amounts of generality and specificity during initial performance, final performance, and learning within two groups of children (9-12 years) classified as normal and neurologically handicapped . . .

The issuance of SFAS 87 was intended to reduce the variability, inconsistency, and potential for earnings management in the accounting for pensions. Although there is less discretion in choosing actuarial methods, actuaries and managers are still ab . . .

The purpose of this study is to determine what impact the existence of CETA, the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, has had on the readjustment of Vietnam-era veterans. This study will examine the overall effect of Vietnam-era veteran parti . . .

Depictions of Artificial Intelligence gynoids in science fiction film and television are problematic in that they portray over-sexualized, sexist, and stereotypical versions of femininity, and reinforce a binary of men as brain and woman as body. Th . . .

This study examines the academic, social, and emotional mindsets of ten fifth grade Black girls, who attend an urban public elementary school in Northern California. The academic achievement levels of Black girls in urban schools have languished beh . . .

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), from 2000-2010, in higher education there was a 73% increase in the enrollment of African American students in college and universities nationwide, however, the tragedy is that African . . .

This thesis details an experiment involving studies on the DNA and adrenal RNA of a patient with ACTH Independent Macronodular Adrenal Hyperplasia (AIMAH).

A review of municipal, state, and federal bicycle master plans and bicycle facility planning guides shows that bicycle infrastructure locations have been and continue to be largely selected ad hoc, or are based on a limited number of road condition . . .

An alkaline-unwinding assay, which provides an index of DNA strand breakage and repair, was used to study the genotoxic effects of gamma radiation in Neanthes arenaceodentata (adult males) . To determine radiation-induced DNA strand damage, male w . . .

This thesis consists of an attempt to resolve the integrity of one small piece of the puzzle of the prehistoric past; namely, the playing of a rubber-ball game in a specialized structure by the prehistoric Indians of the Southwestern United States. . . .

This thesis details the composition of the author's work for string quintet entitled "Resurrection." The complete score is included in the work.

Orange sea pens (Ptilosarcus gurneyi) are known to have few predators as a result of their chemical defense mechanisms. Very little is known about the sequestered chemicals and their toxic effects, if any, on prey species Tritonia tetraquetra (sea . . .

DETERMINING THE EFFECT OF HPGV INFECTION ON APOPTOTIC PROTEIN EXPRESSION IN JURKAT CELLS: The human pegivirus (HPgV) is a recently described Flavivirus which has been shown to be apathogenic to humans. It has been observed that HIV-1 positive pati . . .

The purpose of this thesis is to evaluate the effect of the Faculty's evaluation of the student's midterm performance, on the student's evaluation of the faculty's teaching performance through the midterm examination. This author hopes that this t . . .

Management of vegetation in undeveloped lands at the interface with urban landscapes is critical. Research can help develop vegetation management strategies that achieve fire safety goals, provide ranching opportunities and provide suitable grassla . . .

This thesis describes the separation of meso-tetra-p-chlorophenylporphyrin and its divalent metal complexes by non-aqueous reverse-phase HPLC. The separation attempt uses a systematic and practical approach based on fundamental relationships in li . . .

Current shifts in educational reform in the United States require that more students are college and career ready, which falls under the purview of the secondary school counselor. Expected to serve an average of 945 students, California high school co . . .

PART I. ABSTRACT Alkylphenones other than acetophenones have been found to give 2,6-diphenyl-3,5-dialkylpyridine in yields of 8-23% when refluxed in HMPT for 5-10 hr. Acetophenones give a 1-3% yield of the corresponding 1,3,5-triarylbenzene when . . .

The rate of exchange of H20 and D20 in agglomerates of 30-µ crystals of hydrothermally grown zeolite 13X was measured by a gravimetric technique. The self-diffusion coefficient was found to be independent of agglomerate particle radius in the rang . . .

This study examines the impact of Linked Learning's Pathways on the three variables (a) student engagement; (b) school success; and (c) academic achievement of students in the three comprehensive high schools in an urban school district in the Bay Are . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine if having the ability to swim effects one's overall quality of life and water recreational participation. Subjects were 46 residents from TODCO senior housing that ranged in age from 65 to 93 years old. The . . .

The primary purpose of this study is to focus upon the inmate's view of his particular situation. Hopefully this thesis will provide a greater degree of insight into the following questions pertaining to the convict. What does rehabilitation mean . . .

This thesis examines what it meant to be male in Great Britain during the period leading up to and during the First World War, along with the masculine identity shared in the ranks of British soldiers serving on the continent as well as among the me . . .