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Open TextbookAltekruse, Michael K.Brew, Leah and Michael K. Altekruse. (2019). Building the Relationship: Common Errors in Helping. OER Edition. Fullerton, CA: California State University, Fullerton. Copyright previously held by Cengage. Copyright reverted back to authors December . . .
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SyllabusBilby, Mark G.“Textual and historical study of the origins and content of the New Testament in the context of first century Christianity” (CSUF Catalog). This is not an approved General Education course.
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SyllabusBilby, Mark G."Introduction to at least five religious worldviews from an historical and comparative perspective, with descriptive analysis of their belief system, moral code and symbolic rituals: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism" (CSUF . . .
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DissertationStiles Hanlon, AnnaCollege athletics are the most popular extracurricular activity across American community colleges, with approximately 80,000 students participating each year. California has the highest rate of participation, with over 24,000 student-athletes annuall . . .
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DissertationSims, Andrea FejeranThe purpose of this research journey (qualitative narrative study) was to explore the cultural philosophies and beliefs of manmaga’håga (high-ranked Indigenous Pacific women in higher education), give voice to culturally competent leadership practices . . .
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DissertationHoover, KarelynThe purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the leadership strategies and processes that California community college presidents employed as they made the decision to participate in the pilot baccalaureate degree program and the subse . . .
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DissertationKirkwood, Alisia MoniqueThe purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of Black community college administrators who have transitioned to upper-level management, while maintaining their own race consciousness. A race conscious mindset is defined as: (a) acknowledge . . .
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DissertationLuna, MercedesThis hermeneutical phenomenological qualitative study seeks to understand the lived experiences of concussed community college student-athletes as they reintegrated back into the classroom after their injury. This study included 12 student-athletes en . . .
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DissertationSanchez Vandenburg, AliciaThis phenomenological study explored the perceptions and experiences of teachers and administrators at Innovation Academy (IA), a K-5 elementary school, as they transformed into a 1:1 technology academy. This study aimed to examine the role of leaders . . .
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DissertationMendoza, Reanna M.This phenomenological study explores the perceptions of educators around student mental health (SMH) needs, and sought to uncover teacher, counselor, and principal perceptions around SMH needs at the elementary school level. Bronfenbrenner’s ecologica . . .
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DissertationTurner, Scott JosephThis study examines the relationships of teacher-held mental models and organizational characteristics towards recommendations for regular early childhood programs for preschool students with disabilities. the researcher conducted quantitative survey . . .
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DissertationRusso, MatthewFor students performing below grade level, additional support may be required beyond the general classroom instruction. Response to Intervention is a three-tiered process that enables schools to support students performing below grade level. Individua . . .
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DissertationMora, Camille M.This dissertation looks at complex developmental trauma (CDT) and the impact it has on the developing child’s brain. This study focuses on two research questions: Do trauma-informed assessments offer students with a history of CDT more accurate assess . . .
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DissertationBolourieh, FaribaThis study was designed to develop a deeper understanding of the challenges that Iranian American Youth face in becoming global citizens. in order to pave the way for the younger generation the researcher studied the strategies taken by the older gene . . .
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DissertationCase, Kimberly K.This quasi-experimental study explores the effects of participation in a university–school partnership on preservice teacher candidates' self-efficacy in teaching science, their instructional and pedagogical practices in science, and the frequency and . . .
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DissertationLin, David T.This qualitative case study evaluated a group of first-year transfer students' web-enhanced learning system engagement experiences. Research has established that authentic and meaningful e-learning engagement leads to positive learning outcomes. as tr . . .
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DissertationSamoff, Sheryl A.Transgender students are underrepresented and underserved at community colleges. This study explored the lived experiences of transgender students and their perceptions of inclusiveness with regard to the campus climate. I conducted first and follow-u . . .
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BookMartin, Michelle E.This comprehensive introduction looks at the human services profession though the settings where human services work and provides information about social problems within a socio-political context to show how culture and ideology influence people’s pe . . .
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BookDaubigny, FannyFanny Daubigny's PROUST IN BLACK fuses French Literature, cultural studies, film noir, cinema history, and Los Angeles, the City of Angels, in a dynamic synthesis of imagination and invention that remakes cultural criticism in the here and now. With l . . .
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BookHickok, JohnAsian populations are among some of the fastest growing cultural groups in the US. While books on serving other target groups in libraries have been published (e.g., disabled, Latino, seniors, etc.), few books on serving library users of Asian heritag . . .
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BookBrown, Lee E.Fully revised and updated, the third edition of Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance provides strength and conditioning students with the clearest and most accessible introduction to the scientific principles underpinning the discipline. Co . . .
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BookRose, Debra J.Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive text available for current and future fitness professionals who want to design and implement effective, safe, and fun physical activity programs for older adults . . .
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BookMalek, Moh H.Advanced Statistics for Kinesiology and Exercise Science is the first textbook to cover advanced statistical methods in the context of the study of human performance. Divided into three distinct sections, the book introduces and explores in depth both . . .
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BookSegal, Nancy L.Accidental Brothers tells the unique story of two sets of identical Colombian twin brothers who discovered at age 25 that they were mistakenly raised as fraternal twins―when they were not even biological brothers. Due to an oversight that presumably o . . .
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BookFarmer, Thomas A.The study of human cognitive processes provides insight into why we act or react and can help us predict future behaviors. In Cognition, authors Thomas Farmer and Margaret Matlin present an engaging and highly relatable examination of how these proces . . .
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BookSeymour, NicoleActivists today strive to educate the public about climate change, but sociologists have found that the more we know about alarming issues, the less likely we are to act. Meanwhile, environmentalists have acquired a reputation as gloom-and-doom killjo . . .
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BookSandner, DavidWhen jazz legend Charles Mingus comes to town, playing his double bass at the Nighthawk Club, one struggling musician sees what no one else can: Mingus playing "in the soul," transforming into a giraffe. Mingus calls it the underground the place he go . . .
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BookPraitis, IrenaPoetry. California Interest. Using word play, wit, juxtaposition, and the koan riddling tradition as inspiration, these poems trace the intersection of body, mind, and everyday objects. Exploring the personal and the ideological, they delve into the m . . .
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BookFoust, James C.The revised twelfth edition of Video Production: Disciplines and Techniques introduces readers to the operations underlying video production. It provides thorough coverage of the theory and techniques readers need to know, balancing complexity with pr . . .
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BookSha, Bey-Lingntercultural Public Relations: Theories for Managing Relationships and Conflicts with Strategic Publics develops a coherent framework to unify the theories of public relations and intercultural communication, and, within the framework, examines empiri . . .
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BookStein, AndiWhether it’s a favorite television show, an artist at the top of the music charts, a best-selling book, or a hometown sports team, we love entertainment. It’s big business and in this accessible introduction, Andi Stein and Beth Bingham Evans give rea . . .
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BookBelmas, Genelle I.Current through the most recent Supreme Court term, MAJOR PRINCIPLES OF MEDIA LAW, 2019, delivers a comprehensive summary of the latest additions, changes and developments in communication law. The text fully integrates recent developments through Jul . . .
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BookLee, Emily S.This book introduces and explores the relation between race and phenomenology through varied African American, Latina, Asian American, and White American perspectives. Phenomenology is best known as a descriptive endeavor to more accurately describe o . . .
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BookMcFee, GrahamRecent decades have seen attacks on philosophy as an irrelevant field of inquiry when compared with science. In this book, Graham McFee defends the claims of philosophy against attempts to minimize either philosophy’s possibility or its importance by . . .
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BookMcFee, GrahamThis book is a further major intervention into the philosophical aesthetics of dance by a philosopher who has devoted much of his professional career to the consideration of dance. It is intended for the interested general reader as well as the postgr . . .
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BookLarson, Deborah WelchDeborah Welch Larson and Alexei Shevchenko argue that the desire for world status plays a key role in shaping the foreign policies of China and Russia. Applying social identity theory—the idea that individuals derive part of their identity from larger . . .
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BookKuo, JeffA concise yet comprehensive book that can be read and used from cover to cover, presenting topics that are fundamental for environmental engineering students, engineers, and professionals in the fields of air pollution control engineering and manageme . . .
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BookKurwadkar, SudarshanDioxin – Environmental Fate and Health/Ecological Consequences offers a unique, and comprehensive coverage of dioxins and their congeners once they are released to the environment. The book provides readers with a systematic understanding of past and . . .
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BookCSMA (Conference) (2nd : 2016 : Wuhan, China)These are two volumes of conference proceedings on Computer Science and Mechanical Automation, representing a broad spectrum of research topics and revealing some cutting-edge developments. The books are collection of research papers covering cloud c . . .
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BookGrewal, Mohinder S.This book provides readers with solutions to real-world problems associated with global navigation satellite systems, inertial navigation, and integration. It presents readers with numerous detailed examples and practice problems, including GNSS-aided . . .
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BookOrdoñez-Jasis, RosarioTeachers want assessment tools and strategies that inform instruction, engage students in the process, and invite families and community members to enter into the conversation about student learning and progress. When teachers work collaboratively wit . . .
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BookBarr, DustinExpressive Conducting: Movement and Performance Theory for Conductors applies the insight of movement and performance theory to the practice of conducting, offering a groundbreaking new approach to conducting. Where traditional conducting pedagogies o . . .
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BookO'Cadiz, DarleneDance and Cultural Diversity examines the art of dance within the context of different cultures. In doing so, the readings in the text connect dance to academic disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, psychology, and philosophy. Based on the core . . .
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BookBilby, Mark G.The contributions open a window to an impressive variety of reactions to Dennis MacDonald’s work, often connecting standard historical assumptions with an entirely new vision that transcends the classical array of exegetical methods and ventures into . . .
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ArticleDavis Jr., AnthonyWithin the context of Cambridge University Press et al. v. Patton et al., this article provides the rationale for the academic distribution of scholarly articles without requesting copyright permission or paying the corresponding fees. The fair use of . . .
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Masters ThesisPiercy, BrookeAnxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders both globally and in the United States. Early-life stressors such as poor socialization and isolation, as well as diets high in fats and sugars have been shown to increase levels of anxiety . . .
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Masters ThesisLeyh, JuliusIncreasing tourism in Nosara, Costa Rica brings along more challenges for sustainable development of the community. as local resources become stressed and overdevelopment interferes with wildlife, the community is continuously developing strategies to . . .
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Masters ThesisTenbrook, SeanMusic is generally considered a powerful tool to experience emotions. However, there is mixed research on whether it can hinder or enhance our emotional states. the present study aimed to explore this concept further. Moreover, the purpose of this stu . . .
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Masters ThesisSkorka, ChristopherTrypanosoma cruzi is the protozoan parasite that is the causative agent of Chagas disease. This disease is endemic to Latin America but has spread to other non-endemic areas due to globalization. the disease currently lacks an FDA approved treatment, . . .
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Masters ThesisHamidi, Bijan AlexanderBijan Hamidi explores economic systems in video games and expands on the definition of virtual economics to include economic behavior. Gamers commonly look to gain advantages over their opposition during game play. This thesis performs an analysis of . . .
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Masters ThesisRobertson, Melanie A.The purpose of this Case Study was to consider the current conditions for students as it pertains to their mindsets, and how they are being taught about their mindsets in the classroom. This Case Study was a call to action project for teachers who str . . .
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Masters ThesisMillar, NicoleRecent literature has highlighted the necessity to include specific strength training that mimic on-field demands that lead to successful performance. Few studies have examined specific strength training in female athletes. Therefore, the aim of this . . .
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Masters ThesisRicarte, AdrianCopper Transporter 1 has been known to be the main route of dietary copper uptake while the involvement of Divalent Metal Transporter 1 is still disputed. in human colorectal adenocarcinoma cells (Caco2), knockdown of DMT1 mRNA has been shown to reduc . . .
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Masters ThesisSebastian, TrevorYoga has become an increasingly popular form of exercise in the West with promising findings of improved physiological and psychological well-being. However, researchers have expressed concern in its efficacy in a clinical setting. This study aimed to . . .
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Masters ThesisJayaprakash, Neha T.Recent developments in robot automation have fostered the development of many assistive devices to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Notable among these devices are autonomous wheelchairs, which are capable of navigating t . . .
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Masters ThesisHuang, HarrisonThe Southern California Bight receives approximately 1.5 million gallons of wastewater effluent per day. Although regional monitoring has occurred periodically since the implementation of wastewater treatment practices, few studies have attempted to i . . .
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Masters ThesisBowers, SamuelThe purpose of this study was to explore how avatar appearance and player-avatar interaction impact prosocial and antisocial online play in World of Warcraft (WoW). the Proteus effect, a phenomenon where players shift their in-game behavior based on t . . .
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Masters ThesisMartinez, AnastasiaWest Nile Virus (WNV) is a worldwide concern to the health of the human population. Severe cases of infection can progress into neurological diseases that are potentially fatal due to the lack of treatment or vaccine. the NS2B-NS3 protease is a potent . . .
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Masters ThesisTyre, AnthonyThrough interviews, research and a theoretical framework, this study examines “e-sports”, or electronic sports, and considers whether e-sports should be categorized as a sport and its players categorized as athletes. E-sports is the term used to descr . . .
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Masters ThesisQassim, HussamOne of the promising processes to elevate the accuracy of the convolutional neural networks is by increasing the depth of the convolutional neural networks. However, increasing the depth of the convolutional neural network leads to a boost in the numb . . .
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Masters ThesisEstrada Tiempos, JoseThe increasing demand for renewable energy sources has accelerated endeavors for the optimization of biomass fuel oxidation for direct liquid fuel cells. Good efficiency for electrochemical oxidation of biomass and other has been observed on palladium . . .
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Masters ThesisFernandez, Esteban MSince the early 2000s, a series of new voter identification laws have been passed. These laws could possibly reduce voter turnout in a way that provides a structural advantage to certain candidates. This paper uses state level presidential election tu . . .
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Masters ThesisRaveendra, RakeshStress is an unavoidable factor in everyday life that triggers the human body’s reaction to an anticipated threat, challenge, or scare. to test and receive a better understanding as to how the body reacts under stress, a method of stress measurement w . . .
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Masters ThesisUngerman, LindseyThis study investigated the effects of different designs of sports bras on peak absolute breast acceleration and perceived comfort ratings. This study offers two hypotheses: (1) the hybrid bra, controlling for the most superior-inferior motion, would . . .
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DissertationMeil, Andrew JamesProfessional sports organizations have been utilizing data-based approaches when selecting potential athletes increasingly over the past couple of decades, as depicted in Moneyball. the National Football League (NFL) conducts a yearly Scouting Combine . . .
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Masters ThesisMoffit, TylerIntroduction: Strength training can be used to prevent injuries and improve running economy in distance runners. the purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between lower extremity strength and distance running biomechanics. Methods: 3 . . .
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DissertationLazer, Deborah JAs growing numbers of young adults with high-functioning autism disorder (HFASD) make the transition to college, the need for effective high school transition programs is increasing. Due to inherent deficits in social skills and executive functioning . . .
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Masters ThesisSanchez, Emily RoseIntraspecific variability of behavioral thermoregulation in lizards due to habitat, temperature availability, and seasonality is well documented, but variability due to sex is not. Sex-specific thermoregulatory behaviors are important to understand be . . .
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Masters ThesisPark, JimNazi Germany took great measures to establish a homogenous society at the cost of human life and suffering. Seeking to create a racially pure nation, the leaders of National Socialism envisioned communal solidarity in political ideals, race, and even . . .
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Masters ThesisAli, Bezait GashachewAn analysis of green roof water quality was done to answer this question: does the use of green roofs reduce or contribute to storm water pollution? Green Roofs can increase the overall water retention of an urban area and lower the volume of expected . . .
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Masters ThesisPetros, PeterSRAM memories constitute a considerable fraction of modern VLSI designs and consist of a single system repeated thousands of times. Thus, design of these singular bitcells is essential to optimizing SRAM performance. However, comparison of designs is . . .
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Masters ThesisCisneros, Ana LuisaIn the vast scholarship of Holocaust history, a lacuna exists with regards to child Holocaust survivors. It would not be until after the 1980s, when child Holocaust survivors were given acknowledgement as well as a survivors group in which to particip . . .
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Masters ThesisColoso, ChristianThis research study examines whether different degrees of social media (SM) usage increase the likelihood of individual and collective political actions—such as voting behavior or participation in protests or rallies. Studies on social media (SM) usag . . .
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Masters ThesisFamili, Azadeh G.The semiconductor industry has perfected the process of manipulating electron charge. the structure of a transistor is based on the formation of a channel between the source and drain when the gate voltage is applied. This time-tested structure is ext . . .
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Masters ThesisKakadiya, Sharadkumar A.This research involves the experimental study of micromachining of Shape Memory Alloys using Dry Micro Electrical Discharge Machining process on an in-house built machining setup. the study considers the effect of critical process parameters including . . .
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Masters ThesisZaheer, AdamDye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have gained in popularity due to their possibility of one day replacing, the more common, silicon-based cells. Overall, dye-sensitized solar cells are cheaper to produce and can even achieve higher levels of efficien . . .
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Masters ThesisSilvas, RebeccaThere is limited literature on how factors like race and disguise jointly impact eyewitness identification. Both of these factors are very likely to occur simultaneously in a crime in which an eyewitness may need to identify the perpetrator. Researche . . .
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Masters ThesisGrewal, Harkishan SinghAutonomous navigation has risen to prominence in public discourse in recent years. Pursuits of a self-driving car by notable tech companies, Tesla and Waymo (formerly Google self-driving car project), have brought autonomous navigation to the foref . . .
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Masters ThesisPelayo, Pablo, Jr.Assistive technologies performing bio-medical applications may be extremely beneficial for individuals who suffer from neurodegenerative diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Locked-In Syndrome. These diseases usually progress and continue . . .
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Masters ThesisMachia, TiffanySince the advent of the Internet, researchers have sought to determine whether the Internet may advance users’ well-being or if Internet use is associated with a variety of negative outcomes, including emotional distress. Additionally, although social . . .
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Masters ThesisLy, PhillipThe goal of this thesis is to create mobile applications that can leverage the power of deep learning to detect malignant melanoma in the early phase and save lives. Thus, it is imperative to extend the reach of such essential diagnostic care worldwid . . .
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Masters ThesisAl-behadili, MohammedUndrained shear strength is important in the evaluation of the stability of both natural and man-made slopes. Some researchers have proposed methods such as SHANSEP to evaluate the undrained shear strength of fine grained soils. However, the impact of . . .
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Masters ThesisMenon, Vivek AnandThis research involves the use of Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulation technique to investigate the complex and dynamic mechanisms involved in Liquid-Assisted Laser Beam Micromachining (LA-LBMM) process both in static and dynamic mode. the results of th . . .
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Masters ThesisDuccini, KalieRare olivine-pyroxene cumulates and hornblende gabbros of the ca. 150 Ma Summit gabbro are scrutinized with the goal of revealing initial differentiation trajectories and source characteristics of mafic magmas within the Late Jurassic Sierra Nevada ar . . .
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DissertationHulett, Marie ThérèseThis phenomenological research examined the perceptions of eleven online instructors at one community college regarding their experiences teaching online courses. the instructors were invited to participate because their students’ academic course outc . . .
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Masters ThesisPalermo, JenniferCrystal Lake is a small (0.02 km2), alpine lake in the San Gabriel Mountains. This hydrologically closed lake is one of the very few permanent, freshwater lakes in the range. as a result, it is ideal for recording coastal southwestern US hydrologic va . . .
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DissertationMuniz, Jacob C.This qualitative study explored the criteria for success of mentoring, as well as the differences in the success of mentoring provided by internal and external mentors to new principals. In total, 11 administrators participated in the study, one super . . .
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DissertationOllila, Jennifer MichelleThis study considers how administrators work to provide excellent educational experiences for all students through supporting teacher practice within teacher observation for evaluation (TOFE) systems. Qualitative methodology was used for this research . . .
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DissertationMayfield, Christine A.This multiple case study used observations and participant interviews to determine if teachers who share their stories of perseverance can influence their students’ ability to persevere through their own challenging situations and if these teachers sh . . .
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DissertationBhattacharya, PreetomThe Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) process and the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) are relatively new policies school districts across the state are learning to implement. the intention of these policies is to simplify the California sc . . .
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Masters ThesisLow, JoeyIn 1406, the armies of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) invaded Dai Viet, or present-day Vietnam. Zhu Di, or the Yongle emperor (r. 1403–1424), ousted Ho Quy Ly (1336–1407?) of the Ho dynasty (1400–1407), leading to an occupation of twenty years. Nearly n . . .
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Masters ThesisFranklin, MatthewThe 1970 Postal Strike, beyond being the largest wildcat strike in U.S. history, served as an important milestone in the decline of the American labor movement in the second half of the twentieth century. the events of the strike, the rank-and-file’s . . .
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Masters ThesisMccormack, ChrisIn 1919, the indigenous people of Southern California, to provide a united front in their struggle to secure rights and protect tribal sovereignty, formed the Pan-Indian Mission Indian Federation. the roots of the problems they faced—the federal gover . . .
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DissertationBahraini, Kaveh C.This study investigated the lived experiences of community college faculty within the California Community College system. It adds to existing literature that aims to understand the factors that influence faculty perceptions of academic accommodations . . .
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DissertationEiland, Thomas T.Seating arrangements in college English Literature courses can have an impact on the learning experience for the student. Students who had completed at least one college-level English literature course at a community college were asked about their exp . . .
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DissertationCarlson, Rosie M.This comparative case study analyzed two styles of coaching, team and individual, and the perceived impact each style has on instructional practices. This study was conducted in two elementary schools that are part of the same charter organization in . . .
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Masters ThesisCastaneda, MarlonIntergroup bias was evaluated using moral dilemmas in which killing one person was necessary to save five others. The five people had demographic characteristics that placed them in varying degrees of proximity to the decision-maker: atheists, elderly . . .
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DissertationWilliams, SigridEconomic conditions require a workforce of lifelong learners. Regional Occupational Programs (ROP) provide career technical education that engage every student in high-quality, rigorous and relevant education to help students become career and college . . .
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Masters ThesisBenedicto, SamanthaRestricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) are a core symptom of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The most common RRBs are hand flapping, finger tapping, body swaying, or out-of-context waving. RRBs disrupt attachment between parent and child. The pur . . .
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DissertationBracamontes, Brent IgnacioThis dissertation used qualitative, interpretive methods to explore African American and Latino/a community college students’ use of autoethnographic writing to express experiences of marginalization and sense of belonging on their college campus. . . .