The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the connection between student-teacher relationships and student motivation. This study was designed to identify techniques for building relationships and the outcomes of those relationships. The re . . .

Four experimentally naïve King Hubbard pigeons were used in order to determine the effect that quantities of reinforcement would have on resurgence. An ABCDBC design was implemented, and the pigeons were provided reinforcement in the form of food pell . . .

The current study investigated the Portuguese-Americans’ attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help (i.e., therapy) by evaluating their acculturation and religiosity level. Twenty-two male and 49 female first-generation (being born outs . . .

Although most streams in California are intermittent, bioassessment protocols are designed for perennial streams, with sampling periods anytime between April and June. Sampling intermittent streams during this period may not provide an accurate assess . . .

This research predicted using SAFMEDS (Say All Fast Minute Everyday Shuffled) would improve scores on basic Math Facts on a class-wide basis. Most research focuses on a small number of participants (Cunningham, Mclaughlin, & Weber, 2012) suggesting a . . .

I investigated the short-term effects of wildland fire of varying severity on streams. I compared my results to similar studies on western fires to provide a snapshot of post fire stream recovery. Physical variables, algal growth, and benthic macroinv . . .

Targeted next-generation DNA sequencing of paired tumor and germline DNA samples allows for detection of treatment-relevant variants in tumors with greater accuracy than tumor-only sequencing. In addition, this approach allows for the identification o . . .

The following study sought to examine the relationship between parental divorce during childhood or adolescence and the possible effects on attitudes toward marriage in adulthood. I hypothesized that individuals who experienced divorce during childhoo . . .

Although mindfulness-based therapy has recently become a popular, little is known about its efficacy, especially when dealing with families in the child welfare system. For this purpose the developers of the curriculum conducted an exploratory researc . . .

Three female participants ages 18 to 33 years old wore Fitbit Flex fitness trackers to examine how goal setting paired with negative reinforcement and loss aversion could help increase the number of steps per day they walked. A multiple baselines acro . . .

There is a movement now, with the Common Core Standards, to shift away from the focus on English and Math. Now all of Garner’s multiple intelligences can be addressed and students are offered a wider range of opportunities to thrive and engage in the . . .

Water and fuel are precious resources. Efforts must be made to be able to obtain both by sustainable means, such as combining wastewater treatment and biodiesel production using microalgae. The goals of this study are to determine whether: the model f . . .

This study examined whether attraction to Dark Triad traits was associated with women’s sociosexual orientation and levels of the Dark Triad traits. This study also examined whether attraction to the Dark Triad traits varied by short and long-term mat . . .

The general problem is that wage inequality remains high between high wage and low-income earners. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the role of local government agencies or officials in implementing technology-based policies a . . .

This thesis examined the impact of the amount of fluency gaming on student achievement in mathematics. Three second grade classrooms and three third grade classrooms were included in the sample. The second grade classrooms used a variety of math fluen . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine the difference in student achievement when virtual labs are used instead of traditional labs. Participants included eighth grade students in a science class at a junior high in the Central Valley of California. . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among two predictor variables (parental divorce status and parental conflict) and two outcome variables (adaptive coping scores and maladaptive coping scores). Participants (n = 509) were recr . . .

The present study examined participant’s ratings on the acceptability of malingering physical pain within three situational contexts (i.e., malingering to obtain prescription pain medication, to avoid work, and to be given a lighter work duty in the m . . .

The main objective of this project is to examine the female revenger in William Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus and Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl. The female revenger often signifies cultural attitudes about a given society, as she exhibits behaviors that . . .

This study examined how the use of online discourse tools compared to face-to-face discourse with regard to secondary school student interaction and student performance, It also xplored the ways in which the teacher can use online discourse tools to f . . .

Criticism on Titus Andronicus neglects a comprehensive discussion on the play’s grotesque characteristics; likewise, grotesque theorists fail to mention Titus Andronicus when they discuss Shakespearean grotesque. However, Titus Andronicus offers ample . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact the choice of a project had on student achievement and also to examine if students who chose a technology based project would have higher achievement than those who chose to do a non-technology based . . .

Families raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are more likely to report child behavior problems, experience higher levels of stress, and have lower marital satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between . . .

The effect of globalization has resulted in a diverse population of patients that healthcare professionals treat today, and this has led to challenges in the fields of nursing, psychology, and other healthcare professions. Genetic Counseling is faced . . .

This study examined the academic achievement of students using virtual manipulatives compared to students using physical manipulatives to understand a fraction unit. The school was a Title I school with a high population of English learners. The unit . . .

Research on college students’ attitudes towards suicide is very limited. The current study was limited to first year college students, as the research available highlighted that the rates of suicide tended to spike more significantly during the transi . . .

The current study explored the relationship between adult attachment style, pornography use, and relationship satisfaction. Past research has shown that when couple members are honest about their pornography use, relationship satisfaction tends to be . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between adult attachment styles, relationship satisfaction, and sleep quality. A total of 483 participants who were in a romantic relationship at the time of the study were used for the final a . . .

A 2 (video condition) x 2 (imagination condition) between-subjects study was conducted to examine if observing others engage in an aerobic exercise, while imagining participating in the exercise, has anxiolytic properties. The video condition variable . . .

All-digital (K-12) schools provide students with laptops or tablets that help prepare them for a real world environment. At the same time, although providing high rewards, they also come with high risks such as embracement from all teachers, students, . . .

The project contained herein was developed to explore the necessary financing and feasibility of starting a small candy business in historic downtown Turlock, California, where there are no handmade candy stores within many miles. The business plan in . . .

In today’s world, most art galleries are unique in their modern design demonstrating the shopping experience through the artists’ tastes. Most artists and gallery owners are refined collectors themselves contributing their influence on the growing cul . . .

This business plan investigates the viability of a new business in the Central Valley Region of California that hauls away scrap tires from tire dealerships. The plan considers the demand for the service by commercial tire dealerships, strategies to o . . .

The purpose of this paper is to understand the discipline of safety and uncover the attendant literature as it pertains to the field of airline maintenance. My goal as the author, as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) situated in the technical o . . .

As many small business in the United States fail annually, there is additional pressure to stay creative, and strategy is imperative to success. The purpose of this study is to model a potential strategy by combining two business models, a brewpub and . . .

Improvements in quality and efficiency while controlling costs in healthcare are major strategic initiatives for many organizations. Many healthcare organizations are implementing a Lean Management System as the method to tackle these demands. When a . . .

In an evolving workplace, new generations enter as older generations exit the workforce. As Millennials enter the workforce, companies will need to understand their values to better recruit them. Through this paper, multiple themes are discussed about . . .

The purpose of this project was to research and plan the process it will take to open a Togo’s franchise in Livingston, California. Through the research, the author concluded her desired location would need to be approved by Togo’s, as the county in w . . .

Disposable gloves represent a $4 billion global market, spanning multiple industries. While the uses and benefits of disposable gloves continue to grow, the method of manufacturing and packaging them contributes to inherent weaknesses in dispensing. T . . .

Legitimacy has been recognized as a key component in the social construction of organizations and leadership development. This review explores the constructs of the process of legitimacy and why people voluntarily obey leaders and authorities. Because . . .

Tinplate used in the food can manufacturing industry is supplied by steel manufacturing firms across the world that have different capabilities and varying levels of quality. The goal of this paper was to identify the impact of steel defects on a can . . .

Despite previous efforts to increase and encourage more women in businesses and corporate leadership roles, women are still disproportionately underrepresented, especially in small businesses. Women are continuing to find it difficult to be in leaders . . .

The main purpose of the study is to determine the effects of employee high turnover of many organizations. The overall purpose of this study is to find out the effect of employee turnover on organizations with sustainable growth. This project specific . . .

This business plan was created for the purposes of opening a high-end wedding venue. The business plan contains six sections. The sections include company description, market analysis, organization and management, marketing, financials, and a conclusi . . .

Index-Parallel testing technology is a relatively new concept in semiconductor testing that can be used to leverage production output and reduces the cost of testing. This study explains the methodologies of single site and multisite testing and intro . . .

There is limited information on how new Mexican immigrants living in small communities experience their new cultural contexts and the sense of belonging within their new communities. The purpose of this exploratory qualitative study was to examine how . . .

Child welfare social workers have demanding jobs as frontline workers frequently working with trauma survivors, and are often affected by burnout. The purpose of this study was to identify what agency supports and resources are available to CWS social . . .

This project highlights the importance of the manager being at the center of all events when working with employees. The intention of the management process is efficient use of each individual procedure within an organization. The following will exami . . .

This exploratory, mixed-methods research study explored the effectiveness of protection laws and services for commercially sexually exploited (CSE) children in Merced County. In addition, the study examined the protocols and procedures, preventative a . . .

Improving student behavior is one of the most significant challenges schools face today. In an effort to improve student behavior and reduce suspension rates, many schools are adopting less punitive discipline programs based on the Restorative Justice . . .