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ArticleAubert, Edward J.This summary history report is primarily an attempt to factually record from first-hand knowledge, and verification from accessible surviving documents, the infancy and maturation of the Catholic Newman Student movement in Turlock from a tiny college . . .
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DissertationAgan, TalithaModesto City Schools, in Modesto, California, has standardized test scores that are below the state average in California. Scores are even lower for specific schools in the district. Most research regarding student achievement only looks at the educat . . .
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DissertationHerrera-Evans, Diana AmeliaModesto City Schools, in Modesto, California, has standardized test scores that are below the state average in California. Scores are even lower for specific schools in the district. Most research regarding student achievement only looks at the educat . . .
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DissertationSouza, AlyssaTracking, or its most modern form, ability grouping (Lucas & Berends, 2002), can cause students to experience different levels of care and to have different opportunities to learn (Moller & Stearns, 2012; Oakes, 2005). Research (Diamond, Randolf, & Sp . . .
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DissertationVolk, ReidTracking, or its most modern form, ability grouping (Lucas & Berends, 2002), can cause students to experience different levels of care and to have different opportunities to learn (Moller & Stearns, 2012; Oakes, 2005). Research (Diamond, Randolf, & Sp . . .
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DissertationWoodbridge, JustinTracking, or its most modern form, ability grouping (Lucas & Berends, 2002), can cause students to experience different levels of care and to have different opportunities to learn (Moller & Stearns, 2012; Oakes, 2005). Research (Diamond, Randolf, & Sp . . .
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DissertationCeballos-Lopez, KarlaTracking, or its most modern form, ability grouping (Lucas & Berends, 2002), can cause students to experience different levels of care and to have different opportunities to learn (Moller & Stearns, 2012; Oakes, 2005). Research (Diamond, Randolf, & Sp . . .
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DissertationBullock, Campbell JohnModesto City Schools, in Modesto, California, has standardized test scores that are below the state average in California. Scores are even lower for specific schools in the district. Most research regarding student achievement only looks at the educat . . .
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DissertationMercado, Rosa M.Migrant families continuously arrive at schools throughout the nation seeking to enroll their children while they harvest seasonal crops. The partnerships between migrant education, school districts, and migrant housing centers leaders share the respo . . .
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DissertationCarranza, JosephThis study employed a narrative methodology to increase an understanding of how Mexican American males utilized their agency as they constructed their identities while negotiating competing hegemonic discourses in multiple socio-cultural contexts. The . . .
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DissertationMartinez, JavierThrough an interpretative approach, this study seeks to identify mechanisms to address disruptive behavior in the classroom and teach the whole child by strategically targeting the students’ academic, behavior, and socio-emotional needs. The research . . .
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DissertationRumayor, Isaias JrParental involvement in education has been identified as a key contributing factor to positive student achievement and success. Despite this fact, lack of parental involvement in relation to school sponsored events continues to be one of the leading c . . .
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DissertationChaidez, VeronicaParental involvement in education has been identified as a key contributing factor to positive student achievement and success. Despite this fact, lack of parental involvement in relation to school sponsored events continues to be one of the leading c . . .
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DissertationClark, JulieAs technology changes in our everyday lives, so does education to parallel those changes in technology. Nationally, distance education is rapidly changing, and community colleges are chasing after students digitally to add them to their enrollment num . . .
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DissertationLee, SouaThis study utilized a phenomenological approach to explore the career advancement experiences of 10 Southeast Asian women who worked in various California Community Colleges. Participants held different leadership positions in departments such as stud . . .
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DissertationWojciechowski, Jessica BettencourtThis mixed methods study evaluated the perceptions, performance and retention of students participating in the inaugural year of a living-learning program designed to support the needs of underprepared students of color. A survey was distributed to 1, . . .
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DissertationWittman, Jennifer PaceThe purpose of this study sought to understand the past histories and first-year college experiences of historically underrepresented, underprepared first-year college students of color who required remedial coursework in their first year of college. . . .
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DissertationViss, DavidImplementation of 1:1 devices is a daunting task; districts can gain insight from one another on best practices and strategies for implementation. The purpose of this mixed-methods case study was to engage in a holistic examination of the 1:1 implemen . . .
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DissertationXiong, LuangcheeThe opportunity for self-discovery is relatively new to Hmong women whose traditional role has been to remain in the home. Through the voices of five Hmong women enrolled at Merced College during 2017, this study sought to understand how contemporary . . .
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DissertationBoeding, Brooke S.The purpose of this study was to identify the ways in which veterans with disabilities navigate the process of transition from their lives as members of the military community to participants in the community college. This study analyzed the subset of . . .
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DissertationMuser, Heather M.The context and experiences of student-parents is an important topic for higher education. Due to the additional responsibilities that student-parents carry, educators are challenged by the fact that most of these adult students are enrolled in higher . . .
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DissertationJohnston, Nathan Erik-JamesThe United States military child care system serves more than 200,000 children in more than 300 geographic locations including 900 centers and approximately 9,000 family child care homes both within the USA as well as overseas (Neugebauer, 2005). The . . .
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DissertationNewman, June M.The present mixed methods study looked at self-efficacy beliefs, stereotype threat, and the learning environment as influences in a student’s decision to switch from a STEM major to a non-STEM major. The study was conducted in two phases, a quantitati . . .
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DissertationGarza, Audry M.This study explored the parent perceptions and understandings of college preparedness for their elementary school-aged children. Most parents have high aspirations for their children. They anticipate that their children will do better than they did, b . . .
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DissertationWynn-Summers, LenardThis study examined the contributions of multiple measures assessment on mathematics placement of African American and Hispanic/Latino students at one California Community College. Regression analyses were conducted to describe the effect multiple mea . . .
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ThesisArnaudo, Stacey A.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 . . .
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ThesisBautista, Pedro DuenasFour 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 . . .
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ThesisBelerique, JesuinaThe 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 . . .
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ThesisBlair, ElenaAlthough 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 . . .
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ThesisBurns, ElizabethThis 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 . . .
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ThesisGleaves, Sue EllenI 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 . . .
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ThesisGunderson, Laruen B.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 . . .
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ThesisJohnson, MichelleThe 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 . . .
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ThesisLeanos, EduardoAlthough 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 . . .
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ThesisLeung, Kari J.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 . . .
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ThesisBenge, GailThere 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 . . .
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ThesisBennett, Catherine E.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 . . .
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ThesisBoria, AndromedaThis 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 . . .
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ThesisCabrera, RaquelThe 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 . . .
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ThesisCarapia, IreneThis 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 . . .
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ThesisCorso, Eric T.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. . . .
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ThesisCotton, Mathew StevenThe 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 . . .
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ThesisDonath, SamuelThe 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 . . .
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ThesisDybas, TaraThe 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 . . .
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ThesisHammell, JoleenThis 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 . . .
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ThesisHollcraft, JacquelineCriticism 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 . . .
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ThesisKarras, ChristinaThe 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 . . .
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ThesisLo, Panhia AmyFamilies 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 . . .
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ThesisNikam, RachitaThe 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 . . .
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ThesisPalazuelos, KathleenThis 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 . . .
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ThesisRamirez, Hilario JrResearch 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 . . .
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ThesisWatson, Veronica M.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 . . .
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ThesisWohld, CourtneyThe 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 . . .
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ThesisYonan, Sarah AnnA 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 . . .
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ThesisAlbor, Victor ManuelAll-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, . . .
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ThesisAnderson, Patricia JaneThe 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 . . .
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ThesisBarkhosir, KlodetIn 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 . . .
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ThesisBarnick, James J.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 . . .
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ThesisBermudez, MarbenThe 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 . . .
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ThesisBerry, BridgetteAs 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 . . .
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ThesisDizon, Maria D.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 . . .
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ThesisExner, Ryan 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 . . .
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ThesisGuzman, Elena R.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 . . .
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ThesisMensonides, Joel AndreDisposable 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 . . .
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ThesisOtt, Raymond R.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 . . .
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ThesisRosell, Kenneth R.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 . . .
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ThesisRuiz, VanessaDespite 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 . . .
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ThesisSarhadi, ShamiranThe 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 . . .
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ThesisShabo, StellaThis 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 . . .
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ThesisValdez, HectorIndex-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 . . .
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ThesisHernandez-Codallos, Juan JoseThere 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 . . .
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ThesisEtimadi, Shah Jan LailaChild 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 . . .
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ThesisRuelas, JorgeThis 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 . . .
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ThesisHarrington, NaiThis 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 . . .
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ThesisGattuso, LoriImproving 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 . . .
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ThesisCha, DeeThe issue of Hmong Gay and Lesbian identity might be a sensitive topic but needs to be explored with Hmong individuals who are gay or lesbian so that there is a better understanding of this issue and so as social workers we have a deeper knowledge of . . .
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ThesisSalazar, VanessaAdolescents enrolled in a high school district located in the Central Valley of California participated in an online survey that probed information regarding views of mental health. Data was collected from over 2,400 high school students between the a . . .
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ThesisMartinez, CarlaThere are many Americans who have been affected by a cancer diagnosis whether it be a personal diagnosis, a family member, or a caregiver. Nonetheless, this can be very impactful to someone’s overall mental and physical health. Horticultural therapy i . . .
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ThesisKendall, De'zhaMany Americans today are facing or have faced a diagnosis of cancer. Many have just been diagnosed and have not gone through treatment, and others are no longer dealing with symptoms and are in remission. While individuals are going through treatments . . .
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ThesisLopez-Asaah, VanessaRecent research has established the positive effect of mindfulness and self-compassion. However, few studies have examined the impact mindfulness and self-compassion have in ethnically diverse communities, such as Latino immigrants. This study examine . . .
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ThesisNavarro, GraceGeneration 1.5 individuals have a different experience than the first or second generation. They arrive to the U.S. as children and because of the effects of immigration and acculturating to a different culture, some struggle with their mental health. . . .
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ThesisMarson, Lauren N.Emergency department crowding has been declared a public health crisis in the United States with millions seeking healthcare predominately though this department nationwide. Crowding worsens when the department is used to provide care to admitted pati . . .
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ThesisHarwood, Lisa RoseThe San Joaquin County Jail does not currently have a Penal Code 288- Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Child- program in place to aid in the rehabilitation of offenders. There are two dominating philosophies for treatment of this population. The first, . . .
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ThesisDa Paz, Nikko SymonneBecause children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have difficulty with social interactions, they may not regularly engage in play activities with their siblings. Using an alternating treatment design, this study examined the efficacy of video-mode . . .
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ThesisShiu, WilliamThe Warriors for Recovery Webpage and Assets Map was created to address a gap in service related to serving the needs of students recovering from alcohol abuse in the collegiate community of California State University, Stanislaus. This project was co . . .
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ThesisSmith, ElisabethDomestic Minor Sex Trafficking is a complex form of oppression that is affecting children and adolescents on a national and transnational level. In the United States statistical account of minors who are involved in the commercial sex trade varies due . . .
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ThesisYoung, Patricia G.The purpose of this thesis was to measure Social Dominance Orientation (SDO) and Right-Wing Authoritarianism (RWA) as predicting factors for generalized prejudice with a focus on three particular target groups, mental illnesses, the lesbian and gay co . . .
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ThesisSakuda, SteveePreference assessments have been proven to be an effective assessment that is often used to determine preferences for individuals with developmental disabilities. The multiple stimulus without replacement preference assessment was used with typically . . .
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ThesisYoung, Charlotte Frances CostanzoNew technologies and reduced costs now allow whole genome sequencing (WGS) to be considered in a range of clinical care and public health settings. One possible use of WGS is as a tool in state-mandated public health newborn screening (NBS) programs. . . .
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ThesisLay, LorenStress has been defined as a state of mental tension or something that causes strong feelings of worry or anxiety. Stress can influence a person’s behavior by making them more productive or negatively affect a person by reducing one’s concentration, m . . .
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ThesisGuidry, Sarah E.This project creates a digital notebook for teachers of primary grades, kindergarten through third grade, of resources to help incorporate the Intel Education Lab Camera and SPARKvue software into their science instruction. The resources are organized . . .
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ThesisHeard, JannelleReducing mental illness stigma has the potential to remove barriers that prevent individuals in need of mental health services from seeking care. Previous research has shown that the most commonly used approaches to reducing mental health stigma are m . . .
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ThesisTorres, Maria De La LuzMexican-American female students experience various stresses during their acculturative process. These stresses have been significantly linked to acculturative pressures, increasing the risk for depression and for suicidal ideation. Theoretical models . . .
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ThesisSandoval, Leticia I.Parent participation in a child’s early years of school is very crucial. This thesis project contains research on the topic of parent involvement and early literacy. The research on parent involvement states that parents who encourage and support thei . . .
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ThesisSanchez, GreciaThe purpose of this study is to explore the phenomenon of the dependency court process in Child Welfare from the parents’ perspective. The research question that guided the study is the following: What are parents’ experiences as they navigate the dep . . .
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ThesisValentin, Julia N.The purpose of the current study was to answer three questions: (1) whether an employer’s hiring decision differed depending on whether or not the potential employee had an intellectual disability; (2) whether stigma was related to an employer’s hirin . . .
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ThesisPrado, AndreaSocial workers are prone to compassion fatigue while assisting individuals who have experienced traumatic events. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) program among social workers working wit . . .
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ThesisReam, Heather L.Central Valley Sikhs are an understudied ethno-religious group. This study explores the “Americanization” process, based on the degree to which cuisine has evolved and consumptive patterns have changed since their arrival in California’s Central Valle . . .
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ThesisVelazquez, ElizabethHuman trafficking is the fastest growing criminal activity in the United States (U. S. Department of State, 2014). The majority of victims of human trafficking globally originate from the United States. In the Unites States, California leads in econom . . .
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ThesisHurst, Rebecca C.The study was conducted with university students between the ages of 18-25 years old and aimed to investigate whether being trained to fluency had any benefits over accuracy only training, when accuracy participants were yoked to receive an equal numb . . .