The purpose of this study was to explore the attitudes of foster parents about adolescents in foster care. This study was guided using a qualitative method and exploratory research by design. There were two major questions used in this study, namely, . . .

This retrospective study aims to determine the uptake of ovarian cancer screening and RRSO as well as health outcomes and monitoring practices among female BRCA1/2 carrier members of Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC). Currently, BRCA1/2 tes . . .

Whole exome sequencing is a powerful new genetic test that uses next generation sequencing technology to provide information on nearly all functional, protein-coding regions in an individual’s genome. Due to the vast amount of information and incid . . .

Although not common knowledge, is not undisclosed that juvenile recidivism rates are in need of reduction. However, not all community partners or service providers are aware of the growing information available to assist with this objective. The follo . . .

The purpose of this study was to discover whether budget cuts have affected the delivery of mental health services to foster children in Stanislaus County. It was hoped that this study would provide insight for future budget allocations. Five foster c . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore what factors place an elderly person at risk for contracting HIV/AIDS in San Joaquin County, California and how the county is responding to the increasing incidence of HIV/AIDS among older adults. Face-to-face . . .

The purpose of this study was to describe the personal viewpoints about corporal punishment of child welfare workers in California’s Central Valley counties. This secondary analysis was part of a larger pre-existing study that examined child welfare . . .

This thesis examined Hmong women's perceptions towards navigating the multiple roles they take on (as wife, mother and worker) and to explore the coping strategies used to minimize stress among these roles. The study also focused on understanding if w . . .

By utilizing self-set goals as a learning strategy, primary educators can empower their students to play an active role in the learning process. When effectively implemented, past research shows the process of student goal setting can increase their a . . .

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of brief, daily mindfulness training derived from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on the physiological measures of recovery from stress in employees within their work settings. Following two concurrent . . .

Parent involvement and participation in their child’s education is a key factor in determining academic success. The basis of this thesis project was to examine if providing literacy workshops for parents would be a beneficial strategy to increase the . . .

Factors impacting competitive sport anxiety are a relevant topic in the field of sports psychology as all athletes are likely to feel anxiety in competitive organized sport environments. Past research shows the directive performance-based feedback of . . .

This study examines how Transitional-Aged youth (TAY) at California State University, Stanislaus describe their lived experiences with formal support networks and informal mentoring connections. Two specific research questions guided this study: 1) Ho . . .

Fabry Disease (FD) is an X-linked inherited lysosomal storage disorder which leads to progressive tissue damage, particularly in the renal, cardiac, and cerebrovascular systems. Disease presentation can vary among FD patients, males tend to be more se . . .

The United States wastes roughly 40% of its food supply, more than any other country in the world. In recent decades, the U.S. has seen an increase in industrialization, urbanization, and economic growth, contributing to the growing national food wast . . .

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a school-wide management program based on Restorative Justice that is designed to improve student behavior by providing a positive environment. In this study, research was conducted to determine . . .

The Good Behavior Game (GBG) is a group contingency that has demonstrated to be an effective intervention in reducing disruptive behavior across various settings, populations, and range of classroom grades. The GBG involves immediate positive punishme . . .

The cost of higher education continues to rise with no sign of slowing down. Students today are limited in their options of financing their higher education expenses and are faced with the daunting task of how to overcome the financial challenges asso . . .

The purpose of this qualitative study was to determine the perceptions of ninth through twelfth grade teachers regarding their school and classroom tardy policies. Three volunteer participants with one to fourteen years of experience were selected for . . .

Invasive species can have severe ecological impacts in aquatic environments; knowing how to control the spread and reduce the abundance of these species is vital in restoration ecology efforts. I documented the distribution and abundance of New Zealan . . .

The workflow of physicians has gone through a radical amount of change in a short time with the advent of the Electronic Health Record (EHR). At the same time, the United States is experiencing a physician burnout crisis which threatens the health of . . .

Previous research has shown that the law enforcement occupation is a dangerous profession that has the highest violent victimization rate in the United States (Fridell, Faggiani, Taylor, Brito, & Kubu, 2009). This descriptive study aims to add to the . . .

Specific praise has been trained when working 1:1 with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and is widely regarded as an important aspect of therapy. However, most previous research supports the use of positive reinforcement and attention . . .

Written communication is an important skill that contributes to students’ success inside and outside the classroom; however, depending on the district adopted curriculum, or the lack there of, students may not be getting the exemplar examples needed f . . .

Fixed and growth mindsets are huge in students’ successes or difficulties in subjects. The idea of a growth mindset helps students learn how their brain can grow, the power of the term yet, and that they do not need to know how to do everything or be . . .

Every organization has a vision which describes what the organization wants to accomplish in the world. The organization can work out a strategy on how to get there and the whole organization can be focused on this. However, this is the ideal. Most or . . .

This project highlights the systematic process improvements an organization can benefit from during an implementation of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, in this case the implementation of the SAP system at G3 Enterprises. The wine indust . . .

Tzanakaki et al. (2014) used a tactile prompt and artificial reinforcement to increase social initiations among children with ASD. Tzanakaki et al. (2014) were the first to successfully fade out an effective initiation intervention. This study looked . . .

Current techniques for preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) following blastocyst biopsy have been shown to significantly improve rates of implantation and ongoing pregnancy and reduce rates of miscarriage following in vitro fertiliza . . .

This is a retrospective review describing the use and results of prenatal genetic screening and diagnostic testing performed in pregnancies complicated by fetal structural anomalies seen at the Univesity of California, San Francisco Fetal Treatment Ce . . .

The delivery of reinforcement has been used to increase the variability of responses. The current study sought to compare two Lag schedules of Reinforcement Lag-3 and Lag-8 to determine if the higher value of a Lag schedule can produce greater respons . . .

Research illustrates that a large number of minority students are not adequately prepared to enter a four year college upon completion of high school in America. This study examined the perceptions and opinions of teachers regarding the effectiveness . . .

Local governments are facing difficult times to find good candidates to fill their vacancies in every job category. The challenges these agencies are facing are due to various reasons including but not limited to the retirements of Baby Boomers and le . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine seventh and eighth graders’ perceptions of appropriate digital behavior. A survey, which was adapted from Willard’s 2012 survey Cyber Savvy Students, was distributed to all seventh and eighth graders in two mid . . .

Vocabulary is an integral part of a student’s life helping them understand the words they read and giving them meaning. Vocabulary is what makes the path for increased comprehension and helps set the students up for success. Vocabulary must be an impo . . .

This study investigated teachers’ perceptions of the creation and successful implementation of school garden programs. Participants were interviewed individually using questions developed by this researcher regarding their experiences and perceptions . . .

Large-scale commodity cheese manufactures are facing increased pressure to remain profitable under standard revenue models, in large part due to an outdated, complex milk pricing formula mandated by the USDA. Without a near-term correction, operating . . .

Manteca Hookah Lounge is a small business that will be established to operate in the city of Manteca, California. Manteca is located in San Joaquin County and is surrounded by vibrant agriculture with close access to major highways that render it a su . . .

Impulsive behavior in young children has been decreased in self-control training procedures that delay reinforcement gradually over time. Such procedures typically utilize fixed delays to reinforcement during training trials. The purpose of the presen . . .

The purpose of this graduate project was to develop and implement an informational welcoming packet for all new residents transitioning out of various juvenile justice facilities and resources homes and entering into a Short-Term Residential Therapeut . . .

The advantages of franchises are analyzed using the case study of 7-Eleven. Franchises have a higher survival rate than independent businesses and, therefore, are an easier way of getting into self-employment compared to starting an independent firm. . . .

Hospital readmissions present a quality and financial risk to both patients and the healthcare system. As a result of the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program implemented in 2015, healthcare systems across America are diligently working to understa . . .

The goal of this graduate project was to organize and lay out a comprehensive plan for a community resource fair for people experiencing chronically homeless population in San Joaquin County. A resource fair is a convenient way to bring services to th . . .

The field of genetic counseling is expanding to include roles in industry involving marketing, test development, content specialist, and other non-traditional roles. Industry-based genetic counselors are often required to have clinical experience befo . . .

This study was conducted to determine the perceived effectiveness of earning a digital badge in relationship to the integration of classroom technology. A survey consisting of 10 statements was distributed to 33 educators who participated in a digital . . .

This study explored the potential relationship between executive functioning, risk engagement, and risk perception. A sample of 41 participants, ages 19-30 (M = 24.95, SD = 3.16), was recruited to participate in the study. A correlational design was u . . .

With the increasing complexity of the transportation environment, local public administrators have a challenging role. Transportation administrators are often working to reconcile conflicting administrative and stakeholder perspectives as well as ensu . . .

The purpose of this business plan is to introduce the essence of the Gehlon Group LLC, which has acquired the franchise license to sell Red Mango’s brand product. This business plan explores the location option presented and determines the factors tha . . .

The significance of early literacy is vital for academic as well as a successful adulthood. Therefore, it is extremely important that educators are aware of the resources that will increase students’ literacy success. Motivating, engaging, and accessi . . .

The SCN8A gene codes for a voltage-gated sodium channel (VGSC) Nav 1.6, which is responsible for regulating excitatory neurons in the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system [Butler et al., 2017]. Mutations in the SCN8A gene were firs . . .

This business plan provides guidelines to open a real estate brokerage. The plan details education requirements, the required test given by California Bureau of Real Estate, the process of applying for a license, and the cost associated with opening a . . .

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act requires healthcare organizations to use technology to document all health records. It is estimated that by 2025, the United States will face a shortage of 130,000 physicians, due to an aging physician popula . . .

PapaChurro’s concept is a fusion between fast food and a quick service restaurant (QSR). The restaurant offers the most popular Mexican food items: burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and taco salads. The restaurant provides fresh and delicious food as well . . .

Exceptional educators help create outstanding learners. Research suggests that knowledgeable educators are vital factors to the schools and influencing student success. Therefore it is imperative to consider how the educators are trained and support b . . .

Test anxiety affects millions of college students across the United States. The current study examines the effects of meditation and biofeedback on test anxiety. Previous research suggests that mediation reduces levels of anxiety and continued use is . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of Hmong men who married as adolescents. The study explored the men’s perceptions and opinions of early marriage, factors that led to their decisions to marry at an early age, how early marriage . . .

English Learners continue to struggle in schools and face many obstacles throughout their learning experiences. This study researched the support and obstacles encountered by English Learners who are current educators. It identified the type of suppor . . .

Many Americans are currently overweight or obese. At the present time research suggests that one typical weight-loss strategy, calorie restriction, is not effective for long-term weight-loss and researchers are calling for alternatives. Intuitive eati . . .

State and federal governments have provided funding over the last 30 years to support several educational reforms that include lower class sizes, higher academic standards, peer coaching programs, and several academic intervention programs. One interv . . .

Adults today are living longer, many with multiple comorbidities, and having surgeries in numbers unprecedented in history. In 2010, 51.4 million surgeries were done in the United States with 19 million of those on adults ages >65. This increase is du . . .

Genetic counseling and testing for adult-onset conditions is a rapidly expanding area of personalized medicine. To date, there have been no studies documenting how this trend has influenced genetic counselors’ personal decisions about genetic testing. . . .

NIPS (Noninvasive prenatal screening) is rapidly rising in popularity in prenatal genetics clinics to screen for chromosome abnormalities, and has generated much discussion in the obstetrics community regarding concerns of its positive predictive valu . . .

Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein (MSAFP) is the first maternal serum analyte identified in the 1970s and initially introduced as a screening tool for fetal Open Neural Tube Defects. Subsequently it has been shown to be associated with adverse pregnanc . . .

Mendelian (single-gene) conditions are individually rare, but when considered collectively are relatively common with a birth incidence as high as 1 in 280 (Srinivasan et al., 2010; Nazareth, Lazarin, & Goldberg, 2015). Advances in next generation seq . . .

This quantitative study sought to investigate the impact of classroom iPad usage on student reading levels. Participants of this study were first graders, some using iPads as part of a Reader’s Workshop Center. Student reading levels were measured by . . .

The United Way of Stanislaus County was looking to meet the financial education needs of the community by establishing a program called Bank On Stanislaus County in 2011. This program was intended to reach unbanked individuals to provide them with fin . . .

Research states that a mother’s mental well-being plays an important role in forming a healthy attachment with her baby during the postpartum period. This research examined the impact of a 10-week Mindfulness-Based Mom Baby Yoga pilot program on parti . . .

This research study sought to gain insight into the opinions and perceptions of teachers regarding best practices that are designed to raise academic achievement in a Title I elementary school. This researcher distributed a survey to teachers to solic . . .

The aim of this study was to obtain better insight into the associations between childhood maltreatment and life satisfaction in adulthood by examining the mediating roles of depression and anxiety. Data from 898 adults (aged 34-84 years) who took par . . .

With the tremendous effect that suicide can have on the community and with the growing number of young adults impacted by suicide, it is imperative that university campuses across the nation aim at educating their university constituents about suicide . . .

Past research suggests that although there is a similar prevalence of disordered eating among women of different ethnicities, there may be differences in their willingness to seek professional help. The present study examined the relationship between . . .

A growing body of research suggests that decreased vagal activity and increased sympathetic activity contribute to an augmented risk of depression, sleep and psychological disturbances following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Heart rate variability bio . . .

The present study explored participants’ reports of acculturation and barriers experienced when utilizing outpatient mental health services. Participants were primary caregivers for children who received treatment at a specialized ADHD clinic. Thirty- . . .

The relationship of parental authority to the self-esteem of 384 college students was studied using Stanley Coopersmith’s 1967 Self Esteem Inventory and John Buri’s 1991 Parental Authority Questionnaire through Qualtrics, an on-line survey software pr . . .

This exploratory study examined African American and Latina women’s perceptions, experiences and understanding of empowerment through sharing their personal stories. The current problem is that the dominant (Eurocentric) notion of women’s empowerment . . .

The native grassland communities at Great Valley Grasslands State Park, in northern Merced County, California, are heavily-impacted by exotic annual grasses. The target species for this study was Bromus diandrus (ripgut brome). This study tested the h . . .

This project presents the findings of a needs assessment that was completed in the South Side Modesto area of Stanislaus County. The main purpose of the survey was to find out if Latino seniors thought that the creation of a Latino Senior Day Center w . . .

This work describes the phenomenon of work-related burnout while focusing on the social service profession. This work has been developed in an effort to produce a training seminar in which social workers can gain a thorough understanding of burnout an . . .

In order to gain knowledge about changes in the field of psychology, an online survey was completed by 35 mental health practitioners (Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Board Certified B . . .

Gaucher Disease is an inherited genetic condition caused by mutations in the GBA gene. It is a lysosomal storage disorder with multisystem involvement. A retrospective case-controlled study was performed and identified three abnormal cardiac features . . .

Bullying has become a serious issue among adolescents in high schools. Furthermore, bullying has the potential to impact adolescents’ psychological well-being, school, and home environment. In order to create this manual, a needs assessment was distri . . .

Ten college-aged students participated in a choice study to determine preference for video reinforcers of different magnitude under alternating immediate and delayed token exchange conditions. Choosing a key designated green or yellow earned one or th . . .

The communication of genetic cancer risk within families with Lynch syndrome has been extensively studied over the years. Multiple studies have identified genetic counselors as being a key component in helping improve communication and making the proc . . .

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that as of 2007, approximately 5.4 million children ages 4 to 17 years of age have been diagnosed with ADHD. The following document describes a project designed to inform educators of mindful . . .

Educational attainment for Latinos in the United States is lower than other racial or ethnic groups by a significant number. The purpose of this graduate project was to provide the Latino community members with support towards educational goals. This . . .

A variant of unknown significance (VUS) in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes can be a challenge for practitioners in providing recommendations related to cancer risk and may cause stress and uncertainty for patients. This descriptive study attempted to charact . . .

The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine if caregivers and support persons experienced an improvement in their quality of life as they utilized Complementary Therapies offered by Memorial Medical Center. In addition, this study also ser . . .

In the 1950s, both Britain and America were alarmed that juvenile delinquency was on the rise. It was believed by several librarians, school teachers, clerics and pastors, parishioners, and psychologists that comics (comic books) were a root cause in . . .

This is a secondary analysis of Master of Social Work students at California State University, Stanislaus (CSUS) that focused on stress levels and analyzed demographic characteristics and interpersonal issues connected to the levels of perceived stres . . .

The purpose of this quantitative study was examine cancer survivors quality of life when they participated in Complementary Therapy Programs offered at Memorial Medical Center in comparison to cancer survivors who had not participated in any of these . . .

The purpose of this project is to develop a simulation debriefing tool to guide best practice for nursing faculty. Although research has shown that the debriefing process is a critical element of the simulation experience, practices vary greatly. Simu . . .

More women are taking part in the culture of body modifications in the form of tattoos and piercings. Minimal research on body modifications has shown that individuals who modify their bodies are perceived more negatively on personality characteristic . . .

This project developed a tool that can offer insight on transracial adoption- bringing parents and children of different ethnic backgrounds together through adoption. The focus of this project is on the cultural competency education portion of the req . . .

This study examines multiple factors that may affect family reunification for families in Child Welfare. Secondary analysis was conducted using existing data reported by California child welfare workers through various assessments and are collected by . . .

Although the Common Core Standards have been implemented, no instructional materials have been adopted in California. Teachers have to create lessons and find materials that match the standards. Teachers and administrators are looking for ways to meet . . .

Service-learning is a unique and special way to teach students how to give back to their community, while learning a skill that can be applied to real life. It provides a teaching tool that serves to promote learning objectives that meet school adopte . . .

Prior research has identified pictorial prompts as an effective method to teach vocational and play skills to individuals with developmental disabilities. Some studies have reported a “savings effect” whereby subsequent tasks required fewer trials to . . .

Caregivers of individuals with dementia are faced with tremendous amounts of burden due to caregiving activities. As the number of older adults suffering from dementia is projected to increase drastically over the next two decades, the need and demand . . .

Vegetal life holds an ambivalent position in the history of philosophy, both illuminating and obscuring. In this thesis, I argue that the imperceptibility of plant living is part of the ontological makeup of the vegetal. A close reading of key passage . . .

Video modeling has been found to be effective in teaching play behavior to children diagnosed with autism. Recently, differences in the “point of view” shown in the video have been studied with this population. The purpose of the present study was to . . .