The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Title IX “Not Anymore” training’s effectiveness among students at the main CSU Bakersfield campus and see if there are any cultural, sex, age, or student status differences among the responses. “Not Anymor . . .

Research has shown an increase in the national incidence rates of diabetes. National diabetes trends increase yearly along with associated co-morbidity. The diabetic population is at high-risk for an amputation and lower-extremity amputations in this . . .

The purpose of this study is to analyze the Jones Act (Merchant Marine Act of 1920), to assess if it has achieved its main goals and to measure what type of impact it’s had on the US economy, specifically that of Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico. . . .

To improve health literacy in an agricultural region, Kern Family Health Care has funded Buttonwillow School and community partners to inaugurate a school wellness committee (SWC) and implement a school wellness plan (SWP). The purpose of this SWP is . . .

The Housing Choice Voucher Program that is administered by the Housing Authority of the County of Kern is income-based. This standard approach of issuing rental subsidies that ties rent to the percentage of income is defective because it inclines fami . . .

The meaning of a mentor has evolved in time due to the effects of generational differences. At the time, the Millennial Generation in healthcare is developing in their careers with the guidance from a different generation. Literature indicates that t . . .

Hospitals can be noisy because patients are being monitored 24 hours a day. Hospital staffs are constantly in-and-out of patient rooms checking vitals, drawing blood, or checking-in on the patient's well-being; consequently, the patient's sleep is at . . .

This program proposal aims to shed light on the importance of internships and the impact they can have for both universities and partnering business. Currently, the County of Kern and California State University Bakersfield lack a well-structured and . . .

This paper proposes a comprehensive annual community survey for the Bakersfield, California Police Department. The proposed community survey will annually measure community attitudes and perceptions of the BPD to monitor improvements or changes in per . . .

To address its contribution to climate change, California has adopted landmark legislation such as EO S-3-05, AB 32, EO B-30-15, SB 32, and AB 197. Currently California is on track to meet the goal of reducing GHG emissions in 2020 to 1990 levels. How . . .

The weight room facility at Cal State University Bakersfield (CSUB) does not meet the accreditation standards of the AAAHC and has not had a structural revision since 1985. The benefit-cost analysis and BCR were used to analyze alternative projects fo . . .

The growing community of Bakersfield, California, is home to a variety of unique plant and animal species, some which are in danger of becoming extinct. As development occurs, critical habitat for these species is sometimes lost. Fortunately, there is . . .

This paper analyzes the impact of the Middle-Class Scholarship by detailing who receives the scholarship and in what amount. This leads further into analyzing the impact of reduced or increased student debt at graduation, the relationship that debt ha . . .

Higher educational institutions adhere to an annual goal of increasing retention and graduation rates. In order to meet their goals, colleges and universities need to offer appropriate resources in order to effectively assist their students. The liter . . .

For most of us, our perception of others has an indirect impact on our interactions with them. For example, as you’re walking down the street, you might perceive an individual walking towards you as intimidating or dangerous. The thought that they wil . . .

Over the period of last fifteen years, quality indicators and performance measures of health care quality have undergone many updates. The measures that were the core quality measures once were overachieved by hospitals and are not the performance ind . . .

When it comes to minimum wage it is a complex subject to grasp, since it affects everyone and the economy as a whole. Even economist’s perspectives vary amongst them on the effect that raising the minimum wage has on society. For example, some economi . . .

The most invidious issue firefighter families face is having the firefighter absent for extended periods of time. It was found that even though the regular schedule—whether it be 2 days on 2 days off, 1 day on 2 days off, or some other regularly repea . . .

Sexually transmitted diseases, STDs, are spreading drastically all over the United States, but drastically in Kern County. Kern county’s rates are higher compared to California’s level. There are plenty of resources available to people, the question i . . .

This Analysis of Alternatives serves as a push for a federal recycling redemption act. Though this analysis of various state recycling and redemption programs, policy and program elements beneficial to a proposed Federal Recycling Redemption Act will . . .

Islamophobia is a real problem in the United States. It has slowly made its way to school campuses across the nation, especially after the election of President Trump. Muslim students in the United States face a new sort of bullying on and off school . . .

Health care has been labeled as a predominantly pink-collared profession where women make up the majority. Despite being in the majority, women’s representation decreases significantly as the organizational ladder rises. The study was based on the ste . . .

Adolescent suicide has been increasing at an alarming rate across the nation and within Kern County. The number of adolescent suicides in Kern County illustrates the need for the county to actively participate to remedy the existence of this problem. . . .

Today and throughout history ever since Intercollegiate Athletics has come into existence you will find plenty of problems that universities and schools have run into. First starting off in the 40’s and 50’s, women weren’t even thought of in playing a . . .

Privatization has increasingly gained prominence as one of the engines for economic growth and development. In fact, the success of this process in some nations has prompted others to consider implementing it because of its benefit in stimulating econ . . .

The issues associated with the foster care system are not a recent phenomenon. In fact, society has been dealing with such issues for at least a century. In the early 1900’s, children became orphans or lived in the streets and were in need of a safe h . . .

Juvenile recidivism is a current social issue that needs to be addressed. Juvenile delinquency refers to adolescents who are under the age of 18 and commit an illegal act. According to Harris (2015), in 2015 law enforcement arrested 71,923 youth. Depe . . .

The purpose of this research is to assess health outcomes of Hispanics in Kern County in comparison to Non-Hispanic Whites (NHW’s) and Non-Hispanic Blacks (NHB’s) by doing a comparative analysis between the groups on factors such as insurance coverage . . .

This paper proposes a comprehensive employee evaluation system that combines the MBO approach with the Psychological Contract approach. The MBO and the Psychological Contract methods, when combined, are the best approaches for improving managerial and . . .

The increase in childhood obesity has gained much attention from health care professionals, health policy experts, children’s advocates, and parents. All are concerned that today’s overweight and obese children will turn into tomorrow’s overweight and . . .

ccording to the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) annual report, about 10,000 qualified International Medical Graduates (IMGs), who passed the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLEs), apply annually to residency training programs . . .

Diabetes is a major health problem especially in Hail City, Saudi Arabia owing to lack of physical activities in their lifestyles. Studies by Ahmed et al (2014), Haque (2014), and Al-Herbish et al (2008) are all of the observation that children within . . .

The Wonderful Company is providing their employees with two wellness centers for the employees and dependents that work for this company. The centers are located in California’s Central Valley, which is known for having many health disparities like di . . .

This study was conducted as a continuous quality improvement project designed to help change an organization’s approach to safeguarding protected health information (PHI). The organization’s leadership has inherited the organization’s long standing ne . . .

Although air quality in the San Joaquin Valley, home to more than 4.1 million residents, has improved significantly during the last twenty years, the Valley remains in extreme non-attainment of federal standards set under the Clean Air Act of 1990 (Un . . .

Patients in nursing homes, long-term care, and other healthcare organizations use either call lights or an alternate tool to request assistance from the nursing staff. Sometimes, these requests are not met in a timely fashion. In this report, recommen . . .

Residents expect to receive care by health care providers in residential care facilities. Health care providers are knowledgeable and skilled in what each person does. The existing problem at care facilities is a continuation of residents’ complaints . . .

Nutrition plays an important role in all lives as it gives us the mental and physical strength to increase our well-being. In order to improve nutritional status, eating food will allow individuals body to continue to function in addition to giving th . . .

Invaluable research has been provided by various organizations that give researchers and scholars the ability to compare quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) rates on a local, state, national, and global level . . .

Much has been said and written about the necessity of universities to help students develop the skills and attitudes which will allow them to function successfully in an interdependent and interconnected world. Study abroad programs encompass this gen . . .

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore Nigerian immigrants’ lived experiences of cultural diversity in the workplaces in California State, United States of America and obtain a holistic understanding of their experiences and facilit . . .

As the ninth largest city in California, Bakersfield drastically lacks the resources to provide adequate exercise and fitness centers for its community (United States Census Bureau, 2014). Aside from the typical corporate gyms such as InShape, Body Xc . . .

The focus of this project is to explore how employers in Bakersfield experience recruitment and retention and to recommend the adoption of specific programs and activities that may improve the Kern County Mental Health Departments ability to attract a . . .

Minorities are underrepresented within the ranks of the Bakersfield Police Department (BPD). According to a 2014 report from the International Association of Chiefs of Police, personnel within the department is 74 percent White with minorities account . . .

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program (RSAT) was established in 2013 at the Lerdo Detention Facility. Funded by a federal grant dispersed by the California Board of State and Community Corrections, the p . . .

Group homes provided various programs for children under the age of 18 who have experienced substance abuse, physical and/or mental health abuse. The Kern County Probation Department wanted to know if group homes used Evidence-Based Practices (EBP). E . . .

The purpose of this study is to explore and analyze the issues and trends surrounding social media policies, drawing from current policies in place by other organizations and researching the academic writings of this issue to formulate the best approa . . .

Easter Seals’ mission is to provide applied behavior analysis services to clients with disabilities both in the community and at home. This mission has been the same since 1919. Easter Seals’ provision of applied behavior analysis services is crucial . . .

Infectious diseases are one of the world’s leading causes of death, and there is an increasing need for naturally occurring anti‐infectious agents to combat resistant strains of fungi and other pathogens. Numerous studies have demonstrated that metabo . . .

Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is a highly potent neurotoxin found in diverse group of genetically unrelated organisms. Given that convergent evolution of TTX biosynthesis genes in such a wide range of phylogenetically distinct organisms is unlikely, the occurren . . .

The main objective of this research paper is to analyze the attitudes toward the legalization of prostitution and compare the attitudes to human trafficking statistics. The purpose of this research is to draw a conclusion as to whether an increase in . . .

In a campus environment, it is important to be up-to-date with all campus diversity. Students, staff, and faculty need education on LGBTQ+ issues. Education can come in the forms of physical and mental health, terminology, news, and assistance in fost . . .

This study aims to review and analyze previous research regarding after school programs and if participation in these programs reduces juvenilely delinquent behaviors and eliminates risk factors of delinquency. This study was non-experimental using a . . .

The purpose of the study is to address questions raised in determining the effectiveness of the Tribal TANF program with the hope of offering a recommendation for a program assessment strategy that indicates effectiveness, pinpoints areas of strengths . . .

Student-athletes have always been subject to stereotypes that typecast them unintelligent, or lazy. This has slowly been halted by the increasing standards that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has implemented. The GPA and credit ho . . .

The fundraising CSUB faculty and staff campaign was made to raise awareness of giving on the CSUB campus by faculty and staff. President Horace Mitchell of California State University, Bakersfield invited all CSUB faculty and staff to participate in a . . .

After ending its contract with Kern County in 2013, Bakersfield began providing animal control services to city residents. Within the first year, the city operated over budget while offering no proactive programs to combat severe animal overpopulation . . .

Hydraulic fracturing, also referred to as “fracking,” has made technological advancements that allow for unconventional gas and oil extraction. Fracking is beneficial as it taps into finite resources that cannot otherwise be extracted and brings econo . . .

The purpose of the study is to conduct a program evaluation of AB 109 through the analysis of periodicals, scholarly journals, CDCR data and other government websites. The researcher will analyze the findings using secondary research via quantitative . . .

Wait times at the ED has been a rising problem in the United States. This problem is caused by external and internal factors such as healthcare funds, the decrease in the number of ED's in the country, the change in the demographics for the population . . .

Genetic engineering (GE) involves the manipulation of genes in the lab to create new varieties of plants, animals, and organisms with desired characteristics. Most consumers in the United States are not aware of the amount of GE ingredients in the foo . . .

Social media is a relatively recent phenomenon that has transformed the way humans interact and communicate. Since face‐to‐face interaction is not always possible or conveniently available, humans have had to come with up with creative solutions to ma . . .

Human trafficking is not a crime that only happens in other countries, it is something real and existing even in the United States. People need to know that human trafficking is not a hidden crime, but instead a real crime occurring in every part of t . . .

The Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK) has failed to administer the controls in the event that participants default in making payments of rents; damage claims; residents owing in excess of security deposits; intentionally misreporting inco . . .

Over the past six years the CSUB wrestling program has raised on average $250,000 a year to keep the program alive. While this funding model has proved sufficient to this point, two influences could deter fundraising efforts easily ending the communit . . .

Women now significantly outnumber men in college attendance and graduation rates in the U.S. However, evidence suggests that the work of female professionals within institutions of higher education is significantly devalued in relation to men. Despite . . .

The Housing Authority of the County of Kern administers a wide range of programs intended to serve the housing needs of low-income residents, however, this evaluation will focus on the Section 8 program in Bakersfield. Tenant-based Section 8 vouchers . . .

While same-sex marriage has been legal in the United States since 2015, the laws pertaining to LGBTQ+ foster families have been slow to catch up. Currently, only eight states have laws protecting LGBTQ+ foster families from discrimination. Conversely, . . .

Marijuana is listed as a Schedule I narcotic under the Controlled Substance Act of 1970. Schedule I narcotics are perceived as having- no acceptable medical use, having a high danger for abuse, and being considered unsafe under medical supervision. As . . .

The question under investigation in this research is: what complimentary, alternative medicine (CAM) services are offered to under-resourced individuals by local healthcare organizations in Kern County? Eastern medicine is synonymous with unconvention . . .

This paper will provide a comprehensive idea about California’s Medi-Cal Denti-Cal policy, recent amendments in the system, and its effects on delivering dental services within the past few years. The California Department of Health Care Services is t . . .

The topic explored in this study pertains to needlestick and sharps occupational injuries among hospital staff in the United States. Health care workers are exposed to over 20 blood-borne pathogens in their work environment. In their attempt to help p . . .

Introduction Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), defined as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary Embolism (PE), or both, affects an estimated 300,000-600,000 individuals in the U.S. each year, causing considerable morbidity and mortality (Center for Diseas . . .

Heritage Living Inc. has a problem; service information is not being delivered efficiently to potential residents and is affecting the facility dramatically. This is causing residents and family members to perceive the quality of care offer by the fac . . .

The Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is having a major impact on many of the nation’s hospitals due to the demand for care, increased patient revenues, and lower uncompensated care costs for the uninsured (Cunningham et al., 2015). Currently, public hospit . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore how a marginalized population such as tattoo artists and body piercers plan to make decisions regarding the new health care requirement to have health care insurance. Interviews were initially conducted with ei . . .

A comparative analysis was performed on nine countries based on the Health Care Models their health care operates under in order to determine if there were any best practices regarding the diagnosis and treatment of amblyopia. Amblyopia is an eye cond . . .

Student organizations at California State University campuses are encouraged to get involved outside the walls of their clubs. Community engagement and service are held in high esteem. Every club is required to participate in a minimum of 10 hours of . . .

This study addresses the California Prevailing Wage Laws and their impact on the State economy. It is recommended that the California Legislature amend the current labor laws. By amending these laws and suspending the prevailing wage sections, Califor . . .

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have been a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, while also serving as a source of significant financial loss for American healthcare facilities. Along with HAIs, infections such as . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine the need for a body-worn police camera system and suggest the best and most effective way to implement such a program in the Bakersfield Police Department. Analysis of other organizations’ successes and failu . . .

This plan is designed to address the problems associated with information sharing among threat assessment teams. Teams analyze various pieces of information in an attempt to determine potential threats and then determine the response to the threat bas . . .

This paper analyzed the validity and viability of passenger vehicles and highways as an alternative means to the California High-Speed Rail. Each system was analyzed under four basic criteria: Cost, Utilization, Economic Impact, and Environmental Impa . . .

Acquired Brain Injury is a growing concern both at the state level and national level. The incidence rate and prevalence rate of brain injury is increasing from year to year. Research and advocacy for reducing and/or preventing brain injury is not as . . .

The purpose of this study was to address the challenges faced by Bakersfield Sikh community in receiving preventative care by developing information materials that can be available to the Bakersfield Gurdwaras. A brochure was created based on the reco . . .

Ever since the MIS 2 glacial maximum, Tulare Lake, CA, has been the terminus of four of the largest rivers from the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains and hydrologic modeling has shown that its surface elevation is a good gauge of Sierran stream dischar . . .

Law enforcement agencies across America utilize police motorcycles as a tool to improve traffic safety and quickly respond to calls for service. Motorcycles have proven to be very effective in enforcing traffic laws by providing officers with a higher . . .

The purpose of this study is to identify best practices in regards to HPV. The study was non-experimental and used qualitative research. Content analysis and hermeneutics were used to locate and analyze the data. The researcher describes what HPV is, . . .

Distracted driving has become an issue that occurs on a national scale. Particularly, in the state of California, which houses numerous motorists, distracted driving has a higher probability to occur. Regardless of location, distracted driving is beco . . .

Kern County currently leads California in obesity rankings. As a result, Kern County, along with its biggest city Bakersfield, has begun to take the necessary steps in order to promote healthier lifestyles. In particular, California State University, . . .

Social Security Administration (SSA) administers the Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs that affect the lives of many American families. These programs pa . . .

There are multiple gang prevention programs implemented throughout the Kern County but gangs are still continuing to be a significant issue. Kern county probation department does an excellent job keeping this troubled youth of the streets by incarcera . . .

In 1965, the Older American Act was the first federal legislation which aimed to provide a variety of services to seniors ages 60 and above (Administration on Aging, 2006). As a part of this legislation, the National Aging Network (which includes the . . .

Immunity to natural pertussis disease is not life-long and neither is the vaccine that has been developed and utilized to protect individuals from contracting this disease. For decades, a whole cell pertussis vaccine was used to combat disease with di . . .

Dual diagnosis, two disorders occurring simultaneously was “first identified in the 1980s”. Today the term is most commonly referred to as co-occurring disorder (COD). COD greatly impacts a small number of individuals diagnosed with IDD and mental ill . . .

The Social Security Administration has long been a popular subject with regard to benefits running out. Baby boomers are retiring and collecting their Social Security benefits that they have earned; but there are not enough people working today contri . . .

The purpose of this research study is to design a program proposal to address bullying in schools. Bullying issues are no longer viewed as isolated events that only occur at school, nor is bullying considered to be an experience that is simply a part . . .

This research project will commence with the description of the health system in Saudi Arabia. This involves the history of health care in Saudi Arabia and how it has devolved to usher in the EHRs. Secondly, the research will address the significant t . . .

The employees in the Resident Service Department at Corporation for Better Housing are currently facing issues such as low morale, little staff appreciation and high stress from increased workload. This organizations current culture, to which the staf . . .

The gender wage gap has managed to maintain a significant and persistent presence throughout history. When considering the significant strides women have made in terms of social and economic status, and the importance of gender equality, there has bee . . .