This study explored religious and spiritual struggles and marital satisfaction for individuals in same-sex and different-sex marriages. Data were collected from 220 participants (167 from a previous study) in the United States who were 18 years of age . . .

The primary goal of this research is to test four current models for South Asian population history with tooth-size allocation analyses and assess the degree and patterning of sex dimorphism based on tooth size among the Hazara. Odontometric data coll . . .

The narcocorrido or drug ballad is a subgenre of the traditional Mexican corrido. Characterized as a violent and drug themed music, the narcocorrido is often criticized for its glorification of the narcolifestyle as it often depicts stories related to . . .

The phorid fly genus Apocephalus is the largest assemblage of ant-parasitizing Phoridae. Apocephalus is currently organized into two subgenera: A. (Apocephalus) and A. (Mesophora). The species of A. (Mesophora) attack a wide variety of non-ant hosts i . . .

This study investigates whether the use of engagement and instructional strategies studied by Robert Marzano can reduce student behavior problems in primary grades. The strategies for engagement include two categories: daily strategies and opportunist . . .

If Shakespeare “invented the human,” a claim made rather spectacularly by the critic Harold Bloom in a 1998 book, then the six British poets who comprised what was to become known as the Romantic Period perfected the mode. Shakespeare, in Bloom’s term . . .

The N-word, a linguistic tool of racism, has been historically used, by primarily White Americans, to demean and degrade Black Americans, and since slavery ended it continues to be used in a derogatory manner by both Blacks and Whites in the present d . . .

Since the turn of the century, the U.S. has become proactive in addressing the obesity epidemic that affects more than two-thirds of the adult population and 17% of children between the ages of two and nineteen (U.S. Dept. of HHS, 2013). However, as p . . .

This thesis, entitled “The Politics of Cultural Trauma and Violence in Junot Díaz’s The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,” asserts that transgenerational trauma takes place in the aftermath of the 1930-1961 reign of Dominican president Rafael Leonidas . . .

This thesis is an evaluability assessment of the Public Safety Realignment Program (AB109) and its potential effect on recidivism. It is anticipated that given the absence of specific language on recidivism reduction in the overall program that the ef . . .

As of May 2013, the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) operates an Individual Development Account (IDA) program called Kern IDA in Bakersfield, California, alongside several partner organizations. Unfortunately, Kern IDA has suffered several . . .

Geochemical and geophysical proxy data from the TL05-4A lake plain cores of Tulare Lake, California extends the previously published record for this lake back to 19,000 cal yr B.P. The new Tulare Lake record principally consists of carbon/nitrogen rat . . .

With over 1,300 known species, the genus Megaselia Rondani is the largest phorid genus, largely the result of high cryptic diversity and a past tendency for researchers to lump species into the genus that defied convenient classification. For many of . . .

In an effort to reduce sexual offenses against minors, the community, political leaders and the media have pushed for new measures and laws. In the process, laws such as Jessica's Law and Megan's Law have been produced, funneling hundreds of millions . . .

Located at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley of California, Kern County is comprised of over 8000 square miles of desert, mountains, foothills, river and creek bottoms, lakes marsh, and reclaimed land. During the time period of this study- th . . .

The Giant Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys ingens) is a federally and state-listed endangered species, endemic to the San Joaquin Valley, Carrizo and Elkhorn Plains, and the Cuyama Valley. Populations of the endangered Giant Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys ingens) hav . . .

The text offers a barren landscape and desolate setting, governed by a violent zealot. We are presented with characters whose minds we cannot penetrate and an unresolved ending, with our only potential hero dying off just like the rest of them, except . . .

Barnes’s works are steeped in overt grief and rage, and all of her longer works can be directly traced back to traumatic events in her life. Antiphon and Ryder both are vicious retellings of her early family life. Themes of incest, rape and stolen vir . . .

Critics have been known to connect Fitzgerald’s personal life with the characters and events in Gatsby. Once a reader does research on Fitzgerald’s life, obvious connections can be made such as the attitudes and names that some of his characters share . . .

University and college students today are reading and writing more than ever before, but in spite of this they often do not consider themselves successful writers. This is because the material they read and respond to is mostly electronic, is constant . . .

In “The Wife of Bath’s Tale,” does Chaucer merely retell the story popularly known as “The Wedding of Sir Gawain and Dame Ragnell?” These two stories are essentially the same, except that Chaucer’s is more humorous. In order to argue against the claim . . .

In 1990, term limits on our nation's elected officials began with the State of Oklahoma, followed by California and Colorado later that year. In California it has been customary for members of the state legislature to serve at the pleasure of the peop . . .

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is the largest incarcerator in the nation with the sole purpose of housing individuals that violate the law. CDCR is housing inmates at an unconstitutional rate, operating at 170% over . . .

This qualitative research study focused on students as stakeholders. The research question consisted of how do students benefit from their participation as stakeholders in the school context? The ultimate goal in asking questions regarding students’ i . . .

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) is an investor-owned utility located in the State of California. SoCalGas is directed by the California Public Utilities Commission to promote energy efficiency via several utility managed programs. This prog . . .

Recommendation: There is not enough evidence to support the theory that unified school districts are better for students than districts that do not contain both primary and secondary grades. Increasing a school districts budget also does not in itself . . .

Depleted oil and gas reservoirs in the petroliferous San Joaquin Basin are attractive starting points for geologic carbon storage efforts in the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. An added benefit of such carbon storage is that, in addition to . . .

Non-native grass invasion is a major concern for land management and native plant conservation. In the southern San Joaquin Valley of California, human-disturbed environments that are heavily invaded by non-native grasses often contain some native ann . . .

Every Bakersfield Police Officer is required to pass a physical agility test prior to graduating the police academy. Like most police departments across the country, Bakersfield Police Officers are not required to pass a physical agility test for the . . .

The problem with the death penalty statute in California is the cost impact it has on taxpayers.The cost impact was one of the goals for Proposition 34 to address. If Proposition 34 would have passed, taxpayers could have saved about $1 billion every . . .

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that several law enforcement agencies have implemented, which focuses on educating and informing the community on how to discourage, deter, and prevent several different property crimes from occurring, . . .

Examination of fish skeletal remains from archaeological sites serves both archaeological and biological interests. For archaeologists, it can establish the role of fish consumption in a people’s diet, provide clues to their fishing technology and ove . . .

California's Three Strikes law was approved by many states in the beginning of the late 1970s, and is known as one of the most striking examples of the increase of mandatory sentencing policies. While supporters and opponents predicted that the law wo . . .

Music education has been the foundation of learning and advancement for many years. In recent years, music through public education has diminished significantly, almost into non-existence. The purpose of this program proposal is to outline the social . . .

Analyses of recently collected geochemical and petrophysical proxy data derived from 18.5 meters of core material obtained from the North Soda Lake of Carrizo Plain, California has allowed for the extension of the paleoclimate record for Carrizo Plai . . .

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory condition of the central nervous system that is generally considered to be autoimmune in nature. The cause of MS is unknown. MS affects 500,000 people in the United States and another 2 million people worldwi . . .

Clinica Sierra Vista created the Patient Navigator Program because a need was identified among the population they serve to improve the health care outcome for individuals with chronic diseases. The purpose of the study was to identify the level of pa . . .

In my thesis exhibition, clandestine: conversations with a shadow, I render elements of my psyche to act as a window for the outside world, exploring the psychological concept of the shadow self. The concept of the shadow self, is a psychological arch . . .

Compared to the rest of the United States, California unequivocally has the largest prison system. This has come as a result of “tough on crime” polices implemented beginning in the 1970s. More specifically, the “Three Strikes Law” of 1993 was a major . . .

80% of California residents say they definitely or probably would like to talk to a doctor about end-of-life wishes, but only seven percent have done so. More than half of all Californian’s say they have not communicated their end-of-life wishes to a . . .

Awareness of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) among individuals within the field of Early Childhood Development was assessed using an online survey. Respondents, 134 in all, affiliated with the Child Development or Early Education Departments at City . . .

The purpose of this study is to understand the perceptions and attitudes towards the high risk of diabetes among Asian Indians. The research questions to guide this study are: (a) What do you know about diabetes? (b) How do your beliefs and values aff . . .

The purpose of this project was to create a survey tool for the California State University, Bakersfield Athletics Student-Athlete Alumni. The survey tool was designed to assist with gathering information and identifying potential donors. In 2005, Pre . . .

This exploratory study examines residents’ perspectives and experiences of a traditionally Latinx immigrant neighborhood on the precipice of gentrification. Inspired by insights from critical race theory and existing studies on the relationship of gen . . .

White terrorism is a phenomenon that is underexamined within the scholarship. This study is designed to add to the limited body of research on white terrorism by using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to examine two white men who have authored massac . . .

The author's research began with these questions: How far away from social norms did the hippies go regarding gender roles? Were women ever freed from these expectations? What did family life on the communes look like? This research argues that counte . . .

This thesis consists of a collection of creative writing pieces by the author.

The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) provides an opportunity for innovative approaches of assessing groundwater models and water budgets. Advanced models calibrated with groundwater elevation alone may not accurately reflect residence tim . . .

There have been many scholarly works written about Mexico’s Movimiento de Acción Revolucionaria (MAR) or revolutionary action movement; however, there has never been a scholarly work written about its founder Professor Gómez Souza. Ninety percent of . . .

The purpose of this project is to determine the amount of knowledge that high school coaches and college athletes have of steroid use among high school athletes. There has been a problem with athletes using steroids, especially professionals. High sch . . .

The Coso Volcanic Field in California contains at least 38 high-silica rhyolite domes, many of which contain workable obsidian (Bacon and Duffield, 1981). The area was quarried by the indigenous population for over 12,000 years (Gilreath and Hildebran . . .

The Middle to Late Eocene Point of Rocks Sandstone serves as an important petroleum reservoir in at least a dozen fields on the west side of the San Joaquin basin. The Point of Rocks Sandstone in the McKittrick oil field consists of moderately sorted, . . .

Background: There is insufficient evidence to determine if current nutrition incentive among the Hispanic population with a focus on increasing food security results in healthy eating patterns as well. Study Goal: This retrospective study aims to . . .

Ecological interactions can vary in strength depending on environmental conditions. The outcomes of these interactions are often dependent on the abiotic environment, but can also depend on the presence of other biotic species, including mutualists, . . .

The ever-increasing global demand for animal products and the need for intensified livestock agricultural operations has resulted in the evolution and development of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Although CAFOs have desirable economi . . .

With the rapid growth of the economy in the last two decades, our process of executing transactions has completely transformed. The online banking systems and credit card companies together process tons of transactions every day. Although with the eas . . .

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a disease that affects the normal growth of myeloid cells, which are blood cells that protect the body against foreign invaders in the blood and bone marrow. In humans, 95% of CML cases are caused by a chromosomal tra . . .

The purpose of this study was to learn about the barriers to understand the challenges faced by Sikh women to control hypertension in their families. To accomplish the purpose this study was guided by the following research questions: (a) How do Sikh . . .

The purpose of this study is to learn about the cultural factors and health issues faced by older Sikh immigrants in Bakersfield. In order to achieve this purpose; my research will focus on questions like: How do older Sikh immigrants learn about heal . . .

The purpose of this study is to explore and analyze the previous research on what young people with MS need regarding long-term care in order to come up with the best practices for long-term care facilities in California. This way, young patients can . . .

By way of qualitative data, the researcher looked at the experiences of a community of educators during a series of professional development offerings. The purpose of the sessions was to unpack the ways in which the intersectional identities of indivi . . .

The HIV pandemic has plagued the globe for over three decades, establishing research investigating sexual behaviors and assessing interventions which are meant to improve sexual health as major priorities in recent years. Therefore, it is important to . . .

The primary focus of this investigation is to synthesize glucose (HbA1c) outcomes of community health worker (CHW) led interventions designed for Hispanic/Latinos with type 2 diabetes. This systematic literature review aimed to summarize the randomiz . . .

Two species of invasive ambrosia beetles, collectively referred to as Invasive Shot Hole Borer (ISHB), began to infest Southern California’s native riparian forests in 2015. An estimated 95,791 willows had died from ISHB infestation by 2017, but the c . . .

In this thesis, I argue that the newspapers that owned and/or operated radio stations in Los Angeles and San Diego sought to create new print and broadcast multimedia corporations but ultimately failed because they faced several obstacles that they c . . .

The primary concern of this study was to examine and improve the King Abdullah Scholarship Program (KASP) to maximize the anticipated benefits. Furthermore, it was hoped the government of Saudi Arabia hopes that the Kingdom would benefit since they sp . . .

Ensuring the adequate care and treatment of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) has been a nationwide goal for the better part of the last century. California’s current system of care for these children provides many valuable services, but . . .

Studying the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in Saudi women is important, as it will reflect the impact of psychosocial, cultural, and religious role on health behaviors. The lack of studies on trends in the use of CAM, types of CA . . .

National health insurance is health insurance that insures a national population for the costs of healthcare that is usually enforced by law. The Nigeria National Health Insurance Scheme is a law set up under Act 35 of 1999 and was established in 2005 . . .

Background: Roughly two-thirds of American adults are classified as obese (not just over-weight), which means about two-thirds of these American adults are suspectable to many health risks related with obesity. One solution known for its high effectiv . . .

A novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first identified on December 31, 2019 in Wuhan, China and global mobility has contributed to worldwide transmission of the virus. Studies have shown that risks of serious illnesses and death from COVID-1 . . .

Understanding the prenatal factors that contribute to asthma in children less than five years old is essential in the field of public health because asthma is a major noncommunicable disease. This study's research question was: What prenatal factors c . . .

The right to bear arms has become a state-controlled issue by which every state has different laws that pertain to firearms. While right to carry laws vary, some argue that such laws result in lower crime rate while others argue the opposite. This stu . . .

The healing power of prayer has been studied thought-out the world. The origin of prayer can essentially be found in a request or act that seeks to connect and communicate with a deity or deities. This study focused on the healthcare perceptions of th . . .

Career academies were founded over 30 years ago in California, and the primary purpose was to let students transition successfully towards higher education and employment. They serve about 150 to 200 students from high-school each year. They are organ . . .

Today, the health communication played a significant role during the coronavirus outbreaks. China and South Korea were first respondents to take an action against the COVID-19 pandemic, effectively succeeding with low number of cases compared to other . . .

Mental health in the United States is a rising public health concern. There has been research on how mental health symptoms develop and on different types of mental health interventions. However, there has not been much research done for mental health . . .

This qualitative case study grounded in Stevens (1993) Opportunity to Learn theoretical framework and a Cultural Proficiency lens provided the structure to analyze teacher values and behaviors as well as institutional factors affecting English Languag . . .

Transporting water efficiently is one of the chief functions of plant vascular systems. Highly efficient transport is generally beneficial; however, tradeoffs arise because vascular systems have multiple functional roles that interact with one another . . .

For more than a decade, English Language Learners have performed below grade level in all areas tested for federal and state accountability, and drastically lower than their English-speaking peers. Closing the achievement gap has become a major priori . . .

The astounding percentages of Alaska Native American Yup’ik students performing at below, or far below proficient levels, continues to be a concern of schools and districts throughout the Southwest region of Alaska. The researcher chose to conduct a . . .

This study is an analysis on ways Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs and services support student achievement. The purpose of this study is to create a synthesis of nine SEL curricula studied from three existing SEL programs to provide positive . . .

This research project is based upon the equity gap experienced by Hispanic students in high school. It studied a high school serving adults with a high Hispanic population. While seeking to answer the question. “To what extent does a teacher’ . . .

The 2001 No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act is a federal mandate that is intended to help disadvantaged students by setting high standards and establishing measurable goals that can improve individual outcomes in education by closing achievement gaps by . . .

In the public imagination Cybersecurity is very much about malware, even though malware constitutes only part of all the threats faced by Cybersecurity experts. However, malware is still one of the best methods to gain persistent access and control of . . .

To understand and improve the efficiency of LIDAR (Light Imaging, Detection, And Ranging) simulations used for robotic movement, an analysis of multiple variants of scanning algorithms was performed. Many challenges arose during the course of experime . . .

Exclusionary disciplinary practices used throughout the United States contribute to equity gaps, overwhelmingly affecting the achievement and trajectories of students of color, since they are disproportionately disciplined in schools. Academic achieve . . .

Purpose of the Study: This study is an attempt to validate the importance of integrating women's issues into traditional psychology classes at a college level. Psychology, for the most part, had ignored, trivialized, and/or negated women's life experi . . .

Purpose of the Study: The Pawnee Star Chart is a relic of the Pawnee tribe, Skiri band, once successful inhabitants of the Central Plains of North America until 19th century pressures forced abandon-of former lifeways. The Skiri had been reknowned for . . .

Podloujny is a creative thesis in the form of a fiction novel. The thesis features the generational dynamics of a family experiencing a series of profound crises. The narrative form of Podloujny shifts perspectives between each family member, explorin . . .

For the past three decades, the African American suspension rates have far outpaced Caucasian suspension rates. This is a trend which has been observed throughout various community and school settings in the United States. These facts are what leads t . . .

Purpose of the Study: The Russian River watershed stretches across a significant portion of Sonoma and Mendocino counties, covering 1,485 square miles, and is home to not only humans, but countless fish and wildlife species as well. The Russian River . . .

Students who are of Low-Socioeconomic status continue to achieve at a lower rate than their classmates. There are many factors that contribute to this achievement gap. Contributing factors can be found in the students’ home, school or neighborhood. Fo . . .

HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections within the United States with an estimated 1 million new cases of genital warts diagnosed and an estimated 35,000 people being affected by HPV-related cancer each year (CDC, 2020). With ov . . .

Central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a significant source of patient morbidity and mortality with high financial costs. CLABSI is the most common complication of having a central line (Castro et al., 2020). Central lines are us . . .

This thesis paper explores the current federal laws that aim to reduce methamphetamine manufacturing and consumption and the current federal drug policies in the United States. Methamphetamine’s unique effect on the human brain, long lasting side effe . . .

The research case study presented aims to determine if the perceptions of students and teachers on a flipped mathematics classroom support student success. For a flipped classroom model, teachers assign lectures for students to watch as homework and c . . .

A qualitative case study rich in details regarding the lived experiences of middle school boys with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) participating in a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Tier-II Intervention, Check-in Check-out, . . .

A persistent and significant equity gap exists between the academic achievement of English Language Learners and their peers in English Language Arts. Research has demonstrated the negative effects of bias on achievement within marginalized student gr . . .

uthentic Log Files are the most valued assets in any immense or small software. Logs play a key role in ascertaining the performance of the software as per the Service Agreement. The online Streaming and Broadcasting media Industry has shown a surge i . . .