American employees experience workplace bullying at rates four times higher than illegal harassment. The current literature approaches the problem as a descriptive analysis of the overall organizational environment or from an attempt to alleviate / un . . .

Prior to 2000 most of the national conversation concerning homelessness revolved around approaches that focused on managing homelessness. Very few considered the idea that we could end homelessness. In 2000, the National Alliance to End Homelessness ( . . .

This paper will propose a new policy that addresses California’s lack of law that requires recreational organizations to educate stakeholders about the severity of, protection and recovery/treatment processes and requirements of head trauma injuries a . . .

Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in 1968 to help flood victims. The program was designed to reduce flood damages through mitigation, provide affordable insurance, and reduce the cost to taxpayers (FEMA, 2002). Before the NF . . .

Praise is a consequence that consists of different features and it is used in many teaching settings. Research on quality of praise suggests that enthusiasm increases reinforcing value of praise; however, the limited research on type of praise suggest . . .

The Cosunnes Copper Mine is a contact-metasomatic copper deposit located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains approximately fifteen miles southeast of Placerville, California. The deposit is located near the western margin of a large marble and biotite s . . .

It is the evidence in this thesis that demonstrates the symbiotic relationship between art and advertising and the paralleled paths of the two. The back and forth between the two industries illuminates the way they have propelled each other forward. A . . .

Probably not known to most of the general public are how many military commands are in actuality dual commands. There is a mixed working relationship between military and civilian federal employees, and in the case of leadership, both Senior Military . . .

Americans have long held mixed feelings about the issues of immigration (Cox, 1995, p. 14). While some see it beneficial to the U.S., others see it as harm. Despite this, the immigrant’s population, mostly Latin Americans, has maintained an increasing . . .

According to the Army Corps of Engineers ACE, the Lake Isabella Dam is one of the highest risk dams for failure in the United States. Part of the reason for such a high risk factor is because the dam is positioned on top of an active earthquake fault . . .

Better health care for special needs children has been at the statutory basis of Federal Medicaid Law since 1967. The 1967 Federal Medicaid Law included as one of its fundamental rules – the provision of high quality care to children with serious and . . .

Today there is an achievement gap between white students and minority black students. According to the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) which has kept records since 1992 reading and math scores assessment of White 4th-8th and 8-12th . . .

In 2011, the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office was awarded two grants to manage an AmeriCorps mentoring program in ten communities in California. In the rush to design and start a large collaborative project in a short time span, the progra . . .

The 59-year-old Lake Isabella Dam has been deemed one of the most at-risk-of-failure dams in the nation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. If failure of the dam occurred; water, boulders, and debris would bombard the City of Bakersfield causing mill . . .

Intended mainly as a vehicle for rehabilitating draft evaders after the Vietnam War, the Presidential Clemency Board (“PCB”) was largely an orphan of the Ford presidency. Created in the wake of the Nixon pardon as an unpopular compromise between those . . .

This thesis explores how guerrilla movements aided in the formation of women's and feminist groups that emerged in Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Chiapas, Mexico. The development of feminism has been attributed to women's participation in the guerrilla m . . .

An optimal linear control-law formulation is developed herein using an evolutionary state-transition to meet various performance objectives in seismically excited structures. The control-law makes use of a predictive optimal linear control algorith . . .

Kern County has reached epidemic proportions when it comes to adults experiencing some type of chronic disease. Government organizations have stepped up and offered grant monies, which will enable organizations to implement research while at the same . . .

Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in our country and is causing sickness and disease in our children. Childhood obesity can lead to diabetes and has been linked to certain types of cancer. In the Antelope Valley, the percent of childr . . .

Infrastructure financing has become a major problem for American cities. The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that current level of underinvestment in U.S. infrastructure will end up costing each family in the country about $10,600 betwee . . .

Proposition 36 probation (Prop 36) is probation for first or second time nonviolent drug offenders who receive treatment in lieu of incarceration. The problem with Prop 36 is that there is a lack of communication and the lack of uniformity of the law’ . . .

Women farm workers, who greatly affect our society and economy, are some of the most disfranchised workers. They Iive in constant poverty in which they lack opportunities; as a result, they join the agricultural labor force, where they are constantly . . .

The Hmong are undergoing a process of acceptance and rejection in forming their new Hmong American identities. As borderlands citizens, the Hmong’s new identities reflect the bicultural communities around them, and therefore, exemplify both Hmong a . . .

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the experiences of older adults with physical disabilities in a physical activity university service-learning program. Subjects participated in the Beyond Exercise: Wellness Enhancement for Lif . . .

The San Dimas Experimental Forest (SDEF) has been used as an outdoor hydrological laboratory since 1934 by the United States Forest Service to investigate watershed management practices, understand the effects of forest fires, and conduct ecological s . . .

Research surrounding the education of minority and disadvantaged student populations has historically been focused on the “deficit model”, the notion that examines the weaknesses of a group rather than their strengths. This study investigated the educ . . .

In recent years, the number of medical device recalls for software defects has climbed steadily, with Class II recalls accounting for the majority of total voluntary recalls. Prolonging the time it takes between recall initiation and recall terminatio . . .

The Hog Back slide is a large rockslide in the southern foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, located approximately five miles north of San Antonio Heights. This broad mound of translated slide boulders produced a natural dam across San Antonio Cany . . .

Clostridium species make up a large portion of the intestinal microbiota in humans and animals with strong implications that they are necessary for overall gut function. Dysbiosis due to decreased abundances and diversity of Clostridium often cause ma . . .

Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis (IPA) causes 50-90% mortality with present forms of oral and intravenous (IV) antifungal drugs, emphasizing the need for improved treatments. To explore this, we built an aerosol system to deliver inhalable, antifungal . . .

The leading cause of teenage death in America is motor vehicle collisions. In response to a growing number of teen fatalities in Bakersfield, CA the Bakersfield Police Department implemented the A Life Interrupted Program. A program that was only supp . . .

After dissecting the dichotomy established through the opening monologues and examining the rhetoric behind the characters’ diction, the third chapter of my thesis presents a close reading of selected passages, which present the facts of Maria’s situa . . .

The purpose and intent of this thesis, then, is to discuss the stylistic variances throughout Melville’s works. These works have stylistic devices that are common among all of his works, such as hypotaxis, parataxis, attribution, and erotesis. These s . . .

This project will provide an in-depth review of research literature regarding prevention of child abuse and neglect through family support services provided Family Resource Centers. Included is a brief history of child maltreatment and prevention effo . . .

California chaparral shrubs have developed different life history types that are categorized by response to fire disturbance and that include sprouting (S) and non-sprouting (NS) species. Plants that resprout after fire (S) use carbon stored in roots . . .

In the century since its publication, Bram Stoker's horror novel Dracula has become the preeminent source of inspiration for a massive genre of fiction which continues to grow in popularity. The role of the vampire in fiction is varied and often highl . . .

Not every agreement guarantees that the terms of the agreement will be strictly followed. Similarly, not every alliance relationship can guarantee that expectations will be met. As the alliance literature has focused on the beginning and outcomes of t . . .

This thesis explores implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in the Western Riverside County geographical and political subregion. Specifically, this research was conducted to determine how many (if any) of the twenty membe . . .

Along with the rapid growth of advanced mobile technology, the advancement of interactive technology has recently received more attention. Unlike generalized mobile applications, interactive mobile applications solely focus on interactive functions fo . . .

English language learners should be provided with a dual immersion education program that incorporates both English and their primary language. The programs that are currently available for English language learners do not provide the instruction in a . . .

The importance of parent involvement is reviewed and is followed by a discussion of the barriers parents face as they attempt to become involved in their child’s education. Such barriers include language and cultural differences between the immigrants . . .

Given that Flannery O’Connor openly claimed to incorporate her Catholicism into her works, many critics have noted the various types of violence in her stories that are often connected with those moments in which her characters become receptive to gra . . .

Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park (MDSHP), a historic hydraulic mine, is a known source of fine‐grained sediment and contaminant metals to the Humbug Creek Watershed. The purpose of this study was to provide land managers insight into erosion and . . .

The natural formation of the rainbow is one of the most important and widely studied optical phenomena throughout history. Its creation is due to a process of refraction, and an underlying wave interference that is not commonly discussed among intr . . .

Adolescents encompass a considerably large amount of the foster care population in the United States. Every year the number of youth who “age-out” of the foster care system at the age of 18 or 21 to live independently has continued to increase. Yout . . .

This paper is concerned with asset diversification when the economy is not following a predictable pattern, for example, during a pandemic. Since it is unclear what trends or patterns the assets will follow in an unstable economy, we address this issu . . .

The following study has been conducted to further research the leading causes in the gender employment gap within local government. It is believed that average annual income and population may be the contributing factors for the underrepresentation of . . .

Object detection is an important domain in computer vision for robotic autonomy. Detecting visual objects by an autonomous robot in perceptually-degraded environments is challenging due to resource limitations and time constraints, especially in searc . . .

The purpose of this thesis is to understand and analyze Aldous Huxley’s presentation of neo-colonialism in his utopian novel Island. Particular attention will be given to his portrayal of economic relations between first world powers and the third wor . . .

The course of this research will investigate what it means to survive a suicide. Specifically I will focus on the experience of the survivor as an individual, within a family, part of the larger society and finally I will look at how survivors manage . . .

Tomatoes are one of the most cultivated fruits worldwide. They are versatile and are used in a variety of products such as ketchup, salsa, paste, sauce, juice, etc. The total soluble solids (TSS) are measured in tomato goods, such as tomato juice, cru . . .

In all manufacturing processes, there are various causes —either special causes or chance causes —that contribute to variation in a process, and identifying them is of vital importance. In quality control, control charts are effective tools for detect . . .

In recent years, breakthroughs in deep learning, computer vision, and machine learning techniques have potential to transform and modernize how the crops are grown, cared and even predict yield. One of the problems every farmer encounters is invasive . . .

The gut-brain axis is recently believed to have a significant role in human behaviors, emotions and gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. These disorders are repeatedly correlated with gut inflammation. The effectiveness of probiotics to relieve gastrointe . . .

There has been an increase in the attacks against password-based authentication systems. It has caused an increase in the need for a robust biometric security system. Currently, fingerprint and facial recognition are two of the most popular biometric . . .

The position of the United States as a global leader in science and technology is being undermined, not by out-competing nations, but by the waning development of domestic science talent (NSB 2002; NSB 2003). Even though demand for professionals in sc . . .

Food, like humans, will eventually return to the soil and depending on how it’s done, will contribute variable amounts of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). The impacts of food waste in centralized FWM is dependent on fossil fuel transportation, landfill . . .

This thesis is an investigation into the role of names within Olga Grushin’s Forty Rooms, in order to in understand the protagonist, Mrs. Caldwell, as an “everywoman” in which readers can see themselves. I use the names of the male characters to show . . .

This paper evaluates the performance of OFDM system by simulating the system in AWGN channel and multipath fading channel to obtain the bit error rate from employing the low density parity check (LDPC) code. In addition, the comparison between LDPC co . . .

American contemporary and multicultural literature focuses on issues surrounding race. This project analyzes race through differing spaces, places, and environments in three works of 20th and 21st century American literature. Despite their differences . . .

Nondemented with Alzheimer’s Neuropathology (NDAN) cases exhibit similar amounts of amyloid plaques as those of demented individuals, but a reduced amount of abnormal neurofibrillary protein “tangles” (NFTs). This study investigated several hypoxic st . . .

A review of literature highlights the importance of organizational culture and its relationship to organizational effectiveness. The success of an organization includes the ability to produce quality product without excessive rework or high costs for . . .

Succession planning is a deliberate and systematic effort to ensure continuity in key personnel positions within an organization. This has been a common practice in the business sector that has not yet been widely utilized in the field of early childh . . .

Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre is a celebrated classic, and it is often the first favorite classic among young women who identify with the heroine and indulge in her fairy-tale romance with Edward Rochester. However, as Jane Eyre is the fairy tale of th . . .

This thesis incorporates, and attempts to reconcile, both sides of this debate. In doing so, it seeks to accomplish two purposes. First, it explores the possibility that The Scarlet Letter is a novel about sexual slavery for both men and women—on both . . .

In many organizations the bulk of safety training provided to employees, with the exception of reoccurring “re-fresher” training occurs during initial period of their employment; most commonly through the employee orientation. The Bureau of Land Manag . . .

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of California’s largest organizations with an important purpose-to punish individuals who break the law, and separate them from society to prevent them from committing another crime . . .

When examining the literature on the prediction of a child’s acceptance little previous work is found. Previous friendship literature has focused on social competence, intelligence, physical appearance, aggression, ethnicity, personality, and social d . . .

Self-discovery presents itself in a myriad of forms. One of the forms utilized for this purpose is that of artistic expression. Tattooing as a vehicle of artistic expression has evolved over time and today tattoos are utilized as a mechanism for self- . . .

This study was conducted as an experimental pilot to evaluate a new reading comprehension curriculum, Rocky River Reading, for students in a local after school program. The participants were 50 second through sixth grade students from a variety of soc . . .

Over the past years, the issue of allowing a minor to obtain an abortion without parental involvement has become an ongoing battle for the State of California. According to statistics, California is the state with the most abortions a year. Moreover, . . .

Juvenile crime in California is a costly burden that affects all Californians. It is an economic drain to public funds and it has an emotional impact on the juveniles who commit the crimes, the victims they hurt, the families of both, and the communit . . .

Greenlining Institute (GI) raised public awareness regarding the distribution of California foundation funding received by minorities and low income people. GI is concerned with the low percentage of funding reaching the intended target populations. W . . .

A PROJECT FOR BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING WITHIN THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION (CDCR): MINORITIES AND WOMEN HIRING AND ADVANCEMENT The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is the organization tha . . .

Background The purpose of this comparative case study is to analyze how three California cities Bakersfield, Fresno, and Visalia, are using redevelopment programs and projects for inner city development to offset suburban development. For purposes of . . .

The purpose of this community needs assessment was to identify the health and psychosocial services and access needs of residents in three rural communities in central California. Three focus group meetings were organized with community members from A . . .

This study is a statewide comparative study in California of the existing Celebrating Families! (CF!) Programs in evaluating the similarities and differences among these programs and their effectiveness of families actually completing the CF! Program. . . .

College athletics programs bring publicity and notoriety to their universities. The best athletics programs provide an avenue for alumni to create a lasting bond with the university and foster a sense of pride among students and communities. Universit . . .

This study presents both a descriptive and statistical analysis of the relationship between paramedic school admission standards and student attrition rates. The results of this study will be used by the Bakersfield College paramedic school to impleme . . .

California State University (CSU) intercollegiate athletic programs are faced with tough discussions every budget cycle. Budget discussions begin with the planning and forecasting of revenues and expenses. However, many revenue sources are decreasing . . .

Monitoring patient satisfaction is part of a balanced scorecard approach for the strategic management of health care organizations. As an evaluation of a public health care clinic, this study employed the use of a survey designed to measure patient sa . . .

An alarming problem is occurring in many healthcare institutions in the United States (U.S.) today. If not contained, the nursing shortage problem is anticipated to create bigger dilemmas in t he next decades. Therefore, the U.S. has an immediate need . . .

This qualitative study attempts to discover the risk factors associated with Elder Abuse and the best practices for successful implementation in the Long Term Care Industry. The body of related literature highlights the 30 year history of major US pol . . .

Organizations operate in changing environments that require detailed action plans in order to remain competitive. Strategic management is the facilitation of change within an organization. In managed care settings, where rapid change takes place, stra . . .

Recent legislative efforts, including the Accountable Care Act and the Mental Health Parity Act, represent attempts to improve and integrate care delivery systems in the United States. These efforts to reduce costs while improving the quality of, and . . .

Hospital readmissions are becoming more and more prevalent in our communities. Increased medical attention and additional care is directly affecting the rising medical costs in the United States. The goals of Transformational Care is to improve the qu . . .

For decades, a multitude of men and women have fought for women’s equality in regards to various aspects of life. Legislature not only gave women the right to vote, but the opportunity to be awarded the same privileges as men in athletics and higher e . . .

The United States is a country that is a melting pot of diversity. With so many cultures and ethnicities, the United States has created, reviewed, and implemented health care protocols and procedures to better accommodate the constant evolving demogra . . .

The purpose of this study is to identify barriers to health care for individuals in same-sex relationships, draw public attention to the inequalities individuals in same-sex relationships face and offer recommendations to eliminate them. The study was . . .

Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield has a problem; long wait times for patients being transported within the hospital. There are many risks associated with intra-hospital transportation including physiologic changes, equipment changes and staffing changes. . . .

For the past four years, the State of California has been divided. The California Medical Board has maintained jurisdiction over physicians for decades. Since 2007, the role of the California Medical Board has expanded to oversee physician-owned ambul . . .

Due to the link that has been established between obesity and processed and fast foods in America, recent research has emphasized examining the potential health benefits of providing nutrition information in fighting the nation‘s obesity epidemic. Nut . . .

(United States Department of Homeland Security, 2010) estimated in the country, the continuation of illegal immigration despite legislative, administrative, and enforcement initiatives over the last two decades represents a clear failure of national s . . .

The national and local economic crisis remains a serious concern to society. With one of the highest budget deficits nationwide, California Governor Edmund Gerald Brown, Jr. (Jerry Brown) is taking drastic budget saving measures. Numerous budget alloc . . .

The researcher’s purpose for this community project is to meet the needs for adolescents (ages 13-18); who have been exposed to domestic violence, and create a curriculum for them that is teen-centered and creative. With the help of adolescents that c . . .

The purpose of this study is to determine the nature of the Air Force suspense management policy gap, specifically how it affects the Air Force Research Laboratory, Propulsion Directorate-West (AFRL/RZ-West) suspense control program. Then devise three . . .

This study examines the personal beliefs, thoughts, and opinions about the relevance of incorporating the idea of attachment theory in daily, social work practice from a population of individuals who first hand serve children placed in the child welfa . . .

The purpose of this study is to create a guide for technical review board chairperson conducting technical review boards for rocket testing performed by the Air Force Research Laboratory‟s Space Missile Propulsion Division located at Edwards Air Force . . .

Since the 1960s studies have shown that food allergies in children have grown from one in one-hundred to one in twenty children being diagnosed with some type of food allergy. While these studies give an insight into the severity of the issue they are . . .

Through stakeholder interviews and in-depth literature review this project explored the feasibility of creating, implementing, and maintaining a California elder abuse registry. This project aimed to formulate a white paper for the California Senior L . . .