The research suggests that seating arrangements in the classroom shape students’ learning experiences. However, the emphasis in most classrooms seems to be placed in behavior management rather than actual learning. This study investigated how classroo . . .

This study focuses on the lived sexual and reproductive health experiences of four families, each with three generations of Latinas living in the Eastern Coachella Valley. Existing literature has portrayed Latinx communities through a deficit lens, wh . . .

The Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) says that there is no better forecast of stock price possible. If one believes in the EMH, then the stock price movements should follow a random walk. Stock price changes should be random and unpredictable. Despit . . .

Teachers often use silent reading to help students practice independent reading skills to build comprehension and improve reading proficiency. The purpose of this study was to explore how the classroom environment and its factors shaped my second grad . . .

Company X focuses on providing support and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. The overall cybersecurity posture of the organization does not rank high on their funding priority list. As a rule of thumb, an organization should sp . . .

Most modern research labs utilize liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, or LC-MS/MS, to analyze mixtures in both qualitative and quantitative capacities. This makes it imperative to teach students how to operate and understand these instrume . . .

Students identified with emotional disturbance (ED) have emotional and behavioral needs that impact their ability to be successful in various settings. Many of these students display immature social skills and have difficulty forming relationships. Ma . . .

The optimization of lossy compression of images is inherently difficult due to the complexity of human visual perception. Existing optimization techniques perform adequately, but often stop at local optimal points in the search space of compression so . . .

What do colleges, American corporations, and state government have in common? Each spends an astronomical amount of money annually for remedial writing instruction: college campuses spend approximately $1 billion to boost freshmen writing skills; Amer . . .

Students in my middle school science courses often describe the material as not relevant to their lives and future, and as a result seem to take an apathetic approach to their learning. To better understand why my students feel that some science topic . . .

My study is a critical analysis of the reproduction of structural oppression within contemporary high school Social Studies and Sociology. The purpose of my critical analysis was to identify whether or not classroom content within Social Studies and S . . .

This thesis investigates the ways in which choice shapes middle school students’ engagement in novel study. I asked the following research questions: How do my students’ views on engaging novel study shift following the integration of more choice? Als . . .

The purpose of this study was to assess hypertension and malnutrition among Latinos living in rural areas in Half Moon Bay, CA. This study examined the relationship between hypertension, cultural beliefs, and stress factors. Additionally, this study e . . .

The witch figure has long been the quintessential female villain. On the surface she is menacing and dangerous because she casts harmful spells and hurts children; on a deeper level she is a threat to the stability of heteronormative and patriarchal C . . .

The work contains a critical introduction that examines the life of author Hans Fallada and also examines some of the theoretical underpinnings regarding translation. The main focus of the paper is the actual translation of Hans Fallada's "Geschichten . . .

This study was carried out to better understand differences in the practice of breast selfexamination (BSE) by Latinas and Caucasian-American women. Current estimates from the American Cancer Society (ACS) place Latinas at much greater risk for morbid . . .

Instructional coaching as a form of job embedded professional development is a common practice in many school districts. An instructional coaching model requires thoughtful planning, design, and funding to become a common practice in schools and the p . . .

Students with disabilities have a variety of strengths, interests and needs. When these needs are identified and interests explored, students are more likely to experience a positive postsecondary outcome. Secondary educational programs, in order to h . . .

This study explores how classroom setting, with a focus on co-taught, inclusive classrooms, affect students with learning disabilities in regard to motivation and engagement. It was designed to observe how students with learning disabilities react to . . .

Positive discipline systems are being implemented in response to the overwhelming research indicating a rise in suspension rates and the negative effects of exclusionary discipline. Conditions for successful change with positive results in the area of . . .

This study explores the sex offender discourse on the online website, Reddit (www.reddit.com). The literature points to a culture of fear, moral and sex panics, as well as the creation of a sex offender as a foundation to understanding the over-crimin . . .

Health education is an important component to living a full and healthy life. The Deaf community experiences many educational disparities that hinder their health knowledge and ability to make informed choices regarding their own health. Most individu . . .

The research suggests that seating arrangements in the classroom shape students’ learning experiences. However, the emphasis in most classrooms seems to be placed in behavior management rather than actual learning. This study investigated how classroo . . .

Measles is a highly infectious viral disease that occurs throughout the world. Administration of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination is a crucial public health intervention in reducing the spread of the measles virus. Measles cases have . . .

Recent research provides systematic attention to the process of the formerly incarcerated and their reintegration into society. However there is scant research that gives attention to the reintegration process, the mandatory supervision and the stipul . . .

This study assesses how the probation officers (POs) navigated their roles in the workplace as corporal punishment and isolation were replaced with rehabilitative interventions. Previous literature talks about probation officers’ role in the rehabilit . . .

Composing Herself: Joan Didion and the Art of Public Bereavement” unpacks Didion's psychological process of “magical thinking” and elucidates how Didion depicts negotiating feelings of abandonment and denial as she guides her readers into her candid p . . .

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders are facing health disparities in obesity and mental health. This study aims to inform the development of health communication strategies and supplemental curriculum, within the context of an on-going fitness study . . .

The United States (U.S.) has identified Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) as being a public health issue and a significant determinant of health. Research has consistently revealed strong empirical evidence that ACEs negatively impact youth and adu . . .

Obesity is a growing health concern. In the US, 50% of women enter pregnancy overweight, which can pose serious health outcomes for both the mother and offspring, including preeclampsia, hypertension, gestational diabetes, preterm birth, and fetal mac . . .

This research study aimed to examine the differences in intimate partner violence (IPV) resource utilization among California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) students. Specifically, to assess whether or not academic grades between undergraduate an . . .

Natural and synthetic cyclic peptides boast potent therapeutic advantages including 1 to 3 order magnitude increase in target binding affinity (compared to the same linear sequence), decreased proteolysis/bioavailability, and decreased metabolism into . . .

Children struggle with weighing relevant and irrelevant information when making purchasing decisions about products. Advertisers often take advantage of this weakness, as product marketing strategies include popular cartoon characters specifically to . . .

Students with special needs are a unique subgroup of students who have challenges that most students do not encounter. They require additional support from teachers, administrators, and policies in order to be successful at school. This study intends . . .

Learning demands of the 21st century have evolved from those of generations past. Modern education reform is focused on transferable and essential skills like critical thinking, effective communication, and collaboration known as 21st century skills. . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine the main factors in selecting band instruments at the beginning of middle school band and how these factors influence students during the selection process. Few studies have been done in the past and mainly o . . .

This qualitative research investigates the lives of 8 Indigenous womxn from various Indigenous tribes who served in the United States Marine Corps. It examines how intersecting social identities impact Indigenous womxn’s experiences with violence in t . . .

Predatory coccinellidae are extensively used in biological control of aphids, whiteflies, and other common agricultural pests. Two such species, Coccinella septempunctata and Harmonia axyridis were introduced to the continental United States to bolste . . .

First-generation, low-income college students are an increasing population at American universities and colleges (Tinto, 2012). TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is an academic support program funded by the U.S. Department of Education that seeks to . . .

Since the 1990s, isolation has become a fundamental characteristic in the United States criminal justice system. Youth corrections frequently exposed prisoners under the age of 18 to sentences in restrictive housing units. Exposure to isolation has pr . . .

Teachers today are tasked with the challenge of engaging a student population that has been inundated with fast-paced technology. Educators are searching for interventions that can help increase student focus. Flexible seating or Alternative Seating r . . .

Childhood obesity is a continuously growing issue in the United States. However, Hispanics and Latinos are among the most affected population. The increase in obesity among Hispanic/Latino children also raises concern as it can lead to the increase of . . .

In the ever-changing world of education, teaching methodology must be constantly reviewed and adjusted to ensure that educators are meeting the diverse needs of their students. This study, in this context, seeks to answer two main questions about the . . .

Educators spend countless hours striving to find that perfect formula to improve student achievement. In an effort to improve student academic achievement, this research looks at the impact that a cell phone policy has in improving academic achievemen . . .

This study followed a seven-year-old student over the course of her 1 0-week mathematics inclusion experience from a segregated special day class situated on the playground, to a general education second grade classroom of 22 new peers. The researcher . . .

As the United States demographics continue to change rapidly, statistics and trends show that underserved subgroups, such as English Learners, continue to fall behind English-only counterparts in all content areas as measured on several standardized a . . .

This thesis project features four nested short stories within a science fiction frame narrative, and it presents a future in which the contemporary technologies of AI and VR have come to dominate the world. This thesis project takes inspiration from w . . .

Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a closely monitored and aggressively treated condition in California. It’s early diagnosis and treatment are effective means to reducing the impact that the disease has on pregnant women. This treatment primarily includes . . .

Ransomware is a form of malicious software (malware) that attacks computer systems, encrypts the victim’s files, and prevents the victim from accessing their data. Ransomware attacks on critical information technology systems can cause loss of service . . .

The achievement gap in mathematics is a widely known issue that has impacted U.S. schools for years. This gap is especially prevalent for those students who are considered socio-economic disadvantaged as research has shown the majority of students fal . . .

In this thesis, we study finite simple groups as well as the Classification Theorem, which classifies all such groups. We will see by the Classification Theorem that all simple groups are one of the following four types: cyclic of prime order, alterna . . .

Inequity in education in the United States of America is inextricably linked to our country’s tumultuous history of racism, classism, and segregation. This history has a multitude of effects upon student’s socio-economical and psychological realities, . . .

California schools are facing achievement gaps even no more than ever, partially due to the fact that students of color are disproportionally suspended, removed from class, and expelled. The passing of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), has schools lo . . .

Providing interventions in elementary schools is conducted through strategies utilized by educators through Response to Intervention (RTI), the Student Study Team (SST) process, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Educators implement interve . . .

Suicide is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as “death as a result of injuring oneself with the intent to die” (CDC, 2019). In the United States (U.S.), Veterans are at an increased risk of suicide because of the potentia . . .

The human microbiome is a growing field of research. Modulation of the gut biota has been recently viewed as a source of novel treatment for diseases. Metabolic syndrome has become an increasing public health issue due to the increase of its disease f . . .

Students with moderate to severe disabilities benefit most when transdisciplinary teams collaborate to deliver individualized instruction and services together in the classroom. This research seeks to capture a description of Education Specialists’ cu . . .

As environmental conditions continue to change, phytophagous insects are under increasing selective pressure when identifying and choosing quality host plants. The Hermes copper butterfly (Lycaena hermes) is a rare species endemic to San Diego County . . .

Students with Special Needs are an at-risk subgroup both academically and socially. The demands and pressures that are put on today’s children are ever-increasing and the uncertainties of living through unprecedented times that Covid-19 plagues our so . . .

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The goal of this study was to explore a district leadership partnership between a civilian school board and military command leadership. Previous research forms the basis of new university sponsored research such as this study. The lack of published r . . .

Inequitable access to the core content curriculum for English learner students in schools has led to inequitable student learning outcomes. The Universal Design for Learning framework provides rich supports for learning and reduces curriculum barriers . . .

Dual Language (DL) programs are gaining popularity, and researchers are finding that 90:10 Two-Way Immersion (TWI) programs are the best programs due to their promotion of additive bilingualism, high achievement of bilingualism and biliteracy, the clo . . .

Classroom environments either negatively or positively impact students’ achievement and performance in school. A natural classroom environment includes the design of the classroom; the lighting, thermal control, noise level, plants, animals, and alter . . .

Savannas account for around 30% of global terrestrial net primary production (NPP); however due to limited field measurements, high spatial variability, and high structural diversity, estimates of NPP and aboveground carbon (C) storage are still highl . . .

Districts and schools spend billions of dollars on professional development in hopes of improving student achievement. There is increased pressure to show improvement among high needs populations such as special education, English learners, and foster . . .

Autoimmune diseases are characterized by abnormalities in the immune system. Sjögren’s syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disorder whose symptoms overlap with other autoimmune diseases, delaying the diagnosis process. On average, reaching a SS diagnos . . .

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a part of a major public health in the United States overall and specifically in California. A large number of new diseases arise each year in the United States. Sexually transmitted diseases are passed beginni . . .

This study focuses on the lived sexual and reproductive health experiences of four families, each with three generations of Latinas living in the Eastern Coachella Valley. Existing literature has portrayed Latinx communities through a deficit lens, wh . . .

Maternal defense behavior is a behavior that is uniquely associated with the hormonal changes that accompany late pregnancy and lactation. The general onset and maintenance of maternal behavior in a lactating dam is dependent on the dam having a funct . . .

The Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) says that there is no better forecast of stock price possible. If one believes in the EMH, then the stock price movements should follow a random walk. Stock price changes should be random and unpredictable. Despit . . .

Teachers often use silent reading to help students practice independent reading skills to build comprehension and improve reading proficiency. The purpose of this study was to explore how the classroom environment and its factors shaped my second grad . . .

Company X focuses on providing support and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. The overall cybersecurity posture of the organization does not rank high on their funding priority list. As a rule of thumb, an organization should sp . . .

Most modern research labs utilize liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, or LC-MS/MS, to analyze mixtures in both qualitative and quantitative capacities. This makes it imperative to teach students how to operate and understand these instrume . . .

INTRODUCTION: An emergency department is often the first interaction for a septic patient. As such, emergency room nurses are in an optimal position to detect the early signs and symptoms of sepsis and implement the sepsis bundle. This study evaluates . . .

An essential component of the Writer’s Workshop is the conference, where a student is able to receive responsive feedback. An integral part of that conference is time spent sharing written work with peers. Writing partnerships bring together students . . .

A tale of two drugs attempts to examine the content of newspapers reporting on the drug epidemics of crack cocaine and opioids through a content analysis of the New York Times. This work analyzes newspaper articles from 1986 for crack cocaine and 2016 . . .

As the number of English learners enrolled in US schools continues to rise and the gap in achievement between Native English speakers and English Language Learners continues to grow, educators seek to find successful ways to meet the diverse language . . .

In Peru, women are victims of intimate partner femicide due to machismo culture and gender inequality. The prevalence of such crimes does not seem to diminish in spite of social efforts and legislature reform. This systematic literature review examine . . .

In its simplest sense as known in the public realm, a lowrider is an old lowered car which might even bounce, and is driven by someone who has brown skin. I argue, however, that the lowrider is much more than that: it extends a car; it extends a perso . . .

Infant mortality rate, or IMR, is a significant indicator of the health of a nation. The U.S. has a high IMR in comparison to other developed nations in the world. The burden of the high U.S. IMR falls on Black families. Black infants are dying at sig . . .

Hispanics have misconceived perceptions that derive from health beliefs and cultural beliefs, which impedes their understanding of skin cancer risk and sun protection behaviors. This systematic literature review aims to understand these variables and . . .

Technological tools like the iPad are increasingly used in classrooms to support student reading. This study used a survey, interviews, observations, and document collection to better understand how students’ experiences with iPads and printed texts s . . .

According to Isbell’s (2006) Snake Detection Theory, the need to rapidly detect and thus avoid snakes had a major impact on the evolution of the primate visual system. Snake Detection Theory rests on the assumption that there are both cortical (consci . . .

The CARE (Compassion through Assessment, Response, and Evaluation) Team is a prereferral intervention team at a TK-6th elementary school. After the initial year of implementation, teacher understandings and feedback about the team was desired. The res . . .

With more and more students needing Special Education services, it is imperative to determine the most optimal and best way to meet the needs of people with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of students regardi . . .

Research on ostracism indicates that brief instances of exclusion threaten feelings of control, belonging, meaningful existence, and self-esteem (collectively known as need threat) and increase negative affect. The temporal need threat model of ostrac . . .

Significant performance gaps exist between English Leaners and their peers in regard to high school graduation and college readiness rates. Clearly, English Learners need to be enrolled in more rigorous courses that will help them to meet these goals, . . .

In striving to keep up with the ever-increasing academic and instructional demands placed upon education systems in the United States, we are adding instructional minutes to our students’ school days. Adding these minutes comes at a cost: recess. Wher . . .

Academic achievement gaps are most evident in the socio-economic background of disadvantaged students when compared to economically advantaged students. For students that have been expelled from their district of residence, a wide achievement gap can . . .

Este estudio presenta la información obtenida tras el análisis de ciento noventa cuestionarios hacia la exploración de las actitudes lingüísticas de los hispanohablantes del condado Norte de San Diego. Con este análisis trataré de determinar si los pa . . .

Background Exercise is an important part of keeping women healthy during pregnancy, yet only 15% of women meet the current recommendations for moderate intensity activity. Exercise can also help to reduce the most common pregnancy complications includ . . .

Students identified with emotional disturbance (ED) have emotional and behavioral needs that impact their ability to be successful in various settings. Many of these students display immature social skills and have difficulty forming relationships. Ma . . .

The link between social media and mental health is gaining attention and has become a public health concern, especially for youth. The current systematic review aims to better understand factors that influence the impact of social media on mental heal . . .

All students deserve equitable access to engage in meaningful science instruction. I attempt to foster for all my students this notion that science is egalitarian; however, some students enter my class with preconceptions that science is an esoteric s . . .

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) college students face discrimination, harassment, and oppression throughout university campuses, consequently leading to a different set of experiences than those of their heterosexual counterparts. I . . .