Damping the vibration of structures has always been a challenge for engineers. Vibrations can degrade the function of structures and can even cause them to fail. They can be very hard to deal with in some cases. For example, in the space structures, t . . .

The purpose of this project is to identify injuries, chronic health conditions as a result of chronic weight loss practices and current medical provided to professional jockeys. Data was collected from a non-validated survey, which was created by the . . .

Medicare accounts for 17% of the United States (U.S.) annual budget, a total of $585.7 billion (California Health Care Foundation, 2013). Within that, there are large geographical variations in per capita Medicare spending. Two aims are pursued relate . . .

I examined dehumanization as a function of aggression, moral identity salience, and outgroup identity. Dehumanization, the denial of human characteristics and capacities to other humans, is frequently associated with intergroup conflict and violence ( . . .

Humans share a unique bond with dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) that is unrivaled by any other domesticated animal. The early history of this relationship remains unclear and detailed genetic study of early dog breeds is limited. Several studies using n . . .

The Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) is the mainland United States branch of Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji, a branch of Buddhism that is very popular in Japan. The San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin is one of the largest churches, with a large and thriving m . . .

The purpose of this work was to gain insight into teachers’ lived experiences with breastfeeding in the workplace as well as the factors that contribute to the continuation or dismissal of this practice. Additionally, this study was conducted to inves . . .

Autoimmune diseases, such as asthma, are prevalent in industrialized populations. Although common, little is known about the causes of autoimmune disorders. Recent research has shown a co-occurrence of autoimmune diseases and the absence of parasites . . .

In Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, Jake Barnes casually defines “a good place,” as somewhere where “there’s a lot of liquor” (19). “A lot of liquor” flows through much of Hemingway’s fiction, and it always produces powerful results, whether it . . .

This thesis is intended to explore public policies to address employment conditions for workers in the “sharing economy.” This is a segment of the economy that has risen rapidly over the past ten years, and includes companies such as Uber, Lyft, Airbn . . .