Using econometric modeling, this study examines a cross-section of disaggregate data collected through the Residential Appliance Saturation Survey for over 10,000 California single-family households and produces a set of estimates for variations in el . . .

The current study was a validation of a newly developed measure, the Early Numeracy Assessment (ENA). The ENA was created to be used in early education settings to test foundational numeracy skills that may support kindergarten academic success.

As California's financial commitment to higher education continues to waver amidst fiscal crises and competing policy priorities, it is important that public institutions explore other strategies to cope with budget shortfalls (Public Policy Institute . . .

This study examined how involvement with a mental health speakers bureau impacts the speakers' personal recovery journey. Participants (N=38) were from the Stop Stigma Sacramento Speakers Bureau, and considered themselves to be living in recovery from . . .

Although researchers know a great deal about conducting fieldwork in the free world, we know far less about effective survey and interview administration practices inside a prison environment. Through the examination of the Assessing Prison Volunteer . . .

Part of a retrospective digitization project.

What was the effect of American diplomacy on the Ottoman State, 1774-1837? Where ever possible American primary documents including those of the State Department, Annals of Congress, Memoirs of John Quincy Adams, Papers of James Madison, Compilation o . . .

This study focuses on the positive utility of extant ‘real-life’ situations as they are portrayed on television. In order to explore the viability of TV portrayals as pedagogical tools, the popular show Orange is the New Black was selected for its rel . . .

Alkylidyne-capped molybdenum (IV) clusters have shown applications in metal-organic reactions as heterogeneous catalysts. A series of alkylidyne-capped clusters have been synthesized and characterized using spectroscopic techniques. The inductive abil . . .

This quantitative study examines the relationship between the cultural orientation and self-esteem of second-generation Chinese American adolescents. The sample contained 25 second-generation adolescents living in Northern California. Participants wer . . .