Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. High density lipoprotein (HDL), which carries cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver for excretion, is associated with a lowered risk for CVD. Apolipopr . . .

The current study explored a potential prejudice reduction strategy and sought to examine how exposure to a way of thinking about the origin and development of human beings, along with pre-existing beliefs about human origins, influence racial attitud . . .

The present study examined attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help for Asian, African, Latino, and White Americans. Help-seeking attitudes were examined as two separate constructs, approach and avoidance attitudes, and served as the . . .

Non-removal of the spoon (NRS) is an empirically supported intervention for food selectivity. However, the way in which NRS has been described in the feeding literature varies significantly, making it difficult to determine what procedural characteris . . .

For some terrorism has become the daily part of their lives. This thesis attempts to find a relationship as to why some would be motivated to commit such acts. We present an argument of relative economic deprivation (REDI), leading to anger frustratio . . .

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) has reached pandemic levels, with an estimated 36.9 million people infected worldwide. Over time, HIV infection progresses to AIDS, which compromises the immune system and ultimately results in death. While the . . .

Obesity at a young age predisposes children to have detrimental behaviors and non-communicable diseases associated with being obese that can continue throughout their lives. Research has shown that early obesity prevention programs are an effective wa . . .

The individuals associated with the United States Military, including servicemembers, veterans, and military families, constitute a distinct social community that defines and characterizes itself in part, according to a categorical distinction between . . .

It is common for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to exhibit repetitive behaviors and have high levels of inattention which can lead to decreased opportunities for learning in the classroom setting (McCurdy & Cole, 2014). Consequently, . . .

Many students struggle to master the concept of two-digit subtraction as a result of lacking appropriate content vocabulary and developing a solid understanding of base-ten procedures. The researcher conducted a qualitative study to investigate the ef . . .

The police crash investigation department requires an engineering study of a vehicle crash before presenting a case to the judicial system. Vehicle crash reconstruction simulations establish new scientific basis for the judiciary system. Computer mode . . .

California is home to many of the most unaffordable housing markets in United States and, if the cost of housing is included, has the highest percentage of people living in poverty. State and local governments have continuously put efforts into solvin . . .

The purpose of this study was to compare the postural differences and kinematics between sprinters and non-sprinters. It was hypothesized that sprinters differed from non-sprinter in a forefoot and flat-foot conditions in static balance and in center . . .

The cultural expectations surrounding the father have evolved in the last century to include a more involved and active father. In that case, the researcher is interested in seeing if this shift has been shown in popular children’s media. Young childr . . .

Dr. Max Merten, a German military official during the Nazi occupation of Greece, methodically participated in the destruction of Salonika’s Jewish community. His actions during the Second World War aided the Nazi regime in extorting, deporting, and ul . . .

A significant number of high school graduates who apply for higher education are not prepared for a college-level mathematics course. At the start of their college careers, students who are not sufficiently prepared to complete entry-level courses are . . .

Carlos Bulosan, Filipino writer and labor organizer, fabricated or embellished details of his life in his autobiography and elsewhere. Bulosan's autobiography, America Is in the Heart, will be heavily scrutinized for accuracy. It will be cross-referen . . .

In the 1950s, real estate agents and builders steered Sacramento residents of color to the West End, an area that used to occupy much of downtown Sacramento. However, as federal dollars became available for urban renewal programs, Sacramento officials . . .

Since the ending of the Space Shuttle Program, the National Aeronautic Space Administration (NASA) has embarked in ambitions projects for the conquest of space. Nowadays going to Mars and beyond are high new goals. NASA’s Morpheus Project requires the . . .

Abstract of "School Finance Decisions and Academic Performance: An Analysis of the Impacts of School Expenditures on Student Performance" by Andrew Edward Carhart. In 2013, California enacted the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and set the most s . . .

The purpose of this study was to assess matrix training to teach twelve college students to play music notes and rhythms on the piano. We conducted two experiments using a multiple baseline design across participants. In Experiment 1, we taught partic . . .

Nanostructured aluminum alloys are advantageous for their high strength properties and low density due to the presence of not only multiple material components, but also the presence of nanocrystalline grains that increase strength through grain bound . . .

Electoral systems have a direct impact on elections and their outcomes. Traditionally, local elections in California have used “first past the post” electoral systems. Beginning in 2002, a few cities began to explore other electoral options. San Franc . . .

Recent archaeological studies have increased our understanding of Early and Middle Holocene prehistoric occupation in the western Mojave Desert. These studies have also helped to resolve nearly a century of debate and disagreement regarding what defin . . .

Previous literature on non-parental caregivers and attachment has focused on professional caregivers and child characteristics that influence a secure attachment relationship. However, there is little empirical research on non-professional caregivers . . .

A recent report by the Pew Research Center (2014) estimates that approximately 200,000-225,000 undocumented students are enrolled in post-secondary institutions across the United States (Teranishi, Suarez-Orozco & Suarez-Orozco, 2014). The recent . . .

Statement of Problem: The mathematical writing of students in K-12 dual-immersion programs merits increased attention following the adoption of new academic standards across the United States earlier this decade. These standards convey the expectation . . .

The State of California recently experienced one of its driest years in 2013 since it became a state in 1850. This not only influences modern day construction practices, but some counties enforce mandatory conservatory practices. Amador County, Califo . . .

The purpose of this study was to observe gender differences in children’s play in the socio-dramatic play area of a preschool classroom. Also, to gain retrospect on children’s ideas of gender roles through a facilitation of discussion through reading . . .

This study examined the effectiveness of performance feedback (PFB) training to train nine undergraduate students with no previous coursework experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to conduct trial-based functional analyses (TBFA). Effects of s . . .

This thesis explores how feminist activism at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS), in the Seventies, transformed the university. My research utilizes archival sources, newspapers, and oral histories from women who participated in the moveme . . .

The prevalence of adolescent overweight and obesity is a major public health concern in the United States. Adolescent populations of low socioeconomic status (LSES) have a higher relationship of becoming obese. Obesity is linked to a lack of physical . . .

More individuals have health care coverage after the passage of the monumental federal health care reform law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, the promise of the ACA cannot be fulfilled if there are not enough physicians . . .

California is the most populous and one of the most racially diverse states in the country. To avert the potential problem of not covering enough medical services for the entire population, California integrated the services of Medi-Cal and Medicare a . . .

The primary purpose of this study was to debut and evaluate the efficacy of an integrative Restorative Justice and Narrative Mediation circle approach. This qualitative content analysis study utilized non-probability convenience sampling to incorporat . . .

Inquiries into the accountability process have demonstrated that a variety of factors affect perceptions of law enforcement. Few studies, however, have investigated the relationship between media, sensationalism, and perceptions. Thus, a sample of Cal . . .

Thorough research has determined that police attitudes towards mental-health consumers have shifted through the past few decades. After collecting data from peer reviewed articles, multiple textbooks, and some government documents, a prevalent theme s . . .

Despite the growing research of mindfulness in the field of education, there are few studies addressing students with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness lessons, using mindful breathing and mindful . . .

Past literature indicated that women struggling with infertility reported higher levels of stigma and distress. This study examined whether infertility problems had deleterious impact on women’s mental health and if pressure from a spouse/partner and . . .

Policymakers have struggled with how to reduce the prevalence of unintentional shootings for decades. Sadly, the people who are affected by unintentional shootings are often minors. In attempts to address this issue, policymakers in a variety of state . . .

Statement of Problem Special education is a service intended for students struggling to maintain grade level achievement alongside their typically developing peers. Students are referred to special education when their disability or suspected disabili . . .

Solid state hard drives are rapidly replacing spinning disk hard drives in the electronics industry, because of their reliability, and speed. Solid state hard drives primarily consist of NAND flash Memory, DRAM memory, capacitors, inductors, voltage r . . .

The research examined the issue of the delay in graduation time among Southeast Asian students at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) in relation to the factors of the lack of finances and lack of advising. This exploratory research utilize . . .

Brief Literature Review The literature points out two important concepts: the benefit from working and attending college and challenges associated with working while attending college. A Federal Work-Study (FWS) job can provide a student with effectiv . . .

The United States faces a major STEM worker availability gap for the 21st century. This gap puts the US at risk for maintaining its competitive advantage for innovation. The fields of engineering and computer science is predominately participated by W . . .

This thesis seeks to estimate the impact of internet availability on international trade using a theoretically consistent model of international trade and statistically sound estimation techniques. Specifically, it is hypothesized that an increase in . . .

California’s executive agencies continue to experience a growing number of older employees. The threat of these employees retiring and agencies experiencing the loss of their most trained and experienced staff presents a high risk for departments to i . . .

This thesis explores the ways in which African American characters within Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye, Sula, and Home, create their own sense of identity and belonging within a society that prevents them from forming their own master narratives. Wh . . .

INTRODUCTION: Baseball pitchers have the highest volume of throws of all baseball players. These large volumes of throwing may lead to injury of the throwing shoulder. Each pitcher has their particular throwing style and arm position they prefer, call . . .

This study explores links between parental status and attitudes towards parenthood through the analysis of data received from California State University, Sacramento’s annual CALSPEAKS survey. Previously used researched questions on this topic were ad . . .