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ArticleChronicle: A Journey to the Interior: The Monasteries of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul by the Red SeaVivian, TimJourneying to the interior is both physical fact and spiritual reality in early Christian monasticism, especially in Egypt, where the physical interior is clearly marked and life-threatening. The attacks of the demons in the Life ofAntony demonstrate . . .
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Masters ThesisBrewer, CourtneyThe ever-increasing global demand for animal products and the need for intensified livestock agricultural operations has resulted in the evolution and development of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Although CAFOs have desirable economi . . .
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Masters ThesisLamba, HarshitWith the rapid growth of the economy in the last two decades, our process of executing transactions has completely transformed. The online banking systems and credit card companies together process tons of transactions every day. Although with the eas . . .
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ArticleCarlin, Joseph A.Extreme episodic events have the capacity to transport large amounts of terrestrial material to the coastal ocean. While estuaries and deltas are typically thought to trap most of this material, some escapes these coastal features and is transported t . . .
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ArticlePaig-Tran, E.W. MistyThe cory catfishes (Callichthyidae) are small, South American armored catfishes with a series of dermal scutes that run the length of the fish from posterior to the parieto-supraoccipital down to the caudal peduncle. In this study, we explore the anat . . .
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CollectionLTD FYE Challenge participants will present their innovative solutions based on this year's common read book, "Occasional Magic: True Stories About Defying the Impossible." -
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CollectionLearn Through Discovery encourages all first-year students to engage in a Signature Polytechnic Experience (PolyX).
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Masters ThesisAguiar, StephanieChronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a disease that affects the normal growth of myeloid cells, which are blood cells that protect the body against foreign invaders in the blood and bone marrow. In humans, 95% of CML cases are caused by a chromosomal tra . . .
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Graduate projectWiltermood, KristaInefficiencies in local governments are the bane of taxpayers everywhere. However, there are always opportunities for the private sector to provide potential process improvements. The City of San Marcos is no exception, specifically related to . . .
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Graduate projectLugo, ThomasBefore the COVID-19 pandemic, The Company had no work from home policy and required agents to come to the office to work. At the time of the project, the caring centers’ work environment had endured nine months of changes and new restrictions due to t . . .
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Graduate projectPratt, JonathanExecutive Summary Process Description The Group Term Life (GTL) audit process seeks to reconcile GTL insurance, a fringe benefit issued to employees with the associated tax liabilities as determined by the federal tax code. This process also e . . .
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Graduate projectValdivia, MariaMBA Capstone Project Report on the Rainbow Municipal Water District (RMWD).
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ProjectSalazar, WilliamWater is an essential part of life, especially to humans. However, with an increase in population, a higher demand for fresh, clean water, a global pandemic engulfing the world, and global climate change in the backdrop, water has become an indispensa . . .
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ProjectSilva, AngelFailure of integration between the California electrical providers led to issues such as distorted change in electric price and frequently occurred rolling blackout. As a result, we established a goal to fix the problematic power industry by amending . . .
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Graduate projectMane, GaneshPerfect Match is a system designed for entrepreneurs to seek guidance from mentors. This system allows entrepreneurs to get matched with mentors based on the analysis of surveys. The entrepreneur as well as mentor will be able to take a survey after l . . .
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Masters ThesisAujia, SimarjitThe purpose of this study was to learn about the barriers to understand the challenges faced by Sikh women to control hypertension in their families. To accomplish the purpose this study was guided by the following research questions: (a) How do Sikh . . .
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Masters ThesisKaur, RājawantThe purpose of this study is to learn about the cultural factors and health issues faced by older Sikh immigrants in Bakersfield. In order to achieve this purpose; my research will focus on questions like: How do older Sikh immigrants learn about heal . . .
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Masters ThesisMcCoy, Kayleen AThe purpose of this study is to explore and analyze the previous research on what young people with MS need regarding long-term care in order to come up with the best practices for long-term care facilities in California. This way, young patients can . . .
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Masters ThesisMedina, ChloeBy way of qualitative data, the researcher looked at the experiences of a community of educators during a series of professional development offerings. The purpose of the sessions was to unpack the ways in which the intersectional identities of indivi . . .
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Graduate projectPalanisamy, BoopathiThis report covers the market based opportunity for local-serving businesses in the city of Menifee. Local-Serving includes sit-down restaurants, unique/diverse restaurants, and entertainment venues. We completed a demand analysis, current state analy . . .
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Graduate projectKimmel, KyleThis purpose of this project was to develop marketing recommendations for Lazy Acres Natural Market to sustain competitive advantage in a changing environment. Objectives included improving the customer offer, and expanding the customer base through e . . . -
Graduate projectSenn, MichelleEducators know that supporting all learners' motivation and engagement is both a fulfilling and challenging process as students come with unique personalities, interests, experiences, strengths, and needs. This is particularly true at the middle level . . .
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Graduate projectHarper, MalachiKnowledge is knowing oneself and the environment. Understanding is realizing the intricacies of one’s interaction with the environment, and assessing strengths and weaknesses in the face of opportunities and threats. Wisdom is actively working to corr . . .
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Graduate projectSanchez, BrittanyThe City of Menifee has a clear long-term vision of maintaining high quality development and services that meet the needs of its community, which is encapsulated by their General Plan, 2030 Vision, and the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy . . .
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Graduate projectMcNeil, BrandonThe City of Menifee is looking into infrastructure growth opportunities to expand into the brewery and distillery industry. A team of five Master of Business (MBA) students from California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) met with Kayla Charters, E . . .
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Masters ThesisLark, Sydney E.The HIV pandemic has plagued the globe for over three decades, establishing research investigating sexual behaviors and assessing interventions which are meant to improve sexual health as major priorities in recent years. Therefore, it is important to . . .
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Graduate projectThormodsgaard, DevonMenifee is one of Southern California’s fastest growing and most vibrant cities. It is also one of the region’s newest cities and is working hard to develop businesses within its boundaries that will maximize its potential. Currently, many of its resi . . .
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Graduate projectGutierrez, AlondraFood insecurity is a public health concern that is affecting college students significantly. Students today find themselves facing financial need that limits their access to food resources. California State University San Marcos has had ongoing effort . . .
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Graduate projectCarlson, BrendaAs sixth graders begin to navigate the academic and social challenges of middle school, it is important for teachers to offer guidance and resources for parents and caregivers to continue to support their child’s literacy development. A partnership be . . .
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Graduate projectSybert, CamillePart of the Master's Project program at CSUSM, a team of MBA graduate students assessed the business viability of Mission Control Systems, a small business offering software and services in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
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Graduate projectThiurkkonda Ramesh, Aashika VasraThe aim of our project is to build an Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS) to help people with Asperger’s Syndrome (i.e. Asperger’s) to understand the subtle meaning and nuances in simple sentences in English. In this phase, we have attempted to use Mach . . .
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Graduate projectMiastkowska, KarinaJocelyn Approach was founded in July 2020 to assist our community’s children, families, and educators to succeed in the era of virtual education by creating a liaison between parents and teachers for the empowerment of our youth. Jocelyn Approach is i . . .
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Masters ThesisValencia, ArianaThe primary focus of this investigation is to synthesize glucose (HbA1c) outcomes of community health worker (CHW) led interventions designed for Hispanic/Latinos with type 2 diabetes. This systematic literature review aimed to summarize the randomiz . . .
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Masters ThesisHubbell, MarcusTwo species of invasive ambrosia beetles, collectively referred to as Invasive Shot Hole Borer (ISHB), began to infest Southern California’s native riparian forests in 2015. An estimated 95,791 willows had died from ISHB infestation by 2017, but the c . . .
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Graduate projectMello, MonicaThe purpose of this project is to create a Spanish Mathematic curriculum to use in a fifth grade Dual Language One-Way Immersion program. As Common Core State Standards (CCSS) exceed the cognitive demands of listening, speaking, reading and writing in . . .
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Masters ThesisMathews, LindaIn this thesis, I argue that the newspapers that owned and/or operated radio stations in Los Angeles and San Diego sought to create new print and broadcast multimedia corporations but ultimately failed because they faced several obstacles that they c . . .
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Masters ThesisAlahmed, ZainabThe primary concern of this study was to examine and improve the King Abdullah Scholarship Program (KASP) to maximize the anticipated benefits. Furthermore, it was hoped the government of Saudi Arabia hopes that the Kingdom would benefit since they sp . . .
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Masters ThesisGallant, Kate AEnsuring the adequate care and treatment of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) has been a nationwide goal for the better part of the last century. California’s current system of care for these children provides many valuable services, but . . .
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Masters ThesisAlkahtani, KhloodStudying the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in Saudi women is important, as it will reflect the impact of psychosocial, cultural, and religious role on health behaviors. The lack of studies on trends in the use of CAM, types of CA . . .
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Masters ThesisOnosu, Francisca ENational health insurance is health insurance that insures a national population for the costs of healthcare that is usually enforced by law. The Nigeria National Health Insurance Scheme is a law set up under Act 35 of 1999 and was established in 2005 . . .
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Masters ThesisMueller, DeanRoses are one of the most commonly used landscape plants planted in the United States, but seed dormancy of F1 hybrids have made developing new varieties difficult. The purpose of this research was to produce study-based information that would aid in . . .
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Masters ThesisPaulo, Irenson JohnBackground: Roughly two-thirds of American adults are classified as obese (not just over-weight), which means about two-thirds of these American adults are suspectable to many health risks related with obesity. One solution known for its high effectiv . . .
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Masters ThesisMondragon, AraceliA novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first identified on December 31, 2019 in Wuhan, China and global mobility has contributed to worldwide transmission of the virus. Studies have shown that risks of serious illnesses and death from COVID-1 . . .
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Masters ThesisHidalgo, VivianUnderstanding the prenatal factors that contribute to asthma in children less than five years old is essential in the field of public health because asthma is a major noncommunicable disease. This study's research question was: What prenatal factors c . . .
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Graduate projectMcCurdy, AlexandriaParaeducators are an essential component of special education programs as they serve to support students during classroom instruction, reteach and review concepts with students, provide accommodations, support behavior improvement, and assist in class . . .
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ProjectQuiroz, Auriel"Ugly” food is being thrown out, without giving thought to the idea that maybe it is still edible or could be given to those in need. This team has decided to look into the WHY this food is being thrown out in order to discover how we could solve this . . .
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ProjectMusharbash, FayezOur research project will focus on providing sufficient energy to rural areas that have little to no energy. Rural areas in Africa are our main target for this project. We will be introducing how to incorporate solar panels to these starving areas. Ou . . .
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Graduate projectShah, MeetThere are multiple types of Brain Tumors, which can be difficult to evaluate that leads to unpleasant result for the patient. Thus, detection and treatment planning of the brain tumor is the most important factor in the process. Magnetic resonance ima . . .
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Masters ThesisGutiérrez Rozo, OrlandoThe right to bear arms has become a state-controlled issue by which every state has different laws that pertain to firearms. While right to carry laws vary, some argue that such laws result in lower crime rate while others argue the opposite. This stu . . .
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Masters ThesisKang, Rajdeep KaurThe healing power of prayer has been studied thought-out the world. The origin of prayer can essentially be found in a request or act that seeks to connect and communicate with a deity or deities. This study focused on the healthcare perceptions of th . . .
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Masters ThesisTorres, AnnakaCareer academies were founded over 30 years ago in California, and the primary purpose was to let students transition successfully towards higher education and employment. They serve about 150 to 200 students from high-school each year. They are organ . . .
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Masters ThesisHo, KrystinaToday, the health communication played a significant role during the coronavirus outbreaks. China and South Korea were first respondents to take an action against the COVID-19 pandemic, effectively succeeding with low number of cases compared to other . . .
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ProjectSchindler, LeannaBetween the Angeles National Forest and the San Gabriel Mountains, the area of field investigation, Thompson Creek Watershed (TCW), is found cutting through Cobal Canyon in Claremont, California. TCW is located about 12 miles north east from Cal Poly . . .
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Masters ThesisHernandez, MariaMental health in the United States is a rising public health concern. There has been research on how mental health symptoms develop and on different types of mental health interventions. However, there has not been much research done for mental health . . .
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Masters ThesisReyes-Rizo, MariaThis qualitative case study grounded in Stevens (1993) Opportunity to Learn theoretical framework and a Cultural Proficiency lens provided the structure to analyze teacher values and behaviors as well as institutional factors affecting English Languag . . .
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Masters ThesisCastro, ViridianaTransporting water efficiently is one of the chief functions of plant vascular systems. Highly efficient transport is generally beneficial; however, tradeoffs arise because vascular systems have multiple functional roles that interact with one another . . .
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Masters ThesisWhite, MelissaFor more than a decade, English Language Learners have performed below grade level in all areas tested for federal and state accountability, and drastically lower than their English-speaking peers. Closing the achievement gap has become a major priori . . .
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Masters ThesisSaucier, AngelaThe astounding percentages of Alaska Native American Yup’ik students performing at below, or far below proficient levels, continues to be a concern of schools and districts throughout the Southwest region of Alaska. The researcher chose to conduct a . . .
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Masters ThesisVongsa, Viengsai PattiThis study is an analysis on ways Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs and services support student achievement. The purpose of this study is to create a synthesis of nine SEL curricula studied from three existing SEL programs to provide positive . . .
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Masters ThesisChastain, DominiqueThis research project is based upon the equity gap experienced by Hispanic students in high school. It studied a high school serving adults with a high Hispanic population. While seeking to answer the question. “To what extent does a teacher’ . . .
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Masters ThesisLavoie, ReneeThe 2001 No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act is a federal mandate that is intended to help disadvantaged students by setting high standards and establishing measurable goals that can improve individual outcomes in education by closing achievement gaps by . . .
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Masters ThesisGittins, ZaneIn the public imagination Cybersecurity is very much about malware, even though malware constitutes only part of all the threats faced by Cybersecurity experts. However, malware is still one of the best methods to gain persistent access and control of . . .
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Masters ThesisTrow, AndrewTo understand and improve the efficiency of LIDAR (Light Imaging, Detection, And Ranging) simulations used for robotic movement, an analysis of multiple variants of scanning algorithms was performed. Many challenges arose during the course of experime . . .
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Graduate projectArellano, VanessaThe over-representation of English Language Learners (ELLs) in special education continues to be an issue of inequity. Research demonstrates that when teachers use high leverage practices and are given examples of how to implement them to assist ELLs, . . .
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Masters ThesisSanchez, RoseannaExclusionary disciplinary practices used throughout the United States contribute to equity gaps, overwhelmingly affecting the achievement and trajectories of students of color, since they are disproportionately disciplined in schools. Academic achieve . . .
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Masters ThesisRadclyffe, Renee C.Purpose of the Study: This study is an attempt to validate the importance of integrating women's issues into traditional psychology classes at a college level. Psychology, for the most part, had ignored, trivialized, and/or negated women's life experi . . .
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Masters ThesisDunstan Beattie, DeePurpose of the Study: The Pawnee Star Chart is a relic of the Pawnee tribe, Skiri band, once successful inhabitants of the Central Plains of North America until 19th century pressures forced abandon-of former lifeways. The Skiri had been reknowned for . . .
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Masters ThesisDeMartini, PaulPodloujny is a creative thesis in the form of a fiction novel. The thesis features the generational dynamics of a family experiencing a series of profound crises. The narrative form of Podloujny shifts perspectives between each family member, explorin . . .
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Masters ThesisLindquist, ChristopherFor the past three decades, the African American suspension rates have far outpaced Caucasian suspension rates. This is a trend which has been observed throughout various community and school settings in the United States. These facts are what leads t . . .
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Masters ThesisStevens, Samantha K.Purpose of the Study: The Russian River watershed stretches across a significant portion of Sonoma and Mendocino counties, covering 1,485 square miles, and is home to not only humans, but countless fish and wildlife species as well. The Russian River . . .
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Masters ThesisStanford, SaraStudents who are of Low-Socioeconomic status continue to achieve at a lower rate than their classmates. There are many factors that contribute to this achievement gap. Contributing factors can be found in the students’ home, school or neighborhood. Fo . . .
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Masters ThesisLawson, LeilaHPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections within the United States with an estimated 1 million new cases of genital warts diagnosed and an estimated 35,000 people being affected by HPV-related cancer each year (CDC, 2020). With ov . . .
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Graduate projectMcDonald, PriscillaThe COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we live our lives. Schools are shut across California and students are required to learn from home. Teachers are teaching everything they can, but more can be done. If parents and teachers work together the CO . . .
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Graduate projectConstantino, KimberlyIntegrating technology into the curriculum can be challenging, particularly for educators who teach the lower K-2nd grades. Educators must understand what Digital Literacies are and understand the technological pedagogies to integrate into their curr . . .
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Masters ThesisBalkan, KimberlyCentral line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a significant source of patient morbidity and mortality with high financial costs. CLABSI is the most common complication of having a central line (Castro et al., 2020). Central lines are us . . .
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Masters ThesisLópez, Flor MThis thesis paper explores the current federal laws that aim to reduce methamphetamine manufacturing and consumption and the current federal drug policies in the United States. Methamphetamine’s unique effect on the human brain, long lasting side effe . . .
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Masters ThesisKoehler, KarissaThe research case study presented aims to determine if the perceptions of students and teachers on a flipped mathematics classroom support student success. For a flipped classroom model, teachers assign lectures for students to watch as homework and c . . .
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Graduate projectHaber, HollyMany parents struggle discussing sexuality education with their child/children with disabilities and are typically not given the right resources to help them openly discuss this touchy topic. This project reviewed research in the areas of sexual . . .
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Graduate projectRappaport, TaliThe following research project explored the relationship of text-to-speech technology (TTST) and students with specific learning disabilities (SLD) in education. Topics investigated included how TTST supports the educational goals of students with SLD . . .
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Masters ThesisBarringer, NoahA qualitative case study rich in details regarding the lived experiences of middle school boys with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) participating in a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Tier-II Intervention, Check-in Check-out, . . .
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Masters ThesisBrunetto, KimberlyA persistent and significant equity gap exists between the academic achievement of English Language Learners and their peers in English Language Arts. Research has demonstrated the negative effects of bias on achievement within marginalized student gr . . .
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Graduate projectBurke, TaraEvery day, over 400,000 paraeducators are supporting students with mild to moderate learning disabilities in the United States. The purpose of this project was to create a paraeducator’s guide to academic and behavior supports, as well as concrete exa . . .
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Graduate projectPatel, KavanThe self-checkout portal at the supermarket gives the idea to the classification of fresh fruits and vegetables. Nowadays, more self-checkout portals are added to the time saving of the customers at the supermarket. When it comes to fresh fruits and v . . .
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Masters ThesisShah, Yashuthentic Log Files are the most valued assets in any immense or small software. Logs play a key role in ascertaining the performance of the software as per the Service Agreement. The online Streaming and Broadcasting media Industry has shown a surge i . . .
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Masters ThesisHenry, KristiSince distance learning models of education are growing in number and popularity, there is a need to explore leadership in a remote setting because effective school leadership is directly tied to higher student achievement in schools. The researcher p . . .
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Graduate projectIncorporating Researched-Based Instructional Methods in a 5th Grade Fictional Narrative Writing UnitHollowell, NicoleThe California ELA/ELD Framework places a clear emphasis on the importance of developing written communication skills as an inherent necessity to prepare fifth graders for their next phase of their educational career. While the framework goes on to e . . .
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Graduate projectGutierrez, LuisHuman Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Malaria are two diseases which place a significant socioeconomic burden on developing Portuguese-speaking African nations and other Sub-Saharan African nations. These diseases require the coordination of global e . . .
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Masters ThesisEshelman, SamuelThis study investigates the relationship between teacher observation as well as feedback and future lesson plan design. A single case study was utilized in order to survey teachers at one suburban high school in southern California. The purpose of the . . .
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Masters ThesisMuralles,LorenaSuicide remains the second leading cause of death among college-aged youth. Understanding the public health issue is not only critical but necessary because the need for interventions is evident. Also, to mitigate the issue of suicide among college st . . .
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Masters ThesisEgbujor, KingsleyThe purpose of this study is to examine the frequent utilizations of the emergency department services by homeless adults through a systematic review of literature. The results indicated that many homeless individuals use the emergency department for . . .
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Graduate projectSharma, VinayCOVID-19 is a big threat to human mankind. The whole world is now struggling to reduce the spread of COVID-19 virus. Wearing masks is a good practice that helps to control the COVID-19 effectively. From the results of China and South Korea that is cle . . .
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ThesisCraven, LaurenThe purpose of this thesis project is to create a reference guide that school counselors in the Los Angeles area can utilize to better understand eating disorders. The information will include specific types of eating disorders, as well as their sympt . . .
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ThesisNunez, AnnetteThis study investigated that the use of Floor time in a social-emotional skills group, would increase the emotional development of the group, and increase the spontaneous initiations within the group. The social skills group consisted of four children . . .
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ThesisFang, QiThis graduate project designed and implemented a prototype of an easy-to-use, yet very versatile and powerful 20 sketcher and 30 interactive modeler for architects. The predominant concepts of the modeler design are a simplified and integrated GUI tha . . .
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ThesisHightower, Whitney JenniferThis applied research project investigates the use of culturally responsive teaching as a means of increasing students' knowledge and understanding in social studies, and provides a culturally responsive unit incorporating primary sources on the Japan . . .
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ThesisDeaton, Jack WesleyExperimental and theoretical studies of the manner in which molecules are distributed amongst micelles are described. Micelles are spherical, when separated "compartments" in aqueous solution that have the ability to solubilize water insoluble molecul . . .
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ThesisLopez, ElizabethIn recent years, there has been a rapid increase in HIV infection rates among women. Young females in particular have been disproportionately affected. Current HIV prevention interventions fail to meet the needs of those young females who are at highe . . .
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ThesisKellis, Melody T.In 2003 I came home to the United States after living in Europe for almost eight years. The week of my return was also the week that Colin Powell made his presentation to the United Nations regarding the American "proof' for war against Iraq. As I lef . . .
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ThesisDeyirmencian, Nuran OhannesThe behavior of water flow through a rectangular open channel spillway with a stilling basin and step was analyzed using Excel and Visual Basic for Applications. All the parameters of the flow (such as critical flow, depths at key points, lengths of d . . .