The study of the world forces me to realize that our common language is not only inaccurate, but totally inadequate to describe reality. The illusion lies in our point of view if we think that shapes and structures, things and events around us are rea . . .

Due to the hands-free, non-invasive nature of electroencephalography (EEG) based control, research into brain-computer interface (BCI) systems has been a topic of interest in robotics applications. BCI systems have been studied in several applications . . .

This project developed a hands-on gardening curriculum manual for teachers of first and second grade students that can be utilized as a guide for elementary schools to implement school gardens. The curriculum was created to support a grant from the U. . . .

The purpose of this project was to review the related literature on Environmental Education and then develop a teacher resource unit for 5th and 6th Grades based on the recommendations of the literature. From the review of the literature, Environmenta . . .

Abstract WORKING ABOVE AND BEYOND: A LATE CAREER CONTINUATION PROGRAM FOR FEMALE, LONG-TERM EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS By Wendi Tetsuko Meckler Master of Science in Counseling, Career Counseling In today's cost-cutting, technology-driven economy, late caree . . .

The oceans have absorbed excess carbon dioxide (CO2) resulting from anthropogenic activities such as the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation. As a result, seawater chemistry has shifted causing an increase in bicarbonate ions (HCO32-) and hydrog . . .

In response to a great need for an intensified training program for the voluntary collaborators in the Nepal Malaria Eradication Organization, an effort has been made to develop a training curriculum for the volunteers. The purpose of this training pr . . .

Gender inequality is a pervasive social construct that impacts everyone within society. Couples who experience infidelity are not exempt from this and infidelity may act as a mechanism to address gender inequality. By identifying signifiers of gender . . .

This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of aural presentation of instructions upon comprehension, as measured by performance in a complex task, particularly among individuals demonstrating low reading comprehension. Subjects performe . . .

I propose to develop a dramaturgical concept of Pirandello's one-act play, The Vise. The scope of this paper includes the survey of his personal experiences and philosophical precepts, how they affect his art in general and a dramaturgy for The Vise, . . .

This thesis was a causal-comparative study of continued participation versus attrition of volunteer thanatology and bereavement counselors. Hypotheses were formulated based on literature in the areas of death attitudes, volunteer workers, job satisfac . . .

This project involves writing and performing a dramatic adaptation based on representative works by Thomas Clayton Wolfe (1900-1938), the Southern-born author of the classic American novel, Look Homeward, Angel, as well as Of Time and the River, The W . . .

[Introduction]The schools within the Southern California area have been attacked during the past few years on the basis that the children in these schools are not I earning as we II as they could. This criticism has gone so far as to reach the state's . . .

By more technology advance in the past few years there has been a huge increase in automated speed limitation enforcement equipments, such as speed cameras. Most of these devices work with a sensor. Therefore, there is a need to install new expensive . . .

Non-standard analysis was developed by Abraham Robinson in 1961. It offers a new number system which can serve as an alternative to the real numbers. This new system, called R*, is an ordered field containing numbers larger and numbers smaller than an . . .

Mexican Americans are both the oldest and newest minority group in the United States. Except for the Indians, colonial settlers coming from Mexico were the earliest inhabitants of what is now the United States. Yet, they can be termed a "newest minori . . .

This project investigates the theories of the eigenface face recognition algorithm by Pentland and Turk and demonstrates its effectiveness in hardware. It uses MATLAB to simulate the mathematical theories and implements the algorithm in FPGA and micro . . .

This study investigated the effects of group learning experiences on changes in cognitive complexity. Cognitive complexity is defined by Scott (1962) as the number of independent dimensions worth of concepts the individual brings to bear in describing . . .

This study used the Individual Try-out technique of Instructional programing in revising venereal disease knowledge questionnaires. Two venereal disease questionnaires were tried out on one person at a time, and were revised on the basis of the subjec . . .

The prevalence of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency is a growing public health concern. In an effort to address this problem, a curriculum to increase knowledge in omega-3 fatty acids was created for Northeast Valley Health Corporation's Women Infant Chil . . .

The program evaluation will provide data in reference to individuals over the age of 21 who have successfully completed Ben's House Transitional Housing Program, a transitional housing program for youth who have completed their residence from various . . .

This project has been an opportunity to enrich the skills and knowledge acquired in the MBA program. We were able to gain invaluable hands-on consulting experience working for the client, a beverage accessory start-up, which needed help launching a ne . . .

The problem investigated in this thesis is the optimum orientation and sizing of the structural members within a given structural configuration. The synthesis is accomplished by a combination of parametric component results with mathematical programmi . . .

This study examines the incidence, characteristics, and impact of sexual abuse on boys. Implications for intervention are also examined. The study develops and utilizes a compilation of existing written material on the sexual abuse of boys. For this t . . .

It was the purpose of this study to determine if there was uniformity in the methods of investigation of domestic carbon monoxide incidents conducted by local public health agencies. Carbon monoxide poisoning, long recognized as an occupational health . . .

When President William “Bill” Clinton signed the Violent Crime and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, the bill added 100,000 more police officers into already fragile low-income American communities. Now, 21 years later, the National Academy of Sciences, es . . .

This program proposal examines the current circumstances affecting emancipated foster youth transitioning into adulthood. Specifically, it deals with foster care youth who reside in the state of California. A disproportionate number of children in the . . .

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) otherwise known as “crib death”, and Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUIDs) were to be the focus of this study, and the research was to review steps that Kern County should do to reduce these rates, however it was . . .

Healthcare organizations must meet the medical needs of the population and in order to meet those needs, accreditation covers the Institute of Medicine’s six aims for improving healthcare services for patients: safe, effective, patient-centered, timel . . .

Wraparound services serve to support children/youth with remaining in a family setting. This study examines the level of the Kern County Aspiranet Wraparound Program in improving life domain functioning for children/youth and parents/ planned permanen . . .

The purpose of this research was to examine the effects of job related stress and organizational stress on negative coping behaviors in police officers. It was hypothesized that there is a positive relationship between job related stress and organizat . . .

New employee orientation programs have shown to socialize newcomers to the company, in addition to increasing their knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is considered to be an essential part of an employee’s development (Acevedo & Yancey, 2011). Accor . . .

Ensuring the adequate care and treatment of mothers and their newborns has been a nationwide goal for the better part of the last five years. Specifically the reduction in early elective deliveries throughout the U.S. and Dignity Health’s current syst . . .

Compared to the United States, little or nothing is known about prenatal care and childbearing globally. The United States has its own health care system standards when it comes to prenatal care and delivery. What is known about the process of prenata . . .

The Integrated Health Care Organization referenced in this paper has a service unit known as the Patient Representatives. The role was created as part of strategic planning to improve the overall service level provided throughout the organization. Pat . . .

The healthcare system in El Salvador is perceived as a fundamental human right that falls under the responsibility of the government. Based on this principle, the government of El Salvador promotes a public healthcare model that provides not only heal . . .

In this study, information regarding the demographics, geography, and economy of Saudi Arabia is discussed to give overall background information about Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabian healthcare system and structure is discussed in more detail includi . . .

Arvin is mainly composed of a migrant farm labor Spanish-speaking community. These community members make up parents of Arvin’s youth and they are the key to keeping the youth gang and crime free. By teaching these parents a focused gang prevention an . . .