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Job Training Programs for Dislocated Workers: The Positive Effects of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
(2016-12)There has been a substantial amount of research the past several decades measuring the effectiveness of federally subsidized Department of Labor (DOL) programs to assist the unemployed. However, there is little to no ... -
Journey Through the Federal Loophole; Behavioral Trends Among Physicians Practicing Regenerative Medicine
(2019-05)Regenerative medicine therapies have shown potential in treating conditions previously deemed incurable. Though still categorized as investigational by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), these treatments have gained ... -
Kelp Forests: Native Species Recovery
(2018-04)Kelp forest populations in Southern California have been in decline since the 1950s. Since these ecosystems serve important functions for coastal management as well as ecological health of the surrounding marine life, this ... -
Legal Impediments on Technology Based Evidence in Criminal Investigations
(2017)This capstone project entitled “Legal Impediments on Technology Based Evidence in Criminal Investigations” explores the issue of the legal impediments that currently exist based on outdated laws, which in some cases have ... -
Legalizing Sex Industries or Not? A Comparison of the Growth Rate of Sexual Crimes and STDs Among China Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan
(2019-05)Existing research rarely establishes the relationship between the legitimacy of sex industry and the growth rate of sexual crimes and STDs. I conducted a research on the subject of China mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, ... -
Less Traditional, Less Success: The Negative Effect of Nontraditional Students on Community College Graduation Rates
(2017-12)Community colleges enroll 40% of all undergraduates and 60% of community college students are independent for financial aid purposes. Independent students, with a number of nontraditional traits, are increasing as high ... -
Leveraging Digital Content: How Institutions in Balboa Park are Balancing Accessibility and Monetizing their Digitized Collections
(2018-04)Museums have taken many different approaches in increasing revenue, including capitalizing on their digital assets. This paper analyzes how nine organizations in the Balboa Park museum complex in San Diego, California have ... -
Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Power Generation: A Comparative Analysis Between the United States and the European Union and its Implication for Developing Economies Using the Example of China
(2016-12)In this study, it will be examined how these technologies, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewables (wind, hydro, solar, biomass, and geothermal), are currently generating greenhouse gas emissions in the ... -
Long-Term Care in the United States
(2020-05)In the United States, long-term care services are widely used by several individuals in diverse age groups. The cost of long-term care continues to increase, creating an unsuitable issue of paying high out of pocket costs ... -
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Contracting: A "False Economy" in Complex Federal Information Technology Procurement
(2016-12)The inappropriate use, or overuse, of Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurements as a cost savings measure in federal acquisition offices can lead to failed projects if an exceptional solution is ignored in ... -
Machine Learning and Civil War: Investigating Tree-Based Models for Predicting Intrastate Violence
(2017-12)This study’s aim is to improve the forecasting of civil war and examine the practical utility of using machine learning techniques in this effort. Specifically, this study investigates a variety of sampling methods used ... -
"Made in Bangladesh": Improving Women's Health and Workplace Rights in the Factories of Multinational Corporations
(2016-04-20)Bangladesh’s garment industry was booming with little consideration for its workers until the 2013 Rana Plaza collapse confirmed global concerns about poor working conditions. Today, more than 3.2 million women workers, ... -
The Main Act: Reforming Auto Insurance in Michigan by Normalizing Coverage Requirements, Reducing Rates, and Protecting Accident Victims
(2019-05)Michigan’s auto insurance rates are the highest in the United States. The state’s unique no-fault insurance system requires drivers and insurance companies to pay for unlimited lifetime medical benefits for severely injured ... -
Managing For Results: How Higher Municipal Credit Ratings Increase Data Driven Management in Cities
(2020-05)Data driven management is a powerful tool to help cities better address the needs of their residents. The current study examines the relationship between cities use of data as a management tool and municipal credit ratings, ... -
Managing Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Using Environmental Site Design in Baltimore's Westport Community
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A Manual for Applying to the NIH Collaborative UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Announcement: Par-18-407
(2019-05)Academicians dedicate a significant part of their career to conducting research and publishing their findings. A major milestone in an academician’s career involves being successfully funded to conduct research work. One ... -
Memorandum of Policy Approach for Pre-School Education Development
(2019-12)The shortage of pre-school education supply is a significant problem, and the Universal Two-Child Policy in 2016 made the imbalance of supply and demand worse. The first wave of baby boomers starts to exert influence to ... -
Memorandum Recommending Expansion of Maryland Area Regional Commuter Train Service
(2016-04-19)This capstone is a memorandum for a Maryland Democratic legislator proposing a policy to expand Maryland Area Regional Commuter Train Service (MARC) weekend train service on MARC’s Camden and Brunswick Lines. The memorandum ... -
Metrics for Determining Staffing Needs in Departmental Research Administration Offices
(2018-05)Departmental research administrators are the link between researchers and the offices of sponsored projects at major universities. They also serve as liaison between the researcher and the agencies that fund their research ... -
Microgrids on Department of Defense Installations: Energy Policy's Impact on National Security
(2019-12)Energy policy serves as a key component to national security. How the United States protects its military’s access to dependable electricity is important to ensure that servicemembers are trained, equipment functions, and ...