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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Based Evidence in Criminal Investigations” explores the issue of the legal impediments that currently exist based on outdated laws, which in some cases have ...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, ... -
Legislative Action to Improve the Fiscal Health of the United States and Reduce National Debt
(2020-12)Fiscally focused policymakers and policy influencers raise concern over the increasing national debt of the United States. While the nation entered the twenty-first century in a state of relative low debt, debt has increased ... -
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 ... -
Linked Data and Linked Open Data Projects for Libraries, Archives and Museums: Constructing Pathways to Information Discovery and Cultural Heritage Sector Collaboration
(2020-12)This paper examines current Cultural Heritage-based Linked data and linked open data projects developed by Libraries, Archives and Museums (LAMs). The following research questions are explored: R1: Are there similarities ... -
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 ... -
Measuring Chronic Food Insecurity with Food Bank User Data: Implications for Gender Disparities in Chronic Health
(2020-12)Food insecurity is a key social determinant of health and an important risk factor in numerous health conditions. Evidence indicates that food insecurity impacts men and women differently with women experiencing higher ... -
Media Matters: Developing a Media Driven Model to Understand Bill Passage Rate in the Arizona State Legislature
(2020-12)The influence of media effects on policy is well documented. Existing research often points to clear relationships between media attention on national issues and legislative activity on those issues; increased attention ...