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International Cocaine And Heroin Trafficking: A Network Approach, Stephen Richard Anderson
International Cocaine And Heroin Trafficking: A Network Approach, Stephen Richard Anderson
Theses Digitization Project
This current study extends our understanding of international illicit drug trafficking of cocaine and heroin. Much of the research examining drug trafficking between countries has been done at the regional level. Although these two drugs are only produced within a small number of countries, they end up being used all over the world. This research provides a global portrait of the architecture of cocaine and heroin trade and tests whether crime opportunity theory can account for the relative position of transhipment nations. This project focuses on recent trafficking trends. The data used to build the architecture of each drug treade …
Mapping The Intersection Of Teamwork And Leadership: An Analysis In The Fields Of Public Administration, Leadership And Management, Roger James Chin
Mapping The Intersection Of Teamwork And Leadership: An Analysis In The Fields Of Public Administration, Leadership And Management, Roger James Chin
Theses Digitization Project
This study employed content analysis methodology in order to analyze teamwork research focusing in leadership in the areas of public administration, leadership, and management. A total of 80 articles from 1999-2012 were analyzed from top academic journals in the selected fields. The area of leadership in teams is of great interest from the academic practical aspect of organizations. The role of teams in organizations has become an important research topic in theoretical, applied, and empirical research.
Analyzing The Demand And Supply Of E-Government Service: A Case Of Bilingual Service By California Cities And Counties, Shan-Ju Ho
Theses Digitization Project
This research will test the hypothesis that the current e-services provision for 478 California cities and 58 California counties is more supply-driven than demand-driven. Constrained by available resources, local governments are not developing the e-services that meet the demands of their non-English speaking constituencies.
Assessing Agency Program Evaluation Methods In A Municipality, Rachel Ann Dyer, Esmeralda Huizar
Assessing Agency Program Evaluation Methods In A Municipality, Rachel Ann Dyer, Esmeralda Huizar
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine the state development of program evaluation methods among agencies, which provide services to children, youth, and families in a municipality. This information will be used to provide city council members who oversee community resources and government funding with information about the quality of agency program evaluation methods in the pool of agencies.
Discounted Health Insurance Premium Systems, Krupa Pravin Patel
Discounted Health Insurance Premium Systems, Krupa Pravin Patel
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to address the issue of the rising health care in the United States, specifically the issues which will arise after the implementation of Obamacare. The project provides insurance companies and the U.S. government with an approach to implementing a discounted health insurance system. This insurance system will help the people spend less for health insurance premiums by providing with the discounted premium system.
Drone Effects: Structural Change In Al Qa̕ Ida Communications, Stacy Michelle Bush
Drone Effects: Structural Change In Al Qa̕ Ida Communications, Stacy Michelle Bush
Theses Digitization Project
This study focused on the effects of drone attacks on the Al Qa ̕ida organization because the former CIA director, Leon Panetta, believed that this is the only tool that allows the United States to tackle or try to disrupt the leadership of Al Qa ̕ida. The use of drones as a tool to moderate situations and conduct covert operations by the CIA and U.S. military is a topic of debate and controversy. Drones are invaluable in regards to maintaining a presence in areas that can be extremely dangerous for service members or other individuals.
Framing Resistance: How Hamas Uses Collective Action Frames To Attract And Maintain Human Resources, Thomas George Hagen
Framing Resistance: How Hamas Uses Collective Action Frames To Attract And Maintain Human Resources, Thomas George Hagen
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of collective action framing mechanisms and processes by Hamas in order to aquire and maintain potential and existing human resources and to help researchers and scholars of contentious politics and social movement theory to gain a greater understanding of the role frames play in that decision by showing the ways social movement entrepreneurs use them to acquire, maintain, and motivate human resources for the purpose of collective action.
FaçAde: The Utilization Of Cultural Agents By Non-State Actors To Mobilize Target Populations, Areej Omar Qasqas
FaçAde: The Utilization Of Cultural Agents By Non-State Actors To Mobilize Target Populations, Areej Omar Qasqas
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis introduces a theoretical model explaining non-state actors' use of cultural agents to mobilize target population. It is this thesis of this study that non-state actors utilize such cultural symbols to mobilize target population into a collective action movement. The methodology used in this thesis project is a case study approach. The case study focuses on Al Qaeda and its use of the cultural symbol of Palestine.
Work And Family Conflict In The Military, Anne Kathryn Patten
Work And Family Conflict In The Military, Anne Kathryn Patten
Theses Digitization Project
The United States military has set up a unique platform in which to research organizational policies that help balance their employees' work and family lives. The goal of this study was to research the indirect effects of work-family conflict (both work-to-family and family-to-work conflict) with the predictors family organization fit, family supportive organization perceptions, and perceptions of organization benefits offered on the outcomes of organizational commitment, turnover intention, and marital tension.
The North Shore Public Transportation Dilemma: How Local Sociopolitical Ideologies, Ethnic Discrimination And Class Oppression Create Marginalization, And A Community's Quest For Social Justice, Katrina Renea Millet, Lisa Renee Otero
The North Shore Public Transportation Dilemma: How Local Sociopolitical Ideologies, Ethnic Discrimination And Class Oppression Create Marginalization, And A Community's Quest For Social Justice, Katrina Renea Millet, Lisa Renee Otero
Theses Digitization Project
This research attempted to uncover the sociopolitical ideologies, ethnic discrimination, and class oppression that create sustained social dominance through resource control in the unicorporated community of the Salton Sea located in Eastern Riverside County, California in regard to public transportation issues.
Is Public Education Preparing Learning Disabled To Succeed At The College Level?, John Fermin Ramirez
Is Public Education Preparing Learning Disabled To Succeed At The College Level?, John Fermin Ramirez
Theses Digitization Project
This study will use a qualitative and quantitative methodology to investigate and analyze if special education departments of school districts and universities are following the federal law in preparing students with learning disabilities to succeed in college. Research indicates universities are not complying with the federal mandates for learning disabled students. This research project will investigate whether or not some school districts and universities are implementing programs consistent with federal law.
The Palestinian Shahid And The Development Of The Model 21st Century Islamic Terrorist, Benjamin Timothy Acosta
The Palestinian Shahid And The Development Of The Model 21st Century Islamic Terrorist, Benjamin Timothy Acosta
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study seeks to uncover the relationship between the political objectives of the primary Palestinian political entities, the methods used by those entities to pursue their goals, and the socio-cultural fluctuation vis-á-vis the acceptability of, and participation in, suicide terrorism that has occured as a result.
Peace Education For Incarcerated Youth, Robin Pauline Russell
Peace Education For Incarcerated Youth, Robin Pauline Russell
Theses Digitization Project
Teaching incarcerated adolescents can be challenging for teachers to gain students' attention while strengthening their character as part of their rehabilitation and re-socilizaton process.
Using Popular Song Lyrics To Teach Character And Peace Education, Stacy Shayne Corbett
Using Popular Song Lyrics To Teach Character And Peace Education, Stacy Shayne Corbett
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to develop an integrative unit for peace education that is based on analyzing song lyrics and developing critical literacy.
Building Inspection Fee Analysis, John Carl Dohm
Building Inspection Fee Analysis, John Carl Dohm
Theses Digitization Project
The focus of this report and the study for which it was written involves two specific types of user charges: Building permit fees are fees that cover the cost of administering the document (the building permit) and the cost of inspecting the construction for which the permit was issued. This report examines the issues, both legal and procedural, surrounding regulatory fees and their effects on building fees within the City of San Bernardino. As elements of the larger study, various smaller studies such as time and motion studies of the building inspector's activities and fully Burdened Hourly Rate Study were …
Nutrition On Wheels Business Plan: A Strategic Analysis, Seena Gill Kakar
Nutrition On Wheels Business Plan: A Strategic Analysis, Seena Gill Kakar
Theses Digitization Project
Describes the business plan for an entrepreneurial venture called Nutrition on Wheels, which will be the first locally owned and operated gourmet diet food delivery service in the Coachella Valley of California. The service will provide customized meals to fit the specific dietary needs of its customers. Covers the essential components of the business plan for Nutrition on Wheels including industry analysis, market potential, marketing plans, organization and operational plans, strategic management and a financial plan.
Institutional Structures For Equitable And Sustainable Water Resource Management In The Middle East, Michael Raphael Davidson
Institutional Structures For Equitable And Sustainable Water Resource Management In The Middle East, Michael Raphael Davidson
Theses Digitization Project
Water management is a challenge in the Middle East today because of increasing population, decreasing water quality, political instability and security concerns. Israel and the Palestinian Authority share the three major freshwater sources in an inequitable and unsustainable manner. This study details the hydro-geological, political, cultural and legal challenges to equitable and sustainable water resource management in the region.
Achieving Effective Asset Management For Water And Wastewater Utilities: A Comparison Of Policy Options For A Special District And A Medium City, Cari K Dale
Theses Digitization Project
This project developed a model for effective asset management drawn from successful programs in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Asset management practices were examined at the City of Ontario Utilities Department; a medium sized utility, and also at the Rainbow Municipal Water District, a small sized utility. Gaps between the ideal model and the existing practices were investigated.
Managerial Reforms Within The United States Government, Jacqueline Michelle Townsend
Managerial Reforms Within The United States Government, Jacqueline Michelle Townsend
Theses Digitization Project
This research project examines Presidential and Congressional attempts to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the United States government. It describes prior reform efforts and then focuses on President George W. Bush's management agenda.
The Council-Manager Plan, Or, Managing For Results?: Profiles And Management Styles Of Eight City Managers In San Bernardino County, Leatricia Michelle Cash
The Council-Manager Plan, Or, Managing For Results?: Profiles And Management Styles Of Eight City Managers In San Bernardino County, Leatricia Michelle Cash
Theses Digitization Project
The primary purpose of this study is to examine professional city management in San Bernardino County cities functioning under the council-manager form of government, and to determine whether they are using the fundamental principals of "Managing for Results" as set by the criteria in the GPP report.
The Threat Of Cyberterrorism: Contemporary Consequences And Prescriptions, Galen Asher Thomas Stocking
The Threat Of Cyberterrorism: Contemporary Consequences And Prescriptions, Galen Asher Thomas Stocking
Theses Digitization Project
This study researches the varying threats that emanate from terrorists who carry their activity into the online arena. It examines several elements of this threat, including virtual to virtual attacks and threats to critical infrastructure that can be traced to online sources. It then reports on the methods that terrorists employ in using information technology such as the internet for propaganda and other communication purposes. It discusses how the United States government has responded to these problems, and concludes with recommendations for best practices.
Electronic Government: Reforming Thai Government For Ministry Of Interior Of Thailand, Kritchakorn Nontanakorn
Electronic Government: Reforming Thai Government For Ministry Of Interior Of Thailand, Kritchakorn Nontanakorn
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to develop an E-government plan to achieve the Ministry of Interior of Thailand's objective to better serve its citizens in the next 5 years by utilizing and taking advantage of the use of information technology and communication networks.
Spatial Analysis Of The Effects Of Revitalization On Crime In The Jeffrey-Lynne Community In Anaheim, California, Jamie Erin Conley
Spatial Analysis Of The Effects Of Revitalization On Crime In The Jeffrey-Lynne Community In Anaheim, California, Jamie Erin Conley
Theses Digitization Project
Over the last few years the city of Anaheim has undertaken several significant redevelopment projects designed to revitalize some of the older, more run down areas of the city. One of these projects was the redevelopment of the Jeffrey-Lynne neighborhood, an area that had been plagued by crime. The redevelopment involved the complete remodeling of the existing housing structure into lower density housing within a gated community. This study examines the impact of the redevelopment on the crime rate in this neighborhood; it employs location quotient analyses for six geographic levels on four crime categories (property, violence, disorder, drug) and …
Training And Preparedness In The Age Of Bioterrorism, Joanne Marie Couperus-Greene
Training And Preparedness In The Age Of Bioterrorism, Joanne Marie Couperus-Greene
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to examine the relationship between observed strengths and problems in two previous bioterrorism exercises and correlate them to strengths and problems observed during the Amerithrax Outbreak in the fall of 2001. The focus of the project was to identify parallels between the Amerithrax Outbreak and the tabletop exercises.
Delivery Of Services To Welfare-To-Work Clients: A Marketing Perspective, Joan Dardanelle Rudder
Delivery Of Services To Welfare-To-Work Clients: A Marketing Perspective, Joan Dardanelle Rudder
Theses Digitization Project
The State of California has adopted a "Work First" policy, where welfare recipients are required to find any type of job prior to any type of assessment or training. This research looks at how the State can achieve better results by using marketing techniques, as well as known concepts of consumer conformity and compliance.
Implications Of A National Immunization Registry An Alliance To Win The Race For The Future Care And Accuracy Of Pediatric Immunization, Shoaib Chotoo Patail
Implications Of A National Immunization Registry An Alliance To Win The Race For The Future Care And Accuracy Of Pediatric Immunization, Shoaib Chotoo Patail
Theses Digitization Project
This project examines the role of immunization registries and their effect on a health care delivery system. Recent efforts to attain coverage of child populations by recommended vaccines have included initiatives by federal and state agencies, as well as private foundations, to develop and implement statewide community-based childhood immunization registries.
How Much Should The Off-Duty Employment Of Police Officers Be Regulated?, Angela Rena Aulis
How Much Should The Off-Duty Employment Of Police Officers Be Regulated?, Angela Rena Aulis
Theses Digitization Project
This project explored the question of whether or not the employment of off-duty police officers should be regulated. It includes two surveys, a statewide survey of agency regulations and a survey of Fontana Police Department personnel.
Impact Of September 11th On Older American Veterans, David Lee Baptist, Tamra Denise Snook
Impact Of September 11th On Older American Veterans, David Lee Baptist, Tamra Denise Snook
Theses Digitization Project
The terrorist attack of September 11th has been widely viewed as a traumatic event. Traumatic events have demonstrated psychological, emotional, behavioral, developmental and physiological detriment to individuals. Among older adults there may be compounding factors such as losses of function, resources, friends, family, and support.
Comparing The Managerial And Administrative Benefits Of The Construction Project Management Information System (Cpmis) To The E-Government Environment Of Today, Sandra Kay Decker
Comparing The Managerial And Administrative Benefits Of The Construction Project Management Information System (Cpmis) To The E-Government Environment Of Today, Sandra Kay Decker
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the project is to compare the managerial and administrative benefits of the Construction Project Management Information System (CPMIS) implemented at the San Bernardino County Medical Center Replacement Project (SBCMCRP) with the E-Government environment.
The Dispute Between Bosnian Muslims And Serbs, Recep Keskin
The Dispute Between Bosnian Muslims And Serbs, Recep Keskin
Theses Digitization Project
In 1918, Serbs, Croats and Slovenes established a kingdom called "Yugoslavia." Serbs were considering this state as the state of Serbs. Bosnia Hercegovina's community or political powers did not help the establishment of Yugoslavia. The official ideology considered Muslims as the heir of the Ottoman occupiers in the Balkans. In the first Yugoslavia, Bosnian Muslims were under pressure and they were attacked by Serbs who had the official support of the administration. In time those attacks turned into ethnic cleansing. Bosnian Muslims were pushed out of the government bureaucracy and their lands.