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Spartan Daily, August 26, 1998, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 111, Issue 1

Information Outlook, August 1998, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 1998

Volume 2, Issue 8

Information Outlook, July 1998, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 1998

Volume 2, Issue 7

Cyberfeminist Resources, Monica Vasilescu

SWITCH

Monica Vasilescu listed cyberfeminism resources, bibliographies, and discussions. In the website, she listed website titles, such as "Old Boys Network: We Will Exploit You!" and "Cyberfeminism-what it is and what it is not". In addition, she included the link titles for each of the websites along with the name of the artists, including Susanne Ackers from Berlin/Skovde and Valentina Djordjevic from Berlin. This article serves as a place for people who are looking for resources about cyberfeminism.

Charred Edges, Christine Laffer

SWITCH

A critical response to the New Wave Feminism, or the Third Generation Feminism that erupted during the 1990s. The article lists movements, exhibitions, television series, webcomics, and e-magazines to demonstrate examples of New Wave Feminism. The author uses Riot Grrrl, a punk feminist movement that started in the early 1990s, as an example. Riot Grrl combines feminism, punk music, and politics. The article lists a few examples of Riot Grrrl culture, such as artworks, music magazines, e-magazines, and websites. The author draws a comparison between the Spice Girls, whom the author describes as possessing “a doll-like grown-up sex appeal, physical …

Either/Or . . . Both/And, Joan Schuman

SWITCH

No abstract provided.

The Level Of Confidence Of School Nurses To Perform 46 Specified School Nursing Services, Camille Maysonave Brinks

Master's Projects

The newly hired, novice school nurse often transitions from a baccalaureate program or an acute care setting to the school nurse role. This newly hired school nurse may be ill prepared for the wide range of services required in school nursing. The California, coastal school district where this pilot study took place, needed to develop an orientation program for newly hired school nurses. The purpose of the project was to ascertain confidence levels of novice school nurses in performing their new role as compared to experienced nurses. Benner's framework "From Novice to Expert" was used to guide this study. The …

Nurse Practitioners' Practices Related To Testicular Cancer And Testicular Self-Examination, April E. Schwegel

Master's Projects

Testicular cancer remains the number one cancer for men age 15 through 35. Early detection is essential to decrease morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the extent to which California nurse practitioners screen for testicular cancer and the frequency of teaching testicular self-examination to patients. The study surveyed 425 adult or family nurse practitioners, currently practicing in the state of California, with a patient population that includes males age 15-35. The study supported the previous findings of Sladden and Dickinson (1995). Nurse practitioners do believe that testicular self-examination is an effective screening method …

Are We Asking The Right Questions? An Evaluation Of Client Reportability To Medical Providers Concerning Concurrent Use Of Alternative Therapies, Nektarios Butterfield

Master's Projects

The use of alternative therapies in the United States is becoming more and more prevalent. One out of three Americans use alternative therapies and the failure to report the use of alternative therapies could affect the client's health. The purpose of this study was to explore the extent to which clients use and report their use of alternative therapies to their medical care provider, as well as identifying barriers to reporting. A sample (N= 50) was selected randomly from a phone book. Of those 34 (68%) who used alternative therapies, 64% (n=32) reported use of alternative therapies while receiving medical …

Spartan Daily, May 13, 1998, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

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Spartan Daily, May 12, 1998, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

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Spartan Daily, May 11, 1998, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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The Study Of A Parent-Child Relationship In A Vietnamese Family, Patrick Phuc Huynh

Master's Projects

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, May 7, 1998, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, May 6, 1998, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, May 5, 1998, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

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Spartan Daily, May 4, 1998, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 110, Issue 65

Spartan Daily, May 1, 1998, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 110, Issue 64

Information Outlook, May 1998, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 1998

Volume 2, Issue 5

Needs Assessment Of Services Available To Filipino Youth And Their Families, Augustine Mark Lapiz

Master's Projects

No abstract provided.

A Pilot Study Of Foster Care Placements Of Latina And Caucasian Females In Santa Clara County, Melissa Paulette Suarez

Master's Projects

No abstract provided.

Depression In Immigrant Chinese-American Elders, Sandy Chen Stokes

Master's Projects

Depression in later life is a treatable mental disorder (Blazer, 1993) if it is recognized as depression. Because depressive disorders may often go unrecognized and untreated in the Chinese-American elderly population and because treatment for depression can dramatically improve the quality of these later years, correct diagnosis and intervention are vital.

Adequacy Of Current Theories Of Domestic Violence In Cross-Cultural Practice : A Case Study Of A Latino Immigrant Family, Alma Iris Buschelman

Master's Projects

No abstract provided.

Analysis And Evaluation Of The Development Of The Military Enclave At The Former Fort Ord, Allyn G. Mcguire

Master's Projects

A. Purpose. In 1990, the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission designated Fort Ord, California for closure. At that time, studies were begun by the Army to determine the conditions of the facilities and properties comprising the base. The Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA) was established to develop plans for the reuse of the facilities. FORA was a coalition of representatives from the local city, county, and state governments. When the base closed in 1992, FORA took the lead in developing the Fort Ord Reuse Plan (FORP).

Method of Presentation. This paper will be presented in three chapters, each focusing …

The Community Development Block Grant Program: Sand City, Marina L. Rush

Master's Projects

Cities and counties are experiencing the results from severe Federal funding cutbacks and diminishing local tax bases. Currently, many jurisdictions are searching for new revenue sources to fund their community programs. Some funding sources increasing in popularity and importance are grants, low interest loans, and foundation grants. For small cities and rural counties, an important funding source is the Community Development Block Grant Program.

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HUD) as a way to fairly distribute the Federal dollars to local areas. HUD established the Office of Block …

Providing Culturally Competent Services To The Spanish-Speaking Community Of Santa Cruz County's Child Protective Services, Ana Ortega Bedingfeld

Master's Projects

No abstract provided.

Latinas Who Have Sex With Women : Assessment Of Hiv Knowledge, Perception Of Risk For Contracting Hiv, And Adoption Of Safer Sex Behaviors, Emily PéRez

Master's Projects

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, April 30, 1998, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

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Spartan Daily, April 29, 1998, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, April 28, 1998, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

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