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CLOCKING OUT: EXPERIENCES OF CUSTOMER SEXUAL HARASSMENT, COPING, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AMONG WAITRESSES
Full text linkWorkplace sexual harassment (WSH) is an ongoing issue which has been growing in literature especially when looking at the effects of WSH on employees. Yet, few studies have looked at workplace sexual harassment that occurs from customers towards employees known as customer sexual harassment (CSH). The current study investigates the role of coping strategies as a moderator when responding to CSH and the effects on employees\u27 short- and long-term psychological well-being in terms of anxiety and depression
THE USE OF SLUDGE CONTENT FOR EFFECTIVE RECALL OF INFORMATION
Full text linkIn an age where social media dominates daily consumption, the impact of engaging multi-modal media, specifically “sludge content,” on attention and memory has garnered significant interest. Sludge content, which generally combines unrelated visual gameplay with narrated audio and subtitles, has emerged as a popular form of online entertainment. This study explored whether this type of content enhances information recall by capturing users’ attention, a claim bolstered by theories of optimal arousal, non-pharmacological interventions such as fidget toys, and audiovisual redundancy. Using a within-subjects experimental design, the study investigated the effects of sludge content on effective recall through three conditions: sludge content, audio and subtitles only, and visual and subtitles only. Participants’ memory of the content was tested through recall tests administered after viewing each video condition. Results showed no significant differences in recall scores across the three video formats, F(1.53,35.15) = 0.05, p = 0.917, η²ₚ = 0.002. Additionally, there were no effects of story version or interactions between story version and video version. These findings suggest that sludge content may not enhance memory in the short term and raise questions about its assumed educational or cognitive benefits
Sediment and Debris Flows Resulting from the 2020 El Dorado Wildfire, San Bernardino Mountains, California
Full text linkThe Yucaipa Ridge is a section of the San Bernardino Mountains within the Transverse Ranges of Southern California. During the summer and early fall of 2020, Yucaipa Ridge experienced severe vegetation damage from both the Apple and El Dorado wildfires. Burned slopes exhibit a higher susceptibility to geomorphic change within several years of burning from the introduction of meteoric water onto the slope. Yucaipa, Oak Glen, and other nearby communities are currently at risk of damage by hyperconcentrated flows and debris flows during the seasonal rainy season.
Debris flows and hyperconcentrated flows (a.k.a. mudflows; are grouped and referred to in this paper as debris flows) are fast moving, mass-wasting movements that can reach up to about 56 kilometers per hour (35 miles per hour). Debris flows are triggered by an increase in soil saturation which creates seepage forces associated with temporary high ground water which, in turn, triggers soil failure after the denudation of vegetation on a slope following a fire. The benefits of the vegetation interrupting and slowing the water flow as well as vegetation’s ability to absorb water are eliminated by the fire. Mud and debris flows begin on steep slopes. Gravitational kinetic energy moves water as sheet flow on the surface and seepage below the surface. The water flow erosion, rills and other surficial instability in the soil, which become concentrated into channelized flow as the water and debris increases in velocity. Within the channels, a slurry of loose soil, rock, and organic matter descend the slope while continuing to pick up velocity until the flow is capable of moving boulders and trees. The flow stops, or decreases in velocity, when the kinetic energy is dissipated by obstructions and friction within lower, less-steep slopes. There, the coarsest-grained sediment is first deposited while the water and finer-grained components of the hyperconcentrated flows continue further downstream. This lower sediment content flow may continue for miles downstream.
Fluvial drainage channels in the wildfire impact area, including those selected for this study, have undergone a Values at Risk (VAR) assessment deeming the probability of flows to be likely. This study monitored and evaluated channels during pre- and post-storm events of burned and unburned slopes. With the advent of small Uncrewed Aerial System (sUAS) drones, data collection during these events helped to document the flows that occurred. The data collected can be used to map the possible future outcomes, e.g., post-fire debris flows. These estimates of future outcomes can be applicable and useful throughout the entire west coast and other fire prone regions and localities. Observing soil erosion, formation of rills, noting channel segment changes, determining where material is deposited and in what amount, and finding hydrologic connectivity are integral in establishing a greater understanding of post-fire debris flow thresholds within a slope. Building and contributing to a database of debris flow information with agencies such as CGS, Cal Fire, USGS, and others will greatly serve working professionals in the future in hazard mitigation strategies and natural disaster preparedness
THE PROVERBIAL MILK AND HONEY: FRONTIER, RACIAL LINES, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF CALIFORNIA FOODWAYS
Full text linkThis thesis proposes that the development of foodways in the state of California occurred concurrently with the development and failures of Americanization and the American frontier. This is done with respect to the fact that California has a much longer history than that of the United States. While foodways are often discussed and examined within the ideas of nationalization, this becomes harder to do within the United States as there is no unifying idea of a national identity and any attempts to do so were hampered by the lack of consensus as to a singular identity. This is especially true in California with its distinct history, which included a large number of immigrants and emigrants. While contemporary literature of the Progressive Era might suggest otherwise, the on the ground realities of American life refuted the idea of a singular American experience. The necessity of survival in the underdeveloped West as well as the natural enticements of the “exotic” often proved to be more of a draw than any ideas of a disciplined yet bland food culture that relied on acceptable “white” foodways. This thesis looks to traveler’s accounts, newspaper articles, advertisements, and the papers of the Federal Writers’ Project America Eats to examine how ethnic boundaries were crossed in the necessity of eating and how California has developed its singular food culture
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMBINED APPROACH INTERVENTION AND GROUP SOCIAL SKILLS INTERVENTION FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN WITH ASD
Full text linkBackground: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder which ranges from low to severe functioning levels, communication is one of its deficits coming from the disorder. As many individuals get diagnosed at a young age, they may have difficulties with their social skills. If interventions are personalized to meet the unique needs of everyone, there can be an increase in their social skills level. Objective: This evaluative study will aim to determine combined approach intervention or group social skills intervention is more effective for enhancing the social skills of school-aged children with ASD. Method: This research proposal will invite 50 5th graders with a diagnosis of ASD to participate in the evaluation of the above interventions. Participants will be randomly assigned to either combined approach intervention or group social skills intervention. This study proposes to implement the evaluation in Los Angeles county
LEGACY OF LEARNING: THE JOURNEY OF MALES OF COLOR AND THE SUSTAINING POWER OF COMMUNITY CULTURAL WEALTH
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This phenomenological study explores how males of color in South Los Angeles utilize Community Cultural Wealth (CCW) to navigate educational pathways from high school through community college and university. Grounded in Yosso’s (2005) CCW framework—which includes aspirational, linguistic, familial, social, navigational, and resistance capital—this study centers the voices of ten first-generation African American and Latino/Latinx males from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Using a mixed methods design, the research combined participant intake surveys, structured questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews to capture how these students persist in the face of systemic barriers. The qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis, while survey responses were used to triangulate findings and provide context on students’ perceptions of CCW in their academic journeys. The findings revealed that CCW functions as a critical tool for persistence and resilience. Participants described strong familial and community ties that provided emotional and instrumental support. Social and linguistic capital—through bilingualism and peer relationships—enhanced their ability to navigate complex systems. Aspirational capital remained high, and resistance capital was evident through participants’ engagement in redefining academic success on their terms. Institutional resources were often insufficient, but intergenerational mentorship—especially from community-based sources—emerged as a vital support mechanism. This study challenges deficit-based narratives by highlighting the strategic ways males of color activate their cultural wealth to overcome educational inequities. The findings underscore the need for asset-based, culturally responsive practices in higher education, particularly in community college settings. By uplifting the lived experiences of historically marginalized students, this research provides a roadmap for educators, policymakers, and community leaders to reimagine academic success through the lens of cultural wealth and community empowerment