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Effect of a cooperative learning environment on students' attitudes relative to the accounting course at Blaine High School
(University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2019)There has been a call for change regarding secondary accounting curriculum by the Accounting Education Change Commission in hopes of developing active learning for students utilizing case studies in the classroom (Libby, ... -
Effect of a formal lab practical performance activity before written exams on test scores in high school physics classes
(2013-11-25)Mastering a physical concept is and should always be the goal of any lesson in a physics classroom. How to prove the understanding of that concept is difficult to assess. Written exams only give us a small indication of ... -
The effect of a health promotion program on the wellness behavior and self-esteem of women, and the influence of self-esteem upon behavior change
(1982)This research examined change in self-esteem and wellness behavior among women ages 34 to 75 following a health promotion program. It also examined the effect of self-esteem upon the pursuit of wellness behavior. Qs ... -
The Effect Of a Minor Stressor with Varying Auditory Stimuli on Physiological Response
(Journal of Advanced Student Sciences (JASS), 2017)College students experience high levels of stress relating to classes, exams, and personal conflicts. Persistent high levels of stress can lead to adverse health outcomes such as mental illness or digestive system ... -
The Effect of a Mismatched Audiovisual Stimulus on Heart Rate, Respiration Rate, Skin Conductance, and Beta Waves
(Journal of Advanced Student Sciences (JASS), 2017)Previous research has shown that sensory stimuli can induce a stress response. This response occurs as a result of a sympathetic response involving the hormones epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol. Sensory stimuli ... -
The effect of a reality therapy based in-service training program on the self-assessed job performance of residence hall directors
(1984-04)During the 1980-81 academic year, the Housing Office at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse implemented a 30 hour in-service training program based on the principles of Reality Therapy. This study was designed to determine ... -
The Effect of a Trained Attending Response on Rate of Acquistion in Canines.
(2009-02-09)Established dog trainers have used anecdotal evidence to make the claim that the training of an attending response is crucial for effective teaching. Although there is empirical support from human studies on the importance ... -
The Effect of a Visual Distraction on Test-Taking Performance
(Journal of Advanced Student Sciences (JASS), 2019)Test performance is of the utmost concern for students. This is why a distraction during an exam is a concerning matter. Many studies have examined the different factors that can affect a student’s performance on an exam, ... -
Effect of acidification of mercury methylation and volatilization in an oligotrophic Northern Wisconsin lake
(1984-12)The effects of experimental acidification on mercury methylation and volatilization were measured in sediment, water, and attached microbial communities (on artificial substrates) from an acid-susceptible Wisconsin lake. ... -
The effect of acute beet root juice supplementation on anaerobic power in females
(2021-12)Beet root juice (BRJ) contains a high concentration of inorganic nitrates, previously shown to improve blood flow to skeletal muscle. Recent studies in males have found that acute BRJ supplementation can improve anaerobic ... -
The Effect of Acute Psychosocial Stress on Short Term Memory
(Journal of Advanced Student Sciences (JASS), 2014)Our study’s focus was to demonstrate the effects of an acute psychosocial stress event on short-term memory. We hypothesized that an acute psychosocial stress event would lead to an impairment of short-term memory. To ... -
The Effect of Alfalfa Perimeter Plantings on Strawberry Pollen Consumption by Syrphidae (Diptera) in Wisconsin
(2023)Syrphid flies visit flowers to feed on nectar and pollen and provide an important pollination service in many cropping systems. We previously observed that perimeter plantings of alfalfa concentrate syrphid populations ... -
Effect of Alliaria petiolata (garlic mustard) on Morchella (morels) in vitro
(2017-10-24)Previous research has shown that Alliaria petiolata, garlic mustard, successfully invaded northern North America through allelopathy and suppressing arbuscular and ectomycorrhizal fungi. The research suggests that ... -
Effect of Ammonium on the Hydraulic Conductivity of Geosynthetic Clay Liners and Measurement in the Exchange Complex of Bentonite
(2013-08-25)Geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) are hydraulic barriers that consist of a thin layer (<10 mm) of sodium bentonite clay encased by geotextiles or geomembranes held together by needle punching or glue. Sodium bentonite, mainly ... -
The Effect of an Acute Bout of Static and Dynamic Stretching on Balance Performance in Older Adults.
(2009-04)As humans age, the ability to maintain stability and avoid injurious falls is of great importance in preserving independence. This study examined the effects of an acute bout of static and dynamic stretching on balance ...