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Gastropods and macroinvertebrates as biological indicators of water quality in SE Wisconsin watersheds
(2010)This poster summarizes a study that sampled invertebrates in two southeastern Wisconsin creeks to discover whether or not the samples could be used to indicate water quality and fresh water environmental health. -
Gender equity as the evaluating tool for middle/junior high school physical education curriculums, facilities & equipment
(2004-05-07)Title IX has had an impact in the sports arena but how has it affected the physical education setting? The purpose of this study was to investigate selected middle/junior high schools across the state of Illinois to determine ... -
Genetic analysis of a nuclear receptor gene and a cytochrome P450 gene in Caenorhabditis elegans and their effect on dauer recovery
(2010)This study develops a better understanding of the genetic basis of dauer recovery and could be potentially applicable to understanding the ways in which parasitic nematodes respond to the environment of a host during ... -
Geochemical signature of the Permian-Triassic transitional environment, Pine Forest Range, Nevada
(2011)A poster containing visuals and text describing an undergraduate research project completed at the University of Wisconsin--Whitewater. This poster explains the project undertaken to gather rocks and fossils from a specific ... -
Getting 100% out of ten
(2011)The purpose of this Integrative Project was to design a first grade English Language Development curriculum for a two-way immersion classroom in a 90/10 program. A thorough review of literature highlighted the components ... -
Governance factors affecting nonprofit organizations' financial health: the impact of board composition, policies, religiosity, and social captial
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2019-12)Nonprofits have a significant impact on the world around us. They provide services for the common good and are having an increasing influence on the economy over time (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014; McKeever & Gatty, ... -
Gun violence through television and the impact on young adults : an investigation of cultivation theory
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2014-05)Over the past thirty years there has been fierce debate over the issue of gun control and gun rights, yet empirical evidence surrounding the issue has been limited. The purpose of the current study was to identify if various ... -
High school dropout education levels and adult education grade equivalents scores on school re-entry
(2011)While dropping out of high school is a choice that has serious social and economic repercussions, it does not have to be a permanent situation or the end of the person's education. Learning is generally considered to be a ... -
Households' allocation of debts and assets: evidence from the Survey of Consumer Finances
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2018-08)This paper studies household financial asset allocation taking debt structure into consideration, using the 2016 Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) dataset. I apply a Tobit and a multinomial logit model to test the effect ... -
How interns impact work teams: examining newcomer socialization and performance expectations among interns, team leaders, and team members
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2020-12)Every day, hundreds of college interns join organizations as the race for highly skilled talent escalates. Two-thirds of college graduates now have at least one internship experience, with nearly 50% of interns becoming ... -
Humanness and self-dehumanization in the context of combat-related moral injury: pilot study
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2022-07)Moral injury (MI) is a relatively new concept that describes negative mental health outcomes resulting from past wrongdoing or the perception of wrongdoing. It emerged in work with military veterans as a counterpoint to ... -
Identification of orthologs of Caenorhabditis elegans dauer formation genes in the parasitic nematode Brugia malayi
(2010)A study that looks at gene expression in the nematode Brugia malayi. -
If men were angels, no government would be necessary : two essays on the effects of regulations on banking sector valuation and risk
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2017-08)The banking sector plays a central role in economic development by providing financial services for a country’s growth and stability. When banks seek to maximize profits, they may engage in non-compliant behavior that ... -
The impact of community social capital and trust on levels of accounting conservatism
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2021-08)Accounting conservatism reflects the judgment and potential bias allowed per accrual-based accounting by choosing to disclose bad news ahead of holding a higher bar for reporting good news. Financial reporting aggressiveness ... -
The impact of culture on the education of Hmong men
(2012)The intention of this study was to try to identify the barriers and cultural influences of Hmong culture on Hmong men who are seeking higher education in the United States. Participants were recruited from one Midwestern ... -
The impact of iPads on literacy for students with cognitive disabilities
(2015)Over the last few years there have been rapid advances in technology, especially its use within the classroom. Yet not many studies have examined the effectiveness of these technological tools. This, in addition to the ... -
Impact of music education on student performance
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2018-10)It is claimed that music may have many benefits on students, but few empirical analyses have examined the effect that music can have on the academic outcomes of these students. This paper analyzes the impact music education ... -
The impact of professional networking and burnout on the organizational and professional commitment of human resources professionals
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-05)This study examines the moderating relationship of professional networking on the relationships between job burnout and organizational and professional commitment among human resources (HR) professionals. It is a unique ... -
The impact of technology-based review games on the performance of millennial students
(2015)Today's student is a member of the Millennial Generation, a social grouping that technology has surrounded since birth. As technology continues to change at a rapid pace, the gap between the generations is becoming ever ... -
Impact of the Conservation Reserve Program on natural habitats in Jefferson County, WI
(2010)This study investigated the relationship between CRP and adjacent land use in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. The CRP data were analyzed using aerial photographs to determine their spatial relationship to six land cover ...