Browsing UW-Stout Masters Thesis Collection - Plan A by Title
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The career progression of technical communicators
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2019)This article describes a pilot study conducted with three technical communicators, one technical communication manager, one human resources representative, and one top-level manager to determine the career path of a technical ... -
Characterization of novel yeasts that ferment lactose in cheese whey
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2019)Cheese whey offers a potential carbon source for ethanol production since it is rich in lactose. Yeast species such as Kluyveromyces marxianus can produce ethanol from whey. Here, we enriched for and screened wild yeast ... -
College alcohol use: role of identity in drinking behaviors
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)Colleges across the country are continually working to address problems with partying amongst college students. Research suggests one of the most effective ways to decrease partying behaviors is through interventions that ... -
A Comparison of Larval Fish Production in the Lower Red Cedar and Chippewa Rivers with Special Focus on the Percidae Family of Fishes
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2019)Management of riverine fishes has become increasingly difficult as our waterways are subject to anthropogenic change. Moreover, when changes in fish communities occur, it is sometimes difficult to quantify them and approximate ... -
Conformity in the workplace: the relationship between facades of conformity, job satisfaction, emotional exhaustion, and intention to leave
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)This study examines how facades of conformity (FOC) influence employees' job satisfaction, emotional exhaustion, and intention to leave employment in a collectivist culture. When employees create FOC, it negatively affected ... -
Contemporary Racism in the Workplace: The Integrated Model of Racism and White Subordinate Perceptions of Black Supervisors
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2016)The Integrated Model of Racism (Dovidio & Gaertner, 1986) suggests liberals and conservatives react differently to African Americans in between-subjects designs when race is salient and the situation is ambiguous. Participants ... -
Control of Listeria spp. and Salmonella spp. in Regular and Ultrafiltered Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese Curds Stored at Room and Refrigeration Temperature
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2022)Cross contamination of ready-to-eat food is a substantial concern in spreading pathogenic organisms, such as Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes. During the production of cheddar cheese curds, the lactose sugar ... -
Controlled Substances: A Study to Determine the Preparedness of New Law Enforcement Officers in the State of Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)Law enforcement is a heavily scrutinized and important part of our society. Those that choose to protect and serve communities around our country are asked to do more and more, with the everchanging needs of the communities ... -
Coping Strategies of College Faculty Experiencing Stress and Burnout at Work
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)The purpose of this study was to determine how faculty’s’ coping strategies were related to recovery from stressors at work. This study aimed to determine if available resources help them cope with the stress they experience ... -
Creative Self-efficacy and Feedback: The Effects of Positive and Negative Evaluations from Superiors and Peers
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2014-10-13)The following study investigated the effects of feedback on creative self-efficacy. Specifically, this study examined how positive and negative evaluations from superiors and peers influence one’s level of creative ... -
Deconstruction: reducing the costs to deconstruct blighted buildings
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2019)Demolition produces 90% of all Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris in the United States (EPA, 2018i). Milwaukee has been using mechanical demolition to remove blighted buildings and are simultaneously embracing ... -
A descriptive study of reading strategies for secondary education in Minnesota public schools
(2006)Literacy is a growing concern for students in secondary education. With the demands placed on educators to meet the standards of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), it is important to have adequate researched-based interventions ... -
Development of sign language for young children
(2006)The Child and Family Study Center (CFSC) serves as a laboratory school and observation site for Early Childhood Education Majors and other related majors on campus. The center experience allows University students to link ... -
Development of the In-Class Structured Laptop Use Measure
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)Laptops are frequently used in university classrooms. Though laptops can disrupt classroom learning, structured laptop classrooms—in which laptop activities are integrated into lecture— have been shown to improve student ... -
Dietary Acculturation and Blood Chemistry Changes of Saudi Arabia Students Moving to the United States.
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2014-05-01)This study investigated dietary acculturation and the resulting changes on the health status of KSA students. Objective: Changes in KSA students’ dietary habits, acculturation to the American diet, and degree of commitment ... -
Discovering the Mediating Effects of Perceived Safety Climate on Organizational Justice and Job Satisfaction
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2021)Job satisfaction is influenced by organizational justice (Mahboob & Khan, 2017; Afridi & Baloch, 2018) and perceived safety climate (Gyekye, 2005; BlaževskaStoilkovska, 2015).However, no research to date has investigated ... -
Discrimination against LGBTQ Employees: Effects on Social Identity and Job Satisfaction
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)In this study, the relationships between job satisfaction, discrimination on gender and sexually diverse people in the workplace, social identity, and coming out in the workplace were examined. Job satisfaction is an ... -
Do you have what it takes? grit and mindset and how they relate to performance
(University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2020)The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of grit and mindset among musicians. Major research questions included: Are there differences in perceived task difficulty between fixed and growth mindsets; Do grit ... -
Does Location Matter? Comparing the Utilization of On- vs. Off-Site Fitness Facilities on Desired Employee Outcomes
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)Organizations are increasingly investing in their employees’ health in hopes of positive outcomes. Some organizations provide their employees with on-site fitness facilities to use at little to no cost. However, some ... -
Dogs at Work: Underfoot Distraction or Welcome Addition?
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2021)Research has shown that people experience positive and negative consequences when they work for companies that implement dog-friendly policies. Yet, there is a gap in knowledge about employees’ opinions and what they think ...