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A linguistic study: "soda" and "pop" in Wisconsin and Minnesota
(2007)The following linguistic research study was performed to discover language patterns in association with the terms "pop" and "soda." Research was conducted through guided conversation with the subjects. Findings revealed ... -
College students' attitudes on the causes of infidelity
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2007)Infidelity is a problem in today’s society associated with instability in relationships and the high divorce rates. The study consisted of 23 male and female students at a Midwestern university. It was hypothesized that ... -
Separation eternal
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Untitled seascape
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Media ideals--unattainable to most females
(2007)The images of females displayed in the media today are thinner than the images of male, thinner than media images of females in the past, than the actual female population, and than the criteria for anorexia (Schooler, ... -
High school counselors' influence
(2007)Many college freshmen feel they are inadequately prepared to enter college due to a lack of guidance from their high school counselors. This study investigated comparative attitudes about the influence of school counselors ... -
Effects of methamphetamine use on the children of users
(2007)Methamphetamine use among users with children is becoming an epidemic in society. This study examined attitudes regarding primary caregiver methamphetamine use and the effects on their children by surveying approximately ... -
Ultraviolet/electron beam inks modernize packaging
(2007)Ultraviolet/Electron Beam (UV/EB) technology is changing the ink industry rapidly. As the technology continually improves and expands, it will soon overpower traditional ink systems. The cost of UV/EB materials and machinery ... -
Edge detection and feature extraction in automated fingerprint identification systems
(2007)As a means of access control and criminal identification, Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) are widely utilized. In many areas of business, these systems are entrusted to verify identities of personnel ... -
Effects of domestic versus exotic animals on stress reduction
(2007)The use of animals as a therapeutic tool is becoming a more widely studied concept. Researches are finding that animals tend to have positive effects on people. The effect of animal pictures on stress reduction was examined ... -
Waiting until after college graduation to marry
(2007)This study used survey research to capture the attitudes of 25 Midwestern university students on waiting until after college graduation to get married. Results indicate that participants feel that waiting until after college ... -
Potential pathogens in the school environment
(2007)Pathogenic microorganisms are potent threats to school health. In this experiment, Colony Forming Unit (a viable bacterial colony count) samplings were taken, in various regions of a school, of microorganisms (Staphylococcus ... -
Japan's recycling: more efficient than U.S.A.
(2007)Recycling plays a major role in global society. Waste is a big issue and countries are struggling with ways to keep the situation under control. Japan is a model country in terms of recycling. Their efforts have surpassed ... -
Life, death, fate and eternity
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Overview of knowledge management in organizations
(2008)This paper looked into the knowledge management from the organizational perspective. Author introduced definition of knowledge management, explicit knowledge and tacit knowledge, and three attributes of effective knowledge ... -
Family support: what it means to male inmates
(2008)Family support for incarcerated individuals is an important issue that receives little consideration in society even though it may be one of the greatest factors for change in the jail system for combating recidivism rates. ... -
VMware virtualiztion and software development
(2008)Virtualization technology has recently matured to the point where it can be used dependably on a daily basis by anyone. Computer virtualization is the idea of running virtual computer(s) inside of a physical host computer. ... -
Discipline and intergenerational transmission
(2008)The disciplinary practices that parents use on their own children affect the child throughout his or her life and influence the discipline that they plan to use with their children. This study investigated attitudes about ... -
Gender stereotypes associated with altruistic acts
(2008)Possible gender stereotypes associated with altruistic acts presented in two types of vignettes were investigated. A sample of 72 General Psychology students were recruited to participate. The researchers had three main ... -
Impact of guardian relationships on committed relationships and college students
(2008)Over the past couple of decades, America's divorce rate has sky rocketed to almost half of all marriages ending in divorce. This study investigated the attitudes of male and female college students from a Midwestern college ...