UWEC Office of Research and Sponsored Programs: Recent submissions
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A Comparative Study of Name Entity Recognition Techniques in Software Engineering Texts
(2022-04)Named Entity Recognition (NER) is an essential sub-task for many important tasks in software engineering (SE), such as automated requirement analysis, opinion mining, question answering, knowledge base construction, and ... -
A Bibliographic Overview of Colorectal Cancer Detection and Prevention Using Machine Learning Techniques
(2022-04)The idea of using machine learning techniques to identify colorectal cancer is a relatively new one, with most of the research being done in the last ten years. To determine the current state of research in this field, an ... -
Curriculum Development of Math 114 : Calculus
(2022-04)Throughout the course of the Fall 2021 semester, data was collected on students enrolled in Math 114 on their online homework (WeBWorK) and students’ assessment (quizzes/exams) scores. After each assessment was taken, data ... -
Continuous, Dynamic User Authentication Using Mobile Touch Dynamics Based on Machine Learning
(2022-04)Modern user authentication measures on mobile devices often include biometric authentication (facial and fingerprint), multi-factor authentication, and password entry as ways of authenticating users. These authentication ... -
Microplastic pollution of Ulothrix Filamentous Algae in Western Lake Superior
(2022-04)Lake Superior and the St. Louis River Estuary (SLRE) are important ecological and economical resources for the Upper Midwest as waterways, fisheries, and recreation destinations—however, these essential waterbodies may be ... -
Exploring Policies to Promote High-Performance Computing in Post-Pandemic Undergraduate Education in Wisconsin
(2022-04)The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged higher education institutions across the world to maintain the quality of education and fulfill their mission. Notably, classes and research projects that involved high-performance ... -
Origins of Folk Songs Used in the Music Classroom
(2022-04)This research project is a response to the current environment in music education surrounding the history of folk music. Initially, the purpose of this project was to research the set of folk songs used in our general music ... -
Predicting Fibrotic Progression in Renal Transplant Tissue Using FT-IR Imaging
(2022-04)Kidney is the most transplanted organ in the United States. Transplantation is the primary treatment for end-stage renal disease, yet 50% of transplants progress to chronic allograft injury. It is difficult to discern ... -
Understanding the Language of Music : From an Etude Generation Perspective
(2022-04)In recent years there has been a focus on the accessibility and equity of music instruction in under-served communities. The value of private/guided instruction is clear, but the question of reaching students from lower ... -
Attitudes and Perceptions Toward COVID-19 Vaccines Among the Somali Population in Northern Wisconsin : Qualitative Study
(2022-04)Between 2001 and 2005, Somalis made up 25% of U.S. admitted refugees. Many sought refuge from famine and war faced by militia groups. Many refugees came to Minnesota for jobs, lower costs of living, higher minimum wage, ... -
COVID-19 Vaccination Status and Level of Trust in Information Sources
(2022-04)In the two years since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a large spread of misinformation regarding COVID-19 which can hinder collective action in democratic societies and contribute to distrust in information ... -
Examining Chinese and American Climate Change Views Using 2015, 2017 & 2020 Survey Data : Part 1-2
(2022-04)With mounting scientific evidence regarding the realities of climate change (CC) including causes and consequences, the international/global importance of this issue cannot be overstated. Significant research has assessed ... -
Floral Aromas and Funky Flavors : An Analysis of the X-zyme Brewing Adjunct and its Associated Enzyme Activity
(2022-04)Adjuncts have been used for centuries to improve various qualities of beer. Enzyme adjuncts work by facilitating specific chemical reactions to attain results that would normally take much longer or not be possible at all ... -
Evidence-based Strategies for Standardized Exam Remediation in Nursing : An Integrative Review
(2022-04)Many nursing programs utilize standardized exams to prepare nursing students for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), a licensing exam students must pass after graduation to become a registered nurse. The ... -
Interprofessional Education Outcomes for Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy Students Through Role-Play Simulation
(2022-04)Speech-language pathologists often collaborate with professionals of many different disciplines within the health care and educational field which is considered interprofessional practice. Interprofessional education is ... -
Social Support and NSSI : The Impact of COVID-19 Stress Eau Claire
(2022-04)Recent research reports an increase in the prevalence of self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents during the pandemic, jumping from 17% to 28% in 2021. The reasons for this needed exploration. Social support acts as a protective ... -
Mapping WHO-ICF Domains to Student-Identified Twitter Content in an Online Aphasia Course
(2022-04)Twitter has become a popular social media platform known for its quick information sharing and 280-character limit. With social media holding a more prominent place in the classroom, Ansari and Khan (2020), stated, “67% ... -
Examining the Utilization of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Market Match Incentive Program at the Eau Claire Farmers’ Market Before and During the COVID Pandemic : Part I & 2
(2022-04)Food insecurity, including low fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption is a significant issue facing many American families. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides benefits to help low-income families ... -
When is a Bug a Feature? : Enzymatic Activity in the Beer Brewing Process
(2022-04)The beer brewing industry has grown rapidly over the past several years. Because of this, the number of hop varieties has greatly expanded, making them a very valuable resource. To alleviate the financial strain, a ... -
Synthesis of PCN Asymmetric Tridentate Ligand and Derivatives for Organometallic Catalysis
(2022-04)Catalysis plays a great role in the world today with one of the most prominent industries being the polymers industry. Linear alpha olefins (LAO’s) are short to long chain carbon molecules whose uses range from plastics ...