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Effiacy of household agents in the removal of e. coli from produce
(2009)Common household chemicals may provide a safe an inexpensive option for use as agents to wash fresh produce and reduce the population of foodborne pathogens such as E. coli. A comparison of the efficacy of two household ... -
Electron microscopy images reveal magnetic properties
(2013)Nanoalloys are a fairly new and highly appealing topic of study. Research has shown that different properties and characteristics may be found by adjusting the size and compositional differences during manufacturing. These ... -
Elements of community visioning: a perspective
(2008)Visioning has found success for individuals, organizations and communities as an intervention for change. This process is used as a catalyst for change that involves all stakeholders. Although visioning has some disadvantages, ... -
Entangled Restraint
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2021)As Simone de Beauvoir has written, women face their day-to-day lives as “the other” gender. In my work, I aim to create a lens to view the lives of “the other” social roles into which I have been placed. “One is not born, ... -
Environmental factors influencing wood frog (lythobates sylvaticus) tadpole size
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2015-04)Body size variation among individuals and populations within a species is important to study due to the ecological implications, specifically life history population dynamics. Variation in growth among individuals has been ... -
Excess
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2021)I aim to expose the contradictory nature of the high value that our consumerist culture places upon the use of cheap goods, as well as the harmful habits and outcomes associated with it. In my work, I explore the crisis ... -
Expanding rugby in the United States: a historical analysis
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2014-04)This study utilized a mixed methods approach to address the question of how to grow rugby, given the current obstacles faced by the sport within the United States. A comparative historical analysis of rugby, soccer, and ... -
Exploring Family Dynamics, Mental Health, and Well-Being Among College Students with Foster Care Histories
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2023)The impact of a foster family environment on mental health and well-being has been studied; however, less is known regarding the experiences of foster youth who have transitioned out of foster care and are now pursuing ... -
Exploring job qualifications for an entry level apparel position and use of technologies in portfolio: undergraduates' perspectives
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2016-04)This study examines the applicability of augmented reality software and portfolio criteria ratings in developing professional portfolios for entry- level apparel design and technical design positions. This study ... -
Exploring the relationship between superstition and defensive pessimism
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2017-04)This study examines the relationship between superstitious beliefs and defensive pessimism. Superstitions are beliefs or rituals that help control stress and increase positive or reduce negative outcomes (Vyse, 2014). ... -
Facebook used as a recruiting tool
(2011)Social media is becoming increasingly integrated in the hiring process as companies choose their employees from widening pools of applicants. Past studies revealed that it is important for job seekers to recognize the ... -
Factors affecting positive transitions for foster children
(2013)The majority of foster children are forced to endure a multitude of hardships and stress as they transition to new placements (Cole, 2005). This non-random pilot study investigated the foster mother's perspective on ... -
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. ... -
Federal funds rate and unemployment relationship: does business confidence matter?
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2014-04)Following the 2008 financial crisis, the United States’ economy went into one of the most severe recessions since the Great Depression. In an attempt to stimulate the economy, the Federal Reserve lowered the federal ... -
Feel it all around
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2021)The invisible river that is culture flows unaware of itself. It has borders, but no form. Social currents are ever-changing and continually moving downstream. Everything that participates in culture is subjected to the ... -
Female students' attitudes on re-entering abusive relationships
(2007)Women re-entering abusive relationships is an increasingly important issue. This study investigated female college students' attitudes on why women re-enter abusive relationships in hopes to gain a further understanding ... -
For Its Season
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2023)“Nature does not recognize it; she finds her own again under new forms without loss. Yet death is beautiful when seen to be a law, and not an accident. It is as common as life... Every blade in the field, every leaf in the ... -
Fractured: perceptions of the frac sand mine industry in the Chippewa Valley
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2014-04)This project is an attempt to gain a better understanding of public opinions about sand mine expansion in west-central Wisconsin. Opinions on the expansion of mining are mixed, with many stating this expansion is a good ... -
Friday the 13th: How Superstitions, Luck, and Mood Influence Decision Making
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2019-04)A superstitious belief has the power to affect how people go about their everyday lives and how they even will go out of their way to protect or enhance their future. The purpose of this research was to examine the connection ... -
Functional foods: a comparison of blueberry muffin ingredients
(2006)Functional foods have increasingly gained attention regarding their ability to reduce the onset of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease. The objectives of this study were the following: 1) to evaluate blueberry ...