Browsing Journal of Student Research Individual Research by Title
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Cacophony
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2021)My body of work asks questions about the disjointed relationships we have between our mentality and physical form. I explore how life is perceived through existing in a human form; to be self-aware. I no longer recognize ... -
Caddisfly larvae visual system: reponse to light
(2009)Understanding the behavior the caddisfly larvae (Trichoptera, Integripalpia) can have implications in a variety of areas (i.e. the fishing industry) and issues surrounding environmental impacts. This study examines the ... -
The cell cycle effect of Inonotus obliquus extract on cultured human cells
(2013)The fungus Inonotus obliquus, referred to as "Chaga," has been used as a folk medicine since the 16th century. This fungus is endemic from 40 degrees N to 68 degrees N latitudes and is often found on white birch trees. ... -
Characterization of vacuum brazed advanced ceramic and composite joints
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2014-04)The microstructure and hardness of nineteen vacuum brazed joints of zirconium diboride and silicon nitride made using a variety of braze alloys were evaluated. Samples were cut and mounted in epoxy, ground and polished, ... -
Child life specialist: the chief executive officer perspective
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2016-04)Within the pediatric hospital environment, child life specialists are changing the practice of pediatric medicine, turning traumatic encounters into growth promoting experiences with lasting effects on the health ... -
Closer look at challenges faced by women in the military
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2017-04)Research surrounding female service members in the United States military has shown differences in the effect of the military on male and female mental health. However, the reasons for these differences, as well as ... -
College stress and strategies to reduce it
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2015-04)The college years can be a stressful time, contributing to the manifestation of physical and emotional concerns among students. While stress cannot be completely avoided, using the proper stress management techniques will ... -
College student's definitions of infidelity
(2010)The increasing frequency of the internet and other technology use to engage in social activities has spurred the question of how individuals currently view infidelity, related to the many virtual and non-virtual aspects ... -
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 ... -
College students' attitudes toward LGBT individuals
(2007)Discrimination and oppression of the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender (LGBT) community is still very prevalent in society, as well as on college campuses. This study investigated attitudes toward LGBT individuals by surveying ... -
College students' attitudes towards eating disorders in males
(2007)Eating disorders are a prevalent and serious health problem in the United States. Eating disorders are generally associated with young women. However, people are less aware of eating disorders among male; thus, there are ... -
College students' attitudes towards homosexuality
(2010)Attitudes towards homosexuality are influenced by several factors: religion, media, family, peers, gender and contact with homosexual individuals (Riaz, 2006; Calzo & Ward, 2009). How these factors intersect to form one's ... -
Comparison of antioxidant loss during storage of freshly-prepared and ready-to-drink green tea
(2010)Green tea is an important source of antioxidants that can provide protection from cancer and other diseases. Unlike black and oolong, green tea processing does not involve a fermentation stage. Consequently, the antioxidant ... -
Conceptual lithography using inexpensive materials
(2012)Lithography is an important process that has many applications but is also very expensive. The high cost associated with the process makes it difficult to teach with a limited budget. A method was established for teaching ... -
Consumer trend research: sleepwear, loungewear and intimates
(2012)The Trend Tracking and Forecasting class of Fall 2011 completed a project with the objective of researching consumer preferences for women's sleepwear, loungewear, and intimate apparel. The project targeted consumers ... -
Contact-dependent immune response by macrophages
(2012)Infections caused by Aspergillus fumigatus are a significant cause of death in immune-compromised humans. Alveolar macrophages (AM) comprise an important line of immune defense in the lung and help prevent infections ... -
Content analysis of the journal of student research: exploring the research culture of a university
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2015-04)The purpose of this project was to gain better understanding of the research culture of the university by conducting a content analysis of the articles in the university student journal. The University of Wisconsin-Sto ... -
Contingency valuation and interviews in open-source software market: utilizing conjoint methodology in economics
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2015-04)This research investigated a possible anomaly in the computer software market where seemingly irrational purchase preferences of closedsource software with an above zero price were compared to open-source software with ... -
Correlation of biochemical and biophysical data from microbes grown from honeybee (apis mellifera) gut contents
(2013)The number of honeybee colonies has consistently been declining since the winter of 2006. The reason for this loss, which has been coined Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), is not known. In this experiment, the culturable ... -
Cosmological argument counterexample
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2015-04)A Cosmological Argument Counterexample, as opposed to the usual cosmological argument, advocates that nature, the physical universe, is all of reality and exists rather than nothing at all because: 1] Something cannot come ...