I am using a survey to assess the value of an in-class simulation exercise where students will explore different ways to nominate candidates. I am holding the simulation in a political science class on political parties and elections at UNC.
The purpose of this research study is to understand how students use ChatGPT alongside Google Scholar and the library catalog to conduct scholarly research. The study will consist of a survey, an observational study, and a short post-observation interview. The results of this research will be used to make general recommendations for library professionals to better understand and engage students' information retrieval strategies amidst ChatGPT.
This study will explore the effects of a low inflammatory diet on the cognitive abilities and on the microbiome and metabolome in senior adults (ages 60 to 90).
The study aims to examine why EXSS students choose certain note-taking methods and those choices' relationships with resulting hand fatigue. We are interested in studying this as we want to provide feedback to the EXSS department to ensure that teaching styles help and not hinder student success.
We are interested in how people navigate their identities in social situations when the identities are associated with prejudice or bias.
To evaluate the current state of health care disparities curriculums within general surgery programs within the US.
This study is examining Medicaid "unwinding", which refers to the process occurring nationwide of states resuming eligibility redeterminations for Medicaid enrollees after three years of continuous pandemic-related coverage protections. Over 15 million people are estimated to lose Medicaid coverage through this process, with nearly half still remaining eligible but facing administrative barriers to renew their coverage. This study focuses specifically on North Carolina's experiences with unwinding, utilizing a case study approach.The study aims to explore the factors shaping North Carolina's response, challenges encountered, and outcomes thus far. It also examines potential solutions to strengthen Medicaid policy for future redeterminations.
This pilot project will test a new wearable device which will monitor elbow motion in people who are recovering from stroke.
No guidelines or interventions for patients and their family caregivers exist to support patient adherence to a new medication (venetoclax) and their quality of life. Our research team seeks to understand the real experience and care needs of patients and their family caregivers with the new AML treatment. With the information we learn from this study, we will be able to develop an effective support program for patients with AML and their family caregivers to manage their symptoms at home and improve their quality of life.
The purpose of this study is to understand tobacco retailers' perceptions about the implications of retail-based policies for their business and assess feasibility of conducting interviews with tobacco retailers.