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Using Keystroke Dynamics Behavioral Biometrics to Identify Users
Full text linkThis study explores the use of keystroke dynamics as a behavioral biometric for user identification. Unlike physiological biometrics, such as fingerprints or facial recognition, keystroke dynamics leverages the unique typing patterns of individuals to create a distinctive signature. This research was to develop a machine learning-based system that utilizes keystroke dynamics for continuous and unobtrusive user authentication. By collecting and analyzing keystroke data from multiple users, relevant features were extracted and used to train a machine learning model to identify user keystroke signatures with an equal error rate of 0.11. This model allows for reliable and scalable authentication that can provide an additional layer of security on top of traditional security measures. This study was done as part of my Computer Science Research Seminar cours
Enhancing Employee Retention and Workplace Safety at Midtown Foods: A Structured Training Initiative
No full textThis project presents a structured training initiative designed for Midtown Foods, a locally-owned grocery store in Winona, Minnesota, addressing high employee turnover rates and improving workplace safety standards. Midtown Foods primarily employs high school and college students, benefiting from cost-effective labor while facing challenges related to retention, inconsistent safety practices, and minimal standardized training.
A comprehensive needs assessment identified key organizational, personnel, and task-related factors influencing employee turnover and safety issues. The organizational analysis underscored the necessity for standardized training processes and improved safety measures to address turnover among young employees. The person analysis, conducted via surveys and interviews, highlighted demographic factors such as age, job flexibility, limited experience, and the simplicity of entry-level roles. It further emphasized that flexible scheduling and streamlined training significantly affect employee retention.
The task analysis, based on employee feedback and managerial insights, covered essential tasks across several departments including grocery, meat, produce, deli, dairy/frozen, and front-end operations. Critical tasks identified for targeted training included machinery operations, customer interactions, product stocking, and adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
The training program\u27s primary goal is to clearly communicate safety procedures, clarify job responsibilities, and establish effective operational practices. Objectives include enabling employees to demonstrate correct safety practices, clearly articulate role-specific responsibilities, and accurately identify hazardous chemicals. The program integrates Gagné\u27s Theory of Instruction for structured hands-on learning, alongside Reinforcement Theory to promote positive behavior and motivation in the workplace.
Implementation strategies comprise instructional lectures enhanced by visual presentations, interactive videos, group discussions, and practical, hands-on exercises. Employees practice essential tasks such as cashiering, stocking, and cleaning, which reinforce theoretical knowledge and enhance practical skills.
Evaluation employs Kirkpatrick\u27s Four Levels framework. Reaction-level evaluations involve trainee surveys immediately following the training sessions. Learning-level evaluations utilize pre- and post-tests assessing safety knowledge, chemical handling, and understanding of job responsibilities. Behavior-level evaluations use observational methods and checklists post-training, confirming practical skill application and improved workplace behaviors. The results-level evaluation includes a cost-benefit analysis measuring increased efficiency, reduced turnover costs, and enhanced safety practices, thereby assessing the training\u27s overall effectiveness and return on investment.
In summary, this training program aims to significantly reduce employee turnover, improve workplace safety, and enhance overall employee effectiveness at Midtown Foods, supporting sustainable operational improvements and fostering positive community relationships
Phone, Text, Media; Different types of communication methods/media and their influence on father daughter relationship satisfaction
No full textThe purpose of this study is to see how methods/media of communication affect the satisfaction of father daughter relationships. I am looking to see if different media or methods increase satisfaction levels when it comes to father daughter relationships. For the literature reviewed it has been found that father-daughter communication is a big part of how daughters form relationships in the future with other people. It has also been found also that when fathers have a more open method of communication with their daughters, the daughters are less likely to be anxious and they are more likely to have better communication. Kim et al., (2015) suggest that when looking at different types of communication most research had been done on face-to-face communication rather than any other media types because texting and social media are still new and people are s starting to study these topics. When it comes to satisfaction of relationships I have found many different types of articles on this topic. What stood out most in this study was that when it comes to satisfaction of relationships people can have different levels of satisfaction for the same relationship (Punyanunt-Carter, 2007). People can have different levels of satisfaction because satisfaction is based on whether people meet someone else\u27s expectations in the relationship. So if people have different expectations they will have different levels of satisfaction based on what the other person is doing
Deep Tissue Massage-Induced Muscle Damage is Associated with Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and Rhabdomyolysis
No full textDeep tissue massages are a common form of recovery for those who undergo strenuous physical activity. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness is often a result of cell damage and tissue inflammation. Rhabdomyolysis, the breakdown of muscle tissue into the bloodstream, is diagnosed via excess muscle protein content. This research assesses the effects of post-activity deep tissue massage on three biomarkers: myoglobin, interleukin-6, and creatine kinase M using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), and the effects on skeletal muscle health were assessed
Intercultural Communication Competence and Interpersonal Communication Skills in Working Abroad and Study Abroad Alumni in the Global Workplace
No full textWe are living in an interconnected world where individuals will encounter people from different cultures in the workplace. Employers seek employees that are culturally competent and open to working with people from different cultures. According to the American Association of Colleges and Universities (2024), studying abroad is a high-impact practice that significantly benefits students\u27 education. Studying abroad fulfills the Diversity/Global Learning high-impact practice in higher education. Kilgo et al. (2015) emphasize that studying abroad increases critical thinking skills, cognitive development skills, openness to different cultures, intercultural effectiveness, and civic engagement. In 2021, Finley interviewed 496 business executives about what they look for when hiring employees; 53% of business executives strongly agree that candidates who can effectively communicate and work with people from different cultural backgrounds. In comparison, 36% acknowledge that it is somewhat important when hiring employees. These results show that studying abroad is a worthwhile investment and has long-term effects leading to employment. Farrugia and Sanger (2017) investigated how study abroad alumni developed interpersonal communication skills (ICS). 56.8% of respondents believe their interpersonal communication skills exponentially increased, whereas 33.7% moderately increased. However, they did not include results or surveys from working professionals who had not studied abroad or non-study abroad students.
H1: Students who participated in longer short-term study abroad programs (longer than 2 weeks) or worked abroad developed more ICS that can be transferred to the global workplace.
H2: Students who have studied or worked abroad have higher levels of ICC than those who have not.
RQ1: How do the levels of ICC in students who have participated or worked abroad in study abroad programs (longer than 2 weeks) relate to the development of ICS that are transferable to the global workplace?
The purpose of this study is to investigate the intercultural communication competence (ICC) in non-study abroad students, study abroad alumni, and working abroad professionals (including Peace Corps Volunteers) and how strong interpersonal skills learned while abroad transfer to the global workplace. The study consists of two parts, a survey and in-depth interviews. For the survey part of the study, ICC consists of intercultural sensitivity (IS) and communication competence. (CC). IS is measured by utilizing Chen and Starosta\u27s (2000) Intercultural Sensitivity Scale. CC is determined by Wiemann\u27s (1997) Communication Competence Scale. ICS is measured through the Interpersonal Communication Competence Scale (Rubin & Martin, 1994). The goal is to have 150 people participate in the survey. Approximately, 10-15 study abroad alumni and working professionals abroad will be interviewed to reinforce how ICS learned while abroad in their careers and industries. The results from interviews will be examined using thematic analysis.
The goal of this study is to discover if studying or working abroad increases or decreases one\u27s ICC by comparing non-study abroad students\u27 results to study abroad alumni and working professionals abroad
Internship Experience at Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Clinic
No full textThis will be a poster board presentation on my internship experience at the Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Clinic. It will feature some things I\u27ve learned over the semester, like being assertive, facilitating group sessions, and redirecting within group sessions. I will also showcase how a psychological theory or principle applies to my internship experience
PANEL DISCUSSION: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Research & Creative Works
No full textA panel discussion on the topic of the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Research & Creative Works at Winona State University. Panelists are from the following departments: Academic Affairs/IT, Chemistry, Education, Leadership Education, Library, and Mass Communication
This panel discussion is moderated by Ken Graetz, WSU\u27s Dean of the Library and Teaching, Learning, and Technology (TLT) Director
The Human Condition: An Artist Reception for Students
No full textOn April 29, 2025 from 6-7pm join us for a reception to celebrate “The Human Condition,” an exhibition by Art & Design seniors that explores what it means to be human.
Connect with WSU Design students and other young creatives at the Laird Norton Center.
From April 21-May 9, 2025, the Laird Norton Center will host the exhibition “The Human Condition,” by Art & Design seniors. “The Human Condition” explores transformation, sensory experiences, and the complexities of human existence. Through diverse design perspectives, each project reflects the personal and collective moments that shape us. From the tactile to the intangible, the exhibition invites viewers to engage with themes of change, perception, and emotion. This culminating showcase highlights the work of emerging designers as they navigate the threshold between past, present, and future. Join us in celebrating these explorations of what it means to be human.
This exhibition is free and open to the public Monday-Friday at the Laird Norton Center for Art & Design, 125 W 5th St Winona, MN 55987United States
Students are presenting in 3 thematic groups. Group 1: Proprioception
This collection will be available in Gallery 3. Jadyn Bennett, I-Design major with Integrated Studies concentration Stephanie Dasbach, I-Design major Luke Krzyszkowski, I-Design major with Creative Practices in Design concentration Laurel Rau, I-Design major with Conceptual Illustration concentration Alexandra Trainor, I-Design major with Sustainable Applications concentration Group 2: Syzygy
This collection will be available inside the Vault. Yousef Al-Abad, I-Design major with Community Development concentration Kyurim Oh, I-Design major with Business & Marketing concentration Kaia Peterson, I-Design major with Business & Marketing concentration Group 3: Unfold
This collection will be available in galleries 1 and 2. Kendal Banes, I-Design major with Business & Marketing concentration Meghan Cooper, I-Design major with Community Development concentration Madison Ketterling, I-Design major with Sustainable Applications concentration Kaylee Olson, I-Design major with Business & Marketing concentration Simon Pell, I-Design major with Technology & Interactivity concentratio
Searching the crystallographic structure databases in support of targets for chemistry CURE projects
No full textWe used Conquest to search the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) for chemical structures related to ongoing Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) projects in the chemistry curriculum and the Crystal Project in CHEM 451 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II as well as CURE projects in CHEM 213 Principles of Chemistry II. Our goal was to verify if the target structures had already been reported or published as crystal structures. Additionally, we reviewed the Crystallography Open Database (COD) to ensure thoroughness. This search effort helps CURE projects by confirming that there are no previously reported structures, enabling students to hopefully pursue new crystal reports and publications
Classification of Trematode Species of Wisconsin Ducks Using Morphological and Molecular Methods
Full text linkTrematoda is a class of flatworms and it encompasses approximately 20,000 species. Trematoda has two subclasses, Digenea and Aspedogastria. The families observed in this study were Echinostomatidae and Strigeidae from the subclass Digenea. Trematoda can be found in most species of animals, usually ingested from their food source. The Trematodes in this study were collected from three different duck species including Aythya affinis (Lesser Scaup,) Anas acuta (Pintail,) and Aix sponsa (Wood Duck) donated by hunters between 2023 and 2024. All ducks were harvested in the state of Wisconsin and the dissections were performed at Winona State University, Winona Minnesota. Identifying the most common species of Trematodes found in local duck species is an important step in understanding the spread of parasites and the effects they may have on infected waterfowl. The trematodes were identified using the Key to Trematodes Reported in Waterfowl published by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (1981). Identifications were made by observing the species\u27 morphological characteristics microscopically and then using the key to determine species. The morphology was then compared with the DNA that was extracted and amplified using PCR before being sequenced at Idaho State University Molecular Research Core Facility. Sequences were analyzed using the Blast Search function on the NCBI website