Wolves Research Bites

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The Wolves Research Bites Podcast, brought to you by the Institute for Faculty Excellence at the University of West Georgia (UWG) and developed by Collin Brooks, is an innovative podcast that delves into the latest research findings from UWG faculty. Each episode, enhanced by artificial intelligence, offers engaging and insightful discussions, providing summaries of various studies and examining their real-world applications. If you are a UWG faculty member interested in featuring your research on our podcast, please contact us at IFE@westga.edu.

Episodes

Episode 7: Dr. Okan Arslan

Wolves Research Bites

Welcome to the Wolves’ Research Bites Podcast, powered by the Institute for Faculty Excellence at the University of West Georgia. This is an experimental weekly podcast where we dive into the latest research insights from University of West Georgia faculty members and bring you the practical implications of their work, with a little help from artificial intelligence. In today’s episode, we’re summarizing an important piece of research from The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology. The study, conducted by Dr. Okan Arslan and colleagues, explores the trends and applications of educational technologies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It provides a systematic review of 100 studies to identify the types of technologies used and the skills they aim to enhance.. Let’s set the stage by discussing the growing prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder. According to the CDC, the prevalence of ASD in the United States rose from 1 in 68 in 2013 to 1 in 54 by 2020. This increase has spurred a demand for innovative educational tools to address the unique needs of children with ASD, particularly in developing social and academic skills. Let's dive in....

Dec 3, 2024 · 4:29

Episode 6: Dr. Agnieszka Chwialkowska

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Welcome to the Wolves’ Research Bites Podcast, powered by the Institute for Faculty Excellence at the University of West Georgia. This is an experimental weekly podcast where we dive into the latest research insights from University of West Georgia faculty members and bring you the practical implications of their work, with a little help from artificial intelligence. In each episode, we explore topics ranging from health sciences to environmental studies, each with the goal of making cutting-edge research accessible and relevant to all.. In today’s episode, we’re taking a closer look at the environmental field through the lens of consumer behavior, discussing the research article titled “Overcoming Perceived Sacrifice as a Barrier to the Adoption of Green Non-Purchase Behaviors” by Dr. Ag-nyesh-kah Khvee-ahl-kov-skah and Dr. Yo-ah-nah Toor-keeehvitch. This work addresses a common gap between people’s environmental concerns and their actual behaviors, often called the "green gap." The study focuses on why people may not engage in sustainable behaviors—like recycling or conserving energy—even when they care about the environment. The authors investigate how perceived sacrifices, such as time, effort, or convenience, can become obstacles to green behaviors that don’t involve a purchase... Let's dive in...

Nov 19, 2024 · 5:11

Episode 5: Dr. Lizhong Peng

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Welcome to the Wolves’ Research Bites Podcast, powered by the Institute for Faculty Excellence at the University of West Georgia. This podcast brings you insightful discussions based on cutting-edge research from University of West Georgia faculty and collaborations with artificial intelligence. Join us each week as we dive into a new study and explore its real-world implications.. In today’s episode, we’re summarizing a piece of research examining the effects of unemployment insurance generosity on population mental health during the Great Recession. This study, conducted by Dr. Jie Chen and colleagues, including Dr. Lizhong Peng from the University of West Georgia, sheds light on how extended unemployment benefits impact mental well-being.

Sep 30, 2024 · 3:43

Episode 4: Dr. Mitra and Dr. Stanescu

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Sep 19, 2024 · 3:24

Episode 3: Dr. Nathan Lawres

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Jun 3, 2024 · 5:16

Episode 2: Dr. Elizabeth Pope

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Welcome to the Wolves’ Research Bites Podcast, powered by the Institute for Faculty Excellence at the University of West Georgia, an experimental weekly podcast focused on insightful and informative discussions utilizing the latest research from University of West Georgia faculty members and in collaboration with artificial intelligence. Join us in each episode as we summarize different studies and explore their practical implications. In today's episode, we'll dive into the importance of computational competence and transversal skills in qualitative research, as discussed in the paper The Case for Computational Competence and Transversal Skills: Using Digital Tools and Spaces for Qualitative Research by Dr. Elizabeth Pope, the Interim Director of Research Compliance and Associate Professor in the Educational Research program at the University of West Georgia and her colleague Dr. António Pedro Costa in their manuscript.. With the rise of digital tools and spaces, qualitative researchers are now required to develop computational competence alongside their traditional research skills. These tools, ranging from online surveys to qualitative data analysis software (QDAS), offer new methods for data collection and analysis but also bring challenges related to trustworthiness and ethics.

May 22, 2024 · 4:18

Episode 1: Dr. Ashlee Davis

Wolves Research Bites

Welcome to the Wolves’ Research Bites Podcast, powered by the Institute for Faculty Excellence at the University of West Georgia, an experimental weekly podcast focused on insightful and informative discussions utilizing the latest research from University of West Georgia faculty members and in collaboration with artificial intelligence. Join us in each episode as we summarize different studies and explore their practical implications. In today's episode, we'll dive into a study on the impact of tailored versus targeted email messages on program compliance during an 8-week health and well-being initiative for physical activity aimed at university employees. . In today's episode, we'll explore the findings of a recent study titled "An observation of the impact of tailored messages on participant non-compliance during Desire to Move." Dr. Ashlee Davis, an Assistant Professor of Health and Community Wellness at the University of West Georgia, and her colleagues, Dr. Kathryn Wilson and Dr. Rebecca Ellis, conducted this study. It explores the effectiveness of communication strategies in improving adherence to a health and well-being initiative focused on physical activity among university employees.

Apr 26, 2024 · 3:20