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Programs to address Unmet needs and promote Representation of Participants in Lupus clinical trials using mobile technology for Engagement (PURPLE)

The purpose of this research study is to assess and compare patient education on clinical trials delivered through a mobile application and brochure handouts. The goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of the mobile app in educating and engaging individuals with lupus about clinical trials.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Opinions and Perceptions
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Cigar and Cigarillo Use Young Adult Advisory Board

We are learning about young adults who use cigars and cigarillos to develop messages and social media ads to decrease young adult LCC use.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 29 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Substance Use (tobacco, alcohol, opioids, etc)
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
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Evidence-based vocabulary instruction

The purpose of the study is to support elementary teachers' implementation of research-aligned literacy instruction, with a specific focus on vocabulary instruction and text selection. The goal is to investigate the ways in which targeted professional learning opportunities may shift teachers' practice, as well as impact students' literacy achievement.

Age & Gender
  • 6 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Environment
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LIS Faculty and Academic Librarian Collaboration

The purpose of this study is to examine collaboration between LIS faculty and academic librarians. Semi-structured interviews with LIS faculty members and academic librarians will be conducted and analyzed to investigate experiences and perceptions of collaboration between LIS experts in different professional roles.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Social or Workplace Dynamics
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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How a Person's Knowledge of AI Affects Their Perception of AI Technology: A Comparison Study of Recent College Graduates and Mid-career Employees

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been gaining lots of attention in the media due to the recent advancements within the technology. With all of the new found uses of AI there has been a lot of opinions and concerns regarding what AI means for the future. News articles and social media posts have been publishing articles that have been influencing public opinion of AI. With this study, I hope to determine the actual perception of AI by the public. The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a correlation between a person's awareness/knowledge of AI and their level of fear around AI. I hope to answer the following questions: How does AI awareness contribute to an individual's level of fear of AI? How does AI awareness and fear influence career choices and decisions? How does AI awareness and fear affect peoples' views around job stability? My goal is to

Age & Gender
  • 21 years ~ 50 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
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Two-Wave Survey on Workplace Experience

The purpose is to understand people's individual experience at work as well as the way people experience interactions with others at work.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Lung Screening Practices Among Laryngologists

We are investigating whether appropriate lung screening guidelines are being followed.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Lungs and Breathing
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NC Foster Parents: Oral Health Knowledge and Barriers

Foster children are a vulnerable population in the US. One study found that youth who have a history of foster care had higher levels of oral health issues and less access to dental care compared with children who do not have a history of foster care. The purpose of this study is to learn the knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of foster caregivers in North Carolina and how dental care and oral health behaviors of their foster children are affected as a result of these factors. With this information, oral health interventions for the foster care community can be created.

Age & Gender
  • 21 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Mouth and Teeth
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Ready Now: Supporting Youth and Families During Crisis

This project seeks to broaden and improve the efficacy of library staff to support communities in crisis and to build a Field Guide that library staff can use to achieve this goal. The Field Guide's purpose is to prepare public library staff to support historically marginalized youth and families during current and future crises (such as pandemics, hurricanes, water supply, energy, wildfire, etc.) and the consequences of such crises (gaps in fundamental literacy, limited access to information, disparities in learning opportunities, etc.)

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • Wellness and Lifestyle
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Language Access in Primary Care Clinics

This project proposes to conduct a needs assessment of Arabic-speaking patients who visit the UNC Family Medicine Center at Chapel Hill to refine existing peri-visit communication workflows. The needs assessment will be done in collaboration with the Refugee Community Partnership (RCP) and will involve focus groups of their members to better assess clinic peri-visit communication needs. The goal is to deliver Arabic language-expansion interventions to clinic leadership that address these needs and implement at least one concrete communication workflow change.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Opinions and Perceptions
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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