Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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Silencing the Storm: Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles as a Novel Therapeutic for Neuroinflammation
(2026-07-14)
Chronic neuroinflammation, defined as immune overactivation within the central nervous system (CNS), is a key driver of many neurodegenerative diseases. Yet current therapies inadequately modulate it to improve prognosis. ...
Evaluation of Biopolymer Treatment Effects on Overtopping Erosion and Breach Development in Earthen Embankments Using Numerical Models
(2026-07-14)
This study evaluated the ability of existing overtopping breach models to represent
the effects of biopolymer treatment on earthen embankment erosion and breach
development. Two full-scale experimental datasets were ...
AI-Driven Machine Vision Frameworks for Ornamental Plant Nursery Inventory Management and Disease Phenotyping in Peach Orchards
(2026-07-14)
Precision agriculture increasingly depends on automated sensing and machine learning to overcome the labor intensity, subjectivity, and scale limitations of manual field measurement. This thesis develops AI-driven machine ...
Kinetics and Cognition in Aging Gait: The Role of Executive Function and Running Experience
(2026-07-13)
Background: Aging is associated with a characteristic reorganization of lower limb biomechanics during gait, known as the distal-to-proximal shift, where ankle power generation decreases while hip power increases. While ...
Networks in Transition: Adaptive Cycles, Organizational Traps, and the Mechanisms of Supply Chain Resilience
(2026-07-13)
The inability of organizations to adapt to disruptive change represents one of the most consequential challenges in supply chain management. Motivated by the widespread failure of supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
Sound Advice: A Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Hearing Conservation, Knowledge, Behaviors, and Laboratory Safety Culture Among Agricultural Mechanics Teachers
(2026-07-13)
Agricultural mechanics laboratories pose a continuous acoustic hazard to teachers in the field. Nevertheless, the profession continues to experience a recurring cycle of silence concerning audiological safety. This ...
3D Printed Textile Composites Development for Wearable Product Applications
(2026-07-13)
The purpose of this study was to explore the development process of 3D printed textile composites and examine potential of this new material for wearable product application. The specific objectives were to: (a) identify ...
The Language of Leadership: A Narrative Study of Metaphors in School Leadership
(2026-07-09)
This narrative inquiry study explored how elementary school principals used
metaphors to describe their leadership approaches and whether those metaphorical
expressions reflected principles consistent with a living ...
Age-Associated Mechanisms of Multisensory Interaction on Postural Dynamics
(2026-07-09)
Postural control is a complex behavior that depends on the dynamic integration of visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive inputs, the allocation of attentional resources, and the coordination of neuromuscular responses. ...
Examination of Acute Stress on a Neurophysiological Indicator of Incentive Salience in Cannabis Users
(2026-07-09)
Cannabis is one of the most widely used illicit substances in the United States, in part due to recently increased accessibility and inaccurate perceptions regarding negative health effects associated with use. Rates of ...
Optimizing sampling effort and timing to improve inference of small mammal diversity in southeastern US forests
(2026-07-02)
Wildlife managers and researchers frequently utilize the number of species present in a given area as a metric to evaluate ecological function as well as progress of and impact of conservation actions. Small mammals serve ...
An Exploratory Case Study of an Assistant Principal’s Roles and Responsibilities That Helped Turn Around a Priority School
(2026-07-01)
Assistant principals serve important leadership roles within schools and are often positioned to support school improvement efforts associated with accountability and instructional leadership responsibilities; however, ...
Understanding the Impacts of Heat on Sporting Spectators, Stadiums, and Events at a Southeastern University through Interdisciplinary Approaches
(2026-07-01)
Introduction: Auburn University is home to multiple NCAA Division-I sports teams, which draw in hundreds of thousands of fans every year for sporting and other mass gathering outdoor events. For fan safety, the increase ...
A Phenomenological Exploration of Mentors' Lived Experiences Supporting Novice Principals Across Alabama
(2026-06-30)
Abstract
Newly appointed principals often experience feelings of isolation and insufficient preparation for new leadership responsibilities, contributing to high attrition rates of approximately 18-20 percent. While ...
Cushions and Conversations: Prevention Science Insights into Family Financial Resource Management
(2026-06-26)
At the intersection of human development and family science, family systems theory, and prevention science lies the study of how families transcend challenges, with family financial resource management standing out as one ...
Midfrontal Theta Activity and Social Decision Making in Binge Drinkers
(2026-06-22)
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) are highly comorbid, and their comorbidity is associated with worse outcomes for both disorders. Social avoidance behavior (SAB) influences the development of ...
Enhancing Preconstruction Education Through Applied Uses of Artificial Intelligence
(2026-06-11)
This dissertation examines the intersection of Building Information Modeling (BIM)-based Quantity Takeoff (QTO), preconstruction education, and customized generative AI tools to address the growing need for digital upskilling ...
Reliability Analysis and Mechanical Characterization of Lead-Free Solders Using Interpretable Machine Learning
(2026-06-08)
Predicting solder joint reliability and efficiently characterizing the mechanical properties of lead-free solder materials remain critical challenges in the electronics industry. Accurate reliability prediction is complicated ...
A Mixed-methods Multi-study Approach to Unveil the Implications of AI Integration for Employee Outcomes in the US Hotel Industry
(2026-06-05)
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal technology reshaping workplace dynamics and influencing employee behavior in the hotel industry. While existing research has largely emphasized operational efficiency ...
On Chemotaxis Model with Linear and Porous Medium Diffusion, Logistic Source and Consumption on \(\R^N\)
(2026-06-01)
This dissertation is devoted to the study of chemotaxis systems with both linear diffusion and porous-medium-type diffusion, logistic source terms, and consumption of a chemical substance on $\mathbb{R}^N$. Chemotaxis ...