Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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The Merger of the Future Farmers of America and the New Farmers of America in 1965: A Phenomenological Case Study
(2026-08-07)
This qualitative single-case study examined a purposive sample of six participants, focusing on how their experiences as members of NFA during the period in question were retrospectively interpreted. The participation of ...
Carbon Storage and Sequestration Potential Assessment in Southeastern Bangladesh: An Integrated PLUS-InVEST Modeling Approach
(2026-08-07)
Southeastern Bangladesh (SEB) is undergoing rapid land use and land cover (LULC) change that threatens its carbon storage and sequestration (CSS) potential, yet the region's LULC-carbon dynamics remain poorly understood. ...
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Disrupts Hippocampal Signaling by Modulating Glutamate Receptor Function
(2026-08-07)
Learning and memory depend on proper hippocampal function and are mediated largely through glutamatergic neurotransmission. The ionotropic glutamate receptors, α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA) ...
Chemical regulation of steroidogenic capacity in the male rat gonad
(2026-08-07)
The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis is critical in the maturation and maintenance of reproductive organs, particularly the initiation of Sertoli and Leydig cell differentiation in males. Due to the presence of ...
Interface Engineering and External Stimuli-Driven Enhancement of Metal/Oxide Catalysts for Urea Oxidation Reaction
(2026-08-07)
The urea oxidation reaction (UOR) is a promising alternative to the oxygen evolution reaction for reducing the energy demand of electrochemical hydrogen production while simultaneously treating urea-containing wastewater. ...
Exploring the prevalence and influence of ADHD symptomology and ADHD couple types among couple relationship education participants
(2026-08-07)
Emerging findings indicate that ADHD can be considered both a vulnerability and a strength in romantic relationships where one or both partners have ADHD. Learning healthy relationship skills through couple relationship ...
Investigation Of Natural Feed Additives On Performance, Immunity, And Bacterial Resistance In Cultured Warm Water Fish Species
(2026-08-07)
Functional feed additives are a promising option for enhancing production performance and health of several aquaculture species. Through a series of studies, this dissertation research investigated the potential effects ...
Effects of Intranasal Mineral Administration on Clinical and Immune Responses in Dairy Calves Following Bovine Herpesvirus-1 (BHV-1) Challenge
(2026-08-07)
The bovine respiratory disease complex (BRDC) remains the main cause of economic loss affecting cattle and a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and reduced performance. Trace minerals (TM) play important roles in immune ...
Relationships Among High School Students’ Large Music Ensemble Enrollment and Academic Performance in Rural Public-School Systems in South Georgia
(2026-08-07)
The purpose of this quantitative study was to analyze the relationships between high school large music ensemble enrollment (band and/or choir) and academic achievement among public high school students in rural Georgia. ...
Innovations in Mixture and Structural Design of Cold Recycled Pavements
(2026-08-06)
Cold recycled (CR) pavements, the combination of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and an asphalt stabilizing agent (foamed or emulsified asphalt binder) at ambient temperatures, can provide a sustainable method to rehabilitate, ...
Synergy of Orally Delivered Probiotic and Vaccine for Enhanced Disease Resistance Against Virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in Channel Catfish
(2026-08-06)
Two feeding trials evaluated orally delivered vaccine and probiotic strategies against virulent Aeromonas hydrophila (vAh), the causative agent of motile Aeromonas septicemia in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). In ...
Active Learning for Data-Efficient Process Mapping and Material Design
(2026-08-06)
The mapping and optimization of advanced materials and manufacturing processes is frequently challenged and constrained by the cost of acquiring data. Whether a label is obtained through building and characterizing additively ...
Information, Preferences, and Adoption Decisions: Three Essays in Applied and Behavioral Economics
(2026-08-06)
This dissertation, through three chapters, explores preference heterogeneity among college students, investigates the consistency between stated and observed food choices, and evaluates barriers to agricultural technology ...
Statistical Inference and Prediction Across Sparse Model Sets
(2026-08-06)
High-dimensional scientific data often support many sparse models with similar predictive performance. In such settings, selecting one final model can hide substantial model uncertainty, especially when predictors are ...
Serial High-Throughput Tensile Testing of Additively Manufactured Composites: From Direct Coupling to Stiffness-Augmented (STASH) Testing
(2026-08-06)
Characterizing the lower tail of strength distributions is essential for reliability assessment of advanced materials, such as additively manufactured (AM) composites. Yet conventional single-specimen tensile testing is ...
Energetic Electron Interactions With Magnetic Islands in the Earth’s Magnetosphere
(2026-08-06)
This thesis investigates the interaction between magnetic islands and plasma electrons through analysis of data from NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission. To analyze MMS data, a semi-automated Python workflow was ...
Evaluation of Erosion and Sediment Control Technologies and Development of Design Tools
(2026-08-06)
The rise in urbanization has increased pollutant loading in vulnerable receiving water bodies, attributable to impervious surfaces and construction sites. Impervious surfaces increase runoff volume and velocity and promote ...
The Unblemished Children of God: Links Between Purity Culture, Autonomy, and Shame
(2026-08-06)
This study sought to identify links between purity culture, shame, and autonomy utilizing the framework of the social belongingness theory (Baumeister & Leary, 1995). To assess these links, participants between the ages ...
Transport Mechanisms in Porous Media: From Biological Systems to Engineering Materials
(2026-08-06)
Flow through porous media governs many natural and engineered systems, from
water movement through soils and plant root systems to transport through hydrogel
materials. Understanding the mechanisms that control transport ...
Advancing Surface-Initiated Brush Active-Layer Membranes: Green Synthesis, Bottlebrush Architectures, and Selective Ion Separations for Lithium Recovery
(2026-08-06)
Chemical separations consume approximately 15% of total U.S. energy, yet conventional separation technologies lack the molecular-level selectivity needed for critical applications such as selective ion transport and recovery ...