Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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Geometric means inequalities and their extensions to Lie groups
(2018-12-05)
This dissertation has two main parts.
1. After reviewing the Riemannian structure of the space of n n positive de nite matrices,
Pn, and the geometric mean in terms of geodesic, t-geometric mean, we present
some ...
Synthesis, GC–MS, GC–MS/MS, GC–IR and chromatographic studies on cathinone derivatives related to methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV)
(2018-12-03)
This project will address issues of resolution and discriminatory capabilities for cathinone derivatives (regioisomeric and homologous groups) providing additional reliability and selectivity for forensic evidence and ...
Regioselective Synthesis of Bicyclic Nucleosides and Unsymmetric Tetrasubstituted Pyrene Derivatives with a Strategy for Primary C-2 Alkylation
(2018-12-03)
CHAPTER 1
The incorporation of synthetic, tricyclic nucleic acid (TriNA) modifications into antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) with therapeutic applications has been demonstrated to provide increased thermal stability ...
Effects of Aging on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Lead Free Solder Materials
(2018-12-03)
Lead free solder materials are widely used in the electronic packaging industry due to environmental concerns. However, experimental testing and microstructural characterization have revealed that Sn-Ag-Cu (SAC) lead free ...
Going Solo as a Black Representative
(2018-12-03)
Black/African American individuals often find themselves in social situations where they are the only person of their race present, also known as solo status. This study investigated whether African Americans/Black individuals ...
Better than Blue Apron: The Role of Black Women in a Community-Based Meal Kit Project
(2018-12-03)
I used community-based research (CBR) to develop and pilot a meal kit designed to be purchased with SNAP benefits in a local grocery store. This paper discusses the role of women in the meal kit project, where black women’s ...
The Lord of the Air: Winston Churchill and the Technocratic British State, 1917-1922
(2018-12-03)
This dissertation examines the evolution of Winston Churchill’s efforts at technocratic reform within the British military from 1917 to 1922. It seeks to understand the roots of Churchill’s technocratic tendencies in the ...
“Looking for a City”: Community, Politics, and Gay and Lesbian Rights in Atlanta, 1968-1993
(2018-12-03)
“‘Looking for a City’: Community, Politics, and Gay and Lesbian Rights in Atlanta, 1968-1993,” explores the evolution of gay and lesbian communities and the development of lesbian and gay rights in Atlanta, Georgia, from ...
A Three-essay Dissertation on Big Data Analytics Value Creation for Organizations and Their Supply Chains
(2018-12-03)
This dissertation consists of three essays. The first essay conceptualizes BDA capability in supply chain context based on two aspects: the level of analytics and the operational functions of supply chain. Content analysis ...
Synergistic Approach to the Stable Production of Solar Fuels by Coupling Urea Oxidation with Hydrogen Generation
(2018-12-03)
A solar waste-to-fuels concept was presented to synergistically produce hydrogen fuel from visible sunlight while remediating urea wastewater. A cascade semiconductor-catalyst electrode assembly was designed to drive the ...
Designing Efficient Single Page Web Applications
(2018-12-03)
Traditional web applications rely on the client-server model to request and render data on
the browser. Although this architecture has been popular for over a decade, waiting for
information as the server caters to ...
Investigating Reniform Nematode Resistant Genotypes in Combination with Velum Total in Cotton Gossypium hirsutum L.
(2018-12-03)
Cotton, Gossypium hirsutum L., is an important commodity traded in the world market in terms of volume and value. Reniform nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis) (RN) reduces and limits cotton yields. . At present, nematicides ...
3D-printed custom substratum to accentuate fast functional responses from microbial colonization
(2018-12-03)
Recent studies have shown the feasibility of growing benthic organisms on customized substratum by using Additive Manufacturing (AM). Their proven capabilities to fabricate objects at high speed and with complex geometries ...
The Incorporation of Error Detection Methods in Undergraduate Instrumental Conducting Courses: A Mixed Methods Investigation
(2018-12-03)
Error detection is an important skill for conductors and there have been many studies investigating factors that affect error detection ability. Although error detection method books have been developed, there is little ...
An Exploratory Study of the Impact of Situated Professional Development for Integrating Technology in Mathematics Instruction on Pedagogical Beliefs and Teaching Practices of Secondary Mathematics Teachers in a School with a High African American, Low-Income Student Population
(2018-12-03)
The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of providing secondary mathematics teachers in a school with a high African American, low-income student population with situated professional development that focuses ...
Horizontal and Vertical Movement, Residency and Mortality of Gray Triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) on Artifical Reefs in the Northern Gulf of Mexico
(2018-12-03)
The present telemetry study evaluated movements of gray triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) on artificial reefs in the northern Gulf of Mexico from 23 January 2013 through 5 September 2017. Five Vemco Positioning System (VPS) ...
Development of high-performance gas sensors integrated on wearable substrates with two-dimensional nanostructure materials
(2018-12-03)
In this dissertation, much effort has been dedicated to developing high-performance gas sensors utilizing two-dimensional (2D) nanostructure materials integrated onto wearable substrates. Low-temperature and non-corrosive ...
The Mentoring Experiences of Novice Principals in Rural Alabama
(2018-11-30)
This study investigated the mentoring experiences of novice principals in rural Alabama. Novice principals were defined as principals in probationary status, which in Alabama involves the first three years in this position. ...
Electrochemical modeling of degradation effects at a wide range of temperatures for lithium ion polymer batteries
(2018-11-30)
The durability of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) drops gradually undergoing both storage and prolonged cycling conditions, which is greatly affected by the operating conditions, particularly temperatures. At high temperatures, ...
Evaluation of Physical Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Disorders among Reforestation Workers in the Southeastern United States
(2018-11-30)
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major concern for society due to their high prevalence and the magnitude of their direct and indirect costs. Exposure to physical risk factors in the work environment ...