Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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Tropical Cyclone Risk and Social Vulnerability Amongst Small and Medium-Sized Cities Along the Gulf of Mexico in the United States
(2023-08-02)
As climate change continues to warm the waters of the Gulf of Mexico in the United States, tropical cyclone intensity in the region may increase which will threaten vulnerable communities. The goals of this project include ...
Simulation and Digital Twin: Contrasting the Capabilities and Bridging the Gap
(2023-08-02)
Driven by the advancements related to Industry 4.0, Digital Twin (DT), usually described as a virtual representation of a physical product or system connected with bi-directional data, has been a topic of increasing interest ...
Intestinal interactions of Eimeria spp. with Clostridium perfringens and Salmonella Typhimurium in broiler chickens
(2023-08-02)
Coccidia, Clostridium perfringens, and Salmonella are intestinal pathogens in broiler production. Coccidiosis in chickens is caused by Eimeria spp. The infection provides a growth advantage to Clostridium perfringens (CP), ...
Intersection Structures on Secants of Grassmannians
(2023-08-02)
Restricted secant varieties of Grassmannians are constructed from sums of points corresponding to k-planes with the restriction that their intersection has a prescribed dimension. This thesis calculates dimensions of ...
The role of hormones in the development of the adrenal gland
(2023-08-02)
The adrenal cortex, a crucial endocrine gland, is comprised of three distinct regions: the zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, and zona reticularis (referred to as the X-zone in mice). This organ plays a critical role in ...
Evaluating The Three Dimensions of Usability for an Online Climate Modeling Tool: A Coproduced Eye Tracking Study
(2023-08-01)
Science tools provide educators with a method to teach their students complex issues like climate change, however, there is still much work to be done to ensure that science tools are efficient and usable for teachers and ...
From hostile encounters to unforgettable journeys: Unveiling the power of visitor harassment and host sincerity on destination loyalty
(2023-08-01)
This research paper examines the relationships among visitor harassment, host sincerity, memorable tourism experiences, destination fascination, and destination loyalty. Using the expectancy-disconfirmation theory, the ...
Modulation of Human PXR by Novel KRAS-G12C Inhibitors: Implications in Cancer Therapy
(2023-08-01)
The nuclear receptor human pregnane xenobiotic receptor (hPXR) is a transcription factor responsible for the regulation of key drug metabolism enzymes (DMEs) and drug efflux pumps (DEPs), including cytochrome p450 3A4 ...
Developing Critical Consciousness of ‘Nice’ Dysconscious Racism: An Analytic Autoethnography of a K-5 General Music Specialist at a High-Needs Title I School
(2023-08-01)
The purpose of this analytic autoethnography was to explore how enacting critical consciousness (CC) through critical reflection, inquiry, discourse, and action developed my critical awareness of ‘nice’ dysconscious racism ...
Performance Evaluation of Erosion and Sediment Control Practices
(2023-08-01)
Construction-generated stormwater runoff has the potential to negatively affect receiving water bodies downstream. Not only does eroded soil transport other pollutants, but sediment also remains suspended in water, where ...
Characterization of 12-Oxo-phytodienoic Acid Signaling in Broad-spectrum Plant Defense Responses and Its Coordination with Growth Fitness
(2023-08-01)
The jasmonate family of phytohormones plays central roles in plant development and stress
acclimation. However, the architecture of their signaling circuits remains largely unknown. Here,
we describe the versatile ...
(K)notting Strands of Change: Radical Deconstruction Through Afrofuturist-Feminist Design
(2023-08-01)
Black women have combatted hegemonic forces that forced them into chattel slavery and other forms oppression by using needle, thread, patterns, and design for centuries (Tobin & Dobard, 1999). Working through needle, thread, ...
Spatial Analysis of Air Velocity, Air Temperature, and Humidity in Natureform Single-Stage Incubators Using Simulated Eggs
(2023-08-01)
Spatial variation of the thermal environment within incubators has been a critical concern for the optimal development of egg embryos. Variations in air velocity, temperature, and humidity can alter embryonic mortality, ...
Expanding the Measurement, Use, and Support of Spatial Reasoning in STEM and the Geosciences
(2023-08-01)
Spatial thinking has been well-described and characterized for many STEM fields, and there have been numerous studies that emphasize the importance of incorporating spatial opportunities early and often throughout curricula. ...
Cislunar Trajectory Design Techniques in Virtual Reality
(2023-08-01)
Mathematical models of various astrodynamical systems in the Solar system and identification of solutions within these models are crucial for the burgeoning space exploration efforts carried out by the government agencies ...
Integration of antimicrobial peptide genes via CRISPR/Cas9 for disease resistance enhancement and reversible sterility in catfish
(2023-08-01)
The CRISPR/Cas9 platform holds promise for modifying fish traits of interest as a precise and versatile tool for genome manipulation. To reduce introgression of transgenes and control reproduction, catfish were studied for ...
Computer Science Implementations: A Study of Perceptions and Professional Development Needs
(2023-08-01)
The goal of this research was to identify the perceived needs of teachers, evaluate the overall climate of the Computer Science classroom, and address strengths and weaknesses in support for Computer Science teachers. The ...
Reliability of Electronic Assemblies and Additively Printed Strain Sensors for Health Monitoring
(2023-07-31)
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Title: A Theoretical Update and Empirical Analysis of the Multiple Family Group Intervention
(2023-07-31)
The Multiple Family Group Intervention (MFGI) is a family therapy intervention within a larger treatment program (the Accountability Based Sex Offense Prevention (ABSOP) Program) for the treatment of illegal sexual behavior ...
Towards Pharmaceutical Protein Stabilization: Thermodynamic and Kinetic Property Database Generation
(2023-07-31)
Studies on peptide degradation mechanisms are of interest because of the high demand for protein-based therapeutics in the pharmaceutical industry. However, formulation efficiency is limited by the degradation of the desired ...