Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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Profiling Newcomers in the Socialization Process: Examining Longitudinal Patterns of Authentic Self-Expression Change
(2023-07-05)
A few existing studies have demonstrated that organizations and supervisors’ support on newcomers’ authentic self-expression is beneficial for socialization outcomes. However, limited attention has been given to understanding ...
The effects of resistance training on skeletal muscle senescent cell and denervation markers in older adults
(2023-07-03)
Emerging mechanisms associated with skeletal muscle aging include the increased presence of denervated myofibers and senescent cells. However, sparse research exists regarding how resistance training affects these outcomes. ...
One- handed Carrying on Flat and Inclined Surfaces
(2023-06-30)
Many companies rely on manual material handling (MMH) to move raw materials or products between automated processes despite the proliferation of automation. Lifting, lowering, and carrying can lead to overexertion injuries ...
An Exposition on CEO Traits that Affect Corporate Decision Making
(2023-06-30)
Jensen & Meckling (1976) state that managers make decisions to maximize their personal utility,
and their utility function differs from that of their firm. This possibility implies that a manager's
characteristics that ...
Extended effects of sequential weaning and backgrounding management in southeastern U.S. beef calves on performance, health, and immunological responses through the feedyard
(2023-06-29)
Beef calf management strategies used during the weaning and post-weaning period can have extended effects on growth performance and health in all sectors of the production chain. Understanding post-weaning management ...
Psychometric Evaluation of the Child Rearing Inventory (CRI) in an Online Sample of Parents of Children Ages 3 to 12
(2023-06-29)
Parental tolerance has previously been defined as the function of how annoyed a parent becomes by their child’s defiant or disruptive behavior. However, there has been little research on parental tolerance as a construct ...
Effect of Phosphorus Fertilizer Placement on Corn and Soybean Yield in Phosphorus Stratified Soils of Alabama
(2023-06-27)
Alabama has highly weathered soils making them prone to erosion during intense precipitation events. Adopting conservation tillage practices is encouraged to minimize soil erosion and improve soil health. Currently, Alabama ...
Black Employee Mistreatment, Social Pain Minimization, and Employee Silence
(2023-06-26)
This thesis aims to investigate the relationship between mistreatment in the workplace and defensive employee silence and to explore the underlying socioemotional psychological mechanisms involved. The current study conducted ...
Molecular signatures and cellular differences in granulosa cells from fertile and subfertile beef heifers
(2023-06-23)
Subfertility is a leading contributor to economic losses in the cow-calf sector of the beef cattle industry. Cow-calf producers invest significant time and financial resources in the selection and development of replacement ...
Unpacking the Complexity of Diabetes Care through Investigating Disease Control and Therapeutic Inertia among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
(2023-06-22)
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a prevalent chronic condition requiring complex management and routine assessment of patient’s diabetes treatment. Therapeutic inertia occurs when patients do not receive timely, diabetes treatment ...
Supply Chain Talent Management: Decision-Making in Industry 4.0
(2023-06-21)
Industry 4.0 (I4.0), also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is characterized by various intelligent technologies connected through the internet that harness the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning. ...
Impact of an 8-week active play intervention on child developmental outcomes
(2023-06-16)
Background: Play is an essential component of early childhood education and is included in American preschool children's current physical activity guidelines. However, there is a lack of evidence about the effect of active ...
A Forgotten Leader: Exploring the Experiences of African American Male School Leaders in Addressing the Disciplinary Outcomes of African American Students
(2023-06-16)
The purpose of this research study was to explore the stories and experiences African American male school administrators have in addressing the disciplinary outcomes of African American students in the state of Alabama ...
Essays on Financial Markets and Institutions
(2023-06-16)
This dissertation consists of three essays that focus on financial markets and institutions. Chapter 1 examines whether branches of banks in communities affected by natural disasters raise deposit rates to attract additional ...
Order Picking Method for Multi-entity Cooperation in Picking Warehouses
(2023-06-08)
In recent years, different kinds of autonomous robots have been widely studied and applied in warehouses to meet the increasing demand for dealing with more customer orders, providing shorter delivery time, and achieving ...
Evaluation of Aerobic Culture Results and the Expression of Embryonic Transcripts From In Vivo Derived Embryos Exposed to Media With and Without Antibiotics
(2023-05-31)
More than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the United States each year, with a resultant 35,000 deaths. The United States Department of Agriculture is investigating ways to judiciously use antibiotics ...
Studies on the Role of Non-canonical Wnt/JNK Signaling During Early Anterior-Posterior Axis Formation in Sea Urchin Embryos
(2023-05-30)
The establishment of embryonic body axes is a crucial event during early metazoan embryogenesis, determining the correct shape of the adult body plan. Wnt signaling pathways are conserved cascades that regulate important ...
Prediction of Structural Health of Pavement Preservation Treated Pavements Using Neural Networks
(2023-05-17)
Structural testing of pavements is required to ensure their strength, durability, and longer service life. Destructive testing methods are less costly but more time-consuming and pose a safety risk for road users and crew ...
Understanding extinction risk in aquatic invertebrates using range size and genetic diversity
(2023-05-17)
Genetic diversity is not only necessary for evolutionary processes but also for ecosystem functioning and population stability. This is particularly true for ecosystem engineers that contribute broadly to function and food ...
Drought Management Plans of States in the Southeastern United States: A Comprehensive Evaluation
(2023-05-16)
While the Southeast is often considered to be a region of abundant rainfall and humidity, severe droughts over the last two decades have raised awareness of the importance of proper management strategies at the state level. ...