Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Bioeconomic Analysis of Catfish Produced in In-Pond Raceway Systems
(2021-11-30)
This dissertation describes catfish production over four-years using In-Pond Raceways Systems (IPRS). This technology consists of a floating raceway (RW) cage placed into an existing pond, which allows for more control of ...
Design and Performance of Open-Graded Friction Course Mixtures Containing Epoxy Asphalt
(2021-11-30)
Open-Graded Friction Course (OGFC) is a type of pavement primarily composed of coarse aggregates and high asphalt content. Higher permeability, better friction resistance, improved visibility, reduced pavement noise, and ...
High-Impact Practices and First Destination Outcomes of Liberal Arts Graduates
(2021-11-30)
The adult learning theories of andragogy, experiential learning, and self-directed learning were utilized as the framework for this study as these theories guide educators in their work with students to seek experiences ...
Modeling Exhaust-Generated Aerodynamic Pressure Loads on Airfield Matting Repair Systems
(2021-11-30)
Airfield matting systems are commonly used for rapid repair of damaged runways to facilitate continuity of critical operations. Under normal service conditions, matting repair systems are subject not only to wheel loads ...
An Examination of Academic Advisors' Mentoring Experiences and the Impact on Job Satisfaction
(2021-11-30)
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between mentoring relationships and
job satisfaction in academic advisors. More specifically, the study focused on the academic
advisor as the mentee in the ...
Regional Sociopolitical Values and Postsecondary Opportunities for Undocumented Students
(2021-11-29)
The United States is home to 45 million foreign-born inhabitants, including naturalized citizens, resident aliens, visa holders, and undocumented immigrants with and without DACA authorization (U.S. Census Bureau, 2019). ...
Deep Time Series Model on Translation and Forecasting
(2021-11-29)
Deep learning techniques have acquired much attention and have been shown to outperform previous state-of-the-art methods in plenty of fields over the last years. This dissertation delves further into the deep time series ...
Numerical modeling of rapidly varying flow conditions in collection systems
(2021-11-29)
The design, operation and maintenance of urban water infrastructure depends on the urban runoff flow characteristics. Many modeling tools are being applied for predicting the flow characteristics and their accuracy are ...
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated Gene Editing to Assess the Role of CXCR7 in Cervical Cancer
(2021-11-29)
Objective: Chemokine receptors and their corresponding chemokine ligands play a significant role in tumor cell survival and proliferation. CXCR7 is a receptor often overexpressed in different cancers including cervical ...
Examining the Relationships Between Mandatory Career Courses, High-Impact Practices, and First-Destination Outcomes
(2021-11-29)
The rising cost of education and competition among universities has led to consumer demands for information pertaining to their return on investment. Universities have been encouraged to provide first-destination outcomes ...
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pharmacy-based Immunization in Rural USA: a cross-sectional study of community pharmacists from five Southeastern States
(2021-11-29)
Background: Immunization rates for seasonal and non-seasonal vaccines dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic. Little is known about the extent to which community pharmacies continue to serve as immunization sites during the ...
Innovative Applications of Naturalistic Driving Data for In-Depth Analysis of Freeway Interchange Deceleration Lane Design and Work Zone Mobility
(2021-11-29)
This dissertation investigates two innovative applications of the Second Strategic Highway Research Program Naturalistic Driving Study (SHRP 2 NDS) data: (1) freeway interchange deceleration lane design and (2) work zone ...
Simulation of Pickup ions - Local Interstellar Medium Interactions in the Outer Heliosphere
(2021-11-29)
The energetic neutral atoms (ENAs) received by Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) shows a ribbon structure of the ENA source around the heliopause, the plasma boundary of solar system. The reason behind it is still a ...
Sequestration of Cadmium Using Stabilized Iron-based Nanoparticles and Removal of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Using Ion Exchange Resins and Photo-regenerable Adsorbent
(2021-11-29)
Over years, I have been involved in several research projects that are highly cross-disciplinary. As such, the dissertation encompasses sequestration of cadmium (Cd) in contaminated water and soil using novel stabilized ...
Physiological and Phenological Responses to Experimental Throughfall Reduction and Parameterization of the 3-PG Model for Modeling Long-Term Responses to Climate Change in Longleaf Pine Forests
(2021-11-29)
Ongoing changes in the earth’s climate are having profound effects on forest ecosystems in many regions. Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) is considered one of the most drought-resistant pines in the southeastern U.S. ...
Effects of maternal supplementation with rumen-protected methionine and niacin on gene expression: the role of fetal programming on growing beef cattle
(2021-11-29)
The role of supplementation with dietary rumen-protected methionine (RPM), and niacin (RPN) on beef cattle was assessed in two different, 2-year studies.
In the first study, Angus × Simmental dams (n = 44) were divided ...
An Investigation of Teachers’ Knowledge and Use of Positive Behavior Supports and Applied Behavior Analysis Strategies in Saudi Arabia
(2021-11-29)
Behavior management can be a challenge for elementary and secondary classroom teachers in Saudi Arabia. Some elementary and secondary teachers in Saudi Arabia report a lack of preparedness in implementing effective behavior ...
Neuromorphic Computing Based on Superconductive Quantum Phase-Slip Junctions
(2021-11-29)
Superconductive electronics that exhibit ultra-low power consumption and high speed are good candidates for neuromorphic computing, which aims to emulate the human brain, as CMOS-based systems are approaching the bottleneck ...
Nanoparticles-based Drug Delivery Systems for Resistant Cancer Treatment
(2021-11-29)
Many FDA-approved drugs have been repurposed as anticancer agents to fulfill the increasing demand for more effective anti-cancer drugs especially for drug-resistant cancers. Disulfiram (DSF) is an FDA-approved drug which ...
Discovery of the Gene Cluster in Bacillus velezensis AP183 Responsible for Bacillusin A Biosynthesis, Evaluation of the Use of B. velezensis AP183 in Preventing Staphylococcus aureus Infection, and Identification of Bacteriocins From a Soil Metagenome.
(2021-11-29)
The spread of multidrug resistance among pathogenic bacteria is increasing worldwide. One of the multidrug resistance pathogens is methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) which poses a significant threat to health and causes ...