Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Harnessing visual context information to improve face identification accuracy and explainability
(2024-05-08)
Face identification (FI) is ubiquitous and drives many high-stake decisions made by the law enforcement. A common FI approach compares two images by taking the cosine similar- ity between their image embeddings. Yet, such ...
Application of Multispectral Imaging Combined with Data Analytics to Detect Carcass Condemnations during Poultry Processing
(2024-05-07)
A concern for consumers when buying food is the safety of their food and the risk of foodborne illnesses due to contaminated products. The poultry industry deals with known foodborne pathogens, Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter ...
A novel Quadtree-Based Genetic Programming for Security and AI Applications
(2024-05-07)
Genetic programming (GP) is one of the techniques of the field of genetic and evolutionary computation. Its major task is to evolve computer programs, where each individual is represented as tree structures. Despite its ...
Investigations into Methyl-coenzyme M Reductase Behavior: Expression in a Heterologous Host, Putative Post-Translational Modification Genes, and Molecular Dynamics of MCR Homologues Bound to F430 Variants
(2024-05-07)
Methanogens are microorganisms widely found in wetlands and the digestive tracts of animals, which produce methane as a metabolic byproduct. The organism possesses the key methane-forming enzyme methyl-coenzyme M reductase ...
Elementary Teachers’ Perceptions of Teacher-Student Relationships and Associations with Project Lead the Way
(2024-05-07)
This study is motivated by the primary research question, “Is Project Lead the Way (PLTW) instruction associated with elementary teachers' perceptions of their relationships with students and how?” Previous research has ...
Laboratory Performance Characterization of Asphalt Mixtures Containing Aging-Resistant Technologies
(2024-05-06)
Incorporating various aging-resistant technologies to prevent the adverse effects of aging into asphalt mixtures is believed to slow down the oxidative aging process of asphalt binders and, therefore, asphalt mixtures. ...
Role of CXCL7 in Colon Cancer Proliferation
(2024-05-06)
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third commonly diagnosed cancer worldly and the second cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States. It is a complex disease, and despite the improvements in CRC screening and ...
A Physics-Based Framework for Estimating Real-Time Platoon Energy Savings
(2024-05-06)
Platooning is a strategy that aims to reduce aerodynamic drag and fuel consumption by driving trucks closely behind each other. However, the advantages of platooning can be compromised by braking loss, which refers to the ...
Investigating the molecular mechanism and genetic utility of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria-mediated induced systemic tolerance
(2024-05-06)
Drought is a major abiotic stress limiting agriculture production. Most research is focused on identifying and subsequently overexpressing plant drought-responsive genes (DRGs) to enhance the drought tolerance of plants. ...
Determinants of Sums of Normal Matrices
(2024-05-06)
Recent efforts in matrix theory have been concerned with describing invariants of matrices with "nice" properties. In this dissertation, we address a conjecture on the determinant of the sum of a pair of normal matrices. ...
Expanding the Modified Rational Method for Dissimilar Drainage Areas
(2024-05-03)
The Rational Method (RM) and Modified Ration Method (MRM) are some of the most used approaches to determining peak runoff flows in urban hydrology designs. The RM gained popularity for its simplicity, requiring only ...
Guideline of Outdoor Exercise Equipment for Elderly and Elderly with Disabilities
(2024-05-03)
Aging causes a number of problems that can lead to physical health issues such as musculoskeletal problems in older adults and older adults with disabilities. This thesis examines the benefits of outdoor exercise for older ...
An Approach to Integrate Art Thinking into the Industrial Design Process
(2024-05-03)
This thesis presents guidelines for industrial designers to utilize a transdisciplinary approach that incorporates aspects from both design and artistic thinking to aid them in designing products. A transdisciplinary ...
Systems Engineering-assisted Machine Learning for Biomedical Applications
(2024-05-03)
In recent years, advancements in biomedical technology have led to the accumulation of vast amounts of healthcare data. Machine learning (ML) algorithms are now employed to extract valuable insights from data. However, the ...
An Assessment of Alabama Food Pantry Nutrition Environments
(2024-05-03)
The US Dietary Guidelines recommend following a nutrient-dense dietary pattern while limiting added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat for all to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent diet-related disease. However, a ...
An Approach of Applying One Specific Culture to Footwear Design Through Function and Fashion
(2024-05-03)
Culture is a diverse, complex, and extensive concept. It includes all aspects of a society or group: living habits, language, expression, social consensus, rules, technical content, education system, knowledge structure, ...
Drop Shock Performance of Solder Alloys in BGA Assemblies under Different Thermal Conditions
(2024-05-03)
Lead-free soldering has become mainstream since the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive. Solders have come a long way from the traditional SnPb (Tin-Lead) to lead-free alloys doped with elements such as ...
Applying the Visual Analysis and Design Principles of Postwar American Modern Furniture to Contemporary Home Living Furniture Design
(2024-05-03)
This thesis discusses how to incorporate the visual analysis of Post War American Modern Furniture into the design of furniture that better suits contemporary lifestyles. Post War American Modern Furniture, also known as ...
Assessing Situational Leadership within a Crisis Context in Hotel Operational Settings
(2024-05-03)
The only thing constant is change. With the onset and incremental increase in environmental and economic instability over the last few decades, businesses including hotels have had to rapidly evolve to brace against the ...
A TECHNO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF AGRIVOLTAIC SYSTEMS WITH TOMATO AND STRAWBERRY IN ALABAMA
(2024-05-03)
This study presents a techno-economic analysis of agrivoltaic systems (AV) with tomato and strawberry in Alabama, exploring their profitability from the perspectives of farmers. We consider a hypothetical four acres of ...