Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A Globally Available Tropospheric Scintillation Model Using Numerical Weather Prediction Techniques
(2024-07-16)
This dissertation discusses the development and validation of a method for predicting the
statistical distribution of tropospheric scintillation attenuation using data from the Global Forecast System (GFS). This model ...
Examining the Effects of Nostalgia on Authenticity, Empathy, and Meaning in Life Among Counseling Students
(2024-07-16)
This study examined the effects of nostalgia, a bittersweet emotion that is felt as a person reminisces on cherished autobiographical memories on master’s-level counseling students’ authenticity, empathy, and perceptions ...
The Lived Experiences with Accessibility of Undergraduate Students with Disabilities
(2024-07-16)
People with disabilities is the largest minority group in the United States, and it is a group any individual can join at any point in their life, so issues related to disability are relevant as they can impact anyone. ...
Global-in-Time Domain Decomposition Methods for Flow and Transport Problems in Fractured Porous Media
(2024-07-16)
This thesis contributes to the development of numerical methods for the reduced fracture models of flow and transport problems in porous media containing fractures. In particular, our goal is to construct numerical algorithms ...
Experiential Learning vs Traditional Classroom Lecture for Lean Manufacturing Education
(2024-07-10)
This study involved Lean Manufacturing (LM) education conducted within a Simulated Factory (SF). Experiential Learning Theory was used to design the training. The purpose of this study was to validate the efficacy of the ...
Fungal endophyte presence in relation to various nutrient regimes applied to Gossypium hirsutum
(2024-07-09)
Proper nutrient conditions are necessary for optimal growth and yield of Gossypium hirsutum. This can be achieved through fertilizer application, but plants may also be assisted by fungal endophytes, potentially beneficial ...
An Investigation of Work-Family Spillover Effect of Generation Z Employees in Chinese Hospitality Industry
(2024-07-09)
Work–family spillover is an important topic in the hospitality sector. However, there is a lack of research on work–family spillover among Chinese Generation Z hospitality employees, who have become integral to the workforce. ...
Development of Advanced Deep Learning Algorithms for Domain-Specific Challenges
(2024-07-08)
Deep learning has made significant advancements since the 1940s, utilizing large amounts of data and computational power to mimic human cognitive processes. However, current models often struggle with scalability and ...
Developing a geospatial model to identify private well contamination risk in Alabama
(2024-07-08)
In the United States, many people rely on private wells, and a constellation of risk factors affect the nature and severity of well water pollution, including the capacity of the well user to effectively manage their water ...
Integral Methods for Thermoacoustic Combustion Instability
(2024-07-08)
Thermoacoustic instabilities pose significant challenges to the development of modern combustors. These instabilities arise from the interaction between heat and sound in propulsion systems, potentially leading to limit ...
The Role of Self-Control in Experiences, Attitudes, and Behaviors Related to Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: A Grounded Theory Analysis
(2024-07-03)
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a frequent presenting concern with a prevalence rate that appears to be increasing over time. NSSI has historically been associated with deficits in impulse control; however, evidence ...
The Effects of Rule-Following on Schedule Performance with Synchronous Schedules of Reinforcement
(2024-07-02)
Investigating the effects of rules on schedule performance when access to a reinforcer
covaries with a target response may increase our understanding of complex patterns of behavior
that occur under continuously changing ...
Alabama Early Childhood Education Leadership: COVID-19, Where Did the Impact Leave Us?
(2024-07-01)
This study explores the experiences of ten leaders within the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic forced closures and adaptations across early childhood ...
Elemental and isotope geochemistry of Smackover Formation brine in southwest Alabama
(2024-07-01)
This study investigates the geochemical evolution of brines within the Smackover Formation in southwest Alabama through elemental and isotopic analyses, coupled with geochemical modeling techniques. Major ion and trace ...
Nonlinear Optical and Photovoltaic Studies of Specific Nonconjugated Conductive Polymers and Metallic Nanoparticles
(2024-06-27)
In this research, the nonlinear optical properties of specific nonconjugated conductive polymers and gold nanoparticles in transparent dielectric media have been investigated. Photovoltaic devices utilizing nonconjugated ...
Effects of size-selective catch-and-release angling on population size structure of two Black Bass (Micropterus spp.) species in an Alabama Reservoir
(2024-06-27)
The potential for size-selective catch-and-release angling to affect the size distributions of black bass (Micropterus spp.) populations is not well understood. Angling is highly size-selective, and competitive fishing ...
An Exploration of Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Science Teaching Self-Efficacy Beliefs and Noticing of Students’ Scientific Thinking
(2024-06-26)
The ability to notice students' thinking is essential for effective science instruction, and science teaching self-efficacy influences teaching effectiveness. This mixed-methods study explored elementary preservice teachers’ ...
Conservation Compliance and Public Awareness: Assessing Dolphin and Sea Turtle Interactions in Coastal Alabama
(2024-06-26)
The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) serve as critical legislation for safeguarding marine species in the United States, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico region. Despite legal ...
Evaluating Emotion as a Motivating Operation for Residential Staff Behavior
(2024-06-26)
Motivating operations offer a conceptual framework to understand and evaluate emotions within the context of behavior analysis. Emotions are antecedent variables that can have value- and behavior-altering effects on stimulus ...
An unnamed valley in Memnonia Fossae region, Mars: Evidence for Hydrological Activities
(2024-06-14)
Understanding Martian valley networks is crucial for deciphering the planet's paleoclimate and exploring the possibility that past or present subsurface water reservoirs, could harbor microbial life. In this context, the ...