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Characterizing Sustained Attention Task Performance by Dogs
(2023-11-27)
A common finding in studies of sustained attention is that performance on these types of tasks is subject to fluctuations across the duration of the task. Several task-related factors have been consistently demonstrated ...
Characterizing the Chemical and Structural Basis of Animal Coloration from an Evolutionary Perspective
(2023-04-20)
Many questions regarding how animals produce their striking range of colors remain
unanswered, particularly when pigments and structures are combined. In this dissertation, I
completed four studies centered around ...
Characterizing the genetic and morphological responses to a changing environment in Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
(2024-04-24)
Anthropogenic climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of marine heatwaves which may broadly impact the health of marine invertebrates. Rising ocean temperatures lead to increases in disease prevalence in ...
Characterizing the Geological and Geochemical Properties of Selected Gas Shales and their Thermal Maturation in the Black Warrior Basin, Alabama
(2014-07-22)
This study will focus on selected gas shale’s, geological and geochemical properties in Alabama’s Black Warrior Basin, which contains Cambrian through Mississippian shales; these gas-shales that may potentially produce ...
Characterizing the Responses of Antennal Olfactory Sensilla of Bed Bugs, Cimex lectularius, to Components of Aggregation Pheromone
(2016-08-05)
Responding to urgent call for detecting and monitoring tools of bed bugs, rapid resurgence of which has been noticed by many developed countries recently, aggregation pheromones have been considered as a promising baits ...
Charging strategy considering subzero temperature based on electrochemical-thermal life model for lithium-ion batteries
(2021-12-05)
In order to overcome range anxiety of electric vehicles (EVs) powered by lithium-ion batteries, more batteries are installed to increase battery capacity, which results in a long charging time that is one of the most ...
Charles I and His Public: Religious Ideology, Political Discourse, and Ceremony, 1625-1633
(2010-07-21)
This thesis looks at public debate and ceremony in the early reign of Charles I from 1625 to 1633. It analyzes the various uses of the language of “public” and “private” in the publically aired religious and political ...
Charter Schools in Alabama: Superintendents' Perceptions in Relationship to Competitive Education Marketplace and the Impact on Traditional Public School Funding
(2020-07-31)
After 20 years of taking a clear stand against charter schools, Alabama turned the tables in March of 2015 when Senate Bill 45 was passed. This bill opened the door for charter schools to enter the state. The Alabama School ...
Charting the Volunteering Characteristics of College Students in a Land-Grant University
(2019-12-14)
Volunteerism in the undergraduate years can be a predictor highly correlated with remarkable increase in social integrity, civic-mindedness, (Astin & Sax, 1998; Eyler & Giles, 1999; Pascarella & Terenzini, 2005; Vogelgesang ...
Chemical and Physical Stability of Powdered Tagatose as Affected by Temperature and Relative Humidity
(2010-12-08)
Tagatose is a reduced-calorie monosaccharide that displays prebiotic properties. Water can interact with powdered tagatose to varying extents, depending upon the storage environment. Adsorbed water can impact the physical ...
Chemical characterization and biological assessment of Euterpe oleracea Mart. (açaí) for in vitro botanical-drug interactions with anticancer drugs
(2024-04-29)
Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, with an estimated 19.3 million new cases in 2020 and almost 10 million cancer deaths. Botanical dietary supplements (BDS) are consumed more by cancer patients than otherwise ...
Chemical characterization and biomarker fingerprinting of Deepwater Horizon oil spill residues
(2015-07-02)
On April 20th, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon (DWH), a semi-submersible drilling rig, located about 120 miles off the coast of Alabama, exploring for oil in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM), experienced a catastrophic blowout and ...
Chemical composition and pollution potential of fish and shrimp feeds
(2015-12-04)
The objectives of this research were to assess the resources use for producing aquaculture feeds and to determine the waste loads of nutrients to the culture system (system loads), along with the solution to reduce nutrient ...
Chemical Ecology and Management of Yellowmargined Leafbeetle Microtheca ochroloma Stal (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
(2011-08-22)
Cruciferous vegetable production is an important industry in Alabama and other parts of the southern United States (U.S.). Many farmers in the region grow various kinds of cruciferous crops (e.g., turnip, radish, mustard, ...
Chemical Ecology of Some Underexplored Aspects of Plant-Herbivore-Parasitoid Tritrophic Interactions
(2017-11-28)
Plants, herbivorous insects and their natural enemies are involved in an intricate tritrophic interaction in a complex chemical environment. Herbivore infested plants, as well as plant-fed herbivores release volatile organic ...
Chemical Factors Influencing Colloid Mobilization and Th(IV) Transport through Saturated Subsurface Sediment
(2012-07-10)
In recent years, subsurface colloid mobilization has attracted considerable attention due to its suspected role in enhancing the transport of strongly adsorbing contaminants. Such colloid-facilitated contaminant transport ...
Chemical Functionalization of Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes for Compatibilization with Unsaturated Polyester Resin
(2012-05-10)
This research represents the first fundamental investigation into the tailored surface chemistry of single-walled carbon nanotubes for incorporation with unsaturated polyester resin and provides a foundation for the ...
Chemical Sensing Employing pH Sensitive Emeraldine Base Thin Film for Carbon Dioxide Detection
(2006-08-15)
Respiration, or CO2 evolution, is a universal indicator for all the biological activities. Among many potential applications, the measurement of CO2 evolution has been found to be a rapid and nondestructive means for ...
Chemical Treatments for Reducing the Yellow Discoloration of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Fillets
(2012-04-18)
Three sets of experiments were conducted to investigate effects of various chemical pretreatments on the color and carotenoid changes of yellow discolored channel catfish fillets. First, the relationship between fresh ...
Chemically Modified Electrodes: A Supramolecular Assembly Approach
(2008-12-15)
The main objective of this dissertation is to design and study new superamolecular assemblies for membrane separation, sensing and catalysis applications. Three types of supramolecular assemblies will be addressed including ...