Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Prompt Construct Relevance on the Validity of Linguistic-Based Psychological Trait Scores
(2026-08-06)
A tacit assumption in both AI-based and traditional assessment research and practice is that prompts must be tailored to the constructs being measured. The present study challenges this assumption by examining whether and ...
Quantifying the movements of Paddlefish Polyodon spathula in the lower Alabama River and Mobile-Tensaw River Delta
(2026-08-06)
Paddlefish Polyodon spathula are mobile potamodromous fish that move among riverine, deltaic, and estuarine habitats in coastal drainages. Despite a reasonable amount of research having been conducted on Paddlefish life ...
Faculty Goal Orientation, Technology Perceptions, and the Adoption of GenAI in Higher Education
(2026-08-06)
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) use continues to rise in higher education spaces, yet faculty adoption remains inconsistent. Faculty GenAI adoption decisions may be influenced by motivation, technology perceptions, ...
Force Transducer–Dependent Mechanics in Biomolecular Complexes: Implications for Dynamic Force Spectroscopy Models
(2026-08-06)
Understanding the mechanical behavior of bacterial adhesion complexes, such as the interaction between the adhesin SD-repeat protein G (SdrG) from Staphylococcus epidermidis and the human fibrinogen β-chain (Fgβ), is ...
Rapid Fatigue Assessment of Additively Manufactured Short-Fiber Thermoplastics
(2026-08-06)
Short-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (SFTs) manufactured via additive manufacturing–compression molding (AM-CM) provide a unique combination of highly aligned fibers (>80%) and low residual porosity (<2%). These characteristics ...
Rapid Fatigue Assessment of Additively Manufactured Short-Fiber Thermoplastics
(2026-08-06)
Short-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (SFTs) manufactured via additive manufacturing–compression molding (AM-CM) provide a unique combination of highly aligned fibers (>80%) and low residual porosity (<2%). These characteristics ...
Three Essays on Applied Economics and Policy in the US Forest Sector: Evidence from Lumber Trade Disputes, Foreign Direct Investments, and Land-Use Change
(2026-08-06)
This dissertation examines how economic policies influence forest sector markets, foreign investment, and land-use decisions in the United States. It consists of three essays that analyze the effects of trade and tax ...
A Mathematical Study of Topological Phases and Edge Modes in Mechanical Systems
(2026-08-06)
In this dissertation, we study topological wave propagation and localization in periodic media. Our main objective is to provide a rigorous mathematical theory to understand the topological phases and the edge modes in ...
Impact of Delayed Planting on Yield and Nutritive Value of Cool-Season Annual Forage Mixtures
(2026-08-06)
Late-fall drought can delay establishment of cool-season annual forages in the southeastern United States. This study evaluated delayed planting effects on yield, chemical composition, and in vitro true digestibility of ...
Resilient Drone-enabled Logistics: Integrating Truck-and-Drone Planning with Disruption Response
(2026-08-06)
This dissertation investigates the impact of sudden disruptions such as adverse weather on last mile delivery drone and truck tandems, known as the Flying Sidekick Traveling Salesman Problem (FSTSP). It presents the first ...
Conservation Mitochondrial Genomics of the Gopher Snake on the Northern Channel Islands
(2026-08-06)
Island populations often experience accelerated evolutionary divergence due to reduced gene flow as a result of geographic isolation and strong genetic drift, resulting in high levels of island endemism, relative to mainland ...
Long-Term Field Performance Evaluation of Chip Seals
(2026-08-06)
Chip seals are widely used to preserve asphalt pavements by reducing moisture intrusion, limiting environmental exposure, and slowing surface deterioration. However, the long-term effect of application timing remains ...
Evaluation of Practices to Remove Nutrients and Sediment from Stormwater Runoff
(2026-08-06)
Urban development contributes to increased pollutant loading. This includes sediment from construction sites and nutrients from impervious-surface runoff. Urban development has increased construction rates and the percentage ...
Thermal Characterization and Degradation Analysis of Lithium-Ion Batteries under Temperature Gradients
(2026-08-06)
Thermal management of lithium-ion batteries widely deployed across diverse applications from portable electronics to electric vehicles is crucial for performance, safety, and longevity. Key challenges include characterization ...
Saturated Auxiliary Robust Integral of the Sliding ModE (ARISE) Controllers for Hybrid Exoskeletons
(2026-08-06)
Abstract Millions of Americans are affected by neurological conditions (NCs), which can be caused by spinal cord injuries, stroke, Parkinson's disease, and more. NCs can significantly reduce the quality of life of those ...
The Effect of Short-Term Heat Acclimation on the Ability of an Individual to Tolerate a Cold Environment
(2026-08-06)
Athletic and occupational demands often require individuals to complete their tasks under challenging environmental conditions. During these tasks individuals may neglect nutrition and well-being to prioritize task completion, ...
Evaluating Active Assessment and Learning Control for Robotic Rehabilitation
(2026-08-06)
Robotic exoskeletons show great promise in supplementing rehabilitation interventions. These devices provide clinicians with instantaneous feedback for impairment and movement quality, and unique interventions, such as ...
Transcriptomic and Epigenetic Landscapes of the Canine Zonary Placenta: Insights into Transcriptome Dynamics, Genomic Imprinting, and X Chromosome Inactivation
(2026-08-05)
The placenta is a pivotal evolutionary innovation that enables in utero fetal development. Although it serves conserved core functions, including nutrient transfer, waste removal, and fetal–maternal communication, placental ...
Role of Moisture Content in Governing the Physical Properties, Flowability, and Fluidization Behavior of Pine Residues, Waste Coal and Organic Fraction Municipal Solid Waste Blends
(2026-08-05)
Fossil fuels have been the dominant source of energy and chemicals for over 150 years but have significantly contributed to global warming. Biomass has emerged as a promising renewable alternative because it can be converted ...
The Role of Counseling Psychology in Reducing Maternal Health Disparities: A Call to Action & Pilot Intervention
(2026-08-05)
There is a maternal mortality crisis affecting Black women in the U.S. Counseling psychologists are called to be active participants in promoting health equity and social justice, including engagement in reproductive ...