Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Anthropogenic Effects on Freshwater Turtles Across Life Stages
(2026-04-29)
Turtles are one of the most imperiled vertebrate taxa and in light of rapid global urbanization, habitat destruction, and climate change it is crucial to quantify relationships between anthropogenic change and turtle ...
Conservation Genomics of the Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi)
(2026-04-29)
The eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) is a federally threatened species endemic to the southeastern Coastal Plain, where it has been extirpated from southern Alabama and the Florida panhandle. To date, genetic data ...
ASSESSING PILOT’S FITNESS TO FLY USING FLIGHT PERFORMANCE AND PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL FEATURES
(2026-04-29)
Fatigue, diminished vigilance, and burnout reduces a pilot’s flight performance potential and have long been associated with adverse outcomes, including accidents and incidents in aviation. These factors directly affect a ...
Analysis of Antimicrobial Activity of Hemolymph Derived from Salmonella Challenged Black Solider Fly Larva
(2026-04-29)
Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) have gained increasing attention as a sustainable feed
ingredient in animal agriculture, not only for their nutritional value but also for their potential
functional benefits. BSFL is ...
The American Expeditionary Forces in World War I; Military Institutional Change at the Dawn of Modern Warfare
(2026-04-29)
This dissertation traces the institutional change of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) as it transformed during the First World War. It argues that the AEF was a human-centric construct and therefore traces its ...
Wide Temperature Range Characterization and Compact Modeling of Transistors for Space Exploration and Quantum Computing
(2026-04-29)
This dissertation presents a comprehensive investigation into the wide-temperature-range characterization and compact modeling of advanced semiconductor devices for space exploration and quantum computing applications. At ...
Characterization of Instructional Practices and Assessment Selection in Undergraduate STEM Education
(2026-04-28)
Accurate identification of instructional practices is important for improving undergraduate STEM education, yet commonly used classroom observation tools have not been systematically validated for distinguishing specific ...
Simulation to Strategy: Investigating P-LEO Satellite Internet Market Dynamics via Gaming and Reinforcement Learning
(2026-04-28)
An influx of private actors and state-owned agencies are entering the space industry to capitalize on space-based infrastructure and resources. Specifically, low Earth orbit (LEO) is seen as an untapped satellite communications ...
Biotechnology in Cotton: VIGS and PGPRs for studies in gene function and pest management
(2026-04-28)
Cotton is an economically important crop in the United States, with Alabama contributing to over 600,000 bales of production in 2025. Cotton producers face many challenges including climate change, pathogens, and pests. ...
Reliability of Lead-Free Solder Joints in Microelectronic Assemblies Under Accelerated Life Testing
(2026-04-28)
Lead-free solders typically consist of tin as the primary element, with small amounts
of other metals like silver, copper, bismuth, and antimony added to enhance the alloy's
properties. The higher melting point necessitates ...
Machine Learning Assisted Biosensing for Early Inflammation Modulation
(2026-04-28)
Full comprehension of how the immune system works is crucial for precise prognosis and effective treatment of immune-related diseases. The practice of precision immune profiling and monitoring is crucial for personalized ...
Investigating soil bacteria beneficial associations with plants, using culture-dependent and -independent approaches
(2026-04-28)
As the human population expands, there comes a pressing need to increase crop output to meet the rising demand. Plants are subject to constant stressors that influence their successful germination and production capacity. ...
Molluscan Genomics and Conservation
(2026-04-28)
Widespread anthropogenic stress in the southeastern United States, particularly in the Tennessee and Mobile River drainages, has led to a severe decline in aquatic species diversity. This decline coincides with an increased ...
Ultrafast Laser Processing of Transparent Conductive Oxides
(2026-04-28)
This thesis investigates the efects of laser processing of transparent semiconductor thin flms. Detailed in this work, are three developments in the felds of ultrafast science and condensed matter relating to: (1) experimental ...
An Analytical Approach to Improve Peristaltic Locomotion of Soft, Earthworm-Inspired Robots in Flexible Soil Media
(2026-04-28)
Bio-inspired geotechnics is the fast-growing, multidisciplinary field of solving geotechnical-related problems through mechanisms and processes found in nature, development of the technologies requiring input from an array ...
Automated Identification of Visually Similar Construction Materials Using Robotic Hyperspectral Imaging
(2026-04-28)
Construction progress tracking relies on visual inspection and RGB-based imaging systems, which are limited when different material states appear visually similar. This challenge is especially relevant in drywall finishing ...
Superconductivity and Thermal Conduction in Multicomponent Alloys
(2026-04-28)
Superconducting high-entropy alloys have recently emerged as a new platform for exploring quantum and transport phenomena in highly disordered metallic systems, while also offering potential advantages for applications ...
Effect of varying dietary enzyme inclusion levels on the growth performance of Florida Pompano (Trachinotus Carolinus)
(2026-04-28)
Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus) is a marine fish that has shown a lot of promise for aquaculture because of its fast growth, high market value, and ability to grow in a wide range of salinities. With plant-based ...
A multi-faceted approach to examining the role of trace metals in freshwater phytoplankton communities
(2026-04-28)
Phytoplankton communities are complex, and much work has been done to understand how abiotic factors influence phytoplankton growth. Only until recently, trace metals have been added to this intricate equation. This ...
Investigating the relationship between AI literacy, Generative AI, SRL, Self-efficacy, Critical Thinking, and Academic Performance in Higher Education
(2026-04-28)
This study examines the relationships among AI literacy, generative AI (GenAI) integration, SRL, self-efficacy, critical thinking, and academic performance in higher education. Despite the rapid adoption of GenAI tools, ...