Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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Current Practices by Speech-Language Pathologists in AAC Assessment and Intervention for Young Children on the Autism Spectrum with Minimal Speech
(2026-04-24)
AAC intervention for young children on the autism spectrum requires careful attention to a multitude of decisions including system type, intervention practices, system personalization, and inclusion of the family in every ...
Development of a Framework for Forest Aboveground Biomass Estimation Using Airborne Lidar and High-resolution Satellite Imagery in Disturbance-prone Forests
(2026-04-24)
Accurate estimation of forest aboveground biomass (AGB) is essential for understanding ecosystem health, carbon storage, and supporting climate-related policies. The increasing availability of free and open airborne light ...
Impacts of Winter Cover Crops on Soil Properties, Root Development, and Crop Performance in Southeastern Cropping Systems.
(2026-04-24)
Cover crops are increasingly recognized as a key management strategy to improve soil health and enhance sustainability in southeastern U.S. cropping systems. However, their effects on soil-plant interactions and subsequent ...
Understanding Porosity-Permeability Coupling in Natural and Fabricated Reactive Porous Media
(2026-04-24)
Predicting how geochemical reactions alter pore structure and how those structural changes drive macroscopic porosity–permeability evolution remains a major unsolved challenge. Geochemical reactions modify pore shape, size, ...
Enforcement of Practical Path Constraints With the Indirect Method For Aerospace Applications
(2026-04-24)
Many aerospace-related optimal control problems (OCPs) are subject to various path equality and inequality constraints on states, control, or a combination of both. Enforcement of these constraints has been studied for ...
Charcoal Gesture Drawing Informing Industrial Design Form Development
(2026-04-24)
This thesis explores an alternative approach to industrial design ideation and iteration that develops students' visual literacy through the integration of charcoal gesture drawing and photographic communication. In contrast ...
Community Perceptions and Rapid Assessment of Free-Roaming Dog (Canis lupus familiaris) Populations in Tiger Reserves of Telangana, India
(2026-04-24)
Free-roaming dogs (Canis familiaris) are increasingly recognized as an emerging global conservation and public health concern, particularly in parts of South Asia, such as India, where humans and wildlife coexist. However, ...
Exploring CRISPR-Based Detection of Lecanosticta acicola in Loblolly Pine: From DNA Extraction to Field-Forward Diagnostics for Brown Spot Needle Blight
(2026-04-23)
Brown spot needle blight (BSNB), caused by Lecanosticta acicola, reduces growth and may contribute to mortality in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), but diagnosis is complicated by symptom overlap with other needle diseases and ...
Gender Identity Congruence Between Adolescents’ and Parents Utilizing the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study
(2026-04-23)
Adolescents are in a unique developmental period in which they are exploring their identities (Branje, 2022), including gender identity. Gender identity is an internal feeling that may not be expressed outwardly (e.g., ...
Topological Structures for Exploring University Students’ Calculus Conceptions
(2026-04-23)
Calculus 1 is a major obstacle for students pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at universities in the United States. This dissertation offers three studies on the student experience ...
Neuroprotective Potential of the Natural Bioactive Compound Calebin A against Endogenous Neurotoxins
(2026-04-23)
With the rapid aging of the global population, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) have become increasingly prevalent and represent major public health challenges. These ...
Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms: An Investigation of the Effectiveness of Teacher Preparation Programs
(2026-04-23)
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between teacher preparation pathways and general education teachers’ self-efficacy for inclusive education, and whether grade level taught and years of teaching ...
Evaluating the effect of plant diversity on above-ground biomass dynamics along an elevation gradient in Andean Forests
(2026-04-23)
The Andean montane forests (AFs) represent a natural laboratory to evaluate the ecological mechanisms driving ecosystem functioning, such as the above-ground carbon (AGC) dynamics across steep environmental gradients. ...
Co-creation in Three Phases: A Moderator of the Experience Value-Satisfaction Relationship (Taylor’s Version)
(2026-04-23)
This study examines the relationships among perceived experience value, satisfaction, and artist loyalty within the context of live music events, with attention to the role of co-creation across phases of the concert ...
Integrated Pest Management Strategies in Alabama Row Crops
(2026-04-23)
Tobacco thrips (Frankliniella fusca Hinds) and nematodes are widespread pests of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) across the Southeastern US. Recently, cotton varieties genetically modified with resistance to thrips (i.e., ...
Molecular Regulation of Sperm Function, Environmental Interactions, and Diagnostic Biomarkers: An Integrated Omics Approach to Understanding Sperm Performance in Important Aquaculture Species
(2026-04-23)
Reproduction is a critical component of both the economic viability and sustainability of aquaculture species. Technologies that optimize broodstock management and improve access to high-quality gametes can enhance ...
A New Approach for Studying Carbon Content of Urban Trees Using Non-Destructive Measurements of Tree Structure and Wood Traits.
(2026-04-23)
Accurate quantification of urban tree carbon is important for climate change mitigation. However, many estimates rely on allometric equations developed in natural forests, published wood density values, and a standard ...
Market Insights for Expanding Sales of Popular Aquaculture Species in the Southeastern United States
(2026-04-23)
The United States imports over 90% of its seafood despite having the capacity to expand domestic aquaculture production. A critical yet underexplored barrier is producers' lack of market intelligence, particularly regarding ...
Influence of Water Quality on Copper Toxicity to the Marsh Ramshorn Snail (Planorbella trivolvis)
(2026-04-23)
Catfish growing in aquaculture ponds can be affected by infectious diseases and
environmental conditions that cause fish mortality. One problem is trematode infections. The
marsh ramshorn snail, Planorbella trivolvis ...
Trematodes infecting fishes and reptiles in North America, South America, and Africa: taxonomy and natural history of Caballerotrematidae, Echinochasmidae, Diplodiscidae, and Cryptogonimidae
(2026-04-23)
Parasites comprise both the most species-rich and the most undiscovered and undescribed species to science. Parasite habitat (often hidden within their host), and the scarcity of taxonomic expertise are factors contributing ...