Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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Studies to Elucidate the Mechanism of Reduced Flavin Transfer in the Alkanesulfonate Monooxygenase System from Escherichia coli
(2007-12-15)
The two-component alkanesulfonate monooxygenase system utilizes reduced flavin as a substrate to catalyze a unique desulfonation reaction during times of sulfur starvation. The flavin reductase (SsuE) provides reduced ...
Polymorphism in chicken immune response genes and resistance to disease
(2007-12-15)
Genetic resistance to a number of viral pathogens has been linked to polymorphisms in genes of the immune system. Among these are the genes of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) and those induced by the type I ...
Geographic Variation in the Yellow-throated Warbler (Dendroica dominica)
(2007-12-15)
I examined how variation within the yellow-throated warbler (Dendroica dominica) relates to geography. The yellow-throated warbler is a common neotropical migrant with a breeding range confined to the southeastern United ...
Natural History and Conservation of the Eyelash Palmpitviper (Bothriechis schlegelii) in Western Panamá
(2007-12-15)
The focus of this thesis was to examine various components of the natural history,
ecology, and conservation biology of the Bothriechis schlegelii. The sections that follow
include studies of foraging ecology, demography, ...
Hydromorphology and Plinthite Characterization of Some Alabama Coastal Plain Soils
(2007-12-15)
Estimating seasonal high water tables (SHWTs) within soils by the evaluation of redoximorphic features is critical for soil interpretations. Certain redoximorphic features indicate contemporary moisture regimes, while ...
Evaluation of Feed Efficiency Traits with Post-Weaning Growth and Ultrasound Traits in Central Test Bulls
(2007-12-15)
Since 1978, individual feed intake has been measured on bulls (n = 2,180) consigned to the Auburn University Bull Test along with weights, heights, scrotal circumference and ultrasound carcass traits. Test length since ...
Management dependent soil properties of cultivated versus non-cultivated southeastern Coastal Plain ecosystems
(2007-12-15)
Management dependent properties describe dynamic soil quality. Comparisons of disturbed to reference sites are not extensive in the southeastern (SE) U.S. due to scarcity of undisturbed land. Objectives of this study ...
Evaluation of Black Oat (Avena strigosa schreb.) Germplasm
(2007-12-15)
Black oat has become an important winter cover crop in subtropical and temperate regions. Originating in the northern parts of Spain and Portugal, black oat cultivation has spread to different parts of the globe. Even ...
Evaluation of Water-use in Turfgrass
(2007-12-15)
This dissertation examined the response of four hybrid bluegrasses [Texas bluegrass (Poa arachnifera Torr.) × Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.)], HB 129 (‘Thermal Blue’), HB 130, HB 328 and HB 329 (‘Dura Blue’) and two ...
A Comparative Case Study of Regional Councils of Government in Central and East Alabama
(2007-12-15)
Councils of Governments (COGs) are governmental units designed to provide regional coordination among local governments and assistance in obtaining grants from state and federal agencies. COGs are made up of county and ...
Development of an Occupant and Vehicle Interaction Simulation
(2007-12-15)
The focus of this thesis was on performing a non-linear, transient occupant and structure interaction simulation. A finite element model was created of the Auburn University 2005 Baja SAE vehicle in combination with an ...
Development of a High Speed Three-dimensional Flow Visualization Technique
(2007-12-15)
A high-speed three-dimensional flow visualization technique has been developed. The technique involves the generation of laser pulses at a high repetition rate, which are subsequently converted to sheets of light and ...
System Identification of General Aviation Aircraft Using the Filter Error Technique
(2007-12-15)
An overview of some past and modern applications of system identification techniques
to aircraft is presented in this thesis, which traces progress and accomplishments in the
field of system identification - especially ...
Identification of a Tethered Satellite Using an Extended Kalman Filter
(2007-12-15)
Recent studies involving a tethered satellite system(s) (TSS) have increased due to the importance of accurately identifying and analyzing the motion of a TSS. If the motion of a tethered satellite is not accurately ...
Aerodynamic Optimization for Freight Trucks Using a Genetic Algorithm and CFD
(2007-12-15)
A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code is being combined with a genetic algorithm (GA) to perform a two-dimensional drag minimization study on tractor trailers. This paper involves the minimization of drag on two different ...
Three-Dimensional Trajectory Optimization in Constrained Airspace
(2007-12-15)
This dissertation deals with the generation of three-dimensional optimized trajectory
in constrained airspace. It expands the previously used two-dimensional aircraft
model to a three-dimensional model and includes the ...
Propeller Performance Analysis and Multidisciplinary Optimization Using a Genetic Algorithm
(2007-12-15)
A propeller performance analysis program has been developed and integrated into a Genetic Algorithm for design optimization. The design tool will produce optimal propeller geometries for a given goal, which includes ...
Factors Associated with the Black and White Student Achievement Gap: An Exploratory Study
(2006-08-15)
This paper discusses some of the possible contributors to the differences found between black- white Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) scores for elementary and middle school students. This study examines the following ...
Exploring 'Place' in Planning and Zoning Debates Across a Rural-Urban Gradient
(2006-08-15)
Land use policy and zoning are examined here as socio-political forms of landscape creation. This study examined the human-place perspective of rural residents experiencing demographic and physical changes due to the ...
An Investigation of the Southern Subculture of Violence: Structural and Cultural Predictors of an Expanded Conceptualization of Violence
(2006-08-15)
This research investigates the impact of both structural and cultural variables on regional variations in rates of homicide and aggravated assault. Particular attention is given to the influence of conservative Protestantism ...