Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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CRISPR/Cas9-mediated Gene Editing to Assess the Role of CXCR7 in Cervical Cancer
(2021-11-29)
Objective: Chemokine receptors and their corresponding chemokine ligands play a significant role in tumor cell survival and proliferation. CXCR7 is a receptor often overexpressed in different cancers including cervical ...
Examining the Relationships Between Mandatory Career Courses, High-Impact Practices, and First-Destination Outcomes
(2021-11-29)
The rising cost of education and competition among universities has led to consumer demands for information pertaining to their return on investment. Universities have been encouraged to provide first-destination outcomes ...
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pharmacy-based Immunization in Rural USA: a cross-sectional study of community pharmacists from five Southeastern States
(2021-11-29)
Background: Immunization rates for seasonal and non-seasonal vaccines dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic. Little is known about the extent to which community pharmacies continue to serve as immunization sites during the ...
Innovative Applications of Naturalistic Driving Data for In-Depth Analysis of Freeway Interchange Deceleration Lane Design and Work Zone Mobility
(2021-11-29)
This dissertation investigates two innovative applications of the Second Strategic Highway Research Program Naturalistic Driving Study (SHRP 2 NDS) data: (1) freeway interchange deceleration lane design and (2) work zone ...
Simulation of Pickup ions - Local Interstellar Medium Interactions in the Outer Heliosphere
(2021-11-29)
The energetic neutral atoms (ENAs) received by Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) shows a ribbon structure of the ENA source around the heliopause, the plasma boundary of solar system. The reason behind it is still a ...
Sequestration of Cadmium Using Stabilized Iron-based Nanoparticles and Removal of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Using Ion Exchange Resins and Photo-regenerable Adsorbent
(2021-11-29)
Over years, I have been involved in several research projects that are highly cross-disciplinary. As such, the dissertation encompasses sequestration of cadmium (Cd) in contaminated water and soil using novel stabilized ...
Physiological and Phenological Responses to Experimental Throughfall Reduction and Parameterization of the 3-PG Model for Modeling Long-Term Responses to Climate Change in Longleaf Pine Forests
(2021-11-29)
Ongoing changes in the earth’s climate are having profound effects on forest ecosystems in many regions. Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) is considered one of the most drought-resistant pines in the southeastern U.S. ...
Effects of maternal supplementation with rumen-protected methionine and niacin on gene expression: the role of fetal programming on growing beef cattle
(2021-11-29)
The role of supplementation with dietary rumen-protected methionine (RPM), and niacin (RPN) on beef cattle was assessed in two different, 2-year studies.
In the first study, Angus × Simmental dams (n = 44) were divided ...
An Investigation of Teachers’ Knowledge and Use of Positive Behavior Supports and Applied Behavior Analysis Strategies in Saudi Arabia
(2021-11-29)
Behavior management can be a challenge for elementary and secondary classroom teachers in Saudi Arabia. Some elementary and secondary teachers in Saudi Arabia report a lack of preparedness in implementing effective behavior ...
Neuromorphic Computing Based on Superconductive Quantum Phase-Slip Junctions
(2021-11-29)
Superconductive electronics that exhibit ultra-low power consumption and high speed are good candidates for neuromorphic computing, which aims to emulate the human brain, as CMOS-based systems are approaching the bottleneck ...
Nanoparticles-based Drug Delivery Systems for Resistant Cancer Treatment
(2021-11-29)
Many FDA-approved drugs have been repurposed as anticancer agents to fulfill the increasing demand for more effective anti-cancer drugs especially for drug-resistant cancers. Disulfiram (DSF) is an FDA-approved drug which ...
Discovery of the Gene Cluster in Bacillus velezensis AP183 Responsible for Bacillusin A Biosynthesis, Evaluation of the Use of B. velezensis AP183 in Preventing Staphylococcus aureus Infection, and Identification of Bacteriocins From a Soil Metagenome.
(2021-11-29)
The spread of multidrug resistance among pathogenic bacteria is increasing worldwide. One of the multidrug resistance pathogens is methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) which poses a significant threat to health and causes ...
Control, Modeling, and Analysis of Inverter-Based Resources
(2021-11-23)
The increased penetration level of Inverter-Based Resources (IBR) presents new challenges to the planning and operation of electric grids traditionally designed, protected, and operated based on the inherent characteristics ...
Effect of dietary 25-hydroxycholecalciferol supplementation on intestinal inflammation and epithelial integrity of young broiler chickens
(2021-11-22)
Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of broiler chickens is a continuous structure that has direct contact with external substances. It is responsible for nutrient absorption, but its contact with external organisms, including ...
Effect of different protein sources on intestinal crypt cell proliferation and density of macrophages in neonatal piglets
(2021-11-22)
Pre-weaning mortality is one of the major concerns for the swine industry since it can negatively affect production efficiency. Since the piglet immune system is not fully developed at birth, they are more likely to suffer ...
Effect of Hydroponic System Type on Growth and Nutrient Uptake of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa ‘Rex’) Irrigated with Aquaculture Effluent
(2021-11-22)
Aquaponics (AP) combines the use of traditional hydroponic (HP) practices with aquaculture effluent which is used to irrigate and provide necessary nutrients to the plants. Current methods of HP production include Nutrient ...
A Comparative Study of State Choices for Institutional Forms of State Pre-Kindergarten
(2021-11-22)
The issue of early care and education is squarely on the policy agenda at the federal, state, and local levels of government. Research and long-term evaluations of early childhood programs have shown that high quality early ...
Self and Peer Assessments of Teamwork Skills in an 8th Grade Math Course Using the Teamwork Skills Inventory
(2021-11-22)
Today’s society requires individuals to have effective teamwork skills in order to be successful at work. The researchers in this study felt the need to provide teachers with an opportunity to see the benefits of including ...
The Effects of Phytase and Non-starch Polysaccharide Enzymes in Poultry Production
(2021-11-19)
Feed is the largest expense in broiler production; therefore, feed additives have become commonplace in broiler diets to reduce feed cost and improve live performance. Exogenous enzymes have been used for over 50 years to ...
Influence of Cover Crops and Fertility Management on Soil Health and Soil Microbial Community
(2021-11-19)
The southeastern United States has a long history of soil degradation due to intensive agriculture, and conservation agriculture practices aim to improve soil productivity. Conservation management practices include nutrient ...