Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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Investigating the Role of Aging and Pathological Tau in Alzheimer's Disease
(2021-12-06)
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by
accumulation of plaques made of insoluble beta-amyloid protein, neurofibrillary tangles
containing hyperphosphorylated tau protein, ...
Maximal Sets of Hamilton Cycles in Complete Multipartite Graphs IV
(2021-12-06)
Finding the values of s for which there exists a maximal set of s edge-disjoint Hamilton cycles in the complete multipartite graph K_n^p has been considered in papers for over 20 years. This paper finally settles the problem ...
Electrical characteristics of thin-film transistors (TFTs) based on the solution-processed Zinc Tin Oxide (ZTO) channel layer
(2021-12-06)
Transparent amorphous metal oxide-based semiconductors have received significant attention since their inception by Hosono et al. Zinc tin oxide (ZTO), among others, has emerged as a promising candidate for indium-free ...
The Development of Pi-Extension Strategies for the Conversion of Strained Benzenoid Macrocycles to Curved, PAH Segments of Carbon Nanotubes
(2021-12-06)
Chapter 1: The synthesis of smallest carbon nanoring, [4]CPP and its potential precursor
has been an area of interest for last decade. The challenge associated with synthesis of
this highly strained nanoring is ...
Encapsulation of Equine Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Injectable PEG-Fibrinogen Microspheres for Local Cell Delivery
(2021-12-06)
Musculoskeletal injuries are a predominant cause of morbidity and lameness in horses. These include fractures, osteoarthritis, chronic wounds, and tendon and ligament injuries. Due to their regenerative potential and ...
Data Analytics Methods for Supply Chain Risk Management with Applications in Transportation and Manufacturing Safety
(2021-12-06)
Supply chain management aims to understand and explain how organizations should collaborate within a chain to improve the overall competitiveness of the chain and smooth the flow of the money, material, and information ...
Influence of Plant-Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria on Arthropod Populations, Forage Biomass, and Soil Health in Bermudagrass Pastures
(2021-12-05)
Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.) is a warm-season, perennial grass commonly used in forage production systems in the southeastern United States. Drought tolerance and pronounced yield response to high rates of ...
Staff Scheduling in Service Systems with Non-Stationary Arrival Processes
(2021-12-05)
There are significant issues that cause customers’ dissatisfaction with service systems.
One of the most critical frustrations deals with the unpredictable waiting time in the queue
before getting service. This issue is ...
Recommendations for Interaction Design in Spatial Computing from the Perspective of Future Technology
(2021-12-05)
The design industry is experiencing tremendous changes along with the upcoming arrivals of frontier technologies. This thesis takes a forward-looking perspective and conducts extensive recommendations for interaction design ...
Charging strategy considering subzero temperature based on electrochemical-thermal life model for lithium-ion batteries
(2021-12-05)
In order to overcome range anxiety of electric vehicles (EVs) powered by lithium-ion batteries, more batteries are installed to increase battery capacity, which results in a long charging time that is one of the most ...
Deep Learning-based Load Forecasting and Monitoring in the Smart Grid
(2021-12-05)
With the rapid advances in sensing and acquisition, transmission, storage, computing, and analytics, the era of big data has come. Many advanced data analytic techniques, especially machine learning and deep learning ...
District Middle Space Leadership in K-12 School Systems: The Experiences of African American Women
(2021-12-05)
This qualitative study examined African American women as novice, veteran, and former district middle space leaders in K-12 school systems. The current research on African American women in district middle space leadership ...
Parental Involvement from the Perspective of Saudi Graduate Student Parents with Children in Elementary School in the U.S.
(2021-12-03)
Research shows that parental involvement in their children's education is related to positive student outcomes. Although there is a consensus among many researchers that parental involvement is beneficial to students' ...
Molecular modeling, design, and synthesis of some potential selective DNA minor groove alkylators
(2021-12-03)
Small molecules-DNA interactions are responsible for many biological processes. The DNA present in normal and tumor cells are almost identical. Therefore, DNA targeting drugs are used only in serious and life-threatening ...
Cross-Sectional Examination of Career Counseling Initiation: Considerations of the Impact of COVID-19
(2021-12-03)
The purpose of the current study was to gain an understanding of the differences related to the capability dimension of readiness for career choice in college students as measured by career thoughts, career state, and ...
A Numerical and Experimental Study of Additively Manufactured Compact Cold Plates for Electronics Cooling Applications
(2021-12-03)
This research assesses the viability of metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) to create Compact Cold Plate Heat Exchangers. Unique arrays of offset strip fins were used to increase heat transfer and reduce pressure drop. Cold ...
Developing a Genetic Model for Puerto Rico’s Tibes Iron Deposit through Field Observations and Geochemical Analyses
(2021-12-03)
Understanding the formation of iron deposits is key for locating new resources and upholding our pledge to transition to renewable energy as iron is required to make steel, a critical component of all green energy technologies. ...
Power Management of a Grid Forming Enabled Hybrid Energy System
(2021-12-03)
Hybrid power generation systems that combine different renewable energy sources and energy storage systems offer an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional power generators for stand-alone applications. However, ...
Rainfall Simulator Construction and Evaluation of Erosion Control Practices
(2021-12-03)
This thesis addresses the performance of erosion control products using the Auburn University Stormwater Research Facility ASTM D6459 rainfall simulators. Five products were tested for the ALDOT project Evaluation of ALDOT ...
A Comparison of Morphological Maturity Methods in Upland Cotton for the Optimization of Crop Production and Breeding Systems
(2021-12-03)
The indeterminacy of upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) necessitates methods for evaluating its reproductive status and progress. There is no universally accepted agronomic method for assessing cotton maturity and the ...