Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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Floral Biology of Alabama’s Spigelia species (Family Loganiaceae)
(2021-05-04)
This thesis examines the pollination ecology of Alabama species of Spigelia. Alabama currently has two species that are under threat of extinction: S. gentianoides and S. alabamensis. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has ...
Reason for Referral and Treatment Focus as Moderators of Alliance and Individual Symptom Distress in Couple Therapy
(2021-05-03)
Therapeutic alliance is a significant predictor of positive treatment outcomes for individuals and couples undergoing therapy (Davis et al., 2012; Baldwin, Wampold, & Imel, 2008; Horvath, 2001; Flükiger et al., 2019; ...
An Experimental Investigation of Confined Cyclonic Flows and Ensuing Jet
(2021-05-03)
Confined cyclonic flows are being explored for their application in propulsion due to several advantages rendered by confined vortices which include, increased fuel residence time, turbulence, and propellant mixing, resulting ...
Design, Simulation, and Precision Manufacturing of Flexible-Backing, Morphing Composite Metamaterials that Lock Suddenly in Global Bending
(2021-04-30)
Few composite structures, let alone single materials, are known that undergo sudden but reversible stiffening at a pre-engineered strain profile, especially in global bending. This research builds upon this author’s previous ...
Leveraging Automation in Data Enhancement and Quality Control Protocols for Post-Windstorm Reconnaissance Data
(2021-04-30)
Extreme windstorms cause loss of life, major financial losses, and disrupt community well-being. Post-windstorm field reconnaissance is one of the traditional methods used to collect data about these natural hazards. The ...
Analysis of Gender Participation in the Marketing and Processing Phases of the Cassava Value Chain in Nigeria
(2021-04-30)
The Nigerian cassava value chain shows different gender roles for men and women in marketing and processing activities. Women are typically found in the less profitable work and at the bottom of the value chain because of ...
The Effects of Fitness Experts and Exercise Facilities on Physical Fitness in the Officer Candidate School Population
(2021-04-29)
Introduction:
The Army recently overhauled its approach to physical fitness. A newly introduced training methodology called Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) seeks to integrate novelties such as the use of certified fitness ...
An Examination of a One-Stop Career Center A Qualitative Case Study
(2021-04-29)
The One-Stop Career Centers are brick and mortar buildings designed to be a haven for individuals seeking to enhance their job and career options. To accomplish this, the One-Stop Centers are the service delivery system ...
Do You Measure Up? A mixed-methodological study of graduate student academic comparison, privacy management, and perceived program competition.
(2021-04-28)
‘It’s going to feel impossible until you’re through it, but you’ll get through it.’ Obtaining a graduate degree is no small feat and often requires not only mental investment but also emotional investment. Graduate programs ...
Tabular Priority Control Design: An Automated Transcription Comparison Framework for Phonetics
(2021-04-28)
Phonetics is the study and systematic classification of speech sounds. It is a discipline of linguistics that deals with the science of sound production, transmission, and reception by humans. Phonetic transcription is the ...
Role of mineralogy in controlling fracture formation
(2021-04-28)
Geologic CO2 storage systems rely on impermeable caprock layers to prevent fluid leakage and maintain system integrity. In these systems, mineral dissolution and precipitation reactions controlled by the reactivity of the ...
Examining the Relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, and Burnout: A Comparison of Administrative Officers, Criminal Investigators and Patrol Officers in Law Enforcement
(2021-04-28)
Law enforcement has evolved from ineffective watch groups to police agencies that incorporate advanced technology and problem-solving strategies (Herder, 2013; Johnson, 1981). However, for law enforcement officers to ...
Evolutionary ecology of stripe-necked musk turtles (Sternotherus peltifer) in the Cahaba River drainage
(2021-04-27)
Stripe-necked musk turtles (Sternotherus peltifer) are one of the least-studied species of the southeastern United States’ diverse turtle fauna. Despite this, the environmental variation that exists within their geographic ...
Is There an Equity Gap in Marching Band Competition? Relationships between School Demographics and Participation and Competitive Rankings at Bands of America Marching Competitions
(2021-04-27)
Socioeconomic status (SES) is linked to multiple interacting systems, including students’ racial and ethnic background, grade level, and school/neighborhood location (Brooks-Gunn & Duncan, 1997). In music education research ...
Study of the Mechanical Behavior of Lead-free Solder Joints and Its Individual Phases under Various Harsh Environments
(2021-04-27)
Solder joints provide mechanical support, electrical and thermal interconnection between packaging levels in microelectronics assembly systems. Proper functioning of these interconnections and the reliability of the ...
Thermal-Mechanical Characterization and Microstructural Evolution of Lead Free Solder Alloys in Harsh Environment Applications
(2021-04-27)
With the emergence of the modern electronic packaging technology over the last few decades, lead free solder alloys have been the primary interconnects material used in electronic packaging industry due to their relatively ...
Teachers’ Perceptions of ESL Students’ Diversity, Linguistics, and Cultural Needs
(2021-04-27)
This study investigated equity-based instruction for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (CLD) by examining public school teachers’ perceptions and preparation on diversity and inclusion. Preparing pre-service ...
Hearing Capabilities of the Atlantic Mudskipper (Periopthalmus barbarus) Across Mutiple Media.
(2021-04-27)
An animal’s sensory detection mechanisms are often shaped by the environment in which that animals lies. Amphibious fishes provide a rare opportunity to study how hearing has adapted to match the extremely unique lifestyle ...
The Application of Automatic Systems in Shrimp Production as Tools to Improve Feed Management
(2021-04-27)
Shrimp production has been one of the primary products of aquaculture due to its high value and product acceptance on the global market. The continued success of the shrimp industry will rely on improving feed management ...
Achieve Superior Performance Through Omni-channel Reverse Logistics
(2021-04-27)
This dissertation first explores the facilitators and barriers of omnichannel returns activities. It then examines how those factors are impacting customers' repurchase intentions and actions on online traffic and ...