Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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Development of a one-dimensional moving window atomistic framework to model steady state shock wave propagation
(2020-04-10)
We develop a long-time, large-domain moving window atomistic framework using Molecular Dynamics (MD) to model shock wave propagation through a one-dimensional system. We implement ideas of control volume on a MD framework ...
Copper(II) 2-Quinoxalinol Salen Type Ligands as Catalysts for C-H Oxidation Reactions
(2020-04-09)
C-H oxidation is a powerful tool that has changed the face of synthetic organic chemistry over the last several years. Here, we explore the oxidation of alkynes to α,β-acetylenic carbonyls using only 1 mol % of an inexpensive ...
First Innovator States: An Ecological Analysis of Innovation and Diffusion of Policies to Address College Student Financial Insecurity in the American States.
(2020-04-08)
The issue of college student financial insecurity has risen to the political agenda of post-secondary institutions and states since the Recession of 2007 – 2009. This need is driven by stark increases in the cost of college ...
Resistance Status of Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti from Alabama and Florida and Analysis Cytochrome P450 Genes Expression Level Compared with Susceptible and Resistant Strains
(2020-04-08)
Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti can transmit severe human diseases including dengue fever and yellow fever. When they are serious, these diseases can lead to human death and economic burden. Ae. albopictus has already ...
Learning Explanatory Models for Robust Decision-Making Under Deep Uncertainty
(2020-04-06)
Decision-makers rely on simulation models to predict and investigate the implications of their decisions. However, the use of monolithic simulation models based on fixed assumptions lack the requisite adaptivity needed ...
Multilevel Targeting of Canine Adenovirus Type 2 (CAV2) to Expand Oncolytic Virotherapy in Canine Tumors
(2020-04-06)
Oncolytic virotherapy is a promising therapeutic approach designed to selectively eradicate cancer cells but to spare normal cells. Oncolytic adenoviruses (Ad) are an outstanding and common vehicle for efficient cancer ...
Understanding and Improving Generative Adversarial Networks
(2020-04-06)
Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) have been under the spotlight in the machine learning field for a few years. Especially, the power that learns a data distribution in an unsupervised fashion leads GANs to be applied ...
Melanoma drug discovery: Prioritization of candidate melanoma driver mutations in the ErbB4 receptor tyrosine kinase gene and identification of novel molecules that disrupt ErbB4 signaling
(2020-04-02)
BRAF V600E mutations are found in roughly 50% of metastatic melanomas. While these tumors typically initially respond to BRAF and/or MEK inhibitors, they frequently develop resistance to BRAF and/or MEK inhibition. ...
On-site Evaluation of Irrigation Management Practices in Container Nurseries in Alabama and the Effect of Leaching Fraction-based Irrigation on Fertilizer Longevity.
(2020-03-31)
Container production of ornamental plants is an important part of the green industry in Alabama. Container nursery growers rely on near daily irrigation and applications of fertilizers to produce marketable plants. Cultural ...
The Effects of Clinical Experience in the Rating of Intelligibility of Phonetically Contrasted Words
(2020-03-31)
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate if crowdsourced lay listeners with minimal exposure to child speech and certified clinicians in the field of speech-language pathology experienced in treating speech ...
Do Symptoms of Sluggish Cognitive Tempo Uniquely Predict Response to Interpersonal Stress in College Students?
(2020-03-31)
SCT has been identified as a distinct construct but highly related to ADHD. SCT also often co-occurs with internalizing disorders. In adults, SCT is associated with interpersonal problems, and the way individuals respond ...
Once Dishonest, Always Dishonest? Not Necessarily So!
(2020-03-26)
Within selection settings, job applicants are motivated to engage in dishonest behaviors such as cheating and faking, in order to increase their chance of getting the job. The present research investigates whether applicants ...
Study of Stochastic Differential Equation Driven by Time-Changed Levy Noise
(2020-03-24)
This dissertation is composed of two parts. The first part studies stabilities of the solution
of stochastic differential equation (SDE) driven by time-changed L´evy noise in probability,
moment, and path sense. This ...
Differential geometry on matrix groups
(2020-03-20)
In this dissertation, we study the differential geometry of the matrix groups. In literatures, many authors proposed to compute matrix means using the geodesic distance defined by an invariant Riemannian metrics on the ...
Poly(ethylene glycol)-Based Hydrogels to Support Vascularization and Reendothelialization by Endothelial Colony Forming Cells
(2020-03-16)
Endothelial colony forming cells (ECFCs) have a high proliferative capability and can differentiate into endothelial cells, making them a promising cell source for vascularization of ischemic tissues and reendothelialization ...
Evaluating Oyster Gardening Programs of the U.S. Gulf and Atlantic Coasts
(2020-03-16)
We investigated oyster gardening programs along the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coasts (United States) for their organization, volunteer makeup and their capacity to change the perceived knowledge of participants. Further, ...
A Symbol of American Female Equality: The United States Air Force Pilot
(2020-03-10)
The social and political climate of the 1960s and 1970s created an environment conducive to debate and reform. In 1972, the Equal Rights Amendment was passed by Congress and by the end of the year, 22 of the 38 required ...
Quantifying Vocal Power: Correlation of Whole Body Anaerobic Power to Vocal Function Measures
(2020-03-06)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this preliminary study was to identify a vocal task that could be used as a clinical indicator of the vocal aptitude or vocal fitness required for vocally demanding occupations in a manner similar ...
Influence of Cover Crop Mixtures on Soil Health and Weed Control in Cotton Production Systems
(2020-03-06)
The restoration of soil health is a crucial step in maximizing productivity in the
historically-eroded Ultisols of the Southeast. The utilization of winter cover crops can
potentially improve soil health by increasing ...
Alcohol, Sleep and Five-Factor Personality Characteristics: A Latent Profile Analysis
(2020-03-05)
To date, a substantial body of research has demonstrated that undergraduate students are often found to experience poor sleep quality, as well as frequently high levels of alcohol usage. Furthermore these two concerns are ...