Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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Investigate the Effects of Designer Drugs on Amyloid Beta
(2020-07-15)
Designer drugs are structurally novel compounds that can exhibit several pharmacodynamic effects. The diverse pharmacodynamic effects of designer drugs are due to their significant interaction with the major drug targets ...
The Impact of edTPA on Physical Education Teacher Education Programs, University Faculty, and Cooperating Teachers
(2020-07-15)
Empirical research on consequential edTPA implementation with university programs, teacher candidates, and cooperating teachers is plentiful in general education literature. However, to date no empirical literature exists ...
Mindfulness Practices as Predictors of Resilience in Alabama Principals
(2020-07-15)
The purpose of this study was to determine how mindfulness predicts the resilience of Alabama principals. This study examined how Alabama principals rated themselves as related to mindfulness practices and resilience and ...
Autonomic physiology of social anxiety in preadolescence
(2020-07-15)
The present study sought to build on prior research by examining within-system (sympathetic nervous system (SNS) x SNS) and cross-system (SNS x parasympathetic nervous system) interactions between measures of autonomic ...
Distributions, Movements, and Arboviral Dynamics of Invasive Aedes spp. Mosquitoes in US Gulf States
(2020-07-15)
The Gulf Coast of the United States is a region at high risk for the introduction and establishment of several mosquito-borne pathogens of high concern, including Zika virus, dengue virus and chikungunya virus. The Gulf ...
Dielectric and Energy Storage Performance of Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co- hexafluoropropylene) Thin Film with Coupling Agent
(2020-07-14)
Dielectric material is an important element in the industries. It can be used for many applications, including capacitors, transistors and energy storage devices. With the development of technology, dielectrics with high ...
Differential nymphal development of Blattella asahinai and B. germanica and their hybridization potential (Blattodea: Ectobiidae)
(2020-07-14)
The Asian cockroach, Blattella asahinai (Blattodea: Ectobiidae), is the closest relative of the German cockroach, B. germanica (L.), and has become a peridomestic nuisance pest in the southeastern United States. However, ...
Effect of platelet rich plasma lysate and fibroblast growth factor 2 on sperm motility in stallions
(2020-07-14)
Semen extenders are continually tested to improve sperm motility, longevity, and, consequently, improve fertility. Growth factors (GFs) modulate cell function, which could be advantageous to sperm by improving motility. ...
Effects of growth-promoting bacteria in suspended green algae cultures for bioenergy and bioproduct development
(2020-07-14)
With the exhaustion of fossil-based fuels, microalgae have attracted great interest as a renewable energy feedstock. Microalgae are photosynthetic microorganisms with rapid growth and the potential for production of lipids, ...
Management of Aphis gossypii Populations and the Spread of Cotton leafroll dwarf virus in Southeastern Cotton Production Systems
(2020-07-14)
Cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii Glover is a highly polyphagous pest known to cause both direct and indirect damage to cotton. Management of A. gossypii is a concern in Alabama due to two emerging problems, insecticide resistance, ...
An Investigation of Fin Erosion in Channel Catfish
(2020-07-14)
An ongoing case of fin erosion affecting Ictalurid catfishes at an aquaculture research facility in the southeastern United States was investigated. Circumstantial evidence collected at this facility has provided several ...
Optical Waveguide Sensor based on Gratings and Metamaterials for Refractive Index Sensing
(2020-07-14)
Optical waveguide sensors based on gratings and metamaterials for refractive index (RI) sensing are introduced in this Ph.D. dissertation. A waveguide is a structure which can guide light based on total internal reflection. ...
American Aerial Perspectives: Observations on the Technological Development of Military Aviation during the Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939
(2020-07-14)
The Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939, marked the full integration of airpower into warfare and introduced the latest developments in aviation technology. Whereas the First World War featured dogfights between wooden biplanes, ...
Course Elements that Impact Performance and Behavior in Undergraduate Science Classes
(2020-07-14)
Using evidence-based approaches to teaching can help instructors and institutions
improve student experiences in the classroom. By understanding the ways that different
classroom environments and activities impact students, ...
Synthesis and Characterization of Copolymers: Tuning Material Properties of Polythiophenes and Epoxy-Thiol Polymer Networks, and Application of Low-Field NMR Spectroscopy to Multicomponent Polymer Systems
(2020-07-14)
Society’s demands for more products and more energy places great strain on the industries responsible for producing them. Polymers present the opportunity to replace many of the “traditional” materials and open the door ...
Quantifying Pavement Preservation Performance Using Probabilistic Deterioration Modeling
(2020-07-14)
Throughout the last few decades, the pavement industry has slowly transitioned from construction and rehabilitation to pavement preservation. Pavement preservation can be described as a proactive approach for protecting ...
Microbiological Evaluation of Commercially Manufactured Animal Feeds to Determine Presence of Salmonella, Escherichia coli and Clostridium perfringens
(2020-07-14)
Animal feed can potentially expose animals to pathogens which may lead to infection or colonization of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Feeds can become contaminated with bacterial pathogens during harvesting/transportation ...
Evaluation of Escherichia coli and Coliforms in Aquaponic Water for Produce Irrigation
(2020-07-14)
With the increase of commercialized aquaponics, concerns associated with pathogens in aquaculture water transferring to the produce have increased. The FDA Produce Safety Rule states water used for irrigation purposes that ...
Field Assessment of Cold Recycling Technologies Used for Pavement Preservation
(2020-07-14)
Cold recycling of asphalt concrete pavements is a widely practiced technique used to prolong pavement life as a low-cost preservation method. Research in recycled materials has become necessary to further evaluate the ...
Developing a Practical Tool for Integrating Green Infrastructure into Cost-Effective Stormwater Management Plans
(2020-07-14)
Urban stormwater management today aims to manage both the quantity and quality of stormwater runoff. Best management practices (BMPs) such as detention basins have long been used to address runoff quantity objectives, and ...