Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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Accepting Influence in Military Couples: Implications for Couple- and Family-Level Outcomes
(2019-07-10)
Accepting influence is a salient couple-level phenomenon, first observed by Coan, Gottman, and colleagues (1997), that is well-known to impact outcomes amongst couples. While accepting influence has been discussed as vital ...
Passage and Fine Scale Movements of Paddlefish and Smallmouth Buffalo near Claiborne Lock and Dam
(2019-07-10)
Dams often impede spawning migrations of fishes, concentrating adults in their tailwaters. Little is known about behavior of migrating fishes as they approach dams, including where fish are located in the tailrace, their ...
Mechanical Behavior and Microstructural Evolution of Lead Free Solder Alloys in Harsh Environment Applications
(2019-07-10)
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 ...
The Effect of a Text Message-Based Intervention System on Meditation Practice
(2019-07-10)
This study investigated the use of a text message-based intervention system on meditation practice. The study compared an experimental group who utilized a text message-based intervention system that included a perceived ...
Pharmacodynamic Effects of Pioglitazone on High Molecular Weight Adiponectin Concentrations and Insulin Response after Oral Sugar in Equids
(2019-07-10)
Chronic insulin dysregulation is challenging to manage with pharmaceuticals in horses. Pioglitazone improves insulin sensitivity in humans, and the pharmacokinetics of pioglitazone have been evaluated in horses. The ...
An Examination of the Impact of Client Excuses on Therapist Emotional Reactions and Expectancy for Client Change
(2019-07-10)
Using an analogue structure, this study examined the impact of client excuses on a therapist’s emotional reactions, the therapist’s prognostic impression for therapy, and the level of smoothness and depth in the session. ...
CYP3A4 inhibition and induction studies coupled to parallel artificial membrane permeability assay (PAMPA) for improved prediction of in-vitro botanical-drug interactions
(2019-07-10)
The consumption of botanical dietary supplements (BDS) is a common practice among the US population. However, the potential for botanical-drug interactions exists, and their mechanisms have not been thoroughly studied. ...
Influence of climate variability on the ecologically sustainable water withdrawals from streams for irrigation
(2019-07-10)
Alabama (AL) receives a large amount (1270-1727 mm annual average) of rainfall annually. However, much of the rainfall occurs in the non-crop growing season (winter months), and recurring, severe droughts during the crop ...
Comparing Lecture-Based and Flipped-Classroom Methods in the US Air Force's Officer Training School: An Analysis of Learners' Satisfaction and Achievement
(2019-07-10)
The problem this study analyzed was if lecture-based or flipped-classroom methods
resulted in significant differences in academic achievement scores and course satisfaction
ratings. To analyze the problem, this study ...
Essays on Economic Policy and Consumer Sentiment
(2019-07-10)
To boost aggregate demand and create new jobs for the U.S. economy, the U.S. government enacted the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) during the recent Great Recession, one of the largest fiscal stimulus programs ...
An Examination of the College Choice of Students of Color in the Deep South
(2019-07-09)
There is existing literature on college choice factors, as well as college choice factors specifically for students of color. However, limited literature exists on the college choice of students of color in the Deep South, ...
Influence of Pyridine on the Unique Multi-Electron Redox Cycle of Nickel Diethyldithiocarbamate
(2019-07-09)
Nickel is an intriguing metal for use in multi-electron renewable energy storage due to its high earth-abundance and cost-effective nature. Understanding the redox chemistry of this metal could lead to better redox storage ...
Effects of high dietary copper concentration on growth performance, processing characteristics, amino acid digestibility, and ileal microflora composition of broilers
(2019-07-09)
Subtherapeutic antibiotics have been added to diets to improve growth performance of broilers. Pressure from the food service industry is reducing the use of this practice, so the broiler industry is evaluating alternatives ...
Growing Degree-Days Optimize Trinexapac-ethyl Reapplications for Ultradwarf Bermudagrass Putting Greens
(2019-07-09)
Applying trinexapac-ethyl (TE) is a standard practice for growth suppression and quality improvement of ultradwarf bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. x C. transvaalensis Burtt-Davy] putting greens, but research is ...
Optimization Models for the Inspection of Electric Power System Assets Using Drones
(2019-07-09)
To inspect electric power system assets, electric utilities have relied on inspection personnel and costly equipment. For example, the utilities inspect a power transmission tower by dispatching line crews and helicopters. ...
Pannexin 1 Expression in Bovine Cumulus-Oocyte Complexes and Function During in vitro Maturation
(2019-07-03)
In this study we investigate the presence of pannexin 1 (PANX1) protein channels in bovine cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs). Pannexin channels are a recently discovered family of proteins which have been characterized in ...
Prediction of light scattering by plane parallel media
(2019-07-03)
The primary motivation of this research is to recognize and establish features of particle deposit reflectivity and absorptivity which have potential for remote detection and characterization of the deposit. In order to ...
An Analysis of Item Response Theory
(2019-07-02)
This paper examines a field of psychological and educational measurement testing theory
called Item Response Theory. The paper delves into the basics of the theory, its theoretical
and statistical background, and discusses ...
Distinguishing the effects of verbalizing a skill on performance and learning in novice and skilled populations
(2019-07-02)
This dissertation is a synthesis of two interdependent studies examining the impact of verbalization on motor learning and performance. In the first study, Rhoads et al. (in press) investigated the effects of expecting to ...
Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on inflammatory factors and antioxidant status in dogs after ovariohysterectomy – a pilot study
(2019-07-02)
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) is proven to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and healing properties in humans and laboratory animals. However, there are relatively few studies about the effects of HBO in companion ...