Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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Investigating Reniform Nematode Resistant Genotypes in Combination with Velum Total in Cotton Gossypium hirsutum L.
(2018-12-03)
Cotton, Gossypium hirsutum L., is an important commodity traded in the world market in terms of volume and value. Reniform nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis) (RN) reduces and limits cotton yields. . At present, nematicides ...
3D-printed custom substratum to accentuate fast functional responses from microbial colonization
(2018-12-03)
Recent studies have shown the feasibility of growing benthic organisms on customized substratum by using Additive Manufacturing (AM). Their proven capabilities to fabricate objects at high speed and with complex geometries ...
The Incorporation of Error Detection Methods in Undergraduate Instrumental Conducting Courses: A Mixed Methods Investigation
(2018-12-03)
Error detection is an important skill for conductors and there have been many studies investigating factors that affect error detection ability. Although error detection method books have been developed, there is little ...
An Exploratory Study of the Impact of Situated Professional Development for Integrating Technology in Mathematics Instruction on Pedagogical Beliefs and Teaching Practices of Secondary Mathematics Teachers in a School with a High African American, Low-Income Student Population
(2018-12-03)
The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of providing secondary mathematics teachers in a school with a high African American, low-income student population with situated professional development that focuses ...
Horizontal and Vertical Movement, Residency and Mortality of Gray Triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) on Artifical Reefs in the Northern Gulf of Mexico
(2018-12-03)
The present telemetry study evaluated movements of gray triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) on artificial reefs in the northern Gulf of Mexico from 23 January 2013 through 5 September 2017. Five Vemco Positioning System (VPS) ...
Development of high-performance gas sensors integrated on wearable substrates with two-dimensional nanostructure materials
(2018-12-03)
In this dissertation, much effort has been dedicated to developing high-performance gas sensors utilizing two-dimensional (2D) nanostructure materials integrated onto wearable substrates. Low-temperature and non-corrosive ...
The Mentoring Experiences of Novice Principals in Rural Alabama
(2018-11-30)
This study investigated the mentoring experiences of novice principals in rural Alabama. Novice principals were defined as principals in probationary status, which in Alabama involves the first three years in this position. ...
Electrochemical modeling of degradation effects at a wide range of temperatures for lithium ion polymer batteries
(2018-11-30)
The durability of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) drops gradually undergoing both storage and prolonged cycling conditions, which is greatly affected by the operating conditions, particularly temperatures. At high temperatures, ...
Evaluation of Physical Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Disorders among Reforestation Workers in the Southeastern United States
(2018-11-30)
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major concern for society due to their high prevalence and the magnitude of their direct and indirect costs. Exposure to physical risk factors in the work environment ...
Examining Assessment Methods in Project-Based Mathematics Learning
(2018-11-30)
Project-based learning (PBL) is an instructional method that has grown in popularity across all grade levels and subject areas, in both K-12 schools and higher education institutions. PBL embraces the integration of ...
To Act Ethically or Not to Act Ethically: A Whole Person-Situation Interactionist Perspective to Prediction
(2018-11-30)
The concept of what it means to be ethical and therefore the types of decisions that comprise ethical decision making had been a widely debated topic for centuries. This may be due in no small part to the proposed contextual ...
Three Shades of Welfare in Applied Economics
(2018-11-30)
This dissertation comprises of three essays, organized in chapters, on the broader topic of welfare in applied economics. The first essay studies the implications of high food prices resulting from climate change on food ...
The Evaluation of a Pilot Theory-Based Nutrition Intervention Promoting a Mediterranean diet for the Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in a High-Risk Population of the Southeastern United States: The Healthy Hearts Program
(2018-11-30)
In the United States, Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is responsible for 25% of deaths among adults with morbidity rates highest in the southeastern region of the country. Despite studies showing adherence to a Mediterranean-style ...
Aesthetic Experience of a Synesthetic Dress
(2018-11-30)
Presently, there is a cultural phenomenon whereby technology-enabled dresses are displayed for aesthetic appraisal in museum contexts. This study was an exploratory investigation of museum visitors’ aesthetic experiences ...
Evaluating Responses to One-handed Carrying among Older and Obese Individuals
(2018-11-30)
Manual material handling (MMH) is associated with the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Older and obese workers are more susceptible to MSDs in comparison to younger, non-obese workers. One-handed ...
Aedes Mosquitoes in Alabama – Population Dynamics and Sensitivity to Insecticides
(2018-11-27)
The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, is one of the most notorious day-biting species of mosquito in the world and can transmit approximately 26 diseases, including dengue, of which more than 50 million cases occur ...
Experiments on the Pond Lime Requirement Test and the Effect of Organic Matter on Dissolution of Agricultural Limestone in Aquaculture Ponds
(2018-11-27)
Three investigations were performed related to limestone in aquaculture.
The first investigation studied the lime requirement of ponds can be determined by direct
titration with standard sulfuric acid of the amount of ...
Ozonation and Photodegradation of Oil Compounds by Surface Level Ozone and Engineered Catalysts in Marine Ecosystem
(2018-11-27)
Marine oil spill has been an environmental challenge for many decades. As the use of oil dispersants has become one of the main approaches to clean up spilled oil, the environmental behavior of dispersed oil remains poorly ...
Application of Modularity Principles in Designing of Functional Regenerating Open-ended Toys Alongside with Child Development
(2018-11-27)
The toy industry is massive. This benefits children a lot with varieties of creations sprouting every year. This hurts the environment due to their poor quality and usability. As an industrial designer, designing the product ...
Birdsfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) Cultivars Adaption Concerning Drought and Heat Tolerance Enabling the Expansion of Geographic Adaptation to include Alabama with Disease Resistance to Fungi and Nematodes as well as Herbicide Injury
(2018-11-27)
Lotus corniculatus L., birdsfoot trefoil (BFT), is a common flowering plant in the Fabaceae family, native to grasslands in temperate Eurasia and North Africa. BFT is a perennial herbaceous plant, similar in appearance ...