Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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A Programmatic Evaluation of Four-Year Equine Degree Programs in the United States
(2024-12-09)
The equine industry is a vast and growing segment of the United States economy that is supported by equine educational programs at the post-secondary level. The purpose of this study is to provide a programmatic evaluation ...
Testing several powders for activity against litter beetles (Alphitobius diaperinus) under various conditions
(2024-12-09)
Litter beetles (Alphitobius diaperinus) are significant pests in poultry facilities worldwide, acting as both vectors and reservoirs for a variety of pathogens. They cause structural damage to poultry houses and can ...
Theory and Simulation of Transient Phonon Heat Conduction in Crystals
(2024-12-09)
First-principles calculations based on phonon Boltzmann transport theory have demonstrated that the phonon gas model is generally applicable for crystalline solids. However, this model is known to break down in some specific ...
Characterizing the Gut Microbiota of Obese Cats and Exploring the Association Between Gut Microbiota and Memory in Dogs Using Metagenomic Sequencing
(2024-12-09)
The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in the health and physiology of animals, significantly affecting various biological processes and disease mechanisms. However, there are limited studies on the gut microbiota in cats ...
Quantifying the influence of initial nutrient conditions on phytoplankton growth in response to low-level glyphosate exposure
(2024-12-09)
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in RoundUp®, is the most common herbicide in the United States. Glyphosate is efficient at eliminating nuisance terrestrial plants. However, the nitrogen and phosphorus that make up ...
Confined Cell Migration: The Role of Fluid Flow as a Physical Cue
(2024-12-09)
Cell motility is an essential and complex phenomenon that regulates several physiological and pathological processes in vivo, from embryonic development and tissue regeneration to disease progression. It is widely accepted ...
A Generalized Flight Control Architecture for Transitioning Flight Vehicles with Flight Test Validation
(2024-12-09)
The focus of this dissertation is on the development of a full speed envelope flight control system for common urban air mobility vertical takeoff and landing vehicle configurations that incorporates simplified vehicle ...
IE3: The Viral Sensation
(2024-12-08)
Herpesviruses are ubiquitous DNA viruses that have been detected in every human population tested. These viruses have left their mark across the animal kingdom and are highly species-specific. Herpesviruses have the ability ...
A GIS and LiDAR-Based Method for Automated Sight Distance Measurement and Quantitative Safety Assessment
(2024-12-08)
Intersection Sight Distance (ISD) plays a critical role in ensuring roadway safety, particularly at unsignalized intersections where the lack of adequate visibility can result in severe accidents. Traditional ISD assessment ...
The Mechanistic-Empirical Design Guide (MEPDG): An Analysis of Different Level Inputs for Alabama Pavement Surface Mixtures
(2024-12-06)
Since the beginning of pavement design, there have been several methods that can aid in determining and estimating a pavement’s construction, rehabilitation, and end of life. Current design methods include but aren’t ...
Relationships Among School-Based Agriculture Educators in Multi-Teacher Departments: Managing Conflict and Competition
(2024-12-06)
This research aimed to identify situational factors causing conflict among multiple School-Based Agriculture Education (SBAE) teachers. It explores non-traditional variables, such as attribution, which affect teacher ...
Bugs, Bacteria, & Biotechnology
(2024-12-06)
Bugs, Bacteria, and Biotechnology explores the potential of insects and microbial systems in
addressing pressing challenges across agriculture, space exploration, and pest management.
Chapter 1 is a literature review ...
Understanding the Production Risk of Conservation Tillage Practices
(2024-12-06)
This study examines the effects of different degrees of conservation tillage methods on agricultural production losses. To accomplish this objective, we employ a unique county-level panel dataset containing data on ...
A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF ALABAMA’S FUEL TAX ADJUSTMENT MECHANISMS AND ITS IMPACT ON TAXPAYERS’ FINANCIAL CAPACITY
(2024-12-06)
This thesis presents a comprehensive evaluation of fuel tax adjustment mechanisms intended to address Alabama's transportation demands without exceeding taxpayers' financial capacity. The study focuses on assessing the ...
Commercial evaluation of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) production in traditional earthen ponds versus split-pond production systems
(2024-12-05)
Largemouth bass (LMB; Micropterus salmoides) production for the food fish market is growing in the US. Traditionally, LMB producers in the US have relied on traditional earthen ponds (TP) as their primary production system. ...
Providing Paleoenvironmental Baselines to Inform Prescribed Fire Application in Central Florida
(2024-12-05)
Prescribed fire (Rx-Fire) is widely applied in the United States of America (U.S.A.) as a land management tool to promote ecosystem health and mitigate the risk of wildfires by removing excess fuels from landscapes. Rx-Fire ...
Study on the aerodynamic interactions of a coaxial rotor hovering in-ground effect
(2024-12-05)
Counter-rotating coaxial rotors (CCR) offer notable advantages over conventional single-rotor systems in flight speed, payload capacity, and maneuverability. As a result, CCR configurations are being considered for future ...
Mechanical Property Evolution in Lead Free Solders Subjected to Various Thermal Exposure Profiles
(2024-12-05)
With the growth of electronic packaging used by various industries, ranging from automobiles to hand-held products, reliability is a major concern. Also, to keep pace with the increasing demand of end users for integration, ...
A Socioecological Evaluation of Human – Wildlife Conflict: Globe to Village
(2024-12-05)
Human interactions with wildlife, especially megafauna like large carnivores, are increasing due to growing human populations and shrinking wildlife habitats. These interactions, termed as negative human-wildlife interactions ...
Additive Nanomanufacturing of Multifunctional and Multimaterial Devices
(2024-12-05)
There is always great interest in finding new advanced manufacturing techniques to pave the way for the realization of future flexible and wearable electronics. Direct printing of functional materials, structures, and ...