Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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Branched Amphiphilic Peptide Capsules (BAPCs): A promising platform for mRNA therapeutics delivery.
(2023-12-11)
mRNA therapeutics represent an emerging and powerful strategy for the treatment and
prevention of infectious and genetic diseases. However, mRNA molecules are large anionic
polymer that necessitate a delivery vector to ...
Riluzole prodrug alters hippocampal glutamatergic function: a mechanism for the amelioration of synaptic plasticity and memory deficits observed in a preclinical Alzheimer’s disease model
(2023-12-11)
Glutamate-mediated hippocampal hyperexcitability has been linked to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Previous research suggests that drugs aimed at mediating glutamate dysregulation may also be useful AD ...
Eight weeks of supplementation with Vitamin D3 improves serum concentrations but does not affect strength or body composition in young-adult resistance training females
(2023-12-11)
Various lines of evidence suggest vitamin D exerts a range of beneficial effects in skeletal muscle. Nonetheless, there are limited and mixed data regarding the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation on body composition and ...
Open-Graded Friction Courses Suitable for Suburban Environments
(2023-12-08)
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) utilizes an open-graded friction course
(OGFC), called FC-5, on all multi-lane roadways with a design speed of 50 mph or greater, except
for curb and gutter sections, to ...
Development of micelle delivery systems for cancer therapy
(2023-12-08)
Polymeric micelles have been investigated as nanomedicines for cancer treatment. They can target specific tissues, prolong circulation, and reduce side effects. These features make them a promising delivery system for ...
Planning Stage Reliable Operation of Dynamic Microgrids
(2023-12-08)
The deployment of renewable energy generation is increasing at the distribution level in power systems. The concept of microgrids reduces the complex control burden from the system operator and lowers electricity prices. ...
Resilient and Reliable Communication for First Responders with Ad Hoc Network and MPTCP
(2023-12-08)
In severe hazardous situations, reliable network communication is an important infrastructure
for conveying vital real-time information from sensors embedded in first responders.
Important communications and emergency ...
Effect of Atmospheric Drag Estimation on Orbit Determination
(2023-12-07)
Determining the location of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites in orbit is an important aspect when using them for navigation and performing reentry analysis.
A large perturbation in LEO satellite orbits is atmospheric ...
Aerodynamics of Wings in Tandem at Low Reynolds Numbers
(2023-12-07)
The aerodynamic interactions between two wings of NACA0012 section arranged in tandem configuration were experimentally investigated at low Reynolds number of 20,000 and 100,000 in the wind tunnel and water tunnel. The ...
Hydrodynamics Modeling to Study the Impacts of Hurricanes without and with NNBFs in the Coastal Region of Mobile Bay
(2023-12-07)
The coastal communities of Mobile Bay, AL, are facing a serious problem of flooding due to storm surges. With the increasing economic and social activities along with the increasing frequency as well as the intensity of ...
Fake News Detection with Quantum Machine Learning
(2023-12-07)
Social media has become a popular platform as a source of news or information in mod- ern life as a result of its timeliness and convenience, but it raises several critical issues. The leading issue is the spread of fake ...
Characteristics and Barriers Impacting the Eradication of an Invasive Species in Trinidad and Tobago: Case Study of the Giant African Snail (Achatina fulica) A Three Paper Dissertation
(2023-12-07)
The purpose of this study was to understand the influence of selected factors on the adoption of eradication methods/programs for the Giant African Snail (Achatina fulica) by farmers. This study used Rogers, (2003) Diffusion ...
An Approach for Teaching Children Swimming Through Product Design
(2023-12-07)
This thesis looks to explore and employ a new approach of teaching swim to children through product design and play. By observing a child’s play and learning habits, a design tool will be developed to teach a child to swim ...
A Survey of Band Directors' Practices for and Attitudes about Accommodating Students with Cogntive or Behavioral Exceptionalities into Middle and High School Band Programs
(2023-12-06)
This study examined secondary band directors’ practices and attitudes about
accommodating students with cognitive or behavioral exceptionalities in middle and high school
band programs. The research questions were: 1. ...
Spray-dried Cellulose Nanocrystal Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
(2023-12-06)
Cellulose nanocrystal (CNC), a nano-scale structure with unique properties such as high crystallinity, Young’s modulus, and strength, is dominantly extracted from lignocellulosic materials and primarily dispersed in aqueous ...
Biotic and abiotic factors affecting the distribution of Paddlefish Polyodon Spathula in William “Bill” Dannelly Reservoir and the Cahaba River, Alabama.
(2023-12-06)
Paddlefish Polyodon spathula river section use, and summer backwater use (where zooplankton is thought to be abundant) vary seasonally. I quantified Paddlefish habitat use in Dannelly Reservoir, Alabama, which includes the ...
Impacts of Salinity and Seasonality on Reproductive Physiology in Diploid and Tetraploid Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
(2023-12-06)
The demand for high-value aquaculture products, like Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica), necessitates efficient commercial hatchery strategies. Triploid oysters, derived from mating diploid females with tetraploid ...
Development of Qualitative and Quantitative Analytical Methods for the Analysis of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Environmental Samples by UHPLC-MS/MS
(2023-12-06)
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic compounds widely used in industrial and consumer products. Over the years, these substances have been distributed in environmental media, human populations, and ...
Examining the effect of salinity on dolphin mortality using Lagrangian particle tracking in a hydrodynamic model
(2023-12-06)
Every year, many dolphins are found dead on the beaches and waterways of the Gulf of Mexico and Mississippi Sound. In 2019, an unusual mortality event (UME) happened, where 337 bottlenose dolphins were stranded between ...
Advanced Neuroscience Data Analysis using Functional Data Analysis Methods
(2023-12-06)
There has been a growing interest in neuroscience data, encompassing fields like engineering, bioengineering, and neurophysiology. Researchers increasingly utilize neural signals, including electroencephalography (EEG) ...