Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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High Tonnage Harvesting and Skidding for Loblolly Pine Energy Plantations
(2012-07-31)
The need for alternative and renewable energy sources is evident in the United States to ensure that the nation’s energy appetite is fulfilled. The southeastern United States has a very promising source for this renewable ...
Functional Genomics of Soil Bacteria using a Metagenomics Approach
(2012-07-31)
Soil microbial communities are an abundant resource for natural product discovery. Traditional methods such as cultivation of soil microorganisms from soil under laboratory conditions have lead to discovery of new compounds ...
An Examination of the Learning Styles of Brazilian Senior High School Students Attending Public and Private Schools in a Metropolitan Area of Brazil
(2012-07-31)
The need to continue learning throughout life challenges students in all nations (Kodrzycki, 2003; Souza, 2003). Students are called to “learn how to learn”, master learning strategies and take ownership of their own ...
Vocational Evaluation and Employment Outcomes
(2012-07-31)
Despite its apparent important function in the vocational rehabilitation process, results from outcome studies continue to raise questions as to the validity of the claims that vocational evaluation improves employment ...
The downside of persistence: The effects of mood on an escalation of commitment paradigm
(2012-07-31)
Escalation of commitment is a decision-making phenomenon that continues to impact the performance of managers. This continuation of investments into a losing course of action has been documented in a variety of settings ...
Public enemies: A demographic analysis of federal fugitive wanted posters
(2012-07-31)
The primary purpose of this study is a determination of whether fugitives that comprise most wanted fugitive lists differ from those that make up wanted fugitive lists. Specifically, do federal law enforcement agencies ...
Pharmacokinetics of intraperitoneal infusion of lidocaine in horses
(2012-07-31)
The objective of this study was to describe the pharmacokinetics of intraperitoneal (IP) lidocaine in horses (30mg/kg). The study was designed as double blinded cross-over, placebo controlled clinical trial, with a 2 weeks ...
An Investigation of the Academic, Personal, Professional Experiences and Multicultural Competence of Diversity Staff in Higher Education
(2012-07-31)
There is a gap in the research about the preparation of diversity staff and their multicultural competency. In this dissertation, I address this void by examining the academic, personal, and professional experiences and ...
Closed-Loop Feedback Control in Skilled Overarm Throwers
(2012-07-31)
Purpose: This investigation sought to determine whether skilled throwers can control the trajectory of overarm throws online following stride-foot contact. If online control is possible, the secondary purpose was to identify ...
A Methodology for Estimating the Parameters of Steam Turbine Generator Shaft Systems for Subsynchronous Resonance Studies
(2012-07-31)
The increase of coal and nuclear power steam turbines over the past few decades combined with transmission line series capacitors creates a potential drawback known as subsynchronous resonance (SSR) by increasing the risk ...
20th Century Feminism: A Jungian Exploration of The Feminine Self
(2012-07-31)
The following work uses the theories and methods provided by Carl Jung as a way of analyzing works by three women authors: Virginia Woolf’s Orlando, Toni Morrison’s Beloved, and Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. The ...
An Analysis of a High School Dropout Reduction Program: Student and Teacher perception of its Effectiveness
(2012-07-27)
This study examined the effects of a mentoring program devloped for at-risk students.
Teachers as Technology Leaders: A Case Study of a One-to-One Laptop Initiative
(2012-07-27)
Starting in 2005, Laptop Junior High School implemented a laptop program as a means of preparing students with 21st century skills. Leadership is the starting point for creating a school culture that embraces technologically ...
Effect of Transformational Leadership and Organizational Innovativeness on Motor Carrier Performance
(2012-07-27)
This dissertation developed a theoretical model of the relationship between transformational leadership, organizational innovativeness, and organizational performance, both operational and financial. To test the model, ...
The Effects of Concrete-Representational-Abstract Sequence and a Mnemonic Strategy on Algebra Skills of Students Who Struggle in Math
(2012-07-27)
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2012) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC; 2012) have stressed the importance of all students learning algebra. CEC stated that there was a crucial need for algebra ...
Thermal Diffusion of Dopants in Silicon Carbide
(2012-07-27)
Despite considerable advancement in SiC material and device technology, there are still vital issues to be resolved such as metallization and doping. In SiC, ohmic contacts require high concentration doping. Commonly used ...
Application of Microfibrous Materials in Air Filtration for Improving Indoor Air Quality
(2012-07-27)
The growing emphasis on indoor air quality has resulted in the need for more stringent air filtration requirements in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The typical filtration system consists of a ...
A Mediated-Moderation Model of Stereotype Threat and Performance Pressure Effects
(2012-07-27)
The present study examined the effectiveness of a model of stereotype threat and performance pressure effects. Specifically, it was proposed that stereotype threat and performance pressure are related to math test performance, ...
Incorporating Enterprise Architecture in the Supply Chain
(2012-07-27)
Diffusion of innovation literature proposes a variety of conditions and antecedents that may facilitate the complete incorporation of a technological innovation into an organization. To date, no one study assimilates the ...
Development and Applications of New Platforms for Electrochemical Sensors
(2012-07-27)
The primary goal of this dissertation is to develop electrochemical sensors based on novel platforms for applications in medical diagnostics, food safety, and environmental management. Attempts have been made to integrate ...