Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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Regulatory and Evolutionary Mechanisms of Insecticide Resistance: Signaling Control, Target-Site Variation, and Management Across Major Pest Species
(2026-04-27)
This dissertation investigated mechanisms of insecticide resistance in two key pest species: the yellow fever mosquito Aedes aegypti and the poultry litter beetle Alphitobius diaperinus. Integrated toxicology, molecular ...
Size-Selective Syntheses of [n]Cycloparaphenylenes and the Development of an Allylic Arylation Strategy for π-Extension of Benzenoid Systems
(2026-04-27)
Chapter 1: [n]Cycloparaphenylenes ([n]CPPs) are strained π-conjugated macrocycles that serve as fundamental models for armchair carbon nanotubes, yet their size-selective synthesis and functionalization remain challenging. ...
Measuring the Relationship between Agricultural Productivity and Heirs' Property
(2026-04-27)
Heirs' property is land that is jointly owned by multiple family members as it is passed down through generations. While heirs’ property is a significant issue in the southern region of the United States, it is also a ...
Relationship between Food Insecurity and Mental Health: Does Enrollment in the Double Up Food Bucks Program Moderate this Relationship?
(2026-04-27)
Food insecurity affects mental health, making it a serious public health crisis in the US. The influence of dietary patterns on psychological well-being has been well-documented. The Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program ...
Assessing Recently Released Rabbiteye Blueberry [Vaccinium virgatum (Ait.)] and Muscadine Grape [Vitis rotundifolia (Michx.)] Cultivars for Sustainable Production in Alabama
(2026-04-27)
Rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium virgatum Aiton) and muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx.) are key fruit crops in the southeastern United States. Successful production relies on selecting cultivars adapted to local ...
Engaging Diverse Learners in School Based Agricultural Education - A Case Study Identifying Successful Instructional Strategies for Students with Learning Difficulties in Secondary Agricultural Education
(2026-04-27)
Agricultural Education provides a hands-on learning atmosphere for students in a public-school
setting for kindergarten through twelfth grade in Georgia. School-Based Agricultural Education
exists to promote career skills, ...
"Beauty and the Booze": Prohibition-Era Female Bootleggers and the Making of the Modern Woman
(2026-04-27)
While prohibition endures in memory as a period of partying, bootleggers, and
gangsters, seldom do we exclusively examine the women who engaged in these activities. By
focusing on female bootleggers, this investigation ...
Data-Driven Decision-Making in Sequential Systems Under Uncertainty and Imperfect Information
(2026-04-27)
This dissertation examines decision-making in sequential systems when information is in-
complete, uncertain, or costly to obtain. The first two contributions study inspection allocation
in genetic manufacturing systems, ...
Linking hydrological and thermal regimes to the reproductive success of riverine fishes in the lower Tallapoosa River
(2026-04-26)
The periodic-stochastic nature of rivers coupled with environmental phenomena produces inherent variable conditions important to maintaining ecosystem function and supporting biodiversity. However, when hydrological ...
On the Connection of Optimal Impulsive and Low-Thrust Trajectories
(2026-04-24)
Space missions are designed for a range of objectives, including scientific exploration, telecommunications, Earth observation, and establishing a sustained human presence around the Moon and Mars. Trajectory optimization ...
Monitoring and detection of internal erosion in unsaturated slopes
(2026-04-24)
Internal erosion is a major cause of failure in embankments and natural slopes, yet early-stage
processes in unsaturated soils remain difficult to detect because subsurface flow paths develop
below the ground surface ...
Molecular pharmacogenomics-guided development of novel targeted therapies for drug-resistant human cancers
(2026-04-24)
Despite unprecedented therapeutic advances, multiple myeloma remains incurable, with nearly all patients eventually developing drug resistance and disease relapse. This urgent clinical challenge demands innovative approaches ...
Full Depth Reclamation as an Adaptation Approach to Flood Resilience
(2026-04-24)
Flooding presents a massive threat to asphalt pavement performance as moisture inundation into the pavement structure can cause a reduction in strength, stiffness, and structural capacity. Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) is ...
The Effects of Hydrolytic Weakening in Quartz-Rich Rocks from the Raft River Detachment Shear Zone
(2026-04-24)
Hydrolytic weakening – the reduction of mineral strength in the presence of water – has long been invoked as a key mechanism controlling quartz rheology, yet its role in naturally deformed rocks remains debated. This study ...
Three Essays on Applied Economics: Crop Yield, Crop Insurance, and Environment
(2026-04-24)
This dissertation examines the role of ecological factors, agricultural policy, and environmental regulation in shaping crop yields, farm resilience, and social welfare in the United States. Sustaining crop yields and ...
Rural Representation: Accessibility for Rural Students and How Museums Can Help
(2026-04-24)
Through a mix of collected data from Southern museums and traditional historical sources, this project establishes that rural students are underrepresented in museums, examines the possible causes of such inequity, and ...
Transcription Regulation of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium Adaptation to Food Matrices, Protozoan Host, and Oxidative Stress
(2026-04-24)
Salmonella poses a significant threat to public health, especially in poultry. As a facultative intracellular pathogen, it survives within macrophages and protozoa by utilizing horizontally acquired pathogenicity islands ...
Micro-/defect-structure effects on the short and long fatigue crack growth behavior of additively manufactured metallic materials
(2026-04-24)
This work investigates the influence of microstructural and defect characteristics on the short and long fatigue crack growth (FCG) behavior of additively manufactured (AM) metallic materials. This work aims to establish ...
Comparative Analysis of Short-Read and Long-Read Sequencing and Bioinformatic Workflows for Variant Detection and Interpretation in Hereditary Breast Cancer
(2026-04-24)
Advances in DNA sequencing have transformed genomic research and clinical genetics. Since Sanger sequencing, technologies have advanced to high-throughput whole-genome platforms, enhancing disease gene discovery. Modern ...
Techno-Economic Analysis of a Novel Biofilm-Based Algae Cultivation System for Integrated CO2 Capture and Aquaculture Wastewater Treatment
(2026-04-24)
The rapid growth of industrial activity and global energy demand has intensified greenhouse gas emissions, making carbon capture and sustainable waste management two of the most pressing priorities of our time. The industrial ...