Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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Optimizing copper applications for the control of harmful algal blooms
(2024-12-09)
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) degrade water quality, disrupt aquatic ecosystems, and introduce off-flavors to aquaculture products and drinking water. Copper (Cu) sulfate pentahydrate is commonly used to control HABs due to ...
Design for Emotional Durability: Investigating the Relationship between Emotions and Product Longevity in Industrial Design
(2024-12-09)
The focus of this thesis is the investigation of the connection between product emotion and durability in industrial design, as well as how emotions can affect product attachment and durability, and proposing a framework ...
Natural Disasters and Perceived Transformational Leadership Traits in Community Leaders
(2024-12-09)
Hurricane Michael decimated the community of Bay County, Florida as a disaster of
unexpected force. As its winds reached 161 miles per hour, leaders were forced to find ways of
recovering during widespread and on-going ...
Meeting the Challenges of Greenhouse Production and Propagation of Cannabis sativa
(2024-12-09)
With the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, it was federally legal to grow hemp, Cannabis sativa L. but still regulated on a state-by-state basis. In 2019, Alabama legalized the production of hemp. Since hemp is such a new ...
Evaluation of Broiler Litter as a Nitrogen Source for Corn and Cotton Production in Alabama
(2024-12-09)
This dissertation yielded critical findings on the agronomic use of broiler chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) litter, a byproduct of the poultry industry, for corn (Zea Mays L.) and cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) production ...
Reliability-Based Calibration for the Design and Load Rating of Segmental Bridges
(2024-12-09)
This dissertation addresses the need for rational provisions in the design and load rating of segmental bridges, emphasizing clearer distinctions between the inventory level, which demands higher reliability, and the ...
Data-Driven Optimal Irrigation Control Based on DSSAT and Optimization Methodologies
(2024-12-09)
The escalating challenges posed by global climate change, coupled with growing concerns about agricultural water scarcity, necessitate innovative strategies for efficient and sustainable water use. Agriculture, a primary ...
Reevaluating copper sulfate pentahydrate dosing for harmful algal bloom control
(2024-12-09)
Copper sulfate pentahydrate is the most widely used chemical means of controlling nuisance algal growth that often lead to harmful algal blooms (HABs). However, its efficacy and ultimate ecological impact are closely tied ...
Movement patterns and habitat selection by Bighead Carp and Silver Carp within the lower Red River catchment
(2024-12-09)
Invasive species are one of the many threats facing native freshwater fish in North America. Invasive fish species can lead to population declines and assemblage-level changes among native fishes. Once established, invasive ...
Behavior of Steel Drop-In Connections Evaluated Utilizing Digital Image Correlation
(2024-12-09)
A safer and more efficient drop-in shear connection (compared to conventional shear tab
and double angle connections) has been proposed for implementation in the commercial and
residential steel frame building industry. ...
The Role of Artificial Intelligence for Human Intent Prediction Across Dynamic Actions Using Wearable Sensors
(2024-12-09)
This dissertation explores the application of artificial intelligence (AI) for human intent prediction across dynamic actions using wearable sensors, addressing critical gaps in joint-level and action-level prediction and ...
Evaluation of Wintering Waterfowl Population Aerial Survey Methodology
(2024-12-09)
Suitably designed wildlife population surveys account for methodological biases to produce defensible estimates. Although North American waterfowl populations have been aerially surveyed for nearly a century, accounting ...
An Examination of the Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Behaviors of Alabama FFA Officers
(2024-12-09)
Leadership has been referenced as, “One of the most observed and least understood phenomena on earth” (Burns, 1978/1995). Although numerous leadership theories occupy the literature and seemingly limitless research on the ...
Isolation, Genomic Analyses and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiling of Salmonella and Campylobacter Isolated from Different Stages of No-Antibiotic-Ever (NAE) and Conventional Broiler Complexes
(2024-12-09)
Salmonella and Campylobacter are the leading bacterial foodborne pathogens that are often associated with the consumption or handling of raw poultry meat and products. At present, the major challenges of the poultry industry ...
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 ...