Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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Leaf temperature regulation in tree species of the eastern United States: the influence of leaf traits and resource availability
(2023-08-02)
Temperature has a direct effect on plant function (e.g., photosynthesis, respiration). However, the temperature that plants experience at the leaf level (Tleaf) is often decoupled from air temperature (Tair). Theoretical ...
Petrogenesis and Tectonic Implications of Almond Trondhjemite of Southern Appalachians in Alabama
(2023-08-02)
In the southernmost Appalachians, Devonian-Carboniferous Eastern Blue Ridge (EBR) syn/post-orogenic granitoids are examined in two groups, high Sr/Y and low Sr/Y granitoids. The Almond Trondhjemite (AT) is a part of these ...
Couples and Childhood Adversity: A Prevention Science Approach to Exploring Resilience with Variable-Centered and Person-Centered Methods
(2023-08-02)
Contemporary research on couple relationship education (CRE) goes beyond testing the effectiveness of CRE for the average participant and assuming a “one size fits all” approach. Scholars acknowledge the complexity of the ...
Studies on Expenditure, Prices, and Value of Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs
(2023-08-02)
Objectives: To determine the expenditure of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and price changes, and to elicit the preference-based value of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).
Methods: First, Medical Expenditure ...
The Scales of Ocean and Coastal Governance: How International, National, and Local Governments are Preparing for Global Environmental Change and a Growing Population
(2023-08-02)
Coastal and ocean governance is a complex topic that requires an equally complex management structure. Governments around the world and at every scale have varying degrees of authority and resources to effectively manage ...
Effects of tillage practices and cover crops on X-ray computed tomography derived soil pore characteristics
(2023-08-02)
Soil management practices such as conservation tillage and cover crops improve soil health and crop yield. However, these practices may create connected soil pore networks that can cause preferential transport of contaminants ...
Recent High School Graduates’ Decisions Regarding High School Band Participation: A Phenomenological Study
(2023-08-02)
The purpose of this qualitative study was to discover why students chose to remain in high school band for four years or drop before they finished high school. The following research questions (RQ) guided this study: ...
The Backbone of Democracy: A Study Examining the Impact of Black Women in Politics
(2023-08-02)
This dissertation investigates how the inclusion of Black women in politics impacts democratic
norms in three unique ways: voter turnout, evaluations of government, and legislative policy
priorities. I hypothesize that ...
The role of hormones in the development of the adrenal gland
(2023-08-02)
The adrenal cortex, a crucial endocrine gland, is comprised of three distinct regions: the zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, and zona reticularis (referred to as the X-zone in mice). This organ plays a critical role in ...
An Investigation of the Coevolutionary Relationship Between Aprostocetus hagenowii (Ratzburg) (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) and its Cockroach (Blattodea) Hosts
(2023-08-02)
Oothecal parasitoid wasps (Hymenoptera) parasitize the egg cases (oothecae) of cockroaches (Blattodea). Oothecal parasitoids must have developed numerous adaptations to locate, parasitize, and develop within their hosts, ...
Teleoperated Ground Vehicle Rollover Prediction via the ZMP Index using the Forward Euler Method
(2023-08-02)
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Insecticide resistance and population dynamics of medically important insects: developmental analysis, mechanism investigation, modeling prediction, and bioinformatics characterization
(2023-08-02)
Mosquitoes, particularly the Aedes species, are notorious pests that transmit various human and animal pathogens, including plasmodium, flavivirus (e.g. dengue virus), alphavirus(e.g. chikungunya virus), and filarial worms. ...
A Different Type of New Woman: The Life and Writing of Lady Mary Jeune
(2023-08-02)
Much work has been done in both the popular and academic presses over the last few decades to build the foundational knowledge of women’s activism through life writing, research, and the development of feminist methodologies ...
Examining the Effects of Text Message and Competition-Based Interventions on Physical Activity, Self-Efficacy, Self-Regulation, Social Support, Incentive Motivation, and Mental Well-being among University Students
(2023-08-02)
Background: Compelling evidence highlights the importance of physical activity and its numerous benefits for both physical and mental well-being. However, physical activity levels remain low, particularly among university ...
Tropical Cyclone Risk and Social Vulnerability Amongst Small and Medium-Sized Cities Along the Gulf of Mexico in the United States
(2023-08-02)
As climate change continues to warm the waters of the Gulf of Mexico in the United States, tropical cyclone intensity in the region may increase which will threaten vulnerable communities. The goals of this project include ...
Simulation and Digital Twin: Contrasting the Capabilities and Bridging the Gap
(2023-08-02)
Driven by the advancements related to Industry 4.0, Digital Twin (DT), usually described as a virtual representation of a physical product or system connected with bi-directional data, has been a topic of increasing interest ...
Intestinal interactions of Eimeria spp. with Clostridium perfringens and Salmonella Typhimurium in broiler chickens
(2023-08-02)
Coccidia, Clostridium perfringens, and Salmonella are intestinal pathogens in broiler production. Coccidiosis in chickens is caused by Eimeria spp. The infection provides a growth advantage to Clostridium perfringens (CP), ...
Intersection Structures on Secants of Grassmannians
(2023-08-02)
Restricted secant varieties of Grassmannians are constructed from sums of points corresponding to k-planes with the restriction that their intersection has a prescribed dimension. This thesis calculates dimensions of ...
The role of hormones in the development of the adrenal gland
(2023-08-02)
The adrenal cortex, a crucial endocrine gland, is comprised of three distinct regions: the zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, and zona reticularis (referred to as the X-zone in mice). This organ plays a critical role in ...
Evaluating The Three Dimensions of Usability for an Online Climate Modeling Tool: A Coproduced Eye Tracking Study
(2023-08-01)
Science tools provide educators with a method to teach their students complex issues like climate change, however, there is still much work to be done to ensure that science tools are efficient and usable for teachers and ...