Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Topological Structures for Exploring University Students’ Calculus Conceptions
(2026-04-23)
Calculus 1 is a major obstacle for students pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at universities in the United States. This dissertation offers three studies on the student experience ...
Neuroprotective Potential of the Natural Bioactive Compound Calebin A against Endogenous Neurotoxins
(2026-04-23)
With the rapid aging of the global population, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) have become increasingly prevalent and represent major public health challenges. These ...
Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms: An Investigation of the Effectiveness of Teacher Preparation Programs
(2026-04-23)
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between teacher preparation pathways and general education teachers’ self-efficacy for inclusive education, and whether grade level taught and years of teaching ...
Evaluating the effect of plant diversity on above-ground biomass dynamics along an elevation gradient in Andean Forests
(2026-04-23)
The Andean montane forests (AFs) represent a natural laboratory to evaluate the ecological mechanisms driving ecosystem functioning, such as the above-ground carbon (AGC) dynamics across steep environmental gradients. ...
Co-creation in Three Phases: A Moderator of the Experience Value-Satisfaction Relationship (Taylor’s Version)
(2026-04-23)
This study examines the relationships among perceived experience value, satisfaction, and artist loyalty within the context of live music events, with attention to the role of co-creation across phases of the concert ...
Integrated Pest Management Strategies in Alabama Row Crops
(2026-04-23)
Tobacco thrips (Frankliniella fusca Hinds) and nematodes are widespread pests of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) across the Southeastern US. Recently, cotton varieties genetically modified with resistance to thrips (i.e., ...
Molecular Regulation of Sperm Function, Environmental Interactions, and Diagnostic Biomarkers: An Integrated Omics Approach to Understanding Sperm Performance in Important Aquaculture Species
(2026-04-23)
Reproduction is a critical component of both the economic viability and sustainability of aquaculture species. Technologies that optimize broodstock management and improve access to high-quality gametes can enhance ...
A New Approach for Studying Carbon Content of Urban Trees Using Non-Destructive Measurements of Tree Structure and Wood Traits.
(2026-04-23)
Accurate quantification of urban tree carbon is important for climate change mitigation. However, many estimates rely on allometric equations developed in natural forests, published wood density values, and a standard ...
Market Insights for Expanding Sales of Popular Aquaculture Species in the Southeastern United States
(2026-04-23)
The United States imports over 90% of its seafood despite having the capacity to expand domestic aquaculture production. A critical yet underexplored barrier is producers' lack of market intelligence, particularly regarding ...
Influence of Water Quality on Copper Toxicity to the Marsh Ramshorn Snail (Planorbella trivolvis)
(2026-04-23)
Catfish growing in aquaculture ponds can be affected by infectious diseases and
environmental conditions that cause fish mortality. One problem is trematode infections. The
marsh ramshorn snail, Planorbella trivolvis ...
Trematodes infecting fishes and reptiles in North America, South America, and Africa: taxonomy and natural history of Caballerotrematidae, Echinochasmidae, Diplodiscidae, and Cryptogonimidae
(2026-04-23)
Parasites comprise both the most species-rich and the most undiscovered and undescribed species to science. Parasite habitat (often hidden within their host), and the scarcity of taxonomic expertise are factors contributing ...
Advancing Mapping and Monitoring of Forest Structure and Aboveground Biomass using Multisource Earth Observation Data
(2026-04-23)
Accurate estimation of forest aboveground biomass (AGB) is essential for understanding forest carbon dynamics and informing climate change mitigation strategies. The availability of spaceborne light detection and ranging ...
Efficient Numerical Methods for Hamilton–Jacobi Equations in Optimal Control
(2026-04-23)
The research presented here develops algorithms which facilitate efficient solutions to Hamilton-Jacobi (HJ) equations for motivating problems belonging to the trajectory optimization, pursuit-evasion, and flight controller ...
Mechanochemical Synthesis and Ethylenediamine Functionalization of High-Entropy ZIFs for CO₂ Adsorption and Selectivity at Elevated Temperatures
(2026-04-23)
The development of efficient adsorbent materials for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture is essential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In this study, high-entropy zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (HE-ZIFs) were synthesized ...
Utilization of the Light Weight Deflectometer for Flexible Pavement Construction and Performance
(2026-04-23)
At the National Center for Technology (NCAT) Pavement Test Track in Auburn, Alabama, accelerated pavement testing occurs in three year cycles on 46 unique 200 foot pavement sections that are subjected to 10 million equivalent ...
Transcriptomic Adaptation and Small RNA-Mediated Regulation in Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium During Survival on Food Matrices
(2026-04-23)
Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium remains a leading cause of global foodborne gastroenteritis, yet its physiological adaptation to post-harvest food environments, which differ from the host infection cycle, remains ...
Effects of Hypoxia and Thermal Stress on a Rare Freshwater Mussel (Order: Unionida) in Relation to Sympatric and Allopatric Mussel Species
(2026-04-23)
Pleurobema riddellii is proposed for federal listing as threatened. Remaining populations are largest in Texas and Louisiana. Respirometry was used to compare effects of temperature on hypoxia sensitivity of P. riddellii ...
Strawberry Cultivar Evaluation in Central Alabama
(2026-04-23)
Strawberry production in Alabama is limited by cultivar performance and increasing disease pressure. A field evaluation of nineteen strawberry cultivars was conducted alongside a strawberry fruit rot disease survey in ...
Your Brain on Plastic: Measuring the Physiological to Transcriptomic Responses of Human Microglia to Consumer-Grade Micro- and Nanoplastics
(2026-04-23)
The production of plastics has reached record levels, with nearly half a billion metric tonnes produced annually. As such, there have been staggering increases in the amount of mismanaged- along with landfill-bound plastic ...
Advancing methods for estimating and modeling breeding bird distributions for conservation and management
(2026-04-23)
Effective conservation depends on reliable inference about where species occur and how they respond to environmental change, yet both goals are often undermined by limitations in monitoring design and the scale-dependence ...