Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A Comparison of Personal Attribute and Scenario Based Shame Measures
(2005-12-15)
Shame has become an increasingly important topic in the study of emotion and psychopathology; however, the best way to measure it remains unclear. Three current, prominent shame measures include the Experience of Shame ...
Development of a Non-solvent Based Test Method for Evaluating Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Mixes
(2005-08-15)
The objectives of this research are twofold. The first is to develop and validate an indirect tension stress relaxation test methodology for assessing asphalt binder properties using compacted hot mix asphalt (HMA) samples. ...
Transfer Length in Prestessed Self-Consolidating Concrete
(2005-12-15)
Over the years much research into the transfer lengths of prestressed beams cast with conventional-slump concrete has been performed, but very little has been done in regard to beams cast with self-consolidating concrete ...
The Effects of Sulfide on Pulp and Paper Wastewater Color Reversion
(2005-12-15)
More and more concern is being given to the aesthetics of wastewater, specifically the color of the resulting effluent. The underlying causes of colored wastewater suggest incomplete pollutant removal and unsuccessful ...
Designing for the Improvement of Operator Situation Awareness In Automation Systems
(2007-12-15)
The enhancement of operator situation awareness (SA) has become a major design goal for automation systems, in a wide variety of fields, including aviation, aerospace, nuclear plants, and advanced manufacturing systems. ...
Empowering Women: A Guide for the Design of Hand and Power Tools That Accommodate Women's Needs
(2007-12-15)
Women are the largest group of consumers in the United States and are involved in approximately eighty percent of consumer purchasing decisions. Traditionally, American women have been the major purchasing agents for their ...
Aisle Designs for Unit-Load Warehouses with Multiple Pickup and Deposit Points
(2007-12-15)
This thesis focuses on unit load warehouses having multiple pickup and deposit (P&D) locations on the warehouse dock(s) — i.e., a P&D region. Our aim is to design a cross aisle structure that will reduce the cost of operating ...
Patient Handling: Restrictions & Conditions
(2007-12-15)
Injuries to healthcare personnel performing patient transfers are a worldwide problem and have been listed as a primary research interest by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) since the 1980’s. ...
Maximizing Connectivity and Performance in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks Using Mobile Agents
(2007-12-15)
Mobile wireless ad hoc networks are instantaneous, autonomous telecommunication networks that provide service to users wherever and whenever the service is needed. The communication depends on wireless links that are formed ...
Estimating Project Volatility and Developing Decision Support System in Real Options Analysis
(2007-12-15)
Today’s uncertain world requires firms to have a system in place that can analyze the flexibility of their projects. Real options are utilized frequently to quantify the benefits of taking a particular risk. The real options ...
Client Attachment, Symptom Distress, Marital Adjustment, and Therapeutic Alliance in Couple's Therapy
(2007-12-15)
The purpose of this thesis was to examine the relationship between client anxiety, avoidance, symptom distress, marital adjustment and the therapeutic alliance in couple’s therapy. Sample for this study was composed of ...
An Examination of Collaborative Training Methods among Participants in the Family Child Care Partnerships Program
(2007-12-15)
The purpose of the study was to examine the differences between various forms of collaborative training methods for family child care providers, and to determine which methods were most effective in increasing the use of ...
Economic Hardship, Stressors, and Marital Quality Among Stepcouples: An Examination of Direct and Indirect Effects
(2007-12-15)
Previous research has established that economic hardship (EH) and stressors can have both direct and indirect effects on the marital quality of spouses in traditional first marriages. However, these factors have seldom, ...
The Role of Plant Water Deficits on Cold Tolerance during Cold Acclimation of a Cold Tolerant (Poncirus trifoliata) and Cold Sensitive (Citrus unshiu) Species
(2007-12-15)
Citrus unshiu (Satsuma mandarin) is considered one of the most cold hardy commercial Citrus species; whereas, Poncirus trifoliata (Trifoliate orange), a close relative of Citrus sp., is capable of surviving freezes to ...
Ice Formation and the Affects of Cold Acclimation on Cold Hardiness in a Subtropical Fruit Species
(2007-12-15)
Fruit production in the southeastern United States is highly vulnerable to freezes. Understanding the mechanism of damage in various fruit crops leads to methods for mitigation of damage through direct protection, cultural ...
Effects of Colored Plastic Film on Several Field Grown and Greenhouse Grown Cut Flower Species
(2007-12-15)
The affects of colored plastic film or paints on morphological features of several cut flower species were tested either in the greenhouse or in the field. A Chapter II experiment was performed in a greenhouse using plywood ...
The Effect of Irrigation Frequency on Growth and Physiology of Native Landscape Shrub Species
(2007-12-15)
Studies were conducted utilizing the Horhizotron™ to evaluate horizontal root growth of Morella cerifera (L.) Small (syn. Myrica cerifera) (wax myrtle) and Illicium floridanum Ellis (Florida anise tree) when portions of ...
Patriarchy on the Gallows
(2007-12-15)
One of the most telling ways to examine society in the early modern era is to read
the pleadings of the indicted. Typically taking the form of written petitions to the
monarch, the pleadings are indicative of the place ...
Above-grade improves post-transplant root and shoot growth and physiology of native shrubs
(2007-12-15)
Morella cerifera (L.) Small (syn. Myrica cerifera L.) (wax myrtle)[11.3 L (3 gal)], Illicium floridanum Ellis (Florida anise tree)[11.3 L (3 gal)], and Kalmia latifolia L. (mountain laurel) [19 L (5 gal)] plants were planted ...
The Influence of Increased Physical Activity on Weight Retention, Body Composition, Psychological Profiles, and Cardiovascular Function in Postpartum African American Women
(2007-12-15)
High postpartum weight and physical inactivity levels in black females have been shown to be greater than in any other group of women and may be associated with obesity, negatively altered mood, depressive symptoms and low ...