Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of Pile Load Testing State of Practice for ALDOT Projects
(2021-12-01)
A database of driven piles taken from archives of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) was created for the purpose of evaluating the pile load testing state of practice for ALDOT. The dataset was derived from ...
An Interdisciplinary Study: A Framework Supporting the Automated Phonetic Transcription Grading Tool System, from Business Requirement to Software Maintenance
(2021-12-01)
Interactive learning applications enhance the motivation for students to interact and learn with the applications. In this research the primary goals are as follows: 1) to propose and implement algorithms to calculate the ...
Modal and Impact Analysis of Fluid-Structure Interaction by Finite Element Methods.
(2021-12-01)
In this work, the modal and impact interactions of fluid-filled cylindrical structures are studied. The first part of the study focuses on the parametric modal analysis of fluid-coupled thin structures. This study emphasizes ...
The Phage Behind the Curtain: Determining the Role of Bacteriophage in the Restructuring of Microbiomes During Disease
(2021-11-30)
The gut microbiome is a dynamic microbial ecosystem inhabited by all domains of life and is essential for the homeostatic function of almost all organ systems within the host. Additionally, the mammalian intestine is home ...
Heuristics in Distributing Data and Parity with Distributed Hash Tables
(2021-11-30)
We compare multiple methods of distributing data and error correcting code across distributed hash tables. We focus on the scaling of distributed hash tables and at which methods moved the least amount of data while ...
Design and Noise Analysis of Coupled Ring Oscillators
(2021-11-30)
This dissertation analyzes the phase noise in standard differential ring oscillator due to various noise sources by using a simple physical model. Employing the open loop noise analysis, the oscillator’s output noise at ...
Development of Severity Distribution Table for Wrong-Way Driving Crash Using Highway Safety Information System Crash Database
(2021-11-30)
The wrong way driving (WWD) crash differs significantly from all other crashes in terms of severity. Despite much valuable research on WWD crash severity, there is no robust study on developing a WWD crash severity ...
Bioeconomic Analysis of Catfish Produced in In-Pond Raceway Systems
(2021-11-30)
This dissertation describes catfish production over four-years using In-Pond Raceways Systems (IPRS). This technology consists of a floating raceway (RW) cage placed into an existing pond, which allows for more control of ...
Design and Performance of Open-Graded Friction Course Mixtures Containing Epoxy Asphalt
(2021-11-30)
Open-Graded Friction Course (OGFC) is a type of pavement primarily composed of coarse aggregates and high asphalt content. Higher permeability, better friction resistance, improved visibility, reduced pavement noise, and ...
High-Impact Practices and First Destination Outcomes of Liberal Arts Graduates
(2021-11-30)
The adult learning theories of andragogy, experiential learning, and self-directed learning were utilized as the framework for this study as these theories guide educators in their work with students to seek experiences ...
Modeling Exhaust-Generated Aerodynamic Pressure Loads on Airfield Matting Repair Systems
(2021-11-30)
Airfield matting systems are commonly used for rapid repair of damaged runways to facilitate continuity of critical operations. Under normal service conditions, matting repair systems are subject not only to wheel loads ...
An Examination of Academic Advisors' Mentoring Experiences and the Impact on Job Satisfaction
(2021-11-30)
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between mentoring relationships and
job satisfaction in academic advisors. More specifically, the study focused on the academic
advisor as the mentee in the ...
Regional Sociopolitical Values and Postsecondary Opportunities for Undocumented Students
(2021-11-29)
The United States is home to 45 million foreign-born inhabitants, including naturalized citizens, resident aliens, visa holders, and undocumented immigrants with and without DACA authorization (U.S. Census Bureau, 2019). ...
Deep Time Series Model on Translation and Forecasting
(2021-11-29)
Deep learning techniques have acquired much attention and have been shown to outperform previous state-of-the-art methods in plenty of fields over the last years. This dissertation delves further into the deep time series ...
Numerical modeling of rapidly varying flow conditions in collection systems
(2021-11-29)
The design, operation and maintenance of urban water infrastructure depends on the urban runoff flow characteristics. Many modeling tools are being applied for predicting the flow characteristics and their accuracy are ...
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated Gene Editing to Assess the Role of CXCR7 in Cervical Cancer
(2021-11-29)
Objective: Chemokine receptors and their corresponding chemokine ligands play a significant role in tumor cell survival and proliferation. CXCR7 is a receptor often overexpressed in different cancers including cervical ...
Examining the Relationships Between Mandatory Career Courses, High-Impact Practices, and First-Destination Outcomes
(2021-11-29)
The rising cost of education and competition among universities has led to consumer demands for information pertaining to their return on investment. Universities have been encouraged to provide first-destination outcomes ...
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pharmacy-based Immunization in Rural USA: a cross-sectional study of community pharmacists from five Southeastern States
(2021-11-29)
Background: Immunization rates for seasonal and non-seasonal vaccines dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic. Little is known about the extent to which community pharmacies continue to serve as immunization sites during the ...
Innovative Applications of Naturalistic Driving Data for In-Depth Analysis of Freeway Interchange Deceleration Lane Design and Work Zone Mobility
(2021-11-29)
This dissertation investigates two innovative applications of the Second Strategic Highway Research Program Naturalistic Driving Study (SHRP 2 NDS) data: (1) freeway interchange deceleration lane design and (2) work zone ...
Simulation of Pickup ions - Local Interstellar Medium Interactions in the Outer Heliosphere
(2021-11-29)
The energetic neutral atoms (ENAs) received by Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) shows a ribbon structure of the ENA source around the heliopause, the plasma boundary of solar system. The reason behind it is still a ...