Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Interpretable Deep Learning for Diagnosis of Human Brain Disorders using Neuroimaging
(2020-11-17)
Deep neural networks are increasingly being used in neuroimaging research for the diagnosis of brain disorders and understanding of human brain. They are complex data driven systems that work in a black-box fashion once ...
Evaluation of Feed Manufacturing on Feed Quality, Performance, Nutrient Utilization and Carcass Characteristics of Broilers
(2020-11-17)
Previous studies have shown corn particle size and feed form manipulation influence broiler performance, gizzard development, nutrient utilization, and carcass characteristics. It is well-known that feeding pellets reduces ...
Mitigation of Hurricane Damage in Pecan Orchards
(2020-11-17)
Hurricanes make landfall in the southeastern United States, the center of the majority of worldwide pecan production, on an annual basis. Hurricanes cause severe damage to orchards and reduce yield dramatically for years ...
Toxicity and bioconcentration properties of Perfluorosulfonic acids (PFSAs) on the microalgae Scenedesmus obliquus UTEX 393
(2020-11-17)
Recently, it has been found that Perfluorinated Alkyl Acids (PFAAs) are potentially harmful to humans and the environment. Used in some industrial applications for many years, these compounds are very persistent and do not ...
Investigation of Aeroacoustic Effects of Trailing-Edge Modifications to Blades of a Coaxial Counter-rotating Rotor
(2020-11-17)
Noise generated by the rotor blades of modern UAVs pose significant limitations to the widespread adoption of UAVs in the future. To mitigate noise production, rotor blades with a serrated trailing-edge have been used to ...
"Fiery Trials:" Women and the Civil War in East Tennessee, 1850-1865
(2020-11-17)
This dissertation examines East Tennessee’s white women and their role within the Civil War. Women, often portrayed as passive victims to the violent climate, remain minor characters in Appalachian and more specifically ...
"People Choose Wi-Fi Over Your Existence:" The Management of Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity
(2020-11-17)
As sources of anthropogenic electromagnetic fields (EMFs) proliferate in the environment, the population of people living with electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) is growing. Yet sociologists have only recently begun ...
Impacts of Winter Grazing on Soil Health in Southeastern Cropping Systems
(2020-11-16)
Coastal Plain soils are often characterized by low soil organic carbon as a result of historically intense row cropping practices, highly weathered soils, and the humid climate of the region which often breaks down organic ...
Identifying potential modifiers of hereditary breast cancer risk in a large African American family
(2020-11-16)
Next-generation sequencing technology has advanced such that research discoveries can be accelerated. In the area of hereditary breast cancer genetics specifically, known breast cancer susceptibility genes only contribute ...
Software Defect Prediction with Fuzzy Logic
(2020-11-16)
Finding software defects in software project modules is a complex process and highly uncertain in nature. Even though multiple intensive machine learning and deep learning models are available to predict defects, it is ...
Test of the effects of geography, gear type, and culture techniques on Vibrio risks associated with farm-raised oysters
(2020-11-16)
During the off-bottom aquaculture growing process for the eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, farmers routinely remove the oysters for tumbling and desiccation. These routine handling practices improve oyster quality ...
Development of Implementation Guidelines to Assess the Strength of Soil Cement Base in Alabama
(2020-11-16)
Soil cement is a mixture of soil, portland cement, and water that forms a strong, durable, frost-resistant pavement base once compacted and cured. Variation among construction practices and concerns of current quality ...
Effect of pre-pelleting whole corn inclusion on growth performance, processing yield, meat quality, gut microbiome, and digestive organ development at different grow-out phases of broilers.
(2020-11-16)
Corn is typically ground before its incorporation into broiler diets. However, grinding is the second most expensive cost center of feed manufacturing after pelleting. Therefore, feeding whole corn can be an alternative ...
Studying the Applications of Probability Metrics and Divergence Measures in Solving Classic Control Tasks
(2020-11-16)
Choosing the correct statistical distance for a machine learning problem is vital when estimating the degree of dissimilarity between two discrete distributions. In the distributional reinforcement learning problem, the ...
Evaluating the effects of novel application methods of oxalic acid on Varroa destructor and Apis mellifera in the Southeastern United States
(2020-11-16)
Varroa destructor is a devastating ectoparasitic mite of Apis mellifera honey bees. To manage it, beekeepers employ Integrated Pest Management, including the strategic use of chemicals like oxalic acid. Here, I performed ...
Who Gives a Whoop? An Analysis of Conservation Messages on Twitter
(2020-11-16)
Whooping Cranes’ (Grus americana) historic range ran from the Arctic Coast to Central Mexico and throughout much of the mid-west to the eastern shores of the United States. By the winter of 1941, approximately 16 Whooping ...
Cover Crop Effects on Insect Dynamics in Cropping Systems of the Southeastern U.S.
(2020-11-16)
Evidence suggests winter cover crops could be useful for augmenting conservation biological control of insect pests in southeastern row crop systems. Management decisions such as selection of cover crop species and irrigation ...
Transmission and Host Plant Resistance of Cotton leafroll dwarf virus (CLRDV) in the Southeastern United States
(2020-11-16)
Cotton leafroll dwarf virus (CLRDV) is an aphid transmitted Polerovirus responsible for severe yield losses in Brazil and is the first virus reported to infect cotton in the Southeastern United States. As a new strain, ...
At the Intersection of Davis and King: Heritage and Memory in Selma, Alabama
(2020-11-16)
Selma, Alabama is a small community in the Black Belt with a rich heritage and history that remains deeply divided along racial lines. Selma played an important role in both the American Civil War and the Civil Rights ...
Process Modeling and Life Cycle Assessment of a Large Pilot-Scale Aquaponics Facility at Auburn University
(2020-11-13)
Aquaponics has often been hailed as a more sustainable approach to fish and crop production when compared to traditional aquaculture and hydroponics. However, there have been insufficient data to support claim in addition ...