Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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How an Arginine Switch Promotes the Self-preservation of an Hydrogen Peroxide-degrading Enzyme KatG: the Strategic Use of an Active-Site Tryptophan
(2020-07-30)
Catalase-peroxidase (KatG) is a heme-dependent enzyme and an effective H2O2 disposal catalyst, sustaining life for many archaea, bacteria, and lower eukaryotes. Many pathogens employ KatG catalase activity (2 H2O2 -> 2 H2O ...
Alabama Superintendents’ Perceptions of Staying or Leaving the Position
(2020-07-30)
The purpose of this study is to determine reasons superintendents choose to stay or leave
the superintendency. By analyzing reasons why superintendents stay or leave, the data collected
may provide further insight on ...
Determinants of Consumers’ Sustainable Disposal Behavior of Clothing Items: An Application of Triandis’s Theory of Interpersonal Behavior (TIB)
(2020-07-30)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the personal and situational factors that influence consumers’ sustainable clothing disposal behavior. The conceptual research framework was developed by adopting theoretical ...
Influence of different Heat Treatments on the microstructural Evolution and Microhardness of Laser Powder Bed Fusion manufactured Inconel 625
(2020-07-30)
Laser Powder Bed Fusion is an additive manufacturing technology that allows the production of parts with complex geometries. [8] The high energy focused laser beam that selectively melts the cold powder bed leads to high ...
Knee Valgus vs. Knee Abduction Angle: Comparative Analysis of Valgus Alignment Measurement Methods in Female Athletes
(2020-07-30)
Precise mathematical methods have been developed to quantify lower limb kinematics in anatomically meaningful ways to aid clinicians and researchers in a range of ways from injury prevention to rehabilitation practices. ...
Impact of Climate Change on Storage Conditions for Major Agricultural Commodities across the Contiguous United States
(2020-07-30)
Changes in postharvest storage conditions due to climate change can directly affect energy usage and food supply and quality. However, no study has assessed climate change impacts on postharvest storage conditions in ...
Examining Perceived Family Support as a Moderator of Associations between Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Parental Stress among Sex Trafficking Survivors with Children
(2020-07-30)
In addition to the adverse health outcomes associated with sex trafficking victimization – namely posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – trafficking survivors with children may face additional parenting-related stressors. ...
Effects of Tagging and Translocation on Paddlefish in the Alabama River
(2020-07-30)
Dams directly impede fish movement. Different passage structures have been incorporated into the design of dams in attempt to restore connectivity, however, passage is limited to particular fish species. Lock-and-dam ...
Effects of Hydraulic Retention Time on Nutrient Film Technique Lettuce Production in a Decoupled Aquaponics System
(2020-07-30)
A series of 28-d hydroponic and aquaponic experiments were conducted at Auburn University from April 2019-March 2020 to determine the effects of limited nitrogen (N) and hydraulic retention time (HRT) on ‘Rex’ butterhead ...
New approach on Phenol-Formaldehyde resins for Wood Composites
(2020-07-30)
Almost two-thirds of the state of Alabama is covered by forest. This generates a substantial market for wood products. Engineered wood products named particleboards (PB) are useful for low load bearing applications. Even ...
Emotion Regulation and Sleep among Black and White College Students
(2020-07-29)
Emotion regulation has been associated with a range of health outcomes including cardiovascular activation, elevated inflammation, and psychopathy. However, few studies have examined the extent to which specific regulatory ...
Evaluating a Companion Homework App for Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
(2020-07-29)
The present study constituted a pilot evaluation of the Special Time Homework App, a smartphone application designed to serve as a companion tool for Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) by facilitating the completion ...
Assessment of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) Varieties for Yield and Curcumin Content
(2020-07-28)
Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. Currently, more than 80% of turmeric is produced by India and turmeric products are exported to numerous ...
An Application of Emotional Factors in Product Design
(2020-07-28)
As the ever-increasing competitiveness in product design, functionality and usability is no longer being sufficiently effective differentiators in market place, user’s emotional experience plays a key role in purchase ...
The Origins of Nanoscale Oxide Inclusion and its Evolution in Additively Manufactured Austenitic Stainless Steel During Laser Powder Bed Fusion and Post Heat Treatment
(2020-07-28)
The origins of nanoscale oxide inclusions in 316L austenitic stainless steel (SS) manufactured by laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) was investigated by quantifying the possible intrusion pathways of oxygen contained in the ...
The Relationship Between Couples’ Hopelessness and Relationship Satisfaction in Therapy Moderated by Change in Ineffective Arguing Over Time
(2020-07-28)
Relationship satisfaction is a complex construct that has been studied for decades. While there are a variety of known variables that influence relationship satisfaction, such as conflict management, few studies have ...
Alabama Campus Coalition for Basic Needs Engage Assessment
(2020-07-28)
To address basic need insecurities at ten four-year Alabama universities, a state-wide, six-phase coalition was mobilized to decrease student-reported food insecurity by increasing collaborative efforts across campuses and ...
Relational Peer Victimization in Emerging Adulthood: The Effects of Self-Compassion and Normative Beliefs about Relational Aggression
(2020-07-28)
Relational peer victimization has been consistently associated with psychosocial maladjustment in emerging adulthood, including depression (Leadbeater, Thompson, & Sukhawathanakul, 2014). Researchers have attempted to ...
Marine Hydrokinetic Power Plant: Software Simulation for Voltage Flicker Mitigation
(2020-07-28)
In a marine hydrokinetic (MHK) power generation such as a tidal and river power generation, the nature of water flow (i.e., water turbulence) and the grid condition can induce voltage fluctuations or flicker at the power ...
Job Choice Under Uncertainty: The Mediating Roles of Prospective Job and Organization Fit
(2020-07-27)
Better fitting work environments lead to elevated performance, greater organizational commitment, and higher levels of job satisfaction. As evidence of these and other desirable workplace outcomes, applicants and organizations ...